IDUMUJE-UGBOKO CRISIS: Factional groups urge Okowa to intervene
By Festus Ahon, Asaba Factional groups in the lingering crisis in Idumuje-Ugboko, Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State, have stormed the State Government House, Asaba, calling on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to intervene and restore peace to the community. The two groups which arrived at the gate of the Government House in buses at the […]
Dispute Management in Africa: Hogan Lovells partners Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah
Global law firm Hogan Lovells, in collaboration with Ghanaian law firm Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah hosted a two-day Power Sector focused Virtual Sessions organized as part of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce International Arbitration Centre (LACIAC) & Association for Consulting Engineering in Nigeria (ACEN) Second Regional Training Workshop on Dispute Management in Africa Infrastructure Projects […]
Bida Poly crisis: ASUP faults plan to sack union leaders
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Federal Polytechnic Bida chapter, has faulted the plan by the management of the institution to sack three leaders of the union, despite a court order stopping such an action.
Police Brutality: Rep recommends regular training, adequate funding for security agency
A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Nnolim Nnaji, on Monday, recommended regular training and more funding for the Nigerian Police Force, to reduce recurring cases of brutality against the citizenry.
#EndSARS: Nigerian Youths have suffered for too long in their own country – Pardon C
By Gabriel Olawale Award-winning musician, Pardon C, has lent his voice to the ongoing nationwide #EndSARS protests organized by the Nigerian youths. The singer in a chat with vanguard said the Nigerian government knows the right things to do to make life easier for the youths, but they refused because of their selfish reasons. The […]
Ex-convict bags 1 year jail term for stealing block moulds worth N70,000
An Osogbo Magistrates’ Court, on Wednesday, sentenced a 40-year-old man, Saheed Isola, to one year imprisonment for stealing two block moulds, valued at N70,000. Magistrate Opeyemi Badmus pronounced the sentence after the convict, who had no legal representation, had pleaded guilty to the one-count charge of stealing preferred against him. The Police Prosecutor, ASP Fagboyinbo […]
Nigeria at 60: Women still subjected to gender inequality
By Rosemary Onuoha As the country celebrates independence, some female professionals in the insurance industry have lamented that Nigeria still ranks low amongst countries that support gender equality and inclusion of women in the workplace and this necessitates a need for actions that can impact the countries potential positively in the future. According to these […]
Lagos Continental Hotel opens after 7 months lockdown
As the hospitality industry resumes operations after the Covid-19 pandemic, the management of the Lagos Continental Hotel said it is looking forward for a better future.
INEC and Buhari’s in-your-face attitude
By Ikechukwu Amaechi Nigerians, particularly those who believe that their country could still be salvaged, are now very worried and scared. They are not scared of the dreaded Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, which has been disbanded. They are worried for the future of their hard-won democracy. They are scared of the impunity of President Muhammadu […]
Newcastle ace Saint-maximin signs new six-year deal
Newcastle forward Allan Saint-Maximin has signed a new deal to stay at St James’ Park until 2026. The Frenchman was already under a long-term contract, having signed an initial six-year deal when he joined the Magpies in August 2019 following a £16million transfer from Nice. Saint-Maximin impressed during his debut Premier League season, playing 30 […]
Senate committee to probe gas explosions in Lagos
By Henry Umoru, Abuja The Senate has begun a probe into the massive gas explosion occurred at Cele Bus Stop, Iju-Ishaga in Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State. Consequently, the Senate has mandated its Senator Sabo Muhammed, APC, Jigawa South West led Committee on Petroleum Downstream and Senator James Manager, PDP, […]
