Buhari meets Chairman of Governors’ Forum, Fayemi, others
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with the Chairman of the Governors’ Forum, Kayode Fayemi, as well as the Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, Sen. Atiku Bagudu.
NCFRM empowers Delta returnees with skill acquisition training, starter packs
The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced (NCFRMI) has empowered Delta returnees with skills acquisition programmes.
Guardiola ready to back players in racism walk-off
Pep Guardiola has said he would back his players if they ever found themselves compelled to walk off during a game in protest against racist abuse. The Manchester City manager was talking following the scenes that marred Chelsea’s 2-0 win away to Tottenham Hotspur in the London derby on Sunday. Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger reported […]
Detention: Why I won’t hear Sowore’s suit against DSS ― Judge
….withdraws from suit, returns case-file to CJ By Ikechukwu Nnochiri – Abuja Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, withdrew from the fundamental rights enforcement suit the convener of RevolutionNow protest, Mr Omoyele Sowore, filed to challenge his continued detention by the Department of State Service. The judge based his […]
Christmas: Group offers free healthcare to 300 persons in Kogi
An NGO, the Coalition of Ibaji Youths (COIY) in Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi on Monday, offered free healthcare to no fewer than 300 persons, including aged and children. Speaking at the occasion, the Chairman, Board of Trustees of COIY, Mr Tony Edike, said the healthcare initiative was part of the organisation’s annual programme […]
New fashion brand, the Fashion Knot berths
The ever-evolving and rapidly-growing fashion space has just had a new entrant by the name of “The Fashion Knot” founded by the indefatigable, Francoise Merus, a Ghanaian Haitian-American woman. Who is a millennial creative, author, poet and fashion designer
Gunmen abduct commissioner’s six-year-old son in Bayelsa
By Samuel Oyadongha Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the six-year-old son of Mr. Nengi Talbot, Bayelsa State Commissioner for Water Resources. Vanguard learned that the toddler, identified as Antonio, was abducted, on Sunday at about 10.30pm. The gunmen, numbering about six were said to have stormed the Opolo Commissioners Quarters’ residence of their target and whisked […]
BRT operator decries encroachment on dedicated lanes
Primero Transport Services Ltd., operator of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos, says it is worried by commercial motorcyclists, buses and private cars encroaching on BRT lanes and impeding services. Mr Fola Tinubu, the Managing Director of the firm, raised the concern in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on […]
Five talking points in European football this weekend
Many of Europe’s biggest clubs can go into Christmas with something to cheer. Bayern Munich, who have been sack-happy in recent seasons, seem to be content with their temporary manager, at least for the present. Kylian Mbappe proved to be a not-so-secret Santa in France, Atletico Madrid were touched by an Angel, Ajax and Inter […]
Our suspension illegal ― Kwara LG chiefs
Vice-chairmen and councilors in the 16 local governments of Kwara have described their suspension from office by the state government as illegal. The vice-chairmen and councilors stated this at a news briefing in Ilorin on Monday. Hon Yusuf Salihu Mohammed, Vice-chairman of Ilorin West Local Government, who addressed the press on behalf of others, said […]
Leclerc extends Ferrari contract until 2024
Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc has extended his contract with Ferrari by two years until 2024, the Italian team and driver announced on Monday. “Extremely happy to announce that I will be staying with Scuderia Ferrari for five more years,” the 22-year-old said on Twitter. Leclerc impressed in his first season alongside four-time world champion Sebastian […]
