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 The Lagos State Government says it will demolish buildings obstructing government’s Right of Way (RoW) at Lekki in Eti-Osa Local Government Area. Continue reading Lagos govt to demolish buildings on Right of Way in Lekki at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Rommy Ezeonwuka, Proprietor of Rojenny Stadium and Tourists Village, has called on government at all levels to ban religious and other non-sporting activities in all spots sports stadia in the country. Ezeonwuka made the call when he received members of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra chapter, who were on tour of sports facilities in the state. The tour of sports was part of the three day SWAN Week activities in the state. Continue reading Govt. should enforce ban on religious activities in stadia ― Rojenny Proprietor at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

By Sola Ogundipe As part of efforts to involve private sector involvement in Nigeria’s health sector, Telecoms Infrastructure Giant IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Towers is contributing 60,000 rapid test kits to the Bayelsa State government to support the US Agency for International Development, USAID’s HIV/AIDS programme to eradicate HIV/AIDS in Bayelsa State. The kits will specifically be used to test young women and children to prevent mother-to-child transmission and help health clinics improve antenatal services. Continue reading HIV Eradication: Telecoms giant supports Bayelsa State with 60,000 rapid test kits at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Whenever buharimaniacs led by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, boast garrulously about the economic blueprint of this government and throw around numbers purporting to show that the policies are working, I wonder whether they are living in a fantasy island far removed from the harsh realities facing ordinary people like myself. Everywhere people are begging; to even have two good meals a day is becoming very difficult for thousands of families, not to mention decent accommodation with modern amenities. Continue reading The normalisation of suffering and self-deception in Nigeria (2) at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Rommy Ezeonwuka, Proprietor of Rojenny Stadium and Tourists Village, has called on government at all levels to ban religious and other non-sporting activities in all spots sports stadia in the country. Continue reading Govt. should enforce ban on religious activities in stadia — Rojenny Proprietor at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology, says Nigeria’s economy is passing through a phase of transition from being commodities-dependent to knowledge and innovation-based. Continue reading Nigeria’s economy is passing through transition phase — Onu at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

By Demola Akinyemi – Ilorin The Vice-Chancellor of Oduduwa University , Ipetumodu Ile-Ife in Osun state Professor Chibuzor Nnate Nwoke has said that graduates of the institution have been empowered to face the challenges of employment and be independent. Speaking on the 7th Convocation ceremony and the 10th year anniversary of the university, he said 29 out of the 717 students who completed their First degrees from the three colleges in the institution bagged First class, while 282 came out with Second class and 354 made Second Class Lower Division while 52 fell into Third Class category. Continue reading 7th Convocation Ceremony: Oduduwa University convocates 717 student at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

I shifted on the sofa, stretched out my legs and adjusted my head to allow a clear breathing passage. I have a few more minutes to waste before I start the arduous work. Nigeria has been on my mind for quite some time, and I thought to myself it was time to visit the motherland. I am always excited about the probability of going to Nigeria. This is not only for the opportunity to meet long-time family members and friends but also to catch up with new developments. Continue reading Why is there so much hate in the land? (1) at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

In 2014,  I wrote ‘Brown is the new white’I did so in response to the fact that Nigeria was top of the league table for bleaching. It ratcheted up the love for bleaching by going even paler, in the shade of white. From creams to potions to all out white. No, this is not progress, it is self loathing and misguided.  It is shallow and narrow minded. It is very dangerous and harmful. Continue reading Love the skin you are in at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Medical experts on Saturday advised Nigerians to adopt healthy lifestyles so as to prevent diseases and to live better and longer. The experts gave the advice during a news conference at the 2nd International Lifestyle Medicine Conference in Abuja, organised by the Society of Lifestyle Medicine of Nigeria (SOLONg)’. They advised Nigerians to engage in physical activities, have restorative night time sleep, involve in social support, avoid taking harmful substances and go for regular check-up. Continue reading Healthy Lifestyle: Medical expert advise Nigerians at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Speaks on life as activist, footballer, politician, family man By Ozioruva Aliu Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr Philip Shaibu, who clocks 50 today, in this interview, talks about his childhood and trajectory as an activist and politician. The former President, National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, who describes himself as a student of the Oshiomhole school of thought, also speaks on his relationship with the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. Continue reading SHAIBU, EDO DEP GOV, AT 50:Despite our political differences, Oshiomhole is my father at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

The Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System, IPPIS, is not a new concept.It was introduced by the Yar ‘Adua/Jonathan administration in 2007 to centralise payroll at the Federal Government level. Continue reading PAYMENT PLATFORM HITS BRICK WALL:We cannot be treated as civil servants at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

By Osa Amadi, Arts Editor   The second edition of La Floraison (The Bloom 2) art exhibition which opened on Saturday November 30, 2019 at Alexis Galleries will run till December 6. READ ALSO:Go on with planned OPI, Reps tell Nigerian Army(Opens in a new browser tab) La Floraison II parades the works of 21 renowned artists including Bruce Onobrakpeya; Bunmi Babatunde; Segun Aiyesan; Sam Ovrati (who is showing his “Come September” and “Female Figure”; Duke Asidere; Abiodun Olaku (with “The Spirit of Enterprise”);EdosaOguigo; Gerry Nubia(presenting “Go Getters” and “Abundance”); Joe Essien (exhibiting “Silenced and “When we turn a blind eye”);Ato Arinze;Gab Awusa (who has “Woman Alone” and “Disguised Beauty”); Alex Nwokolo (with “Red Canopy”, “The Colony” and “The Masquerade”). Continue reading La Floraison II and convergence of the masters at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and some NGOs, on Saturday, embarked on a walk in the FCT to sensitise traders in markets and other residents on the need to end rape and other forms of violence against women and children. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the walk was carried out simultaneously in different parts of the territory as part of activities to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. Continue reading FG, NGOs sensitise FCT residents, traders on rape at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Over a decade ago, a group of men who belonged to the same indigenous club had an annual get together where wives and kids were treated to good food, music and gifts. Continue reading She never hid her flightiness from her husband at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

By Charles Kumolu,Deputy Editor & Urowayino Jeremiah President, Digital Marketing Professionals of Nigeria, ADMARP, Mr. Oti Ukubeyinje, narrates how he used his likeness of the internet in its early days, to build a career in Digital Marketing Communications. Today, he is the Head of Operations and Sales, Opera Mini, Nigeria. Ukubeyinje also analyses the prospects of the field in Nigeria, emphasing that it is evolving at a slow pace. You are among those making waves in Digital Marketing Communications. Continue reading OTI UKUBEYINJE: Cybercafe enthusiast who became digital comms guru at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Some simplistic fellow Nigerians quite often naively assume that persons who are nominated for awards in the country may have achieved a lot. It is not always so. Even our national honours award lost its credibility long ago when government started allocating figures to certain institutions and positions like governors, top legislators and ministers instead of outstanding citizens. Perhaps the most common but annoying awards are those organized by the media and civil society groups who for their own material benefits are seen falling on each other to honour the same characters. Sometimes some governors who failed to pay workers’ salaries are honoured while some other honourees have had to walk into EFCC cells a few months after their lavishly published awards. Continue reading Nigerian politics: Great award winners emerge at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

What is your favorite past time activity? For quite a few people sitting in front of the television watching a favorite series, documentary, movie or musical video is the ideal way to relax and while away the time. For others this is the only way to relax when at home. We have discovered also that television watching can be addictive most especially for young children and youth today. Are you a television addict glued to the TV? Continue reading Glued to the Television at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Lagos Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says a tanker loaded with 33,000 litres of petrol with registration number KJA-900XR, on Saturday burnt fire on the Otedola Bridge. The Public Affairs Officer of LASEMA, Mr Nusa Okunbor, made the disclosure in a statement in Lagos. According to him, an investigation revealed that the tanker experienced  burst tyres while in motion. ” The tyres of the tanker caught fire due to continuous motion and led to an outbreak of fire due to  heat generated by the motion. Continue reading Fire on Otedola Bridge as oil tanker burns at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

“Decency, security and liberty alike demand that government officials shall be subjected to the same rules of conduct that are commands to the citizen. In a government of laws, existence of the government will be imperilled if it fails to observe the law scrupulously. Our government is the potent, the omnipresent teacher. For good or ill, it teaches the whole people by its example. Crime is contagious. If government becomes a lawbreaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto himself. It invites anarchy” - US Supreme Court Justice, Louis D Brandeis, 1856-1941, in the OLMSTEAD case, 1928. Continue reading Don’t blame the executive, blame the judiciary, legislature at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Compliments of the season and welcome to the month of joy.  As you begin this month, please be expectant, God is about to give you something that will make many people congratulate you.  Many will rejoice with you and join you to praise the Lord in Jesus name. Continue reading Move from lamentation to victory at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

