Vanguard News

Your RSS feed from RSSFWD.com.	Update your RSS subscription

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 Over 1 million Nigerians living below poverty line - Osinbajo 4:03:33 PM adekunle Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Wednesday stated that about 110 Nigerians were still living below poverty line despite the policies of past governments to improve their welfare. The post Over 1 million Nigerians living below poverty line – Osinbajo appeared first on Vanguard News. Federation Cup: Lobi Stars stop Rangers, advance to final 3:14:01 PM adekunle Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi on Wednesday in Katsina qualified for the final match of the 2015 Men's Federation Cup after defeating Rangers International FC of Enugu 1-0. The post Federation Cup: Lobi Stars stop Rangers, advance to final appeared first on Vanguard News. NBC bans Shakiti Bobo, Fans mi, other songs 2:59:35 PM johnabayomi2 The Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, the government parastatal responsible for regulating the broadcast industry here has placed the NTBB label on at least 18 popular songs. Established on August 24, 1992, the NBC derives its powers from Act 38 of 1992 and Act 55 of 1999 as amended. According to information gathered, banned songs include Wizkid's In My Bed, Fans Mi by Davido (featuring American rapper Meek Mill), Olamide's Shakiti Bobo and Iyanya's collaboration with Don Jazzy, Gift The post NBC bans Shakiti Bobo, Fans mi, other songs appeared first on Vanguard News. FBI donates forensic equipment to EFCC to combat cyber crimes 2:49:07 PM adekunle The American Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has donated a forensic work station to the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to assist it in fighting graft. The post FBI donates forensic equipment to EFCC to combat cyber crimes appeared first on Vanguard News. Army identifies soldiers who tortured civilian in Nasarawa 2:37:23 PM adekunle Authorities of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday, said it had identified the soldiers who violated the rights of a member of the public in Mararaba, Nasarawa state, on Aug. 8. The post Army identifies soldiers who tortured civilian in Nasarawa appeared first on Vanguard News. Revisiting power sector privatisation 2:36:32 PM adekunle The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC's) threat to revoke the licences of some power generation companies otherwise known as gencos is hardly surprising. Although there has been noticeable improvement in electricity supply in the country in recent time, this however, cannot obscure the fact that the power generation and supply targets envisaged under the privatisation arrangement has not been met, four years after its introduction. The post Revisiting power sector privatisation appeared first on Vanguard News. Sagay's call to confession of the sinfully corrupt 2:30:36 PM adekunle ANYONE who knows that his hands are dirty," says Professor Itse Sagay, "should come out and confess. I am sure certain lenient terms can be obtained by him."Sagay made this "altar" call as chairman of the recently constituted Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption. A Christian he is, and a gentleman, too, but he does not suffer criminals gladly, certainly not the heartless breed of social vampires that have sucked Nigeria dry to bare bones. The post Sagay's call to confession of the sinfully corrupt appeared first on Vanguard News. Power supply: What's Buhari doing that Jonathan didn't do? 2:28:30 PM adekunle IT was too obvious to be overlooked, but I first noticed the relative improvement in power supply right from the weekend Muhammadu Buhari assumed office as president. I made alternative power supply plans to watch the live streaming of the president's inauguration even though I ended up seeing just the tail end of it. The post Power supply: What's Buhari doing that Jonathan didn’t do? appeared first on Vanguard News. Police warn on dangers of accepting sweets, biscuit gifts from unknown persons 2:25:46 PM adekunle The Police in Bauchi have advised parents to caution their children on the dangers of accepting "sweets, chocolates and biscuit" gifts from unknown persons. The post Police warn on dangers of accepting sweets, biscuit gifts from unknown persons appeared first on Vanguard News. Senator blames increased corruption on poor oversight by lawmakers 2:24:55 PM adekunle Sen. Lanre Tejuoso has attributed the rising cases of corruption in the country to poor oversight by lawmakers. The post Senator blames increased corruption on poor oversight by lawmakers appeared first on Vanguard News.

