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Goldborns take on the impact of international partnerships on the Nigerian tech industry

With the rise in number of talented tech innovators and tech enthusiasts alike, ground breaking indigenous technological innovations in key economic areas such as tourism and hospitality, e-commerce and fin-tech just to mention a few. Continue reading Goldborns take on the impact of international partnerships on the Nigerian tech industry at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2vvseZS Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

8 injured in another Ibadan building collapse

 A two-storey building under construction on Tuesday collapsed in Ibadan, injuring eight persons. Continue reading 8 injured in another Ibadan building collapse at Vanguard News. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2VbNxio Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

NASS to transmit N8.92trn approved 2019 Appropriation Bill to Buhari Thursday

The House of Representatives on Tuesday said the National Assembly (NASS) would transmit the approved 2019 Budget of N8.92 trillion to President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday. Continue reading NASS to transmit N8.92trn approved 2019 Appropriation Bill to Buhari Thursday at Vanguard News. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2GMVKiU Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

IMN: Anti-terrorism coalition takes protest to UN house

Protesters on Tuesday stormed the United Nations office in Abuja in protest against the alleged alliance between Iranian government and the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN). Report had it during the weekend that the El-Zakzaky-led group was getting support from Islamic Republic of Iran to carryout terrorism across Nigeria. The protest, organised by members of the Agenda for Terrorism-Free Nigeria (ATFN) called on UN to sanction Iran and El-Zakzaky for terrorism. Continue reading IMN: Anti-terrorism coalition takes protest to UN house at Vanguard News. by Victor Ogunyinka via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2ZNdhQr Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Reps to sanction RMAFC boss

The House of Representatives will proceed with the institution of sanctions against acting Chairman and Management of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Rep. Mark Gbillah (PDP-Benue) has said. Gbillah, who is the Chairman of the House ad hoc Committee investigating data collection processes, maintenance and usage in RMAFC made this known at a hearing on Tuesday in Abuja. The chairman said that the committee was constituted in January, 2018 but had not been unable to finish its work as RMAFC would not comply with the demands of the committee. Continue reading Reps to sanction RMAFC boss at Vanguard News. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2UVbmWI Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

IG deploys special anti-kidnapping squad to Abia, says CP

Mr Ene Okon, the Commissioner of Police in Abia, said the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, has deployed his Special Technical Squad to assist the Abia command in the fight against kidnapping. Continue reading IG deploys special anti-kidnapping squad to Abia, says CP at Vanguard News. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2ZL7UBx Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Calibration of product, services will boost local, int’l trade – SON

ENUGU - STANDARD Organisation of Nigeria, SON, says products and services calibration will boost local and international trade meant to facilitate diversification of the economy. Continue reading Calibration of product, services will boost local, int’l trade – SON at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2UQ6fqD Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Two Bureau de Change operators kidnapped, murdered, dumped in septic tank

Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad , SARS , Lagos State Police command, have arrested three suspected members of a robbery/ kidnap gang , who abducted and murdered two Bureau de- Change operators last month, in Ikorodu area of Lagos. Continue reading Two Bureau de Change operators kidnapped, murdered, dumped in septic tank at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2ZIghhj Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Zainab Aliyu Vs Leah Sharibu: Are Nigerians equal? CAN asks Buhari

Following the release of the Nigerian student, Ms Zainab Aliyu, detained by Saudi Arabia government for alleged drug trafficking, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Northern State chapter, Tuesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s led administration and urged him to equally secure the release of Leah Sharibu who has spent months in the Boko Haram captivity. Continue reading Zainab Aliyu Vs Leah Sharibu: Are Nigerians equal? CAN asks Buhari at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2URHJFA Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Partner government to promote peace, security, IG tells traditional rulers

Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Muhammad Adamu, has called on traditional rulers in the country to partner governments at all level in promoting peace and security. Continue reading Partner government to promote peace, security, IG tells traditional rulers at Vanguard News. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2WheDB4 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

PDP’s allegation of N14tn sleaze under Buhari laughable – BMO

The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of taking opposition to a ridiculous level with its latest claim of wasteful expenditure and stolen funds running into N14 trillion under the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Continue reading PDP’s allegation of N14tn sleaze under Buhari laughable – BMO at Vanguard News. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2DFxJts Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

