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• 2015: IBB may intervene in Jonathan/Gov Lamido face-off 

  A few days after venting his anger on President Goodluck Jonathan, Jigawa State governor, Dr. Sule Lamido, yesterday, travelled to...Read More →

  

• Cameroon bombs Boko Haram, kills 41 

  Nigeria’s neighbour, Cameroon, has launched air strikes against Boko Haram terrorists for the first time, killing no fewer than 41 Islamist militants after the lar...Read More →

  

• Buhari won't probe past leaders —Oyegun 

  CONTRARY to fears in some quarters that the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari, may probe past corrupt political office...Read More →

  

• Obasanjo begged AD govs for 3rd Term —Osoba 

  As comments and reactions were still trailing the publication of an autobiography of former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo entitled, “My Watch” from...Read More →

  

• 2015: IBB may intervene in Jonathan/Gov Lamido face-off 

  A few days after venting his anger on President Goodluck Jonathan, Jigawa State governor, Dr. Sule Lamido, yesterday, travelled to...Read More →

  

• Cameroon bombs Boko Haram, kills 41 

  Nigeria’s neighbour, Cameroon, has launched air strikes against Boko Haram terrorists for the first time, killing no fewer than 41 Islamist militants after the lar...Read More →

  

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POLITICS View All →

PDP in 2014: Big gains and bad losses

on December 31, 2014   /   in Politics 12:45 am

THE year 2014 started on a sad note for the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The party opened the year with the forced r Read More →

2014: The emergence of true opposition

on December 31, 2014   /   in Politics

It was the case of some losing and others gaining. Indeed, not many people thought that the implosion in the ruling Peoples D Read More →

Ebonyi: Elechi’s tight rope

on December 31, 2014   /   in Politics

The ultimate humble pie for a governor is to look askance in the process of choosing his successor. It is no easy thing for G Read More →

Issues that confronted the Senate in 2014

on December 30, 2014   /   in Politics 12:59 am

Many watchers of events in the Nigerian Senate were not disappointed in their expectation that the resumption of the Senate o Read More →

The House in 2014: How the House fell

on December 30, 2014   /   in Politics

The event that unfolded on December 18, 2013 in the House of Representatives when 37 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP lawmakers Read More →

LG autonomy: Why we’re disappointed — Loman, ALGON national chairman

on December 30, 2014   /   in News, Politics

Dr. Emmanuel Loman is the Chairman of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area; the chairman of the Plateau State chapter of the Ass Read More →

PDP in 2014: Big gains and bad losses

2014: The emergence of true opposition

Ebonyi: Elechi’s tight rope

Issues that confronted the Senate in 2014

The House in 2014: How the House fell

LG autonomy: Why we’re disappointed — Loman, ALGON national chairman

BUSINESS View All →

NBS revisits GDP benchmarking exercise

on December 31, 2014   /   in Business 12:10 am

The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics, NBS, says it is undertaking a back casting exercise to re-compute the recently completed r Read More →

You can invest

on December 30, 2014   /   in Investors Forum 6:54 pm

To some people, the word ‘investment’ sounds big and they see it as something for the educated, or the rich. This, howeve Read More →

2015: FG partners firm over 1 GW solar power capacity devt

on December 30, 2014   /   in Energy

THE Federal Government said it will directly engage with prospective project developers to set up renewable energy projects i Read More →

TEM: NERC reviews tariff methodology

on December 30, 2014   /   in Energy

THE Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has approved a review of the Multi- Year- Tariff Order, MYTO, 2 regime Read More →

Analysts rate NSE high despite challenges

on December 30, 2014   /   in Investors Forum

Despite challenges of consistent decline in international price of crude oil, fear surrounding the upcoming 2015 general elec Read More →

Recapitalisation deadline tomorrow

on December 30, 2014   /   in Investors Forum

By Providence Obuh Deadline for increases in minimum capital requirements for capital market operators is tomorrow, December Read More →

NBS revisits GDP benchmarking exercise

You can invest

2015: FG partners firm over 1 GW solar power capacity devt

TEM: NERC reviews tariff methodology

Analysts rate NSE high despite challenges

Recapitalisation deadline tomorrow

SPORTS View All →

Taye Taiwo plots Eagles return

on December 31, 2014   /   in Sports 12:53 am

Bursaspor defender Taye Taiwo has expressed his willingness to return to the Super Eagles if given a chance.The former Ol Read More →

Swedish club release Awoniyi for AYC

on December 31, 2014   /   in Sports

Swedish club Kalmar have released striker Taiwo Awoniyi for the 2015 African Youth Championship (AYC) in Senegal.Awoniyi, 18 in August 2015, is one of nine foreign-based professionals called up by Nigeria’s Flying Eagles for the AYC, which kicks off on March 8 in Dakar. Read More →

Ivory Coast exclude Drogba from squad

on December 30, 2014   /   in Sports 9:47 pm

Ivory Coast coach Herve Renard has excluded Didier Drogba and two other top stars from his 23-man squad for the upcoming Afr Read More →

2014 Glo-CAF Awards: Media accreditation begins

on December 30, 2014   /   in Sports

Media accreditation for 2014 GLO - CAF Awards has begun in earnest. Read More →

Ameobi not ready for Eagles challenge — Sodje

on December 30, 2014   /   in Sports

Former Super Eagles defender Efetobore Sodje has stated that Newcastle United youngster, Sammy Ameobi is not ready for a crack in the colours of the Nigeria senior national side. Read More →

Court deals transfer ban blow to Barcelona Barcelona

on December 30, 2014   /   in Sports

The main international sport appeal court on Tuesday backed a one year transfer ban against Barcelona in a major blow to the Read More →

