Jonathan orders public release of NNPC audit report

by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered that the full report of the forensic audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) be made public immediately. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. He said his administration has nothing to hide on the... Read More

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Introducing Podozi.com, Nigeria’s foremost online beauty retailer

Podozi.com is a niche beauty e-commerce business set to meet the needs of beauty consumers around Nigeria – especially those who buy beauty products online. We provide not just the widest variety of beauty products for our customers, we equally take away the pains of selecting the right product per needs through our Beauty Expert... Read More

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We are not afraid of being probed – PDP replies Buhari over missing NNPC $20 billion

by Damilola Jagun The National leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, says the former ruling party is not afraid of the plan by the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to probe the missing $20 billion from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. The PDP made its position known in a text message to Vanguard newspapers on Monday, April 27. The National... Read More

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For daring to probe political killings, PDP drags Rivers government to court

by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has dragged the state government before the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt over the setting up a Commission of Inquiry to look into the politically motivated killings in the state. However, the Federal High Court is yet to fix date for the hearing... Read More

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Boko Haram gunmen kill 21 people in Yobe

by Panshak Ibrahim Gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram have reportedly shot dead 21 people in Gujba, Yobe state. According to a local oficial and a relative of one of the victims, they were attacked while returning home to recover abandoned food supplies on Monday, April 27. Baba Nuhu, an official with the... Read More

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Teenage schoolgirl found in Lagos after living months in captivity

by Chinwe Okafor 15-year-old Precious Nwaigwe was kidnapped in the Ajah area of Lagos State, while on her way to school in Ogun State a year ago but has now been returned to Lagos. According to reports by Punch, the detectives at the State Criminal Investigation Department, together with men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, rescued... Read More

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Don’t lose focus, we’re only suffering a temporary setback – Presidency begs PDP supporters

by Kolapo Olapoju According to the Presidency, the defeat of President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 presidential election should be viewed as a temporary setback. President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, trounced the outgoing president at the election of March 28. The Presidency urged the supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party to remain united and not lose focus in... Read More

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Igbo group tells Obiano to stay on his lane and leave Buhari alone

by Ranti Joseph An Igbo socio-political pressure group, Maka Odinma Anambra, has enjoined Governor Willie Obiano and other leaders of the South East to stop embarrassing the zone by seeking to get positions in the incoming Muhammadu Buhari’s administration which they refused to support in the March 28th election. In a press release the group... Read More

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Gov. Uduaghan lectures us on what caused PDP’s loss (READ)

by Ranti Joseph More light has been thrown into widespread speculations on why the ruling Peoples Democratic Party lost at the centre and in several states of the federation. The Governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost its prominence at the centre was because of neglect by... Read More

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Being divorced doesn’t make me a failure – Kate Henshaw

by Chinwe Okafor There is a certain aura of stereotype that comes with being divorced in Nigeria. Apparently, one goes around with a certain tag of failure. But Kate Henshaw has come to say she isn’t about that stigma. Since the actress’ divorce, the mother of one hasn’t been on the dating trail or seen with... Read More

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See the Nigerian men on death row in Indonesia (and sadly, their coffins)

by Chinwe Okafor The Indonesian government ruled the execution of four Nigerians amongst others, and after much plea, the date has been set for April 29. The men were convicted for drug trafficking. The Government has enlisted the local funeral director in Cilacap, the nearest port to Nusakambangan, or Death Island, to inscribe the names... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Buhari will go after ‘missing’ $20billion | APC as an issue with Rivers REC | Mimiko, not Olanusi, should be impeached, APC says | More stories

Buhari says he’ll go after the ‘missing’ $20billion. Leadership Ihedioha isn’t pleased with the guber result. Vanguard Ishaku and Ikpeazu are the new governors in town. Leadership Inaugural induction has begun for Senator, House of Reps elect. Vanguard Yes, GEJ lost but he’s still working. Punch Election Tribunals have their work cut out for them.... Read More

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Mimiko nominates Agric commissioner as new deputy governor

by Ranti Joseph Olusegun Mimiko, Ondo state governor has nominated the state’s commissioner for agriculture, Lasisi Oluboyo as the new deputy governor of the state. This is contained in a letter written by Mimiko to the state House of Assembly nominating him to replace the impeached deputy governor Ali Olanusi. The State House of Assembly... Read More

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Media mogul, Mo Abudu looks gorgeous in new photos

by Chinwe Okafor Doesn’t she look simply amazing? Mo Abudu shared new pictures of herself via BM PRO’s Banke Meshida who’s also in charge of her make-up. The media mogul looked stunning on all rounds in a green head gear and black sequin lace ensemble.

