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BUILDINGS are neither designed nor constructed to collapse. A fully or partially collapsed building is, therefore - and naturally - a failure or a failed building. Continue reading Worrisome spate of building collapse in Nigeria at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

THE Biblical anecdote of the rejection of Jesus Christ in his home town of Nazareth, a town in Galilee, always fascinates me. The story, variously told in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, narrates how Jesus went to the synagogue to teach on a Sabbath day, upon return to his birthplace, accompanied by his disciples. Continue reading Amaechi: Prophet, honour and hometown at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has said that it is Anthony Joshua that will decide the venue of his much expected rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr and not the Mexican even though Ruiz “never wanted” it in the UK. Continue reading Anthony Joshua to decide on rematch venue, not Ruiz – Hearn at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Ex- Big Brother Naija housemate, Cynthia Nwadiora, popularly known as Cee-C has finally made her Nollywood debut in a new TV series titled ‘Faka Liars’, directed by multiple awards winning movie director, Elvis Chucks. Continue reading Ex-BBNaija housemate, Cee-C makes Nollywood debut in ‘Fake Liars’ at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

LEADERS of the National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers Union of Nigeria, NUTGTWN, have remained undaunted in their struggle to see that the good old days when textile sector employed no fewer than 650,000 direct workforce and indirect millions of workers, returns. Continue reading Workers take campaign for textile sector revival to President Buhari at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

WITH the recent agricultural updates that if the world's population should hit 10 billion, then the genetic modification of crops popularly called GMO would be the only way to meet food production, some environmentalists and agricultural experts have debunked the claim insisting that the world can always feed itself if wastage is checked. Continue reading GMO food is postponed suicide in disguise, environmentalists warn at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

IT does appear government at the entre is playing the ostrich over its continued silence on the controversy trailing the back and forth arguments between two of its agencies on the use or ban of methyl bromide (an agrochemical used as soil sterilant and pesticide) by farmers for pest control. While the controversy has been on for about four months, the ministries which birthed these agencies are yet to give an official statement of clarification to guide the farmers and manufacturers of agricultural produce in the country aright. Continue reading Deadly feud between two federal agencies at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has lent at least N70 billion to over 50,000 micro, small and medium scale enterprises (MSMEs) in less than two years since its establishment. Continue reading 50,000 MSMEs granted DBN loans in 2yrs at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Port Harcourt—Prelate of Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence, Dr Samuel Uche, has advised Christians to obey tax laws. Continue reading Methodist Prelate, Uche, advises churches to obey tax laws at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

The Akwa Ibom State Government  has said that it had imported 2,000 cattle from  Brazil as part of efforts to produce sufficient meats  with a view to increasing protein intake for people of the state.  It added that the development is also aimed at ensuring food sustainability in the oil rich state. Continue reading Ranching: Akwa Ibom imports 2,000 cattle from Brazil at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Super Eagles star Henry Onyekuru is being linked with an imminent move to Monaco. Continue reading Monaco leapfrog Galatasaray in race to sign Onyekuru at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

For the second time in 2019,  ‘Topside’, a brass band of the United States Naval Forces visited Nigeria from July 28-30 to bolster the U.S.-Nigerian relationship through the power of music.  Continue reading U.S. Navy band thrill Nigerians with Fela’s ‘Water no get enemy’ at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Last week we noted that irrespective of the peculiar nature of small & medium enterprise, SMEs, in terms of standard operating procedures, SOPs, most banks expect the small business owner to operate a semblance of formalization in their business approach, as the bases for advancing them business loans. Continue reading Standard Operating Procedures for SMEs (2) at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote on Wednesday redeemed his financial pledge to the Super Eagles in his Ikoyi office in Lagos. Continue reading Dangote redeems pledge to Super Eagles at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

For a successful rehabilitation and reconstruction process of the present administration, Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, yesterday, directed the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Usman Shuwa, to immediately order the Shehus of Dikwa and that of Bama Local Government Areas to immediately relocate to their respective palaces. Continue reading Zulum sends monarchs back to palaces, 5 yrs after taking refuge in Maiduguri at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

TWENTY- four hours after the Senate confirmed 43 ministerial nominees forwarded to it for screening, the Presidency, yesterday, said it was yet to receive the list of those cleared. Continue reading We haven’t received names of cleared ministerial nominees – Presidency at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

