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Abuja – Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed says the Federal Government will take advantage of the vast opportunities in the agric, solid minerals, and real sectors to create jobs for Nigerians. Mohammed, who stated this in Abuja on Friday, said, “all we are waiting for is the 2016 Budget to be put in place“. The minister said that the present administration would invest massively in developing infrastructure because it would be difficult to create jobs without such investment. “Job creation, which is our major promise, is going to be realised and all we are waiting for is the 2016 Budget to be put in place. “This administration is going to use the instrumentality of agriculture, solid minerals, and the real sector to create more jobs for Nigerians. “You cannot create jobs without investing massively in infrastructure and I know that what we are aiming at this year is to ensure that most of our spending will be on infrastructural development. “I think last yea

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Dr Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, visited Larry Ekundayo aka Larry The Boxer during his training session at Lime house Marina Gym in London.

Jose Mourinho says Thibaut Courtois is fit and available for selection tomorrow but John Terry, Ramires and Falcao remain out. The manager had hoped to have a full squad at his disposal for the visit of Bournemouth but will be without that trio, though he delivered good news in Thibaut Courtois’ return to the squad. Mourinho could not yet confirm if the Belgian would start in goal tomorrow. The Belgium international has not played for Chelsea since the end of August after undergoing knee surgery and has missed the majority of the club’s disastrous start to the season.

Cadbury’s Head of Corporate and Government Affairs(West Africa) Bala Yesufu has expressed hopes that the Super Eagles will soon find their rhythm in their bid to pick the tickets to the 2017 African Cup of Nations and 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Bala Yesufu Eagles are locked in a two-way horse race with Egypt for next year’s AFCON while they await the draw for the group stage of the Russia 2018 World Cup to be made next summer. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Vanguard Sports in Lagos, Yesufu said it was important for the Eagles to quickly rediscover their rhythm before the next matches in the qualification series resume next March. Wile admitting that he has little confidence in the current Eagles squad of Coach Sunday Oliseh, Yesufu urged all stakeholders to offer their technical and tactical support to the team to achieve their AFCON and World Cup targets. “I have to admit that I don’t have much confidence in them right now but I hope that with time they w

Since Sunday evening when the Obazuayes discovered that that their three-year-old son Olarenwaju Babalola Obazuaye has gone missing, life has not only become unbearable but very sorrowful for the family. The once happy family who are from Ondo State have been thrown into mourning following the abduction of their second child who mysteriously went missing while playing with other kids in the neighbourhood. Olarenwaju It was gathered that Olarewaju who was outside playing with his peers and who had refused the call of his mother, Mrs Maria Obazua to come and have lunch, was abducted by unknown persons in front of their house located at 5 Ladipo Street, Ajegunle, Apapa, Lagos. Weeping bitterly and wishing that she could turn back the hands of the clock, the distraught mother told  Crime Guard  that ‘’after we came back from church on Sunday, he was playing outside our compound and I called him to come inside and eat his food, which I just finished prepa

Manchester City’s 19-year-old Nigerian forward, Kelechi Iheanacho looks set for a successful career, with Coach Manuel Pellegrini   needs to offer him more chances to show what he can do. Iheanacho City can look forward to a League Cup semi-final with Everton in the new year after their comprehensive win over Hull City. Perhaps the only negative was the omission from the starting line-up of Iheanacho, City’s most promising young player and the star of their win over Crystal Palace in the previous round. He came off the bench with 20 minutes remaining against Steve Bruce’s side and scored his third goal of the season, but given the quality of his fleeting performances throughout the season most people felt sure he would play the full 90 minutes. It begs the question: where are Iheanacho’s chances coming from if he can’t get a start in the League Cup? “It’s very difficult with young players. It’s very important not to think because you arrive with the first team you are ready

Heavy shooting reported at Oporoma headquarters of Southern Ijaw local government area has forced residents to stay indoors. This is in spite of the ten gunboats deployed in the waterways to wade off would be trouble makers in the area. BRASS: SECURITY Operatives last night arrested some suspected armed men who attacked Journalists and other persons proceeding on election duty at restive Odioma community in Brass Local Government area. There was sporadic shooting and the travellers had to scamper for safety at about 8pm. Our reporter can report that with the prompt arrest of the trouble shooters the situation brought under control . Shooting at Brass, suspected parties thugs clashing. Gun shots can be heard from the distance. There is tension in the Nembe-Brass waterways despite smooth and early distribution of materials. Accreditation is about to commence in Okpaoma, Eweoma communities. More details shortly Vanguard.

