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TOP STORIES 

• Boko Haram: Why military offensive is yielding results - Dasuki 

  IN the last seven days, the Nigerian military has been recording series of victories against Boko Haram insurgents, recapturing t...Read More →

  

• 2015: Jonathan moves to stop slide 

  ALARMED by seeming soaring popularity of his main opponent in the March 28 presidential election, President Goodluck Jonathan may have decided to personally coordina...Read More →

  

• Jonathan contracted out the economy to Okonjo-Iweala - Keyamo 

  Tucked away in the middle of Anthony village in Lagos, is the hallow legal Chambers of renowned activist and radical lawyer, Festu...Read More →

  

• Buhari not in London hospital – Garba Shehu 

  THE Major-General Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign organization, has dismissed as false reports that the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate is being ...Read More →

  

• Boko Haram attacks Adamawa villages, kills 40 

  -MEMBERS of the Boko Haram insurgents attacked three villages in Hong Local Council of Adamawa State, in the early hours of Thursday and yesterday, killing at least ...Read More →

  

• Boko Haram: Why military offensive is yielding results - Dasuki 

  IN the last seven days, the Nigerian military has been recording series of victories against Boko Haram insurgents, recapturing t...Read More →

  

• 2015: Jonathan moves to stop slide 

  ALARMED by seeming soaring popularity of his main opponent in the March 28 presidential election, President Goodluck Jonathan may have decided to personally coordina...Read More →

  

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ELECTIONS 2015 View All →

Why I prefer exile to living under Buhari — Bode George

on February 20, 2015   /   in Elections 2015, Politics10:33 am 

Chief Bode George was a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In this interview, he speaks o Read More →

Akwa Ibom: An uncommon rebellion

on February 20, 2015   /   in Elections 2015, Politics

The near unanimity among the ruling class in Akwa Ibom has given way to an unusual rebellion against perceptions normally dub Read More →

How Lamido discriminates against the rich — Umar Kyari

on February 20, 2015   /   in Elections 2015, Politics

Veteran broadcast journalist, Umar Kyari, is the director of press in the Jigawa State Government House. From his close worki Read More →

Card reader constitutional, says INEC

on February 19, 2015   /   in Elections 2015, Politics 1:22 pm 

Prof. Attahiru Jega, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has insisted that only card readers would be Read More →

2015 Elections: Senate satisfied with INEC’s readiness, card reader

on February 19, 2015   /   in Elections 2015, Politics

The Senate on Wednesday expressed confidence on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) readiness to conduct free, fair and credible elections. The Senate President, David Mark, disclosed this when the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, briefed the house and demonstrated how the card reader would be used during plenary. Read More →

Elections: Senators want service chiefs to brief Senate

on February 19, 2015   /   in Elections 2015, Politics

Some senators on Wednesday in Abuja expressed the desire for Service Chiefs to be summoned to the Senate to brief members on Read More →

Why I prefer exile to living under Buhari — Bode George

Akwa Ibom: An uncommon rebellion

How Lamido discriminates against the rich — Umar Kyari

Card reader constitutional, says INEC

2015 Elections: Senate satisfied with INEC’s readiness, card reader

Elections: Senators want service chiefs to brief Senate

BUSINESS View All →

Alleged Missing $20bn Oil Revenue: Our True Story – NNPC

on February 21, 2015   /   in Business 3:00 am 

Timelines of a Saga September 25, 2013 CBN Governor writes to Mr. President alleging that “between January 2012 and July 20 Read More →

How Maritime can change Nigeria

on February 20, 2015   /   in Business, Interview 6:00 pm 

By Ifeyinwa Obi Jegede Abiodun Paul, is the Group Managing Director of Japaul Oil and Maritime Services Plc;. In this intervi Read More →

Naira hits N215 to dollar at BDC’s segment

on February 20, 2015   /   in Business

The Naira on Friday depreciated by N5 to the dollar as it traded N215 at the Bureau De Change (BDCs) segment of the official Read More →

Political uncertainty hits Nigeria stocks, currency

on February 20, 2015   /   in Business

The postponement of Nigeria's general election has hit the country's faltering economy, adding to existing pressures caused b Read More →

NSE plans initiatives to maintain Africa’s investment destination

on February 20, 2015   /   in Business

The Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, has expressed it readiness to introduce initiatives that will help position it as attractiv Read More →

Investour 2015: Africa needs stronger brand

on February 20, 2015   /   in Business

Branding and promotion, foreign direct investment, human resources development and visa facilitation were among the key topic Read More →

