Captain Hosa Okunbo …How my quarrel with Obaseki started …Why I’m defending myself against his attacks …Obaseki has good plans for Edo on paper, nothing on ground …If you saw his plans on Power-point, you ‘ll kiss his feet …Obaseki found himself in politics, an unfamiliar turf …He doesn’t have attributes of a good leader …I knelt, begging Obaseki …
…Lament spate of violence across the country …Urge him to implement findings on anti-corruption fight President Muhammadu Buhari Perez Brisibe – Patani Anglican Bishops in the country, have expressed concern over the spate of borrowings by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration and cautioned that the increasing spate of borrowings by the Federal Government is undermining the national sovereignty of …
Garba Shehu …Says history‘ll judge Buhari better than critics expect By Johnbosco Agbakwuru THE Presidency last night came to the defense of President Muhammadu Buhari over the removal of petroleum subsidy that led to the increase in the petroleum pump price saying previous administrations lacked the courage to take the action. It also said President Buhari had to take …
The Kwara State University, (KWASU), Malete The Management of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, on Sunday denied the rumour of school fees increment being peddled in the social media. A statement from the Acting Registrar, Mohammed Shuaib, said there was no iota of truth in the rumour. ”We, however, wish to state that there is an ongoing …
Electricity By Udeme Akpan & Gabriel Ewepu Electricity Distribution Companies, DISCOs, have petitioned the Bureau of Public Enterprises, BPE, seeking to return the privatized power assets to government over what they considered as undue interference in their operations. Investigations by Vanguard, yesterday, indicated that their action was propelled by recent developments, especially the planned forensic audit of the operations …
The Lagos State Government on Sunday announced the reopening of two of its recreational parks for public use, stressing that visitors to the parks must comply with the subsisting COVID-19 protocols. Mrs Titilayo Ajirotutu, the Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Parks and Gardens (LASPARK), disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos. According to …
Eminent Nigerians, led by All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Ooni of Ife Adeyeye Ogunwusi; and Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, converged on the palace of Oniru Iruland in Lagos for the coronation of Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, reports TAJUDEEN ADEBANJO. It was a colourful event yesterday at the coronation of the 15th Oniru of …
Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq Federal Government has donated assorted food items for distribution to 26,067 households who were victims of Boko Haram insecurity and floods in Borno. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Farouq, said this on Sunday while briefing the state Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Kadafur in Maiduguri. Farouq said was in …
President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Monday for Niamey, Niger Republic to participate in the 57th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. The one-day summit, according to the President’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, in a statement in Abuja on Sunday will deliberate on the Special Report on COVID-19 to …
Soldiers in Niger executed dozens of civilians during the counterinsurgency campaign against jihadists earlier this year, a probe has reported. The country has suffered years of conflict with Islamic militants operating in the Sahel, with thousands of soldiers and civilians killed to date. “There have indeed been executions of unarmed civilians and the mission discovered at least 71 …
While many Nigerians have welcomed the lowering infection figures with ecstasy, authorities attribute the plummeting infections to reduction in tests across states, writes Associate Editor ADEKUNLE YUSUF IT was with ecstasy that Nigerians received the announcement that the airspace is now opened to international flights. Last week, after reeling out protocols that should be observed by all and penalties for …
By Ugochukwu Alaribe – Umuahia Abia state government has denied banning commercial tricycle operators from plying major roads in the state. Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, who stated this while reacting to rumours of the ban of tricycles from roads, explained that government is worried about the unruly behaviour of some tricycle operators who impede the …
Gov Bello dancing at the thanksgiving By Omeiza Ajayi Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has promised to leave a legacy of massive development on completion of his tenure, saying he is determined to prove naysayers wrong by bridging the infrastructural deficit in the state. Chief Press Secretary CPS to the Governor, Onogwu Muhammed disclosed this in a statement issued …
The Nigerian Police The Police on Sunday said it has arrested two suspects for allegedly defrauding a German Company of 14.7 million Euros in pretext to procure COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. He said the suspects were arrested by the Cybercrime Unit …
Vice-President of the CNSP (National Committee for the Salvation of the People) Colonel Malick Diaw (C) takes a seat with other military leaders during the opening of two days of talks aimed at validating the terms of reference for a transitional government in Mali, on September 5, 2020, in Bamako. – Mali’s military junta began talks with opposition groups …
Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State …says many projects awarded by immediate-past govt, not in favour of people By Adeola Badru THE administration of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State was said, would not leave any inherited project undone, just because his immediate predecessor, late Abiola Ajimobi overlooked many projects initiated by former Governor Alao Akala because of hatred. …
Bandits Security operatives comprising of military and the police personnel, on Friday, successfully repelled armed bandit who opened fire on motorists plying the Kaduna-Abuja Road. Reports have it that the incident occurred near Olam Feeds Company, but no arrest has been made. Also read: Emeka Offor’s donation: Support like this boosts morale of personnel for better service – …
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan Chapter, has warned against the reopening of schools without provisions for schools to meet COVID-19 precautionary guidelines. Its chairman, Prof. Ayo Akinwole, stated this in a release he made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Sunday. Akinwole stated that the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on schools …
…urges Nigerians to be appreciative General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye By Olayinka Latona General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has reassured Christians all over the world of victory over the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges. Addressing participants during the church‘s monthly thanksgiving service at …
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission By Chioma Onuegbu OPERATIVE of the Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested three suspected land scammers and an Internet fraudster in Akwa Ibom State. According to a statement issued by the EFCC spokesman in Abuja, Wale Oyewale and obtained yesterday in Uyo said the suspects were arrested …
