South African Teenager Stabs Stepdad To Death

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZPTL4ZUbsEHzmEqvfc063OSeqiaVwvAVo88j4CjaLTax-nWCMZ1ETk7R91jky0q0C5xAXCp0flEwQj2FZRjuSAA7P9pD7ctNfW02EbwOT9X695__la8MrNOuI-ls1WZKGR_A8BvgwKkFn/s1600/Prison.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZPTL4ZUbsEHzmEqvfc063OSeqiaVwvAVo88j4CjaLTax-nWCMZ1ETk7R91jky0q0C5xAXCp0flEwQj2FZRjuSAA7P9pD7ctNfW02EbwOT9X695__la8MrNOuI-ls1WZKGR_A8BvgwKkFn/s1600/Prison.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - A 17-year-old South African boy stabbed his stepfather to death with a kitchen knife on last Sunday night, apparently in self-defence.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Netwerk24</b> reported on Tuesday that the boy and his stepfather were arguing when the stepfather apparently threatened to shoot him.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> He then stabbed the 59-year-old man five times.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The cause of the argument is unknown, but no gun was found in the home, according to Free State police.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The boy's mother was at their Fichardt Park, Bloemfontein, home at the time of the incident, and cradled her dying husband, <i>Netwerk24 </i>reported.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A neighbour said the teenager was in a state after the stabbing, and hovered over his stepfather, repeatedly urging him not to die.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> OFM reported that the man died at the scene and the boy was arrested for murder. He will appear in court on Tuesday.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="color: blue;">Have you got a news tip, article or press release for us? E-mail: <a href="mailto:TNN.ng1@gmail.com" target="_blank"><b>TNN.ng1@gmail.com</b></a></span></i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><i><span style="color: blue;">Follow us on <b><a href="https://twitter.com/TNN_ng">Twitter</a></b> , <b><a href="http://facebook.com/TheBluebloodGroup">Facebook</a> </b>and <b><a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/109876989019615433095/posts">Google+</a></b></span></i></i></div> <i> </i> <br /> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b>=============================================================</b><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b style="font-family: '';"><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">PLACE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS HERE  </span>=============================================================</b></div> </div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><u>DUBAI VISAS IN 7-DAYS</u></span></b><br /> <b>Do you need Single-Entry or Multiple-Entry Visas to the UAE (Dubai Visas) for 14-Days (Single-Entry Only), 30-Days or 90-Days? Processing within 7-working days! We guarantee you affordable prices. Contact <span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Rukky Travels and Tours</span> at <span style="color: red;">rukkytravels@gmail.com</span></b><br /> <b>*********************************************************************</b><br /> <br /></div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue;">YOU TOO CAN HAVE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS PLACED HERE. CONTACT US AT </span><span style="color: red;">tnn.ng1@gmail.com</span><span style="color: blue;"> FOR AD PLACEMENT DETAILS</span></b></div>

South African Teenager Stabs Stepdad To Death

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - A 17-year-old South African boy stabbed his stepfather to death with a kitchen knife on last Sunday night,...

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Ooni Sijuwade's Family Removes Personal Effects From Palace

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE3xFMDWcLWWwTF2EmB9xUXQF3-Nkd63shgIKfZ01mjn2iGcgQXCDMGTCxn5FTvM0nklgrpeQbLWy_55Ifv1RiMueaVseGR6aV8nJzYteJN3ckRL459wMaXZjPf0BFXIyAkApsePNNWvYe/s1600/Ooni.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE3xFMDWcLWWwTF2EmB9xUXQF3-Nkd63shgIKfZ01mjn2iGcgQXCDMGTCxn5FTvM0nklgrpeQbLWy_55Ifv1RiMueaVseGR6aV8nJzYteJN3ckRL459wMaXZjPf0BFXIyAkApsePNNWvYe/s1600/Ooni.jpg" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>ILE-IFE, NIGERIA - The true picture of the status of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, whose reported demise has remained a controversial issue, is becoming clearer as relatives of the monarch have started evacuating their personal belongings from the palace.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Sources told <b><a href="http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/08/ooni-of-ifes-family-removes-personal-items-from-palace/">The Guardian</a></b> that removal of personal effects of the royal family began yesterday and continued yesterday.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> However, Ife traditional chiefs still maintain that the Ooni still lives until the public hears contrary information about the monarch from them.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Yesterday, the chiefs still held another round of long meeting at the outer part of the courtyard. Details of the meeting were not immediately known but sources said the discussion might not be unconnected with necessary 'rites of passage of the departed' monarch before news about his demise is broken to the public.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A source told <i>The Guardian </i>that in Ife Kingdom and in accordance with the rich culture and customs of the ancient town, a reigning Ooni is presumed to be alive until all necessary rites are observed and appropriate chief makes public announcement regarding his passage.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Guardian learnt that the evacuation of the personal property of members of the Royal Family from the palace is part of activities signposting that something serious might have happened to the monarch. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "I can confirm to you that those who are close to the royal family have started to remove their personal effects from the palace.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The exercise began on Tuesday and it also continued yesterday.” The source said that all property belonging to members of the royal family must be removed from the palace to prevent looting by the public once certain two traditional chiefs, who have not been to the palace since the rumoured demise of the monarch were sighted in the royal residence.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Despite the evacuation of property of members of the royal family, normal activities was still going on in the outer courtyard while security within and outside the palace is relaxed.</div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="color: blue;">Have you got a news tip, article or press release for us? 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Ooni Sijuwade's Family Removes Personal Effects From Palace

