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Thursday, 2 June 2016

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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

How Pencom is undermining FGPL - Chidi Duru
3:58:36 PMadekunle

Former member of the House of Representatives, Nze Chidi Duru in this interview gives his view on the issues at play in the struggle for control of the First Guarantee Pensions Limited. Excerpts:

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Nigeria needs leaders like Ambode - Fasehun
3:51:57 PMjohnabayomi2

Founder of Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Dr. Frederick Fasehun has described Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode as a true leader and politician who identifies with the needs of people and delights in finding solutions to problems.

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Moi-moi cooked in cellophane bag is poisonous - Ogbeh
3:43:36 PMadekunle

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, said moi-moi (grind beans) becomes poisonous when prepared in cellophane (nylon) bags.

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Nigerians to travel to New York in 12 hours - airline official
3:17:46 PMadekunle

Mr Solomon Begashaw, the General Manager of Ethiopian Airline, Nigeria says the airline has concluded plans to introduce a 12-hour direct flight from Nigeria to New York

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Photos: Buhari flag-off Ogoniland Clean-Up
3:13:58 PMAbiodun

President Muhammadu Buhari, represented by Vice-President, Yemi Osinbanjo, launch the "Clean-Up of Ogoniland'' at Bodo, Gokana Local Government of Rivers.

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Ambode: Let the Light shine on Ajah-Badore axis
3:11:39 PMadekunle

GOVERNOR Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State should be celebrating his one year in office with his head high because he has a record of achievements.

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PDP and the North
3:10:41 PMadekunle

THE People's Democratic Party, PDP, is making frantic efforts to reposition itself, rebrand its image and recapture its lost fortunes and supporters, but the party is facing serious power wrangling.

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CCW2016: How Motorola smart solutions boost public safety
3:01:51 PMadekunle

At the just concluded Critical Communications World 2016, held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Motorola Solutions raised the bar on how best to build safer cities with latest smart public safety devices, software applications, infrastructure and virtual reality-enabled command center concept.

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Jonathan made mistake,say Amaechi, Gininwa
2:36:14 PMadekunle

The former governor of Rivers State and the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Chibuike Amaechi, and the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Ogoni Traditional Rulers, King. Godwin Gininwa, have said that the former president of Nigeria, Mr. Goodluck Jonathan made a great mistake for failing to implement the United Nations Environmental Programme report on Ogoniland.

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Buhari didn't cancel his trip to Ogoniland - Presidency
2:01:00 PMadekunle

Presidency Thursday refuted claims in some quarters that president Mohammadu Buhari canceled his trip to Ogoniland, Rivers State for the commencement oil spillage clean up exercise in the region.

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Wednesday, 1 June 2016

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Flamingoes have all it takes to excel at FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup - Fan
3:41:17 PMadekunle

Nigeria's Flamingoes have all it takes to excel at the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Jordan this October if they stay focused, some Stakeholders said on Wednesday.

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Scarcity of foreign rice hits Katsina - Survey
3:31:53 PMadekunle

Following Federal Government's ban on importation of rice from foreign countries through land borders, the commodity has become scarce in Katsina state.

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20 Lagos-based basketball academies end another successful league
3:30:41 PMadekunle

Twenty basketball academies featured in the just-concluded Lagos Youth Alive Basketball League which has been described as successful by the sport's enthusiasts.

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Breaking: Jonathan arrives Nigeria
3:15:51 PMIkenna

Vanguard has gathered that former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Wednesday, arrived Nigeria after spending some weeks abroad- the United Kingdom and Côte d'Ivoire.

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Integrated ID system enhances e-commerce platform, says Masha
3:12:33 PMadekunle

An entrepreneur, Mrs Lola Masha, has said an integrated identity system is necessary to enhance the efficiency of e-commerce platforms in Nigeria.

