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Sunday, 21 June 2015

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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

Aviation security audit: Why ICAO gave Nigeria pass mark
4:00:10 PMTony Chinonso

"Nigeria surpassed our expectations. We reviewed the 2008 audit before we commenced this exercise but we discovered there have been massive improvements in the security systems at the airports." ''To Nigeria's credit all the minimal open items were closed immediately. The audit was focussed on the eight critical elements".

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Yoga: UN chief, thousands stretch on mats
3:56:40 PMTony Chinonso

The UN declared in December that June 21 would be a world yoga day, highlighting its health "benefits" for the public. That coincided Sunday with the annual session in Times Square for yoga on the first day of summer. Hundreds of yoga mats were distributed free Sunday in New York, and pedestrian areas, typically hectic, were completely covered with peaceful people taking instruction from teachers by loudspeaker.

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Father's Day: Flavour reveals babymama, daughter
3:50:15 PMAbiodun Alade

Chinedu Okoli, better known by his stage name Flavour N'abania, has revealed his babymama, Sandra Okagbue and his 9-month-old daughter, Gabrielle.

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Online shocker: Wife of Israeli minister hurls gag on Obama, appologises
3:42:19 PMTony Chinonso

Sorry if I caused any offence to anyone. I hope I will stay married when my husband will land and hear what I did," she added.

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Lead Capital canvasses banking reforms to grow real estate market
3:30:37 PMTony Chinonso

"Opportunities in the real estate financing can be seen from the increasing population growth, rapid urbanisation and the growth of the middle class have spurred demand for real estate with the level of housing at only 2 dwelling units per thousand people compared to a rate of 8-10 dwelling units per thousand people as recommended by the United Nations. Nigeria has a population growth rate of 3 percent and a rural-urban migration rate of 5 per cent per annum. The rate of housing demand continues to exceed supply, presenting ample opportunities for growth and development".

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Tambuwal laments condition of patients in Hospitals
3:02:20 PMTony Chinonso

``After going round the dark complex for 30 minutes to assess things for himself, Tambuwal was then recognised by a few of the staff on duty. ``Upon noticing his presence, the generator set was quickly powered on while the staff made attempts to hurry the patients into their rooms.

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NAMB goes incommunicado
3:00:07 PMTony Chinonso

"A website is also important because it helps you establish credibility as a business. There are actually still quite a few small businesses that don't have a website and without one this is exactly what they will remain. If you don't have a website that you can refer people to, potential customers are going to assume that you are a small time company that does not take their business seriously. Once you establish this reputation it is going to be hard to make sales.

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CAP posts N2.4bn profit, pays N595m dividend
2:58:43 PMTony Chinonso

Chemical and Allied Products, CAP Plc, a subsidiary of UAC of Nigeria Plc and manufacturer of Dulux paint, has posted a Profit Before Tax, PBT of N2.44 billion in its financial year ended December 31, 2014. This shows a 17 per cent increase over the previous year. The company's turnover also rose to N6.99 billion, indicating a growth of 13 per cent during the same period.

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Wike sacks Radio GM
2:56:21 PMadekunle

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Sunday announced the sack of Miss Medline Tador, General Manager of the State's Radio Station, Radio Rivers.

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Father's Day: Nigerians hail 'strong men, women that bleed for our dear country in battlefield'
2:55:58 PMAbiodun Alade

In the mood of the celebration of the Father's Day, Nigerians have hailed the men of the Nigerian Armed Forces for the sacrifices they made in battlefield in order to protect the territorial integrity of the country

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