Adegbite woos Russian investors with current reforms, incentives in mining sector
…says Buhari’s administration committed to drive sector By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Architect Olamilekan Adegbite, Monday, wooed potential Russian investors to the nation’s mining sector with ongoing reforms and incentives in the sector. This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media to the […]
Governor Wike declares support for indigenes who invest in Rivers State
Simeon Nwaka Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he will continue to support those who invest in the state with a view to strengthening the economy for the good of Rivers people. Commissioning Vino Imperium in Port Harcourt on Friday, Governor Wike said that Rivers Indigenes who invest in the state are […]
Edo to engage local vigilantes, forest guards, rangers to boost security
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has expressed the readiness of his administration to work with local vigilantes, forest guards and rangers in intelligence gathering to strengthen the state’s security architecture. Obaseki stated this when he received members of Esan Development Union led by its president, Dr. Nosa Edeko on a courtesy visit to […]
Unrepentant bandits attack Katsina village
By Bashir Bello – Katsina Unknown gunmen and unrepentant bandits have invaded Kadobe village of Daddara Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina state and carted away cows and goats. The spokesperson of Katsina State Police Command, SP Gambo Isah confirmed the development in a statement made available to newsmen in the state. Isah said Joint […]
NAF destroys another Boko Haram meeting
By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja NAF destroys another Boko Haram meeting venue in Ngoske, Borno, which eliminates many terrorists. The Nigerian Air force said on Friday that its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has obliterated a Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) meeting venue and neutralized several of their fighters at Ngoske on the […]
Thugs take over Edo APC Secretariat as party chairman suspends scribe
…only the party can suspend me Okah By Alemma-Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City The crisis rocking Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress got messier yesterday as the state chairman of the party, Barr Anselm Ojezua issued a letter of suspension to the state secretary of the party, Lawrence Okah. When Saturday Vanguard visited […]
Edo APC crisis: state secretary suspended
By Gabriel Enogholase – Benin The crisis rocking the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has as taken a new dimension as the State Secretary of the party, Engr. Lawrence Okah has been suspended from office. Vanguard gathered the letter of suspension of the party’s scribe was signed by the State chairman […]
Healthcare: NMA urges FG to unveil modalities for accessing CRF
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Kogi chapter, on Friday urged the Federal Government to put in place modalities for accessing the one per cent Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) meant to take care of emergency health care services. The Chairman of the association, Dr. Kabiru Zubair, made the call in Lokoja at the opening ceremony of […]
PANDEF expresses disapointment over non-implementation of 16point agenda
By Chioma Onuegbu – Uyo Again the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has again expressed disappointment over the non-implementation of the 16-point agenda, designed to promote the development and ensure lasting peace in the Niger Delta region and the country at large. National Chairman of PANDEF, and a former military administrator of Akwa Ibom State, […]
Microfinance Banks are safe, patronise them —NDIC
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has advised depositors to patronise the existing Microfinance Banks (MFBs) in the country, saying they are safe for operations. The Managing Director of NDIC, Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim, represented by Dr. Sunday Oluyemi, the Director, Communication and Public Affairs, said this while fielding questions from newsmen at a news conference […]
Flyover Bridges: Rivers State Government, Julius Berger Sign Agreement
Rivers State Government and Julius Berger Nigeria Plc on Friday signed an agreement for the construction of three flyover bridges to develop the landscape of Port Harcourt and resolve traffic congestion in the city. The Attorney-General of Rivers State, Dr. Zaccheus Adango led officials of the Rivers State Government during the signing process, while the […]
