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"Taiwo Ojoye"
] | 2016-08-29T04:48:05 | null | 2016-03-20T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fstreet-trading-social-justice-morality%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/20233547/Obo-Effanga.jpg | en | null | Street trading, social justice and morality | null | null | punchng.com | Obo Effanga
Recently, the Lagos State Government announced its decision to fully implement the provisions of its seemingly forgotten Lagos State Street Trading and Illegal Market Prohibition Law, 2003, which prescribes a punishment of N90, 000 or a six-month jail term, for both the buyer and the seller of any goods or ... | http://punchng.com/street-trading-social-justice-morality/ | en | 2016-03-20T00:00:00 | punchng.com/e0d43970315d292ea9a68bfb7b30394cfebb195d3d03d20a52a93263039b8805.json |
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"Taiwo Ojoye"
] | 2016-08-27T02:47:18 | null | 2016-08-27T03:30:49 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fmum-doesnt-like-music-base-one%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/19220759/favicon.jpg | en | null | My mum doesn’t like my music -Base One | null | null | punchng.com | Fast rising rap artiste, Ayomipo Sotunde, better known as Base One, tells Saturday Beats about his career
Your hit song was titled Werey Re and recently, you released Skon Skon. Why do you like giving your songs weird titles?
It is because I am promoting my alter ego; the ‘mad man’ in me, but it’s not literal. It is so... | http://punchng.com/mum-doesnt-like-music-base-one/ | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | punchng.com/37c77da8fc941748c98457ec608b349495815cea989093f00393901d3d5f765a.json |
[
"Olusola Babarinsa"
] | 2016-08-26T16:47:04 | null | 2016-07-26T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fprophet-trial-giving-false-information%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/26131343/court-e1470747775525.jpg | en | null | Prophet on trial for giving false information | null | null | punchng.com | A self-acclaimed prophet, David Babalola, who gave false information to the police about his landlord, was on Friday docked before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court.
The accused, 43, who claimed to be a minister with the Presence Redemption Ministry, is facing trial on a charge of false testimony.
He pleaded not g... | http://punchng.com/prophet-trial-giving-false-information/ | en | 2016-07-26T00:00:00 | punchng.com/c5dfd4089f3bbf94b8ef9683c78bc2ddd23e16869a77bced5fb940171fc83119.json |
[
"Taiwo Ojoye"
] | 2016-08-27T04:47:24 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fproceeds-next-album-will-cabasa-9ice%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/27043916/9ice.jpg | en | null | Proceeds from my next album will be for Cabasa -9ice | null | null | punchng.com | It seems popular singer, 9ice, is in a charitable mood as Saturday Beats exclusively gathered that all monies from his forthcoming album titled, ‘ID Cabasa,’ which is to be released in October, would go to his long-time friend and producer, ID Cabasa.
In a telephone conversation with the artiste who is currently in the... | http://punchng.com/proceeds-next-album-will-cabasa-9ice/ | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | punchng.com/b42ae330a7cb7fe3690f8978ddcfa0cfd8cdbc7dfe4b95822152f545cf4956ab.json |
[
"Olubode Olusesan"
] | 2016-08-30T00:48:30 | null | 2016-03-24T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fwike-cant-impeached-rivers-pdp-tells-peterside%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/24001315/PDP-Logo.jpg | en | null | Wike can’t be impeached, Rivers PDP tells Peterside | null | null | punchng.com | Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt
THE Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has said that the tenure of the state Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, is not under any threat of impeachment.
The state Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Mr. Samuel Nwanosike, said on Monday that the governor would serve his tenure, add... | http://punchng.com/wike-cant-impeached-rivers-pdp-tells-peterside/ | en | 2016-03-24T00:00:00 | punchng.com/61bb5325d3b6384c5e792e834dd6bfd879c8858c087be1dc81824fe142c3387c.json |
[
"Taiwo Ojoye",
"Jaiyeola Bagbansoro"
] | 2016-08-27T00:47:38 | null | 2016-08-27T01:17:48 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fasuu-berates-fgn-paucity-funds-varsities%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/19220759/favicon.jpg | en | null | ASUU berates FGN over paucity of funds in varsities | null | null | punchng.com | The Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities has blamed the paucity of funds being experienced by public universities on the introduction of the Treasury Single Account, saying it is gradually grinding the schools’ operations to a halt.
The body equally berated the Federal Government over its reluctance to impleme... | http://punchng.com/asuu-berates-fgn-paucity-funds-varsities/ | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | punchng.com/f22621c6c411b1184c84bbd0d6fe1e750fec2f25746bd2e2298db68cfc263cd9.json |
[
"Taiwo Ojoye"
] | 2016-08-29T00:48:01 | null | 2016-03-23T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fdickson-bayelsa-apc-clash-alleged-missing-4-6m%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/23011903/Bayelsa-State-Governor-Seriake-Dickson.jpg | en | null | Dickson, Bayelsa APC clash over alleged missing $4.6m | null | null | punchng.com | Simon Utebor, Yenagoa
The invasion of the home of Mr. Richie Etonye, an accountant attached to the Bayelsa State Government House by the police, has triggered a war of words between Governor Seriake Dickson and the All Progressives Congress in the state.