All is set for the second edition of the Ibadan Affordable Art Fair, which is scheduled to hold from the 6th - 8th December, 2019. Continue reading Second Ibadan Affordable Art Show holds Dec at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Greensprings School has engaged youths in their four campuses to improve their work-life balance whether in school or at their places of work. The youth of this dispensation are referred to as the Millennial. Continue reading Greensprings School Engages Youths to Improve Work-life Balance at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Assures on work on Benin Royal Museum With the confirmation by Jesus College of Cambridge University of the return of ‘Okukor’ statue, one of the artifacts looted from Benin in 1897, hope is rising for Governor Godwin Obaseki’s mission to secure repatriation of more famous Benin artworks in Europe and other parts of the world to be housed and exhibited at the Benin Royal Museum. The governor upon assumption of the office promised to restore the dignity and heritage of Edo people with a retrieval of the state’s looted artworks held in museums and private collections across the world. Continue reading Obaseki applauds Cambridge’s Jesus College for return of Benin cockerel statue at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Juventus Chijioke Ojukwu is President Mohammadu Buhari’s course mate in the 1962 set of the Nigeria Army. He was not reabsorbed into the Nigeria army after the Civil war but he later went to the House of Representatives in 1979, a stint that was aborted in 1983, interestingly by a military coup which involved Mohammadu Buhari who eventually became Head of State. Continue reading Buhari’s course mate reveals what many didn’t know about him at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Hype man and Master of Ceremony, Fisayo Michael better known as MC Fish has only just stepped on the scene but already making waves as one to watch. He is a MC with a difference who has headlined some A-list events, like the Hennessy Artistry but his love affair with popular actress, Anita Joseph is becoming something special which he’s proud to shout about. Continue reading I’m not scared to date or marry an actress — MC Fish at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Describing cancer as treatable disease, the Association of Radiographers of Nigeria (ARN) called on all citizens to embrace the habit of diagnosing any unclear symptom to ascertain how treatment can be carried. Continue reading CANCER MANAGEMENT: Diagnose uncertain symptoms — Association of Radiographers of Nigeria at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

The Speaker of the Plateau House of Assembly, Mr. Abok Ayuba, has congratulated Gov. Simon Lalong over his victory at the Court of Appeal. In a congratulatory message by his Director of Press, Mr. Bulus Atang, on Friday in Jos, Ayuba described the victory as a reflection of the wish of Plateau people. ALSO READ: Bauchi: Appeal Court dismisses ex-governor Abubakar’s bid to quash election The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Lt. Continue reading Plateau Speaker congratulates Lalong on Appeal Court victory at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Popularly known as SBS in his community, Elder Simeon Babani Seidu Abuh is the Widower of Mrs Salome Acheju Abuh, the slain Woman Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Ochadamu, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi state. Continue reading They may accuse me of hate speech, says husband of slain Mrs Abuh on why he has not reported to police at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has told associates he plans to resign imminently, the Times of Malta reported on Friday. His decision was brought on by the political and legal crisis brought about by the investigation into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, the newspaper reported. ALSO READ: Malta government rejects immunity bid by businessman in journalist murder Authorities have questioned Muscat’s right-hand man Keith Schembri this week in their investigation into the murder of Caruana Galizia, who was blown up by a car bomb in 2017. Continue reading Malta prime minister expected to quit in crisis over journalist murder at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Professor Bolaji Owasonoye’s legal views should deserve healthy respect.  The ICPC Chairman got an LL.B Upper Division degree from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife in 1984 at the age of 20 and was called to the Bar in 1985. Continue reading Ibori corruption trial ordeal; enlightenment for ICPC Chairman at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

