Day: March 15, 2018

INEC creates special voters registration centres in tertiary institutions

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As part of efforts to ensure easy access for all eligible voters to get registered ahead of the coming 2019 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Anambra state has concluded plans to establish special intervention centres in all the educational tetiary institutions in the state for the on-going continous voter registration exercise. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Nkwachukwu Orji, who made the disclosure yesterday, in Awka while playing host to the management of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), in his office, said the initiative had become…

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Research: Bottled water contaminated with plastic particles

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We are drinking plastic particles! That is the shocking conclusion of the research of the world’s leading brands of bottled water in nine countries. The research found that the bottles are contaminated with tiny plastic particles that are likely seeping in during the packaging process. Even more shocking was the recommendation of the researchers: tap water is much safer than bottled water. “Tap water, by and large, is much safer than bottled water,” said Sherri Mason, a micro-plastic researcher at State University of New York and leader of the team.…

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Broadcom abandons Qualcomm takeover bid after Trump block

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Broadcom has dropped its takeover bid for rival chipmaker Qualcomm after US President Donald Trump blocked the deal for national security reasons. Trump issued an order to block the merger on Monday. The order stated that there is “credible evidence” if the Singapore-based Broadcom took control of the US-based Qualcomm, the company “might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the United States.” Broadcom said in a statement it was disappointed with the outcome but would comply. That marks a turnaround from two days ago when Broadcom…

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Olamide launches television station

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Olamide Adedeji, an indigenous rapper, has announced the launch of his television station, Voice of the Street (VOTS). The YBNL rapper said the television station is a platform for ghetto children to “be heard”. The television station is presently available on PLAY satellite TV. It is among the 124 channels on the cable TV. “It’s been all joy and blessings for me since I started my journey to being the man I dreamt to be. Though I had a lot hurdles and setbacks, I kept moving because I was certain…

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France to sue Google and Apple over developer contracts

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Broadcom has dropped its takeover bid for rival chipmaker Qualcomm after US President Donald Trump blocked the deal for national security reasons. Trump issued an order to block the merger on Monday. The order stated that there is “credible evidence” if the Singapore-based Broadcom took control of the US-based Qualcomm, the company “might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the United States.” Broadcom said in a statement it was disappointed with the outcome but would comply. That marks a turnaround from two days ago when Broadcom…

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Messi magic helps Barca crush Blues

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Barcelona hailed Lionel Messi as ‘The King’ and he handed Chelsea the royal punishment by scoring twice to reach 100 Champions League goals and end their quarterfinal hopes. After unfurling a banner showing the words ‘God Save The King’ before kick-off, Barca’s fans were celebrating after just 129 seconds at the Camp Nou as Messi found the net before Chelsea had even made a pass. He then teed up Ousmane Dembele to double Barca’s lead in the second leg of the last-16 clash before registering a century of Champions League…

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Okorocha would not have been governor – APGA

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The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has declared that Rochas Okorocha would not have been Imo Governor without it. The party, however, stated that it was ready to retake power in 2019. State chairman of the party, Peter Ezeobi spoke yesterday during the declaration of Steve Nwoga to contest the governorship election on the platform of APGA. Ezeobi recalled how the people demonstrated their love for the party when they voted out the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) government in 2011. He said Okorocha was able to defeat then incumbent governor…

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Hughes is new Southampton manager

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Premier League Southampton named Mark Hughes as their new manager on Wednesday, handing him the task of rescuing the club from the threat of relegation only two months after he was fired by Stoke City. The former Wales and Manchester City boss replaced Argentine Mauricio Pellegrino, who was sacked on Monday with the club fourth from bottom in the Premier League table, a point and a place above the drop zone. The 54-year-old Hughes has been given a contract until the end of the season, the club said in a…

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Patoranking launches record label, unveils first set of artistes

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Patoranking, dancehall star and a coach on The Voice Nigeria, has set up his record label, Amari Musiq. The singer, real name Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, announced the new imprint in an Instagram post on Wednesday. Noting that helping people has always been his “number one goal,” Patoranking also unveiled Grey C, a Nigerian singer, and Walid, a Tanzanian artiste, as his first signees. Patoranking wrote: “Really happy to finally announce Amari Musiq. Helping others has always been my number one goal and I couldn’t be more happier to extend the…

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Stop beating war drums – Itsekiri warns Edwin Clark

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Itsekiri have warned elder statesman and Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark to refrain from beating the drums of war for younger generations. A statement by the Itsekiri Leaders of Thought and signed by its Chairman Chief Edward Ekpoko and secretary, Sir Amorighoye Mene, warned that the Ijaw leader should stop his alleged effort to address the Itsekiri nation in borrowed robes. The statement alleged that the recent interview by Chief Clark in the media “picked on the Itsekiri in a language that has all the elements of hate speech. Only…

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