Buhari mourns Sen. Ignatius Longjan
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended heartfelt condolences to the National Assembly, government and people of Plateau over the demise of Sen. Ignatius Longjan, who represented Plateau South. The President’s condolence message was conveyed via a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Monday. The President commiserated […]
Lumos Nigeria appoints Adepeju Adebajo as Chief Executive Officer
By Joseph Oso Lumos Nigeria, Nigeria’s leading solar power and off-grid energy solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Mrs Adepeju Adebajo as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2020. Mrs. Adepeju has nearly three decades of multi-sector experience in the public sector, Industry, Consulting and Finance. In her previous roles, Mrs Adepeju served […]
E-Waste: Growing concern to our environment ―Stakeholder
By Kingsley Adegboye Electronic waste has become a growing concern in today’s environment, particularly in developing nations such as Nigeria. Subsequently, stakeholders are not leaving any stone unturned to address the menace of the trend through proper handling and management of the scourge popularly called e-waste. Electronics waste is the trash generated from surplus, broken, […]
We can now rate efficacy of HIV drugs mathematically — Prof. Chinonso Achebe
By Ebele Orakpo Professor Chinonso Achebe of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, is the Dean of Student Affairs of the university. Achebe whose research interest is mainly in alternative energy sources with special reference to Biogas generation using diverse biomass sources also researches on surface thermodynamics of the HIV-blood interactions and […]
NLNG calls for massive investment as Nigeria’s ranking drops to 5th globally
Abuja—THE Nigerian LNG Limited has called for massive investment in LNG as Nigeria’s ranking dropped from fourth to fifth globally.
Iran Must Go: 1,000 protesters deliver petition calling on Trump to intervene
No fewer than 1,000 Nigerians have signed a petition calling on the United States of America to intervene in an alleged plot by Iran destabilize the country. The petition, addressed to US President Donald Trump, through the US Ambassador to Nigeria, seeks to end the Iranian government’s avid sponsorship of groups/individuals truncating Nigeria’s democracy. Amongst […]
We don’t insist on what we want; we ask people what they want — Hon. Adesola Adebayo
Hon. Adesola Adebayo is the Ekiti State Commissioner for Works and Transport. In this chat with Vanguard in his office, he speaks on his job, the plans for Ekiti people in the area of infrastructure and the legacy he would like to leave behind. Excerpts: The job So far, so good but to be honest, […]
Thousands protest against elimination of pigs in Indonesia
Thousands of people rallied in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province on Monday to reject the local government’s plan to cull swine fever. The government plan was initiated in order to stem an outbreak of swine fever that has killed some 46,000 pigs since September. The protesters, many of whom were farmers who fear for their livelihoods, […]
Supreme Court Ruling: We will continue to protest in Imo ― PDP
By Chinonso Alozie, Owerri The Imo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Monday said that they will continue protesting in Imo state, over the January 14, 2020 judgement that sacked Emeka Ihedioha, as governor of the state and upheld Hope Uzodinma, as the validly elected governor of Imo. The PDP, disclosed this […]
Malabu Oil Scam: Court grants Adoke N50m bail
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA—The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Monday, granted bail to the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, SAN. The court, in a ruling by trial Justice Binta Nyako, ordered that Adoke and his co-defendant, Aliyu Abubakar, should be released on bail on all […]
Banu, ex-Kwara Commissioner for Finance gets N200m bail
A Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, Monday, granted N200 million bail to the immediate past Commissioner for Finance in Kwara State, Alhaji Ademola Banu. Banu is standing trial for allegedly laundering over N400 million.
Britain declares coronavirus an imminent threat to public health
Britain on Monday declared the new coronavirus a serious and imminent threat to public health, giving the government additional powers to isolate those suspected of being infected. Britain has recorded four cases of coronavirus so far while British nationals, who have been flown back from Wuhan, the Chinese city where the epidemic broke out, are […]
Jonathan to Waziri: Your sack not personal
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday explained the circumstances surrounding the removal of Mrs. Farida Waziri as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The ex-President sacked Waziri as EFCC chairman in November 2011 and appointed Ibrahim Lamorde as her replacement. Jonathan said in a statement issued by his media adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, […]
Ekiti Attorney General submits draft bill on Amotekun to Fayemi
Ekiti State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Wale Fapounda, on Monday, submitted the draft bill on Amotekun Southwest Nigeria security outfit to the state Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi.
CRPC commends Ganduje for constituting Primary Healthcare Board
The constitution of the Kano State Primary Health care Board by Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje will go a long way in promoting healthcare delivery for millions of residents of Kano State. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Development Research and Projects Centre, implementers of the Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family […]
NASS to inspect ITF programmes, projects
The National Assembly says it will conduct an oversight inspection on some critical projects and programmes of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) with a view of expanding the organisation.
