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Republicans look to deliver blow against ObamaCare tax

Despite the recent Supreme Court ruling upholding ObamaCare subsidies, opponents of the law remain poised to strike a key blow against another component of the health care overhaul in a matter of months. Republicans, with help from Democrats, have gained momentum in their long-running effort to repeal the law's controversial 2.3 percent excise tax on medical devices.
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I did not beat my wife to coma in UK – Suswam

suswam Former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam has described as baseless the news making the rounds on the blogsphere that he was arrested in the United Kingdom for allegedly beating his wife, Yemisi to coma during a squabble. A local blogger in the state claimed that Suswam who left the shores of Nigeria few days after handing over to Samuel Ortom reportedly injured his wife during the brawl which landed him in the police net. In a swift reaction via his official Facebook account, the former governor called on the general public to disregard the rumour, saying that there’s no iota of truth in the story. He posted, “my attention has been drawn to news making rounds on social media that I was arrested in London last week. That report is full of mischief and aimed at slandering me and my dear wife. “Disregard any news about a squabble between me and my dear wife. We’re fine, enjoy your day.
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Sergio Ramos will only leave Real Madrid for Man Utd - Calderon By Simon Stone BBC Sport Sergio Ramos would only leave Real Madrid to join Manchester United, says former Real president Ramon Calderon. The Red Devils have bid £28.6m for Ramos, who they believe wants to leave, and Calderon thinks the 29-year-old Spain defender is ready to move. "I know Sergio has told the general manager to listen to offers they get from Manchester United," said Calderon, who served as president of the Spanish club from 2006 to 2009. "He only wants to go to United." There have been suggestions Ramos is using speculation about his future to negotiate a better contract at Real, the club he joined from Sevilla for 27m euros in 2005. However Calderon believes his discontent is genuine. Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos and Manchester United's David De Gea Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos and Manchester United's David De Gea could swap clubs this summer "Things are in a very bad situation," he said. "As time has gone on, things have not only not improved, they have got worse. "Now it is not a question of money. It is a lack of affection the player is feeling from Real Madrid." United goalkeeper David De Gea, meanwhile, continues to interest Real as he enters the final year of his contract at Old Trafford. Both De Gea and Ramos are about to return to their current clubs for pre-season training, and will be part of tours to the US and Australia respectively unless anything changes in the next 12 days. "They have contracts so they can't say they won't go, unless they have a good reason, like an injury," said Calderon. "It is like a game of poker, with David De Gea in the middle." Who else could Manchester United sign? Memphis Depay Memphis Depay was the top scorer in the Dutch top flight in 2014-15 The Red Devils' bid for Ramos comes amid interest in 30-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger and Tottenham's England striker Harry Kane, 21. Valencia's Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi, 27, remains a target as manager Louis van Gaal pushes for the right-back, central defender, central midfielder and striker he feels are required to bring balance to his squad. United have already spent £31m to sign forward Memphis Depay, 21, from PSV Eindhoven. Why the change in transfer policy? Ramos would represent a further move away from the policy of buying younger players and allowing them to develop, as former manager Sir Alex Ferguson managed to great effect with Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo. Calderon does not feel big names alone guarantee success. Ronaldo signed for United for £12.2m Ronaldo signed for United for £12.2m in 2003 and was sold to Madrid for £80m in 2009 Real did win La Liga in his first - and former England captain David Beckham's last - season, but Calderon's tenure was not regarded as a success. The club won two titles between 2003 and 2011 despite boasting so-called 'galacticos' such as Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo, Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo, all of whom have been named world player of the year. "We failed in the end because we thought it was just a galacticos system and forgot about working hard," said Calderon. It appears the desire at Old Trafford is also for ready-made talent as Van Gaal attempts to create a squad capable of challenging for the Champions League and Premier League titles after successive seasons outside the top three for the first time since 1991. Twice last season - against Hull and Southampton at Old Trafford - United fielded starting line-ups whose transfer fees exceeded £265m.

The Red Devils have   bid £28.6m   for Ramos, who they believe wants to leave, and Calderon thinks the 29-year-old Spain defender is ready to move.
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Federal government urges vigilance as Ebola resurfaces in Liberia

The Federal Government has advised Nigerians to be vigilant and embrace basic hygiene as Ebola Virus Disease re-emerges i n Liberia.
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Sepp Blatter: Fifa president says he has clean conscience

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WA man gets 16 years for mistaken murder

WA man gets 16 years for mistaken murder
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Obama’s Visit To Ethiopia Sparks Controversy, Concerns Nigeria Was Snubbed

Obama’s Visit To Ethiopia Sparks Controversy, Concerns Nigeria Was Snubbed Mr. Akuetteh stated that “as an activist I am not happy when the United States supports dictators or that President Obama is visiting the Ethiopian regime” however “my reading of the trip is that President Obama is going to meet with African Union leaders, which happens to be located in Addis Ababa.” President of the United States Barack Obama Activists and some media organizations have expressed concern that President of the United States, Barack Obama, will visit Ethiopia but not Nigeria during his Africa trip next month. Many have pointed out that Nigeria just experienced an historic democratic transfer of power while Ethiopia has a deplorable human rights record. In addition to the recent democratic transfer of power Nigeria plays a crucial role in African security and is the US’s largest trading partner on the continent. The US also announced a 5 million dollar commitment to Nigeria’s fight agains...
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