Taye Taiwo plots Eagles return

Swedish club release Awoniyi for AYC

Ivory Coast exclude Drogba from squad

2014 Glo-CAF Awards: Media accreditation begins

Ameobi not ready for Eagles challenge — Sodje

Court deals transfer ban blow to Barcelona Barcelona

ENTERTAINMENT View All →

I want to be that sex symbol in people’s bedrooms – Maheeda

on December 28, 2014   /   in Entertainment 8:43 am

Caroline Sam known as Maheeda in the entertainment industry may be the bad girl most parents wouldn’t want within a yard of Read More →

My lesbian story— Yvonne Nelson

on December 28, 2014   /   in Entertainment

My interview with top Ghanaian actress – Yvonne Nelson-was a revelation in so many ways. Of the leading Nollywood stars, Yv Read More →

Why I dumped mothers of my two daughters – Oritsefemi

on December 28, 2014   /   in Entertainment

Double Wahala crooner, Oritsefemi, revealed to Vanguard during the year that he had a rough beginning. But his rough beginn Read More →

Fela should be taught in our school – Tekno

on December 27, 2014   /   in Entertainment 10:19 am

Augustine Kelechi, popularly known as Tekno, is a fast rising artiste who has made a name for himself as an afro hip hop ar Read More →

How P-Square, Wizkid, others thrilled audience at Rhythm Unplugged

on December 27, 2014   /   in Showtime People

The much talked about Rhythm Unplugged sponsored by Pepsi which enjoyed massive media presence for weeks, held last weekend a Read More →

My lesbian story-Pascaline Alex

on December 27, 2014   /   in Showtime People

Fair-skinned actress Pascaline Alex is definitely one of the notable faces to look out for in the Nigerian movie industry in Read More →

I want to be that sex symbol in people’s bedrooms – Maheeda

My lesbian story— Yvonne Nelson

Why I dumped mothers of my two daughters – Oritsefemi

Fela should be taught in our school – Tekno

How P-Square, Wizkid, others thrilled audience at Rhythm Unplugged

My lesbian story-Pascaline Alex

INSIDE VANGUARD

Business

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  I killed my master because I needed N150,000 for Dubai trip – motor boy

  A look at 32 year-old Sani Saidu , will never pass him for a betrayer, let alone a killer , owing t

• I am under a spell, reveals robbery suspect

• ‘How Okija shrines kill liars, fraudsters’

Interview

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  2015: How Jonathan missed being a hero in 2011 — Coomassie, ACF Chairman

  Alhaji Ibrahim Coomassie is a former Inspector General of Police. He became the Chairman of Arewa C

• The Muhammadu Buhari Interview ‘Those Who Want To Flee When I Take Over Are Free To Run’

• Why Amosun has failed in Ogun – Gbenga Daniel

Metro

• Narrow escape: How traders escape tanker accident

• 18 Years After: Joy reigns as Basden Special Education Centre gets facelift

• Christmas: Refuse overwhelms LAWMA as residents resort to burning

Special Report

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  2015: Obasanjo’s Gambit: The agenda for Interim Government

  This story examines former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s latest dance steps, a break-dance of twis

• 15 years after massacre, Odi boils again

• 2015: Obasanjo’s Gambit: The agenda for Interim Government

Health

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  How economic insecurity impacts diabetes control

  Increased access to health insurance offered by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act may n

• Ibuprofen has potential to ‘extend lifespans’ — STUDY

• Free eye treatment for Bayelsa community

Technology

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  Closing access gap in Nigeria: The USPF example

  Although Nigeria's Information and Communication Technology, ICT, market has recorded tremendous suc

• Leverage on the potential of smart tech start-ups, Microsoft tells FG

• BlackBerry classic enters mobile phone ecosystem

• NITDA targets women, youths in knowledge-based economy

• 2015 Cyberspace: Cybersecurity implications for Nigeria

Education

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  Shocker: Nigerian University where students defecate in the open

  Widespread anomie prevalent in Nigeria, occasioned by a virtual dilapidation of the societal ethical

• LASU withdrawal of 19 Ph.Ds: 16 holders complied to corrections, 3 adamant — VC

• Maths ability not necessary in every course of study — WAEC boss

Sweet Crude

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  Petroleum products top NPA import cargo chart

  Petroleum products topped import cargo chart in the third quarter of this year, as a total of 5.2mil

• Stakeholders commend, review and set new target for NIMASA’s mgt

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• CHIBOK WATCH

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    #BringBackOurGirls: My advice to Boko Haram and President Jonathan— Malala

    But it brings very bad name to the country especially the abduction of the girls in Borno State. You

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• EDITORIAL

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• CARTOON

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    Xmas Party 

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Femi Aribisala

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  How To Lose the Presidential Election Four Times (2)

  being a serial loser of presidential elections in Nigeria continues as follows:...
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Frankly Speaking

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  Obasanjo versus Obasanjo on Jonathan

  Back in 2010, a few days after late President Umaru Yar’Adua passed on, former President Obas...
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Rational Perspectives

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  T/BILLS: Who will stop this looting spree?

  The contradictions in our failed economy are probably best captured by the stark reality of dee...
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Outside looking in

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  Change must come, they have no choice

  "We cannot trample upon the humanity of others without devaluing our own. The Igbo, always prac...
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Sobowale On Business

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  The age of oil is over for Nigeria – 2

  “We promise our people that even with the drop in oil prices, the economy will be stable.” ...
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  Of CPC, Coca Cola and invincible hand of Presidency 2

  When last week I wrote that CPC was wrong to have ordered Coca Kola to pay the sum of N100 mill...
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