#EndSARS protesters in New York demand transparency in SARS disbandment

#EndSARS protesters in New York demand transparency in SARS disbandment

Hundreds of young anti-SARS protesters on Sunday stormed the Nigeria House in New York demanding transparency in the disbandment of the police unit back home. Among them was Stephen “Papi” Ojo, the artist, model and choreographer who stole the show as the ‘blue-guy’ in Beyoncé’s “Already” music video. The protest started shortly after the Inspector-General […]
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Nigerbev: Opening new vistas in Art sponsorship

Nigerbev: Opening new vistas in Art sponsorship

By Osa Amadi From the quality of his seed, the farmer can almost always know the quality of his crop. Similarly, it was possible for Art pundits to tell what a magnificent product Best Art Exhibition will grow to become, based on the quality of seed planted Sunday, October 4, 2020 by Nigerbev, producers of […]

General Buratai and his golden principle on war

General Buratai and his golden principle on war

By Thomas Uzah PhD Sometime in June 2015, barely 10 days after the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari as Nigeria’s democratically elected leader, a BBC Africa Security Correspondent, published an analysis, captioned; “Will moving Army to Maiduguri help Nigeria against Boko Haram?” The report captured President Buhari’s earliest decisions and actions in office to stymie […]

APC backs SARS disbandment, Police reform

APC backs SARS disbandment, Police reform

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday in Abuja, said it welcomed Federal Government’s decision to disband the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) and the reform of the Nigeria Police Force. The party said this in a statement issued by Mr Yekini Nabena, its Deputy National Publicity Secretary. It said it viewed the responsive decision […]

FCT state minister decries rampant cases of kidnappings in Kuje

FCT state minister decries rampant cases of kidnappings in Kuje

FCT Minister of State Ramatu Aliyu has condemned the abductions of the former Vice Chairman of Kuje Area Council and some councillors by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. In a statement by her Special Assistant on Media, Mr Austine Elemue, on Sunday in Abuja, the minister described the incident as unfortunate and heinous. She regretted […]

Task Force on COVID-19 takes steps to decongest airports

Task Force on COVID-19 takes steps to decongest airports

Air travellers intending to come into Nigeria will not be allowed to board aircraft without a Quick Response (QR) code certifying that they are COVID-19-free, the National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, has said. Dr Aliyu, who made the pronouncement on Monday in Abuja, told newsmen that the […]

ONDO DECIDES: Expect more dividends of democracy, Ondo APC tells electorate

ONDO DECIDES: Expect more dividends of democracy, Ondo APC tells electorate

By Dayo Johnson THE All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state has assured the people of the state of more dividend of democracy during the second term of the administration of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Its state chairman, Ade Adetimehin in a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary Alex Kalejaye thanked the people of the state for […]

Over 700 PHC workers in Lagos, Ogun Oyo trained to mitigate childhood cancer early

Over 700 PHC workers in Lagos, Ogun Oyo trained to mitigate childhood cancer early

By Chioma Obinna Following the increasing rate of cancer among Nigerian children, over 700 Primary Healthcare (PHC) workers comprising doctors, nurses, community health, and extension worker in Lagos, Ogun and the Oyo States have been trained on early detection, presentation, and referral to enable prompt treatment and support for children with cancer in Nigeria. According […]

Customs abandons trade facilitation to pursue revenue target ― LCCI

Customs abandons trade facilitation to pursue revenue target ― LCCI

By Yinka Kolawole The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has accused the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) of abandoning its role of trade facilitation role in the pursuit of revenue targets. Director-General, LCCI, Dr Muda Yusuf, stated this in a release made available to Vanguard on Sunday. He called for urgent reform of the […]