herdsmen •Soldiers threatened to destroy our communities – Prof Muoboghare •Our people can’t go to farms — Uwheru community PG •Don’t come near Isoko land, IDU tells killer herdsmen •2 killed by suspected herdsmen in Edo •We’ll defend ourselves —Ndokwa youths By Festus Ahon, Gabriel Enogholase, Perez Brisibe, Ochuko Akuopha, Paul Olayemi, Ozioruva Aliu &…

Yahaya Bello The Kogi Government in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force said it has established two Mobile Police Squadron Bases along Obajana-Kabba road and in Okene. Gov. Yahaya Bello disclosed this on Wednesday when he received the Commissioner of Police in charge of Mobile Police Force, Mr Mohammed Akeera, in Lokoja. Bello, represented by…

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, has approved the release and disbursement of N100 million for French universities scholarship for Kano students undergoing various postgraduates programmes in France. Abba Anwar, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Kano. Anwar…

Professor Ekanem Braide By Sola Ogundipe The Nigerian Academy of Science, NAS, has appointed Professor Ekanem Braide as President-elect. A statement signed by Dr Oladoyin Odubanjo, Executive Secretary, NAS, stated that Braide, a professor of Parasitology/Epidemiology and erstwhile Vice-President of the Academy, will be the first female President of the Academy in 43 years of…

Transmission Company of Nigeria By Udeme Akpan THE Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has concluded plans to increase Nigeria’s wheeling capacity from 8, 000 to 20,000 megawatts by 2022. In a recent report obtained by Vanguard, TCN said development object of its transmission rehabilitation and expansion program (TREP) is to rehabilitate, stabilize and provide necessary…

By Chioma Obinna Irked by the sufferings of Nigerians living with cancer, Federal and state governments have been urged to make cancer treatment free for Nigerian patients and to support non-governmental organisations to bring needed interventions for patients and improve their lives. Making the call in Lagos during a blood donation programme organised by Timilehin…

•Stakeholders pledge support NIMASA By Godwin Oritse In a bid to enhance the Ease of Doing Business in the maritime sector, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Tuesday commenced its online ship registration process in Lagos. Disclosing this during a stakeholders’ interactive session with ship-owners, Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, said that the…

•As January rate rises to 12.13% •More pressure from higher electricity tariff in April •Sokoto, Ondo lead in inflation By Elizabeth Adegbesan As Nigeria’s inflationary trend records the fifth consecutive month rise in January 2020 readings released by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, Tuesday, analysts’ reports have indicated that the sixth month straight rise…

…As Iwo princes, residents rally support for monarch By Shina Abubakar Osogbo—The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi has denied punching the Agbowu of Ogbaagbaa, Oba Dhikurulahi Akinropo despite an altercation that ensued during a peace meeting at the AIG’s office. The monarch, who was addressing journalists at the Correspondents’ Chapel in Osogbo, said he…

ABUJA — THE House  of Representatives, has set up an inquiry into the incessant diversion of Nigeria-bound flights to neighbouring countries, as a result of decrepit landing equipment at the country’s airports. Besides, the House wants to enact a legislation that would protect passengers who are victims of the agencies’ negligence of their responsibilities. Agencies…