Arewa leader in the South Alhaji Musa Saidu has enjoined President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the ugly political development in Rivers state, pleading that the federal government should not dismiss it as a Rivers affair. Saidu who spoke to the Vanguard said the National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu should also work…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says prices of beef, rice, beans, onion, yam and other food items increased in September. It said this in its Selected Food Prices Watch report for September 2023 released in Abuja on Monday. The report said that the average price of 1kg of boneless beef increased by 28.08 per…
The National woman leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Professor Stella Effah-Attoe has died. Professor Stella, a member of the PDP National Working Committee (NWC), died on Sunday after a brief illness. In a statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the parry, Debo Ologunagba the NCW National described her death as utterly devastating…
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has banned former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales for 3 years. The ban followed Rubiales kissing a player Jenni Hermoso on the lips in the aftermath of Spain’s Women’s World Cup final victory, over England. The incident sparked an outcry, Hermoso filed a legal complaint against Rubiales…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says the Congress will go ahead with the Mass Protest in Imo State to save workers in the state from violation of the their rights and privileges on Wednesday November 1, 2023. President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero made this known at a Press Conference in Abuja….
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday received the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The two leaders are expected to explore ways of fortifying the bilateral relations between the two countries. Olaf Scholz who arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International in Abuja, the nation’s capital at about 2:20pm Nigerian time, was received…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is to address a World Press Conference today following the failure of the Federal Government to fulfill its part of the agreement signed with the organised labour on steps to ameliorate the plights of workers following the subsidy removal. In a media invitation released to newsmen in Abuja, the Congress…
The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland in Okene, Kogi state, His Majesty, Dr Abdul Rahman Ado Ibrahim is dead. The first class king died on Sunday aged 94. According to a family member, the paramount ruler gave up the ghost around 2am at a hospital in Abuja. The deceased assumed the traditional stool of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland…
Love is a wondrous and sometimes mysterious thing. It’s a feeling that defies definition, a force that can’t be easily explained. But sometimes, we can get a glimpse of the piquing love bond between two lovebirds. It’s like watching a blooming flower, full of tenderness and beauty. It’s a connection that is both simple and…
More than 30 security experts drawn from the academia, private and public sector, para-military organizations, and the ECOWAS Court of Justice have appealed to the federal government to release Nnamdi Kanu and other political prisoners in the country as a way of consolidating national peace and cohesion. The forum of security experts under the aegis…
Inter Milan fans have been banned by police from distributing tens of thousands of whistles with which they were planning a noisy return for hero turned ‘traitor’ Romelu Lukaku this weekend. Police have ordered that the Serie A leaders’ hardcore supporters not hand out the whistles for reasons of public safety, angering fans who were…
Kazakhstan said Saturday that 32 people died in a fire in yet another deadly accident at a mine owned by ArcelorMittal, with over a dozen still missing, in the Central Asian country’s worst disaster in years. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called the Luxembourg-listed steel and mining giant the “worst” company “in our history” while the firm…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, on Friday congratulated President Bola Tinubu over his Supreme Court victory. Governor Eno noted that the victory has put an end to all the litigations against the President’s emergence at the February 25, 2023 elections. The Governor who sent his congratulations at a “Thank You Meeting” by Christian Leaders…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has called medical practitioners in Nigeria to provide prompt and compassionate treatment to all victims of gunshots and accidents, irrespective of the presence or absence of a police report. The IGP made the call in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, PRO, Force Head…
Israel’s army relentlessly hammered Gaza on Saturday after fierce overnight bombardment that rescuers said destroyed hundreds of buildings three weeks into a war sparked by the deadliest attack in the country’s history. Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged Israel to halt the attacks, while the families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas said they had been…
Cameroon-born professional mixed martial artist Francis Ngannou will make his boxing debut against undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury as boxing and MMA collide. The fight commonly referred to as “Battle of the Baddest” will take centre stage on Saturday, October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ngannou, a 37-year-old MMA fighter was a heavyweight UFC…
