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Below are the headlines found on The Guardian Online Newspaper for today, Monday, 31 July, 2017.

Journalists beaten, property destroyed as thugs invade Kaduna NUJ Secretariat

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Kaduna'Armed thugs, yesterday, attacked journalists and others at the Kaduna State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, secretariat, disrupting a press conference being addressed by Senators Shehu Sani and Othman Hunkuyi on the outcome of the recently held congress of All Progressives Congress, APC.The post Journalists beaten, property destroyed as thugs invade Kaduna NUJ Secretariat appeared first on Vanguard News.

Transport: BRT operator reviews fares downwards

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

As part of measures to make public commuting affordable, operator of Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, Franchise in Lagos State, Primero Transport Services Limited, has concluded plans to slash the current flat rate of bus fares from Ikorodu to Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS, corridors of the state.The post Transport: BRT operator reviews fares downwards appeared first on Vanguard News.

GenCos present 7-point demand to Osinbajo

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Electricity Generating Companies, GENCOs, have presented a seven-point demand to the Federal Government asking for an immediate end to electricity rejection by National Control Centre, NCC, Osogbo, Osun State, in collaboration with the Electricity Distribution Companies, DISCOs.The post GenCos present 7-point demand to Osinbajo appeared first on Vanguard News.

IGBONLA SIX: How colleague's sickness aborted victims' escape plan

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

More revelations about the 65-day abduction experience of the freed six Senior Secondary School students of Lagos Model College, Igbonla Epe, in their abductors' den were unveiled yesterday, as one of the students disclosed how they attempted to escape from the den when it became apparent that their captors were not willing to release them quickly.The post IGBONLA SIX: How colleague's sickness aborted victims' escape plan appeared first on Vanguard News.

FG adopts $11bn Dangote refinery under new petroleum policy

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

The Federal Government has adopted the $11billion Dangote refinery, under its new National Petroleum Policy in order to add value to crude oil, reduce high dependence on imported petroleum products and conserve foreign exchange for other developmental projects.The post FG adopts $11bn Dangote refinery under new petroleum policy appeared first on Vanguard News.

Obasanjo to recount Christian experience

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

GENERAL Olusegun Obasanjo, the first leader to preside over the Nigerian government both as a soldier and a civilian politician, will, next Sunday, August 6, tell Nigerians what influence his Christian experience has had on his military career and his journey through in the country's political terrain.The post Obasanjo to recount Christian experience appeared first on Vanguard News.

Saraki, Dogara, Adeosun, Emefiele, others back NSE's conversion

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

The move to amend the Nigerian Stock Exchange Act of 1960 to enable it convert from a company limited by guarantee to the one limited by shares has received the support of Federal Government and other critical stakeholders.The post Saraki, Dogara, Adeosun, Emefiele, others back NSE's conversion appeared first on Vanguard News.

Boko Haram: Osinbajo meets service chiefs, IGP, DSS boss

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

ACTING President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, last night, had another meeting with Service chiefs, Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris; and Director-General of Department of State Services, DSS.The post Boko Haram: Osinbajo meets service chiefs, IGP, DSS boss appeared first on Vanguard News.

IPOB members storm church, protest to Obiano

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

The insistence by members of IPOB, that there would be no election in Anambra State in November this year, allegedly took a dangerous dimension with some youths suspected to be members of IPOB storming St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ekwulobia in Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State where Governor Willie Obiano was worshipping and tried to disrupt the service.The post IPOB members storm church, protest to Obiano appeared first on Vanguard News.

APGA primaries: 2 Anambra courts stop Agbaso

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

TWO High Courts in Anambra State sitting in Nnewi and Awka have stopped the national chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Chief Martin Agbaso, from conducting the governorship primaries of the party for the November 18 election.The post APGA primaries: 2 Anambra courts stop Agbaso appeared first on Vanguard News.

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SERAP drags Dogara to UN over 'repressive bill to regulate, crackdown on civil society

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an urgent appeal to three UN Special Rapporteurs urging them to 'put meaningful pressure on the leadership of the National Assembly in Nigeria particularly the Speaker of the House of Representatives Mr Yakubu Dogara to immediately withdraw the repressive bill to establish a commission that would monitor, supervise, de-register, and pre-approve all activities by civil society, labour, community based organizations, and the me

Lagos Deputy Speaker sues Banire for alleged forgery

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Deputy Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Wasiu Eshilokun Sanni has dragged the National Legal Adviser of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Muiz Banire before a Lagos High Court in Ikeja over forgery of his purported withdrawal letter from the 2015 election into Lagos Island Constituency 1 of the House.The post Lagos Deputy Speaker sues Banire for alleged forgery appeared first on Vanguard News.

