Millions out of job: Unemployment at ‘boiling up’
Today, one of the major threats to Nigeria’s economic and social stability is the army of unemployed and underemployed people, especially youths, roaming its cities and villages. Such persons, no doubt, constitute huge security risk to the society, as they are willing tools for mischief-makers and of great concern as indeed it can be likened to a volcano on the verge eruption.
Power supply: Labour blasts electricity companies over erratic power supply
WORKERS in the nation’s power sector, have berated operators in the electricity generation and distribution companies in the country for buck-passing in the face of their growing inability to provide stable power supply to Nigerians, despite huge tariffs.
Musa needs to learn Leicester’s style – Ranieri
Super Eagles forward, Ahmed Musa came in at the 75th minute in Saturday’s English Premier League game between his club Leicester City and Swansea making a little impact. His manager Claudio Ranieri stated that the dashing winger still needs to learn Leicester’s style.
Moses scores first Chelsea goal
Victor Moses strike helped Chelsea to a comprehensive 3-0 victory in their English Premier League game against Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Lagos: The big difference a small bus-stop makes
I left my office on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos around quarter to 6pm on Thursday, August 23 and, by 6pm, I was already at the base of the bridge at Iyana-Oworo. I was pleasantly surprised that we could descend the 3rd Mainland Bridge again at such a record time. When this started happening a couple of weeks back, I thought it was a fluke but it has happened over and over again.
National Hospital where ‘death is cheap’
National Hospital, Abuja, NHA, the once pride of the nation, is in tatters.
Courtesy of poor funding, inadequate staffing and frequent strikes by staff, you do not need an expert to tell that the hospital is gasping for breaths.
Five-yr-succession battle: Peace ushers Igwe Onuorah into Oraukwu palace
When Dr Emeka Onuorah was persuaded into dropping his agitation shortly after the 2011 general elections even when he was going to throw some punches, little did he know that providence was preparing him for a bigger position. He was to represent Idemili Federal Constituency at the National Assembly then. Today, he has been chosen to mount the throne of his forefathers as the monarch of Oraukwu.
FCT reels under heavy toll of the absence of key officials
These were the words of President Muhammadu Buhari, November 11, 2015, when he swore-in his cabinet.
TSA Countdown: Where is SystemSpecs in the mix?
When the gains of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration are counted, the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy will make the list. Before the policy, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) operated thousands of questionable and poorly monitored bank accounts. This bred systemic corruption, compromised revenue remittances and deposit dormancy.
Affairs with married women are not as ‘safe’ as men think – Reader
FROM time to time, I get letters from you readers that are so interesting that I feel I ought to share them with the rest of you. A few days back, a letter simply signed “Iyabode” popped up on my e-mail and I couldn’t help chuckling to myself as I read it. She wrote: “Dear Bunmi, I am one of the regular readers of your articles in The Vanguard every Sunday, and I do not even know how fully I can express my feelings about your articles. If I may tell you, they have really improved my lifestyle and I always make copies available to friends whenever the need arises.
Why we want uncertified laboratory technologists out of hospitals – NIST boss
Mr. Yemi Gbadegesin is Acting Registrar/Director General, Nigeria Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT). In this interview, Gbadegesin speaks on his plans for NISLT among other issues.
Activista Lagos celebrates 2016 Int’l Youth Day
A non governmental organization Actionaid, has partnered Activista Lagos to commemorate the 2016 International Youth Day in line with its commitment to empower youth and create platforms to help them achieve their dreams.
Your man’s impotence need not ruin your relationship!
IN a recent chat with Mark, a casual acquaintance for years, he accused me of portraying sex as a fun thing that people happily went into when the urge took them without a care for that dreaded sexual dampener – erectal failure. Was he a victim? I asked, expecting profuse denial. “Yes I am, and it’s no thanks to an ex-girlfriend who laughed derisively when I tried to make love to her and failed”.
Marcus Rashford strikes gives United perfect start
Marcus Rashford extended Manchester United’s 100 percent start to the Premier League season with a dramatic strike two minutes into stoppage time to seal a 1-0 win at Hull City on Saturday.
Terror in Anambra How villagers bombed police station, killed guard – CP
THE land dispute between Abagana in Njikoka local government area of Anambra State and Ukpo in Dunukofia local government area, reached the climax last week when hundreds of youths, suspected to be from Abagana, attacked a police post located on the border between the two communities.
Deployment of logistics: We will protect national assets in N-Delta – Army chief Buratai
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, says the security challenges facing Nigeria have made the development of middle cadre officers on the rudiments of logistics crucial. He spoke at the Logistics Staff Course (LSC) 13/2016 graduation ceremony of the Nigerian Army College of Logistics (NACOL) in Lagos where he was special guest of honour.
