My dream is to surpass Rick Ross, 2face, Burnaboy achievements- Music artiste, Kev2tite

Fast-rising Nigerian hip hop artistes, Kelvin Iwezife, professionally known as Kev2tite, has declared that his decision not to rest during coronavirus pandemic was to actualise his dream of surpassing his role models’ achievements in the global music industry. Kev2tite listed his role models in the industry to include William Leonard Roberts II; known professionally as Rick Ross, Innocent Idibia; …

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‘How we spent N31bn in 4 months to fight COVID-19’, FG replies SERAP, CODE

The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that it “spent N30,540,563,571.09, representing 84% of the N36.3 billon public funds and donations received to respond to COVID-19 between 1st April, 2020 and 31st July, 2020, leaving the balance of N5.9 billion.” The Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris stated this in response to the Freedom of Information request dated …

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Mali’s ill-equipped army in spotlight after coup

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan (2L) walks at the International Airport in Bamako upon his arrival on August 22, 2020 next to by Malick Diaw (L), the Vice President of the CNSP (National Committee for the Salvation of the People). – A delegation of West African leaders headed by former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan arrived in the Malian capital …

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‘Our nasty experiences with extortionist police’

Issues concerning the extortion of innocent citizens by greedy policemen have generated an outrage in recent times with experts suggesting ways of curbing the menace by the minions of law, reports KUNLE AKINRINADE. Victims of racketeer cops relive ordeal How officers use POS machine to collect bribe The life of a young fashion designer, Taiwo Ayomide, ended in a tragic …

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COVID-19: NOA takes safety campaign to Ebonyi communities, markets

The Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Ebonyi, Dr Emmanuel Abah, has decried the apparent non-compliance with the safety protocols set out by government to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Ebonyi. Abah was speaking at Izzi on Saturday during a motorised sensitisation campaign in the Izzi Local Government Area of the state. The campaign is …

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Henry Okolie-Aboh: Amiable Gentleman Turns 50

An emblem of peace hangs all over his mien portraying an open heart just as a well cultured, simple, and unassuming elegance that surrounds his cheerful smile. Glimmering in exceptional class and revealing deep glamour of evidential chivalry, he wears simplicity and decorum as a badge, one of such extraordinaire sense of honor bellied in a soft and …

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S/KADUNA CRISIS: 700 killed, 100,000 displaced, group claims

…Seeks federal, state govts help for IDPs in camps …’Rebuild attacked communities’ …Commends Gov el-Rufai’s peace initiative By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The youth wing of Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU) has called on the authorities to secure and rebuild   their communities affected by the series of attacks on their people, saying over 700 natives were killed and 100,000 displaced. …

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Tinubu: Amotekun will be a pet if everyone is engaged

Tinubu …Faults revenue formula By Dayo Johnson, Akure A former governor of Lagos State and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has called for a review of the country’s revenue formula, saying Amotekun security outfit in the S/West will be a pet if everyone is engaged. Tinubu, who spoke in Akure while inaugurating the  …

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OBASEKI OPENS UP: How I fell out with Oshiomhole, Edo APC leaders

Governor Godwin Obaseki …They didn’t help me to become gov …Says he never saw predecessor as his godfather … ‘I called people, raised money and helped him to become gov’ …Explains: Oshiomhole ‘reciprocated and helped me’ to succeed him …On House ‘night’ inauguration: I had no hand in it …Forthcoming poll: I am sure of victory. 80% of voters …

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Oyo woman with 3 sickle cell children abandoned by husband

By Funmi Ajumobi Oluwaferanmi Adekeye, full of life till age seven, is now lying helpless and being carried to do everything. She is a pathetic sight that no human with blood running in his or her veins would want to dismiss. It was clearly written on the face of the mother that her daughter is now standing on a line …

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 2023 ZONING CONTROVERSY: Why the South should not believe El-Rufai— Abaribe

Sen. Eyinnaya Abaribe. …’They want to use Igbo head to break coconut’ …Says Peter Obi, Charles Soludo can be President …‘Only Ndigbo man can weld Nigeria together in unity’ In the second part of his interview with Sunday Vanguard, Senator Enyinnaya Harcourt Abaribe, Minority Leader of the 9th Senate, speaks on the state of the nation and the 2023 …

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DAPO ABIODUN: Covid-19 test and the listening governor

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State. By James Ogunnaike A person who is worthy of being a leader wants power not for himself, but in order to be of service” ¯ Sam J. Ervin Jr. “Our overall character is made up of specific individual traits and qualities for which each of us, as individuals, have some qualities that are …

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Girl, 7, paralyzed in both hands and legs may die!

…Oyo woman abandoned by husband  with 3 sickle cell children cries By Funmi Ajumobi Oluwaferanmi Adekeye, full of life till age seven, is now lying helpless and being carried to do everything. She is a pathetic sight that no human with blood running in his or her veins would want to dismiss. It was clearly written on the face of …

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P & ID: My story, by Shasore, ex-Lagos Justice Commissioner

Reports had alleged that Shasore worked against Nigeria’s interest despite receiving $2 million fee. But in a statement sent to Sunday Vanguard, last night, Shasore said: “In the last 24 hours, I have been urged to break my deliberate silence. My choice of silence has been the result of my own high sense of responsibility as well as …

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National Water Resources Bill can plunge Nigeria into crisis — Suswam

Suswam By Peter Duru, Makurdi Former Governor of Benue State and senator representing North East District of the state, Gabriel Suswam, has described the proposed National Water Resources Bill as anti- people, warning that it could plunge the country into crisis. Suswam, who spoke in Katsina-Ala, Katsina-Ala LGA of the state during the commissioning of various projects executed in …

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Pardoned serial rapist defiles 4-yr-old girl in mosque

By Charly Agwam, Bauchi The police in Bauchi State have confirmed the arrest of a suspected serial rapist, Yusuf Bako, who allegedly defiled a four-year- old girl in a mosque. According to the Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Bauchi State Police Command, Ahmed Wakil, the police team rescued Bako from an angry mob after he had sustained injuries. Wakil …

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AMNESTY PROGRAMME: 17 ex-militant leaders got N60bn – Presidential panel report

…Says they retained camps after demobilization By Kennedy Mbele About N60billion may have been paid to 17 ex-militant leaders under the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) over the past 10 years, according to the report of the presidential panel that probed the activities of PAP. Each ex-militant leader, the report, according to a Sunday Vanguard source, said, got N490,037,000 monthly …

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10 gov defy rain for Akeredolu as Tinubu says gov has done more than talk

Tinubu By Dayo Johnson, Akure NATIONAL Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has campaigned for the reelection of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, saying he has done more than talk. Tinubu spoke in Akure, during the inauguration of the Internal Revenue Service office complex constructed by the Akeredolu administration. While commending   Akeredolu for his …

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