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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 Gov Umahi appoints physically challenged woman administrator 3:50:38 PM Tony Chinonso Apparently rattled by the increasing cases of kidnapping in the South East geopolitical zone, Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, has asked the newly appointed coordinators of Development Centres in the state to evolve measures to combat the menace and other violent crimes in their areas. Umahi addressed the 64 coordinators, including a physically challenged woman at the Akanu Ibiam International Conference Centre in Abakaliki, the state capital on Monday, warning that any of them who failed to check the menace risked trouble with his administration. The post Gov Umahi appoints physically challenged woman administrator appeared first on Vanguard News. How New Yam festival tragedy left 15 persons dead 3:48:00 PM Tony Chinonso Awka - THE Umuchu community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State has been thrown into mourning following the loss of at least 15 persons, including some masquerades, in a motor accident during the community's New Yam festival last Sunday. The post How New Yam festival tragedy left 15 persons dead appeared first on Vanguard News. APC inciting violence in Kogi, Bayelsa to disrupt polls - PDP 3:45:51 PM Ikenna Asomba Ahead of the governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States billed for November 21 and December 5 respectively, national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was inciting violence in these states. The post APC inciting violence in Kogi, Bayelsa to disrupt polls – PDP appeared first on Vanguard News. Early detection, treatment, key to surviving breast cancer - COPE 3:19:23 PM Femi Ajasa With about 13,000 women dying of breast cancer annually in Nigeria, medical experts, cancer survivors and other stakeholders in cancer care have said that early detection and prompt treatment is key to surviving breast cancer. The post Early detection, treatment, key to surviving breast cancer - COPE appeared first on Vanguard News. Declare state of emergency on cattle rustling - Northern Governors 3:12:40 PM Abiodun Alade Worried by the increase spate of cattle rustling across the country, Governors from the Northern part of the country at the ongoing 21st Nigerian Economic Summit (NESG) holding in Abuja, have called on Federal government to take urgent steps to curb it. The post Declare state of emergency on cattle rustling - Northern Governors appeared first on Vanguard News. BlackBerry may exit handset space in 2016, targets 5M smartphone sales 3:09:00 PM adekunle The Chief Executive Officer of BlackBerry John Chen has said that the Canadian smart phone maker may exit from the handset market n next year if it continues to struggle to turn a profit in the space. The post BlackBerry may exit handset space in 2016, targets 5M smartphone sales appeared first on Vanguard News. FG directs MDAs to submit 2014 procurement records to BPP 2:58:33 PM adekunle The Federal Government has directed its Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to collate and submit all procurement records for 2014 to the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) by Oct. 26. The post FG directs MDAs to submit 2014 procurement records to BPP appeared first on Vanguard News. Nigeria receives $6bln in foreign direct investments annually 2:54:41 PM adekunle Nigeria receives an average of six billion dollars in Direct Foreign Investments (FDI) inflow annually. The post Nigeria receives $6bln in foreign direct investments annually appeared first on Vanguard News. 30 (wasted) Days in Atlanta 2:54:12 PM johnabayomi2 I am convinced that AY had things to do in Atlanta and then thought of shooting this film on the side. I do no think RMD and Desmond Elliot would leave Nigeria for Atlanta for cameo parts in a two-hour film. Even if this comedy was an essential part of AY's American trip, it still comes across as a scrambled script, in which case it will be safe to assume it's a low budget film. The post 30 (wasted) Days in Atlanta appeared first on Vanguard News. Nigerian female wonder twins celebrate academic excellence in Brazil 2:50:35 PM Tony Chinonso ONITSHA - IT was a day of excellence for the twins, Miss Faith and Ruth Egbunike-Agbakoba as they celebrated their awards, twinship and successes in academic life in far away Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America recently. The celebration was sponsored by the Brazilian government. Their celebration stemmed from the fact that they won the first prize at the just concluded 15th World Congress Competition on Health and Biomedical Informatics. The post Nigerian female wonder twins celebrate academic excellence in Brazil 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 Ministerial screening: Top quotes of the day 3:59:37 PM Femi Ajasa 'I might have ruffled a few feathers in the course of my duties, it wasn't personal.' Lai Mohammed The post Ministerial screening: Top quotes of the day appeared first on Vanguard News. Jigawa declares Wednesday public holiday to mark Islamic new year 3:20:54 PM adekunle Dutse – The Jigawa Government has declared Wednesday Oct. 14, as public holiday to mark the new Islamic Year. This is contained in a statement signed by the state Acting Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Na'Annabi Ahmed, and made available in Dutse on Tuesday. It said the day marked the first month (Muharram) of the The post Jigawa declares Wednesday public holiday to mark Islamic new year appeared first on Vanguard News. 2016 Olympic qualifiers: My team not ready, says Siasia 3:19:33 PM adekunle The National Under-23 Coach, Samson Siasia, said on Tuesday that he was yet to assemble a formidable team for the forthcoming CAF U-23 Championship in Senegal. The post 2016 Olympic qualifiers: My team not ready, says Siasia appeared first on Vanguard News. 2019 Elections: INEC collaborates with NITDA for e-Voting 3:17:03 PM Abiodun Alade Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday concluded plans with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), to deploy the use of high-technology for a robust election. The post 2019 Elections: INEC collaborates with NITDA for e-Voting appeared