Despite distractions, Buhari focused on infrastructural devt, says FCT minister
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory FCT, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu has expressed the commitment of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to building more infrastructure in spite of distractions from fifth columnists. Dr Aliyu disclosed this at the weekend in Okene, Kogi state shortly after she was conferred with the traditional […]
UAG empathize with military over wounded soldiers, lauds senators for visit
The Unity Advocacy Group has empathized with the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) over thousands of Soldiers and members of other security agencies injured and incapacitated in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency over the years. The group also commended the Senate president Ahmad Lawan, and some senators for visiting wounded in action soldiers at […]
NHRC calls for respect for human rights
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Sunday stressed the need for more respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms to curtail the current challenges bedeviling the country
Police arrest suspected ritualist for allegedly killing girlfriend in Osun
Osun state police command has confirmed the arrest of a suspected ritualist, identified as Akin (A.K.A O’clumsy) who was said to have run away after killing his yet to be identified girlfriend.
Mother sells own daughters for N300,000 in Ogun
A 35 years old housewife, Blessing Ebuneku Agoro has been arrested by men of the Ogun State Police command for selling her two biological daughters; Semilore Agoro 4 years and Deborah Agoro 2 years.
APC rates ADAMAWA govt low in performances in the last two years
BY UMAR YUSUF ADAMAWA state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the PDP led state Government of perorming below expectation in its two years of stewardship. APC said the performances of its elected representatives at both state and National levels surpasses that of the state government in all the developmental strata. Alhaji […]
Democracy Day: Protests sponsored, uncalled for — Idahosa
A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and former Commissioner for Information in Edo State, Chief Charles Idahosa, has dismissed the June 12 protests in many parts of the country as uncalled for.
Apologise to Nigerians for plunging them into hardship, ruining economy — Middle Belt Forum tells Buhari
The Middle Belt Forum, MBF, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to be humble enough to apologize to Nigerians for ruining Nigeria’s economy and plunging the people into hardship due to his bad policies.
Gunmen kill Policeman during gun duel in Akwa Ibom
Gunmen suspected to be members of the Eastern Security Network, ESN, yesterday attacked a police station in Ini local government area of Akwa Ibom state and killed a Mobile Police officer
Attacks: Fence your schools, install CCTV cameras, NAPPS president tells members
The National President of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, NAPPS, Otunba Yomi Otubela, has called on school owners across the country to invest in security measures to ward off attacks on schools.
‘Unknown gunmen’ shift to Imo rural areas
Investigations by Vanguard yesterday revealed that hoodlums operating as “unknown gunmen ” have relocated to the rural areas of Imo state.
We can lift 100m out of poverty — Ojogo
Believers Family Foundation has told Nigerian youths that the act of building a virile nation is not only the sole responsibility of government but all and sundry.
Airtel ranked Nigeria’s best in broadband coverage speed – Report
A newly published report has ranked Airtel Nigeria, a leading mobile telecommunications company, as Nigeria’s best in broadband coverage speed, following a nationwide broadband assessment by Umlaut. Airtel confirmed this development in a statement it issued in Lagos, on Sunday. Umlaut is an international company full-service cross-industry, end-to-end that offers advisory and fulfilment services to […]
Your June 12 public holiday hypocritical, ADC blasts Buhari, APC
…Accuses government of ruling with brutal force …Laments worsening security situation By Chris Ochayi The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has taken a swipe at the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration for declaring a public holiday to mark democracy day whereas the regime does not believe in true democracy which guarantees freedom, liberty and egalitarian society […]
How I learned uprightness, hardwork amidst challenges — Oyetunde
With his 24 years of experience as a multidisciplinary professional spanning Corporate & Investment Banking, Fiscal & Macroeconomic Policy, Public Financial Management, Accounting, Law, Civil Litigation, Legislative Drafting, Taxation, Youth Leadership & Sustainable Global Development in Nigeria, South Africa and the United Kingdom, Dr. Oyebode Oyetunde LL.B., PhD in this interview speaks on how he learned the importance of uprightness, conservativeness and hardworking as tools to achieving success amidst challenges in life.
22 Years of Democracy: Stakeholders speak on performance, problems, proffer solution to challenges in agric sector
On May 29, 1999, Nigerians were elated with the return of democracy as former Head of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar, handed over to former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, which also all 36 State Military Administrators handed over to 36 former elected governors on the same day, and that marked a new dispensation of democracy in the nation’s political history
