By Emma Ujah, Abuja Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has welcomed the plan by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Alhaji Muhammad Bello to harmonise tax policies within the territory in order end multiple taxations on by businesses in the territory. The President of ACCI, Alhaji Abubakar, in a statement yesterday, […]

By Dirisu Yakubu Popular human rights activist and President, Centre for Change, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, has expressed sadness over the demise of former Lagos state governor, Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu. In a tribute made available to Vanguard, Dr. Okei-Odumakin said the late military officer “would forever be remembered as a worthy National Democratic Coalition, NADECO leader […]

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed sadness over the passing of a former military governor of Lagos State, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Godwin Kanu (rtd).

Ten fellow Republicans voted in support of outgoing President Donald Trump’s second impeachment by the House of Representatives on Wednesday. This, analysts say, further highlights the division in the party over Trump’s refusal to concede the Nov. 3 presidential election based on his unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud. In all, 232 lawmakers, including all […]

ECONOMY By Yinka Kolawole The Kano branch of Manufacturers  facturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to be properly positioned at the nation’s entry points following the commencement of the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. National Vice President, North West Zone, MAN, Alhaji Ali Madugu, […]

Sudan’s National Borders Commission on Wednesday accused Ethiopia of violating the historical border agreements signed between the two countries, official SUNA news agency reported. Maaz Tango, head of the Commission, briefed the ambassadors, diplomats, and representatives of regional and international organisations to Sudan on the dimensions of the border dispute between the two countries, SUNA […]

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has ruled out a Senate impeachment trial for President Donald Trump before incoming president Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20. “There is simply no chance that a fair or serious trial could conclude before President-elect Biden is sworn in next week,” McConnell said in a statement shared on Twitter. “Even […]

The number of active Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases among Israeli soldiers reached 1,506 on Wednesday, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said. This is the highest morbidity figure in the Israeli army since the pandemic outbreak in the country in late February 2020. The previous record of active cases in the Israeli army was 1,430, reported on […]

…Seeks formation of vigilante for N-Delta waterways By Davies Iheamnachor, Port-Harcourt The Ijaw Youths Council, IYC, Worldwide has expressed regrets over the killing of two travelers on waterways and repeated attacks by sea pirates in Rivers State. It would be recalled that recently two passengers were reported killed and many others missing after sea pirates […]

By Mohammed Bello Yunusa NIGERIA is once again approaching another peak of Coronavirus or COVID-19.   It is another chance to reflect on the vulnerable, particularly the minors. The immediate ones that come to mind are the almajirai(Islamic pupils) that populate the Tsangaya schools (Quran learning centres) predominantly in Northern Nigeria. The Tsangaya education has made […]