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South Korea says 5,100-tonne tanker may have been heading to the North in violation of UN sanctions. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2lqIExX

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The Buhari government released a list of 17 of its greatest achievements a few hours ago and after reading it, I was embarrassed for the regime. The Buhari administration counts exiting a recession that it put Nigeria into as its greatest achievement of 2017 This government is the definition of clu ... from The Nigerian Voice News http://ift.tt/2CmIp0l

Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno state has directed all the newly sworn in LGCs Caretaker Committee Chairmen to relocate to their liberated communities with their workers to ensure full restoration of civil authority in their local government areas. He also banned political campaigns by civ ... from The Nigerian Voice News http://ift.tt/2lvPuBz

Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a military base in Kanama, headquarters of Yunusari Local Government of Yobe State yesterday. The Chairman of the Local Government, Ali Yerima, who confirmed the attack to newsmen on phone said the boko Haram insurgents came in large numbers in seven Hilux ... from The Nigerian Voice News http://ift.tt/2EkGwzo

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to ldquo;withdraw without further delay the list of appointments to the boards of agencies and parastatals in order to remove a clear and recognizable danger to the integrity of these bodies, and allow ... from The Nigerian Voice News http://ift.tt/2q4mUN2

After three days of demonstrations, the country's Revolutionary Guard threatens a crackdown. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2q01uAF

The aircraft is said to be lying in 13 metres of water and police divers are at the scene. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CuejWw

An Australian diplomat was told about "dirt" on Hillary Clinton in a London bar, reports say. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CrQIFY

The film superstar says he will form a party to "change the political system" in Tamil Nadu state. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2lvaw3d

The 28-year-old was shot by police after his address was allegedly given to police in prank call. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CqyxAg

The helicopter pilot was among eight Turkish soldiers to flee after the 2016 failed coup there. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2lorxwB

New regulations also prohibit double amputee and blind climbers from scaling the world's highest peak. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EiNJzU

Mohammed Morsi has been detained since he was overthrown in 2013. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BYYfLl

So-called Islamic State has said it was behind the supermarket blast, which injured several people. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zP7eNc

She became a Black Lives Matter activist after her father died while under police restraint. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2lm9FT4

The controversial period epic has sparked protests across India by Hindu and caste groups. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CkRmay

Footage from the town of Dorud shows a crowd carrying what appears to be a wounded man. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2q2kwGC

Temperatures are set to remain below minus 10 degrees Celsius in the area for the next week. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DDtvA7

The ex-wife of an American leader in the Islamic State group describes her journey out of extremism. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Bp3bcA

A man has been arrested after an alleged prank call led to police shooting dead a 28-year-old man. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2lpOnUF

Workers on some of the highest electricity cables in the world give a new meaning to "power walking". from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ClwfEV

Parents of a Lorde fan turned her request for concert tickets into a joke that delighted social media. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CrGqFA

Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot top a list of 2017's top-grossing actors. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BUyN9N

Teenage environmentalist Autumn Peltier will speak in front of the UN General Assembly this spring. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BZp2qS

What are the key dates and developments to watch out for as Britain and the EU move forward? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CsBMre

After the end of the tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, will wider worldwide justice be done? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2loOgZj

The case of Tyler Haire, a 16 year old locked up for years without trial, reveals a deeper problem. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zRnVHN

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MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's censors on Saturday cleared a controversial film backed by Viacom Inc that looks into the relationship of a Hindu queen and a Muslim ruler, after suggesting some modifications. from Reuters: Entertainment News http://ift.tt/2ltUias

The scandalous errors made by the Presidency in the appointments into boards of agencies and parastatals of the Federal Government has continued to unfold. The government made appointments into the board of the Nigeria Sports Federation which is against the status of FIFA, which insists that foot ... from The Nigerian Voice News http://ift.tt/2Cu8VTi

An Assistant Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Samuel Obayemi, has urged travellers to examine tyres of vehicles they intend to board and not just jump into them. Obayemi, who is the zonal commanding officer in-charge of Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo States, gave the advice ... from The Nigerian Voice News http://ift.tt/2DEKXEm

