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Thursday, 7 July 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

Ize-Iyamu's kinsman promises to deliver all votes for Obaseki
4:05:21 PMAbiodun

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, Comrade Roy Osariemen has said that the entire people of Orhionmwon will remain committed to the cause of delivering the party's candidate, Mr. Godwin Obaseki in the governorship election.

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Okagbare wins 7th national title, sets new record
4:05:12 PMadekunle

Blessing Okagbare Thursday claimed her seventh national title as she won the Women's 100m event in 11.02secs at the ongoing All-Nigeria Championships in Sapele, Delta State.

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Omo-Ojo hits Idahosa over Ikimi diatribe
4:04:37 PMAbiodun

FORMER Commissioner for Transport in the Governor Adams Oshiomhole administration, Comrade Orobosa Omo-Ojo has described the recent attack on Chief Tom Ikimi, a former Foreign Affairs Minister by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Affairs, Mr. Charles Idahosa as irresponsible and completely off-track.

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Photos: Fun seekers at a park in Abuja
4:03:56 PMTony Chinonso

Fun seekers at a park in Abuja

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NiMet predicts cloudy, rainy weather for Friday
3:48:50 PMadekunle

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy weather conditions over the central states on Friday with chances of morning rain over Jos and Lafia.

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BREXIT fall out: Leaders must listen to the people - Amb. Keshi
3:37:01 PMadekunle

When the British people voted to leave the European Union, it was in fulfilment of their age long desire not to surrender their sovereignty to a supra-national authority and bureaucracy in Brussels. But the outcome of the victory of the Leave campaigners has come with unanticipated consequences for the British and the world. In this interview with Vanguard newspaper, Ambassador Joe Keshi explains some lessons that our leaders must learn from the BREXIT referendum.

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Bukky Ajayi: AGN declares 2-day mourning
2:57:33 PMFemi Ajasa

The Actors Guild of Nigeria,AGN, has declared two days to mourn and celebrate the Life and Times of veteran actress Bukky Ajayi who died on Wednesday.

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No secret recruitments in CBN, FIRS, others- Presidency
2:56:46 PMIkenna

The Presidency has denied any secret recruitment of children and cronies of government functionaries at the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS and other juicy agencies and parastatals of government, saying that the reports about such exercise were "inaccurate".

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After 16yrs of Chieftaincy tussle, Kogi community gets new King
2:48:32 PMIkenna

The long drawn traditional stool tussle between warring parties in Odokoro-Gbede communities, Ijumu Local Government area of Kogi state which has left them without a king for the past 16 years has finally been settled with the coronation of a new king, yesterday.

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Children who attain puberty early risk developing breast cancer - Doctor
2:42:14 PMAbiodun

Dr Arikawe Adeolu, a medical practitioner with Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja, says children who attain puberty earlier than the normal age are likely to develop breast cancer later in life.

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Wednesday, 6 July 2016

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Why now is best time to invest in Nigeria's e-commerce sector
4:04:00 PMFemi Ajasa

By JONAH NWOKPOKU Despite Nigerian  economy sliding into recession in the second quarter of 2016 and the naira continuing to suffer setback in the money market in spite of the flexible foreign exchange policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, some entrepreneurs believe this is just the right time to invest in the country’s nascent
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GENCOs generate less than 5% of national electricity need
4:02:10 PMFemi Ajasa

Quintas Renewable Energy Solutions Limited said that Nigeria's power generating companies, GENCOs are generating less than 5.0 percent electricity needs of the country.

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Photos: Ambode, wife celebrate Eid-El Fitr in Lagos
3:54:21 PMTony Chinonso

Photos: Ambode, wife celebrate Eid-El Fitr in Lagos

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AFEMAI leaders fault Ikimi on Oshiomhole
3:52:42 PMAbiodun

AFEMAI leaders from the Edo North senatorial district of Edo state, yesterday, demanded immediate apologies from Chief Tom Ikimi over the alleged use of derogatory comments against their son, Governor Adams Oshiomhole.