APC says INEC frustrating inspection of election materials in A’Ibom

Mr Nsima Ekere, the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), in March 9 election in Akwa Ibom says Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is frustrating efforts to inspect election materials as ordered by the tribunal. Continue reading APC says INEC frustrating inspection of election materials in A’Ibom at Vanguard News. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2UQ5mhN Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Breaking: Transcorp Power Consortium acquires Afam Power Plc for N105.3bn

The Transcorp Power Consortium, yesterday, emerged the highest bidder to acquire the Afam Power Plc and Afam Three Fast Power in the sum of N105, 300,000,000. Continue reading Breaking: Transcorp Power Consortium acquires Afam Power Plc for N105.3bn at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2WhCC2X Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Firms need to measure digital marketing ROI to scale – Amplify Digital

As part of efforts to deepen its footprint in Nigeria’s digital marketing landscape, Amplify Digital Agency has kicked off its monthly knowledge-based meet-up, with the call on organizations to ensure that they carry out some form of measurement of their return on investment (ROI) objectives. Continue reading Firms need to measure digital marketing ROI to scale – Amplify Digital at Vanguard News. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2DDuiU4 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

APC says INEC frustrating inspection of election materials in A’Ibom

 Mr Nsima Ekere, the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), in March 9 election in Akwa Ibom says Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is frustrating efforts to inspect election materials as ordered by the tribunal. Continue reading APC says INEC frustrating inspection of election materials in A’Ibom at Vanguard News. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2XYL4V5 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Sexual harassment: 63 CSOs threaten legal action against perpetrators

ENUGU- NO less than 63 Women’s Organizations, Activists, Scholars, Civil Society and Human Rights Organisations in Nigeria have threatened to take legal action against violation of rights of over 100 women who were allegedly assaulted, humiliated and sexually harassed at an Abuja night club, last week. Continue reading Sexual harassment: 63 CSOs threaten legal action against perpetrators at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2XYoUTg Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Photo: Moment Zainab Aliyu regained freedom

Picture of the released Nigerian student, Ms Zainab Aliyu, who was detained in Saudi Arabia for alleged drug trafficking, has stormed the social media. Continue reading Photo: Moment Zainab Aliyu regained freedom at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2XRhZec Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

New minimum wage long overdue — Gov. Okowa

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta said on Tuesday the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers was long overdue and urged state governors to implement the N30,000 minimum wage recently signed by President Muhammadu Buhari. Continue reading New minimum wage long overdue — Gov. Okowa at Vanguard News. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2XRhYa8 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

El-Zakzaky, wife need urgent medical attention abroad – Experts

ABUJA - A group of medical experts and consultants which conducted health assessments on Nigeria’s top Muslim cleric Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat, have recommended the couple to be flown abroad without further delay for treatments. Continue reading El-Zakzaky, wife need urgent medical attention abroad – Experts at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2XRhVuY Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

N219m fraud: MF Bank raises alarm of suspected EFCC compromise

OHHA Micro Finance Bank, based in Enugu state, has raised the alarm that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, maybe shielding a suspected fraudulent banker with one of the commercial banks in Enugu (name withheld) from prosecution over a case of obtaining by false pretence the sum of Two Hundred and Nineteen Million, Thirty Four Thousand Nine Hundred and One Naira Fifty Kobo (N219, 034 901.50) Continue reading N219m fraud: MF Bank raises alarm of suspected EFCC compromise at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2Y2UkYH Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Kanu’s diplomatic relation:  IPOB confident of Biafra freedom

Nnewi- The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Tuesday said the ongoing diplomatic shuttles engaged by its leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, will in no distant time bring actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra. Continue reading Kanu’s diplomatic relation:  IPOB confident of Biafra freedom at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2IR5iN0 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

More crisis in APGA as Anambra lawmaker defects to APC

An All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) lawmaker representing Aguata 11, at the Anambra House of Assembly, Mr Ikem Uzozie, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Continue reading More crisis in APGA as Anambra lawmaker defects to APC at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2XXdZJs Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Just in: UBEC chairman released

The abducted chairman, board of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Muhammed Mahmood has been released. Continue reading Just in: UBEC chairman released at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2IT5YSj Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

