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Nigeria’s D’ Tigers have lost their opening game of the FIBA World Cup. They fell to Russia  82-77 a in Group B match up at the Wuhan Arena. Continue reading FIBA World Cup: Gallant D’Tigers lose opening game to Russia at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2zImbD3 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

WHY do people allow their problems to overwhelm them? What they need to do is to keep on trying to overcome the problems. Brethren, I want to know that if someone allows problems to overwhelm him or her, the person can never be delivered of the problems. Continue reading Let no problem overwhelm you at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2PyWhwy Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Zack is a 39-year-old I freak who runs a very high-tech cybercafe.  He also has this reputation of being a chronic womanizer – a fact he readily agrees to, blaming his sexual addiction on his father, he explains Continue reading Why this maid was a Godsent to my dad and I! at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2zJaLiB Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

There is an abiding tendency in Nigeria to judge our leaders from the narrow spectrum of partisan politics, ethnicity or how one particular event associated with them has affected us – for good or ill Continue reading Despite June 12, Babangida was our greatest lawgiver in the last century at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2PxVU58 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Nigeria women football coach at the Africa Games, Chris Danjuma said he was happy that the Falconets ended the 12-year jinx of Nigeria not winning the gold. Continue reading Danjuma happy to break African Games jinx at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2zES0fY Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Generally speaking, the ruling elite are not interested in working for the suffering masses Continue reading The return of barbarians (3) at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2ZLhvXz Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

I teach why girls menstruate, understanding the blood that comes out, the days and years it takes to menstruate Continue reading ‘We are breaking silence on menstruation’ at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2LePhkg Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The Commissioner of Police in charge of Police Special Fraud Unit, Lagos, Kabiru Ibrahim, in this chat, tells Sunday Vanguard that policemen are currently being trained to complement efforts at fighting internet fraud. He provides insights into the multidimensional nature of the crime, saying the police have chased many internet fraudsters out of Nigeria. Continue reading Police have chased many fraudsters out of Nigeria- Ibrahim, CP, Police Special Fraud Unit at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2Zt2n6a Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Any father who refuses to pay his children’s school fees but turns around to claim the credit for their excellent performance has no pint of shame running in his blood. That is the situation with Team Nigeria and the immediate past minister of Youth and Sports Development minister, Solomon Dalung. Continue reading Congrats Team Nigeria at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2zF5hoT Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Don’t forget that under President Olusegun Obasanjo, I was the middleman for peace in the Niger Delta. The same thing during Yar’ Adua’s time Continue reading Under OBJ, Yar’Adua, I was the middleman for peace in N-Delta – Igali at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2PxlWFS Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

GENESIS 22:2-18 says: “And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.  3 And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.  Continue reading Sacrifice attracts blessing (1) at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2ZMNy9W Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Only a court can order the arrest of a citizen. Mr. Ihedioha’s duty is to comply and enforce that order of the court Continue reading Recovering Imo property at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2LdfIqh Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

In the meantime, again honest Nigerians will face prejudice and suspicion everytime they make mention of their nationality Continue reading Obi is Nigeria, and Nigeria is Obi at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2ZMNx5S Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

It is my fervent hope that a Sex Offenders Register can be opened nationally and in all our States. When individuals commit sex crimes, it can be perceived as a matter of personal failing, something they need to be ashamed of and pay for Continue reading Shame! at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2HCi5Rc Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Fans of Ivorian singer DJ Arafat opened his coffin Saturday to take photos of the corpse, prompting police to fire teargas after an overnight funeral concert where tens of thousands paid tribute to the one of West Africa's most popular stars. Continue reading DJ Arafat: Ivory Coast bids singer farewell, fans open his coffin at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2PzWTC7 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The most common fight which is usually between a governor and his immediate predecessor is attributable mainly to greed. It manifests, firstly, in the form of intense last-minute activities by an out-going governor to either siphon whatever fund is on ground or to set a booby trap for his successor Continue reading Nigerian Governors in Blame-game and Dogfight at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2PxeWsF Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Joe Erico has said that coach Gernot Rohr’s policy of ignoring home-based players out of the national was counter productive. Continue reading Don’t leave home-based players out of Eagles, Erico tells Rohr at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2ZCDCDE Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

UNEASY calm pervades the Staff School of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo as 42 workers of the school were affected by commercialisation. Continue reading We are treated like lepers – Sacked Ondo Poly Teachers  at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2NJeW6j Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

These days, there is no specification for quality of people being kidnapped. Even the very poor get kidnapped. Students are not left out Continue reading Man in the mirror at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2Lfe07K Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

