Common French Words Used In English

Today am going to write about common French words used in English today. very often you might have come across words that are not English word but are used when you read articles or books below is a list of some of this words.

1) Rendez-vous: The word means 'a meeting at a fixed place'' and time i.e lets say you meet an old friend and you decided to catch up for diner you can say you had a Rendez-vous.

2) Deja vu: It's a feeling that you get when you get to a place and you think that you have been there before even though you might not have been there before or a feeling that you have experienced something before.

3) En route: It means "On the way". In an event that you were expecting your babe for instance and she says she is En route your house, You know what that means??.

4) Sans: She graced the occasion Sans makeup. Sans means Without.

5) A la carte: Means when you have a Menu card where every dish have separate prices. So we decided to go a la carte we ordered a plate of paste and pizza and then unfortunately the waiter made a Faux pas.

6) Faux pas: As illustrated in the previous point means To make a mistake/ do something socially embarrassing. for instance if we say Psquare made a fashion Faux pas, it means a wardrobe malfunction.

7) Vis-a-vis: It means In relation to/comparison to or sometimes Face to face.

Passe: It means past time or something that is outdated.

9) Chauffeur: Means Driver

10) Adieu: Farewell/Goodbye

11) Souvenir: It means memento. something you give people as a form of resemblance.

12)Bon voyage: Have a safe journey.

13) C'est la vie : That's life

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PHOTO: Fayose Browsing At College Of Education E-Library, Ekiti

Pictured below is governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state browsing At College Of Education E-library

I think this is just another publicity stunt by the noise making governor to create the impression that he's a grass root leader.

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2016 PTDF Overseas Scholarship: Check If You Have Been Shortlisted For Exam

NOTE:

a. This is only applicable for prospective MSc Candidates. PHD does interview only.

b. Major criteria for shortlisting was your "statement of purpose/personal statement". Some 2.2 candidates with good personal statement that tailors smoothly were shortlisted while 2.1 applicants with poorly written statement were not.

c. Use a computer to check your status.

HOW TO CHECK IF YOU ARE SHORTLISTED FOR EXAM

Go to http://ptdf.esms.cinfores.com

Proceed to "Choose Exam location"and enter your PIN then click continue.

If SHORTLISTED for the exam, you will be able to select the location of your choice
which is either Lagos, Abuja and PortHarcourt.

IF you are NOT SHORTLISTED, The following statement will appear in red; "You Are Not Shortlisted!"

Check the screenshot below of a successful and unsuccessful candidate

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JAMB 2016: Candidates Warned Against Registering With Unapproved Centres

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has again warned candidates about registering with unapproved registration centres for the 2016 UTME. This was contained in a statement signed by the board’s Head, Media and Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin.



Excerpts of the statement read, “The board hereby wants to state unequivocally that it will not be liable in the event of any irregularity, challenges or inaccessible data arising from the wrong registration.

“JAMB, once again, urges candidates that their registration should be done at its approved centres, to avoid certain challenges such as no results and incomplete results.

“The essence of registration at the approved centres for the candidates is to ensure complete results without any hitches. “Candidates are also to note that the registration will be ending in January 2016,” it said. According to the statement, JAMB has put all machinery in place to ensure that next year’s examination records an improvement over the 2015 exercise.

“We are working round the clock to give the country an examination that is malpractice and stress-free; and guarantees the spirit of equality and fairness to all and sundry. “Be informed that this year’s registration has been done in a way that candidates will have additional provision for more preferred choices, in case they do not get admission in their most preferred choice.

“Candidates are allowThe Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has again warned candidates about registering with unapproved registration centres for the 2016 UTME. This was contained in a statement signed by the board’s Head, Media and Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin. Excerpts of the statement read,

“The board hereby wants to state unequivocally that it will not be liable in the event of any irregularity, challenges or inaccessible data arising from the wrong registration.

“JAMB, once again, urges candidates that their registration should be done at its approved centres, to avoid certain challenges such as no results and incomplete results. “The essence of registration at the approved centres for the candidates is to ensure complete results without any hitches. “Candidates are also to note that the registration will be ending in January 2016,” it said. According to the statement, JAMB has put all machinery in place to ensure that next year’s examination records an improvement over the 2015 exercise.

