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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 Anambra targets N2.2bn monthly IGR 3:47:02 PM Abiodun Chief Willie Obiano, Governor of Anambra State, has revealed that the state has set a monthly revenue target of N2.2 billion for the year 2016 up from N1.4 billion it currently generates. The post Anambra targets N2.2bn monthly IGR appeared first on Vanguard News. Inland Terminal in Onitsha will grow Nigeria's economy - Stella Oduah 3:45:10 PM Ikenna Senator representing Anambra North, Sen. Stella Oduah, has reiterated her call for the establishment of an inland container terminal in Onitsha, the commercial city of Anambra State, stating that it will help grow Nigeria's economy, as well as enable the South-East region attain industrial revolution. The post Inland Terminal in Onitsha will grow Nigeria’s economy - Stella Oduah appeared first on Vanguard News. MTN pays 2012 promo winner N1.85m on CPC's order 3:43:15 PM Abiodun WITHIn a week of the order slammed on MTN Nigeria Communications Limited by the Consumer Protection Council, CPC, to pay the 2012 promo winner, Mr. Omeje Chukwuma Fidelis the balance of N1,850,000 denied him, the telecoms giant has complied. The post MTN pays 2012 promo winner N1.85m on CPC’s order appeared first on Vanguard News. When gunmen invaded Omoku : Our children were butchered - Parents 3:25:12 PM johnabayomi2 For about four hours last Friday unknown gunmen seized Omoku, headquarters of Ogba Egbema Ndoni local government area, shooting unchallenged and finally left in their trail about 25 corpses. The post When gunmen invaded Omoku : Our children were butchered - Parents appeared first on Vanguard News. Ghana bans goods from Nigeria, other countries 3:23:59 PM Ikenna Ghana has prohibited some items from entry into its domain, following Nigeria's foot steps that restricted 41 items from access to foreign exchange. The post Ghana bans goods from Nigeria, other countries appeared first on Vanguard News. In photos: See father, mother of Ibadan quintuplets 3:19:33 PM Femi Ajasa In photos: See father, mother of Ibadan quintuplets The post In photos: See father, mother of Ibadan quintuplets appeared first on Vanguard News. Pope urges Mexican convicts to become 'prophets' 3:16:32 PM Abiodun Pope Francis urged Mexican convicts on Wednesday to become "prophets" whose experiences through "hell" can help the country break its cycle of violence as he visited a crime-scarred city's prison. The post Pope urges Mexican convicts to become ‘prophets’ appeared first on Vanguard News. NFF issues Oliseh final warning 3:09:53 PM adekunle THE Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation rose from its meeting Tuesday in Abuja with a resolve to deal decisively with head coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh should he run foul of its laid down rules in future. The post NFF issues Oliseh final warning appeared first on Vanguard News. Amnesty Office seeks Presidential nod to disarm Arepo pipeline vandals, others 2:59:17 PM Abiodun The Presidential Amnesty Office (PAO) says it is seeking Presidential approval to disarm interested pipeline vandals in Arepo area of Lagos and other affected Niger Delta region. The post Amnesty Office seeks Presidential nod to disarm Arepo pipeline vandals, others appeared first on Vanguard News. Man, 47, impregnates niece; attempts to rape daughter 2:54:31 PM johnabayomi2 Police in Lagos have arrested a 47-year-old man, Femi Kolajolu, for allegedly raping and impregnating his 15-year-old niece (names withheld). He had also attempted to rape his daughter last November. The post Man, 47, impregnates niece; attempts to rape daughter 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 Confusion In PDP as Ali Modu Sheriff emerge as PDP National Chairman 2:59:48 PM adekunle CRISIS rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Tuesday took a new twist as there was a sharp division among the organs of the party over the choice of former governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as the new national chairman of the Party. The post Confusion In PDP as Ali Modu Sheriff emerge as PDP National Chairman appeared first on Vanguard News. Use appropriate force to clampdown on vandals, cultists, Ambode orders security agencies 2:54:49 PM Femi Ajasa Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday ordered security agencies to apply appropriate force to clampdown on criminals, pipeline vandals, miscreants and cultists disturbing the peace of residents in the state. The post Use appropriate force to clampdown on vandals, cultists, Ambode orders security agencies appeared first on Vanguard News. In photos: Ambode security inspection tour of communities in Ikorodu West 2:47:08 PM Femi Ajasa In photos: Ambode security inspection tour of communities in Ikorodu West The post In photos: Ambode security inspection tour of communities in Ikorodu West appeared first on Vanguard News. FG, US strike deal on revitalization of moribund industries 2:42:29 PM Abiodun The Federal Government on Tuesday approved the participation of a US company in the turn-around of moribund infrastructure and ailing industries across Nigeria. The post FG, US strike deal on revitalization of moribund industries appeared first on Vanguard News. Bello's 'illegal' govt sponsored impeachment of Speaker by 5 lawmakers - Faleke 2:36:36 PM Ikenna The Deputy Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the November 21, governorship election in Kogi State, Mr. James Abiodun Faleke, on Tuesday, accused the Governor Yahaya Bello of being behind the impeachment of Speaker of the state Assembly, Momoh Jimoh Lawal, by five members of the House. The post Bello’s ‘illegal’ govt sponsored impeachment of Speaker by 5 lawmakers – Faleke appeared first on Vanguard News. How player killed referee over red card in Argentina 2:32:12 PM johnabayomi2 An amateur footballer enraged by getting a red card in Argentina fetched a gun and fatally shot the referee on the pitch, police said Tuesday. The post How player killed