18year old UNIPORT student allegedly commits suicide

An 18-year-old Olaitan Gbadamosi, a student of the University of Port Harcourt, UNIPORT has been found dead in her apartment at Omuoko Community, Aluu Clan, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. Continue reading 18year old UNIPORT student allegedly commits suicide at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2XS3VRO Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Clergy decries irregularities in Nigerian polling system

ENUGU - METHODIST Bishop of Onitsha Diocese, Rt. Reverend Dr Livinus Onuagha, has decried the irregularities in Nigerian political system, saying it's crooked with complexities. Continue reading Clergy decries irregularities in Nigerian polling system at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2Y0kStx Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

FG saves over N100bn yearly through IPPIS implementation – Minister

Direct savings from yearly appropriations of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) has grown to over N100 billion. Continue reading FG saves over N100bn yearly through IPPIS implementation – Minister at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2ISvhE2 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Tribunal begins hearing of N6bn tax evasion case against ABU

The North West Tax Appeal Tribunal sitting in Kaduna on Tuesday began hearing of N6.1 billion tax evasion case brought against Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, by the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KDIRS). Continue reading Tribunal begins hearing of N6bn tax evasion case against ABU at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2We6CNe Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Presidential panel recovers N40m from commercial bank

The Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the recovery of Public Property(SPIP), says it has recovered over 40 million naira for the Federal Government from one of the commercial banks in the country. Continue reading Presidential panel recovers N40m from commercial bank at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2DzN7Yb Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Breaking : Reps jerk up 2019 budget, pass N8.916tn

House of Representatives Tuesday passed a total of N8,916, 964, 098, 373 trillon as 2019 budget. Continue reading Breaking : Reps jerk up 2019 budget, pass N8.916tn at Vanguard News. by adekunle via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2We6s8A Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Breaking: Zainab Aliyu released by Saudi Arabia govt

Ms Zainab Aliyu, Nigerian student detained in Saudi Arabia for alleged drug trafficking has been released by Saudi Arabia government. Continue reading Breaking: Zainab Aliyu released by Saudi Arabia govt at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2DzMZb9 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

PDP calls for collaboration of parties to rescue Nigeria from APC

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called for collaboration of all political parties in the country to "rescue Nigeria from alleged misrule of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC". Continue reading PDP calls for collaboration of parties to rescue Nigeria from APC at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2WdEwlj Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

What President Buhari appreciates — Official Photographer

The official photographer of President Mohammadu Buhari, Mr Bayo Omoboriowo, on Tuesday gave an insight to what the president appreciates, saying he was someone who demanded diligence, hard-work and consistency. Continue reading What President Buhari appreciates — Official Photographer at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2DIDG8N Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Anambra gov’t to pull down buildings haboring criminals

ANAMBRA State government threatened yesterday that it would henceforth demolish buildings accommodating criminals in line with the provisions of the laws of the state. Continue reading Anambra gov’t to pull down buildings haboring criminals at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2W9DuGR Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Olude vows to prove mettle at 2019 Okpekpe road race

Barely 24 days to the 2019 edition of the Okpekpe 10km road race, Fadekemi Olude, a top female marathoner has vowed to prove her mettle at the competition. Continue reading Olude vows to prove mettle at 2019 Okpekpe road race at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2GUkcjD Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Breaking: Senate passes 2019 budget

The Nigerian Senate, Tuesday passed the 2019 Appropriation bill. The decision of the house was sequel to the presentation of the bill by the Senate Committee on Appropriation. Continue reading Breaking: Senate passes 2019 budget at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2XYtMYb Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

How the world is reacting to Venezuela ‘coup bid’

Venezuela was plunged into heightened chaos on Tuesday after self-proclaimed leader Juan Guaido said he had the support of troops to oust President Nicolas Maduro, while the governmnet denounced an attempted coup. Continue reading How the world is reacting to Venezuela ‘coup bid’ at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2GSWl3A Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Breaking: Ex-NAPIMS GGM, Dafe Ejebor, 46 others arrested in US

The United States security agents have arrested the former Group General Manager of National Petroleum Investment Management Services, NAPIMS, Mr Dafe Ejebor and 46 others over alleged involvement in human trafficking. Continue reading Breaking: Ex-NAPIMS GGM, Dafe Ejebor, 46 others arrested in US at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2XVd4ZU Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Cambridge University to investigate links to African slave trade