“We are working round the clock to give the country an examination that is malpractice and stress-free; and guarantees the spirit of equality and fairness to all and sundry. “Be informed that this year’s registration has been done in a way that candidates will have additional provision for more preferred choices, in case they do not get admission in their most preferred choice. “Candidates are allowed to choose from a list of institutions with more spaces. “This method is to give candidates a second chance of being admitted, should they miss their most preferred choice. “The board is only trying to ensure that all available spaces are being utilized,” the statement said. ed to choose from a list of institutions with more spaces. “This method is to give candidates a second chance of being admitted, should they miss their most preferred choice. “The board is only trying to ensure that all available spaces are being utilized,” the statement said.

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Word of the Day : Petulant

Word of the Day : Petulant

adjective PET-chuh-lunt

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Definition

1 : insolent or rude in speech or behavior
2 : characterized by temporary or capricious ill humor : peevish

Examples

Uncle Harold is a petulant and fussy man who is always blaming everyone else for his problems.
"… this bunch doesn't care about being reasonable or meeting opposing views halfway. Like petulant toddlers, they want it all right now or they'll throw a tantrum." — Kevin Foley, The Marietta (Georgia) Daily Journal, 16 Oct. 2015

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Today's News Headlines [29th December, 2015]

THIS DAY

*Minister: Buhari to Offer Unfettered Health Services to 60m Poor Nigerians Annually

*Kachikwu: US Likely to Resume Buying Nigeria's Crude Oil

*Iraq to Cut Turkish Cooking Oil Imports over Political Tensions

*Oil Companies Rush to Exploit End of US Crude Export Ban

*Religious Crisis Looms in Osun Over Planned Demolition of Traditionalists' Shrine

