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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 What Nigerians are saying about 40-year old Ooni of Ife 4:02:35 PM Abiodun Alade What Nigerians are saying about 40-year old Ooni of Ife The post What Nigerians are saying about 40-year old Ooni of Ife appeared first on Vanguard News. Making Apapa traffic gridlock a priority 3:51:13 PM adekunle THE motion raised by Senator Oluremi Tinubu on the floor of the Senate recently about the need for the Federal Government to expedite action on the rehabilitation of the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway must be seen as a national priority. The post Making Apapa traffic gridlock a priority appeared first on Vanguard News. Kogi guber: Yoruba community endorses Wada, as Mimiko storms Lokoja 3:47:10 PM Ikenna Asomba Ahead of Saturday November 21 governorship election in Kogi State, the re-election bid of incumbent Governor Capt. Idris Wada, has received a major boost with the visitation of the Chairman Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum and Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko. The post Kogi guber: Yoruba community endorses Wada, as Mimiko storms Lokoja appeared first on Vanguard News. PDP summons emergency caucus meeting over tribunal verdict 3:44:00 PM Femi Ajasa The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has summoned an emergency meeting of its national caucus to discuss emerging issues from the judgment of Election Petition Tribunals. The post PDP summons emergency caucus meeting over tribunal verdict appeared first on Vanguard News. 35 selected for Chris Ihidero's story story masterclass 3:42:54 PM Abiodun Alade The final list of selected participants for the inaugural edition of Chris Ihidero's 'Story Story' has been made public today, following a four week screening period that saw entries from hundreds of Nigerians from all over the country The post 35 selected for Chris Ihidero’s story story masterclass appeared first on Vanguard News. NCC withdraws 'data floor price' for telecoms operators 3:39:18 PM Femi Ajasa The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday said it has withdrawn the ``data floor price'' for operators in the telecommunications industry. The post NCC withdraws ‘data floor price’ for telecoms operators appeared first on Vanguard News. Tanzania counts votes as opposition claims fraud 3:28:43 PM Abiodun Alade Votes were being counted Monday in what is expected to be Tanzania's tightest election race ever, with the governing party facing the first major challenge to its dominance in decades. The post Tanzania counts votes as opposition claims fraud appeared first on Vanguard News. How Stanbic IBTC misreported its expenses - FRC 3:26:26 PM adekunle By Gabriel Omoh & Babajide Komolafe The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) Monday suspended the Chairman of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Mr. Atedo Peterside and three directors of the company from signing any financial statement, over allegations of improper discloses in the financial statement of the bank for 2013 and 2014. These include the Managing Director/Chief Executive, The post How Stanbic IBTC misreported its expenses – FRC appeared first on Vanguard News. EFCC summons Akpabio's accuser over alleged N108 bn fraud, attack on Lamorde 3:23:54 PM adekunle Trouble may be looming for the Abuja lawyer who wrote series of petitions to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, accusing former Akwa Ibom Governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio, of fleecing the state to the tune of N108.8 billion while in office. The post EFCC summons Akpabio's accuser over alleged N108 bn fraud, attack on Lamorde appeared first on Vanguard News. $423,000: Ex-national security adviser, Dasuki charged with money laundering 3:19:14 PM Abiodun Alade Nigerian authorities on Monday filed charges of money laundering against the former national security adviser of ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, a month after hitting him with arms charges. Sambo Dasuki, 60, first appeared before a federal high court in the capital Abuja last month on charges of illegal weapons possession but was later released on bail. The post $423,000: Ex-national security adviser, Dasuki charged with money laundering 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 The thriving hard drug trade in Abuja 4:00:32 PM Abiodun Alade The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) may need to intensify its effort at ridding Abuja of hard drugs that is now being sold in every nook and cranny of the city. The post The thriving hard drug trade in Abuja appeared first on Vanguard News. South African students vow to fight for free education 3:44:35 PM Abiodun Alade South African students on Sunday vowed to continue their struggle for education transformation characterised by free education The post South African students vow to fight for free education appeared first on Vanguard News. Etisalat, Eko Hotel, AAF unveil Lagos Photo Festival 2015 3:44:30 PM adekunle Leading Innovations Telecommunications Operator, Etisalat Nigeria, Eko Hotel and Suites and the African Artists Foundation (AAF) have announced the 2015 edition of the annual LagosPhoto Festival themed Designing Futures. The month-long event which is in its sixth edition is slated to open to the public from October 24 at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island. The post Etisalat, Eko Hotel, AAF unveil Lagos Photo Festival 2015 appeared first on Vanguard News. Fulani Herdsmen: Falana threatens to drag Buhari to court if killings continue 3:30:49 PM Abiodun Alade A Senior advocate, Mr Femi Falana, Sunday, called on President Buhari "to address the bloody clashes which occur regularly between farmers and Fulani herdsmen in the various parts of the country. The post Fulani Herdsmen: Falana threatens to drag Buhari to court if killings continue appeared first on Vanguard News. I write books that fight battles I like -Odia Ofeimun 3:04:54 PM Ikenna Asomba Sometimes one cannot help wondering what truly makes an individual unique. Could it be a person's mien, eloquence, success or benevolence? The post I write books that fight