The Enugu State Government on Friday said it was set to inaugurate its three upgraded General Hospitals for effective healthcare service delivery in the state. The Health Manager, Enugu State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Okechukwu Ossai, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu. The hospitals were district hospitals providing health care services for residents of the three senatorial districts in the state. READ ALSO: Enugu state teachers seek 65 years retirement age Ossai noted that the upgrade of the hospitals to General Hospital would go a long way to reduce the much pressure on the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital’s (ESUTH) facilities as well as a reduction in the population of patients. Continue reading Enugu govt. to inaugurate 3 general hospitals for effective healthcare delivery at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay who is one of the judges on the new music reality TV show 'Access The Stars' melted into tears in Abeokuta after hearing a young girl’s rendition of Adele’s - “Someone Like You”. She relived her emotional encounter on Instagram, where she narrated the entire experience. Continue reading Seyi Shay goes breezy, emotional in Abeokuta at ‘Access the Stars’ audition at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

The impact of Nigerian music across the world today is to be appreciated and applauded by all lovers of the arts and the development of our culture. While some of the song writers may still exhibit some level of youthful exuberance by their chosen themes, it must be appreciated that Nigerian music is now a tool for cultural diplomacy. Continue reading Burna Boy’s ‘Dangote’ and the impact of music on society at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

The League Management Company (LMC) has today November 29, 2019, received a notification from Delta Force FC for endorsement and approval, of transfer of ownership of the club to Kwara United pursuant to the NPFL Framework and Regulations. We are also in receipt of an application from Kwara Utd FC for change of venue and name of Delta Force FC. ALSO READ: Mourinho ‘so happy’ at Tottenham, coy on Arsenal The LMC is currently reviewing these applications to ensure the minimum relevant rules, regulations, and procedures for acquisition, change of ownership and name in the NPFL Framework and Rules are complied with. Continue reading NPFL: Transfer of ownership between Delta Force and Kwara United at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

…beneficiaries to access free antenatal care, family planning, others The Edo State Government has unveiled benefits from the state’s primary health insurance scheme, aimed at guaranteeing access to affordable and quality healthcare services in the newly refurbished health care centres across the state. According to a statement by Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr Crusoe Osagie, the scheme funded from the Basic Primary Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), Edo State Equity Contribution and contribution from enrollees is available for persons with valid Health Benefit Identity Card. Continue reading Edo govt reels out state’s health insurance scheme benefits at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Founder, Love of Christ Generation Church, C & S (Iya Adura) Rev. Mother Abimbola Esther Ajayi has called on Nigerians to be wary of issues that trigger suicide adding that committing suicide is not the best way out of challenges. Continue reading Suicide, not option to end human problems -— Rev Esther Ajayi at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Women groups have re-stated their call for justice for the death of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Woman Leader, Mrs. Salome Abuh, who was burnt to death in her house during the Nov. 16, Kogi governorship election. National President, Women in Politics Forum (WIPF), Ebere Ifendu, made the demand while briefing newsmen at the end of a panel session on women in politics during the national women’s dialogue titled “Womanifesto”. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that various groups of women, NGOs, female religious groups and others embarked on a match from the National Centre for Women Development to the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs after a three-day conference in Abuja on Friday. Continue reading Women demand justice for late PDP woman leader, Salome Abuh at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

If you’re planning to travel or buy goods abroad, your biggest worry is usually about currency conversation, right? You also want to avoid hidden charges. But what happens when you want to holdcash with you? Then you have to worry about the black market exchange rates, or the well-known “Aboki”. READ ALSO: Dollar rises after U.S. jobs come out better than worst expectations What if you can avoid all of these completely? Continue reading Banking with Restrictions: The benefits of owning a virtual dollar card at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

On Saturday, the 16th of November 2019, Award winning International music sensation, Stefflon Don graced the stage at the Landmark Beach Front for the RAJ Festival. Continue reading Stefflon Don, BBN Avala stun at RAJ Festival at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

The draw for Euro 2020 takes place on Saturday in Bucharest. The complex format of the 24-team tournament, which for the first time will be staged across 12 different nations, means certain teams already know which group they will be allocated to. READ ALSO: Infantino reveals FIFA’s $1bn plan for African football Here AFP Sport lists the seedings and the draw as we know it so far, done so that qualified host nations are guaranteed to play games at home. Continue reading Euro 2020 seedings and groups at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

