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Search for Face of Sleek; 23 emerge from Abuja screening - MyNaijaNews

Regional screening for the search for the Face of Sleek kicked off with the first phase held in Abuja the federal capital territory last Thursday.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

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Anambra crisis: Ojukwu cautions on Aa Court verdict

By Tony Edike Ikemba Nnewi and leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance , Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu- Ojukwu, warned yesterday that the constitutional crisis about being created allegedly by the Court of Appeal over the governorship seat of Anambra State could lead to another civil war.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

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Golden Eaglets Crush New Zealand at FIFA U17 World Cup - MyNaijaNews

By Adeleke Afolayan Nigeria qualified for the quarter final of the ongoing FIFA U17 World Cup with a comprehensive 5-0 win over hapless New Zealand to set up a clash with South Korea.

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Family of killed bureau-de-change operator accuses Army of lying

By Evelyn Usman Family of the 32-year-old bureau-de-change operator who was last Tuesday shot dead by an Army Private in Ikeja area of Lagos has accused the Nigerian Army of lying against the deceased by saying his death was as a result of his struggling with the soldier's weapon.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

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Gunmen abduct ex-Senatora s wife

By Simon Ebegbulem BENIN - Wife of Second Republic senator, Francis Okpozo, was abducted yesterday by gun men suspected to be kidnappers who are demanding N5 million as ransom before she can be freed.

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Nigerians to enjoy democracy dividends a . Bankole

MAKURDI a ' Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr. Dimeji Bankole has declared that as representatives of the people, members of the National Assembly would not stop to ensure that Nigerians enjoy the dividends of democracy.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

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Truck crushes man to death

By Festus Ahon UGHELLIa 'TRAGEDY yesterday struck in Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State as a middle-aged man was crushed to death by a truck.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

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Nigerian Commuters Rush to Gas Stations As Fuel Price Rises

Long lines are forming outside fuel stations in several Nigerian cities as the government increase in oil prices goes into effect.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

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NIPR Election: Muhammad charges NIPR members on credible leadership

AheadA of the Annual General Elections and Congress of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations , a two-time chairman of the Kaduna state chapterA NIPR, Yusuf Muhammad, has called on members to ensure that only responsible and credible leadership emerge.

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How police rescued kidnapped pregnant woman, daughter

By Peter Duru , Makurdi They vowed to kill me and my unborn baby and my three and half year ~old daughterA if my husband failed to pay them N20 million as ransom for our releasea .A These were the words of Mrs.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

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AiRis is Nigeria's next songbird - MyNaijaNews

AiRis is the new kid on the music block. You know... the type that actually sings. Not too many Nigerian female singers have what it takes to go global. We see this one growing to become a true diva, if she works hard.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

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Mother kills own 2-day old son

By Peter DURU, Makurdi A young nursing mother this week allegedly murdered her two- day old baby by injecting the baby with a poisonous substance believed to be Novan at Tyowanye in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State .

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Wed Oct 28, 2009

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9ice drops another single 'Energy', from forthcoming album - MyNaijaNews

Barely two weeks after dropping the first single off his up coming album 'Tradition' 9ice hits us with the energy.

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Tue Oct 27, 2009

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Golden Eaglets Edge Close to World Cup 2nd Round - MyNaijaNews

The national U17 team of Nigeria this evening at the National Stadium in Abuja beat hard fighting Honduras by a lone goal to edge closer to the knock out rounds of the ongoing FIFA U17 World Cup.

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Sun Oct 25, 2009

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2 die as Okada riders, Police clash in Borno

No fewer than two people, suspected to be okada riders, lost their lives with one seriously injured yesterday in a gun battle between the members of the Joint Operation Flush, which comprised the Police and Military, and members of the Achaba Riders, popularly known asA Okada, in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.

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Sat Oct 24, 2009

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Golden Eaglets Earn Dramatic Draw as U17 World Cup Kicks Off - MyNaijaNews

Nigeria this evening overturned a three goal deficit to claim a thrilling draw against Germany in a rain delayed Group A encounter while Argentina edged past Honduras in the opening match as the FIFA U17 World Cup kicked off today.

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What is CartoonNetwork teaching our kids?

Sit down with your kids and watch CatoonNetwork on DSTV for a couple of hours. With cartoons like Ed,Edd & Eddie and MegasXLR, you'll wonder what your kids are learning.

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Fri Oct 23, 2009

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The Nigerian woman should take her life in her hands a " Mrs.Chydy Njere

By JOSEPHINE IGBINOVIA Mrs. Chydy Njere, is the author of book Ordinary Woman, which won the Association of Nigerian Authors /Niger Delta Development Commission Flora Nwapa Prize for Women Writers in 2004.

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Thu Oct 22, 2009

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Kidnappers may face death penalty in Benue

THE Benue State Government plans to introduce life imprisonment or death penalty as punishment for the offence of kidnapping in the state.

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Wed Oct 21, 2009

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Clark charges Amaechi on waterfront demolition

IJAW leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has called on the Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, to be cautious over his position on the demolition of the Waterfront in Port-Harcourt so as not to jeopardize the post-amnesty programme in the state.

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