Ronaldo tipped to take Ballon d’Or honours

After years living in the shadow of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to lift the 2013 Ballon d’Or at Monday’s award ceremony in Zurich, pipping the Argentine and Franck Ribery in the process. The post Ronaldo tipped to take Ballon d’Or honours appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Police Attack On Senator Abe : APC Calls On President Jonathan To Act Urgently

Following th attack of police men on members of Save Rivers Movement (SRM), the All Progressives Congress (APC) party through its interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called on President Jonathan to put an end to the reign of impunity in Rivers state.



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Meet Femi Falana’s lawyer-turned rapper son Falz The Bad Guy

By Osagie Alonge Rapper Falz The Bad Guy and father – respected Lawyer Femi Falana Respected Nigerian lawyer Femi Falana isn’t the only outspoken person in the family – his only son Folarin Falana is also blessed with the gift of the gab… Folarin, better known as the rapper Falz The Bad Guy is an […]



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Jonathan cautions political leaders on provocative statements

President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday admonished political leaders, especially elder statesmen, against making provocative statements that could set the nation on fire. The president gave the admonition in Abuja, while speaking at the Inter-Denominational Church Service held as part of the 2014 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Jonathan described as worrisome and embarrassing the provocative statements […]



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Tanzania: Health Services Should Be Closer to People

[Daily News]WOMEN from rural areas usually find themselves in situation where they have to walk distances to the next health centre to give birth.



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Anambra council polls is grand charade, says APC

Awka – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra has described the conduct of Saturday’s local government elections in the state as a “grand charade and deceit”. Reacting to the conduct of the election in Awka on Saturday, the Interim Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, Mr Chukwuma Agufugo, said there was no […]



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New Glue could mend broken hearts

In one episode of the TV show “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” Captain Jean-Luc Picard is stabbed in the chest but survives thanks to a device that stitches up wounds in his heart. Now, real researchers have invented an adhesive that can also repair heart wounds. The glue bonds to heart tissue, and is as […]



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Brazil 2014: Keshi faces selection headache

’TANA AIYEJINA takes a look at some new players, who if given a chance, or want to play for Nigeria, could bring more quality into the Super Eagles as coach Stephen Keshi prepares his side for the 2014 World Cup Late last year, reports filtered in that Fortuna Düsseldorf defender, Leon Balogun, had indicated interest […]



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Sunderland climb out of drop zone

Adam Johnson fired Sunderland off the bottom of the Barclays Premier League table with a priceless hat-trick to drag Fulham back into relegation trouble. Johnson gave the visitors a 23rd-minute lead with a fine free-kick and then set up fellow midfielder Ki Sung-yueng to double his side’s advantage with a deflected 41st-minute shot. Steve Sidwell […]



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Okorocha and the unusable Independent Publishers

The gathering was actually for the Independent Newspaper Publishers Association INPA in Imo state, because the year came to an end and it was time for celebration, but it turned out to be a meeting for the associations reassessment. Yes, all the pen pushers and news-makers were in one roof, and they went into a […]



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CBN Governor Sanusi Accuses Pastor Adeboye Of Aiding Corrupt Rogue Banker Akingbola To Evade Justice

The governor of Nigeria’s Central Bank, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has accused the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, of playing a role in shielding Erasmus Akingbola, the corrupt former Chief Executive Officer of InterContinental Bank PLC, from serious prosecution. Nigerian authorities asserted that the rogue former banking executive […]



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OFFICIALLY IN LOVE: Damilola Adegbite Posts PHOTO With Chris Attoh

Hot co-stars actress Damilola Adegbite and actor Chris Attoh are officially in a serious relationship.



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Central African Republic: As Crises Worsen, UN Seeks $99 Million More for Refugees in Central African Republic, South Sudan

[UN News]Facing worsening refugee crises in strife-torn Central African Republic (CAR) and South Sudan, the United Nations today appealed for $99 million in additional funding to aid 1.3 million people for the next 100 days, less than three weeks after launching an initial $360-million appeal.



