FG commends MDCAN for suspending strike
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—THE Federal Government has commended the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, for shelving its planned strike and described their decision as patriotic. A statement by the Deputy Director, Press in the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Charles Akpan in Abuja yesterday stated that “the consultants have proved they are […]
PIB: Nigeria will hit 40bn barrels reserves target – OPEC
By Udeme Akpan THE Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, Monday, said that Nigeria stands a chance to increase its crude oil reserves to 40 billion barrels, from 37 billion barrels as President Muhammadu Buhari signs the nation’s Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB, into law. In a letter to the President, obtained by Vanguard, Secretary General, […]
UN says 1.6m people die yearly from cooking stove fumes globally
The United Nations (UN), says at least 1.6 million people around the world die yearly of smoke-related illnesses due to inefficient cooking stoves. The UN Development Programme, Global Environment Facility Integrated Approach Programme on Food Security (UNDP-GEF-IAP-FS), made the disclosure on Monday, in Abuja. Ms Rhoda Dia, Project Manager, Resilient Food Security Project, under the […]
“Sit at home, lose your jobs”—Umahi warns Ebonyi workers
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has warned that workers who absent from work due to the sit-at-home order by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), would lose their jobs. Umahi gave the warning on Monday in Abakaliki while reacting to the group’s weekly order in protest of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, who had been […]
N17.5bn: Bayelsa State Post Flood Committee denies NGO’s claim against Dickson
The Bayelsa State Post Flood Management Committee on Sunday said that it received a total cash donation of N552,000,000 from public spirited individuals during the 2012 flood.
Kayvee exited BBNaija on medical grounds, MultiChoice clarifies
MultiChoice has explained that Kayvee, one of the housemates in the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eyes season, exited the house on medical grounds.
UPDATED: I ‘m not interested in 2023 presidency – Sanusi
he 14th Fulani Emir of kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Alh. Muhammad Sanusi II, has said that he was not interested in contesting the presidency, come 2023.
Strike: A hungry doctor is a dangerous doctor, bear with us, NARD tells Nigerians
THE National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has appealed to Nigerians to bear with it following its ongoing industrial action resulting from disagreement with the government.
PIB: Investments, transparency to now flourish in oil, gas industry — Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that Nigeria’s oil and gas industry will now receive a boost and facilitate investments and transparency with the signing of the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB into law
Onuachu, Awoniyi, Dennis shine as Nigerian strikers turn up in Europe
Super Eagles goal machine Paul Onuachu has resumed normal service, scoring 3 goals in 3 games for KRC Genk in the Belgian First Division A.
Reactions as Kayvee becomes first housemate to withdraw from BBNaija
By Precious Chukwudi Following the withdrawal of Kayvee, one of the housemates of the Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, Season 6, from the reality show, some netizens have taken to social media to air their views on the recent development. Recall that Kayvee, who is also a photographer, was one of the new housemates put on […]