On one occasion, Jesus used just five loaves of bread to feed 5,000 people. Then on another occasion, he used just seven loaves to feed 4,000.  Nevertheless, the Jewish leaders still did not believe in him.  Continue reading The hardened heart at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2ZDhZ21 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

As you move closer to God, the Lord will glorify himself in your life and the Lord will put your enemies to shame Continue reading It’s a season of fruitfulness at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/32f6Dms Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, on Saturday said the Federal Government has developed strategies to create employment opportunities for youth in the country. Continue reading FG has strategies to create employment opportunities for youth – Minister at Vanguard News. by Bankole via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/34eqtAf Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

 Before Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, embarked on a fact-finding visit to Trans Amadi, Port Harcourt, where officials of the state government demolished a foundation for alleged non-compliance with urban development laws, the impression was that a mosque had been demolished. Continue reading ‘Sorry, mosque demolition in Rivers is fake news’ at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2MNyl6j Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

25 lucky subscribers have been rewarded with a total of N1, 250,000 in the ongoing StarTimes kids billed to last till August 31. Continue reading 25 subscribers take home N1.2million in StarTimes Kiddies Promo at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2ZpjZjf Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Chief Patrick Ukah, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education in Delta, has said that the recruitment of 1000 teachers into the  Post Primary Education Board (PPEB) was to bridge the gap in the number of teachers in public schools in the state Continue reading Delta govt. employs 1000 secondary school teachers at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2MLdHne Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Dr Uju Agomo, Director-General of the Prisons Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA), on Friday praised President Muhammadu Buhari for assenting to the Nigerian Correctional Service Act, 2019. Continue reading PRAWA lauds Buhari on Correctional Service Act at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2MIYq6t Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Manchester City has extended its partnership with PZ Cussons’ soap brand, Premier Cool to be the Club’s Official Personal Care Partner in Nigeria. The announcement was made at an event in Nigeria during the Club’s global trophy tour. Continue reading Manchester City extends partnership with PZ Cussons at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2HCDLgb Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Some 197 Somali police officers have completed a three-month intensive training to step up security in a regional state in Somalia, the AU Mission (AMISOM) on Friday said. Continue reading Just in: 197 police officers ready to beef-up security at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/32iyfY8 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Lagos State Government yesterday intercepted a truck load of 123 social miscreants with 48 motorcycles coming from Jigawa state. Continue reading Lagos begins to check invasion of miscreants, intercepts truckload from Jigawa at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2LcQV5O Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Federal Government yesterday took delivery of calibration aircraft for the country’s airspace. Taking the delivery on behalf of the government at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, said “ the  King Air 350ii turboprop aircraft cost $8.5million. Continue reading Nigeria gets $8.5m calibration aircraft at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2ZGWfCt Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

ONITSHA - For eight consecutive years now, the people of Nkpolo village, Nnukwu Clan, Adazi-Nnukwu community in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State have always been in festive mood each time an illustrious son of the area, Ikechukwu Emmanuel Chukwuma, Igwe Adazi ji di Ebube celebrated his annual new yam festival in the area. Continue reading I’ll remain a philanthropist all through my life — Igwe Chukwuma, Ezeigbio Cote d’Ivoire at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2LaXMwr Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Former British and Commonwealth Lightheavyweight champion, Peter Oboh has risen in strong support for the newly appointed Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Akin Dare, saying that those who say he had no sporting background should give the communication expert a chance. Continue reading Dare could surprise us all – Oboh at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2ZEVcD1 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Efforts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC to track down some Nigerians declared wanted by Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, for fraud in the United State of America is beginning to yield results with the arrest of one of the suspects, Oyediran Joseph in Ilorin, Kwara State. Continue reading EFCC nabs most wanted Nigerian on FBI list at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2LdpSHm Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

President Muhammadu Buhari has given a marching order to the governments of Benue and Taraba States as well as their traditional rulers to bring to an end the hostility between the Tiv and Jukun people. Continue reading TIV/JUKUN CRISIS: FG sets up C’ttee to investigate root cause of conflict at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2ZEWy0w Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Governors of the nine oil producing states are set to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari over  appointment into the board of the Niger Development Commis-sion, NDDC, Board. Continue reading N/Delta governors set to meet Buhari over NDDC board appointments at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2L9unCS Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

An international investment and business consultant, Dr. Vincent Nwani has warned the Federal Government against adding more debt to the current N24.3trillion foreign debt, urging the president to take proactive measures to reduce the current debt profile. Continue reading N24.3trillion Nigeria’s External Debt: Expert warns FG against incurring further debt at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2ZHgRKS Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

