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News, Sports, Academics, Entertainment,Events. TRANSFER NEWS & RUMOURS LIVE: MAN UTD TO OFFER €200M AND POGBA FOR NEYMAR Man Utd to offer €200m and Pogba for Neymar Manchester United are prepared to offer €200 million and Paul Pogba in exchange for PSG star Neymar, according to  Don Balon . The report states the Brazilian would be happy to work under Jose Mourinho, with whom Pogba has had his difficulties this term.  PSG would reportedly demand €400m for Neymar by himself after the 26-year-old arrived in a €222m deal just last summer. 

2'   Buhari in NASS [Photo Credit: Linda Ikeji's Blog] Buhari writes Senate, makes 26 new appointments (FULL LIST) April 10, 2018 Kemi Busari President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate to confirm Festus Okoye as National Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Mr Okoye is among 26 new appointees the president wrote, in separate letters, to the Senate for confirmation. Mr Buhari’s request on Mr Okoye was contained in a letter read by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, shortly before the Senate adjourned plenary on Tuesday. “In accordance with the provision of section 154(1) of the 1999 constitution as amended, I rise to forward to the distinguished senators the name of Barrister Festus Okoye for confirmation as National Commissioner representing South-east geo-political zone. “While hoping that this request will receive the usual expeditious consideration, please accept Mr President t

News, Sports, Academics, Entertainment,Events. Vote: Who is Britain's most influential woman? 10:37, UK,   Sunday   04   March   2018 Image: Who will be crowned the most influential British woman? Queen Elizabeth II. Jane Austen. Margaret Thatcher. Naomi Campbell. Paula Radcliffe. From members of the monarchy to scientists, actors to writers, Britain can lay claim to hundreds of influential women. Working alongside Equality Now, Sky News has compiled a list of 100 women from all walks of life who have had a big impact on Britain as we know it today. The list is a snapshot of our country's history. Here, you can vote for who you believe to be the Britain's most influential woman. The rankings are live and change every time a vote is cast. On Wednesday, come back to see who made the top five.

News, Sports, Academics, Entertainment,Events. Bernardo Silva clinches one-sided triumph Tom Webber 18:52 Getty Images Chelsea were completely overrun by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, with Pep Guardiola's side taking a huge step towards the title. Manchester City moved just four wins away from claiming the Premier League title as Bernardo Silva clinched a one-sided 1-0 victory over defending champions Chelsea. In a thoroughly commanding performance from a City team closing in on their first league triumph since 2013-14, Bernardo Silva's strike enabled them to open up an 18-point lead at the summit, though Manchester United can close the gap to 16 by winning at Crystal Palace on Monday.

News, Sports, Academics, Entertainment,Events.   FIORENTINA CAPTAIN DAVIDE ASTORI DIES AGED 31 The Italy international had been capped 14  The Italy international had been capped 14 times by his country and was a vital member of the Viola's squad Fiorentina have confirmed that club captain Davide Astori has passed away.  The 31-year-old centre-back had been capped 14 times by Italy and had enjoyed a professional career spanning 12 years. Astori and his team-mates were preparing to face Udinese in a Serie A fixture on Sunday before Fiorentina announced the tragic news ahead of the game, which has now been cancelled. "Fiorentina are profoundly shaken and forced to announce that their captain Davide Astori has died," a statement posted on the club's official website reads. "For this terrible and delicate situation, and above all out of respect for his family, we appeal to the sensitivity of the media." Astori started out at AC Milan, wher

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC FACULTY OF ARTS UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA 4 th Biennial National Conference of Music and the Performing Arts (NACOMPA) 2017 May 30 - 31, 2017 THEME : MUSICAL PLURALITY AND THE NIGERIAN POLITY At the dawn of the 21st century, the argument for the primacy of the so-called serious music has come under a heavy attack. As opinions on meaning and value of music diverge sharply, a compromise is reached; that instead of a unitary global typology, there is a plurality of discrete music types that constantly engage stakeholders in musical creativity, performances, research, education, technology, polemics, and even governance. Within the known categories of folk, popular, art, and World Music exist a striking multiplicity of music genres and sub-genres that define the extent and ‘borders’ of today’s musical plurality. Expressions and studies in musical diversity are pursued within the real and virtual spaces provided and regulated by sovereign states