Gov. Ugwuanyi moves to regulate advertising in Enugu
Determined to ensure effective, standard and responsible advertising in Enugu State, in accordance with provisions of the law and international best practices, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, on Wednesday, inaugurated the board of Enugu State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency with the Commissioner for Local Government Matters, Barr. Peter Okonkwo as Chairman and Mr. Ike Celestine Ezugwu as General Manager of the agency.
EFCC docks man for N1.5m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, arraigned one Gbenga Kolade before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on a five-count charge bordering on forgery, use of false document and stealing to the tune of N1,540,000.00 (One Million, Five Hundred and […]
BREAKING: Court issues arrest warrant against another Briton over P&ID contract
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, issued a bench warrant for the arrest of another British national, Adam Quinn, following his alleged involvement in the gas supply contract scam that led to $9.6billion judgement liability against Nigeria. Trial Justice Okon Abang ordered his arrest after he heard an ex-parte […]
5-yr roadmap implementation: LASG targets N41 Bn investments in Agric sector
Lists women, youth as top priority in intervention progs By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has projected the sum of N41 billion worth investment interventions in the agricultural sector within the next five years. State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal revealed this on Wednesday, at a Roundtable Discussion on the Implementation of the […]
UN Agency trains, empowers 300 HIV positive, displaced women in skills, arts
By Peter Duru The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, UN Women, has trained and empowered 300 vulnerable Nigerian women residing in Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camps and those living with HIV/AIDS. National Programme Officer, UN Women Nigeria, Mrs. Patience Ekeoba made the disclosure yesterday at the graduation ceremony and […]
Crisis rocks Delta communities over land ownership of Utorogu Gasplant
By Perez Brisibe The crisis rocking Iwhrekan and Edjophe communities in Ughelli South local government area of Delta State, Wednesday entered the second day with properties worth millions of naira destroyed by youths from both communities amidst sporadic gunshots. Vanguard gathered that trouble started, Tuesday, when youths from Edjophe community demanded same job slots alongside […]
Ikpeazu sets up SME Microfinance Bank in Aba
By Ugochukwu Alaribe – Umuahia In a bid to boost the economy of low-income traders in Aba, Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has set up a Small and Medium Enterprises Microfinance Bank as well as an N10 Million Naira micro-credit Scheme in the city. Speaking at the event at the occasion, Ikpeazu said that […]
NAF destroys Boko Haram terrorists’ camp in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Wednesday its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole, has destroyed another Boko Haram terrorists’ camp at Ngoske in the Sambisa Forest area of Borno. The NAF Director of Information and Public Relations, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. He said the […]
Police speaks about missing baby in Akure church
…says baby not exhumed from church Ondo police command has called on the general public to disregard the rumour spreading on different news platforms that the body of a missing baby was exhumed from a church in Akure. Recall that enraged youths in Ondo state capital stormed the church premises this morning and set it […]
CSO portrays civilians coping with insurgency through photo exhibition
Calls for more protection, intervention by actors By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A humanitarian and nonprofit making organization, Center for Civilians in Conflict, CIVIC, working in the insurgency riddled North-East geopolitical region, portrayed victims and survivors’ situation with photo exhibition. The Country Director, CIVIC Nigeria, Tunde Ojei, in his chat with Vanguard, explained why it […]
Student in court over alleged theft of 16 ATM cards
Justine Akura, a 22-year old student of the Department of Guidance and Counseling/Social Studies, Benue State University (BSU), on Wednesday appeared before a Makurdi Magistrate’s Court over alleged theft of 16 ATM cards. Akura was charged with criminal conspiracy and being in possession of 16 ATM cards suspected to be stolen, contrary to Sections 97 […]