N-Delta militants to resume fresh attacks Sept 31

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

NIGER DELTA Revolutionary Crusaders, NDRC, one of the militant groups that asked the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, led by Chief Edwin Clark, to stop all engagements with the Federal Government, has announced that it will commence fresh attacks on oil facilities across the Niger Delta on September 31. The post N-Delta militants to resume fresh attacks Sept 31 appeared first on Vanguard News.

NEPZA begins probe of Calabar tank farm explosion

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority, NEPZA, yesterday, said it had commenced investigation into the petroleum products tank farm explosion at the Calabar Free Trade Zone, while it vowed to prosecute any individual or organisation found culpable.The post NEPZA begins probe of Calabar tank farm explosion appeared first on Vanguard News.

Respect agreement with host communities, IYC tells AGIP

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

THE Eric Omare-led faction of Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, worldwide, has called on Nigeria Agip Oil Company, NAOC, to comply with the memorandum of understanding entered into with its host communities and observe international best practices in its oil and gas operations to avert a shutdown of the company's operations.The post Respect agreement with host communities, IYC tells AGIP appeared first on Vanguard News.

Edo Pdp constitutes c'ttee to restructure party

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

EDO State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has set up a 13-man committee to discuss and engage stakeholders on the best strategies to reposition the party and bring it back to its winning ways.The post Edo Pdp constitutes cttee to restructure party appeared first on Vanguard News.

Take over investigation of my slain son's case, woman begs IG

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

A Benin- based woman, Mrs Florence Omorodion, whose son was allegedly murdered over dispute arising from the content of the Will of her late husband, has appealed to the Inspector General of Police to take over investigation into the circumstances that led to the death of her son.The post Take over investigation of my slain sons case, woman begs IG appeared first on Vanguard News.

NEW ROAD MAP: FG, IOCs earmark N2trn for 457 projects in N'Delta

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

MONTHS after the Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo's fact-finding tour of Niger-Delta, the Federal Government has come up with a two-year Strategic Implementation Work Plan, SWIP, involving the execution of 457 short, medium and long-term projects, to the tune of N2,065,140,035,959, across the nine states of the region, starting from this year.The post NEW ROAD MAP: FG, IOCs earmark N2trn for 457 projects in N'Delta appeared first on Vanguard News.

GTBank celebrates 10th anniversary of LSE listing

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its listing on the London Stock Exchange, LSE, whereby the bank became the first Nigerian bank to be listed on the LSE, the first to dual list on an international exchange and the first Nigerian company to raise international capital using listed Global Depositary Receipts.The post GTBank celebrates 10th anniversary of LSE listing appeared first on Vanguard News.

Doctor Ikubese set to battle Buhari over Nigeria's Presidency in 2019

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

A doctor, Dr. Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, has declared he would vie for Nigeria's presidency come 2019, maintaining that his is a revolution by ballot to make Nigeria the promised land that it ought to be. Dr. Ikubese said he is coming to save Nigeria especially because countries in the same league of 'developing nations'with Nigeria have all left us and turned to developed countries while Nigeria is still wallowing even backwards below 'developing nations.'The post Doctor Ik

Shocker: CNN mocks Nigeria over Buhari's continued absence in country

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

The United States television medium, Cable News Network, CNN, has mocked Nigeria in its latest edition of 'The Global Public Square (GPS)', a foreign affairs show anchored on CNN by Fareed Zakaria.The post Shocker: CNN mocks Nigeria over Buhari's continued absence in country appeared first on Vanguard News.

IPOB storms church, tells Obiano no election in Anambra we want referendum

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

THE insistence by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, that there would be no election in Anambra State in November this year, took a dangerous dimension yesterday with some youths suspected to be members of IPOB storming St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ekwulobia in Aguata local government area, where Governor Willie Obiano was worshipping and tried to disrupt the service.The post IPOB storms church, tells Obiano no election in Anambra we want referendum appeared first on Vanguar

Senator offers scholarship to 880 students

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

The Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Sen. Mohammed Hassan has offered scholarship to 880 students from his constituency.The post Senator offers scholarship to 880 students appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Amaechi's reckless blackmail will fail, says Wike

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

The Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has said that the Minister of Transportation and Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi reckless blackmail will fail.The post Amaechis reckless blackmail will fail, says Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kaduna NUJ invasion attempt to kill me, others; says Shehu Sani

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Senators Shehu Sani has said that the invasion of the Kaduna NUJ secretariat by sponsored armed thugs during our press conference was an attempt to kill him and other.The post Kaduna NUJ invasion attempt to kill me, others; says Shehu Sani appeared first on Vanguard News.

