Information Minister rewards FEPSGA medalists

The Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku in Abuja on Monday rewarded the ministry’s contingent to the 2013 Federal Public Service Games. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the 2013 FEPSGA which ran from Dec. 12 to Dec. 20 was held in Makurdi. Maku, who received FEPSGA officials as well as the ministry’s contingent […]



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Glo hails Eagles’ Quarter final berth

Telecommunications giant, Globacom, has congratulated the home based national team; Super Eagles campaigning in the on-going African Nations Championship in South Africa on its qualification for the quarter finals, describing it is a good omen for Nigerian football. The post Glo hails Eagles’ Quarter final berth appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Cattle dealers threaten to stop conveying of cattle to South

The Amalgamated Cattle Dealers Association of Nigeria, ACDAN, has threatened to stop conveying cattle to southern parts of the country following alleged extortion by security men at various road blocks across the country. The post Cattle dealers threaten to stop conveying of cattle to South appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Multinational brands need a change of strategy to attract African consumers

Business models and marketing campaigns have shifted to focus on the informal economy.



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Anti-gay law: Bishop Matthew Kukah commends president Jonathan

Social critic, commentator and the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, has commended President Jonathan for the express signing into law of the anti-gay bill that would criminalize all forms of same sex relationships in Nigeria. He expressed his approval and delight with the signing into law at a media roundtable held in […]



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JTF Impounds 20 Barges, 1,348 Barrels Of Crude Oil In Bayelsa

The Joint Military Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta says it has impounded 20 barges and five boats laden with 1,348 barrel of crude oil suspected to have been stolen in Bayelsa.



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Court Restrains APC From Changing House Of Reps Leadership

An Abuja Federal High Court restrained members of the House of Representatives that defected to the All Progressive Congress (APC) from changing the leadership of the House.



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Kano PDP dissolves excos in 44 LGs, 484 wards

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Kano State chapter, weekend, dissolved the executive committees of the party in all the 44 local government areas and 484 wards in the state. The dissolution was contained in a statement signed by the party’s Interim Chairman and Secretary, Dr Hassan Kafayos and Mr Andrew Musa respectively, in Kano. It […]



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Music Producer OJB Shed Tears In Church During Thanks Givi​ng

Music producer Babatunde Okungbowa aka OJB Jezreel had a Thanksgiving service for his successful kidney operation at St. Leos Catholic Church, Toyin street Ikeja on sunday, 19th january, 2014. He was joined by his three wives, Mabel, June and Korede and their children. A few celebrity friends like COSON boss Tony Okoroji, rapper Illbliss, sing […]



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YouTube says Jesse Jagz’s ‘Sex and Scotch’ video is ‘inappropriate’

By Osagie Alonge Jesse Jagz YouTube video page for ‘Sex and Scotch’ gives a prior warning before consented viewing The photo above is what you’ll see anytime you’ll try to access Jesse Jagz‘s new video ‘Sex and Scotch’, YouTube says the video is ‘inappropriate for some users’. Directed by MEX, the 4-minute video looks to […]



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REVEALED: OJB Confesses Why He Cried In Church

The exclusive information was provided to LIB reporter yesterday by music producer OJB Jezreel, who was noticed crying at the Thanksgiving Service.



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HOT PHOTOS: Rihanna Dazzles In One-Piece Bikini That Leaves Little To The Imagination

Rihanna has got a great body and loves to flaunt it at every chance she gets.



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LP accuses Fayemi of engineering crisis in Ekiti

The Labour Party in Ekiti State, has accused Governor Kayode Fayemi of engineering crisis in the state. The post LP accuses Fayemi of engineering crisis in Ekiti appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Australia enters shale boom race – Report

Shale boom race has gotten a new entry, Australia, according to a new analytical report, stating that all eyes would be on the country as it could turn out to be the most attractive venue for shale and tight oil and gas. The post Australia enters shale boom race – Report appeared first on Vanguard […]



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6 nos of 3 BR flat with Penthouse and 1 Room BQ for Rent – Lagos

JackMan submitted a new resource: 6 nos of 3 BR flat with Penthouse and 1 Room BQ for Rent – Lagos – 6 nos of 3 BR flat with Penthouse and 1 Room BQ for Rent Real Estate, Lagos Nigeria 6 nos of 3BR flat with penthouse and 1 room BQ attached to each at […]



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Mi-Fone’s Alpesh Patel on starting a mobile phone company from scratch

“We have what it takes to take on the big guys and beat them at their own game.”



