FG finances to remain under pressure in 2022 — Analysts
Forecast 46.3% decline in domestic debt By Elizabeth Adegbesan Amidst public concerns over rising debt burden, analysts have indicated that the finances of the Federal Government would remain under pressure in 2022. But they said that though the government borrowings and deficits are expected to widen next year, it will come with a 46.3 per cent […]
Yuletide: FCT Minister of State assures residents of security
Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Minister of State in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu has assured residents of the territory, foolproof security as they celebrate the Christmas and New Year festivities. Aliyu gave the assurance during the monthly FCT Security Committee meeting which held yesterday in Abuja. Chief Press Secretary to the FCT […]
Visually impaired lead Edo Christmas carol, gets cash gift, laptops
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A visually impaired students of Ihogbe Junior Secondary School, Balogun Emmanuel has won a N100,000.00 from Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, and two laptops from top Edo government functionaries after he recited verses of the Holy Bible and used three different voice keys to perform at the maiden edition […]
Christmas: FRSC deploys 30,000 personnel
Sets up 15 traffic control camps on critical routes By Chris Ochayi ABUJA: The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has mobilized over 30,000 personnel to participate in the end of the year Special Patrol aimed to proactively save lives and to ensure safe travels at all times, especially during the celebration of the Christmas and […]
Yuletide: No unauthorised carnivals, fireworks sale, usage ― Oyo Police
By Sola Isola, Ibadan As festivities of the yuletide season approcahes, the Oyo state police command has warned residents of the state against any unauthorized gathering as well as sales and usage of fireworks. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ngozi Onadeko, made this known in a statement signed on her behalf by the […]
Bandits kidnap over 70 Kano bound traders in Kaduna state
-Their police escort allegedly missing By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Some traders traveling to Kano have been abducted along the dreaded Birnin Gwari-Kaduna road on Wednesday. Journalists were told that the traders’ convoy was attached by a number of bandits in the morning, who later took them away into the forests. READ ALSO:Electoral bill: Save Nigeria from […]
Nigeria needs N348.1trn investments to achieve 5-yr National Development Plan- Buhari
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday said that the government requires an investment size of N348.1 trillion to achieve the targets set out in the National Development Plan 2021-2025. The President spoke at the formal launch and public presentation of the National Development Plan (NDP) 2021-2025, the successor to the Economic Recovery and Growth […]
N’Assembly to transmit 2022 budget Thursday – Lawan
…Says Senate must remain steadfast in stabilizing polity ahead of 2023 President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly will on Thursday transmit the 2022 budget passed by both chambers to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent into law. Lawan gave the hint on Wednesday in his remarks moments before the chamber […]
Police confirm death of female traffic officer crushed by truck in Calabar
By Ike Uchechukwu,Calabar The Cross River state Command Wednesday evening confirmed the death of a female officer who was crushed to death by a truck carrying scrap metal at WAPI Junction in calabar. The tragic Incident Vanguard learned happened at about 5 pm while she was on duty at the Popular WAPI Junction by Mobil […]
Edo butchers alleges government interference as court frees member
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THERE is unease among butchers in Edo State as some of them are accusing the state government of undue interference and politicization of the issues at stake about their welfare. This is as an Edo State High Court granted bail to one of the butchers, Sunny Omokaro who had […]
COMTUA Signs New MOU, Kicks Against Operations Of Electronic-Call Up
By Godwin Oritse THE Council of Maritime Transport Union Associations (COMTUA) has reviewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), even as its new President; Mr Yinka Aroyewun requested for a review of the operations of the electronic call-up of trucks. The President of COMTUA disclosed this while addressing a joint meeting of the association’s Board of Trustees […]
