The head office of Bolt has confirmed that the Ghanaian driver who assaulted a passenger has been barred from operating using its application and is under investigation. In a statement released by the ride-hailing company, the firm said it is cooperating with law enforcement agencies to ensure the said driver is brought to justice. According […] The post Bolt
The Presidency, on Tuesday, described as “reckless”, a statement by ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar calling for the resignation of President Bola Tinubu over rising killings and kidnappings in Nigeria. In a statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga said contrary to Atiku’s claims, Tinubu is on top of the security […] The post Atiku’s
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, MP, has called on the investor community to partner with the Government to establish a large-scale mining operation in Dollar Power in the Bole District of the Savannah Region. He said available geological data shows that the Dollar Power enclave is highly mineralized, with […] The post Partner
A ritual has been carried out by the family of Baidoo Bonsoe XV, late Omanhene of Ahanta, in the Ahanta West Municipal of the region, at a short ceremony in Busua, the traditional seat of the stool. Led by Ebusuapayin (Head of Family) Bolo Kwaw, Kwesi Bediako, together with the entire royal family invoked the […] The post Ahanta Royal family invites the gods to intervene
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, has asked President Bola Tinubu to fulfil his campaign promises to Nigerians by tackling the rampant insecurity in the country. Obi, who, on Tuesday, expressed deep concern over what he described as a surge of violence spreading through the Federal Capital Territory, warned that […] The post ‘You promised
President Bola Tinubu met with service chiefs and other top brass of security agencies at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday. The service chiefs had arrived earlier and waited till the President arrived from a function outside the State House. The service chiefs are the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa; Chief […] The post Tinubu meets with Service Chiefs at Aso Rock appeared
Amnesty International (AI) Nigeria has asked President Bola Tinubu to treat the rampant kidnapping cases in Nigeria as emergency by taking measures to end the cycle of violence and fear the people are under. AI stated this in a statement by its Nigerian Director, Isa Sanusi, on Monday. The organisation said last week over 45 people travelling […] The post Amnesty
The Doli Bridge collapse at Bole township is affecting business activities within the Bole district of Savannah Region. It has incurred much cost for shippers who ply diverted routes. Indeed, truck drivers who used to pass through Bole to Sawla have been banned due to collapse of the bridge as a result of a heavy […] The post Editorial:
The popular saying that ‘no woman should die while giving life’ still remains a mirage as bad roads, coupled with long distances are causing deaths of expectant mothers. The situation is especially worse in areas that have poor road infrastructure with some of the public clinics in remote areas. Myjoyonline yesterday published a story about pregnant […] The post Editorial:
A Tax Analyst, Francis Timore Boi, has lauded the government’s move to introduce the Vehicle Income Tax (VIT). The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) announced that effective January 1, 2024, ride-hailing vehicle owners will be taxed. However, this has been met with resistance from the Online Drivers Union, who lament that as key stakeholders, the GRA […] The post Tax
A Calabar-based lawyer, Justice Osai Ahiakwo, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to conduct another election for the 27 vacant seats in the Rivers State House of Assembly following the defection of the lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, over a week ago. In an […] The post Rivers
A few days into the festive period, there are clear signals that Nigerians may experience a bleak yuletide as the country’s inflation soared to 28.20 per cent in November, the highest since August 2005. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the figure represents the eleventh time Nigeria’s inflation rate is increasing in 2023. From January to […] The post Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has announced a 50 per cent cut in the fares charges by commercial buses on inter-state routes during the Yuletide. Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr Dele Alake who announced the development on Wednesday, noted that all train routes are free beginning from Thursday December 21st 2023 to 4th January 2024. He also […] The post Tinubu approves 50% cut in cost of inter-state
President Bola Tinubu has again summoned the Ondo state deputy governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt Hon Olamide Oladiji, and others for another meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Vanguard gathered that the meeting is scheduled to take place today (Monday). The latest invitation may not be unconnected to […] The post Ondo Crisis:
Global rights group, Amnesty International, has knocked the Nigerian military the accidental bombing that killed over 85 villagers and injured several others at Tudun Biri village in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday. The rights group described as “unacceptable” the “persistent unlawful killings of civilians” by military air strikes. Amnesty accused […] The post Amnesty
Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, says it will cost about $2bn to lay fibre optics cables across Nigeria. The minister, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Tuesday, also said advanced technology, the Fifth-Generation (5G) network, exists in Nigeria. He, however, said the infrastructure that supports the advanced technology […] The post It’ll
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