Month: July 2017

Hollywood actor on revenge, joins troops to fight ISIS

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Hollywood actor Michael Enright has joined troops digging against ISIS in Syria city of Raqqa to avenge terror attack on Manchester. Enright from Moss Side is reported to be fighting ISIS to avenge the attack in his hometown. The 52-year-old Enright starred alongside Johnny Depp in the blockbuster film Pirates of the Caribbean. He is now embedded with troops from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), who are closing in on Isil jihadists in the group’s so-called capital. The SDF is dominated by the Kurdish YPG militia, which Mr Enright joined…

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Obiano must go, Anambra lacks development – Uba

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A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election, Senator Andy Uba, has decried the lack of development in the state. Speaking with ward chairmen and other APC stakeholders in the state, Uba faulted the government of the state led by Willie Obiano, stating that it lacked direction. In a statement issued by his media aide, the governorship aspirant said he was in the race to bring tangible developments to the state. Uba stressed that vision and direction were key to…

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Global crude oil pact working, no new steps needed – Russian minister

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Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak yesterday said a global pact by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Russia and other producers to cut oil output had dampened price volatility and was reducing bloated inventories, stressing that no immediate extra measures were needed to prop up prices. Russia, the world’s biggest oil producer with capacity of around 11 million barrels per day, agreed under the output deal with OPEC and others to cut its production by 300,000 bpd from its October 2016 level. OPEC and its allies face a challenge…

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Iheanacho set to join Leicester for £25m

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Manchester City and Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho is close to making move worth £25 million (about N1.25 billion) to former English Premier League champions Leicester City. According to media reports on Thursday, the 20-year-old is in advanced talks with the Foxes and is thought to be well interested in making the switch. Iheanacho, who has been very impressive for the Super Eagles and since making his debut for Manchester City in 2015, has scored 21 goals in 64 games in all competitions. He signed a new contract last August,…

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Trump meets Putin today on Putin’s terms

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US President Donald Trump will meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin for the first time Friday in Hamburg Germany, venue of the  G20 summit. And it appears the meeting is on Putin’s terms. According to reports, the scope of the meeting is raising concerns among experts as Trump will only be joined by Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson and a translator to face the man whose country was believed to have influenced Trump’s election last November. Former US ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul expressed concern that Trump’s National Security advisor H.R. McMaster and…

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Five ways to improve policing in Nigeria – Donald Duke

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A former governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, has called on the Nigerian government to decentralise the police and to stop housing officers in barracks. He made the call as one of five ways to improve policing in the country. Mr. Duke was speaking at the launch of a book “Law on Prevention and Detection of Crimes be the Police in Nigeria” in Abuja. Firstly, he argued that decentralising policing and presence will deter crime and allow for better monitoring and intelligence gathering. Secondly, he said the entry level…

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Olympiacos sign Emenike from Fenerbache

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Emmanuel Emenike finally dumped Turkish side Fenerbache on Wednesday as he penned a ‘’short-term’’ deal with Greek champions Olympiacos. The experienced forward moved out of Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium owing to lack of regular playing time in Aykut Kocaman’s squad. During his time at Fernerbache last season, Emenike made 14 appearances across all competitions – scoring four goals as they finished third in the Super Lig. With the former Nigeria international a clear choice on the substitute bench, he opted to move to the Karaiskakis Stadium to get regular first-team football.…

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Reps summon Ex-President Jonathan over Malabu oil deal

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The House of Representatives’ Ad-hoc Committee probing the award of oil prospecting licence (OPL) 245 to Malabu Oil and Gas has invited ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to testify on the alleged diversion of $1 billion. The committee headed by Rep. Rasak Atunwa, is investigating the alleged corruption, and breach of due process in the award of Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245. In a statement on Wednesday, the committee said it has conducted a thorough investigation into the matter and it was important the former president testifies before bringing the investigation to…

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U.S lifts laptop ban on Emirates, Turkish airlines

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The United States has lifted the in-cabin ban on laptops and other electronic devices on flights arriving the country from Dubai and Istanbul, Emirates and Turkish Airlines confirmed on Wednesday. “Emirates has been working hard in coordination with various aviation stakeholders and the local authorities to implement heightened security measures and protocols that meet the requirements of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s new security guidelines for all U.S. bound flights,” the Dubai-based airline said in a statement. Turkish Airlines tweeted: “#WelcomeOnBoard to our U.S.-bound flight. Please fasten your seatbelts…

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Arsenal complete record signing of Lacazette

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English Premier League giants Arsenal have completed the signing of France striker Alexandre Lacazette from Lyon for a club record £46.5m fee on a five-year deal. The fee which could rise to £52.6m with add-ons, surpasses the £42.4m the Gunners paid Real Madrid for Mesut Ozil in 2013. The 26-year-old is expected to travel with the squad this weekend for two friendly matches in Australia next week. “Arsenal are the club that plays the best football in England so I really wanted to come here,” said Lacazette. “Throughout my childhood…

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