Alleged Missing $20bn Oil Revenue: Our True Story – NNPC

How Maritime can change Nigeria

Naira hits N215 to dollar at BDC’s segment

Political uncertainty hits Nigeria stocks, currency

NSE plans initiatives to maintain Africa’s investment destination

Investour 2015: Africa needs stronger brand

SPORTS View All →

Tennis : Kienka, the last man standing, recalls how they killed the Clara Udofa dream

on February 21, 2015   /   in Sports 1:00 am 

By John Egbokhan He has a portrait of himself and current world number one, Novak Djokovic hanging somewhere in his living ro Read More →

Flying Eagles worry over Yahaya

on February 21, 2015   /   in Sports

The Flying Eagles are sweating on the fitness of star forward Musa Yahaya, who is nursing a knee injury he suffered in a warm Read More →

Siasia seeks win in Gabon

on February 21, 2015   /   in Sports

Coach Samson Siasia has urged the U-23 team to beat Gabon in today’s All Africa Games qualifying game in Libreville to conv Read More →

Eaglets get last chance for World Cup ticket

on February 21, 2015   /   in Sports

The reigning world champions at the under-17 level, the Golden Eaglets will today get their final opportunity to qualify to d Read More →

Messi: I had many problems last year

on February 21, 2015   /   in Sports

Barcelona playmaker Lionel Messi admits he went through “many problems on and off the pitch” last season. The 27-year-old Read More →

Okocha succeeds Pinnick as Delta FA chairman

on February 21, 2015   /   in Sports

Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha has been elected as the Chairman of the Delta State Football Association. At the e Read More →

Tennis : Kienka, the last man standing, recalls how they killed the Clara Udofa dream

Flying Eagles worry over Yahaya

Siasia seeks win in Gabon

Eaglets get last chance for World Cup ticket

Messi: I had many problems last year

Okocha succeeds Pinnick as Delta FA chairman

ENTERTAINMENT View All →

YAW:The rising profile of an on-air personality

on February 21, 2015   /   in Entertainment

Yaw is known for his popular programme,“Make una Wake, the morning show which is aired from 6am to 12 noon. Yaw, who has ba Read More →

Day Jennifer Eliogu sang for Ambode at Niteshift

on February 21, 2015   /   in Home Video People

It was a night filled with fun, and clinking of glasses when actress-turned-singer, Jennifer Eliogu thrilled the audience tha Read More →

Making a movie that speaks to Nigeria’s socio-political dev. is my joy —David Oyelowo

on February 21, 2015   /   in Home Video People

Award-winning Nigerian-born British actor, David Oyelowo alongside his co-star, in the American film, “Selma”, Carmen Ejo Read More →

‘Beauty pageant is about service to humanity, not showbiz’

on February 21, 2015   /   in Home Video People

Nollywood actress and reigning queen of Miss United Nations Pageant, Miss Precious Chikwendu, has said that beauty pageant ha Read More →

What a bathroom scene did to my career — Yetunde Bakare

on February 21, 2015   /   in Home Video People, Showtime People

Yetunde Bakare, without doubts, is one of the actresses to watch out for in the Yoruba movie industry. With movies like Ajo Read More →

Mama G reacts to Most Influential Igbo Personalities list

on February 21, 2015   /   in Home Video People

Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwo, popularly known as Mama G, has lauded the idea behind the book and platform, Most Influen Read More →

YAW:The rising profile of an on-air personality

Day Jennifer Eliogu sang for Ambode at Niteshift

Making a movie that speaks to Nigeria’s socio-political dev. is my joy —David Oyelowo

‘Beauty pageant is about service to humanity, not showbiz’

What a bathroom scene did to my career — Yetunde Bakare

Mama G reacts to Most Influential Igbo Personalities list

INSIDE VANGUARD

Politics

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  Chime signs 2015 budget into law

  Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State has signed the state’s 2015 Appropriation Bill of N96.735 B

• Nigeria should use forthcoming elections to consolidate peace, democracy – Swedish Ambassador

• Aspirant assures on people oriented projects in Warri north

Interview

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  Why Obasanjo does not want 2nd term for Jonathan – Ewegbara

  By Levinus Nwabughiogu  Odilim Enwegbara is a Development Economist and public analyst based in Abu

• Jonathan contracted out the economy to Okonjo-Iweala – Keyamo

• How Maritime can change Nigeria

Metro

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  Disturbing tales of rape, child trafficking in IDPs camps

  Call it a case of double tragedy, you will not be wrong. If disturbing reports from the camps of int

• Barracks/Volks/Iyana-Iba traffic chaos: No respite in sight

• Pedestrian bridges of death

Special Report

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  Boko Haram: Why military offensive is yielding results – Dasuki

