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[1] On March 30, 1867, it was agreed that the US would pay Russia $7.2m for the territory of Alaska. A treaty sealing the deal was concluded in March 30, ratified by the US on May 28, 1867, exchanged on June 20 and proclaimed by the US on June 20

MEN of the Zamfara State Police Command have arrested notorious bandit leader Muhammadu Kan Kani popularly known as Akki in a military-style operation while he was travelling from Kano to Yankara in Katsina State.

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[1] Kogi state government can attract the likes of Siemens to build a 10,000MW hydro-electric power plant at Idah on the River Niger

[2] Kogi State government can build a Niagara Falls-type tourist attraction at the confluence of the rivers Niger and Benue at Lokoja

[3] Taraba State government can open the world’s largest nature reserve in Gembu

[4] Niger State government can open the world’s largest cattle ranch in Mokwa

PRESIDENT Donald Trump has increased the cost of US high tech visas dramatically to $100,000 from the current price of $1,000 as part of his ongoing programme to keep highly skilled workers from developing nations migrating.

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ENGLISH Championship side West Bromwich Albion (WBA) have signed Nigeria-eligible teenage goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo from Premier League side Arsenal who released him at the end of last season.

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[1] Foreign direct investment - President Tinubu should aim for at least $50bn annually. When the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates last visited Nigeria did we get them to commit to a minimum annual investment figure?

[2] Development grants - I have lost track of how many billions are available through bodies like Unesco, Unicef, WHO, WTO, World Bank, etc. Every state government should attract at least one a year

SUPER Eagles fullback Ola Aina has successfully undergone surgery on his damaged hamstring injury with his club Nottingham Forest confident that the defender will return to action by December.

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[1] Hilda Bassey

[2] Tobi Amusan

[3] Chimamanda Adichie

[4] Nnamdi Kanu

[5] Victor Osimhen

[6] Asisat Oshoala

[7] Michelle Alozie

[8] Tiwa Savage

[9] Burna Boy

[10] Davido

Their brief should be very simple:

[1] Attract a minimum of $50bn a year in foreign direct investment

[2] Woo local investors to create at least 5m jobs annually

NIGERIAN sprinter Ezekiel Nathaniel has emerged as the favourite to clinch the men's 400 metres hurdles gold medal at the ongoing World Athletics Championship in Tokyo after he qualified for the final with the fastest time in the tournament in 47.47 seconds.