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Friday, 9 October 2015

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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

Blatter fights ban as FIFA plans Oct 20 crisis talks
3:42:35 PMadekunle

FIFA president Sepp Blatter appealed against the 90-day ban that forced him out of office, his lawyers confirmed Friday, as world football's sleaze-tainted governing body headed into months of turmoil over how to find a new leader.

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Drama in Ilorin as suspected robber falls from bank's roof
3:40:34 PMTony Chinonso

There was drama on Friday at the Unity Road Branch of Guaranty Trust Bank in Ilorin as a suspected robber fell from the bank's roof, throwing the banking hall into pandemonium. NAN gathered that the suspect was hiding in the roof of the bank while waiting for his accomplices to commence a robbery operation when he fell.

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Why court voided election of politician wanted in US
3:37:24 PMadekunle

A Nigerian court Friday nullified the election of a prominent politician wanted in the United States on drug trafficking charges. An election tribunal in the southwestern city of Abeokuta declared the victory of Senator Buruji Kashamu void because of apparent irregularities in more than 100 polling units. “The election is nullified in line with Section

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Alleged N3.7bn fraud: Kano Govt. pledges to cooperate with investigation agencies
3:34:24 PMTony Chinonso

The Kano State Government says it is ready to cooperate with 'any investigation agency' in connection with the petition for an alleged N3.7 billion fraud.

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Saudi summons Czech envoy over 'Satanic Verses'
3:33:14 PMadekunle

Saudi Arabia has summoned the Czech ambassador over a new translation of British writer Salman Rushdie’s controversial book “Satanic Verses”, official media said Friday. The kingdom wanted to express its “condemnation and disapproval of translating the book”, which it considers offensive to Islam, and hopes Prague will stop publication of the work, the Saudi Press

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Calabar death not caused by Ebola - FG
3:29:33 PMTony Chinonso

The Federal Government on Friday dispelled speculation of a suspected fresh case Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Calabar, Cross River, and urged Nigerians to observe good hygiene behaviour.
Mr Linus Awute, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, allayed the public fear of the rumour while briefing newsmen in Abuja.

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La Casera reinstates 700 sacked workers fired in September
2:54:48 PMIkenna Asomba

The National Union of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employees, NUFBTE, on Friday confirmed that La Casera Company Plc has reinstated the 700 workers it sacked in September.

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Northern govs give panel 2months to fish out Boko Haram sponsors
2:48:35 PMIkenna Asomba

Governors of the 19 northern states on Friday, inaugurated a committee to identify the sponsors of Boko Haram within two months, with a view of prosecuting them.

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There's no pushover among Buhari's ministerial nominees - Ngige
2:38:05 PMIkenna Asomba

Against the backdrop of criticisms that have trailed some of President Muhammadu Buhari's ministerial nominees, former Governor of Anambra State and a ministerial nominee, Senator Chris Ngige, on Friday, said the composition of the President's team showed that he was committed to leading the country with people of cognate experience.

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World in major population shift with implications for migration, poverty - World Bank/IMF
12:16:36 PMjohnabayomi2

A new World Bank/IMF report released in Lima yesterday has said that  as migrants and refugees from Africa and the Middle East continue to arrive in Europe in unprecedented numbers, large-scale migration from poor countries to richer regions of the world will be a permanent feature of the global economy for decades to come as a result of major population shifts in countries. 

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Thursday, 8 October 2015

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Devaluation can cause adverse effect on economy - IMF
3:48:41 PMjohnabayomi2

The International Monetary Fund IMF yesterday said that Exchange-rate devaluation which countries normally use during financial crisis could cause adverse effect on countries economy. In its World Economic Outlook released in Lima, Peru It said "Exchange-rate depreciation has generally been a useful buffer for countries experiencing growth slowdowns - and has already been substantial - but could cause adverse balance-sheet effects where there is foreign-currency borrowing".

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Omeruo sad over Enyeama retirement
3:46:18 PMAbiodun Alade

Chelsea player, Kenneth Omeruo has expressed sadness over the untimely retirement of Vincent Enyeama from the Super Eagles.

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How EFCC nabbed 2 with 556 ATM cards, 448 travellers' cheques
3:34:48 PMIkenna Asomba

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two Nigerians with a shocking 556 banking instruments, with which they had been using to commit unsuspecting large scale fraud.

