Must Read! Good and bad critics

By Donu Kogbara
As I pointed out last week when I was writing about people who dislike President Muhammadu Buhari for various reasons – and will continue to dislike him even if he performs magnificently – no leader can please all of the people all of the time.
The same can also be said of smaller fries like newspaper columnists! And I’ve long been wearily resigned to the fact that no matter how reasonable I think I have been, there will always be Vanguard readers who either regard me as utterly unreasonable on every single level or simply reject some of my opinions.
The world would be very boring if we were all on the same page and totally agreed with each other at all times about every topic under the sun. And I     welcome differing viewpoints that are interesting, enlightening and educational.

Sophisticated weapons we acquired made us degrade B’Haram before polls —Dasuki

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By Kingsley Omonobi
ABUJA — The immediate past National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), has revealed that  the acquisition of hitherto elusive weaponry in the last one year enabled the troops to have an upper hand against Boko Haram terrorists and the recovery of many local government areas that had been occupied by Boko Haram terrorists.
Sambo, whose homes in Abuja and Sokoto were invaded by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, in the week he left office named some of the deciding acquisitions to include Alpha jets, APCs, MRAP vehicles, advanced artillery pieces, assorted arms and ammunition, highly sophisticated surveillance drones, T-72 tanks and modified F7 supersonic jet fighters.

Amazing! You Won’t Believe HOW MANY Selfie Books Kim Kardashian Sold off

Information reaching is that many people bought a book filled with nothing but selfies of Kim Kardashian? While many were quick to brand the book a ‘flop,’ the publisher took to Twitter today to announce the’ve completed their FOURTH reprint. According to Rizzoli, the book has actually sold over 100,000 copies, “and counting.” . Nice one..............



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Lee Daniels Revealed ‘Empire’ Spin-Off Is Inevitable, Will Likely Focus on Young Cookie Lyon

As discussed in the recent speak out version, Empire co-creator Lee Daniels pretty much confirmed an Empire spin-off series at the Television Critics Association summer press tour in Beverly Hills, California, this evening.

Jon Stewart Cries In Stephen Colbert’s Arms On His Last Show

 

Jon Stewart has now signed off from ‘The Daily Show’ for good. Before he did so, he left viewers with a celebrity-packed finale that will have everyone talking– and crying! Every correspondent from the show’s 16 years dropped by, and we even got a closing number from the boss himself, Bruce Springsteen!

Good night, Mr. Stewart. After manning The Daily Show desk for 18 seasons, Jon Stewart departed the Comedy Central show for good on Aug. 6. Audiences weren’t sure what to expect, as Jon didn’t announce any of the evening’s guest beforehand, but holy smokes he did not disappoint. Bruce Springsteen, Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert (!!!) stopped by, along with a ton of other celebs so huge, we almost went blind from the pure star wattage. Good luck living up to this, Trevor Noah! Check out a full recap!

Hearing those opening notes for what we know is Jon’s last show is so, so melancholic. Alas, we get to the laughs immediately– with talk of the first republican debate. “It was…incredible,” Jon said. “So articulate.” He makes it clear very quickly that the show will not sacrifice form just because it’s the last installment.
And with that, we head over to “Ohio,” with a post-debate wrap up from some republican “representatives.” It turns out, a lot of our favorite Daily Show correspondents from over the years have gone on to represent the likes of Jeb Bush and Chris Christie. Yup, Kristen Schaal, Samantha Bee, oh and Steve Carell (!!!) were all on hand to stand up for their favorite GOP contender.

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Talented Nicki Minaj Is Getting Her Own Mobile Game, + Check Out Her Madame Tussauds Wax Figure [Photo]

Nicki Minaj Is Getting Her Own Mobile Game, Plus Check Out Her Madame Tussauds Wax Figure [Photo]

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Nicki Minaj is following in the footsteps of Kim Kardashian by launching her own mobile game.
The emcee has signed a deal with Glu Mobile Inc., and although few details have been made available, the game will feature Nicki’s creative vision, likeness and voice.
Glu CEO Niccolo de Masi released the following statement:

“I am thrilled to welcome the undisputed queen of hip-hop, Nicki Minaj, to Glu’s growing list of celebrity partners.”

Be on the lookout for the game to launch sometime next summer.
In more Nicki news, Madame Tussauds has unveiled its new Anaconda-themed Nicki wax figure.
Check it out below.

Are You Ready for More ‘Bad Boys’? Sony Has Set Dates for TWO Sequels

Who’s here for more Bad Boys? We definitely are! According to Entertainment Weekly, Sony has set dates for two Bad Boys sequels. Collective gasp. Bad Boys 3 is scheduled to hit theaters on February 7, 2017, while Bad Boys 4 will arrive on July 3, 2019. Yes! Yes! Yes! For 14 additional blockbuster film release dates, head on over to Entertainment Weekly.



