By Marie-Therese Nanlong Over 100 students in two public schools in Jos South local government area of Plateau State have benefited from direct support for activities aimed at improving examination outcomes and improve transition to the world of skill-work in business, vocational and technical education. The students from Government Science and Technical College, Kuru and Government …

High Chief Asuquo Ekpenyong OON has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state on his re-election for another four years saying his victory at the September 19 2020 gubernatorial election was fit and proper. The industrialist who is the chairman of the Davandy Group spoke Thursday while hosting the Edo state Governor to a reception in …

A 24-year-old man, Bello Lateef, who allegedly fought his creditor when she asked for her money back, on Friday appeared in an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court. The police charged Lateef with breach of peace. The Prosecution Counsel, Sgt. Adesina Elijah, told the court that the defendant committed the offense on Sept 24, 2020, around 11 a.m. …

Obaseki in a courtesy visit to Buhari. 25th September 2020. President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday received the re-elected governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Phillip Shaibu in Abuja. President Muhammdu Buhari, 25th September, 2020. PHOTO: Bayo Omoboriowo Godwin Obaseki (Right) and Lai Mohammed (Middle). PHOTO: Bayo Omoboriowo Obaseki …

Dr. Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment By Victor Ahiuma-Young Minister of Labour and Employment and former Governor of Anambra State, Senator Chris Ngige’s Media office has dismissed the letter to the President by purported All Progressives Congress, APC, members in Anambra State, describing the authors of the letter as impostors unknown by party …

By Azu Ishiekwene It was not supposed to end this way. Like the promo of a mismatch between David and Goliath, many believed, with reasons, that Governor Godwin Obaseki would be beaten to a pulp.   To make matters worse, Obaseki was not just up against one Goliath. He was taking on Goliath Plus, an array of …

Ahead of Nigeria’s 60th independence celebration, Multi-talented female Disc jockey, Odiase Selimot Adejoke better known as DJ SEXYJ is set to release yet another dancehall party jam titled ‘  DANCE featuring illegal crooner Pepenazi. The anticipated song is expected to be released on all musical platforms come Thursday October 1st 2020. Produced by Dawie and Mix …

By Chris Onuoha Queen Kessy Isong, who emerged Queen of Aso Tourism, alongside 7other winners in the recently held “Queen of Aso” pageantry  on August 22, 2020 have commenced several humanitarian programs and development initiatives for vulnerable persons and dilapidated amenities in Nigeria. In an exclusive conversation with vanguard, Queen Kessy Isong said that she is …

…Using Online-mobile App. A new culinary brand i-Meals has launched an online-mobile application to provide prospective customers with their choice meals from any restaurant of their choice within the federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The innovative culinary concept was unveiled by i-Meals with a slogan “bringing your chew to your door step”. According to the Director …

A delectable Nigerian entrepreneur, investor and Chief Executive Officer of Excellence Hope Initiative(EHI), Prince Olisa Berlus Eze celebrated his vibrant age of 40 yesterday, September 24, 2020. The amiable celebrant who was well celebrated by his brother, the founder of  Prince Osisioma foundation, has continued to attract loads of felicitations prayers, goodwill messages from close associates …

Stock photo of a mother breastfeeding her child. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has advised nursing and lactating mothers to ensure exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding for children below the age of five. The Nutrition Specialist in the Bauchi Field Office of UNICEF, Dr Rajia Sharhan, gave the advice at the end of an advocacy …

Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation. By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has charged regulatory bodies to reduce the cost of doing business by checking the exploitation of operators at seaports. The Minister who gave this charge at the 2020 World Maritime Day Celebration with the theme: ‘Sustainable Shipping for Sustainable Planet: The …

Agboyi 2 toilets By Rasheed Sobowale With the envy of its infrastructure and being the commercial hub of Nigeria, every region in Lagos State would have been imagined to possess basic amenities. However, such is not the case with Agboyi 2, a community in Agboyi Ketu CDA of the state. The residents of the community which …

Surv. Dr. Victor Chukwuemeka Nnam Honorable Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development in Enugu State, Surv. Dr. Victor Chukwuemeka Nnam, in this interview granted to Urban Radio in Enugu, speaks on the efforts of the government to improve land administration in the state while explaining several other innovations by his ministry since he was appointed by …

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called for the adoption and implementation of a viable and sustainable healthcare financing programme for states in the country. He made the call on Thursday in a statement issued in Asaba after he had addressed the 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific Conference of Nigerian …

Dr. Babajide Ademola Agunbiade Leading US educational Institution, Higer Place Christian University (HPCU) Atlanta, Georgia, has announced Nigeria’s Dr. Babajide Ademola Agunbiade as the keynote speaker during its forthcoming Fall Commencement Ceremony scheduled to hold at its main campus in Alpharetta, Georgia, United States on October 10, 2020. Dr. Agunbiade, who will be speaking on the …

The Federal Government says applicants will not pay any ‘facilitation fee’ to access its intervention grant for Micro, Small and  Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and cautions unsuspecting applicants against fraudsters. Mrs Mariam Katagum, the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, stated this at a news conference on the implementation process of the Survival Fund in …

–As Ngige, TUC President clash —Time for deregulation now, SGF —Says new policy not to inflict pains on masses By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The organized labour Thursday insisted that the Federal Government should revert back to the old prices of petrol and electricity tariff, if not the strike will stand. This is as the Minister of …

…Governor has no hand in it – Osagie By Clifford Ndujihe & Ozioruva Aliu Members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, across the three senatorial districts of Edo State are now being arrested by the Nigeria Police on the orders of Governor Godwin Obaseki, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu Campaign Organisation has alleged. A release by the …

By Bose Adelaja The Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Command Thursday, ordered the immediate orderly room trial of an inspector caught in a widely circulated picture extorting a motorcyclist. The Inspector, Joseph Dike attached to Aguda Division of the State was caught extorting the motorcyclist at Pako Pin-Down Point, Aguda, Lagos State, where he was …