The Federal Government has restated its resolve to continually support the developmental initiatives of state governments. Speaking at the inauguration of a 969-metre `Rebisi’ dual carriage flyover in Port Harcourt, on Saturday, Minister of Works and Housing, by Mr Babatunde Fashola, who made the pronouncement also said that the Federal Government “is not in competition with …

Emma Ujah The National Salaries and Wages Commission, (NSWC), the federal government agency that determines salaries and allowances of its workers, has commenced the review of salaries and allowances of the nation’s police personnel. A Top official of the commission disclosed this to Sunday Vanguard, on Saturday. According to him, the review followed a directive …

By Sylvester Kwentua Success they say, has many friends. This may just be the right phrase to describe the mood on Twitter, just immediately after Joe Biden, was announced winner of the USA presidential election. As expected, not a few Twitter users celebrated Joe Biden, including Nigerian celebrities. Here is how some celebrities reacted to …

By Dennis Agbo Igbo leaders that comprised the South East Governors, political, religious, traditional and youth leaders have told President Muhammadu Buhari that they stand for an indivisible and United Nigeria. The leaders however said that the country must be built on love, fairness, equity and Justice. They made the pledge in Enugu, on Saturday, …

…As reps pass a vote of confidence on the force By Tordue Salem, Abuja The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, at the weekend revealed that the Nigerian Navy generated over N884 million in 2020 as its internally generated revenue, (IGR). Ibas revealed this during the 2021 budget defence held by the House of …

Donald Trump Donald Trump rose to power proposing a simple solution to the United States’ deepest problems: himself. “I alone can fix it,” the property tycoon pronounced as he accepted his Republican Party’s nomination for the presidency in 2016. But on Saturday, four years after Trump’s shock victory over Hillary Clinton, Americans voted no-confidence in …

Barrister Emeka Emekesiri, the spokesman and counsel of the Supreme Council of Elders of IPOB, which formed the customary government of IPOB, while speaks on Nnamdi Kanu’s incursion expressed his displeasure with him. He said: “I don’t know how to describe Nnamdi Kanu but without apologies I have come to say that Nnamdi Kanu is …

A file image of the #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate, before the gunfire of October 20. By Vincent Ujumadu Awka — MRS. Chidinma Edozieuno, whose husband was taken away from their home by officials of the disbanded State Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, Akwuzu, Anambra State, in 2017 has narrated to members of the panel set up by …

By Yinka Kolawole, with agency report The General Council of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has announced the indefinite postponement of its special meeting to complete the process of announcing a new Director-General, earlier scheduled for Monday, November 9, for which Nigeria’s Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was the clear favourite. Sources said that the postponement of the special meeting of …

The Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd), has promised to sustain funding of the Military Industrial Complex, Kaduna, towards enabling it to perform its statutory mandate through research and development. The Special Assistant to the Minister on Media and Publicity, Mr Mohammad Abdulkadri, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Magashi gave …

IGP, Mr Mohammed Adamu Says they are ineligible for police escorts By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Following the delay by about 60 prominent Nigerians and corporate entities to release Special Police operatives including Mobile Police personnel and Counter-Terrorism Unit attached to them, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has activated the order for the immediate …

As Bank freezes Oduala’s account By Onozure Dania The Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Restitution for victims of SARS related abuse and other matters, proceedings couldn’t go on Saturday for lack of quorum. The panel had scheduled yesterday to take evidence from the Nigerian Army but failed to continue due to the absence of …

By Marie-Therese Nanlong The Plateau State COVID-19 medical research team which was established by the State Governor, Simon Lalong to find a cure for the COVID-19 disease has presented an interim report to the Governor after briefing him on the progress made on the research work. Lead Researcher, Professor Noel Wannang from the University of Jos …

By Ozioruva Aliu THE Ambrose Alli University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is currently divided over the activities of the visitation panel set by the state government as some members yesterday expressed confidence on the Panel, saying that a letter purportedly written by the leadership of the Union was not part of …

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. By Comrade Oladimeji Odeyemi I‘ve been reflecting on the events of the past few weeks as regards the #EndSARS protest and I can only quiver about the disposition and the character of some people we prime as leaders in this country. One of the characters whose role in the #EndSARS …

A prominent Islamic Scholar in Kano State, Sheikh Abdulwahab Gadon-Kaya has appealed to the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to find a lasting solution to the ongoing ASUU strike. The Islamic Scholar made the call during a Town Hall meeting tagged ‘Struggle: In Defense of Nigerian Public Universities’ held on Saturday …

A Daf tanker loaded with 45,000 litres of petrol exploded on Saturday at World Oil Filling Station after Kara Bridge along Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, claiming two lives and destroying 23 vehicles. The fallen tanker resulted in fire explosion, following the trail of the spilt petrol which affected 23 other vehicles parked close to the scene Lagos …

By Mazi Uche Anichukwu Among Dr. Ambrose Bryant Chukwueloka Orjiako’s kinsmen, the Igbo, it is a common saying that when something bigger than the farm comes up, it is only natural to sell off the yam barn, for a man whose house is on fire doesn’t go after rats. So, it happened that although this silent …

The absence of the two youth representatives serving in the Lagos Judicial Panel on EndSARS protest on Saturday stalled proceedings as the panel could not form a quorum. Brig.-Gen. A. I. Taiwo was already on hand to give Nigerian Army’s testimony on the alleged shooting of peaceful protesters at Lekki on Oct. 20 but the …

By Onozure Dania  The Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Restitution for victims of SARS related abuse and other matters, proceedings  couldn’t go on Saturday for lack of quorum.  The panel had scheduled yesterday to take evidence from the Nigerian Army, but failed to continue due to the absence of youths representatives, Majekodunmi Temitope and Oduala …