Attack on Atiku over restructuring: You got it wrong, Senator Murray-Bruce tells Yakassai

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Senator representing Bayelsa East district, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has urged the elder statesman and former Special Adviser to Second Republic President Shehu Shagari, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, to be properly guided on his stance on restructuring which he used as basis to attack the former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, saying that Alhaji Yakassai got it all wrong.The post Attack on Atiku over restructuring: You got it wrong, Senator Murray-Bruce tells Yakassai appeared first on Vangu

Lagos deputy speaker sues Banire over forgery

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Asks Court To Remove Him As APC Legal Adviser For Anti-Party Activities, Breach Of Constitution Deputy Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Wasiu Eshilokun Sanni has dragged the National Legal Adviser of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Muiz Banire before a Lagos High Court in Ikeja over forgery of his purported withdrawal letterRead MoreThe post Lagos deputy speaker sues Banire over forgery appeared first on Vanguard News.

Wike now brags he has CJN Onnoghen, Judiciary in his pocket ' Amaechi

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

The Immediate past Governor of Rivers state and current Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the current Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike once threatened President Muhammadu Buhari's administration 'with fire and brimstone...' and now brags to his cronies that he has the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, and the entire judiciary in his pocket whereupon he can manipulate any judgement against him (Amaechi).The post Wike now

755 US diplomats must leave Russia, says Vladimir Putin

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

President Vladimir Putin said 755 US diplomats must leave Russia and warned ties with Washington could be gridlocked for a long time, in a move Sunday that followed tough new American sanctions.The post 755 US diplomats must leave Russia, says Vladimir Putin appeared first on Vanguard News.

I can't be replaced as President, I'm not dying nor going anywhere ' Mugabe

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, on Saturday, said he was not stepping down nor dying and that there was no one with his political stature who could immediately take over from him.The post I cant be replaced as President, Im not dying nor going anywhere Mugabe appeared first on Vanguard News.

Katsina to establish refinery ' Commissioner

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Katsina State Commissioner of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Alhaji Abubakar Yusuf has on Sunday disclosed plans by the Governor Aminu Bello Masari's led administration to establish a refinery in the state.The post Katsina to establish refinery Commissioner appeared first on Vanguard News.

Insurance brokers neglect small businesses for big ticket transactions'IBN Insurance boss

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

THE general notion is that insurance brokers are too many, do you agree with that'It is wrong to say that brokers are too many. In the business of insurance, there are too many structures. There are the heavy industries like the Dangotes and the oil companies as well as the small businesses that supply to the heavy industries.The post Insurance brokers neglect small businesses for big ticket transactions'IBN Insurance boss appeared first on Vanguard News.

Furore over conversion of dollar debts to equitye

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

THE emerging trend where some quoted companies have planned to offset their dollar denominated loans through equity conversion is raising dust among minority investors in the capital market.The post Furore over conversion of dollar debts to equitye appeared first on Vanguard News.

We shall launch our surveillance model for all exchanges soon ' SEC DG

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

SINCE the expiration of tenure of SEC commissioners, nothing has been said. When is SEC Board going to constituted'We don't have power to constitute the Board, but I believe the relevant authorities and the honourable minister and relevant officers are aware that commissioners are on the Board. It is not only SEC, but other institutions that have a Board also. My colleagues have been very supportive, the directors; executive directors, particularly,the heads of departments have been ex

Domestic retail investors' return driven by upbeat in economy ' CEO, Solid Rock Securities

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

DATA released on domestic and foreign portfolio participation on the Nigerian Stock Exchange for the month of June, showed significant improvement in the composition of domestic retail investors. What could be the reason for the renewed interest among them'There are a number of factors that have happened in the market that have actually tended to show that the economy is on the path of recovery. Number one is that the government has come up with the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan, ERGP,

NAICOM advocates reinvention of insurance professional bodys

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

COMMISSIONER for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, Mohammed Kari, has called on the leadership of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) to reinvent the professional body and update its curriculum so as to adopt contemporary best practices for the overall benefit of the profession Kari who stated this at the investiture ceremony of Mrs. Funmi Babington-Ashaye as the 48th President of the CIIN in Lagos said that there is obvious need

Staco targets more insurance market using micro-insurance

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

CHIEF Executive Officer of Staco Insurance Plc, Dr. Sakiru Oyefeso, has said that the company is poised to capture a better share of the insurance market and create more value for its stakeholders using micro insurance concept as the growth driver. The post Staco targets more insurance market using micro-insurance appeared first on Vanguard News.

