… Say Falz more Fela-figure than Burna Boy By David Royal After inviting Nigerian artiste, Burna Boy to join the #RevolutionNow protest on October 1st, Nigerians have called out on Omoyele Sowore to invite Falz who is the son of his lawyer, Femi Falana instead of Burna Boy. Sowore had on Tuesday in a Tweet said …
The United Nations is to host her first ever summit on the biodiversity crisis on Wednesday, where world leaders are expected to commit to tackling unprecedented environmental degradation. At the largely online event, over 100 heads of state and government are set to raise ambition for the development of a biodiversity framework. The 10-year strategy …
By Obagha Chiamaka Theodora If you take out time to scrutinize the songs of various artists, listening carefully, you’ll realize that a melodious song can never be made by playing a single note. The sweetness of music depends on the combination of notes. In the same way, the development of a Nation depends on the …
U.S. President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday night clashed in the first presidential debate described by commentators as chaotic and messy. The 90-minute encounter was characterised by frequent interruptions, mostly from Trump, and insults, with Biden calling the president a clown. Fox News anchor and moderator of the night, Chris …
U.S. President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday night clashed in the first presidential debate described by commentators as chaotic and messy. The 90-minute encounter was characterised by frequent interruptions, mostly from Trump, and insults, with Biden calling the president a clown. Fox News anchor and moderator of the night, Chris …
By Chris Ochayi The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has finally issued an order suspending the September 1, 2020 hike in electricity tariff for two weeks This is in line with the agreement reached with the organised Labour on the suspension of strike over the hike in electricity tariff and increase in pump price of petrol …
It was messy and there was a lot of shouting, but President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden on Tuesday managed during their 90-minute debate to touch on some of the crucial issues facing American voters in November. The following is a look at the key moments of the debate – the substance, the zingers …
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Federal government on Tuesday rewarded winners of the Nigeria @60 Diamond and Innovation Challenge with a total of 16.5 million cash prize. The Diamond and Innovation Challenge is an initiative of the Inter-Ministerial Committee set up by President Mohammadu Buhari to encourage Nigerian youths on creativity and innovation. The Challenge was …
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) and affiliates had indicated readiness to participate actively in a national mass action against hike in fuel and electricity tariffs. CNG, at a press conference in Kaduna on Tuesday, expressed disappointment that after sufficiently mobilizing Nigerians, NLC and the TUC “surprisingly announced a 2-week suspension ostensibly following …
DSS …Drag Buhari to court over serial sectionalism By Henry Umoru 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 the Director-General, Department of State Services, Yusuf Bichi, saying his lopsided recruitment in favour …
Buhari-Amaechi By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari yesterday inaugurated the 326- kilometre Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line for commercial operation as well as the ancillary facilities yard at the recently-named Goodluck Jonathan Railway Complex in Agbor (Owa-Oyibu), Delta State. The rail line was conceptualised over 30 years ago, precisely in 1987 by the General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s military …
Onitsha River port By Chimaobi Nwaiwu The National Inland Waterways, NIWA, yesterday, said that the Onitsha River Port would commence full operation by the first quarter of 2021. This was disclosed by the Area Manager of NIWA Area Office Onitsha, Anambra State, Mrs Queen Uba during an interactive session with newsmen in Onitsha. She said …
Governor Nyesom Wike of Cross River State. By Egufe Yafugborhi GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has described as unfortunate, the pressure mounted on Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, by his Bayelsa State counterpart, Governor Duoye Diri, to stop paying Rivers State revenue accruing from Soku oil wells being disputed by both states. Wike, …
By Davies Iheamnachor There is panic in Okoma community in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State as men of the Nigerian Army allegedly invaded the community and burnt down several houses. Residents of the area said the incident happened on Saturday, adding that they do not know the reason for the action. WhenVanguardvisited …
Chief John Odigie-Oyegun By Gabriel Enogholase FORMER National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has said that he was so sad that the country has not attained its full potentials at 60, adding that this saddens him. He spoke, yesterday, in Benin City, while fielding questions from journalists. Oyegun said: “Things have …
…As legislators begin work on 2021 budget, PIB By Henry Umoru THE low price of oil and Nigeria’s over-dependence on the product, currently hovering at $40 per barrel, has culminated in a $14 billion revenue gap. President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, who disclosed this yesterday, in his welcome address after 67 days of annual …
LAGOS—Access Bank Plc yesterday announced that it has received the Central Bank of Nigeria’s approval-in-principle to restructure to a holding company (“HoldCo”). The proposed HoldCo structure, according to the management, will enable the bank to further accelerate its objectives around business diversification, improved operational efficiencies, talent retention as well as robust governance. It said further …
…Speaker orders bill withdrawn, says it lacked due process …Disaster averted — Ohanaeze …Gbajabiamila must remain firm — Afenifere …M-Belt Forum lauds speaker, urges House to permanently rest Bill …Water Resources bill needless, destined to fail – PANDEF Arguments and counter-arguments yesterday trailed the transmission of the controversial Water Resources Bill 2020 passed into law in …
Rotimi Akeredolu Arogbonlo Israel Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has said the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari had put the country on a path of growth and greatness. The governor said this while addressing journalists shortly after a thanksgiving service at Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry (MFM), Southwest 4 Region, Akure, in commemoration of …
Senator Victor Umeh, Archbishop Valerian Okeke and the beneficiary, Miss Ada Aniwetalu during the handover of her new house at Nteje, Anambra State By Vincent Ujumadu – Awka The Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace, Most Reverend Valerian Okeke has built and furnished a bungalow for a girl born without arms, Miss Ada Aniwetalu. …
