COVID-19: NPHCDA takes vaccination to churches
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA–BEGINNING from next Sunday, COVID-19 vaccinations would be administered in churches during service,the National Primary Health Care Development Agency,NPHCDA, has said. The initiative,the agency explained,was aimed at ensuring that more persons receive the vaccinations at their convenience. NPHCDA’s Executive Director,,Dr. Faisal Shuaib, disclosed this, Tuesday, during a meeting with the leadership of Christian […]
Lagos roads to remain motorable despite rains — LSPWC boss
By Kingsley Adegboye Lagos residents have been assured of a motorable road network in spite of persistent heavy downpours being witnessed across the state in the past couple of weeks. This assurance came from the General Manager of the Lagos State Public Works Corporation, Engr. Olufemi Daramola while speaking on the implications of the torrential […]
Covid-19 pandemic and real estate sector
By Kingsley Adegboye Nigeria’s real estate sector has not remained the same since the advent of the global Coronavirus referred to as Covid -19 pandemic. Following the impact of the pandemic on Nigeria’s real estate sub-sector, the sector has remained largely under-performing. The underperformance of this sector is largely hinged on the low level of […]
2021: Diaspora group sets benchmark for next Anambra governor
Ahead of the November 2021 Anambra State Governorship election, Diaspora Igbo group, Anambra State Association World-Wide , ASA-World, has set the benchmark any political aspirant must meet to be elected as the next Governor of the State.
Motorists cry out as fuel sells for N400/litre in Umuahia
By Steve Oko Motorists and petrol consumers in Umuahia, Abia state capital, has cried out as a litre of fuel now sells for N400 in many fuel stations around the town. The 100 per cent exploitative hike in price, according to Vanguard investigations, was as a result of demand by petrol consumers from the neighbouring […]
Kabba Prison: NCoS recaptures 114 fleeing inmates, issues warning to others
By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The Nigeria Correctional Service NCoS has confirmed the rearrest of 114 inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kabba, Kogi State on Sunday night when it was attacked by yet to be identified gunmen. Spokesman of the Nigeria Correctional Service NCoS, CC Francis Enobore in an updated […]
Civil Society Coalition condemns call for Emefiele’s resignation
A Coalition of Civil Society Groups, CCSG, Tuesday, condemned calls by some groups for the resignation of the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, over alleged plunging of the economy into comatose situation.
COVID-19 pushed 31m more into extreme poverty — Gates Foundation
The Gates Foundation’s annual goalkeepers’ report has established stark disparities in COVID-19 impacts, stating that an additional 31 million people were pushed into extreme poverty in 2020.
Prison attacks: Strengthened security network urgently needed – controller
The Controller of Correctional Service, Lagos State Command, Mr Adewale Adebisi, on Tuesday called for a robust security network in custodial centres in the state. Adebisi made the call while playing host to the Board of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON). The controller said that repeated attacks in custodial centres across the nation, […]
No proof of 17million housing deficit, says NIESV
By Chris Ochayi ABUJA: The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, NIESV, said there was no scientific proof to show that Nigeria has a 17million housing deficit. President of NIESV, ESV Emmanuel Okas Wike, who stated this during a working visit to the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, in Abuja, said the […]
BBNaija S6: WhiteMoney’s Instagram account of over 695k followers hacked
Big Brother Naija Season 6 ‘Shine Ya Eye’ housemates Hazel WhiteMoney Onou Instagram page of over 695k followers has reportedly been hacked as it is currently nowhere to be found on the giant social media platform. Vanguard reports that prior to the hack of the account, WhiteMoney was the most followed male housemate in season […]
