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President Buhari rules out meeting with nPDP members

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President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that he will never sit down for discussion with the aggrieved members of the defunct new Peoples Democratic Party that joined forces to form the ruling All Progressives Congress. A top government official disclosed this to journalists on the condition of anonymity on Monday. The source said Buhari had conveyed his position on the matter to state governors elected on the platform of the APC during a meeting he had with them recently. The President was said to have insisted that state governors and the…

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Donald Trump threatens to impose more tariffs on Chinese goods

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President Donald Trump has threatened that the U.S. would impose tariffs on an additional $200 billion of Chinese goods in a revenge trade row. Trump threatened that the 10 tariffs would come into effect if China “refuses to change its practices”. Trump, in a statement he said “this latest action by China clearly indicates its determination to keep the United States at a permanent and unfair disadvantage, which is reflected in our massive $376 billion trade imbalance in goods. “This is unacceptable. “Further action must be taken to encourage China…

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YouTube extends music streaming service to Europe

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YouTube extended its music streaming service to Europe Monday a month after it launched in North America and parts of Asia. YouTube Music will offer Europeans millions of songs and videos advertising-free for a subscription of 9.99 euros a month — 11 percent more expensive than its US version. An existing free version of the standalone service with ads will continue with “a reimagined mobile app and brand new desktop player”, it said. The Google-owned giant said it would have “thousands of playlists… millions of songs, albums and artist radio”…

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Nigeria to shut borders over rice smuggling

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The Nigerian Government says it will shut the land border between it and a neigbouring country in a few days time to avoid smuggling of foreign rice into the country. Chief Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, made the disclosure in Abuja on Monday while speaking with youths in a leadership clinic under the auspices of Guardians of the Nation International (GOTNI). Ogbeh who did not mention the particular country and border, said that shutting the borders had become necessary to encourage local production and sustain the…

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Nigeria in darkest hour of political history-Ekweremadu

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Citing constant persecution of opposition leaders, smear campaign and threat, the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, monday said this is the darkest hour in the political history of Nigeria. The deputy senate president made the remark during an interview with journalists at the Akure Airport, Ondo State on the way to Ado-Ekiti along with other party leaders. Ekwemadu along with other leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) including former Senate President, David Mark, were on their way to campaign for the party’s candidate for the July 14 Governorship Election,…

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Police arrest member of killer gang in Enugu

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A member of the killer gang that gunned down three persons at Ehamufu town, Isi-Uzo LGA Enugu State last weekend has been arrested by the police. The suspect, Chibuike Odo, from Mgbuji Ehamufu was nabbed following an intensive manhunt for members of the killer gang. It was gathered that Odo was arrested based on intelligence information obtained by a joint team of operatives of Enugu State Police Command. Ebere Amaraizu, the spokesman of the Command, confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a statement on Sunday. According to Amaraizu, a…

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Makarfi joins PDP’s presidential race

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Senator Ahmed Makarfi, a former Governor of Kaduna State and former Caretaker Committee Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has formally joined those jostling for the party’s 2019 presidential ticket. Former Cross River State governor Donald had last week also declared his intention to run for the 2019 presidential ticket on the same party platform. Also another former governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Also former Vice President Atiku Abubakar who recently defected from ruling All progressives Congress (APC) back to his original PDP, is currently on nationwide consultation to…

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Trump’s trade war: Oil prices fall, stocks tumble

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Fresh fears of a trade war between the world’s top two economies sent Asia markets tumbling on Monday after the United States and China imposed tit-for-tat tariffs on billions of dollars of imports. Energy firms were among the biggest losers as oil prices plunged ahead of a key OPEC meeting, where Saudi Arabia and Russia are expected to lift a two-year-old production cap. In an escalating spat over the American trade deficit with most of its major trading partners, including China, U.S. President Donald Trump last week pushed ahead with…

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INEC registering foreigners to vote in 2019 – Southern, Middle Belt leaders

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The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission of registering foreigners, especially from Niger Republic, to pave the way for electoral malpractices in 2019. The forum stated this in a communique made available to journalists on Sunday. The communiqué was signed by Yinka Odumakin (South-West), Senator Bassey Henshaw (South-South), Prof. Chigozie Ogbu (South-East) and Dr. Isuwa Dogo (Middle Belt). The leaders from the Middle Belt, South South, South East and South West met in Lagos on Friday. The Forum alleged that registration of foreigners…

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Mexico football fans cause earthquake as they celebrate win over Germany

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Mexico football fans are believed to have caused a minor earthquake as they celebrated their team’s shock win over Germany at the World Cup. Tremors were recorded in Mexico City after Hirving Lozano fired the winning goal past German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in Russia, according to seismic monitoring agency Simmsa. “The earthquake detected in Mexico City originated artificially,” Simmsa said. “Possibly by massive jumps during the goal….of Mexico in the World Cup.” The agency said at least two sensors detected the earthquake inside Mexico City at 11.32 local time. El…

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