…set to commence Africa’s largest coconut oil refinery Governor Udom Emmanuel has formally received the official gazette of the federal government signalling the approval for the Liberty Oil and Gas Free Zone in the state. The Gazette on the approval was presented to the Governor by a delegation from the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority …

File photo of Apapa road, blocked by containers-laden trucks. By Evelyn Usman Globally, injuries from auto crashes are among the leading causes of death. Back home in  Nigeria , they are rated the third leading cause of overall deaths, with a report of over 39,000 deaths of Nigerians recorded every year, according to the World Health …

The Oonirisha, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye, Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife adds another blissful and progressive year to his youthful age this day, October 17th, 2020. His Imperial Majesty, who ascended the throne of his forefathers, December 7, 2015 as the 51st Ooni of Ife and as a paramount custodian of the …

By Victoria Ojeme The United Kingdom parliament is questioning its government support and funding for security in Nigeria over cases of torture, ill-treatment and extrajudicial killings by the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Kate Osamor, Member of Parliament for Edmonton has written to question and seek clarification on the nature of aid the government of UK …

The founder of CitiForex Trading Institute; Benneth Nwokocha popular known as PipSurgeon has advised Nigerian youths to embrace forex trading as a skill to aid them to escape the raging poverty currently faced by a large population of Nigerians. According to him, the heat of the global pandemic which has led to a surge in job …

The Minister of Defence, Retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, says the nation will continue to appreciate the sacrifices of fallen heroes, veterans and the serving members of the Armed Forces. Magashi made the remark at the ministerial press briefing to mark the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration at the National Defence College (NDC) auditorium on …

Budding Nigerian artiste, Oifoh John Slim is set to take over the airwaves with his latest single, ‘Guide My Step’. According to the SmartMind Entertainment Frontline artiste, popularly known as Xlim Jay, the new song is nestled in his soon to be released Extended Play (EP) titled OG Vibes Vol1. Featuring top Nigerian acts like …

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), on Friday said that the voices of Nigerian youths protesting Police Brutality have been heard by government and results will be achieved soon. Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, told the press during a courtesy visit by some members of Diaspora Youths Group to her office in Abuja. She …

The Oonirisha, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye, Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife adds another blissful and progressive year to his youthful age this day, October 17th, 2020. His Imperial Majesty, who ascended the throne of his forefathers, December 7, 2015 as the 51st Ooni of Ife and as a paramount custodian of the …

…Says APC government has failed …I’ll contest if my party throws open governorship race in 2023 By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo Senator Christopher Ekpenyong is currently representing Ikot Ekpene Senatorial district of Akwa Ibom state on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, after defeating Senator Godswill Akpabio of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the …

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs Disaster Management and Social Development on Friday inaugurated the distribution of relief materials to flood victims in Sokoto State. Hajiya Sadiya Umar, Minister for Humanitarian Affairs Disaster Management and Social Development said the gesture was a directive from President Muhammadu Buhari to ease the losses of …

Capt Aliyu “Blade’ Umar, By Dirisu Yakubu Retired Captain Aliyu Umar spiced his presentation with astory of what his South African friend told him about Nigeria. It was a bitter truth that he swallowed without protest and the audience here in Abuja felt pity for themselves and the country as a whole. Captain Umar got all …

Uber Eats’ South African unit on Thursday expanded delivery offerings, launching an app-based over-the-counter medicines service as it seeks to gain market share in the fast-growing online shopping sector. Uber Eats, a unit of US ride-hailing service Uber Technologies already has a lion’s share in South Africa’s R1-billion food-dispatching market. The equally lucrative medicines delivery …

For the umpteenth time, there has been yet another tanker explosion on the notorious Otedola Bridge, Lagos. According to reports, two tankers laden with fuel exploded early hours of Saturday (2 am). The number of casualties as at press time uncertain. Vanguard The post BREAKING: Tanker explosion on Otedola Bridge appeared first on Vanguard News.

Juventus’ star player Cristiano Ronaldo appeared as combative as ever in a social media post on Friday, a day after being accused of breaching Italian coronavirus rules. “Don’t let what you can’t do stand in the way of what you can do,” he posted on Instagram, along with a picture of him smiling and relaxing …

The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations has kicked against the renewed calls by some North-East elders for the sack of Service Chiefs in the wake of recent nationwide #EndSARS protest by some youths. The Head of the Coalition, Mr Shina Loremikan, spoke against the call at a media briefing in Lagos on Friday. The News …

EndSARS, EndSWAT protesters in Warri. How Nigerian youths are holding Nigeria hostage Ekweremadu points the way out for policing in Nigeria By Chioma Gabriel,Editor Special Feature Nigeria is under siege. The  perceived ‘lazy’ and ‘criminally-minded ‘Nigerian youths recently woke up from a deep slumber and began to look for space in the   society. With the #EndSARS, the …

…As LG imposes dawn to dusk curfew By Akpokona Omafuaire & Ochuko Akuopha AT least seven persons were yesterday, reportedly killed in renewed hostilities between Ozoro and Oleh, headquarters of Isoko North and South Local Government Areas, Delta State, following a protracted land dispute. Saturday Vanguard gathered that the deceased were working in a farm …

“Every 5a.m, they will wake us up to carry the corpses they killed in the night” By Vincent Ujumadu FOR residents of Anambra State, the fear of Awkuzu Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS, in Oyi local government area, located at kilometer 38 along the Enugu –Onitsha expressway in the state is the beginning of wisdom. …

A cable Television Service Provider, Multichoice Nigeria, on Friday donated protective garments and face masks to the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) and Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH). Mrs Vivian Odenigbo, Multichoice Regional Customer Manager, South East, said while donating the items, that the gesture was part of the company’s contribution to the …