Perm Sec Exam: Cross River HoS bows to Labour’s demand, refunds over 50 directors
By Ike Uchechukwu Cross River state Head of Service, Barr. Geraldine Akpet-Ekanem has bowed to Labour’s demand following the picketing of the state Secretariat in the early hours of Monday. Recall that the office of HoS had collected N25,000 from Directors in Cross River as fees for Permanent Secretary Promotion Examination. However, labour which described […]
Nsukka remains ghost town despite suspension of sit-at-home order
By Ikechukwu Odu Academic, social, and commercial activities remain paralyzed in the six local government areas in Nsukka cultural zone despite the suspension of the Monday sit-at-home order declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB. Vanguard monitored the situation and observed that markets, banks, and other social activities were brought to a halt by […]
Rockets target U.S. troops as Afghanistan withdrawal enters final stage
U.S. anti-missile defences intercepted as many as five rockets fired at Kabul’s airport early on Monday, a U.S. official said, as the United States rushed to complete its withdrawal from Afghanistan to end its longest war.
Russia calls for conference to rebuild Afghan economy
Moscow’s Afghanistan envoy, Samir Kabulov, on Monday called for an international conference to rebuild Afghanistan’s economy following the takeover of the country by Talibans, and the ensuing wave of migrations. “All the wealthy countries of the world must meet with representatives of the new Afghan authorities to discuss issues of economic and social reconstruction,” said […]
Plateau Killings: Don’t take law into your hands – Military warns
Following increasing insecurity in Plateau, the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on Monday warned residents against taking the law into their hands in the guise of self-defence.
Cabinet reshuffle looms in Nasarawa, Information, Education, Local govt commissioners may return
There is strong indications that Governor Sule Abdullahi of Nasarawa State may reshuffle his cabinet today even as some Commissioners may return their positions
NAFDAC to clampdown on illegal herbal medicine dealers in Kaduna
The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will clampdown on unethical and illegal advertisement of herbal medicines in Kaduna State. The State Coordinator, Mr Nasiru Mato, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Kaduna. He said the excesses and arbitrary advertisement of […]
Clergyman docked for stealing N870,000
A-70- year-old clergyman, Emmanuel Bello, on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly defrauding a businessman of N870,000. The police charged Bello, who resides in Idimu, Lagos State, with three counts of conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretences and stealing. The defendant and others, at large, committed the offence on March […]
Suspected Islamic State fundraiser arrested in Germany
A woman in the German state of Bavaria was arrested on Monday for allegedly collecting money for the terrorist organization Islamic State. Prosecutors said the German national was arrested in the town of Geretsried, south of Munich, adding that she is accused of helping an Iraqi, Aymen A.-J., who has been in pretrial detention since […]
Borno Meeting Over Boko Haram Members’ Surrender: NASS, Shehu, victims, NBA, NLC, women, others set rules
A security multi-stakeholder town hall meeting hosted by Governor Babagana Zulum in Maiduguri on Sunday afternoon extensively discussed the pros, cons and implications of ongoing surrender by Boko Haram fighters, after which the meeting came up with 16 resolutions.
Lagos raises cholera alert, warns against unhygienic practices
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has alerted residents on the possible outbreak of cholera in some parts of the country, urging everyone to embrace wholesome hygienic practices. The State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tunji Bello, yesterday, urged residents not to wait until the state records cholera outbreak before taking preventive […]
FG’ll amend all extant labour laws to conform with new challenges — Festus Keyamo
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo has hinted at the Federal Government plans to amend all the extant laws on labour matters including that of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS) to conform with emerging challenges in the sector.
Runsewe’s proposition of arts & culture as diversification options
Over the years, Nigeria’s economy has been built around oil, which accounts for over 95 per cent of its export earnings, but the current plunge in global oil prices due to COVID-19 has further put a strain on her economy
Nigeria loses $188bn investment opportunities in 4 years
Actual FDI only 7.7% of investment potentials •FDIs averse to risk, uncertainties – NACCIMA •Reflects low level of investors’ confidence – Ex LCCI boss •More proactive govt approach required – NIPC By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria may have lost about $188.29 billion, representing more than 92 percent of investment opportunities available to the country between 2017 […]
Igbo cultural group unveils Runsewe’s statue in Igboukwu
A life-size sculpture of the image of the Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe, was unveiled Saturday…
My art is puzzling, magical, consuming — Bob-Nosa
I am Bob-Nosa Uwagboe. I was born in Benin, Nigeria in 1974 and raised in the rich cultural tradition and artistic heritage of the Benin Kingdom, most widely known for its famous bronzes
