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Flavour welcomes son with first babymama

Highlife singer, Flavour Nabania has welcomed his third child and first ever son with his first babymama Sandra Okagbue. Continue reading Flavour welcomes son with first babymama at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2zAuXnf by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Mo’chedda opens up on exit from music, depression

Years after disappearing from the music scene, Modupe-Oreoluwa Oyeyemi Ola popularly known by her stage name, Mo’Chedda has provided answers to the lingering questions about her sudden absence from music. Continue reading Mo’chedda opens up on exit from music, depression at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2PaGPkt by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Tekno battles with damaged vocal box, takes time off music

The management of singer and songwriter, Tekno Miles has urged fans of the Pana singer to remember him in their prayers as the singer is currently going through tough times, as he’s battling with a damaged vocal box. Continue reading Tekno battles with damaged vocal box, takes time off music at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2zxSyoz by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Breaking: Ogun Chief of Staff resigns

The Chief of Staff to Gov Ibikunle Amosun, Tolu Odebiyi, has resigned his appointment. Continue reading Breaking: Ogun Chief of Staff resigns at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2PbTnbA by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Police crackdown on ritual killers in Delta

The Police Command in Delta says it has commenced an operation to rid the state of ritual killers. Continue reading Police crackdown on ritual killers in Delta at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2zAVsIY by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

US, Canada, Mexico sign new NAFTA

The leaders of the United States, Mexico and Canada on Friday signed a huge regional trade deal to replace the old NAFTA, denounced by President Donald Trump as a killer of US jobs. Continue reading US, Canada, Mexico sign new NAFTA at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2PfNzOo by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

HIV/AIDS: Expert harps on safe relationships

Dr kema Onu, Site Coordinator, AIDS HealthCare Foundation (AHF), an NGO, on Friday said it was healthy and safe for couples and partners that are HIV negative and positive to be involved in a relationship. Continue reading HIV/AIDS: Expert harps on safe relationships at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2AMmNrJ by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Court to rule on Fayemi’s eligibility case Dec. 10

A Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has been urged to dismiss the prayers and preliminary objection of Gov. Kayode Fayemi’s counsel over his eligibility to contest primary election. Continue reading Court to rule on Fayemi’s eligibility case Dec. 10 at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2U0AZpO by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Buhari lauds Nigeria-Ireland relations

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday expressed Nigeria’s appreciation to the Republic of Ireland and its people for standing by Nigeria during her difficult moments, citing their support during the Civil War, and the current efforts to rebuild the devastation in the North-Eastern parts of the country. Continue reading Buhari lauds Nigeria-Ireland relations at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2AHeJIq by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

ECOWAS: Domestic responsibility robs Nigeria quality representation – Hon. Shehu

A member of the Nigerian Delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament, Hon. Garba Shehu has said that the poor attendance of Nigerian representatives to the Parliament was largely due to domestic responsibilities. Hon. Shehu who spoke on the sidelines of the ongoing Second Ordinary Session of the Parliament on Friday, said that many Nigerians were now focused on returning as lawmakers with the General Elections coming in 2019. He said that many of the representatives to the parliament realize that if they do not return as members of the Nigeria’s Parliament, then they automatically lose their seat at the ECOWAS Parliament. Continue reading ECOWAS: Domestic responsibility robs Nigeria quality representation – Hon. Shehu at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2U1iWzK by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

APGA Chairman to Bianca Ojukwu: Apologise to me now

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr. Victor Ike Oye has expressed dismay at over unwarranted verbal attacks on him by Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu. Continue reading APGA Chairman to Bianca Ojukwu: Apologise to me now at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2AzEdHO by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Groups protest in Lagos over killings by insurgents

Some Human Rights groups on Friday took to the streets of Lagos in protest against incessant killings by insurgents in the country. Continue reading Groups protest in Lagos over killings by insurgents at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2U1iGkg by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Brussels police fire teargas at ‘yellow vest’ protesters

Belgian police fired water cannon and teargas in central Brussels on Friday to drive back protesters inspired by France’s “yellow vest” anti-tax movement . Continue reading Brussels police fire teargas at ‘yellow vest’ protesters at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2ACc6Yq by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

How varsities can boost national development–Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Akure said universities in the country are pivotal in boosting national development. Continue reading How varsities can boost national development–Buhari at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2U1inG8 by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Police begin recruitment of 10,000 personnel

The Police Service Commission (PSC) says it has begun the process of recruitment of 10,000 constables into the Nigeria Police Force. Continue reading Police begin recruitment of 10,000 personnel at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2AG2hsn by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Benue Attacks: Bishop warns against blame shift, demands apology

The Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Diocese, His Grace, Wilfred Anagbe has urged the public to desist from changing the narrative regarding the identities of the April deadly attacks in Benue. Continue reading Benue Attacks: Bishop warns against blame shift, demands apology at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2TVbAh0 by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

FG programmes aimed at solving problems of poor–Osinbajo

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo , says the Federal Government’s Social Investment Programmes(SIPs) are designed to provide solutions to the problems of poor Nigerians. Continue reading FG programmes aimed at solving problems of poor–Osinbajo at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2zyQU5R by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Kwara govt. promotes 1,511 civil servants

Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has approved the promotion of 1,511 civil servants in the state civil service. Continue reading Kwara govt. promotes 1,511 civil servants at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2Pb5g1x by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

I’m a descendant of Abraham – Buhari

Advises that religion shouldn’t be politicized By Johnbosco Agbakwuru Ahead of the 2019 general elections, President Muhammadu Buhari has advised politicians not to politicize the election by introducing division between the two dominant religious groups in the country, the Christians and Muslims. President Buhari in an opinion piece published in Church Times of UK described himself as a Muslim and descendant of Abraham, stated that Nigeria has the largest Christian population in the continent. Continue reading I’m a descendant of Abraham – Buhari at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2zAj9Br by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

MySAFTV sets to break Nollywood monopoly

The quest to restore the image and identity of Africa and indeed Nigeria, through promotion of local programmes formed the bases of the launch of MYSAFTV.COM. Continue reading MySAFTV sets to break Nollywood monopoly at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2P98q5H by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Italy could enter recession in Q4 – Report

The Italian economy could enter into recession during the fourth quarter of this year, the chief economist of industrialist lobby Confindustria, Andrea Montanino, told Reuters. Continue reading Italy could enter recession in Q4 – Report at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2zxrwxo by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Yuletide: CBN introduces special forex sales to BDCs

As the Yuletide approaches, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a special foreign exchange sales to Bureau de Change operators, to ease access to hard currencies. Continue reading Yuletide: CBN introduces special forex sales to BDCs at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2P89Ehv by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

There is plot to Islamize Nigeria, says Most Revd. Anagbe

The Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Dioceses, Most Revd. Wilfred Anagbe, has raised concern that there is an orchestrated plan to Islamize Nigeria insisting that the killings in Benue was in furtherance of that plot. Continue reading There is plot to Islamize Nigeria, says Most Revd. Anagbe at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2zxn2XE by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

174 UNN graduates bag first class honours

 Prof. Benjamin Ozumba, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, (UNN) says 174 graduates bagged first class honours in its 48th convocation. Continue reading 174 UNN graduates bag first class honours at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2PautsI by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Lawyers in Imo boycott court sittings, protest alleged assassination of magistrate

Lawyers in Imo on Friday, boycotted court sittings while protesting the alleged assassination of Senior Magistrate, Remmy Ogu. Continue reading Lawyers in Imo boycott court sittings, protest alleged assassination of magistrate at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2zxjCEo by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Fake news, hate speech: Self-regulate or self-destruct, Lai Muhammed cautions Media

Nigerians and the Media have been called upon to desist from spreading fake news and hate speech and avoid reports that could be termed defamatory to an individual or the country. Continue reading Fake news, hate speech: Self-regulate or self-destruct, Lai Muhammed cautions Media at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2r9riYS by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

It’s time for women to rise above ‘weaker sex’ tag – Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday urged women to rise above all forms of discriminations and ‘weaker sex’ tag and truly play their role as change agents, saying such was necessary to transform Nigeria starting from the family unit. Continue reading It’s time for women to rise above ‘weaker sex’ tag – Ambode at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2r9rhnM by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Court upholds appointment of Nwabueze as YDP acting National Chairman

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Fridays, upheld the appointment of Chief Henry Nwabueze, as acting National Chairman of the Young Democratic Party (YDP) Continue reading Court upholds appointment of Nwabueze as YDP acting National Chairman at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2reBqiT by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

PSC begins fresh recruitment of 10,000 Constables

The Police Service Commission has begun the process of recruitment of a fresh batch of 10,000 Nigerians into the Nigeria Police Force as Constables. Continue reading PSC begins fresh recruitment of 10,000 Constables at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2r9rffE by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

No Room for peadophiles in Ondo State, Akeredolu tells CAN

GOVERNOR Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has warned Peadophiles to desist from the act or face the full wrath of the law in the state. Continue reading No Room for peadophiles in Ondo State, Akeredolu tells CAN at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2r9rdV4 by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Edo govt orders interrogation of 7 students over truancy

The Edo State Government has ordered the arrest and interrogation of six secondary school students and a school leaver for truancy and obstruction of academic activities, in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Continue reading Edo govt orders interrogation of 7 students over truancy at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2r9rbwq by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Development partners pick Abia, Edo as best Niger Delta states in planning

Abia and Edo States have emerged winners in the maiden edition of a long-term development plan pitching competition organised as part of events at the 7th Niger Delta Development Forum (NDDF) after defeating six other states in the region. Continue reading Development partners pick Abia, Edo as best Niger Delta states in planning at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2r9rasm by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Fake news: Police warn bloggers, social media users

The Police Command in Cross River has warned social media users and bloggers operating in the state to desist from using `online’ to spread fake news. Continue reading Fake news: Police warn bloggers, social media users at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2r9r9oi by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Police kill 104 bandits in Zamfara, destroy 50 hideouts

