FG holds induction for 43 Ministers-Designate
Following confirmation by the Senate, the federal government has concluded arrangements for an induction retreat for its 43 Ministers Designate with a view to preparing them for the task ahead.
Breaking: Vacate Nigeria now, Protesters tell Amnesty International
Fumed with the statement credited to the Amnesty International, (AI), Protesters on Friday stormed the office of the international human rights organisation, demanding they vacate Nigeria.
Tricycles’ influx in FCT a failure of bus system – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says the influx of tricycles into city roads as a means of transportation, is an indication of failure of intra-city bus systems.
AAC expels Nzenwa from party
The African Action Congress, AAC, has expelled one of its members, Leonard Nzenwa, Vanguard reports.
Catholic priests protest in Enugu over killing of Priest
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has summoned an emergency meeting of all heads of security agencies in the state.
Tricycles on highways, an indication of failure of intra-city bus system – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says the influx of tricycles into city roads as a means of transportation, is an indication of the failure of intra-city bus systems.
NUPENG suspends planned nationwide strike as NNPC wades in
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gad Workers, NUPENG, has suspended its planned nationwide strike following intervention by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC. NUPENG had planned to down tools and begin a nationwide strike to compel Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL, honour agreement it reached with the union on June 20. But […]
Tension in UNIUYO as hoodlums matchete female student, rob others
By Chioma Onuegbu Uyo – TENSION is brewing in the town campus of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) following the incessant armed robbery attacks on female students staying on campus. Vanguard gathered that one Peace whose surname could not be ascertained as at the time of filing this report was given deep machete cuts on […]
Peace mass transit launches 100 brand new buses
Peace Mass Transit (PMT) Limited, the leading mini-bus transport company in the country, has readied a total of 100 brand new buses for injection into its fleet.
EFCC arraigns Naval officer, 4 others for bunkering
A Naval officer, Mrs Bola Labinjo, whose service name is Lieutenant Commodore Ibe Lambert, and four men alongside a vessel, MT Handling Jumbo, were yesterday, arraigned before a Federal High Court, Lagos, for alleged bunkering.
Man strips, jumps into Osun River
An unidentified man, yesterday, committed suicide by jumping into Osun River after stripping himself naked.
Just in: Five RCCG pastors kidnapped
Five Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, pastors have been kidnapped by yet unknown gunmen on Thursday.
Minimum wage delay: Nigerian workers unfairly treated, Oshiomhole says
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has called on organised labour to challenge political leaders to ensure that state resources meet the needs of workers and other Nigerians.
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Don says almajiri system may lead to greater societal problems
Dr Ahmad Jibril-Suleiman of Department of Public Law, Ahmadu Bello Univesity, Zaria, on Thursday says the collapse of the Almajiri system of education is a symptom of a bigger disease affecting the fabric of the society, which must be addressed holistically.
Video: Pandemonium as herdsmen invade UniAbuja
There was pandemonium in the premises of University of Abuja (UniAbuja) in the early hours of Friday, as suspected herdsmen, allegedly invaded Medical Students’ hostel, attacking and injuring occupants.
Saudi authorities sight crescent moon, fix August 10 as Arafat Day
The Saudi Supreme Court has announced August 10 as the day pilgrims, the world over, currently in the holy land, will ascend Mount Arafat following the sighting of the crescent moon of Dhu Al-Hijjah on Thursday, August 1.
