We will reject manipulation of Cross River LG poll result ― APC
…We expect cash refunds, apology from CROSIEC..Obun By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Cross River has said it will reject the “writing” (manipulation) of result for the forthcoming Local Government election in the state. In a chat with Vanguard on Wednesday in Calabar, the APC State Vice Chairman, Central Senatorial District, […]
Dry season: Contractors return to Edo roads, resume construction works
With the end of the holidays and commencement of dry season, contractors working on major and inner-city road projects across Edo State have returned to site to speed up work on the state government’s urban renewal and infrastructural projects. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, […]
Nigeria is 4th most at risk country for humanitarian catastrophe in 2020 — IRC
By Sola Ogundipe New analysis by experts from the International Rescue Committee, IRC, has ranked Nigeria as the 4th most at risk country for humanitarian catastrophe in 2020 after Yemen ,the Democratic Republic of Congo and Syria. Nigeria was ranked 8th in the previous analysis for 2019. The latest ranking by the IRC emergency […]
US Air Force sends chilling message to Iran with huge display of jet fighter force
The US Air Force has sent a chilling message to Iran with huge display of jet fighter force as President Trump deployed B-52s with their sights set on Tehran. Dozens of F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter jets took to the runway on Monday as Utah’s Hill Air Force Base hosted a Combat Power Exercise. Fifty-two […]
N69bn oil palm programme: Edo govt, PRESCO to collaborate on high-yielding oil palm seedling
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the state government will be collaborating with PRESCO Plc on the development of high yielding oil palm seeds as part of the Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP), an initiative by the governor to revive the sector for global competitiveness. The governor disclosed this while receiving […]
ICYMI: Soleimani: Finally Iraq attacks US Embassy
The United States Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, came under attack on Sunday as multiple rockets were launched at it.
US denies Iranian Foreign Minister visa to attend UN meeting
The United States has denied a visa to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif that would have allowed him to attend a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Thursday, a US official said.
Air France suspends flight over Iran, Iraq
France’s airline Air France said on Wednesday it has suspended flights over Iraq and Iran airspace after Iranian missile strikes hit United States bases in Iraq. “Flight plans are adjusted in real-time according to the decisions of the French and regional authorities, throughout the world, in order to ensure the highest level of flight safety”, […]
ICYMI: We need Trump’s head for $80m ― Iran
Iran has offered to give $80 million (£60 million) to anyone that would get her the head of the United States President, Donald Trump.
How 34, 532 irregular migrants died in six years ― IOM
By Omeiza Ajayi The United Nations migration agency, the International Organization for Migration IOM has said no fewer than 35, 532 irregular migrants died between 2014 and 2019 on various routes, adding that the figure could be higher as some “missing migrants” could not be traced. In a statement sent to Vanguard by IOM’s National […]
PHOTOS: Obasanjo enters farm, harvests yam in Ogun
A new photo of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has stormed the media. The photo which came out on Monday has been trending because of the image therein. It displayed Obasanjo as a farmer.