*Doctors Threaten Strike in A'Ibom Over 15 Months' Unpaid Salaries

*Tambuwal: We won't Sack Teachers, But will Reassign Unqualified Ones

*Apprehension in Maiduguri as Female Suicide Bombers on the Prowl

*Edo 2016: Aspirant Faults Oshiomhole's Alleged Support for Obaseki

*Gale of Defections unsettle Ondo PDP

A'Ibom: The Making of a Speaker

*50 feared Killed in Boko Haram Attacks on Adamawa, Borno

*Naira Appreciates to N260/$1 on Parallel Market

*NDLEA Decries Death Sentence on Nigerian in Malaysia

*MAN Urges CBN to Stop Funding Bureau de Change Markets

*Osinbajo Represents Buhari at Inauguration of Burkina Faso's New President

*Farmers Want FG to Tackle Poultry Products' Smuggling

*Buhari is Resolute to Diversify Economy, Says Adamu

*Al-Makura: Probe Maku for Deceiving Nigerians about Release of Chibok Girls

*South Africa Initiates Nuclear Power Procurement Process

*Every Community will Feel the Pulse of Our Government, Says Ambode

PM NEWS

*Improved Man Utd fail to break Chelsea

*APC suspends Senator Sani over attacks on El-Rufai

*ADSEMA confirms 17 dead, 41 injured in Madagali suicide attacks

*Man goes berserk, kills three in Edo

*Edo guber aspirant kicks as Oshiomhole backs Dangote's man

*Road crashes reduced by 33 per cent during Chrismas' FRSC

*Boko Haram bombers kill dozens in Madagali, 2nd deadly strike in a day

*Aisha Buhari gives foodstuff to women

*Saudi Arabia to raise petrol prices by up to 40%

*Two female suicide bombers blow selves up in Cameroon

*Obafemi Martins goes into fashion, unveils 'Obagear

*Port Harcourt residents sad over carnival's cancellation

*Street trade booms as carnival Calabar comes to climax

*Ooni condoles with late House of Reps' family

*350 self-sponsored Christian pilgrims arrive in Nigeria

*I will create jobs, boost cultural industry ' Lai Mohammed

*Petrol will soon be available ' NUPENG

*20 killed, 90 injured in Maiduguri mosque bombing

*Mama Taraba sues for peace, urges unity between Christians, Muslims

*Maiduguri invasion: Army repels Boko Haram attackers

*Senator Sani adopts 60 orphans, sends 2 to China

*344 sacked workers sue Wike

*Inferno at Doctor's Quarters: Wike sympatises with victims

*Nigeria'll continue to import petrol' Kachikwu

*Police arrest pastor for burying charm in church premises

*Sokoto to commence sale of 2016 Hajj seats on Feb. 2

DAILY SUN

*Ribadu pays 'catchup visit' to Akande

*Benue: APC, PDP in fresh power struggle

*Igahlo scores again in Watford defeat

*CBN releases N250m agric loan to Lagos cooperative members

*FG to commence freighting of petroleum products by rail

*Implementation of new electricity tariff fixed for February 1

*2016 deficit: Explore capital market to reduce borrowing, Buhari urged

*Fire wreaks havoc in Lagos, consumes houses, 14 shops

*Stop playing politics with War on Terror, Fani Kayode to Buhari

*Gunmen abduct Uyo pastor, demand N50m

*FG'll not sell National Arts Theatre, says minister

*Buhari's media aide's sister dies in auto accident

*Ex-OAU HOD dies in auto accident

*Police suspend screening of officers with higher qualification

*Group raises alarm over blockade of Onitsha Bridge Head by soldiers

*Nigeria's 4 refineries to produce 10m litres of PMS daily ' Kachikwu

LEADERSHIP

*NGO To Empower 2,000 Widows Through Agriculture

*PMB, Jonathan, Adesina, Elumelu, Others Among 100 Most Influential Africans

*How We Prevented 14 Female Suicide Bombers From Entering Maiduguri ' Army

*Ribadu Moves To Join APC, Meets Akande

*Stock Market Investors Lose N4trn In 2 Years

*FG Concerned Over Huge Debts To Aviation Agencies By Airlines

*The Menace Of Street Hawking

IRISH MIRROR

*Kremlin ‘gives out Putin’s book predicting future as Christmas presents’

*Jose Mourinho scarves for sale at Man United’s crunch clash with Chelsea

Ferguson to step in and assist Ryan Giggs if he’s named new Man Utd boss

*Jose Mourinho offered Real Madrid job forcing Man United to act on Louis van Gaal

* Biggest ever giant squid caught on camera

*Charles Bronson to use help of Morgan

Freeman in bid for freedom

BBC

*Iraqi PM vows to drive IS from country

*Iran 'on track with nuclear deal

*Cuban migrants allowed passage to US

*Argentina manhunt for fugitive killers

*China anger at Filipino island protest

*Ethiopia urged to free two reporters

*Rare 'corpse flower' blooms in Australia

*'Clown Prince of Basketball' dies

*The street children who run a newspaper in India

*On patrol with Nigerian soldiers battling Boko Haram

*Snow-plough web service comes to Canada

*Watford 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur

*Everton 3-4 Stoke City

*Saudi Arabia deficit swells on oil

ENTERTAINMENT

*Calabar Carnival is the Largest Street Party in Africa, Says Ayade - This Day

#OLIC2: Davido fails to perform due to '3am traffic - Pulse

*500 Days of Kristin, Day 337: Kristin Met Trump - Gawker

*Britney Spears's Instagram Has Become a Fascinating Journey Through Her Mind - Gawker

*Carrie Underwood Shares Sweet Snap Of Her Husband And Son - Huffington Post

*Chrissy Teigen Wishes John Legend A Happy Birthday In The Sweetest Way - Huffington Post

*CNN anchor passes out live on the air - Business Insider

*Country Music Singer Disappears After Ominous Tweet - Huffington Post

*Disney's Star Wars Creates the First True Warrior Princess - Huffington Post

*The Headies 2015 shifted to New Year's Day - PM News

SPORTS

Former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers favourite to be Chelsea manager next season- Irish Mirror

*Improved Man Utd fail to break Chelsea

*Ozil fires Arsenal atop the Premier League

*Ighalo's strike not enough for Watford against Tottenham

**Hiddink: I returned to salvage Chelsea - PM news

*Ancelotti better than Guardiola, Mourinho, says Lippi - Guardian

*Arsenal hail Cech after keeper sets clean sheet record - Yahoo

*Arsenal Transfer News: Gunners Chasing Marcelo Brozovic, Mohamed Elneny

Rumours - Bleacher Report

*Barca player sacked hours after signing - BBC

*Barcelona Transfer News: Lionel Messi Manchester City Bid Rumours Emerge - Bleacher Report

