2023: Oyegun, Amaechi, Akpabio, others move to deliver South South to APC
By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja Ahead of the 2023 general elections, leaders of the All Progressives Congress APC in the South South have agreed to work in harmony to deliver their area to the party. At a troubleshooting meeting Tuesday night in Abuja, the leaders also received two members of the House of Representatives from […]
UN ‘gravely concerned’ for safety of refugees in Niger, following Boko Haram attack
The United Nations voiced grave concern on Tuesday for the safety of thousands of refugees and internally displaced in the wake of a deadly Boko Haram attack on Toumour, a town in southeastern Niger’s Diffa region, near the border with Nigeria. A UN statement sad at least 28 people were killed and hundreds more wounded […]
Niger Delta youths mandate FG to release Tompolo’s confiscated property
By Adeola Badru Youths in the Niger-Delta area of Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to immediately release the confiscated property of the former Niger-Delta leader, Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo). The call, according to a statement made available to Vanguard on Wednesday, by the President, Odimodi Youth Movement, Com. Edisemi Akin Disi, Tompolo’s confiscated property […]
UN concerned for safety of refugees in Niger, following Boko Haram attack
The United Nations voiced grave concern on Tuesday for the safety of thousands of refugees and internally displaced in the wake of a deadly Boko Haram attack on Toumour, a town in southeastern Niger’s Diffa region, near the border with Nigeria. A UN statement sad at least 28 people were killed and hundreds more wounded […]
Nigeria making steady progress towards meeting global HIV prevention targets — Report
By Luminous Jannamike – Abuja Nigeria’s steady progress in the prevention of new HIV infections annually, is attracting deserved attention by stakeholders, a latest study by some civil society organizations (CSOs) has indicated. The report which was released on Monday, the 14th of December, by the CSOs working under the Partnership to Inspire, Transform and […]
Festus Obara emerges West African Youth Council Ambassador
Front line Youth Leader, Mr. Festus Obara has emerged as an Ambassador of the West African Youth Council. Inducting Mr. Festus as Ambassador, the Chairperson of the Council, Ambassador William Oluwaseun, said Festus was carefully selected among the lots who had indicated interest to be Ambassadors of the Council. We are delighted to induct Festus […]
Herdsmen attack medical doctor in Cross River
By Emma Una A medical doctor with Monaya Hospital, Ogoja in the northern part of Cross River State has reportedly been attacked by Fulani herdsmen. The doctor who gave his name as Njoku said he narrowly escaped being abducted by two herdsmen on Tuesday night shortly after he arrived home from work. “I left the […]
Actress, Nkechi Blessing, Seun Jimoh unveiled as hosts of African Entertainment Awards USA 2020
The African Entertainment Awards USA (AEAUSA) has unveiled hosts for the 2020 edition of the prestigious awards, sponsored by EMPAKCORP. The awards, which is a non-profit organization established in New Jersey, USA to support, celebrate and uplift African entertainment, promises to be a historical, epoch-making event, laced with red colourful red carpet moments, jaw breaking […]
Delta Bursary: We will commence payment on or before Friday – Orishedere
The Executive Secretary of the Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Hon. Sunny Orishedere, yesterday, said that the board will commence payment of the 2019/2020 bursary on or before Friday. Orishedere stated this in Asaba, the Delta State capital while fielding questions from journalists. The state government approved the release of funds for the payment […]
How I became a show host – Ojubabe
How I became a show host – Ojubabe
Schools closure: Ganduje extends order to health training Institutions
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State has extended school closure order to health training Institutions in the state.
