Osinbajo returns to Imo today to Commission road project
The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo is expected in Owerri later today to commission the Dick Tiger road project as part of the activities marking the one year anniversary of the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma. The Vice President who had weeks ago attended the Thanksgiving service that kicked off the anniversary is returning […]
Mayhem in Owerri: Armed men burn prison, free 1,844 inmates, bomb Police HQ
…Police command headquarters, vehicles set ablaze …They threw explosives at us —police officer …Say gunmen were over 100 …NCoS probes escape of inmates …IGP deploys security reinforcement squads, sets up special investigation team, SIT …IPOB denies involvement in Owerri prison attack …It’s an act of terrorism —Buhari …I have ordered detailed investigation —Uzodimma …Ohanaeze Ndigbo […]
Buhari mourns Nasarawa Miyetti Allah leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the government and people of Nasarawa State “over the brutal killing of the leaders of the Miyetti Allah who forged a strategic partnership with the government against the menace of bandits and kidnappers.”
Yinka Odumakin’s last column
Popular Vanguard columnist, Yinka Odumakin, succumbed to the cold hands of death on Saturday, April 3, leaving his family and indeed most Nigerians, especially his readers, heart-broken. This was the last column he wrote for Vanguard on March 8 before his transition. Decoding ‘no flight zone’ over Zamfara? OUR parents out of ignorance over the demographic […]
The scandal in Port Harcourt Refinery (2)
By Eric Teniola The first instalment of this piece published last week focused on the frustrating bid to maintain the four refineries in the country. This is the concluding part of the essay THE refinery was upgraded in 1971 to 60,000 barrel per day. The second Port Harcourt Refinery, a deep conversion facility, with […]
A radio station for the Police
THE basic attributes of governance in Nigeria include lack of initiative and inability to implement programmes or maintain existing facilities. Governance lacks innovativeness and commitment to meet set objectives in the public interest. These and other factors account for the reason that over 26 years since Ray Power FM made its debut on September 1, […]
We’ll ensure potato value chain achieves full potential — FG
As agribusiness continues to receive a boost as the nation’s new economic lifeline, the Federal Government, yesterday, assured full realisation of potential in the potato value chain
NPA, NLNG move to reduce carbon emissions
THE Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, in collaboration with the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, NLNG, has commenced moves to reduce carbon dioxide emission and embrace the use of cleaner and safer source of energy.
Easter: Michael Ujiro Foundation fetes Isoko widows, widowers
Michael Ujiro Foundation (MUF) has in the spirit of Easter Celebration, presented cash gifts and food items to over 120 households, widows, persons with disabilities and the elderly drawn from communities across Isoko in Delta State. The presentation ceremony held at the country home of the founder of the Foundation, Chief Michael Ujiro (Eloviano of […]
The Prank Movie: The Human Part Saga to hit cinemas nationwide on April 16
All is set for the nationwide cinema release of The Prank Movie: The Human Part Saga. The movie which is a joint creativity product of famous Nigerian comedian and social media content creator, MC Makopolo in partnership with Chigan Madu will be available in all cinemas in Nigeria from Friday, April 16, 2021. While the pre […]
The skills that increases your Financial Success
One of the ways to survive and thrive in any economy as a human being is to have a steady source of income. Thus, income is relevant to life in the same way blood is to the body.
Unilever commits to employment creation with Ideatrophy Challenge
The Managing Director of Unilever West Africa, Carl Cruz, has reinstated the company’s commitment towards job creation in the country using Ideatrophy Challenge, a business-oriented challenge that targets undergraduates across universities in Nigeria.
NDIC boss tasks ICAN member-auditors on accuracy, integrity
The Managing Director of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, Bello Hassan, has charged professional auditors who are members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, to uphold the core values of accuracy and integrity.
Akwa Ibom spends N1.5bn annually on external examinations in public schools – Commissioner
The Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Education, Mrs Idongesit Etiebiet, says the state government spends N1.5 billion yearly on external examinations in public secondary schools in the state. Etiebiet made the disclosure during an interactive session with newsmen in Eket Local Government Area of the state on Monday. “The state government spends N1.5 billion on a […]
VOLPO commends Buhari over attention given to women empowerment
A non-governmental organisation, Voice for Less Privileged Organisation, VOLPO, Monday, commended President Muhammadu Buhari over attention given to women empowerment despite economic challenges. Speaking with Vanguard, the Founder, VOLPO, Dr Ego-Queen Ezuma, said the Buhari-led administration has been focal on women’s plight since inception, and has ensured women are carried along in its programmes and […]
Bonny Light price drops to $61.54
THE price of Nigeria’s Bonny Light, Monday, dropped to $61.54 per barrel over fears of Coronavirus pandemic resurgence in India, a major importer of the nation’s crude.
