Tilers raise alarm over influx of quacks in building industry

The Association of Tilers, Nigeria, ATN has raised alarm over what the group called invasion of quacks in the building industry.

The President of ATN, Com. Hassan Olanrewaju who noted that unsuspecting Nigerians have continued to fall victims to their activities, described the situation as worrisome.

According to him, these quacks have continued to carry out shoddy jobs to denigrate real professionals in the building industry, a scenario he said portrays genuine stakeholders in bad light.

“The Association of Tilers, Nigeria is a noble professional organisation registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, under the Company and Allied Matters Act 1990.

MDCAN condemns closure of FMC, Owerri

Former President of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, Dr. Steven Oluwole, has condemned the closure of the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Owerri, Imo State, saying that shutting down the health facility was absurd.

Oluwole who reacted to the temporary shut down of the hospital Last week, said the Federal Ministry of Health had complicated the situation.

“Its actions imply that an appointee of government that implemented government policies and cleared of wrong doing could be sacrificed on the altar of appeasement of unions. This action shames justice, fairness, and good governance.

“It raises questions about the policy of government, its implementation and the health system in Nigeria.”

Emefiele promises robust economy, stable currency in 2016

Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele says the apex bank is evolving additional measures to boost the nation’s economy and stabilise the naira.

Emefiele made the remark at an Interactive Session with Media Editors in Abuja.

He declined to give details of the measures and modalities for their implementation.

Don’t ask me because I will not disclose our strategy for now’’, adding that doing so would be counter-productive and pre-emptive.

The CBN boss explained that the Nigerian economy was not as bad as being portrayed when compared with other economies in Africa.

Campaign organization lauds A’Court’s verdict on Ekwunife

LAGOS—THE Campaign Organization of Senator Annie Okonkwo, the nominated candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2015 Anambra Central Senatorial district primaries has hailed the Court of Appeal verdict setting aside Uche Ekwunife’s victory as proper and timely, saying the constant beam of truth will always outshine the human burden of lies, darkness and deceit.

Senator Okonkwo’s Campaign Organization stated this in a release by its Media Adviser, Mr. Collins Ugwu in Lagos, yesterday, saying that Uche Ekwunife should not have been the flag-bearer of the party in that election.

NASS shuts down as Buhari presents 2016 budget today

ABUJA–AS President Muhammadu Buhari presents the 2016 Appropriation Bill to the joint session of the National Assembly comprising the Senate and the House of Representatives today, there were strong  indications, yesterday, that the lawmakers are ready to ensure speedy passage of the bill.

Vanguard learned that senators and members of the House of Representatives are prepared to give the bill accelerated consideration and passage into law.

As part of moves to fast track the passage of the bill when the Senators resume from New year break in the second week of January, a source told Vanguard that once the President presents the budget today, the Senate and the House of Representatives will go to their various chambers to commence work.

Ekwueme, Danjuma, Balogun, Dafinone, Ovia, Akande, Rabiu are lifetime achievers

Two unpretentious politicians, two banking pioneers, an officer gentleman and two industrial icons are recognised for their lifetime achievements in the professions by Vanguard in the year 2015.

*Dr. Alex Ekwueme, former Vice-President

Dr. Alex Ekwueme, who served as vice-president in the Second Republic, is remembered for his unswerving loyalty to democratic norms a character that projected him as the rallying figure for democracy activists at the height of the abuses of the Sanni Abacha era. Dr. Ekwueme’s principled commitment to democracy, nay party fidelity, has been repeatedly tried, but despite mistreatments he has remained faithful to his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

*Lt. Gen. T.Y. Danjuma (Rtd)

A distinguished officer and gentleman who rose to become the Chief of Army Staff, and subsequently, minister of defence, Gen. Danjuma on retirement from soldiering has distinguished himself in business with interests in oil and gas, agriculture, hospitality among others.

Nigerian banks struggle to meet $5 bn forex obligations

LAGOS — Nigerian banks are struggling to meet $5 billion foreign exchange obligations to importers and correspondent banks, reflecting the worsening foreign exchange situation in the country.

This was disclosed, yesterday, by Renaissance Capital in a report entitled: “Nigerian banks struggling for FX liquidity.”

