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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

A social approach to online learning
3:52:40 PMadekunle

Advancements in the field of information technology have allowed online learning to become more sophisticated and diverse. As universities around the world boast more online students than ever, traditional ways of learning are transforming.

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RCCG commissions block of classrooms in Ogijo High School
3:52:26 PMAbiodun Alade

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has commissioned a block of classrooms built and donated by the church to Ogijo Community High School, Ogijo in Ogun State.

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FG grants Ondo varsity radio licence
3:44:42 PMAbiodun Alade

THE Federal Government has granted the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, in Ondo State license to operate a campus-based radio station.

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Ekiti 2016 budget passes second reading
3:43:48 PMAbiodun Alade

The Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Mr. Kola Oluwawole has described the decision of Governor Ayo Fayose to involve the anti-graft agencies in the monitoring of 2016 budget, as setting standard of transparency in governance.

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Ogun budgets N1.3bn for council polls
3:41:47 PMAbiodun Alade

The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission has proposed a sum of N1.3 billion for the coming local government election and others scheduled for next year.

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South Africa's Zuma sacks finance minister
3:37:41 PMadekunle

South African President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday dumped finance minister Nhlanhla Nene, seen as a stumbling block to some of his pet projects, as the country faces growing economic turmoil.

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2016: Esele urged to join Edo gov race
3:33:37 PMAbiodun Alade

AHEAD of the 2016 governorship election in Edo State, a socio-cultural group, Edo Unity League, has thrown its weight behind the aspiration of the former President of Trade Union Congress, TUC, Mr Peter Esele.

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Yuletide: Lagos bans open procession,fireworks
3:24:10 PMFemi Ajasa

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday warned residents to desist from holding open processions during the yuletide season, urging them to limit such gatherings to the enclosure of the venue.

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Delta Assembly assures on early passage of 2016 budget
3:23:04 PMAbiodun Alade

Delta State House of Assembly, has assured early passage of the appropriation bill presented to it during its Tuesday's plenary by the state governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, for the 2016 fiscal year.

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Appeal Court upholds Delta lawmaker's election
3:22:00 PMAbiodun Alade

THE Court of Appeal sitting in Benin, Edo State, has dismissed the appeal by the House of Assembly candidate of Labour Party, Mr Hero Omwirhiren, against the member representing Okpe Local Government constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Sheriff Oborevwori.

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How Microsoft unlocked potentials of social entrepreneur achieve dreams
4:06:53 PMadekunle

Despite the fact that the world is now a global village as a result of technology, the truth of the matter is that there are still so many youths in developing countries with little access to computers, or even an understanding of how it works.

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Love one another, Adeboye urges Nigerians
4:00:55 PMFemi Ajasa

THE general overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has urged Nigerians to love one another.

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Urhobo Social Club honours Delta monarch
4:00:27 PMAbiodun Alade

Urhobo Social Club, Lagos, will on January 16, 2016, hold a grand reception in honour of Chairman of Urhobo Traditional Rulers Council and the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Ovie Richard Ogbon, Ogoni-Oghoro I. The reception for the 99 year-old monarch, who is also a Royal Canon of the Anglican Communion, Ughelli Diocese, takes place at the Palace Ground, Ogoni-Olomu, Delta State.

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Musa laments goal drought for club, country
3:28:34 PMadekunle

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa said that his inability to find the back of the net in 15 games for club and country is worrisome.

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More work needed to perfect elections in Nigeria, says Buhari
3:21:25 PMadekunle

President Muhammadu Buhari says more work is needed to perfect the conduct of elections in Nigeria.

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Mimiko to FG: Implementation of Confab report will curb forces threatening Nigeria's existence
2:58:42 PMFemi Ajasa

Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko on Tuesday urged the federal government to implement the 2014 Confab report while stressing the potency of the report to curb forces threatening Nigeria's existence.

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$2bn arms deal: FG slams 6-count money laundering charge against Dokpesi
2:58:14 PMadekunle

The Federal Government, Tuesday, slammed six-count money laundering charge against former chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi over? his alleged complicity in the $2billion arms deal fraud.

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Nigeria will assist Benin Republic in conducting credible elections in 2016 - Buhari
2:56:34 PMadekunle

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged that Nigeria will assist the Republic of Benin in conducting free and fair general elections in 2016.

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Troops intercept, kill fleeing Boko Haram terrorists - Army Spokesman
2:52:20 PMadekunle

Nigerian Troops have intercepted and killed many Boko Haram terrorists while trying to escape the onslaught on the Sambisa forest.

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Senegalese coach wary of 'very experienced' Nigeria
2:45:56 PMadekunle

Senegal U-23 coach Serigne Saliou Dia insisted that they must keep their focus ahead of their clash with Nigeria in the semifinals of the 2015 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations.

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Nigeria, 151 others vote for prohibition, development/use of chemical weapons
4:05:48 PMadekunle

Nigeria and 151 member countries of the UN General Assembly on Monday in New York voted `Yes' for the prohibition, development, production, stockpiling/use of chemical weapons and their destruction.

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Bayelsa poll: PDP says yes to Cancellation; APC says no
4:00:59 PMadekunle

President of Ijaw Youths Council, Mr Udengs Eradiri on Monday said the decision to cancel the rescheduled governorship election in Southern Ijaw Local Government of Bayelsa may have averted crises.

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Maritime Workers shut down NIMASA offices in Delta
3:54:51 PMAbiodun Alade

THE Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, Monday, shutdown the Central Zonal Offices of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, in Warri, Delta State.

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Overloading: FRSC to prosecute erring motorists in mobile courts
3:53:36 PMAbiodun Alade

As the 'ember' months get under way, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in Akwa Ibom State has warned that motorists who overload their vehicles would be apprehended and sentenced instantly after trial in the corps' mobile court.

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Senegal must fall! Etebo predicts victory
3:34:54 PMadekunle

As Nigeria prepare for their all important semi-final clash at the CAF U-23 African Cup of Nations, striker Oghenekaro Etebo has predicted that the Olympic Eagles would beat Senegal and secure qualification for the Rio 2016 Olympics.

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FG splits PIB, to break NNPC into two companies
3:13:38 PMadekunle

By Michael Eboh with Agency Report The Federal Government has broken up the controversial Petroleum Industry Bill into different versions and is proposing splitting the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, into two companies — the Nigeria Petroleum Assets Management Company (NPAM) and a National Oil Company (NOC)  that would be run on commercial lines and partly privatised.

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Bayelsans are worthy heroes of democracy- Fayose
2:57:55 PMIkenna Asomba

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, has congratulated the Bayelsa State Governor and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Seriake Dickson for having the people of Bayelsa behind him during the state's governorship election, which was on Monday, declared inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, even as he described Bayelsans as "worthy heroes of democracy, for showing that their power is more than that of the Abuja political oppressors."

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Minister seeks support for IDPs
2:49:24 PMAbiodun Alade

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called on good spirited Nigerians, to complement the efforts of the government by assisting the Internally Displaced Persons, by the Boko Haram insurgency in the North Eastern part of the country.

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Yuletide: Lagos Lawmakers call on Police to intensify surveillance
2:43:18 PMadekunle

Lagos assembly lawmakers have called on the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni to intensify community policing in the state during the yuletide period.

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Ribery suing magazine over prostitution claims
2:10:42 PMFemi Ajasa

Former France international Franck Ribery is suing the magazine Closer for 400,000 euros ($434,000) over an article which claimed he was implicated in a prostitution case.

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