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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 Freed Sierra Leone diplomat recounts kidnap ordeal 4:03:44 PM adekunle A Sierra Leonean diplomat kidnapped in Nigeria spoke for the first time Monday of his abduction by unknown gunmen, saying his life was "constantly threatened" while in captivity. The post Freed Sierra Leone diplomat recounts kidnap ordeal appeared first on Vanguard News. Food crisis in North East Nigeria like Darfur in South Sudan, says UN 4:00:14 PM Ikenna Urgent funding is needed to keep thousands of people alive in Boko Haram-hit northeast Nigeria, the UN said Monday, stressing that the situation borders on famine and compares to crises in Darfur and South Sudan. The post Food crisis in North East Nigeria like Darfur in South Sudan, says UN appeared first on Vanguard News. Naira hedges against Pound Sterling, Euro 3:50:27 PM adekunle Lagos – The Naira on Monday weakened slightly against the dollar at the parallel market. The Nigerian currency shed 1 point to trade at N353 by midday, from N352 it traded on Friday. However, the Naira hedged against the Pound Sterling and the Euro as it traded for N460 and N383, from N465 and N385 Read More The post Naira hedges against Pound Sterling, Euro appeared first on Vanguard News. Show 'red card' to corruption, misconduct, CJN tells Judges, Magistrates 3:44:25 PM Ikenna The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, on Monday, warned that the only way for the judiciary to continue to uphold its independence and credibility before Nigerians, was for Judges and Magistrates to show "red card to corruption and acts of professional and ethical misconduct within our courts". The post Show 'red card' to corruption, misconduct, CJN tells Judges, Magistrates appeared first on Vanguard News. In Thatcher's footsteps: Theresa May, Britain's Brexit PM 3:19:19 PM Tony Chinonso Britain's prime minister in waiting Theresa May is a pragmatist who has emerged from the chaos of the Brexit referendum unscarred, portraying herself as the one who will lead the country out of the EU. The country's second female leader after fellow Conservative and anti-EU firebrand Margaret Thatcher, May was officially -- but unenthusiastically -- in favour of Britain staying in the European Union. She kept a low profile throughout the campaign, and when the June 23 referendum delivered a shock "Leave" result, stepped into the political vacuum left by David Cameron's decision to quit. She insists "Brexit means Brexit". The post In Thatcher’s footsteps: Theresa May, Britain’s Brexit PM appeared first on Vanguard News. Police foil attempt to blow LNG facility 3:02:37 PM adekunle Rivers state Police command has foiled attempt by some hoodlums to blow up LNG pipeline in the state. The post Police foil attempt to blow LNG facility appeared first on Vanguard News. GSMA lines up more speakers for Mobile 360 series 2:58:46 PM adekunle The GSMA has announced additional speakers for the 2016 Mobile 360 Series Africa conference slated to take place end of this month at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The post GSMA lines up more speakers for Mobile 360 series appeared first on Vanguard News. Buratai vows to clear bandits, cattle rustlers from North West in few days 2:57:53 PM Ikenna Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has assured residents of North West that the army will clear the remnants of cattle rustlers and bandits terrorising their communities in few days. The post Buratai vows to clear bandits, cattle rustlers from North West in few days appeared first on Vanguard News. Sex Scandal: US Ambassador to provide video evidence against Reps 2:50:41 PM Ikenna THE outgoing United States of America Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle is to present video evidence against the three members of the House of Representatives on Thursday, as the Ossai Ossai Committee assigned to probe the alleged sex misconduct involving the trio begins open public hearing. The post Sex Scandal: US Ambassador to provide video evidence against Reps appeared first on Vanguard News. Osama bin Laden's son vows to avenge his father's death on US 2:48:40 PM Tony Chinonso Hamza bin Laden, the son of slain al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has threatened revenge against the United States for assassinating his father, according to an audio message posted online. Hamza, in 21-minute audio speech entitled "We Are All Osama" posted on SITE Intelligence Group said the revenge is not for his father Osama but for all those who defended Islam. He however vowed to continue the global militant group's fight against the US and its allies. The post Osama bin Laden’s son vows to avenge his father’s death on US appeared first on Vanguard News.