By our reporters …Hoodlums take advantage; rob stranded motorists, pedestrians, by day and night Against the back  drop of the intractable Apapa-Oshodi gridlock, President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday said he was saddened by the chaotic situation.   President Buhari had two months ago given an order that the Apapa gridlock which has become a nightmare be immediately cleared. Also on May 22, this year, the Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, issued an order directing a special task team to, within two weeks, clear the gridlock that had made Apapa ports and its environs difficult to access. Continue reading Apapa Gridlock: Buhari expresses concern, as task team fails at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Ambassadors of the Economic Community of West Africa States Youth Council (EYC) on Friday were at the premises of the Delta State University, Abraka as part of its tour of West African countries in furtherance of its enthusiasm to build bridges of friendship and create a pool/communities of nation builders across the ECOWAS region. Their primary objective for the tour is to identify outstanding individuals who have distinguished themselves particularly in human capital development in order to recognise their inputs and roles in achieving better and more appropriate lifestyle for Africans. Continue reading DELSU Vice-chancellor bags Thomas Sankara Agnize award at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

There was a mild drama, yesterday, at Benue State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Makurdi when a witness of All Progressives Congress, APC, and its gubernatorial candidate drew the ire of the tribunal after he denied the names he swore under oath as his name and claimed other names.  Continue reading Jime vs Ortom: Witness draws tribunal’s ire over multiple names at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday hinted on possible changes in the nation’s security architecture with a view to reinvigorate and reenergise it in the ongoing fight against terrorism and violent crimes in the country. Continue reading Buhari hints on possible changes in military at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

As part of the campaign to check the menace of human trafficking in the state, the Edo State Taskforce Against Human trafficking (ETAHT), has urged residents in areas where the trend is endemic to be wary of activities of human traffickers, who deploy falsehood and subterfuge to recruit victims. Continue reading Fight against human trafficking: Edo Govt mobilises residents in endemic areas at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ movie has crossed the billion-dollar mark after less than 3-weeks in theaters. The live-action remake of the 1994 movie features Beyoncé, Donald Glover and Chiwetel Ejiofor in lead roles. Continue reading How ‘The Lion King’ movie grossed 1bn USD in three weeks at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called on governments at all levels, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and other stakeholders in the health sector to work together on strategies that will help young people deal with depression. Continue reading Depression among youth: Obaseki urges collaboration among govts, NGOs, others on mgt at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Despite the fact that actress, Daniella Okeke is touted as one of the curviest Nollywood actresses, she has opined that ladies, especially the ones seeking male attention by flagrantly displaying their sensuality, need not have a curvy physique to attract male attention. Continue reading Women of today are obsessed with curvy figure – Daniella Okeke at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

THE application of Programmed Withdrawal, PW, and Annuity under the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, has continued to generate controversies among Insurance, companies, Pension Fund Administrators, PFAs, and clients, especially retirees under the scheme. Continue reading Trustfund Pensions interfaces with employees at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Having had a stint in a failed marriage, stunning actress,  Juliet Ibrahim gave love a second chance after she became an item with singer, Olusegun Olowokere, a.k.a Iceberg Slim. But again, Cupid’s arrow failed to favour her as the relationship hit the rocks as soon as it kicked off.  Continue reading Inside the world of Juliet Ibrahim at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has directed South African firms and businesses in Nigeria to display messages condemning xenophobic attacks in their companies and places of business or risk total shutdown. Continue reading Xenophobic attack: NANS threatens to shutdown South African businesses at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

ASABA—ACTING Executive Director, Projects of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Samuel Adjogbe, has told host communities to support the commission’s contractors for efficient projects delivery.’ Continue reading Adjogbe tasks host communities to support NDDC contractors at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Super Falcons captain, Desire Oparanozie has asked that the women’s senior national team be paid the same amount of money paid to the men’s national team, the Super Eagles. She made the call at the 2019 Ladies In Sports (LIS) Conference held on Friday, July 26 at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. Continue reading Falcons deserve equal pay with Super Eagles, says Oparanozie at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

The Managing Director (MD) of the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), Mr. Tony Okpanachi, has said that the bank’s innovative financing model was effectively tackling financing challenges confronting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the country. Continue reading How DBN financing tackles MSMEs challenges — Okpanachi at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

FMDQ Securities Exchange Plc said it admitted a total of 78 debt securities worth N1.03 trillion in the year ended December 31, 2018, as against 50 securities valued at N236.9 billion in the previous year, 2017. Continue reading FMDQ admits N1.03trn securities in 2018, to adopt Holdco structure at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

An innovative chemical company, Cormart Nigeria Ltd, recently launched a new resin-based PVC adhesive for plumbers for effective action. Continue reading Cormart goes into tech PVC glues at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

A coalition of 11 Civil Society Organisations, CSOs,has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to drop one of the ministerial nominees, Abubakar Malami, who was Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, over alleged unethical actions in the anti-corruption fight. Continue reading 11 CSOs ask Buhari to drop Malami as minister at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has recorded N381.98 million as reserves and liabilities in the financial year ended 2018. Continue reading ICSAN records N382m reserves in 2018 at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod said the country will take part at the Snow Volleyball World Tour in Bariloche, Rio Negro Continue reading Nigeria to attend snow Volleyball in Argentina at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