*Bosso appointed El-Kanemi coach - Daily Trust

*Cech Breaks Premier League Clean Sheet Record - Daily Independent

*Complete' Ozil has shades of Bergkamp, says Wenger - Goal

*Coquelin: I didnt realise how bad my injury was - Guardian

*Arsenal amid huge Emirates clearout - Guardian

*Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea -BBC

*No reason to sack me - Van Gaal - BBC

*Wenger praises 'sensational' Ozil - BBC

*Hiddink 'happy' with Chelsea point- BBC

*Louis van Gaal: Keep him or sack him? - BBC

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Today In History [29th December, 2015]

A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on this day in history. Historical facts of the day in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment and more. Discover what happened today in history.

Today in History
December 29

	1170		Thomas Becket, the archbishop of Canterbury, is murdered in Canterbury Cathedral by four knights of Henry II.
	1607		Indian chief Powhatan spares John Smith’s life after the pleas of his daughter Pocahontas.
	1778		British troops, attempting a new strategy to defeat the colonials in America, capture Savannah.
	1845		Texas (comprised of the present state of Texas and part of New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming) is admitted as the 28th state of the Union, with the provision that the area (389,166 square miles) should be divided into no more than five states “of convenient size.”
	1849		Gas lighting is installed in the White House.
	1862		Union General William T. Sherman‘s troops try to gain the north side of Vicksburg in the Battle of Chickasaw Bluffs.
	1890		The last major conflict of the Indian wars takes place at Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota after Colonel James W. Forsyth of the 7th Cavalry tries to disarm Chief Big Foot and his followers.
	1914		The production of Belgian newspapers is halted to protest German censorship.
	1921		Sears Roebuck president Julius Rosenwald pledges $20 million of his personal fortune to help Sears through hard times.
	1926		Germany and Italy sign an arbitration treaty.
	1934		Japan formally denounces Washington Naval Treaty of 1922.
	1940		In a radio interview, President Roosevelt proclaims the United States to be the “arsenal of democracy.”
	1940		London suffers its most devastating air raid when Germans firebomb the city on the evening of December 29.
	1948		Tito declares Yugoslavia will follow its own path to Communism.
	1956		President Dwight Eisenhower asks Congress for the authority to oppose Soviet aggression in the Middle East.
	1965		A Christmas truce is observed in Vietnam, while President Johnson tries to get the North Vietnamese to the bargaining table.
	1981		President Ronald Reagan curtails Soviet trade in reprisal for its hash policies on Poland.
Born on December 29
	1721		Madam Jeanne Poisson de Pompadour, influential mistress of Louis XV, who was later blamed for France’s defeat in the Seven Years’ War.
	1800		Charles Goodyear, inventor of vulcanized rubber for tires.
	1808		Andrew Johnson, American vice president who succeeded Lincoln after the April 15, 1865, assassination.
	1809		William E. Gladstone, British prime minister.
	1907		Robert C. Weaver, the first African American to serve on a president’s cabinet. He was Lyndon Baines Johnson‘s secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the first man ever to hold that post.

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Today's Quote And Fact

Today's Quote

Never make your home in a place. Make a home for yourself inside your own head. You'll find what you need to furnish it — memory, friends you can trust, love of learning, and other such things. That way it will go with you
wherever you journey.

~Tad Williams

Today's Fact

Gatwick Airport in London, which is not that far from Heathrow Airport also in London, England is owned by Nigerian businessman Adebayo Ogunlesi.

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HOD Dramatic Arts of the Obafemi Awolowo University , Prof. Foluke Ogunleye, is dead

Head of Department (HoD) of Dramatic Arts of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Prof. Foluke Ogunleye, is dead. She died in a ghastly motor accident on Sunday.

It was gathered that the accident occurred when the lecturer was on the way from Ibadan to Lagos.
Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr. Abiodun Olanrewaju, who confirmed the incident, said the late Ogunleye was from Ipetumodu in Osun State and elder sister to Mr. Femi Adesina, President Muhammadu Buhsri’s special adviser on media and publicity.

Ogunleye headed the department from 2006 to 2009.

Ogunleye, who was reputed for writing the plays: ‘Nest in a Cage’ and ‘Jabulilee’ delivered her inaugural lecture early 2014, about three decades after Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, delivered his in the same department.

