The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has predicted thundery and cloudy weather conditions from Friday to Sunday. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Wednesday in Abuja predicted cloudy skies over the Northern region with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi, Taraba, Southern Borno, Gombe, and Adamawa in the morning hours. According to the …
…Says they are still on transit, neglected as people Executive Chairman of Bakassi Local government area, Hon Iyadim Amboni Iyadim By Ike Uchechukwu The Executive Chairman of Bakassi Local government area, Hon Iyadim Amboni Iyadim has called on the Federal government to either return the 76 oil well ceded to Akwa Ibom state or settle his …
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) graduated additional 29 pilots, who completed their flying training at the 401Flying Training School (401FTS) in Kaduna on Thursday. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, in Abuja. Also read: Flight resumption: Air Peace flies all its …
By Onozure Dania A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos Thursday sentenced a charcoal dealer, Taiyelolu Akeem, to three years imprisonment over N21million fraud. The vacation judge, Justice Nicholas Oweibo, handed down the jail term without an option of fine. The judgment is sequel to Akeem’s guilty plea on September 3, to a three-count charge …
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja The Presidency in Abuja has lamented that the recent upsurge in food prices was gravitating to food crisis that could threaten Nigeria’s food security. The Presidency also said that though many factors were responsible for the increasing food prices, information from stakeholders within the agricultural sector showed that there was …
Ekiti House of Assembly has through a unanimous resolution reinstated the suspended Ikere Local Government Area Chairman, Mr Femi Ayodele. The resolution for the lifting of the suspension placed on him was adopted at Thursday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr Funminiyi Afuye, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The motion for the …
By Henry Umoru PRESIDENT of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan has assured that the National Assembly will prioritize the allocation of resources for youth development despite the present economic challenges faced by the country owing to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking yesterday in Abuja in a Virtual Conference to flag-off the training of …
Breadmakers Association of Nigeria, PBAN, and the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria, AMBCN, have cried out to the Federal Government over the worsening business climate, which they said could kill the $621 million industry in Nigeria. Complaining about the rising costs of flour, sugar and other baking ingredients, fuel and electricity, they …
Orijin Nigeria has stirred a national discourse with a campaign that celebrates Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary. Ahead of the 2020 Independence Day celebrations, Orijin, a fruit and herbal beverage, has created a social platform encouraging Nigerians to talk to Nigeria. Using the hashtag #OrijinalTalk, in collaboration with renowned music artistes and influencers, the firm has seen the likes …
The formation of the Executive/ Legislative/Party Consultative Committee by President Muhammadu Buhari, chaired by Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo commenced its assignment today is the beginning of a more fruitful and cordial relationship among the different structures of the Executive, Legislative arms of government and the ruling party. This was the observation of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN …
By Osagie Otabor, Akure Over 5,000 card readers belonging to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have been razed in an inferno that consumed Akure office of the commission. The fire was still raging as at the time of filing the report but fire fighters were making attempts to put it out. A top INEC official, who pleaded anonymity, said …
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, heard how Malabu Oil and Gas Limited and six other companies, violated the Money Laundering law with respect to transactions related to the disputed Oil Prospecting Licence, OPL, 245. A prosecution witness, Mr Temitope Erinomo, who is the Principal Compliance Officer at the Special Control Unit Against …
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday blamed the rising rate of crimes in the nation’s capital on the proliferation of shantytowns. “Shanty towns keep springing up in all corners. Henceforth, we shall not condone them in the FCT,” Mr Adamu Gwary, Director of Security Services in the FCTA, said when he led a team to demolish …
Dayo Johnson Akure The office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akre, the Ondo state capital is on fire. Reports said the fire destroyed the ICT office of the commission. Also read: Stakeholders want INEC unbundled, seek electoral offences commission Details later… Vanguard News The post Breaking: Ondo INEC office on fire (VIDEO) appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Chioma Gabriel & Chinedu Adonu Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has asked the President Muhammadu Buhari regime to send an executive bill to the National Assembly for the immediate creation of additional states and more local governments in the South-East. In a statement by its spokesman, Chuks Ibegbu, Ohanaeze decried the losses Ndigbo incurred for having …
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The Council of Elders in Omadino community under the leadership of Pa. Kehinde Uwatse and Mr.Buge Edukugho, Chairman and Secretary respectively, has called on the Insepector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu, to avert an alleged plan to inaugurate another Council of Elders to avert breach of public peace in Warri South Local Government Area, LGA, of Delta State. …
Delta State Government on Thursday announced the reopening of cinemas, film Houses, eatries and hotel restaurants as the state continues to flatten the COVID-19 curve. The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu who stated this during a press conference in Asaba, said although cinemas and other hotel restaurants are now allowed to operate, they must operate at 50 …
President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has approved additional N8.9 billion for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) hazard allowances to all medical health workers in the country. The Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at the PTF briefing on Thursday in Abuja. Mustapha also stated …
The formation of the Executive/ Legislative/Party Consultative Committee by President Muhammadu Buhari, chaired by Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo commenced its assignment today is the beginning of a more fruitful and cordial relationship among the different structures of the Executive, Legislative arms of government and the ruling party. This was the observation of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN …
