Constitution Review: We allow our diversity to be a challenge — Ganduje
The Kano state governor Abdullahi Ganduje has declared that the problem with Nigeria is that its diversity is allowed to be a challenge instead of an opportunity.
Ministry of Interior begins clearance of passport application backlog
…43,350 passports ready for collection – Aregbesola By Nkiruka Nnorom In line with the commitment of the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, to radically transform service efficiency within the agencies under the ministry, the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has began a process to ensure that all backlogs of passport are completely sorted out and […]
Ministry of Interior begins clearance of backlog of passport application
…43,350 passports ready for collection – Aregbesola By Nkiruka Nnorom In line with the commitment of the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, to radically transform service efficiency within the agencies under the ministry, the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has began a process to ensure that all backlogs of passport are completely sorted out and […]
Nigerian PR expert, Timilehin Bello makes 2021 Forbes Africa Under 30 list
Timilehin Bello, the Chief Executive Officer of leading PR Agency, Media Panache has been listed on the prestigious Forbes Africa 30 under 30 2021 list. The young PR consultant was recognised in the field of entrepreneurship for his tenacious leadership and remarkable contribution to Africa’s economic growth during the heat of the pandemic. Timilehin, who […]
36% of Nigerian married women suffer emotional, sexual, physical violence -Experts
… Stakeholders worry over increasing cases By Chioma Obinna Stakeholders in the campaign against gender-based violence against women and girls, on Wednesday raised the alarm over increasing cases of Violence Against Women And Girls, VAWG, disclosing 36 per cent of ever-married women have experienced physical, sexual or emotional violence in the hand of their spouses […]
Enugu: Awgu stakeholders pass vote of confidence in Governor Ugwuanyi
Stakeholders of Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State have lauded Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s performance for the past six years, describing it as phenomenal. They made the declaration during an enlarged stakeholders’ meeting held at the Local Government, where they passed a vote of confidence in Ugwuanyi. The leaders declared their total support and unwavering […]
Ogoni Clean-up: We’ve cleaned up 17 contaminated sites ― FG
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja The Federal Government said that work is in top gear on the Ogoni Clean-up exercise and that 17 contaminated sites have been cleaned up and certified, clean. The government also said that it has awarded contracts for six water projects in the area, while 400 Ogoni women have been trained in […]
Constitution Review: CAN seeks 18 years minimum age for marriage
“We recommend that the constitution shall bring clarity and emphasis to recognising and affirming eighteen years as the age of maturity and that for sexual consent”. ― CAN
ONDO: Three fish sellers die as building collapses while hiding from task force
Speaking on the ugly incident, Dorcas’s husband who gave his name as Ajayi said the goods of his wife would have been seized if she did not hide them in the building.
Reps minority caucus condemns killing of Ortom’s security aide
“The Minority caucus condoles with the Governor of Benue State, Governor Samuel Ortom as well as the family of AIG Dega (rtd) and supplicate to God to comfort them at this moment of grief”.
Job creation: Dangote launches E7m investment skills initiative for Nigeria youths
…As Sanwo-Olu expresses readiness to partner private sector for Lagos youths employment By Olasunkanmi Akoni Chairman Dangote Groups, Aliko Dangote, on Wednesday, launched a new youths’ empowerment initiative, the “Aliko Dangote Foundation- VDMA Technical Training Programme,” worth E7 million (Euro) to bridge skills gabs in Nigeria. The initiative, being executed in collaboration with the German […]
Family, employer accuse Ogun Police of torturing guard to death during interrogation
By Nimat Otori The family of Adeleke in Ikorodu area of Lagos have accused detectives of the Homicide section of the Ogun State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department , SCIID Eleweran, of torturing its breadwinner, Shola Adeleke to death, inside the cell during interrogation. The deceased was reportedly employed on May 16, 2021, alongside four others , to […]
A look at Buhari’s hailers and his haters
Last Saturday, May 29, makes it exactly six years since President Muhammadu Buhari first took the oath of office during an elaborate ceremony in Eagles Square, in Abuja, the country’s capital. It was his first four-year term as president
Be a champion of good governance, Atiku charges NGE
By Dirisu Yakubu, Abuja Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has advised the newly elected Nigeria Guild of Editors, NGE, led by Mustapha Isah, to be a strong voice for good governance and the rule of law. Reacting to the election of the new officers of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, the former Vice […]
3 killed, 4 houses, 2 vehicles burnt by gunmen in Imo
By Chinonso Alozie, Owerri Investigation by Vanguard revealed that three persons were killed on Monday night, by suspected assassins including a youth leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Awonmama, Oru East Local Government Area of Imo state, Kenneth Amukaamara. A family source to one of the victims who craved anonymity disclosed this to […]
Fifth Chukker, Intershelter triumph at Access Bank-UNICEF Charity Polo tournament
First stage of the prestigious 2021 UNICEF Charity Shield polo tourney climaxed on high with triumphs for Fifth Chukker and Intershelter teams as the international charity event enters its final stagesTuesday, with nine team jostling for honours. Home fans favourites, fifth Chukkers handed a thumping 11-7 defeatover hard fighting Jos Malcomines, to clinch the glittering […]