Policemen numbering over 50 had last Tuesday, August 23, 2016, in... | http://punchng.com/dickson-bayelsa-apc-clash-alleged-missing-4-6m/ | en | 2016-03-23T00:00:00 | punchng.com/d066ede849b0dfb6f53f287e708fa4d79395c72073eb99fae0c7249139018011.json |
[
"Olusola Babarinsa"
] | 2016-08-30T20:48:45 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Farsenal-sign-shkodran-mustafi-valencia%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/30213634/Shkodran-Mustafi--e1472589409170.jpg | en | null | Arsenal sign Shkodran Mustafi from Valencia | null | null | punchng.com | Arsenal have signed German central defender Shkodran Mustafi from Valencia, the London club said on Tuesday.
“He is at the right age,” Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger said of the 24-year-old. “And he has good experience.”
“He is a very focused player who can play with the ball as well. We have taken a great player but have... | http://punchng.com/arsenal-sign-shkodran-mustafi-valencia/ | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | punchng.com/c0653c2428f509aa96124c551fb48439f3245193645855f474ca72608c6e7c53.json |
[
"Adesola Ayo-Aderele"
] | 2016-08-26T16:47:10 | null | 2016-06-25T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Feu-gives-funds-fighting-bharam%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/wuzup-naija/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/25033816/Chief-of-Army-Staff-Lt-Gen-Tukur-Buratai1.jpg | en | null | EU gives AU funds to fight B'Haram | null | null | punchng.com | Fidelis Soriwei, Abuja
The European Union has released some funds to the African Union to support the regional campaign against the Boko Haram terror threat in Nigeria and the countries of the Lake Chad Basin.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, disclosed this while receiving some participants of the Bangl... | http://punchng.com/eu-gives-funds-fighting-bharam/ | en | 2016-06-25T00:00:00 | punchng.com/758b95ee26412868bad1815b7e0820a1cb0a73747a47fd2b756297b059ae985e.json |
[
"Olusola Babarinsa"
] | 2016-08-29T16:48:24 | null | 2016-07-11T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fpolice-nab-armed-robbers-kidnappers-cross-river%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/11153806/Nigeria-police-afp.jpg | en | null | Police nab armed robbers, kidnappers in Cross River | null | null | punchng.com | The Cross River Police Command on Monday said it arrested 15 suspects, including 13 armed robbers and two kidnappers, operating in parts of the state.
Mr Jimoh Ozi-Obeh, the Police Commissioner, paraded the suspects in Calabar while briefing newsmen on activities of the command in August.
Ozi-Obeh said the breakthrough... | http://punchng.com/police-nab-armed-robbers-kidnappers-cross-river/ | en | 2016-07-11T00:00:00 | punchng.com/3bb620839ec0f95a68a6c42b5257254ad1844ca5325e224d3bb264d1f03b1756.json |
[
"Simon Ejembi"
] | 2016-08-30T16:48:50 | null | 2016-07-04T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fambode-appoints-anibaba-lotteries-board-ceo%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/04155325/AMBODE1.jpg | en | null | Ambode appoints Anibaba as Lotteries Board CEO | null | null | punchng.com | The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has approved the appointment of Mr. Seun Anibaba as the Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Lotteries Board.
Anibaba replaces Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila who was named the General Manager of the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency.
A statemen... | http://punchng.com/ambode-appoints-anibaba-lotteries-board-ceo/ | en | 2016-07-04T00:00:00 | punchng.com/bd9dc083d210c00536d7c5ba499eaac4f5d986a005885cefc05516aa468f11fc.json |
[
"Simon Ejembi"
] | 2016-08-31T12:48:59 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fbreaking-aero-confirms-punchs-report-suspends-scheduled-services-2%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/31123608/Aero-Contractors1.jpg | en | null | BREAKING: Aero confirms PUNCH's report, suspends scheduled services | null | null | punchng.com | Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja
Aero Contractors Airlines, Nigeria’s second largest commercial carrier, has confirmed an exclusive report of The PUNCH by announcing the suspension of its scheduled services beginning from Thursday September 1, 2016.
On Monday, August 22, 2016, The PUNCH exclusively reported that the airline was... | http://punchng.com/breaking-aero-confirms-punchs-report-suspends-scheduled-services-2/ | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | punchng.com/4604968ac2e37371ba93818a0700918e13d0c739e2d67f1c746fdf35ac372bfb.json |
[
"Taiwo Ojoye"
] | 2016-08-31T00:48:52 | null | 2016-07-08T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Farmed-herdsmen-afenifere-ohanaeze-acf-disagree-fayoses-law%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/08123717/Ekiti-State-Governor-Ayodele-Fayose-.jpg | en | null | Armed herdsmen: Afenifere, Ohanaeze, ACF disagree on Fayose’s law | null | null | punchng.com | John Alechenu, Fidelis Soriwei, Friday Olokor, Ihuoma Chiedozie, Peter Dada and Godwin Isenyo
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, the Igbo socio-political organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra have expressed support for the bill ass... | http://punchng.com/armed-herdsmen-afenifere-ohanaeze-acf-disagree-fayoses-law/ | en | 2016-07-08T00:00:00 | punchng.com/9eb43ee59c4cac73068e1a12189ba827902f721d0b115eda9091fc16372223bc.json |
[
"Olusola Babarinsa",
"Jeff Arobam",
"Femi Animashaun",
"Akin Bamidele",
"Frank Maduale",
"Onisuru Akpo",
"Aderemi Taiwo"
] | 2016-08-27T20:47:42 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fman-utd-beat-stubborn-hull-city-1-0%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/27193736/man-utd-e1472323831975.jpg | en | null | Man Utd beat stubborn Hull City 1-0 | null | null | punchng.com | Jose Mourinho on Saturday led his side to a 1-0 victory at the KCOM Stadium, to maintain his winning run.
