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Liverpool back on top as late own goal secures dramatic win over Tottenham

Liverpool moved back top of the Premier League in dramatic fashion as Toby Alderweireld's last minute own goal beat Tottenham 2-1 at Anfield on Sunday. Continue reading Liverpool back on top as late own goal secures dramatic win over Tottenham at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2V4degE Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

‘It was ugly, but who cares?’: Klopp joy as Liverpool go top

Jurgen Klopp admitted he couldn't care less that Liverpool's dramatic 2-1 win against Tottenham was an "ugly" way to return to the top of the Premier League. Continue reading ‘It was ugly, but who cares?’: Klopp joy as Liverpool go top at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2CMaIEt Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

ICPC probes MDAs over abuse of capital, personnel allocations

Inaundated by petitions over the abuse of capital and personnel allocations to Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government in the last two years, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission will this week begin the probe of such agencies in order to fish out the culprits for sanctions in accordnace with the law. Continue reading ICPC probes MDAs over abuse of capital, personnel allocations at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2Ve0XX7 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

NECA hails Buhari on Micro Pension Plan

The Nigeria Employers Consultative Association’s (NECA) Network of Entrepreneural Women (NNEW) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari on the launching of Micro Pension Plan (MPP) for retired self-employed workers in the informal sector of the economy. Continue reading NECA hails Buhari on Micro Pension Plan at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2CNP82v Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

N’Delta group rallies support for Buhari

A group, Niger-Delta  Youths, Women and Security Movement for Buhari, has called on Nigerians and other political parties to throw their support behind the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari for the unity and development of the country. Continue reading N’Delta group rallies support for Buhari at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2V3mVMd Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Grassroots trust necessary for policies to be effective – Cece Yara

For any people- oriented policy or programme to be effective, it must start from the grassroots. Continue reading Grassroots trust necessary for policies to be effective – Cece Yara at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2CMH6XI Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Nigeria urges developing countries to tackle illicit financial flows for economic growth

The Federal Government has urged members of the South-South Cooperation to take concrete steps to tackle illicit financial flows as a strategy to address poverty and accelerate growth among the developing nations. Continue reading Nigeria urges developing countries to tackle illicit financial flows for economic growth at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2V3EiMS Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Warner Music, Chocolate City to create opportunities for African talents

Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced a pioneering partnership with Chocolate City that will create opportunities for African talents around the world. The partnership is expected to grow the reach of African artists around the world, and create new opportunities for global superstars in the region. Continue reading Warner Music, Chocolate City to create opportunities for African talents at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2CKCXDG Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Late goals help Chelsea in comeback win against unlucky Cardiff City

Late goals from Cesar Azpilicueta and Ruben Loftus-Cheek helped Chelsea complete a thrilling comeback to beat Cardiff City 2-1 away in the English Premier League (EPL) on Sunday. Continue reading Late goals help Chelsea in comeback win against unlucky Cardiff City at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2V8VQak Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

NNPC, MOMAN partner to ensure steady supply of petroleum products

 The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has strengthened partnership with the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) to ensure seamless supply of petroleum products across the country. Continue reading NNPC, MOMAN partner to ensure steady supply of petroleum products at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2Yz82n7 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

My devt projects to complement Okowa’s strides — Adode, Ughelli North LG boss

 In this interview with Sunday Vanguard,he bares his mind on variety of issues ranging from his first year in office, his developemtal projects and the victory of Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa in the recent governorship election. Continue reading My devt projects to complement Okowa’s strides — Adode, Ughelli North LG boss at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2TLw4Yf Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Kwara youths won’t suffer under me – Abdulrazaq

Kwara State governor-elect Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has said that, on assumption of office, he would build huge infrastructures across all sectors of the economy such that it would attract investments in the state and solve problems of unemployment. Continue reading Kwara youths won’t suffer under me – Abdulrazaq at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2YwMh7g Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

In our three years, we have been ranked third best among 160 varsities – Aluyor, Edo University Iyamho VC

EDO University Iyamho rolled out the red carpet to celebrate its third anniversary. And it was a celebration of success with the Vice - Chancellor, Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor, praising its achievements within the short time of its existence. Continue reading In our three years, we have been ranked third best among 160 varsities – Aluyor, Edo University Iyamho VC at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2TIMPmR Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Man treks 265km to celebrate the victory of Ortom, senator-elect Jev election

