Below are the headlines found on The Vanguard Online Newspaper for today, Monday, 28 August, 2017.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
Last week's meeting of President Muhammadu Buhari with the leadership of opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has opened a new vista in Nigeria's democracy, Deputy National chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC, North), Senator Lawal Shuaibu, has said.The post Vice President Osibanjo to commission Edo fertilizer plant appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
THE Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji and former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, who is a member of Olubadan-in-Council yesterday boycotted the coronation ceremony of 21 new kings installed by Governor Abiola Ajimobi.The post Olubadan, Ladoja snub crowning of 21 Obas in Ibadan appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
Friends and colleagues of Professor Abubakar Momoh will today, hold a commendation lecture to mark his 53rd post-humous birthday at the Lagos State University.The post Prof. Momoh commendation lecture holds today appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
THE Presidency, yesterday, debunked claims in some sections of the media that the alleged existence of cabal during the absence of President Muhamnadu Buhari hijacked government machinery from the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.The post Abba Kyari mobilised support for Osinbajo 'Presidency appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to stop the monitoring of Nigerians on social media.The post SERAP asks Buhari to end monitoring of Nigerians on social media appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has described President Muhammadu Buhari as an institution against corruption and bad governance in Nigeria.The post Nigeria remains the hope of Africa, Gov Bello tells Nigerian youths in London appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
The disagreement between the Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy, Senator Hamman Isah Misau, and the Police deepened yesterday, with the Police declaring him wanted for forgery.The post Corruption: Police declare Senator Misau wanted for forgery appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
A Delta State High Court sitting in Warri has dismissed the preliminary objection challenging the suit by Igba of Warri, Chief Rita Lori-Ogbebor and four others, against the Delta State Government, Chevron Nigeria Limited and nine Itsekiri figures over perceived short-changing of Itsekiri oil communities.The post Itsekiri ripoff suit: Lori-Ogbebor can sue govt, Chevron, Ayiri, others Court appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
Twenty years after a protracted dispute, which led to the splitting of Isuofia town in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, into Isuofia and Isuanaoma communities respectively, the former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Saturday led other well meaning members of the communities to put the crisis behind them and resolved to forge ahead as one united Isuofia town.The post 20 years after, Soludo's community resolves crisis appeared first on Vanguard N
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
An Abuja High Court will today hear a motion on an application for interlocutory injunction to restrain Mohammed Shittu and Emeka Okengwu from further parading themselves as national officers of the newly registered Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance, APDA.The post Abuja court hears motion on genuine executive of APDA appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
Leader of the Independent People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has rebuffed insinuations of his re-arrest, saying that anyone attempting to do so will die.The post Kanu says his arresters will die appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
SOUTH South and South East governors have lamented neglect of the regions in the Nigerian federation.The post S-South, S-East govs lament regions neglect appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
AHEAD of today's governorship primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Anambra State, the Fresh Congress Group, FCG, in the party has accused some of the governorship aspirants of being agents of opposition political parties, who allegedly are being used to overheat the polity in the state.The post Anambra: Some PDP aspirants are agents of opponents ' Group appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
Some journalists drawn from print and electronic media have promised to improve their coverage of political, cultural and economic events in Nigeria.The post Workshop trains newsmen in diverse reporting appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
As a prelude to the ongoing Notting Hill Carnival, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has said his administration is committed to ensuring that Lagos becomes the tourism and entertainment hub of Africa.The post Notting hill carnival, UK: Ambode woos Nigerians in diaspora appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
The annual general meeting of the Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation, NNPC Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited held at Regency Hall, Ikeja, witnessed a rowdy session, following agitations by members on the outcome of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC investigation of alleged N800 million fraud by the society's former president.The post Alleged 400m fraud in NNPC Cooperative society: Members demand outcome of EFCCs investigation appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
I believe Nigeria should be restructured, and I'm talking about political restructuring here. Restructuring has become imperative in Nigeria. We must do that in order to remain one united country. The problem is that the federalism that Nigerian leaders used in getting the independence, that formed the constitution, which the governments at different levels were using to operate after independence was dropped.The post Why Igbo youths are very angry ' George Obiozor appeared first on Va
