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Vanguard News A Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc Over 1 million Nigerians living below poverty line - Osinbajo 4:03:33 PM adekunle Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Wednesday stated that about 110 Nigerians were still living below poverty line despite the policies of past governments to improve their welfare. The post Over 1 million Nigerians living below poverty line – Osinbajo appeared first on Vanguard News. Federation Cup: Lobi Stars stop Rangers, advance to final 3:14:01 PM adekunle Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi on Wednesday in Katsina qualified for the final match of the 2015 Men's Federation Cup after defeating Rangers International FC of Enugu 1-0. The post Federation Cup: Lobi Stars stop Rangers, advance to final appeared first on Vanguard News. NBC bans Shakiti Bobo, Fans mi, other songs 2:59:35 PM johnabayomi2 The Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, the government parastatal responsible for regulating the broadcast industry here has placed the NTBB label on at least 18 popular songs. Established on August 24, 1992, the NBC derives its powers from Act 38 of 1992 and Act 55 of 1999 as amended. According to information gathered, banned songs include Wizkid's In My Bed, Fans Mi by Davido (featuring American rapper Meek Mill), Olamide's Shakiti Bobo and Iyanya's collaboration with Don Jazzy, Gift The post NBC bans Shakiti Bobo, Fans mi, other songs appeared first on Vanguard News. FBI donates forensic equipment to EFCC to combat cyber crimes 2:49:07 PM adekunle The American Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has donated a forensic work station to the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to assist it in fighting graft. The post FBI donates forensic equipment to EFCC to combat cyber crimes appeared first on Vanguard News. Army identifies soldiers who tortured civilian in Nasarawa 2:37:23 PM adekunle Authorities of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday, said it had identified the soldiers who violated the rights of a member of the public in Mararaba, Nasarawa state, on Aug. 8. The post Army identifies soldiers who tortured civilian in Nasarawa appeared first on Vanguard News. Revisiting power sector privatisation 2:36:32 PM adekunle The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC's) threat to revoke the licences of some power generation companies otherwise known as gencos is hardly surprising. Although there has been noticeable improvement in electricity supply in the country in recent time, this however, cannot obscure the fact that the power generation and supply targets envisaged under the privatisation arrangement has not been met, four years after its introduction. The post Revisiting power sector privatisation appeared first on Vanguard News. Sagay's call to confession of the sinfully corrupt 2:30:36 PM adekunle ANYONE who knows that his hands are dirty," says Professor Itse Sagay, "should come out and confess. I am sure certain lenient terms can be obtained by him."Sagay made this "altar" call as chairman of the recently constituted Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption. A Christian he is, and a gentleman, too, but he does not suffer criminals gladly, certainly not the heartless breed of social vampires that have sucked Nigeria dry to bare bones. The post Sagay's call to confession of the sinfully corrupt appeared first on Vanguard News. Power supply: What's Buhari doing that Jonathan didn't do? 2:28:30 PM adekunle IT was too obvious to be overlooked, but I first noticed the relative improvement in power supply right from the weekend Muhammadu Buhari assumed office as president. I made alternative power supply plans to watch the live streaming of the president's inauguration even though I ended up seeing just the tail end of it. The post Power supply: What's Buhari doing that Jonathan didn’t do? appeared first on Vanguard News. Police warn on dangers of accepting sweets, biscuit gifts from unknown persons 2:25:46 PM adekunle The Police in Bauchi have advised parents to caution their children on the dangers of accepting "sweets, chocolates and biscuit" gifts from unknown persons. The post Police warn on dangers of accepting sweets, biscuit gifts from unknown persons appeared first on Vanguard News. Senator blames increased corruption on poor oversight by lawmakers 2:24:55 PM adekunle Sen. Lanre Tejuoso has attributed the rising cases of corruption in the country to poor oversight by lawmakers. The post Senator blames increased corruption on poor oversight by lawmakers appeared first on Vanguard News.

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