…7,629 cows, 210 sheep impounded Samuel Ortom By Peter Duru – Makurdi No fewer than 400 herdsmen were reportedly arrested while over 7,629 cows, 210 sheep and other livestock were impounded for violating the Benue State Open Grazing and Ranches Establishment Law of 2017. The arrests were made in the last three years from November 1, …
EndSars Protesters at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos.Photo Akeem Salau By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja Director General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Salihu Moh. Lukman has traced the hijack of the recent #EndSARS protest to the inability of the protesters to have a well-defined central leadership in charge of command and control. Lukman in a …
By Bose Adelaja Lagos State Emergency Management Agency LASEMA, Sunday, lamented incessant attacks on its officials just as another tanker has overturned at Festac area. The tanker-laden with 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), was said to have overturned at about 6am, around Festac Link Bridge spilling its content on the road. The incident …
By Ugochukwu Alaribe Following the EndSARS protest against police brutality and bad governance, Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has called for the implementation of policies that will engender youth and gender inclusion in governance as panacea to youth restiveness in the country. The Governor stated this at the parley of South-East leaders with a …
By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said the Itakpe-Lokoja-Abuja railway project which will connect the new Warri port, will commence in 2021. Amaechi who stated this said at the 2021 Budget Defence in Abuja said the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government is committed to connecting different parts of the country with rail, …
By Chris Onuoha A new gospel reality show tagged; “Lagos Choir Awards” aimed to support, train and bring out the best in group performance in the gospel music genre has kicked off in Lagos. The show which will inspire participants to experience the power of interaction and team spirit within the 5 weeks of its running, …
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), Lagos State Attorney-General (A-G), has ordered the release of 253 persons arrested by police over their alleged roles in the unrest following the #EndSARS protests. The A-G said the in a statement that his office had determined that there was a nondisclosure of a prima-facie case …
By Tordue Salem, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts is piqued by the refusal of the Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr Mele Kyari to respond to appear before the House and answer to the audit query issued to the Corporation by the Auditor General of the Federation on …
Fintech Association of Nigeria, the umbrella body for Fintechs in Nigeria, pioneer national fintech association in Africa, Founding Member, Africa Fintech Network and member of Global Fintech Hub Federation held its 3rd Annual General Meeting today, Friday, 6th November 2020 online. The event that was well attended by members of BOT, members of outgoing and …
CBN By David Odama – Lafia The Central Bank of Nigeria in collaboration with Prime Global Synergy, through federal government Anchor Borrowers’ skill has empowered 2,074, farmers with knapsack sprayer and water pump machines for rice irrigation farming in Nasarawa State. General manager, Prime Global Synergy, Dozie Chuwujiw said while presenting farming tools in Obi local …
By Adesina Wahab Almost two months after the Special Visitation Panel set up to probe happenings at the University of Lagos, UNILAG, submitted its report, the non-release of the White Paper on the report by the Federal Government is causing serious anxiety among members of the university community. Checks by Vanguard showed that staff (academic …
A Trade Expert, Dr Sand Mba-Kalu, has said that the outcome of the US election will increase the chances of WTO DG hopeful, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and belives she would address critical pending issues and bring a comprehensive reform in the organisation. Mba-Kalu, Executive Director, Africa International Trade and Commerce Research, said this in an interview …
…Says, achieving peace and reconciliation very important By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The Governor Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC has explained why it is not in a hurry to convoke a national convention, saying the condition precedent to having such an exercise had to be put in …
Biden Joe Biden’s US election win marks a setback for Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump — but it could spur renewed engagement between Washington and the Palestinians, experts said. Netanyahu said Trump was Israel’s strongest-ever ally in the White House, and the Republican advanced policies that delighted the Israeli …
By Adesina Wahab An Abuja High Court, presided over by Hon. Justice Muawiyah Baba Idris, has declared the creation of the Department of Outdoor Advertisement and Signage, DOAS, by the Federal Captial Territory administration as illegal and unknown to law. He said the establishment of DOAS did not have basis in the constitution of the …
By David Odama, Lafia The Central Bank of Nigeria in collaboration with Prime Global Synergy, through federal government Anchor Borrowers’ programme has empowered 2,074, farmers with knapsack sprayer and water pump machines for rice irrigation farming in Nasarawa State. General manager, Prime Global Synergy, Dozie Chuwujiw said while presenting farming tools in Obi local government of …
L-R: Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji; author and former Oyo State governor, Otunba Adebayo-Alao-Akala; Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi; Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, cutting cake during the launch of Alao-Akala’s autobiography titled: “Amazing Grace” held at the Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan at the weekend. Photo: Dare …
By Esther Onyegbula A petrol laden tanker has fallen down by Festac link bridge and petrol slightly gushing out from the tanker. Residents are advised to be careful while driving or walking around the axis. To avoid scooping of fuel, security agencies were alerted but according to an eyewitness, people have started scooping fuel at the scene despite warnings. The …
Executive Governor of Zamfara state, Gov Bello Matawalle By Ifeanyichukwu Nwannah, Gusau The Governor of Zamfara state, Bello Mohammed Matawalle has vowed that there is no going back on the order he has placed on the emirs, traditional institutions, LG chairmen in the state. According to him, the security challenges in the state cannot be allowed …
By Esther Onyegbula A petrol laden tanker has fallen down by Festac link bridge and petrol slightly gushing out from the tanker. Residents are advised to be careful while driving or walking around the axis. To avoid scooping of fuel, security agencies were alerted but according to an eyewitness, people have started scooping fuel at the scene despite warnings. The …
