NNPC says top management appointments on merit
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says professional competence, adherence to the principle of transparency and accountability informed the recent top management appointment executed in the first week of March.
Eid-el-Fitr: Askia task Muslims to put Nigeria first
By Perez Brisibe MANAGING Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Chief Askia Ogieh, has tasked Muslims to put Nigeria first in all their endeavours. The DESOPADEC boss in his Sallah message to Muslim faithful in the state also described the celebration as a sober one with […]
Sanwo-Olu to virtually inaugurate projects to mark one year in office
In fulfillment of his promises to renew infrastructure in critical sectors, Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu is to inaugurate housing, education, and road projects as part of activities to mark one year in the office. The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, said in a statement on Sunday, that some of the […]
What stands me out as an actor — The Delivery Boy, Jammal Ibrahim
Tall and eloquent Nigerian actor, Jammal Ibrahim has said his uniqueness as an actor is based on his personality. Speaking exclusively with Vanguard, Jammal who also added that every actor is creatively unique in their craft, said: “I don’t agree with the word make-believe. “I think every artiste is unique in their own way and […]
YIAGA, others, decry Buhari’s appointments, neglect of young people in cabinet
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, YIAGA AFRICA, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, Global Rights Nigeria, Concerned Nigerians, CN, and Coalition in Defence of Nigerian Democracy and Constitution, CDNDC, have decried appointments made by President Muhammadu Buhari and the apparent neglect of young people in the Federal Executive Council, FEC, as […]
AFAN lauds Gov Ayade over tax exemption for farmers
Urges farmers to reciprocate gesture with high productivity By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Sunday, lauded the Governor of Cross River State, Prof Ben Ayade, overtax exemption of farmers, especially smallholder farmers in the State. The farmers’ association made the commendation through its National President, Arc Kabir Ibrahim, while […]
How I made my first N1m – Edose Sir Ej
Chairman of Sir Ej Group, Edose Enaboifo, popularly known as Sir Ej, has revealed how he made his first million naira, stating that his breakthrough came from a real estate deal.
Is Ahmad Lawan truly committed to rebuilding Nigeria’s Economy
By Mon-Charles Egbo The doctrine of separation of powers is unwittingly defective such that irrespective of the possible good governance implications of legislative outputs, they are of no effects whatsoever, if the executive rightly or wrongly, chooses not to implement them. Although there is a window for the legislature to override the executive when necessary, […]
Delta SWAN pays courtesy visit to new Accountant-General
The Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN), Delta State Chapter, has paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Accountant-General in the state, Mrs. Joy Enwa, FCA. The said visit which was to congratulate Mrs. Enwa over her appointment by the Delta State Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, was also an opportunity to seek […]
Man defiles two under-age girls in Ondo
By Dayo Johnson – Akure A 48-year-old welder, Femi Onifade, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Ondo State for sexually defiling his two girls. The victims between ages six and nine lived with their father on Liberty Hospital Road, Oluwatuyi, Akure, the state capital. Vanguard gathered that […]
Six female prisoners murdered by inmates in Honduras
Six women were killed by alleged gang members at a women’s prison near the Honduran capital Tegucigalpa, the National Penitentiary Institute said on Sunday. The killers broke through gates and the roof of a building at the women’s prison in Tamara, 10 kilometers to the north of Tegucigalpa, “to go to the gymnasium where six […]
China says coronavirus pushing US ties to brink of ‘Cold War’
China said Sunday that its relations with the United States were “on the brink of a new Cold War,” fuelled partly by tensions over the coronavirus pandemic that has killed nearly 350,000 people worldwide and pitched the global economy into a massive downturn. Fresh tensions between Beijing and Washington emerged as virus restrictions continued to […]
From ‘dust’ to glory, Liverpool’s ‘miracle’ of Istanbul
Steven Gerrard said Liverpool did not “believe in miracles” and Jamie Carragher thought his “dreams had turned to dust”, but 15 years ago Rafael Benitez’s side pulled off one of football’s greatest heists to beat AC Milan in the Champions League final. The English side were underdogs before kick-off in Istanbul despite edging out Chelsea […]
CEO buys ailing New Zealand media giant for one dollar
Struggling New Zealand media giant Stuff Limited was sold in a management buy-out deal for the symbolic fee of NZ$1.00 (US$0.61), the group’s Australian owners Nine Entertainment announced Monday. Nine said that Stuff chief executive Sinead Boucher would take over the company, which operates New Zealand’s most popular news website, stuff.co.nz, and titles such as […]
Jonathan, Gbagi, Omo-Agege felicitate with Chief E K Clark at 93
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated with Chief Edwin Clark on the occasion of his 93rd birthday, describing him as a great patriot. The elder statesman and foremost Ijaw leader turns 93, today.
Autonomy for state legislature, judiciary: Lawyers, CSOs split over Buhari’s executive order
Mixed views, yesterday, hallmarked President Muhammadu Buhari’s Executive Order granting financial autonomy to the legislature and judiciary at the state level.
