Vanguard Latest News Thursday 31st December 2020
Vanguard Latest News Today and headlines on some of the happenings and news trend in the Country, today 31/12/20
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Enforce all COVID-19 protocols — Lagos CP charges Area Commanders, DPOs
* Warns against incivility, drunkenness by policemen By Evelyn Usman The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has charged all Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers in the state to enforce all COVID-19 protocols as highlighted by the Presidential Taskforce and the Lagos State Government, to the latter. He gave the charge whileRead More
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Nigerian worshippers at a loss as ‘crossover’ prayers cancelled
Across Nigeria, New Year’s Eve is usually marked by millions of Christians gathering in churches to usher in the New Year, praying for a better year ahead. But this year, the all-night celebrations have been widely canceled because of Covid — and many worshippers, desperate to turn the page on 2020, say they feel aRead More
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Politicians must give space to new leaders — Lai Omotola
…Says Nigerians waiting for a third force By Ishola Balogun The Group Managing Director of CFL Group, Lai Omotola has warned that except politicians across existing party affiliations give way to new crop of leaders, the agitation for better governance would continue. Omotola stated this during the end of year press briefing on the stateRead More
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COVID-19: Ayade bans masquerades, restricts cross over night to 10pm
By Emma Una Masquerade displays during the New Year celebration have been banned in Cross River even as churches are ordered to restrict cross over night activities to 10 pm. A statement by Operation Akparakwu headed by Dr Walter Mboto, Permanent Secretary, State Security Advisers Office warned organisers of masquerades that if they dared toRead More
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PDP must be united to secure electoral victories in 2023 — Atiku
..Says only visionless politicians joining APC Former Vice President and 2019 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has said the party must be united to secure electoral victories in the 2023 general elections. The Wazirin Adamawa also said it is only a politically naive and vision less politician that willRead More
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Breaking: President Buhari signs N13, 588trn 2021 Budget
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja signed the 2021 Appropriation Bill of N13,588,027,886,175 into law. The president’s action followed the earlier passing of the bill by the National Assembly on Dec. 21 during an emergency session convened for the purpose of passing the budget. The signing of the budget is also in line withRead More
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World begins ushering in locked-down New Year
The world began ushering in the New Year Thursday, with pandemic controls muting celebrations for billions of people eager to bid farewell to a virus-ridden 2020. After a grinding year that has seen at least 1.7 million people die from Covid-19, fresh waves of infection have sparked renewed lockdowns and forced would-be revellers to extendRead More
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Lewis Hamilton knighted in UK honours list
Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in Britain’s traditional New Year Honours list after equalling Michael Schumacher’s record of seven Formula One world titles. The list recognises outstanding achievements in various fields including showbusiness, sport and politics, as well as the contributions of a larger number of everyday citizens. There are many awards this year forRead More
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New Year: Police assure residents of peaceful celebrations in Niger
The Niger State Police Command has taken proactive measures to ensure hitch-free New Year celebrations, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Adamu Usman, has said. Usman told the Newsmen in Minna on Thursday that various police divisions had been briefed on appropriate steps to take ahead of the event. The police commissioner added that the commandRead More
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US investors complete takeover of Premier League side Burnley
US investment group ALK Capital has completed its takeover of Burnley, acquiring a controlling 84 percent stake in the Premier League club, it was announced on Thursday. Delaware-based ALK, which specialises in investments in the sport and media sectors, said its managing partner Alan Pace would take over from Mike Garlick as chairman. Pace, theRead More
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