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• 33 mins FG to deliver 1m houses per year – Minister Vanguard
  The Federal Government on Saturday promised to address the housing deficit by delivering one million houses per year to close the 17 million shortfalls by the year 2033. Continue reading FG to deliver 1m houses per year – Minister at Vanguard News. ... more
• 33 mins Sustaining rap music in Nigeria shouldn’t be as difficult as it’s been – Loose Kaynon Vanguard
  Since the emergence of Afro-pop music in Nigeria and what is today known as 'a new school generation of musicians', the popularity of rap music has declined in no small measure. Continue reading Sustaining rap music in Nigeria shouldn’t be as difficult as it’s been – Loose Kaynon at Vanguard News. ... more
• 36 mins FG need not ban BBNAIJA but… – Ara Vanguard
  Africa’s leading female drummer and singer, Aralola Olumuyiwa, popularly known as Ara has reacted to the federal government's move to ban the ongoing Big Brother Naija reality show. Continue reading FG need not ban BBNAIJA but… – Ara at Vanguard News. ... more
• 45 mins I don’t need to copy Wizkid, Davido to be successful – Ckay Vanguard
  Singer and music producer, Chukwuka Ekwean a.k.a Ckay has been on steady rise to fame since he relocated to Lagos from Kaduna to pursue his passion for music. But unlike most fast rising musicians who emulate their predecessors, he has chosen to chart his own path to success. Continue reading I don’t need to copy Wizkid, Davido to be successful – Ckay at Vanguard News. ... more
• 49 mins Take social media stories with a pinch of salt — Soyinka Vanguard
  Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has again cautioned Nigerians not to believe everything they read on the social media but rather take such online publications “with a pinch of salt.” Continue reading Take social media stories with a pinch of salt — Soyinka at Vanguard News. ... more
• 50 mins Unveiling Sanwo-Olu’s CoS who promises to serve humanity Vanguard
  By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Chief Of Staff, CoS, to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Tayo Ayinde has expressed determination to make the current administration of his principal work by bringing to bear his wealth of experience. Recall that Sanwo-Olu, last Tuesday, inaugurated members of his Executive Council which subsequently, dissolved into a four day retreat to chart the way forward for Lagos and residents. Ayinde, whose field of politics has offered him the needed space to serve humanity had a 16-year stint as a security officer before he voluntarily bowed out in 2009. Continue reading Unveiling Sanwo-Olu’s CoS who promises to serve ... more
• 51 mins Nigerian musicians need to make more conscious music – Ruggedman Vanguard
  Anyone familiar with popular Nigerian rapper, Michael Ugochukwu Stephen, a.k.a Ruggedman during his heydays would acknowledge his immense contribution towards the growth of hip-hop music culture in Nigeria, and he's stopping at nothing to continue to promote it beyond the shores of Africa. Continue reading Nigerian musicians need to make more conscious music – Ruggedman at Vanguard News. ... more
• 53 mins BBNaija (S4): Khafi wins N7.6m car Vanguard
  Housemate, Khafi Kareem has won a 7.6 million Naira IVM Fox car in the ongoing BBNaija season four. Continue reading BBNaija (S4): Khafi wins N7.6m car at Vanguard News. ... more
• 56 mins Attack on Ekweremadu a warning to Ndigbo leadership – Charlyboy Vanguard
  Controversial musician and social critic, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy has shared a contrary opinion on the recent attack on Senator Ike Ekweremadu in Germany. Continue reading Attack on Ekweremadu a warning to Ndigbo leadership – Charlyboy at Vanguard News. ... more
• 1 hour OAP Toolz shares family vacation picture in Montego Bay, Jamaica Vanguard
  Popular Nigerian media personality, Tolu Oniru-Demuren, her husband, Captain Tunde Demuren and their son are presently having the time of their lives as they are on a summer vacation in Jamaica. Continue reading OAP Toolz shares family vacation picture in Montego Bay, Jamaica at Vanguard News. ... more
• 4 hours Just in: Okorocha writes IGP, urges him to disregard Ihedioha’s petition Vanguard
  Sen. Rochas Okorocha, the immediate past governor of Imo has urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu to disregard the petition against him by the present Governor, Emeka Ihedioha. Continue reading Just in: Okorocha writes IGP, urges him to disregard Ihedioha’s petition at Vanguard News. ... more
• 4 hours Mali in crisis: The fight between the Dogon and Fulani Vanguard
  Deep in central Mali, what was supposed to be harvest season for villagers has become a season of starvation, death and destruction. Mali’s health ministry says so far hundreds of people have died from what it describes as a man-made famine, as farmers and herders fight over land. It is an ancestral conflict that takes place at the height of the dry season between the Dogon, who are traditional farmers and hunters, and the Fulani, the semi-nomadic herders of the Sahel. Continue reading Mali in crisis: The fight between the Dogon and Fulani at Vanguard News. ... more
• 4 hours 62year old Lagos woman Reveals Eye treatment Remedy that Reverses Glaucoma, Cataracts and Improves Vision without surgery or eyedrops Vanguard
