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Microsoft buys LinkedIn for $26.2B

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Microsoft buys LinkedIn for $26.2B in cash, as Bill Gates makes big move into social media enterprise Microsoft, today, announced that it is acquiring LinkedIn, the social network for professionals with 433 million users, for $26 billion, on $196 per share, in cash. The transaction has already been approved by the boards of LinkedIn and Microsoft. LinkedIn is keeping its branding and product. It will become a part of Microsoft’s productivity and business processes segment. LinkedIn’s CEO Jeff Weiner will report to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Read the letter Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella sent to employees about the buy

15 killed in ongoing war between two rival gangs in Calabar

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  Photo: 15 killed in 48 hours in ongoing war between two criminal gangs in Calabar South At least 15 people have been killed in two days in ongoing war between members of two criminal gangs, the Baggars Confraternity and Mafians, a version of the Klans confraternity in Calabar, according to CrossRiverWatch.

MEND names 7-member team to dialogue with FG

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  The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) on Monday, announced a seven-member team, led by Mr Odein Ajumogobia, a former Minister of Petroleum, to dialogue with the Federal Government.

Petrol Station Scam: How fuel attendants cheat customers

As if the high price of petrol isn't enough, the 'friendly' fuel station attendants and filling station owners have found numerous tricks to add to their regular income, and undercut the customers who in the first place are paying through their noses.

ISIS claims responsibility for U.S. gay club shooting

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The Islamic State’s Amaq News Agency said on Sunday that the militant group was responsible for the shooting that killed at least 50 people in a massacre at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. The Islamic State media outlet said the perpetrator of the Orlando nightclub attack was a member of the extremist organisation.

Nigerian Army explains sack of 38 top officers

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The Nigerian Army on Sunday denied allegations that those affected by the recent retirement exercise it embarked upon were deliberately pooled from a section of the country to further advance a ‘northern agenda’, describing the reports as “unfair and unethical.”