Filippo Grandi The UN refugee chief said Wednesday that he had tested positive for Covid-19, after leading the first day of the agency’s main annual meeting in person. Filippo Grandi, who kicked off UNHCR’s week-long Executive Committee meeting in Geneva on Monday, told participants via video-link that he would need to continue following the event from …

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it recorded 646 convictions and recovered more than N11 billion in monetary assets this year, despite the restriction imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Mr Umar Abba, disclosed this while addressing the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes in Abuja on …

Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu The Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Tuesday told the people of the state not to lower the credibility and reputation of the state before the general public, urging them to vote wisely on Saturday. Akeredolu, who spoke when his campaign train stormed his Owo country home, said Ondo People were known …

…He’s made us proud – NYSC State Coord …Corps Member Israel has restored our lost hope – School HM …We’re happy with the project executed – Pupils …Only God will reward him – Parent Egwu Michael A Vanguard reporter identified as Arogbonlo Israel who is currently undergoing a one-year mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in …

Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola By Chris Ochayi – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has reassured Nigerians on its commitment to deliver a better urban future despite the prevailing challenges within the housing sector. Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, stated this at the virtual commemoration of the 2020 World Habitat …

The Governing Council of the University of Uyo at its Special Meeting held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, approved the appointment of Professor Nyaudoh Ukpabio Ndaeyo, Professor of Farm Systems, Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, as the 8th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University. This was following the selection of three (3) highest appointable …

By Chioma Obinna Worried about the dangers of unwholesome oil, PZ Wilmar  has launched a campaign tagged “Less is More” aimed at sensitising Nigerians on the inherent dangers in the consumption of unbranded cooking oil, as it offers healthier and affordable options. In a statement on  “Less is More” campaign   the Category & Brand Manager, PZ …

Every war must have a war room; a situation room where the gladiators meet to plan, strategize, analyze, update, brief and effectively mange response to any issue. The health challenges in the Country and indeed the State has called for this war room approach to effectively respond to health challenges, gather Data, monitor staff and facility …

National Assembly By Henry Umoru PRESIDENT of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has assured that the National Assembly (NASS) will amend the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Act to boost the efficiency of the regulatory agency, as well as ensure compliance by private estate developers to government policies. Speaking Tuesday when the Managing Director of the Federal …

Nigeria’s foremost Development Finance institution, Development Bank of Nigeria has received an Accreditation Certificate of Acceptance in line with Sustainable Standards and Certification Initiatives (SSCI) by the World Development Finance Forum in Germany. The certificate was received on behalf of the Bank by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany; Mr. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar represented by Mrs. Mobolaji …

By Demola Akinyemi – Ilorin The organised labour in Kwara state has rejected the ongoing verification/auditing exercise of the state government as a condition for payment of minimum wage to the workers as demanded. The labour leaders, therefore, put their members on standby for an indefinite strike which will commence on Monday. This is contained …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it recorded 646 convictions and recovered more than N11 billion in monetary assets this year, despite the restriction imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Mr Umar Abba, disclosed this while addressing the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes in Abuja on …

CP X Squad, Force Provost Marshal, IGP Monitoring Team deployed to enforce order Photo credit: @LhidhiasStanley By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Against the backdrop of skepticism over the order last Sunday of the ban of SARS carrying out routine Police duties, the inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has further cemented his directives by giving orders to …

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is set to commence the implementation of ‘Girls-for-Girls’ (G4G) intervention Programme in 275 selected schools in Adamawa State. Mrs Lydia Maajam, Desk Officer, UNICEF G4G, Adamawa State, disclosed this during a meeting with stakeholders in Yola. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the selected schools …

By Juliet Ebirim American superstar, Cardi B has shut down speculations that she joined the Illuminati. In a photo she shared on her Instagram page, Cardi B is seen wearing a red latex jumpsuit with a red hairband in the form of horns. “Single, bad and rich. I do the controlling,” she captioned the photo. However, …

IGP, Mr. Mohammed Adamu CP X Squad, Force Provost Marshal, IGP Monitoring Team deployed to enforce order By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Against the backdrop of skepticism over the order last Sunday of the ban of SARS carrying out routine Police duties, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has further cemented his directives by giving orders …

Celebrity kid of one of Nigeria media guru, AlexReports, Churchill Onyeka Nwankwo was a cynosure to behold as his birthday reception celebrated at his father’s residence, ‘Finishwork Villa’ Abuja attracted some notable personalities. Among the celebrities that stormed the residence of AlexReports for the first birthday celebration of his son, who became one year on the …

The National Igbo Students Union State President (NISU) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, HRM. Comr. Emmaunuel U. Onyishi, in a recent release, has outlined series of development projects that will support the intellectual advancements of Igbo Students nationwide, and encourage responsive leadership and resolve issues associated with functional effectiveness in the Union. The statement …

Gbemisola Saraki By Dirisu Yakubu Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, Tuesday, disclosed that only duly registered road transport unions will be considered in the disbursement of the N10 billion federal government intervention funds for road transport workers and operators. Senator Saraki stated this when members of the National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners …

By David Odama – Lafia In order to ensure efficiency, effectiveness in their operations, and proper monitoring, the Nasarawa state government is collaborating with the National Bureau of Statistics to conduct a census of commercial and industrial businesses across the 13 LGAs of the state. Commissioner, Ministry of Finance, Budget and Planning, Haruna Adamu Ogbole …