IWD 2021: We’ve given women greater voice, participation in Party, Govt – APC

IWD 2021: We’ve given women greater voice, participation in Party, Govt – APC

By Omeiza Ajayi As the world marks the 2021 International Women’s Day, the ruling All Progressives Congress APC said it has afforded women greater voice and participation in party management as well as governance of the country. National Secretary, Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC, Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe in a statement issued Monday in Abuja […]
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Reps’ bill mandating presidential address on insecurity, economy, others underway

Reps’ bill mandating presidential address on insecurity, economy, others underway

…Address to hold every 6 months after passage of annual budget …Wants NIN compulsory for voters registration By Levinus Nwabughiogu The House of  Representatives will soon debate a bill on state of the nation address by Nigeria’s president every six months after the enactment and passage of the Appropriation Bill into law. The address shall […]

Bandits attack: We won’t close Kaduna Airport — FAAN

Bandits attack: We won’t close Kaduna Airport — FAAN

….Abductors yet to make contact—NAMA By Lawani Mikairu The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, weekend, said the Kaduna International Airport will not be closed to flight operations, despite Saturday’s bandits attack on FAAN staff quarters. Managing Director of FAAN, Captain Hamisu Yadudu,  disclosed this, weekend, at Murtala Muhammad Airport, MMA, Lagos, during the oversight […]

6 suspected pirates killed in A-Ibom waterways

6 suspected pirates killed in A-Ibom waterways

By Harris Emanuel Six suspected pirates, weekend, met their Waterloo in the hands of security agents as they were killed during a gun battle on Akwa Ibom waterways. Vanguard gathered that the hoodlums had been terrorising passengers and fishermen along the Eastern Obolo Escravos, dispossessing them of cash and other valuables, especially outboard motor engines. […]

Ban on Open Grazing: South-West govs, YCE, Agbekoya blast Miyetti Allah

Ban on Open Grazing: South-West govs, YCE, Agbekoya blast Miyetti Allah

*Any group that disobeys does so at its own peril — Akeredolu *Statement portends danger for Nigeria’s continued existence —YCE *There’ll be consequences if… —Agbekoya *Notorious herder, Wakilu arrested in Oyo *How we arrested Iskilu Wakilu — Oluwole *Police quiz OPC men for arresting Wakili — Source *Gani Adams, Afenifere hail OPC over arrest *ECOWAS […]

Osinbajo @64: I’ve a reliable, dedicated deputy — Buhari

Osinbajo @64: I’ve a reliable, dedicated deputy — Buhari

….As Lawan, Gbaja, Wase, Tinubu hail VP By Henry Umoru, Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Levinus Nwabughiogu & Tordue Salem EMINENT Nigerians, including President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila; Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Ahmed Wase, and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, […]

Family petitions IGP, demands forensic audit of money received from oil companies

Family petitions IGP, demands forensic audit of money received from oil companies

  The Jumbo Major House Bonny in Rivers state has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to demand the forensic audit investigation of money received by the Jumbo Major House and its sub-houses from the all international oil companies. The family in a petition made available to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja, dated the […]

Mutual Funds defy Covid-19 effect, as returns rise 50% to N1.5trn

Mutual Funds defy Covid-19 effect, as returns rise 50% to N1.5trn

…Analysts project moderate returns in 2021 By Peter Egwuatu Despite the adverse impact of the Coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic, on the Nigerian economy, fund managers have raised their investment in Collective Investment Scheme, CIS, otherwise known as mutual funds. The Scheme itself has recorded a return of 50 per cent Year-to-Date, YtD, with the net Asset […]

PIB: Oil companies have no presence in Abia — Ikpeazu

PIB: Oil companies have no presence in Abia — Ikpeazu

By Ugochukwu Alaribe Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, has expressed concern that despite the long years of oil exploration in the state, there was nothing tangible people of oil-producing communities in the state have to show for it. Ikpeazu, while receiving the Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committee on Petroleum Industry Bill led […]

International Women’s Day: Plight and right of Nigeria women

International Women’s Day: Plight and right of Nigeria women

By Ibrahim Hassan Mshelia Women have often been the victims wherever there are conflicts. This is because of the generally disadvantage of women and vulnerability of children as a high-risk group. Religion and traditional beliefs have often denied their freedom of expression and access to affairs that promotes they well being in the society Most […]

Attack on herders: Fear grips Anambra communities

Attack on herders: Fear grips Anambra communities

…Miyetti Allah claims 4 of its members killed, 17 others missing in Anambra …Only one person killed — Locals By Vincent Ujumadu Tension has enveloped the Ogboji, Ndiokpalaeze and other neighbouring communities in Orumba South and North Local Government Areas of Anambra State, following the statements credited to the leadership in Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders […]