Afenifere By Clifford Ndujihe AS Nigeria celebrates its 60th independence anniversary, the Pan-Yoruba Socio-Political organisation, Afenifere, has said that amid ”divisions, tensions and underdevelopment,” its worried that ”the country is yet to find its bearing at 60.” In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, Afenifere said: ”Only few weeks back former President …

…Calls for release of all political detainees By Dirisu Yakubu As Nigeria celebrates her 60th independence anniversary today, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate adoption of a development plan to harness the creative energy of the youths across the country. Atiku who stated this in a press statement to mark the nation’s …

Dr. Goodluck Jonathan …Slam Buhari over poverty, electoral injustice, nepotism …Urge Buhari to rejig cabinet, security architecture By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed sadness over the socio-economic and security challenges in the country and urged Nigerians to remain hopeful of better times ahead. The party stated this in a statement issued on …

…As Governors Donate N100m to the people and government of Borno State By Henry Umoru FOLLOWING attack on him by Boko Haram terrorists who ambushed his convoy on Sunday evening, making it the second time within 48 hours, Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has promised to henceforth be very careful in the way and manner …

By Michael Eboh The new Petroleum Industry Bill, 2020, currently before the National Assembly, is proposing the revocation of licences for oil and gas firms that fail to meet up with their obligations to their host communities. The power to revoke the licence of the defaulting firms was given to the Minister of Petroleum, upon the …

By Anayo Okoli OHANAEZE Ndigbo said that at 60, Nigeria has been counting losses and no gains, saying there virtually nothing to celebrate at the 60th anniversary of Nigeria. The apex Igbo body, in a statement by its acting Secretary General/Publicity secretary, Prince Uche Achi-Okpaga, said that Nigeria has gone more years backward than forward. …

…Hails Buhari, Oba of Benin, INEC, Abdulsalami’s Committee, IGP, others …As Senator Bwacha hails President Buhari over leadership style By Henry Umoru CHAIRMAN, Senate Committee on Public Accounts, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Edo South said yesterday that the role played by President Muhammadu Buhari who ensured that the 19 September Edo State gubernatorial …

….As Senate Gets 2021-2023 MTEF/FSP Report Ahead of presentation of 2021 Appropriation Bill By Henry Umoru THE Senate has began plans to place the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) on a 20 per cent first line charge from all revenues accruable to the Federation Account. The action of the Senate was sequel to “A Bill for …

Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi By Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South-South DELTA State Police Command, Wednesday, declared ex-Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, wanted for failing to honour police invitation, but Justice Taiwo O Taiwo, presiding Judge of a Federal High Court in Abuja, today also, restrained the police from arresting and detaining the industrialist. Justice …

The Nigerian Police By Evelyn Usman Deputy Inspector-General of Police, in-charge of the  Department of Information and Communication Technology, DIG Celestine Okoye, yesterday in Lagos, charged officers and men on the need to resist any form of disorder capable of disintegrating the country. This is just as the  Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, CP …

By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The ruling All Progressives Congress APC and its governors have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to deepening Nigeria’s democracy. They made the commitments in separate statements signed by the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Yekini Nabena and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Gov. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu …

By Lawani Mikairu The federal government Wednesday agreed to lift the ban placed on Emirates Airlines from operating into and out of the country.  This is coming after an undertaking by the authorities of the United Arabs Emirates (UAE)  to start issueing Visas to Nigerians . According to the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, the …

Ongoing replacement of bearings on Eko Bridge on Wednesday in Lagos (NAN Photo) The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, says the ongoing emergency rehabilitation of the Eko Bridge linking Alaka is almost completed and will be ready for use in October. Popoola told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) while inspecting the …

By Femi Bolaji – Jalingo Residents of Akwana community in Wukari local government areas of Taraba state Tuesday morning woke up to a heavy downpour which left residents stranded. The rainfall which lasted for hours overran various farmlands and destroyed houses in the community. Councilor of Akwana, Tsokwa Nwunuji who spoke to Vanguard via telephone, …

Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi By Emma Amaize DELTA State Police Command today declared ex-Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, wanted for allegedly failing to honour an invitation by the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hafiz Inuwa, for questioning over purported dehumanization of some workers. READ ALSO: How cultists blinded me for refusing to join group However, …

…Commend Nigerians For Sustaining National Unity By Tordue Salem, Abuja The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has tasked leaders at all levels in the country, to be more committed to public service and the development of the country. The Caucus, also congratulated Nigerians for their steadfastness as the nation marks her 60th Independence anniversary …

By Tordue Salem – Abuja A thirty-two member Committee on Petroleum Industry Bill, 2020, will begin an interactive session with the public, next week Wednesday, VANGUARD learned on Wednesday. The Chairman of the Ad hoc panel and Whip of the House of Representatives, Muhammed Monguno(APC-Borno) made the disclosure to the reporter after sitting on Wednesday. …

…Tasks security agencies on responsibility Akwa-Ibom state house of Assembly By Chioma Onuegbu – Uyo The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has decried the upsurge of criminal activities in the premises of the former Uyo main market, especially rape, and armed robbery. This follows a motion on a matter of public importance brought before the …

Hadi Sirika United Arab Emirates, Wednesday agreed to resume visa issuance to Nigerians. , Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation, announced this via his Twitter handle. According to him: “UAE has written to state that they agree to issue visas to Nigerians, consequently decision has been reached to allow Emirates to fly into Nigeria. READ ALSO: …

Sen. Oluremi Tinubu (Lagos Central) has urged Nigerians to face the future with renewed hope as the country attains 60 years of independence. Tinubu said in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday that Nigerians should brace up to challenges that post COVID-19 might bring. According to the senator, Independence Day is the most significant day …