Avarine

 Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has urged Nigerians to pray for the peaceful conduct of the 2019 general election. Continue reading New Year: Gov. Ugwuanyi prays for peaceful election at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2AmWDwi by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Diego Maradona has given his backing to Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly after the Senegalese international was subjected to racist abuse by Inter Milan supporters last week. Continue reading Maradona shows support for racism victim Koulibaly at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2SzOMTb by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has been told to focus on providing Nigerians with credible, free and fair elections rather than trending on blame games. Continue reading Stop blame game, Nigerians need free, fair polls, Adamu tells Buhari at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2AnxTng by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

 The Nigerian Army has vowed to deal decisively with those behind propaganda and subversive acts intended to demoralise troops in the North East. Continue reading Bokom Haram: Army vows to deal with those behind propaganda at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2SzOLi5 by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

ILORIN--Kwara youths under the aegis of Kwara Youths Strategic Movement, have berated the minister of Information and Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed over his alleged persistent attempts to blame the Senate President for the April 5, 2018 armed robbery incident in Offa. Continue reading Offa Robbery: Kwara Youths berate Lai Mohammed over comments at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2Anarqz by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has warned the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to stop dancing on the graves of the innocent souls who died in the April 5, 2018 armed robbery attack in Offa. Continue reading Stop dancing on the graves of victims’ of Offa robbery, Lai Mohammed tells Saraki at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2StbKLz by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Floyd Mayweather beat Japanese kickboxing phenomenon Tenshin Nasukawa by a technical knockout on Monday in the first round of a New Year's Eve "exhibition" bout that brought the US boxing superstar out of retirement. Continue reading Breaking: Mayweather beats Japan’s Nasukawa by TKO at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2Aoqy7b by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed,  says the claim by the Senate President, Dr Bukola  Saraki, that he donated N10 million to  victims of  the April 5  robbery in Offa  “is patently false.’’ Continue reading Saraki lied over N10m donation to victims of Offa robbery – Lai Mohammed at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2SuNWa6 by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

FOUNDER and leader of Living Christ Mission Worldwide and Chancellor of Hezekiah University, His Grace, Most Rev. Daddy Hezekiah has said that he was surprised that President Muhammadu Buhari was seeking for reelection in next year's general elections. Continue reading I wonder why Buhari is seeking reelection- Cleric at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2Anain1 by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Cardiff manager Neil Warnock has warned his players "not to breathe" on some of Tottenham's stars in a New Year's Day clash between the sides over fears of playacting. Continue reading Warnock wary of diving Spurs stars for Cardiff clash at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2Qbtau8 by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

All Progressives Congress, APC, national leaders, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, others met at the swearing-in ceremony of the state's new Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja on Monday. Continue reading Photos: Tinubu, Ambode at swearing-in ceremony Lagos new Hos at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2Qbt7hW by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Australia's largest city Sydney put on its biggest-ever fireworks display in a spectacular welcome to the New Year, kicking off a wave of celebrations for billions around the world. Continue reading New Year: Sydney kicks off global 2019 parties with dazzling spectacle at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2VoGyia by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) said it needed 7million dollar to sustain its operations through June 2019. Continue reading UN humanitarian aircraft needs $7m to sustain its operations at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2Vj6VGl by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says an estimated 25,685 babies will be born in Nigeria on New Year Day. Continue reading Nigeria to expect 25,685 new babies on New Year Day–UNICEF at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2Vj6UCh by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has prophesied in its New Year message to Nigerians that the dry bone of the nation shall rise again. Continue reading 2019 shall be a better year for Nigerians- CAN at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2VfFgGt by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Residents of Araromi community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have commended Governor Rotimi Akeredolu for turning the moribund beach in the town to destination of investors. Continue reading Ondo community coemmends Akeredolu for boosting tourism at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2Vj6QT3 by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Troops are preparing to launch an offensive in a bid retake a strategic town captured by Boko Haram jihadists in northeast Nigeria, security and civilian sources said on Monday. Continue reading Army ready for battle to reclaim Baga from Boko Haram terrorists at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2VfFduh by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday swore in Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola as the 21st Head of Service (HOS) of the State, with a charge on him to inject fresh ideas, vibrancy and new energy that will take the public service to new heights and make Lagos a globally recognized City-State with a commitment to efficiency, effectiveness, innovation and creativity in service delivery. Continue reading Ambode swears in new Head of Service, six Perm secs at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2VkRVYz by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has urged Nigerians not to lose hope of better days for the nation inspite of the palpable hardship in the land which is mostly felt by the common man. Continue reading Don’t lose hope yet, Fayose tells Nigerians at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2VfF89X by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

