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President Muhammadu Buhari said in Kano on Thursday that his decision to seek re-election was informed by his desire and commitment to correct the ills bedevilling the country. President Muhammadu Buhari display a sign for 4+4 to join Legislators who supported his re-election bid as he addressed a joint session of the National Assembly for…
As part of the yuletide celebrations, wife of the Delta State governor, Dame Edith Okowa, has presented food items as well as N1000 each to over 500 indigent women in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Buhari’s achievements outshine PDP’s 16years rule – Omo-Agege Presenting the items on behalf of the governor’s wife,…
All sons and daughters of Elibujor Umuonaje quarters in Asaba, Delta State capital, home and in the Diaspora, have been called upon to eschew rancour and remain united and contribute their quota to the progress and development of the village. NTDC bill will generate more revenue – DG The Diokpa (eldest man) of Elibujor village,…
South Africa’s rand gained early on Monday on reports of progress in trade talks between China and the United States on the year’s last day of trading. Despite tariff, China posts ’embarrassing’ trade surplus with US At 0715 GMT the rand traded at 14.3650 per dollar, up 0.42 percent from its close of 14.4250 on…
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of 22 Brigade Garrison deployed in Operation Lafiya Dole, last Sunday, neutralised three female suicide bombers, while on patrol around Kubtara village in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State. Female suicide bomber Military clears air on Baga attack The troops also recovered one Rocket Propelled Grenade and a suicide vest…
The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, ACPN, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has expressed concern over reports that 700 Nigerian soldiers were killed in Baga by Boko Haram terrorists. The news reports also alleged that over 2,000 of the country’s soldiers are missing. “Although the military and the Presidency have denied the reports, the…
A 19-year-old, Samson Blessing, is facing trial at an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged unlawful possession of electronic equipment including a DVD player. Charged with unlawful possession of electronic items, the accused pleaded not guilty. But Police prosecutor, Johnson Okunade, said the accused was caught with the electronic equipment on December 22 at 10a.m. at…
By Vincent Ujumadu Awka—Anambra State government reacted last night on the fire incident at the Enugwu Ukwu General Hospital Mortuary where no fewer than 50 corpses deposited there were burnt to ashes. Boy, 8, roasted to death in Enugu community The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Josephat Akabuike told Vanguard in a telephone interview that the…
By Chinonso Alozie Owerri—The Imo State governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, yesterday said he had equipped his party members in the state in order to win a free and fair election in Imo. Senator Ifeanyi Ararume 2019: Who is afraid of APGA’s Ukachukwu in Anambra South? Araraume who…
An Osun Magistrates’ Court sitting in Modakeke , yesterday, sentenced one Jimoh Oyemoni, 40, to three years imprisonment for raping an 80-year-old woman. File: Rape I stole because I needed money to treat my painful haemorrhoids – Convict tells court The prosecutor, Inspector Ona Glory, told the court that the convict committed the offence on…