Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The federal government has renewed appointment of the Mr Faruk Umar Abubakar as the Secretary-General and Registrar, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria for another four-year term. A statement Wednesday by the Director, Information, Media and Public Relations of the Federal Ministry of Health,Olujimi Oyetomi, said …
The Nigeria Police has asked applicants to exercise patience, noting that they would be communicated through the traditional media, the date for the forces aptitude test. Disclosing this on Wednesday, the Police via its facebook told applicants that no date has been fixed for the aptitude test. The statement reads: “The Nigeria Police Force wishes …
Nigerians are currently protesting in Ojuelegba part of Lagos state over anti-people policy, hike in electricity tariff and petrol price in the country. Earlier this month, Electricity distribution companies (DisCos), across the country implemented a new electricity tariff regime. This the protesters have kicked against saying that it is an anti-people policy. In pictures: Nigerians protest against fuel, electricity increment, …
Nigerians are currently protesting in Ojuelegba part of Lagos state over anti-people policy, hike in electricity tariff and petrol price in the country. Earlier this month, Electricity distribution companies (DisCos), across the country implemented a new electricity tariff regime. This the protesters have kicked against saying that it is an anti-people policy. In pictures: Nigerians protest against fuel, electricity increment, …
By Emmanuel Elebeke As part of efforts to fast-track enrolment of all Nigerians, the Federal government is to commence the capturing of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across the country. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), stated this in a statement to announce the International Identity Day 2020. While urging …
A truck collided with the big signpost at Berger, inward Lagos along Lagos-Ibadan expressway now. LASEMA officials on ground to clear the rubbles Photos by Lamidi Bamidele Truck collides with the big signpost at Berger along Lagos-Ibadan expressway VANGUARD The post PHOTOS: Truck collides with signpost along Lagos-Ibadan expressway appeared first on Vanguard News.
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By Emmanuel Elebeke As part of efforts to fast-track enrolment of all Nigerians, the Federal government is to commence the capturing of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across the country. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), stated this in a statement to announce the International Identity Day 2020. While urging …
By Anayo Okoli OHANAEZE Ndigbo Worldwide has tackled the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai over his alleged statement that he would declare state of emergency in the South East if security operatives are attacked in the zone. Ohanaeze wondered why Buratai chooses a relatively peaceful South East to vent his anger while he …
By Ugochukwu Alaribe A 3 storey building has collapsed along Azikiwe road in Aba, Abia State, killing two persons and five others trapped in the rubble. Another victim was rescued and now receiving medical attention at an undisclosed hospital in the city. Vanguard gathered that the deceased persons and survivor of the collapsed building were …
By Ugochukwu Alaribe, Umuahia A 3 storey building has collapsed along Azikiwe road, Aba, Abia State, killing two persons, with five others trapped in the rubble. Another victim was rescued and is now receiving medical attention at an undisclosed hospital in the city. ALSO READ: New tariff only affects major electricity consumers – says DISCO Vanguard …
The Socio – Economic Rights And Accountability Project, SERAP, Wednesday listed about seven judgments it obtained which the Federal has refused to obey. They include: SERAP v. FGN: Suit No: FHC/CS/964/2016: Hon Justice Shagari ordered the Federal Government to tell Nigerians details of all recovered stolen assets to date & the status of such assets. …
President Buhari on Wednesday presided over Federal Executive Council Meeting and Unveiled Nigeria at 60 Anniversary Logo in State House on 16th Sep 2020 Nigeria at 60 Anniversary Logo By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday unveiled the 60th Independence Anniversary celebration logo. President Buhari unveiled the logo at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, …
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), says the new tariff regime approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) will not affect lower electricity consumers in its franchise. KEDCO’s franchise include Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States. Mr Ibrahim Shawai, Head of Corporate Communications of the company, gave the clarification in a statement issued on Wednesday …
President Buhari on Wednesday presided over Federal Executive Council Meeting and Unveiled Nigeria at 60 Anniversary Logo in State House on 16th Sep 2020 Nigeria at 60 Anniversary Logo All photos by Bayo Omoboriowo, Personal Photographer to President of Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari The post PHOTOS: Buhari presides over FEC meeting, unveils Nigeria at 60 anniversary logo appeared first on …
As part of her effort towards boosting more solution-providing businesses run by innovative females in Nigeria, billionaire businesswoman, Folorunso Alakija, through her Flourish Africa outfit, is set to hold a virtual conference. Tagged ‘Outsmart 2020’, the conference aims to guide participants on how to reach heights they have imagined, especially in a peculiar year that has …
A truck collided with the big signpost at Berger, inward Lagos along Lagos Ibadan expressway now. LASEMA officials on ground to clear the rubbles Photos by Lamidi Bamidele Truck collides with the big signpost at Berger along Lagos-Ibadan expressway The post PHOTOS: Truck collides with big signpost at Berger along Lagos-Ibadan expressway appeared first on Vanguard News.
Makinde By Dirisu Yakubu A lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade federal constituency of Osun state in the House of Representatives, Hon. Busayo Wole Oke has described Governor Seyi Makinde as ‘the best person” to the lead the Peoples Democratic Party to victory in the South West. The lawmaker premised his position on the face that Makinde is the …
File photo dated 01-09-2007 of Liverpool’s Fernando Torres. Former Liverpool star Fernando Torres has revealed that he left Anfield in 2011 because the Reds couldn’t match his ambitions to win trophies at the time, whereas Chelsea, the club he joined for what was then a British record £50m transfer fee, could. Torres had arrived from Atletico …
The Youth Party has sympathised with the Nigerian people on the temporary hardship brought about by the hike in the prices of petrol and electricity. In a statement signed by the Director of Communications, Mr Mayowa Idowu, the Party stated that “the decision by the government to allow the market to determine the prices of …