Access Bank upgrades mobile banking app

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

ACCESS Bank has refreshed its mobile banking app with a set of new and exciting features. These additional features allow customers perform multiple functions including quick airtime top-up and funds transfer without signing on to the app.The post Access Bank upgrades mobile banking app appeared first on Vanguard News.

Stop spreading discontent against industry regulations, NAICOM cautions operators

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

NATIONAL Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has cautioned insurance operators from generalising and publicising personal discontent with industry regulations.Commissioner for Insurance, Alhaji Mohammed Kari gave this warning at the concluding session of the insurance conferencThe post Stop spreading discontent against industry regulations, NAICOM cautions operators appeared first on Vanguard News.

Unilever Nigeria Plc: Impressive results amidst controversial capital raise

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

LAST weekend, Unilever Nigeria Plc, one of the oldest conglomerates in Nigeria rolled out an impressive second quarter 2017 (Q2 '17) result showing revenue growth of 58 per cent and a jump in net profit by a massive 3873 per cent Year-on-Year (YoY).However, a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) review shows a moderate growth rate in revenue at 3.4 per cent while net profit increased by 29.4 per cent. But both the revenue of N22.9 billion and net profit of N2.1 billion were ahead of most analysts

Lafarge Africa Plc: Ridding on tax write-back to profit

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

WE begin a review of First Half 2017 (H1'17) corporate scorecards with some form of spotlights on some select companies.Lafarge Africa Plc which announced a second quarter 2017 (Q2'17) result last week, has excited investors amidst its controversial recapitalisation program. Revenue grew by 33.8 per cent Year-on-Year (YoY) while net profit was N14.57 billion, moving sharply from a loss of N28.37 billion same period of last year. Compared to Q1'17, however, revenue and profit befor

Insurance industry records 12 acquisitions in 3yrs' NAICOM

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

NATIONAL Insurance Commission (NAICOM) said that 12 insurance companies were acquired in the last three years.Commissioner for Insurance, Alhaji Mohammed Kari, who made the disclosure in Abuja, said that there were three foreign acquisitions in 2014, two in 2015, five in 2016 while talks to acquire two companies are now in progress.The post Insurance industry records 12 acquisitions in 3yrs' NAICOM appeared first on Vanguard News.

Fidelity Bank pioneers self-service feedback system for *770#

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

FIDELITY Bank Plc has again demonstrated its desire to continuously improve on customer service with the introduction of a personalized self-service feedback system on its flagship Instant Banking Product *770#. This pioneering initiative, which is the first of its kind in the Nigerian banking industry, will take customer service a notch higher.The post Fidelity Bank pioneers self-service feedback system for *770# appeared first on Vanguard News.

Stanbic IBTC Bank targets HNIs with exclusive service

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

STANBIC IBTC Bank has launched a fresh customer value proposition targeted at high net worth individuals who desire an exclusive and differentiated banking service experience.The post Stanbic IBTC Bank targets HNIs with exclusive service appeared first on Vanguard News.

H1: Diamond Bank's asset base hit N2tr as profit rises by 2.8%

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

DIAMOND Bank Plc has achieved asset base of N2 trillion in the first half, H1 of 2017, while its profitability rose by 2.8 per cent during the period.The bank disclosed this in its H1 2017 financial results released on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in Lagos. The post H1: Diamond Bank's asset base hit N2tr as profit rises by 2.8% appeared first on Vanguard News.

N967bn inflow to revive interbank market liquidity

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

THE interbank money market will this week receive liquidity boost of N966 billion inflow from statutory allocation funds and payment of matured treasury bills (TBs). The expected inflow will revive market liquidity, which fell drastically last week by 92 per cent to N12 billion on Friday from N177.48 billion on Monday.The post N967bn inflow to revive interbank market liquidity appeared first on Vanguard News.

The changing face of Bauchi

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

It is just a matter of time before Bauchi becomes the economic and developmental hub of the sub-Saharan regionThe post The changing face of Bauchi appeared first on Vanguard News.

Eliminating terrorism in Nigeria and the Qatar example

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Terrorism is a global tormentor. It is now the world's biggest affliction, with most countries trapped in its quagmire completely helpless. In the Middle East and parts of North Africa where terrorism has a solid base, rages and spread tentacles to other parts of the globe, its being hell on earth on how to extinguish the fury of terrorism. The post Eliminating terrorism in Nigeria and the Qatar example appeared first on Vanguard News.

Constitutional amendment: The four critical clauses that failed in the senate

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Described as a groundbreaking and historic parliamentary exercise, the constitution alteration vote that was conducted by the 8th Senate on July 26 is a clear reflection of the political situation that is currently at play in the nation.The post Constitutional amendment: The four critical clauses that failed in the senate appeared first on Vanguard News.

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