President Muhammadu Buhari By Henry Umoru & Chioma Onuegbu LEADERS of thought and elder statesmen from four of the six geo-political zones of the country, under the aegis of Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, have taken a swipe at President Muhammadu Buhari over his position on restructuring of the country, asking him to stop playing …
Nigerian Union Of Teachers The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Lagos State Branch, Mr Adedoyin Adesina on Monday, commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of new salary structure for teachers nationwide. Buhari, in his message to mark this year’s World Teachers’ Day in Lagos, directed the immediate review of teachers’ wages nationwide for improved service delivery …
The Delta Police Command on Monday, dismissed a video clip alleging that operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) shot a man to death in Ughelli town, in the Ughelli South local government area of the state. The Command spokesperson, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, said in a statement on Monday in Asaba, that the video, which …
By Boluwaji Obahopo As Teachers in Kogi State join their other counterparts across the world to celebrate this year’s Teachers Day, the Kogi State Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, ASUSS, has decried the dearth of teachers in state schools. State Chairman of ASUSS, Ranti Ojo said the union the abysmal shortage of teachers …
National Assembly to take strategic decisions this week By Demola Akinyemi – Ilorin Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Economic and Planning, Hon. Abdulganiyu Saka Cook Olododo has said that Nigerians lukewarm attitude to tree planting and bastardisations of Masterplan at local, state, and federal government levels are largely responsible for the crisis of flooding ravaging …
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) on Monday called on all workers to stay away from work on Wednesday in protest against deteriorating economy and corruption. Cosatu general secretary, Bheki Ntshalintshali, said the work stoppage targets the government, private sector employers and law enforcement agencies. “The workers need to unite in defending jobs, …
By Patrick Dele Cole Most desirable toy was a bicycle wheel frame that was no longer in use. The wheel had a grove around it. We cut a small tree branch which we placed on the grove and rolled, controlled the wheel as we ran as fast as possible so that the wheel did not fall. We …
A report released on Monday shows that new car registration in Britain declined by 4.4 per cent in September year-on-year, marking the weakest since the dual number plate system began in 1999. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) in the report said in September, 328,041 new cars were registered, 15.8 per cent lower …
Facebook views the idea of splitting off Instagram and WhatsApp as a “nonstarter” that would cost billions of dollars and harm users, a new report says. The social-media giant has outlined its arguments against undoing two of its biggest acquisitions in a 14-page document as it faces crackdowns from federal regulators and congressional lawmakers, according …
A Federal High Court in Akure has fixed Oct. 10 to hear a suit of error in listing of name of the governorship candidate of the African Action Congress(AAC) by INEC in the Oct. 10, gubernatorial election. Justice Abdul Onabanjo, therefore, adjourned the hearing until Oct. 26. The flag-bearer of the AAC, Mr Samuel Omotoso, …
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Barely four days to the Ondo State Governorship election, an election observer, Eagle Badger Consulting, Monday, released findings on political activities ongoing across the 18 Local Government Areas of the State. The report which was made available to Vanguard by the Political Communication Advisor, Eagle Badger Consulting, Mikka Erem, indicated …
A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Sada Soli (APC-Katsina), says the proposed Kano-Katsina-Jibia to Maradi rail line in Niger Republic and to Dutse-Jigawa, would boost economic development in the region. In an interview with newsmen Soli said that those opposed to the idea and criticising government for the initiative do not know much …
President Donald Trump and his wife, Melanie. President Trump is continuing to improve and will meet with his medical team amid hopes that he will be able to leave the hospital later Monday, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told Fox News. “Spoke to the President this morning. He continued to improve overnight and is …
IGP, Mr. Mohammed Adamu By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has reaffirmed his commitment to the ongoing reforms in the Nigeria Police Force especially as it concerns the activities of the Federal Anti-robbery Squad (FSARS) and other Special Tactical Units of the Force. The IGP made this known during a courtesy call …
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany announced on Monday that she has tested positive for the coronavirus and will begin the quarantine process. “After testing negatively consistently, including every day since Thursday, I tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday morning while experiencing no symptoms,” McEnany wrote on Twitter, adding that she will continue to work …
Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi has joined Bundesliga outfit Hertha Berlin on a season-long loan. The France Under-21 international showed plenty of promise upon joining the Gunners from Lorient in 2018, but his attitude and application haven’t impressed Mikel Arteta. His appearance from the bench against Liverpool last week was his first involvement in a matchday …
Rotimi Akeredolu The Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on monday appealed to the people of the state never to allow themselves to be cajoled nor deceived by the opposition against his second term ambition, saying “the election coming on Saturday is between a Statesman and the Politicians. I have governed you like a statesman. I leave you …
President Muhammadu Buhari understands the pains and burdens Nigerians are going through because of the economic aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic and that is why the Federal Government is considering palliatives that can offer succour to the people. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, stated this Monday when he was accosted by State House Correspondents at the …
In line with directives of the Inspector-General of Police on measures to curb the excesses of policemen attached to the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, (FSARS), and other tactical units, the Commissioner of Police, Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, FSARS, Imohimi Edgal, embarked on measures towards implementing the police boss’s directives. According to him, henceforth, no …
Yakubu Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has warned its officials, ad-hoc and regular staff, to be professional, apolitical and non-partisan in discharging duties assigned of them during the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election. Yakubu gave the warning on Monday in Akure during a stakeholders’ meeting with political party officials, traditional rulers, election …
