Southgate FA expected to confirm interim manager as England boss

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Gareth Southgate is expected to be approved as the new England manager by Football Association chiefs on Wednesday, according to British media reports.

Southgate has been in interim charge since replacing Sam Allardyce in September after he was forced out just 67 days into his reign following a Daily Telegraph investigation into corruption in football.

Bale Madrid star undergoes ankle operation

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Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale underwent an operation on Tuesday in London on his injured ankle that will likely see him ruled out of action for two months.

Coutinho Liverpool star out for at least five weeks

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Liverpool forward Philippe Coutinho will be out of action for at least five weeks with ankle ligament damage.

Brazil international Coutinho had a scan on his right ankle on Monday after being carried off on a stretcher in Saturday's win over Sunderland.

What we know about Colombia plane crash

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Here's what we know -- and don't know -- about flight LMI 2933, which crashed into the Colombian mountains Monday night with a Brazilian football team on board, killing 71 people. Six people survived.

Protesting HIV patients disrupt 'HIV Prevention Conference'

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The Society for Women and Children Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (SOWCHAN), on Tuesday, November 29, protested in Abuja, demanding better  HIV funding.

The card-carrying members of the Society even interrupted the Minister of State for Health, Dr Osage Ehanire, at the conference, NAN reports.

The leader of the group, Mrs Enya Attah, said she had lived with the virus for two decades.

Country wins billion-dollar pledges for ailing economy

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Qatar and France promised more than a billion dollars in financial support for Tunisia at an investment conference Tuesday aimed at reviving the country's struggling economy.

Nearly six years after its Arab Spring revolution, Tunisia hopes the meeting will help it confront challenges including high unemployment, low growth and a tourism sector hammered by jihadist attacks.

Osas Ighodaro Actress shares lovely photo with daughter

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Osas Ighodaro Ajibade misses her husband, Gbenro Ajibade, along with their baby girl, Azariah.

The "Tinsel" star took to Instagram on November 29, 2016, to share an adorable photo with their little girl.

13 times OAP shows off 'The Toke Glow'

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Toke Makinwa is sure the queen of 'beat' and shows them off right everytime for different styles and occasion.

The media personality and most recently author gets her highlights; already self dubbed 'The Toke Glow' popping each time she wears a makeup look, infact her flawless glow has easily become the focus of her makeup look in recent time.

Makarfi is not telling the truth - Ojuogboh

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The Vice-Chairman of the Ali Modu Sheriff’s faction, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh has debunked claims by the Ahmed Makarfi team that its members might end up in jail.

Ojougboh  said Makarfi is not telling the truth about the court order which it purportedly obtained from Justice Valentine Ashi of the High Court in Apo, Abuja on June 29, 2016.

Weekly Discovery: Keshington

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As we like to do every other week at Pulse, we throw the spotlight on talented emerging acts who need platforms like this. We catch up with the artiste who goes by the name Keshington and recently dropped a single titled 'My life' to find out what makes him tick and what he has to offer the buzzing Nigerian music scene and beyond.

Reno Omokri GEJ's ex-aide slams Fr. Mbaka for defending Buhari

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Pastor Reno Omokri has slammed fiery priest and the founder of the Adoration Ministry, Fr. Ejike Mbaka for defending President Buhari.

Senator’s committee advocates for ban on importation of used cars

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The Senate committee on privatisation has called for a ban on the importation of used cars.

According to Daily Post, the Chairman of the committee, Senator Ben Murray Bruce revealed this while on an oversight visit to the assembly plant of Volkswagen of Nigeria Automobile Limited in Lagos.

Chibok Girls ‘Many more girls will be released,’ Presidency says

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The Presidency has said that more Chibok girls will be released by Boko Haram.

The sect released 21 girls in October after successful negotiations with the Nigerian government.

The latest disclosure was made on Monday, November 28, by the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina during a media workshop in Lagos.

