2015-04-01 Nigeria Health

US trains 160 health officials to combat Avian Flu   
The Punch
The United States Agency for International Development has trained over 160 Nigerians on the prevention and control of avian flu. The U.S. Consul General in Lagos, Mr. Jeffery Hawkins, who spoke at a workshop organised for participants from the Federal ...

2015-04-01 Nigeria Science

American Register   

Researchers Use Tampons to Detect Waste Water Pollution Level   
American Register
Up till now it was thought th at tampons just serve as a feminine hygiene product that absorbs blood during menstruation but now a new study shows that tampons can do much more than that. They can help identify the pollution areas in rivers and streams that ...

2015-04-01 Nigeria Sports

Nigerian Tribune   

Amokachi: We will keep working on Aaron Samuel   
Nigerian Tribune
Nigeria assistant Daniel Amokachi has revealed that he and his technical team will continue to work on Guangzhou R&F of China striker Aaron Samuel, who failed to make the desired impact in the Super Eagles' 1-1 draw with South Africa on Sunday.
Musa Goal Delights Amokachi   AllAfrica.com
Amokachi says Keshi remains his boss   DailyPost Nigeria
Amokachi happy with draw, Mashaba rues missed opportunity   The Guardian Nigeria
Daily Sun   
THISDAY Live   
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Al-Bawaba   

CAF allows Tunisia to enter 2017 Africa Cup   
Al-Bawaba
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will allow Tunisia to enter the 2017 Africa Cup after its football association (FTF) apologized for claiming the CAF had shown bias, the governing body said Tuesday. But the CAF rejected Tunisia's appeal against a ...

2015-04-01 Nigeria Entertainment

Leadership Newspapers   

Muhammadu Buhari: NBC indicts AIT, NTA for airing documentary against APC ...   
Pulse Nigeria
The NBC added further that the stations had contravened its rules for airing sponsored material. Published: 10.56 , Refreshed: 11.02; 'Jola Sotubo. Print; eMail · Muhammadu Buhari play. Muhammadu Buhari. (Facebook) ...

2015-04-01 Nigeria Technology

Irish Independent   

Jay Z looks to revolutionise music with streaming app   
Irish Independent
One of contemporary music's most formidable artists and entrepreneurs, Jay Z, is seeking to transform the way we listen to music with the launch of a new music streaming service, Tidal. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To.
Jay Z launches first artist-owned music streaming service 'Tidal' to rival Spotify   National Monitor
99-percent but Jay Z ain't one   New York Post
Rihanna, Alicia, Madonna and Beyonce hope to make Tidal a success   Daily Mail
Forbes   
ThyBlackMan   
KMPH Fox 26   
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The Guardian Nigeria   

Samsung Galaxy S6 pre-order campaign kicks off   
The Guardian Nigeria
galaxys6 SAMSUNG Electronics West Africa has announced that the Future is now with its latest exciting collection of smartphones, Galaxy S6 edge and S6 duos which will be available for pre-order in Nigeria from March 30th. The devices will be available in ...

2015-04-01 Nigeria Business

Malay Mail Online   

Philippine 2015 growth forecast gets IMF upgrade to 6.7pc   
Malay Mail Online
A worker waits for buyers of solar panels in Manila March 2, 2015. Philppines' expected growth this year has been upgraded by the International Monetary Fund. — Reuters picMANILA, April 1 — The International Monetary Fund today slightly upgraded its ...

2015-04-01 Nigeria World

The Guardian Nigeria   

We'll be magnanimous in victory, says Amaechi   
The Guardian Nigeria
AMAECHI Rotimi Amaechi Gov. Rotimi Amaechi, Director-General of All Progressives Congress' (APC) Presidential Campaign Organisation, said on Tuesday that the party would be magnanimous in victory when it takes over power on May 29. Amaechi, who ...

2015-04-01 Nigeria Africa

CNN International   

Opposition candidate set to win Nigeria's election, but spokesman fears 'tricks ...   
Montreal Gazette
ABUJA, Nigeria — Former military dictator Muhammadu Buhari's spokesman told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Buhari has won Nigeria's presidential election but fears his victory could be stolen by “tricks” from the government. If Buhari wins and ...