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Edo 2016: PDC gov aspirant throws weight behind Obaseki
3:51:49 PMAbiodun

THE presumptive nominee of the People for Democratic Change, PDC, Mr. Andrew Emwanta, says he has pulled out of the race to endorse the APC candidate, Mr. Godwin Obaseki.

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Sexual Harassment Bill: Growing concerns over randy dons in ivory towers
3:38:23 PMAbiodun

BUT for the event of August 29, 2015, Miss Rita Udoh(not real name), a 400 level law student of the University of Calabar could easily have claimed to have seen it all on campus.

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Buhari mourns Umaru Shinkafi
3:37:05 PMadekunle

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government and people of Sokoto State on the passing away of former Federal Commissioner of Internal Affairs, Alhaji Umaru Shinkafi.

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It's going to be total shut down tomorrow, PENGASSAN threatens
3:23:36 PMadekunle

THE leadership of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN has said that its planned strike expected to commence Thursday because of the alleged insensitivity of the Federal Government to resolve some issues affecting the oil and gas sector will be total.

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Photos: Container truck crushes buses, motorcyclists at Alakija
3:19:57 PMTony Chinonso

Photos: Container truck crushes buses, motorcyclists at Alakija

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Nigeria oil output rose in June, as prices decline
3:19:11 PMIkenna

NIGERIAN oil output rose last month following repairs to infrastructure that had been damaged by militant attacks. An average of 1.53 million barrels a day was pumped in June, up about 90,000 a day from May.

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Tuesday, 5 July 2016

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Sex worker causes pandemonium after attempt to seduce magistrate fails
4:04:43 PMFemi Ajasa

CALABAR-A sex worker, who failed to show up in court last week Friday, caused a stir at the Magistrate's Court, Monday, when she could not seduce the magistrate, who then ordered her remanded at Afokang Prison, Calabar, for jumping bail.

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Robbers chop off DPO's ear in Anambra
4:02:55 PMFemi Ajasa

AWKA-The Divisional Police Officer for Ajali in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State (names withheld) had one of his ears chopped off and was stripped naked for attempting to arrest members of a notorious robbery gang.

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Our aim is not just investing for profit but making the world a better place- Yazid Suleiman
3:59:21 PMIkenna

Mr Yazid Suleiman is a 23-year-old Software Engineering graduate from the American University of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa State.

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Flying Eagles beat City Strikers FC 2-1
3:45:37 PMadekunle

- The national under-20 male football team, the Flying Eagles, on Tuesday beat Abuja-based Nationwide League One (NLO) clubside City Strikers 2-1 in a friendly match.

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Only PDP can solve Nigeria's economic problems- Gov. Emmanuel
3:41:31 PMIkenna

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday, said that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, remains the only party capable of taking Nigeria out of its present economic situation.

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Accord crisis persists as state exco disown Pedro Obaseki
3:30:59 PMAbiodun

CRISIS within Accord arising from the claim of Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki as the party's governorship candidate has taken a new dimension as the Edo state chapter of the party has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to recognize him.

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Kidnapped Sierra Leonean diplomat freed
3:21:59 PMadekunle

A Sierra Leonean diplomat who was kidnapped in northern Nigeria has been freed, the national police chief said on Tuesday.

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Argentina coach Martino resigns
3:18:18 PMadekunle

Argentina head coach Gerardo Martino announced his resignation on Tuesday, deepening the chaos in the frustrated squad a month before the Olympics after its star striker Lionel Messi also quit.

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Snoop Dogg to play at Clinton convention party
3:13:53 PMFemi Ajasa

Snoop Dogg, the rap superstar and outspoken marijuana aficionado, will perform in support of Hillary Clinton on the sidelines of the Democratic Party convention later this month.

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How FG can curb illegal arms importation to Nigeria
3:12:28 PMIkenna

To effectively tackle the security challenges currently afflicting Nigeria, the National Task Force on Illegal Importation of Small Arms, Ammunition, Light Weapons and Pipeline Vandalisation has urged the Federal Government to immediately stop all illegal importations of ammunition into the country.

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