Brazilian opposition demands Temer impeachment

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A Brazilian opposition party on Monday filed a petition for the impeachment of President Michel Temer, underlining the growing difficulties facing the center-right leader as he tries to introduce austerity reforms.

The impeachment demand filed by the PSOL, a small leftist party, was unlikely to be accepted, so had mostly symbolic significance. The PSOL argues that Temer committed crimes by allegedly interfering in a business dispute to aid a friend in his cabinet.

Temer denies any wrongdoing in the affair.

Cubans sign 'oath' to late leader's revolution

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In hundreds of schools, hospitals and public buildings, Cubans signed a "solemn oath" on Monday to defend the revolution following the death of communist leader Fidel Castro.

Instead of leaving messages in books of condolence, Cubans were invited to endorse the "concept of the revolution" defined by Castro in a speech in 2000, six years before illness forced him to hand power to his brother, Raul.

"We will keep fighting for these ideas. We swear!" says the oath to which Cubans signed their names, three days after Castro died at age 90.

Check out OAP in Style Temple; love or nah?

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Did Toke Makinwa nail it fab in this Style Temple piece?

The TV presenter/OAP/vlogger and now author chose a piece from Style Temple's Spring Summer 2017 'IT' Collection for her book launch 'On Becoming' on the 27th November 2016.

'Mr Fix it' needs to shut the hell up

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Former Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, Tony Anenih, has a story to tell.

In a new book he titled 'My Life and Nigerian Politics', Anenih tells us of how Buhari threw him in jail in the '80s, how he prevented Atiku from succeeding Obasanjo, how he advised late Chief MKO Abiola against declaring himself President and blah, blah, blah.

Anenih also had a 'big' announcement to make--he'll be quitting partisan politics.

76 dead as plane carrying football team crashes

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A plane carrying members of Brazil's Chapecoense Real football team crashed late Monday near the Colombian city of Medellin, leaving 76 dead and only five survivors.

'There is no depth to most artists,' singer says

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"True art requires depth, there is no depth to most artists, they are just packaged and sold as a product to mainstream media" says the son of the Late Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti - Seun Kuti.

Emmanuel Emenike and his nephew

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Today's photo of the day features former Super Eagles player, Emmanuel Emenike and his nephew and niece.

The Fenerbahçe striker is currently in Nigeria spending quality time with his family.

"Chilling with my lovely niece and nephew, I want to be a dad too," he captioned the photo.

 He would be a great dad! Iheoma Nnadi is one lucky girl!

Watch singer blow fans away at One Africa Music Fest

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Wizkid thrills crowd with his performance at the One Africa Music Fest held at the Barclays Centre, Brooklyn New York, U.S on July 23, 2016.

Performing his string of hit songs, he shared stage with American Hip hop producer Swiss beats.

The singer wound up his performance with his Drake's 'One dance' feature and his 'Final (Baba nla)' song which is up for nomination at the Headies 2016 for Best Pop single and Song of the Year, while as an artist, he has been nominated in Artiste of the Year category.

"Harry Potter" prequel expected to be a hit in Nigerian cinemas

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Movie buffs can now look forward to another month of excitement as the "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" hits Nigerian cinemas.

The movie, which is a prequel to J.K Rowling's "Harry Potter" literary series showcases a display of wizardry just like the latter.

Lai Mohammed, RMD, Sola Sobowale, Genevieve Nnaji, others grace red carpet

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"The Wedding Party" premiered on Saturday November 26, 2016, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The star studded event saw the movie cast, special dignitaries and celebrities walk the red carpet including Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism,

Onyeka Onwenu, P-square, MI, Olamide, Burna Boy shuts down the cathedral

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The beautiful capital of Enugu, Nigeria literally stood still for the 2nd edition of PhynoFest headlined by one of Nigeria's finest indigenous rappers, Phyno.

