I was misled defending Obi’s debt record – Kenneth Okonkwo
ABUJA — A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has said he was misled when he defended former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi against claims that his administration left debts and other financial obligations behind. Okonkwo, who was Obi’s spokesman during the 2023 presidential campaign, said he could no longer repeat some […]
Foreign firm to establish hospitals in Nigeria
By Chinyere Amalu ABUJA – A healthcare services provider Apollo Hospital Enterprise Ltd, has planned to invest $150-175 million to set up five speciality hospitals for children, four in India and one likely in Nigeria, by 2011. A statement made available to Vanguard by the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria Mahesh Sachdev, quoted the Chairman […]
Aliero engages 150 corps to arrest beggars, destitutes
By Henry Umoru & Racheal Kantiyok Abuja—Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero weekend engaged the services of 150 members of the Peace Corp of Nigeria to assist the task force of the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) as part of moves to keep Abuja clean. According to Aliero, the […]
Declare emergency on roads, NUJ tells Yar’Adua
By Henry Umoru ABUJA – The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on President Umaru Yar’Adua to declare a state-of-emergency on Nigerian roads following the wanton loss of lives as a result of poor condition of our roads. Rising from its meeting weekend, NEC also urged both the […]
Police must be autonomous – Rep
By Tordue Salem ABUJA – The Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs, Rep. Ofor Chukwuegbo has declared that the only road to credible elections in the Country is to give the Nigerian Police Force the independence to promote, demote and fund itself. Mr. Ofor who represents Enugu North/Enugu South Federal Constituency of […]
FAAN, NAF partner on airports’ security
By Kenneth Ehigiator Lagos – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has gone into partnership with the Nigerian Air-Force (NAF), to strengthen security at the nation’s airports. The partnership is informed by latest threats to aviation safety by the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) and adherents of the Boko Haram […]
