Two persons have been reportedly trapped inside a three-storey building under construction, that collapsed on Tuesday evening in Abakaliki the Ebonyi State capital. The collapsed building is located inside the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki. During a search and rescue operation, one person was rescued and rushed to the hospital for medical treatment, … [Read more…]
The Rt. Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo-led Rivers State House of Assembly has sent out invites to screen the Caretaker Committee, CTC, Chairmen, and members for the 23 local government areas of the state today. This followed the expiration of the tenure of the elected chairmen and councillors of the 23 LGAs in the state. The … [Read more…]
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Moji Adeyeye has warned Nigerians against the storage of cooked food in refrigerators for more than three days. She emphasised the potential risks of storing cooked food for extended periods, which could lead to contamination by disease-causing pathogens, ultimately … [Read more…]
Wife of the Enugu State governor, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, Tuesday, launched the “Mama Care Initiative” where 1,701 pregnant women were enrolled on a one-year health insurance premium. Mrs. Mbah, who also doled out financial supports and foodstuffs to the expectant mothers drawn from the 17 local government areas of the state, said that Mama Care, … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu A Not-For-Profit organization in Enugu, Reform Growth Hub has held the second edition of her annual “Elevate Conference”. The conference which was held on June 8, 2024 at the Exclusive Serene Hotel, Enugu, had the theme “Beyond Borders – Exploring and Taking Advantage of Global Advancement” and an array of speakers. Speaking … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted heavy rainfall in 14 States this week. The States predicted to experience heavy rainfall are; Niger, Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, Taraba, Delta, Imo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa, Ekiti and Osun States. The agency while stating that the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) is expected to be strong … [Read more…]
Following the Local Government (LG) crisis rocking Rivers State in the oil-rich South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, two security operatives have lost their lives in the line of duty. Though the details are a bit unclear, it was gathered however that the sad deaths which occurred in Omuma Local Government Area on Tuesday, might not … [Read more…]
The increasing cost of food stuffs and gas has led to grumblings among some inmates in the nation’s various prisons. Relatives of some inmates who confided in Vanguard, noted that the rising cost of foodstuffs has impacted negatively on their wards behind bars. They are, therefore, asking state governments to liberalize bail conditions for petty … [Read more…]
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed disapproval of the Federal Government’s consideration to add new aircraft to the existing Presidential fleet. This comes after the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence recommended the purchase of new planes for President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Reacting … [Read more…]
… As Two LGA Chairmen Announce Willingness To Leave Office Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed Heads of Administration in the 23 Local Government Areas, to take over from the elected council chairmen whose three-year tenure elapsed at midnight on Monday. Governor Fubara gave the directive in a stage broadcast on Tuesday morning. He … [Read more…]
Following a court order mandating it to halt the move to hike prices, MultiChoice has readjusted its subscription rates for DStv and GOtv users in Nigeria. The company had vowed to challenge the order of the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal’s ruling in Abuja after reporting a decline in its subscriber base in Nigeria, leading … [Read more…]
It is often said that when a child of promise is born somewhere on the globe, another great son with incredible potentials is also given birth to in another community where the stage has been divinely set for him to do exploits to the glory of God’s name. Such is the story of Rt. Hon. … [Read more…]