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2 days Betrayers of the North in this season of betrayals Vanguard
Let’s start with the literal. Tomorrow is Easter, the day Christians mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Yesterday was Good Friday, the day He was crucified. The preceding Thursday called the Holy Thursday, was the day of the Passover which all Jews were obliged to celebrate. Jesus celebrated it with His disciples in the Upper Room in Jerusalem—I have been there before and wondered how that small place was able to accommodate a banquet table with at least 12 disciples. But that’s a story for another time. This was where He symbolically offered His body and blood for the salvation ... more
2 days N’Delta women regroup again, speak on their agitations Vanguard
WOMEN drawn from Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross- River States in Niger Delta took a striking step at the 12th Niger Delta Dialogue held in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State, last week. Continue reading N’Delta women regroup again, speak on their agitations at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Alleged students’ torture: Why we’ve not appeared before Reps C’ttee — Madonna varsity Vanguard
THE authorities of Madonna University, Nigeria, have said they were yet to make appearance before the House of Representatives because the matter involving its two former students that informed the invitation by the House was before a competent court of law. Continue reading Alleged students’ torture: Why we’ve not appeared before Reps C’ttee — Madonna varsity at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days US-based group, ROZE to perform new single ‘Patience’ at AY Live show Easter Sunday Vanguard
They may not be top acts just yet but the Nigerian US-based singing duo and brothers, Eghosa Rodney Agbonayinma, aka ‘Row’ and Osazuwa Michael Agbonayinma, aka ‘Zuwa’ of the group known as ROZE have the trappings of the genuine article. They first stormed Nigeria in January of 2018 with a banging, lyrically rich love single ‘A Whole Night ‘ which was widely accepted. They are back in the country again for the video shoot of their new single ‘Patience’ which will for the first time be performed at the AY Live show coming up at the Eko Hotel and Suites ... more
2 days Onyekuru not giving up on League title Vanguard
Super Eagles and Galatasaray forward, Henry Onyekuru has lamented his side's 1-1 draw against fierce rivals Fenerbahce last weekend. Continue reading Onyekuru not giving up on League title at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Onyekuru not giving up on League title Vanguard
Super Eagles and Galatasaray forward, Henry Onyekuru has lamented his side's 1-1 draw against fierce rivals Fenerbahce last weekend. Continue reading Onyekuru not giving up on League title at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Edo SDG programme fits 17 markets with sanitary facilities, power Vanguard
In fulfilment of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s promise to traders during a recent tour of major markets in the state, the state government has completed the installation of sanitary facilities, including toilets and potable water as well as power generating sets in 17 markets across the state. Continue reading Edo SDG programme fits 17 markets with sanitary facilities, power at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Edo 2020: group rallies support for Obaseki, Shaibu Vanguard
A socio-political group, the New Phase of Edo has declared support for Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu’s re-election in next year’s gubernatorial election in the state, arguing that the development strides recorded in the state in the last three years must be sustained beyond 2020. Continue reading Edo 2020: group rallies support for Obaseki, Shaibu at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Ex-Minister expresses fears over ability of states to pay new minimum wage Vanguard
A former Minister of Information, Prince Tony Momoh, has expressed fears that the new N30, 000 minimum wage, signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on April 18 would lead to chaos. Continue reading Ex-Minister expresses fears over ability of states to pay new minimum wage at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Train crushes truck driver in Aba Vanguard
A truck driver whose identity has yet to be determined was crushed to death in Aba by a cargo train late on Thursday. Continue reading Train crushes truck driver in Aba at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Death sentence on 8 Nigerians by UAE is unfortunate, says Dabiri-Erewa Vanguard
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa has described the death sentence passed on eight Nigerians in United Arab Emirate (UAE) as unfortunate. Continue reading Death sentence on 8 Nigerians by UAE is unfortunate, says Dabiri-Erewa at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days N30,000 minimum wage, another election promise delivered – APC Vanguard
The All Progressives Congress APC has commended President Muhammadu Buhari on his assent to the new N30,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers, describing it as another election promise fulfilled. Continue reading N30,000 minimum wage, another election promise delivered – APC at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Nusrat Jahan Rafi, 19, burnt to death in school for reporting sexual assault Vanguard
Nusrat Jahan Rafi was doused with kerosene and set on fire at her school in Bangladesh. Less than two weeks earlier, she had filed a sexual harassment complaint against her headmaster. Her courage in speaking out against sexual assault, her death five days after being set alight and everything that happened in-between has gripped Bangladesh and brought attention to the vulnerability of sexual harassment victims in this conservative South Asian country. ALSO READ: 60 million Nigerians are illiterates, Perm Sec says Nusrat, who was 19, was from Feni, a small town 100 miles (160km) south of Dhaka. Continue reading Nusrat ... more
