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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 New year relections and resolutions 3:58:48 PM johnabayomi2 I used to write for Vanguard when I was a twentysomething youngster. In those days, my weekly column was known as "Londonline" and mostly focused on UK issues. Then, having taken a LONG break from Vanguard while I was growing up, I returned to my beloved Uncle Sam Amuka's team in 2007 as a middle-aged woman. And it was decided that my column should be renamed "Sweet And Sour". The post New year relections and resolutions appeared first on Vanguard News. Mrs Okowa celebrates Xmas with orphans 3:52:50 PM Abiodun Alade AS part of her efforts to put smiles on the faces of the less privileged in the society during this yuletide and in line with her pet project tagged O5 Initiative, the wife of the Delta State governor, Dame Edith Okowa, celebrated Christm- as with orphanage homes. The post Mrs Okowa celebrates Xmas with orphans appeared first on Vanguard News. Nigeria: Facilitating resilient and sustainable infrastructural development 3:38:36 PM johnabayomi2 NIGERIA is great not just because it is the seventh most populous country on the planet. It is an important nation not only on account of her oil wealth It is significant more because of the energy of her people, whose creativity and resilient spirit of enterprise continues to assure her progress even in the face of seemingly hopeless situations. It is due to the hard-work and industry of the ordinary Nigerians- the nation's greatest asset, that Nigeria attained a GDP rebased at $510 billion in 2013 exceeding that of South Africa to become the biggest African economy even in the face of her parlous infrastructure. The post Nigeria: Facilitating resilient and sustainable infrastructural development appeared first on Vanguard News. Ambode re-appoints 3 Civil Service Commission members 3:37:37 PM Abiodun Alade Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday announced the re-appointment of three of the outgoing members of the State Civil Service Commission for a fresh tenure of five years. The post Ambode re-appoints 3 Civil Service Commission members appeared first on Vanguard News. Nutritionist advocates fortified cassava consumption 3:37:06 PM Abiodun Alade The Country Manager, HarvestPlus Nigeria, Dr Paul Ilona, has said that yellow cassava varieties have the advantage of increasing nutritional quality of food products. The post Nutritionist advocates fortified cassava consumption appeared first on Vanguard News. Sports Minister denies clash with Plateau gov 3:17:57 PM Abiodun Alade MINISTER of Youth and Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung, has denied that there was a clash between his supporters and those of the Governor of Plateau state, Mr. Simon Lalon, in Shendam, Plateau state, during the Christmas break. The post Sports Minister denies clash with Plateau gov appeared first on Vanguard News. Fire engulfs Dubai skyscraper hotel, site of 2016 New Year celebrations 3:06:33 PM johnabayomi2 A huge fire ripped through a luxury Dubai hotel Thursday night as people gathered to watch New Year's Eve celebrations, injuring at least 16 people, authorities said. The post Fire engulfs Dubai skyscraper hotel, site of 2016 New Year celebrations appeared first on Vanguard News. Ambode to address Lagosians tomorrow 3:00:48 PM johnabayomi2 Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State will Friday deliver his New Year message to Lagosians. The post Ambode to address Lagosians tomorrow appeared first on Vanguard News. 2016 New Year's Day: Free ride for passengers on BRT/LAGBUS  2:51:43 PM johnabayomi2 Lagos State Government has directed operators of the Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, and Bus Franchise Scheme, BFS, to offer free bus ride to commuters tomorrow, January 1st, 2016. The post 2016 New Year’s Day: Free ride for passengers on BRT/LAGBUS  appeared first on Vanguard News. Davido vs baby-mama drama: Davido apologises to Dele Momodu 2:18:29 PM Femi Ajasa Davido vs baby-mama drama: Davido apologizes to Dele Momodu The post Davido vs baby-mama drama: Davido apologises to Dele Momodu 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 Presidential Media chat: Mixed reactions trail Buhari's performance 3:52:13 PM Femi Ajasa Mixed reactions, heated debates trail President Muhammadu Buhari's first Presidential Media chat which held in Abuja on Wednesday. The post Presidential Media chat: Mixed reactions trail Buhari’s performance appeared first on Vanguard News. #Presidentialmediachat: We may send unemployed youth seeking N5k allowance to farms 3:42:11 PM Abiodun Alade President Muhammadu Buhari, has declared that unemployed Nigerians seeking the N5,000 allowances promised by the governing party, All Progressives Congress, APC, during the presidential campaign, may be send to farms. The post #Presidentialmediachat: We may send unemployed youth seeking N5k allowance to farms appeared first on Vanguard News. Varsities talk: Continuous denial will not help our universities (2) 3:34:24 PM johnabayomi2 I was in Uyo two weeks ago when an NTA news item brought me up short. Unfortunately, there was no writing material around to record the name of the official in one of the agencies under the Federal Ministry of Education who was being interviewed. Apparently, officials in the Ministry and its agencies had been invited to Aso Rock to brief the President about the education sector. The President had asked them why Nigerian universities had such low ratings among African and global universities. What startled me was the reply reported to have been given to Buhari The post Varsities talk: Continuous denial will not help our universities (2) appeared first on Vanguard News. #Presidentialmediachat: We may ban hijab because of Boko Haram - Buhari 3:23:11 PM Abiodun Alade President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his government may ban the use of hijab by muslim women as a result of the use of female suicide bombers by Boko Haram insurgents. The post #Presidentialmediachat: We may ban hijab because of Boko Haram - Buhari appeared first on Vanguard News. Education 2015: One step forward, two steps backward 2:56:11 PM johnabayomi2 