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Friday, 15 January 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

Militants bombing of gas pipeline is sabotage - Naval Chief
3:40:05 PMIkenna Asomba

Chief of Naval staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas yesterday described the bombing of the gas pipeline supplying gas from Escravos-Warri to Lagos and Abuja, as sabotage saying that Nigerian Navy has consequently being put on alert to contain any other act of sabotage.

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Ezekwesili, Falana, challenge lawyers, others on corruption, standard of education
3:29:10 PMIkenna Asomba

Former Minister of Education, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili yesterday lamented that the Federal Ministry of Education lacked an updated data of secondary schools in the country as at the time she took over the helm of affairs.

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Governor Wike swears in new Acting Chief Judge
3:08:56 PMIkenna Asomba

In line with his avowed commitment to the rule of law and approved order of seniority in the appointment of Acting Chief Judge, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Friday swore in Justice Adama Iye Iyayi -Lamikanra as the Acting Chief Judge of Rivers State.

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Group commends Anenih for writing EFCC
3:06:18 PMIkenna Asomba

The Centre for Reform Education Initiative, CREI, has commended the former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, BoT, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Tony Anenih over his honesty and uprightness in writing to the Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, without anybody's prompting to explain his role in the $2.1 billion Arms deal saga.

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Suspected Fulani herdmen kill farmer in Enugu
2:59:09 PMIkenna Asomba

There was tension yesterday at Amagunze, in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, following the killing of a native in his farm by some Fulani cattle rearers.

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Tompolo dissociates self from Friday's bomb attack on Escravos gas pipeline
2:51:24 PMIkenna Asomba

Ex Militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo) has dissociated himself from Friday's attack on Escravos gas pipeline, in the Warri area of Delta state.

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Customs C-G orders personnel to declare assets in 14 days
12:54:23 PMIkenna Asomba

All officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service have been ordered to make full disclosure of their assets in a new measure put in place to push transparency and compliance with the Rule of Law.

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#BayelsaDecides: Bruce reminds Buhari to congratulate Dickson
12:36:59 PMIkenna Asomba

Barely one week after Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, got re-elected for a second-term in office, following the December 5 Governorship election and January 10 Supplementary election in the state, Senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Sen. Ben Bruce on Friday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to congratulate Dickson for emerging victorious at the polls.

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I have learnt not to look down on a fellow mortal, except I'm admiring his shoes - Jonathan
10:54:26 AMAbiodun Alade

In keeping with that, I have learnt not to look up to any man, except he is taller than I, or to look down on a fellow mortal, except I am admiring his shoes.

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Celine Dion's husband, manager Rene Angelil dies
10:51:22 AMadekunle

Celine Dion's husband Rene Angelil, who discovered the Canadian pop diva and long managed her career, died Thursday aged 73, after a struggle with cancer.

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Thursday, 14 January 2016

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Owo youths accuse Police of indiscriminate arrest, extortion
3:30:52 PMAbiodun Alade

SOME aggrieved youths in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, yesterday, stormed major streets protesting against alleged indiscriminate arrests, extortion and harassment by men of the State Police Special Anti-Cultism Squad.

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Doping scandal: Police declares Diack wanted
3:25:30 PMjohnabayomi2

Interpol said Thursday it has issued a wanted notice for Papa Massata Diack, son of Lamine Diack, the disgraced former president of world athletics' governing body the IAAF.

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Enyimba treated me badly, Ikhana laments
3:15:48 PMjohnabayomi2

Veteran coach Kadiri Ikhana still can't get over his rude exit from Enyimba FC, a side he guided to a record 70 points win of the Nigeria Professional Football League.

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Comedian takes office as Guatemala's new president
3:13:19 PMadekunle

Jimmy Morales, a former TV comic elected Guatemala’s new president on a wave of public revulsion against widespread graft, was to take office Thursday in a ceremony attended by leaders from the Americas. Police were deployed throughout the capital to ensure security for the event. Invitees included US Vice President Joe Biden, Mexican President Enrique

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Widow sues Twitter for spreading ISIS message
3:03:13 PMadekunle

The widow of a man killed in a terrorist attack is suing Twitter for serving as a propaganda platform that has fueled the Islamic State group's "explosive growth."

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Janet Jackson recovering from a 'mystery illness'
2:56:53 PMadekunle

Janet Jackson on Thursday rescheduled concerts she had previously cancelled in a new sign of her solid recovery from a mystery illness.

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LG bosses laud Ambode over 114 roads construction
2:56:45 PMjohnabayomi2

The Conference of Executive Secretaries of Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas in Lagos State on Thursday commended the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for his passion, commitment and sense of dedication to grassroots development, just as it urged Lagosians to support the current administration in its quest to transform the State.

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Over 700 missing after army clashes - Shiite group
2:47:41 PMadekunle

Over 700 missing after army clashes: Nigerian Shiite group

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Bridget John's new year presents
2:43:06 PMjohnabayomi2

US-based Nigerian actress, Bridget John, who produced the popular film, "Adora", ended the year 2015, on a good note. The beautiful actress came top in her department,graduating with distinction from the University of North Georgia.

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Michelle 'not running for president' - Obama
2:22:12 PMAbiodun Alade

US President Barack Obama on Thursday scotched the notion that his more popular wife Michelle would launch a White House bid.

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Wednesday, 13 January 2016

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Enforce official petrol pump price, Abia residents tell govt
4:10:07 PMAbiodun Alade

RESIDENTS of Abia State, particularly Umuahia, the state capital and Aba, the commercial hub, have called on the government to enforce the sale of approved pump price of N86.50k for Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, at all petrol stations in the towns to ensure compliance with the Federal Government directive.

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Al-Jazeera ending US cable news channel April 30
3:27:56 PMAbiodun Alade

Al-Jazeera America, the cable news cable launched by the global Qatar-based media group in 2013, will be shut down April 30, the company said Wednesday.

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Thousands troop to UI as Adeboye hosts RCCG service
3:08:18 PMFemi Ajasa

Thousands of worshippers from within and outside Oyo State on Wednesday evening trooped to the University of Ibadan for a special Holy Ghost Service organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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Key quotes from Obama's final State of the Union
2:55:44 PMAbiodun Alade

The following are key quotes from US President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address, delivered to Congress on Tuesday

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INSURGENCY: Army establishes new Division in northern Borno
2:35:50 PMIkenna Asomba

Nigerian Army Command has established a new Division in northern Borno as part of its strategic plans to boost military operations against terrorists, particularly in areas around the Lake Chad Basin.

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Agriculture: Saraki calls for serious intervention in lending to farmers
2:35:35 PMAbiodun Alade

The Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Wednesday called on Nigerians to take agriculture more seriously in order to diversify the country's economy.

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Mikel starts, Anichebe makes bench
2:29:23 PMAbiodun Alade

Thibaut Courtois, John Terry and John Mikel Obi return to the starting XI for the visit of West Brom tonight.

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N20m ransom: Ondo former Speaker's family begs abductors to pay N2.5m
2:23:31 PMjohnabayomi2

FIVE days after the former Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly Hon Victor Olabimtan was abducted, his captors have reduced the ransom placed on him from N20m to N5m.

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Premier league fixtures
2:19:03 PMAbiodun Alade

Premier league fixtures

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Leicester seek revival against Tottenham
2:08:43 PMAbiodun Alade

Mauricio Pochettino is eager for Tottenham Hotspur to tighten up defensively when they renew acquaintances with Leicester City in the Barclays Premier League on Wednesday.

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