2 days AKSU suspends 4 undergraduates over rape Vanguard
FOUR undergraduate students of Akwa Ibom State University Obio Akpa Campus in Oruk Anam local government area have been suspended by the University Authorities for allegedly raping a female student. Continue reading AKSU suspends 4 undergraduates over rape at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Easter: Dogara urges Christians to live like Christ, pray for Nigeria Vanguard
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has felicitated with Christian faithful across the country on the occasion of Easter, calling on them to live like Jesus Christ and persevere in prayers for the nation. Continue reading Easter: Dogara urges Christians to live like Christ, pray for Nigeria at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Tiv/Jukun crisis: Five killed in fresh attack in Taraba Vanguard
Five persons have been reportedly killed while three others were injured in Wapan Naku, a suburb of Wukari town in Taraba state, Friday morning in renewed hostility between the Tiv and Jukun ethnic groups. Continue reading Tiv/Jukun crisis: Five killed in fresh attack in Taraba at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Scientists use incurable HIV to ‘cure’ deadly childhood disease Vanguard
Whoever finds a cure for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) deserves the Nobel Prize in Medicine & Physiology. The reason is clear. HIV is one of the most intelligent viruses known. It has evaded cure for more than three decades simply because it is incredibly smart, so it’s going to take someone that is very clever indeed, to outsmart it. Continue reading Scientists use incurable HIV to ‘cure’ deadly childhood disease at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days How to stop Messi: Mourinho advices Klopp, Liverpool Vanguard
Jose Mourinho has warned Liverpool that they cannot go man-to-man against Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi when the two sides meet in the Champions League semi-final. The Merseysiders booked their place in the last four of the competition with a comprehensive 6-1 aggregate win over Porto, though the Spanish champions will be a far tougher challenge. ALSO READ: ‘Mikel is real rock in midfield’ Barca eased past Mourinho’s old club Manchester United in midweek, with Lionel Messi scoring two goals in four frantic minutes to take his tally in Europe to 10 for the season. Continue reading How to stop Messi: Mourinho advices Klopp, Liverpool at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Easter: Fayose upbeat about future of Nigeria Vanguard
The immediate past governor of Ekiti, Mr Ayodele Fayose, on Friday urged Nigerians not to give up on the country in the spirit of Easter. Rather, he asked them to keep hope alive on whatever challenges were presently facing the nation. In his Easter message released in Ado-Ekiti by his media aide, Lere Olayinka, the former governor said that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ had given mankind the hope that no situation was beyond the divine power of God. Continue reading Easter: Fayose upbeat about future of Nigeria at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Easter: Oba Ewuare urges Christians to reflect on the teachings of Jesus Christ Vanguard
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II has urged Christians to use the period of Easter to reflect on the teachings of Jesus Christ and endeavour to emulate Christ in their daily lives. Continue reading Easter: Oba Ewuare urges Christians to reflect on the teachings of Jesus Christ at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Our governor-elect will pay us N32,000 as our minimum wage – Adamawa NUT Vanguard
The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Adamawa State Wing, has expressed confidence that the incoming administration would pay N32,000 minimum wage to workers in the state. Continue reading Our governor-elect will pay us N32,000 as our minimum wage – Adamawa NUT at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Fatherhood Fraud: How long can pretense last?! Vanguard
Any time Gbenga thinks on the past, his memories of Laanu, his son are as painful as they once were precious. Continue reading Fatherhood Fraud: How long can pretense last?! at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Collaborating with Yemi Alade wasn’t meant to boost my music career — Soft Vanguard
Music collaboration among artistes has become a trend on the Nigerian music scene and it is usually exploited for promotional purposes, but for musical rave of the moment, Collins Uche Faith, popularly known by his stage name, Soft, who recently featured Yemi Alade on a hit song, ‘Killa’, such is not the case. Continue reading Collaborating with Yemi Alade wasn’t meant to boost my music career — Soft at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days I’m not an occasional musician — VJ Adams Vanguard
Popular TV presenter, musician cum actor, Adams Ibrahim Adebola, better known as VJ Adams, has been touted as an ‘occasional musician’ because he rarely drops songs often enough to qualify as a professional singer. Continue reading I’m not an occasional musician — VJ Adams at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days I care less about quick popularity — ED iZycs Vanguard
Unlike most musical greenhorns whose major goal is to gain popularity as fast as possible immediately after their debut on the music scene, the reverse is the case for fast rising Jazz musician, producer, video director and multi-instrumentalist, Edwin Isaac Utere, a.k.a ED iZycs. Continue reading I care less about quick popularity — ED iZycs at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Why it seems like I quit music — Sean Tizzle Vanguard