  Glaucoma. Cataracts. Blurry vision. Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Myopia. If not detected and treated early, these are vision problems in the elderly that could lead to partial or complete vision loss. I understand how it feels because I was once in your shoes. My name is Mrs. Rosemary, and for several years, I used to battle eye problems that made me had blurry, unclear and poor vision. After trying several eye drops and glasses for over 3 years, I noticed that instead of improving, my eye condition had worsened. Continue reading 62year old Lagos woman Reveals Eye treatment Remedy that ... more
• 4 hours My husband must have a girlfriend – Nollywood Actress Vanguard
  Nollywood actress, Kudirat Ogunro, says she will allow her husband to have a girlfriend after their marriage in order to have a settled home. Continue reading My husband must have a girlfriend – Nollywood Actress at Vanguard News. ... more
• 4 hours Breaking: 23 Nigerians to be executed in Saudi Arabia Vanguard
  ABUJA- Twenty three (23 ) Nigerians would be executed at anytime in Saudi Arabia, for drug-related offences. They were convicted for contravening the narcotic and psychotropic substances that are punishable by death Continue reading Breaking: 23 Nigerians to be executed in Saudi Arabia at Vanguard News. ... more
• 4 hours NYSC: Two fake corps members nabbed in Katsina Vanguard
  The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC says it has nabbed two fake corps members in possession of fake degree certificates from Imo State University. Continue reading NYSC: Two fake corps members nabbed in Katsina at Vanguard News. ... more
• 5 hours New cabinet and imperative of delivering on mandates Vanguard
  At the 2-day presidential retreat that preceded the inauguration of new ministers, President Muhammadu Buhari apprised the appointees on the enormity of the tasks ahead. Continue reading New cabinet and imperative of delivering on mandates at Vanguard News. ... more
• 5 hours Meet Ademuyiwa Adebola Taofeek, the young digital communication expert training kids for free Vanguard
  “Everyone has a purpose in life and a unique talent to give to others. And when we blend this unique talent with service to others, we experience the ecstasy and exultation of own spirit, which is the ultimate goal of all goals.” ~ Kallam Anji Reddy Continue reading Meet Ademuyiwa Adebola Taofeek, the young digital communication expert training kids for free at Vanguard News. ... more
• 5 hours Video of twin babies talking to each other surfaces online Vanguard
  A video has surfaced online showing twin babies talking to each other to the amazement of their mother. Continue reading Video of twin babies talking to each other surfaces online at Vanguard News. ... more
• 5 hours 14-year Enugu girl was with boyfriend, not kidnapped – Police Vanguard
  The Police Command in Enugu State has described as false the kidnap alarm raised by a father, Mr Frank Anioma, over his daughter, Miss Kosisochukwu Anioma. Continue reading 14-year Enugu girl was with boyfriend, not kidnapped – Police at Vanguard News. ... more
• 7 hours Mr Nigeria among top 5 best talents at grand finale of Mr World in Philippines Vanguard
  The 24-year-old  Mr Nigeria, Nelson Enwerem, late on Friday in Manila in the Philippines emerged one of the top five talents at the just concluded Mr World pageant. Continue reading Mr Nigeria among top 5 best talents at grand finale of Mr World in Philippines at Vanguard News. ... more
• 7 hours Racial abuse: Pogba, 49 other black players’ Twitter accounts to be monitored Vanguard
  Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, and 49 other black players’ Twitter accounts would be monitored closely by the social media platform. This move is not unconnected with the recent racial abuse suffered by Paul Pogba. The Manchester United and Chelsea players Paul Pogba and Tammy Abraham, missed penalties for their sides and were quickly inundated with abuse online. Football has been dissatisfied with Twitter’s policy with players last season boycotting the platform and other forms of social media for 24 hours. Continue reading Racial abuse: Pogba, 49 other black players’ Twitter accounts to be monitored at Vanguard News. ... more
• 7 hours Woman crushed to death in Aba police station Vanguard
  UMUAHIA- Tragedy struck at the Central Police Station, Aba, on Saturday, when a widow simply identified as Mrs. Peace was crushed to death in a strange accident at the station. Continue reading Woman crushed to death in Aba police station at Vanguard News. ... more
• 7 hours Yoruba group pledges to work toward peaceful coexistence among ethnic groups Vanguard
  Oodua Consultative Forum (OCF), a Yoruba socio-cultural group, says it is ready to contribute its quota toward peaceful coexistence among Nigerians. Continue reading Yoruba group pledges to work toward peaceful coexistence among ethnic groups at Vanguard News. ... more
• 7 hours Flood damages key roads, submerges houses in Jigawa Vanguard
   Flood triggered by days of incessant rainfall has damaged the Guri-Adyani and Guri-Dolanzugo roads in Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports. Continue reading Flood damages key roads, submerges houses in Jigawa at Vanguard News. ... more
• 7 hours Catholic Archbishop urges ministers to be selfless, patriotic Vanguard
  The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins has urged the newly inaugurated ministers to serve the country diligently and with a deep sense of patriotism. Continue reading Catholic Archbishop urges ministers to be selfless, patriotic at Vanguard News. ... more
• 7 hours NAF neutralises scores of insurgents at Bula Korege in Borno Vanguard
