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• Forgive, be your brothers’ keeper, Buhari tells Nigerians 

  President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the Easter season to forgive those who mi...Read More →

  

• I've been in cage for 16 years - Jonathan 

  Barely a month to his exit, having lost the Presidential election, President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, reviewed his sojourn in government and declared that he ha...Read More →

  

• Impeachment: Police beef up security in Ekiti 

  The 19 APC lawmakers were said to have served notice of gross misconduct against Governor Ayodele Fayose, but the governor claimed ignorance over the letter, describ...Read More →

  

• It’s not easy to play opposition politics in Nigeria — Ngige 

  Awka—Still basking in the euphoria of the victory of All Progressives Congress, APC, in the March 28, 2015 presidential electio...Read More →

  

• Easter: Political, religious leaders sue for peaceful co-existence 

  The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s candidate for Saturday's governorship election in Adamawa State, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has en...Read More →

  

• PDP, APC in fierce battle for Lagos, Rivers, Akwa Ibom 

  Chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP are lobbying for the release of an estimated N11 billion said to have been left ov...Read More →

  

• Forgive, be your brothers’ keeper, Buhari tells Nigerians 

  President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the Easter season to forgive those who mi...Read More →

  

• I've been in cage for 16 years - Jonathan 

  Barely a month to his exit, having lost the Presidential election, President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, reviewed his sojourn in government and declared that he ha...Read More →

  

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ELECTIONS 2015 View All →

Presidential Polls: The untold story of the peacemakers

on April 06, 2015   /   in Elections 2015, Politics 1:54 am 

THe pivotal role of some elders in dousing the tension that preceded and followed penultimate Saturday’s presidential electRead More →

Saraki Dynasty: How PDP’s flaws reunite Bukola, Gbemi

on April 06, 2015   /   in Elections 2015, Politics

Even though she is not a candidate in any of the elections holding this year, Senator Gbemisola Saraki is about the most keenRead More →

Ezekwesili urges Nigerians to chose quality legislators

on April 03, 2015   /   in Elections 2015, News 7:52 pm 

A former Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili on Friday advised Nigerians to assess the quality of each candidate befoRead More →

Buhari’s Nigeria: How Ndigbo will benefit

on April 03, 2015   /   in Elections 2015, Politics

Besides giving Muhammadu Buhari the least number of votes, the South East zone is the only one that did not return a single sRead More →

Bauchi: How Yuguda lost all

on April 03, 2015   /   in Elections 2015, Politics

It was not business as usual for the People Democratic Party, PDP, following the intrigues and events that heralded last SatuRead More →

My Senate plans after Sokoto Govt House — Gov Wamakko

on April 03, 2015   /   in Elections 2015, Politics

From the street leading to his house, a first timer will think he is going into a market street, but alas, it is not a marketRead More →

Presidential Polls: The untold story of the peacemakers

Saraki Dynasty: How PDP’s flaws reunite Bukola, Gbemi

Ezekwesili urges Nigerians to chose quality legislators

Buhari’s Nigeria: How Ndigbo will benefit

Bauchi: How Yuguda lost all

My Senate plans after Sokoto Govt House — Gov Wamakko

BUSINESS View All →

Mansard gets top place in insurance sector

on April 06, 2015   /   in Business 12:56 am 

Mansard Insurance plc’s outstanding performance has again been recognized as it was selected as one of the top quartile (fiRead More →

European reinsurers post strong performances but growth limited – report

on April 06, 2015   /   in Business

The major European reinsurers have posted very strong full-year results for 2014 and continue to be well capitalised, with unRead More →

NCRIB charges incoming govt to give insurance deserved attention

on April 06, 2015   /   in Business

The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, NCRIB, umbrella body of all insurance brokers in Nigeria has chargedRead More →

Research can lead to jobs, security

on April 06, 2015   /   in Business

According to Prof. Peter Onwualu, if Nigeria invests in researchers and research institutions, she will join the league of suRead More →

Dangote, Saipem, seal joint venture agreement in Central, West Africa

on April 06, 2015   /   in Business

Dangote Industries Limited has entered into a multi-million dollar Joint Venture agreement with Saipem, the Italian engineeriRead More →

CAP Plc unveils ‘Copper Orange’ as 2015 year colour

on April 06, 2015   /   in Business

Chemical and Allied Products, CAP Plc, makers of Dulux brand of paint and the technological licensee of AkzoNobel has named �Read More →

