Akeredolu recommits to reducing poverty among women
The Wife of Ondo State governor, Mrs Betty Akeredolu on Monday reiterated her commitment towards reducing the rate of poverty among women in the society. Akeredolu made this known at pep talk delivered at BEMORE GIRLS family reunion at the Government House in Akure on Monday. Mrs Betty Akeredolu said that her mission was simple […]
#EndSARS: Imo judicial panel to hold inaugural sitting on Tuesday
By Chinonso Alozie, Owerri The 17 members of the Imo State Judicial Commission on inquiry into Police Brutality and Related Extra-Judicial killings led by Hon. Justice Florence Duruoha-Igwe (Rtd) has said that its inaugural sitting would hold on Tuesday, 3rd November 2020. This was contained in a statement confirmed to Vanguard in Owerri, by the […]
Oil companies to develop host community plan- PIB
The New Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), currently before the National Assembly has proposed that oil companies operating in some communities must develop a community development plan to ensure their economic growth. The new bill obtained revealed that the companies are expected to engage with the communities to understand their specific needs. “The settlor (oil companies) […]
Botswana, SADC applaud Tanzanians for commitment to democracy
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi applauded the people of the United Republic of Tanzania for once again demonstrating their commitment to democracy by exercising their rights to vote. Masisi, who is also chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, gave the applause in a statement. “The people of […]
‘Baby Shark’ becomes most-watched YouTube video
The wildly infectious and relentlessly repetitive children’s song “Baby Shark” became the most-watched YouTube video on Monday, with more than seven billion plays. The bane of parents and teachers worldwide, the South Korea-produced song has gone from the realm of children’s YouTube to a global viral sensation, with a catchy and addictive melody buoyed by […]
Two children rescued days after deadly Turkey quake
Rescuers pulled two children from the rubble in a town in western Turkey on Monday, nearly three days after a powerful earthquake hit the Aegean, killing 85 people. Three-year-old Elif Perincek was rescued 65 hours after the 7.0-magnitude quake struck Turkey and Greece on Friday, the Turkish emergency authority AFAD said. Local media showed a […]