Second-placed Manchester United are behind Chelsea only on goals scored after Marcus Rashford struck deep into second-half stoppage time to snatch a 1-0 win at Hull City.
At the KCOM Stadium, United secured their t... | http://punchng.com/man-utd-beat-stubborn-hull-city-1-0/ | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | punchng.com/09772c61aba0cecc2e4b8cf7a339686e574bd0470bc3928e418b3d58f1929a09.json |
[
"Olusola Babarinsa"
] | 2016-08-26T18:47:16 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Foil-price-slide-will-open-sectors-soludo%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/26191131/soludo-charles.jpg | en | null | Oil price slide will open other sectors | null | null | punchng.com | A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof. Charles Soludo, has said that the current slide in oil price was an opportunity for the nation to explore other vital sectors of the economy.
He said, “every disappointment is a blessing and I see the drop in the price of oil as a great opportunity for the country... | http://punchng.com/oil-price-slide-will-open-sectors-soludo/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | punchng.com/9f0523a78faf5e2af82b10598385f4c9671f7b6ab3faf1059184b09bf4ca29da.json |
[
"Olubode Olusesan"
] | 2016-08-30T04:48:19 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2F25-year-old-nigerian-breaks-record-ghana-varsity%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/30042811/AWARD.jpg | en | null | 25-year-old Nigerian breaks record at Ghana varsity | null | null | punchng.com | Charles Abah with agency report
A Nigerian, Fathia Kareem, has set a record at the School of Medical Sciences of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana, breaking its academic history.
For her feat, she received 12 out of 15 awards presented during the oath-swearing and induction ceremony for fres... | http://punchng.com/25-year-old-nigerian-breaks-record-ghana-varsity/ | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | punchng.com/265ed536610cf64acee351f1641befe9a89c6f9cb89aaedd4c45e98b7197f24c.json |
[
"Olusola Babarinsa"
] | 2016-08-29T16:48:13 | null | 2016-06-22T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Foil-exploration-lagos-assembly-seeks-protection-host-communities%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/wuzup-naija/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/22002101/Lagos-State-House-of-Assembly-e1472487598822.jpg | en | null | Oil exploration: Lagos Assembly seeks protection for host communities | null | null | punchng.com | The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday called for a stakeholders’ meeting of government officials, oil investors and host communities, following oil discovery and exploration in Badagry area.
The call followed a motion moved by Mr Folajimi Mohammed (APC-Ikeja I) on the need for the state to be proactive in protect... | http://punchng.com/oil-exploration-lagos-assembly-seeks-protection-host-communities/ | en | 2016-06-22T00:00:00 | punchng.com/0dad9415c0fbf62344001d073a193191b47fdf92c5bed96bd52c7f401a97c7a4.json |
[
"Fatai Ibrahim"
] | 2016-08-26T12:54:06 | null | 2016-03-26T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fcommunications-tax-25-licensed-operators-shut%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/26013712/Adebayo-Shittu.jpg | en | null | Communications tax: 25% of licensed operators to shut down | null | null | punchng.com | Ozioma Ubabukoh
Industry players have projected that Nigeria would lose another 25 per cent of licensed operators if the Communication Service Tax bill is passed into law.
Already, the country has lost 57 per cent of licensed operators to multiple taxations.
The National Chairman of Association of Licensed Telecommunic... | http://punchng.com/communications-tax-25-licensed-operators-shut/ | en | 2016-03-26T00:00:00 | punchng.com/eb58781aeb22170b91b6e3a82084abb2242ff2422f787108f87e9aad4dfccde9.json |
[
"Zovoe Jonathan",
"Onileowo Blessing"
] | 2016-08-27T12:47:34 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fwoman-stabs-husband-drinking-last-beer%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/27131803/Gaffin.jpg | en | null | Woman stabs husband for drinking her last beer | null | null | punchng.com | 45-year-old Tracey Lee Giffin allegedly flew into a rage when she woke up from a nap and discovered her last can in the house was gone.
Gaffin, from the US state of Pennsylvania, reportedly grabbed a pair of scissors and used them to slash at her 59-year-old husband.
Cops say she also bit him during the alleged attack.... | http://punchng.com/woman-stabs-husband-drinking-last-beer/ | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | punchng.com/02386045c142ce5a6a29749023c89a00d6897156726b497a4b3b55c18792c994.json |
[
"Olubode Olusesan",
"Taiwo Omoni"
] | 2016-08-30T02:48:28 | null | 2016-04-17T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fngo-advocates-peaceful-poll-edo%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/17032252/inec-11.jpg | en | null | NGO advocates peaceful poll in Edo | null | null | punchng.com | Fisayo Falode
Ahead of the September 10 governorship election in Edo State, a Non-Governmental Organisation, Coalition for Change and Development Foundation, is organising a one-day sensitisation programme aimed at engaging youths for peaceful participation at the poll.
