Vanguard Latest News Wednesday 24th March 2021
Vanguard Latest News Today and headlines on some of the happenings and news trend in the Country, today 24/03/21
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FG steps up action to implement AfCFTA protocols
The Federal Government has stepped up activities towards mobilizing Nigerians to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement which the implementation measures are already in top gear.
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We can’t deliver on promises, without fixing LG administration — Gbajabiamila
To be able to fulfil campaign promises, the Local tier of government must be drastically reformed, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, said on Wednesday.
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Nigerians share views on lavish, elaborate burials for the dead
Nigerians from different economic, social, ethnic and religious backgrounds have differed on the propriety or otherwise of organising lavish and elaborate burial ceremonies, following the loss of loved ones. The outbreak of COVID-19 in Nigeria in February 2020, resulting in restriction of movements, religious and public gatherings as well as use of face masks andRead More
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Reps probe funds spent on past maintenance of Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna refineries
By Levinus Nwabughiogu House of Representatives, Wednesday resolved to pursue a comprehensive audit of funds so far expended on the maintenance and rehabilitation of the nation’s refineries. These included Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna refineries. Motion for the probe was moved by Hon. Onofiok Luke from Akwa Ibom State. READ ALSO: Stakeholders reel out solutions toRead More
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Breaking: FIFA extends ban on Blatter, Valcke by six years
FIFA said Wednesday it had extended the ban on its former president Sepp Blatter and former secretary-general Jerome Valcke by six years and eight months, in relation to bonus payments. The body’s independent Ethics Committee said in a statement it had also fined each man one million Swiss francs (one million dollars). Details later… VanguardRead More
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We are ready for Aba North/South by-election — INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is fully prepared for the March 27 Aba North/South Federal Constituency by-election in Abia. Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee said this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. Okoye said the commission met on Tuesday and deliberated on someRead More
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World powers want to destroy Nigeria – Mailafia
By Nwafor Sunday A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, Wednesday accused world powers of trying to destroy the country. In today’s international system, the four great powers according to Wikipedia, include, United States (US), Russia, China and the European Union. However, while featuring on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’Read More
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Prince Harry lands new job after bombshell interview
Prince Harry on Tuesday added to a growing portfolio of post-royal jobs, becoming “chief impact officer” at a San Francisco startup that provides mobile-based coaching, counseling and mentorship. Amid a highly public spat with Buckingham Palace, Harry and his American wife Meghan Markle, a mixed-race former television actress, now live in California after stepping awayRead More
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Senate confirms Nababa as Comptroller-General, Nigerian Correctional Service
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed President Muhammadu Buhari’s nomination of Haliru Nababa as Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service. The confirmation of the nominee followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Committee on Interior. Presenting the report, the Committee’s Chairman, Senator Kashim Shettima (APC, Borno Central) said there was no petition orRead More
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Niger Delta not part of Biafra, Oduduwa agitations – Group
The United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy (UNDEDSS) says no individual or group should compel the region to be part of Biafra, Oodua, or any group outside of Nigeria. Mr Tony Uranta, UNDEDSS Executive Secretary, in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos said that the Niger-Delta had not taken position on the ongoing agitationsRead More
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