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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 Igbo now slaves in Nigeria - Monarch 3:58:56 PM adekunle A nonagenarian and prominent monarch, Eze Demond Ogugua has decried the position of Ndigbo in Nigeria today, lamenting that Ndigbo are now treated as slaves in their country. The post Igbo now slaves in Nigeria – Monarch appeared first on Vanguard News. How exchange rate is impacting travel business - operators 3:56:34 PM Femi Ajasa The recently introduced flexible exchange rate is taking its toil on foreign travels. The post How exchange rate is impacting travel business - operators appeared first on Vanguard News. Idahosa's outburst against Ikimi unfounded - PDP chieftain 3:41:09 PM Abiodun A chieftain of the PDP, Mr. Osazee Jesuorobo has described the attack on Chief Tom Ikimi by Mr. Charles Idahosa over his statement at the flagging-off ceremony of the party at the Nigerian Baptist Convention concerning the construction of the emergency wing of the Central Hospital, Benin as reckless and irresponsible. The post Idahosa’s outburst against Ikimi unfounded - PDP chieftain appeared first on Vanguard News. Edo 2016: Journalist emerges PPA candidate 3:33:16 PM Abiodun Journalist and governorship candidate of the Progressive People Alliance (PPA), Mr. Thomas Sadoh, has declared his readiness to snatch power from politicians and provide the necessities of life to commoners in the state. The post Edo 2016: Journalist emerges PPA candidate appeared first on Vanguard News. CPC investigates Nigerian Breweries' health claims on beer consumption 3:32:03 PM adekunle The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has commenced investigation into the claims of the Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB) on nutritional, health and therapeutic benefits of beer consumption. The post CPC investigates Nigerian Breweries’ health claims on beer consumption appeared first on Vanguard News. APC leaders intensify efforts to reconcile Odubu with party 3:30:29 PM Abiodun THE leadership of the APC in Edo State has intensified efforts to reconcile the Deputy Governor of the state, Dr. Pius Odubu with the party to having his support for the party's candidate. The post APC leaders intensify efforts to reconcile Odubu with party appeared first on Vanguard News. Guild of Editors expresses concern over state of economy 3:19:51 PM Abiodun The Nigerian Guild of Editors has expressed concern over the poor state of the Nigerian economy just as it condemned the continued vandalization of oil facilities in the Niger Delta region. The post Guild of Editors expresses concern over state of economy appeared first on Vanguard News. Oil war: Why we won't allow Buhari export crude oil - Avengers 2:51:57 PM adekunle THE Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, weekend, said since President Muhammadu Buhari had decided to shun the demand for legitimate dialogue with militants and stakeholders on the Niger Delta question, it would continue to encumber all avenues by him to export crude oil from the region. The post Oil war: Why we won't allow Buhari export crude oil – Avengers appeared first on Vanguard News. Fans applaud NFF, LMC on exemplary management of ongoing league 2:22:07 PM adekunle Football fans in Enugu on Sunday applauded Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and League Management Company (LMC) on their exemplary management of the ongoing Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) league. The post Fans applaud NFF, LMC on exemplary management of ongoing league appeared first on Vanguard News. Ese Oruru: Yunusa released on bail, taken to Kano 2:19:30 PM adekunle YUNUSA Dahiru, aka "Yellow" who is standing trial on a five count charge of criminal abduction, illicit sex, sexual exploitation and unlawful carnal knowledge of a minor, Miss Ese Oruru, weekend, finally left the custody of the Okaka prison in Yenagoa after spending over four months. The post Ese Oruru: Yunusa released on bail, taken to Kano appeared first on Vanguard News.

