AKSG to commission Sheraton Hotel by September — Gov Emmanuel
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ekpene in Akwa Ibom State will begin operations by September 2021, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel has declared. The Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, stated this on Wednesday when he met with the management of Marriot Group, led by Mr. Volker Heiden, Area Vice President of Marriott International,to […]
Don’t kill for politicians, Rep member warns supporters
By Dapo Akinrefon The lawmaker representing Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency from Cross River State, Dr. Alex Egbona, on Thursday, warned supporters to stop killing others for the sake of politicians. He spoke at an event to mark the formal closing ceremony of a training/empowerment programme which he organised for women and youths in the constituency. The […]
Presidency endorses Moghalu for APC ticket
Barely 24 hours to the governorship primary of All Progressives Congress (APC), the Presidency has announced Dr George Moghalu as the preferred candidate for the Anambra gubernatorial poll. The Presidency’s position, which was conveyed to stakeholders during an all-night strategy meeting yesterday, came as a huge relief to party faithful. It would be recalled that […]
AfCFTA targets zero duty on 97% products traded in Africa in 15yrs
By Yinka Kolawole, with agency report The target of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement is to achieve zero duty on 97 percent of all products traded in Africa in the next 15 years, the Secretary-General of AfCFTA Secretariat, Mr Wamkele Mene, has stated. Mene who is currently on an official tour to […]
FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N606bn
By Emma Ujah The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared the sum of N605.958 billion as federation allocation to the three tiers of government in June from revenues that accrued to the Federation Account and proceeds from the Value Added Tax (VAT) and other sources in the month of May. The disbursed fund is […]
Police confirm kidnap of 12 persons, rescue of 2 victims in Kaduna community
The Police Command in Kaduna State, on Thursday, confirmed the kidnapping of 12 persons in a fresh attack on a community in the state. The abductors were said to have invaded Awon/Mothercat Junction in Kachia Local Government and kidnapped the victims on Wednesday. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige, who confirmed the incident […]
40 per cent Deficit: Sanwo-Olu sets agenda for improved access to safe water by 2030
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed readiness of his administration to improve the water supply needs of residents towards achieving universal access to safe water by year 2030.
Court sentenced man to 16 years imprisonment for ‘attempted theft’
Justice Mobolanle Okikiolu-Ighile, of a Lagos High Court, sitting in Tafa Balewa Square (TBS), annex of Igbosere, yesterday, convicted and sentenced one Ibrahim Saleh, to 16 years imprisonment, for attempted theft.
Sanwo-Olu at 56: Governor a rare gem, achiever — Ogunsan
The Chairman of Executive Group and Board Member, Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, has penned a goodwill message to governorBabajide Sanwo-Olu who clocks 56 today, describes him as a rare gem and an achiever. Ogunsan, in his congratulatory birthday message, said Sanwo-Olu is worthy of celebration having excelled both in private […]
Can Judiciary workers union shut down 3rd Arm of government? 2
By Awa Kalu, SAN In the first installment of this piece (See Vanguard Newspaper of 10th June 2021), we discussed the fundamentals of judicial power as well as dimensions of strike action and raised three questions to wit; Who is the employer of the JUSUN workers who are on strike?; Are those workers on strike because […]
ANAMBRA 2021: INEC denies barring APGA, Soludu
* We complied with INEC’s guidelines — Obiano By Clifford Ndujihe & Vincent Ujumadu THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has faulted media reports that it has barred the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and its candidate, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, from the November 6 Anambra Governorship election. APGA, the ruling party in Anambra was reportedly […]