  The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has neutralised scores of Boko Haram terrorists (BHTs)  and destroyed their hideout at Bula Korege on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno. Continue reading NAF neutralises scores of insurgents at Bula Korege in Borno at Vanguard News. ... more
• 7 hours Moghalu decries Nigeria’s continued dependence on oil Vanguard
   Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, a presidential candidate for the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the 2019 presidential election, has expressed concern about the nation’s reliance on oil as a major source of revenue generation. Continue reading Moghalu decries Nigeria’s continued dependence on oil at Vanguard News. ... more
• 7 hours BBNaija: Frodd, Sir Dee prank Esther on birthday Vanguard
  Frodd and Sir Dee, both housemates in the ongoing Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem episode, during the early hours of Thursday, pranked Esther, another housemate, on her birthday. Continue reading BBNaija: Frodd, Sir Dee prank Esther on birthday at Vanguard News. ... more
• 7 hours T. B. Joshua and relevance of church in contemporary society Vanguard
  By Gareth Watson T. B. Joshua… In the West many view the church as obsolete. In the UK for example, ancient cathedrals that date back to the 1400s are appreciated for their opulent architectural edifice rather than the social fabric that enlivens them on Sundays. Contemporary issues that face the modern society such as access to education, promoting diversity in elite universities, marital problems, mental health matters and issues of depression are rarely tackled in a single church sitting – yet these are many of the 21st century challenges that society continues to grapple with. Continue reading T. B. Joshua and relevance of church in contemporary ... more
• 9 hours BBNaija: Runsewe clears air on sex content Vanguard
  No, what I said is, if they don’t change the content of Big Brother Naija, I will make a formal report to NBC. I have respect for constituted authority Continue reading BBNaija: Runsewe clears air on sex content at Vanguard News. ... more
• 10 hours What we must do now, Fashola asserts on resumption! Vanguard
  The new Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN, has called for readiness among the staff of the Ministry in order to achieve the mandate of the Federal Government for economic growth and development as well as job creation in the country, expressing his resolve to provide the needed leadership. Continue reading What we must do now, Fashola asserts on resumption! at Vanguard News. ... more
• 10 hours Stop wasting money on insulin injections… civil servant gives away herbal remedy that Reverses Type 2 Diabetes, and normalizes blood sugar levels in... Vanguard
  Dear friend,  If you want a 100% natural treatment, that naturally fight diabetes, normalizes blood sugar and reverses type 2 diabetes without depending on prescription drugs or insulin injections, then this short message will show you how. Here’s the gist: Within few weeks, I was able to slash 80points from my fast rising blood sugar, using a special “Diabetes Reversal Remedy” that saved me from amputations, constant fear, anxiety and pain due to my type 2 diabetes. Continue reading Stop wasting money on insulin injections… civil servant gives away herbal remedy that Reverses Type 2 Diabetes, and normalizes blood sugar levels in few weeks! ... more
• 10 hours How domestic airlines bleed from flight delays, disruptions, cancellations Vanguard
  Passengers have always expressed disappointment and anger which sometimes lead to physical assault of airline’s staff each time flights are delayed, disrupted and eventually cancelled by airlines. Continue reading How domestic airlines bleed from flight delays, disruptions, cancellations at Vanguard News. ... more
• 10 hours End of the road for suspected burglars Vanguard
  Residents of Odutola street, Odo Oko –Oba in Agege area of Lagos state will never forget in a hurry the harrowing experience they had on July 24, 2019 when men of the underworld visited them, uninvited. Continue reading End of the road for suspected burglars at Vanguard News. ... more
• 10 hours Just in: Buhari writes article on abolition of modern slave trade Vanguard
  In order to mark the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition, President Muhammadu Buhari has written a well furnished article on slave trade.  Continue reading Just in: Buhari writes article on abolition of modern slave trade at Vanguard News. ... more
• 10 hours Housemaid steals N1.6m just six hours on the job Vanguard
  A 26-year-old housemaid, Franker Amaha, has been arrested by operatives of Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team, for stealing the sum of N1.6million in foreign currencies from her employer, six hours after she was employed. Continue reading Housemaid steals N1.6m just six hours on the job at Vanguard News. ... more
• 10 hours Death traps on Nigeria’s water channels Vanguard
  It is no longer news that Nigeria, being a mono-economy nation, depends solely on revenue generated from oil for her economic survival. With territorial water of 12 nautical miles from the shoreline and an Exclusive Economic Zone, EZZ of 200 nautical miles from her territorial water, the country, is also strategically located along one of the most important and resource endowed coastal regions - the Gulf of Guinea. Continue reading Death traps on Nigeria’s water channels at Vanguard News. ... more
• 10 hours Amazing world of first-class engineering graduate who sells kerosene for a living Vanguard
