As Pastor Ize-Iyamu restates commitment to peace, elevation of public concern over political gain
Political rallies matter. In some cases, they serve as a public show of support for a political leader, especially in testy times, and a mark of his popularity.
Senate’ll okay Buhari’s $29.96bn loan bid — LAWAN
ABUJA—The Senate is now set to approve the USD30 billion loan requested by President Muhammadu Buhari. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, who disclosed this yesterday in Abuja, justified the upper chamber’s position, saying the executive arm of government has provided the accompanying details, adding that the previous Senate led by Senator Bukola Saraki, rejected the request for lack of those details.
Breaking: Again, rival cult groups in sporadic gun battle at Surelere
Aguda area, Surulere of Lagos State, again early Tuesday, boils as rival groups engage in sporadic gunshots. Streets deserted while motorists were advised to avoid Aguda, Itire area, Surulere in the meantime. Residents call for Police, immediate intervention. More details later… Vanguard News Nigeria.
Beyond the parade of Kogi murder suspects
THE Kogi State Command of the Nigerian Police on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 paraded six young men suspected to have murdered the Woman Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mrs. Salome Abuh, after the violent governorship elections in Ochadamu, Ofu Local Government Area of the State.
IBB’s rumoured death: Call to enact social media regulation ― Sen. Sani Musa
By Henry Umoru Chairman Senate Services Committee, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, All Progressives Congress, APC, Niger East has reiterated his call for the urgent enactment of Social Media regulation law in the country. According to him, with the rumoured death of former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida over the weekend, it has become very […]
Oshiomhole should resign or excuse himself from official functions ― Edo APC
The Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Anselm Ojezua, has accused former Governor of the state and suspended National Chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole of lacking legitimacy, temperament and moral authority to lead the party. Ojezua, who spoke during a World Press Conference at the APC Secretariat in Airport Road, […]
Oyo Assembly receives list of LG caretaker chairmen, LCDAs
Ola Ajayi – Ibadan Oyo State House of Assembly has received nominated names of local government caretaker chairmen and administrators of Local Council Development Authorities. According to the Speaker of the Oyo State legislative arm, Rt. Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin, all those announced are expected to appear before the House committee on local government and chieftaincy […]
Obaseki congratulates Buhari on his 77th birthday
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 77th birthday, extolling his impactful contribution to Nigeria’s development. The governor, in a statement, congratulated the President for adding another year, noting that the impact the president has made since assuming office will entrench his legacies in the hearts of Nigerians. […]
Nigeria: Why graduates are unemployed and unemployable
By Babatope Babalobi About 25m graduates are unemployed in Nigeria, though President Muhammadu Buhari estimated it at over 20m earlier this year. This calls for urgent national planning, though the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has not helped matters by masking its data in technical terms and not updating its record timely, making it difficult […]
Northern Governors congratulate President Buhari at 77
The Northern States Governors Forum has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari as he marks his 77th birthday on Tuesday.
FCT Minister of State felicitates with Buhari @77
Dr Ramatu Aliyu, the Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has facilitated with President Muhammadu Buhari as he clocked 77 years of age. The minister in a statement in Abuja on Monday described the President as a mentor, role model and inspirational leader worthy of emulation. She also described him as a man […]
World Anti-Corruption Day: Valuation body urges Anti-gsraft Agencies to up-scale efforts
The Society for Professional Valuation SPV, in commemoration of the United Nations Global Anti-Corruption Day has called on Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies to up-scale their efforts in the fight against money laundering in the country.
WHO says 2.3bn people overweight, 150m children stunted globally
World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer than 2.3 billion children and adults are overweight, while more than 150 million children are stunted globally. The WHO disclosed this in a statement released on Monday in Geneva, on four-paper report published on Double Burden of Malnutrition in The Lancet Medical Journal. According to the report, twin […]
Housing deficit: Stakeholders canvass tech-driven building system to bridge gap
Stakeholders in the housing sub-sector of the nation’s economy have called for a technology-driven building system if the huge housing deficit confronting the country is to be substantially reduced, pointing out that the conventional building method in Nigeria which involves blocks and bricks is time wasting and will take eternity to the bridge the huge gap if the country relies on the method.
WASCO steps up promotion of food seasoning, safety
In a move to educate Nigerians on the health safety of its products, the West African Seasoning Company Limited (WASCO), makers of Ajinomoto food seasoning, has stepped up engagement of key stakeholders the medical profession, food science and technology, sectors, women groups, traditional rulers, to discuss the safety of Monosodium Glutamate, MSG, food seasoning.
Lazio join title race after late drama against Cagliari
Lazio scored twice in added time to win 2-1 in Cagliari in Serie A on Monday for an eighth straight victory. In a battle between the teams that started the weekend third and fourth, Lazio were beaten after 90 minutes. Giovanni Simeone had opened the scoring for Cagliari in the ninth minute with a superb […]
