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Buhari condemns terrorist attack on University of Maiduguri Mosque

On January 16, 20172:30 pmIn Newsby vanguard

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the terrorist attack at a mosque in the University of Maiduguri which happened at the wee hours of Monday morning, killing scores of persons.

Kebbi committed to improving health indices of women, children

Donate your placenta for biomedical research, Expert urges pregnant women

On January 16, 20172:22 pmIn Newsby vanguard

Dr Abudu Kunle of the Department of Histopathology, University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom, has urged pregnant women to donate their placenta for biomedical research.

FG’s $245m suit against Total : Plaintiff gets leave to amend pleadings

On January 16, 20172:17 pmIn Newsby vanguard

A Federal High Court on Monday in Lagos granted the Federal Government’s application to amend processes in its suit against Total Nigeria Plc over alleged under-declaration of crude oil exports.

Police’ll bring killers of US-based Nigerian Okebata to book – Imo CP

On January 16, 20172:14 pmIn Newsby vanguard

The Commissioner of Police in Imo, Mr Taiwo Lakanu, has assured the residents and the state government of a possible apprehension of the murderers of U.S-based Imo indigene, Mr Chuks Okebata.

Federer wins first-round match at Australian Open

On January 16, 20172:12 pmIn News, Sportsby vanguard

Swiss 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer won his first match at the Australian Open Monday after coming off a injury-blighted 2016.

Rape: Cleric advises FG to prohibit indecent dressing in public places

On January 16, 20172:09 pmIn Newsby vanguard

Sheikh Muhammad Bashir, the Deputy Chief Imam of Area 10 Abuja Mosque, has advised the Federal Government to prohibit people from indecent dressing in public places to curtail incidence of rape in the country.

Burundi to withdraw troops from AU Somalia mission

On January 16, 20172:07 pmIn Newsby vanguard

Burundi on Monday began the process of withdrawing its troops from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) due to a dispute with the EU over the payment of wages.

Buratai opens Guards Brigade cemetery

On January 16, 20171:52 pmIn Newsby vanguard

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Sunday inaugurated the remodelled Guards Brigade cemetery located off Murtala Mohammed Way, Abuja.

Akande @78: We’re celebrating courage, selfless service – Aregbesola

On January 16, 20171:42 pmIn Newsby vanguard

The Governor of Osun state, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on Sunday described former interim Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, as an exemplary leader whose courage in public service has helped Nigeria in so many dimensions.

Ericsson seals deal with 20th Century Fox Television on VOD service

On January 16, 20171:33 pmIn News, Technologyby vanguard

Technology giant, Ericsson, weekend, disclosed that it has sealed an exclusive deal with multi-year feature film leading international content distributor, 20th Century Fox Television Distribution for subscription of video on demand (VOD) service, Nuvu.