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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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
A total of 560 individuals were appointed to the governing councils and boards of Federal Government-owned tertiary institutions. President Bola Tinubu approved the reconstitution of Governing Councils and Boards of federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. In a statement on Friday, the Permanent Secretary, General Services, Office of the Secretary to the Government of … [Read more…]
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called for a collaboration between the government and business leaders, saying politics is too important to be left to the politicians alone. The Vice President said this collaboration is necessary to propel Nigeria’s economic growth and prosperity. According to him, open dialogue, shared insights, and collaborative work between the public and … [Read more…]