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 …
John-Obaro, MD, SystemSpecs With businesses around the world continuing to grapple with the realities of a disrupted landscape on account of the COVID-19 pandemic, they must adopt and apply technology in new ways if they are to thrive in the new normal. John Obaro, founder and managing director of SystemSpecs, a leading financial and human capital …
President Muhammadu Buhari presenting the 2021 budget to the National Assembly. A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has called on the Federal Government to increase budgetary provision for disaster management and climate resilience. Mr Kolawole Amusat, the Acting Zonal Coordinator for South-West Nigeria, Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet), said this in a statement issued …
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has expressed sadness over the death of Mrs Omotola Oyediran, the Chairman, African Newspapers of Nigeria, publishers of the Nigerian Tribune titles and first daughter of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Oyetola in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, on Friday in Osogbo, …
IGP, Mr Mohammed Adamu By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja A report of Presidential Panel on Reform of SARS has directed the Inspector General of Police to unravel the identity of 22 officers involved in the violation of the human rights of innocent citizens. The Panel also recommended 37 police officers for dismissal and 24 were recommended for prosecution. The …
The Edo government has given security agencies in the state 24 hours within which to produce the killers of one of the #EndSARS protesters in Benin on Friday. Recall that unidentified hoodlums had swooped on the protesters, who had converged at the popular King’s Square in the early hours of Friday. While one of the protesters was feared dead, …
…Restates commitment to food security, price stability President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday said that no country can afford a population of hungry people. The President also restated the commitment of his administration to ensure self-sufficiency in food production and stability in prices of commodities in the country. …
EndSARS, EndSWAT protesters in Warri. ..Plan candlelight for victims of police brutalities By Olasunkanmi Akoni In apparent total disregard to all appeal and entreaties by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the need to retreat and suspend the ongoing #EndSARS protests across the state, thousands of protesters took their agitation to other areas of the state thereby shutting down …
The presidential panel has recommended 37 police officers for dismissal and 24 for immediate prosecution. Presenting the report to the PSC Chairman, Musiliu Smith, in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Tony Ojukwu, according to Punch called for a speedy implementation of the panel recommendations. READ ALSO: COVID-19: Nigeria may see …
President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has sent his condolences to the family of late Premier of the Western Region and nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo over the passing of Revd Tola Oyediran, eldest daughter of the sage. President Buhari also commiserated with friends and associates of Revd Oyediran, particularly her only surviving sister, Mrs Tokunbo Awolowo, …
..260 students, staff under isolation By Olasunkanmi Akoni Amid ongoing #EndSARS protests, Lagos State Government on Friday, confirmed 181 COVID-19 positive cases among students and staff of a private boarding school in Lekki area of the state. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, who disclosed this, said 181 students and staff members of a private school (namewithheld), located in a …