The Young Progressives Party (YPP) says it entered the race for positions in the 2019 general elections to win, and not to make up the numbers of political parties on the ballot papers. Continue reading We are in 2019 elections to win, not to make up numbers on ballot papers –YPP at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2Vt3oFI by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Indications emerged Monday that over 3,641 persons were reportedly killed in Benue by suspected armed herdsmen between 2016 and 2018. Continue reading “Over 3,641 killed in Benue by armed herdsmen” at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EYvCST by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Following the fire outbreak at a petrol station along Nike Lake road by Penoks Junction, Trans Ekulu, Enugu, on Monday, residents of the area have commended the administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for the swift intervention and expertise displayed by officers and men of Enugu State Fire Service in putting out the fire, without any loss of life. Continue reading Fire Outbreak : Residents hail Gov. Ugwuanyi’s quick intervention at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EZE8BR by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says an estimated 25,685 babies will be born in Nigeria on New Year Day. Continue reading Nigeria to expect 25,685 new babies on Tuesday–UNICEF at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EYnTUY by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

The Police in Kano on Monday arraigned a 36-year-old man, Tahir Ahmad, for allegedly defrauding a man of N1 million. Continue reading Police arraign man over alleged N1m land fraud at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EYTl62 by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Fulham have vowed to take the "strongest possible action" after striker Aboubakar Kamara was racially abused on social media following his penalty miss against Huddersfield on Saturday. Continue reading Fulham to take action over Kamara racist abuse at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EX1Ei1 by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

 Some lawyers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called for the establishment of special courts to handle election petitions, instead of pulling judges away from regular courts to handle such cases. Continue reading 2019 Elections: Lawyers solicit special courts to handle election petitions at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EYMKso by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

The Nigeria Police said it had a duly obtained warrant of arrest duly deployed to apprehend Sen. Dino Melaye in his residence in Abuja. Continue reading We have a warrant to arrest Dino-Police at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EYCsYu by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

The Nigerian Army on Monday dismissed as ‘untrue’ social media reports indicating the closure of the Maiduguri-Monguno Road. Continue reading Army denies closing Maiduguri-Monguno road at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EZhFVB by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany admitted the Premier League champions' pride has been wounded by a recent shock run of three defeats in four Premier League games to fall seven points behind league leaders Liverpool. Continue reading Wounded City ready to fight Liverpool, insists Kompany at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EYvsef by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Akwa Ibom state identified as honourable Emah Bassey on Sunday attacked the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Udom Emmanuel, Mr. Amanam Nkanga, giving him machete cuts on both hands and head. Continue reading APC chieftain in A-Ibom machetes Gov’s Aide at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EYMDwY by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerians to imbibe the good virtues of forgiveness, simplicity and integrity of late former President Shehu Shagari. He made the call on Monday when he condoled with the family of late President Shagari who died at the age of 93 on Dec. 28 at the National Hospital, Abuja. Obasanjo, who arrived Shagari’s residence in Sokoto at about 9:50 a.m and was received by Gov. Continue reading Obasanjo visits Shagari’s family in Sokoto at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EVGilg by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

CHAIRMAN of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State, Prince Godwin Ogorugba has said that the track records of the party in human and infrastructural development in the state would enable it continue with its winning streak in the 2019 general elections. Continue reading PDP’ll maintain winning streak in Delta – Ogorugba at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EYMBoQ by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Mr Chermberline Adiaso, the South East Coordinator of the Presidential Support Committee (PSC) says the South East and South South would join forces by voting massively for re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. Continue reading Buhari ’ll record landslide victory in S-East, S-South in 2019 – PSC coordinator at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EVA3O6 by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted that he is "not obsessed" by individual trophies, having missed on this year's Ballon d'Or after winning it five times. Continue reading Ronaldo ‘not obsessed’ by individual trophies at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EVScfP by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Scientists in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi have found that Shisha pipes posed more serious medical problems compared to cigarettes. Continue reading Shisha worst than cigarettes – Study reveals at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EVzMLk by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