Mansard gets top place in insurance sector

European reinsurers post strong performances but growth limited – report

NCRIB charges incoming govt to give insurance deserved attention

Research can lead to jobs, security

Dangote, Saipem, seal joint venture agreement in Central, West Africa

CAP Plc unveils ‘Copper Orange’ as 2015 year colour

SPORTS View All →

CAF accept ruling to give Morocco 2017 Nations Cup place

on April 06, 2015   /   in Sports

THE Confederation of African Football confirmed on Sunday that Morocco will be able to play in the qualifiers for the 2017 AfRead More →

Emenike in ‘shock’ after Fenerbahce bus shooting

on April 05, 2015   /   in Sports 10:24 pm 

Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike says he and his Fenerbahce teammates were left in shock after their team bus was shot aRead More →

Re-Club Licensing, Dolphins and Professionalism in Club Administration

on April 05, 2015   /   in Sports, Viewpoint

THE Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) attracted the attention of two respected opinion leaders in sports. One is myRead More →

CAF Cup: Warri Wolves qualify

on April 05, 2015   /   in Sports

Warri Wolves became the first Nigerian representative to go past the first round in CAF club competitions this year after theRead More →

Akpeyi: I’m not Eagles No. 1

on April 05, 2015   /   in Sports

Goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi, insists he is not yet the first choice of the Super Eagles despite good commendations from fans inRead More →

No ulterior motive buying over Gabros Utd – Ifeanyi Ubah

on April 05, 2015   /   in Sports

Businessman and proprietor of Ifeanyi Ubah United Football Club, Chief Ifeanyi Ubah says his intention in acquiring the formeRead More →

CAF accept ruling to give Morocco 2017 Nations Cup place

Emenike in ‘shock’ after Fenerbahce bus shooting

Re-Club Licensing, Dolphins and Professionalism in Club Administration

CAF Cup: Warri Wolves qualify

Akpeyi: I’m not Eagles No. 1

No ulterior motive buying over Gabros Utd – Ifeanyi Ubah

POLITICS View All →

Presidential Polls: The untold story of the peacemakers

on April 06, 2015   /   in Elections 2015, Politics 1:54 am 

THe pivotal role of some elders in dousing the tension that preceded and followed penultimate Saturday’s presidential electRead More →

Saraki Dynasty: How PDP’s flaws reunite Bukola, Gbemi

on April 06, 2015   /   in Elections 2015, Politics

Even though she is not a candidate in any of the elections holding this year, Senator Gbemisola Saraki is about the most keenRead More →

Five crucial days with the President-Elect

on April 05, 2015   /   in Politics 11:04 am 

A reporter’s diary of the activities of President-Elect Muhammadu Buhari from Abuja to Daura, Katsina State and back to ARead More →

Buhari: ‘We feared Jonathan would not accept defeat’

on April 05, 2015   /   in Politics

Up to the time Professor Attahiru Jega, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, was announcing theRead More →

The problem with South-East, North-West votes, by Olisa Agbakoba

on April 05, 2015   /   in Politics

One week after the presidential election, human rights lawyer and former President, Nigerian Bar Association (2006–2008),Read More →

Intrigues, as battle for Senate leadership begins

on April 05, 2015   /   in Politics

After the National Assembly elections that took place on March 28, alongside the presidential election, there have been intriRead More →

Presidential Polls: The untold story of the peacemakers

Saraki Dynasty: How PDP’s flaws reunite Bukola, Gbemi

Five crucial days with the President-Elect

Buhari: ‘We feared Jonathan would not accept defeat’

The problem with South-East, North-West votes, by Olisa Agbakoba

Intrigues, as battle for Senate leadership begins

INSIDE VANGUARD

Entertainment

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  Some enchanting Nollywood chemistry on set

  By Damilola Sholola Apart from the entertainment value we get from movies, they are also used as a m

• Didi flaunts bum again, with word of caution on ‘envy’

• Some enchanting Nollywood chemistry on set: Juliet Ibrahim, Tontoh Dikeh, others

Interview

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  We have just witnessed a bloodless revolution – Keyamo

  Renowned lawyer, social crusader and activist, Mr. Festus Keyamo was one of those who stuck his neck

• Anyone who is against the pipeline contract is an enemy of the Yoruba – Gani Adams

• Alleged $20B Missing Oil Money: Sanusi evasive, got his facts wrong— Allison-Madueke

Metro

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  Abuja highway of robbers, desperate youths

