LG POLL: Ijaw demand chairmanship slot in Warri North
AHEAD of the forthcoming local government election in Delta State, Egbema Advancement Movement has called on Delta State governor, Sen Ifeanyi Okowa to ensure that the Ijaw are given the chairmanship slot in Warri North Local Government Area, LGA, claiming that the Ijaw were being marginalised.
UN Women sensitises northern legislators on peace and conflict resolution
MS Njeri Karuru, UN Women Programme Manager on Women Peace and Security says it is important for legislators to be better informed on gender issues to enable them pass appropriate legislations.
Argentina frets over possible Messi-less World Cup
Argentina awakened on Friday to the horrifying possibility of a World Cup without the “world’s best player”, Lionel Messi.
Evans fights back from prison, prevents Police from impounding his trucks
LIKE a drama series Saturday Vanguard tagged it long ago, the case of detained billionaire kidnapper Chukwudumeje Onwuamadike, aka Evans birthed another angle with the demobilisation of his fleet of trucks on his orders.
Alaafin to attend conference on Yoruba Nation and Politics
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Olayiwola Lamidi Adeyemi III is one of the special guests to attend the forthcoming international conference on the Yoruba nation and politics.
Ooni arrives in Abia, preaches national unity
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Aludeyeye Ogunwusi, has said that unity is necessary for socioeconomic development because of its capability to impact positively on Nigeria and solidify the nation’s bond.
Army transfers 760 Boko Haram suspects to Borno Govt.
The Nigeria Army on Friday said it had transferred 760 suspected Boko Haram members to Borno Government for reintegration into the society.
Military has stabilised, secured North-East from insurgents – Chief of Air Staff
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, on Friday said the military had successfully stabilised and secured the North-East from Boko Haram insurgents.
U.S. cancels military exercise with UAE over Gulf crisis
The U.S. military cancelled a planned military exercise with United Arab Emirates “out of respect for the concept of inclusiveness and shared regional interests,” amid the ongoing crisis in the Gulf, a spokesman said Friday.
Jigawa Ministry of Agric to partner NGOs, groups to develop agric sector
The Jigawa Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources says it will partner with non-governmental organisations (NGOs), groups and individuals in efforts to develop agriculture in the state.
Pan African solar to provide 1.1m Katsina residents with solar power
The Pan Africa Solar Ltd, an Abuja and London based solar developing company, says its 75 Mega Watts (MW) solar power project in Katsina, when completed, will provide power for 1.1 million Nigerians in the state.
