Declare N19 bn C’River refund from FG to Cross Riverians ― PDP challenges Ayade
…Alleges he offered House of Assembly members 30 million, SUV to join APC …PDP has the right to cry over spilt milk, Says Ayade’s aide By Ike Uchechukwu The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Cross River have called on the state governor, Prof. Ben Ayade to declare the almost 19 billion naira recently paid to […]
States should decide their model of LG ― El-Rufai
-Says FG carries too much weight -As Senate assures democracy will be set on right pedestal By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai of Kaduna state has said that each state of the federation should decide the model of democratic local government that best suits it because Nigeria is a federation of 36 states and […]
After 30 years of creation, Anambra still a glorified village ― Nwokafor
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja A Governorship aspirant in the All Progressives Congress APC in Anambra State, Dr Amobi Nwokafor has lamented the state of decay in the state, saying after 30 years of creation, the state still looks like a “glorified village”. Speaking with journalists yesterday in Abuja, -Nwokafor said despite the level of educated […]
Four arrested as Delta Police raids black spot in Sapele
.. Residents commend security agencies By Paul Olayemi Four (4) persons have been arrested and a large catch of cocaine and marijuana has been seized in a crackdown in the Ogwanja area of Sapele, Delta State after a raid on two popular black spots in the town. The Delta State Police command spokesperson, Bright Edafe […]
Elect leadership that can unlock your potentials, Chidoka urges youths
Former Aviation Minister Chief Osita Chidoka has urged the Nigerian youth to vigorously reengage the nation and use their population to elect new leadership that can effectively unlock their productive energies and potentials. The former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), insisted that the time has come for Nigerian youths to push […]
CROP FARMING: Delta flags off 2020/2021 YAGEP orientation workshop
By Festus Ahon, Asaba Delta State Job and Wealth Creation Bureau, has flagged off the 2020/2021 Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme, YAGEP, cycle with an orientation workshop for 158 crop farmers. Addressing the beneficiaries, the Chief Job and Wealth Creation Officer of the State, Prof Eric Eboh, Tuesday, said YAGEP was aimed at creating jobs and […]
Dangote Fertiliser’ll help realise UN Devt goals, bridge petrol supply gap in Africa, says Envoy
By Sebastine Obasi Dangote Fertiliser plant is a crucial project that would spur the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well as the realisation of the Africa Union Agenda 2063. Charge D’Affaires, Embassy of Nigeria in Senegal , Mr A.K Zanna, stated this at his office in Dakar recently, while lauding […]
Upgrade our moribund school curriculum to reflect realities of 21st century – Folasade tells FG
The Director of Epochal Regency schools, Lagos, Princess Folasade Ogunsheye-Ogunsuyi has urged the education authorities in Nigeria to upgrade our moribund school curriculum to reflect the realities of the 21st Century. These and more were the core of the conversation she had with VANGUARD journalist in preparation for the big event coming up soon to […]
Anambra 2021: PDP delegates support zoning presidential, governorship slots – Report
By Gabriel Ewepu A report released by a consulting firm, Eagle Badger, Wednesday, indicated that delegates from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, supported zoning of 2023 presidency slot to South-East geopolitical zone and governorship ticket to Anambra South Senatorial District respectively. According to the Head of Media, Eagle Badger, Paschal Ojezela, the report basically centred on PDP delegates […]
Constitution Review: lt’s time for FG to shed excess weight ― Akeredolu
—- Federal govt should only coordinate, receive royalties —- Allow each region flower in its areas of comparative advantage — No section of the country should be shortchanged By Dayo Johnson Chairman of the South West Governors Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu has asked the Federal government to shed itself of the excess weight it has appropriated […]
Abia to collaborate with NEXIM bank to expand Aba shoe industry
By Ugochukwu Alaribe, Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has said that his administration will be open to greater collaboration with the Nigeria Export-Import, NEXIM, Bank, towards expanding the shoe sector in the state to measure up to the standard available in international markets. Ikpeazu who stated this when he received in audience the […]