Vincent Kaior has embarked on a 265km trek from Tsar Mbaduku, a border community with Cross River State, in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, to Makurdi, the state capital, to celebrate the re-election of Governor Samuel Ortom and the victory of the senator-elect for Benue North-West, Mr. Orker Jev. Continue reading Man treks 265km to celebrate the victory of Ortom, senator-elect Jev election at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2Yz7Wff Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Taraba inaugurates transition, stock-taking committees

Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State has inaugurated Transition and Stock-Taking Committees for the purpose of proper implementation and smooth transition from his first tenure to the second. Continue reading Taraba inaugurates transition, stock-taking committees at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2TLw2Q7 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

I regret killing my only brother over N100,000 debt – Suspect

Niger State Police Command has arrested one ldris Aliyu,45, of Daka’agi village in Wushishi Local Government Area of the state for allegedly hacking his younger brother to death over a disagreement on N100,000 debt. Continue reading I regret killing my only brother over N100,000 debt – Suspect at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2Yz7Vbb Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

9th Assembly: Why I want to be Speaker – Gbajabiamila

Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has formerly declared his intention to run for the speakership of the 9th House when inaugurated in June this year. Continue reading 9th Assembly: Why I want to be Speaker – Gbajabiamila at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2TIMMaF Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

2019 elections, a monumental political tragedy — Ango Abdullahi

A leading voice in the northern part of Nigeria, Prof Ango Abdullahi, yesterday, voiced resentments over the just-concluded  general elections, describing them  as a charade that had taken the country many miles backward. Continue reading 2019 elections, a monumental political tragedy — Ango Abdullahi at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2YEwcfW Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Steve Hanke’s report shows Nigeria is sinking under Buhari – PDP

ABUJA- The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described Steve Hanke's report which rated Nigeria as the 6th miserable country in the world,  as a vindication of its position "all this while," saying the nation has sunk into a new low since President Muhammadu Buhari assumed power in 2015. Continue reading Steve Hanke’s report shows Nigeria is sinking under Buhari – PDP at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2TQLwTe Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Doctors Are Shocked that this Herbal Remedy Restores Eyesight, Cures Glaucoma, Cataracts, other severe Eye problems in few weeks!

If you’re tired of struggling with poor eyesight, specifically someone who wants to improve their vision, reverse glaucoma, cataract, near-sightedness and wants to stop using glasses, then here is good news. I have discovered a natural herbal remedy that has helped over 642 Nigerian men, women and children restore eyesight, improve vision and cure severe eye problems within few weeks. You see, I was once in your shoes, I used to battle severe eye problems that made me had blurred vision, dry itchy eyes. Continue reading Doctors Are Shocked that this Herbal Remedy Restores Eyesight, Cures Glaucoma, Cataracts, other severe Eye problems in few weeks! at Vanguard News Nigeria. by sunday via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2YDqDhW Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Why we adopted stringent processes for SIM Card replacement  – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has again explained to telecoms consumers on why it reviewed and made the process of replacing lost, stolen or damaged Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards more stringent. Continue reading Why we adopted stringent processes for SIM Card replacement  – NCC at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2THFqEp Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Presidency plans to make State House Medical Centre ‘standard clinic’

ABUJA---IN a bid to make the State House Medical Centre perform optimally, the Presidency has concluded plans to revert it to a clinic which it was before. Continue reading Presidency plans to make State House Medical Centre ‘standard clinic’ at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2YDqxqA Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

9th Assembly: Finally, Gbajabiamila declares for Reps speakership

ABUJA-Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has formerly declared his intention to run for the speakership position of the 9th House when inaugurated in June this year. Continue reading 9th Assembly: Finally, Gbajabiamila declares for Reps speakership at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2TI2Utf Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

PDP to Malami: Avoid unconstitutional acts in Rivers election

The PDP accuses the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami SAN, of involving in plots to scuttle the collation of the results of Rivers State governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Continue reading PDP to Malami: Avoid unconstitutional acts in Rivers election at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2YFs535 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Mother’s day: Clergy charges mothers to lead exemplary live