WITH a couple of hours to 2016, we at Vanguard Learning bring you a collection of stories that shaped 2015. N492,034bn education budget: Tagged 'A Budget of Transition and Hope' the immediate past Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of Economy, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, presented to the National Assembly the N4.3 trillion 2015 budget. The post Education 2015: One step forward, two steps backward appeared first on Vanguard News. #Presidentialmediachat: Notable quotes from Buhari 2:48:57 PM Abiodun Alade "I cannot see the #NASS spending N45billion to buy cars on top of the transport allowance they collect" The post #Presidentialmediachat: Notable quotes from Buhari appeared first on Vanguard News. Nigeria wins bid to manage Belarus's satellite for 15 years 1:04:58 PM Abiodun Alade Nigeria has made history in the global space technology market by becoming the first country in the Sub-Sahara Africa to manage a foreign satellite. The post Nigeria wins bid to manage Belarus’s satellite for 15 years appeared first on Vanguard News. Petrol Price: 50 Kobo reduction 'too little to cheer', says PDP 12:45:54 PM Abiodun Alade The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the 'new' pump prices of petrol as announced Tuesday by the Federal Government as a continuation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government by deception. The post Petrol Price: 50 Kobo reduction 'too little to cheer', says PDP appeared first on Vanguard News. Ambode's convoy apprehends Airforce cadets for locking boy in car trunk 12:45:00 PM Femi Ajasa Ambode on Wednesday apprehended two Airforce cadets in Mile 12 area of the State while dehumanizing an artisan, Dahiru Lawal for allegedly breaking the wind The post Ambode's convoy apprehends Airforce cadets for locking boy in car trunk appeared first on Vanguard News. #PresidentialMediaChat begins 7pm 12:44:01 PM Ikenna Asomba The maiden Presidential Media Chat of President Muhammadu Buhari will begin by 7.00pm today, in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The post #PresidentialMediaChat begins 7pm 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 Ogun govt vows to pay workers promptly 4:00:59 PM Abiodun Alade Ogun State Government, yesterday, pledged that it will ensure prompt payment of workers' salaries, benefits and pensions of retired officers. The post Ogun govt vows to pay workers promptly appeared first on Vanguard News. Ajimobi sets up panel to probe fire incidents 4:00:05 PM Abiodun Alade FOLLOWING recurring fire disasters in major markets within Ibadan metropolis, the Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, yesterday constituted a six-member panel of inquiry to investigate the fire incidents that gutted the Sango Igbajo Plank Market on Christmas Day and Monday. The post Ajimobi sets up panel to probe fire incidents appeared first on Vanguard News. Borno/Adamawa Attacks: Fayose queries Minister's comments on 'technical defeat' of Boko Haram 3:18:51 PM Ikenna Asomba Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, has described the Sunday and Monday's Boko Haram attacks in Borno and Adamawa States as disheartening and an indictment on the All Progressives Congress (APC) federal government, saying that the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed must explain to Nigerians how the same Boko Haram that he said had been "technically defeated" could carry out such daring and deadly attacks. The post Borno/Adamawa Attacks: Fayose queries Minister’s comments on ‘technical defeat’ of Boko Haram appeared first on Vanguard News. Spectacular photos from Calabar Carnival 3:14:49 PM Femi Ajasa Spectacular photos from Calabar Carnival The post Spectacular photos from Calabar Carnival appeared first on Vanguard News. Liverpool Varsity online MPH receives APHEA accreditation 2:53:17 PM Ikenna Asomba The University of Liverpool's online Master of Public Health (MPH) programme has been accredited by the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA), a globally recognised accrediting body for masters-level public health programmes. The post Liverpool Varsity online MPH receives APHEA accreditation appeared first on Vanguard News. Looming Subsidy Removal: NLC blows hot, convenes NEC meeting January 1:56:27 PM Ikenna Asomba The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has put its state councils and affiliate unions on the notice for a showdown with the government over the removal of the fuel subsidy. The post Looming Subsidy Removal: NLC blows hot, convenes NEC meeting January appeared first on Vanguard News. Gov. Wada presents N74.9bn 'Budget of Consolidation' 1:48:51 PM Abiodun Alade Gov. Wada presents N74.9bn Appropriation Bill for 2016 to assembly The post Gov. Wada presents N74.9bn ‘Budget of Consolidation’ appeared first on Vanguard News. 'I thank you all for standing by Audu/Faleke ticket' 1:41:14 PM adekunle The duo of Mr. Emmanuel Enesi Ozigi, PPA governorship candidate in the last Kogi governorship election and Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, Deputy Governor-Elect of the state salute Kogites at Christmas and wish the state a better 2016. The post ‘I thank you all for standing by Audu/Faleke ticket’ appeared first on Vanguard News. Sen. Sani will continue to criticise Gov. el-Rufai's "anti-people'' policies - Aide 1:35:38 PM Abiodun Alade Malam Suleiman Ahmed, the Special Assistant to Sen. Shehu Sani (APC- Kaduna), on Politics and Ideology, says nothing will deter his principal from criticising the ``anti-people" policies of the state government. The post Sen. Sani will continue to criticise Gov. el-Rufai's “anti-people'' policies — Aide appeared first on Vanguard News. Boko Haram: Buhari vows to find missing Chibok girls 1:32:04 PM adekunle By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday, said his administration would do everything within its power to ensure the safe return of the over 200 missing Chibok ?girls. The girls were in April 2014, abducted from the Federal Government Secondary school, Chibok, Borno State, by members of the Boko Haram terrorist sect. The The post Boko Haram: Buhari vows to find missing Chibok girls appeared first on Vanguard News.

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