The report stated that due to the inability to access foreign exchange from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), banks  are having challenges sourcing dollars to meet outstanding foreign exchange, FX, obligations to importers and correspondents banks ranging from $2 billion to $5 billion.

Photos: OAP Omalicha gets engaged

On-Air-Personality Anita Isedeh aka Omalicha of Rhythm FM 93.7 got engaged to her fiance Alex Huges aka Djx_el today December 21st. Alex shared the photo of her wearing her engagement ring and wrote "So Yadayadayada bladiblabla bla bla bla. Moral of the story? She said Yes! As in I neva esperred it! She agreed to marry my crazy ass.#Forgivemyhashtags #ExcitedMuch #AllYousingleboysCallMeUncleFromNowOn #HusbandMaterial2000yards". Congrats to them!

MC Galaxy's new song Hello goes international, video drops soon

The king of new dance aka mc galaxy is getting more international acceptance after the endorsement by one of the biggest international producer Swizz Beats (Alicia Keys Husband). Research says that Hello by mc galaxy is getting attention by local and international fans across the globe.

The Catchy tune which was produced by one of Nigeria’s Hottest producer Dj Coublon, mastered by Zino Foster, with guter played by Fiokeyhas gained a lot of buzz and downloads online by fans who though it was another cover of Adele’s Hello but found out its another amazing well composed and master song by the King of catchy phrase himself Mc Galaxy.

Hello by Mc galaxy is one of Swizz beat’s favourite tracks by mc galaxy, and was compose long before the release of Adele's Hello.

Buhari sacks NDDC Chairman, appoints former Rivers Information commissioner as acting chair

President Buhari has fired the chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC Basey Dan Abia and appointed Ibim Seminitari who served as commissioner of information in Rivers state during Rotimi Amaechi's administration, as acting chair.

GEJ's administration responsible for the lingering fuel scarcity - Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information Lai Mohammed says that the last administration is responsible for the lingering Fuel scarcity currently being experienced Nationwide. He said Nigerians are paying for the sins of the last administration. He said this while addressing state house correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting today December 21st.

Photos: Court registrar sentenced to 10yrs imprisonment for aiding Fred Ajudua to defraud Gen. Bamaiyi

Justice Lateef Lawal-Akapo of the Lagos High Court has sentenced a Court Registrar, Oluronke Rosolu, to 10 years imprisonment for aiding and abetting Fred Ajudua to defraud former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi (retd) of $330,000 while he was in Kirikiri Prisons.

TV journalist Adaure Achumba weds (photos)

Award winning TV Journalist, Adaure Achumba had her introduction and traditional wedding with her beau Wes Ballance on Saturday Dec. 19th in Lagos. Big congrats to them. More pics after the cut

House on the Rock church celebrates the birth of Christ by putting smiles on the faces of over 20,000 families

From the popular suburbs of Mushin, to the streets of Oke-afa, Isolo, to the ever bubbling town of Badore, to the popular Elegushi, to Lagos Island on the districts of EbuteMetta is how far House on The Rock Church as touched over 20,000 families, taking this year's outreach to a whole different level.

Photos: Buhari receives British Secretary of State for Defence

President Buhari earlier today met with the British Secretary of State for Defence, Michael Fallon at the state house Abuja. Continue to see more photos...

"Our queen is still Miss Universe", says Colombia's President

Colombia's president Juan Manuel Santos on Monday said he was shocked when Miss Colombia won and then immediately lost the Miss Universe crown.

"Our queen was marvelous. She looked spectacular. It was such a disappointment when the host said he'd made a mistake," he told Radio Nacional.

Santos said as far as he was concerned Ariadna Gutierrez remained the winner.

Mrs Buhari appeals for assistance for IDPs (photos)

The wife of the President Mrs Aisha Buhari has appealed to the organized private sector and well meaningNigerians  to come to the aide of IDP’s in Borno state and other states affected to relocate home after spending two to three years in the camps.

Lisa Omorodion, DJ Cuppy, Mo'Cheddah, Zina Anumudu, others make SME100 25 under 25 Enterprising Females‎ list.

Lisa Omorodion made the cut because of her resilience as the Ceo of Platinum Studios, a Nigerian film Production Company that made its debut by producing the movie First Cut in 2013, the movie focused on the societal stigma attached to and the consequent psychological burden that cloaks victims of rape which inevitably alters their perspective on life. She also produced the yet to be released Schemers in 2015, Another movie that highlights the consequences of domestic violence ..

