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Monday, 25 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

CAC congregants fight, throw out pastor over disbursement of church's funds
3:56:47 PMFemi Ajasa

There was pandemonium at the Christ Apostolic Church, Abule-Ijesha in Yaba area of Lagos State yesterday as members of the church threw out their pastor, identified as Mr. Micheal Oni over disagreements on disbursement of the church's funds.

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Police handover Ogun chained boy to govt as father begs
3:43:50 PMadekunle

The Ogun State Police Command has handed over the 9-year-old boy, Korede Taiwo, who was chained by his father, Francis Taiwo, to the Ogun State Government

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Video: FIFA President Infantino, NFF visit Senate
3:41:33 PMTony Chinonso

Video: FIFA President Infantino, NFF visit Senate

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FIFA president hopes Africa gets two more World Cup slots
3:40:26 PMadekunle

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Monday he hopes Africa gets two more spots at the World Cup if his proposal for the tournament to be expanded to 40 teams goes through.

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Dokpesi: PDP will take over power in 2019
3:25:49 PMIkenna

Aspirant for the National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Raymond Dokpesi, on Monday, said that with him at the party's helm of affairs, the PDP will "take over in 2019.?

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Fuel tanker explodes in Lagos
3:13:19 PMFemi Ajasa

See scenes from a petrol tanker explosion at Cele Bus Stop, along Oshodi /Apapa Express...

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FG promises to end food shortage in 2 years
3:12:39 PMadekunle

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- THE Federal Government, yesterday, promised to end food shortage in the country in two years. This was stated by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, during the visit of Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, in his office. Ogbeh said the government has set in place mechanisms
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Naira stable against dollar as CBN meets over economy
3:12:35 PMadekunle

Lagos – The Naira on Monday remained stable at the parallel market. The Nigerian currency maintained N378 to the dollar at the close of trading on Monday afternoon, keeping same value as at Friday. Also, the naira maintained N495 to the Pound Sterling, but weakened further against the Euro, exchanging for N415, from N407 posted
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No impeachable offence against Buhari - Senate
2:56:49 PMAbiodun

The Senate has assured that there is no impeachable offence against President Muhammadu Buhari and as such there is no contemplation of impeachment by the chamber.

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Buhari orders NNPC to intensify oil exploration in North East
2:56:03 PMIkenna

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, to increase the tempo on crude oil exploration activities in the north eastern part of the country.

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Sunday, 24 July 2016

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Kunle Afolayan extols Sahara Group's film competition entries
3:40:44 PMadekunle

The future of Nigeria's movie sector promises to be excellent given the quality documentaries received in the ongoing Sahara Group film competition, ace film maker kunle Afolayan has said.

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HIV elimination: Lessons from Cuba
3:33:35 PMIkenna

IN 2014, Cuba officially became the first country in the world to eliminate the transmission of HIV and syphilis from mother to child. Cuba has gone down in history as the first in the world to be validated by the World Health Organization, WHO, for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis.

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Army ambush,kill 2 Boko Haram members in Sambisa
3:19:31 PMFemi Ajasa

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the acting Director Army Public Relations on Sunday stated that troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE ambushed Boko Haram terrorists crossing into Sambisa forest from Komala and Musafanari axis with logistics items.

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Ekere mounts the saddle at NDDC
3:19:22 PMadekunle

LAST week, the Federal Government announced the appointment of Mr. Nsima Udo Ekere, 51, to the position of Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. The appointment which was seen by many as well deserved came at a time the commission was being reorganised away from the spendthrift manner politicians had turned it into.

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Nigerian club sides pay referees to win matches, alleges FC Zamfara coach
3:05:53 PMadekunle

The Coach of FC Zamfara of Gusau, Alhassan Muhammed, has alleged that club sides in the country do give referees money to win matches.

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INEC threatening Nigeria's democracy with inconclusive elections- Fayose
3:02:19 PMIkenna

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekit State has expressed worry over inability of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct credible and conclusive elections since the advent of the
President Muhammadu Buhari led All Progressives Congress (APC) government.

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Kaduna community upbeat ahead Buhari's commissioning of Abuja-Kaduna rail line
3:01:46 PMadekunle

Ahead of the inauguration of the new Abuja-Kaduna rail line on July 26, residents of Rigasa in Kaduna metropolis are upbeat over the project, saying it will boost social and economic activities in the area.