  It’s no longer news that the scourge of unemployment in the land is largely the reason Nigeria is now infamously tagged the poverty capital of the world. Continue reading Amazing world of first-class engineering graduate who sells kerosene for a living at Vanguard News. ... more
• 10 hours Revealed: South-east governors afraid of travelling abroad because of Kanu’s threat Vanguard
  Sources have revealed that South-east governors and some Igbo leaders are afraid of travelling abroad, owing to the threat issued by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Continue reading Revealed: South-east governors afraid of travelling abroad because of Kanu’s threat at Vanguard News. ... more
• 12 hours Malta Guinness Wins ‘Africa’s Best Premium Non-alcoholic Malt’ Award Vanguard
  Nigeria’s number one premium malt drink, Malta Guinness, has emerged as “Africa’s Best Premium Non-alcoholic Malt Brand of the Year at the 2019 Edition of the African Brand Leadership Merit Awards held on Friday at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. Continue reading Malta Guinness Wins ‘Africa’s Best Premium Non-alcoholic Malt’ Award at Vanguard News. ... more
• 13 hours The Africa Beauty Summit & Award targets foreign investors Vanguard
  The cosmetics sector in Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to grow in the next two years. Overall, the African beauty and personal care market was estimated at €6.93 billion in 2012 and it currently increases between 8% and 10% per year against a global market growth rate of close to 4%. Continue reading The Africa Beauty Summit & Award targets foreign investors at Vanguard News. ... more
• 13 hours The IPOB and the bastardization of Biafra Vanguard
  Biafra was a refuge for the hunted and justice for the oppressed. The assertion of human dignity by the rejected and tormented. Continue reading The IPOB and the bastardization of Biafra at Vanguard News. ... more
• 13 hours Labour lists questions new Power minister must answer to succeed Vanguard
  Organised Labour in the nation’s Power Industry, has written to the new Minister of Power, Engineer Saleh Mamman, welcoming him to the sector and setting agenda on generation, transmission and distribution of electricity for him. Continue reading Labour lists questions new Power minister must answer to succeed at Vanguard News. ... more
• 13 hours BF SUMA: Excitement as 17 Nigerians emerge winners of exotic cars in Abuja Vanguard
  No fewer than 17 Nigerians out of 9,000 drugs and dietary supplement sellers across Africa have emerged the latest winners of exotic cars in the BF SUMA distributors' reward scheme. Continue reading BF SUMA: Excitement as 17 Nigerians emerge winners of exotic cars in Abuja at Vanguard News. ... more
• 14 hours Kogi tribunal: Judgement, miscarriage of justice, we’ll appeal — Dino Melaye Vanguard
  The Kogi State National Assembly/State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal has quashed the victory of Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West Senatorial district and ordered for fresh election within 90 days. Continue reading Kogi tribunal: Judgement, miscarriage of justice, we’ll appeal — Dino Melaye at Vanguard News. ... more
• 14 hours FG, States, LGAs share N769.52bn for July Vanguard
  The Federal Government, States and Local Government Areas (LGAs) shared N769.52 billion as federal allocation for the month of July. Continue reading FG, States, LGAs share N769.52bn for July at Vanguard News. ... more
• 14 hours Buhari’s secret PDP disciples Vanguard
  Mr Femi Adesina’s famed proclivity towards President Muhammadu Buhari political philosophy was evident last Wednesday at the inauguration of the country’s 44-man cabinet. Central to that viewpoint is that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP as an entity fouled Nigeria’s democratic space in the 16 years it held power. Continue reading Buhari’s secret PDP disciples at Vanguard News. ... more
• 14 hours FG issues N59.53 billion in August bond auction – DMO Vanguard
  The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Wednesday, issued N59.53 billion Federal Government bonds for the three tenors it offered to various investors who subscribed at the auction. Continue reading FG issues N59.53 billion in August bond auction – DMO at Vanguard News. ... more
• 14 hours Again, Tenant rapes woman, strangles her to death, flees Vanguard
  The Ekiti State Police Command has revealed that a middle-aged woman, Mrs Bukola Olarewaju, who was murdered in Ado Ekiti on Thursday was raped and strangled by the killer. Continue reading Again, Tenant rapes woman, strangles her to death, flees at Vanguard News. ... more
• 16 hours Germany: Mammoth crowd welcomes Ekweremadu in Enugu Vanguard
   THOUSANDS of people living in South-East, yesterday, stormed Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu to welcome Sen. Ike Ekweremadu few days after being attacked in Germany by a group. Continue reading Germany: Mammoth crowd welcomes Ekweremadu in Enugu at Vanguard News. ... more
• 16 hours Cornerstone Insurance records N11.5 bn Gross Written Premium in 2018 Vanguard
  Cornerstone Insurance PLC on Monday said it recorded Gross Written Premium (GPW) amounting to N11.5 billion in the 2018 financial year. Continue reading Cornerstone Insurance records N11.5 bn Gross Written Premium in 2018 at Vanguard News. ... more
• 16 hours Spanish navy ship to pick up 15 migrants from Open Arms Vanguard
  Spain said Thursday that a navy patrol boat it sent to Lampedusa was still on its way to the Italian island to pick up 15 migrants from the Open Arms ship which Madrid has agreed to take in. Continue reading Spanish navy ship to pick up 15 migrants from Open Arms at Vanguard News. ... more
