Adeboye condemns murder of Miss Omozuwa
GENERAL Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye on Tuesday condemned in strong terms, the murder of Miss Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, in one of the parishes of the church in Benin City.
Senate recommends increase of oil price benchmark from $25 to $28 per barrel
By Henry Umoru ABUJA – THE Senate on Tuesday recommended that the price of crude be increased to $28 per barrel as against the $25 per barrel proposed by the federal government. The Senate said the increase is imperative due to the recent upward trend of the crude oil market which, as at today, stood […]
Senate confirms Dankaka as chairman, FCC, 36 others
THE Senate, Tuesday confirmed Dr. Muheeba Farida Dankaka as Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, FCC.
South Sudanese’s Minister dies after illness
South Sudan’s Minister for East Africa Affairs John Luk Jok has died in the capital, Juba, after falling sick on Monday night. Authorities say he died on Tuesday morning at his home in the city. The minister was an influential figure in South Sudan’s politics and was among the drafters of the country’s transitional constitution. […]
Expensive burials over in Anambra as Obiano accents to new law
THE era of expensive burial appears to be over in Anambra State as Governor Willie Obiano has accented to the new burial law, which came into effect in the state on May 14 this year.
Criminalize electricity theft, vandalization of transformers, PHEDC urges FG, NASS
By Davies Iheamnchor, Port-Harcourt Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company, PHEDC, has urged the Federal Government and the National Assembly to make legislation criminalizing electricity theft and vandalization of electricity transformers, poles, and other facilities. PHEDC noted that if this could be achieved that there would be an improvement in the services of the DisCos, […]
Senegal may have used witchcraft on us in 2002, says France’s Emmanuel Petit
By Emmanuel Okogba Almost every football pundit expected it to be a stroll in the park when they saw the draw that pitted 1998 World Cup champions, France against Nations Cup finalist, Senegal in the opening game of the 2002 FIFA World Cup that held in South Korea and Japan. Senegal would go on to […]
LOCKDOWN: Primary, secondary schools reopen in Cameroon
More than two months after suspension of classes due to the coronavirus in Cameroon, primary and secondary school students returned to school on Monday. The government is facing criticism for weak measures to combat the spread of the virus in one of the most affected countries in sub-Saharan Africa. With masks on, students returned to […]
FG direct workers on GL14, above, to resume work
By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja Head of the Civil Service, HOS, of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi -Esan has directed officers on Grade Level 14 and above including those on essential services to resume work on a daily basis with effect from Tuesday, 2nd June 2020. In a memo issued on Tuesday by Olawunmi Ogunmosunle, […]
COTE D’IVOIRE: Gbagbo supporters eagerly awaiting return of former president
Supporters of former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo and his political ally Charles Blé Goudé are eagerly awaiting the return of the duo as the country readies for keenly awaited presidential elections. Gbagbo’s travel restrictions from Belgium were lifted this week by the ICC, igniting talks of his return to the country. Supporters at a press […]
What Nigerians say about late Majek Fashek
By David Royal Nigerian celebrities and non-celebrities have taken to their social media platforms to mourn the death of Music Legend, Majekodunmi Fasheke, a.k.a Majek Fashek. Fashek a.k.a rain maker died in his sleep in New York, and his manager, Omenka Uzoma, announced his death on Tuesday morning through a short video on his Instagram […]
FG directs workers on GL14, above, to resume work
By Dirisu Yakubu Head of the Civil Service, HOS, of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, has directed officers on Grade Level 14 and above including those on essential services to resume work on a daily basis with effect from Tuesday, 2nd June 2020. In a memo issued on Tuesday by Olawunmi Ogunmosunle, Director of Information, […]
Akwa Ibom Senators kick against nomination of Yuguda as DG SEC
……Petition Senate over non-confirmation of Mary Uduk as SEC DG By Henry Umoru, Abuja Senators of the Akwa Ibom Caucus yesterday kicked against the nomination of Lamido A. Yuguda from Bauchi State by President Muhammadu Buhari as Director-General of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Consequently, Senators Albert Bassey Akpan, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Akwa […]
We have not abandoned Oghara IPP Project – Delta Govt
By Paul Olayemi The Delta State Government yesterday said, it has not abandoned the multi-billion naira Independent Power Plant (IPP) project in Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area of the state, adding that the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa-led administration has taken steps that will ensure that the project comes to fruition for the improvement of power […]
CPC burns fake products in Imo
By Chinonso Alozie – Owerri The Imo state chapter of the Consumer Protection Council, CPC, has set ablaze some products said to be expired products at Avu Junction along Portharcourt road in Imo state. Vanguard gathered yesterday in Owerri, from the office of the Acting Director-General of CPC, in Imo, Mrs. Obioma Okafor, that their […]
Obaseki/Oshiomhole feud: I am vindicated says ex-CoS
By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City As the crisis between Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state and his predecessor, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) continues with Obaseki reportedly saying he was ready to make peace with Oshiomhole, his former Chief of Staff, Taiwo Akerele who resigned his position a few weeks ago due […]