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IYC backs Ogoni clean-up exercise
3:08:24 PMadekunle

Mr Nkpon Amon, Speaker, Ijaw Youth Congress (IYC), has pledged the group's readiness to partner with the Federal Government for a successful flag off of the Ogoni clean-up exercise.

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2 PDP reps defect to APC
3:08:15 PMadekunle

Two members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives on Wednesday defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

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Profit taking: NSE market indices drop further by 2.72%
2:49:54 PMadekunle

The Nigerian equity market on Wednesday dropped further by 2.72 per cent due to sell pressure embarked by some investors.

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Lamido authorised payments for non-existent contracts - Witness
2:47:42 PMadekunle

Mr Michael Wetkas, a prosecution witness in the trial of former Jigawa Governor, Sule Lamido, told the Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday that the defendant authorised payments for contracts not executed.

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International friendlies: Football enthusiasts want NFF to secure strong teams for Super Eagles
2:45:55 PMadekunle

A cross-section of football stakeholders on Wednesday in Abuja advised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to secure stronger teams to play against the Super Eagles in friendly matches.

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ASUS unveils VivoBook Flip Laptop with Windows 10 software
3:54:39 PMTony Chinonso

Technology giant, ASUS has announced the availability of VivoBook Flip TP200, an exciting new thin and light addition to the innovative VivoBook Book Series family that comes with Windows 10 laptops.

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Niger Delta should be handled with a stick and carrot approach - Atiku
3:19:53 PMTony Chinonso

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday urged Nigerians to give President Muhammadu Buhari a ``pass mark'' for his efforts in the first year of his administration.

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My challenge in managing brand Buhari - Adesina
3:11:07 PMadekunle

Senior Special Assistant to the President on the Media, Mr. Femi Adesina, yesterday, identified the reticence and thriftiness of President Muhammadu Buhari, as some of the challenges that has affected the management of the president by his media team.

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Nigeria beat Luxembourg 3-1
3:07:23 PMAbiodun

Super Eagles secured 3-1 victory over the Red Lions of Luxembourg at the Stade Josy Barthel.

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We must renegotiate our union to make it strong- Atiku
2:31:16 PMIkenna

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has decried that the Federal Republic of Nigeria as currently constituted is not working, saying greater autonomy to states is the panacea to the country's multi-faceted internal crisis.

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Cech, Rosicky to spearhead Czechs at Euro
2:21:43 PMAbiodun

Czech Republic coach Pavel Vrba on Tuesday named a 23-man squad for Euro 2016 in France, spearheaded by Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech and midfielder Tomas Rosicky, the team captain.

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Militants' activities affecting Bayelsa monthly allocation- Deputy Gov
2:12:56 PMIkenna

DEPUTY Governor of Bayelsa State, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John-Jonah (Retd), on Tuesday, decried the activities of militants in the creeks, lamenting that the blowing up of oil installations in the state has adversely affected the revenues fortunes accrued to the state from the Federation Account.

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Cardinal Okogie lauds Buhari for anti-corruption fight
2:10:39 PMFemi Ajasa

Archbishop Emeritus, Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Anthony Cardinal Okogie, has praised President Muhammadu Buhari for his commitment to ridding the country of corruption. Okogie praised Buhari in Lagos on Tuesday at a news conference organised as part of activities to mark his 80 years birthday celebration and 50 years priestly ordination anniversary. “I want to
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Spain drop Isco, Saul for Euro 2016
2:04:32 PMAbiodun

Real Madrid midfielder Isco and Atletico's Saul Niguez on Tuesday missed the cut for Vicente Del Bosque's final 23-man Spain squad for Euro 2016 that does include Reals' Lucas.

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Bill on loans for undergraduates passes second reading
2:02:22 PMTony Chinonso

A bill seeking to make Federal Government to provide loan to students to pursue tertiary education passed second reading at the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Speaking on the bill, its sponsor, Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Lagos), said that it was intended to provide students with easy access to funds for higher education. Gbajabiamila said that a great population of Nigerian students would be enrolled for higher education if the bill scaled was successful.

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