• 16 hours Boy, 15, stages own kidnap, arrested Vanguard
  A 15-year-old boy has allegedly staged his own kidnap and demanded for the sum of N500,000 as ransom. Continue reading Boy, 15, stages own kidnap, arrested at Vanguard News. ... more
• 17 hours Abuja flooding: 150 houses pulled down already, more to go — FCTA Vanguard
  THE Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA yesterday said more houses would be demolished  on waterways in EFAB Estate, Lokogoma and other parts of the nation’s capital, Abuja. Continue reading Abuja flooding: 150 houses pulled down already, more to go — FCTA at Vanguard News. ... more
• 17 hours OAU: 23 year-old man bags 15 years in prison for theft Vanguard
  One of the thieves terrorising the staff, students and other residents of the Obafemi Awolowo  University has been sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment. Continue reading OAU: 23 year-old man bags 15 years in prison for theft at Vanguard News. ... more
• 17 hours Online music mall unveils Delta 215 loud speaker Vanguard
  As part of its responsiveness to the ever changing need of loud speaker users ,Irukka Online music mall, the sole distributor of wharfedale pro UK, musical brand of musical equipment in West Africa has unveiled Delta 215 quasi 3-way passive loud speaker. Continue reading Online music mall unveils Delta 215 loud speaker at Vanguard News. ... more
• 17 hours NNPC selects 15 consortia for oil sale, products purchase deal Vanguard
  The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, yesterday, said 15 consortia, made up of 35 foreign and indigenous companies, have emerged winners of its 2019/2020 Direct Sale Direct Purchase, DSDP, arrangement. Continue reading NNPC selects 15 consortia for oil sale, products purchase deal at Vanguard News. ... more
• 17 hours MfBs’ bad loans drop by 5.3% to N25bn — NDIC Vanguard
  THE microfinance bank industry recorded 5.2 percent decline in nonperforming loans (bad loans) to N25 billion in 2018 from N26.18 billion in 2017. Continue reading MfBs’ bad loans drop by 5.3% to N25bn — NDIC at Vanguard News. ... more
• 17 hours Only 25% of mothers observe exclusive breast-feeding in Anambra Vanguard
  Awka—Anambra State Primary Health Care Development Agency has said that only 25% of lactating mothers in the state observe exclusive breast-feeding despite the campaigns mounted in the various communities and health centres by the agency. Continue reading Only 25% of mothers observe exclusive breast-feeding in Anambra at Vanguard News. ... more
• 19 hours Gas Deal: The doom-laden $9bn pejorative London judgment Vanguard
  In William Shakespeare’s hilarious love play: A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Act 3 Scene 2, fictional character  Hermia was described as  “Though she is little, she is fierce!” One may not go into details of the characterization of Hermia who might be small in size or metaphorically weaker or smaller, but she is strong and fierce. This may essentially be about a tiny company, against a goliath of the oil industry. Process & Industrial Developments Ltd., P&ID won a London court ruling that may force Nigeria, to pay it about US$9 billion, about 20 per cent of Nigeria’s foreign reserve. ... more
• 19 hours Only 300 elephants remain in Nigeria’s wildlife – Conservation Foundation Vanguard
  The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) says that only about 300 elephants remain in the wildlife in Nigeria. Continue reading Only 300 elephants remain in Nigeria’s wildlife – Conservation Foundation at Vanguard News. ... more
• 19 hours #Revolutionow: 9 northern groups pull out of planned protest Vanguard
  Nine groups out of the 15 that formed the Joint Northern Action Front to partispate in a planned revolutionow protest in some northern states on Aug. 22, have pulled out. Continue reading #Revolutionow: 9 northern groups pull out of planned protest at Vanguard News. ... more
• 19 hours IPAC election holds next week Tuesday Vanguard
  ABUJA: About twenty two candidates from various political parties in the country have indicated interests to contest for the election into the national office of the Inter Party Advisory Council, IPAC. Continue reading IPAC election holds next week Tuesday at Vanguard News. ... more
• 19 hours Real estate one of the easiest means of becoming successful legally – Realtypros boss Vanguard
  Obinna Azonobi, is the Managing Director/Chief Executive officer of Realtypros Investment Global Limited. Continue reading Real estate one of the easiest means of becoming successful legally – Realtypros boss at Vanguard News. ... more
• 19 hours Security: Enugu youths demand immediate removal of Commissioner of Police Vanguard
  An advocacy group for the promotion of peace and good governance in Enugu State, Enugu Youths Coalition for Good Governance, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the immediate redeployment of the State Commissioner of Police, Mr Suleiman Balarabe, for lack of capacity and commitment to secure the state. Continue reading Security: Enugu youths demand immediate removal of Commissioner of Police at Vanguard News. ... more
• 19 hours UKAid disburses N5bn to 56,000 pregnant women in Zamfara Vanguard
  The UK Department for International Development (DFID), says it has disbursed N5 billion to 56,000 pregnant women in Zamfara through its Child Development Grand Programme (CDGP Continue reading UKAid disburses N5bn to 56,000 pregnant women in Zamfara at Vanguard News. ... more
• 20 hours FG to deepen impact of Foreign Direct Investments —– minister Vanguard