Federal Government has flagged off the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), with the unveiling seven conversion centres across Nigeria. The flag-off of the initiative was done by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajibiamila. In a symbolic handover of the CNG buses to the State House, the Chairman of the Presidential CNG…
A new report from Save the Children International (SCI) Nigeria, reveals that Nigeria with a population of 218 million has 23 million child marriages, with two in every five women married as children. Child Marriage is also a consequence of adolescent pregnancy which is associated to maternal mortality, poor education, illiteracy and intergenerational poverty. The…
By Damilola Adeleke Building an emergency fund is a cornerstone of financial resilience. An emergency fund serves as a financial safety net, providing you with a cushion to cover unexpected expenses or emergencies without resorting to high-interest loans or depleting your savings. To start building an emergency fund, set a specific savings goal. A common…
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has blamed cable vandals for the power outage in some parts of the Federal Capital Territory. AEDC disclosed this in a notice released on Friday. Garki areas were most affected by the outage, which lasted for more than 24 hours. Residents living around Niger Delta Power Holding Company office,…
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has fixed tomorrow, the 30th of October this year, to deliver judgment on the appeal filed by Comrade Daniel Onjeh, the APC 2023 Senatorial Candidate for Benue South, challenging the declaration of Sen. Abba Moro of the PDP as the winner of the last Senatorial Election held…
Rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Prof. (Chief) Mike Ozekhome, has said that The Delborough Lagos is not just a hotel but a place of therapy, given its world-class standard and services. The household name with a storied career in the Nigerian legal landscape was recently appointed as a Board Member of The…
Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) is to take over the Muhammadu Buhari Mother and Child Hospital, Makurdi. BSUTH Chief Medical Director Dr Stephen Hwande made the announcement during an interactive session with journalists in Makurdi on Friday, where he noted that the objective was to make the hospital, which will commence services on November…
Nigeria has officially incorporated the human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) into its routine immunization system, with the aim of reaching a record 7.7 million girls in a single round of vaccination, marking the largest endeavour of its kind in the African region. The Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, voiced his deep…
The naira dropped even more on Friday, in the parallel segment of the foreign currency (FX) market, reaching N1,315 per dollar. Comparing the amount to the N1225 it traded on Monday, it shows a depreciation of N90, or 7.35 percent. Bureau De Change operators (BDCs) in Lagos set the dollar’s purchasing and selling prices at…
As Chalya Grace Joel is laid to rest, family members and friends are demanding that her killers be brought to justice. Chalya Joel who was a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Kaduna was stabbed to death in Kaduna on October 18, 2023 and her phone stolen when she encountered hoodlums during her…
The 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-finalists are ranked at position 13 globally, behind Argentina, France, Brazil, England, Belgium, Portugal, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Croatia, USA and Mexico in that order. Morocco had 1658.49 unit points, 5.45 points behind 12th-placed Mexico. FIFA uses a relatively complex points-calculation formula that was revised in September 2023. The world football…
Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, Nigerian disc jockey professionally known as DJ Cuppy, has partnered with British Airways to bring exclusive afrobeat playlist to flyers on the airline’s long-haul route, starting November 1. Calum Laming, the Chief Customer Officer of British Airways, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, announcing the launch of the airline’s new route…
By Damilola Adeleke Debt management and reduction are pivotal steps towards achieving financial stability. Many individuals and families grapple with various forms of debt, from credit card balances to student loans and mortgages. It’s essential to develop a comprehensive strategy to tackle these financial obligations. Start by organizing your debts, categorizing them by interest rates,…
The Supreme Court in a ruling delivered on Thursday, the court ruled that the appeal filed by Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), lacked merit. “On the whole, it is my view that there is no merit in this appeal,” Justice Inyang Okoro said. Atiku of the PDP had been longing to overturn…
Police operatives in Rivers State have arrested a man identified as Collins for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Otuene Justina Nkang. Nkang, a 300-level Biochemistry student of the University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) who had earlier been reported missing, was found mutilated at the suspect’s residence situated on Road 15, NTA Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State…