When popular afro-pop music singer, Morihanfen Oluwaseun Oluwabamidele, a.k.a Sean Tizzle went missing in action on the music scene, it was generally believed that he had probably quit music and relocated abroad. Continue reading Why it seems like I quit music — Sean Tizzle at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days What my 20-years music journey has taught me —Tuface Idibia Vanguard
During the week, most celebrated Nigerian artiste, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, now fondly called ‘2Baba’ celebrated 20-years on stage as the king of music in Nigeria at an intimate and exclusive appreciation dinner with key brands, corporate and individual partners whose invaluable support have propelled his musical success for two decades. Continue reading What my 20-years music journey has taught me —Tuface Idibia at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Court denies security guard bail due to high rate of rape cases Vanguard
An FCT High Court, Jabi on Wednesday refused to admit a security guard, Chimsom Ekenga, who allegedly raped a nine-year-old girl, at the Camp of Internally Displaced Person’s (IDP), Karamajiji, Airport Road, Abuja. Continue reading Court denies security guard bail due to high rate of rape cases at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days 3 in court for impersonating King Sunny Ade to defraud public Vanguard
The police on Wednesday arraigned three persons in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly using the name of Afro-Juju icon, Sunday Adegeyi (aka King Sunny Ade KSA) to swindle members of the public to the tune of N3.1million Continue reading 3 in court for impersonating King Sunny Ade to defraud public at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Man remanded in Kirikiri for allegedly defiling sisters aged 3, 7 Vanguard
A 41-year-old man, Josiah Bassey, who allegedly defiled two sisters, aged three and seven, was on Thursday remanded in Kirikiri Prisons by an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court. Continue reading Man remanded in Kirikiri for allegedly defiling sisters aged 3, 7 at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Court denies varsity student bail over allege gang-rape Vanguard
Justice Abiola Soladoye of an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has denied bail to a student of Babcock University, James Aguedo, accused of involvement in gang-rape of a student of the University of Lagos (Unilag). Continue reading Court denies varsity student bail over allege gang-rape at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Man in court for allegedly stabbing father to death Vanguard
An Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Thursday ordered the remand in prison of a 23-year-old man, Rasheed Shitta, for allegedly stabbing his father to death. Continue reading Man in court for allegedly stabbing father to death at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days N1bn Imo debt: Court grants leave for 17 banks to show cause not to garnishee state accounts Vanguard
An FCT High Court, has granted permission to 17 banks to show cause why plea for garnishee of accounts operated by Imo Government should not be made absolute. Continue reading N1bn Imo debt: Court grants leave for 17 banks to show cause not to garnishee state accounts at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Man steals three underwear belonging to his employer Vanguard
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ibadan on Thursday ordered that a security guard, Yakubu Jeremiah , 28, be remanded in Agodi Prison for allegedly stealing three underwear belonging to his employer. Continue reading Man steals three underwear belonging to his employer at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days ‘Impact of Ambode’s administration felt in virtually every part of Lagos’ Vanguard
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has hailed the Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode for executing no fewer than 423 impactful projects each year since 2015. Continue reading ‘Impact of Ambode’s administration felt in virtually every part of Lagos’ at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days FG sues for peace ahead of clean-up in Ogoniland Vanguard
The Federal Government has called on the people of Ogoniland to remain peaceful and avoid taking actions capable of delaying the clean-up in oil impacted communities in the area. Continue reading FG sues for peace ahead of clean-up in Ogoniland at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Support Obaseki’s devt. agenda, Oba of Benin urges Edo civil servants Vanguard
Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has charged the Edo State Head of Service and other top civil servants to continue to support the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration to fast track development in the state. Continue reading Support Obaseki’s devt. agenda, Oba of Benin urges Edo civil servants at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Nobody is above the law in Edo – govt Vanguard
Following allegations that the state government was intimidating a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, the Edo State Government has flayed the insinuations, insisting that nobody was above the law in the state and that the interest of the common would always supersede that of a privileged few. Continue reading Nobody is above the law in Edo – govt at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days EIRS commences aggressive tax enforcement exercise Vanguard
The Edo State Internal Revenue Service has commenced aggressive tax enforcement exercise to collect revenue owed the state government. Continue reading EIRS commences aggressive tax enforcement exercise at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Alleged bombardment of civilians: NAF investigation committee begins work Vanguard