The sensitisation programme tagged, “Edo youths f... | http://punchng.com/ngo-advocates-peaceful-poll-edo/ | en | 2016-04-17T00:00:00 | punchng.com/76fa579a22b2a03e7d7a566330c21c38fcc66305a2d8417a6958ff1ec1e52bd7.json |
[
"Simon Ejembi"
] | 2016-08-30T12:48:35 | null | 2016-05-06T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fmilitants-bomb-another-npdc-facility-delta%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/06004637/Niger-Delta-militants.jpg | en | null | Militants bomb another oil facility in Delta | null | null | punchng.com | Ovie Okpare, Warri
Niger Delta militants have blown up another major oil delivery line belonging to the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company at Ogor-Oteri in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
A community source told our correspondent that there were explosions in the area around 3am on Tuesday durin... | http://punchng.com/militants-bomb-another-npdc-facility-delta/ | en | 2016-05-06T00:00:00 | punchng.com/a61c92e4b26aebf8bb06631e23bde8146cc0b49743c49481ec3de38ad1995917.json |
[
"Zovoe Jonathan",
"Nv Danmola",
"The Truthe Sayer",
"Jemes Emmanuel",
"Friday Canada",
"Suraj Jarus Oyewale",
"Tunde Samuel",
"Mcfrenzy O",
"Michael Johnson Ajibade"
] | 2016-08-27T16:47:49 | null | 2016-08-03T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fbuhari-approves-npa-nimasa-boards%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/03051020/President-Muhammadu-Buhari.jpg | en | null | Buhari approves NPA, NIMASA boards | null | null | punchng.com | President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of the Governing Boards of the Nigerian Ports Authority and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency.
This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by Mr Bolaji Adebiyi, Director of Press in the Office of the Secretary to the Governmen... | http://punchng.com/buhari-approves-npa-nimasa-boards/ | en | 2016-08-03T00:00:00 | punchng.com/21c722e1748b0d661a45a948589d22ad0bcf475c9bf8cf85e91854851230860f.json |
[
"Simon Ejembi",
"Prof. Peter U. Nwangwu",
"Mrr. Albert H",
"Border Marksman"
] | 2016-08-28T14:47:49 | null | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fpope-visit-quake-victims-soon-possible%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/24192837/Italy-earthquake1-e1472063331353.jpg | en | null | Pope to visit quake victims ‘as soon as possible’ | null | null | punchng.com | Pope Francis said Sunday he wanted to visit some of the central Italian villages devastated in this week’s earthquake, as survivors and rescue workers dug in for the long haul with winter approaching.
Francis said the Catholic Church shared the “suffering” of the victims of the quake that claimed nearly 300 lives and p... | http://punchng.com/pope-visit-quake-victims-soon-possible/ | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | punchng.com/9d242d251f24d612ea26d55338f804af1f62bc061905d8a3976744c643bc9ffc.json |
[
"Taiwo Ojoye"
] | 2016-08-26T12:56:03 | null | 2016-06-26T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fi-will-marry-next-year-monjaro%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/wuzup-naija/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/26065000/monjaro.jpg | en | null | I will marry next year | null | null | punchng.com | Since his appearance in Obi Emelonye’s Last Flight to Abuja, Anthony Monjaro has been getting attention from fans and stakeholders in the entertainment industry. His sex-crazed character in Lekki Wives made him a sensational hit. Monjaro immediately became a sex symbol.
But despite all the attention, Monjaro is still u... | http://punchng.com/i-will-marry-next-year-monjaro/ | en | 2016-06-26T00:00:00 | punchng.com/c7ee5ea8e094e8587b351176d2098d6743710790d2e8677f32b16c206ea4f953.json |
[
"Fatai Ibrahim"
] | 2016-08-28T08:47:48 | null | 2016-03-21T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2F25th-anniversary-osun-ex-govs-absent-ceremony%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/21005220/Rauf-Aregbesola.jpg | en | null | 25th anniversary: Osun ex-govs absent at ceremony | null | null | punchng.com | Femi Makinde
All past civilian governors of Osun State were on Saturday absent at a ceremony organised to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the creation of the state.
