Igbo self determination group Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has split into factions following the sit- at-home order it declared for Saturday.
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After postponing the inevitable for more than a year, President Goodluck Jonathan Tuesday finally approved the proscription of the Islamic terrorist groups, Boko Haram and Ansaru, and authorised the gazetting of an order declaring the groups’ activities illegal and acts of terrorism.
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Despite the provision of the Federal Character Act, which stipulates that appointments by the federal government must reflect Nigeria’s diversity, many states are still poorly represented in the appointments made by successive administrations over the last few years.
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We’ve yet to meet a carmaker that regretted joining the SUV club, and the BMW X5 is a perfect example of why. Originally considered a "heretic" by us in our review of the first generation more than 13 years ago, the vehicle became an instant sales success. Its sporting credentials were strongly upgraded with the second generation for 2007, which was also given the full-fledged M treatment and, in Europe, as a tri-turbo M Performance diesel version.
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You may want to think twice before using someone else’s charger next time your iPhone’s battery life is running low. Three researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology claim to have invented a charger that can install malware on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. The team will show off a proof-of-concept of the hack at the BlackHat security conference in late July, however until then they are revealing little about the method.
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Windows has been through four major changes. Huge numbers of folks really didn't like them -- each one was painful. Windows almost had five major changes, but Microsoft Bob was so badly received Microsoft killed it.
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When Microsoft's Xbox One goes on sale before the end of year, it should cost $399, $50 more than the Sony's PlayStation 4, likely to debut at the same time, according to estimates by Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter.
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Prometheus, the mythological figure who stole fire from the gods, was punished for this theft by being bound to a rock. Each day, an eagle swept down and fed on his liver, which then grew back to be eaten again the next day.
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If a taste of ice cream or a sip of coffee is sometimes painful or if brushing or flossing makes you wince occasionally, you may have a common problem called “sensitive teeth.” Some of the causes include tooth decay, a cracked tooth, worn tooth enamel, worn fillings and tooth roots that are exposed as a result of aggressive tooth brushing, gum recession and periodontal (gum) disease.
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Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company has urged stakeholders to improve the health status of children. According to the Company’s Medical Director, Dr Kodjo Soroh, there is urgent need for the government, corporate organisations and individuals to explore partnership strategy for a better health care of the Nigerian child.
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