The Committee investigating alleged bombardment of civilians in Zamfara by the Nigerian Air Force has commenced work. Continue reading Alleged bombardment of civilians: NAF investigation committee begins work at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Sanwo-Olu not aware of “Appreciation Dinner” Vanguard
Reports of a special “Appreciation Dinner” on behalf of the governor-elect of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, currently making the rounds are false, a source very close to the duo has said. Continue reading Sanwo-Olu not aware of “Appreciation Dinner” at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Police begin investigation into mysterious death of a prophet Nwoko in Enugu Vanguard
The Police Command in Enugu State has commenced investigation into an alleged mysterious death of a prophet in his room, within Enugu metropolis. Continue reading Police begin investigation into mysterious death of a prophet Nwoko in Enugu at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Easter: Okowa urges Christians to show love, promote peace, unity in Nigeria Vanguard
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has advised Nigerians to show love, promote peace and unity in the country. Continue reading Easter: Okowa urges Christians to show love, promote peace, unity in Nigeria at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Atiku: INEC denies arrest of ICT Staff by DSS Vanguard
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has denied the arrest of some staff of its Information and Communication Technology ICT unit by operatives of the Department of State Services DSS on the suspicion of leaking official secrets to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Atiku Abubakar. Continue reading Atiku: INEC denies arrest of ICT Staff by DSS at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Lagos begins fixing of potholes, list 87 major roads Vanguard
The Lagos State Government has begun immediate repairs of potholes across the State, with over 87 major roads enlisted for intervention. Continue reading Lagos begins fixing of potholes, list 87 major roads at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Keep hope alive, don’t give up, Fayose tells Nigerians Vanguard
Immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has urged Nigerians not to give up, but keep hope alive on the challenges presently facing the country. Continue reading Keep hope alive, don’t give up, Fayose tells Nigerians at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Ndigbo have no place in APC – Igbo group Vanguard
As the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, zones national assembly leadership positions to geopolitical zones, the Igbo Good Governance Forum, IGGF, has lamented that the ruling party does not have anything out of the six positions for the South East. Continue reading Ndigbo have no place in APC – Igbo group at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Enugu bans unapproved speed breakers on roads Vanguard
The Enugu State Government has banned the unauthorised and indiscriminate erection of speed breakers, popularly known as bumps, on its asphalted roads across the state. Continue reading Enugu bans unapproved speed breakers on roads at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Man votes for wrong party, cuts own finger as punishment Vanguard
A voter says he hacked off his finger after casting his ballot for the wrong political party in India’s general election. Pawan Kumar said he was confused by the various symbols on the electronic voting machine and mistakenly pushed the button for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) when he turned up to vote in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. Kumar says in a video circulating on social media that he had intended to cast his ballot for the ruling Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Continue reading Man votes for wrong party, ... more
2 days She’ll leave after Brexit, what will PM Theresa May do next? Vanguard
The Prime Minister appears to be boosting her CV in preparation for life after Brexit. Theresa May has already confirmed she will step down if and when she delivers Brexit – and she was spotted trialling out some new professions in her constituency today. Donning a fluorescent yellow ‘marshal’ vest, Mrs May was in her element keeping runners on course during the Maidenhead Easter 10k. You’d be forgiven for thinking it was just another 62-year-old volunteer from the home counties, but no, it was the Prime Minister who was dishing out the hi-fives this morning. Continue reading She’ll leave after ... more
2 days Golf to be introduced in Oyo schools – IGC Vanguard
As part of efforts to boost the popularity of golf, the Ibadan Golf Club(IGC) is set to introduce the game in schools in Oyo State. Continue reading Golf to be introduced in Oyo schools – IGC at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Onnoghen: From Chief Justice to convicted Chief Judge? Vanguard
Sacked chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen was yesterday, convicted by the code of conduct tribunal, CCT, in a landmark judgment against false asset declaration. Continue reading Onnoghen: From Chief Justice to convicted Chief Judge? at Vanguard News. ... more
2 days Chief Imam of Ebiraland, Alhaji Galadima, 98, is dead Vanguard
The Chief Imam of Ebiraland, Alhaji Musa Galadima, has died in the early hours of Friday at the age of 98 years, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. Galadima, who was turbaned Chief Imam about 55 years ago, died in a private hospital in Abuja. He would be buried on Friday at Okene according to Islamic rites. ALSO READ: Galadima doesn’t exist, APC fires back over election rigging claim He is survived by wives, children and many grandchildren. Continue reading Chief Imam of Ebiraland, Alhaji Galadima, 98, is dead at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Breaking: Snakes chase Liberian President ‘George Weah’ away from his office Vanguard
