Tompolo and the city of Freedom
MANY centuries have lived comfortably and gone by. For centuries there lived the city of Freedom. The city of Freedom is yet to be denied the right of habitation in the city of Freedom. If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.
Niger Delta young leaders decry attempt to blackmail Osinbajo over book bankrolling claims
A group known as Niger Delta Young Leaders has lamented the attempt to blackmail Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for a book bankrolling claims. In a release made available to Vanguard, and signed by Tamuno Joshua For Niger Delta Young Leaders Initiative (NDYLI), the group, reacting to a publication in a traditional medium (not Vanguard) said […]
Nigeria to have widest 5G coverage in Africa by 2022 — Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, has assured that by 2022, Nigeria would have the largest Fifth Generation (5G) coverage in Africa.
5G license auction: Round three ends with$204.38m
The third round begins at 2.20pm, with the three bidders still ready to slug it out.
COVID-19: EFCC turns back unvaccinated staff members
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, turned back unvaccinated staff members from its headquarters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the exercise, which started at about 7a.m., saw staff of the anti-graft agency without COVID-19 vaccine cards or evidence of being vaccinated being turned back home. NAN reports that those who […]
Surveyors’ Institute, Vitapur, initiate fresh move to address challenges in construction sector
By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) is seeking partnership with Vitapur Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Vitafoam Nigeria Plc to address the challenges of construction industry in Nigeria. Against the background of recent challenges of using inferior products, especially in the building industry, coupled with the need to manage climate change, […]
Man, 53, docked for allegedly impersonating police officer
A 53-year-old man, Wilfred Omoike, was on Monday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for alleged impersonation and being in possession of a suspected stolen item. Omoike, whose address was not given, is facing a two-count charge of impersonation and being in possession of a stolen item. The Police prosecutor, DSP Kehinde Ajayi, told the […]
Okowa mourns prominent Itsekiri leader, Isaac Jemide
Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday commiserated with the Jemide family and Itsekiri people of the state on the death of their prominent leader, Chief Isaac Jemide. Jemide, an octogenarian lawyer and former member of House of Assembly in the defunct Bendel State, reportedly passed away on Sunday in Warri, at 88. READ ALSO:Okowa, […]
Man docked for allegedly stealing deep freezer
A 30-year-old man, Hassan Baba, was on Monday docked in an Ojo Magistrates’ court in Lagos for allegedly stealing a deep freezer from a shop in Abule Ado area of Ojo, Lagos. The police charged Baba with four counts of conspiracy, burglary, assault and theft. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecution […]
Only those vaccinated against COVID-19 will serve from next year – NYSC
The National Youths Service Corps, NYSC says from January 2022, only fully vaccinated Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) will be allowed to register and partake in the scheme. “From the next orientation in the year 2022, all incoming PCMs will show evidence of vaccination before they will be allowed into the camp for registration. “We want […]
JUST IN: 5G license auction: Round two ends with $201.3m
Round two of the bid began at exactly 1.40pm. Each round is 20 minutes and there are three bidders, MTN Communications Plc, MAFAB Communications Ltd and Airtel Nigeria.
They are bidding from a reserved price of $197.4m.