Until her demise, she was also the executive director of Ife International Film Festival of OAU.

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5 Reasons Most Students Are Not Offered Admission Despite High Post-UTME Score

Most admission seekers are often times left confused trying to get the reason they were not offered admission to the institution of their choice despite having a very high UTME score. At times, having a high Post-UTME is not a guarantee for admission. The following are the reasons students may not be offered admission despite having a high post-UTME score;

1 Wrong UTME combination
This is one of the reasons a number of students lose admission despite beating the post-UTME cut-off point. Even at times, some students are being stripped of their admission or moved to another department during the process of first-year registration simply because of wrong JAMB subject combination. For instance, a student seeking admission to study mass communication would definitely lose the admission if he or she did not take Literature-in-English as part of the four subjects for the UTME exam. Similarly, a student seeking admission to study Physics and Electronics should definitely select Physics as part of his UTME subject combination. Before any student fills his or her JAMB form, he or she should painstakingly go through the JAMB Brochure to know the right subject combination for his or her course of study.



2. University’s catchment area
Most federal universities, including some state universities, still retain the policy of catchment area in selecting students for admission. For instance, UNILAG catchment area constitutes majorly South Western states. What this implies is; prospective students from the South West have higher chances of gaining admission. For example, a prospective student from Osun state who scored 56, applying to study sociology may be offered admission while another student from Imo state who scored 60 may not be offered admission. This is so because if the catchment cut-off point for Osun is 56 while the general cut-off is 62, such a student from Imo state has definitely lost the admission despite having a higher score than his counterpart from the catchment zone. In view of the above, admission seekers should always be aware of a university’s catchment area and requirements before selecting any university.

3. University policy
Despite the general catchment area policy, some universities still have their individual policy they adopt as yardstick in admitting students. Oftentimes, such policies are not made public. It is therefore the duty of admission seekers to find out specific admission policies of their prospective universities from friends schooling in such universities.

4. Low UTME score
Often times, I pity most Jambites who score within the range of 180 and 210 because such scores limit their chances of gaining admission in a situation where they have to compete for the same admission slot with students who score as high as 250 and above. And most universities still compute both UTTME and post-UTME scores in calculating the student’s average score. Hence, having a low UTME score can also hinder one’s opportunity of gaining admission. It is always advisable for students to try to score 250 and above in order to be on a safer side. As a matter of fact, it is very necessary concerning the JAMB policy of redirecting students with lower UTME scores to less-competitive universities.


5. O’level result
I do advise admission seekers to pass ALL the necessary subjects in their O’level exam(s) very well before going ahead to take UTME exam. I have met with lots of students who lost their admission because they did not have at least credit pass in some important subjects in their O’level result. Recently, I met with a student who lost his admission to study medicine at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye (OOU) because he did not have at least a credit pass in Mathematics in his O’level result. In fact, I felt very sorry for him because gaining admission to study a competitive course such as medicine is not easy.

Written by
Damilola Olisa

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Word of the Day: Kinesics

 

Word of the Day: Kinesics

 

noun kuh-NEE-siks

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Definition

: a systematic study of the relationship between nonlinguistic body motions (such as blushes, shrugs, or eye movement) and communication

Examples

"[St. Vincent] wasn't shy about striking the classic guitar idol kinesics … —chin up and out, eyelids in some fickle, fluttering state between open and shut, her guitar neck curiously lighter than air." — Ryan Snyder, Yes! Weekly, 12 Mar. 2014
"Kinesics experts read body language. They determine a baseline, then use slight, sometimes nearly invisible, variations in posture and delivery, looking for clusters of signals that could suggest if someone is lying." — Drew Loftis, The New York Post, 24 Oct. 2015

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Today's News Headlines [28th December, 2015]

DAILY POST

*Nnewi gas fire: Angry river gods reportedly responsible for explosion

*Why we rejected Jonathan’s $3m during presidential election – Muslim group

*Diversion of petroleum products attracts N150 fine per liter in Kano

*Wike swears-in 15 new Special

Advisers

*Don’t judge Islam by misbehaviour of some Muslims – Don

FG to involve EFCC, DSS in prosecution of pipeline vandals

*Obasanjo knows about Bola Ige’s killing – Adebanjo

*Relocate to Sambisa if you’re sure Boko Haram has been defeated – Fayose dares Lai Mohammed

