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	Emir of Zazzau Alhaji Shehu Idris (right) with the Managing Director, New Nigerian Newspapers Ltd Kaduna, Alhaji Tukur Abdulrahman when the MD led the company's management on a courtesy call on the emir at his palace in Zaria yesterday. Photo: BASHIR BELLO DOLLARS	Post-election violence: Kaduna tribunal treats 313 memos…winds up sitting Teachers training key to attainment of MDGs —NTI boss Tribunal dismisses CPC petition in Lafia MP DENIES ALLEGED POPULATION CONTROL BILL Election Tribunal: Gov Jang loses again for second round Ban Ki-Moon lauds FCT administration Gov Elechi tasks NIPSS on national challenges OYO NURTW FACTIONAL LEADERS IN POLICE NET Jonathan swears in Chief Economic Adviser Nigerians urged to rise against torture	RETIREMENT OF PROFESSORS The nation's dwindling fortunes in the education sector, in recent years, elicited serious national disquiet against the background of mass failures in public examinations. Various arguments have been advanced for the reasons behind this rather disturbing trend....continue here	Debate:ANPP, CPC, ACN UNHAPPY OVER JONATHAN'S REFUSAL 793 Camerounian refugees decry neglect by home govt Rivers: Procurement Act was disservice to people—Sekibo 2011:CAN urges political parties to shun violence
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	NNN liabilities: Emir Idris pledges to intervene From SANI ALIYU, Zaria Posted: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 THE Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris has promised to wade into the problems of the New Nigerian Newspapers Ltd by contacting the northern traditional rulers, and governors of the owner states....read story		6 persons killed in Lagos collapsed building SIX people were reported to have died in Lagos when a building collapsed at John Street, Idumota yesterday. Officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) were said to have rescued 30 persons from the robble after the incident. The Director-General of NEMA Alhaji Sani Sidi in reaction to the disaster said "we can't continue to tolerate contractors using inferior materials for buildings where innocent people are victims."	Deny your husbands sex if... Ebonyi residents in Lagos pledge support for fashola Ploy to poison detained husband lands wife in police net 2 brothers nabbed over alleged duping

	DIASPORA, ASSET FOR TRANSFORMATION AGENDA —Sambo From SUNDAY ODE, Abuja Posted: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 The Federal Government has described Nigerians in the diaspora as valuable asset and catalyst in the drive to achieve its transformation agenda. Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo, stated this in Abuja, yesterday when he declared open the 5th National Diaspora Conference, organised...read story	POLITICS		HEALTH
		Justice for democracy in Nasarawa State JONATHAN'S 2015 BID 'LL LEAD TO CATASTROPHE —Primate Ayodele Ogun declares public holiday to mark MKO's death CNPP blames bombings on indifference posture of governments Balarabe urges FG to dialogue with Boko Haram leaders Minimum wage: Tambuwal urges dialogue to resolve impasse Utomi decries arrest of El-Rufai by SSS COALITION ASKS PDP TO RE-ZONE SENATE PRESIDENCY TO NORTH/EAST OR SOUTH/EAST Yakowa receives certificate of return		NAFDAC D-G DONATES TO REFUGEES Liver disease deaths 'higher among diabetics'
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	Stop human rights abuse in Maiduguri —Amnesty Int'l urges govt From ANDREW OROLUA, Abuja Posted: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 AMNESTY International has asked the Federal Government to get grip of the Nigerian Armed Forces and prevent them from carrying out further human rights violations and unlawful killings....read story			AIB urges airlines to report incidents AIB, Canadian firm seals 5.6m contract SAHCOL invests N3bn in equipment acquisition

	PDP wins Sokoto LG election ...observers hail polls as free, fair From ABUBAKAR IMAM, Sokoto Posted: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 OPPOSITION parties in Sokoto State have again suffered another blow as the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won all the 23 chairmanship seats in last Saturday local government election....read story	PERSPECTIVE		WOMEN & FAMILY
		Yakowa and the mandate of the people PDP, Obasanjo and National Assembly's right of choice Where are the Nigerian Navy Seals? 2011 elections: Where CPC got it wrong Befitting National Honors: As NYSC members die on national duty A victory well deserved by Yakowa		Voter education and enlightenment for women and youths Model: A message to all parents Human trafficking: Violation of rights NACRDB Gets 21-Day Ultimatum

	FG to unveil 4-yr plan for education sector From JOHN ONAH, Abuja Posted: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 THE Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Education has concluded plans to put in place a four-year strategic plan of action for development of education sector....read story
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	2012 guber poll: INEC begins voter registration soon Posted: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 INDEPENDENT National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will soon begin the continuous voter registration as provided by the law ahead of the governorship elections scheduled for five states in 2012....read story
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	Aliyu sets target for board of internal revenue From JUSTINA ASISHANA, Minna Posted: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Niger state governor, Dr. Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu has dished out a marching order to the newly constituted state's Board of Internal Revenue to meet the monthly generated revenue target of one billion Naira or face dissolution....read story	SPORTS
		Garden City Games likened to Beijing Version. ..NBF impressed with boxers Sports facilities in Port Harcourt for all Nigerians — Amaechi Rivers State records over 100 medals Chelsea to name Emenalo as sporting director Khan-Mayweather Jr fight moves step closer Fifa sets date for Bin Hammam case £15m Downing bid rejected by Aston Villa