The state’s first civilian governor, Senator Isiaka Adeleke; Chief Bisi Akande and Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola were absent but two past military administr... | http://punchng.com/25th-anniversary-osun-ex-govs-absent-ceremony/ | en | 2016-03-21T00:00:00 | punchng.com/18c885d19082d3c99e0a76861c2ce6f4d91f3bc033f7dfe9cf5e6efb0299803b.json |
[
"Fatai Ibrahim"
] | 2016-08-28T06:47:48 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Falmost-killed-walking-free-journalist-beaten-coma%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/27223517/Yomi-Olomofe.jpg | en | null | Those who almost killed me are walking free - Journalist beaten to coma | null | null | punchng.com | Over a year after he was beaten to a coma by his attackers, a Nigerian journalist, Yomi Olomofe, has yet to get justice, ARUKAINO UMUKORO writes
Yomi Olomofe is still a troubled man. Most times, he watches his back whenever he is in the public to convince himself that no suspicious persons were on his trail. He also no... | http://punchng.com/almost-killed-walking-free-journalist-beaten-coma/ | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | punchng.com/e9f45942fe79c7f2791bd5db4736ae3767dc73cd88403c946f1b8fe424e2c282.json |
[
"Taiwo Ojoye"
] | 2016-08-29T02:47:58 | null | 2016-04-03T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fback-school-money-tips%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/03233922/Nimi-Akinkugbe.jpeg | en | null | Back to school money tips | null | null | punchng.com | Nimi Akinkugbe
As the holiday season draws to a close, the start of the new school year is fast approaching. Every new school year presents huge opportunities for children, along with some challenges for parents. The academic year comes with significant costs; school fees, uniforms, supplies, and all the paraphernalia ... | http://punchng.com/back-school-money-tips/ | en | 2016-04-03T00:00:00 | punchng.com/dcfd751c60e6da47022103c47813fc23638097ec5cd9444f4e84cc3abf06fbc6.json |
[
"Adesola Ayo-Aderele"
] | 2016-08-29T14:48:08 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fnavy-family-disagree-killing-26-year-old-man%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/29142823/Omosebine.jpg | en | null | Navy, family trade words over killing of 26-year-old man | null | null | punchng.com | Peter Dada, Akure
The Forward Operational Base of the Nigerian Navy and the Efotan family have disagreed over the circumstances that led to the alleged killing of their son, Omosebine Efotan, by some officers of the Base in the riverine community of Abe-Oroyo, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The 26-year-old ... | http://punchng.com/navy-family-disagree-killing-26-year-old-man/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | punchng.com/1ae3c55d57a50f0e36306e68b44ddfc72218ea51faf7924619205e9763f30efc.json |
[
"Taiwo Ojoye"
] | 2016-08-29T00:47:58 | null | 2016-08-29T01:23:21 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Ffloods-windstorm-wreak-havoc-lagos-ogun-sokoto%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/19220759/favicon.jpg | en | null | Floods, windstorm wreak havoc in Lagos, Ogun, Sokoto | null | null | punchng.com | Samson Folarin and Afeez Hanafi
ThOusands of Lagos and Ogun residents have been displaced and property estimated at billions of naira destroyed after downpours on Saturday and Sunday left many streets and homes flooded.
PUNCH Metro learnt that many Christians could not hold their Sunday service as their churches were f... | http://punchng.com/floods-windstorm-wreak-havoc-lagos-ogun-sokoto/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | punchng.com/b28802ce6047e4fa27f37a7e8af1dafe8afc4822376d1f3d8bd6af3e5f263064.json |
[
"Olusola Babarinsa",
"Sweet Toto",
"Mr. Jidauna",
"Olalekan Wasiu Kareem",
"Chuka Uk",
"Michael Alade",
"John Ore"
] | 2016-08-27T16:47:41 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fbundesliga-aubameyang-nets-twice-dortmund-win-opener%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/27172005/Aubameyang-e1472314819162.jpg | en | null | Bundesliga: Aubameyang nets twice as Dortmund win opener | null | null | punchng.com | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has resumed his duel with Robert Lewandowski to be the Bundesliga’s top scorer by netting twice in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Mainz on the opening weekend of the new season.
Aubameyang netted 25 league goals last season, finishing second to Bayern Munich striker Lewandowski’s 30 in the scorers’ c... | http://punchng.com/bundesliga-aubameyang-nets-twice-dortmund-win-opener/ | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | punchng.com/cc3d1f819ddd6009be512a4587de74d6266de626281611db6c83a9818ff664a2.json |
[
"Olubode Olusesan"
] | 2016-08-30T04:48:26 | null | 2016-04-18T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fadopt-ict-lose-relevance-ekeh-tells-lawyers%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/18201416/Leo-Stan-Ekeh.jpg | en | null | Adopt ICT or lose relevance, Ekeh tells lawyers | null | null | punchng.com | Ozioma Ubabukoh
The Chairman of Zinox Group, Stan Ekeh, has called on Nigerian lawyers to reinvent in line with current Information and Communications Technology realities or face the threat of losing relevance in the practice of the legal profession in the 21st century.
He made the call at the 2016 Annual General Conf... | http://punchng.com/adopt-ict-lose-relevance-ekeh-tells-lawyers/ | en | 2016-04-18T00:00:00 | punchng.com/40c409ea6720809ab1ef6bf08f3180abbd571124af6edd5807f00fb3550e3f94.json |
[
"Ayodele Oluwagbemi",
"Akin Bamidele",
"Olusegun Adekoya",
"Michael Ijere",
"Bitter Truth",
"Frank Maduale",
"Remagb S Icon",
"Jeff Arobam",
"Chuks Enyinnaya"
] | 2016-08-28T20:47:52 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fantonio-allardyces-first-england-squad%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/28211052/Antonio.jpg | en | null | Antonio named in Allardyce's first England squad | null | null | punchng.com | Sam Allardyce marked his first squad announcement as England manager on Sunday by including uncapped West Ham United midfielder Michail Antonio in a 23-man party for next week’s World Cup qualifier in Slovakia.
