Arogbonlo Israel The Commissioner for Youth Political Participation, Pan-African Youth Union (PYU), Amb. Oladele John Nihi has commended the steadfastness and dedication of youths across Nigeria to the development of Africa while urging them to join hands in building a better continent. Nihi stated this while addressing some group of reporters in Abuja, Sunday, on the …

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. The Lagos State Government has paid, more than N1 billion into the Retirement Savings Account (RSA’s) of 246 retirees in the state’s public service for October. Mr Babalola Obilana, Director General, Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), made the diaclosure in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. “A total of …

Obong of Calabar on his throne (R) and Governor Ben Ayade (L) By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar Angered by the mayhem which ensued in about 4 local government areas in Cross River for 48-hours, the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, has asserted that if he had his way, he would have asked …

Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has urged parents to instill family values in their children as a way to save the country from degeneration. The minister made the call on Saturday in Kaduna during a stakeholders’ engagement with 77 district heads, religious and community leaders from …

In what seemed a myth but a reality occurred at Abeokuta, Ogun, as Pa Israel Akojede and his wife, Mama Esther both died few hours apart having lived together in marriage for 72 years. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that their demise which occurred at Gbonagun Obantoko area of Abeokuta, had Pa Akojede reported …

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the  Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN, says the Federal Government is set to end impunity for crimes against members of the public including journalists. Malami made this known in a statement issued by Dr Umar Gwandu, his Special …

By Kingsley Omonobi In furtherance with its unwavering effort to protect lives and property within the Federal Capital Territory, the FCT Police Command on Thursday 29 October 2020, arrested twelve (12) suspected looters along Gosa-Lugbe axis. The Police said the suspects took advantage of the current situation to vandalize some shops at an estate in …

A file image of the #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate, before the gunfire. By Osa Amadi, Arts Editor Tuesday, October 20, 2020 has gone down history globally as a black Tuesday in Nigeria. It was the day Nigerian soldiers opened fire at Nigerian youths who were waving Nigerian flags and singing the Nigerian National Anthem …

*Says allegation desperate falsehood to instigate public against security agencies *Appeals to public to disregard it By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-A coalition of 50 human rights and peace advocate groups have decried media reports credited to some people of Gwafan Community in Plateau State accusing soldiers  from Operation Safe Haven,(OPSH) of killing four youths during recent uprising …

A case has been registered against two men for allegedly gang-raping a 90-year-old woman at her residence in Kanchanpur sub-division of North Tripura district, India. The 90-year-old woman according to TimesNow was admitted to a hospital after two men allegedly gang-raped her at her residence. The incident happened on October 24 but came to fore …

Mr Issa Aremu, Vice President of IndustriALL Global Union, has said that the textile industries alone can generate over 2.5 million jobs in Nigeria if rejuvenated. To President Muhammadu Buhari, Aremu said the current government could create 100 million jobs over the next 10 years with the resuscitation of the textile industries. Aremu made the …

A former presidential candidate of the National Action Council, NAC, Chief Olapade Agoro has died at the age of 77 Agoro, according to family sources, died on Sunday morning after a brief illness. Confirming his death, son of the deceased, Adebo Agoro, said “my father died after a brief illness.” READ ALSO: #EndSARS: Abuja road …

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Emir of Wase, Dr Muhammadu Sambo Haruna The Emir of Wase, Dr Muhammadu Sambo Haruna, has appealed to political leaders to make laws with definite support for the roles of traditional rulers in the country. Haruna made the call on Saturday in Wase in an interview with newsmen while marking his 10th anniversary on the throne …

“Last night, our brave Special Forces rescued an American hostage.” –@realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/8nRjKSTsp2 — GOP (@GOP) October 31, 2020 The post Video: How Trump reacted moments after US special forces rescued American citizen in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

Renowned Nigerian beauty institute – COC Beauty School officially launches anticipated beauty and lifestyle TV show, COC Beauty Lab. The show aims to expand and redefine the definition of beauty and will be dedicated to everything Skincare, Haircare, Makeup & Perfumery will debut on Sunday, the 1st of November 2020 on DSTV and other platforms. …

Chevron  Mr. Joseph Uwawah is the Secretary, Subcommittee on Inter-Governmental Affairs, Ugborodo community in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.  In this interview, he speaks on how the proposed 25 percent job cuts by Chevron would affect Ugborodo community.  By Urawayino Jeremiah  How is your committee working with Chevron to avert any crisis? My …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), 261 concerned Nigerians, civil society and media groups have filed a lawsuit against the National Broadcasting Commission [NBC] and Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed, asking the court to “declare arbitrary, illegal, and unconstitutional the N9m fines imposed on Channels, AIT and Arise TV [N3m each] over their …

Governor Yahaya The Gombe State government has inaugurated an 11-member commission of inquiry to investigate cases of human rights violations and other related extrajudicial acts by the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Sa’ad Mohammed (retired) is the chairman, while Abdulsalam Kumo, Acting Director of …

Trump By Nwafor Sunday Reactions have continued to trail the rescue of an American citizen by the Navy elite SEAL Team 6 of the United States. The US citizen was said to have been abducted in Niger by armed men, and later moved to Nigeria, where about six abductors were allegedly killed by Navy elite SEAL …