Floyd Mayweather lies on a bed of money in new photo

The retired boxing champion shared a photo of him lying on a pile of cash with the caption: "They go to the strip club. I bring the strip club to me wherever whenever"

Gov. Ambode moves to transform Ebute-Meta to tourist haven

Read the press statement below...

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday unveiled plans to transform Ebute-Meta into a tourist haven by establishing a recreation park on the stretch of land overlooking the lagoon, adjacent to the Adekunle axis of the Third Mainland Bridge. The Governor, who said this during the commissioning of Ipaja-Ayobo and Ikotun-Ejigbo Roads as well as an inspection tour of on-going projects across the State, lamented the state of the piece of land which he described as an eye sore from the bridge. 

BREAKING: FIFA Bans Blatter, Platini For Eight Years

A FIFA court on Monday banned Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini for eight years after finding them guilty of abusing their positions over a $2 million payment that was made to the suspended head of European football.

Both were “immediately” banned from all football activity. Blatter, FIFA’s president since 1998, was fined 50,000 Swiss francs ($50,000). Platini was fined 80,000 Swiss francs.

A statement by the court said both showed “abusive execution” of their powers. In the case of Platini, the court said he “failed to act with complete credibility and integrity, showing unawareness of the importance of his duties.”

Russian Gamer To Sue Fallout 4 After Losing His Job & Wife To His Addiction

A Siberian gamer is suing the makers of Fallout-4 after he lost his job and broke up with his wife because of the video game. He wants 500,000 roubles (US$7,000) in compensation from the company, saying he did not know the game would “become so addictive.”
The 28-year-old man from Krasnoyarsk found out about the game in an advert and subsequently downloaded it onto his computer. That was when his problems began in earnest. He only intended to play it for a couple of evenings, but instead became addicted and the next three weeks flew by.

Such was his ‘dedication’ to the game, which sees the player emerge from a bunker following a devastating nuclear holocaust in a post-apocalyptic world, that his own apocalypse unfolded right before his eyes.
He regularly skipped work, which resulted in his employers firing him. He stopped meeting up and speaking with friends, and his wife left him. His health also started to deteriorate as he was not sleeping or eating.

Karrueche shows off bikini body in Miami (photos)

Chris Brown's ex is currently in Miam for vacation and hit the beach over the weekend for some fun. More photos after the cut...

1 killed, 36 injured as car plows into crowd on Las Vegas Strip

One person was killed and at least 36 were injured on Sunday night Dec. 20th when a motorist drove onto a crowded sidewalk on the Las Vegas Strip, near the hotel and casino where the Miss Universe pageant was being held, officials said.

Sgt. McGrath said the driver was a black female driving an Oldsmobile and there was a 3year old toddler in the car with her. Her blood is being drawn to determine if she was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The child wasn't injured. The person that died succumbed to their injuries. 6 other people are said to be in a critical condition while others are receiving treatment for mild injuries.

More photos from the fire at Wuse market

The fire reportedly started last night from an uncompleted building where knockout was being sold in Wuse market, Abuja..it's since been contained.

Photo from the ghastly accident at Ikeja-Along this morning...

This happened this morning at Ikeja-Aling...but can't confirm if there was any casualty.

Miley Cyrus dresses up as a racy unicorn and shows fake breast

Miley Cyrus's Saturday night show at the Wiltern in Los Angeles was weird with the singer sporting fake breasts while wearing a multi-coloured wig and a unicorn horn.

Joining the controversial star on stage was former Baywatch beauty Pamela Anderson, who also opted for a skimpy ensemble of black vest top, a pair of black knickers and towering stilettos. More photos after the cut...

Nigerian Chief of Army staff to appear before the Senate committee over Shiite clash

The Nigerian Chief of Army staff, Tukur Buratai is expected to appear before the senate committee over the clash between Shiite Muslims and the members of the Nigerian Army in Zaria which led to the death of over 60 people. He is expected to appear before the House joint Committee on Army/National Security/Intelligence and Public Safety,alongside the Director General of the Department of State Services, Lawan Daura.