There is no crisis in Benue APC – Group
By Rita Okoye The Likeminds, a group of patriotic APC members in Ado, Okpokwu and Ogbadibo Federal Constituency Benue State has frowned at a report published oby one Online media (not Vanguard) over alleged irregularities in the last Local Government Area congress in Ado. The report, which quoted unknown sources, had claimed that the consensus […]
Tobi Amusan becomes first Nigerian to win Diamond League, sets African record
Oluwatobi Amusan has become the 1st NIGERIAN athlete ever to win a Diamond League Trophy since inception in 2010. Tobi stormed to a new African Record of 12.42s, going past the field to win W 100m Hurdles at the #WDLFinal. Vanguard News Nigeria
FG addressed only 2 of 8 ASUU’s demands
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Thursday said only two of its eight demands have so far been met by the Federal Government in the last nine months. The Ibadan Zone of the union made this known in a statement after its meeting at the Ladoke Akintola University (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso chaired by its […]
Govt, experts, identify, proffer solutions to Lagos air pollution
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Government and experts in environmental issues have identified four major contributors to ambient air pollution in the state and further highlighted robust initiatives in pursuit of clean air in the state. Representatives of the state government and experts made the remarks at a webinar session in commemoration of the year […]
Police confirm abduction of Obasanjo’s workers in Ogun
Police in Ogun State say they are collaborating with other security agencies to rescue three workers of former President Olusegun Obasanjo abducted by kidnappers. The three employees of Obasanjo Holdings were abducted by gunmen on Wednesday at a community in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. Police spokesman, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, told the News […]
Again, Lagos holds parallel LG congress
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos State chapter, on Saturday, held a parallel Local Govrnment Congress to elect new officers. Recall that the state chapter of APC, also held a parallel ward congress which has been a subject of controversy in the state. In a reaction to the the exercise on Saturday, […]
Projects not built around community interest breed banditry, kidnapping — Bisi Akande
Ex-Osun state Governor, Chief Bisi Akande on Thursday disclosed that any government projects not centred around people’s interest are dubious and breeds insecurity.
Afenifere hails PH court ruling on VAT, says ‘It enhances true federalism’
. •Urges FG to stop impeding true federalism By Sola Isola, Ibadan A pan Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere has called on the hailed the ruling of a high court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers state on Value Added Tax (VAT) saying that it will enhance true federalism in the country. The group also called the […]
Military pensioners want Wages Commission to investigate ‘illegal’ deductions from allowances
Military pensioners have urged the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission to launch a full scale investigation into the alleged illegal deduction from their monthly allowances by the Military Pension Board.
BREAKING: Olu of Warri disrobes chief in ongoing title revalidation exercise
Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III has disrobed one of the chiefs ( name withheld) in the ongoing Chieftaincy title revalidation exercise in his Warri kingdom.
Igbo leaders storm Owerri for Buhari
..As President commends Uzodinma for quality projects The cream of Igbo leadership Thursday converged In Owerri to join Governor Hope Uzodinma to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari who was in Imo state for a one day official visit. Two governors of the South East were physically present while the others were represented as Buhari commissioned four […]
UNDP, FG select Enugu as SDGs accelerator/innovation hub for South East states
The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has expressed gratitude to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Federal Government for selecting Enugu State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Office to serve as the accelerator/innovation hub for the South East states.
SERAP to ICC: Declare Zamfara, other students abduction a crime against humanity
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has petitioned the International Criminal Court, ICC, of the need to investigate the growing cases of abduction of students in several parts of Northern Nigeria, particularly the recent abduction in Zamfara State. SERAP also urged it to investigate the closure of schools, and the persistent failure […]
A Rev Sister and Onitsha commercial sex workers’ journey to redemption
Prostitution by young girls and ladies has become a thriving business in Onitsha, the commercial city of Anambra State, and its environs. The hot spots are Nsugbe, Obosi, Nkpor, Ogidi, all in Idemili North Local Government Area; Nkwelle-Ezunaka and Ogbunike in Oyi Local Government; Umueri and Aguleri in Anambra East; Oba, Umuoji and Akwaukwu, in Idemili South, and Okpoko, Odoekpe and Atani in Ogbaru Local Government, all in Anambra State.
Bandits attack Kaduna community, abduct 2 brothers
“We have not heard from them since the last time bandits attacked the community was a year ago,” he said
UPDATED: Amotekun rescues 9 of 12 passengers kidnapped in Ondo
. — Abductors demand N10m ransom Dayo Johnson Akure The Ondo state security outfit codenamed Amotekun has rescued nine out of the 12 passengers kidnapped in a Lagos bound commercial bus between ldoani/ lfira in Akoko South East area of the state. The state commander of the security outfit, Chief Adetunji Adeleye confirmed this to […]
