Malami welcomes ECOWAS Court judgment dismissing SERAP’s case against FG
Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami,SAN, on Tuesday welcomed an ECOWAS Court judgment dismissing a case filed by the trustees of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) against the Federal Government.
Access Bank: Leveraging Retail banking, African Expansion for Growth
The resilience of the Nigerian banking industry in the face of economic recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic is reflected in the financial performance of Access Bank Plc for the year ended December 2020.
Suspected cult clash claims two lives in Bayelsa
By Samuel Oyadongha TWO persons reportedly lost their lives following a violent clash between two rival cult groups at the popular Swali market in Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. Though names of the deceased said to be traders could not be immediately ascertained, two others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to the Federal […]
Breaking: Kidnappers release one Greenfield varsity student, 16 remaining
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Hours after abductors of Greenfield students threatened to kill the remaining students in their captivity; one more student was released on Tuesday. The mother of the student, Laurentia Attahiru confirmed to journalist that her son was released but declined to give details. The authorities are yet to comment on the development. Vanguard […]
BREAKING: PDP playing politics with Nigeria’s security ― Lai Mohammed
Says FG engages routinely with Nigerians via Town Hall meetings Soni Daniel – Abuja Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday lashed out at the nation’s main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, accusing it of playing politics with the issue of security in the country. Lai Mohammed, who addressed a press conference at […]
Mother, Pastor at loggerhead over missing daughter’s whereabout
A mother, Bukola Ayeni on Tuesday urged concerned authorities to prevail on one Pastor Ola John to intensify effort in the search for her missing 18-year-old daughter
PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Parents of kidnapped Afaka students storm NASS in protests
Portraits of grieving mothers as some parents of Federal College of Forestry Mechanization protesting at the National Assembly for the release of their abducted children in Abuja. Photos by Abayomi Adeshida ALSO READ: Alleged Kaduna kidnapper, murderer dismissed from army in 2013 ― Spokesperson Vanguard News Nigeria
Alleged Kaduna kidnapper, murderer dismissed from army in 2013 ― Spokesperson
The Nigerian Army says that Lance Cpl. Adamu Galadima, who was arrested in connection with kidnap and murder of his neighbour’s child in Kaduna was dismissed in 2013. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Yerima said the suspect, who was alleged to have murdered […]
Don’t give up on Nigeria, Okorocha begs citizens
FOREMOST philanthropist and senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has appealed to Nigerians not to give up on the country.
JUSUN strike: NBA to engage relevant stakeholders
As the industrial action by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) enters its fifth week, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has resolved to engage relevant stakeholders on financial autonomy for the Judiciary. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that JUSUN on April 6, embarked on a nationwide strike action calling for a full implementation […]
Two feared killed in Ondo community over Chieftaincy title
Two persons were feared killed in lkare, Akoko North-East council area in Ondo state over the Okoja chieftaincy title in the troubled community.
Reps move to establish anti-poverty agency
By Tordue Salem A bill seeking the establishment of an agency to roll back poverty, care for the aged and other vulnerable people in the Nigerian society, scaled second reading in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The Bill for an “Act to Provide a Legal Framework for Establishment of National Social Investment Programmes for […]
Prosecuting bandits not FG’s Job — Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Tuesday, has stated that the prosecution of bandits is not the responsibility of the Federal Government because it is not a federal offence
Reps to investigate abuse of expatriate quota by telcom service providers
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate abuse of expatriate quota by telecommunications equipment vendors and service providers in the country. This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Bello Shinkafi (PDP-Zamfara) on the floor of the House on Tuesday. Speaking on the motion, Shinkafi said that the Immigration Act, 2015 and the […]
Alleged assault: Senate Committee gives CCT boss 2 weeks to defend himself
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, on Tuesday, gave the Chairman, Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) Mr Danladi Umar, two weeks to defend a petition against him. The Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Ayo Akinyelure, issued the directive when Umar appeared before the committee on Tuesday in Abuja to answer allegations of […]
Why I dumped secular music for gospel — Chidinma Ekile
Nigerian musician, Chidinma Ekile, popularly known as Chindima has expressed regrets for `wasting’ so much time doing secular music. The singer who spoke recently on the reason she is now opting for gospel music said “the devil has been winning too long.” She vows never to return to secular music. Chidinma who refers to herself […]