ILE-IFE, NIGERIA - The true picture of the status of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, whose reported demise has remained a contro...

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NNPC's New GMD Sacks All Group Executive Directors

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJQfh960mhDQW7lSRs7CGlsaajVuETxpx6OVpfpwFGnBueegdDmssVV6wsWVvcHcq3I7fMjoZi4x_xJrbU4K0gLApJj4wccaIVwoCDRb44RTO-RmCrPLjjd-Ckt4GCH4W6d2oez5ja4gA/s1600/NNPC+Towers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJQfh960mhDQW7lSRs7CGlsaajVuETxpx6OVpfpwFGnBueegdDmssVV6wsWVvcHcq3I7fMjoZi4x_xJrbU4K0gLApJj4wccaIVwoCDRb44RTO-RmCrPLjjd-Ckt4GCH4W6d2oez5ja4gA/s1600/NNPC+Towers.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>ABUJA, NIGERIA - The eight Group Executive Directors (GED) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) have been relieved of their appointment in the corporation.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> According to <a href="http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/08/breaking-news-kachikwu-sacks-8-nnpcs-group-executive-directors/">Vanguard</a>, a source in the NNPC said the GEDs of the corporation have been replaced with new GEDs.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The GEDs who were relieved of their duties are: Mr. Ian Udoh, Group Executive Director, Refining & Petrochemicals; Mr. Adebayo Ibirogba, Group Executive Director, Engineering and Technical; Dr David Ige, Group Executive Director, Gas& Power and Dr. Attahir Yusuf, Group Executive Director, Business Development.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Others are: Dr.Dan Efebo, Group Executive Director, Corporate Services; Mr. Bernard Otti, Group Executive Director, Finance & Accounts</div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="color: blue;">Have you got a news tip, article or press release for us? E-mail: <a href="mailto:TNN.ng1@gmail.com" target="_blank"><b>TNN.ng1@gmail.com</b></a></span></i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><i><span style="color: blue;">Follow us on <b><a href="https://twitter.com/TNN_ng">Twitter</a></b> , <b><a href="http://facebook.com/TheBluebloodGroup">Facebook</a> </b>and <b><a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/109876989019615433095/posts">Google+</a></b></span></i></i></div> <i> </i> <br /> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b>=============================================================</b><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b style="font-family: '';"><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">PLACE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS HERE  </span>=============================================================</b></div> </div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><u>DUBAI VISAS IN 7-DAYS</u></span></b><br /> <b>Do you need Single-Entry or Multiple-Entry Visas to the UAE (Dubai Visas) for 14-Days (Single-Entry Only), 30-Days or 90-Days? Processing within 7-working days! We guarantee you affordable prices. Contact <span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Rukky Travels and Tours</span> at <span style="color: red;">rukkytravels@gmail.com</span></b><br /> <b>*********************************************************************</b><br /> <br /></div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue;">YOU TOO CAN HAVE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS PLACED HERE. CONTACT US AT </span><span style="color: red;">tnn.ng1@gmail.com</span><span style="color: blue;"> FOR AD PLACEMENT DETAILS</span></b></div>

NNPC's New GMD Sacks All Group Executive Directors

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President Buhari Approves Ogoniland Clean Up

