…Calls for review of judgement By Joseph Erunke THE United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has condemned the sentencing of a 13-year old boy identified as Omar Farouq to ten years imprisonment over alleged blasphemy by a Sharia court in Kano. Farouq was sentenced with menial labour by the Kano State Sharia Court at Feli Hockey, Kano …
NIMC Mr Aliyu Aziz, the Director-General, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), says the commission has so far registered 42 million Nigerians on the national identity database. The director-general was speaking during an interactive session with members of the media to commemorate the 2020 National Identity Day on Wednesday in Abuja. Also read: In pictures: Nigerians …
Tukur Yusuf Buratai ADDRESS OF LT. GENERAL ALANI AKINRINADE ON THE VISIT OF GENERAL TY BURATAI COAS TO OSUN STATE TO COMMISSION PROJECTS AT KUTA AND ASAMU ON MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER, 2020 Please allow me to join my Governor and the good people of Osun State to welcome you to our State, the State of ‘Omoluabi’. …
Oil rose for a second day on Wednesday, gaining more than two per cent, as a hurricane closed U.S. offshore production and an industry report showed U.S. crude inventories unexpectedly decreased. More than a quarter of U.S. offshore output was shut on Tuesday due to Hurricane Sally. The American Petroleum Institute on Tuesday said crude …
By Emma Amaize Rotary Club, Sapele Urban in Didtrict 9141 has renovated Amukpe.Health Centre and.Children Correctional Center at Gana-Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area in Delta.State . Chairman, Sapele local government area, Mr Eugene Unoaghoan and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, Asaba, Mrs Oghenekevwe Agas, received the renovated building projects on behalf …
Reno Omokri Former aide to Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, pastor Reno Omokri and over 5000 people have signed a petition for the United Kingdom and the European Union to place a travel ban on Nigerians found culpable for promoting or aiding election violence in Nigeria. It will be recalled that the United States Secretary of State, Mike …
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 …
