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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 Breaking news: Buhari sweeps off 184 top officials over Budget padding 3:34:47 PM adekunle President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday, made good his threat to deal ruthlessly with top civil servants who altered figures in the 2016 budget thereby making nonsense of his zero budget plan. The post Breaking news: Buhari sweeps off 184 top officials over Budget padding appeared first on Vanguard News. Newcastle fire McClaren, hire Benitez 3:20:34 PM adekunle Relegation threatened Newcastle United have parted ways with coach Steve McClaren, after signing a three-year-deal with former Liverpool and Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez. The post Newcastle fire McClaren, hire Benitez appeared first on Vanguard News. Nikyu targets massive home win 3:19:06 PM adekunle COACH Bala Nikyu says he would be telling his girls to go for as many goals as possible when they take on South Africa's Bantwana in a 2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup African final round qualifier at the National Stadium, Abuja, tomorrow. The post Nikyu targets massive home win appeared first on Vanguard News. Building collapse: Lekki Gardens MD, Nyong arrested 3:14:27 PM johnabayomi2 Following the collapse of a five-storey building under construction on Kushenla Road, Ikate Elegushi, Lekki on Tuesday, the Police on Thursday said Richard Nyong, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lekki Gardens, the construction company behind the collapsed building, has been detained at Panti Police Station. The post Building collapse: Lekki Gardens MD, Nyong arrested appeared first on Vanguard News. D'banj, Oprah Winfrey, Femi Kuti, others join call for global gender equality 3:00:53 PM Femi Ajasa In commemoration of this year's International Women's Day, influential figures across the globe have urged world leaders to end extreme poverty by investing in girls and women. The post D'banj, Oprah Winfrey, Femi Kuti, others join call for global gender equality appeared first on Vanguard News. DSS Invasion: Ekiti lawmakers storm NASS, demand release of members 2:46:03 PM Ikenna Members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly on Thursday, stormed the complex of the National Assembly, Abuja, asking President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Department of State Services (DSS) to release four of their members detained by the service since Friday, March 4, 2016. The post DSS Invasion: Ekiti lawmakers storm NASS, demand release of members appeared first on Vanguard News. Where Nigeria went wrong - Mabogunje, Awujale, Sanusi, Osoba 2:39:44 PM adekunle SOME eminent Nigerians, yesterday, dissected the state of governance in Nigeria and returned a grim verdict: the country is on the path to self implosion. The post Where Nigeria went wrong - Mabogunje, Awujale, Sanusi, Osoba appeared first on Vanguard News. IHS and HTN towers announce business combination 2:16:37 PM Femi Ajasa IHS Holding Limited ("IHS"), the largest mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider in Africa, Europe and the Middle East, and Helios Towers Nigeria Limited ("HTN"), the pioneer of tower infrastructure sharing in Africa, announce today that they have entered into an agreement according to which IHS will acquire HTN's portfolio of 1,211 diversified tower sites throughout Nigeria. The post IHS and HTN towers announce business combination appeared first on Vanguard News. Issues and challenges of governance in Nigeria by Professor Akin L. Mabogunje 2:10:52 PM adekunle Let me join in welcoming everyone to this august Lecture being given as part of the activities for launching the Endowment Fund for instituting the Oba Sikiru Adetona Professorial Chair in Governance in the Department of Political Science at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. I confess that when I got a phone call from Kabiyesi some time in August last year, I was very curious to know what I have done to deserve such a call since more often than not it was I who usually call Kabiyesi on one issue or the other. I was even more curious as Kabiyesi spelt out the purpose of the call. This was to put me on notice that I should be prepared to deliver a public lecture on the occasion of the launching of the Endownment Fund for instituting a professorial Chair at Olabisi Onabanjo University in his honour. As a loyal subject of Kabiyesi, I did not think I had any option but to say "Yes, Sir". Later communication then indicated the topic