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PDP BoT Chairman to visit party founding fathers
2:59:41 PMadekunle

The Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustee (BoT), Sen. Walid Jibrin, has said that the board members will visit some of the founding fathers of the party.

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Hassan-Kukah to reveals memoirs of Oputa Panel on Tuesday
2:56:25 PMadekunle

Bishop Mathew Hassan-Kukah will on Tuesday, July 26, in Ibadan give a critical accounts of the findings from the Nigeria's Truth Commission 2011, popularly known as `Oputa Panel'

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I chained my son because he's possessed with 'stealing spirit' - Father
2:55:17 PMFemi Ajasa

Controversial Pastor of The Key Joy Celestial Church, Francis Taiwo, who chained his 9-year-old son for several weeks, has confessed the reasons behind his action.

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Saturday, 23 July 2016

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How agric wastes can generate wealth- Lecture
3:47:02 PMTony Chinonso

A university don, Prof. Babatunde Ajayi, says wastes generated from the agricultural sector can serve as raw materials capable of sustaining wealth creation. The professor of wood products and biomaterials technology at the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA, stated this while delivering his Inaugural Lecture Series 77 in the institution.

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Hoteliers laud Ambode, task lasg on multiple taxation
3:44:38 PMTony Chinonso

Hoteliers in Lagos State have appealed to Lagos State governor, Mr Akinwumi Ambode, to scrap consumption tax and some other levies imposed on hoteliers operating in the state. Making the appeal, the President, Hoteliers Association of Nigeria (HAN), Lagos State chapter, Aare Tola Odunuga, noted that consumption tax and other levies have crippling effects on the businesses of hoteliers operating in the state.

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Mallam Yankee empowers youth, to unveil new artists at Abuja music fiesta
3:06:39 PMTony Chinonso

Abuja, the Nigerian capital, will witness yet another phase of entertainment glamour on August 7th, 2016, as Yankee entertainment boss and Chairman, the Bank Club, unveils Abuja music fiesta. The event which has been scheduled to hold at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, will be graced by A-lists musical artists and comedians. Those Mallam Yankee has announced will perform live at the event are Timaya, Kiss Daniel, Adekunle Gold, Reekado Banks, Ycee, Rayce, Procassy, Lk Kuddy and others.

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MSSL to build entertainment equipment assembly plant in Nigeria - Kola-Daisi
3:05:20 PMTony Chinonso

Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria's foremost entertainment industry equipment deployment company, Mobile Screens and Sound Limited (MSSL), Tunbosun Kola-Daisi, has revealed the company's plans of building a basic entertainment equipment assembly plant in Nigeria. Kola-Daisi who gave the hint during the company's 10th Anniversary Media Chat, in Lagos, noted that having been in the business of leasing, installation and maintenance of audio/visual equipment for 10 years, he is aware of the great vacuum that exists in the industry, especially in the areas of quality production and equipment deployment.

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Mastermind of hoax to overthrow Buhari arrested
1:51:32 PMTony Chinonso

The Department of State Services ( DSS) has arrested one Jones Abari, aka Gen. Akotebe Darikoro, for the alleged mastermind of a hoaxed plan to overthrow President Muhammad Buhari by the military. A statement issued by an official of the service, Mr Tony Opuiyo in Abuja on Saturday said Abari was arrested in Yenagoa on July 21.

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Re-run polls in Imo, Kogi and Rivers
1:33:42 PMadekunle

Re-run polls in Imo, Kogi and Rivers

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Munich shootings: Buhari condoles with Germany, calls for united force against evil
12:59:11 PMadekunle

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep shock at the shootings which recently rocked Munich, Germany, killing at least 9 persons.

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Gongon ambush: More missing soldiers found in stable condition
12:46:18 PMadekunle

The Nigerian Army has said that troops on search and rescue operation have found five more soldiers and officers declared missing in last Wednesday's ambush at Gongon village in Borno.

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I am happy to be back in APC - Ribadu
12:41:25 PMadekunle

Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the gubernatorial candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last general election in Adamawa says that he feels happy to be back in All Progressives Congress (APC).

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FG to launch new 4-year education strategy - minister
12:39:10 PMadekunle

The Federal Government said on Saturday that it would soon launch a new education strategy, 2016 to 2020, to serve as a guiding framework for transforming the sector.

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