There was no one moment when Manchester United's season began to sink. It was afloat in October and November, and even for much of December. But with the new year approaching, a busy holiday period has seemingly put United under. A 0-0 draw with Southampton on Saturday was the latest shortcoming. ... from The Nigerian Voice News http://ift.tt/2Cu8SH6

Chelsea looked in a relentless mood as they put five goals past Stoke City in a comfortable 5-0 win at Stamford Bridge. The Champions made three changes to the side who beat Brighton 2-0 in their last Premier League outing. Out went Eden Hazard, Cesc Fabregas and Tiemoue Bakayoko, who made way fo ... from The Nigerian Voice News http://ift.tt/2DDaBJD

The Presidency on Saturday said there was nothing ldquo;scandalous or extraordinary rdquo; in the inclusion of the names of some dead persons in the list of appointments into boards of some agencies released by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Friday. It sa ... from The Nigerian Voice News http://ift.tt/2zSnNrI

The labour unions in Osun State under the aegis of Joint Negotiation Council have suspended their ongoing strike one after. The strike was suspended after after a mutual agreement labour unions and the state government in which they entered into Memorandum of Understanding. Our correspon ... from The Nigerian Voice News http://ift.tt/2C1NYhv

http://ift.tt/2q2Wf38 636502015094944281screenshot20171229at11.48.29pm.jpg (Photo: Slidell Police Department) A Louisiana man was arrested in connection with the Nigerian prince scheme that has scammed people out of thousands of dollars, police ... from The Nigerian Voice News http://ift.tt/2EhXoqu

His Excellency Governor Ibrahim Gaidam FCNA, FCPA has granted pardons to five prisoners convicted and jailed for various offences in two prisons across the state. A statement issued Saturday by Alhaji Abdullahi Bego, the Director General Press Affairs to His Excellency Governor Ibrahim Gaidam ... from The Nigerian Voice News http://ift.tt/2CcWPkz

Nigerians have expressed dismay at the tardiness of president Muhammadu Buhari administration which announced the appointment of 209 board chairmen and 1,258 board members late Friday, with dead persons making the list. The social media have been awash with reactions verging on blatant mockery a ... from The Nigerian Voice News http://ift.tt/2Cu8F6M

The 2017 General election in Kenya were eventful, the season of campaign was pregnant of lessons; both negative and positive lessons for students of democracy as a culture of politics. Lessons range from democracy as a version of political governance cannot survive without men of character, that ... from The Nigerian Voice News http://ift.tt/2DBYOer

ldquo;I submit that an individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for law. rdquo; mdash; ... from The Nigerian Voice News http://ift.tt/2CuTQRx

Mr Oladele Amoda, the Managing Director, Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDP) Plc has bows out after 35-years service, commended management for their support and huge investment committed towards the growth of the company. Amoda gave the commendation during the official handing over ... from The Nigerian Voice News http://ift.tt/2zOXRgB

President Muhammadu Buhari declared that his heart remained memorable for the remaining 113 abducted Chibok school girls still being held by the Boko Haram insurgents. Buhari made the declaration Saturday while addressing Chibok communities in Chibok town, noted that the scenario surrounding ... from The Nigerian Voice News http://ift.tt/2lsV4V4

Singer, Mr. 2Kay has shared some beautiful pictures to celebrate his son, Dave who turned 5 today, December 30. The proud father went to Port Harcourt recently to spend quality time with his son and decided to engage him in a photo session. The pictures were shot by Port Harcourt based photographer, ... from The Nigerian Voice News http://ift.tt/2DC8WDU

One of the defining features of the era we now live in, especially in the Social Media space is what I have described elsewhere as the ldquo;dwindling Quality of Public Debate in Nigeria rdquo;. One area where this decay is most evident is in the Social Media. Thus to play in this field with a view ... from The Nigerian Voice News http://ift.tt/2q2FWn4

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