Nigeria must manage its diversity for prosperity, national cohesion — AfDB President
President, African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, has said that Nigeria must start managing its diversity for prosperity and national cohesion, not ethnic nationalities.
2023: Only senatorial zoning ‘ll guarantee peace, unity — Delta North Monarchs
DELTA North Traditional Rulers Forum, Wednesday, said zoning of the State Governorship on senatorial basis would guarantee peace, sanctity, sanity, equity and sustained unity in diversity among the people in the three senatorial districts in the state.
NALDA gives hope to rehabilitated drug addicts, women and youths with livestock empowerment
Ikonne said 100 women got 3 goats each, while 200 youths got one cow for 2 persons, which the total beneficiaries were 300
Zambia suspends issuance of mining licences
Zambian government has announced a 30-day suspension of issuance of mining licences to fight corruption. Minister of Mines, Paul Kabuswe, on Wednesday said the suspension would begin from Feb. 23 to March 23, and was meant to allow for the cleaning up of the system and establishing the exact point of corruption. “Due to the […]
Don’t politicize national security, CDS warns Nigerians
By Dirisu Yakubu Nigerians, particularly members of the political class have been warned to guide against utterances capable of endangering security and the fight against insecurity. Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor gave the charge, Wednesday at a security summit organized by the 21st Century Chronicle Media group. According to Gen. Irabor, members of […]
Buhari to sign into law Electoral Act Amendment Bill by Friday – Presidency sources
”He will be signing the bill around noon of that day.”
Enugu LG polls: 3 feared dead as gunmen attack two polling units
By Chinedu Adonu, ENUGU Gunmen on Wednesday attacked two polling units in Enugu during the local government council elections leading to the death of three persons. Vanguard learnt that the gunmen invaded the polling units at Obeagu ward III in Enugu South and another polling unit at Akpugo, Nkanu East local government area while voting […]
South East APC aspirants reject Deputy National chairmanship, insists on National Secretary
“But we are saying that the South East, will not accept the position of the Deputy national chairman, that we will wish that the party reconsider and review and put the position of the National Secretary to the South East.”
Woman allegedly occupies male neighbour’s kitchen, beats him up
A 49-year-old woman, Abosede Oloyede, who allegedly took possession of a neighbour’s kitchen, on Wednesday appeared before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Oloyede, of No 11, Shobowale St., Itire, Surulere, Lagos, is being tried for breach of public peace and assault. The Police Prosecutor, Insp Courage Ekhueorohan, told the court that Oloyede committed […]
Gunmen abduct Journalists covering Enugu LG election
By Dennis Agbo Unknown gunmen on Wednesday attacked but later released the news crew of the Enugu State Broadcasting Service, ESBS, who were covering the 2022 local government elections. The media team comprised a driver, cameraman, and three reporters. Also with them was a reporter with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN. Two of the […]
Breaking: Uzodimma’s Commissioner dumps APC joins PDP
The Imo state immediate past commissioner for foreign affairs, Fabian Ihekweme, on Wednesday dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC, and joined the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
