Indigenes move to tackle poor standard of education in Edo North
By Lawani Mikairu Indigenes of Edo North Senatorial zone of Edo State have suggested that collaborative efforts be taken among governments, communities, nongovernmental organisations (NGOs), corporate organisations operating in the region and well meaning individuals to address what many described as a major crisis for thousands of school children in the region. Speakers who spoke […]
Guinea communal violence killed more than 20 — Lawmaker
Weekend communal clashes in southeast Guinea left more than 20 people dead, a local lawmaker said Tuesday. Regional governor Mohamed Ghare had Sunday spoken of 11 dead but added Tuesday the toll had “evolved” upwards without giving further details. But a lawmaker in the town of Macenta told AFP by telephone: “There are officially 11 […]
‘We’ll not cover up any immoral act in Deeper Life school’
By Harris Emanuel Against the backdrop of the alleged molestation of a pupil in her Uyo campus, authorities of Deeper Life High School have assured that the truth would prevail on the matter. Education Secretary, Thelma Mailaka in a two-minute video obtained by Vanguard affirmed that the school stands on its core value of […]
Oyo Govt bans street carnivals over COVID-19
Oyo State Government has banned street carnivals of any form across the state with immediate effect. Prof. Temitope Alonge, the Coordinator, Oyo State COVID-19 Isolation Centres, made this known after a meeting with the State COVID-19 Task Force Team and management of the State Emergency Operation Centre, on Tuesday in Ibadan. Alonge urged the Christian […]
Updated: Osun reverses directives cancelling cross-over, New Year religious service
Osun State Government has on Tuesday reversed its decision cancelling cross over service in the state as it announced new guidelines permitting cross over religious gatherings across the state
Lagos Assembly passes N1.163trn 2021 budget
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the 2021 Appropriation Bill of N1.163 trillion, seven weeks after the budget was presented to the Assembly by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Algeria president returns from Covid treatment in Germany
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune returned to Algeria Tuesday after a two-month absence in Germany, where he received treatment for Covid-19, ending a period of uncertainty in a country facing a health, political and economic crises. “It is hard to be far from one’s country and even harder for someone who has a lot of responsibility,” Tebboune […]
FG may exceed N7.89trn 2021 revenue target as oil prices soars
Price hovers 20% above budget benchmark By Nkiruka Nnorom There are indications that the Federal Government may be on course to meet and perhaps, surpass the projected oil revenue target in the 2021 budget if the recent rise in the prices of crude oil is sustained into the new year. Investment analysts observed that […]
Post-Brexit deal to be signed Wednesday after go-ahead by EU members
The 27 EU states on Tuesday paved the way for the provisional application of the new post-Brexit trade agreement as of January 1, a Commission spokesperson confirmed. In a so-called written procedure, none of the EU ambassadors objected to applying the deal provisionally – making it possible for EU chiefs to sign the deal. The provisional application […]
COVID-19: PTF to focus on vaccine procurement in Q1 2021
The Minister of State for Health, Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora, has said the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 will focus on vaccine procurement in the first quarter of 2021. Mamora said this at the PTF national briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. The minister said that the COVID-19 vaccine would be purchased from any available point […]
ECOWAS warns of COVID-19 spike over breach of protocols in Niger Republic elections
By Victoria Ojeme The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) election monitoring group in Niger has condemned the flagrant disregard for COVID-19 protocols by electors in Niger Republic. Almost 7.5 million people cast their vote on Sunday to choose a successor to President Mahamadou Issoufou who is stepping down after two five-year terms leading the country […]
