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Trading on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday continued to react negatively to the outcome of the presidential election with the market capitalisation losing N196 billion to close below N12 trillion mark in February. Continue reading NSE market capitalisation decreases further by N196 bn on election outcome at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2VwZCdH Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has made progress for the smooth conduct of governorship and State House of Assemblies elections, on March 9. Continue reading INEC set to conduct governorship, state assemblies elections at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2IHF9RK Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Ahead of the March 9 governorship elections, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has described illegal the alleged occupation and provocative besiegement of PDP states in the South South, namely Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta, Akwa-Ibom and Cross River states by the military. Continue reading March 9: APC plotting to unleash military in South-South- PDP at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2XuYR6s Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

AS Nigerians prepare to cast their votes in the governorship and state House of Assembly elections on March 9, 2019, members of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Okada Riders Union, Artisans, Market Women, Cooperative Unions, among numerous others have adopted Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as their sole candidate for the Governorship election in Delta State.  Continue reading Drivers, Artisans, Farmers others endorse Okowa for second term at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2XuDLFp Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Real Madrid's teenage attacking sensation Vinicius Junior was called up to Tite's Brazil squad for the first time on Thursday in the last national team gathering ahead of the Copa America. Continue reading Real’s Vinicius Jr earns first Brazil squad call-up at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2XqMhW5 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The All Grassroots Alliance has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alleging that its logo was omitted on ballot paper used to conduct election on Feb. 23 in a polling centre in Niger. Continue reading AGA alleges omission of logo on ballot paper at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2XrR3Cw Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

On Wednesday, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared President Muhammadu Buhari winner of the February 23 presidential poll. Continue reading The ‘Jagabanisation’ of Lagos politics at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2Xw0mBl Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has reacted to the loss of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Atiku Abubakar in last weekend's election, saying the former vice president was never destined to be Nigeria's president. Continue reading Atiku, not destined to be Nigeria’s President – APC at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2XDqTwS Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The minister of Information and Culture says he was confident that Nigerians would re-elect President Mohammadu Buhari because the President presides over a government that has done what no government in the history of Nigeria has done. Continue reading Re-election of President Buhari a referendum on honesty – Lai Mohammed at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2XoSGkx Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Trading on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday continued to react negatively to the outcome of the presidential election with the market capitalisation losing N196 billion to close below N12 trillion mark in February. Continue reading NSE market capitalisation decreases further by N196 bn on election outcome at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2Xt1s0N Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has rejected the outcome of last Saturday’s presidential and national assembly elections in the State as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Continue reading PDP rejects results of presidential, NASS election in Kwara at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2SxBUft Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has hailed Nigerians over the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari saying it shows Nigerians have confidence in the President's ability and capability to lead the nation to the right path. Continue reading Re-election shows Nigerians have confidence in Buhari’s capability- Gov. Masari at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2EEVEKf Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Oil prices dipped on Thursday, dragged down by weakening factory output in China and Japan and record U.S. crude output, although markets remained relatively well supported by supply cuts led by producer club OPEC. Continue reading Oil dips as U.S. crude production hits record at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2EEVDGb Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Thursday, disclosed that there are currently over $48 billion investment opportunities in the Nigerian petroleum industry, while it called on foreign investors to tap into these opportunities. Continue reading Over $48bn investment opportunities exist In Nigeria’s oil industry – NNPC at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2EEVHWr Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

A pro-democracy group, Mandate Protection Vanguard (MPV), has expressed disappointment in the British Prime Minister Theresa May, for sending a congratulatory message to President Muhammadu Buhari following the just concluded presidential election in Nigeria. Continue reading Poll: Theresa May endorses illegality – group at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2VtuPyh Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The son of the former Head of state, Mohammed Sani Abacha has dragged the federal government of Nigeria, Shell Petroleum Nigeria and others to the appeal court as the battle over Malabu oil rages. Continue reading Malabu Oil: Mohammed Abacha heads to Appeal Court at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2VpTGTF Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

A faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his victory at the presidential election held on February 23, 2019. Continue reading Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri deactivates Twitter, Instagram accounts at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2VtuL1v Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Miffed with the declaration of president Muhammadu Buhari as the president elect by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Thursday addressed the world on what it described as the “militarization of the South south zone elections by the ruling APC as led by Muhammadu Buhari”. Continue reading Live Video: PDP addresses the world at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2VtuHyN Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

A coalition of various non-governmental organizations and civil society groups in Bayelsa State, on Wednesday, staged a peaceful protest over the conduct of the Presidential and National Assembly elections in some parts of the state. Continue reading Coalition protests alleged fraudulent election results in Bayelsa at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2VtuFa9 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The national chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Chief Victor Oye, Thursday, advised Igbo people to stop playing emotional politics, arguing that such politics would never benefit them. Continue reading Igbo should stop emotional politics – Oye at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2VsURBO Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The Ohaneze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural group, on Thursday congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his victory in the Presidential Election of Feb. 23. Continue reading Ohaneze congratulates Buhari, urges international community to accept verdict at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2VtuATT Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, yesterday, disclosed that there are currently over $48 billion investment opportunities in the Nigerian petroleum industry, while it called on foreign investors to tap into these opportunities.  Continue reading Over $48bn investment opportunities exist in Nigeria’s oil industry — NNPC at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2VtuzPP Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The Presidency on Thursday appealed to the supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari not to incite the opposition party to anger as they celebrate his victory in the February 23rd Presidential election. Continue reading Don’t incite opposition, Presidency tells Buhari’s supporters at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2EpETkO Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The United `kingdom Government has confirmed that the results of the presidential election as released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were authentic. Continue reading UK confirms INEC results as authentic at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2T4umG8 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

An Economist, Mr Boniface Okesie, has said that inaugurating an inclusive government will expedite a rebound of the capital market. Continue reading Inclusive government will expedite a rebound in capital market – Economist at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2EjBl3F Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

ENUGU- A faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has congratulated President Muhammandu Buhari on his victory at the presidential election held in February 23, 2019. Continue reading Ohanaeze faction congratulates Buhari on re-election victory at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2T5pAIu Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue state has advised Sen. George Akume (APC-Benue North West) to challenge his loss at Saturday’s Senatorial poll in court. Continue reading Challenge your defeat in court, Ortom tells Sen. Akume at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2EmjcCf Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Prof Sulieman Elias Bogoro , Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFUND  asserted that the publishing and reading culture of Nigerians has diminished and at its lowest ebb. Continue reading Publishing, reading culture diminishing in Nigeria… Prof Bogoro at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2T5poce Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Juventus travel to Napoli on Sunday looking to close the book on a Serie A title race that has hardly looked in doubt since the opening day of the season. Continue reading Juventus aim to end title discussion at Napoli at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2EiZmbe Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

A 25 years old woman, Rose Bulus, on Thursday, dragged her father Josiah, to a Shari’a Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State for refusing to allow her marry a man she loves. Continue reading Woman drags father to court for refusing her marry a man she loves at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2T2jet8 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Wednesday affirmed the dismissal of one Abdulazeez Lafiya, from Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai. Continue reading Court okays university lecturer’s dismissal over misconduct, absconding from duty at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2EpENJY Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The head of Turkish football Yildirim Demiroren resigned on Thursday following accusations of a conflict of interest involving gaming rights. Continue reading Turkish football chief steps down over conflict of interest at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2SyWhZw Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Following the announcement of the February 23rd presidential election, Nigerians on social media have disagreed on who handled the electioneering process better between Professor Attahiru Jega and Professor Mahmood Yakubu. Continue reading Jega or Yakubu: Nigerians disagree on who is better at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2XrbUG1 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Riding on the wave of Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki’s reforms in investment promotion and determination to build a robust technology ecosystem in the state, global technology giant, Facebook has invested in providing broadband internet in Edo State, in partnership with MainOne, a submarine cable system operator. Continue reading Facebook partners MainOne on metro internet infrastructure expansion in Edo at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2SAuDLC Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

