Sam Adeyemi By Nwafor Sunday …As Dr. Ahmed Suleiman rejects restructuring, approves institutionalization Pastor Sam Adeyemi, Senior Pastor of Lagos-based church, Daystar Christian Centre, Wednesday said that Nigerians’ lives might not improve if the country finally breaks up or restructures. In clarity, the above submission shows that Pastor Sam has a different opinion from the raucous …

By Chioma Onuegbu -Uyo The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has suspended its plenary for eight weeks to enable them to embark on their annual recess. Chairman House Committee on Information, Mr Aniefiok Dennis, who spoke with newsmen shortly after yesterday plenary noted that they deemed the time necessary to go on recess. Dennis …

A 20-year-old unemployed man, Uchenna Ebere, on Wednesday appeared in a Magistrates’ Court in Yaba, Lagos for allegedly stealing clothes and shoes worth N80,000 from a gym. The police charged Ebere with theft. The Police prosecutor, Sgt. Godwin Oriabure, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Sept. 20, at No. 40, Tejuosho …

…awarded $660K arbitration cost President Muhammadu Buhari and AGF Abubakar Malami By Ikechukwu Nnochiri – Abuja The International Centre for Settlement of  Investment Dispute, ICSID, based in the United States of America, has ordered Interocean Oil Development Company and Interocean Oil Exploration Company, to pay a cost of $660,129.87 to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The …

*Says it’s sad that Fulanis ‘re accused of any atrocities committed in the state *Condoles families of deceased,govt of Plateau *Urges security agencies to fish out killers,parade them in public By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-THE Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, has denied reports accusing Fulanis of complicity in the latest killings some persons including …

Filippo Grandi The UN refugee chief said Wednesday that he had tested positive for Covid-19, after leading the first day of the agency’s main annual meeting in person. Filippo Grandi, who kicked off UNHCR’s week-long Executive Committee meeting in Geneva on Monday, told participants via video-link that he would need to continue following the event from …

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it recorded 646 convictions and recovered more than N11 billion in monetary assets this year, despite the restriction imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Mr Umar Abba, disclosed this while addressing the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes in Abuja on …

Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu The Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Tuesday told the people of the state not to lower the credibility and reputation of the state before the general public, urging them to vote wisely on Saturday. Akeredolu, who spoke when his campaign train stormed his Owo country home, said Ondo People were known …

…He’s made us proud – NYSC State Coord …Corps Member Israel has restored our lost hope – School HM …We’re happy with the project executed – Pupils …Only God will reward him – Parent Egwu Michael A Vanguard reporter identified as Arogbonlo Israel who is currently undergoing a one-year mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in …

Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola By Chris Ochayi – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has reassured Nigerians on its commitment to deliver a better urban future despite the prevailing challenges within the housing sector. Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, stated this at the virtual commemoration of the 2020 World Habitat …

The Governing Council of the University of Uyo at its Special Meeting held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, approved the appointment of Professor Nyaudoh Ukpabio Ndaeyo, Professor of Farm Systems, Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, as the 8th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University. This was following the selection of three (3) highest appointable …

By Chioma Obinna Worried about the dangers of unwholesome oil, PZ Wilmar  has launched a campaign tagged “Less is More” aimed at sensitising Nigerians on the inherent dangers in the consumption of unbranded cooking oil, as it offers healthier and affordable options. In a statement on  “Less is More” campaign   the Category & Brand Manager, PZ …

Every war must have a war room; a situation room where the gladiators meet to plan, strategize, analyze, update, brief and effectively mange response to any issue. The health challenges in the Country and indeed the State has called for this war room approach to effectively respond to health challenges, gather Data, monitor staff and facility …

National Assembly By Henry Umoru PRESIDENT of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has assured that the National Assembly (NASS) will amend the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Act to boost the efficiency of the regulatory agency, as well as ensure compliance by private estate developers to government policies. Speaking Tuesday when the Managing Director of the Federal …

Nigeria’s foremost Development Finance institution, Development Bank of Nigeria has received an Accreditation Certificate of Acceptance in line with Sustainable Standards and Certification Initiatives (SSCI) by the World Development Finance Forum in Germany. The certificate was received on behalf of the Bank by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany; Mr. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar represented by Mrs. Mobolaji …

By Demola Akinyemi – Ilorin The organised labour in Kwara state has rejected the ongoing verification/auditing exercise of the state government as a condition for payment of minimum wage to the workers as demanded. The labour leaders, therefore, put their members on standby for an indefinite strike which will commence on Monday. This is contained …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it recorded 646 convictions and recovered more than N11 billion in monetary assets this year, despite the restriction imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Mr Umar Abba, disclosed this while addressing the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes in Abuja on …

CP X Squad, Force Provost Marshal, IGP Monitoring Team deployed to enforce order Photo credit: @LhidhiasStanley By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Against the backdrop of skepticism over the order last Sunday of the ban of SARS carrying out routine Police duties, the inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has further cemented his directives by giving orders to …

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is set to commence the implementation of ‘Girls-for-Girls’ (G4G) intervention Programme in 275 selected schools in Adamawa State. Mrs Lydia Maajam, Desk Officer, UNICEF G4G, Adamawa State, disclosed this during a meeting with stakeholders in Yola. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the selected schools …

By Juliet Ebirim American superstar, Cardi B has shut down speculations that she joined the Illuminati. In a photo she shared on her Instagram page, Cardi B is seen wearing a red latex jumpsuit with a red hairband in the form of horns. “Single, bad and rich. I do the controlling,” she captioned the photo. However, …