Delta police rescue kidnap victim
By Festus Ahon & Ochuko Akuopha, Asaba Police in the Delta State command, have rescued one Mr James Emmanuel from the clutches of kidnappers at Usiefurun community by railway bridge of Ughelli South Local Government Area. Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, Mr Bright Edafe who made the disclosure in a statement, said […]
EFCC arrests Ex-Gov Okorocha over alleged N7.9bn cash in banks
By Soni Daniel, Abuja Former Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, was on Tuesday arrested in Abuja over his alleged misappropriation of the funds of the state to the tune of N7.9 billion. There has been a running battle between the former governor and the EFCC in recent months following his claims and counterclaims that […]
BUA Cement to sustain competitiveness with bond issuance
BUA Cement Plc says it will sustain competitiveness with the N115 billion Series Fixed Rate Senior Unsecured Bond issue under the company’s maiden N200 billion bond issuance programme. The Chief Executive Officer, BUA Cement, Yusuf Binji, made the disclosure at the digital closing gong ceremony to commemorate the bond issue organised by the Nigerian Exchange […]
PDP minority leader in Nasarawa defects to APC
Mr Danladi Jatau, PDP Minority Leader and member, representing Kokona West Constituency, in Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that his decision was contained in a letter of intent to join APC submitted to his Bassa Ward in Kokona Local Government […]
Ekiti govt releases N250m for pension
The Ekiti Government on Tuesday released N250 million for the payment of outstanding pensions to an additional set of 86 retirees in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the amount is part of the monthly releases by the Gov. Kayode Fayemi’s administration for the settlement of outstanding retirement benefits for pensioners. […]
SGBV: Only 11 of over 3,000 cases prosecuted — Minister
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, says only 11 out of over 3,000 reported cases of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in six states have been prosecuted. Tallen revealed this during the launch of the National Strategic Knowledge Management Technical Working Group on SGBV by the ministry and its partners under the […]
Wild jubilation in Kafanchan as electricity returns after 3 months blackout
Wild jubilation erupted in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Tuesday, after power supply was restored in the area following a three-month blackout. The New Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kafanchan town, had been in total darkness since Jan. 18, when Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDC) shut down its operations after […]
Niger governor presents appointment letter to new Emir of Kagara
Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger, on Tuesday, presented letter of appointment to the new Emir of Kagara, Alhaji Ahmed Gunna. Sani-Bello described the emergence of Gunna as “an act of God”, noting that he did not, in any way, interfere in the selection process. He pointed out that he had directed the electoral college of […]
Negative sentiments persist on NGX, indices down by 0.29%
Negative sentiments persisted on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Tuesday, following profit-taking as Guinness dragged the All-Share Index lower by 0.29 per cent. Specifically, the All-Share Index closed lower by 110.72 points or 0.29 per cent to 38,601.83 against 38,712. 55 posted on Monday. Accordingly, month-to-date and year-to-date losses increased to 1.1 per cent and […]
Breaking: Gas explosion hits Lagos
A Gas tank explosion has rocked Iyasoko street Agboju, Amuwo-Odofin Local government area of Lagos State at about 6.55 pm, on Tuesday.
Breaking: JAMB disowns admissions offered by UNIABUJA, others
ABUJA-THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has disowned admissions being offered by the University of Abuja and few others, alleging that the admissions were being offered by the institutions outside the Central Admissions Processing System,CAPS.
Breaking: EFCC arrests Rochas Okorocha over alleged money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Tuesday arrested the former Imo state governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, over alleged money laundering. Okorocha was arrested at his office in Abuja. Confirming the arrest, the spokesperson for the commission, Wilson Uwujaren, told Vanguard that the news was true. “Okorocha has been arrested by our men”, he said […]
Insecurity: CSOs back regional security outfits as cover for defenseless Nigerians
As the activity of kidnappers, bandits, ritualists, armed robbers, cultists, unknown gunmen, and insurgents continues to be a thorn in the flesh of Nigerians, Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, Tuesday, the back establishment of regional security outfits to provide cover for defenseless Nigerians suffering the brunt
Gov Diri tasks Reps on PIB, says Niger Delta needs cleanup
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa has called on members of House of Representatives to expedite action on passage of Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), as it will correct some of the injustices faced by oil-producing states.
COVID-19: Stop spreading rumours, get vaccinated — UNICEF tells Nigerians
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged Nigerians to get vaccinated against the novel Coronavirus instead of spreading rumours about the efficacy of the vaccine which is to prevent the virus.
Doing God’s work, regular exercise makes me young — Joseph Osawaru
Ambassador Joseph Osawaru is the owner of Exquisite Homes 2 Hotel and Lounge, situated in Benin City, Edo State. He’s also a philanthropist and has been active in youth empowerment. In a brief chat with journalists during his 50th birthday celebration he shared the secrets of his youthful look. Joseph Osawaru’s name is synonymous with […]
