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President Buhari returned back to Nigeria

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  President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria at around 4.am on Friday, March 10 after an extended medical leave in London Accroding to This Day, the president landed in Kaduna airport after which he was choppered to Aso Rock Villa after left the country on January on a 10-day vacation. Google.com The president was expected back into the country at the end of the month but sent another letter to the National Assembly informing of his decision to extend his vacation citing medical reasons. His indefinite vacation fuelled speculation about the state of his health with rumours being spread that he was dead although this was refuted many times by his media aides, Garba Shehu and Femi Adeshina. There was also speculation that the president could remain in the UK for four months due to medical complication although the Senate president, Bukola Saraki led a three-man delegation of himself, Speaker Yakubu Dogara and Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawani to meet Buhari in London. Saraki ins

Furious Arsenal fans attacks Wenger after embarrassing defeat to Bayern Munich

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  Embattled Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was attacked by angry Gunners' faithfuls who are still battling with the pains of their embarrassing defeat against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League round of 16.     After losing 5-1 in the first leg in Germany, the thoughts and hope of many Arsenal fans was for their team to make a stunning come back, but the Gunners were still beaten 5-1 at home in the return leg played at the Emirates stadium on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Arsenal fans have now expressed their grievances asking the board not to extend the stay of manager Arsene Wenger. The Frenchman is yet to decide on his future at the Emirates, but there is a two-year contract extension on the table should the former Monaco boss decide to stay next term.     Angry Arsenal fans in demonstration

Chelsea coach Antonio Conte ready to raid Arsenal for their star player Alexis Sanchez

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  Premier League leaders Chelsea want Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez at Stamford bridge next season  Sanchez has refused to sign a new deal at the Emirates, and the Blues want to tempt him with a mega deal  Chelsea will also sell striker Michy Batshuayi for them to possibly land Sanchez Premier League club Chelsea are reportedly interested in bringing Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez to Stamford bridge at the end of the ongoing League season in England.                                                     Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez According to the report, the Blues are ready to sell striker Michy Batshuayi after just a season at the club and replace him with Alexis Sanchez. Since Michy Batshuayi's £33 million move from French side Marseille, he has failed to impress the Blues' selectors as he is yet to start any Premier League game this term due to the impressive form of Spanish forwar

N750,000 electricity powered 'G-Wagon' Keke Napep spotted in Festac, Lagos

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   An ultramodern tricycle caused a stir in the FESTAC area of Lagos state, on Tuesday, February 28, around 6th Avenue, towards the Apple junction area amidst amusement by passers-by and commuters. Electricity powered 'G-Wagon' Keke Napep The tricycle which is well covered like a mini-bus costs a whooping sum of N750,000 as against the conventional one that goes for a sum of N650,000. It comes with an extra seat, doors, windows, standard roof and more space with a small cooling fan to boost ventilation. The interesting feature of the tricycle is that it doesn't use fuel. It is powered by electricity. It could move around town for a period of two days after being charged for just four hours.

Osinbajo advocates for the development of local industries in Aba

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     Acting President Yemi Osinbajo asked Nigerians to support Made-in-Nigerian product  Osinbajo said Nigeria would have no business patronizing China if the local industries located in Aba can be supported and developed Acting president Yemi Osinbajo has called on Nigerians to support Made-in-Nigeria goods and join hands to support and promote industries located in Aba. Osinbanjo said if Aba industries can be supported and developed, Nigeria will have no business importing from China as the local industries will be able to sustain the economy. Osinbajo said: “Aba was very strategic and important to the country in terms of manufacturing and production.” Vanguard reports that Osinbajo made this statement while receiving a delegation of some top functionaries of Abia State Government, Aba businessmen and industrialists led by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investments, Okey Enalemah at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Tuesday