of the lecture I was meant to deliver. This topic is: Issues and Challenges of Governance in Nigeria The post Issues and challenges of governance in Nigeria by Professor Akin L. Mabogunje appeared first on Vanguard News. Nigerian women should play proactive role in politics - US Consul General 1:45:48 PM johnabayomi2 The US Consul General, Mr. John Bray has described his country's bilateral relationship with Nigeria as mutually benefitting, saying that he would want Nigerian women to consider playing a more active role in politics. The post Nigerian women should play proactive role in politics – US Consul General 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 DTHA urges Buhari to intervene in Army invasion of Delta community 4:00:14 PM johnabayomi2 THE Delta State House of Assembly, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Chief of Army Staff to carry out full investigation into the unlawful invasion, massacre and occupation of Ovre r'Eku community in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state by soldiers attached Presco plc. The post DTHA urges Buhari to intervene in Army invasion of Delta community appeared first on Vanguard News. History graduates should be get automatic employment -  Revd. Babalola 3:34:44 PM Femi Ajasa Revd (Mrs) Oyinlola Babalola, from Ekiti State is married to Bishop Adebayo Babalola of Flaming Sword Ministry, Lagos and currently runs Doveseal College, an upscale college situated at Igbara-Oke, Ondo State. The post History graduates should be get automatic employment –  Revd. Babalola appeared first on Vanguard News. EFCC arrests Oronsaye for 419, to be charged afresh 3:15:54 PM adekunle The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Wednesday night, took into custody a former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr Steve Oronsaye., over allegation of corruption and obtaining money  by false pretence. The post EFCC arrests Oronsaye for 419, to be charged afresh appeared first on Vanguard News. UNIBEN Alumni Association holds 86th National Council meeting March 18-16 3:12:37 PM Ikenna The University of Benin Alumni Association, UBAA, Lagos branch, will host the 86th National Council meeting of the association (worldwide) and awards ceremony between March 18 and 20, to be graced by all national officers and branch chairmen worldwide, led by the President worldwide, Sir Ifaluyi Isibor. The post UNIBEN Alumni Association holds 86th National Council meeting March 18-16 appeared first on Vanguard News. KWSG to workers-No BVN no salaries 3:08:02 PM adekunle The Kwara State government has directed state and local government workers and pensioners that are yet to provide their Bank Verification Number (BVN) for the ongoing staff verification exercise to do so within seven days or risk nonpayment. The post KWSG to workers-No BVN no salaries appeared first on Vanguard News. Nimet predicts flight delays, cancellations in 2016 due to weather 3:06:05 PM adekunle The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Nimet, has predicted that the Nigeria aviation sector will witness flight delays and cancellations in 2016 due to adverse weather condition. The post Nimet predicts flight delays, cancellations in 2016 due to weather appeared first on Vanguard News. Ideye vows not to join Chinese League 2:46:41 PM adekunle Brown Ideye says he is happy to carry on playing for Greek champions Olympiakos and is not tempted by the financial lure of China. The post Ideye vows not to join Chinese League appeared first on Vanguard News. Fast food mums, child nutrition and right choices 2:25:24 PM johnabayomi2 GONE are days when fast foods were strictly for pleasure. In today's fast pace world where everyone appears inevitably in a rat race, meals from fast foods restaurants have become the quickest and most convenient means of filling the stomach, especially amongst well-to-do families who find local food joints otherwise known as "mama put" or "bucca" unsuitable. The post Fast food mums, child nutrition and right choices appeared first on Vanguard News. Mikel puts Chelsea contract talks on hold 2:17:09 PM adekunle CHELSEA midfielder, John Obi Mikel will not negotiate a contract with Chelsea until the summer, his agent has confirmed. The post Mikel puts Chelsea contract talks on hold appeared first on Vanguard News. Women behind Nigeria's most influential pastors 2:13:13 PM johnabayomi2 Women are powerful and at the same time, can make or mar any man. You can ask men like the Biblical Samson. As such, for religious leaders who are saddled with the task of shepherding hundreds and