China accuses U.S. of scaremongering over coronavirus
China on Monday accused the U.S. of spreading fear over a coronavirus outbreak by pulling nationals out and restricting travel instead of offering significant aid. The United States was the first nation to begin evacuations, issued a travel warning against going to China, and from Sunday barred entry to foreigners recently in China. Washington has […]
My wife pours water on me to disturb my sleep, man seeking divorce tells court
A public servant, Mr Ekene Odinaka, on Monday prayed a Customary Court in Nyanya, Abuja for the dissolution of his marriage to Chioma, on grounds that he has not had a single day of peace in seven years. The petitioner who resides in Jikwoyi, made the allegation while testifying against his wife in a divorce […]
CISLAC hails FG over moves to recover $321 million Abacha loot
Calls for implementation of GFAR principle By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, Monday, hailed the Federal Government over moves to recover and repatriate $321 million loot by the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, from the Island of Jersey, United States of America, USA. This was contained in […]
Reps vow to name, shame MDAs over failed audit reports
The House of Representatives says it will “name and shame” Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that refuse to appear before it with their audited reports. The Chairman, Committee on Public Accounts, Rep. Wole Oke, disclosed this during an investigative public hearing into the presentation of audit reports of MDAs on Monday. The committee is investigating […]
Come to our aid, Heatland skipper, Ezenwa begs Uzodinma
The skipper of Heartland Fc, Owerri, Ikechukwu Ezenwa has appealed to Governor Hope Uzodinma to address issues of slashing of salary and sacking of players in the team. The Super Eagles goalie, speaking on behalf of his team-mates while receiving the governor at the Okigwe stadium Saturday after their victory over Sunshine Stars of Akure, […]
Lagos: Danfo drivers cash in on Okada ban, hike fare
The Lagos State Government on Monday announced plans to commence total enforcement of the 2012 state Traffic Law on activities of motorcyclists, popularly called Okada and tricycles, called “Keke Marwa” on restricted routes and bridges. The restriction and enforcement also affect the newly introduced “Opay ride, Gokada ride” and other similar commercial motorcycles. He did […]
Minimum wage: Organised labour in Niger to begin strike Feb. 4
Organised labour in Niger state on Monday, directed workers to embark on an indefinite strike from February 4, over non implementation of the new national minimum wage and other entitlements.
Lagos Okada ban: Ogun ready to accommodate riders ―Transport Chair
James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta The Chairman Caretaker Committee on Transportation in Ogun State, Barrister Femi Adeniyi, on Monday assured commercial motorcyclists who have come to the State following a ban placed on them by the Lagos State government of adequate accommodation, urging them to be law-abiding. According to Adeniyi, who stated this in Abeokuta the […]
Kidnappers open fire, abduct passengers on Lokoja-Abuja highway
…Police fight back, rescue some passengers arrest 4 kidnap members By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja. Daredevil kidnappers on Sunday, January 2, 2020, at about 7.30 pm, opened fire on a passenger bus, a Toyota Previa that carries eight passengers at Kwali, en route Lokoja to Abuja. The action of the kidnappers who suddenly jumped into […]
Ubani, SWAN hail Sports minister Sunday Dare
Commendation has continued to trail the performance of the Youth and Sports Minister, Mr. Sunday Dare for his strides and decisiveness in the last six months since he took over the realm. Sports Editor of the Vanguard Newspaper Mr. Tony Ubani. commended the Minister for his giant strides so far barely 6 months in office. […]
Ngige intervenes, stops picketing of General Electric
Members of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG), on Tuesday suspended its one-day picketing of the headquarters of General Electric (GE), following the intervention of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige.
Kenya’s ex-president, Daniel arap Moi dies at 95
The 95-year-old led the East African country from 1978 to 2002. The former schoolteacher became Kenya’s second president following the death of Jomo Kenyatta. The former president of Kenya, Daniel arap Moi, has died aged 95. He had been hospitalized for over a month. The news was announced Tuesday by the current president, Uhuru Kenyatta, […]
Cherish Enterprise Institute, Adamstart Foundation open new vista
Sign MoU to boost inclusive enterprise education By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A Nigerian based enterprise education firm, Cherish Enterprise Institute and a United Kingdom-based organization, Adamstart Foundation, weekend opened new vista by coming together to boost skill and entrepreneurial education in the country. This was the signing of historic Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, between […]
Malami in U.S to sign pact over looted assets
The Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN has departed Nigeria to attend a three-day meeting of the United States-Nigeria Bi-national Commission in Washington DC. This was made known in a press statement issued from the office of the HAGF and signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Public […]
NDDC, NCDC laud Ayade for swift response on Lassa Fever
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Nigeria centre for disease control (NCDC) have donated Lassa Fever protective kits to fight Lassa Fever in the state.
Coronavirus fears: NIDCOM denies receiving evacuation demand from NIDO East China
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has denied receiving any correspondence from Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) East China, requesting that its members be evacuated from that country owing to the coronavirus epidemic. NIDCOM made the denial in a statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun its Head of Media and Public Relations Unit. “Our attention has been […]
