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Wednesday, 1 July 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

Ben Bruce to youths: Your future is greater than APC, PDP
3:58:02 PMAbiodun Alade

THE lawmaker representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Senator Ben Murray Bruce, has urged Nigerian youths to see the country from a pro-youth outlook and not a pro-PDP (Peoples Democratic Party) or pro-APC (All Progressives Congress) perspective

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Oyeyemi orders seizure of unlashed container trucks
3:46:16 PMadekunle

Following the death of 11 students of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), in Ogun, Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Commission(FRSC), has ordered that any trucks that failed to ``lash'' its container be impounded.

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FG won't pay salaries of staff schools in tertiary institutions - Official
3:01:40 PMadekunle

The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC)on Wednesday declared that the Federal Government would not pay salaries of staff schools in the nation's tertiary institutions.

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UN asks Nigeria to ease abortion restrictions for Boko Haram rape victims
2:58:50 PMadekunle

The United Nations rights chief on Wednesday urged Nigeria to show compassion and make it easier for women and girls who became pregnant in Boko Haram captivity to access abortions.

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Nigeria's debts hit $63.5 billion: government
2:54:15 PMadekunle

Nigeria's total debts stood at 12.06 trillion naira ($63.5 billion) at the end of March this year, up from 11.2 trillion naira in December 2014, the Debt Management Office (DMO) said on Wednesday.

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Acquittal: Fani-Kayode, girlfriend, others party
2:53:00 PMjohnabayomi2

The court held that the EFCC was unable to prove the charges against Fani-Kayode beyond reasonable doubt and consequently acquitted him.

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The quest to rebuild NANS: A tribute to Emma Ezeazu
2:39:08 PMadekunle

Upon learning about the unfortunate demise of Emma Ezeazu, I wrote on my facebook wall on May 18, 2015 as follows: "The news of the death of Emma Ezeazu, NANS President in 1986 is saddening and shocking. Emma's presidency witnessed the continuation of mass students' resistance to education commercialization and violation of students' rights. He played his part when it mattered. May his soul rest in peace".

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Six school children drown, as boat capsize in Lagos
2:31:52 PMjohnabayomi2

Tragedy struck on Wednesday in Irawe area of Ojo , Lagos, after a canoe conveying fourteen school children capsized. Six of them reportedly drowned, while eight of them including the driver were rescued.

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Bayelsa will become APC state soon -Oyegun
2:09:35 PMjohnabayomi2

ABUJA--National chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief John Oyegun Wednesday expressed optimism that his party would win the forthcoming governorship election in Bayelsa State.

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World Environment Day: Stakeholders ponder in Africa's largest mega city
1:57:40 PMjohnabayomi2

Despite the 21 million inhabitants in Lagos, Africa's biggest mega city, the World Environment Day, WED, 2015 was celebrated last weekend and several possibilities on environmental sustainability was expected in the state.

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