The Nigeria Police Force said it has killed 104 armed bandits during an attack on Mahanga forest in Birnin Mogaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Continue reading Police kill 104 bandits in Zamfara, destroy 50 hideouts at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2r9r7Nc by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

EFCC arrests Lebanese with $2 m at Abuja Airport

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested one Abbas Lakis, a Lebanese for money laundering offence. Continue reading EFCC arrests Lebanese with $2 m at Abuja Airport at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2r9r6J8 by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

NAFDAC intercepts over 6bn tablets of Tramadol worth N193 bn in 1 year – DG

Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), says the agency has intercepted more than six billion tablets of Tramadol worth about N193 billion in the last one year. Continue reading NAFDAC intercepts over 6bn tablets of Tramadol worth N193 bn in 1 year – DG at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2reay2L by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Campaign finances: EFCC can’t usurp INEC’s role, says PDP

Following Thursday's declaration by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, that the anti-graft agencies will beam its searchlights on the campaign spending of the various political parties participating in the 2019 elections; the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has warned the agency against nursing any intent to take over the constitutional responsibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Continue reading Campaign finances: EFCC can’t usurp INEC’s role, says PDP at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2r9r2ZU by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Lawyers in Imo boycott court sittings, protest alleged assassination of magistrate

Lawyers in Imo, on Friday, boycotted court sittings while protesting the alleged assassination of Senior Magistrate, Remmy Ogu. Continue reading Lawyers in Imo boycott court sittings, protest alleged assassination of magistrate at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2r9r1VQ by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Buhari won’t be stampeded to sign Electoral Act Amendment Bill – Senate Leader

MAJORITY Leader of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Friday said that President Muhammadu Buhari has the right to withhold his assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill which has been forwarded to him. Continue reading Buhari won’t be stampeded to sign Electoral Act Amendment Bill – Senate Leader at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2r9r0Bg by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Breaking: APGA breaks as AAPGA emerges

The fall out of primaries recently conducted by the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Friday, took an ugly dimension as rebel group emerged from the party, calling itself Authentic All Progressives Grand Alliance, AAPGA. Continue reading Breaking: APGA breaks as AAPGA emerges at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2Q1B9i4 by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Man drowns at friend’s birthday party in Aba

A 20-year-old man, simply identified as Chidiebere David, drowned on Thursday night in the swimming pool of a new but popular hotel on Margret Avenue, GRA, Aba in Abia, during a friend’s birthday party. Continue reading Man drowns at friend’s birthday party in Aba at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2Rpl3M1 by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Buhari for Climate Change confab in Poland

President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Abuja on Saturday for Katowice, Poland, to attend the 24th session of the Climate Change Conference known as the Parties (COP24). Continue reading Buhari for Climate Change confab in Poland at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2Q1EspE by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

We’ll support INEC to deliver credible elections in 2019 — European Centre

The European Center for Electoral Support (ECES) on Friday said it was proud to support efforts by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deliver credible, free and fair elections in 2019. Continue reading We’ll support INEC to deliver credible elections in 2019 — European Centre at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2rbP5XU by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Building collapse: Buhari condoles with people, govt. of Rivers

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the people and government of Rivers and families of the deceased over the loss of lives after a seven-storey building collapsed. Continue reading Building collapse: Buhari condoles with people, govt. of Rivers at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2zBxqh3 by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Defying violence, hikers head for the hills in central Nigeria

The old car number plates still carry the inscription beloved of the people of Plateau State in central Nigeria: "Land of peace and tourism". Continue reading Defying violence, hikers head for the hills in central Nigeria at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2U5VyRI by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

PDP draws campaign plans, solicits media help to win Buhari

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Friday solicited media intervention in getting Nigeria working again, describing the role of the media in politics as unquantifiable. Continue reading PDP draws campaign plans, solicits media help to win Buhari at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2ABCAcy by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Son allegedly hacks father to death in Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has commenced investigation into the alleged killing of a man identified as Osita Nwachukwu by his son, Chibuike Nwachukwu. Continue reading Son allegedly hacks father to death in Enugu at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2TY9Cwi by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Army to Residents: Keep off, we will have ‘bush exercise’

The Nigerian Army says its Nigerian Military School (NMS) in Zaria will conduct bush exercise from Monday, Dec. 3 to Dec. 12 and advised residents of the exercise areas to keep-off. Continue reading Army to Residents: Keep off, we will have ‘bush exercise’ at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2Rpvm2G by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Offa robbery suspects plead not guilty

The five suspects involved in the Offa robbery incident in which 32 people were killed have pleaded not guilty. Continue reading Offa robbery suspects plead not guilty at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2Q5Pz0I by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune

Army denies removal of Texas Chukwu as Spokesman based on incapability

The Nigerian Army has denied media report (not by Vanguard) that the removal of its Spokesman, Brigadier General Texas Chukwu and replacement by Brigadier General Usman Sani was as a result of the former handle and manage proper information regarding the ongoing counter insurgency in the north east. Continue reading Army denies removal of Texas Chukwu as Spokesman based on incapability at Vanguard News Nigeria. https://ift.tt/2Ro7g8s by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria Albert Einstein Fools of Fortune