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• Chibok girls held in bunkers - Shettima 

  Borno State governor, Kassim Shettima, Tuesday, said there was every tendency that the female students of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, abducted by memb...Read More →

  

• Govs reunite to fight Okonjo-Iweala 

  The nation’s governors, yesterday, put aside the two-year feud that factionalised the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, and demanded an account of the estimated $20 bi...Read More →

  

• May 29: FG orders Bayelsa CJ to swear in Wike as Rivers gov 

  Following the impasse that has left Rivers State without a substantive Chief Judge for long, the Federal Government, yesterday, di...Read More →

  

• Suicide bomber kills 9, wounds others in Adamawa market 

  A suspected male suicide bomber yesterday afternoon attacked the Garkida Cattle Market in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa S...Read More →

  

• Nigerians not enjoying benefits of fuel subsidy - Poll 

  Nigerians have blamed corruption and mismanagement of petroleum subsidy funds as the major factors hindering citizens from enjoyin...Read More →

  

• CBN harmonises public, private CRR at 31% 

  The Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, yesterday harmonised the Cash Reserve Requirement, CRR, of both public and private sectors to 31 per cent to improve monetary po...Read More →

  

• Nigeria is ours to rebuild, Oyegun, Atiku, Onu tell APC Governors - elect 

  National Leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have taken the task of rebuilding Nigeria to the doorsteps of the incoming...Read More →

  

• EFCC vs Nnamani: 4 firms docked over N5bn money laundering 

  lagos—The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, re-arraigned four companies, involved in the alleged N5 bil...Read More →

  

• Chibok girls held in bunkers - Shettima 

  Borno State governor, Kassim Shettima, Tuesday, said there was every tendency that the female students of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, abducted by memb...Read More →

  

• Govs reunite to fight Okonjo-Iweala 

  The nation’s governors, yesterday, put aside the two-year feud that factionalised the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, and demanded an account of the estimated $20 bi...Read More →

  

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POLITICS View All →

NGF: Money reunites our govs again

on May 20, 2015   /   in News, Politics 1:16 am 

The country’s governors who had for the past two years been divided over their political allegiances, reunited last Monday.Read More →

Buhari has no excuse not to perform —Salami, LP chairman

on May 20, 2015   /   in News, Politics

Several years after the Labour Party was formed by Nigerian trade unions through their apex body, the Nigerian Labour CongresRead More →

Speakership tussle: APC Reps ‘ll checkmate PDP’s antics — Oladele, Reps-elect

on May 19, 2015   /   in News, Politics 3:54 am 

Otunba Bosun Oladele, a constitutional lawyer and a former commissioner for Information and Orientation in Oyo State won theRead More →

Buhari should step in now to stop zoning controversy — Grp Capt Latinwo (rtd)

on May 19, 2015   /   in News, Politics

A FORMER military administrator of Kwara State during the Buhari/Idiagbon administration, Group Captain Saludeen Latinwo ,retRead More →

Kaduna: Doubts about Debts

on May 19, 2015   /   in News, Politics

The dust from the decisive victory of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai over the incumbent governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Mukthar YeroRead More →

With Buhari, hard work ‘ll now pay — Cally Ikpe

on May 18, 2015   /   in Politics 9:49 pm 

VETERAN broadcaster and founder of Civil Empowerment and Rule of Law Support Initiative, Mr. Cally Ikpe in this interview sayRead More →

NGF: Money reunites our govs again

Buhari has no excuse not to perform —Salami, LP chairman

Speakership tussle: APC Reps ‘ll checkmate PDP’s antics — Oladele, Reps-elect

Buhari should step in now to stop zoning controversy — Grp Capt Latinwo (rtd)

Kaduna: Doubts about Debts

With Buhari, hard work ‘ll now pay — Cally Ikpe

BUSINESS View All →

Leadway Assurance launches funeral cover plan

on May 20, 2015   /   in Insurance and You, News 12:53 am 

Leadway Assurance Company Limited has launched a new life product named the Leadway Family Benefit Plan Plus (LFBPP). The proRead More →

CPS: Most successful govt initiative —Dikko

on May 20, 2015   /   in Insurance and You, News

The Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, is arguably the most successful government initiative in recent times and a clear testiRead More →

The power sector and the incoming Buhari administration (3)

on May 20, 2015   /   in Business, News

The Federal Government, FGN, transferred the management of the electricity distribution companies and power generating companRead More →

Dangote Cement reaps dividend of continental expansion, posts N74.7bn profit

on May 20, 2015   /   in Business, News

Dangote Cement Plc has started realing the benefit of its expansion across Africa, declaring a gross profit of N74.7 billionRead More →

