Below are the headlines found on The Vanguard Online Newspaper for today, Monday, 11 September, 2017.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos, Chief Amos Olayinka, has kicked against the calls for a return to regionalism, saying the idea, if considered, may take Nigeria backward.The post Regionalismll take Nigeria backwards ' PDP chieftain appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
A default judgment obtained against a property in Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos State, is now creating tension as traders who occupy the affected buildings have cried foul over the judgment which they claimed was obtained without the knowledge of neither the owner of the property norn the shop owners in the property at 18, Awolowo Way, Ikeja.The post Default judgement on Ikeja property creates tension appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Reformed Niger Delta Avengers, RNDA, in coalition with nine other militant groups, last night, said it was too early for Nigerians to celebrate the Federal Government's claim that the nation had come out of recession, promising to resume attacks that will further deepen the nation's woes if urgent steps were not taken to address issues troubling the Niger Delta.The post We'll plunge Nigeria into another recession if' ' MILITANTS appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal, has vowed to stamp out residential robberies across the state through partnership with credible vigilant groups.The post Robberies: Lagos Police to partner informal security groups appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
The Lagos State University, LASU, management has dismissed 17 academic and non-academic staff and demoted two others for allegedly falsifying their Senior Secondary School Certificates and manipulation of students' results.The post Again LASU dismisses 17 staff, demotes two others for Fake results appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Lagos ' Arik Air Limited has filed a N20 billion suit against the Federal Government and Ethiopian Airlines over recent claims in the media that they were negotiating the take-over of the airline.The post Takeover negotiations: Arik Air files N20bn suit against FG, Ethiopian Airlines appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
THE Presidency, weekend, said President Muhammadu Buhari's administration will ensure the timely release of ecological funds to states to address pressing challenges in their localities.The post Buharill ensure timely release of ecological funds ' Presidency appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ,Ogun state command has warned against establishment of illegal private guards in the state, saying whoever wants to establish a private guard company should ensure it goes through the normal process.The post Ogun NSCDC warns against illegal private guards, trains 40 appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
The United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres, has named Mr. Babatunde Fowler, Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, as a member of the International Experts Committee on Tax Matters.The post UN names Fowler member, International Experts Committee On Tax Matters appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
THE National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has warned university teachers against embarking on industrial action without prior notice.The post ASUU must henceforth consult us before embarking on strike ' NANS appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwole, the Olu of Warri, has called for speedy completion of the Ifiekporo-Ubeji Road project, Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State, to avoid further destruction of property and threat to lives posed by the badly damaged road.The post Ubeji fuel tanker fire: Olu of Warri urges speedy upgrade of damaged road appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
China, world's biggest car market, plans to ban the production and sale of diesel and petrol vehicles, further threatening the future profitability of oil ' Nigeria's major revenue source.The post Trouble looms for Nigeria as China plans to ban petrol, diesel vehicles appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
SCORES of youths were allegedly injured, yesterday, as gunmen suspected to be soldiers, who came in Hilux Pick-up vans, allegedly attacked the Umuahia country home of leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.The post IPOB: Many injured as troops attack Kanu's home appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
THE Alumni Association of Federal University of Technology, Minna is taking a giant leap forward by organizing our National Alumni and Stakeholders Retreat event tagged as NASR 2017 from Friday, September 29 to Sunday, October 1, 2017, at both the Bosso and Gidan Kwano Campuses of the University, in Minna, Niger State.The post Alumni reunites after 35 years of varsitys establishment appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Ogaga Ifowodo, lawyer, columnist, poet, and rights activist, is not new to poetry. His poems have been published in a number of anthologies and magazines. The post A Good Mourning: a poet's reflections on Africa's darkest moments appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Former minister of Aviation Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has said encouraged the Women Affairs Minister, Aisha Alhassan to continue to stand on the platform of truth and not allow herself to be intimidated.The post Dont be intimidated, stand on the platform of truth, Fani-Kayode tells Mama Taraba appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