RSSFWD - From RSS to Inbox

3600 O'Donnell Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224. (410) 230-0061

Vanguard News

Your RSS feed from RSSFWD.com.	Update your RSS subscription

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 Oil spill: Total shuts production from Obagi field 4:01:17 PM johnabayomi2 Another oil spill has occurred in oil rich Niger Delta, as the Nigerian unit of French oil giant, Total E&P Nigeria Ltd, TEPNG, said it has stopped expedition of crude on its Obagi-Rumuekpe 12" Oil Export Pipeline in Rivers State. The post Oil spill: Total shuts production from Obagi field appeared first on Vanguard News. Relationships: My fiancée is religious, denies me oral sex 3:34:29 PM johnabayomi2 My girlfriend is an official member of a leading Pentecostal church and she takes her religion seriously - so much so that she always recoils at the idea of having sex. She says it's against the teachings of the Bible. This makes me sad. I am a Christian myself and I go to a reputable orthodox church from time to time. My girlfriend's attitude is really upsetting me. The post Relationships: My fiancée is religious, denies me oral sex appeared first on Vanguard News. Why Buhari should consider Jonathan's confab report - Prof. Anya 3:27:12 PM Ikenna Asomba Pro Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Professor Anya O. Anya, on Tuesday, advised President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently consider the implementation of the report of the 2014 National Conference, which was convened by former President Goodluck Jonathan. The post Why Buhari should consider Jonathan’s confab report - Prof. Anya appeared first on Vanguard News. Nigerian women beat hosts Tanzania at International Women's Cricket Championship 3:12:12 PM adekunle The Nigerian female cricket team on Tuesday in Dar es Salaam beat hosts Tanzania in their opening game at the International Women's Championship, after winning by five wickets. The post Nigerian women beat hosts Tanzania at International Women's Cricket Championship appeared first on Vanguard News. Buhari dissolves AMCON executives, approves Kuru as MD  2:58:29 PM adekunle President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday dissolved the Executive Management Team of the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). The post Buhari dissolves AMCON executives, approves Kuru as MD  appeared first on Vanguard News. Buhari orders probe on how ISIS leader got Nigerian visa 2:48:20 PM johnabayomi2 The Nigerian government has ordered a full investigation into how a wanted terrorist was granted Nigerian Visa in Lebanon to visit the country. An official of the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign affairs told Vanguard in Abuja Tuesday evening that president Muhammadu has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yo investigate the circumstances surrounding the issuance of Visa to the wanted terrorist? what has been on the wanted list of several governments. The post Buhari orders probe on how ISIS leader got Nigerian visa appeared first on Vanguard News. NIDO backs Buhari's anti corruption war 2:47:26 PM Abiodun Alade The Leadership of the Nigerians in Diaspora organization (NIDO) Europe, Americas, Asia and Africa have thrown its weight behind President Muhammadu Buhari's anti-corruption war to save the country from economic crisis. The post NIDO backs Buhari's anti corruption war appeared first on Vanguard News. Akwa Ibom Govt House not a brothel, says Akpabio 2:43:59 PM Ikenna Asomba Former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio has denied reports that he turned the state government house into a brothel during his administration that expired on May 29, 2015. The post Akwa Ibom Govt House not a brothel, says Akpabio appeared first on Vanguard News. Why Alaibe, Lokpobiri, Inokoba, others defected - Dickson 2:35:16 PM Tony Chinonso Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has lambasted those who defected from the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) last Saturday, saying they are greedy and selfish politicians. Dickson, who spoke in Abuja on the sideline of the National Security Summit 2015 organized by the Nigeria Police Force, in conjunction with The Sun Publishing The post Why Alaibe, Lokpobiri, Inokoba, others defected - Dickson appeared first on Vanguard News. Video: Cynthia Morgan rocks Benin, to drop new single 2:27:35 PM Abiodun Alade September 23rd is Cynthia Morgan's birthday and in honour of the occasion, she's dropping a new track. The post Video: Cynthia Morgan rocks Benin, to drop new single appeared first on Vanguard News.