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2praIkBX3GAD_K7J3HnEb-WA5N6TiPezAFBHytWaB3oYQMt3wywgmb4T_Rpbw-gv8rlAI6PiGxNuO5A8v3lbukGbPtRVDeV7o4jsVIuemj1pTg-HGHF9Wx2GXM63RqGY-hNrKD71_hp3j/s1600/Aare.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2praIkBX3GAD_K7J3HnEb-WA5N6TiPezAFBHytWaB3oYQMt3wywgmb4T_Rpbw-gv8rlAI6PiGxNuO5A8v3lbukGbPtRVDeV7o4jsVIuemj1pTg-HGHF9Wx2GXM63RqGY-hNrKD71_hp3j/s1600/Aare.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>ABUJA, NIGERIA - President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved several actions to fast-track the implementation of the United Nations Environmental Programme Report on Ogoniland.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The actions approved by President Buhari, according to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, were based on recommendations to him by the Executive Director of UNEP, the UNEP Special Representative for Ogoniland, Permanent Secretaries of the Federal Ministries of Environment and Petroleum Resources, and other stakeholders, include the amendment of the Official Gazette establishing the Hydrocarbon Pollution Restoration Project (HYPREP) to reflect a new governance framework comprising a Governing Council, a Board of Trustees and Project Management.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The statement reads: "The President further approved that the HYPREP Governing Council should be composed as follows: Ministry of Petroleum Resources (One representative), Federal Ministry of Environment (One representative), Impacted States (Rivers) - One Representative, Oil Companies and NNPC (Four representatives), Ogoniland (Two representatives), United Nations System (One representative) and Secretariat - Headed by Project Manager."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "He also approved the composition of a Board of Trustees for the HYPREP Trust Fund as follows: Federal Government (One representative), NNPC (One representative), International Oil Companies (One representative), Ogoniland (One representative) and United Nations System (One representative)."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Following a meeting held on the directive of President Buhari, the statement said that it was also agreed that a contribution deposit of $10 million will be made by stakeholders within 30 days of the appointment of members of the Board of Trustees for the Trust Fund who will be responsible for collecting and managing funds from contributors and donors.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "A new implementation template has also been evolved at the instance of President Buhari, and the environmental clean-up of Ogoniland will commence in earnest with the President's inauguration of the HYPREP Governing Council and the Board of Trustees for the Trust Fund," it added.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><a href="http://thenationonlineng.net/buhari-approves-cleaning-up-of-ogoniland/">The Nation</a></b></div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="color: blue;">Have you got a news tip, article or press release for us? 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President Buhari Approves Ogoniland Clean Up

ABUJA, NIGERIA - President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved several actions to fast-track the implementation of the United Nation...

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Nollywood Actor Kunle Afolayan Becomes Air France Ambassador

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNqoPynucOARpciE8jNAhyphenhyphenD7lzIzUmjc4yZDSPSJpNOf-2cXlkj1t4klY7fTSnn6dniZsGUskX7LKu127YmSL6rbWwp6SrPygDZDh49VVjwoS-rpm1bqTil_XeZt4JYsextSLZRJ7V9q4A/s1600/Kunle+Afolayan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNqoPynucOARpciE8jNAhyphenhyphenD7lzIzUmjc4yZDSPSJpNOf-2cXlkj1t4klY7fTSnn6dniZsGUskX7LKu127YmSL6rbWwp6SrPygDZDh49VVjwoS-rpm1bqTil_XeZt4JYsextSLZRJ7V9q4A/s1600/Kunle+Afolayan.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>LAGOS, NIGERIA - Multi-talented Nollywood actor, director and producer, Kunle Afolayan, has landed the big one. He has signed a multi-million Naira agreement that makes him an Air France Brand Ambassador.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> We say a big congratulation to Kunle Afolayan - the Air France Ambassador - for this wonderful attainment.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Photo courtesy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TundeKelaniMainframe?fref=nf">Tunde Kelani</a>.</div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="color: blue;">Have you got a news tip, article or press release for us? E-mail: <a href="mailto:TNN.ng1@gmail.com" target="_blank"><b>TNN.ng1@gmail.com</b></a></span></i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><i><span style="color: blue;">Follow us on <b><a href="https://twitter.com/TNN_ng">Twitter</a></b> , <b><a href="http://facebook.com/TheBluebloodGroup">Facebook</a> </b>and <b><a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/109876989019615433095/posts">Google+</a></b></span></i></i></div> <i> </i> <br /> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b>=============================================================</b><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b style="font-family: '';"><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">PLACE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS HERE  </span>=============================================================</b></div> </div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><u>DUBAI VISAS IN 7-DAYS</u></span></b><br /> <b>Do you need Single-Entry or Multiple-Entry Visas to the UAE (Dubai Visas) for 14-Days (Single-Entry Only), 30-Days or 90-Days? Processing within 7-working days! We guarantee you affordable prices. Contact <span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Rukky Travels and Tours</span> at <span style="color: red;">rukkytravels@gmail.com</span></b><br /> <b>*********************************************************************</b><br /> <br /></div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue;">YOU TOO CAN HAVE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS PLACED HERE. CONTACT US AT </span><span style="color: red;">tnn.ng1@gmail.com</span><span style="color: blue;"> FOR AD PLACEMENT DETAILS</span></b></div>

