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Monday, 16 May 2016

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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

Five CAF Confederation Cup facts
3:59:14 PMadekunle

Five facts ahead of CAF Confederation Cup play-offs this week: -- Spectators will be hoping for a lot more goals than the 10 scored in the eight first legs -- a meagre average of just 1.25. The all-time average is 2.3 per game.

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Scarcity of aviation fuel disrupts flight operations at Lagos airport
3:58:41 PMAbiodun

The lingering scarcity of Jet A1, popularly called aviation fuel, on Monday disrupted flight operations at the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) and the General Aviation Terminal of the airport in Lagos.

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Warren Buffett takes $1 bn stake in Apple
3:52:07 PMadekunle

illionaire investor Warren Buffett has taken a $1 billion stake in Apple, whose stock has been in an extended slump.

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Chelsea, Spurs fined combined £600,000 over clashes
3:46:57 PMadekunle

Chelsea and Tottenham have been fined £375,000 ($540,000, 476,000 euros) and £225,000 ($324,000, 286 euros) respectively for failing to control their players during a feisty 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge earlier this month.

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Naira appreciates against dollar
3:45:31 PMAbiodun

The Naira on Monday appreciated by 4.4 per cent against the dollar at the parallel market, gaining N16 from its Friday rate.

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Church of England defends Google investments
3:37:21 PMadekunle

The Church of England, which has an ethical investment policy, holds shares in Google's parent group despite criticism of the Internet giant's tax affairs, the church's annual report revealed Monday.

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Thousands turn out as Leicester parade trophy
3:30:15 PMadekunle

Leicester City's incredible Premier League fairytale reached a joyous crescendo as thousands of fans turned the city blue while revelling in the club's title parade on Monday.

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Oil discovery: Lagos to apply for 13 per cent derivation - Ambode
3:28:06 PMAbiodun

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday said the state had officially joined Nigeria's league of oil producing states with the discovery of crude oil by Tunde Folawiyo Petroleum Company Limited in Badagry.

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Tompolo dissociates self from Niger Delta Avengers
3:24:39 PMadekunle

Mr Government Ekpemupolo, (aka Tompolo), ex-Niger Delta militant leader, said on Monday that he was not part of the new group blowing up oil facilities in the region. Ekpemuopolo stated this in a signed statement mailed electronically to newsmen in Warri, Delta.

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FG to appoint Transition Adviser for establishment of national carrier
3:18:54 PMadekunle

The Minister of State, Aviation, Mr Hadi Sirika, has said that the Federal Government will soon appoint the Transition Adviser that will develop the process for the establishment of a new national carrier.

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