Vanguardngr

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Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 3

Now that Okey Bakassi is Traditional Ruler

Comedian Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, popularly known as Okey Bakassi, has been crowned traditional ruler of his hometown, Umuihuocha Obohia Autonomous Community in Imo State, Nigeria. He becomes the second monarch to hold the “Okwe” title, marking a shift from his two-decade entertainment career to a significant cultural role. Fans and...
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Entertainment
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 3

$220m fine: Meta threatens to shut down Instagram, Facebook in Nigeria

Meta Platforms faces mounting regulatory pressure in Nigeria after a $220 million fine for alleged data privacy violations. The fine was imposed following a 38-month investigation by Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). Meta warned it might shut down Facebook and...
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Business
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 3

Scientists discover why waistlines expand in middle age

Research by City of Hope reveals aging triggers a new type of stem cell, leading to increased fat cell production around the belly. Older adipocyte progenitor cells (APCs) independently produce more fat cells, causing midsection expansion despite stable body weight. A novel stem cell, committed preadipocytes age-specific (CP-As), emerges in...
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Health
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 3

Carney vows to transform Canada economy to withstand Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to lead the most significant transformation of Canada’s economy since WWII to counteract threats from US President Donald Trump. Carney’s Liberal Party won 169 seats in the recent election, just short of a majority, and plans to pass major legislation swiftly. He emphasized strengthening Canada’s...
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Business
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 2

Nigerian men are not romantic – Tiwa Savage

Tiwa Savage, a renowned Nigerian singer, stated that Nigerian men, despite their charisma and financial generosity, lack genuine romantic qualities. She emphasized that while Nigerian men have confidence and know how to impress with money, she seeks deeper romantic connection beyond material gestures. Savage rose to fame with her 2010...
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Celebrity
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 1

Head of Service, Walson-Jack, salutes civil servants’ dedication on Workers’ Day

Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, praised Nigerian workers, especially civil servants, for their resilience, hard work, and patriotism on Workers’ Day 2025. She highlighted that their dedication is fundamental to Nigeria’s development and urged civil servants to maintain high standards of efficiency, productivity, and integrity....
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Career