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New 100 Naira Note Goes Into Circulation

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The Central Bank of Nigeria said that the commemorative N100 banknote unveiled recently by the President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan , is going into circulation from Friday. This is contained in a statement signed by Ibrahim Mu’azu , Head, Corporate Communications, on Friday in Abuja. It directed all branches of the bank to commence issuance of the currency in their respective locations. “The commemorative note will circulate alongside the existing N100 note. The note, which is embedded with features to assist the visually impaired recognise genuine notes, also has other security features easily identifiable through look, feel and tilt of the currency note,,” it said. It recalled that the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele , at the unveiling of the new banknote, explained that it was designed with enhanced security to offer robust resistance against counterfeiting. It added that the authentication features of the note included window micro-optics, showing the nati

Ucl- Round 16 fixtures

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Check out the fixtures of the UCL round 16 below: Photo credit: Goal. com

Uganda maid sentenced to 4 years in prison

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According to Linda Ikeji's blog, The Ugandan maid who was secretly filmed beating, kicking and stamping on an18 months old baby has been sentenced to 4 years in prison for assault on a child. 22 year old Jolly Tumuhiirwe was sentenced this morning December 14th in a Kampala high court after pleading guilty to the crime of assault last week. The court dropped charges of torture which would have given her at least 10 years in prison!!!. Ounpe!!!

I Was Once A Rat Killer Seller, I Don Do Bricklayer Before – Patoranking Reveals

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He said this while receiving his Next Rated award at the Headies last night, the ‘Girlie O’ crooner whose real name is Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie said he used to sell rat poison and was once a bricklayer. He also said “I used to Stay in 1 room at Ebute metta but right now I stay somewhere around Lekki. Respect your Hustle bro!!! Thumpsup....

I Was Once A Rat Killer Seller, I Don Do Bricklayer Before – Patoranking Reveals

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He said this while receiving his Next Rated award at the Headies last night, the ‘Girlie O’ crooner whose real name is Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie said he used to sell rat poison and was once a bricklayer. He also said “I used to Stay in 1 room at Ebute metta but right now I stay somewhere around Lekki. Respect your Hustle bro!!! Thumpsup....

Headies2014- See full list of winners

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I autually slept off when watching the Headies award yesterday, Here is the full list of the winners. Full list of winners: Rookie of the Year: Reekado Banks Best R ‘n’ B Single: 2face (Let somebody love you) Best Pop Single: Mavins (Dorobucci) Best Rap Single: Pyhno (Parcel) Best Street Hop: Oritsefemi (Double Wahala) Best Vocal Performance (Male): Timi Dakolo (Iyawo Mi) Best R ‘n’ B Pop Album: Sean Tizzle (The Journey) Best Vocal Performance (Female): Niyola Best Rap Album: Olamide (Baddest Guy Ever Liveth) Best Reggae Dancehall Single: Patoranking (Girlie O remix) Best Collabo: Wizzy Pro (Emergency) Hip Hop World Revelation: Kcee Recording of the Year: Cobhams Asuquo (Ordinary People) Best Alternative Song: Bolaji (BOJ) Producer of the Year: Don Jazzy Lyricist on the Roll: Jesse Jagz Next Rated: Patoranking Best African Artiste of the Year: Sarkodie Best Music Video Director: Clarence Peters Song of the year: Davido (Aye) Album of the Year: Olamide Artiste of

Facebook Releases Top 10 Entertainers Of

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According to Billboard.com, the list is based on how often people were mentioned in Facebook posts this year. From her surprise album dropped last December to her past summer’s On The Run tour with husband Jay Z, it’s no surprise that Beyoncé dominated the cultural conversation in the entire 2014.Need we mention that her recent meeting with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in New York this week also catapulted her Facebook search? Check out the rest of the Top 10 Entertainers list via Facebook below. 1. Beyoncé 2. Pharrell Williams 3. Nicki Minaj 4. Taylor Swift 5. Jimmy Fallon 6. Iggy Azalea 7. Katy Perry 8. Pitbull 9. John Legend 10. Kim Kardashian

Amosun wins APC ticket, Deputy to contest

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Governor Ibikunle Amosun has won the APC ticket to contest for the second time as a governor. The primary election was held at Abeokuta the state capital on Thursday having 3,861 votes. His Deputy, Mr. Adesegun Adesegun also declared his interest to contest for the governorship post under the platform of the Social Democratic Party. Punch has details of the story: Incumbent governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, on Thursday clinched the ticket of the All Progressives Congress to run for the second term in the governorship primary conducted in Abeokuta. His deputy, Mr. Segun Adesegun, also declared his governorship ambition on Thursday on the platform of the Social Democratic Party.In the primary, which held under tight security, the governor polled 3,861 votes, in a contest where he is the sole aspirant. The event was supervised by the state and national representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission, headed by Kehinde Mustapha. Voting commenced at abo

193 Prisoners Out Of Over 300 Who Escaped During Ekiti Prison Explosion Recaptured

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193 prisoners out of the over 300 that escaped during the explosion that rocked the Federal Prison in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti statecapital on Sunday November 30th have been recaptured. Confirming their recapture, the state Prison’s spokesman, Mr Ope Fatinikun said the chase for other escapees was still on. He urged people in neighbouring states of Ondo, Kogi, Edo, Oyo and Kwara to be vigilant as some of the prisoners might want to take refuge in their community.

Photos: All The Shoes Left Behind By Victims After Kano Bomb Blast

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It's a heartbreaking one after 120 were dead in the recent Kano bomb blast. Below are pictures of the victims shoes left behind after the horrible blast. Photo courtesy: Alkasim Abdulkadi