Skye Bank grosses N6bn in first quarter

on May 20, 2015   /   in Business, News

Skye Bank Plc has announced a profit before tax of N6.2 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015, representing an iRead More →

‘African countries can’t trade effectively without harmonised standard’

on May 20, 2015   /   in Business, News

The President of the African Organisation for Standardization (ARSO), Dr. Joseph I. Odumodu, has disclosed that the current gRead More →

Leadway Assurance launches funeral cover plan

CPS: Most successful govt initiative —Dikko

The power sector and the incoming Buhari administration (3)

Dangote Cement reaps dividend of continental expansion, posts N74.7bn profit

Skye Bank grosses N6bn in first quarter

‘African countries can’t trade effectively without harmonised standard’

SPORTS View All →

Pinnick seeks understanding, constructive criticisms

on May 20, 2015   /   in News, Sports

NFF President Amaju Pinnick has, for the umpteenth time, appealed to the sporting media in the country to criticize his adminRead More →

Kanu counsels Keshi on how to succeed

on May 20, 2015   /   in News, Sports

Former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu has called for the immediate integration of members of the current Flying Eagles teaRead More →

FIFA WWC: NWFL shuts down women league

on May 20, 2015   /   in Sports

Nigeria Women Football League board has pulled the plug on the matches of the women league, until the Super Falcons return toRead More →

Keshi wants total concentration from home-based Eagles

on May 20, 2015   /   in News, Sports

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has called for total focus from the home-based Super Eagles he has invited for the AfricanRead More →

NPFL goes on break again

on May 20, 2015   /   in Sports

The Glo Premier League will proceed on a break after the conclusion of match day 10 matches today.Read More →

NIS matriculates 111 students

on May 20, 2015   /   in Sports

The National Institute for Sports, Lagos yesterday held its 2015 matriculation ceremony in which one hundred and eleven studeRead More →

Pinnick seeks understanding, constructive criticisms

Kanu counsels Keshi on how to succeed

FIFA WWC: NWFL shuts down women league

Keshi wants total concentration from home-based Eagles

NPFL goes on break again

NIS matriculates 111 students

ENTERTAINMENT View All →

Jim Iyke, stop marrying me in my dreams, cries Nigerian — Malaysian student

on May 17, 2015   /   in Entertainment 6:59 am 

Jim Iyke has never had it easy with the womenfolk. Most issues he has had with them he never bargained for. Just like last MoRead More →

My boobs have helped my career – Bridget Amos

on May 17, 2015   /   in Entertainment

Bridget Amos is an upcoming actress with big ideas. Despite coming into the industry in 2008, the Kwara State-born beauty hasRead More →

I may lose my virginity soon — Adokiye Kyrian

on May 17, 2015   /   in Entertainment

Vulnerably beautiful Adokiye Kyrian, peace ambassador, architect, singer and actress, made a big fuss sometime last year, wheRead More →

IK Ogbonna and I share same mental disorder, says Colombian fiancee

on May 17, 2015   /   in Entertainment

Many people thought Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna and his Colombian fiancee were crazy when the duo hooked up off a couple of rRead More →

Being a beauty queen has brought me out of my shell — Blessing Okogba, Miss Gbagada

on May 16, 2015   /   in Entertainment, News 12:40 am 

Like I said before, I never liked anything that would bring me into the public glare. I’m just the classroom type, but I’Read More →

Peggy Ovire exposes nipples

on May 16, 2015   /   in Home Video People, News

Ex-beauty queen and rising actress, Peggy Enoho Ovire, was all eyes last weekend when she stormed the Filmhouse Cinema, ApapaRead More →

Jim Iyke, stop marrying me in my dreams, cries Nigerian — Malaysian student

My boobs have helped my career – Bridget Amos

I may lose my virginity soon — Adokiye Kyrian

IK Ogbonna and I share same mental disorder, says Colombian fiancee

Being a beauty queen has brought me out of my shell — Blessing Okogba, Miss Gbagada

Peggy Ovire exposes nipples

INSIDE VANGUARD

Crime Guard

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  Mistaken identity: kidnappers abduct security man’s wife, demand N10m

  “The following day, I received a call from a number that claimed they had kidnapped her and reques

• 80-yr old grandma in prison over land matter

• B-I-Z-A-R-R-E How 19-yr-old drop-out hypnotizes women with strange ring

Interview

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  Your View: I see myself as a special consultant on justice and women matters – Olajumok Alawode James

  Poet, events planner and TV show co host on "Your View" Olajumoke Olubunmi Alawode James is among ma