battles I like -Odia Ofeimun appeared first on Vanguard News. Boko Haram: Adamawa to intensify prayers, state policing to forestall attacks 2:41:31 PM Ikenna Asomba The Adamawa government said on Sunday it would mobilise the people to guard their communities and pray fervently for divine intervention in the security situation in the state. The post Boko Haram: Adamawa to intensify prayers, state policing to forestall attacks appeared first on Vanguard News. Van Gaal 'sick' of Rooney questions 2:41:22 PM Abiodun Alade Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said he was "sick" of questions about Wayne Rooney after his captain produced another below-par display in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Manchester City. The post Van Gaal ‘sick’ of Rooney questions appeared first on Vanguard News. Barca ready to take UEFA to court 2:36:10 PM Abiodun Alade Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has threatened to take UEFA as far as the European Court of Human Rights after the club were fined for fans displaying flags supporting Catalan independence. The post Barca ready to take UEFA to court appeared first on Vanguard News. Union to Buhari: Reject call for naira devaluation, fuel subsidy removal 2:27:27 PM Abiodun Alade The National Union of Textile and Garment Workers of Nigeria (NUTGWN) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to reject the call for the devaluation of the naira and removal of fuel subsidy The post Union to Buhari: Reject call for naira devaluation, fuel subsidy removal appeared first on Vanguard News. Amaechi, Dakuku say victory in sight for APC 2:25:34 PM adekunle Former governor Chibuike Amaechi, governorship candidate,of the All Progressive Congress, Dr Dakuku Peterside Sunday expressed gratitude to God for the Tribunal's judgement which nullified the election of governor Nyesom Wike. The post Amaechi, Dakuku say victory in sight for APC 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 Rivers Election Tribunal Judgment: It's a vindication of the Judiciary -Sen. Abe 4:07:11 PM Abiodun Alade Sen. Magnus Abe, former member of the National Assembly, said on Saturday that the nullification of the governorship election in the state by the tribunal was a vindication of the judiciary. The post Rivers Election Tribunal Judgment: It's a vindication of the Judiciary -Sen. Abe appeared first on Vanguard News. Nigerian-born UK MPs pledge to assist Buhari govt 4:04:42 PM adekunle The Nigerian-born Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom have pledged to assist the Muhammadu Buhari administration in its task of develop the country. The post Nigerian-born UK MPs pledge to assist Buhari govt appeared first on Vanguard News. Rivers PDP insists Wike still governor, tribunal judgement notwithstanding 3:59:45 PM Abiodun Alade The People's Democratic Party (PDP) said on Saturday that Nyesom Wike remained the governor of Rivers in spite of the nullification of his election by the election petition tribunal The post Rivers PDP insists Wike still governor, tribunal judgement notwithstanding appeared first on Vanguard News. FIFA U-20 Women World Cup Qualifiers: Falconets beat Basetsana 2-1 3:57:10 PM adekunle Abuja – The Nigeria under-20 women football team, the Falconets, on Saturday in Abuja beat their South Africa counterpart, Basetsana, 2-1 in the first leg match of the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Qualifiers. The Falconets scored their first goal of the match in the 27th minute by Kanu Grace wearing jersey no. 11. The post FIFA U-20 Women World Cup Qualifiers: Falconets beat Basetsana 2-1 appeared first on Vanguard News. Tribunal's Judgment is not the verdict of God, says Wike 3:44:05 PM adekunle Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers said on Saturday that the he will appeal against the nullification of his election by the Election Petition Tribunal. The post Tribunal’s Judgment is not the verdict of God, says Wike appeared first on Vanguard News. Mosque attack: SGF leads Presidential team to commiserate with victims 3:33:15 PM adekunle Mr Babachir Lawal, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, on Saturday led a Presidential delegation on a sympathy ?visit to the people of Borno at the instance of President Muhammadu Buhari. The post Mosque attack: SGF leads Presidential team to commiserate with victims appeared first on Vanguard News. APC 'influencing' tribunal judgements is worse than corruption, Fayose counsels Buhari 3:14:42 PM Abiodun Alade Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State on Saturday cautioned the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and President Muhammadu Buhari to abstain from influencing tribunal judgements in favour of the APC. The post APC ‘influencing’ tribunal judgements is worse than corruption, Fayose counsels Buhari appeared first on Vanguard News. Only justice, equity will end Biafra's agitation - Ikokwu 3:04:44 PM Abiodun Alade Speaking on the issue, yesterday, Second Republic politician, Chief Guy Ikokwu, who is also a lawyer, said arresting Kanu and other pro-Biafran crusaders would not end the agitation by the separatist groups. The post Only justice, equity will end Biafra’s agitation - Ikokwu appeared first on Vanguard News. Akure stands still for Lord's Chosen crusade 2:37:54 PM Abiodun Alade AKURE, the capital of Ondo State weekend witnessed a unique soul re-awakening inspired by the revival train of The Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries in a crusade entitled; "There Cometh One Mightier Than All" held at the proposed Araromi Stadium in the state capital.The crusade saw an unprecedented crowd that filled the entire space and beyond. The post Akure stands still for Lord's Chosen crusade appeared first on Vanguard News. 'We want freedom of worship' 2:28:37 PM Abiodun Alade Particants at the Initiative for Inter-religious Peace and Harmony Abuja-Nigeria in collaboration with Nigeria Faith-Based Community Organisation, New Jersey USA, in Abuja concert included Christians, Muslims, Eckankar, Traditional religion, Jewish, Unificationism, Confucianism among others. The post 'We want freedom of worship' appeared first on Vanguard News.

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