Nollywood Actor Kunle Afolayan Becomes Air France Ambassador

LAGOS, NIGERIA - Multi-talented Nollywood actor, director and producer, Kunle Afolayan, has landed the big one. He has signed a multi-m...

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Niger-Delta Amnesty Programme: Brig. Paul Boroh Takes Over From Kingsley Kuku

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis2_5d8XD3tOue9KBn2Qk_5bjstJS13xjtHw96bANQ61AhnLeSS2xIk5iGGZvvWBZ3geowQJ0T1ZKUtNurMjui6NAonQY1GhZ3NSb22tSV8YStRGnD4EGN0WdZOHYUKmW0FWFHTmzKr9_1/s1600/Boroh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis2_5d8XD3tOue9KBn2Qk_5bjstJS13xjtHw96bANQ61AhnLeSS2xIk5iGGZvvWBZ3geowQJ0T1ZKUtNurMjui6NAonQY1GhZ3NSb22tSV8YStRGnD4EGN0WdZOHYUKmW0FWFHTmzKr9_1/s1600/Boroh.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>ABUJA, NIGERIA - President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday appointed General P. T. Boroh as the new coordinator of the Amnesty Programme for the Niger Delta militants.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said the appointment takes immediate effect.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The appointment which was announced Tuesday night in Abuja came on the heels of protests by the former militants over the non-payment of their allowances.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Adesina in the statement said the appointment of Boroh is expected to douse the tension over the outstanding allowances.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The statement read: </div> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Brigadier-General P.T. Boroh (rtd) as the Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme for former Niger Delta militants. </div> </blockquote> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Brig. Boroh, whose appointment takes immediate effect, is to take over the responsibilities of the former Special Adviser to President Jonathan on Niger Delta who also doubled as Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme. </div> </blockquote> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The appointment of a new Coordinator for the Amnesty Programme is expected to lead to the speedy resolution of recent hitches in its implementation such as the non-payment of outstanding allowances to ex-militants.</div> </blockquote> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Amnesty Programme was established by late President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua in 2009 to calm the nerves of Niger Delta militants who were disrupting oil production on account of alleged maginalisation of the oil rich region in the distribution of the oil wealth in the country.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><a href="http://dailytimes.com.ng/buhari-appoints-boroh-as-amnesty-programme-boss/">Daily Times</a></b></div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="color: blue;">Have you got a news tip, article or press release for us? E-mail: <a href="mailto:TNN.ng1@gmail.com" target="_blank"><b>TNN.ng1@gmail.com</b></a></span></i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><i><span style="color: blue;">Follow us on <b><a href="https://twitter.com/TNN_ng">Twitter</a></b> , <b><a href="http://facebook.com/TheBluebloodGroup">Facebook</a> </b>and <b><a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/109876989019615433095/posts">Google+</a></b></span></i></i></div> <i> </i> <br /> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b>=============================================================</b><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b style="font-family: '';"><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">PLACE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS HERE  </span>=============================================================</b></div> </div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><u>DUBAI VISAS IN 7-DAYS</u></span></b><br /> <b>Do you need Single-Entry or Multiple-Entry Visas to the UAE (Dubai Visas) for 14-Days (Single-Entry Only), 30-Days or 90-Days? Processing within 7-working days! We guarantee you affordable prices. Contact <span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Rukky Travels and Tours</span> at <span style="color: red;">rukkytravels@gmail.com</span></b><br /> <b>*********************************************************************</b><br /> <br /></div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue;">YOU TOO CAN HAVE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS PLACED HERE. CONTACT US AT </span><span style="color: red;">tnn.ng1@gmail.com</span><span style="color: blue;"> FOR AD PLACEMENT DETAILS</span></b></div>

Niger-Delta Amnesty Programme: Brig. Paul Boroh Takes Over From Kingsley Kuku

ABUJA, NIGERIA - President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday appointed General P. T. Boroh as the new coordinator of the Amnesty Programme fo...

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