THE Social Democractic Party,SDP,has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his victory in last Saturday's presidential election. Continue reading SDP congratulates Buhari, calls for Unity, lasting peace at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2XvPDqS Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

 Dr Sanusi Jimah, Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo, on Thursday warned students against exchange of money for grades. Continue reading Auchi Poly warns against exchange of money for grades, matriculates 6,574 at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2SAutnu Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The 3 Brigade Nigerian Army has commenced a free medical outreach at Burji village, Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State, aimed at supporting residents of various communities in the area. Continue reading Nigeria Army commences free medical outreach in Kano at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2XD4XC2 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

A High Court sitting in Jos, on Thursday sentenced a 20-year-old man, Agugu Adau, to death by hanging for killing his mother. Continue reading Court sentences man to death by hanging for killing mother over ‘disappearing’ charm at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2SvOYSw Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Police on Thursday said they were concerned over a “lack of proof of life” in the case of the wife of one of Norway’s wealthiest businessman, who has been missing for four months. Continue reading Service Chiefs meet with Chief of Staff in Aso Rock at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2Nx6Ds4 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

A Yaba Chief Magistrates’ on Thursday ordered that a 26-year-old hotel staff, Jeffery Ehizojie, who allegedly murdered the manager and owner of the hotel, be remanded in prison,pending legal advice from the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP). Continue reading Hotel staff allegedly murders manager at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2GRJcch Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

A Federal High Court Lagos, Thursday, called for oral evidences in a suit by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seeking final forfeiture of about 8.4 million dollars, and N7.4 billion found in some accounts linked to former first Lady, Patience Jonathan. Continue reading Court orders for oral evidence in final forfeiture suit against Patience Jonathan at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2Nzmk1U Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) says 2.5 million children under five years suffer from Acute Malnutrition (SAM) yearly in Nigeria. Continue reading 2.5m Nigerian children suffer from malnutrition yearly, says Society at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2GP5Dil Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The Federal High Court sitting in Jos, on Thursday threw out a N1.25 billion damages suit filed by Gov. Rochas Okorocha, against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the EFCC. Continue reading Court dismisses Okorocha’s N1. 25bn damages suit against IGP, EFCC at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2NzeS6X Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The first LaLiga Santander El Clasico of 2018/19 was a hugely significant moment for both clubs involved, but a lot has changed since Barcelona’s 5-1 victory over Real Madrid last October. Continue reading Real Madrid, Barcelona set for second bout at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2GSkwjS Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

A cross section of traders in Oyigbo, headquarters of Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers, have commended the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari and urged him to come to their aid. Continue reading Oyigbo traders laud Buhari’s re-election, want Port Harcourt-Aba Road fix at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2NyMOkf Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

MOST African leaders have sent congratulatory messages to President Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election.  Continue reading African leaders congratulate Buhari at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2GPsQB1 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi has urged Formula One fans to boycott this year's Grand Prix in Bahrain to protest human rights abuses, claiming he still feels threatened by authorities in his homeland. Continue reading Refugee footballer Al-Araibi urges Bahrain F1 boycott at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2NwUX8y Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, on Thursday inaugurated the 3000-seat Daura mini stadium constructed to boost sports development in the area. Continue reading Just in: Daura gets 3,000-seat stadium at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2GQpnSY Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Thursday advised President Muhammad Buhari to ensure that all sections of the country feel the impact of policies and programmes in his second term in Office. Continue reading TUC urges President-Elect to spread dividends of democracy to all Nigerians at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2NwUH9A Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Thursday, sentenced a former Air Vice Marshal, Tony Omenyi, retd, to seven years imprisonment, following his complicity in money laundering. Continue reading Court sentences ex-Air Force Chief to 7-year imprisonment at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2GQO0yQ Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia