Atiku Abubakar By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has chastised the Peoples Democratic Party PDP and its presidential candidate in the 2019 election, former vice president Atiku Abubakar for condemning the recent hike in electricity tariff and fuel pump price, describing it as the height of hypocrisy. It accused Atiku of being double-faced and lacking in …
Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state The Sokoto State Government says it is constructing a dam at Kamarawa village to facilitate farming and animal rearing among repentant bandits and others in the state. The Commissioner for Career and Security Matters, retired Col. Garba Moyi made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Sokoto …
Iyoha John Darlington clad inn white with the Edo State PDP publicity secretary, Chis Nekikhare and Hon David Imafindon at the state secretariat in Benin City The gubernatorial aspirant in the forthcoming Edo State governorship election on the platform of the Peoples Party of Nigeria (PPN), Iyoha John Darlington, has formally moved his teeming supporters across the three senatorial …
Timi Frank Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to walk his talk by allowing the people of Edo and Ondo States to elect the governors of their choices in line with his admonition to African leaders. Frank who was reacting to the advise given by …
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has pledged the state government’s continued partnership with the military and other security agencies to ensure peace and order in the state. Okowa made the pledge on Wednesday, when Maj.-Gen. Olubunmi Irefin, the new General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port-Harcourt, visited him at Government House, Asaba. He charged the army to …
The Edo House of Assembly has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the INEC to ensure that the Sept. 19 governorship election in the state is free, fair, and credible. The Speaker, Francis Okiye, who made the call during plenary on Wednesday in Benin, said any attempt to subvert the will of the people at the poll should …
Obiano speaks on benefits of the Anambra’s Health Insurance Scheme By Vincent Ujumadu, Awka Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has spoken on the benefits of the health insurance scheme introduced by his administration last year, saying the aim was to enable the people of the state have easy access to quality health care at a very minimal …
Gov. Ikpeazu The Abia State Government has promised to get swift justice for one Onyekachi A. Nwogu who was allegedly gunned down by an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Inspector Robinson Otobong Abel (M), attached to the Akwa Ibom State Command of the Corps. This was contained in a condolence message issued Commissioner for …
The President, Association of Professional Bodies of Nigerian, Olumuyiwa Ajibola, Past President of Nigerian Society Of Engineers and the Board of Association of Professional Bodies of Nigerian which comprised the Presidents of all Professional bodies in Nigeria under the Umbrella of APBN, has endorsed the National Real Estate Television Programme by anchored by Dr. M. I. Okoro. The …
Pictorial representation By Eric Ugbor – Aba Abia State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prof Ikechi Mgboji has warned residents of Abia to desist from eating cow lungs in order not to contract Bovine Tuberculosis which has been found in Abia. Mgboji who disclosed this in Aba and said the warning is important following the discovery of some cows infected with …
Mr Terwase Akwaza, alias “Gana,” the ‘most wanted criminal’ in Benue state. The Nigeria Army has confirmed the killing of Mr Terwase Akwaza, alias “Gana,” the ‘most wanted criminal’ in Benue state. The Commander, 4 Special Forces Command, Doma, Nasarawa state, Maj. -Gen. Moundhey Ali, told newsmen on Tuesday that Gana was killed at a roadblock mounted by the …
Iyoha John Darlington clad inn white with the Edo State PDP publicity secretary, Chis Nekikhare and Hon David Imafindon at the state secretariat in Benin City The gubernatorial aspirant in the forthcoming Edo State governorship election on the platform of the Peoples Party of Nigeria (PPN), Iyoha John Darlington, has formally moved his teeming supporters across the three senatorial …
By Chinenyeh Ozor Town union election of Akpa Edem autonomous community in Nsukka local government area, Enugu state has split the community into two factional groups over who would take the slot of the president general and other positions. Vanguard gathered that there were accusations and counter-accusations on top government officials allegedly thwarted the election to favour a …
A fuel pump (stock photo). Commuters in Kaduna metropolis have lamented over 100 percent hike in transport fare following the recent increase of fuel pump price. A cross section of commuters, on Wednesday, said in Kaduna that they have been paying double transport fare due to the increased in fuel pump price. The Federal Government had increased the …
…to swear in 85 Judges The CJN, Justice Muhammad Tanko By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Tanko Ibrahim, will tomorrow, inaugurate Governorship Election Petition Tribunals for Edo and Ondo States. The CJN will swear in 85 judges to adjudicate on petitions that will arise from the impending gubernatorial elections in the two states. A …
As the Edo State governorship election draws near, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) Benin zonal office, has advised Compliance officers of banks to report suspicious transactions to the Commission. Benin Zonal head of the EFCC, Muhtar Bello stated this during a meeting with compliance officers of various banks in Benin City, Edo State. Bello who spoke …
Samzuga Foundation Multi-purpose cooperative society limited has announced its readiness to kick off loans disbursement procedure for those in Adamawa State. Dr. Archbishop Sam Zuga of House of Joy ministry, popularly known as Jehovah Field Marshall had few months ago officially launched the multi-purpose cooperative society. Keeping to his promise of continuing to lead Nigeria to the right …
Pope Francis takes off his face mask as he arrives by car to hold a limited public audience at the San Damaso courtyard in The Vatican on September 9, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Vincenzo PINTO / AFP) Pope Francis was seen Wednesday for the first time wearing a protective face mask …
The Managing Director of Multichoice, John Ugbe has revealed that the production of this year’s Big Brother Naija cost the company a whooping N3.5 billion. Ugbe made the revelation at the ongoing Multichoice Showcase 2020 holding via Zoom. Details later… VANGUARD The post BBNaija gulps N3.5 billion – Multichoice appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Henry Ojelu A video production company, Oakfil Productions Limited, has dragged the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, before a Federal High Court in Lagos over the recent amendment of the broadcasting code. In its deposition before the court, the company contended that the NBC lacks the statutory powers to make amendments or sign the NBC code. Insisting that …
