2015-09-29 Nigeria Health

Vanguard   

How Nigeria defeated polio   
Vanguard
About 15 years ago, the impression around the world was that Nigeria, the giant of Africa would be the last country to eradicate polio, the reason being that it had with high burden of the disease at that time. Statistics showed that Nigeria was a ...
In Abuja: Governors' Forum wants Nigeria certified polio-free in another 24 months   Pulse Nigeria
Journalists laud FG over Nigeria's polio-free status   The Guardian Nigeria (satire) (press release) (blog)
Governors' Forum wants Nigeria certified polio-free in another 24 months   Naija247news
Bella Naija   
Business Recorder (press release) (blog)   
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Hindustan Times   

UN commits $25 billion for women and children's health   
Hindustan Times
United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon announced over $25 billion in initial commitments spanning five years to help end preventable deaths of women, children and adolescents, and ensure their health and well-being. Many heads of state and ...

2015-09-29 Nigeria Science

Daily Trust   

Nigeria to experience 5-hour lunar eclipse tomorrow   
Daily Trust
In a statement, Head Media and Corporate Commissions of the agency, Dr. Felix Ale, said that the lunar eclipse will be visible in all the various locations in the country from 1.11am with total eclipse at 3:47 am and end by 6.22am. According to him ...

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DIY Mocktails: How to make Green jasmine-mint iced tea with lemon   
Pulse Nigeria
Made with jasmine tea leaves, mint leaves, lemon juice and water this is the perfect mocktail to retire the evening with. Published: 28.09.2015; Onnaedo Okafor. Print; eMail · play (Eating Well). DIY Cocktails Refresh your pallet with the Watermelon ...

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New Vision   

Liquid water found on Planet Mars   
New Vision
This image shows dark, narrow, 100 meter-long streaks called recurring slope lineae flowing downhill on Mars are inferred to have been formed by contemporary flowing water. (AFP/NASA/JPL/University of Arizona) ...

2015-09-29 Nigeria Sports

Vanguard   

Diogu backs D'Tigress for Olympic ticket   
Vanguard
Co-captain of the national male basketball team, D'Tigers, Ike Diogu has, on behalf of his colleagues, thrown his weight behind their female compatriots, D'Tigress as they campaign in the 2015 Afrobasket Championship in Cameroun. ON TARGET: D'Tigress ...

2015-09-29 Nigeria Entertainment

The Nation Newspaper   

Accolades for Project Fame winner Jeffrey Akoh   
The Nation Newspaper
After weeks of battling his housemates for the number one spot, it came as no surprise when Jeffrey Akoh emerged the winner of the 2015 edition of MTN Project Fame last Saturday. Following his victory, the youngster has been receiving accolades from ...
How Jeff won 2015 MTN Project Fame   Vanguard
MTN Project Fame 8.0: Arewa, Deinde Get Consolatory Cash Prizes   Entertainment Express
MTN Project Fame 8: Watch Jeffery Akoh emerge winner of reality show   Pulse Nigeria
AllAfrica.com   
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Nigerian Entertainment Today   

PHOTOS: Ini Edo set to launch multi-million naira restaurant   
Nigerian Entertainment Today
Nollywood actress, Ini Edo is venturing into the restaurant business as she gears up for the launch of her new outlet, Mimz Lounge in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. The actress has since been gushing about her latest venture as this has however turned out to be ...
Ini Edo To Launch Lounge In Lekki On Wednesday – See Photos   Nigerian Bulletin
Is Ini Edo behind the 'What is M' campaign?   ynaija
Ini Edo Set To Launch New Luxury Lounge In Lekki   Entertainment Express

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Information Nigeria   

Toyin Lawani Opens Up On Her Battle With Fibroids   
Information Nigeria
Famous Nigerian celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani has opened up on how she battled with fibroids when she was pregnant with her last child. Via her Instagram account she narrated her struggle with fibroids and how she nearly lost her womb. Read her post ...

2015-09-29 Nigeria Technology

The Nation Newspaper   

How to improve WiFi experience   
The Nation Newspaper
Moving WiFi router around home or office with the aim of maximising signal coverage could be a challenge. Wi-Fi signals emitted from a router can be blocked or weakened by a variety of factors – which can leave users with weak signal and, ultimately, a ...
9 Wi-Fi Speed Hacks for LA Dwellers (and beyond!)   Tech Cocktail
Find your router's password fast (then change it!)   Komando

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VentureBeat   

iPhone 6s after 3 days: Processor speed, display, 4K video, and Live Photo   
VentureBeat
I've been using the iPhone 6s for three days now, and I've still not found the feature or cumulative performance improvement it would take to get me to upgrade from my iPhone 6. I've heard Apple (and many other reviewers) gush about things like speed ...
iPhone 6S, 6S Plus to hit Indian shores on Oct 16   Moneycontrol.com
15 Super Useful Ways To Use 3D Touch On The New iPhones   TechCrunch
New iPhone 6S impresses buyers but not Wall Street   San Jose Mercury News
The Australian   
Reuters   
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DestinyConnect   

S.Africa regulators to probe local VW unit after emissions scandal   
BusinessDay
South African regulators are investigating Volkswagen's local business to see if cars sold there also rigged carbon emissions data, an official said on Monday. The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), which ensures vehicles comply ...
VW SA also under investigation amid emissions scandal   DestinyConnect

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Moneycontrol.com   

129000 VW cars in Switzerland affected by diesel scandal   
Naija247news
No fewer than 129,000 Volkswagen vehicles registered in Switzerland were affected by the emissions testing scandal, the company's Swiss distributor, AMAG said. In a statement on Monday, AMAG said that the scandal equated 2.2 per cent of the 5.8 million ...

2015-09-29 Nigeria Business

Leadership Newspapers   

Egbin Power Plant Adds 1000MW To National Grid   
Leadership Newspapers
The Egbin Power Plc, Nigeria's largest generation plant, is now generating above 1,000mw consistently into the national grid, chairman of the company, Mr Kola Adesina, has revealed. Giving an update on the activities of the company in Lagos recently, ...

2015-09-29 Nigeria World

Daily Beast   

Putins New Axis of Resistance: Russia, Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Hezbollah   
Daily Beast
The Russian leader just told the UN that state sponsors of terrorism are the West's only partners for fighting terrorism. One year ago, on September 5, 2014, a group of Russian agents, armed with smoke grenades, radio jammers, and guns, crossed eight ...

2015-09-29 Nigeria Africa

Chronicle   

President slams self-anointed prefects   
Chronicle
AFRICA does not need handouts from donors or the West in its quest for development, and is only seeking investors who want to come in and reap the rewards of partnering the continent. President Robert Mugabe said yesterday. Addressing the 70th Session ...

2015-09-29 Nigeria Nigeria

Vanguard   

Tension in Saraki's Senate   
Vanguard
As the Senate resumes plenary today, the stage is set for another legislative phase that would be characterised by drama and intrigues given the quantum of national issues. By Charles Kumolu. THE resumption of the Senate today from its one month recess ...