Vanguard Latest News Wednesday 15th July 2020
Vanguard Latest News Today and headlines on some of the happenings and news trend in the Country, today 15/07/20
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Worked on air, died on land: Nigerians pay last respect to first female combat officer Arotile
By David Royal Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, the first-ever and only female combat helicopter pilot in the Nigerian Air Force died in Kaduna on Tuesday. The tragic incident occurred after she sustained head injuries from a road accident at NAF Base Kaduna. Arotile was decorated by Sadique Abubakar, chief of air staff, less than oneRead More
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Defence Headquarters investigates purported viral video of Naval Rating alleging torture
By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Following the viral video posted by a Nigerian Navy Rating, a Seaman alleging that his Boss, who is the Chief of Policy and Plans at Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral Ifeola Mohammed had tortured and treated him like a slave, the Defence headquarters has begun an investigation into the accusation. ARead More
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Court adjourns suit seeking Uzodinma’s sack until July 20
The Federal High Court Abuja, has adjourned until July 20, a suit filed by Reform and Advancement Party (RAP) and its 2019 governorship candidate, Mr Okere Kingdom asking the court to restrain Gov. Hope Uzodinma from acting as Imo governor.
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N-Power: Massive Registration an indication of public acceptance of Batch C — Policy Expert
The massive registration of youths for the Batch C stream of the N-Power programme has been attributed to the transparent process the honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has introduced in the implementation of programmes and policies in the ministry.
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WTO: APC Govs Forum Chairman canvasses support for Okonjo-Iweala
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Chairman, Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF and Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has called on member countries of the World Trade Organization WTO to support Nigeria’s candidate for election into the office of the Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Bagudu said the main objectiveRead More
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UNILAG: ASUU, Governing Council clash averted, meetings postponed
By Adesina Wahab The emergency Congress of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, the University of Lagos, UNILAG Branch and the meeting of the Governing Council of the institution earlier scheduled for Wednesday have been postponed, averting a possible clash between the two groups. The Council fixed its meeting for the Council Chamber, whileRead More
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Stakeholders count loses as Customs unseal bonded terminal
IMPORTERS, agents and haulage services providers have lamented huge financial losses arising from the three weeks sealing of Clarion Bonded Terminal situated within Kirikiri Lighter Terminal, KLT, Command, by the management of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS.
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Osinbajo kicks against anonymous ownership of companies
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has stressed the need to protect the identities of whistle-blowers and persons who divulge vital information leading to the exposure, arrest, and prosecution of corrupt elements within the society. Osinbajo also said anonymous ownership of companies must be discouraged while noting that though secret ownership of companies “are not always illegal, neverthelessRead More
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Belarus threatens protesters with criminal charges
Belarus said Wednesday that protesters could face serious criminal charges after dozens were arrested at demonstrations over the removal of opposition candidates from presidential polls. Protesters took to Belarus streets in the capital Minsk and several other cities on Tuesday evening after election officials refused to allow rivals to President Alexander Lukashenko to stand inRead More
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Obafemi Martins, 35, rejoins Chinese club, Shanghai
Veteran Nigerian striker, Obafemi Martins, has rejoined Shanghai Shenhua, the Chinese FA Cup winners said on Wednesday, more than two years since his last competitive match. The 35-year-old former Inter Milan and Newcastle United forward was without a club last year as he battled a hamstring injury. His last game was in April 2018 forRead More
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