We’ll wrestle food inflation from next year – Buhari
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday assured that the government would work hard towards ensuring that the country has enough food to feed its citizenry. To that effect, the President said that the administration will keep a keen eye on food inflation in the New Year and reiterated his initial directive to the Central […]
Businessman in court for allegedly defrauding friend of N1.3m
A businessman, Musa Zakari, on Tuesday appeared in a Grade I Area Court in Karu, FCT, for allegedly defrauding his friend of N1.3 million. The police charged Zakari, 34, who lives in Kubwa, FCT, with three counts of Criminal conspiracy, Breach of trust and cheating. The Prosecution Counsel, Ade Adeyanju, told the court that the […]
French fashion designer Pierre Cardin dies at 98
French fashion designer Pierre Cardin, hailed for his visionary creations but also for bringing stylish clothes to the masses, died Tuesday aged 98, his family has disclosed. Cardin, who was born to a low-income family in northern Italy but became a France-based fashion superstar, died in a hospital in Neuilly in the west of Paris, […]
Lagos says clearance for prospective couples mandatory
By Eseroghene Ayomah The Lagos State government has made it mandatory for prospective couples to obtain clearance from the state government to hold weddings with not more than 300 people in attendance. This was contained in a notice by the state government tilted “Stay at home”. “Weddings and Social gatherings must not exceed 300 people […]
Atletico Madrid, Diego Costa mutually agree to end contract
Diego Costa has reached an agreement with his club, Atletico Madrid to terminate the remainder of his contract, putting him on the list of free transfers when the window opens in January. Dailymail reports that after falling down the pecking order under Diego Simeone, Costa is understood to have instructed Atletico to tear up his contract which […]
Captain Oluwaseun Abdulhafis Balogun: Providing premium concierge services
A business owner can openly assert that he is the dictator of his managerial work and that he follows ethical principles. And with billions of companies sprouting from the country’s corners, one that deserves to be remembered is concierge services. However, in the tourism, travel, and hospitality management fields, a concierge is appointed. As a […]
PDP Southwest caretaker c’ttee nullifies suspension of five Ondo chieftains, sues for peace
By Adeola Badru The South-west zonal Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has nullified the suspension of five chieftains of the party in Ondo State, saying their suspension by the state working committee fell short of procedures as laid down in the party’s constitution. Chief Oyedele Ibini, Hon. Lad Ojomo, Mr. Ayo Fadaka, […]
ECWA backs Bishop Kukah, says nepotism under Buhari topnotch
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Rev. Yunusa Sabo Nmadu Jnr, the General Secretary of Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA),has said on Tuesday that there was nothing new about what Bishop Kukah had said and warned against any attempt to harm him. According to Rev.Nmadu, “I have read so many reactions to the Christmas message of our respected […]
My ambition is to do collaborations with Wizkid, Burna Boy, says Tizzyrandz
Talented Nigerian music artiste, Ohazuruike Temple Onyebuchi, fondly called Tizzyrandz,, has said that his overriding ambition is to collaborate with Grammy award-winning stars; Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Rihanna to produce hit songs. Speaking in an interview, Tizzyrandz gave insights into what to expect from him in the future. “I’m looking forward to making music with […]
Leave Kukah in Sokoto, fight bandits in your ‘shokoto’, Shehu Sani charges northern youths
By Emmanuel Okogba Senator Shehu Sani has called on Northern Youths to channel their energy towards the fight against banditry and leave Bishop Matthew Kukah alone. Shehu made the call in reaction to reports where some Northern Youths and groups asked for the arrest and prosecution of the Bishop over comments he made about the […]
Recurrence of jungle justice in Oyo worrisome — Police
By Ola Ajayi – Ibadan OYO State Police Command has expressed concern over jungle justice which has been on the increase in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, after the recent #EndSARS protests across the country. Vanguard observed that after the violent attacks on policemen which have drastically reduced the morale of the security men, there […]
COVID-19: Infected FCT health workers rise to 476
By Omeiza Ajayi The Federal Capital Territory Administration,FCTA, has placed the number of health workers who have so far contracted COVID-19 in the territory at 476. Chief Press Secretary CPS to the FCT minister, Anthony Ogunleye in a statement on Tuesday also noted that of the figure, four medical doctors have however paid the ultimate […]
Police assures speedy release of abducted Imo bishop
The Police Command in Imo has assured family and friends of the abducted auxiliary bishop of Owerri Catholic Arch Diocese, His Lordship, Most Rev. Moses Chikwe, of his speedy release. The 53-year-old priest was kidnapped along with his chauffeur on Sunday. SP Orlando Ikeokwu, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) told journalists on Tuesday in Owerri […]
On my father’s memorial: As we look forward to another year
By Sen Orji Uzor Kalu It’s exactly ten years since my dearest father passed on. He was a quiet, peaceful and a private man; and, his fond memories shall always be lived by me. I hope and pray we do not experience the pains and short-lived glories that accompanied 2020; a lot of them were […]
COVID-19 frustrates our family planning efforts, Lagos housewives lament
Service providers step up counseling services By Gabriel Olawale At the antenatal section of Oak Hospital in Ikorodu area of Lagos state, Mummy Peace, a mother of four, related how her resolve to stop childbearing has been truncated by the COVID-19 pandemic. As she lamented the hardship of caring for her four children under the […]
Idumuje Community honours Supreme Court Justice Oseji
By Juliet Ebirim It was a day of accolades as Idumuje-Unor community in Aniocha North local government area of Delta State, Southern Nigeria honoured one of her most outstanding sons, Justice Samuel Chukwudumebi Oseji on his elevation as Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The reception held at the Palace of His Royal Majesty, […]