Two black snakes have forced the Liberian President George Weah out of his office. This has made the former world and African best footballer to work from his private residence since Wednesday. Continue reading Breaking: Snakes chase Liberian President ‘George Weah’ away from his office at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days EFCC must probe 8th NASS over Legislative aides’ pay – Group Vanguard
Some National Assembly Legislative Aides have called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe the leadership of the 8th Assembly over payments due to the aides. Continue reading EFCC must probe 8th NASS over Legislative aides’ pay – Group at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Train derailment delays Lagos-Oshogbo bound free train ride Vanguard
A train derailment at the exit point of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), lddo Terminus, Lagos, delayed a 10.00am Lagos- Oshogbo bound free train service offered by the Osun state government. Reports have it that the delay was caused by a train shunting with a Lagos-Kano bound train which was to leave lddo by 12 noon on Friday. The Lagos-Oshogbo bound free train service which was to depart by 10.00am went to shunt, “overtake” ,the Lagos-Kano bound one but derailed in the process. Continue reading Train derailment delays Lagos-Oshogbo bound free train ride at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Train derailment delays Lagos-Oshogbo bound free train ride Vanguard
A train derailment at the exit point of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), lddo Terminus, Lagos, delayed a 10.00am Lagos- Oshogbo bound free train service offered by the Osun state government. Continue reading Train derailment delays Lagos-Oshogbo bound free train ride at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Nsukka residents laud Buhari over assent to new National Minimum Wage Bill Vanguard
Residents of Nsukka town in Nsukka Local Government, Enugu State, have commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the N30, 000 new National Minimum Wage Bill into Law. Continue reading Nsukka residents laud Buhari over assent to new National Minimum Wage Bill at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Minimum Wage: NLC, TUC laud Buhari over assent Vanguard
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the N30,000 minimum wage bill into law. Continue reading Minimum Wage: NLC, TUC laud Buhari over assent at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Buratai charges soldiers on professionalism Vanguard
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General, TY Buratai, Friday commended Nigerian Army, and urged them to be professional in the discharge of their duties. Continue reading Buratai charges soldiers on professionalism at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days AFCON 2019: Egypt says stadia ready in May Vanguard
Prof. Asarf Sobhy, Egypt’s Minister for Youths and Sports, says the six stadia for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, will be ready by mid-May. Continue reading AFCON 2019: Egypt says stadia ready in May at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Liverpool match Barcelona’s ticket price to subsidise own fans Vanguard
Liverpool have taken a cue from Manchester United and hiked prices for away supporters when they host Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals. Continue reading Liverpool match Barcelona’s ticket price to subsidise own fans at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Russian Premier League: Zenit look to put one hand on title at Krasnodar Vanguard
Zenit St Petersburg are aiming to strengthen their grip on the Russian Premier League title as the leaders prepare for Saturday's trip to fellow championship chasers Krasnodar. Continue reading Russian Premier League: Zenit look to put one hand on title at Krasnodar at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Senate Presidency: Igbo kwenu warns APC against marginalizing S-East Vanguard
Prominent socio-cultural organization, Igbo Kwenu has cautioned the All Progressives Congress, APC against marginalizing the South-East region in the zoning of principal offices in the National Assembly. Continue reading Senate Presidency: Igbo kwenu warns APC against marginalizing S-East at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Nwoko’s murder: Our hands are clean – IPOB Vanguard
ENUGU- THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has washed its hands off the murder of one of its member, Prophet Anthony Nwoko, who was killed in his Enugu residence early this week. Continue reading Nwoko’s murder: Our hands are clean – IPOB at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Lyra McKee: Journalist shot dead in N.Ireland in ‘terrorist incident’ Vanguard
A journalist was shot dead during riots in Northern Ireland in what police Friday were treating as a terrorist incident following the latest upsurge in violence to shake the troubled region. Continue reading Lyra McKee: Journalist shot dead in N.Ireland in ‘terrorist incident’ at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Local Content: Chevron, NPDC, others get 14 day quit notice Vanguard
Akpokona Omafuaire CHEVRON Nigeria Limited, Nest Oil, NPDC, Lee Engineering, Neconde Energy and Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC amongst others, have been handed a 14-day quit ultimatum to “vacate their operational facilities” in the oil-rich Omadino land, Warri South Local Government Area in Delta State, over their failure to implement the Nigerian Content Act as it affects Omadino indigenes. The ultimatum was contained in a communique released by Omadino Welders and Filters Association, OWFA after an emergency meeting held in Omadino, Warri. Continue reading Local Content: Chevron, NPDC, others get 14 day quit notice at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Game of Thrones actor, Jason Momoa, shaves beard to promote environmental protection Vanguard