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Monalisa Chinda Dragged To Court

A former Editor with Monalisa Chindas newly launched magazine, Monalisa, Kelvin Keshi has dragged the actress to court. Kelvin, who has been in a war with his former boss alleged Mona, as the sultry actress is fondly called, of slander. He claimed that the screen diva defamed him in an interview she granted City People […]



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Actor Mike Ezuronye Ports To Airtel After Deal With Globalcom Ends

Just as Actor Mike Ezuronye endorsement deal ended some months back he hasnt wasted time to port to another endorsement deal, he has switched to telecom giant Airtel,The actor has been featured in Airtels new thematic campaign Come Alive.Mike was also at the unveiling of the Come Alive TVC in Lagos on January 8, 2014, […]



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Defection to other parties cannot intimidate PDP – Shagari

Alhaji Mukhtari Shagari, the Sokoto State Deputy Governor, says the recent defection of some politicians to another party was not intimidating the Peoples’ Democratic Party ( PDP). The post Defection to other parties cannot intimidate PDP – Shagari appeared first on Vanguard News.



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PHOTOS: Controversial Lagos Miracle Pastor Sign Fireman, Turns His Bail Into Money-Spinning Prayer Point in Church

Alleged ritual offender and spoof miracle churner, Pastor Ofuche Ukoha (also known as) “Sign Fireman”, today at his church in Aguda inspired other stooge pastors to extort money from his congregation using his police bail on Saturday in a ritual case as a tool.



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PH shooting: Jonathan leading Nigeria to hell, says Fanikayode

A former Minister of Information, Chief Femi Fankayode, has said that the shooting that took place in Port Harcourt during the rally organised by the All Progressive Congress is an indication that President Goodluck Jonathan is leading Nigeria to hell. He, however, said that the President must know that no amount of intimidation would silence […]



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Feeling the pulse of your organization

Corridor Talk – this means the unofficial buzz that goes on among employees inside and outside the office. Corridor talk reveals the heart of an organisation. This is where what is perceived to be happening within the organisation by employees is passed through the grapevine from one person to the other. A smart organisation will […]



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Sleeping on one side may worsen glaucoma -study

In a new study from South Korea, people with worsening glaucoma on just one side were also more likely to sleep with the affected eye facing downward. The researchers say that position raises the eye’s internal pressure and probably hastens deterioration of the eye, according to the American Journal of Opthalmology. In glaucoma, the optic […]



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Chris Okotie To Run For President In 2015

The founder of the Household of God Church International Ministries Pastor Chris Okotie has indicated interest in the 2015 presidential election. He made this known to Punch newspaper in an interview that: I will run in 2015, God willing.God spoke to me about my participation in the political process, which was why I took the […]



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Duncan Mighty Purchases Brand New 2013 Porsche Cayman

Port Harcourt singer and businessman Duncan Mighty has just purchased a brand new 2013 Porsche Cayman which estimates about N12.5 million.He posted the photo of this cool ride on his Twitter handle on January 5, 2014.This tweet also promoted an upcoming hit-song by Duncan Mighty, which has been described as the best wedding song ever. […]



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Kenya: Why Is Abortion Rampant in Campus?

[The Star]Reports indicate that a large number of students opt for abortion while in campus. Here are the views of some of the Kenyans we spoke to on the matter.



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Nigeria: Coalition Faults Nigerian Government On HIV Treatment

[Premium Times]In the past few months, it has been a trail of tears and fears amongst people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV, as an increasing number were committed to mother earth due to complications of the disease. Though medically unconfirmed, health and treatment enthusiasts say the death toll rose when patients switched to the […]



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Not compulsory to celebrate birthday of Prophet Muhammad – Iman

An Ibadan-based Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Fadhilulah Hamzat, says it is not compulsory for Muslims to celebrate Mawlud Nabiyy or the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. The post Not compulsory to celebrate birthday of Prophet Muhammad – Iman appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Utah mom to give birth to daughter’s daughter

A 58-year-old Utah woman is set to give birth in a few weeks — to her first grandchild. Julia Navarro is serving as a gestational surrogate for her daughter and son-in-law after the couple struggled with fertility problems. Navarro’s daughter Lorena McKinnon said she began trying to have a baby with her husband, Micah McKinnon, […]