Antonio was included on the same day he scored for the Hammers in their 3-1 loss away to Premier League leade... | http://punchng.com/antonio-allardyces-first-england-squad/ | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | punchng.com/b1947c0faae2848ddae97e47b684a95c2fb4ce2661ff1b8d264154ea5c9289df.json |
[
"Taiwo Ojoye"
] | 2016-08-29T00:48:00 | null | 2016-05-09T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fsuspected-edo-pdp-thugs-abduct-obasekis-supporters%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/09191111/Godwin-Obaseki.jpg | en | null | Suspected Edo PDP thugs abduct Obaseki’s supporters | null | null | punchng.com | Alexander Okere, Benin
With less than two weeks to the Edo State governorship election, some supporters of the All Progressives Congress have been reportedly abducted by suspected thugs in Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
According to the governorship candidate of the APC, Godwin Obaseki, the party’s... | http://punchng.com/suspected-edo-pdp-thugs-abduct-obasekis-supporters/ | en | 2016-05-09T00:00:00 | punchng.com/a69428efa7b97ab15d1d10ff79a0f737952a9e555a803b3e7d4a30295eedeec2.json |
[
"Taiwo Ojoye"
] | 2016-08-29T06:48:11 | null | 2016-08-29T07:24:05 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Ften-die-ibadan-auto-crash%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/19220759/favicon.jpg | en | null | Ten die in Ibadan auto crash | null | null | punchng.com | Olufemi Atoyebi, Ibadan
Ten people have been confirmed dead while nine others sustained injuries in a motor accident that occurred along Ibadan-Oyo Road on Saturday evening.
Eyewitness said the accident, which happened at Itose village along the road, involved a Toyota Hiace commuter bus with number plate LSD 191 XK th... | http://punchng.com/ten-die-ibadan-auto-crash/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | punchng.com/87711d019112aba2f934cc5ae25fcdd6f7da534bc8d18802f092cf9e72b3dc4a.json |
[
"Fatai Ibrahim",
"John Diko",
"Dele Oluwole",
"Chris Pomai",
"Douglas Paulson",
"The Boss",
"Andel Freeman",
"King One",
"Rev Dr Felix Nwosu",
"Jerryfranklyn Emeka"
] | 2016-08-28T00:47:50 | null | 2016-06-15T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fbauchi-govt-revokes-aitraypowers-c-o%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/15131609/Dokpesi.jpg | en | null | Bauchi govt revokes AIT/Raypower’s C of O | null | null | punchng.com | Armstrong Bakam
The Bauchi State Government has withdrawn the Right of Occupancy on a piece of land belonging to DAAR Communication Plc, owners of the African Independent Television and Raypower FM.
A copy of the letter ordering the withdrawal of the land situated at the outskirts of Tirwun, which was signed by the Com... | http://punchng.com/bauchi-govt-revokes-aitraypowers-c-o/ | en | 2016-06-15T00:00:00 | punchng.com/6abc5883c9ea4008abc48658c557708bd22227f17426a3fd3d3a863f4bc2bc9f.json |
[
"Olubode Olusesan"
] | 2016-08-30T00:48:19 | null | 2016-07-04T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Flasg-removes-ogunsanwo-nominates-subair-lirs-boss%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/04155325/AMBODE1.jpg | en | null | LASG removes Ogunsanwo, nominates Subair as LIRS boss | null | null | punchng.com | Sesan Olufowobi
The Lagos State Government on Monday said Mr. Folarin Ogunsanwo has ‘retired’ as the chairman of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service.
The state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, also on Monday, nominated Mr. Ayodele Subair for confirmation by the state Assembly as the new chairman of the LIRS.
In a lette... | http://punchng.com/lasg-removes-ogunsanwo-nominates-subair-lirs-boss/ | en | 2016-07-04T00:00:00 | punchng.com/7e14710bf85239b9006f96fad1c55bf53e45ce3cdb3780092919fc70ac5fcf15.json |
[
"Taiwo Ojoye"
] | 2016-08-29T00:48:03 | null | 2016-08-29T01:46:36 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Ffanfare-dolphins-bball-camp-ends%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/19220759/favicon.jpg | en | null | Fanfare as Dolphins b’ball camp ends | null | null | punchng.com | Idris Adesina
It was an atmosphere of fun and excitement as the 2016 Dolphins Youth and Kiddies Basketball Summer Camp ended on Saturday in Lagos.
The event, which was sponsored by the Dolphins Basketball Foundation, began on Thursday with over 45 kids in attendance.
At the camp, which had participants from Ogun and La... | http://punchng.com/fanfare-dolphins-bball-camp-ends/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | punchng.com/3f744ec89d60a189f4de0e0dc796fbe35e285b34058ed08db6fbe1a2f00cc712.json |
[
"Fatai Ibrahim"
] | 2016-08-28T00:47:58 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fsexual-harassment-delsu-sacks-six-lecturers-2%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/28012935/Familugba-Yewande.jpg | en | null | Sexual Harassment: DELSU sacks six lecturers | null | null | punchng.com | Delta State University recently sacked six of its lecturers for their involvement in several offences including alleged sexual harassment of female students.