It was a black Friday for  people of Ogun State as six persons lost their lives while 24 others sustained  various degrees of injury in a fatal accident that occurred on Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Continue reading Accident claims six lives, injures 24 others in Ogun at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2Ldpqc8 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

A former member of Nigeria’s junior national basketball team, David Ode has filed a suit at a Federal High Court, Lagos against the Nigeria Customs alleging criminal extortion in the hands of officials of the Federal Operations Unit, Ikeja. Ode is accusing men of Nigeria Customs of orchestrating a compromise on duties paid on a luxury car he shipped from his current base in the United States to Nigeria. Continue reading US Based ex-Nigerian Basketball player sues Nigeria Customs for alleged extortion at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2ZEWwWs Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has reiterated the Federal Government's commitment to the completion of all on-going and abandoned projects across the country. Continue reading FG to complete ongoing, abandoned projects — Fashola at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2NL0fzt Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

World Health Organization, WHO, has said evidence from scientific research into the effects of exposing one’s self to mobile phone radiation does not confirm that doing so causes cancer or poses other health risks. Continue reading REVEALED! Exposure to mobile phone radiation does not cause cancer, other health risks — WHO at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2MNgdt7 Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Specdo, real name Ajayi Solomon, has revealed that he will rule the Afro Pop genre of music in Nigeria. Continue reading I will rule Afro Pop music in Nigeria —Specdo at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2NNp3XP Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The Institute of Credit Administration in its recent concluded 2019 national credit managers conference had identified key issues affecting credit management and the way forward for managing credit to achieve economic growth in Nigeria. Continue reading ICA clamours for integrity in managing credit for economic growth at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/30MyHgU Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

A food and nutrition expert with the Lagos State Government, Olusola Malomo, has stated that regular intake of fruit juice can end micronutrient deficiency, a condition he defined as absence of vital micronutrients. He noted that the shortage of such nutrients is as life-threatening as common health challenges. Continue reading Dietitian proffers solution to deficiency in vitamins, minerals at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2ND4P2R Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Interswitch Group, a leading Pan-African integrated digital payment and commerce company, commenced its second edition of the InterswitchSPAK 2.0 Masterclass this Monday. Continue reading What InterswitchSPAK 2.0 masterclass tends to achieve with youths at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2MMtZMy Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

Not less than five thousand kids (aged 9-15) turned up for this year mPulse Planet  which held on Friday August 23, 2019 at  Landmark Event Centre, VI, Lagos. Continue reading Over 5 thousand kids storm MTN Mpulse planet for fun at Vanguard News. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/34bW0Tn Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

La Casera, Nigeria’s first Soft Drink in PET bottle, stormed the city of Ado Ekiti in grand style joining the good people of Ekiti State to celebrate the 2019 Udiroko Festival. Continue reading La Casera Apple Drink participates in 2019 Udiroko Festival at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2UpnosI Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

UYO—Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has dissociated himself from a publication that he made bribery allegation against the chairman and members of the National Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal in Akwa Ibom State.  Continue reading Akpabio dissociates self from bribery allegation against tribunal judges at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2ZkYhwG Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The family of late Chinedu Obi, a 26-year-old final year physics student of the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, who was killed by the police while in their custody at the Sango police station, Ogun State, has demanded for justice. Continue reading Family of final year physics student killed by police demand justice at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2LdYXds Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

AKURE—GOVERNOR Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, yesterday, paid over N4 billion arrears of gratuity owed pensioners by the immediate past administration in the state. Continue reading Akeredolu pays N4bn to pensioners at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2Uis8ju Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

ADO-EKITI—THE Ekiti State House of Assembly, yesterday, summoned the former Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose to appear before the House Committee on Public Account over alleged misappropriation of local government funds while in office. Continue reading Alleged misappropriation of LG funds: Ekiti Assembly summons Fayose, others at Vanguard News. by Nwafor via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/30N5ank Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia

The newly appointed Executive Director, Projects in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt Hon. Otobong Ndem has promised to justify the trust reposed in him by President Muhammadu Buhari. Ndem, who stated this immediately after his nomination, said he is happy to be given the opportunity to serve under an NDDC board manned by seasoned professionals who are committed to repositioning the Niger Delta. “My professional experience and knowledge shall be hugely utilized in my capacity as Executive director, Projects. Continue reading I’ll serve in earnest, says Ndem on NDDC Appointment at Vanguard News. by Victor Ogunyinka via Vanguard News https://ift.tt/2ZzNWfK Wikipedia Our Friends From Virginia