2015-04-01 Nigeria Nigeria

The Globe and Mail   

Nigerian President quiets fears of violence as he concedes defeat   
The Globe and Mail
In the city of northern Kaduna, where 800 people were killed in violence after the last elections in 2011, supporters of election winner Muhammadu Buhari streamed onto the streets, waving flags, dancing and singing in celebration. (Jerome Delay/AP) ...

2015-03-31 Nigeria Health

Herald Sun   

How does weight loss surgery affect pregnancy?   
Fox News
This past Sunday in the New York Times, there was a wonderful article written by an OB-GYN talking about all the difficulties and dangers of being significantly obese and having a baby. Obesity is certainly a national problem and currently over one-third of ...

2015-03-31 Nigeria Science

Los Angeles Times   

A steady stream of comet dust may have 'painted' Mercury black   
Los Angeles Times
The mystery of Mercury's excessively dark surface may have just been solved. A team of researchers working at Brown University say the planet's inky appearance may be the result of a near constant rain of impacts from tiny specks of cometary dust that ...

2015-03-31 Nigeria Sports

Sport24   

Zungu: Best yet to come   
Sport24
Cape Town - South Africa striker Bongani Zungu insists he has plenty more to offer both his country and Mamelodi Sundowns after netting the equaliser in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Nigeria. Read: Lamola accepts Bafana snub. The Bafana Bafana forward ...

2015-03-31 Nigeria Entertainment

Nigerian Entertainment Today   

NET Exclusive: Tiwa Savage expecting baby boy while Dr Sid expects a girl   
Nigerian Entertainment Today
It is no longer news that Mavin superstars, Tiwa Savage is pregnant with her first child while Dr Sid and his wife, Simi Osomo are also expecting their first baby. What is news is that NET can reveal the sex of the two unborn babies of the music stars. Let's be ...

2015-03-31 Nigeria Technology

Afren Fulfills Conditions Precedent for $200m Interim Funding   
THISDAY Live
DigitalSense Africa Media has been commended for its role in keeping Nigerians informed on latest development about internet governance through its yearly conferences. The Minister of Communications Technology, Mrs. Omobola Johnson and the ...

2015-03-31 Nigeria Business

The Punch   

Diamond Bank records 10.7% dip in profit   
The Punch
Diamond Bank Plc has released its audited results for the 2014 financial year, which showed that the group witnessed a drop in profit. The results, filed with the Nigerian Stock Exchange on Monday, showed that the group's profit after tax had declined by 10.7 ...

2015-03-31 Nigeria World

The News   

Panic as Rivers government imposes curfew   
Nigerian Tribune
GIVEN the rising tension accompanying the general election in Rivers State, the government, on Monday, announced the imposition of curfew in the state. Secretary to the Rivers State Government, George FeyIi, who made the announcement, said the curfew ...

2015-03-31 Nigeria Africa

BBC News   

Police investigates prosecutor murder   
New Vision
The lead prosecutor in the 2010 Kyadondo Rugby Club and the Ethiopian Village Restaurant in Kampala, Joan Kagezi Monday evening shot dead in what police called an assassination. Below is Inspector of Police Gen. Kale Kayihura's official statement.
Uganda prosecutor in 2010 al-Shabab bombings case shot dead   Deutsche Welle
Uganda: Prosecutor Is Fatally Shot   New York Times
Gunmen Kill Ugandan Prosecutor   Wall Street Journal
The Guardian   
Mail & Guardian Africa   
Channel News Asia   
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Daily Times   

International Observers Laud Polls   
Daily Times
Foreign Observers who monitored last Saturday's Presidential and National Assembly elections have lauded the exercise. The ECOWAS Observer Mission (EOM) described it is acceptable meeting the criteria of being free and transparent. The declaration ...

2015-03-31 Nigeria Nigeria

The Punch   

Kwankwaso wins senatorial seat in Kano   
The Punch
Despite last minute efforts to woo voters in Kano, the All Progressive Congress candidates in Kano overwhelmed the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in the Senate and House of Representatives candidates, as they clinched all positions at stake in last ...

2015-03-30 Nigeria Health

Nigerian Observer   

Eliminating Tuberculosis In Nigeria   
Nigerian Observer
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) says Tuberculosis (TB) is a global pandemic, killing one person in every 20 seconds. “TB is global. About two billion people are infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis; in 2013 alone, the disease killed nearly 1.5 ...

2015-03-30 Nigeria Science

American Register   

Yawunik Kootenayi, Lobster Like Predator, Discovered by Scientists   
American Register
Scientists have discovered a spec ies known as Yawunik Kootenayi that is a newly identified species. It was a sea animal having two sets of eyes and also had quite an interesting set of appendages that are much akin to antennae. Researchers are now ...

2015-03-30 Nigeria Sports

Independent Online   

Lungu's late strike rescues Bafana   
Independent Online
Nelspruit - South Africa equalised deep in injury time for a 1-1 draw with Nigeria in their international friendly on Sunday. Bongani Zungu knocked in a loose ball to deny the Nigerians a much-needed victory at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. Ahmed Musa's ...

2015-03-30 Nigeria Entertainment

Nigerian Entertainment Today   

Photos: Flavour, Psquare dazzle at Dance Afrique London   
Nigerian Entertainment Today
Nigerian superstars, Flavour and Psquare headlined the Dance Afrique concert at the Wembley Arena on Saturday March 28, 2015. The event was hosted by Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele and Republic of Congo comedian, Eddie Kadi, with ...

2015-03-30 Nigeria Technology

Leadership Newspapers   

2.6GHz: Again, NCC Suspends N130.5bn Spectrum Auction   
Leadership Newspapers
For the second time in less than six months, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended the 2.6 Gigahertz (GHz) spectrum auction slated for May 4 this year which would have raked in a minimum of N130.5 billion ($224m) into the ...

2015-03-30 Nigeria Business

ICA seeks improved credit opportunities for Nigerians   
The Guardian Nigeria
The Institute of Credit Administration (ICA) has called for improved access to credit in monetary and trade terms, to boost export of made in Nigeria goods and grow the economy. However, the institute decried poor attitude to credit, especially to public loans ...

2015-03-30 Nigeria World

Daily Sun   

APGA, PDP supporters clash over results   
The Punch
Supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Grand Alliance on Sunday protested the outcome of the elections for Abia Central Senatorial District. The protesters, who occupied different sections of the sidewalks in front of Umuahia ...

2015-03-30 Nigeria Africa

Osun Defender   

Presidential Poll: Shocker! Buhari floors Jonathan in Obanikoro, Bode George ...   
Osun Defender
Main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Mohammadu Buhari casts his ballot at a polling station in the “Gidan Niyam Sakin Yara A ward” at Daura in Katsina State on March 28, 2015. Voting began in Nigeria's general election ...

2015-03-30 Nigeria Nigeria

Osun Defender   

Presidential Poll: Shocker! Buhari floors Jonathan in Obanikoro, Bode George ...   
Osun Defender
Main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Mohammadu Buhari casts his ballot at a polling station in the “Gidan Niyam Sakin Yara A ward” at Daura in Katsina State on March 28, 2015. Voting began in Nigeria's general election ...

2015-03-29 Nigeria Health

The Inquisitr   

Is This Real? Baby Born With Two Horns In Nigeria   
The Inquisitr
Photos have appeared in the Nigerian media of a deformed baby born with two horns. Some media outlets compare the child to a frog for its strange appearance. A Nigerian newspaper investigated and reported on the story. A woman reportedly gave birth to ...

2015-03-29 Nigeria Science

Fox News   

Earth Hour observed in Moscow   
Business Standard
Several landmarks in the Russian capital city of Moscow plunged into darkness on Saturday night in commemoration of the Earth Hour 2015 celebration, a media report said on Sunday. At the iconic Red Square, the outside lighting on the Moscow Kremlin ...