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Agent Confirms Reuben At Spurs

Gabriel Reuben has been training with EPL side Tottenham Hotspur, his agent Tony Harris has confirmed to MTNFootball.com



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Anti-gay law: Kukah commends Jonathan, NASS

The Rt. Rev. Hassan Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, on Monday commended President Goodluck Jonathan for signing the Same-Sex Prohibition Law. “I also want to commend the National Assembly for the zeal and enthusiasm with which they passed the bill,” Kukah said at a media round-table in Sokoto. “As far as I am […]



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Fans Express Fears And Anxiety As BBA's Karen Igho Battles Breast Cancer

Following reports that BBA gal, Karen Igho, is battling cancer, fans have expressed fears over her condition.



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TRAGEDY: Hafiz 'Saka' Oyetoro Loses, Buries Dad

Comic actor and MTN ambasador, Hafiz Oyetoro, popularly known as Saka has lost his father, Pa Dauda Oyetoro to death.



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Africa: Addressing General Assembly, Ban Urges Political, Financial Support for UN Priorities

[UN News]Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for action to address underlying threats in world hotspots, promote development and to protect the planet, in his first address of the year to the entire United Nations membership, in which he also expressed grave concern at the ‘immoral and irresponsible actions’ of some global leaders.



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Africa: The Ethics of Conditional Cash Transfers

[Fahamu]Around one billion people receive conditional cash transfers today, which have been praised as the magic bullet for poverty eradication. Such programmes are being implemented in Latin America and Africa. But they raise numerous ethical questions



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I’m Leaving Music For Good—House Of Reps Member-Hopeful, 9ice

Few days ago, music star, Adigun Abolore, better known as 9ice publicly declared his intention of going into politics. The news has been raising dust, but the singer has revealed that he is leaving music for politics for a good reason.According to him, he feels he has achieved all he wanted in music and needed […]



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Flakes – On My Mind (rmx) f. Vector (Prod. Sheyman)

Flakes has returned to the music scene once again this year 2014 with a brand new groovy song titled ‘on my mind’



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Flakes – On My Mind (rmx) f. Vector (Prod. Sheyman)

Flakes has returned to the music scene once again this year 2014 with a brand new groovy song titled ‘on my mind’



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Motorola RAZR XT910 – Black – Smartphone – N25, 000

Kenneth Chimaobi submitted a new resource: Motorola RAZR XT910 – Black – Smartphone – N25, 000 – Get the 2011-released Motorola RAZR XT910 smartphone at a discount price of N25, 000 at Kaymu stores Get the 2011-released Motorola RAZR XT910 smartphone at a discount price of N25, 000 from today’s deal at Kaymu stores. This […]



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‘You took your beautiful skin and fucked that shit up’, Publicist blasts Dencia

By Osagie Alonge Before and After – Dencia skins shows it’s has grown lighter than was years before Singer Dencia has been making a lot of noise these days especially with the launch of her self branded bleaching cream ‘Whitenicious‘ which she says sold out only days after it’s release. Despite the success, some don’t […]



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Meet The Most Famous Caring Celebrity Fathers [PHOTOS]

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Gays In Nigeria Might Start Committing Suicide – Reverend Jide Macaulay

Gay Reverend Jide Macaulay is the Founder and Project Director of House Of Rainbow Fellowship. The man yesterday wrote to vanguard where he said after President Jonathan singed the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Bill 2013 into law, he has been receiving so many calls, emails and online messages expressing fear, anger, anxiety and suicide attempts. […]



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How this university drop-out built a multi-million dollar empire

Kenya’s Heshan de Silva believes in investing in businesses that will make a difference.



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Domino’s Pizza aiming to be the big cheese in Nigeria

Expanding food brands across Nigeria involves customer education and investment in the supply chain.



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Boko Haram Insurgency Will Be Crushed By April – new CDS

The newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Air Marshal Alexander Sabundu Badeh, has declared that the Boko Haram insurgency in the northeastern part of the country will be crushed by April.



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How Bayelsa Youth Leaders Ended Up In Jail Over Patience Jonathan's Cash Gift

Bayelsa State Police Command have confirned the arrest of seven youth leaders over alleged fighting for a N1.5 million largesse donated by First Dame Patience Jonathan in Otuoke.