UK-based Nigerian Afro Fusion singer, Oluwaseun Oluyole, fondly called Sean Dampte in the entertainment circle,   revealed that he almost took his own life this year. Continue reading I nearly took my own life- UK-based singer, Dampte at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has disclosed how football’s governing body plans to support and develop football in Africa. The Swiss-Italian was speaking during the 80th-anniversary celebration of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s TP Mazembe in Lubumbashi, where he visited the site of the club’s new football stadium, which will be able to hold 50,000 fans, and the club’s youth academy. ALSO READ: Thousands Algerians protest scheduled presidential election He reiterated that Fifa wants to work with the Confederation of African Football (Caf) in conjunction with stakeholders to improve refereeing, infrastructure and competitions on the continent, which he referred to as a “three-pillar approach”. Continue reading Infantino reveals FIFA’s $1bn plan for African football at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

In a bid to continually sustain the ideals of Olokun Festival Foundation (OFF), the platform has redeemed the many pledges it made to 18 winners of its pageants. Continue reading Olojun Festival Foundation redeems pledges to queens after 3 years at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Ex-BBNaija stars, Khafi, Ike, Venita alongside TV Host Nancy Isime and Simi Drey, singer, Praiz and one of Africa’s funniest men, Basketmouth have all come together to feature in one television commercial (TVC) – DStv Festive Ad. Continue reading Basketmouth, Nancy Isime, Praiz, others light up DStv Festive Ad at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

By Perez Brisibe THE National Assembly has been commended by the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC and Niger Delta Accountability Network, NDAN for stopping the 3-man Interim Management Committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC from defending the 2019/2020 budget of the Commission. The commendation is coming just as the Niger Delta Vanguard for Good Governance, NDVGG joined stakeholders from the region in appealing to President Muhammadu Buhari to enjoy public trust by inaugurating the Pius Odubu led NDDC board and also constitute a competent foreign based forensic firm to audit the records of the NDDC. Continue reading IYC, NDAN commends NASS for stopping IMC from defending NDDC budget at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

SOMETIMES, other writers highlight situations so succinctly or eloquently that I don’t feel that it is necessary to add many extra words of my own. Continue reading Free speech under attack at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

… says she doesn’t want to suffer fatal haemorrhage in hospital An Albanian mother pleaded with rescuers to let her die when she was found with her daughter’s dead body in the rubble of the country’s worst earthquake in decades, before she herself suffered a fatal haemorrhage on the way to hospital. Diena Mecaj Karanxhaj, 30, was found still alive with the body of her eight-year-old daughter Esiel after a six-storey building collapsed in the city of Durres. Continue reading Mother begs Albanian earthquake rescuers to let her die with her child at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

JAGUAR’s all-electric Performance SUV has won Germany’s most famous car award, the Golden Steering Wheel. The I-PACE triumphed in the Mid-size SUV category, ahead of the Audi Q3 and Seat Tarraco. Continue reading I-PACE wins Golden Steering Wheel award at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc on Thursday showcased the fifth generation network technology 5G in Calabar to its customers ahead of its inauguration. The MTN Chief Technical Officer, Mr Mohammed Rufai, said the exercise was in continuation of the company’s effort toward educating Nigerians about the new technology, pending its approval by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Rufai was represented at the event by Mr Kenneth Udekwu, an Assistant Director. Continue reading MTN showcases 5G network in Calabar ahead of NCC’s approval at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

THOUGH it is yet to be introduced into the Nigerian market, Kia's largest vehicle, Telluride is making waves in the United States of America. Continue reading Kia’s new largest SUV Telluride makes waves, beats competitors at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

TOYOTA Nigeria Limited, TNL has revoked the accreditation of Globe Motors as one of its dealers. Continue reading TNL revokes Globe Motors accreditation at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

Three women have come forward to publicly accuse Gordon Sondland of sexual misconduct before the prominent businessman became the US ambassador to the European Union. The women shared their stories in a lengthy report that was jointly published Wednesday by ProPublica and the Portland Monthly. The alleged instances spanned seven years from 2003 to 2010 with women who believed they were attending business-related outings with Sondland, the founder and CEO of the Provenance Hotels chain, which has 19 hotels in Portland, Ore. Continue reading Three women accuse Gordon Sondland of sexual misconduct at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God

ASHOK Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, along with Stallion Motors, its distributor in Nigeria for over a decade, has launched two light commercial vehicle - Partner and - Boss into the market. Continue reading Nigeria, important market for Ashok Leyland — Satishan at Vanguard News. Tyranny of God