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GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has set a tentative timetable to guide the new Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, in the conduct of local government elections amidst litigations on the state of councils in the state. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo … Read more via...

The Federal Government said, weekend, it has created millions of jobs through programmes cutting across many sectors. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this while speaking at the 6th graduation ceremony of Empowerment Support Initiative, ESI, founded by former...

FORMER Governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, has threatened to lead a protest against the state government for denying high court judges of their earned salaries for 16 months. Ohakim Ohakim, who read the riot act weekend in Owerri while announcing his gubernatorial ambition … via...

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, says the Federal Government has concluded plans to roll-out nationwide screening for most common types of cancers. Health Minister, Prof. Isaac Adewole The minister via a statement issued by Mrs Boade Akinola, Director Media and Public Relations of...

Chief Ferguson Onwo, a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State, is one-time Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area of the state. In this interview, Onwo, who contested for the House of Assembly seat for Isoko South Constituency … via Vanguard News –...

A group of 2,000 youths say the PDP government of Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has done well in the areas of peace, safety of lives, promotion of skill acquisitions among the youths in Delta State. Gov. Okowa Consequently, the group, operating on the aegis of “I dey with Okowa”, … via Vanguard News –...

Having modeled in Nigeria before moving to South Africa, Uju Chimezie, South African-based Nigerian model, knows a thing or two about the modelling landscape in each of the two countries. Her assessment: The South African modelling scene is miles ahead. “There is a huge difference between South...

BASIC INDICIA OF STATE FAILURE The motion of a state and the essential attributes that constitute it have evolved over several millennia. The history of that evolution has identified the basic attributes constituting a state as the ability to maintain peace, security and welfare … via...

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has on Friday fixed February 10th for the re-run election for Mashi/Dutsi Federal constituency of the House of Representatives. INEC National Chairman, Mahamood Yakubu addressing pressmen on new release of 2019 Election Time Table and Schedule...

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has asked the National Assembly to ‘raise the alarm or call for correction’ of President Muhammadu Buhari’s actions which he said have violated the principle of federal character Commission, especially in the appointment of key officers in the security...

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday officially registered as a member of the Coalition for Nigeria Movement (CNM), a group now commonly reffered to as the “third force”. Obasanjo completed the membership form of the Movement and handed it over to former Governor of Osun State, Col...

Nigeria v Sudan – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the home-based Super Eagles of Nigeria on their victory over Sudan in the semi-final of the 2018 Championship of African Nations (CHAN) in Marrakesh, Morocco. President Buhari watching football match between Super Eagles and Angola...

NIGER Delta agitators, yesterday, put forward four issues to the Federal Government for address, as they accused the government of attempting to validate the mayhems by mercenaries masquerading as Fulani herdsmen with cattle colonies. The agitators under the auspices of 21st Century Youth of …...

Nigeria is set to join the league of countries with textile museum courtesy of renowned artist, Nike Davies-Okundaye. founder of Nike Art gallery Lagos. The textile museum which will be the first in the country is being conceived as part of a big cultural centre to be … via Vanguard News –...

As its moves to summon IGP The 14days ultimatum given to the Inspector General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris to investigate the killings of 73 people in Benue state by suspected Fulani Herdsmen no doubt ended yesterday yet no reply from Mr. Idris to the senate today, … via Vanguard News –...

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, on Tuesday said fighting corruption and fixing Nigeria required more than a God-fearing leader. Bishop Matthew Kukah Kukah said this at the launch of a book titled “The Shadow List’’ written by Dr Todd Moss and organised by …...

The Minister of transportation, Mr Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has said that the federal government is doing everything possible to reverse the unemployment rate in the country. Amaechi While he received in audience a delegation from Dudley College of Technology, United Kingdom in partnership with...

THE Action Democratic Party, ADP and Labour Party in Edo State say they are fielding candidates for the March 3, local government elections in the state and appealed to the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission, EDSIEC, to ensure a free and fair election. INEC PVCs The ruling … via...

Some days ago a picture of a lady on her knees proposing marriage to her boyfriend went viral on the social media with accompanying comments condemning or commending the act of the lady. While some ladies hailed the hapless girl of making a bold move, one of … via Vanguard News –...

On Coalition for Nigeria: Obasanjo will not support anything unless he has vested interest By Yinka Ajayi Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a veteran politician, speaks on the open letter written by former President Olusegun Obasanjo to President Muhammadu Buhari. The leader of the influential Yoruba group...