Why ASUU called off strike
..Nothing gained from the strike, say NANS, NAPTAN By Adesina Wahab The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, called off its nine-month-old strike on Wednesday when it dawned on the leadership that the poor economic situation in the country would not allow the government to meet up with some of its demands. Checks by Vanguard […]
Agribusiness: 100 C’River youths receive 5 rabbits each from NALDA
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As part of youth empowerment with agribusiness by the Federal Government, 100 Cross River youths have received five rabbits each from the National Agricultural Land Development Agency, NALDA. This was part of activities of NALDA when it officially commenced the rabbit farming value chain in Ogoja, Cross River State by […]
Okowa felicitates David Edevbie at 57
Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated his Chief of Staff, Chief David Edevbie, on his 57th birth anniversary.
Egypt bans New Year celebrations to curb rising virus cases
Egypt has called off all New Year’s celebrations in order to stem rising coronavirus cases in the country, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli said Wednesday. “There will be no New Year’s celebrations or gatherings as part of the precautionary measures taken to confront the coronavirus,” the premier said in a statement released after a cabinet meeting. […]
Yuletide: FG declares December 25, 28; January 1 public holidays
By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The Federal Government has declared Friday 25 and Monday 28 December 2020 as well as Friday, January 1, 2021 as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Celebrations respectively. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuaib M.L Belgore who disclosed this in a statement […]
I’m prepared to help youth create employment – Sankey George
….Calls on govt. to create soft loan scheme for youth By Ebele Orakpo It is often said that an idle mind is the devil’s workshop and so it is no wonder today in Nigeria that the level of crime and insecurity is at an all-time high because the level of unemployment is unprecedented. Experts believe […]
Gaduje signs N177.9bn Kano 2021 budget to law
By Abdulmumin Murtala, Kano Kano state governor Dr Abdullahi Ganduje has signed the 2021 budget totalling N177, 936, 730, 540 into law after it was passed by the State Assembly. The signing of the budget which was carried out at the Government House was done in the presence of some of the State Executive Council […]
Auldon Toys, SCAF fete children in Lagos slums
By Henry Ojelu As part of efforts to connect with children living under difficult circumstances this festive season, manufacturer of Africa’s leading themed dolls, Auldon Toys in collaboration with Street Child Advancement Foundation, SCAF, have given lots of exciting educational gift items to scores of children living in Lagos slums. During a visit to one […]
Buhari presides over 29th virtual FEC meeting
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presided over the 29th virtual Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. Physically present at the meeting which is expected to be the last council meeting in 2020 were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, […]
UK’s Sunday Times names Chimamanda, Queen Elizabeth, others among top 50 women
Multiple award-winning Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been named among Sunday Times’ Women of the Year for 2020. Adichie made the UK Times 50 women list alongside Queen Elizabeth, US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, singer and entrepreneur, Rihanna; amongst others. Adichie and the other remarkable women were chosen for being “Inspiring, memorable and sometimes […]
How 5 men kidnapped, chopped, bagged okadaman, passenger for money ritual— Police
By Bose Adelaja Five people are currently in police net following the killing of a housewife and a commercial motorcyclist popularly called ‘Okada rider’ in Ogun State. The victims— 45 years old housewife, Memunat Akinde, and the motorcyclist Ibikunle Ajose— were said to be missing since October 1. Memnat, who was a fishmonger, left her […]