The General Secretary of  the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi has called on Nigerian indigenous coaches to be upright, diligent and alive to their responsibilities while on duty with any of the National Teams or their clubs. Continue reading Stop instigating players, NFF scribe tells coaches at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

THE immediate past President General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, Comrade Tony Emmanuel Nted, has described as primitive and unacceptable the Nigeria Customs Service’s, NCS, 100 per cent physical examination of imported goods. Continue reading Maritime industry stakeholders disagree over 100% physical exam at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro, may not be the perfect role model for young girls, but she surely  knows how to exploit the numerous failures she record in life to better her lot. Continue reading How failures can be blessings in disguise — Lilian Esoro at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

EXECUTIVE Secretary/Chief Executive, Nigerian Shippers’Council, NSC, Hassan Bello, has indicated that competition in the nation’s ports infrastructure is the policy direction towards private sector-led efficiency in Nigeria’s maritime industry. Continue reading Shippers’ Council boss lauds competition in ports services at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Matches of officials at the Ibadan centre of the Zenith Basketball League stayed away from the games yesterday protesting non payment of their match allowances. Continue reading Zenith Women Basketball league: Officials boycott Ibadan games at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

The Coalition for the Advancement of State Transformation (CAST) has hailed the appointment of Senator Theodore Ahamefule Orji as Chairman Senate Committee on Privatisation, describing it as a befitting confirmation of the Senator’s sterling leadership qualities. Continue reading Senate committee appointment, indication of Senator Orji’s leadership qualities – Abia Group at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Procter and Gamble (P&G), makers of Feminine Care brand, Always Sanitary Pads said it is committed to educating 23 million adolescent girls on puberty and hygiene across the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and Africa (IMEA) region including Nigeria. Continue reading P&G targets 23m girls with Citizenship program at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Former WBA International, British and Common Wealth Light Heavy Weight Boxing Champion, Peter Oboh has advised pop singer, Timi Dakolo and his wife, Busola to tread with caution while pursuing justice in respect of the rape allegation they levelled against the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA, pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo. Continue reading COZA Rape Scandal: Ex-boxing champion advises parties to tread with caution at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

NIGERIAN Baptist Convention has called on the President Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Rev Samson Ayokunle to continue to speak up in defence of Christians in the country, adding that they were impressed with his performance so far. Continue reading Continue to defend Christians, Baptist Church tells CAN president at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

THE global maritime commons have remained a veritable medium for driving growth, development and prosperity amongst both littoral and land-linked nations in the 21st Century. African seaborne trade has equally benefited from this growth, albeit with attendant maritime security challenges, particularly within the Gulf of Guinea, GoG. This is the case for Nigeria with a coastline of about 420 nautical miles. Continue reading Nigerian Navy operations and projections for overcoming criminality at sea at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chinedum Orji MNSE, has advised youths of the State to remain back home and continue to exploit the numerous business and entrepreneurial opportunities in Abia and shun all the imaginary allures of life abroad painted by human traffickers whose only aim is to enslave their victims in gruelling conditions once they are able to lure them out of the country. Continue reading World Day against trafficking in Persons: Abia Speaker cautions youths at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

THERE was a referendum in Mauritania in August 2017 which abolished the Senate. The controversial referendum was boycotted by the opposition. But the result was seen as a victory for President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, who was accused by his rivals of trying to extend his mandate in office. He called the referendum after the Senate rejected his proposals to change the constitution. Continue reading Do we still have a Senate? at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

ABUJA——NATIONAL Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, yesterday, said President Muhammadu Buhari demonstrated his democratic credentials of an inclusive government by nominating two ministers from a state that gave him less than five percent votes in the last election. Continue reading 2 ministers from ‘5%’ states confirm Buhari’s democratic credentials – Oshiomhole at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Amidst controversy over the benefits of Nigeria’s signing of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, AfCFTA, the Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has said that the new trade environment will boost the  country’s export by eight percent. Continue reading AfCFTA will boost Nigeria’s exports by 8% — Osinbajo at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has said that it has commenced the export of used cars to Africa, Asia and Europe, with Nigeria as one of the major destinations for the first batch of 300 cars. Continue reading China begins export of used cars to Nigeria, others at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Mrs Sakinat Azeez will not forget in a hurry her experience with her husband the first time she tried to initiate a discussion about family planning.  Sakinat said the encounter was discouraging and scary. She narrated her encounter with Good Health Weekly at one of the Primary Health Centres in Ijora. Continue reading Our husbands want sex, not family planning — Lagos housewives cry out at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

We need a more robust database where we get your fingerprint, your iris, and voice, and once we gather all that, there is no way you can commit any crime without us knowing who you are Continue reading Corruption War: Law Enforcement agencies shouldn’t be involved in prosecution — Dr George Uboh at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God