Terrorism: Nigeria has made giant strides in human rights compliance, won’t be intimidated – Human Rights Group
The Coalition of Human Rights Monitoring Groups (CHRMG) says Nigeria has made significant strides in human rights compliance in the prosecution of the war against terrorism. The human rights group, which made this known at a press conference on Thursday in Abuja, also noted that the troops have adhered to international best practices in its […]
British Council, Ashoka launch virtual entrepreneurship summit today
The British Council and Ashoka will, on Thursday, launch the virtual edition of Impact Africa Social Entrepreneurship Summit, which aims to accelerate social innovations in Africa’s most pressing challenges by inspiring and connecting social entrepreneurs, change-makers, investors and other ecosystem stakeholders across sub-Saharan Africa.
Turn back time? Study hints at way to halt cognitive decline as we age
The march of time can be unkind to the human body but new research hints at a cause — and possible solution — for some of the ailments and decline that often come with age. Scientists have long known that cognitive decline as we get older and specific age-related diseases including Alzheimer’s are linked to […]
Biden to roll back Trump policies, rejoin Paris climate accord
United States (US) President, Joe Biden, committed the nation to rejoining the Paris climate accord, blocked an oil pipeline project and froze Arctic drilling in a raft of executive orders signed hours after taking office Wednesday. But for the Democrat who has pledged to roll back four years of environmental harm done by his predecessor […]
South Korea’s Moon congratulates Biden, says ‘America is back’
South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who brokered the talks process between Donald Trump and the North’s leader Kim Jong Un, on Thursday congratulated Joe Biden on his inauguration as US president, tweeting: “America is back.” The relationship between treaty allies Seoul and Washington was at times deeply strained under Trump, who repeatedly excoriated the South […]
Enugu govt awards N600m contract for rehabilitation of 9th Mile water scheme
Enugu State Government has awarded the contract for the rehabilitation of the 9th Mile water scheme at the cost of N600 million to boost water supply in the state. A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Water Resources, Mr Anthony Onyia in Enugu on Wednesday said the contract was awarded to […]
My investment in Anambra state gives me a lot of joy- First Rotech Boss, Oguejiofor
Chief Austin Chukwudi Oguejiofor, (Onwa Enugwu Ukwu n’Umunri, Okutalukwe Aguleri) is the CEO of FIRST ROTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD, ROTECH ENERGY SERVICES LTD, ETC. He is a native of Enugwu Ukwu in Anambra State. Chief Oguejiofor is one of the big names in real estate business in the country. He spoke with journalists about […]
Brace up for more dividends of democracy in 2021, APC tells Ekiti people
Going by the pace with which Governor Kayode Fayemi kick starts the year with monumental projects, the All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Ekiti state has told people of the state to expect more dividends of democracy in the new year.
Covid 19 has kept the runway quite-International Model, Karan Malik speaks
With the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in major countries across the world; international model, Karan Malik have revealed that the current pandemic have kept fashion runway mute and as such the need to discover other side of life is necessary at this moment. The lead computer engineer with Citibank noted that despite the […]
Troyka Group: Shobanjo bags Life Time Award
With 18,000 employees in payroll For his contributions to Nigeria’s economy particularly in the Advertising and Marketing Communications industry, the chairman of Troyka Group, Biodun Shobanjo, has been selected by Vanguard Editors for a Life Time Achievement Award. At over 75 years, Shobanjo who is an accomplished broadcaster and Entrepreneur still commands the aura of […]
APC assures Ekiti people of more dividends of democracy
The Ekiti State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged residents of the state to brace up for more dividends of democracy in 2021. This is contained in a statement by Mr Sam Oluwalana, the state APC Director of Media and Publicity on Wednesday, in Ado-Ekiti. Oluwalana said that the inauguration of a multi-million […]
