Strike: Armed thugs attack NLC procession in Kaduna
The police and other security agents, on Tuesday, dispersed heavily armed thugs who attacked labour union leaders and members in Kaduna. The thugs, armed with knives, sticks and stones attacked the peaceful protesters at NEPA roundabout, Kaduna, but were quickly dispersed by security personnel deployed to protect the protesters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Fraud: Gov Abiodun suspends aide Abidemi Rufai, condemns unlawful acts
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has suspended one of his political aides, Mr. Abidemi Rufai, who was arrested by the FBI for over $350,000 employment fraud during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Kunle Somorin, disclosed this in a telephone chat with Vanguard while […]
COVID-19: NAFDAC grants conditional emergency use authorisation for Jansen vaccine
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Tuesday granted conditional Emergency Use Authorisation for Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine to prevent COVID-19 in Nigerians above 18 years of age
ViacomCBS proffers solutions to issues of sustainability and profitability in Nigeria’s creative economy
In response to the prevalent uncertainty that exists within the creative industry, entertainment powerhouse, ViacomCBS, in conjunction with AfricaNXT, held a virtual panel session to educate creatives on how to build a sustainable and profitable career on Wednesday, 7th April 2021. Moderated by Media Personality – Folu Storms, and themed Is it possible to build […]
BREAKING: Again, Buhari writes Senate, seeks approval for $6.18bn external loan
As the loan is equivalent to N2.3 trillion By Henry Umoru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate, seeking the approval to go for another external loan to the tune of $6,18 billion. The request by President Buhari is contained in a letter read on Tuesday at plenary by the President of the Senate, […]
Real reason behind slap of interviewee by reporter ‘Ordinary President’ {Video}
A video has continued to make waves and gain tractions on Social Media where a reporter, namely Ahmed Isa, popularly known as ‘Ordinary President’ slapped his interviewee
INIUBONG UMOREN BURIAL: Residents, students knock A’Ibom govt, police for snubbing funeral
…She wouldn’t ve died if… — Jackson, NANS joint campus c’ttee chair By Chioma Onuegbu CITIZENS of Akwa Ibom State, particularly those from Oruk Anam Local Government Area, where University of Uyo, UNIUYO graduate, Miss Iniubong Umoren, horrifically murdered while searching for job, hails from, have carpeted the Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel and his government […]
Independent panel presents findings, recommend action to end COVID-19 pandemic
…calls for decisive reforms to prevent next crisis An Independent Panel of experts have called on the global community to end the COVID-19 pandemic by immediately implementing a series of bold recommendations to redistribute, fund, and increase the availability of and manufacturing capacity for vaccines, and to apply proven public health measures urgently and consistently […]
Communal clash: Don’t let Anambra slide into anarchy, APC guber aspirant tells Gov Obiano
A gubernatorial aspirant in the Anambra governorship election, Dr Chidozie Nwankwo, has called on Anambra State Governor, Chief Willy Obiano to step up measures at tackling the growing incidence of security challenges in the State.
Dangote cement vows to close demand-supply gaps
Dangote Cement Plc has restated its commitment to meet the demand gap and ensure the availability of cement products across the country.
Illicit loggers defy gov, threaten Bayelsa communities, vegetation
…Over 30 truckloads of timber transported from Bayelsa daily – Clarkson, NAS By Samuel Oyadongha The lush mangrove vegetation of Bayelsa State, one of the largest wetlands in the Niger Delta, and the country is under severe threat by illegal loggers whose activities may shortly expose communities in the state to tidal erosion and destroy […]
