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  President Buhari today said Nigeria has the people and the resources to surmount her economic problems. Receiving President of the African Development Bank(ADB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, at State House, Abuja, on Monday, President Buhari said:"God has given us people and resources. It will take hard work on our part, but we will make it. We will get out of our problems. We are determined to produce what we eat, and stop importation. We will also chase those who stole, and get them to refund.   "He said the country appreciates helping hands beinglent by the ADB, assuring Nigerian-born Adesina, who was the immediate past Minister of Agriculture,that "we will not let you down. Your country won't disappoint you."Adesina appreciated President Buhari for the support the country gave when he ran for ADB presidency, thus making him the first Nigerian to occupy such position since the bank was established in 1964. He also lauded the Nigerian President for successes ...

This is NOT what we expected.Angelina Jolie, 41, is allegedly OBSESSED with becoming the head of the United Nations, and it ultimately ledto the demise of her relationship withBrad Pitt, 52, according to a newTMZreport. “Brad became increasingly upset over Angelina’s political ambitions,” the website reported on Sept. 25. “Angelina had taken the kids to various war-torn countries, includingLebanon and Iraq. She would always make sure to bring a security team thatwas the best of the best on her trips … but for Brad, it still wasn’t enough.”According to the shocking new report, the actress EVEN has two political advisers and a “war room” to assist herwith her public image and decision-making. The last straw for the actor allegedly resulted from the ex-couplefightingover bringing their six children to Syria to assist with foreign aid efforts. Guys, we don’t even know what to think anymore!     Amidst all the turmoil from the split that shocked the world, Angelina has been ...

- Arnold Palmer brought a country-club sport to the masses with a hard-charging style, charisma and a commoner’s touch. At ease with both presidents and the golfing public, and on a first-name basis with both, “The King,” died Sunday in Pittsburgh. He was 87. Alastair Johnson, CEO of Arnold Palmer Enterprises, confirmed that Palmer died Sunday afternoon of complications from heart problems. The United States Golfing Association also confirmed his death on Twitter. Palmer ranked among the most important figures in golf history, and it went well beyond his seven major championships and 62 PGA Tour wins. His good looks, devilish grin and go-for-broke manner made the elite sport appealing to one and all. And it helped that he arrived about the same time as television moved into most households, a perfect fit that sent golf to unprecedentedpopularity.“If it wasn’t for Arnold, golf wouldn’t be as popular as it is now,” Tiger Woods said in 2004 when Palmer played in his last Mast...

ABUJA-APPARENTLY disturbed by the poor state of the aviation sector,concerned Members of Parliament have called on the Federal Government to declare state of emergency in the nation’s aviation sector, in order to salvage the $12 billion projected investment and 159,000 jobsprovided across the value chain.Chairman, House Committee on Aviation Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, made the plea while briefing on “the impact of economic recession on Nigeria’s aviation sector,” held at the instance of the leadership of the House of Representatives.She underlined the contribution of the aviation sector to the country’s GDP in recent years, noting that the prospects of the sector playing a major role in national economic development and growth in the near future were promising.    The Abia-born lawmaker said, the sector contributed $0.7 billion (N137.9 billion) in 2014 and $685 million in 2015 as well as total of 159,000 jobs across the aviation sector and its value chain, adding that “There are ...

Tyson fury was at the Manchester Field on Saturday to watch cousin Hosea Burton beat Fernando Castaneda in three rounds World heavyweight champion Tyson fury will never battle again, driving English promoter Eddie Hearn has said. Fury, 28, has pulled back from his rematch with Wladimir Klitschko, booked for 29 October, in light of reported emotional well-being issues. The Englishman, who has not battled since beating Klitschko last November, put off the first rematch in June. "Fury will be stripped of his titles and, after a fight in court, he'll say: 'No more, I'm done'," said Hearn. "It will be truly untidy and it may take a year to determine. I know there are sensitivities around psychological wellness issues yet this is a business. "The administering bodies have had enough. The world heavyweight title is a gigantic piece of their business and they've not profited from it for a year." Fury beat Klitschko on focuses in German...

Rory McIlroy's bird shot from 137 yards at 16 was his longest opening out on the PGA Visit in three years Visit Title last round leaderboard - 12 R McIlroy (NI),R Moore (US), K Chappell (US); - 9 P Casey (Eng); - 6 H Matsuyama (Jpn); - 5 D Johnson (US), J Thomas (US); - 4 A Scott (Aus) Full leaderboard Rory McIlroy won a play-off to seal triumph in the Visit Title and take the $10m (£7.7m) FedEx Container prize. The Northern Irishman, 27, came in a birdie from 15 feet to push out Ryan Moore on the fourth play-off gap to win the $1.5m (£1.15m) competition. The world number three's triumph was sufficient to see him beat US Open champion Dustin Johnson to the FedEx Glass, the PGA Visit's season-long focuses race. Johnson completed seven shots off the lead at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. McIlroy and Moore hit last cycle 64s to set up a three-path play-off with Moore's kindred American Kevin Chappell, who posted a 66. McIlroy, will's identity some po...

This is it - the last extend of the US presidential race. After a crusade that began back in the early days of 2015, we're currently only six weeks from the race. The first of three presidential level headed discussions happens on Monday night - and there is bounty to pay special mind to as the hopefuls edge nearer and nearer to each other in the surveys. What's in question? The open deliberations are the last, most obvious opportunity for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton to put forth their defense to the country. Neither one of the candidates will have the capacity to order the consideration of the American open the way they will in the three up and coming presidential level headed discussions. Also, no open deliberation will have as expansive a crowd of people, or do as much to shape open view of the hopefuls, as this initial one. There's a decent risk Monday night's issue will break the record of 80 million Americans who watched officeholder Jimmy Carter ...