The concert which held on Sunday, November 20, 2016 saw Phyno perform alongside industry's finest acts including veteran songstress, Onyeka Onwenu, MI, Olamide, Psquare, Burna Boy, Patoranking, Kcee, Mr Eazi, Zoro, Lil kesh among others.

Singer denies copying Rihanna in song

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Afro-soul singer, Aramide has denied claims that she copied Rihanna in her song, ‘Funmi lowo'.

According to the singer, the song, which reportedly bore a similarity to Rihanna's ‘Bitch better have my money'  track was all her idea.

Monarch prohibited from seeing newborn until 90 days after birth

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The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has made mention of a tradition that prohibits him from seeing his newborn baby until 90 days after birth.

He stated this while talking about the taboos that exist within his household despite the rise in modern civilization.

Chelsea down Spurs as City, Liverpool keep pace

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Chelsea fought back for a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur that cemented their place on top of the Premier League, while title rivals Manchester City and Liverpool kept pace with the leaders on Saturday.

Newspaper apologises for corruption advertorial

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A Kenyan newspaper, Daily Nation, has apologised for displaying a corruption ad in the classified section of its publication.

Dear woke people, Cuban tyrant was not a champion

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The last relic from the Iron Curtain passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016, at the grand old age of 90.

For a man who had survived over 600 assassination attempts, it's not too surprising that Fidel Castro could not escape the weirdness that 2016 has been so far.

Filmmaker dismisses prison rumour with new picture

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Seun Egbegbe, who was recently accused of stealing some iPhones at a mobile device store in Computer Village has shared proof to show he is not in prison.

There were rumours that Egbegbe, who was granted bail in the sum of N1m following his arraignment in court for theft, was being held at the Kirikiri Prison.

Billionaire urges Akeredolu to probe Mimiko

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Billionaire businessman, Jimoh Ibrahim has called on winner of the Ondo governorship election, Rotimi Akeredolu to probe the administration of Governor Olusegun Mimiko.

In a congratulatory message to Akeredolu on his success at the polls, Ibrahim urged the ex-NBA chief to audit all public accounts and recovering stolen funds which would be used in developing the state.

Vice Chancellor, 2 others arraigned over alleged N800m fraud

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The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAAB, Prof. Olusola Oyewole, along with two others, have been arraigned in court on an 18-count charge of financial misappropriation.

The original Jay Z & Beyonce

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There is no greater male-female duo in music than the majesty of Juju music, King Sunny Ade and the Elegant Stallion, Onyeka Onwenu.
The two music legends' classic record 'Wait For Me' still reverberates till today since its release in the 1980s.The song was the product of a government and NGO initiative to discourage young Nigerians from pre-marital sex. 'Wait for Me' was a smash hit upon its release.

Terror group blocking aid to scores of refugees in Cameroon: UN

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The United Nations warned Friday that the threat from Boko Haram jihadists was complicating efforts to help tens of thousands of Nigerian refugees living in dire conditions in northern Cameroon.

The UN refugee agency said one of its teams had earlier this month managed to visit previously inaccessible border areas of Cameroon's Far North Region -- including Fotokol, Makary and Mogode districts.

In US Officials defend integrity of vote, despite hacking fears

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The Obama administration said Friday that despite Russian attempts to undermine the presidential election, it has concluded that the results “accurately reflect the will of the American people.”

The statement came as liberal opponents of Donald Trump, some citing fears of vote hacking, are seeking recounts in three states — Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania — where his margin of victory was extremely thin.

Singer dishes on the reasons behind her secret wedding

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Although Aphrodi’ja left any shocked by her marriage and childbirth, the singer never intended for any of it to be a secret.
In an exclusive interview with LIB, Hadiza Salma Blell shared the reasons why she had a secret wedding to her husband Rotimi and she has continued to keep him from prying eyes.

Singer not ready for marriage

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Even after having two children with his baby mama, Timaya has revealed that he is still not ready to get hitched.

