By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, has directed its members nationwide to resume work as its two weeks strike has elapsed. ASUP said the decision followed a new Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, reached at a conciliation meeting with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment on 9th December. The union in…
By Akanni Dorcas Infidelity often makes the news, making loyalty seem rare. But there are men who are different; men who are dependable, honest, and committed. These men don’t sneak around or leave their partners feeling insecure. What makes these men so trustworthy? Here are five types of men who are less likely to cheat,…
The fire broke out on the first floor of the private retirement home early Friday, Social Development Minister Wafa Bani Mustafa was quoted as saying by the official Petra news agency. The fire killed “six elderly, badly injuring five, and moderately injuring 55 more,” she said. The fire spread over an area of 80 square…
By John Alechenu Abuja: The Forum of Commissioners of Power and Energy in Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the frequent collapses of the national electricity grid. Yesterday’s incident, the forum noted, underscores the pressing need for sustainable and decentralized solutions to ensure uninterrupted power supply for Nigerians. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, the forum’s…
Meta is grappling with a widespread outage affecting its major platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads, and Messenger. The issues began around 1 PM ET, with users across the US reporting disruptions on the apps and websites. The problem has extended globally, impacting users in the UK, parts of Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America….
By Jeff Agbodo The father of Ebonyi State governor, Chief Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwankpu, who has 30 wives, has been coronated the traditional of ruler Oferekpe Agbaja Autonomous Community in Izzi Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that Ezeogo Nwifuru Nwankpu married 30 wives before those who could not bear children left the…
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has urged residents to exercise caution when purchasing goods, following the discovery of expired products in circulation. This warning comes as the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) prepares to prosecute the owner of Blessed Happy Homes Superstore in Festac, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, for endangering public health…
By Bashir Bello Parents of pupils at Sabon Layi Primary School in Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State have expressed their concerns over the poor state of the school’s infrastructure. Lateefatu Jibrin, a mother of four children at the school, shared her frustration during a media tour, revealing that the pupils are forced to…
In a fast-paced society like Nigeria, where hustle and survival often take center stage, it’s easy to overlook certain health concerns. Also, because of ‘Tinubunomics’, it has become commonplace among Nigerians to overlook health concerns that they would otherwise have taken seriously in a better economic situation. For whatever reason, there are health conditions that…
By Jimitota Onoyume, Emmanuel Elebeke & Elizabeth Adegbesan The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, and banks are trading blame over the frustrating experiences of Nigerians with the National Identity Number, NIN, modification process. Bank customers who spoke to Vanguard about the difficulties they experienced in consummating banking transactions said that the modifications made to names,…