2015-03-29 Nigeria Sports

SuperSport   

Eagles, Bafana friendly gets new kickoff time   
SuperSport
Nigeria's international friendly against South Africa will now kickoff by 3:30 pm local time on Sunday. The game which will take place at the Mbombela stadium in Nelspruit was originally fixed for 4pm local time (3pm Nigerian time). Organizers have also ...

2015-03-29 Nigeria Entertainment

News24 Nigeria   

Ramsey Nouah supports Goodluck Jonathan   
News24 Nigeria
According to the veteran actor, no has government ever supported the Nigerian film industry like the present administration. He said that the present government because Goodluck Jonathan has contributed immensely to the growth of our industry. The ' 30 ...

2015-03-29 Nigeria Technology

Breaking News: Anti-hack team over-rides hackers DDOS(Denial of service ...   
Pulse Nigeria
INEC's website is back up. Experts say it is a lesson for us to protect our online identity, especially on social media networks. Published: 16.27 , Refreshed: 16.38; Chika Ebuzor. Print; eMail · INEC Website play. INEC Website. (INEC) ...

2015-03-29 Nigeria Business

Nigerian Observer   

Deregulating The Oil Industry   
Nigerian Observer
THE stress and pains Nigerians especially motorists and other users of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol were subjected to last week just because they wanted to refill their tanks was unacceptable. Queuing for several hours before ...

2015-03-29 Nigeria World

Deutsche Welle   

Nigeria election extended to second day after technical problems and violence   
Deutsche Welle
Following glitches in new election technology, many Nigerians will return to the polls for a second day to cast their vote. The presidential election has also been marred by an attack by suspected Boko Haram militants. Nigerian election. Borno state Governor ...

2015-03-29 Nigeria Africa

Deutsche Welle   

Nigeria election extended to second day after technical problems and violence   
Deutsche Welle
Following glitches in new election technology, many Nigerians will return to the polls for a second day to cast their vote. The presidential election has also been marred by an attack by suspected Boko Haram militants. Nigerian election. Borno state Governor ...

2015-03-29 Nigeria Nigeria

The Guardian Nigeria   

Bauchi: Gunmen storm polling unit, set materials ablaze   
The Guardian Nigeria
Some unidentified gunmen on Saturday stormed a polling unit in Bagurun Primary School of Darazo local government area of Bauchi state, firing gunshots sporadically into the air and forcing voters to scamper for safety. This is contained in a statement signed ...

2015-03-28 Nigeria Health

The Inquisitr   

The burden of multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis   
The Sangai Express
Global tuberculosis control is facing major challenges today. In general, much effort is still required to make quality care accessible without barriers of gender, age, type of disease, social setting, and ability to pay. Co-infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis ...

2015-03-28 Nigeria Science

Gizmodo   

How a Virus Can Make Water Boil Faster   
Gizmodo
Here are some things that won't make water boil faster: watching the pot, adding salt. And here's something that does: nanostructures made from plant viruses, which subtly alter the physical properties of bubbling water. Everyone who has impatiently watched ...

2015-03-28 Nigeria Sports

The Guardian Nigeria   

Dan Amokachi… His 'Third Time Defeat'   
The Guardian Nigeria
After Nigeria failed to qualify for the inaugural edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), which was hosted by Cote d'Ivoire in 2009, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), called on Coach Daniel Amokachi to tinker the team ahead the second ...

2015-03-28 Nigeria Entertainment

Information Nigeria   

Peter Okoye – “Marriage Has Made Me More Responsible”   
Information Nigeria
Peter Okoye is fully a family man now and has succeeded in making out time to spend with his kids and wife. The eccentric singer and dancer, Peter Okoye says marriage has changed him as a person in an interview with Vanguard. Read excerpts below: –.
Peter Okoye of Psquare: "Marriage has made me more responsible"   Pulse Nigeria
HOW P-SQUARE WERE EMBARRASSED IN THEIR VILLAGE   Gbooza

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News24 Nigeria   

Ramsey Nouah supports Goodluck Jonathan   
News24 Nigeria
According to the veteran actor, no has government ever supported the Nigerian film industry like the present administration. He said that the present government because Goodluck Jonathan has contributed immensely to the growth of our industry. The ' 30 ...

2015-03-28 Nigeria Technology

Nigerian Entertainment Today   

DStv Subscription Fees: NBC Steps In-between Nigerians And Multichoice Africa   
Nigerian Bulletin
Nigeria- Following angry reactions to Multichoice DStv's announcement of an increment in its subscription fees, the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission has promised to step in and see that Nigerians get a fair treatment, The Guardian reports. Mr. Awwalu ...

2015-03-28 Nigeria Business

Information Nigeria   

Oil Marketers Are Causing Fuel Scarcity In The Country – FG   
Information Nigeria
The government directed the Department of Petroleum Resources and the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency to penalise those that were found wanting. The directive was given by the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani ...

2015-03-28 Nigeria World

NDTV   

Raid on hotel claims 10 lives in Somalia   
DAWN.com
MOGADISHU: At least 10 people have died in an attack by Somalia's Al Qaeda-affiliated Shebab militants on a hotel in the capital Mogadishu, Somali security officials said on Friday. A car bomb explosion went off outside the Maka al Mukarama hotel, ...

2015-03-28 Nigeria Africa

The Guardian Nigeria   

Presidential Poll: Variables That May Affect Exercise   
The Guardian Nigeria
AS Nigerians go to the polls today to elect their president and members of the National Assembly for the next four years, certain variables may make or mar the elections, considering the tensed political atmosphere in the country. Despite assurances by ...

2015-03-28 Nigeria Nigeria

The Guardian Nigeria   

Presidential Poll: Variables That May Affect Exercise   
The Guardian Nigeria
AS Nigerians go to the polls today to elect their president and members of the National Assembly for the next four years, certain variables may make or mar the elections, considering the tensed political atmosphere in the country. Despite assurances by ...

2015-03-27 Nigeria Health

Channel News Asia   

UPDATE 1-Global Fund redirects $574 mln from Malawi AIDS council   
Reuters
(Writes through with Global Fund comments). By Mabvuto Banda. LILONGWE, March 25 (Reuters) - The Global Fund has redirected $574 million in HIV/AIDS funding away from Malawi's National Aids Council (NAC) after allegations of financial ...

2015-03-27 Nigeria Science

Bangkok Post   

Antarctic icepack has thinned by almost 20 percent   
Bangkok Post
WASHINGTON - The ice floating around Antarctica has thinned by nearly 20 percent, according to research, depleting the bulwark that prevents the permanent collapse of glaciers covering the southern continent. Penguins are seen gathering on a floating ...

2015-03-27 Nigeria Sports

Leadership Newspapers   

Nigeria-Uganda Friendly Fall-out   
Leadership Newspapers
Super Eagles midfielder John Ugochukwu Ogu has regretted his team's loss to the Cranes of Uganda in an international friendly in Uyo on Wednesday, calling the development “surprising”. All it took to mar Vincent Enyeama's 100th cap was an 81st minute ...

2015-03-27 Nigeria Entertainment

Nigerian Entertainment Today   

Music Video: MI Abaga - Monkey Feat. Chigurl   
Pulse.com.gh
Nigerian rapper, M.I Abaga has released the music video for his single "Monkey" which features comedienne Chigurl. Published: 13 minutes ago; David Mawuli. Print; eMail · MI Abaga - Monkey ft. Chigurl play. MI Abaga - Monkey ft. Chigurl ...

2015-03-27 Nigeria Technology

The Guardian Nigeria   

Peugeot reclaims top ranking in Nigeria with new series   
The Guardian Nigeria
IF Nigerian roads could attest to a brand of car that has ridden on it more, it would be the Peugeot. Having survived decades of presence in the country, the brand at some point in time was passive wi h innovation, giving room for many other brands to come on ...