Despite his unwillingness to get married, the singer has promised that he would not have kids with different women like his male colleagues are known to do.

Pictures from gospel singer's traditional wedding, bridal shower

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Benita Okojie's traditional wedding ceremony with Olawale Adeyina has been held.

The ceremony, we believe, is a precursor to their church wedding ceremony which should follow just shortly.

Rocking matching white native outfits complemented by a wine-colored cap and head-gear and another piece of cloth draped just exquisitely on the bride's shoulder, the couple cut the perfect picture of happiness as they take one more great step in sealing their union.

Tension high as Ondo goes to poll

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There was palpable tension on Saturday as the voting and accreditation process commenced in the Ondo governorship election on Saturday.

This followed the violent clash in Owo on Thursday in which a chieftain of the APC, Afolabi Olaposi, was killed.

VP, Obiano, Ngige visit noodles processing plant in Anambra

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 paid a working visit to Tummy Tummy Noodles some manufacturing plant in Anambra state.Osinbajo was accompanied on the visit by the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige and the Anambra state Governor,Willie Obiano.

General Electric hosts cocktail event for participants and investors

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On Tuesday, November 15, 2016, General Electric’s Lagos Garage hosted participants in its training program to a cocktail event with investors.

The event, which held at their offices at Mansard Place, Victoria Island, Lagos created an avenue for participants in the six-week-long program to meet investors from angel networks from Africa and beyond with a view to pitching their ideas and securing funding.

Varsity tuition to be increased by 20%

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A proposed 20% increase in the tuition fees for students of the Nasarawa state University has been announced by the Vice-chancellor, Keffi, Prof. Mohammed Mainoma.

The VC made the disclosure on Wednesday, November 23, during a visit from members of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Nasarawa State Council, Punchreports.

Govt shuts down 132 illegal schools

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The Kwara Government said on Thursday that it had closed 132 illegal private schools operating in the state.

Hajia Zainab Bello, the Director of Quality Assurance in the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, said apart from being illegal, the schools were operating in unhygienic environment.

Fayose joins Jegede’s campaign team

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Governor Ayo Fayose has asked supporters of Eyitayo Jegede, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) guber candidate in the Ondo governorship election to protect their vote.

The Governor said this on Thursday, November 24, 2016, while campaigning for Jegede on the streets of Ondo state.

Jihadist siege chokes Deir Ezzor

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In the Syrian city of Deir Ezzor, a two-year siege by the Islamic State group has forced taxi driver Mohammed al-Obeid to find a new job and turned its park into a cemetery.

Instead of ferrying customers around the eastern city with its fuel shortages, he now buys old furniture and breaks it up for resale as firewood for cooking and heating.

Fuel tanker loaded with smuggled rice seized, by customs

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The  Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun State Area Command, has revealed that it has intercepted a petroleum tanker and no less than 25 other cars loaded with smuggled bags of rice from different parts of the state, in the last two weeks.

NBA President admits there is corruption in the Bar

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The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Abubakar Mamood Balarabe has admitted that some of its members are corrupt.

According to Vanguard, Balarabe also promised to deal with the issue which he described as a cankerworm.

Media personality finally admits to bleaching

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Popular media personality Toke Makinwa has released her first book "On Becoming" and we're excited.The TV host and Vlogger talks about contemplating suicide, finding God, bleaching and more.

"Grandfather of corruption," 10 other unbelievable things Reps told ex-president

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Former president Olusegun Obasanjo seems to have bitten more than he can chew when he described the National Assembly as a den of corruption.

Obasanjo also said that allegations of budget padding raised by ex-appropriation chairman, Abdulmumin Jibrin should be investigated.

Agency criticises DSS’ handling of judges’ arrest

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has criticised the Department of State Services for its poor handling of the corruption allegation against some judges of the Supreme Court.

The anti-graft agency said the allegations against the judicial officers were financially related, adding that the DSS had not business dabbling into the matter.