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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 Neglect of mother tongue,culture, bane of Nigeria's devt - Experts 3:57:20 PM Abiodun Again, experts have identified the neglect of Nigerian languages and culture as the bane of its crippled development. This was the submission of scholars who spoke during the 2016 Authors' forum organised by the famous publishers, University Press Plc at the ancient city of Ibadan. The post Neglect of mother tongue,culture, bane of Nigeria's devt - Experts appeared first on Vanguard News. Choralfest boosts youth empowerment, wealth creation - Keshi, DG, NCAC 3:55:01 PM Abiodun As the world eagerly awaits a Nigerian perspective on the Choral Music Art, The Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture, Mrs Dayo Keshi has been speaking on the essence of such festival stressing that the initiation of Choralfest as well as its format today remains one of the fastest growing forms of tourism activities which is becoming incresingly popular. The post Choralfest boosts youth empowerment, wealth creation – Keshi, DG, NCAC appeared first on Vanguard News. U-Connect to bridge gap between Job seekers, employers 3:45:05 PM Abiodun To solve the problem of unemployment crisis facing the country, U-Connect, a human resources e-commerce platform has unveiled a portal Gr8jobsng portal to bridge the gap between Job seekers and employers and give them the ability to reach their full potential. The post U-Connect to bridge gap between Job seekers, employers appeared first on Vanguard News. How many men after 30 years of marriage still love their wives? 3:34:56 PM Femi Ajasa MEN are the strongest allies when protecting their philandering interests. Alex, an industrialist in his 60s recognized his first son's potential as a businessman when he made brilliant success of his secondary school exams. Getting him a place in one of the universities abroad was a doddle. As soon as he finished his masters degree in business admin., Alex asked Francis, his son, to join the firm. "I was very happy to," Francis said "as I'd helped several times when I was on vacation. The post How many men after 30 years of marriage still love their wives? appeared first on Vanguard News. Bishop's son escapes UNIPORT's kidnappers 3:32:26 PM Femi Ajasa UFUOMATOMA Kwakpovwe, 26, was registered to read Pharmacy at the Uni-versity of Port Harcourt and was doing just that when four demon-possessed gun-toting yet-to-be-identified hood-lums attempted to kidnap him and the attendant emotional trauma truncated that dream forcing his parents to relocate him to Ghana to continue his studies there. Ufuomatoma, Toma for short, is the second son of the publisher of Our Daily Manna and founder of The Manna Prayer Mount-ain Ministry, Orioke-Ogudu, Lagos, Bishop Chris Kwakpo-vwe. The post Bishop’s son escapes UNIPORT’s kidnappers appeared first on Vanguard News. AIG Mbu retires as commandant Police Staff College, Jos, pulled-out 3:20:13 PM Femi Ajasa Mr Joseph Mbu, Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police, was on Saturday pulled out from the force as the Commandant, Police Staff College, Jos. The post AIG Mbu retires as commandant Police Staff College, Jos, pulled-out appeared first on Vanguard News. Wither Osun State! We are watching 3:12:28 PM Femi Ajasa IN Nigeria today, Religion is always used for wrong reasons. We witnessed the OIC palaver of 1986 which nearly split our country in two, the religious riots in the old Kaduna State during which a number of churches were set ablaze and innocent lives were lost, the Sharia controversy in some states in the North in 2000 which also led to loss of human lives and harassment of the Christian minori-ty in those states, the subjection of Nigerians to noise pollution issuing from churches and mosques, the exploitation of religious differences by politicians who would do or say anything to get votes, the use of religion to justify the obviously politically motivated Boko Haram insurgency, to mention but these. Religion is once again in the news, this time in Osun State on the wearing of HIJAB. The post Wither Osun State! We are watching appeared first on Vanguard News. Ibe Kachikwu Recounts Achievement as NNPC GMD 2:38:06 PM adekunle Minister of state for Petroluem Dr. Ibe Kachikwu recounted his achievements in the 11 months he held sway as Group Managing Director, GMD, of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, when he formally assumed the position of Chairman of the Board of NNPC, and handed over the office of GMD, to Dr. Maikanti Baru. The post Ibe Kachikwu Recounts Achievement as NNPC GMD appeared first on Vanguard News. Death of IDPs: As Kashim Shettima Waits for Jonathan's Call 2:30:31 PM Abiodun The IDPs have been languishing from hunger and dying in droves while Nigerians out there have been made to believe all along that the victims were being taken good care of. At least, that was what the governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima had made us believe until Nigerains came to know the truth. The post Death of IDPs: As Kashim Shettima Waits for Jonathan's Call appeared first on Vanguard News. Two Russian pilots killed in helicopter downing near Palmyra 2:18:00 PM Abiodun Two Russian pilots died near the Syrian city of Palmyra when their helicopter was shot down by Islamic State fighters, bringing the total number of Russian troops killed in the Syrian conflict to 12, Moscow said. The post Two Russian pilots killed in helicopter downing near Palmyra appeared first on Vanguard News.

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