  The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr Adeniyi Adebayo says the ministry will attract Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) into the country by stimulating business linkages between large and small enterprises. Continue reading FG to deepen impact of Foreign Direct Investments —– minister at Vanguard News. ... more
• 20 hours Amaechi fixes September for groundbreaking of Transport University, Daura Vanguard
  The Minister of Transportation,  Rotimi Amaechi, on Friday, said the groundbreaking of the Transport University,  Daura, would take place in Septemeber. Continue reading Amaechi fixes September for groundbreaking of Transport University, Daura at Vanguard News. ... more
• 20 hours CBN injects $297.92 into secondary market Vanguard
   The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has injected  297.92 million dollars into the Retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS). Continue reading CBN injects $297.92 into secondary market at Vanguard News. ... more
• 22 hours Husband angry, as wife sells child for N500,000 in Imo Vanguard
  By Chinonso Alozie, Owerri A woman whose name was given as Chinaza Ukaonu has been arrested by the Imo state police command alongside two nurses for allegedly selling her baby for N500,000. The Imo state police public Relation Officer, PPRO, Orlando Ikeokwu, who confirmed this yesterday in Owerri, said that the arrest of the woman was made possible by her husband, Promise Ukaonu, he reported the wife to the police, suspecting that the wife was telling him lies about the whereabouts of their child. Continue reading Husband angry, as wife sells child for N500,000 in Imo at Vanguard News. ... more
• 22 hours Renato Sanches: Bayern and Lille confirm transfer Vanguard
  Bayern Munich's unsettled Portuguese midfielder Renato Sanches has signed a four-year contract with Ligue 1 side Lille, both clubs confirmed on Friday. Continue reading Renato Sanches: Bayern and Lille confirm transfer at Vanguard News. ... more
• 22 hours OML 11: Why court ordered FG to renew Shell’s oil lease for 20 years Vanguard
  By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Friday, ordered the Minister of Petroleum Resources to renew Oil Mineral Lease, OML 11 to Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, SPDC, for 20 years. The court judgement followed a legal action that Shell instituted against the Federal Government through the Minister of Petroleum Resources and the Minister of State. However, rather than 30 years the oil firm prayed for in the suit, Justice Taiwo Taiwo ruled that renewal would be for only 20 years in line with the Petroleum Act. Continue reading OML 11: Why court ordered ... more
• 22 hours Imo guber: Appeal court rules tribunal should reinstate Nwosu in gov race Vanguard
  We are heading to Supreme Court -AA By Chinonso Alozie An Appeal Court in Owerri gave an order that the Imo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal should reinstate the Action Alliance, AA, as second respondent in the matter brought before it by the AA, 2019 governorship candidate, Uche Nwosu. According to the presiding judge, Justice Owoade J.C.A, while dismissing the objections raised by the respondent but allowed the appeal filed of Nwosu, as against the ruling of the tribunal that AA, could pull out of the matter. Continue reading Imo guber: Appeal court rules tribunal should reinstate Nwosu in gov ... more
• 22 hours Former US police charged with felony murder Vanguard
  A former Houston police officer has been charged with felony murder in connection with a deadly January drug raid that killed a couple and injured several officers, prosecutors announced Friday. The January 28 raid came under scrutiny after police alleged one of the officers who was shot, Gerald Goines, lied in order to obtain a search warrant. Killed in the shooting were 58-year-old Rhogena Nicholas and 59-year-old Dennis Tuttle. Family and friends of Tuttle and Nicholas have continuously dismissed allegations the couple sold drugs. Continue reading Former US police charged with felony murder at Vanguard News. ... more
• 23 hours NIS commences e-registration of immigrants Vanguard
  By Evelyn Usman Zone ‘A’ headquarters of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS Ikeja, Lagos, has kicked off the e-registration exercise of migrants in line with the Federal Government directive. Consequently, foreign nationals who intend to stay in Nigeria for a period exceeding 90 days, are expected to report to the closest Migrant Registration Centre for registration. Assistant Comptroller General in -charge of Zone ‘A’, ACG Mohammed Alfa, explained that the e-registration was free, adding that only migrants who had attained the age of 18 years would be attended to. Continue reading NIS commences e-registration of immigrants at Vanguard News. ... more
• 23 hours Best asset to give people is health, education ―Buhari Vanguard
  By Johnbosco Agbakwuru  President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said that the best asset to give to the people is health and education. President Buhari stated this when he received the former ambassador of the United States to the United Nations, Andrew Young, accompanied by the board of Emeka Offor Foundation in Nigeria, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.  He said that his administration will maintain focus on health and education and would require the support of well-to-do individuals in the country to achieve success in these areas. Continue reading Best asset to give people is health, education ―Buhari at Vanguard News. ... more
• 23 hours 77 Nigerians charged by FBI: We’ll take drastic steps to address cybercrimes ―FG Vanguard
