In this interview, Dr Phillips Nto, World Bank consultant, development economist and former Abia state commissioner for finance, spoke on the economy, insecurity and how to deepen Nigeria's democracy among others. The post STATE OF THE NATION: How Nigerians can revive economy, fight poverty – Nto appeared first on Vanguard News.
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President Tinubu and the NNPC Board conundrum
By Johnson Momodu In advanced democracies where strong institutions combine with law-backed systems to define the essential character of government, the rights of the communities of persons are protected. People are rest assured of the ability and obligation of government to take care of their interests within the framework of the constitution together with the extant […] The post President Tinubu and the NNPC Board conundrum appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Tribute to Comrade Joe Ajaero at 59
By DENJA YAQUB When some leaders of The Guardian newspapers branch of the Nigeria Union of Journalists led by Gbolahan Gbadamosi, now a lawyer based in the United States of America were sacked by the management of the flagship of Nigeria’s newspaper industry sometime in the year 2000, they filed a complaint at the headquarters of Nigeria […] The post Tribute to Comrade Joe Ajaero at 59 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Yuletide blues, By Donu Kogbara
So, Christmas is here again; but millions of Nigerians have nothing to celebrate, thanks to alarming inflation, insane exchange rates, constant power cuts, widespread insecurity and various other woes. Then there is the fact that my home state, Rivers, is embroiled in yet another huge, toxic and immensely depressing political drama.
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US court exonerates 70-year-old man after 48 years in prison
An Oklahoma judge has exonerated a man who spent 48 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, the longest known wrongful sentence in the United States. The post US court exonerates 70-year-old man after 48 years in prison appeared first on Vanguard News.
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GBV: Ogun arrest over 200 offenders in 2023 – Commissioner
The Ogun State government on Thursday disclosed that it has arrested no fewer than 200 people over gender based violence offences in different parts of the State in 2023. The post GBV: Ogun arrest over 200 offenders in 2023 – Commissioner appeared first on Vanguard News.
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FG reopens Third Mainland Bridge after repairs
"We are pleased to announce that parts of the Third Mainland Bridge which were closed last month will reopen today 21st December, 2023 by 6 pm." The post FG reopens Third Mainland Bridge after repairs appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Youth Employment: Reps introduce apprenticeship scheme bill
A Bill for national apprenticeship scheme has been introduced in the House of Representatives. The post Youth Employment: Reps introduce apprenticeship scheme bill appeared first on Vanguard News.
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AFCON 2023 Team Guide: Guinea-Bissau
The country’s football is currently experiencing its golden age led by coach Baciro Cande who would want to take their unprecedented footballing record in AFCON a notch higher by ensuring their first win and first knockout qualification.
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Luton’s Lockyer discharged from hospital after on-pitch cardiac arrest
"We are thankful to report that our captain Tom Lockyer has now begun a period of rehabilitation from the comfort of his own home after he was discharged from hospital on Wednesday," Luton said in statement.
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Algeria ‘keeper, assistant coach killed in club bus crash
The goalkeeper and assistant coach of an Algerian top-flight club have been killed in a team bus crash, prompting the national federation to call off all matches this weekend. Ten other players from the MC El Bayadh squad were injured in the accident as the team travelled north to Tizi Ouzou for their weekend fixture […] The post Algeria ‘keeper, assistant coach killed in club bus crash appeared first on Vanguard News.
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69 per cent of Nigeria’s prison inmates awaiting trial, says Official
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) said no fewer than 53,836 inmates in the 253 correctional centres nationwide are awaiting trial as of December 18. The post 69 per cent of Nigeria’s prison inmates awaiting trial, says Official appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Bologna stun Inter in extra-time to reach Italian Cup last 16
Two-time holders Inter Milan were knocked out of the Italian Cup last 16 on Wednesday after a last-gasp 2-1 loss to Bologna. The post Bologna stun Inter in extra-time to reach Italian Cup last 16 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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(Cartoon) Tinubu slashes fare: ‘Bag of rice, Mr. President, bag of rice’
(Cartoon) Tinubu slashes fare: 'Bag of rice, Mr. President, bag of rice' The post (Cartoon) Tinubu slashes fare: ‘Bag of rice, Mr. President, bag of rice’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Man arrested for allegedly stabbing commercial sex worker to death in Bauchi
A 19-year-old man (names withheld), has been arrested by operatives of the Bauchi State police command over the alleged murder ... The post Man arrested for allegedly stabbing commercial sex worker to death in Bauchi appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Reps ask NCC to abort unwarranted charges on calls
The House of Representatives has urged the Nigeria Communications Commission, NCC, to ensure that registered network providers, MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9mobile provide quality communication services to Nigerians. The post Reps ask NCC to abort unwarranted charges on calls appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Apapa Traffic: Oyetola sets up committee to review
IN a bid to reduce the Apapa gridlock and strengthen the E-call up traffic management system, Marine and Blue Economy minister, Adegboyega Oyetola, has set up a committee to review the system and come up with measures to ensure the current abuse of the system becomes a thing of the past.
