FRSC, DPR collaborate to curb tanker accidents

FRSC Marshal, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has restated commitment to collaborating with the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in the prevention of road tanker crashes on the country’s highways. FRSC’s Corps Marshal, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, made the commitment during a Working Visit to the DPR office, Victoria Island in Lagos on Monday. “The …

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Emir of Ilorin pledges support for EFCC

By Soni Daniel The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Council of Traditional Rulers in Kwara State,  Dr Ibrahim Sulu Gambari has pledged support for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s  anti- graft war. Gambari made the pledge on Monday, September 7, 2020 while receiving the delegation of the EFCC led by the Ilorin zonal head,  DCDS …

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Daily Trust reporter who was called ‘stupid’ bags excellence award

Mr. Eyo Charles, the Cross River Correspondent of Daily Trust newspaper Mr. Eyo Charles, the Cross River Correspondent of Daily Trust newspaper, was on Monday presented with an award for excellence, by an Abuja-based Non- Governmental Organisation, One Love Foundation International. Presenting the award in Calabar, Mr. Osemudiamen Ogbidi, the Programme Officer of the foundation, said it was in …

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CLEANUP: Stop playing games with our lives, Ogoni elders task FG, HYPREP

…Links insecurity in Ogoni to failure of the cleanup process By Davies Iheamnachor, Port-Harcourt Forum of Ogoni Elders and Leaders under the aegis of Gbo Kabaari Ogoni has tasked the Federal Government and the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project, HYPREP, to stop playing games with the lives of the people of Ogoni ethnic nationality of Rivers State. The body …

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Bayelsa sign MOU with FG over upgrading Asoama Sports Academy

By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Federal Government and representatives of Bayelsa State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) over the upgrading of the Sports Academy at Asoama, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the state. The Bayelsa Sports Academy was established by Chief Timipre Sylva when he was governor of the state as a premier institute of sports …

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President Buhari speaks on new prices of petrol, electricity

President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja assured Nigerians of the willingness and determination of the Federal Government to provide stable electricity to every home and industry, while considering the economic challenges before individuals, families and businesses, explaining that “implementation of a Willing buyer, Willing Seller Policy for the power sector has opened opportunities for increased delivery …

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New Electricity Tariff doesn’t apply to all customers ― EEDC

By Peter Okutu The Enugu Electricity Distribution PLC (EEDC), South-East zone, Monday, said it has commenced the implementation of the new service reflective tariff in the country. The implementation which was effective Tuesday, September 1, 2020, is in compliance with the Order by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) dated 27th August 2020. This development was made known …

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Anxiety in Ondo as thugs lay siege to state Assembly complex

By Dayo Johnson Political thugs Monday for hours laid siege to the Ondo State House of Assembly, causing anxiety across the state capital. Their surprised presence as early as 730am Monday, Vanguard gathered was to prevent the nine suspended lawmakers that the court quashed their suspension last week from resuming. Nine lawmakers were suspended by the assembly for …

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COVID-19: No public gathering for Akwa Ibom 33rd anniversary ― Gov Emmanuel

By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has announced that there would be no public gathering to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the creation of the State on September 23, 2020. This is contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, and State and Chairman COVID-19 Management Committee, Dr. Emmanuel …

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Nwuche denies alleged involvement in money laundering, demands apology

By Henry Umoru, Abuja Former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Chibudom Nwuche has dismissed reports that he was being under investigation by the United States Department of Justice, US DOJ for allegedly laundering $8 million sometime in the past for some officials of the Amnesty programme. Nwuche who noted that he has not been and would not be …

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COVID-19: Oyo, World Bank, CSDA, others distribute palliatives to 200 less privileged, counsel against depression

By Adeola Badru TO mitigate against the effects of COVID-19 pandemic and assist people that were economically affected, Oyo State Government, the World Bank and Heritage Bank PLC have distributed palliative packages to over two hundred less-privileged individuals in the state. The intervention also included a psychosocial service in the form of counselling to the vulnerable people to …

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CLIMATE CHANGE: Ogun, Nigerian Breweries partner to plant 600,000 trees

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Ogun State government and Nigerian Breweries Plc on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the reforestation of 500 hectares of Olokemeji forest reserve in Abeokuta, the state capital. Speaking at the signing ceremony, which took place at the Ministry of Forestry in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the Director of …

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Police seek synergy with sister agencies for effective service delivery

Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu The Commander, Warri Area Command, ACP Abubakar Arugungun, has called for a more robust and purposeful relationship with other sister security agencies for effective service delivery. Arugungun made this call on Monday during his maiden visit to the Nigeria Police (B Division), Warri. Arungungun in his address to the officers and men said …

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UNIOSUN holds virtual convocation, delivers kits to graduands through courier

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo As the COVID-19 pandemic continue to disrupt social gatherings in Nigeria, the Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has scheduled its 19th convocation ceremony virtually, as its delivered kit to graduating students through courier service. The event, according to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Labode Popoola is the first-ever virtual convocation to hold by a public university in the …

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NDLEA arrest 300 persons, seized 400 grams of illicit Drugs

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) By Shehu Danjuma, Katsina The Katsina Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested 300 persons and seized 400 grams of illicit drugs from January to date in the State. “The Agency has arrested both users and sellers of illicit drugs in the 34 LGA’s in the State. …

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Fuel, electricity hike’ll increase Nigerians’ hardship — SSANU

Warns FG over planned peaceful protest By Adeola Badru The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Monday, warned that except the Federal Government addresses the recent hike in fuel and electricity tariff, the non-teaching staff in collaboration with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), would engage the government in a peaceful protest across the nation, with a view to …

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Daddy Freeze is not ‘a bastard’, Reno Omokri faults Pastor Ibiyeomie

A Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Nigeria news, Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc Reno Omokri By Nwafor Sunday A former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, Pastor Reno Omokri, has waded in to the scriptural battle between Ifedayo Olarinde, aka, Daddy Freeze, …

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Yiaga discloses findings ahead of Edo Governorship election

Commends efforts of Oba of Benin, others to deescalate tension YIAGA AFRICA By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As Edo prepares for gubernatorial elections, an independent election observer, Yiaga Africa, yesterday, disclosed findings ahead of the election, which violence appears prominent and worrisome. This was made known by the Executive Director, Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo, at a press conference held …

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Daddy Freeze is not ‘a bastard’, Reno Omokri faults Pastor Ibiyeomie, defends Daddy Freeze

Reno Omokri By Nwafor Sunday A former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, Pastor Reno Omokri, has waded in to the scriptural battle between Ifedayo Olarinde, aka, Daddy Freeze, and founder and presiding Bishop of the Megachurch Faith Tabernacle, and Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners’ Chapel International, Bishop David Oyedepo, wherein the Founder and General Overseer of …

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