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Busta Rhymes Arrested for Fighting in the Gym

This is not the good time for Busta Rhymesas he was arrested for trying to bust heads at a gym in Chelsea, according to CBS. The 43-year-old rapper and actor, whose given name is Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr., was arrested around 8:30 p.m. at the Steel Gym at 143 W. 23rd St., sources said. Sources said Busta Rhymes got into a fight with a fellow gym goer,

Naira gains N16, closes at N215/dollar

By Yinka Kolawole
LAGOS — The naira appreciated, yesterday, against the US dollar in the parallel market, closing at N215 to a dollar. This represents an appreciation of N16 from Tuesday when a dollar exchanged for N231 in Lagos and Kano, and N230 to a dollar in Abuja.
Informed sources told Vanguard that the development follows the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to intervene in the foreign exchange market.
It was gathered that the CBN issued a circular to sell additional $30,000 to all licensed bureaux de change (BDCs) in the country on Friday, apart from the weekly sale of $30,000 that the apex bank normally makes to each BDC.

Iggy Azalea Admits She Got a Nose Job: ‘Denying It Is Lame’ [Photo]

Remember a few months ago at the Billboard Music Awards when Iggy Azalea stepped out looking totally different? Some of you thought it was makeup, while others assumed she went under the knife. For those of you who guessed surgery — you were right! In the latest issue of Seventeen Magazine, Iggy admits she got a nose job. “I’m not denying...................


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Cultists kill night club staff over bill

By Chidi Nkwopara  OWERRI—A gang of hoodlums, Monday night, stormed a popular night club (names withheld) in World Bank Housing Estate, New Owerri, killing a staff for daring to challenge them over an unpaid bill.  While some of the customers described the gang as cultists, others believed they were armed robbers or assassins, who were out to even scores with their alleged enemies.  Vanguard gathered that the four-man armed gang stormed the night club, ate and drank to their fill but wanted to leave without paying their bill.  One of the customers of the night club, who spoke on grounds of anonymity, told Vanguard that the deceased stepped in as soon as it was clear that the gang had overpowered the bar man and wanted to leave without clearing their bill.  The customer said: “The boys were enraged when they realised that the deceased, Mr. Incredible, was not deterred when they fired several shots at the walls of the night club. They then shot him.”  Vanguard also gathered that police patrol teams arrived the scene as soon as they got the information, gave the fleeing hoodlums a chase and arrested two suspects.  The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Andrew Enwerem, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said the suspects were cooling their heels in police custody.  He said: “The command is still investigating, to know why the shooting took place as well as unmask those behind crime.”  He assured the public that as soon as police investigations were over, prosecuting the suspects would follow.  Meanwhile, the remains of the deceased had been deposited in the morgue, awaiting post-mortem examination and burial.


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Busted! The Face of The woman who send Nigerian girls into prostitution in Dubai and Videotape them Naked?

According to Facebook user Emeka Ugwuonye,  Madam Esther Otubo Nicole (pictured above) is a Human Trafficker who send Nigerian girls into prostitution in Dubai. According to him, she videotapes the girls nude and blackmails them into prostitution in Dubai.Personally we got the video  of two different girls

President, NASS intensify efforts on release of Chibok girls

Abuja—President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerian lawmakers have promised to intensify their efforts to ensure the safe return of the Chibok Girls, U.S. Congress woman, Federica Wilson, has said.
Wilson, who represents the State of Florida in Congress, made the statement, yesterday, in Abuja while addressing members of the Bring Back Our Girls, BBOG, group.
She said it was part of the responsibilities of Nigerian lawmakers to advocate for the release of the Chibok girls.
She urged lawmakers especially from the North-East region to challenge the Federal Government and state governors on efforts being made to rescue the girls.
The congress woman also urged Nigerians to stand up for their rights by asking their elected representatives relevant questions that would encourage them to identify with and act fast in the struggle for the return of the girls.
Wilson added that it was also the duty of elected officials to cater for those who elected them in office.
“We need to say to them; this is a new day in Nigeria.
“You have a new president; you have a new House of Representatives and a new Senate.
“Believe me you have the power to put pressure on the people you elected to deliver to the people of Nigeria, to stamp out Boko Haram and find the Chibok girls,” she said.