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When Ndigbo celebrated their own, By Ikechukwu Amaechi
As Nigeria’s political elites continue to fool around in Rivers State pretending to be preferring solution to self-inflicted political wound, it is refreshing to see groups celebrating excellence, merit and competence in a country where mediocrity and absolute lack of character have become the keys that unlock high public offices.
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Barriers and enhancers of active listening, By Ruth Oji
Do you find yourself strug gling to listen actively and attentively during a discourse? What may be the issues and the solutions to such predicament? In the previous article we discussed various aspects of active listening in improving communication.
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Bandits shared us like commodities for sale, Adamawa traditional ruler recounts kidnap ordeal
A traditional ruler from Adamawa State, the Sarkin Tilijo Michika, under Mubi Emirate, Sarkin Suleiman Ibrahim Ahijo has disclosed that The post Bandits shared us like commodities for sale, Adamawa traditional ruler recounts kidnap ordeal appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Alleged kidney market: FG vows action against perpetrators, releases complaint line
The federal government has expressed concerns over reports of alleged kidney market in the Federal Capital Territory, saying it was investigating the allegation to take action. The post Alleged kidney market: FG vows action against perpetrators, releases complaint line appeared first on Vanguard News.
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NAF trains 568 specialists to enhance proficiency in combat skills
The Nigerian Air Force, on Wednesday, graduated 568 specialists to enhance proficiency and expertise in ground combat skills. The post NAF trains 568 specialists to enhance proficiency in combat skills appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Wike, Fubara truce anti-democratic – CHRICED
CHRICED condemned the 'contrived' crisis as a battle fueled by personal vendettas, which has left the welfare of the citizens by the wayside. The post Wike, Fubara truce anti-democratic – CHRICED appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Adopting digital techs, most practical step to limiting global warming – Fedotov, AVEVA’s VP EMEA
Global Industrial software giants, AVEVA has been in the Vanguard of sustaining good environmental behaviours, through its Action for Good programme which provides £1 million to support good causes driven by UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, around the world The post Adopting digital techs, most practical step to limiting global warming – Fedotov, AVEVA’s VP EMEA appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Yuletide: Be hopeful of better tomorrow, Abiodun urges Nigerians
He emphasised the need for all Nigerians to be their brothers' keepers, noting that unity can only be achieved by supporting and uplifting each other. The post Yuletide: Be hopeful of better tomorrow, Abiodun urges Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Liverpool vs West Ham: Nunez ‘full of fire’ despite goal drought
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is "full of fire" heading into Wednesday's League Cup quarter-final at home to West Ham despite a recent goal drought, according to assistant manager Pep Lijnders. The post Liverpool vs West Ham: Nunez ‘full of fire’ despite goal drought appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Ondo crisis- Don’t reshuffle cabinet, APC Chieftain tells Aiyedatiwa
Ajisafe advised the acting governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, against reshuffling the State Executive Council, EXCO. By Dayo Johnson, Akure A lawyer and Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress in Ondo state, Barrister Sola Ajisafe, has advised the acting governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, against reshuffling the State Executive Council, EXCO.
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EU agrees to tighten asylum system in sweeping migration reform
EU member states and the EU Parliament have agreed to significantly stricter asylum procedures in a major reform of the European asylum system. The post EU agrees to tighten asylum system in sweeping migration reform appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Hundreds battle wildfire threatening South Africa naval base
Hundreds of firefighters on Wednesday battled a wildfire that has spread across a mountain near Cape Town and threatened South Africa's biggest naval base. The post Hundreds battle wildfire threatening South Africa naval base appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Troops neutralise bandit, recover arms in Kaduna
He said the troops recovered one AK 47 rifle and magazine loaded with 15 of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, a Baofeng radio and two phones. The post Troops neutralise bandit, recover arms in Kaduna appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Imo community to abolish caste systems, other practices Jan 4
"They are remnants of stone-age practices that are an affront to the 21st-century global social order" The post Imo community to abolish caste systems, other practices Jan 4 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Naira appreciates to N1, 225/$ in parallel market
The naira yesterday appreciated to N1, 225 per dollar in the parallel market from N1, 240 per dollar on Monday The post Naira appreciates to N1, 225/$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.
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