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Check out the Full List Of Winners from the GLO CAF AWARDS

Check out the Full List Of Winners from the just concluded GLO CAF AWARDS which took place at The Eko Hotels Suites in Lagos, Nigeria. Nigerians Swept most of the awards and the Biggest Award of the Night went to Cote DVoire and Manchester City Midfielder, Yaya Toure.Full List Of Winners1. National Team Of The […]



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‘Cancer kills children faster’

In this interview with MOTUNRAYO JOEL, Consultant Paediatric Haematologist at the Department of Paediatrics, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi Araba, Prof. Edamisan Temiye, sheds more light on the rate of childhood cancers in the country What is the childhood cancer survival rate over the past 50 years? Tremendous progress has been made in the treatment […]



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B’ball: Doregos tourney enters quarter-final stage

Ten Schools have advanced to the quarter-final stage of the 10th Doregos Inter-Schools Basketball championship. The schools are International School Lagos, Soundhope Private Academy, Halifield School, Supreme Education Foundation, Air Force Secondary School Ikeja, Avi-Cenna College, Lagoon Secondary School, Advanced Breed, Queens College, Corona Secondary School and host Doregos Private Academy, Ipaja, Lagos. The quarter-final […]



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2013 CAF awards: Night of a million disappointments

It was an anti-climax end for Nigeria at the recent Glo-CAF Awards when the African Footballer of The Year crown slipped away from the country once more, reports ’TANA AIYEJINA It was time for the highlight event of the 2013 Glo-CAF Awards: The African Footballer of The Year category, inside the Eko Convention Centre, Eko […]



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South Sudan: UN Urges Stop to Human Rights Abuses, Unimpeded Aid Access in South Sudan

[UN News]The situation in South Sudan remains extremely volatile, the United Nations said today, as it reinforces peacekeepers and scales up its humanitarian response for the more than 230,000 people displaced throughout the country, more than a quarter of whom are on UN bases seeking refuge from fighting between pro- and anti-Government forces.



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Open letter to CAF

Controversial words has not ceased to come out from peoples mouth since CAF award night ended. Here is an open letter to them from a concerned observer I wasnt going to write an open letter to CAF, but was convinced to do so by dasagacious and the oga-at-the-top himself, so here goes.Dear CAF,First off, I […]



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CHAN: How Mali beat Nigeria, 2-1

Mali brew up one of the earliest shockers of the CHAN tournament when they beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 in the second game of Group A at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday night. The post CHAN: How Mali beat Nigeria, 2-1 appeared first on Vanguard News.



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10 Ways Your Personality Affects Your Weight

Whether you’re the life of the party, a bookworm, or most active during the night, your personality plays a surprisingly large role in your ability to slim down. Follow this guide to discover your personality type and use your own characteristics to lose weight and keep it off for good.



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We Still Need Obasanjo's Fatherly Aura In PDP – Tukur

The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has told former President Olusegun Obasanjo that his fatherly aura and experiences in politics are still required by the party in its drive to get stronger and more formidable.



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Maheeda Features OJB Jezreel In New Video

If a picture posted on the Instagram page of controversial gospel music artiste, Maheeda is anything to go by, it means she has dragged OJB Jezreel into her new music video. Maheeda has been in the news recently, having been posting unclad pictures of herself on the internet, which have been generating several harsh criticisms. […]



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Blackmagic’s ‘Version 2.0′ needs no upgrade [Album Review]

By Ayomide Tayo Album- Version 2.0 Artiste- Blackmagic Guest Appearances – M.I, Sasha P, Banky W, Oritsefemi Producers – Kid Konnect, T-Flava, Xela, Remi Duration – 1.2 hours So what’s all the jazz about Blackmagic (pun intended)? Well, the ebony singer is one of the most authentic alternative acts we have around. His style of […]



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Former Israeli Prime Minister dies at 85

JERUSALEM (AP) — The hospital that had been treating Ariel Sharon says the former Israeli Prime Minister has died. Hospital spokesman Dr. Shlomo Noy said Saturday: “The Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer announces with sorrow the death of Mr. Ariel Sharon who passed about an hour ago.” He said that during the years Sharon […]



