Taraba Speaker misinterpreting the constitution – Commissioner

The crisis over Taraba Governor Danbaba Danfulani Suntai’s resumption of work continued across the state on Wednesday.  The state Commissioner for Justice, Barr. G.T Kataps, on Wednesday accused the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Haruna Tsokwa, of misinterpreting the constitution. “Misinterpreting the law, as the Taraba Speaker is doing is capable of causing discord to our people who may not have access to the constitution...

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Willian joins Chelsea

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Willian from Anzhi Makhachkala for a reported fee of £32million. The 25-year-old playmaker, capped twice by Brazil, has been granted a work permit to complete his move from Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala after agreeing a five-year contract with the Blues. "I'm very happy to be here, it's been a dream of mine to come and play here," Willian said on Chelsea's official website. "Chelsea are one of the...

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Tottenham close in on Lamela

Tottenham are to set to sign Argentinian forward Erik Lamela from Roma after the Serie A club accepted a bid of 30million euros (£25.8million).  The 21-year-old has scored 19 league goals in two seasons with the Italian capital club and, should his move to White Hart Lane go through, he will help fill the gap left by Gareth Bale should he complete a world-record £86m move to Real Madrid. A statement published on Roma's official website...

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‘Why Jonathan sacked youth minister’

The inability of the sacked Minister of Youth Development, Alhaji Abdulkhadir Turaki, to effectively manage his portfolio and the presentation of a forged list of new executive of National Council of Youth of Nigeria (NCYN) to President Goodluck Jonathan when no election took place cost him his job.  President Jonathan relieved the minister of his appointment on Monday. Disclosing why the minister was sacked in Minna on Wednesday,...

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Secrets to silky skin

The Smooth Skin Challenge panel (from left) Natalie Payne, Sarah Tye, Zoe Schoon The annual quest for women to be smooth and hair free is upon us again. Each summer, the laborious rituals begin - but until now there has been no clear winner. The options?...

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Hair advice: fact or fiction

Sleep on a silk pillow; brush your hair 100 times before bed; don't wash it daily; never blow-dry without conditioning. When it comes to keeping your hair in good nick, it's difficult to know which advice to follow and which to ignore. It's time to separate fact from folklore. Will...

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US marks Martin Luther King 'I have a dream' speech

The US is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March for Jobs and Freedom, the civil rights rally at which Martin Luther King Jr made his historic "I have a dream" speech. President Barack Obama is to mark the occasion in Washington DC with an address from the same spot. Members of the King family and veterans of the march will also be present. Mr Obama, the first black US president, has described the 1963 protest as a "seminal...

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Young Chinese boy's eyes gouged out in attack

The little boy is out of danger and is now recovering in hospital    Police in China have offered a reward for information leading to the arrest of a woman suspected of gouging out a six-year-old boy's eyes. The attack happened in Fenxi, Shanxi province, on 24 August.  The boy went out to play and hours later was found by his parents with his eyes removed and covered in blood. The boy is now recovering in hospital....

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Listen ladies: 10 men you should AVOID at any cost

1. The rebound shot A man, who is fresh out of a relationship, is still lurking in the transition. At this point of time, he can be quite weak and might lean on the nearest support he can find. But that doesn’t mean that he’s really fallen for you. Although for some people it has worked, but mostly in the long run, there can be no assurance of this one coming to term. 2. No money, honey Understood you are not a materialistic girl,...

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Top tips for picture-perfect holiday hair

Look great in your holiday snaps with these helpful hair tips Photo.  We all want to let our hair down in the summer.  The trouble is that heat - either from the daily blast of hairdryers and straighteners, ...

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Hair how to: the sweeping fringe

Ruth Crilly models her catwalk-inspired sweeping fringe Photo: Soulla Petrou The marvellous thing about a long, sweeping fringe is that it can be entirely faked. On the spring/ summer 2013 runways many of the fringes had been fashioned from side-parted hair, brought slightly forward...