even millions of congregation plus families, choosing the right woman is an essential as such woman must buy into their calling. In no particular order, Woman's Own brings you the pillars behind Nigeria's most influential men of God The post Women behind Nigeria's most influential pastors 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 2018 World Cup qualification: Messi in, Tevez misses out for Argentina 3:44:56 PM adekunle Lionel Messi is set to make his first appearance in Argentina's 2018 World Cup qualification campaign, after being named in the squad on Tuesday for upcoming games with Chile and Bolivia. The post 2018 World Cup qualification: Messi in, Tevez misses out for Argentina appeared first on Vanguard News. No plan to abduct Kanu from court, MASSOB tells DSS 3:44:54 PM Abiodun The Uchenna Madu led faction of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has denied the allegation by the Department of State Services, DSS, that some Biafra agitators planned to invade the court and forcefully free their leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, saying that MASSOB and IPOB had no such agenda. The post No plan to abduct Kanu from court, MASSOB tells DSS appeared first on Vanguard News. Army General killed in Borno road accident 3:34:15 PM adekunle Army General (Yushau Abubakar) Killed in Borno Road Accident; as troops repel Boko Haram attacks on Pulka, Bitta; kill 18 terrorists. The post Army General killed in Borno road accident appeared first on Vanguard News. Oxford University Press SA confirmed as strategic partner for Education Innovation Summit 3:33:44 PM adekunle Oxford University Press Southern Africa, an educational publisher committed to the growth of South Africa and its people through the provision of excellent educational materials and support, has been confirmed as Strategic Partner for the upcoming 2016 Education Innovation Summit. The post Oxford University Press SA confirmed as strategic partner for Education Innovation Summit appeared first on Vanguard News. Rooney, Drogba, to play for Yobo 3:24:20 PM adekunle Manchester United captain, Wayne Rooney would lead a galaxy of European and African players to the Joseph Yobo Centenary and testimonial game to be played on May 27, 2016 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The post Rooney, Drogba, to play for Yobo appeared first on Vanguard News. How Nigerian banker drowned in Liberia 3:24:12 PM Abiodun THE human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked." This Bible verse readily comes to mind when you read about the circumstances surrounding the death of Nigerian-born Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank in Liberia, Mr. Daniel Orogun who was allegedly murdered in cold blood by an associate who invited him and his family to dinner on January 24, 2016. The post How Nigerian banker drowned in Liberia appeared first on Vanguard News. LUTH offers free glaucoma screening 3:23:47 PM Femi Ajasa The Guinness Eye Centre, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, begins free glaucoma screening for Nigerians as part of activities to mark this year's World Glaucoma Week. The post LUTH offers free glaucoma screening appeared first on Vanguard News. Ese's mother aware of my relationship with her daughter - Yunusa 3:05:59 PM Abiodun Yunusa Dahiru alias Yellow, the alleged abductor of 14 years old Ese Oruru, has claimed that her mother, Mrs. Oruru, was aware of his relationship with her daughter. The post Ese’s mother aware of my relationship with her daughter - Yunusa appeared first on Vanguard News. Dell out with ProSupport Plus for PCs , tablets in 333 countries 3:02:44 PM adekunle PC users are in for good times as the technology giant, Dell has announced the availability of its flagship ProSupport Plus for PCs and tablets in 33 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The post Dell out with ProSupport Plus for PCs , tablets in 333 countries appeared first on Vanguard News. Everything we see on television influences the way we think - Adepetu 2:59:48 PM Femi Ajasa Watching television has become an integral part of everyday life. At the end of each day, we lounge in front of the television to unwind after an exhausting day. This makes the influence of television on society more apparent. Tajudeen Adepetu is the CEO of Consolidated Media Associates (CMA), owners of a range of TV channels that cut across television genres. The post Everything we see on television influences the way we think – Adepetu appeared first on Vanguard News.

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