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Nwabueze’s criticism of Okurounmu report misguided — Ohanaeze, ACF

The apex bodies of the North and the South-East, Arewa Consultative Forum and the Ohanaeze Ndi’gbo, respectively, have criticised some Igbo leaders led by constitutional lawyer, Professor Ben Nwabueze, for questioning the report by the Presidential Advisory Committee on National Conference chaired by Senator Femi Okurounmu. Nwabueze and some Igbo leaders, under the aegis of […]



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CAF Award: An anti climax

There was an anti-climax in the Glo-CAF Award which held at the Eko Hotel in Lagos on Thursday. Expectations were high that after 14 years, a Nigerian, John Obi Mikel was good for the 2013 African Footballer of the Year, especially after his exploits in the said year which helped propagate African football to the […]



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2014 World Cup: Ban Eagles from sex, Chukwu charges Keshi

As the Super Eagles prepare to face the world at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the team’s former head coach, Christian Chukwu has advised the current manager, Stephen Keshi to ensure that his wards stay away from sex before and during the competition. The post 2014 World Cup: Ban Eagles from sex, Chukwu charges […]



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You Sing Beyonce's Song In Karaoke Booth And She Suddenly Comes In – IT HAPPENED! (PHOTOS)

A group of partying girls were stunned when Beyoncé gate-crashed their private booth while they were singing HER song in a near-empty karaoke bar.



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Kaha Desperately Wants To Marry, Says Play Days Are Over

Nigerian singer, Kaha has been staying in the United States of America for some time now and when reporters caught up to him , he told us of some of his future plans and one of which which will break some ladies hearts.



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Mike Ezuruonye Comes Alive for Airtel

Telecoms giant, Airtel, is poised to raise the bar in entertainment and youth empowerment as it unveils its latest youth oriented campaign christened Come Alive. And to attract the youths who constitute the core of its target market, the platform is tapping into entertainment. It unveiled a new commercial featuring hunk, Mike Ezeruonye, Shady of […]



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TJ Sax to feature Tuface Idibia

12 year-old music prodigy and saxophonist, Tegiri Emore aka TJ Sax, will feature Hypertek Nigga, Tuface Idibia, in a new single. According to sources, the collaboration is a big one for the toddler, who’s also Yemi Sax’s (Yemi Adeosun) protégé. TJ Sax who joined the scene in 2010 and already boasts an album entitled Sax […]



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Mikel Obi shows off Russian girlfriend on Instagram

By Osagie Alonge Mikel Obi shows off Russian girlfriend Olga Diyachenko The Super Eagles and Chelsea FC footballer is reportedly in a steamy relationship with a Russian lady named Olga Diyachenko. The 26-year-old is pretty excited about his relationship status, posting pictures of the couple in very comfy positions on his Instagram page. Diyachenko’s Instagram […]



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President: Palestinians “won’t kneel” or and won’t drop demands

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas sent a defiant message to Israel’s leadership and U.S. mediators Saturday, telling cheering supporters that the Palestinians “won’t kneel” and won’t drop demands for a capital in east Jerusalem. Abbas’ unusually fiery speech highlighted the wide gaps between him and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on […]



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Ex President Of Nigeria, Obasanjo Writes Another Letter, Quits PDP Activities

The season of letters hasnt ended, and it is very certain that in the next few days a reply will follow up, In this letter made available to the Nigerian Tribune, the former president, Obasanjo wrote to the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, in which he gave a notice […]



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Pirates Attack Passenger Boat, Kill 2 In Ekeowe Waterways

Following several kidnap incidents in the new year in Bayelsa governed by absentee Gov Dickson, armed sea pirates on Friday attacked a passenger boat along the Ekeowe waterways in Southern Ijaw Local Government of Bayelsa and killing two.



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Kashamu Replies Ex-President: OBJ No Longer Relevant in S/West, Says He is Liar

Chairman of the Organisation and Mobilisation Committee for the Peoples Democratic Party in South West, Chief Buruji Kashamu Saturday, lashed out at former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his latest letter of withdrawal from the party, saying, the ex-President was a beneficiary of his wealth.



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