Fixes February 18 for 2023 Presidential Polls By Tordue Salem – Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has disclosed that the 2023 presidential elections, will hold in 855 days from Thursday. The boss of the Electoral umpire, who made the disclosure at the National Assembly in his speech […]

By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti A 62-year-old security guard with the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti (FOUYE) Mr Matthew Malik has been killed by unknown gunmen. Malik was said to have been killed in his farm by gunmen last Friday in Oye-Ekiti, Oye local government area of the state. The deceased son, John Malik told newsmen […]

….As Info boss pledges heighten advocacy support for FRSC By Lawrence Ekong The Akwa Ibom State Government has received commendations from the Federal Road Safety Corps ( FRSC ) over the lower number of road crashes recorded in the state. The commendation was given today by the Akwa Ibom State Sector Commander of the FRSC, […]

By Bose Adelaja Star artists like the Afro Beats musician Femi Anikukapo-Kuti joined the ENDSARS protest in Ikeja Lagos State just as the protesters shut down Lagos/Ibadan Expressway thereby preventing vehicular movement in the axis. The musician who joined the protests at about 1.30 pm assured them of the support of Nigerian youths. Meanwhile, many […]

…Back the scrapping of SARS, Ask IGP to fish out all police officers who abused,  injured or actions led to the  death of innocent citizens …Ask IGP to compensate such Nigerians …Say Nigerians to carry out their lawful and legitimate businesses anywhere in the country without fear of harassment, intimidation or molestation. …Kick, say time […]

As Senate threatens Zero allocation for erring MDAs Gives November deadline for budget defense As money bill Passes Second Reading By Henry Umoru – Abuja President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan said on Thursday that the early consideration and passage of the 2020 budget which returned the country’s budget cycle to January – December, […]

By Tordue Salem – Abuja The House of Representatives may compel itself, to subject yearly national budgets to public scrutiny, Vanguard learnt on Thursday. The House is considering a Fiscal Responsibility Act Amendment Bill, 2020. The Legislative instrument, sponsored by Rep. Benjamin Mzondu(PDP-Benue), seeks to alter the original Law, to allow for estimates from the […]

BY JIMITOTA ONOYUME Late Professor John Pepper Clark- Bekederemo to be buried before 12 midnight today, Chief Ebikeme Clark told the Vanguard. Ebikeme who was the immediate former Chairman of Burutu local government area, Delta state ,   said arrangement was in top gear to ensure the family met the Will of the late eminent poet […]

Says Buhari has signed most Alteration Bills since 1999 By Tordue Salem – Abuja The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has given kudos to the House of Representatives, for playing a key part in the changes experienced in the country so far. The Vice President’s opinion was contained in a speech delivered on his behalf, […]

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday received updates on the Mali situation from the Special Envoy/Mediator to the West African country, former President Goodluck Jonathan. President Buhari expressed delight that the Mali situation had calmed down considerably, following interventions by leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). “We can’t do hop, step and jump […]