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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 Adamawa ex Finance commissioner jailed 10 years 3:43:17 PM adekunle A Federal High Court sitting in Yola presided by Justice Bilkisu Bello Aliyu,Friday'sentenced former Adamawa State commissioner for finance and Local government and chieftaincy affairs during Boni Haruna's administration, John Elias to 10 years imprisonment without an option of fine. The post Adamawa ex Finance commissioner jailed 10 years appeared first on Vanguard News. Vivian Timothy paints Africa's past pains at Augsburg's African Week 3:03:40 PM Femi Ajasa Nigerian Germany based, BEFFTA Award winner Vivian Timothy , known for her series of paintings with heavy African accent stunned her audience again in an ongoing African week in Augsburg with her astounding and sensational paintings that evoked series of emotions. The post Vivian Timothy paints Africa’s past pains at Augsburg’s African Week appeared first on Vanguard News. Nollywood actor, Dave Ogbeni recounts how his car was snatched at gun point 2:54:58 PM Femi Ajasa Fast rising Nollywood actor, Dave Ogbeni, who was recently on the set of Marrying a Campbell, alongside Hollywood actor Hakeem Kae Kazim of Hotel Rwanda fame and Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has had his car snatched at gun point for more than two weeks now with the police clueless on how to recover it. The post Nollywood actor, Dave Ogbeni recounts how his car was snatched at gun point appeared first on Vanguard News. APC chieftains laud Ambode over security equipment 2:35:06 PM johnabayomi2 The immediate past Chairman of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government in Lagos, Comrade Ayodele Adewale has described the donation of security equipment worth about N4.8bn to the Nigerian Police by the Lagos State Government as worthwhile, considering the several gadgets procured with the sum. The post APC chieftains laud Ambode over security equipment appeared first on Vanguard News. Natures Gentle Touch unveils new office in Abuja 2:00:28 PM Femi Ajasa In its bid to deliver quality hair care solutions to Nigerian women, personal style brand, Natures Gentle Touch, manufactured by Recare Limited recently unveiled a new office in Abuja to better service its consumers. The post Natures Gentle Touch unveils new office in Abuja appeared first on Vanguard News. Digitization: EMCOAN seeks partnership with govt 1:43:08 PM Ikenna Asomba As part of effort towards achieving digitization in Nigeria, Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria (EMCOAN) seeks collaboration with government to actualize timely process. The post Digitization: EMCOAN seeks partnership with govt appeared first on Vanguard News. Taraba as a test case for enduring democracy 1:30:35 PM johnabayomi2 On Saturday, Nov 7, when the tribunal sitting in Abuja nullified the Taraba governorship election on the grounds that the incumbent, Darius Ishaku, was not duly sponsored by any political party to run for the election as required by law, many people including myself were elated. The post Taraba as a test case for enduring democracy appeared first on Vanguard News. Fayose to Governors: Cut your travels, tours not minimum wages 1:29:07 PM Ikenna Asomba Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, has dissociated himself from calls by some state governors that the salaries of public servants be reduced or that there should be massive retrenchment in the public sector. The post Fayose to Governors: Cut your travels, tours not minimum wages appeared first on Vanguard News. IPOB PROTEST: Catholic Knights appeal for calm in S-East 1:14:43 PM Ikenna Asomba Following the persistent protests by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) over the continuous incarceration of its leader and Radio Biafra Director, Nnamdi Kanu by the Department for Security Service, DSS, the Knights of Saint Mulumba, Nigeria has appealed to the protesting youths to sheath their swords. The post IPOB PROTEST: Catholic Knights appeal for calm in S-East appeared first on Vanguard News. Lai Mohammed challenges NAN on credibility deficit 1:10:19 PM Abiodun Alade The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has challenged the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to leverage on its credibility over the years to regain its competitive edge in the media industry. The post Lai Mohammed challenges NAN on credibility deficit 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 lftz tribunal: Chairman promises fair report 3:47:51 PM Abiodun Alade Justice Adesuyi Olateru-Olagbegi on Wednesday visited the communities of the Lekki Free Trade Zone where the Managing Director of the Zone, Mr Tunde Disu was killed on October 12, 2015. The post lftz tribunal: Chairman promises fair report appeared first on Vanguard News. Yuletide: Lagos task force warns against violent carnivals 3:47:16 PM Abiodun Alade THE Chairman of Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, Mr. Olubukola Abe has cautioned residents of the state against organising street carnivals that could lead to break down of law and order, noting that anyone found wanting would be arrested. The post Yuletide: Lagos task force warns against violent carnivals appeared first on Vanguard News. No FIFA decision on World Cup expansion 3:42:05 PM adekunle FIFA's Executive Committee has announced it has discussed the possible expansion of the World Cup to 40 teams and also agreed to limit FIFA presidents to three terms of four years. The post No FIFA decision on World Cup expansion appeared first on Vanguard News. Police confirm four dead as gunmen attack Zamfara village 3:17:28 PM adekunle The police in Zamfara have confirmed the death of four persons following attack by gunmen on Tangaran village in Anka local government area of the state on Tuesday night. The post Police confirm four dead as gunmen attack Zamfara village appeared first on Vanguard News. No date yet Eaglets' presidential reception, says NFF 2:57:30 PM adekunle Mohammed Sanusi, General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), says