As palpable fears of terrorists attacks continue to rise in the country, many have blamed the sad situation on the poorly equipped Nigerian security forces. A serving army captain, who spoke to Saturday Vanguard under the condition of anonymity, described the ambush against the presidential guards brigade as sad, adding that it was avoidable if … [Read more…]
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has described as unfortunate the unguarded public comments made by the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in an interview on a national television channel. Governor Wike maintained that the right thing such persons should have done, particularly the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and … [Read more…]
Three schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram who struck at the Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, in 2014 escaped from Gazuwa and Uqba camps in Sambisa forest while guards slept at midnight. The three escapees, who are now women with children, were among the 250 school girls abducted on April 14, 2014, in Borno State when … [Read more…]
Disturbed by the growing onslaught of terrorists in the country especially their daring encroachment into Abuja, the nation’s capital, stakeholders in the South East have raised concerns over security of their homeland. The Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF), Friday, raised the alarm that the South East zone was already vulnerable as far as security was concerned. … [Read more…]
Developing Story: Two Nollywood actors declared missing in Enugu Two Nigerian actors and members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel aka Agbogidi have been declared missing. Their family members disclosed that the two Nollywood stars failed to return home from a movie location in Ozalla town in Enugu State. The … [Read more…]
Naira-Dollar: EFCC raids Bureau De Change Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday raided the Wuse Zone 4 bureau de change hub of Abuja over the falling naira. It was learnt that the EFCC operatives are investigating claims that some individuals are mopping up and hoarding foreign currency thereby causing a scarcity … [Read more…]
Monkey Pox: Bauchi records outbreak, govt says no cause for alarm Bauchi State has recorded a case of monkey pox as well as two other suspected cases that are currently under investigation and observation. This was confirmed on Friday by the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BASPHCDA) through its Executive Chairman, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed while … [Read more…]
With an escalating demand for foreign exchange for both goods and services by Nigerians, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured that it would continue to make deliberate efforts in the foreign exchange sector to avert further downward slide in the value of the naira, which it said was fuelled by speculative tendencies. The … [Read more…]
Buhari govt to impose another 5% tax on calls, data as Nigerians endure historic economic hardship The Muhammadu Buhari govt has finalised plans to levy a five per cent Excise Duty on all telecommunications services, including calls, SMS, and data services, a move that would further compound Nigerians’ economic woes. Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed shared … [Read more…]
Wike speaks on happenings in PDP, says truth must be told Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers has promised to respond fully to all the happenings in his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as it concerns the party’s presidential candidacy and more. He said this on his arrival from the airport in Port Harcourt, Rivers … [Read more…]
Gumi slams Nigerian govt for ‘attacking’ BBC, Daily Trust over terrorist documentaries Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, an Islamic cleric, on Friday, denounced the Federal Government’s stance on media reporting and coverage of the ongoing insecurity in the nation. He criticised the government’s intention to punish the BBC Africa Eye and Daily Trust in particular for their … [Read more…]
Replicate your Pinnacle miracle in Enugu, Igwesi charges Mbah, PDP guber candidate …as Nkanu West targets highest votes in 2023 elections The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Enugu State, Barr. Peter Mbah has been charged to replicate his giant strides in the private sector in Enugu State if elected governor in … [Read more…]