Massive turnout As PDP Kicks-off LG Campaigns in Ikot Abasi, Eastern Obolo, Mkpat Enin
Ahead of the local government elections in Akwa Ibom State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state has commenced campaign tour with visits to Ikot Abasi, Eastern Obolo, Mkpat Enin local government areas. The train which first arrived Ikot Abasi, then Eastern Obolo before heading to Mkpat Enin, was greeted by a pool of […]
External reserves record 4wks decline to $35.67bn
Nigeria’s external reserves, last week, fell for the fourth consecutive week to $35.67 billion even as the naira depreciated to N462 per dollar in the parallel market.
COVID-19: Nigeria not yet out of pandemic – NAS
ABUJA- AS workers of all categories resume duty today (Monday), the National Association of Seadogs, NAS, has warned that Nigeria was not yet out of the danger COVID-19 pandemic has foisted on the citizenry.
Be bold, courageous, Buratai tasks personnel
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has tasked officers and men of Nigerian Army Armoured Corps to be bold and courageous in tackling insurgency when deployed to the theater of operation. Buratai gave the charge during the live firing demonstration of the newly-purchased VT4 MBT and ST1 light tank at the Victor Kure […]
NAFEST Jos 2020: What to expect — Lalong, Gwong Gwon Jos
Plateau State governor, Simon Bako Lalong and the Chairman, Plateau State Council of Traditional Rulers and Emirs, Da Jacob Buba Gyang, have assured the federal and states governments that the National Festival of Arts Culture (NAFEST) slated for Jos in November will be a point of reference in organisation and showcasing of the best of […]
Why I admire Iyabo Ojo a lot – Aishy, actress
For Baltimore, Maryland USA based Nigerian actress, Aisat Iyabode Asamu aka Aishy she draws her inspiration from two important persons in her life. In a recent encounter with Vanguard News, the Oyo state born script interpreter says, ” I admire my mom a lot, she’s also my role model just like Iyabo Ojo. I feel […]
5-way approach towards a reformed Nigeria Police Force
By AYO MOJOYINOLA One of life’s first needs is for us to be realistic. -Malcolm X Out of anger and frustration comes the #EndSARS protest. The message is clear: The Nigeria Police Force needs a total reform in order to ensure maximum capacity to perform its roles effectively and put an end to its excesses. […]
Thematic concerns in JP Clark’s Night Rain
By Prisca Sam-Duru ‘Night Rain’, a narrative poem of 47 lines without stanzas, remains one of the most beautiful works among John Pepper Clark’s literary creations. The poem reflects on the impact of nature on humans. In the case described by the author, the poetic persona narrates his ordeal and that of his family during […]
#EndSARS: Buhari, NASS leadership brainstorm on quick implementation
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of the National Assembly led by President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila on Sunday met at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, over the ongoing nationwide #ENDSARS protest. The meeting it was gathered was to review the ongoing […]
Listen to #ENDSARS protesters, Creative Industry Group tells govt
My son was a victim of SARS — Leader Lagos (NAN) – The Creative Industry Group (CIG) has appealed to relevant authorities to respond to Nigerians clamouring for an end to the excesses in some of the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Mr. Felix Duke, the President of CIG, in an interview with […]
Mental Health Day 2020: Greensprings Tasks Parents On Frequent Children Engagement
World Mental Health Day 2020 was celebrated on Saturday, October 10, and to mark the day, Greensprings School’s Head of Counselling Services, Ms Chinelo Nkennor, has appealed to parents to watch out for red signals by engaging and listening more to their children.