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Pretty Porsha Williams Becomes First Woman Ever to Cover KRAVE Magazine :Photo

Porsha Williams and her bangin’ body cover the latest issue of KRAVE magazine — which is appropriately titled ‘The HOT Issue’. Porsha shared the cover with her fans on Instagram, saying: So excited to be the FIRST WOMAN ever to grace the cover of KRAVE – the Hot Issue will be on stands mid-August” Photographer: @iamjamesanthony#kravemykover #bodiedbyporsha #ThickFitHair: @GoNakedHair



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Ambode retires 15 perm secs, appoints 19 others

By Olasunkanmi Akoni, with Agency Reports
Lagos—Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State yesterday  retired 15 Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service. Nineteen others  were also appointed.

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Among those retired with immediate effect, was the boss of Lagos Radio/Television, Adekunle Ajanaku.
It was only in January last year that former boss of the Lagos Radio Television Lekan Ogunbanwo was moved to Parastatals Monitoring Office. Ajanaku was formerly of the Deputy Governor’s office.

Nigeria refineries low on Petrol production

By Clara Nwachukwu
Current data on refineries production in Nigeria indicate that more heavy or fuel oils (low and high fuel oil/black oil) are being produced from the four refineries than other high demand products like premium motor spirit, PMS, otherwise known as petrol.  The revelation comes despite assurances by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, which said last week that two of its refineries were working between 60 and 80 percent of their installed capacities.
NNPC had promised that the four refineries would be re-streamed by July end, when the turn around maintenance, TAM, of the hitherto almost comatose refineries would have been rounding up, thus, buoying high hopes for imminent relief from products scarcity in the country.
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Naomi Campbell Sentenced to Six Months in an Italian Prison

Information in the global circle is that Naomi Campbell was convicted of assault by a Sicilian court on Friday. Back in August 2009, Naomi and her then boyfriend, Russian billionaire Vladimir Doronin, were visiting the Sicilian island of Lipari when photographer Gaetano Di Giovanni snapped a few photos of them.

Is Beyoncé Pregnant Again — What Do You Think?

Beyoncé, Jay Z & Blue Ivy were spotted traveling in NYC earlier today.
While Jay was busy carrying Blue, Bey (strategically?)carried her silver MacBook Pro across her midsection.

Combine that with the fact that Bey does look a little fuller — and now we have full-fledged pregnancy rumors making their way across social media. See picture after the cut

Kourtney Kardashian on work out with children as she is Reminding Scott Disick What He’s Missing: Photo

Pretty Kourtney living her life! Ever since she separated from Scott Disick, Kourtney Kardashian has been stepping out looking hot! …which, that could be part of the reason Scott seems to regret their split. The mother of three left a kids birthday party at My Gym in Woodland Hills with her toned legs on full display. Meanwhile, Kim wasn’t too far behind with Mason

Corruption: Buhari descends on civil servants

By Clifford Ndujihe & Levinus Nwabughiogu
ABUJA— Disturbed by the rot and thriving corruption in the civil service, which has cost the country trillions of naira, President Muhammadu Buhari has taken his anti-graft war to the sector.
He has ordered that all outstanding audit queries which had piled up over the years be resolved within the next 30 days.
Confirming the presidential directive, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, said the unanswered audit queries sounded unsavoury to the President who, on hearing it, expressed his displeasure.
An audit query is the request for an explanation by the Auditor-General of the Federation over improprieties discovered in the Accountant-General of the Federation’s report. The report is done quarterly.
By law (Civil Services Re-organization Decree No. 43 of 1988), the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation supervises the accounts of federal

Popular Actress Iyabo Ojo Launches 2nd Phase Of Beauty Parlour

This is a good way to go in setting u standard. The actress yesterday opened the second phase of her beauty parlour- FesprisWorld. A lot of her colleagues, media friends and friends from the entertainment world all came to join her in the celebration. We also say big congrats to her. Keep up the good work.


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OMG! 600 Men Slept With Me - 24 Year-old Student Confesses

For 24 year-old Beatrice, sex is a way of life.

She said she resorted to using what she has to get what she needs when her boyfriend who was sponsoring her education abandoned her following lies told against her by jealous friends.

Ghen ghen! Chris Brown’s Baby’s Mother Files for Supervised Visitation

Information reaching is that Nia Guzman, the mother of Chris Brown’s daughter Royalty, doesn’t trust her daughter to be alone with Chris — so she’s filing for supervised visitation. via TMZ: We’re told Nia Guzman just filed the legal docs for supervised visitation. Chris has filed his own docs to establish paternity so he can fight for joint custody...I wish both of them can resolve it amicably

It's all about Community Shield: Arsenal vs Chelsea - Match Facts & Starting Line up

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech makes his debut against his former side. Alexis Sanchez misses out because of injury. Theo Walcott starts.

Loic Remy starts as the lone striker for Chelsea, with new signings Radamel Falcao and Asmir Begovic on the bench.