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No completed federal project in PDP’s 16 years rein – Osinbajo
NAUTH moves to tackle Lassa fever, says no outbreak yet in Anambra
Biafra: Military warns MASSOB, vows to crush acts of Sabotage
Boko Haram: Switzerland denies funding MNJTF
S-COURT JUDGMENT: ‘Ignore Chris Uba, others’
BIAFRA: Conduct referendum for secession now, MASSOB tells FG
$2.1bn arms probe: Why I returned N25m Metuh gave me — Witness
Medical doctor shot during protest in Imo
Why people think Buhari is witch-hunting Jonathan — Momoh
Jonathan’s silence
Labour, allies protest hike in electricity tariff, Monday
Cash crunch hits Lagos marathon
Synagogue: Lagos counters SCOAN’s move to quash coroner’s verdict
Nigerians’ll starve to death by 2050, if… —Presidency
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SubscribeAlleged false declaration of assets: S-Court decides Saraki’s fate today
The Supreme Court will today, deliver judgment on the appeal seeking to quash the 13-count charge the Federal Government filed against the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, before the Code of Conduct Bureau.
LG launches 10.10.10 warranty package
LG electronics recently launched the much anticipated 10.10.10 package which offers customers a ten-year warranty on a variety of products ranging from Refrigerators, Chest Freezers and Air Conditioners with Inverter Lunear Compressor/ Inverter Compressor.
In my time, entertainers were treated as beggars, dropouts — Oga Bello
Adebayo Salami a.k.a Oga Bello is one of the pioneer actors in the Nigerian movie industry today, having started his acting career in 1964, with a group called Young Concert Party which was led by Ojo Ladipo a.k.a Baba Mero. In this interview, Adebayo who has evolved with three of his sons- Femi Adebayo, Sodiq Adebayo and Tope Adebayo- doing very well in the industry shares the story of his foray into the world of acting, and what it means to be an actor back in time.
350 firms, 7 countries for Enugu Int’l Trade Fair
The Enugu State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, ECCIMA, yesterday, disclosed that over 350 firms, including participation drawn from seven countries will be witnessed at the 27th Enugu International Trade Fair scheduled to commence March 25 and end April 4.
I’m bringing the best bargain to Urhobo land — Omo Agege
After a protracted legal battle, Barr. Obaisi Ovie Omo-Agege was last December declared the winner of the Delta Central Senatorial election. Hours after he was sworn in, Senator Omo-Agege who vied on the platform of Labour Party sat down with Vanguard to unveil his vision for the Delta Central Senatorial District.
‘Okowa’s victory, a call for commitment’
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State, Mr. Ochuko Odugba has urged Deltans to see the victory of the state governor, Sen Ifeanyi Okowa at the Supreme Court as a call for commitment towards the development of the state.
Boko Haram: Don’t return IDPs to unsafe territories, Anglican Church tells FG
ABUJA—THE Primate, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Revd Nicholas Okoh, has called on the Federal Government to exercise caution in its efforts to return the Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, home as promised by the first quarter of this year.
We’re not leaving destroyed communities, Dalori residents tell Buhari
MAIDUGURI—District Head of Dalori, Alhaji Usman Lawan Dalorima and residents have informed President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State that no amount of threat or threats from Boko Haram insurgents will compel them to desert their community and become refugees in any of the settlement camps in Maiduguri.
When the father is the rapist!
Why would a father rape his own child? Why would an uncle rape his niece? Is it true that when a man marries a woman who already has a teenage girl, he is actually targeting the teenage girl? According to rape survivors, the worst form of abuse that any woman can deal with is rape. If not properly and professionally handled, the survivor becomes psychologically traumatized, at times suicidal. Where the perpetrator is a family member, someone trusted, with an obligation to protect and care for the survivor, it becomes even more traumatic.
Igbo not marginalised in Buhari’s govt – APC stalwart
UMUAHIA—A CHIEFTAIN of the ruling All Progrssives Congresss, APC, in Abia State, Dr. Ephraim Iroakazi has come in defence of President Muhammadu Buhari over the allegation that he has marginalized Igbo people, saying that the President has so far given Ndigbo what was due to them. Speaking to reporters in Umuahia, Iroakazi said that President Buhari has not in any way sidelined the Igbo so far.
PDP S-South professionals endorse Gulak as National Chairman
The South South Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Professionals have thrown their weight behind Alhaji Ahmed Gulak as the National Chairman of the, PDP, saying that he is the only one that can bring the party out of the woods.
Ndokwa youths demand release of arrested leader
OLEH—NDOKWA youths, under the aegis of Ndokwa Youths Alive Progressive Forum, NYAPF, yesterday, demanded the immediate release of their National President, Mr. Ozegbe Adoh, describing his arrest on allegations of involvement in the November 14, 2015 vandalism of the Independent Power Plant, Okpai, as embarrassing and humiliating.
Small-holder rice farmers lament
MANY people might not have been to the sleepy town of Ofada in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, but once Ofada is mentioned they link it to the Ofada rice enjoyed by many in Nigeria and beyond. Ofada is a generic name used to describe all rice produced and processed in the rice producing clusters of South-West Nigeria. But all that might be a thing of the past if care is not taken as the people of the town are gradually abandoning rice cultivation due to the challenges of urbanisation, quality planting materials, seed and markets.
Maritime workers urge Bayelsa govt to review ban on 200hp boats
Maritime workers in Bayelsa State have called on the state government to review its ban on the use of 200 horsepower engine boats on the waterways in the state.
Gas leak: Reps threaten to arrest Total MD
FOLLOWING a gas leak in some communities in Rivers State, the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions, yesterday, threatened to compel the Managing Director of Total Nigeria, Alexis Vovk, to appear before it, if he fails to do so on Monday next week.
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