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
THE All Progressives Congress, APC, has expressed optimism of winning the Osun governorship election scheduled for 2018 saying it has no other competitor in the state.The post 2018: We'll win Osun gov poll ' APC appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
Former president of the National Association of Nigerian Students and incumbent member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tony Nwoye, yesterday, emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State.The post Anambra: Nwoye emerges APC candidate appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
The last week's meeting of President Muhammadu Buhari with the leadership of opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has opened a new vista in Nigeria's democracy, Deputy national chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC, (North) Senator Lawal Shuaibu has said. The post Buharis meeting with PDP opens a new vista in Nigerias democracy APC appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
Tony Nwoye, Sunday, has been declared the winner of the Anambra State governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress, APC.The post Breaking: Tony Nwoye strikes out 10 candidates to win APC primaries in Anambra appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
A SAVINGS account is the primary transaction that every individual performs with a financial institution, majorly banks. This account allows you extra income from interest paid on the savings. Although, this account has a lot of significance in your investment portfolio, the fact remains that it is the least researched.The following key factors will help you in choosing the best savings account.The post Six factors you should consider when opening a savings account appeared first on Vanguard New
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Sunday, disclosed that its crude oil allocation programme follows strict procedures, processes and standards, while it warned unsuspecting members of the public against the activities of scammers.The post Crude oil allocation follows strict process, NNPC warns Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
Mr. Val Ojumah is the Managing Director of FBN Life Assurance Limited, a member of First Bank Group. In this interview, he reiterates that companies that want to gain market share should lay less emphasis on government business.The post Insurance penetration in Nigeria is still under 1.0% ' Ojumah appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
THE downward trend in the equities market will continue this week amidst bargain hunting and profit taking activities, capital market operators have said.They noted that the strength of sell pressure over buy pressure will guide the equities index lower in the absence of fundamental drivers to determine investors' sentiment.The post Bear dominance to continue this week appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
WE are happy that domestic retail investors are returning. This is because of what we see in the economy now. The government has shown that it has become more committed in improving the economy through the ease of doing business policy that they just put in place. Also, we have seen the recent improvement in liquidity via-a-viz the continuous reduction in inflationary pressure and monetary policy improvement. So, we are very glad when all these things are happening.The post How to sustain domest
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
The tendency for most insurance brokers to focus on big ticket businesses of government is responsible for the low level of insurance penetration in the country.The post Focus on govt business undermines insurance penetration ' Okpue appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
The insurance sector paid over N100 million as fraud claims to five banks in 2015.The post Insurers pay N100m as fraud claims to 5 banks appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
The issue is that of multiple taxation on individual investors is worrisome because whenever a company declares dividend, before it gets to you, they will deduct 10 percent withholding tax and this is after the government must have taxed the company's profit.The post Adverse tax on dividends scares investors ' Anono appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
Loan recovery is a big challenge in the microfinance industry because we don't have the prerequisite data in this sub-sector like in other clime where they have accurate data. With data you can track your loan customers, though the Bank Verification Number (BVN) is trying to help in this regard but as it is, the cost of acquiring the data capturing machine for microfinance banks is high.The post Level of e-payment adoption still low in MfB ' MD Alekun MfB appeared first on Vanguard New
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
SHAREHOLDERS in the nation's capital market have taken a swipe on the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRCN, over alleged waiver fees it places on Chief Finance Officers, CFOs, and audit committee chairmen of quoted companies, who are not members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN.The post FRC, shareholders bicker over waivers appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
GOVERNOR Of the South south and south east region have reaffirmed their faith in the unity of the country, promising to promote an indivisible country. The post South south/South east governors reaffirm faith in Nigerias unity appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
DESPITE recent profit takings in the equities investors in the Rights Issue of Unilever Nigeria Plc are still on massive discount of over 27 per cent following the price surge in the equity shortly after the offer opened last month. The Rights Issue is closing next week.The post Unilever Nigeria Plc: Investment gains in Rights Issue defy bear run appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