  …EFCC worked with FBI to unravel fraud By Soni Daniel The Nigerian Government said on Friday it would take drastic measures to prevent Nigerians from engaging in cybercrimes to save its image from international embarrassment.   The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ibrahim Magu, made the declaration while receiving the leadership of Nigeria’s Diaspora Commission and the National Directorate of Employment in his office. Continue reading 77 Nigerians charged by FBI: We’ll take drastic steps to address cybercrimes ―FG at Vanguard News. ... more
• 23 hours You need hard work, not prayer alone to excel ―Tinubu, Fashola counsel Sanwo-Olu, cabinet members Vanguard
  By Olasunkanmi Akoni and Monsuru Olowoopejo National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu and Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, yesterday, told Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and his cabinet members not to resolve to prayers alone but embrace hard-work. They added that Lagos State’s economy was very crucial to the country, saying, “if Lagos does not get it right, the country’s economy would also have challenges.” They spoke at the ongoing 4-day retreat organized for cabinet members and permanent secretaries of the State Government with the theme: “Delivering the Lagos of Our Dreams.” Tinubu, ... more
• 23 hours Alisson: Klopp hoping for goalkeeper’s quick recovery Vanguard
  Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is hopeful he will not have to cope without his commanding goalkeeper Alisson Becker for much longer with the Brazilian nursing a torn calf muscle. Continue reading Alisson: Klopp hoping for goalkeeper’s quick recovery at Vanguard News. ... more
• 1 day Germany Attack: Mammoth crowd welcomes Ekweremadu in Enugu Vanguard
  By Chinedu Adonu Thousands of people living in South-East, yesterday, stormed Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu to welcome Sen. Ike Ekweremadu few days after being attacked in Germany by a group. It would be recalled that Ekweremadu, former Deputy Senate President, was attacked by persons suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Numberg, Germany. Addressing the crowd in his Enugu residence, Ekweremadu commended them for coming out to welcome him and show solidarity. Continue reading Germany Attack: Mammoth crowd welcomes Ekweremadu in Enugu at Vanguard News. ... more
• 1 day Governor Abdullahi Sule daughter’s grand wedding Vanguard
  Dignitaries and top socialites penultimate Saturday, turned out in their numbers to witness the wedding ceremony of the daughter of  Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nassarawa state. As expected, the event was glamorous, as Fatimah got hooked to her beau, Abdulhakeem. Continue reading Governor Abdullahi Sule daughter’s grand wedding at Vanguard News. ... more
• 1 day Amosun’s faction kicks as Osoba faction takes over APC secretariat in Ogun Vanguard
  By Daud Olatunji A faction loyal to immediate-past governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun has kicked against the alleged forceful takeover of the All Progressives Congress Secretariat at Iyana Mortuary, Abeokuta by loyalists of a former governor, Chief  Olusegun Osoba on Friday. The  Chairman of Amosun’s faction, Chief Derin Adebiyi raised the alarm while speaking with newsmen in his residence in Abeokuta that his members and staff of the Secretariat have been ejected by members of the caretaker committee. Continue reading Amosun’s faction kicks as Osoba faction takes over APC secretariat in Ogun at Vanguard News. ... more
• 1 day Breaking: 133 Nigerian refugees return Vanguard
  The Federal Government has welcomed back 133 Nigerian refugees that voluntarily returned home after staying in minawao refugee camp in Cameroon. Continue reading Breaking: 133 Nigerian refugees return at Vanguard News. ... more
• 1 day World Bank to expend $62 million on projects in Adamawa Vanguard
  The World Bank, in collaboration with Adamawa government, says plans have been concluded to disburse 62 million dollars on a number of intervention projects in the state. Continue reading World Bank to expend $62 million on projects in Adamawa at Vanguard News. ... more
• 1 day Pochettino won’t do any favours for Spurs stars Vanguard
  Mauricio Pochettino has warned Tottenham's stars he won't pick players out of "charity" if they don't meet his standards. Continue reading Pochettino won’t do any favours for Spurs stars at Vanguard News. ... more
• 1 day Tribunal reserves judgment over Makinde, Adelabu governorship tussle Vanguard
  THE Oyo State Governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Ibadan on Friday has reserved judgment in the election petition brought before it by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adebayo Adelabu, on a day to be communicated to the parties involved. Continue reading Tribunal reserves judgment over Makinde, Adelabu governorship tussle at Vanguard News. ... more
• 1 day Kaduna varsity inducts first set of 27 pharmacists Vanguard
  The Kaduna State University (KASU) and the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) on Friday inducted the first set of pharmacists, seven years after establishment of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the university. PCN’s Registrar, Mr Elijah Mohammed, at the maiden Induction and Oath-taking Ceremony of the 27 graduates, congratulated the pharmacists for completing the first phase of their training. “You have completed the first set of your training as professionals and now fit to compete with other colleagues in the field and render selfless service to humanity. Continue reading Kaduna varsity inducts first set of 27 pharmacists at Vanguard ... more