The mainstream Yoruba leadership is not asking for Oduduwa Republic. But there are other people who are asking for it and we are saying to them, 'calm down, let us restructure'The post AFTERMATH OF YORUBA SUMMIT: Resistance to restructuring fuels separatist s' claims 'Odumakin appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 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.The post How to sustain domestic retail investors confidence ' Shareholders appeare
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Exemption of the personnel of the Police and other paramilitary agencies indicates, by implication, the dismantling of the institutions, systems and processes that government had put in place in the last few years towards the implementation of the pension reform programme, including the culture of national savings as well as the efforts to eradicate the structures that encouraged corruption during the pre-pension reform era.The post Exemption of paramilitary from CPS contradicts fight against co
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
One of the focus of the Governing Board of NCRIB is to continually give value to members and enhance their compliance with the regulatory requirements expected of them. The Board has just approved the proposal for a shared service agreement where software is designed to assist members comply with NAICOM requirements and avoid penalties. Circulars explaining the full details of this initiative will be circularized to members.The post Were designing software to assist members comply with NAICOM re
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), through its Divisional Manager, Mrs. Christianah Adebote, has commended Lasaco Assurance Plc for settling the Legacy Funds in its custody.The post PTAD commends Lasaco for settling legacy funds appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Insurance companies have began to re-introduce the 'no claims bonus' policy in a bid to retain customers without attracting regulatory sanctions.The post Insurers adopt 'no claims bonus' policy to retain customers appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 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. If a company makes profit of N10 billion and declares a dividend. On that N10 billion profit, government will collect their tax.The post Adverse tax on dividends scares investors ' Anono appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
PZ Cusson Nigeria Plc has announced N3.69 billion profit after tax for its financial year ended May 31, 2017, representing 73.2 per cent increase over N2.13 billion posted in 2016.The post PZ grows profit by 73.2%, declares N1.99bn dividends appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
As investors get hooked to the investment outlook for the rest of the year, some analysts' positions would be coming handy, especially as rebalancing and bargain hunting takes center stage in the Nigerian Stock Exchange. One of the key stocks to watch is the United Bank for Africa Plc, UBA. The stock may have done very well so far this year at the backdrop of its first quarter and first half 2017 results, but like all other stocks in the banking sector investors have started swinging on wha
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
The Nigeria senior men's basketball team, D'Tigers, suffered their first defeat at the ongoing 2017 Afrobasket Championship yesterday.The post Afrobasket 2017: D'Tigers lose to DR Congo appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Lobi Stars striker, Anthony Okpotu scored in his side's visit to FC Ifeanyiubah in Nnewi to leapfrog MFM striker Stephen Odey who left the club just before the final game to the golden boot for the 2016/17 season with both players tied on 18 before kick-off on Saturday.The post Okpotu wins golden boot, sees red appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has described Paris Saint-Germain wonderkid Kylian Mbappe as 'the new Pele'. Speaking to beIN SPORTS, Gunners boss Wenger claimed that the 18-year-old has the potential to become the best player in the world. 'I think he is exceptionally intelligent, he has an exceptional character, and exceptional belief,' Wenger said. 'I sayRead MoreThe post Mbappe is the new Pele ' Wenger appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Carlo Ancelotti could leave Bayern Munich as soon as January according to the club's former player Mario Basler.The post Ancelotti to quit Bayern for China appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Ciro Immobile scored a hat-trick as Lazio stunned AC Milan 4-1 in Serie A, while city rivals Inter joined Juventus at the top with a 2-0 win over SPAL on Sunday.The post Immobile hat-trick as Lazio sink Milan appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Manchester City crushed 10-man Liverpool, while Manchester United lost their 100 percent record.The post Five things we learned in the Premier League appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Nigerian veteran singer , beat maker and story crooner is set to return to the Nigerian music industry after his long vacation from the Nigeria entertainment scene.The post Dyckoy bounces back with new song appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
The Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, has lambasted a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, over his comments on a report purportedly attributed to her. Alhassan in a tweet on her official Twitter handle advised Fani-Kayode to respect himself as a former minister. Fani-Kayode had in a series of tweets hailed Alhassan for []The post He needs to respect himself, Mama Taraba slams Fani-Kayode appeared first on The Spark.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Reports have it that a deal has been agreed in principle with Monaco along with a five-year contract for the France midfielder, worth around 250,000-a-week. Boss Arsene Wenger has told associates the Lemar deal does not hinge on Alexis Sanchez being sold in the New Year. Sanchez was set to move to Manchester City last []The post Arsenal agree deal to sign Monacos Lemar in January appeared first on The Spark.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Sen. Stella Oduah has said it appeared the former ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) was repeating the mistakes that led to its defeat in the 2015 elections. The senator representing Anambra North, who reacted to the Anambra state governorship primary, told the News Agency of Nigeriathat the party has started again to impose candidates for []The post PDP has not learnt from mistakes of 2015 Stella Oduah appeared first on The Spark.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Nigeria's Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday distanced himself from a group known as 'Osinbajo Volunteers', which has started campaigning for his election as President in 2019. The group is currently recruiting volunteers for the project. Although Osinbajo's activities are published on its website, the group admitted that the Vice-President was unaware of their campaign. 'Note []The post 2019: I have no interest in becoming President Osinbajo appeared first on T
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
President Muhammadu Buhari may effect a cabinet reshuffle at Wednesday's federal executive council meeting. The expected development would see some ministers booted out of the federal cabinet. This may not be unconnected with the recent declaration by the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Senator Aisha Alhassan (Mama Taraba) that her loyalty lies with []The post Buhari set to reshuffle cabinet amidst political dissidence appeared first on The Spark.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
AHEAD of its September 11 schools' resumption, the Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to offering the best education for pupils of private primary and secondary schools in conducive and secured environment through zero tolerance for substandard schools in the state by sealing off some schools.The post Lagos seals off substandard schools appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
CRITICAL thinking is all that is required to make Mathematics easy for students. This is the submission of Joseph Agom, a semi-finalist in the on-going 2017 Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics TV Quiz Show sponsored by Cowbell, the flagship brand of Promasidor Nigeria Limited.The post Maths is like magic, says Cowbellpedia contestant appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
SOKOTO: Governor Aminu Tambuwal has approved the release of N680 million for the settlement of accumulated pensions for teachers, local government staff and severance gratuity for former councillors in Sokoto State.The post Pension, gratuity, severance for teachers, LG staff appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
CHAIRMAN/Founder, Chrisland Schools Limited and Chancellor, Chrisland University, Dr. Winifred Adefolahan Awosika, has urged stakeholders in the sector to consider the review of the nation's school curricula as the revival of the sector hangs on the review.The post Curricula review, panacea for education sector revival ' Awosika appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
THE House of Representatives member for Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal constituency in Sokoto State, Hon. Abdulsamad Dasuki, has donated 48 computer sets to secondary schools in local government areas.The post Rep donates 48 laptops to schools in his constituency appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Tristate Healthcare System Limited has partnered the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) as part of its welfare programme for professionals across Nigeria and Africa.The post Tristate Healthcare conducts health checks on lawyers appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
The need for best practices in corporate governance in health sector institutions, particularly among the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO).The post Clearline HMO advocates best practices in healthcare industry appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
A NEW study looks into the potential of the Zika virus to target and kill brain cancer cells. The results, so far, are encouraging, but researchers suggest that there is a long way to go until a safe and effective treatment is reached.The post Brain cancer could be treated with Zika virus ' STUDY appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Thirty five 'year -old Ndujokwu Christian Ndubuisi is currently battling to save his sight. A native of Abriba in Abia State has been diagnosed with Glycoma, an eye condition commonly described among medical experts as 'The Silent Thief of Sight'.The post Ndubuisi seeks help as glaucoma steals his sight appeared first on Vanguard News.
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