Nigeria at 60: Police warn against rally, protest in Lagos

The Nigerian Police By Evelyn Usman Deputy Inspector-General of Police, in-charge of the  Department of Information and Communication Technology, DIG Celestine Okoye, yesterday in Lagos, charged officers and men on the need to resist any form of disorder capable of disintegrating the country. This is just as the  Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, CP …

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Nigeria @ 60: APC, Govs reaffirm commitment to democratic devt

By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The ruling All Progressives Congress APC and its governors have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to deepening Nigeria’s democracy. They made the commitments in separate statements signed by the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Yekini Nabena and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Gov. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu …

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Just in: Emirates Airlines get FG approval to operate into Nigeria

By Lawani Mikairu The federal government Wednesday agreed to lift the ban placed on Emirates Airlines from operating into and out of the country.  This is coming after an undertaking by the authorities of the United Arabs Emirates (UAE)  to start issueing Visas to Nigerians . According to the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, the …

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We’ll reopen Eko bridge in October — Fed Works Controller

Ongoing replacement of bearings on Eko Bridge on Wednesday in Lagos (NAN Photo) The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, says the ongoing emergency rehabilitation of the Eko Bridge linking Alaka is almost completed and will be ready for use in October. Popoola told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) while inspecting the …

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Heavy rain submerge farmlands, destroy valuables in Taraba

By Femi Bolaji – Jalingo Residents of Akwana community in Wukari local government areas of Taraba state Tuesday morning woke up to a heavy downpour which left residents stranded. The rainfall which lasted for hours overran various farmlands and destroyed houses in the community. Councilor of Akwana, Tsokwa Nwunuji who spoke to Vanguard via telephone, …

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Breaking:  Police declare Gbagi wanted, Abuja court stops police 

Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi By Emma Amaize DELTA State Police Command today declared ex-Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, wanted for allegedly failing to honour an invitation by the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hafiz Inuwa, for questioning over purported dehumanization of some workers. READ ALSO: How cultists blinded me for refusing to join group However, …

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OCT 1: Reps task leaders on commitment to public service

…Commend Nigerians For Sustaining National Unity By Tordue Salem, Abuja The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has tasked leaders at all levels in the country, to be more committed to public service and the development of the country. The Caucus, also congratulated Nigerians for their steadfastness as the nation marks her 60th Independence anniversary …

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PIB: Reps’ 32-Man Committee holds public hearing on bill next week

By Tordue Salem – Abuja A thirty-two member Committee on Petroleum Industry Bill, 2020, will begin an interactive session with the public, next week Wednesday, VANGUARD learned on Wednesday. The Chairman of the Ad hoc panel and Whip of the House of Representatives, Muhammed Monguno(APC-Borno) made the disclosure to the reporter after sitting on Wednesday. …

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Breaking: UAE agrees to resume visa issuance to Nigerians

Hadi Sirika United Arab Emirates, Wednesday agreed to resume visa issuance to Nigerians. , Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation, announced this via his Twitter handle. According to him: “UAE has written to state that they agree to issue visas to Nigerians, consequently decision has been reached to allow Emirates to fly into Nigeria. READ ALSO: …

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Akwa Ibom assembly decries criminal activities in former main market

…Tasks security agencies on responsibility Akwa-Ibom state house of Assembly By Chioma Onuegbu – Uyo The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has decried the upsurge of criminal activities in the premises of the former Uyo main market, especially rape, and armed robbery. This follows a motion on a matter of public importance brought before the …

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Nigeria at 60: Tinubu urges renewed hope

Sen. Oluremi Tinubu (Lagos Central) has urged Nigerians to face the future with renewed hope as the country attains 60 years of independence. Tinubu said in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday that Nigerians should brace up to challenges that post COVID-19 might bring. According to the senator, Independence Day is the most significant day …

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Nigeria@60: Consumers call for reversal of privatisation of power sector

As Nigeria marks its 60th independence on Oct. 1, some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and consumers in the power sector have called on the Federal Government to reverse the privatisation of the industry. The citizens spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday. They said that in spite of the …

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We’ll reopen Eko bridge in October — Fed Works Controller

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, says the ongoing emergency rehabilitation of the Eko Bridge linking Alaka is almost completed and will be ready for use in October. Popoola told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) while inspecting the bridge in Lagos on Wednesday that the new bearings had arrived from …

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PDP senators hail President Buhari over leadership style

President Muhammadu Buhari Some Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) senators on Wednesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for what they called his unique approach to governance. Two of the PDP lawmakers, who spoke at plenary, commended Buhari’s leadership style for prioritising the interest of Nigerians over partisanship. Also read: ELECTIONS: Stop seeking endorsement from Bishops, Imams ― …

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Independence: FRSC boss greets Nigerians, calls for prayers

FRSC Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, By Chris Ochayi – Abuja The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has called on all Nigerians to pray for a prosperous nation on the occasion of the celebration of Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary. Oyeyemi, who made the call in his message marking the anniversary, …

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Industrializing Ondo: Looking beyond the oil

Rotimi Akeredolu Agriculture was the chief support of the Nigerian economy in the past. It was then the country’s major source of revenue and foreign exchange earnings. Nigeria was a large-scale exporter of cash crops such as groundnuts, palm oil, cocoa, rubber and cotton. She was also a major exporter of hide and skin. But agriculture …

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Reps approve 2012-2023 MTEF/FSP

Move to rejig laws setting up thieving agencies Approves fresh N4.28trn borrowing By Tordue Salem – Abuja As President Muhammadu Buhari plans to lay the 2021 budget before the National Assembly next week, the House of Representatives on Wednesday, approved the 2021-2023 Medium Term Expenditure Framework, and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP). Part of the details …

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Yiaga Africa raises concern of persistent voter inducement ahead of Ondo poll

Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation, has raised concerns over the inducement of voters ahead of Oct. 10, Ondo governorship election. Mr Samson Itodo, Executive Director, Yiaga Africa said this in a statement on Wednesday Abuja. Itodo said that as political activities gather momentum ahead of the election, Yiaga Africa Watching The Vote was observing …

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Lagos/UNDP COVID-19 fund to benefit 22,600 families; 5,500 SMEs

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lapos State. By Olasunkanmi Akoni No fewer than 22,600 families and 5,500 small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs in Lagos will benefit from the unconditional cash transfer programme for vulnerable communities affected by COVID-19 in the state. The programme, also known as the COVID-19 basket fund, is an initiative of the United Nations …

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