STERLING Bank Plc has unveiled the Recyclart Competition in a bid to influence how Nigerians dispose of items that could be recycled and change the way they relate to the environment. Chief Marketing Officer of Sterling Bank, Mr. Henry Bassey, who disclosed this in a statement in Lagos, said the Recyclart competition is intended toRead MoreThe post Sterling Bank unveils Recyclart competition, calls for entries appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
IN its bid to strongly drive its strategic business focus on rural economy, Unity Bank Plc has developed a product called NIRSAL Farmers Savings Account specifically designed as a platform to execute a key aspect of the service level agreement for the NIRSAL UNITY BANK channel partnership to bank farmers in rural areas.The post Unity Bank introduces NIRSAL Farmers Savings Account appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
ISLAMIC Banking has the capacity to discourage financial speculation, enhance job creation and boost economic development.Managing Director/Chief Executive, Islamic Banking and Finance Institute of Nigeria (IBFIN), Sani Aminu, stated this in Lagos at a sensitisation workshop for journalists on Fundamentals of Islamic Economics, Banking and Finance.The post Islamic banking discourages financial speculation ' Expert appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
A total of 77 per cent of pension fund is invested in federal government instruments and about four per cent in corporate bonds while about six per cent is in money market. If the federal government instruments can yield returns of 22 per cent and money market pays 18 per cent, why should I invest in money market'The post Pension fund investment in govt securities is driven by returns, safety ' Leadway Pensions appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
PRESTIGE Assurance Plc, a member of New India Assurance Co. Ltd, in its determination to deepen penetration as well as beat competition, is packaging a new medical international product in partnership with Munic Re, a global reinsurance group.The post Prestige, Munic Re package medical international product appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
THE one hundred and four days of PresidentTHE one hundred and four days of President Muhammadu Buhari's medical sojourn opened the fault lines of the nation and a clear advertisement that ours is pretending to be a nation.The post Before darkness falls appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
By Sulaiman Akinosho THE word politics is generally used in describing the activities of the people who occupy public office as well as the process of getting them there. It is believed to be synonymous with the process of managing the affairs of society. That is why anything that has to do with governance isRead MoreThe post Value of politics to humanity appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
The Urhobo nation is with doubt the fifth largest ethnic nationality in the country and the second largest after the Ijaw in the so-categorized minority ethnic groups in the country. The Urhobo are also the largest ethnic group in Delta State where they constitute about 55% of the population of the state.The post Why Urhobo should encourage continuity at the National Assembly appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
May God grant our President the strength to navigate the ship of the state to safe harbor by 2019. May his health be fully restored and may he govern with the sense of a pan-Nigerian leader that he was elected to be. Like he promised in his address, he should go about reversing the trend of 'Born to Rule' The post Beyond Buhari's euphoric return appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
All the noise about Buhari having an agenda to Islamise Nigeria can not be substantiated. Those who peddle the rumour are out to pitch Muslims against Christians to create crisis. Their goal is to see Nigeria disintegrateThe post On one Nigeria I stand appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
With assurances coming from all quarters, especially Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki that the maiden Super Four Championship for Nigerian women will be a show piece at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, players and officials say they are also lining behind the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles to qualify for the World Cup after making it through the CHAN qualifiers against Benin Republic.The post Edo Super 4 teams line behind Super Eagles against Cameroon appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
Liverpool vs Arsenal: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger described his team's performance as "unacceptable" after they were swept aside 4-0 by Liverpool at Anfield.The post Liverpool vs Arsenal: Wenger again on firing line appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
Antonio Conte insists he will remain committed to Chelsea even if he doesn't get the new signings he wants before the transfer window shuts on Thursday. The post I wont quit Chelsea over transfers, says Conte appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
BREAKING: Nigeria's D'Tigress win Afrobasket 2017The post BREAKING: Nigerias DTigress win Afrobasket 2017 appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
Remo United 1-2 Rangers International Enyimba International 4-0 Wikki Tourists Plateau United 1-1 Rivers United Abia Warriors FC 1-0 MFM FC *Niger Tornadoes 0-1 FC IfeanyiUbah (abandoned) El-Kanemi Warriors 1-1 Shooting Stars FC Gombe United 2-1 ABS FC Katsina United 2-0 Sunshine Stars Nasarawa United 1-0 Kano Pillars FC **Akwa United 2-1 Lobi Stars *RainRead MoreThe post NPFL: Results of Match Day 36 appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
Former world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis has called on Conor McGregor to "stay in his lane" after being "brought to school" as boxing is superior to kick-boxing.The post Stay in your lane, boxing is superior, Lennox Lewis tells McGregor appeared first on Vanguard News.
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