SDGs: Nigeria committed – Buhari

SDGs: Nigeria committed – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Friday in New York said Nigeria would continue to work with development partners to strengthen the mechanisms for the implemention the newly launched Sustanable Development Goals(SDGs). He gave the assurance at an event organised by UN-AIDS titled: Strengthening the Means of Implementation of the SDGs and Ensuring an AIDS-free Generation by 2030 Through the Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV: A Dual Imperative for Nigeria.
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In photos: Buhari arrives New York for UN meeting

In photos: Buhari arrives New York for UN meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at the JFK international airport in New York, United States of America, where he will address the 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. See photos

Imo suspends two perm secs, six directors for alleged fraud

Imo suspends two perm secs, six directors for alleged fraud

No fewer than two permanent secretaries and about six substantive directors (names withheld), serving in the Imo State Civil Service, have been summarily suspended by Governor Rochas Okorocha, for alleged fraudulent acts.

Couple slaughtered at night in Enugu

Couple slaughtered at night in Enugu

ENUGU—Pandemonium broke out at Amaja Community, a border town between Enugu and Benue located in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State over the tragic death of Mr/Mrs Marel Abah,who had their throats slit,while sleeping on September 21.

Tension in Lagos community over power outage

Tension in Lagos community over power outage

There is tension in Ilasamaja community, Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State, as aggrieved residents especially youths, are threatening to storm the office of Eko Electricity Distribution Company, EKDC, to vent their anger over non-supply of electricity to the area for the past one week.

Benue Assembly moves against ghost workers

Benue Assembly moves against ghost workers

Bothered by the increasing high monthly wage bill of the Benue State government, members of the State House of Assembly are embarking on the biometric screening of the workers in the state to ascertain their actual figures to check the menace of ghost workers.

Robbers kill 2 policemen, 2 bank staff in Kogi

Robbers kill 2 policemen, 2 bank staff in Kogi

LOKOJA—Gunmen Wednesday killed two policemen and two staff of a new generation bank during a robbery operation at Ogaminana in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State.

APGA faults Ikpeazu’s trip to US, Turkey

APGA faults Ikpeazu’s trip to US, Turkey

The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Abia State chapter has condemned the recent trip by the state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu to the United States of America and Turkey, describing it as a waste of scarce resources.

Comrade Chima Ubani may have died in vain —CLO

Comrade Chima Ubani may have died in vain —CLO

The Civil Liberties Organization, CLO, Anambra State chapter, yesterday, questioned the rationale behind the death of Comrade Chima Ubani, its former national Executive Director, who died 10 years ago, saying that the ideals he stood for and the struggles he died for still stare us in the face.

How Okada rider raped pry sch girl

How Okada rider raped pry sch girl

If not for providence the case involving a 54 year old motorcycle rider, Seun Aderemi, who raped a primary six pupil until she fainted would have been swept under the carpet by some interested parties in Igbara-Oke, Ifedore council area of Ondo State.

Ohuabunwa laments non-appointment of Ndigbo by Buhari

Ohuabunwa laments non-appointment of Ndigbo by Buhari

Senator Mao Ohuabunwa representing Abia North in the National Assembly has described the lopsided appointments so far made by President Muhammadu Buhari without yet any person from the South East as a time bomb waiting to explode and urged the President to redress the matter.

Aba residents lament resurgence of armed robbery, pick-pocketing

Aba residents lament resurgence of armed robbery, pick-pocketing

Residents of Aba, Abia State are experiencing resurgence of armed robbery and pick-pocketing in some parts of the city.
Vanguard gathered that the robbers now waylay traders and workers between 5a.m. to 6a.m. around Ngwa, St. Michaels, Azikiwe roads and York Street.

Bailout: Unpaid salaries, pensions tear Ekiti labour apart

Bailout: Unpaid salaries, pensions tear Ekiti labour apart

Ado-Ekiti- There is a cleavage in Ekiti State Trade Union Congress, TUC. The Union is divided into an anti- and pro- government factions as a result of the Governor Ayo Fayose government’s decision to shun payment of salary areas to civil servants and outstanding pensions after the state’s account was credited with N9.6 billion bailout.