• Your View: I have learnt to be tolerant of other people’s opinion – Sandra Eze

• I am more aware of things happening in Nigeria now – Osayuwamen Peace Saleh

Metro

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  OSHODI-APAPA EXPRESSWAY: 48 hours deadline choking us — AMATO

  fOR helping them to secure about 51 hectares of land around Mile 2 axis, the President, Association 

• LAWMA moves in as truck drivers quit Oshodi-Apapa expressway

• Environmental degradation: How sand excavators expose Imo communities to danger

Special Report

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  Buhari presidency and northern Nigeria

  In a matter of days, on May 29, Major-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari will once again take over the leadership

• Your View: My producer believed in me – Morayo Afolabi Brown

• Life is a learning process – Yeni Kuti

Health

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  30 in 100 adult Nigerians have hypertension

  Cardiac expert has raised alarm over the increasing incidences of hypertension among Nigerians sayin

• ULCO opens as mega drug distribution centre

• HIV vaccine: Experts explore viable options

Technology

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  Omatek preaches energy saving to Public offices, schools

  Indigenous computer manufacturer and provider of solar power solutions in Nigeria,Omatek Ventures P

• How IBM new capabilities shape customer analytics market

• 7 ways to connect, engage and remain relevant on social media

Education

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  Lagos NUT criticises use of CBT in secondary schools

  Lagos—The Lagos State wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, says the introduction of the Com

• We are blind, but education helps us see

• LASUSU to LASG: Don’t blame us for school closure

Sweet Crude

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  PETAN tasks Buhari on good policies

  Part of the ways the petroleum industry can overcome current crises facing it is through government�

• FMC Technologies, UniPort collaborate on masters’programme

• AUDIT REPORT ON NNPC

  Click to read the Forensic Audit Report on NNPC
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• E-EDITIONS
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• LATEST NEWS

  • 1:37 amLagos lawyer threatens Buhari with suit over change of title
  • 1:33 amPinnick seeks understanding, constructive criticisms
  • 1:29 amLagos goes Pro Unitate to elect Ambode governor of Nigeria
  • 1:16 amNGF: Money reunites our govs again
  • 1:16 amBuhari has no excuse not to perform —Salami, LP chairman
  • 1:04 amOmatek preaches energy saving to Public offices, schools
  • 12:59 amJonathan calls for AU action on African migrants’ deaths
  • 12:57 amMay 29: FG orders Bayelsa CJ to swear in Wike as Rivers gov
  • 12:56 amPolice, family tango over death of son
  • 12:53 amLeadway Assurance launches funeral cover plan
  • 12:53 amCPS: Most successful govt initiative —Dikko
  • 12:53 amThe power sector and the incoming Buhari administration (3)
  • 12:53 amDangote Cement reaps dividend of continental expansion, posts N74.7bn profit
  • 12:53 amSkye Bank grosses N6bn in first quarter
  • 12:53 am‘African countries can’t trade effectively without harmonised standard’
  • 12:52 amNigeria is ours to rebuild, Oyegun, Atiku, Onu tell APC Governors – elect
  • 12:48 amNew Ekiti CP resumes, warns criminals
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• TRANSITION TREK

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    #TrekForGEJ: Updates on 750km walk from Abuja to Otuoke

    Vanguard reports the walk of Oladele Nihi and Gloria to Otuoke to honour president Goodluck Jonathan

• ISSUES

  • Nigeria’s Most Dangerous Roads

  • Community demands compensation for victims of 2014 demolition

• EDITORIAL

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    Minimal Presidential Disruptions

    PRESIDENTIAL security is priority everywhere, so it is not out of place for the same rule to apply i

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  The day Goodluck Jonathan became my hero

  I WRITE this as someone who does not know President Jonathan personally. I have never met the m...
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The Orbit

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  Okonjo-Iweala: Public finance and high blood pressure

  Every time I see the publisher and Chairman of the Vanguard, Mr. Sam Amuka, he reminds me of wh...
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Rational Perspectives

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  Fuel subsidy dilemma: The sensible way out

  Clearly, however, the retired General certainly does not need an early confrontation with the p...
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Owei Lakemfa

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  Sapped of power and energy

  A FORTNIGHT ago, I was in Lagos and with my travelling companions, we were heading for Ibadan. ...
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Sobowale On Business

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  National Assembly’s biggest joke in four years

  It is just as well that over seventy per cent of the current representatives in the National As...
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Sports Bassey

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  The Okpekpe Marathon experience

  Last Saturday, May 16, the who’s who in track and field in the land gathered at Okpekpe, a sl...
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