  Hawking on the highways has become a menace in Abuja as able-bodied youths dash from one end of the 

• We lost billions of naira worth of goods to inferno — Balogun Market traders

• Chibok Abduction: 22 girls who escaped Boko Haram risk lives to go to school

Special Report

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  The Igbo giant strides against all odds

  Nearly fifty years ago, it is said that people in Enugu, Nsukka, Ngwo, and Abakaliki had little clo

• PDP was Jonathan’s biggest problem – Jimi Disu

• PDP’s rough pathway to opposition life

Health

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  You could harbour kidney disease for 15yrs and not know

  IN recent times, the spate of kidney (renal) diseases and kidney failure has been a real source of w

• The Ilaje battle to deliver pregnant women from malaria deaths

• Mother & Child: Why your baby should not receive any supplement or water

Technology

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  Quality of mobile data still poor, expensive in Africa, says Terragon Group CEO

  Most African countries have been battling with low internet penetration and poor quality connections

• A Gataway strategy to compete in Nigerian mobile market

• These devices could grant your Easter wish…

Education

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  Meet the Profs who made the 2015 elections

  Although there were various challenges with the process, experts have hailed the just concluded pres

• Blame student low performance on Nigeria education administration —Bamidele

• Winners emerge at TUMA maths competition

Sweet Crude

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  Solid Minerals sector: Window for massive employment

  Over the years, unemployment has been a serious challenge to Nigeria’s economic development as its

• Oando/ConocoPhillips deal earns FBN Capital recognition

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  Presidential poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali averted crisis

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  Dokubo-Asari urged to key into Jonathan's peace move

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• E-EDITIONS
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• Buhari vs Jonathan: Beyond the Election, by Charles Soludo 
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• LATEST NEWS

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  • 1:38 amPOLLS: No more police molestation in Rivers, Amaechi assures
  • 1:38 amPOLLS: LG chair assures of PDP victory in Delta
  • 1:38 amJonathan was architect of his defeat – Unongo
  • 1:38 am….As Okere-Urhobo endorses Okowa, Omovie
  • 1:38 amAPRIL 11 POLLS: Fears over possible violence in Rivers LG
  • 1:29 amGroup gives Shell 14 days ultimatum to relocate from community
  • 1:24 amAfter the storm
  • 1:19 amAPC’ll win Saturday’s gov poll—Igbokwe
  • 1:14 amAgbor monarch congratulates Buhari, Jonathan
  • 1:01 amDelta gov POLL: Urhobo in last minute move to field single candidate
  • 12:56 amMansard gets top place in insurance sector
  • 12:56 amEuropean reinsurers post strong performances but growth limited – report
  • 12:56 amNCRIB charges incoming govt to give insurance deserved attention
  • 12:55 amResearch can lead to jobs, security
  • 12:55 amEaster: Political, religious leaders sue for peaceful co-existence
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• FOR THE RECORD

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    Buhari’s Acceptance speech

    I am immensely grateful to God for this day and for this hour. I feel truly honoured and humbled tha

  • MAP: How Buhari defeated Jonathan

  • Buhari wins by 2.57 million votes – official result

• RELATIONSHIPS

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    Perception, sometimes far from the truth!

    There are always two sides to every story or event, especially when it involves two or more persons.

  • How do I get him to like me?

  • I woke up to find my boss in my bed!

• EDITORIAL

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    Happy Easter, Nigerians

    MERRIMENT and excesses, the type associated with Christmas, are alien to Easter. The manner of celeb

  • Very Nigerian Moment

• CARTOON

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    Women stood by jesus 

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People & Politics

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  A winner and a hero

  THIS is the dawn of a new era. It is a time that every Nigerian should celebrate, whether they ...
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Sobowale On Business

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  Nasarawa State Budget as metaphor for unrealistic state budgets

  The report by Umar Muhammed disclosed that “The budget which was christened the budget of “...
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Broken Links

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  PDP, APC your promises are vague

  During the student union election in 1979/80 at the University of Benin, one Liad Tella, who wa...
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Rational Perspectives

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  Buhari and the economy: which way forward?

  Expectedly, goodwill messages have deservedly, poured in from far and wide to congratulate the ...
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Sports Bassey

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  God, give us sports loving governors

  Because Sports is also part of Nigeria, there has arisen a call for “change” in the Nigeria...
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Outside looking in

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  Nigerians took back the reins

  The last couple of days has been a roller coaster ride. And what a ride it was! It was a heart...
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