UNIPORT warns public over fake recruitment ad on social media
The management of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has warned members of the public to ignore an advertisement purportedly by the institution, seeking to offer jobs to Nigerians. The university’s Spokesman, Sam kpenu, gave the warning in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Port Harcourt. Kpenu said that the fake recruitment […]
Sam Obi was a bastion of peace, a loyal party man – Askia
By Perez Brisibe MANAGING Director of the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission, DESOPADEC Bashorun Askia Ogieh has described former acting governor of the state, Rt. Hon Prince Sam Obi as am elder statesman, a bastion of peace and a loyal party man to the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. The DESOPADEC boss while joining […]
What Tinubu’s Kano colloquium failed to address
By Segun Ige WHAT is ‘imperative’ about Tinubu’s Kano colloquium? It is claimed, well, that the length and breadth of such visit is parameterised after the possibility of having a ‘United States of Nigeria’. It means Nigeria is as yet a ‘child of necessity’ occupied by men and women of diverse exposures, experiences, socio-cultural inclinations, […]
Embark on mission to mop up illegal arms, CAN Youth Wing tells FG
By Luminous Jannamike The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Youth Wing, on Sunday, urged the Federal Government to embark on a mission to mop up illegal arms to avert another civil war in the future. The organisation also demanded that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration should ensure justice for the victims of the mayhem he […]
Yesterday, we did not prepare for today
By Owei Lakemfa THERE is virtual chaos in the country today. The right hand does not seem to know what the left is doing. The presence or absence of President Muhammadu Buhari in the country, makes no difference; the country is on some autopilot. The tragedy is that we did not design the system that […]
DELTA APC: On the march again
By Dennis Akpotu Following the courtesy visit by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege to the Delta State APC leader, Olorogun Otega Emehor in his country home recently to mend fences and forge a common front for the party is a testament to the good tidings that awaits the party in 2023. It is […]
HARVEY IGBOANUGO: No regrets at 40
Founder and CEO of Zelo Homes, a major real estate player, Mr. Harvey Igboanugo, who clocks 40 tomorrow, relishes his journey so far, saying he is fulfilled at 40. By Kennedy Mbele You will be 40 tomorrow, how do you feel? I feel fulfilled coming this far. I thank God for bringing me this far […]
INSECURITY: Rehabilitate bandits willing to surrender, Obasanjo, Gumi tell FG
By James Ogunnaike FORMER president Olusegun Obasanjo and prominent Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, yesterday, called on the Federal Government to rehabilitate bandits who are willing to surrender. The call was made after Gumi led a delegation to meet with Obasanjo in Abeokuta, in Ogun State. A source present at the meeting told Vanguard that the […]
GOVERNORSHIP: Abia youths set 55 years age limit for candidates
By Steve Oko ABIA youths have expressed dissatisfaction over the politics of the state, alleging exclusion of youths in governance. The youths who met in Umuahia on the plank of Maduforo Youth Movement vowed to take their destiny in their hands and correct the imbalance in 2023 polls. They set 35 to 55 years as […]
Killing of security operatives portend danger — Obiano
By Vincent Ujumadu Worried by the increasing spate of insecurity which has resulted in the death of many security operatives in Anambra State in recent time, Governor Willie Obiano warned, yesterday, that the development portends great danger. In a broadcast to the people of the state, Obiano regretted a situation where a town hall meeting […]
BREAKING: Owerri prison break, hundreds freed
By Chinonso Alozie – Owerri Owerri Correctional Center, has been attacked by suspected hoodlums and hundreds of inmates freed. Vanguard gathered in Owerri, that the attack happened early hours of Easter Monday. An eyewitness who spoke to Vanguard said that the operation started at about 1am and lasted till 3am. He said: “The operation started […]
Abducted Anambra commissioner regains freedom
By Vincent Ujumadu THE Anambra State Commissioner for Public Utilities, Mr. Emeka Ezenwanne who was abducted during the town hall meeting hosted by former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Professor Charles Soludo at Isuofia in Aguata local government area of the state, has regained his freedom. Vanguard gathered that he was released […]
Ebonyi massacre unacceptable, can’t be defended — Osinbajo
…Revenge or retaliation can’t assuage pains …We demand proper investigation —Umahi By Peter Okutu VICE President Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday, described the killing of no fewer than 22 innocent rural dwellers by Fulani herdsmen in four communities of Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State as sad and unacceptable. He stressed that the dastardly act cannot […]
2023: APC lacks presidential material, Chief Orbih slams ruling party
National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South Zone, Chief Dan Orbih, has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has no candidate in its fold worthy of winning a presidential election in Nigeria in 2023. Orbih who spoke to newsmen in Benin, the Edo State capital on Sunday, said […]
Labour minister’s statement capable of bringing down health system —NMA
By Chioma Obinna THE Nigeri an Medical Association, NMA, weekend described as hate speech a statement credited to the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Senator Chris Ngige, that in the United States of America and other developed countries, resident doctors pay for their residency training. But NMA President, Prof. Innocent Ujah, said resident doctors are […]
All will be well with Nigeria, says Osinbajo
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru VICE President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday told Nigerians to have hope that things will be better for the country. Osinbajo stated this during a brief chat with journalists after the Easter Sunday service at the Aso Villa Chapel. He said: “I just want to thank God for our nation, and pray that our […]
