Nonagenarian, two others docked for obtaining N11m, under false pretence
wo others, who allegedly obtained N11million, under false pretence, of selling some acres of land, were yesterday arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrates' Court sitting at Tinubu, Lagos Island.
Young people most affected as COVID-19 impact worsens unemployment in Nigeria — Experts
By Sola Ogundipe Experts at the ongoing series of workshops organised by the United Nations Country Team in Nigeria as part of the Common Country Analysis (CCA) for Nigeria have said that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic had exacerbated the unemployment situation in the country. In a statement obtained by Vanguard, it was gathered that […]
Nani bags National Youth Council award
The Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission, DESOPADEC, John Obukohwo Nani, on Wednesday, was honoured with an award by the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, in his office.
APC crisis: Oshiomhole denies return plan, pledges loyalty to Buni-led CECPC
…Accuses Keyamo of selfishness By Omeiza Ajayi Erstwhile National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has denied plans to return to his former seat, saying those who are making such allegations are doing so for selfish purposes. Oshiomhole’s position was contained in a statement issued Wednesday and signed by his […]
ANAMBRA DECIDES: Uzodimma, Umahi, Sanwo-Olu, others lead APC campaign council for Andy Uba
TO ensure its candidate, Senator Andy Uba wins the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has raised a strong national campaign council led by Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma.
Game of Throne in Big Brother House as Pere replaces Whitemoney as cook
Big Brother Naija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ Season 6 has been full of intrigue and lots of amazing contents in recent days.
PDP stakeholders chide Atiku for abandoning PDP in time of crisis
By Dirisu Yakubu Some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Wednesday, berated former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar for failing to help the party resolve the leadership crisis which almost tore it into shreds. The PDP has been engulfed in crises for weeks, leading to the calls for the resignation of the national chairman, Prince […]
Cholera kills 146, infects 282 in Kebbi
The chief medical Director and Permanent Secretary Sir Yahya Memorial Hospital in Birnin Kebbi Dr Aminu Haliru Bunza has confirmed that no fewer than 146 persons were reportedly killed by rampaging cholera outbreak throughout the state.
SEC begins implementation of AfDB funded risk-based supervision project
By Obas Esiedesa The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, on Wednesday disclosed that it has begun the implementation of the African Development Bank, AfDB, funded risk-based supervision framework and capacity building project. The commission in a statement explained that the project will be funded from the AfDB Group administered/Capital Markets Development Trust Fund. According to […]
Customs probes killing of 8 people at Jibiya
eneral (CG) of Customs Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd has ordered an investigation into the accident involving an operational vehicle of the organization, which killed eight people at the border town of Jibiya, Kastina State, on Monday.
Patients isolating before surgery at 20% increased risk of post-operative lung complications – Study
A new global study has found that patients isolating before surgery – mainly to avoid COVID-19 and its complications are at 20 percent increased risk of developing postoperative lung complications compared with patients who do not isolate.
Eze Ndigbo Ghana, HRM Ihenetu, Igbo community Ghana to celebrate Igbo Day/New Yam festival Sept 19
As part of his effort to promote Igbo culture in Ghana and the Diaspora, the Eze Ndigbo Ghana,. and the Assistant Publicity Secretary Association of Ndieze Ndigbo in the Diaspora, HRM Ihenetu, his wife Ugoeze Liberty Ihenetu, Palace Elders (Ndi Ichie) and Ndigbo in Ghana will on 19th of September, hold the 2021 Igbo Day/New Yam festival.
Photo: See herdsman with Ak-47 in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have apprehended a herdsman who simply identified himself as Mohammed with one AK-47 riffle. According to a statement from the Spokesman of the state police command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the arms-bearing herdsman was arrested following information received by the DPO, Imeko Divisional headquarters, that two […]
BBNaija 2021: Why Pere is against me — Whitemoney opens up
By Precious Chukwudi Pere has remained unsettled ever since Whitemoney voluntarily decided to cook and serve his fellow housemates. He felt it was Whitemoney’s strategy to avoid being nominated for eviction. After emerging as the new Head of ouse, Pere’s foremost agenda has been to stop Whitemoney from cooking for the house. He started implementing […]
Secondus: Why leaders, stakeholders resolved PDP’s leadership crisis
National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus now has the next two months to avail his party the most of his experience garnered over the years. The past three months were particularly difficult for him as he bore the burden of leadership, taking flaks for all the wrongs that came the way of the PDP.
Breaking: 31 Northern lawyers to defend Abba Kyari
No less than 31 lawyers have expressed their interest in defending a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, suspended in connection with a $1.1m scam involving a self-confessed fraudster, Ramon Abbas a.k.a Hushpuppi.
