9% tax on ICT will threaten Nigeria’s 30% broadband penetration by 2018 – A4A1

9% tax on ICT will threaten Nigeria’s 30% broadband penetration by 2018 – A4A1

The passage of Information Communications Technology, ICT, tax being considered by the National Assembly will likely threaten Nigeria’s ability to achieve its goal of 30% broadband penetration by 2018 and also undermine the socio-economic progress spurred by increased connectivity, Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) has said.
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Don decries scrapping History from school curriculum

Don decries scrapping History from school curriculum

“I cannot imagine a country developing without studying history and this is something that should be urgently looked into,’’ he said.
The author of many literary works, including `One Week, One Trouble’, urged governments at all levels to reintroduce the subject in schools with a view to reinventing the society.

Attack: Enugu CP warns rumour mongers

Attack: Enugu CP warns rumour mongers

The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Emmanuel Ojukwu, has warned people spread rumour of impending attack of some communities in the state to desist from it, saying there was no substance in the story.

How my bishop-father endorsed   my marriage to Muslim-husband — OLUFUNSO AMOSUN

How my bishop-father endorsed my marriage to Muslim-husband — OLUFUNSO AMOSUN

Last week, the First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs Olufunsho Amosun, clocked 50. In this interview, conducted at the Government House, Abeokuta, she explains why, as a staunch Christian with a bishop as a father, she is married to a Muslim even as she shares the memorable moments of her over 25 years marriage to Governor Ibikunle Amosun.

Whoever sits on the Ooni throne is Yoruba father   – Oba Aladelusi, the Deji of Akure

Whoever sits on the Ooni throne is Yoruba father – Oba Aladelusi, the Deji of Akure

Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, is facilitating the development of the ancient city. Recently, he visited Akure National Union in Ibadan where he met with Akure sons and daughters and invited them to come and develop their ancestral home. Aladelusi, a United States-based industrialist until his ascension to the throne, hosted Sunday Vanguard in his palace at Erekeson in the Ondo State capital, during which he opened up on the ranking of monarchs in Yorubaland.

Standing on the graves of Agatu before crisis turns to tragedy

Standing on the graves of Agatu before crisis turns to tragedy

President Kennedy made that remark during his inauguration address in 1960. I landed in the USA nine months after the assassination of the man who made my American university education possible. But, I always had in mind his advice to Americans. And, I don’t see why it can’t apply to Nigerians. Until now, I never had an opportunity to do something for our country. The genocide at Agatu changed that position. Suddenly, it was difficult to sleep. The thought of several hundred fellow Nigerians slaughtered and thousand rendered homeless by other fellow Nigerians was more than I could bear – especially when everything in the media point to the possibility that more carnage might be on the way. It was time to set out and find out what can be done.

Herdsmen attack another Benue village, kill 12

Herdsmen attack another Benue village, kill 12

Just when Benue farmers were enjoying some respite from the activities of dare-devil Fulani herdsmen in some parts of the state, no fewer than 12 persons were late Friday night reportedly killed by suspect herdsmen at Tarfi village, Binnev Ward, in Buruku local government area. Sunday Vanguard learned that the attack also left so many villagers with varying degrees of injuries while several others were still reported missing and unaccounted for.

Blame Umeh for APGA woes — Obiogbolu

Blame Umeh for APGA woes — Obiogbolu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and a former governorship aspirant in Anambra State, Dr Alex Obiogbolu, has warned All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and the Central senatorial candidate, Chief Victor Umeh, to stop deluding themselves and deceiving their members. He stated this in reaction to the comments made by Umeh, a former National Chairman of APGA, calling on the people of the zone to hold former Governor Peter Obi responsible for the non-representation of the zone at the Senate.