American actor, Jason Momoa, known for his roles as Khal Drogo and Aquaman in ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Aquaman’, respectively, has shaved his signature beard to promote environmental protection. Momoa said he shaved his beard for the first time in seven years to bring awareness to the plastic “killing our planet.” The 39-year-old actor posted a four-minute video on YouTube titled, “Goodbye Drogo…I SHAVED “ ALSO READ: Woman dies from snake bite hours after wedding “Drogo” walked through a waste of plastic at the beginning of the video and suggested that more aluminum packaging should replace plastic packaging. Continue reading Game ... more
3 days Nigerians have rejected corruption with Buhari’s re-election ― South Africa APC Vanguard
The All Progressives Congress (APC), South Africa Chapter, Onpphas said that the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari was a testament to rejection of corruption by Nigerians. Mr Sanni David, the National Publicity Secretary of the group, quoted the Chairman of the chapter, Mr Bola Babarinde, as saying this at the APC S/Africa Victory Gala Dinner held in honour of Buhari in Pretoria, South Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Buhari defeated his closest rival from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, in the Feb. Continue reading Nigerians have rejected corruption with Buhari’s re-election ― South Africa ... more
3 days Human Rights group demands immediate release of 8 detained LASPOTECH union leaders Vanguard
.As school mgt denies involvement By Olasunkanmi Akoni Human Rights Monitoring Agenda, HURMA, has called on members of the Lagos State House of Assembly to intervene and effect the immediate release of eight union leaders of the Lagos State Polytechnic, LASPOTECH, Ikorodu, allegedly arrested and detained over framed charges of attempted murder by the state police command. Executive Director of HURMA, comrade Buna Isiak, made the demand yesterday when he led staff and aggrieved members of the institution on a peaceful protest to the state House of Assembly Complex, Alausa, Ikeja. Continue reading Human Rights group demands immediate release of ... more
3 days Cuppy back again with another single “Abena” Vanguard
International DJ and Producer Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola popularly known as Cuppy, is back with a new single release titled ‘Abena’, her first release this year. Continue reading Cuppy back again with another single “Abena” at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Easter Message: We will die to extreme poverty and live to prosperity – Atiku Vanguard
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Friday in his Easter message encouraged Nigerians to have hope for a new nation. Continue reading Easter Message: We will die to extreme poverty and live to prosperity – Atiku at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Prophet Nwoko, Biafra activist, butchered in his Enugu residence Vanguard
ENUGU- BIAFRA activist, Prophet Anthony Nwoko has been butchered in his Enugu residence, located around Ugbene II, Nike area of Enugu metropolis. Continue reading Prophet Nwoko, Biafra activist, butchered in his Enugu residence at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Good Friday: Live life of sacrifice, Catholic Bishop tasks Christians Vanguard
The Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, has urged Christians to use the significance of Good Friday to live sacrificially and be content with what they had. Continue reading Good Friday: Live life of sacrifice, Catholic Bishop tasks Christians at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Buhari’s exemplary punches on Boko Haram insurgency Vanguard
By Esther E. Okpabi Public affairs analyst, John C. Maxwell, once echoed that “The best leaders are readers of people. They have the intuitive ability to understand others by discerning how they feel and recognizing what they sense.” President Muhammadu Buhari is one such archetypal leader whose one unyielding obsession was Boko Haram insurgency when he emerged as Nigeria’s democratic leader in 2015. President Buhari knew Nigeria was under suffocating siege by Boko Haram insurgency. Continue reading Buhari’s exemplary punches on Boko Haram insurgency at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days May 29th swearing-in: Sanwo-Olu constitutes inauguration c’ttee Vanguard
Lagos State Governor-elect, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, unveiled an inauguration committee that will usher in his administration on May 29th, 2019. Continue reading May 29th swearing-in: Sanwo-Olu constitutes inauguration c’ttee at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days I saw Jesus in Notre Dame Cathedral flames, woman recounts Vanguard
A mother from Scotland says that she has spotted the figure of Jesus in the fires of the Notre Dame. Lesley Rowan, 38, was looking at coverage of the fire on Monday night at her home in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire when she said she saw the son of God. She said: “I may be letting my mind play tricks on me here, folks take a close look at this picture and what do you see.” She later added: ‘When I looked at this photo last night, I was really astounded by what I saw. Continue reading I saw Jesus in ... more
3 days Ex-ANAN president, Nzekwe, commends Buhari for signing N30,000 Minimum Wage Bill Vanguard
