LEADERSHIP : The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said it was with a deep sense of loss  he received news about the passing away of Professor Molara Ogundipe-Leslie. Describing her as an academic colossus and literary pundit with superlative cognitive  endowments, the Speaker said the late Ogundipe-Leslie was a teachers’ teacher and a […] The post Gbajabiamila

WARRI—Aja-Omaetan community youths in Warri North council of Delta State have threatened to expose staff of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, NOSDRA and Chevron officials over a 2018 spill and alleged plot to side track their community for failing to involve them in the post spill impact assessment, PSIA, and Addressing newsmen in Warri, weekend, the community youth chairman, Mr. Godfrey Adidi in a letter dated June 20,  and addressed

Managing Director of Bet9ja games, Mr Ayo Ojuroye has said that corporate organisations in Nigeria,

The Federal Government has taken the verification and payment of ex-workers of the defunct Nigeria Airways Limited, NAL, in Diaspora to London, United Kingdom (UK). Continue reading FG takes verification, payment of ex-Nigeria Airways workers to London at Vanguard News.

Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Sunday, urged the governors of Edo, Godwin Obaseki, and Bauchi, Bala Mohammed, to immediately resolve the crises that have engulfed the respective Houses of Assembly in their states. Obasa asked for a reversal […] Nigeria Speakers state

Professor Is-haq Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has called on the Federal Government to place an embargo on the establishment of new universities. Oloyede stated this during the 4th convocation lecture of Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa state this weekend. The Registrar, in the board’s Weekly Bulletin released by JAMB’s […] JAMB

Cameroon, the last African country standing at the 2019 Women’s World Cup, have been eliminated following a 3-0 defeat to England on Sunday. The English ladies, who won all three group stage fixtures, completely dominated the Indomitable Lionesses. Steph Houghton opened scoring from an indirect free-kick before Ellen White made it 2-0 late into added […] 2019 FIFA Women’s

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole has denied accusations of perpetuating himself as the new godfather of Edo politics. Oshiomhole made the denial on Sunday while fielding questions from State House correspondents after leading some APC members to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking on the […] Oshiomhole

Nollywood actor, Kingsley Abasili, has attacked controversial actress, Tonto Dikeh, for associating with popular crossdresser, Bobrisky. Kingsley said it was a shame that Bobrisky was allowed to feature in a recent Nollywood movie. The actor, however, expressed joy that a panel has been set up to look into the said movie. He described it as […] Tonto Dike under attack for associating with

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Kaduna State chapter, has enjoined its National President, Dr. Supo Ayokunle, to see his recent re-election as an opportunity to defend the religious liberty of millions of the faithful and the rule of law. This was as it congratulated its National President over his victory at the recently conducted […] Kaduna CAN reacts to Ayokunle’s

LEADERSHIP : The Yariman Sokoto, Dr Mahe Dange has said in a press release that governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal’s re-election was a testimony of the degree of confidence the electorate have in him. Dange, who added that, Tambuwal is certain on his achievements in the last 4 years, appealed for maximum support from all and sundry in […] The post Sokoto

LEADERSHIP : …We’re in govt to serve All Edo people, gov assures Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo North Senatorial District, have applauded the emergence of Rt. Hon. Frank Okiye as the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA). The Edo North APC leaders led by Rev. Peter Obadan, gave the commendation […] The post Edo

The scarcity of petroleum products has worsened on its fifth day in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, even as economic, social and political activities are grounded ar the weekend. Passengers and other commuters in the metropolis were stranded as workers, traders and other businessmen and women, as well as Christians, could not board vehicles […] Cross

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), says on-going monitoring and verification exercise on tax collections by Deposit Money

A cleric, Christopher Owolabi, has warned religious leaders against promoting immorality and indecency among their followers. Owolabi, who is the General Overseer of Christ Apostolic Church, Ori-oke Irapada, Omu-Aran, gave the warning during the church’s Sunday sermon. He said that indecent dressing and other forms of immoral acts were now common among some Christians during […] CAC

Fernando Torres will hang up his boots for good after taking on Andres Iniesta and David Villa in a J.League match in August, the former Spain striker said on Sunday, having decided to

LEADERSHIP : The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has decried the absence of rehabilitation Centre in Borno despite the alarming rate of drug abuse especially among the internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. NDLEA also sought partnership with the non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in the state towards curbing the menace of drug abuse among in […] The post

Former world number one Andy Murray crowned a remarkable return to tennis with victory in the men's doubles at the Queen's Club tournament

LEADERSHIP : Kebbi’s potential in food production especially rice production has attracted the attention of Farm and Infrastructure Foundation (FIF), an agricultural NGO to carry out agricultural infrastructure mapping in the state. The founder and president of Farm and Infrastructure Foundation, Professor Gbolade Ayoola stated this while fielding questions from newsmen in Birnin Kebbi at a 3 […] The post