Group known as Niger Delta Renaissance Coalition, Thursday advised President Muhammadu Buhari to follow the law and inaugurate a Governing Board for the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in order to avert the looming anarchy that will befall the commission. Disclosing this in a statement sent to Vanguard by the group’s National Chairman, Comrade Damian […]

A member of the House of Representatives, Mrs Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, yesterday, made her first public appearance at the Oyo Central Senatorial District Meeting since testing positive to COVID-19 early December last year.

***Says 3G, 4G towers now 53,460 By Emmanuel Elebeke The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, says it has increased third-generation (3G) and fourth-generation (4G) base transceiver stations (BTS) deployment in Nigeria from 30,000 to 53,460 through an effective regulatory framework. The Commission also disclosed that Fibre Optic Transmission cables in the country have expanded from 47,000km […]

Luxury watches add panache and lend an impressive look to the wearer. No wonder people across the globe nurture an undying love for luxury watches. Experts at luxury watch aggregator Styleout Watches state that while there’s a watch for everyone, there are brands that standout amidst a market flooded with timepieces. The company lists four […]

Kick against former Ogun gov’s invitation back to party By Adeola Badru A group of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) youths in the Southwest, PDP Youths Congress (PDPYC), on Thursday, said anyone wooing former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel to return to the party does not want the progress of the party, declaring that […]

Another N255million approved for repairs of oxygen plants in 5 hospitals President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N6.45 billion for the setting up of gas plants in 38 locations nationwide in a bid to enhance the treatment of COVID-19 patients who need oxygen. This disclosure emerged at the first National Economic Council meeting of the year […]

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has directed those responsible for the collection of taxes to ensure that foreign companies operating in Nigeria must not be allowed to continue to exploit the markets and economy without paying appropriate taxes.

When the Tokyo Olympics were postponed last year, officials promised they would open in 2021 as proof of mankind’s triumph over the coronavirus. But six months before the rescheduled start, victory over the virus remains distant, and fears are growing rapidly that the Games may not take place at all. Publicly, organisers are still adamant […]

…Condoles family, residents of Uvwie local government area By Dirisu Yakubu Former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, has condemned Wednesday’s killings of a mother and child at the Petroleum Training Institute, PTI junction in Uvwie local government area of Delta State. Mother and child, according to eye witness reports in viral video […]

By Chidi Nkwopara – Owerri An Imo State Magistrate Court, sitting at Umundugba, Isu local government area of the state, has convicted a 20-year-old school leaver, Peter Nwoke, for being the mastermind of a simulated group sex video that recently went viral, allegedly involving the state’s Public Complaints Commissioner, Chief Willie Amadi. Giving a graphic […]

With the informal sector contributing over $410 billion(needs to be corrected or reference provided )naira to the nation’s gross domestic product, the need to continuously drive Nigeria’s economy through support for  small business may have become eminent. Recently, an innovative solar powered cubicle , known as Elite Solar kiosk is playing a key role to […]

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 760th career goal in Juventus’ 2-0 Italian Super Cup win over Napoli on Wednesday, prompting claims he is the top scorer of all time. However, doubts persist as to who actually holds the record. With five goals for Sporting Lisbon, 118 for Manchester United, 450 for Real Madrid, 85 for Juventus […]

By Emma Amaize – Asaba Stakeholders in Delta state have identified politicians as the most powerful actors involved in conflict, violence and insecurity in the state and herdsmen with backers in the Police and Army, as key actors in law-breaking. The finding is contained in a Report titled “Insecurity in Delta State: The Issues, Actors […]

An economic analyst and food innovation technocrat, Dr Tony Bello, has said that the nation’s Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) is on track to lead the country back to economic recovery post COVID-19 pandemic. Bello, who is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Shine Bridge Global Incorporated and SBG West Africa Ltd., disclosed this in […]

Fire tore through part of the world’s biggest vaccine production hub in western India on Thursday, but the company insisted that the production of drugs to counter the coronavirus pandemic was not affected. Serum Institute of India is producing millions of doses of the Covishield coronavirus vaccine, developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University. TV channels […]