The sacking of the lecturers at DELSU is a welcome development for stakeholders in the education sector. It is a step in the right direction and I believe it woul... | http://punchng.com/sexual-harassment-delsu-sacks-six-lecturers-2/ | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | punchng.com/a02d597ac6ef755f37b02a87658f937112e69458e58e4787b0aad1cc09c55152.json |
[
"Zovoe Jonathan"
] | 2016-08-27T14:47:35 | null | 2016-03-23T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fjtf-sanitation-officials-clash-bayelsa%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/23011903/Bayelsa-State-Governor-Seriake-Dickson.jpg | en | null | JTF, sanitation officials clash in Bayelsa | null | null | punchng.com | Men and officers of the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe on Saturday clashed with the Bayelsa Environmental Sanitation Authority during the national monthly cleanup exercise .
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that while the environmental exercise was going on, the JTF vehicle was intercepted by the environmenta... | http://punchng.com/jtf-sanitation-officials-clash-bayelsa/ | en | 2016-03-23T00:00:00 | punchng.com/0e4d34846dc94b505ccffc63bb07c051eacce20cd1774467b0df0f252669867e.json |
[
"Simon Ejembi"
] | 2016-08-29T16:48:12 | null | 2016-07-26T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fwoman-attempts-set-neighbour-ablaze-lagos%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/26131343/court-e1470747775525.jpg | en | null | ‘Woman attempts to set neighbour ablaze in Lagos’ | null | null | punchng.com | A 27-year-old woman, Achonu Ugochi, was on Monday arraigned before a Surulere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly threatening to pour petrol on another woman and set her ablaze.
The woman, who lives in Orile-Iganmu, Lagos, is facing a four counts bordering on assault and threat to life.
The Prosecutor, Sgt. Chris... | http://punchng.com/woman-attempts-set-neighbour-ablaze-lagos/ | en | 2016-07-26T00:00:00 | punchng.com/d801d1206391b9f8c3d0a199bf1efd04e204cf7dc0a1ab1f14d0401b29e83928.json |
[
"Olubode Olusesan"
] | 2016-08-30T00:48:24 | null | 2016-04-18T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fthree-day-working-policy-wont-affect-salaries-okorocha%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/18231452/Rochas-Okorocha.jpg | en | null | Three-day working policy won’t affect salaries -Okorocha | null | null | punchng.com | Gibson Achonu, Owerri
G
overnor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has insisted that the three-day working policy crafted by the state government for civil servants in the state stands.
The confirmation came barely few days after the Nigeria Labour Congress in the state protested against the policy and other ills by the stat... | http://punchng.com/three-day-working-policy-wont-affect-salaries-okorocha/ | en | 2016-04-18T00:00:00 | punchng.com/d331939a337502c1c289c9ff3d20c5ab1158f66d0c865cc466d0b33a1d9c0a6b.json |
[
"Zovoe Jonathan"
] | 2016-08-29T20:48:15 | null | 2016-07-18T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fhandling-north-east-crisis-solely-irresponsible-osinbajo%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/18183534/Vice-President-Yemi-Osinbajo1.jpg | en | null | Handling North East crisis solely, irresponsible | null | null | punchng.com | Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said no matter how prepared a country could be, it “would be irresponsible” for a single country to attempt to handle the kind of crisis in the North East with two million displaced persons, including children alone.
According to a statement by his Senior S... | http://punchng.com/handling-north-east-crisis-solely-irresponsible-osinbajo/ | en | 2016-07-18T00:00:00 | punchng.com/fe0167ffe56ecb7314fbff3951f456f34f408656f2ee0bacd47aa14e3eedd667.json |
[
"Olubode Olusesan"
] | 2016-08-30T06:48:25 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fnigerians-hungry-okogie-tells-buhari%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/30021355/Anthony-Olubunmi-Okogie1.jpg | en | null | Nigerians are hungry, Okogie tells Buhari | null | null | punchng.com | Friday Olokor and Leke Baiyewu
The Emeritus Archbishop of Lagos, Cardinal Anthony Okogie, has said President Muhammadu Buhari must do something fast to address hunger across the country.
Okogie said in an open letter to the President on Monday that Buhari’s campaign slogan was anchored on change.
He stated, “Today, cri... | http://punchng.com/nigerians-hungry-okogie-tells-buhari/ | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | punchng.com/38344aa4f8b74e9f0a780d3c19132e9515fe79785948198c99898c1dc51fe3ec.json |
[
"Fatai Ibrahim",
"Law Refinners"
] | 2016-08-27T16:47:45 | null | 2016-03-20T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fambode-pledges-increase-investment-inflow-lagos%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/20232425/Akinwunmi-Ambode.jpg | en | null | Ambode pledges to increase investment inflow to Lagos | null | null | punchng.com | Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has said that he will create an enabling environment for commerce to flourish in the state.