Dr Samuel Nzekwe, former President, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing N30,000 Minimum Wage Bill into Law. Continue reading Ex-ANAN president, Nzekwe, commends Buhari for signing N30,000 Minimum Wage Bill at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Mueller shocker: Aides often ignore Trump’s orders Vanguard
U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s 448-page report released on Thursday detailed more than just Oval Office arguments and Trump Tower meetings. Continue reading Mueller shocker: Aides often ignore Trump’s orders at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Thank you for signing N30,000 Minimum Wage Bill, Ebonyi NLC tells Buhari Vanguard
The Nigeria Labour Congress, Ebonyi state Chapter has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the N30,000 new minimum wage bill into law. Continue reading Thank you for signing N30,000 Minimum Wage Bill, Ebonyi NLC tells Buhari at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Pre-paid meter: Manufacturers double production capacity to meet NERC’s deadline – Balogun Vanguard
Mr Kola Balogun, Chairman, Momas Electricity Meter Manufacturing Company Ltd., (MEMMCOL), Lagos says indigenous meter manufactures have commenced massive production of meters. Continue reading Pre-paid meter: Manufacturers double production capacity to meet NERC’s deadline – Balogun at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days NEPZA assures on security of expatriates working in Free Zones Vanguard
The Nigeria Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA) has reiterated its commitment to the security of foreign and indigenous investors operating in the free trade zones in Nigeria. Continue reading NEPZA assures on security of expatriates working in Free Zones at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Just in: Ebonyi state university names institute after Buratai Vanguard
Following his selfless and unalloyed dedication in ensuring daily security of Nigerians, the Ebonyi State University (EBSU) has named its newly established Institute for Peace and Strategic Studies after the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai. Continue reading Just in: Ebonyi state university names institute after Buratai at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days HACEY, Access Bank, others offer solutions to Nigeria’s high maternal mortality Vanguard
As Nigeria joins the global community to mark this year’s International Day of Maternal Health, experts Thursday said that maternal mortality can be prevented even in a resource constrained settings. They said that 75 percent of deaths can be averted if women have access to quality medical services. Continue reading HACEY, Access Bank, others offer solutions to Nigeria’s high maternal mortality at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Simi releases album, ‘Omo Charlie Champagne’ dedicated to her father Vanguard
.Listen to the Charlie song Alternative Superstar, Simi, has released her much-anticipated album ‘Omo Charlie Champagne’ with a heartfelt dedication to her late father. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ‘Amasiko’ singer took to her Instagram page on Friday, @simplysimi to announce the 13-track album produced by Vtek, Oscar, Legendury Beat and Season with all the songs written by her. She wrote, “When I was compiling this album, I knew I wanted to dedicate it to my daddy, Engr. Continue reading Simi releases album, ‘Omo Charlie Champagne’ dedicated to her father at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Breakthrough NAFDAC Approved Solution to Get Stronger Erections and Stamina to Last 25minutes in Bed That Pharmacy & Drugstores Do Not Want You to... Vanguard
Some few years ago, before I met my wife and got married to her… I travelled to another state for some work and business. Coincidentally, I met with an ex-girlfriend. Truth is, we have been in love during our university days. As a guy at that time, on a normal level, I invited her to the apartment-homes where I lounged. When she came, we talked, ate our meals together. Continue reading Breakthrough NAFDAC Approved Solution to Get Stronger Erections and Stamina to Last 25minutes in Bed That Pharmacy & Drugstores Do Not Want You to Find out… ... more
3 days Nigeria signs anti human trafficking pact with Niger Vanguard
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and its Niger Republic counterpart have signed a pact to eliminate the menace in both countries. Continue reading Nigeria signs anti human trafficking pact with Niger at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Huawei releases its 2018 Annual Report: Bullish Growth in Face of Adversity Vanguard
Huawei released its 2018 Annual Report today. According to the report, the company maintained strong business growth in 2018. Its sales revenue rounded off at CNY721.2 billion, up 19.5% year-on-year; its net profit reached CNY59.3 billion, up 25.1% year-on-year. Continue reading Huawei releases its 2018 Annual Report: Bullish Growth in Face of Adversity at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Minimum wage approval: Okei-Odumakin commends Buhari Vanguard
Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing into law the National Minimum Wage Bill approving N30,000 for the least paid worker in the country. Dr Okei-Odumakin, President, Women Arise for Change Initiative, stated this in an interview with the News agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. ALSO READ: We love Buhari – IDPs Buhari on Thursday signed the Minimum Wage Repeal and Re-Enactment Act, 2019 into law; by this act, the new minimum wage is now N30,000. Continue reading Minimum wage approval: Okei-Odumakin commends Buhari at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Some hidden costs of corruption in Nigeria Vanguard
