Vanguard Latest News Friday 27th December 2019
Vanguard Latest News Today and headlines on some of the happenings and news trend in the Country, today 27/12/19
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Over 28 killed in Philippines typhoon
The national disaster risk reduction office, on Friday, said over 28 people were killed in typhoon Phanfone’s onslaught in the Philippines, with 12 still missing. The office said of the victims, 13 were from the province of Iloilo, 463km south of Manila, where the fatalities included a family of six who were swept away byRead More
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Arsenal legend Henry makes Liverpool ‘Invincibles’ claim
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry believes Liverpool can go the full Premier League season without losing a match. The Reds are now 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League after they beat nearest challengers Leicester City 4-0 on Boxing Day. Second-placed Leicester were made to look second rate at the King Power Stadium,Read More
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Commonwealth doctors tasks FG on improved security, welfare
As murdered Prof Jerome Elusiyan is laid to rest By Chioma Obinna As the body of the murdered Prof Jerome Elusiyan is laid to rest today, the Commonwealth Medical Association, CMA, has called for improved security and ambulance services on Nigerian highways in order to avert needless killings and other social vices. The CMA alsoRead More
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Duterte bans 2 U.S senators from entering Philippines
Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte has banned two U.S senators from entering the country, and threatened to require all U.S citizens to apply for a visa, his spokesman said on Friday. Duterte immediately ordered the Bureau of Immigration to deny U.S Senators Richard Durbin and Patrick Leahy entry to the Philipines, presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said.Read More
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Agent: Only one step left as Xhaka agrees Arsenal exit
Granit Xhaka has agreed a deal to move from Arsenal to Hertha Berlin, according to his agent Joel Noguera. Xhaka was stripped of the Arsenal captaincy following his behaviour towards the club’s fanbase and was replaced in the role by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. And there have been rumours since that his time at the club wasRead More
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Russia challenges WADA doping ban
Russia on Friday formally contested its ban from major sporting events over doping violations, the head of its RUSADA anti-doping agency said. “In accordance with established procedure, today we have sent a package of documents to WADA,” RUSADA director general Yury Ganus told reporters in Moscow. “The package contains a notice about disagreement with WADARead More
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Three men docked for attacking police patrol team
The police on Friday arraigned three applicants, Jerry Haruna, Jeremiah James, and Pam James, in a Kabusa Grade I Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly attacking a police patrol team. The defendants of no fixed addresses are facing a four-count charge of criminal conspiracy, extortion, causing grievous hurt and mischief. The prosecution counsel, Mahmud Lawal, toldRead More
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The day that Manchester City accidentally bid 80 million euros for Messi
Manchester City have been regularly linked with Barcelona star Lionel Messi down the years, but they once bid 70 million pounds – 80 million euros at the time for the Argentine by accident in 2008. Former City CEO Garry Cook revealed that as the club were looking to make world-class signings in order to kickstartRead More
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Zamfara, Chinese investors sign agreement on agric, mining
The Zamfara State Government has signed an agreement with Chinese investors on mining, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and power generation in the state. A statement by the Special Adviser to Gov. Bello Matawalle on Public Enlightenment, Media, and Communications, Mr. Zailani Bappa, on Friday said that it was aimed at boosting economic activities in the state.Read More
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Two die in Ogun auto crash
The Ogun State Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said on Friday that two persons died and four others injured in an auto crash at the Nasfat Area of Atan-Idiroko Road. The state Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr. Clement Oladele, disclosed this to journalists in Ota. He said the accident which involved a ToyotaRead More
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