  IN the last seven days, the Nigerian military has been recording series of victories against Boko H

• 2015 elections: How to make Nigeria the winner by Abdulrahman B. Dambazau

• Thinking aloud before a nation unravels

Health

• Drug resistant malaria sweeps through South-East Asia

• Patients throng Kwara hospitals as health workers resume duty

• Nano-drones may knock cholesterol out of bloodstream: study

Technology

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  That device doesn’t have to cost you everything

  These tech giants seem to know what they are doing, releasing new devices every chance they get. Mor

• Samsung comes slimmer, trendier in Galaxy A Series

• After Google Glass, Apple Watch, Japan offers wearable tomatoes

Education

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  Project managers need strong code of ethics —Usman

  The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Aso Savings and Loans, Mr. Hassan Usman has said that

• The problem with our curriculum

• Polls: What is in store for education sector?

Sweet Crude

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  Nigeria on the brink over price slump, subsidy debacle

  The continuous decline in the prices of crude oil in the international market in addition to throwin

• 2015: Experts caution on policy issues in oil and gas

• • MOST COMMENTED
  • RECENT COMMENTS

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  Troops recapture B-Haram training base as Jonathan commissions warships

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  Akiolu slams Obasanjo, denies endorsing Buhari

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  Certificate saga: CJN probes magistrate

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  Boko Haram: We'll fight side by side with Nigeria — USA

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  Jonathan says victory for PDP will free Lagos residents from oppression
• Buhari vs Jonathan: Beyond the Election, by Charles Soludo 
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• LATEST NEWS

  • 3:00 amAlleged Missing $20bn Oil Revenue: Our True Story – NNPC
  • 2:48 amWhy Obasanjo does not want 2nd term for Jonathan – Ewegbara
  • 2:30 amOsun video: APC gives police, DSS two weeks to prosecute Fani-Kayode
  • 2:13 amA man more sinned against than sinning!
  • 2:02 amMarch Polls: Akinnola sues INEC, IGP others
  • 1:58 amThe forces against Buhari
  • 1:39 amOkrika shooting: Upload evidence against me on Internet, Bipi dares APC
  • 1:24 amB-O-K-O H-A-R-A-M: Battle-field account of a military deserter
  • 1:10 amWe shall overcome
  • 1:00 amNIPPS gulp $8.26bn, says Jonathan
  • 1:00 amTennis : Kienka, the last man standing, recalls how they killed the Clara Udofa dream
  • 12:59 amBoko Haram attacks Adamawa villages, kills 40
  • 12:51 amAssassination of Abuja bizman: Suspect implicates deceased’s best friend
  • 12:50 amKidnappers of Delta Revenue Board Secretary, driver demand N100m for ransom
  • 12:48 amFlying Eagles worry over Yahaya
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• RELATIONSHIPS

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    Sex is okay with me but nothing serious

    Some people love to pair off like lovebirds while others like to fly solo. There’s nothing wrong w

  • St. Valentine’s Day Special Since you’re not voting,why not write a love- letter to your partner

  • I don’t have orgasm during intercourse

  • Our love conquered our challenges — Francis and Clementina Aifuwa

• VANGUARD BLOGS

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    Soldiers rescue girl from suspected ritualist

    LUCK ran out of a suspected 64-year-old ritualist, Michael,who lured an 11-year-old girl, Faith Irab

  • Gunmen break into INEC office, cart away PVCs in Delta

  • Fake soldier, friend arrested in Agbor over phone theft

• EDITORIAL

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    Okonjo-Iweala’s Verdict On Corruption

    AFTER investing billions of Naira in fighting corruption, the verdict of the Minister of Finance, Dr

  • Our Future At Stake

• CARTOON

  • Chewing gum 

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The Passing Scene 

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  We shall overcome

  By Bisi Lawrence Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has left the Peoples Democratic Party. Absolutely. Off...
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Marriage and Family 

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  Why I prefer early marriage

  I believe it is the prerogative of every adult to decide when to marry and who to get married t...
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My World 

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  The forces against Buhari

  I got a call from a close friend the other day that left me speechless. He had expressed the t...
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Bits and Pieces 

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  A man more sinned against than sinning!

  By Chimdi Maduagwu William    Shakespeare   popularized the legend of King Lear in a play o...
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Perspective from both side of the Atlantic

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  The vision for MLS is being realized

  By Ben Edokpayi America’s Major League Soccer (MLS) is beginning to attract the international...
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Just Human 

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  B-O-K-O H-A-R-A-M: Battle-field account of a military deserter

  W hile the battle to route Boko Haram insurgents within six weeks as promised by the Federal go...
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