RSSFWD - From RSS to Inbox

3600 O'Donnell Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224. (410) 230-0061

Vanguard News

Your RSS feed from RSSFWD.com.	Update your RSS subscription

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 Mourinho in line to be sacked 3:50:03 PM adekunle CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho has seen his odds of becoming the next Premier League manager to be sacked slashed following his team's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. The post Mourinho in line to be sacked appeared first on Vanguard News. If Igbos are butchered again, Nigeria will break; Fani- Kayode warns 3:33:29 PM adekunle FORMER Director of Publicity, Peoples Democratic Presidential Campaign Organisation, PDPPCO, Chief Femi Fani- Kayode Monday lampooned the Convener of the Coalition of Northern Politicians, Academics, Professionals and Businessmen, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, describing his comments that President Muhammadu Buhari owes Igbos nothing as most most insensitive, cruel and Puerile. The post If Igbos are butchered again, Nigeria will break; Fani- Kayode warns appeared first on Vanguard News. Shut up, you destroyed everything, Oshiomhole tells PDP 3:29:33 PM Ikenna Asomba Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, has once again thrown a scathing missile to the former ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), asking it to shut up, alleging that they destroyed the economy which made several states of the federation, including his state's need to take a loan from the World Bank. The post Shut up, you destroyed everything, Oshiomhole tells PDP appeared first on Vanguard News. Photos: Surprise as MI hits stage in Monkey costume 3:15:01 PM johnabayomi2 MI shook the Ogbemudia Stadium to its foundations when he threw the capacity crowd into an uproar after making a surprise entrance to the Star Music Trek stage in a monkey costume. See photos. The post Photos: Surprise as MI hits stage in Monkey costume appeared first on Vanguard News. Kingship tussle tears Oyo community apart 3:00:30 PM Tony Chinonso While calling for outright cancellation of the whole process, the royal family said it is "fully aware of desperation of sponsored mischievous elements in the society striving to determine weak unsuitable leadership and a bleak future for Ago-Are by misleading and cajoling the general public and authorities to accept the culture of immorality and impunity demonstrated by the six kingmakers who allegedly betrayed the throne and their privileged position by jettisoning the age-long tradition stipulated for appointing the Aare of Ago-Are land". The post Kingship tussle tears Oyo community apart appeared first on Vanguard News. NAC commends Coscharis over Ford partnership 2:52:54 PM Tony Chinonso "We are quite happy that Ford is joining others to set up plant in Nigeria through partnership with Coscharis Motors, a reputable Nigerian car marketing company and we are confident that the government would continue to give support to the policy to enable Nigeria reap the full benefit as an automobile manufacturing country. The post NAC commends Coscharis over Ford partnership appeared first on Vanguard News. Buhari orders review of economic policies before 2016 budget 2:51:14 PM adekunle President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will gladly reverse or abandon some inherited economic policies, if doing so will lead to the creation of more jobs for Nigerians. The president stated this at a meeting with executive members of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), in the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday. The post Buhari orders review of economic policies before 2016 budget appeared first on Vanguard News. Lagos Okada riders ignore restriction order 2:44:36 PM Tony Chinonso It was gathered that in many instances where offenders were apprehended, they were later let off the hook after some certain amount of money, ranging from N2, 000 to N5, 000, per okada must have been collected by taskforce and the police. At press time, there was no record of any offender that had been convicted for violation of the restriction law that could serve as deterrent. Meanwhile, the resurgence has led to the increase in okada related accidents on the road. The post Lagos Okada riders ignore restriction order appeared first on Vanguard News. No amount of pressure will derail our war against corruption - Buhari declares 2:30:22 PM Femi Ajasa President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that no amount of pressure will make him give up the war against corruption in the country. The post No amount of pressure will derail our war against corruption – Buhari declares appeared first on Vanguard News. Customs agents petition Presidency over destination inspection scheme 2:23:37 PM Ikenna Asomba The National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents, (NAMDLCA) has petitioned the Presidency over the total collapse of the Pre-Arrival Assessment Report, (PAAR) introduced by the management of Nigeria Customs Service. The post Customs agents petition Presidency over destination inspection scheme appeared first on Vanguard News.

RSSFWD - From RSS to Inbox

3600 O'Donnell Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224. (410) 230-0061