Emmanuel Okogba, Author at Vanguard News

Declare state of emergency on S’South, S’East roads, NANS urges FG

On October 5, 20166:07 amIn Newsby Emmanuel Okogba

NATIONAL Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Zone B, yesterday, urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on federal roads in South-South and South-East geopolitical zones.

A-Court refuses to stop Edaiken N’Uselu’s installation as new Oba of Benin

On October 5, 20163:57 amIn Newsby Emmanuel Okogba

ATTEMPTS by Chief Rich Arisco-Osemwingie, who proclaimed himself the Ogiamien of Utantan Benin nation, to stop the installation of the new Oba of Benin, Crown Prince Ehenede Erediauwa, suffered a setback, yesterday, as the Appeal Court sitting in Benin, Edo State, refused to hear the motion asking the court to stop the installation.

Niger Deltans frustrating Buhari from developing region — Omo-Agege

On October 5, 20162:03 amIn Newsby Emmanuel Okogba

THE Senator representing Delta Central senatorial district, Delta State, Ovie Omo-Agege, has alleged that the people of Niger Delta region were the ones making it difficult for President Muhammadu Buhari to come out with his blueprint for the development of the region.

Orubebe: ‘Many politiciansare guilty of false assets declaration’

On October 5, 20161:41 amIn Newsby Emmanuel Okogba

The Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, sitting in Abuja, yesterday, found former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, guilty of the allegation that he falsely declared his assets in 2007.

BIAFRA: IPOB takes Nnamdi Kanu’s case to ECOWAS court

On October 5, 20161:19 amIn Newsby Emmanuel Okogba

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday said it is taking the continued detention without trial of its leader and Director of Radio Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu to the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, court to seek justice, since the Nigeria judiciary cannot deliver good judgment in the matter concerning his illegal detention.

Orthopaedic Medical Director’s Cup ends in style

On October 5, 20161:00 amIn Sportsby Emmanuel Okogba

The 2016 Medical Director’s Cup Football competition of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi Lagos came to an exciting end at the weekend with the Medical Director’s team outclassing the Nurses Department in the final.

Recession: Senate to fast-track passage of PIB, others

On October 5, 20161:00 amIn Newsby Emmanuel Okogba

THE Senate has resolved to prioritize and fast-track the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB, and other legislations capable of contributing to the quick recovery of the national economy, and provide favourable level playing environment for both local and foreign investors.

Lagos promise rice, fish sufficiency in December 2016

On October 4, 20167:46 pmIn Newsby Emmanuel Okogba

Lagos State government has assured its citizens of abundant rice come December 2016.

FG Advertises Sale Of Two Presidential Jets

On October 4, 20167:29 pmIn Newsby Emmanuel Okogba

The Federal Government has advertised the sale of two aircraft in the presidential fleet and directed that the bids be quoted in US dollars.

NFF commends LMC, Clubs, Media, Fans on successful season

On October 4, 20167:02 pmIn Sportsby Emmanuel Okogba

The Nigeria Football Federation has heaped plaudits on the League Management Company (organizers of the Nigeria Professional Football League), all the participating Clubs, the media as well as football fans for a highly –successful 2015/2016 Season that came to an end on Sunday.