ENUGU - AS Roman Catholic Church marks its mothers' Sunday today, the priest in charge of the Carmelite Catholic Church, GRA, Enugu, Rev Fr. Emmanuel Nwadike has urged mothers to lead exemplary lives. Continue reading Mother’s day: Clergy charges mothers to lead exemplary live at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2FNpFYZ Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Ikechukwu Ogbonna: An automobile dealer who knows his onions

Ikechukwu Darry Ogbonna, The Chief Executive Officer of IVD Autos Limited, has established himself as an astute businessman of many trades; a few of which are the automobile, property and entertainment businesses. With more than a decade wealth of experience in the business of importing automobiles to Nigeria, Ogbonna has proven himself to be a young and passionate business man determined to carve a niche for himself. Continue reading Ikechukwu Ogbonna: An automobile dealer who knows his onions at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2OFo2PW Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Breaking: Nigeria ranks 6 miserable country in the world

The recently published report by Steve Hanke, an economist from John Hopkins University in Baltimore, United state, listed Nigeria among the first ten (10) miserable countries in the world. Continue reading Breaking: Nigeria ranks 6 miserable country in the world at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2FMUixy Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

We are going to need everybody, every player – Unai Emery

Unai Emery has challenged Denis Suarez to finally make an impact as Arsenal bid to climb back into the Premier League's top four against Newcastle on Monday. Continue reading We are going to need everybody, every player – Unai Emery at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2OzBOmY Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Bayern self-critical after slipping behind Dortmund in title race

Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac questioned his team's attitude after Saturday's 1-1 draw in Freiburg saw Bayern slip two points behind rivals Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga title race. Continue reading Bayern self-critical after slipping behind Dortmund in title race at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2FLRMrB Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Pope warns Catholics against trying to convert others

Pope Francis on Sunday warned Catholics in Morocco against trying to convert others to boost their small numbers, during a rare visit by a pontiff to the North African country. Continue reading Pope warns Catholics against trying to convert others at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2ODqc2y Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Bishop to Sanwo-Olu: Respect every one under your leadership

Rt. Rev. Humphrey Olumakaiye, Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos, Anglican Communion, has urged the state’s governor elect Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to serve the people with diligence, humility and fear of God. Continue reading Bishop to Sanwo-Olu: Respect every one under your leadership at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2FO5jio Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Mothers day: Women urged to give children quality upbringing

The wife of Vicar and President Holy Cross Anglican Church, Wuye, Abuja, Mrs Funmilayo Taiwo, on Sunday urged Nigerian women to give their children quality upbringing that would guarantee their future rest. Continue reading Mothers day: Women urged to give children quality upbringing at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2OBOfP7 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Mothers day: Successful marriage depends on what couples hear – Clergy

Pastor Adedoyin Adeyinka, the senior pastor of the House of Truth Church says success of any marriage depends on what the couples hear which could either build or destroy the marriage. Continue reading Mothers day: Successful marriage depends on what couples hear – Clergy at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2FLsKZj Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

SERAP gets green light to compel Fashola to name ‘corrupt contractors’

There is prospect Nigerians keen on knowing the truth about specific names of contractors that allegedly collected money for electricity projects but failed to execute any projects, may soon have some answers, as the Federal High Court in Lagos has given the go-ahead to Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in its suit seeking: “an order for leave to apply for an order of mandamus compelling the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN to disclose the names of the contractors.” Continue reading SERAP gets green light to compel Fashola to name ‘corrupt contractors’ at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2CKUBXZ Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Lead poisoning: over 150 affected children still undergoing treatment in Zamfara – NGO

 The Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), an International Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) says no fewer than 150 children affected with lead poisoning in Zamfara are still undergoing treatment. Continue reading Lead poisoning: over 150 affected children still undergoing treatment in Zamfara – NGO at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2V6KhAH Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Pope hails Morocco on religious tolerance

Pope Francis has commended Moroccans for allowing people to practice their different religions, “especially Christians in peace without fear, intimidation or harassment”. Continue reading Pope hails Morocco on religious tolerance at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2COnUsq Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

May God forgive Gov Yari for his political sins – Sen. Marafa

Sen. Kabiru Marafa, representing Zamfara Central, says Gov. Abdul’azeez Yari, has offended God for insisting that the All Progressives Congress (APC) conducted party primaries in the state. Continue reading May God forgive Gov Yari for his political sins – Sen. Marafa at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2FL1MAa Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Let’s come together and make Kano state great – Emir Sanusi