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Facebook to compensate users for sharing details on ads

Approximately 614,000 Facebook users whose personal details appeared in ads on the site without their permission will each receive a $15 (£9.65) payout. The names and pictures of an estimated 150 million Facebook members were used in Sponsored Stories, but only those who responded to an email from the site earlier this year will be compensated. Privacy organisations will also receive some of the $20m (£12.9m) settlement. Facebook said...

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3 killed, 8 injured by Boko Haram in Borno

Atleast three people were slaughtered while 8 others sustained knives/cutlass injuries when some suspected Boko Haram sect members ambushed Bama Local Government Area of Borno state. The incident according to sources took place over the weekend when the gunmen stormed some houses and resort to the use of knives and cultlasses, as using gunshots will attract the presence of security agencies and men of the vigilante youths, popularly addressed...

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NMA withdraws from health Workers’ strike

The Nigerian Medical Association has dissociated itself from the ongoing health workers’ strike. The Chairman of Gombe State chapter of NMA, Dr. Jauro Degri, announced the body’s withdrawal at a press briefing in Gombe. He also said members of the public should not to panic because of the industrial action. He assured that medical doctors are on ground at the Federal Medical Centre in Gombe to render services to patients. “All outpatient...

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APC sets up state harmonisation committees

The National Interim Executive of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the establishment of State Harmonisation Committees (SHC) for the party, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said the committees would regulate activities of the party at the state level and the Federal Capital Territory. The party said the decision...

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Arsenal: Arsene Wenger only interested in 'special' players

Manager Arsene Wenger insists he will only bring "special" players to Arsenal, with a week remaining until the summer transfer window closes.  Striker Yaya Sanogo, a free transfer, is the Gunners' only signing so far. Arsenal are keen to sign Real Madrid's Karim Benzema and Angel Di Maria, and Newcastle's Yohan Cabaye. Referencing his current squad following Saturday's...

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South African girl of seven 'shoots friend dead'

A seven-year-old South African girl has shot dead her friend, aged six, with her grandfather's revolver while playing at a farm, police say.  A murder case has been opened after the dead girl, a daughter of a farm worker, was shot in the face, reports say.  The alleged killer's grandfather has been charged with failure to safeguard a firearm, police added.  South Africa has tight gun ownership regulations but many people...

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Gareth Bale: Spurs 'consider rival bid to Real Madrid offer'

Tottenham have received a separate offer in addition to Real Madrid's world record £86m bid for Gareth Bale, say sources at the north London club.  The Spanish giants remain in pole position to sign the 24-year-old Welshman, but Spurs say no agreement has been reached with Real.  The second bidder's identity is not known but Manchester United have been linked with the forward this summer.  ...

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Hosni Mubarak appears in court days after release

The former Egyptian President, Hosni Mubarak, has appeared in court, three days after being released from prison and placed under house arrest. Mr Mubarak is facing a retrial on charges of complicity in the killing of protesters during the 2011 uprising. He sat in the defendants' cage along with his two sons, former interior minister, and six security chiefs. Earlier, the separate trial of the Muslim Brotherhood's general guide and his...

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Willian: Chelsea confirm deal for Brazil midfielder

Chelsea have confirmed a deal  has been agreed to sign attacking midfielder Willian from Anzhi Makhachkala, subject to a work permit hearing on Wednesday.  The 25-year-old Brazilian was close to joining Tottenham after having a medical last Wednesday.   But it is understood the Blues made their move at around 18:00 BST on Thursday, with a fee and personal terms agreed within 24 hours.  ...

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Mike Tyson 'close to death from drugs and alcohol'

Former undisputed heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson claims he is "on the verge of dying" from ongoing drug and alcohol problems.  Tyson, 47, admitted he is a continual substance abuser but added he is hopeful of finally getting clean. "I want to live my sober life. I don't want to die. I'm on the verge of dying, because I'm a vicious alcoholic," Tyson said on ESPN's "Friday Night Fights".  "I'm a bad guy...

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