Expresses concern on security challenges, commiserates with Gov Zulum Preaches peaceful coexistence for devt By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Alumni Association of the National Institute, AANI, Thursday, joined Nigerians to celebrate diamond 60th independence anniversary. AANI which is one of the foremost think tanks in the country described the 60th anniversary as historic to …

President Muhammadu Buhari, October 1st, 2020. PHOTO: Bayo Omoboriowo By Anayo Okoli OHANAEZE Ndigbo has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s 60th-anniversary speech as hollow, empty, and disappointing, saying that the speech was in fact an insult on the sensibilities of Nigerians. Reacting to the speech, Ohanaeze, through, the Media Adviser to Chief Nnia Nwodo, its National President; …

President Muhammadu Buhari Nigerians have continued to react to the economic growth projections of President Muhammadu Buhari’s 60th Independence Day Speech, calling for more efforts from the Federal Government for economic growth. Those who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos said it should be backed up with the right policies …

The Federal Government has been tasked to deploy new strategies required to unlock the potentials and maximize the use of natural gas in Nigeria. Group Executive Director, Strategy, Capital Projects & Portfolio Development, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Mr. Devakumar Edwin, who made the call, said there was the need to find ways to exploit and …

From left; Delta Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa; his wife, Dame Edith Okowa; wife of the Deputy Governor, Engr. Ebierin Otuaro ;( middle)Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborievwori,( 2nd right)the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Marshall Umukoro, (right)during the nation’s 60th Independence day Thanksgiving Service, held at Government House Chapel Asaba. As Nigeria …

Receives report on Shomo, Jole Crisis Gov Darius Ishaku By Femi Bolaji – Jalingo Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba state has issued a stern warning to communities in the state against using firearms to resolve disputes. The governor spoke while receiving the report of a Commission of Inquiry the state government constituted into the Shomo/Jole feud. …

Urge 11 States to adopt Child Rights Act By Gabriel Ewepu and Alice Ekpang – Abuja Following rising cases of child abuse and sexual violence across the country, 10 Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, yesterday, demanded nationwide domestication of Child Rights and Violence Against Persons Prohibition Acts. The CSOs demanding for the domestication of the two …

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. By Chinonso Alozie, Owerri The sit-at-home order given by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Wednesday was ignored by the residents of Imo state. Vanguard monitored the development in and outside the Owerri metropolis and observed that the people went about their normal daily activities. Residents …

…urges youths to refrain from electoral violence …calls for collaboration with FG, security agencies on violence-free election The leadership and members of the forum of the ex-Agitators of the Presidential Amnesty Phase II have declared support for the Senatorial ambition of former Governor Henry Seriake Dickson. The Chairman of the forum comprising 6,166 ex-agitators, Mr Aso …

After 71 days of intense drama and competition, the BBNaija Season 5 came to an end on Sunday 27th of September 2020. Olamilekan Agbelesebioba popularly known as Laycon emerged winner after scoring the highest votes in the final week of the BBNaija Lockdown Edition. The 26-year-old was awarded his gifts at a prize presentation ceremony held …

By Dapo Akinrefon Omo Eko Pataki Forum, an association of Lagos State indigenes, yesterday, faulted the appointment of Mr. Olalekan Onafeko as the Acting Clerk of the  Lagos State House of Assembly describing the appointment as unacceptable. Onafeko’s appointment was announced on Monday, September  28, 2020. Also read: Bayelsa Assembly deny alleged impeachment plot against …

…Sues for unity, patience among Nigerians at independence By Ibrahim HassanWuyo As Nigeria celebrates her 60th Independence anniversary, National President of the Arewa Youth Forum, AYA ,Alhaji Gambo Ibrahim Gujungu has hailed Nigerians for their patience and patriotism over the years, insisting that the diverse nature of the Nigerian people was the source of her unity …

By Dayo Johnson Over 500 people with disabilities, widows, aged and the less privileged from the Ikale community in Okitipupa council area of Ondo state have benefited from an empowerment programme courtesy of Olumuyiwa Daramola Foundation, ODF. The Olumuyiwa Daramola Foundation was initiated for medical outreach, free treatment and drugs for the aged ones, supporting …

…calls for help for less privileges With celebrations across Nigeria to mark it’s 60th Independence Anniversary, the President and Founder of the Chinwe Chibuike Foundation(C.C.F) and a renowned US based Nigeria Philanthropist, Ms. Gloria Chinwe Chibuike is seeking for more concentration in humanitarian interventions and activities to support underprivileged persons, especially during such challenging times. She …

Her Excellency, Dr Olufolake Abdulrazaq Mrs Olufolake AbdulRazaq, the wife of the Kwara Governor, has appealed to stakeholders to support the State Government’s efforts at eradicating Tuberculosis (TB) in the state. AbdulRazaq made the appeal on Thursday during activities scheduled to mark the 2020 World TB Day by the state Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Unit of …

By Gabriel Ewepu AS Nigeria celebrates 60 years of independence, protesters, Thursday, took over parts of Abuja registering their grievances on poor governance. The protesters stormed Area 1, Garki; US Embassy; Life Camp; Jabi; Kuje; Kwali; Kubwa; Lugbe and others. READ ALSO: Thousands join protests in Israel despite virus lockdown The protest had in attendance Presidential candidate of African Action …

President Muhammadu Buhari …Faults fuel price comparisons  By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Thursday, described President Muhammadu Buhari’s independence anniversary speech as a slap on the sensibilities of Nigerians, particularly his justification of his administration’s increment of the pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit, also known as fuel. President Buhari had in his …

Gov Diri The Bayelsa Government has expressed readiness to tackle perennial flooding, oil pollution and other environmental problems in the state. The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Iselema Gbaranbiri, made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yenagoa on Thursday. Gbaranbiri said he embarked on a tour of communities shortly …

Governor Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, led top government functionaries and other members of the public in a ‘Democracy Walk’ in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 1.8-kilometre walk, who took off from the Government House arcade, Agodi, terminated at the Total Garden roundabout in the ancient city. Addressing newsmen …

…Security arrests, releases protesters By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Attempts by the Department of State Security to stop protest against bad governance on Thursday failed as arrested protesters regrouped after they were released and embarked on peaceful protest across major streets in the state capital. This is as some of the protesters alleged that they were assaulted …