*Christmas: Ugwuanyi preaches peace, tolerance

*My successor must be an APC member who believes in Edo – Oshiomhole

*We will persuade Boko Haram terrorists to embrace peace – Buhari

*School sodomy: Kano government to punish indicted students

*Policeman who killed self, three others to be dismissed even in death – Lagos CP

*Fire razes Baboko market in llorin

*Fires razes Rivers State-owned

Banana plantation

*Theatre after Christmas day invasion by hoodlums

TRIBUNE

*Folic acid develops the brain, spinal cord of unborn babies

*Make universal health insurance realistic to Nigerians, health minister advised

*Heavy fighting as Boko Haram attempts to overrun Maiduguri

*4 refineries repositioned to produce 10m litres of petrol daily, says minister

*Flood wreaks havoc across UK, US, South America

*United, Chelsea in showdown at Old Trafford

*India Pro Wrestling League: Adekuoroye goes for gold

*Eagles off to South Africa training camp Jan 2

*No PDP garrison commander can pocket me 'Oyedepo

*Harder times ahead for the populace

*Iran's Rouhani says it's up to Muslims to correct Islam's image

*South Africa initiates nuclear power procurement process

*Tornadoes, storms hit US, 11 people killed

*China's two-child policy begins Jan 1, 2016

*Europe on alert for New Year's Eve terror threat

*UNICEF tasks communities on early childhood education

*Monarch urges industrialists to invest in Ibeju-Lekki

*2016 budget: Can N6.4trn bail out the Nigerian economy

NEW TELEGRAPH

*Etomi: Why Buhari must involve judiciary in corruption war

*Court to hear Guinness, NAFDAC N1bn fine February 8

*Report: Gunfire in Maiduguri as troops battle Boko Haram insurgents

*Boko Haram: Troops arrest seven suspected bomb makers in Kaduna ' Army

*Mother of five 'accidentally' shot dead by Chicago cop

*Trump blasts Republican expected to endorse rival

*Air strikes making us tougher, says IS leader

*Home-grown terrorism an increasing threat to US

*UK homes evacuated as flooding persists

*Shiites: Zaria residents hail army for liberating them

*Texas tornadoes kill eight in Dallas suburbs

*Nnewi explosion: FG to provide medical aid for victims

*Deregulation'll lead to greater challenge than scarcity 'PENGASSAN President

*NASCON gets new chairman

*Aviation: FG moves to recover agencies' N4bn debts

*Ondo 2016: APC, PDP aspirants woo delegates, distributes rice

*Jubrilla: Boko Haram almost excised Adamawa from Nigeria

*Man United target turnaround against Chelsea

*Hiddink rues Costa miss ahead Man United clash

*Tottenham wary of red-hot Ighalo

*Soderling announces retirement from tennis

*Kompany suffers fresh injury setback

*Arsenal agree Basel Elneny deal

ABC NEWS

*Mall Mayhem:  Over 1,000  Teens Shut  Down Kentucky  Mall

*'Force Awakens' Becomes  Fastest Movie to $1 Billion

*Remembering some of the notables who died in 2015.

Newlyweds Both Receive and Give a  Kidney

*Ciara Had 'Best Christmas Ever' With Russell  Wilson

*Christie Brinkley Vacations in Turks and  Caicos

*Ben and Jessa Seewald Share a Photo of  Baby Spurgeon as a Reindeer

*The Cutest Animals of 2015

*Supreme Court Justice Doubts Mass  Internment Would Happen Again in US

*Kasich Dismisses Trump: 'He  Complains About Everything'

