We need funding, mentorship —Tech start-ups
ALTHOUGH technology start-ups in Nigeria, and indeed the African continent are developing real solutions that would address local challenges, these start-ups are themselves challenged by lack of funding and mentorship.
We’ve not endorsed, disqualified any guber aspirant — BENUE PDP
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has debunked insinuations that some governorship aspirants had been endorsed and others disqualified by the caucus of the party, ahead of the forthcoming party primaries in the state.
Bayelsa Police confirm arrest of NSCDC personnel over death of boat owner
The Bayelsa State Police Command, yesterday, confirmed the arrest of two personnel of the state command of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, over alleged involvement in the killing of Mr. Akunama Agunza, a 25-year-old boat owner.
PDP, APC war over seized $5.7m
South Africa’s seizure of another $5.7m for the purchase of arms by Nigeria has sparked off war of words between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC. While the APC accused President Jonathan of embarrassing the country in global community, the PDP has declared that it is solidly behind the president.
2015: Kwara APC endorses Gov Ahmed for 2nd term
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kwara State has said that it would crush the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state with the endorsement of Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed for second term in office by the party.
Ekiti teachers shun resumption over unpaid salaries
Ado-Ekiti—As students from both private and public schools are billed to resume school today, the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Ekiti State chapter has directed its members not to resume at their duty posts until the August and September salaries, as well as the July deductions were paid.
Guild of Sports Editors congratulates new NFF board
The Guild of Sports Editors yesterday congratulated members of the newly-elected Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board over their victory at the federation’s elective congress held in Warri last week.
Anioma has made its case — Onwuadiamu
MR. Alex Onwuadiamu is a member of the ruling People’s Democratic Party in Delta State and the Chairman of Anioma Agenda. In this interview, he examines issues arising as we build up to 2015 political events in the State.
Ondo PDP tackles Abuja over Mimiko’s defection
Akure—THE defection of Governor Olusegun Mimiko to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is generating fresh crisis btween the Ondo State chapter of the Party and the National Secretariat.
Urhobos must have a say — Akpomuje, SAN
CHIef Albert Akpomuje is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and currently National Secretary of Urhobo Progress Union, UPU. In this interview with Vanguard he bares his mind on issues pertaining to the union among others
Jere groups fault Suleiman on proposed Gurara State
The two major native groups that make up Jere Chiefdom, in Kagargo Local Government Area. LGA, of Kaduna State, yesterday, disassociated themselves from a statement credited to one Alhaji Hayutteen Sulieman, to the effect that Jere people were against the creation of the proposed Gurara State out of the present Kaduna State.