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Kirikiri Prisons life jail inmate earns bachelor’s degree

A middle aged man, Tunwase Kabiru, serving life sentence, Saturday, graduated with 4,308 students who bagged various degrees at the third convocation of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Lagos. The post Kirikiri Prisons life jail inmate earns bachelor’s degree appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Fans, Ekweremadu hail Super Eagles’ victory over Bafana Bafana

A cross-section of Abuja-based football fans on Sunday described the Super Eagles’ defeat of South Africa’s Bafana Bafana at the ongoing Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) as commanding and commendable The post Fans, Ekweremadu hail Super Eagles’ victory over Bafana Bafana appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Without love, happiness, I could not do my job, says Mourinho

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho thanked all those behind his extraordinary career as he accepted a tribute award from England’s Football Writers’ Association on Sunday. The post Without love, happiness, I could not do my job, says Mourinho appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Jimi Urquiaga released debut Spring/Summer 2014 Aguanile collection

Jimi Urquiaga recently released his debut Spring/Summer 2014 collection, Aguanile, from his new clothing line J. Urquiaga, has got you covered. Urquiaga drew inspiration for this collection from his Cuban-American background and the women who practise Afro-Cuban religion, Santeria and as form of spiritual purity wear all white. Aguan, meaning “cleansing,” fits as the appropriate […]



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We never knew Ini Edo could get this sexy [PHOTO]

By Osagie Alonge Ini Edo We really never thought Ini Edo could get this sexy, really we didn’t. The Nollywood actress posted a picture of herself (presumably) only wearing a silky dark-coloured above-knee robe. ‘Hello Cape Town ! My view on top‘, she wrote. We however don’t think anyone will be staring at anyone other […]



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Lekki-Ikoyi toll gate: Court adjourns suit to Feb. 7

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday fixed Feb. 7 for hearing in a suit against the Lagos State Government, over collection of tolls on the newly constructed Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge. A Human Rights Activist, Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, had filed the suit, challenging the collection of tolls on the bridge, arguing that the bridge was […]



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Isidingo Actress Lesego Motsepe Dies at 39 After 15-year Struggle with HIV/AIDS

South African actress, best known for her starring role as Letti Matabane in the soap opera Isidingo (1998-2008), Lesego Motsepe died on January 20, 2014.



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Pascal defeats Bute in all-Canadian showdown

Jean Pascal routed Lucian Bute to win their light heavyweight ‘Super Bowl of Canada’ fight by unanimous decision in Montreal. Bute rallied furiously in the 12th round but the damage had already been inflicted, as Pascal, who had trained in Las Vegas with former champion Roy Jones Jr, out-worked and out-scored his opponent with superior […]



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Friends Throw Surprise Birthday Bash For TY Bello

Celebrated photographer, TY Bello was treated to a surprise birthday some days ago by her friends. Over a week ago, she added another year to her years on earth, but the day was marked in a low key celebration by TY Bello.But on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, few of her pals threw a surprise birthday […]



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Our Daily Manna Holds Annual Anointing Night

At every new year, many people seek the face of God to hand over the year into His hands for guidance and blessings. It was for this reason that Pharmacist-turned-preacher, Bishop Dr. Chris Kwakpovwe, who is also the Publisher/Author of the life-changing devotional booklet, Our Daily Manna ODM worldwide has organized an interdenominational anoi …



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Queen’s College PTA employs 21 teachers, others

The chairman, Parent Teacher Association of Queen’s College, Yaba, Lagos, Mrs. Beatrice Akhetuamen, has said that the association has added 21 teachers to the teaching staff in the school. She said this on Thursday while briefing the media on the activities of the association. Akhetuamen said 11 other teachers already employed by the PTA would […]



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Central African Republic: WFP Running Out of Food Amid Widespread Bloodletting

[WFP]Bangui -The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is running out of food to distribute to growing numbers of displaced people in the Central African Republic because insecurity is blocking supply routes.



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Hafiz Oyetoro Loses, Buries Dad

Popular comic actor, Hafiz Oyetoro, otherwise known as Saka has lost his father to death. The older Oyetoro, Pa Dauda reportedly died on Saturday morning. Though we could not confirm the cause of his death, but he has since been buried. The deceased was laid to rest according to Islamic rites on Sunday at his […]



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Nigerian Homosexuals Dare Jonathan; Plan Protest

Since President Goodluck Jonathan secretly signed the anti-gay law some days ago, some Nigerians and the Western communities have continued to condemn the move. They argued that the law is infringing on the fundamental rights of homosexuals, because under the law, gays and lesbians in the country will be jailed for 14 years for being […]



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12 killed, three drown as Islamist gunmen raid village

Suspected Islamist gunmen shot dead 12 people in two separate attacks on villages near Nigeria’s border with Niger while three others drowned in a river while fleeing, locals said Sunday. The post 12 killed, three drown as Islamist gunmen raid village appeared first on Vanguard News.



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My Ideal Man Must Be Handsome -Singer, Niyola

First Lady of Empire Mate Entertainment (EME), Eniola Akinbo popularly known as Niyola in a recent interview reveals her ideal man.



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ANTI-GAY LAW: Canadian Government Cancels Nigerian President Jonathan's State Visit

A state visit being planned by Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan to Canada for February has been canceled by the Canadian Government.



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