Senator Anietie Okon By Harris Emmanuel Elder statesman and former member of the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Anietie Okon, has lent his voice to the controversy surrounding the contentious National Water Resources Bill, warning that Nigeria will be doomed if the National Assembly passes the bill. According to him, the onus lies on the National Assembly to …
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God(RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has said that people who were above 70 years needed to check their salvation if they were still afraid of death. Adeboye said this at the first Sunday Thanksgiving of the RCCG new year …
By Adesina Wahab In the bid to promote fidelity and righteousness in running businesses in the country, The Alternative Business School, TABS, is launching its flagship conference tagged The 7000 on Sunday, September 13, 2020 According to the spokesperson of TABS, Toyosi Ajayi, in a statement in Lagos, the keynote speaker is Dr Jumoke Oduwole, the $pecial Adviser to …
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Fast-rising Nigerian hip hop artistes, Kelvin Iwezife, professionally known as Kev2tite, has declared that his decision not to rest during coronavirus pandemic was to actualise his dream of surpassing his role models’ achievements in the global music industry. Kev2tite listed his role models in the industry to include William Leonard Roberts II; known professionally as Rick Ross, Innocent Idibia; …
The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that it “spent N30,540,563,571.09, representing 84% of the N36.3 billon public funds and donations received to respond to COVID-19 between 1st April, 2020 and 31st July, 2020, leaving the balance of N5.9 billion.” The Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris stated this in response to the Freedom of Information request dated …
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan (2L) walks at the International Airport in Bamako upon his arrival on August 22, 2020 next to by Malick Diaw (L), the Vice President of the CNSP (National Committee for the Salvation of the People). – A delegation of West African leaders headed by former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan arrived in the Malian capital …
Issues concerning the extortion of innocent citizens by greedy policemen have generated an outrage in recent times with experts suggesting ways of curbing the menace by the minions of law, reports KUNLE AKINRINADE. Victims of racketeer cops relive ordeal How officers use POS machine to collect bribe The life of a young fashion designer, Taiwo Ayomide, ended in a tragic …
The Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Ebonyi, Dr Emmanuel Abah, has decried the apparent non-compliance with the safety protocols set out by government to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Ebonyi. Abah was speaking at Izzi on Saturday during a motorised sensitisation campaign in the Izzi Local Government Area of the state. The campaign is …
An emblem of peace hangs all over his mien portraying an open heart just as a well cultured, simple, and unassuming elegance that surrounds his cheerful smile. Glimmering in exceptional class and revealing deep glamour of evidential chivalry, he wears simplicity and decorum as a badge, one of such extraordinaire sense of honor bellied in a soft and …
…Seeks federal, state govts help for IDPs in camps …’Rebuild attacked communities’ …Commends Gov el-Rufai’s peace initiative By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The youth wing of Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU) has called on the authorities to secure and rebuild their communities affected by the series of attacks on their people, saying over 700 natives were killed and 100,000 displaced. …
Tinubu …Faults revenue formula By Dayo Johnson, Akure A former governor of Lagos State and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has called for a review of the country’s revenue formula, saying Amotekun security outfit in the S/West will be a pet if everyone is engaged. Tinubu, who spoke in Akure while inaugurating the …
Governor Godwin Obaseki …They didn’t help me to become gov …Says he never saw predecessor as his godfather … ‘I called people, raised money and helped him to become gov’ …Explains: Oshiomhole ‘reciprocated and helped me’ to succeed him …On House ‘night’ inauguration: I had no hand in it …Forthcoming poll: I am sure of victory. 80% of voters …
By Funmi Ajumobi Oluwaferanmi Adekeye, full of life till age seven, is now lying helpless and being carried to do everything. She is a pathetic sight that no human with blood running in his or her veins would want to dismiss. It was clearly written on the face of the mother that her daughter is now standing on a line …
Sen. Eyinnaya Abaribe. …’They want to use Igbo head to break coconut’ …Says Peter Obi, Charles Soludo can be President …‘Only Ndigbo man can weld Nigeria together in unity’ In the second part of his interview with Sunday Vanguard, Senator Enyinnaya Harcourt Abaribe, Minority Leader of the 9th Senate, speaks on the state of the nation and the 2023 …
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State. By James Ogunnaike A person who is worthy of being a leader wants power not for himself, but in order to be of service” ¯ Sam J. Ervin Jr. “Our overall character is made up of specific individual traits and qualities for which each of us, as individuals, have some qualities that are …
…Oyo woman abandoned by husband with 3 sickle cell children cries By Funmi Ajumobi Oluwaferanmi Adekeye, full of life till age seven, is now lying helpless and being carried to do everything. She is a pathetic sight that no human with blood running in his or her veins would want to dismiss. It was clearly written on the face of …
Reports had alleged that Shasore worked against Nigeria’s interest despite receiving $2 million fee. But in a statement sent to Sunday Vanguard, last night, Shasore said: “In the last 24 hours, I have been urged to break my deliberate silence. My choice of silence has been the result of my own high sense of responsibility as well as …
Suswam By Peter Duru, Makurdi Former Governor of Benue State and senator representing North East District of the state, Gabriel Suswam, has described the proposed National Water Resources Bill as anti- people, warning that it could plunge the country into crisis. Suswam, who spoke in Katsina-Ala, Katsina-Ala LGA of the state during the commissioning of various projects executed in …
By Charly Agwam, Bauchi The police in Bauchi State have confirmed the arrest of a suspected serial rapist, Yusuf Bako, who allegedly defiled a four-year- old girl in a mosque. According to the Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Bauchi State Police Command, Ahmed Wakil, the police team rescued Bako from an angry mob after he had sustained injuries. Wakil …
