Kogi State House of Assembly has impeached the deputy governor of the state, Simon Achuba on October 18, 2019. Kogi deputy governor, Simon Achuba, impeached by Kogi State House of Assembly; the House majority leader informed journalists of the impeachment on Friday. Achuba had accused the governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, of being after…
By Zaidu Zaidu In a bid to ease lingering tensions in the country, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has addressed the nation with a speech aimed at reconciliation, reassurance, and charting a clear path forward for Nigeria. The President spoke In sober, yet unmistakable terms. His speech was reminiscent of great leaders throughout history who have…
The United States has finally endorsed the candidacy of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the post of Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) following the withdrawal of South Korea’s Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee from the race. A statement from the Office of the United States Trade Representative seen by Vanguard stated: “The United States…
It is interesting that Senator Chimaroke Nnaman, after wrecking so much damage to himself and his surrogate, Peter Mba, is realizing, through his recent press release, that a tradition exists in Enugu state whereby Ndi Enugu allow their incumbent governor to anoint his successor. The question that has been agitating the mind of political observers…
With about few days before Nigerian eligible voters head to the polls to elect the next president that will pilot the affairs of the country, some major players in the election as well as their spokesperson have been trading blames on each other. Just recently, the spokesperson of Asiwaju Tinubu campaign organization, Festus Keyamo has…
Why we oppose Okonjo-Iweala — US Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala The United States has explained that the reason it moved against the election of former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the next Director-general of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, was the fact that the UN agency was in dire need of reform which must be driven…
Former Inspector General of Police, Mustafa Adebayo Balogun, is dead. It was gathered that the police chief, popularly known as Tafa Balogun, died at Reddington Hospital in Lagos State. He was the Inspector General of Police during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.Details of his death are still sketchy as of the time of…
…Lauds governor on peace, security, quality leadership, good governance Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State’s commitment towards supporting and identifying with all churches in the state has been described as an exceptional feat worthy of emulation. Governor Ugwuanyi has also been commended for entrenching peace and good governance, as well as providing quality leadership for…
“If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people” – Chinese Proverb The legendary South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, social commentator and prolific writer, Nelson Mandela once averred that “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use…
APC Presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, has given reasons why he picked a Muslim, Kashim Shettima, as his running mate. He announced Shettima as his running mate after paying a visit to President Buhari in Daura today, July 10. Speaking to newsmen on why he picked the former governor of Borno as his vice presidential candidate,…
