The ENDSARS Protest along Kachia road, Kaduna weekend. PHOTOS:Olu Ajayi. The Nigeria Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security (NCYPS) has recommended 12 youth representatives from the six geo-political zones to dialogue with the Federal Government on behalf of the protesters on their demands. The National Coordinator of the coalition, Mr Rafiu Lawal and made this known …
By Wole Mosadomi One hundred and seventy members of Vigilante group have been confirmed killed in the fight against insurgency this year in Niger State. Some of those identified to have lost their lives include Alhaji Dan Asabe Mariga, AlhTukur Karanbana, Magaji Dangata Liyo Gudaci, Tanko Gurmana and Aminu Bassa, among others. The state commander …
Twitter has yesterday removed a “misleading” tweet downplaying the efficacy of masks posted by a top corona virus adviser to President Donald Trump, while U.S. cases surged before the November 3 election. As the Trump administration fends off accusations that its mixed messaging on wearing masks hampered the fight against the corona virus, Dr. Scott Atlas …
IPOB protester By Chimaobi Nwaiwu, Nnewi The Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB, and the Yoruba One Voice, YOV, yesterday, alleged that the Nigerian Federal Government has concluded plans to deploy the armed forces under the guise of “Operation Crocodile Smile” with the sole aim to quell the popular #ENDSARS protests across the country. A joint statement …
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on the occasion of his 86th birth anniversary, describing him as a symbol of national unity. Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Monday in Asaba, said that Gowon emerged as head of …
The Peoples Party of Nigeria (PPN) governorship candidate in the just concluded Edo State governorship election, Iyoha John Darlington, has lent his voice against the use of military force to halt the ongoing #EndSars protest across the country. He made the appeal while speaking to newsmen in Lekki, Lagos one of the flashpoints of the …
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi By Dennis Agbo ENUGU state government has disclosed that it is presently creating baseline data of artisans, start-ups and unemployed youths of the state for employment and empowerment purposes. The state commissioner for youths and sports, Manfred Nzekwe made the disclosure during the 2020 Nigeria Breweries empowerment programmes at Ama plant. The …
By Peter Okutu Abakaliki-Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Monday gave the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, 7 days ultimatum to zone the 2023 presidential slot to the southeast zone of the country. Addressing Newsmen in Abakaliki, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru made it …
In 2019, agriculture in Nigeria contributed 21.91% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). And over the last decade, the sector’s contribution to the nation’s GDP has been upwards of 19.99%. At the forefront of the agrarian economy are the smallholder farmers who accounted for more than 80% of the farming populace. Over the last …
By Emma Nnadozie A non-governmental group in Enugu state, Wawa Awareness, yesterday, described as ‘unwarranted and mischievous’ a report credited to famous musician, Flavour alleging threat to his life by Enugu state government. The group said it was calculated to paint the state in bad light. Leader of the group, Dr. Ikenna Anyanwu told Vanguard that …
Afenifere By Dapo Akinrefon The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Monday, warned the Federal Government against making any move to escalate the ongoing EndSARS protest in the country but urged it to use the opportunity to restructure the country. Afenifere, in a statement by its leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, titled: ‘#ENDSARS: Our stand’, stated that …
By Nwafor Sunday Despite several warnings and advise from well meaning Nigerians that soldiers should not be deployed to streets in Nigeria, until #ENSARS protesters demands are taken care of, the federal government today unleashed some soldiers in Abuja and mount them in strategic places. Recall that Nigerian army had promised to launch ‘exercise Crocodile smile’, …
A map of Nigeria —Calls for free test for every citizen By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA- AS workers of all categories resume duty today (Monday), the National Association of Seadogs, NAS, has warned that Nigeria was not yet out of the danger COVID-19 pandemic has foisted on the citizenry. Briefing journalists on “COVID-19 Awareness and Prevention Project …
By Dennis Agbo Enugu State Government has partnered Rich World Entertainment to host the maiden edition of Miss Enugu pageant on December 5 2020. Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr. Ugo Ibeh said that the state government was determined to fully exploit the potential of its youth in the creative industry. Ibeh who spoke through …
By Ozioruva Aliu and David Royal Most prisoners escaped on Monday morning in Benin as suspected hoodlums attacked the White House prison along Sapele Road in the City. The armed squad of prison officials were said to have engaged the suspected hoodlums in gun fire which left some persons injured. Also destroyed was the High …
As a licensed Meter Asset Provider, CWG Plc has been given a contract sum of $11.1million by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Companies (IBEDC) to deploy over 100,000 smart meters in Babaoko, Omu Aran and Jebba Business Hubs. CWG’s Business Development Manager, Corporate Development, Mr. Emmanuel Ilori disclosed this recently in a chat with some Journalists in …
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjm786v9lHw?rel=0] Hoodlums have broken into the Benin correctional centre, on Monday, setting inmates free. Also read: Vanguard News The post VIDEO: Prison break in Edo, inmates freed appeared first on Vanguard News.
Most prisoners escaped on Monday morning in Benin as hoodlums attacked a prison along Sapele Road in the City. See videos below as full details will be made available shortly. https://www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_4248.mp4 https://www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_4249.mp4 https://www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_4250.mp4 The post BREAKING: Hoodlums break into Benin prison, set inmates free [VIDEOS] appeared first on Vanguard News.
*Fault position of Lagos-based group that sacking service chiefs ‘ll demoralise morale in military By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-A Coalition of 23 civil rights organizations has thrown weight behind the call by elders in the North under the aegis of Northern Elders for Peace and Development, that service chiefs be immediately relieved of their positions following the …
By Lawani Mikairu Nigerian Aviation Handling Company ,NAHCO, weekend said the allegations by the former Managing Director of one of its subsidiaries , Mr Baba Yusuf that the company was using it’s warehouses for unwholesome business activities are malicious. This is just as it also said the action of Yusuf is a contempt of court as …