Ambode stated this on Thursday at the opening of Lagos’ largest mall, Novare Lekki Mall, where he was represented by his Special Adviser on Commerce, Mr. Benj... | http://punchng.com/ambode-pledges-increase-investment-inflow-lagos/ | en | 2016-03-20T00:00:00 | punchng.com/cc45a72949e03c67db77b99ac02be8be6cace211f72245efff9a27edc86465da.json |
[
"Olusola Babarinsa"
] | 2016-08-30T20:48:44 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Faguero-charged-violent-conduct%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/30211450/Aguero-e1472588643639.jpg | en | null | Aguero charged with violent conduct | null | null | punchng.com | Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is in danger of missing the Manchester derby after he was charged with violent conduct by England’s Football Association on Tuesday.
The charge relates to an incident during City’s 3-1 home win over West Ham United last Sunday when Aguero appeared to swing his left elbow towards vi... | http://punchng.com/aguero-charged-violent-conduct/ | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | punchng.com/fbc52c9429d82bcc5230c30cb964e35a7b0d65d91601fc9b3d4bb77b5aa1a503.json |
[
"Zovoe Jonathan"
] | 2016-08-27T20:47:43 | null | 2016-07-03T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fsenate-investigate-food-diversions-idp-camps-saraki%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/wuzup-naija/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/03023943/Saraki-3.jpg | en | null | Senate to investigate food diversions in IDP camps | null | null | punchng.com | The Senate will investigate the severe hunger crisis in Internally Displaced Persons camps in the North-East, President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has said.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Yusuph Olaniyonu, Special Adviser to the Senate President on Media and Publicity and made available to newsmen ... | http://punchng.com/senate-investigate-food-diversions-idp-camps-saraki/ | en | 2016-07-03T00:00:00 | punchng.com/932446f78b9a4b8de045337b198deaa00866455437c37a54863ade725de1bac3.json |
[
"Zovoe Jonathan",
"Kemi Ijaodola"
] | 2016-08-31T12:48:52 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fisrael-ready-negotiation-palestine-envoy%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/31131418/Netan.jpg | en | null | Israel ready for negotiation with Palestine | null | null | punchng.com | Leke Baiyewu, Abuja
The Charge d’Affaires of Israel to Nigeria, Mr. Nadav Goren, has reaffirmed Israel’s support for a two-state solution to the ongoing conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
A statement by the Israeli Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday night quoted Goren as saying this when the Vice Chairman, Se... | http://punchng.com/israel-ready-negotiation-palestine-envoy/ | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | punchng.com/ca04c7717e36e8e18fd3099f2b98f2bda29bfb0b048740287bd77bf90ebb8086.json |
[
"Adesola Ayo-Aderele"
] | 2016-08-29T14:48:05 | null | 2016-04-20T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fpastor-rapes-13-year-old-boy-cure-homosexuality%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20170255/Rape1.jpg | en | null | Pastor rapes 13-year-old-boy to cure homosexuality | null | null | punchng.com | Tony Okafor, Awka
A pentecostal pastor with the Jesus Miracle Ministries, Awka, Anambra State (names withheld) is on the run after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 13-year-old boy.
A source who pleaded anonymity told our correspondent that the gay pastor was told by a native doctor that his homosexual ‘sickness’ would... | http://punchng.com/pastor-rapes-13-year-old-boy-cure-homosexuality/ | en | 2016-04-20T00:00:00 | punchng.com/ea305f7be61764e4b2693b18adfb83ec799a029db625656bd6ef0d458df700f9.json |
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"Taiwo Ojoye",
"Solomon Emeka"
] | 2016-08-26T12:59:02 | null | 2016-06-25T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fdad-left-mum-female-kids-im-glad-ive-made-mummy-proud-chinyere-unn-first-class-graduate%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/wuzup-naija/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/25043209/chinyere.jpg | en | null | Dad left mum for having all female kids, I’m glad I’ve made mummy proud -Chinyere, UNN first-class graduate | null | null | punchng.com | Chinyere Cecile, 37, emerged the best graduate of the Faculty of Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, with a 4.73 CGPA from the Department of Foreign Languages and Literary Studies in the 2014/2015 academic session. In this interview with TUNDE AJAJA, she talks about her education and life experiences
You had your firs... | http://punchng.com/dad-left-mum-female-kids-im-glad-ive-made-mummy-proud-chinyere-unn-first-class-graduate/ | en | 2016-06-25T00:00:00 | punchng.com/1a4cdca63312ab98ceef63a595439b495f10c5045a330c5a4f48efc057c130d0.json |
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"Olubode Olusesan"
] | 2016-08-30T04:48:25 | null | 2016-03-26T00:00:00 | Nigeria news, news in Africa, politics, Entertainment, Sports | http%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fanother-nigerian-company-rolls-4g-lte-service%2F.json | http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/punchng/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/26013712/Adebayo-Shittu.jpg | en | null | Another Nigerian company rolls out 4G-LTE service | null | null | punchng.com | Ozioma Ubabukoh
Another telecommunications firm in the country, InterC Network, has rolled out the 4G Long-Term Evolution service.
The first to do so was ntel, the company that bought off Nigeria Telecommunications Company.
At the unveiling in Lagos, the company spelt out its brand promise and determination to give Int... | http://punchng.com/another-nigerian-company-rolls-4g-lte-service/ | en | 2016-03-26T00:00:00 | punchng.com/2cfb04836cd48199009d9fc6cc92f59ced33790e3079222f6b83f363ca23b2a4.json |
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