CORRUPTION can be defined as any unethical means of acquiring undeserved gain or advantage. It includes stealing, fraud, and cheating. Although corruption is found in every country, some countries are infamous for it because of the levels and extent of its practice exhibited therein. Nigeria is one such country and is commonly ranked high on any corruption hierarchy. The terrible state of underdevelopment in Nigeria yet with an unaccountable debt profile with officials, mostly civil servants and politicians, getting richer through unexplained wealth are strong evidence of wrongdoing, crime and corruption. Continue reading Some hidden costs of corruption in Nigeria at ... more
3 days Al-Bashir, Bouteflika and Change in Africa Vanguard
AS part of international delegations, I met Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir thrice when he was President of Sudan. At the first meeting, the gate had opened and there was a land rover-like jeep with a handful of soldiers. I had reflected that the State House seemed lightly guarded. Even state governors in Nigeria seemed far better protected. We were ushered into what I thought was a waiting room. We chatted and were waiting to be ushered to the president’s presence, only for him to appear. Continue reading Al-Bashir, Bouteflika and Change in Africa at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days FG targets one train per hour, to mark 1,000 days of smooth operations Vanguard
The Federal Government on Thursday said it would increase the number of trains plying the Abuja-Kaduna route to run a train per hour before the end of 2019. Mr Freeborn Okhiria, Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) said this as part of activities of the Belt and Road Initiative’s celebration to mark 1,000 days of smooth operations of the rail system in Nigeria in Abuja. ALSO READ: Our overcrowded train Okhiria said that the increase in the number of trains was in response to complaints by Nigerians. Continue reading FG targets one train per hour, to mark 1,000 days of ... more
3 days Onnoghen: War against corruption all encompassing – Presidency Vanguard
.Says Onnoghen’s case is victory for corruption fight The Presidency says the war against corruption is all encompassing and not designed to persecute anyone for political or other reasons, reacting to the verdict of CJN Walter Onnoghen at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed this in statement reacting to the conviction of suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, in Abuja on Thursday. Continue reading Onnoghen: War against corruption all encompassing – Presidency at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Celebrating Easter responsibly Vanguard
EASTER bespeaks eloquently of sadness before joy, pain before gain and the treasures that are often cleverly hidden under human sufferings and tribulations. The truth is that even joy itself would lose its value or flavour if there is no struggle leading up to it. Continue reading Celebrating Easter responsibly at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Our leader got N5m before Fire Service boss was released — Kidnap suspect Vanguard
By Esther Onyegbula Blessing Boyo, one of the two suspects arrested alongside his colleague, Smart Alfred, in connection with the kidnapping of Lagos State Director of Fire Service, Mr Rasaki Musibau and six others has revealed that the leader of his gang, MK, collected N5 million ransom from the family of the victims before they were realised. According to 29-year-old Boyo, “the leader of the gang, MK, is the person in control of the communication with the outside world and demand for ransom from relatives of their victims. Continue reading Our leader got N5m before Fire Service boss was released ... more
3 days Police to dock LADOL guard over killing of Korean Vanguard
Following the fatal shooting of a Korean employee of SHI-MCI FZE at LADOL Free Zone on April 8, the police have resolved to charge the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, personnel responsible for the shooting with murder. Continue reading Police to dock LADOL guard over killing of Korean at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days BAYELSA 2020: Contenders and pretenders for Dickson’s job Vanguard
The confirmation that the next governorship poll in Bayelsa will hold on November 2, this year, by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has sparked off permutations on the likely successor of Governor Seriake Dickson. Continue reading BAYELSA 2020: Contenders and pretenders for Dickson’s job at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days CEPEJ urges NOSDRA to visit N’Delta communities affected by oil spill Vanguard
A non-governmental organisation, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, has called on the Director General of National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, NOSDRA, to visit communities and creeks in the Niger Delta region affected by the oil spill to ascertain the extent of damages. Continue reading CEPEJ urges NOSDRA to visit N’Delta communities affected by oil spill at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days Osinbajo didn’t ask me to drop ambition — Ndume Vanguard
Former Senate Leader and frontline aspirant for the office of Senate President in the 9th National Assembly, Senator Ali Ndume, has dismissed insinuations that he turned down Vice President Yemi Osinbajo intervention to drop his Senate presidency ambition, saying nothing can be farther than the truth. Continue reading Osinbajo didn’t ask me to drop ambition — Ndume at Vanguard News. ... more
3 days We’ve provided adequate security for Easter in Lagos — Police Chief Vanguard
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Zubairu Muazu, yesterday, assured the people in the State of adequate security during the Easter holidays. Continue reading We’ve provided adequate security for Easter in Lagos — Police Chief at Vanguard News. ... more

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