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II on Saturday organised a special prayer session at the Kano Central Mosque for Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s administration as he is about to enter into his second term in office. Continue reading Let’s come together and make Kano state great – Emir Sanusi at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2U9QOOD Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

FG urged to tackle challenges of residency training

 Dr Innocent Ikpe, a general physician at the  Maitama District Hospital, Abuja, has appealed to the Federal Government to find lasting solution to the challenges of residency doctors training in Nigeria. Continue reading FG urged to tackle challenges of residency training at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2FCJKQm Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Amnesty Programme trains 1, 401 beneficiaries in various vocational skills in one year – Dokubo

 Prof. Charles Dokubo, Special Adviser to the President on Niger  Delta and Coordinator, Amnesty Programme says the Amnesty Office has trained a total of 1,401 beneficiaries in various skills in the last one year. Continue reading Amnesty Programme trains 1, 401 beneficiaries in various vocational skills in one year – Dokubo at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2U4WmcY Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Why Nigerian musicians can’t win Grammy award-Artiste

A popular musician and recording artiste, Akintunde Brown says Nigerian musicians can not win Grammy award because “we sing in our local dialect and the sounds are poor.” Continue reading Why Nigerian musicians can’t win Grammy award-Artiste at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2FHLk3g Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Why Nigerian musicians can’t win Grammy award- Artiste

A popular musician and recording artiste, Akintunde Brown says Nigerian musicians can not win Grammy award because “we sing in our local dialect and the sounds are poor.” Continue reading Why Nigerian musicians can’t win Grammy award- Artiste at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2U8vsRI Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

I’ll restore maternal and infant healthcare – Ihedioha

Imo State Governor-elect, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, has reassured the citizenry that he will fulfill his campaign promise of restoring material and infant healthcare in the state. Continue reading I’ll restore maternal and infant healthcare – Ihedioha at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2FEtkXG Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

FG distributes 300 rice mills to farmers, millers in states

 The Federal Government says it has distributed no fewer than 300 rice mills to farmers and millers in different states of the country in 2018 Continue reading FG distributes 300 rice mills to farmers, millers in states at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2UcY50c Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Why Buhari must split Power, Works and Housing ministry in 2nd Term – Expert

ABUJA: An expert in the Built Industry and President, Housing Development Advocacy Network‎, Barr. Festus Adebayo has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to split the Power, Works and Housing ministry for effective service delivery, saying his administration would make no meaningful impact if Nigerians do not get value for money in the three critical sub-sectors. Continue reading Why Buhari must split Power, Works and Housing ministry in 2nd Term – Expert at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2FJs59T Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

FG to set up cashew processing plants in 4 states — Ogbeh

 The Federal Government says it plans to set up cashew processing plants in four states of the country to add value to the produce and create employment, wealth in the country. Continue reading FG to set up cashew processing plants in 4 states — Ogbeh at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2U4Sb0W Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

I will challenge arrest order in UK court – Kanu

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),Nnamdi Kanu has said he will challenge the court order directing his arrest in the United Kingdom. Continue reading I will challenge arrest order in UK court – Kanu at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2FEOV2f Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

NASS Leadership: Okechukwu backs APC’s choice of Lawan, Gbagabiamila

ENUGU- DESPITE his purported suspension from the party, Director General of Voice of Nigeria, VON D-G, Mr Osita Okechukwu has supported the All Progressives Congress, APC, choice of Senator Ahmed Lawan and Rep Femi Gbagabiamila as Senate President and Speaker of House of Representatives, respectively. Continue reading NASS Leadership: Okechukwu backs APC’s choice of Lawan, Gbagabiamila at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2U8nZ4Q Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Mothering Sunday: Mothers should be helpmates, submissive

Mothers have been enjoined to play the role of helpmate, home keeper and be submissive to their husbands. Continue reading Mothering Sunday: Mothers should be helpmates, submissive at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2FDQrlf Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

DSS ‘re-arrests’ journalist after two years in detention

Jones Abiri, the publisher of Weekly Source Newspaper, has reportedly been arrested again by the Department of State Services (DSS). Continue reading DSS ‘re-arrests’ journalist after two years in detention at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria https://ift.tt/2UbVQdz Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia