Why men should be more aware of their prostate
Just as the breast cancer alert has become a sort of mantra for women all over the world, so should the call for the awareness of prostate cancer – a disease that’s often overlooked but affects thousands of over 50s every year. The prostate gland: According to a recent campaign against prostate cancer, it is […]
Insecurity may consume Nigeria, if… — Afenifere warns
THE pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday, warned that the spate of insecurity may consume the country if urgent steps are not taken to curb the menace.
Delta Guber: Monarchs give conditions to support Ijaw candidate
By Nnamdi Ojiego As agitation by the Ijaw ethnic nationality to produce the next governor of Delta State gathers steam, the Delta North Traditional Rulers Forum has told their counterparts from Ijaw that they would only support their aspiration if they could present a candidate who has the character and quality of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. […]
We do not seek to regulate tax practice in Nigeria – ICAN
By Providence Adeyinka-Ayanfeoluwa The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN has disowned claims that it seeks to regulate tax practice, among others in Nigeria. In a statement made available to Vanguard, Registrar/Chief Executive, ICAN, Prof. Ahmed Kumshe, explained that it approached the National Assembly for the amendment of its enabling Act where a public […]
Passion for real estate birthed Gemini Luxury Homes — Actress, Nikky Ufondu
By Ephraim Oseji Having made a name for herself in the Nollywood circle with her exceptional role interpretation in blockbuster movies, ‘Excess Luggage’ and ‘Banana Island Ghost’, Nigerian actress, producer, Nikky Ufondu decided to test the real estate waters with the establishment of Gemini Luxury Homes. Since then, multi-business woman has stopped at nothing in adding […]
Village Head, 5 others killed in fresh Katsina banditry attack
Daddarar village in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State has been attacked early hours of Thursday by terrorists, killing the village head, five others while abducting another five residents of the community.
Vigilante leader shot dead in Delta
By Paul Olayemi Sapele in Delta State is currently enveloped with palpable anxiety, following the murder of the Zone 2 Vigilante Commander in Sapele, Delta State, Victor Asikolo. Asikolo was reportedly shot dead at about 6pm on Friday by gunmen yet to be identified. The incident happened around Okpe road, close to licencing office near […]
Shonekan: Lagos stands still as Osinbanjo, Jonathan, Gowon, Sanwo-Olu, others pay last respect
By Olasunkanmi Akoni It was a beehive of activities with businesses and vehicular activities standing still on Lagos Island, yesterday, during the funeral service of former Head of Interim National Government, Ernest Shonekan in Lagos. The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, ex-Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), Secretary to the Government […]
Benue Govt awards N149.3m new digital studio, 20kWatts transmitter contract for Radio Benue
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue state government has awarded a N149.3million contract for a 20 kilowatts FM broadcast transmitter and digital studio for the state-owned broadcast outfit, Radio Benue Makurdi. The new broadcast equipment will replace the obsolete 10 kilowatts transmitter currently being used by the broadcast station with transmitting capacity of about 1.2 […]
Evercare Hospital Lekki poised to change medical narrative in Nigeria
By Chris Onuoha Evercare Hospital in Lekki, Lagos which offers care across a range of specialty has added to its services open-heart and spine surgeries as well as carried out advanced first of its kind paediatric surgeries. The 165-bed tertiary, multispecialty hospital commissioned in March 2021, has become one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria […]
Amaka Ezechiedo: The doyen of event management
Chief Mrs. Amaka Ezechiedo is an inspiration to women in business. The Anambra State born businesswoman is a philanthropist, marriage counselor and has been tipped by her associates and numerous clients as the doyen of Anambra event management. She is the CEO, Sparkle Tenet & Décor with eyes on some other business ventures. Ever since […]
Ortom laments Nigeria’s worsening economic downturn
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State on Thursday decried the worsening economic downturn in the country which he said has given rise to the fast declining purchasing power of Nigerians occasioned by the dwindling value of Naira. He said Nigerians were facing a dire economic situation and biting inflation due to […]
eMigr8 Open Day: How to Scale Through The Tech Nation Visa Endorsement Process
Over the last few years, particularly in the pandemic, we have witnessed a significant increase in tech jobs and personnel. Many people have curated videos or articles about switching to tech and income growth. Tech is redefining jobs in different sectors, and to not be left behind, many people are learning various skills in the […]
To tackle insecurity, let’s tame drug abuses — Marwa
The National Chairman National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa has said that for the country to successfully tackle the spate of insecurity, drug abuses should be tamed.
Benue govt to ensure safe return of over 1.5 million IDPs – SEMA
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue state government is putting modalities in place to ensure the safe return of the over 1.5million Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, in the state to their ancestral homes. The Executive Secretary of Benue State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, Dr. Emmanuel Shior made this known Thursday during the flag off of […]
FCT Council poll: 20 Kuje communities lament bad roads, poor water supply
Ahead of the 2022 Federal Capital Territory Council elections, 20 Kuje Communities have lamented the poor state of their regions, demanding accountability and credible leadership from the incoming Kuje Area Council Chairman.
