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Wednesday, 4 December 2013

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= The National Emergency Management Agency, North East Zone, has confirmed that 300 people were displaced during the Dec. 1 insurgent attack at some military formations in Maiduguri, Borno State.

=The Senate has queried the Ministry of Power over its alleged failure to deploy the N16 billion approved for rural electrification projects.

= The Chairman of the Lagos State University branch of ASUU Dr. Idris Adekunle has said its members would not resume duty unless it is directed by its national chapter.

= More fighter jets have been deployed in Maiduguri, the troubled Borno State capital, as troops battle fleeing Boko Haram insurgents.

=Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has threatened to sanction Telecom Operators over poor quality of service, drop calls and unsolicited text messages sent to subscribers.

= According to daughter Makaziwe Mandela South Africa's ailing first black President Nelson Mandela is putting up a courageous fight from his "deathbed".

= General Paul Aussaresses, who defended the use of torture by French forces during Algeria's war of independence, has died.

= U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is in Beijing for talks that are expected to focus on China's controversial air defense zone, which includes islands that are also claimed by Washington's ally, Japan.
 
= The Nigeria Football Federation officials are set to implement a code of conduct for the Super Eagles and other national teams after receiving the document prepared by the Ministry of Sports.

= In Basketball… Memphis Grizzilies snapped a four-game home losing streak with a 110-91 win over Phoenix Suns.  
 
= Universal Pictures will donate part of the DVD sales for 'Fast & Furious 6' to honour Paul Walker, following his tragic death on Saturday, November 30th.

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