From the monthly archives: September 2009

My Dodan Barracks, Aso Rock days – Duro Onabule

On September 27, 2009 · In Interview

The Babangida years, undoubtedly, will go down in history as some of Nigeria’s defining moments and one man who was witness to most of those events that shaped the fortunes of the country is Duro Onabule (70 years today), fondly called ‘Double Chief’ by his colleagues. In this interview at his Lagos residence, he reminisces [...]

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W.O.W prescription to a Better Body and healthier you — By Princess Kathy Emiko

On September 27, 2009 · In Allure

The Vanguard Allure second edition of the Women on Wellness Seminar (WOW 2009) held penultimate Saturday at the Eko Hotels & Suites, brought together a number of speakers, who gave talks on The Balancing Act- attaining Work Life Balance. There were also talks on Nutrition, Health and Relationship.

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Senate in fresh initiative to curb gas flaring

On September 27, 2009 · In News

By Emmanuel Aziken

THE Senate is adopting a fresh   strategy to promote domestic gas utilization as a means of curbing the continued flare of an estimated 2.5 billion cubic standard feet (bscf) per day by oil multinationals in the country.

The Senate initiative is against the fear that the effect of continued gas flaring [...]

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“Show me a man’s ties, and I’ll tell you who he is or who he is trying to be.” – John T. Molloy

On September 27, 2009 · In Allure

Contrary to popular belief, men’s neckwear is not a thing of the past. Still a symbol of style and professionalism, tie-wearers command respect. How a man adorns his neck reveals a lot about his personality and character. It’s difficult to pinpoint why men choose neckties over bow ties or cravats (also known as ascots) instead of ties.

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Byron Katie and The Work

On September 27, 2009 · In Allure

If I told you I had found a process that could help you reduce, even eliminate, your personal suffering, would you be willing to give it a try? Today I’d like to share the insights of a woman whose life has been amazingly transformed.

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Expert solutions to your style problems

On September 27, 2009 · In Allure

By Zainab Ashad

Dear Zainab,
What should I be stocking up on so that I’m up-to-date with this season’s fashion trends?
It’s all about glistening gold. And killer heels.  Everywhere you look, you can tell that chunky gold or high end costume  jewelry is making its comeback.

A couple of years ago you [...]

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U-17: UAE threaten to pull out

On September 27, 2009 · In Sports

One of the participating countries in next month’s FIFA U-17 World Cup holding in Nigeria, United Arab Emirates (UAE) have threatened to withdraw from the competition, citing poor facilities at the Kano centre.

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How unique is your unique selling proposition (USP)?

On September 27, 2009 · In Business

Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow —William Pollard

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Be aware of Dogtooth

On September 27, 2009 · In Allure

The dog tooth also called the hound tooth is one of the few fabric designs that create instant glamour. Like many unique fashion items, it goes for a while and then rears its head again but it never really goes out of fashion permanently. The dogtooth has the ability to create a sharp look for its wearer.|

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You’re jokers! Aondoakaa fires back at his critics over anti-graft campaign

On September 26, 2009 · In News

By SIMON EBEGBULEM

Benin-ATTORNEY general of the federation and minister of justice,  Chief Michael Andoakaa, yesterday, took a swipe at those accusing him of whittling down the war against corruption by protecting some indicted governors and other public officers, saying that those who thought the fight had died down are “jokers”.

The attorney general, who [...]

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Yar’Adua conducts exam for perm. sec aspirants

On September 26, 2009 · In News

*208 jostle for 16 vacant seats

By DANIEL IDONOR

Abuja-IN what can best be described as a won battle by President Umaru Yar’Adua against the top echelon of the Nigeria Civil Service over the vexed issue of tenureship for permanent secretaries and directors, government has moved further in the implementation of the reforms when it [...]

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Ahead of Oct 4 deadline for amnesty: Militants rush to surrender arms

On September 26, 2009 · In News

By SAMUEL OYADONGHA & JOHN IGHODARO

EIGHT days to the October 4 expiration af the Federal Government amnesty to militants in the Niger Delta, hitherto unknown armed groups in  Bayelsa and Cross River states  are rushing to surrender their arms to the Presidential Amnesty Implementation Committee.

In the last one week, no fewer than seven [...]

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Rivers traditional ruler shot dead

On September 26, 2009 · In News

By Jimitota Onoyume

A traditional ruler of Akpo Kingdom in Ikwerre area  of Rivers State, Eze Badumeru Onwuna Oriebe, was Saturday shot dead at his residence in Ozuoba.

Details of the killing  at press time were  hazy but community sources said the  traditional ruler played host to a visitor in the morning  before the sad [...]

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Trailer kills pregnant woman, 4 others in Lagos

On September 26, 2009 · In News

TRAGEDY struck Saturday at the popular Cele Bus Stop along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Lagos when a trailer said to be carrying Dangote Sugar crushed five persons to death  including a pregnant woman and left about 15 persons wounded. Sunday Vanguard gathered that the victims were waiting for bus shortly after the monthly sanitation exercise at about [...]

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