Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu mni FCT minister of state. By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of State in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has assured residents of the territory that there are no hoarded palliatives in the various warehouses across the territory. The minister made the disclosure in a statement signed by his …

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Following the renewed disturbances in the John/Bukuru metropolis in Plateau State, the State Governor. Simon Lalong has ordered a fresh 24hrs curfew in Jos North and Jos South local government areas of the State. It would be recalled that warehouses were ransacked on Saturday morning as some residents cart away bags of …

As Soldiers take over security of the facility By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti The Federal Government on Saturday pre-emted further looting of its Silos in Ekiti State by drafting soldiers to take over the security of the facility located in Ado Ekiti, the scene of Friday looting spree. It was not immediately clear when the …

By Dirisu Yakubu Leaders of the Yoruba and Igbo socio-cultural groups, Afenifere and Ohanaeze Ndigbo respectively have commiserated with families who lost loved ones in the Tuesday shootings in Lekki, Lagos and called on perpetrators of violent acts to stop forthwith. In a joint statement of condolence signed by Chiefs Reuben Fosoranti and John Nnia Nwodo, …

Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu mni FCT minister of state. By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja Minister of State in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has assured residents of the territory that palliatives in various stores across the territory are safe and secure, as security agents have been deployed to man the strategic reserves. …

By Perez Brisibe The member representing Ethiope federal constituency, Hon Ben Igbakpa yesterday described the attack on his business mall in Sapele local government area of Delta State as a collateral damage The mall, located along Ajogodo road, was invaded by the hoodlums who carted away goods worth millions of naira despite the 48hours curfew imposed …

Following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with the hijacked #EndSARS protests that led to the looting and destruction of businesses that has thrown Nigerians and business owners into debts. Leading financial institution in Nigeria, Access Bank Nigeria Plc. has announced N50 billion in support of Nigerians through interest-free loans and grants to support …

Hoodlums, masquerading as EndSARS protesters, attacked the Kwara Command warehouse of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) in Ilorin on Saturday with the intention to loot. In a resistance put up by Customs officers on duty, 24 of the motorcycles and a tricycle that conveyed the looters to the facility were seized. The hoodlums, however, succeeded …

Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu mni FCT minister of state. By Omeiza Ajayi Minister of State in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has assured residents of the territory that palliatives in various stores across the territory are safe and secure, as security agents have been deployed to man the strategic reserves. The minister …

…Orders arrest of any Rivers resident linked to IPOB Governor Nyesom Wike of Cross River State. By Egufe Yafugborhi GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike has declared one Stanley Mgbere wanted with a N50Million bounty for his arrest for allegedly leading proscribed Indigenous Peoples Organization of Biafra (IPOB) mayhem in Onne, Eleme Local Area, Rivers state. Wike in a …

File photo of looters By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar There was pandemonium Saturday afternoon as hoodlums invaded the  houses of Senator Gershom Bassey, former Senate Leader ,Victor Ndoma-Egba who represented Cross River Central Senatorial District at the Senate. Vanguard learned both houses situated at Asari Esor Layout in Calabar Municipality LGA  were on Saturday afternoon invaded and …

Senator Rochas Okorocha …Says, ‘lifestyles of elite provoking unrest’ By Omeiza Ajayi Former governor of Imo state and Senator representing Imo West in the National Assembly, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has described the violent twist to the #EndSARS protests as a wake up call to Nigerian leaders, expressing concern that Nigeria’s huge population of out-of-school children is …

By Onaolapo olalekan oduola Aspiring to own one of the world’s biggest business empire they say is aiming too high, but a lot of people own several businesses and companies doing excellently great, one can only work hard, stay focused and determined to achieve set goals. Linus Williams Ifejika is an avid businessman who runs the …

Pic EndSars Protest: Youths from Various Religious denomination March alongside each other during a Prayer walk in Port Harcourt in Support of the EndSARS Campaign yesterday in Rivers State. Photo. Nwankpa Chijioke. *Decries Lekki tollgate killings A peace advocacy group,the United Global Resolve For Peace,UGRFP, said the haste taken by the police authorities in establishing a …

By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-AN anti-corruption organisation under the aegies of Vanguard for Transparency and Good Governance, has appealed to the federal government to launch probe into the alleged N2.5 billion fraud uncovered in Cross River Basin Development Authority,CRBDA,about nine months ago. The allegations which was stated in a report released by governing council of the CRBDA, …

By Festus Ahon, ASABA A former Secretary to the Delta State Government, SSG, Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay has cancelled merriments and celebrations meant to mark his 60th birthday anniversary. He turns 60 on Sunday, the 25th of this month. Macaulay, Friday night, said the cancellation of the celebrations was in deference to the present happenings in …

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State. By Ugochukwu Alaribe – Umuahia Abia state government has relaxed the curfew imposed on Aba and Umuahia cities following the hijack of the EndSARS protest by hoodlums who razed public and private properties in Aba. Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, who disclosed in Umuahia, stated that the curfew …

Hoodlums in Onitsha, Anambra, have destroyed the statue of Nigeria’s first president Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, erected in the city. The hoodlums are suspected to be some of those who hijacked the #EndSARS protest to wreak havoc. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the statute, located at Denis Memorial Grammar School roundabout in Onitsha, …

By Chioma Onuegbu – Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested ten suspects in connection with the violence carried out in Uyo, the State capital Thursday night. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Andrew Amiengheme who disclosed this to newsmen weekend at the Police headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia, said the suspects were arrested following …

By Omeiza Ajayi Men of the Federal Capital Territory FCT Command of the Nigeria Police Force have foiled an attempt by some youths to break into a warehouse at the Arts and Culture building in Area 10, Garki. The youths, numbering over 40 had invaded the area on Saturday morning and made attempts to gain …