BBC

*China Telecom head under investigation

*Bin Laden's former bodyguard dies

*Train carrying sulphuric acid derails

*Star Wars becomes fastest to take $1bn

*Traumatised Ukraine soldiers struggle to adapt to civilian life

*We are working for Van Gaal - Carrick

*Fulham name Jokanovic as new boss

*Wolves' 'Honved hero' Swinbourne dies

*Pope urges solution for Cuban migrants

*Harlequins 39-39 Gloucester

*Israel missile defence chief sacked

*Russia has 'serious doping problem

*Iran leader: Improve image of Islam

*Bath 21-14 Worcester Warriors

*Paris attacker buried in unmarked grave

*raqi forces 'enter IS Ramadi bastion

*Family drive through California wildfire

*Langer to fill in as Australia coach

SPORTS

Van Gaal close to leaving Manchester United – Charlie Wyett -Daily Post

*Ighalo closes in on Aiyegbeni’s EPL record - Daily Post

*Mikel Obi sets Chelsea appearance record - Daily Post

*Anderlecht miss spot kick but still win - Yahoo

*Arizona Cardinals Remain NFL's Most Dominant, Dangerous Super Bowl Contender - Bleacher Report

*Arsenal agree Basel Elneny deal - New Telegraph

*Benteke to 'run more' for team-mates - BBC

*Brathwaite frustrates Australia with half-century on debut - Yahoo

*Chelsea can still make top four, says Mikel - The Cable

*David Mark Flaunts Sporting Achievements - Thisday

*Eagles need quality friendlies before crunch game against Egypt, says Obuh - Guardian

*Eagles off to South Africa training camp Jan 2 - Tribune

*Edo FA Awards for Ogbemudia, Momoh - Thisday

*El Salvador footballer Pacheco murdered - BBC

*Enyimba fires Ikhana, set to unveil new coach - Guardian

*EPL: Man Utd, Chelsea in End of Year Showdown - Thisday

*FIFA bribery scandal: Prince Alli wants Michael Garcia's report published - Tribune

*Former baseball star Dave Henderson dies of heart attack at 57 - Nigerian Pilot

*Former Salvadoran national football player Alfredo Pacheco shot dead - Yahoo

*Fulham name Jokanovic as new boss - BBC

*Glo-CAF Awards: Wizkid, Sunny Ade, others to entertain - New Telegraph

ENTERTAINMENT

Richard Marx and Daisy Fuentes Marry in  Aspen - ABC News

Miranda Lambert Upsets  Fans After Wearing Real  Fur - ABC

Kate Hudson Spends Christmas With Ex Matt  Bellamy - ABC

*I didn’t return to music because I failed in politics – 9ice - Daily Post

*I was close to hell – Prince Eke narrates ordeal at kidnappers’ den - Daily Post

*Bindi Irwin Shares Adorable Video With Boyfriend Chandler Powell On Instagram - Huffington Post

*China Officially Passes New Two-Child Policy - Gawker

*Chrissy Teigen Gives The Middle Finger To Her Pregnancy Critics - Huffington Post

*Did You Know' Statue of Jesus was almost promoted to the rank of a Guatemelan Army General - Pulse.

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Today In History [28th December, 2015]

A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on this day in history. Historical facts of the day in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment and more. Discover what happened today in history.

Today in History
December 28

1688		William of Orange makes a triumphant march into London as James II flees.
1694		George I of England gets divorced.
1846		Iowa is admitted as the 29th State of the Union.
1872		A U.S. Army force defeats a group of Apache warriors at Salt River Canyon, Arizona Territory, with 57 Indians killed but only one soldier.
1904		Farmers in Georgia burn two million bales of cotton to prop up falling prices.
1920		The United States resumes the deportation of communists and suspected communists.
1933		President Franklin D. Roosevelt states, “The definite policy of the United States, from now on, is one opposed to armed intervention.”
1936		Benito Mussolini sends planes to Spain to support Francisco Franco’s forces.
1938		France orders the doubling of forces in Somaliland; two warships are sent.
1946		The French declare martial law in Vietnam as a full-scale war appears inevitable.
1948		Premier Nokrashy Pasha of Egypt is assassinated by a member of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood because of his failure to achieve victory in the war against Israel.
1951		The United States pays $120,000 to free four fliers convicted of espionage in Hungary.
1965		The United States bars oil sales to Rhodesia.
1968		Israel attacks an airport in Beirut, destroying 13 planes.
1971		The U.S. Justice Department sues Mississippi officials for ignoring the voting ballots of blacks in that state.
Born on December 28
1856		Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States.
1882		Sir Arthur Stanley Eddington, English astronomer who confirmed Einstein’s theory of relativity.
1902		Mortimer J. Adler, American philosopher, educator and writer.
1903		John Von Neumann, Hungarian-born mathematician.

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