China is preparing to launch an antitrust probe into Google, looking into allegations it has leveraged the dominance of its Android mobile operating system to stifle competition, two people familiar with the matter said. The case was proposed by telecommunications equipment giant Huawei last year and has been submitted by the country’s top market regulator …

…as govt decries leaked Royal memo Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Kingmakers of Zazzau Emirate are currently engaged in a fresh process to recommend candidates for the office of the 19th Fulani Emir of Zazzau, the Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, SSG, Balarabe Abbas Lawal has disclosed. Muyiwa Adekeye, Special Adviser to …

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Mr Hakeem Odumosu, has instructed officers and men of the command to disallow any group from staging rallies or protests within the state to mark the nation’s 60th Independence anniversary. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria will attain 60 years as an independent country on Oct.1,2020 …

The House of Representatives has said that it is not a rubber stamp to the executive arm of government, saying the house is always attentive to the gap created by the executive. Rep Benjamin Kalu, the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, said this while briefing newsmen at the resumption of its annual recess on …

Tolulope Arotile The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Wednesday in Abuja, immortalises some of its fallen heroes and officers including late Tolulope Arotile, for their contributions to the country. The Director of Administration, NAF, AVM Aliyu Pani, says it is the tradition of the service to immortalise its fallen heroes by naming blocks of accommodations after …

 By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As illicit financial inflow persists and goes the upward trend via corrupt practices in the country, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, on Wednesday, launched report on real estate business used for money laundry with theme, ‘Nigeria’s Dirty Money and Real Estate: How Money Laundering through Real Estate Impacts Nigeria’s Fight …

Aba residents have decried the killing of Mr Samuel Kalu, (aka aki ilu- bitter kola), a Nigerian resident in Malaysia who was shot dead Sunday evening by gunmen in Umuibe Street, Aba. Mr Okere Ogbonna, a resident of the area who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said Kalu was shot at a …

The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees, AUPCTRE, and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, have condemned plans by some members of the House of Representatives to reintroduce the National Water Resources Bill, which was withdrawn on Tuesday, September 29. At the rowdy session, some members of …

The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees, AUPCTRE, and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, have condemned plans by some members of the House of Representatives to reintroduce the National Water Resources Bill, which was withdrawn on Tuesday, September 29. At the rowdy session, some members of …

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), on Wednesday, called for a concerted effort toward the protection of the environment and the conservation of nature. The foundation made the call at its 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos. Welcome participants, Chief Philip Asiodu, President, Board of Trustees of NCF, said that the foundation had identified the …

Congratulates Ekiti residents on 24th creation anniversary By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 60th independence anniversary, with a call to all and sundry to continue making the necessary sacrifice that would ensure that the country attains the level of greatness envisaged by the founding fathers. …

…As govt decries leaked Royal memo By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Kingmakers of Zazzau Emirate are currently engaged in a fresh process to recommend candidates for the office of the 19th Fulani Emir of Zazzau, the Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, SSG, Balarabe Abbas Lawal has disclosed. Muyiwa Adekeye, Special Adviser to the Governor (Media & Communication)stated …

The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees, AUPCTRE, and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, have condemned plans by some members of the House of Representatives to reintroduce the National Water Resources Bill, which was withdrawn on Tuesday, September 29. At the rowdy session, some members of …

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed has harped on the need to harness multilateralism and partnership with the vision to change the narrative, saying keeping momentum for maternal and child health and recovery strongly from the COVID-19 pandemic; should be the focus on the universal health coverage that strengthens accountability and investing wisely. …

Shina Abubakar – Osogbo Osun State Government on Wednesday disclosed that there will be no Independence Day parade in the State during the country’s 60th anniversary on October 1. The decision to cancel the Independence day parade was, according to the government, part of the precautionary measures against the COVID-19 pandemic. READ ALSO: Of quality and …

 James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta The Ogun State government has declared that the Thursday’s celebration of the nation’s 60th Independence anniversary will be in a low-key mood. This was attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to ensure public health, safety and security. Governor Dapo Abiodun, in a statement issued in Abeokuta by his Press Secretary, …

Cross River Deputy Gov. Prof Ivara Esu during the flag off on Wednesday at the Governnent House ,Calabar By Ike Uchechukwu Cross River State governor, Prof. Ben Ayade has donated 54 Sports Utility Vehicles, SUVs, to Council officials across the 18 Local Areas in the state. Vanguard learned that the SUVs comprise 18 Ford Edge to …

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State chapter, has condemned a recent call for secession and creation of the ‘Oduduwa Republic’ in the South-West. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos, the Amir (President) of the students’ group, Mr Miftahudeen Thanni, described the secession attempt as a “nation killer”. Thanni said it …

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja As part of activities commemorating the 60th Independence Anniversary of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will broadcast to the nation on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 7am. The Presidency had in a previous statement issued by the Presidential Spokesman, Chief Femi Adesina, stated that President Buhari would address the nation …

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, says it is time for Nigeria to thoroughly examine itself on wasted opportunities. Secondus said this in his congratulatory message to mark Nigeria at 60 independence celebration, issued by his Media Aide Ike Abonyi in Abuja on Wednesday. Secondus said that while he …