One killed as rival cult groups clash in Osun
By Shina Abubakar – Osogbo A suspected cultist, Babalola Lekan, 35, was on Friday killed during a gun battle in Osogbo, Osun state capital. The incident which occurred around Asoje area spread to Balogun Agoro and Oluode areas in the state capital around 2:30 pm. The deceased, according to findings in the area was shot […]
‘We’re not giving FG our IMEI,’ Nigerians react to NCC’s directive
… @iamseunalaofin said, “Very soon they would tell us to put Buhari’s portrait in our homes for one reason we don’t know yet…” By David Royal Nigerians have kicked against the latest directive by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) asking Nigerians to submit the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) of their mobile phones to the […]
Gas explosions: Ogun seals off-gas plants
James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta The Ogun State government on Friday sealed off two gas factories and a sales outlet in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. This followed series of gas explosions that had been rocking Abeokuta in the last ten days, which had led to the death of no fewer than ten persons, while several […]
Scientists discover new type of coronavirus in dogs
Scientists have discovered a new type of coronavirus which originated in dogs and can infect humans. The pathogen, which has been around since 2018, is the eighth coronavirus known to have jumped from animals to humans. According to Daily Mail Uk, it is not yet clear if the bug poses a serious threat like its cousin SARS-CoV-2, […]
GGW initiative: Reps call for establishment of African Regional Parliamentary Assembly
House of Representatives via a resolution yesterday requested Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila to spearhead action that will lead to the establishment of the African Regional Parliamentary Assembly of the Sahel and the Sahara Member States on the Great Green Wall Initiative (GGWI).
Partner FG on Inland Dry Port Project, Amaechi tasks Oyo government
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has urged the Oyo state government to put infrastructures in place for the Inland Dry Port in Ibadan and access roads to service the dry port and the train station in Moniya or relinquish the project to another state along the corridor
Insecurity: NSCDC commissions female squad to secure schools
As part of efforts to promote its Safe School Initiative and provide full-proof security for schools, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC has commissioned an all-female squad after four weeks of intensive and rigorous training at the NSCDC Training College, Katsina
Inferno: N3.685trn property saved in 3 months, says Fire Service boss
The Federal Fire Service FFS said it has in the first quarter of 2021 saved property worth N3.685 trillion and an estimated property loss of N9.42 billion.
Ohanaeze youths petitions FG on decay, nepotism at FCE Eha-Amufu
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youths in Enugu state have petitioned the Presidential Visitation Panel of the Federal College of Education Eha-Amufu in Enugu state on the dilapidated and sorry state of infrastructure in the college.
Public Safety Alert: Plateau, FCT are safe — IGP assures citizens
The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba has assured citizens of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Plateau State and other contiguous States, of safety and security as they go about their lawful day-to-day activities.
No query on SDGs Operations — Presidential aide
By Dirisu Yakubu, Abuja The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals has denied being queried on any aspects of its operations. The office said in a strongly worded statement made available to Vanguard on Friday that the claim by some online media that it had been queried by […]