first on Vanguard News. CPN did not suspend Registrar, other officials over abuse of office - Awe 3:14:43 PM adekunle The Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria, CPN, yesterday refuted media report that the Council has suspended its Registrar/Secretary to the Council, Mr. Sikiru Shehu, the Director, Legal Services, Alhaji Abass Fufore, Alhaji Amoo Taofeek, the Head, Human Resources and Administration and Mr. Ibraheem Al-Is-Haq, over alleged abuse of office. The post CPN did not suspend Registrar, other officials over abuse of office – Awe appeared first on Vanguard News. Court orders remand of suspected killers of Lekki FTZ boss 2:56:35 PM Femi Ajasa An Ebute-Metta Magistrate Court on Tuesday granted the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) leave to remand in custody, 17 suspects held in connection with the killing of the Managing Director, Lekki Worldwide Investment Limited, Mr. Tajudeen Disu, who died from injuries he sustained when gunmen attacked him during a peace mission to one of the communities in the Free Trade Zone area in Ibeju Lekki. The post Court orders remand of suspected killers of Lekki FTZ boss appeared first on Vanguard News. Fuel not scarce, stop panic buying, NNPC tells Nigerians 2:48:38 PM adekunle The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Tuesday, called on Nigerians to desist from panic buying of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as fuel, stating that it has about 23 days of product supply in all its depots across the country. The post Fuel not scarce, stop panic buying, NNPC tells Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News. Islamic new year: Kano Govt. declares Wednesday public holiday 2:33:27 PM adekunle The Kano State Government has declared Wednesday, Oct. 14 as public holiday to mark the new Islamic year. The post Islamic new year: Kano Govt. declares Wednesday public holiday appeared first on Vanguard News. We must close gap between rich, poor Nigerians - Fayemi 2:29:27 PM adekunle Former governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has underscored the need for Nigeria to close the gap between the rich and the poor. The post We must close gap between rich, poor Nigerians – Fayemi appeared first on Vanguard News. Company run by Blatter's nephew under probe 2:21:45 PM adekunle A sports marketing company run by the nephew of embattled FIFA chief Sepp Blatter has confirmed its CEO in Italy is under investigation as prosecutors probe the sale of Serie A television rights. The post Company run by Blatter’s nephew under probe 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 Ministerial nominee, Ahmed Musa Ibeto's CV 4:00:44 PM adekunle This is an exclusive presentation of a classified document on President Muhammadu Buhari's ministerial nominees as prepared by the Senate. According to the document, some of the nominees are said to have corruption cases leveled against them. The post Ministerial nominee, Ahmed Musa Ibeto’s CV appeared first on Vanguard News. Ministerial nominee, Sirika Hadi's CV 3:52:44 PM adekunle This is an exclusive presentation of a classified document on President Muhammadu Buhari's ministerial nominees as prepared by the Senate. According to the document, some of the nominees are said to have corruption cases leveled against them. The post Ministerial nominee, Sirika Hadi’s CV appeared first on Vanguard News. Ministerial nominee, Ibrahim Usman Jibril's CV 3:44:57 PM adekunle This is an exclusive presentation of a classified document on President Muhammadu Buhari's ministerial nominees as prepared by the Senate. According to the document, some of the nominees are said to have corruption cases leveled against them. The post Ministerial nominee, Ibrahim Usman Jibril’s CV appeared first on Vanguard News. Nigerian applicants will get fair handling of visa issues 3:17:53 PM Tony Chinonso Ever since both countries established bi-lateral relationship, Nigeria and German have committedly ensured that they maintained good, close, sustainably stable and trustful relationship, especially in key sectors of both countries' economies. The post Nigerian applicants will get fair handling of visa issues appeared first on Vanguard News. Search for creative minds for Ericsson innovation awards 2016 begins 3:01:21 PM adekunle Ericsson has begun search for best ideas for its Innovation Awards 2016, that gives students the opportunity to develop innovative ideas in collaboration with Ericsson experts. The post Search for creative minds for Ericsson innovation awards 2016 begins appeared first on Vanguard News. Ministerial screening: Senate suspends probe against Amaechi 2:43:45 PM Tony Chinonso The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions on Monday called off the consideration of the petitions it received against the nomination of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi. The post Ministerial screening: Senate suspends probe against Amaechi appeared first on Vanguard News. Air plane will land on Ekiti soil in my tenure- Fayose 2:40:12 PM Abiodun Alade Air plane will land on Ekiti soil in my tenure- Fayose The post Air plane will land on Ekiti soil in my tenure- Fayose appeared first on Vanguard News. Senate President to open another batch of ministerial list tomorrow 2:21:18 PM adekunle President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki will tomorrow open another batch of ministerial list which was submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari for screening and confirmation. The post Senate President to open another batch of ministerial list tomorrow appeared first on Vanguard News. Nigeria to cut gas supply to Ghana over indebtedness 2:11:52 PM adekunle The Federal Government, Monday, threatened to cut gas supply to Ghana's power plants 100 million Ghanaian cedi indebtedness. The post Nigeria to cut gas supply to Ghana over indebtedness appeared first on Vanguard News. NNPC denies reduction in fuel price to N57/litre 2:09:30 PM adekunle The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, yesterday, debunked reports that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol has been reduced to N57 per liter. The post NNPC denies reduction in fuel price to N57/litre appeared first on Vanguard News.

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