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…]
Isa Umar, Abuja Building and Infrastructure -The Ministry through NBRI has commenced Building Technology using Bamboo as an innovative cost-effective way of building houses and sensitization going on to get buy-in from the public. -The Ministry expanded the NILEST’s scope of operation by increasing the number of extension centers across Nigeria from 9 to … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has congratulated the Rangers International Football Club of Enugu on their winning of the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title with a game to spare following their 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance Football Club at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on Sunday. A 33rd-minute goal by Kenechukwu … [Read more…]
Rangers international Football Club of Enugu have won the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title after defeating Bendel Insurance 2-0 in Enugu on Sunday with one game remaining. The win took Rangers to 67 unassailable points at the top after their closest rivals Remo Stars and Enyimba lost 2-1 to Sunshine Stars and Sporting … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu celebrates with the Muslim Ummah on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, an event that denotes sacrifice, faith, and obedience to the will of the Almighty. The President congratulates the Muslim faithful and prays that Allah accepts their supplications and acts of obedience. President Tinubu enjoins Nigerians to reflect on the essence of … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has felicitated the Muslim ummah in the state and across the nation on the occasion of this year’s Eid el-Kabir, calling for love, tolerance, peace, unity, and a sense of sacrifice among Nigerians to move the nation forward. Mbah spoke on Sunday in his goodwill message to the … [Read more…]
South Africa’s parliament has re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the country’s president following a landmark coalition deal between the governing African National Congress (ANC) and opposition parties. The new government of national unity combines Mr Ramaphosa’s ANC, the centre-right Democratic Alliance (DA) and smaller parties. In his victory speech, Mr Ramaphosa hailed the new coalition, and … [Read more…]