A 30-year-old woman, Preye Otonye, was on Monday brought before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun for allegedly stealing lace and Ankara materials worth N13,000. Cook, 35, pleads guilty to defiling 13-year-old girl Otonye, whose address is unknown, is facing a two-count charge of stealing and conspiracy. The accused, according to the Prosecutor, Sgt. Chudu Gbesi, committed the offences on Dec. 17 at  1.30 p.m. at a shop located at Winners Chapel, Ota. Continue reading Woman, 30, docked over alleged theft of N13,000 lace, Ankara at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EYHx3O by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Hundreds mourned revered Israeli writer and peace advocate Amos Oz on Monday at a funeral ceremony where the country's president hailed him as the nation's storyteller not afraid to be called a "traitor." Continue reading Israelis mourn writer and peace advocate Amos Oz at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EVvl2S by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

An Osun Magistrates’ Court sitting in Modakeke on Monday sentenced one Jimoh Oyemoni, 40, to three years imprisonment for raping an 80-year-old woman. Continue reading Man who raped 80-yr-old bags 3 years imprisonment at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2F1r3bp by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova had a tough start to her 2019 tennis season Monday at the Shenzhen Open, edging out Switzerland's Timea Bacsinszky 6-2, 7-6 (7/3). Continue reading Sharapova campaign off to tough start in Shenzhen at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EVvgMC by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Unidentified gunmen in Plateau attacked and killed four persons in Nding community of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state. Continue reading Unidentified gunmen kill 4 passengers, injure 2 in Plateau at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2F1r0ML by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Sri Lanka has been rated as the most corrupt cricket nation by the world governing body, the country's sports minister said Monday. Continue reading Sri Lanka cricket rated most corrupt by ICC at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EVvaoe by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

The Imo state governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, Monday said he had equipped APGA members in the state to win a free and fair election in Imo. Continue reading We have equipped APGA to take over Imo – Araraume at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2F1tR84 by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Emmanuel Macron's disgraced ex-bodyguard said he continued to exchange messages regularly with the French president even after he was forced out of his job in July over a scandal. Continue reading Macron faces new embarrassment from ex-bodyguard at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EVv3ZQ by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

The made in Ikeja Games App produced by 16 pupils at the Software shop Pty Ltd in Ikeja, Lagos will be introduced in schools in the coming term. Continue reading Made in Ikeja Games App to be launched in Lagos schools at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2EYKT6P by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Some legal practitioners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have supported the calls for prisoners to exercise their civic rights during elections. Continue reading Lawyers back calls for prisoners’ right to vote at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2F1d7NL by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

World Player of the Year nominee Faf De Klerk committed his future to Sale Sharks by signing an extended contract to 2023, the English club announced on Monday. Continue reading Sale tie down South Africa’s De Klerk till 2023 at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2F1SP7s by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Ethical, diverse and not a silicone breast in sight -- feminist filmmakers are standing up to mass-market porn with adult movies free of male domination and gender stereotypes. Continue reading Feminist filmmakers tackle adult movie machismo at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2SqSQ7W by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Apparently miffed by the alleged clandestine support for the PDP by one its members, the Enugu State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Ben Nwoye has challenged one of the leaders of the party in the state, Sen. Ken Nnamani to clarify a statement he made while commissioning a four-room building with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. Continue reading APC challenges Ken Nnamani’s loyalty to party at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2AqTF9M by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Vatican spokesman, deputy resign Continue reading Vatican spokesman, deputy resign at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2SvHgsq by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Oil prices rose about 2 per cent on the final trading day of the year on Monday, mirroring gains in stock markets, but were on track for the first annual decline in three years amid lingering concerns of persistent supply glut. Continue reading Brent crude rises $1, but set for first yearly drop since 2015 at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2AnHdaN by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Not less than 50 corpses deposited at the Enugwu Ukwu General Hospital Mortuary in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State have been burnt to ashes. Continue reading Double tragedy: 50 corpses burnt in Anambra at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2Ss1jI7 by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

In some ways, says Portuguese ex-boxer Jorge Pina, the loss of most of his sight was the making of him. "I didn't lose my sight, I just see things differently," he says. Continue reading Near-blind ex-boxer puts troubled kids on right path at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2AxU8HB by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

The Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday began counting ballots from a presidential election marked by delays and fears of violence and vote-rigging, straining hopes for its first-ever peaceful transfer of power. Continue reading Tense DR Congo counts vote in presidential poll at Vanguard News Nigeria. http://bit.ly/2StIzrM by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune