MNCH: 3 youths on mission to deliver Nigerian women
By SOLA OGUNDIPE They are three of a kind – Babatunde Emmauel Ajidagba, Chukwudera Bridget Mmaduabu (nee Okeke) and Mu’azu Mohammed. All activists, their backgrounds are diverse, but their future is united by a common cause,which is the wellbeing and health of Nigerian women and girls. Tunde, Chukwudera and Mu’azu, foresee a better future for […]
Ajah clash: Police arrest Lagos chief
The Police in Lagos have arrested a member of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs. Vanguard learnt that his arrest was in connection with weekend’s communal clash in Ajah area of Lagos,where six persons were killed and several others injured.
Delta wins Channels kids Cup
Delta State’s Ogedegbe Primary School yesterday beat Uwa Model Primary School, Benin 4-2 to win this year’s Channels Television Kids Cup.
BPE clears 3 firms to bid for NITEL/MTEL
The Bureau for Public Enterprises, BPE, yesterday, cleared three firms to bid for the liquidation of the Nigerian Telecommunications Plc, NITEL, and the Mobile Telecommunications Plc, MTEL.
We ‘re ready for pirates – Navy
LAGOS—Nigerian Navy, NN, Beecroft, Apapa, Lagos, has warned pirates to stay clear of the command’s jurisdiction in their own interest, or face unpalatable consequences.
Ebonyi First Lady raises alarm over increasing rate of child abuse
ABAKALIKI—WIFE of Ebonyi State governor, Mrs. Josephine Elechi, has raised alarm over the increasing rate of child rape, child labour, teenage pregnancy, child trafficking and other forms of maltreatment against children in the state.
Sea bandits kill one, maim 10 in Delta
GUNMEN, suspected to be sea bandits, have killed a 30-year-old boat driver, Godknows Wuruke, and injured over 10 persons in Delta State.
Bomadi communities raise alarm over desecration of forests
Bomadi- Ekameta and Ogirengbene communities in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State have raised alarm over alleged invasion of their communities’ forests by Integrated Data Servicing Nigeria Limited, IDSL, in the name of seismic operation.
Traders protest planned demolition of market in Lagos
LAGOS—Activities in Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, came to a halt, Monday, when hundreds of traders in Pelewura Market stormed the office of Governor Babatunde Fashola and the State House of Assembly, to protest planned demolition of the market by government for the construction of cable car station.
BPE commences liquidation of NITEL/MTEL
The Bureau for Public Enterprises, BPE, yesterday cleared three firms to bid for the liquidation of the Nigerian Telecommunications Plc, NITEL, and the Mobile Telecommunications Plc, MTEL.
Fashola counsels children on security
LAGOS—GOVERNOR Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, Monday, urged children in the state to be vigilant and security-conscious as the state joined the rest of the world to celebrate this year’s Children’s Day.