• 1 day US city council candidate aims to keep community white ‘as much as possible’ Vanguard
  A city council candidate in Michigan shocked a public forum when she said she wants to keep her community white “as much as possible.” Jean Cramer made the comment Thursday in response to a question about diversity in Marysville, a city in St. Clair County, 55 miles (88 kilometres) northeast of Detroit. The Times Herald in Port Huron said she’s one of five candidates running for three council seats in November. According to Associated Press News, more than 90% of Marysville’s 9,700-person population is white. Continue reading US city council candidate aims to keep community white ‘as much as possible’ ... more
• 1 day Just in: Customs denies closure of Seme border, explains increased security presence Vanguard
  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has denied closure of the Seme-Krake border with the Republic of Benin, explaining that the ongoing joint security exercise in the area was to tackle transborder crimes. Continue reading Just in: Customs denies closure of Seme border, explains increased security presence at Vanguard News. ... more
• 1 day Porous border contributing to insurgency – Borno governor Vanguard
  ABUJA----BORNO State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum met behind closed doors with President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday at the Presidential Villa, over the recent Boko Haram onslaught on some communities in the state. Continue reading Porous border contributing to insurgency – Borno governor at Vanguard News. ... more
• 1 day Breaking: FG, Labour meet to end minimum wage logjam Vanguard
  The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) and the representatives of the Federal Government are currently meeting to put an end to delays in the implementation of the new national minimum wage. Continue reading Breaking: FG, Labour meet to end minimum wage logjam at Vanguard News. ... more
• 1 day Buhari jets out of Nigeria on Sunday Vanguard
  President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja, on Sunday for Japan to participate in the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7) holding in the City of Yokohama, August 28-30, 2019. Continue reading Buhari jets out of Nigeria on Sunday at Vanguard News. ... more
• 1 day Police recover AK 47 rifles, ammunition in Abia forest raid Vanguard
  By Ugochukwu Alaribe Operatives of the Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS, in Abia State, have raided a forest which serves as a hideout for armed robbers terrorizing motorists at Lokpanta, along the Enugu- Port Harcourt expressway. Police sources told Vanguard that 5 suspected armed robbers were arrested during the raid, while items recovered from the hideout include heaps of ammunitions, 4 AK47 rifles, and 2 Stainless pistols. It was gathered that the gang blocks the expressway in broad daylight, robbing motorists and abducting passengers in the area. Continue reading Police recover AK 47 rifles, ammunition in Abia forest raid at ... more
• 1 day Why President Mnangagwa is after me, ex-VP Mphoko opens up Vanguard
  President Emmerson Mnangagwa is reported to be targeting his former counterpart Phelekezela Mphoko, after receiving intelligence that the former Vice President was plotting to challenge his legitimacy. Continue reading Why President Mnangagwa is after me, ex-VP Mphoko opens up at Vanguard News. ... more
• 1 day Mixed reactions trail emergence of Akintoye as Yoruba leader Vanguard
  Mixed reactions have trailed the election of Prof Adebanji Akintoye as a new Yoruba leader with a larger percentage describing it as a huge joke. Continue reading Mixed reactions trail emergence of Akintoye as Yoruba leader at Vanguard News. ... more
• 1 day Why we are partnering Niger govt. on ranch – CBN Vanguard
  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says its partnership with the Niger state government for a ranch at the Bobi grazing reserve is to ensure local production of milk. Continue reading Why we are partnering Niger govt. on ranch – CBN at Vanguard News. ... more
• 1 day Uviejitobor makes case for a Bridge across Enerhen river to opete in Udu council area Vanguard
  The Member representing Udu Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor has advocated for a bridge across Enerhen River to connect Opete community in Udu local government area of the state. Continue reading Uviejitobor makes case for a Bridge across Enerhen river to opete in Udu council area at Vanguard News. ... more
• 1 day What I’m doing to battle security challenges – Buhari Vanguard
  President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said the entire structure of the Nigerian Police Force is being overhauled, re-positioned and primed with modern technological gadgets to meet rising challenges across the nation, while an intelligence loop among all security outfits has been created. Continue reading What I’m doing to battle security challenges – Buhari at Vanguard News. ... more
• 1 day Dakolo: Why I boycott PFN’s panel – Fatoyinbo Vanguard
  The Founder of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, has reacted to the statement credited to the National Publicity Secretary, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Bishop Emma Isong, wherein he said that he (Fatoyinbo), snubbed the panel set-up for the investigation without giving reasons. Continue reading Dakolo: Why I boycott PFN’s panel – Fatoyinbo at Vanguard News. ... more