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FG dispatches medical team as Ebola scare hits Calabar
3:17:29 PMIkenna Asomba

The Federal Government has dispatched a team of medical team to Calabar, Cross River state to ascertain the suspected Ebola scare.

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Congo humiliates crisis-hit Super Eagles
3:06:54 PMAbiodun Alade

DR Congo humiliated the Super Eagles of Nigeria in an international friendly on Thursday, beating the Sunday Oliseh-coached team 2-0.

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Mina stampede: 355 Nigerians involved, 99 confirmed dead
3:00:55 PMFemi Ajasa

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Thursday said 355 Nigerians were involved in the Mina Stampede, out of whom 99 were confirmed dead.

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VIDEO: America only advanced country that sees mass shootings every few months - Obama
2:52:56 PMAbiodun Alade

VIDEO: America only advanced country that sees mass shootings every few months - Obama

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Adeola calls for activation of National Assembly Budget and Research Office
2:30:29 PMFemi Ajasa

The senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District, Senator Solomon Adeola has called on the 8th National Assembly to immediately seek the activation and operation of the National Assembly Budget and Research Office, NABRO to ensure that the legislature fulfil its mandate for effective legislation and representation.

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Friendly Match: Congo 2 Nigeria 0
1:57:33 PMAbiodun Alade

The Super Eagles of Nigeria is down by two goals to nil as at the 35th minutes.

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Ambode moves to light-up Lagos by December
1:53:46 PMFemi Ajasa

Ambode moves to light-up Lagos by December

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Wednesday, 7 October 2015

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Breaking: Boko Haram launches fresh attack on Geidam, Yobe Governor's home town
4:01:50 PMIkenna Asomba

Suspected members of Boko Haram militants are currently launching an attack on Geidam, Yobe state, locals say.

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Seep Blatter facing suspension by FIFA ethics committee
3:57:31 PMjohnabayomi2

The ethics watchdog of scandal-tainted FIFA was locked in talks on Wednesday to decide the fate of world football president Sepp Blatter as attacks on the veteran sports baron mounted.

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Euro 2016 qualifying tables
3:51:02 PMAbiodun Alade

Euro 2016 qualifying tables ahead of Thursday's matches:

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US shooter killed himself in front of class -Official
3:48:16 PMjohnabayomi2

The gunman behind the massacre at a college in Oregon that left nine people dead killed himself in the classroom where the carnage took place, authorities said Wednesday.

Jim Burge, police chief in the city of Roseburg, said the 26-year-old shooter confronted two police officers who arrived at the scene right after his killing spree.

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Edwin Clark backs Buhari, says Jonathan 'too gentle' to fight corruption
3:42:33 PMAbiodun Alade

Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South South leader, Chief Edwin Clark, on Wednesday, disclosed that former President Goodluck Jonathan meant well for the country, but the will power to fight corruption was not there, stressing that 'Being a gentleman is not enough to govern this country'

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Customs order immediate removal of restriction on rice import
3:36:01 PMIkenna Asomba

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), has ordered the immediate removal of rice from import restriction list and the re-introduction of import duty payment at land borders.

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Marriage hasn't stopped him from sleeping around
3:16:25 PMFemi Ajasa

My husband gets a load of kicks from flirting with other women. For the eight years we've been married, I've watched him chat up women and had countless nights anxiously waiting for him to come home from his night-crawling. Now, after his last affair where his latest girlfriend insulted me to my face in his presence, I've decided I can no longer live with him.

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Why I dropped Enyeama as captain of Eagles - Oliseh
3:00:06 PMAbiodun Alade

Super Eagles Gaffer Sunday Oliseh has described the altercation between him and former captain of the team, Vincent Enyeama as a normal disagreement in a family.

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I will take anything but not insult to my dead mother - Enyeama
2:19:16 PMAbiodun Alade

Peace is far from returning to the camp of the Super Eagles as Vincent Enyeama has hinted that the gaffer of the team, Sunday Oliseh insulted his late mother.

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Edwin Clark retires from partisan politics @ 88
2:19:07 PMIkenna Asomba

Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South South leader, Chief Edwin Clark, on Wednesday, disclosed that he was saying farewell to partisan politics, just as he said that with this move, he would no longer be a member of any registered political party, but would now play the role of an Elder Statesman, who would be a father to all.

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