Edo mobile court convicts 40 tricycle, motorcycle operators without riders permit

Edo mobile court convicts 40 tricycle, motorcycle operators without riders permit

A Mobile Magistrates’ Court in Benin on Friday convicted 40 persons for operating tricycles and commercial motorcycles without riders permit. Chief Magistrate Mutairu Oare convicted the 40 offenders and ordered them to pay N5,000 fine each after they had pleaded liable to the offence. Oare also ordered the convicts to obtain the riders permit within […]
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2021: Ojadi unveils Ligera dress collection

2021: Ojadi unveils Ligera dress collection

Bao Lucco, a renowned fashion brand by BENEDICTA OJADI, known for its elegant and sophisticated designs, has recently launched its highly anticipated LiGera Dress Collection 2021. The collection, which was unveiled at a glamorous event in Lagos, showcases the brand’s commitment to redefining African fashion with a modern twist. With its unique blend of traditional […]

FEC approves N6.2bn for execution of power projects

FEC approves N6.2bn for execution of power projects

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N6.2 billion for execution of various power projects across the country. Minister of Power Sale Mamman disclosed this when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to Mamman, contracts approved include those […]

Group asks Ortom to resign over alleged poor governance in Benue

Group asks Ortom to resign over alleged poor governance in Benue

The Coalition for Truth and Justice (CTJ) has called on Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State to resign over alleged poor performance and gross ineptitude. In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Hwande Titus Akase, on Wednesday, the group said the governor has failed to provide credible leadership since assuming office in 2015. According to […]

Gen Buratai’s footprints and the task ahead of COAS Attahiru

Gen Buratai’s footprints and the task ahead of COAS Attahiru

By Philip Agbese Combating terrorism or insurrections are acknowledged globally as quite arduous assignments. Soldiers who command such warfares must be necessarily be brave, courageous and determined combatants of the trenches. It’s not a task for the faint- hearted! The ex-Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and leader of the counter-insurgency operations in Nigeria, retired Lt. […]

Delta govt committed to sustainable tourism devt ― Commissioner

Delta govt committed to sustainable tourism devt ― Commissioner

Delta government has expressed its commitment to building infrastructure for sustainable tourism development in the state. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr Lawrence Ejiofor, stated this while addressing newsmen shortly after inspecting Asaba Leisure Park and Film Village projects. Ejiofor, who was accompanied by his Information counterpart, Mr Charles Aniagwu, said that the government […]

Man in police net over gun possession, threat to life

Man in police net over gun possession, threat to life

The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested one Omotayo Olaiya who threatened to kill a woman with a gun at Ebute-Metta area of Lagos. CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the command’s spokesman, in a statement made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, said that the suspect was arrested on May 3, following a […]

How Fr Mbaka disappeared, reappeared

How Fr Mbaka disappeared, reappeared

Following the altercations between Enugu Catholic priest, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka, and the Federal government, Vanguard was informed that Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Callistus Onaga, invited Fr. Mbaka to the Bishop’s court which he honoured on Tuesday.

Nigerian researcher develops innovative methods for e-waste metal recovery

Nigerian researcher develops innovative methods for e-waste metal recovery

A TWAS-CSIR researcher in the Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Emmanuel Ayorinde Ajiboye has presented his innovative hydrometallurgical methods for the recovery of metal values from discarded waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). He said the project was funded by the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), Italy and Council of […]

Breaking: It’s Man City vs Chelsea in all-English Champions League final

Breaking: It’s Man City vs Chelsea in all-English Champions League final

By Emmanuel Okogba Chelsea will face Manchester City in the final of this year’s Champions League after beating Real Madrid 2-0 at Stamford Bridge and 3-1 on aggregate. Real Madrid needed an outright win or a score draw to stand a chance of winning the competition for a record 14th time but Chelsea had plans […]

Theft: I engaged in phone snatching because I’m broke – Vigilante officer confesses

Theft: I engaged in phone snatching because I’m broke – Vigilante officer confesses

By Bashir Bello A vigilante officer, identified as Musa Sa’id arrested by operatives of police in Kano has confessed that he engaged in phone snatching because he was broke. He made the confession when he was paraded alongside three others of his accomplice at the Bompai police headquarters in Kano. Sa’id and his accomplice specialize […]

PDP urges FG to intervene, restore peace in Imo

PDP urges FG to intervene, restore peace in Imo

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the Federal Government to intervene in the insecurity situation in Imo and restore normalcy in the state. PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja, said the intervention was important to avert more attacks on the state. “We call on the […]

Senate passes Nigeria Steel University bill

Senate passes Nigeria Steel University bill

The Senate on Wednesday, passed the bill for establishment of Nigeria Steel University, Ajaokuta, Kogi. This followed the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND at plenary on Wednesday. The Senate also passed the Agricultural Research Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021; and the Federal Medical Centre Mubi, Adamawa State […]

Obasanjo condemns call for Nigeria’s disintegration

Obasanjo condemns call for Nigeria’s disintegration

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday described calls for the disintegration of Nigeria as unmindful and insensitive to the plight of the minority groups in the country. Obasanjo made the observation when he received the Tiv Professional Group (TPG) from Benue State, who paid him a courtesy visit in Abeokuta. The former president recalled a […]

Edo to name, shame defaulting tax payers

Edo to name, shame defaulting tax payers

Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) says it is ready to embark on a name and shame campaign of defaulting tax payers in its renewed drive to ensure compliance with tax laws. EIRS’s Executive Chairman, ‘Nidu Inneh, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Benin. He said that the list included owners of hotels, […]