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Study: Overweight babies may have lower brain function in childhood
Children who are overweight or on the threshold of obesity in the first two years of life may grow up to have lower cognitive abilities.
US earmarks $45 billion for 2018 Afghanistan war
The U.S. will spend 45 billion dollars on military operations in Afghanistan in 2018, local media reported, citing a senior Pentagon official.
US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan visits Nigeria
United States Deputy Secretary of State, John Sullivan, will be visiting Nigeria from November 19 to 20.
Uber picks savvy dealmaker, not ‘tech bro’ as new CEO
Dara Khosrowshahi may have been the compromise choice for Uber Technologies Inc’s new chief executive.
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Aviation union to down tools Friday over delay in release of conditions of service
The National Union of Air Transport Employees will on December 14 embark on a nationwide protest over the delay in the release of the conditions of service of all aviation agencies by the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission.
Egypt FA in U-turn over 2019 Africa Cup of Nations bid
The Egypt Football Association (EFA) has said that it is interested in bidding to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations despite previous comments.
Plateau council polls: APC urges tribunal to dismiss all petitions
The APC has asked the Plateau Local Government Elections Tribunal to strike out the 31 petitions filed by the PDP, citing alleged failure to reply to pre-hearing questions within the seven days required by law.
REC: INEC ready for by-election in Ekiti
The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ekiti State, Prof. Abduganiy Raji, on Thursday said the commission was now ready for the pending by-election to fill the vacant seat in the state House of Assembly.
House of Reps seek to change system of government
The House of Representatives has introduced a bill proposing a change in Nigeria’s system of government from Presidential to Parliamentary system.
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Olympiacos terminates Yaya Touré’s contract after three months
Former Manchester City and Barcelona Midfielder Yaya Touré’s time at Olympiacos has come to an abrupt end after the Greek club terminated his contract.
Miyetti Allah: Our people are harassed, intimidated in Benue
Fulani socio-cultural association, the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore (MAKH), has asked the Federal Government and traditional rulers to prevail on the Benue State Government to halt, forthwith, the harassment, intimidation and forceful dispossession of source of livelihood of its members.
Group sets up mobilisation teams for Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election
Bamigbade, who had earlier addressed the meeting of the group in Abuja, said BOHM was one of the support groups working to ensure that Buhari and Osinbajo were re-elected.
ExxonMobil, QIPP power firm to invest $1.6 billion in Akwa Ibom
Oil giants ExxonMobil and power firm QIPP initiate plans to invest a combined $1.6 billion in the development of gas and power projects in Akwa Ibom state
Rochas Okorocha mourns Dozie Ikedife
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State and Chairman Progressive Governors Forum, said he received the sad news of the death of the former President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Dozie Ikedife, with shock and disbelief.