Wike to give account of six-year stewardship Monday
The governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, on Monday is expected to round off the second-year anniversary activities of his second-secure with an account of his stewardship. This was disclosed in a statement made available to Vanguard by the state’s commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim. According to the statement, “Activities marking the second […]
3 dead after rainstorm in Ebonyi
NO fewer than three persons were weekend struck dead by thunder in Afikpo Town, Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi state.
Kaduna declares 12th July work-free day for late Barnabas Bantex
The state government has declared Monday, 12th July 2021 as a work-free day in honour of the memory of former Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Barnabas Yusuf Bala (Bantex) and his service to the state.
Tension in Abuja over fresh protest in Dunamis Church
Tension, on Sunday, enveloped the precincts of Dunamis International Gospel Centre headquarters in Abuja following the decision of members of the Take-It-Back movement led by former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, to stage a protest demanding the release of their comrades arrested by the Department of State Security during a ‘Buhari Must Go’ demonstration last week at the church.
NDLEA intercepts N6.5bn heroin at Lagos airport, declares drug baron wanted
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted a consignment of 26.150kilograms of heroin with a street value of over an N6.5billion at the SAHCO shed of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos.
Expert in ethical AI, Roland Abi, explores how data science can safeguard society
By Kate Akinyemi As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in healthcare, finance, and even public policy, conversations around ethics, governance, and accountability have grown more urgent. For many experts, the challenge is not only to develop advanced algorithms but to ensure they serve society in equitable and responsible ways. Among those shaping this dialogue is Roland […]
Billionaires’ space race begins as Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity takes off with Branson aboard
CNN reports that unlike traditional space travel where astronauts circle the earth and float in space for days, Virgin Galactic’s flights are brief, up-and-down trips.
Police confirm abduction of Provost, school teacher in Zamfara
The Police Command in Zamfara has confirmed the abduction of Provost, College of Agriculture and Animal Science Bakura. It also confirmed the abduction of another school teacher of Government Science Secondary School Bakura in the early hours of Sunday. The Police Public Relation Officer Mohammed Shehu made the confirmation in an interview with newsmen in […]
Sound Sultan’s last appeal before death
Late Singer, Lanre Fasasi, a.k.a Sound Sultan, had urged Nigerians to celebrate people while they were alive. This was his last appeal on his Instagram before he died on Sunday of throat cancer Sound Sultan said it was necessary to give accolades to people while they were alive instead of after death. The News Agency […]
Marcelo tips Madrid to return to winning ways under Ancelotti
Marcelo is convinced Real Madrid will get back to winning trophies in the new season after he was named as Carlo Ancelotti’s captain. The Brazilian left-back takes on the leadership role from Sergio Ramos, who has left the Spanish giants to join Paris Saint-Germain, and said he felt “extremely lucky” to be chosen. At the […]
I see deference between light and darkness says PDP chieftain, as he dumps party for APC in Imo
The Imo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has lost to the All Progressives Congress, APC, one of the party’s bigwigs, Ugochukwu Nwachukwu.
The Sound Sultan: Talented, humble, nice, never says no — Kate Henshaw, Frank Edoho, Mr. Macaroni, others mourn
The shock waves that followed news of the death of superstar artiste, Olanrewaju Fasasi popularly known as Sound Sultan, are still spreading, with celebrities taking to social media to mourn the music icon.
Adeleye quits Koya Foundation, writes CAC Registrar
The Communications Manager to the Leader of the Umbrella Body of Yoruba Self-Determination Group, Ilana Omo Oodua, Emeritus Professor Banji Akintoye, Comrade Maxwell Adeleye, on Sunday, resigned his membership of the Yoruba Koya Leadership and Training Foundation, YKLTF, effective from 6th July 2021.
El-Rufa’i confirms death of his ex-deputy, Barnabas Bantex
Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State has confirmed the death of former deputy governor, Barnabas Yusuf Bala Bantex, saying in him he had lost a dear friend and partner in the service of Kaduna State.
BREAKING: Kaduna gov, El-Rufa’i confirms death of ex-deputy, Bantex
…Says he was dependable, brilliant By Ibrahim Wuyo, Kaduna Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State has confirmed the death of former deputy governor, Barnabas Yusuf Bala, Bantex, saying in him he had lost a dear friend and partner in the service of Kaduna State. The Governor, in a statement on Sunday he personally signed […]
Kane insists England have right mentality ahead of Wembley showdown with Italy
Harry Kane has rejected the suggestion England are too nice ahead of the Euro 2020 final, with Gareth Southgate’s squad ready to test their mettle once again after “knocking down barriers” to set up a showdown with Italy. England will be aiming to win a first major international trophy since the 1966 World Cup, a 55-year-drought during […]
