PDP and its colour flags By Adeola Badru THE National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has declared support for the ongoing protest over alleged police brutality and all forms of violence against the people, adding that the Federal Government, just as a matter of necessity, do a comprehensive and holistic reform of …

Ese Mairo Ese, Nigerian-born Christian singer and song-writer, known for his eclectic blend of R&B and Soul, in this interview, traces his foray into music and more. Excerpts: Can you take us through your growing up, childhood dreams, education and family? I am the first of 4 children. I have 3 siblings. My dad was …

ENDSARS protesters. The Coalition for Democracy, CD, has urged EndSARS protesters in Nigeria, to focus on the theme of their campaign of reforming the Nigeria Police in order not to allow subversive elements hijack the protest. President of the Coalition, Comrade Samson Atawodi, who spoke with newsmen in Abuja, said since President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into …

From top left— Adekola, Onuoha, the host, Zainab Mabini-Adesanya, and Adejonwo discussing the power of integrating storytelling, poetry and drama in literacy classes. Given the large number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, unequal access to literacy poses threat of poverty, poor health, insecurity and an increase in crime rate. Mrs. Zainab Mabini-Adesanya, the Creative Head of …

By Jimitota Onoyume AREWA leader in the South, Alhaji Musa Saidu, has asked Igbo to forget about presidency in 2023 if they fail to build bridges of peace across the country. Saidu, in a chat with the Sunday Vanguard, said those promising Igbo the    presidency without  the need for them to build bridges of peace were …

PDP and its colour flags By Tordue Salem, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives has commiserated with the Governor of Oyo State Seyi Makinde, over the death of his dear mother, Abigail Makinde and some protesters of the #EndSARS movement who were killed by the Police in the state. The …

The Oyo State Task Force on COVID-19 has said that a total of 72 positive COVID-19 cases were recorded in the state on Friday. The task force, in a statement issued on Saturday by the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde, Mr Taiwo Adisa, said that 59 out of the 72 cases were recorded …

Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation. The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi says President Muhammadu Buhari will be commissioning the Lagos-Ibadan railway in January 2021 to improve movement for cargoes and passengers in the country. Amaechi made this known during an oversight visit from Lagos to Ibadan to inspect the ongoing construction of the standard gauge …

The Delta Government has constituted an eight-member judicial panel of inquiry to investigate allegations of police brutality and extra-judicial killings in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Chiedu Ebie, and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Asaba. Ebie said that the panel, …

Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun, on Saturday, joined the protest against the activities of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in the state. The otherwise peaceful protest, held from Oke-Fia to the popular Olaiya junction in Osogbo, however, turned violent when some hoodlums attacked the convoy of the convoy. While the governor, who had joined …

The Federal Ministry of Education has commended Zamfara for moving from the state with the least registered students to number 14 in the 2020 common entrance examination into Federal Government Colleges. As students write the 2020 common entrance examination across the country, the ministry commended the significant improvement by Zamfara during the monitoring of the …

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) says it is working vigorously with multi-sector stakeholders to formulate policies for the 5th generation (5G) mobile network. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umaru Danbatta, made this known on Wednesday during a virtual innovative tech forum organised by Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA). The theme of the …

By Perez Brisibe, Ughelli The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria has asked the management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC to pay one of its clients and employee of the company, Mr Samuel Ojumu, the sum of N10million as damages for what it described as degrading acts of assault occasioned against him by agents of …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), has called for sustainable funding for the prevention and treatment of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in the country. The CISLAC Executive Director, Auwal Rafsanjani made the call during a legislative summit on prevention of malnutrition and treatment held on Saturday in Kaduna. The summit was attended by legislators …

Mr Babatunde Fashola, Minister of Works and Housing, has directed the reopening of both Eko and Marina Bridges to traffic in Lagos on Monday. Fashola gave the directive as the ministry was expected to have concluded the first phase of repair works on the bridges in Lagos by mid-night on Sunday. Mrs Blade Akinola, the …

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno on Saturday donated building materials and cash to 1,111 displaced families from 25 villages in Jere Local Government Area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the displaced families fled their homes and took refuge in Maiduguri, when insurgents invaded their settlements three years …

Senate President, Dr Ahmed Lawan on Saturday sponsored the wedding of 100 orphans and less-privileged couples of his constituents, in the Karasuwa and Nguru Local Government Areas of Yobe state. Lawan, at the occasion in Nguru, said he would also support the beneficiaries with appropriate entrepreneurial skills to enable them to sustain their marriage. “We …

Dr. Shehu Aboki, a lecturer in the Department of Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, says Islam encourages polygamy to protect the dignity of women, save them from bondage and maltreatment by abusive husbands. Aboki made the observation at the launch of a book titled: ‘A Room of her own; Transition from Monogamy to Polygamy …

A former lawmaker, Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa, has urged the Federal Government to begin the process of police reform to douse the ongoing nationwide protests against police brutality by Nigerian youths. Ohuabunwa, who represented Abia North in the Eighth Senate, made the call in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in …

By Nnamdi Ojiego Following the demand by protesting Nigerian youths for an end to police brutality, the member representing Nnewi North constituency in Anambra State House of Assembly, Smart Okafor, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to begin a total and thorough reform of the Nigeria Police Force. Rising under Matter of Urgent Public Importance, Okafor …