One of Britain’s top universities announced a two-year inquiry into its links to the African slave trade on Tuesday, promising to uncover how the institution may have gained from slavery and the exploitation of labour. Continue reading Cambridge University to investigate links to African slave trade at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2GSnSlL Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Another chance for Barca’s old guard to leave heavier stamp on Europe

It was ten years ago Alex Ferguson dubbed them the best team he had ever faced but those left from Barcelona's iconic generation still have work to do. Continue reading Another chance for Barca’s old guard to leave heavier stamp on Europe at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2IRHjNL Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

NISER urges govt to increase job creation efforts

The Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Ibadan, has called on the Federal Government to scale up job creation efforts to reduce the effect of unemployed dependents on household expenditure. Continue reading NISER urges govt to increase job creation efforts at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2W9on05 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Coutinho sale launched Liverpool European elite return

Liverpool have grown used to seeing their prized assets snatched away by Spanish giants over the past decade, but the sale of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona has helped lay the foundations for a successful rebuild at Anfield. Continue reading Coutinho sale launched Liverpool European elite return at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2DGS1T6 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

How armed men kidnapped UBEC Chairman, kill driver on Kaduna-Abuja highway

Armed men yesterday blocked the Kaduna-Abuja highway, opened fire on some vehicles and abducted two people. Continue reading How armed men kidnapped UBEC Chairman, kill driver on Kaduna-Abuja highway at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2WfuJLg Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Establishment of new university: Why are you protesting, Okorocha asks youths

Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has described the ongoing protest by Ohaji/Egbema youth over the establishment of University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at the main campus of Imo state polytechnic Umuagwo as mischievous. Continue reading Establishment of new university: Why are you protesting, Okorocha asks youths at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2DEhfBz Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Rivers SDP reaffirms commitment to work with Wike

The Social Democratic party (SDP) in Rivers, has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to work with Gov. Nyesom Wike, to restore peace in the state. Continue reading Rivers SDP reaffirms commitment to work with Wike at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2WhuYps Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Man in court for allegedly posting fake picture of insane girl on Facebook

A 28-year-old man, Abdul-Salam Wasiu, on Wednesday appeared in a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for allegedly posting a fake picture of an insane girl inside a gutter on Facebook. Continue reading Man in court for allegedly posting fake picture of insane girl on Facebook at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2DF0fLJ Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

7 ships expected at Lagos ports – NPA

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said seven ships carrying various products were expected at Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos between Tuesday and May 4. Continue reading 7 ships expected at Lagos ports – NPA at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2WamtfE Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Gov. Seriake Dickson presents staff of office to Tuomo monarch

Gov Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state has presented a staff of office to the newly installed Ebenana-owei of Tuomo Clan, Ekeremor local government area, King Ndakwe Tryford Pius, amidst jubilation. Continue reading Gov. Seriake Dickson presents staff of office to Tuomo monarch at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2DGia4r Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Oyo Guber: Tribunal orders INEC to allow Makinde inspect election materials

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Oyo State on Tuesday ordered the  Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to allow the Governor-elect, Seyi Makinde, to inspect the materials used in March 9 governorship election in the state. Continue reading Oyo Guber: Tribunal orders INEC to allow Makinde inspect election materials at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2WdL96V Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Itsekiri group appeals for completion of Warri-Ode Itsekiri road

Itsekiri Progress Club, IPC, a platform of prominent Itsekiri, has urged governor Ifeanyi Okowa to complete the Trans Warri-Ode Itsekiri road linking the oil-rich city with the ancestral home of Itsekiri nation, Ode Itsekiri. Continue reading Itsekiri group appeals for completion of Warri-Ode Itsekiri road at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2DF2H4W Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Court adjourns $69m suit filed by FG against Chevron, Total until July 2

A Federal High Court Lagos, Tuesday, further adjourned until July 2, a 69 million dollars suit filed by the Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria, against Chevron Petroleum Nigeria Ltd, seeking to recover Oil Revenue. Continue reading Court adjourns $69m suit filed by FG against Chevron, Total until July 2 at Vanguard News. by Nwafor Polycarp via Vanguard News http://bit.ly/2LaaOwb Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia