Garba Shehu By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA-PRESIDENT  Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the arrival of first effective coronavirus vaccine after a successful human trial phase. This was disclosed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu in a statement he issued in Abuja last night. READ ALSO:EndSARS: Osun Judicial Panel …

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE police in Edo state have issued a seven- day ultimatum to suspected hoodlums, who hijacked the peaceful #EndSARS protests in Edo State to return all stolen arms, ammunition and other items or face dire consequences. Commissioner of Police, Johnson Kokumo in a statement also promised handsome rewards for persons …

The Osun Judicial Panel of Inquiry constituted to look into cases of alleged police brutality, human rights violations and extra-judicial killings by operatives of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Osun, has announced that it will begin sitting on Thursday. Secretary of the Panel, Kemi Bello said this in a statement she signed and …

 rape  -as locale finds dead girl near cemetery By Ibrahim HassanWuyo For the second time in this year, ,lifeless bodies of two young girls were dumped by unknown persons in Kurmin Mashi area of Kaduna town,throwing  residents into fear and confusion. The Commissioner,Kaduna Ministry of Human Services and Social Development, Hafsat Muhammad-Baba, has expressed sadness over …

Retired Maj.-Gen. AbdulRauf Tijani has appealed the judgment of a Federal High Court, Abuja, which dismissed his suit against Lagos Government over alleged unlawful seizure of his expanse of land in the state. Justice Inyang Ekwo had, on Oct. 14 in a judgment, dismissed the N8 billion damages suit on the grounds that the suit …

Omeiza Ajayi The Federal Government has announced the death of the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation OSGF, Mr Babatunde Lawal. Mr Lawal who died last Friday after an illness was 56 years and was the Deputy Secretary of the Federal Executive Council FEC. ALSO READ: International collaborations crucial …

ISIS The United States of America, Federal Republic of Nigeria and 81-member global coalition are set to meet over threats by ISIS on West Africa states. The meeting, scheduled to hold 10th November, is aimed at reaffirming the coalition’s commitment to counter threats from ISIS and its branches worldwide. A statement from the office of …

The United Nations (UN) has identified the socio-economic impact of Coronavirus pandemic as the main factor responsible for the social unrest being witnessed in some countries across the world, including Nigeria. The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Hajiya Amina Mohammed, stated this when she addressed State House correspondents at the end of her official …

By Gabriel Ewepu The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, Monday, maintained that Civil Society Organisations and Media will hold the government at all levels responsible for human capital development. This was contained in the address of welcome by the Executive Director, Rev David Ugolor, represented by Deputy Executive Director, ANEEJ, Comrade Leo …

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has postponed the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, 2020 Second Series. This is contained in a statement issued to newsman on Monday in Lagos by the council’s Acting Head, Public Affairs, Mr Damianus Ojijeogu. According to Ojijeogu, the examination, which was initially scheduled to commence …

Professor Yemi Osinbajo …..VP: Cites FG, Germany, Siemens power initiative as model In dealing with the disruptions caused by COVID-19 on economies and livelihoods, stronger international cooperation and collaboration among countries will be crucial in addressing the situation and expediting economic recovery, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Monday at …

Suspects By Ike Uchechukwu The Nigerian Army has handed over kidnap suspects as well as sea pirates and four others arrested by Sector 4 Land Component of Operation Delta Safe, OPDS, to the Nigeria Police. Vanguard learned that the four-man gang led by Ita Oku Ndiyo(a.ka Commander Musty), 27 year graduate of Cross River University of …

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA- VICE President Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday said that stronger international cooperation and collaboration among countries was crucial to deal with the disruptions caused by COVID-19 on economies and livelihoods and expedite economic recovery. Prof. Osinbajo stated this at the 8th German-Nigerian virtual Business Forum which featured presentations by representatives of the German …

A vaccine jointly developed by Pfizer and BioNTech was 90 percent effective in preventing Covid-19 infections in ongoing Phase 3 trials, the companies announced Monday. The statement was released as soaring coronavirus cases across the world have forced many millions of people back into lockdown, causing further damage to ravaged economies. European stock markets and …

Senate By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE Senate yesterday asked the  Director – General of Bureau of Public Procurement ( BPP), Mr Mamman Ahmadu,  to as a matter of urgency, furnish it with detailed records of projects and values  that came to the Bureau this year. Senate’s request for the records was sequel to failure of the BPP’s …

By Levinus Nwabughiogu House of Representatives committee on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and Humanitarian matters yesterday suspended the consideration of budget performance by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced over late submission of documents. The Committee reached the resolution via a motion by Rep. Awaji Inombek Dagomie Abiante (PDP,  Rivers). He said …

The Federal Government has approved the constitution of Visitation Panels to oversight the activities of all Federal Universities in the country. Prof. Abubakar Abdulraheed, Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission (NUC), made this known on Monday in Abuja. He stated this at the 2nd Quadrennial National Delegates Conference of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities …

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Joseph Erunke ABUJA–THE Federal Government has approved the constitution of Visitation Panels to oversight the activities of all Federal Universities in the country. This was disclosed yesterday by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Abdulraheed, at the 2nd Quadrennial National Delegates Conference of Senior Staff Association of …

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Joseph Erunke THE Federal Government has approved the constitution of Visitation Panels to oversight the activities of all Federal Universities in the country. This was disclosed Monday by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Abdulraheed, at the 2nd Quadrennial National Delegates Conference of Senior Staff Association of …

A file image of the #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate, before the gunfire. Say action caused killing of scores of residents by Boko Haram *Ask Buhari to sack Service Chiefs By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-THE Coalition of North East Elders for Peace and Development, Monday, accused the military of deploying massive strength during the #EndSARS protests …