no date has been fixed by the Presidency for the Golden Eaglets' reception following their FIFA Under-17 triumph in Chile. The post No date yet Eaglets' presidential reception, says NFF appeared first on Vanguard News. Why we are investing in local rice production - Pulkit Jain 2:54:00 PM adekunle With an estimated amount of N356 billion spent on importation of rice annually, Nigeria is currently the second largest importer of rice in the world, and the largest net importer in Africa. The post Why we are investing in local rice production – Pulkit Jain appeared first on Vanguard News. Obafemi Awolowo varsity bans student body 2:45:45 PM Ikenna Asomba The management of Obafemi Awolowo University has banned the institution's students union government till further notice. The post Obafemi Awolowo varsity bans student body appeared first on Vanguard News. CONTEC Agro launches ambitious N20bn Agric project in Nigeria 2:44:26 PM adekunle Nigeria's agricultural rebirth has received a major boost with the successful trial of inputs that breathe life into depleted soils, shorten the period between breeding and harvest of crops and livestock, as well as resist the incursion of pests. The post CONTEC Agro launches ambitious N20bn Agric project in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News. Kogi Senate Seats: Uncommon appeal judgments 2:43:04 PM Abiodun Alade The election petition case against the three senators from Kogi State came to the last bus-stop last Wednesday. In a common case of failure of the APC Senators to subject themselves to party primaries before election, two of the senators had their elections nullified and their party barred from the rerun, while Senator Dino Melaye smiled away with the dismissal of the case against him. The post Kogi Senate Seats: Uncommon appeal judgments appeared first on Vanguard News. Why we must cut N18, 000 minimum wage or sack workers - Govs 2:20:43 PM Ikenna Asomba Nigerian governors will eventually reduce the federal minimum wage of N18,000 or downsize because of the current economic crunch, the chairman of the body of governors has said. The post Why we must cut N18, 000 minimum wage or sack workers - Govs 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 China, South Africa sign MoU worth 6.5bn dollar 4:01:37 PM adekunle Agreements worth around 6.5 billion dollars were signed between South Africa and China in Pretoria on Wednesday during a two day state visit by President Xi Jinping. The post China, South Africa sign MoU worth 6.5bn dollar appeared first on Vanguard News. Fiery Egyptians delay Nigeria's qualification 3:56:50 PM adekunle SLOPPY defending came back to hurt Nigeria at the CAF Under-23 African Cup of Nations Wednesday when they surrendered a 2-0 lead and barley survived an Egyptian onslaught in their second group B at the Caroline Faye Stadium M'bour Senegal. The post Fiery Egyptians delay Nigeria's qualification appeared first on Vanguard News. Nnamdi Kanu: South-East Rights groups raise concern 3:49:28 PM Ikenna Asomba A coalition of Southeast-based rights groups under the umbrella of Southeast Based Coalition Of Human Rights Organizations (SBCHROs), have raised concern over the continued detention of Director of Radio Biafra and Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, noting that if care is not taken, Kanu may most likely go the way of Muhammed Yusuf, late leader of the Islamist group, Boko Haram. The post Nnamdi Kanu: South-East Rights groups raise concern appeared first on Vanguard News. FG will tackle challenge of youth unemployment - Dalung 3:28:30 PM adekunle The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Solomon Dalung, said on Wednesday that the Federal Government remains irrevocably committed to combating youth unemployment in the country. The post FG will tackle challenge of youth unemployment – Dalung appeared first on Vanguard News. PDP advises members to be vigilant during Bayelsa governorship election 3:24:20 PM adekunle The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday in Abuja called on its members in Bayelsa to remain vigilant, focused and fearless throughout the election the State's governorship election of Dec. 5. The post PDP advises members to be vigilant during Bayelsa governorship election appeared first on Vanguard News. Police unveils Korede Bello as Youth Ambassador 3:21:54 PM adekunle The Nigeria Police on Wednesday unveiled a Nigerian musician, Korede Bello as the Police Youth Ambassador. The post Police unveils Korede Bello as Youth Ambassador appeared first on Vanguard News. ONITSHA PROTEST: Obiano finally reacts 3:18:51 PM Ikenna Asomba Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has finally reacted to the outcome of Wednesday's protest in Onitsha, the commercial city of the state, which reportedly led to the death of 9 civilians, two police sergeants and eight others injured. The post ONITSHA PROTEST: Obiano finally reacts appeared first on Vanguard News. Ighalo, Ayew in EPL award shortlist 3:17:34 PM adekunle Nigeria international Odion Ighalo, Andre Ayew of Ghana, Yannick Bolasie from DR Congo and Arouna Kone from Cote d'Ivoire are on a shortlist for the November African Players awards in the English Premier League. The post Ighalo, Ayew in EPL award shortlist appeared first on Vanguard News. Push begins for adoption of e-voting in 2019 elections 2:58:17 PM Femi Ajasa Stakeholders in the Information and Communication Technology ecosystem have expressed concern that Nigeria may not reap the full benefits of democracy unless electronic voting system is properly adopted in the 2019 general elections. The post Push begins for adoption of e-voting in 2019 elections appeared first on Vanguard News. Read: Lead debate on Act to Prohibit frivolous petitions 2:42:55 PM Abiodun Alade Vanguard has obtained the lead debate on Act to Prohibit frivolous petitions and other matters connected therewith sponsored by Senator Ibn Na'Allah, APC, Kebbi South. The post Read: Lead debate on Act to Prohibit frivolous petitions appeared first on Vanguard News.

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