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South Africa doesn’t deserve to be a leader – Obasanjo speaks on xenophobia (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju While speaking at the Texas Southern University (TSU) in Houston, Texas on April 25, Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, says that South Africa doesn’t deserve to called an African leader if it can’t accommodate other nationals. Obasanjo was at the institution to deliver a special lecture on the political and economic situation in... Read More

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We hear United Nations may appoint Pres. Jonathan as Global Crisis Envoy

by Kolapo Olapoju United States, France, UK, China, Russia and the United Nations have reportedly decided to appoint President Goodluck Jonathan as U.N. Global Crisis Envoy. President Jonathan was endorsed by the U.N. Secretary General, Bank Ki Moon, as well as the 5 permanent members of the U.N. Security Council. Vice President Joe Biden reportedly... Read More

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.@TundeLeye: Nigerian intellectuals need to buckle up and get to work (Y! FrontPage)

by Tunde Leye Many will complain about funding and lack of government backing. There is some truth in this. But I know of many professors who receive research grants and use it for personal purposes. I know of those who have government backing but see it as only a means of entering into government to... Read More

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Read Tiwa Savage’s message to her soon-to-be-born baby

by Anike Jacobs We told you yesterday that Tiwa Savage & her hubby TeeBillz, marked their one year wedding anniversary with cute messages to each other on social media. Now we know how they spent their day. It started out with breakfast in bed for the mum-to-be courtesy of Mr. Billz, church together – the couple... Read More

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Ali Olanusi, Ondo Dep. Governor finally impeached

by Ranti Joseph Ondo State Deputy governor, Ali Olanusi has been impeached Monday morning by the members of the state House of Assembly. The motion for his impeachment was moved by the Majority Leader Ifedayo Akinsoyinu from Ondo West 11 and seconded by Olatunji Dauro from Owo 11‎. In all, 22 of the 26 members... Read More

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Abraham Ogodo: Now that Buhari has accepted the devil’s offer for dinner

by Abraham Ogbodo The crowd currently building around President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, is not unusual. His victory wasn’t a fluke according to the narrative. It was carefully planned and delivered. At all stages, men, women and huge resources were involved. People invested heavily in the Buhari victory, and since it has turned out fruitful, investors... Read More

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Meet the other ‘Buharian traveler’ who’s trekking from Yola to Abuja (PHOTOS)

by Panshak Ibrahim Suleiman Hashimu traveled by foot for 18 days from Lagos to Abuja, in commemoration of the victory of President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari. At the end of his journey, he got to meet with Buhari in Abuja. Inspired by Hashimu, another person has embarked on the same journey, however, this time, it is from... Read More

‘I still kiss people in the crowd…’ || Peter Okoye speaks on how little marriage has changed him

by Anike Jacobs When a man gets married, he is expected to let go of certain behaviours, but not Peter Okoye. The one half of the singing duo Psquare, in a chat with Vanguard Allure reflected on how little he has changed since he got married to the delectable Lola Omotayo. “It feels great. I... Read More

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Ifeanyi Amanze: What happens in Abia shouldn’t stay in Abia

by Ifeanyi Amanze A Pyrrhic victory is all this is, really and the PDP can savor this for a few months while they still can. It’s after all what election riggers are due. When the electoral umpire called the Abia State governorship election for Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) just before... Read More

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Adaeze Yobo’s mum bonds with her grandsons after messy scandal (See Photos)

by Anike Jacobs Barely twenty four hours ago we read the messy details surrounding ma’am Abigail’s recent separation from hubby John Fashanu. He’s accusing her of stealing his money and having a lesbian partner while she insists she caught him having a raunchy threesome. Despite the intense drama, Abigail was spotted enjoying some family time with... Read More

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Lagos to provide Wi-Fi internet connectivity for residents

by Anike Jacobs The Lagos State Government has revealed plans to provide Wi-Fi to every resident of the state. According to Channels Television, the Permanent Secretary of the State’s ICT Ministry, Mrs Nike Animashaun said the first phase of the Wi-Fi connectivity would be deployed at parks located in different parts of the state. She... Read More

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Opinion: The real Oronto Douglas was a prophet of resistance

by Doifie Buokoribo Many comrades contributed to the making of the Oronto brand. I recall that Dr. Ike Okonta had suggested to him the idea of writing an autobiography. Ike actually drafted the outline for the work. Oronto started it but never finished. Reality is full of contradictions. By the time Oronto Douglas passed on... Read More

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Nigeria did not recall its ambassador to South Africa | According to Obanikoro, this is what happened

by Kolapo Olapoju Musiliu Obanikoro, the Minister of State II, Foreign Affairs, has denied reports that Nigeria has recalled its High Commissioner to South Africa, over the spate of xenophobic attacks in the country. Obanikoro has advised Nigerians to disregard the “rumours and reports” that such an action had been taken by the Federal Government. In... Read More

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Opinion: Xenophobia – Why I won’t blame South Africa

by Victoria Ibezim-Ohaeri I think this is unfounded. In the wake of the governorship election held in Nigeria in April 2015, a Lagos traditional ruler, Oba Akiolu, bellowed at the Igbos in Lagos to vote for his preferred candidate or else they would be cast into the Lagos lagoon. It was a hate speech that... Read More

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Opinion: APC should learn from PDP’s mistakes and failures

by Eze Onyekpere Let us learn from the mistakes and failures of the past and gain traction for development in the future. Every progressive society is built on the foundations of constant learning, ability to adapt to new circumstances and changed environments; overcoming challenges and drawing lessons from failed experiments. No nation in the world... Read More

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.@Wildeyeq: 5 ways to kill your brand easily (Y! Business)

by Edward Israel-Ayide This one you will agree with easily: TECHNO can copy all that SAMSUNG has done all it wants, but it will never be SAMSUNG. Android phones have become ubiquitous and cheaper, but there is still only a clear leader in that market- SAMSUNG. Why? Innovation. Lengthy articles have been written about how... Read More

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