There was no election in Bayelsa on November 16 ― Dickson
Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has on Monday said there was no governorship election conducted in Bayelsa on November 16, 2019. The governor claimed that the conducted election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is an insult to Bayelsans. He noted that what transpired on that date (November […]
Vertonghen: Players responsible for Pochettino sacking as Spurs’ standards slipped
Jan Vertonghen admits that the Tottenham squad feel “responsible” for Mauricio Pochettino’s departure from the club, with their collective dip in standards forcing a change to be made in the dugout. Spurs opted to part ways with an Argentine tactician after five-and-a-half productive years and they have since turned to Jose Mourinho for inspiration, with […]
NPFL: Enudi’s Strike Seals Full Points For Delta Force In Nasarawa
It all began with a lot of hope for Nasarawa United at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday evening, but Delta Force Enudi Solomon’s well-taken free-kick in the 34th minute left Danlami Umar motionless and put paid to such hopes and ensured the hosts sink further in the bottom of the table. Despite eight goal […]
I became orphan at young age – Buhari
Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari said on Monday he became an orphan at a young age, adding that his nine years in boarding school and a stint in the Nigerian Army shaped his life. He also said the country’s socio-economic and political salvation would come from education. The President, according to a statement […]
Omo-Agege headlines social media
The Deputy Senate President and Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South region, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege was the number one trending topic today on social media, including Twitter, for several hours as many, spurred by JohnMayaki.com, recalled and praised his brilliance, uncommon commitment and zeal for a greater Nigeria expressed through his legislative agenda and sponsored Bills.
Polls: Apologise to Bayelsa people, Dickson tells INEC, security agencies, APC
Says 93 critical injured, 12 killed in Nembe Calls what happened in Nov 16 election an insult to Bayelsa people Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has lampooned security agencies, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for describing what happened in the state on November […]
Photos: Night of tribute in honour of late Mobolaji Johnson
Photos from the tight of tribute in honour of late Mobolaji Johnson. Mobolaji Johnson, the first military governor of Lagos State died at the age of 83. The father of four reportedly died in an hospital in Lagos, on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. All photos below are credited to AKEEM SALAU Vanguard Nigeria News
Religious preachers contributed to violent extremism exhibited by B/Haram ―Mamud
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru A researcher and Deputy Director at the National Defence College, NDC, Abuja, Dr. Yusuf Abubakar Mamud has alleged that some religious preachers have contributed to violent extremism exhibited by the Boko Haram members through the indoctrination of the followers and false preaching and therefore advised the Federal Government to consider regulating public preaching […]
Boko Haram: Centre accuses Institution of peddling falsehood
A group, the Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) has accused the International Committee on Red Cross (ICRC) of peddling falsehood to undermine the efforts of the Nigerian military in the North-East. ICRC according to the Centre reported that nearly 22,000 Nigerians are missing in the North-East and this is the highest number of […]
White House to shun Trump impeachment hearing
The White House told Democratic lawmakers on Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump and his lawyers would not participate in a congressional impeachment hearing this week, citing a lack of “fundamental fairness.”
Nigeria spends $4 billion to import textiles yearly
The Nigerian Textile Manufacturers Association (NTMA) has said the country spends $4 billion annually to import textiles and readymade cloths.
FG trains 80 women in financial literacy, entrepreneurship
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), on Monday, in Abuja, commenced training of about 80 women from across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones, in financial literacy and entrepreneurship. The ministry’s Director of Extension, Mrs Karima Babangida, said at the ongoing five-day training programme that the initiative was aimed at giving financial management knowledge […]
Court grants detained Navy captain N10m bail
Justice Muslim Hassan of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on Monday granted a N10 million bail to a former naval officer, Dada Labinjo, who was kept in the naval underground cell for over one year. The judge ordered the ex-naval officer to produce one surety who must have a landed property in Lagos and show […]
‘I’d like Arsenal to go for Mikel Arteta’ – Alan Smith
Alan Smith says Mikel Arteta would be his No.1 choice to succeed Unai Emery in the Arsenal hot seat, due to his strong “connection” with the club and “progressive” coaching style. Emery was relieved of his managerial duties on Friday after less than a year-and-a-half at the helm, having initially been tasked with restoring the […]
WACOMP will boost sub-regional, int’l trade, says ECOWAS official
The ECOWAS Commission said on Monday that the West Africa Competitiveness Programme (WACOMP) would add value to agricultural products and boost sub-regional and international trade.
CBN’s fixed income policy wanes as equity investors lose N153 bn
The positive impact of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s fixed income policy in the equity market may have started fizzling out following the loss recorded by investors today (Monday) as the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE market capitalisation dropped by N153.0 billion to N13.0 trillion.