referee over red card in Argentina appeared first on Vanguard News. Sultanate Council to establish all-Women Medical University in Sokoto, says Sultan 2:30:35 PM adekunle Sokoto – The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Tuesday announced plans by the Sultanate Council to establish an all-Women Medical University in Sokoto. The Sultan made the disclosure in Sokoto at the launch of Northern Education Initiative Plus Project, sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development ( USAID). According to Read More The post Sultanate Council to establish all-Women Medical University in Sokoto, says Sultan appeared first on Vanguard News. Boutros-Ghali, former UN chief dead at 93 2:29:26 PM johnabayomi2 Former UN secretary-general Boutros Boutros-Ghali, who led the world body from the hopeful times that emerged at the end of the Cold War to the massacres in Rwanda and Bosnia, has died at the age of 93, the United Nations announced Thursday. The post Boutros-Ghali, former UN chief dead at 93 appeared first on Vanguard News. Ejigbo sodomy: Court admits video tapes of attack 2:28:24 PM Abiodun Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye of an Ikeja High Court Tuesday admitted in evidence the video clips of the alleged assault and sodomy of two women and a minor at the Oba Morufu International Market, Ejigbo, Lagos. The post Ejigbo sodomy: Court admits video tapes of attack appeared first on Vanguard News. NAFDAC seals industry over illegal revalidation of expiration date of fish products 2:22:34 PM adekunle NAFDAC seals industry over illegal revalidation of expiration date of fish products The post NAFDAC seals industry over illegal revalidation of expiration date of fish products 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 Buhari promises to secure Niger Delta, rebuild North-East 12:40:34 PM Ikenna President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, in Abuja, said that the Federal Government has begun mobilizing the military and task forces to stop the sabotage of oil facilities and kidnapping of citizens for ransom in the coastal areas of the country. The post Buhari promises to secure Niger Delta, rebuild North-East appeared first on Vanguard News. Falana to Buhari: If you borrow to finance 2016 budget, I'll drag you to court 12:35:25 PM Abiodun Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, SAN has threatened legal action against the Federal Government if it make good its plan to borrow loan to finance the 2016 budget. The post Falana to Buhari: If you borrow to finance 2016 budget, I’ll drag you to court appeared first on Vanguard News. VIDEO: Chigul, Saka, Victor Olaotan, others feature in Darey's visual for Orekelewa 12:20:34 PM Abiodun Darey Art Alade has assembled an all-star cast for the visuals to 'Orekelewa', the second video from his 5th Studio Album 'Naked'. The post VIDEO: Chigul, Saka, Victor Olaotan, others feature in Darey’s visual for Orekelewa appeared first on Vanguard News. I don't want your appointment, Najatu Muhammad tells Buhari 12:15:58 PM Abiodun Najatu Muhammad, a staunch supporter of President Muhammadu Buhari, has rejected her appointment as the chairperson of the governing council of the Federal University, Dutse (FUD). The post I don’t want your appointment, Najatu Muhammad tells Buhari appeared first on Vanguard News. Naira falls to N345/$ in parallel market 11:42:40 AM Femi Ajasa The Naira yesterday suffered its biggest daily depreciation against the dollar as the exchange rate rose to N345 per dollar in the parallel market. The post Naira falls to N345/$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News. 30 ships laden with petroleum products, food items, to arrive Lagos 11:18:05 AM Femi Ajasa Thirty ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports in Lagos from Feb. 15 to Feb. 24. The post 30 ships laden with petroleum products, food items, to arrive Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News. Flavour visits orphanage in Cote d'Ivoire 11:13:50 AM Tony Chinonso Nigerian highlife musician Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour, visited orphanage, Didier Drogba Foundation in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire to celebrate the season of love. The singer was on West Africa performing tour to that country headlined ``close-up show" at Palais De La Culture, alongside popular Ivorian songstress Josey. The post Flavour visits orphanage in Cote d'Ivoire appeared first on Vanguard News. FG sacks 26 Director-generals, MDs of agencies, departments 10:40:33 AM Ikenna The Federal Government has sacked the heads of 26agencies and parastatals. The post FG sacks 26 Director-generals, MDs of agencies, departments appeared first on Vanguard News. Your Death Hour is Ten O'Clock: Eghagha's scary tales of kidnap 10:35:28 AM Tony Chinonso Few years ago, Professor Hope Eghagha of the Department of English, University of Lagos, Akoka, was kidnapped on his way to Asaba while still working as the Commissioner for Higher Education in Delta State, a position he held between 2009 and 2014. It was a terrible encounter which he said, he will never wish for his enemy. His ordeal in the hands of his abductors lasted for days that looked like eternity. The post Your Death Hour is Ten O'Clock: Eghagha's scary tales of kidnap appeared first on Vanguard News. Aftermath of artists' village demolition, stakeholders demand justice 10:23:48 AM Tony Chinonso The National Arts Theatre, Nigeria's culture home located in Iganmu, Lagos State, has for long been in the news, sadly, for the wrong reasons. After series of threats by past administrations, to either sell out-rightly or concession the national edifice and, or to demolish the Artists' Village located within the environ of the monument, the space which has in recent years, served as a community for over 100 Creative individuals, was finally demolished last Saturday. The post Aftermath of artists' village demolition, stakeholders demand justice appeared first on Vanguard News.

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