There are indications that the outcome of today’s governorship election in Bayelsa State may go a long way in determining the future political relevance of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Jonathan, an indigene of Bayelsa State from Ogbia council area was defeated at the last presidential election by the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Muhammadu Buhari. DECLARATION: Immediate past President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan(2nd left); making a remark while his Wife, Patience(3rd left); former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha(right) and Kingsley Otuaro, Deputy Governor of Delta State, (left), watch at the declaration of Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State to run for a second term, yesterday, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Though Jonathan has lived a relatively quiet life since leaving office, shuttling between his Otuoke country home and Abuja and appearing twice at PDP events, such as the party primary where the incumbent Gove

AN Israeli researcher, Dr. Joseph Shevel has attributed the low investment in education by Nigerian politicians to the fact that the sector takes a long time to mature, saying it was for that reason that the country’s politicians prefer to invest in areas that would assure them quick returns. Dilapidated School In a keynote address he delivered at the third international conference organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Shevel, who is the President of Galilee Institute, Israel and a member of Israeli Prime Minister’s committee on Social Policy, described education as the future for any nation because of its ripple effect on all sectors of human endeavour. According to him, to be on the right path for development, a country’s budget for education must meet the basic international standard in line with the Dakar Recommendation, regretting that while the recommendation was that budget for education must not be less than 5% of the nation’s

Soul diva, Aramide popular for her unique rendition of Davido’s Ekuro is one talented songstress who believes her originality will take her to the top. The Baseline artiste in an interview with Showtime reveals the one thing she doesn’t like about music. Aramide “I write my songs before I go into the studio. I write what I see, if I feel a certain way I write about it. I put out what I feel I need to put out at that moment. The one thing I don’t enjoy is the fact that music takes my time.” Aramide recently unveiled the visuals of her song ‘I don’t care’.

Ageless beauty and veteran actress, Clarion Chukwura has seen just about everything there is to see in the movie industry. For 35 years, Clarion Chukwura has been doing what gives her joy and fulfillment. She’s been exhibiting her acting prowess on the stage and screen, and this has brought her fame and fortune. Life is not all bed of roses, Clarion at a time was rejected, betrayed and cast out as a slot as she swum in the river of failed marriages. At the end of the day, the delectable actress triumphed and came out stronger. Clarion says her driving force is her unshakable faith in God, and more importantly, her never-say-die spirit. She recently added a feather to her cap with her documentary series, Footsteps that is set to be premiered on television stations from January 2016. Clarion in a media chat, talks about Footsteps, the motive behind it, her vision for Nollywood and other interesting issues. Clarion Chukwurah Looking this radiant at 51, what would you say is you

When you think of Chidinma, the Kedike star, what comes to mind is that little naïve, reserved girl still waiting to break away from her mother’s tender grip. Chidinma and Falvour go sensual But the petite songstress is pushing beyond that boundary and showing that anything can happen when it comes to her brand. At the recently held concert hosted by Phyno tagged Phynofest, the duo of Chidinma and Flavour took their “Chemistry” to another level. Before now they have been pictured in compromising positions and the idea of them dating has been denied severally. During the concert held at Onitsha, they performed their duet Ololufe and shared a kiss after the performance. This didn’t go well with some of Chidinma’s fans as they took to her Instagram page to express their disapproval. One of them writes: “If you two are dating, let us know and stop forming church-girl. Another adds: “Is this how you guys would be kissing whenever you perform Ololufe?”

                     Police are hunting for a six-year-old girl after reports that she was kidnapped and sold to organ traffickers for body parts. The gruesome case, in Colombia, South America, saw little Paula Nicole Palacios Narvaez was grabbed as she came out of school in December 2014 . Nobody has seen or heard from her since, but one of the kidnappers has confessed to police that the girl had been sold so her organs could be harvested. Police have now managed to capture all five people they say were involved in the kidnapping. The first man detained, Jose German Paguatian Insandara, said a female member of the group called Blanca Digna Lopez, one of those arrested, was the brains behind the kidnapping. In his confession, Insandara, 52, with reported convictions for gun running and thieving, said: "One morning at the end of November I saw Blanca Lopez in town and she told me about how she was working in the trafficking of children. "She told me that t

         Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage in an interview with Genevieve Magazine has explained why she and her husband , Tee billz decided to keep the face of the boy away. According to her, ‘Well that’s his dad’s decision. Every mother wants everyone to see the picture of her baby. I want everyone to see how cute he is but I understand my husband’s perspective too. He is the head of the house so I have to respect his wishes. Eventually, we will reveal his face but for now, he wants only close family and friends to have the special moment to bond and not share it with the world yet.’ She also reflected on motherhood so far, recounting how it was hard to bond with her child after he was born. ‘I’m going to be as candid as I can be and Genevieve is the only press I’ve ever told. They say you bond instantly with your baby but I didn’t have that instant connection. I was in a 20-hour labour and just when I was about to push him out, his heart rate dropped, so there was a lot of p