From the monthly archives: May 2011

Yeni Kuti ages gracefully

On May 27, 2011 · In Entertainment

Yeni Kuti, the eldest daughter of the Afro_beat Fela Anikulapo was 50 years of age on May 24, 2011 and she decided to throw a big party to celebrate this milestone.

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Stakeholders commend President Jonathan’s plans on duties, tariffs

On May 27, 2011 · In Business

Members of the Organised Private Sector have lauded President Goodluck Jonathan’s initiative on tariffs restructuring but reminded him of many other challenges militating against the sector.

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Agric institutes organise pre-season training for ADP staff

On May 27, 2011 · In Business

To equip farmers with modern farming skills, technology input and other extension capacity, two agricultural research institutes have underscored the need for training.

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Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group accused of data rules breach

On May 27, 2011 · In Business

Barclays plc, Lloyds Banking Group plc and Banca Santander are amongst UK banks and building societies that could be breaching data protection rules, according to research by Which?.

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Rapper, Kel goes blonde

On May 27, 2011 · In Music

Rapper Kel revealed a new side of her with a new hair look. Though its longer and sexier, she chose a color that is very flashy, blonde.

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Stakeholders to drive trade, investment at upcoming AGOA Forum

On May 27, 2011 · In Business

When hundreds of private and public sector stakeholders meet for the 10th annual American Growth Opportunity Act, AGOA Forum in Lusaka, Zambia, June 8-11, the outcomes of their meetings will continue to shape trade in West Africa for years to come.

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Don King wants Ogba as Sports Minister

On May 27, 2011 · In Sports

President Goodluck Jonathan has been urged to appoint, a sports technocrat as Sports Minister and Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC), when he names members of his cabinet,, upon his swearing-in on May 29 in Abuja.

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Impeachment plot: Police take over Imo House

On May 27, 2011 · In News

A detachment of personnel from Imo State Police Command, yesterday took over the State House of Assembly, following what careful watchers of political trend in the state called palpable attempt to impeach Governor Ikedi Ohakim and the House leadership.

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Ex-militant leader petitions IGP…alleges threat to life

On May 26, 2011 · In News

Ex-militant leader, Bibopiri Ajube, a.k.a General Shoot-at-Sight, is at daggers drawn with an Assistant Commissioner of Police, Danjuma Garba, for allegedly withdrawing four mobile policemen attached to him over his failure to sustain a N200,000 monthly welfare package.

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MTN Street Soccer Season 4 ends

On May 26, 2011 · In Sports

The stage is set for the final stage of the MTN/Lagos Street Soccer Season 4 tagged “Legacy Edition” with the competition’s mascot called The Horse (Esin ) also scheduled to make a public appearance on Saturday 28th May at the Campos Mini Stadium.

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Oba Akran condemns killings of soldier, policemen

On May 26, 2011 · In News

OBA Akran of Badagry Kingdom, Lagos, the Whenu Aholu Menu Toyi 1, yesterday, condemned the violent clash between the police and the army, within his kingdom, which he said have disrupted the relative peace and security of the ancient town and its environ.

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Tokyo derides Alao-Akala over NURTW de-proscription

On May 26, 2011 · In News

The Oyo State Government has de-proscribed the state Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
Reacting to the move, embattled chairman of the union in the state, Alhaji Lateef Akinsola (a.k.a. Tokyo) told Vanguard yesterday that the governor was merely seeking the union’s favour at the 11th hour.

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Mimofera, UNILAG zoom into Channels kids cup final

On May 26, 2011 · In Sports

The stage is now set for the final of the 2011 Channels Television kids cup scheduled to hold today,May 27 at the Campos square mini stadium in Lagos.

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2011: Vanguard nominated for best coverage award

On May 26, 2011 · In News

FOR its robust and effective coverage of the 2011 general elections, Vanguard Newspapers, has been nominated as one of the 11 categories of Nigerians, agencies and institutions that contributed to the success of the polls.

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