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A former National Vice Chairman, Northwest, of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Moh. Lukman, has blasted his party for dashing the hopes of Nigerians in the last nine years. In a statement on Tuesday, while restating his membership of the party, Lukman said the worst part of the situation is that “we have elected governments, virtually at all levels, performing worse than military rulers.” He noted that 25 years after the advent of democracy in 1999, the welfare condition of Nigerians is unarguably worse, while unemployment and poverty indices have increased. His words, “Poor management of national resources…

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused Labour Party, LP, and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidates in the 2023 election, Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, of desperation, following their recent meeting. This was disclosed in a statement signed by APC national publicity secretary Felix Morka, on Tuesday. Reacting to several speculations concerning Obi’s recent visit to Atiku, the party stated that the duo are united by their mutual desperation to be President of Nigeria and their ignoble disdain for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The statement reads in part, “Atiku and Obi are united by their mutual desperation to be…

The 1 Division Nigerian Army says its troops have neutralised seven insurgents and recovered weapons and motorcycles in Kaduna. This is contained in a statement issued by Lt-Col. Musa Yahaya, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Division Nigerian Army, on Monday in Kaduna. Yahaya said, “Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army deployed at a blocking position at Udawa carried out a fighting patrol along Udawa – Kurebe road on May 19.” According to him, during the aggressive patrol, troops made contact with insurgents and terrorists’ elements and engaged them with a heavy volume of fire leading to the…

The guava tree, scientifically known as Psidium guajava L., is native to Latin America. However, many tropical and subtropical regions worldwide have embraced the goodness of guava and now grow the fruit tree in their area. Guava trees bear a vibrant fruit rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.1 These vital nutrients offer several evidence-based health benefits through their role in blood sugar control, heart health, weight management, and immunity. Guava fruits have an oval shape and are light green or yellow. Their leaves are often used in herbal teas and dietary supplements, but they also contain edible seeds. Many people…

Amedical doctor and founder of MedContour Services Ltd., Dr. Anuoluwapo Adepoju, who conducted a failed plastic surgery that resulted in the death of one Nneka Onwuzuligbo in 2020, has been convicted by the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. Former Director-General of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Babatunde Irukera, who disclosed this in a tweet yesterday, wrote: “Today is a day of pride for me that I personally prosecuted Anu Adepoju and her medical practice. Though I’ve left, the case has ended in a conviction strengthening the accountability framework for all in society, professionals or otherwise. This…

President Bola Tinubu will on Monday, May 27, commission the much-awaited Abuja light rail project for operation. Katsina: You Might Be Surprised By The Price Of Sofas In Mexico Sofas In Mexico | Search Ads | SponsoredKatsina: You Might Be Surprised By The Price Of Sofas In MexicoJubna Ads Choice Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike disclosed this on Monday, May 20, after inspecting the project, added that 15 million dollars, translating to more than N10 billion was expended on the rehabilitation project. He said: “Thank God Almighty that we are good to go. We are ready…

By Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South-South, Dayo Johnson, Sam Oyadongha, Jimitota Onoyume, Wole Mosadomi, Demola Akinyemi, Peter Duru, Egufe Yafugborhi, Ndahi Marama, Marie-Therese Nanlong, Charly Agwam, Femi Bolaji, Musa Ubandawaki, David Odama, Ozioruva Aliu, Emma Unah, Steve Oko, Chioma Onuegbu, Chinonso Alozie, Paul Olayemi, Rotimi Ojomoyela, Shina Abubakar, James Ogunnaike, Haruna Aliyu, Ogalah Ibrahim, Idris Salisu, Bashir Bello & Boluwaji Obahopo ASABA — Nigerians have voiced anger over outrageous charges Point of Sale, PoS, operators take to withdraw money from their bank accounts. Citizens who spoke to Vanguard weekend expressed concern that PoS operators are gradually taking over the Automatic…

The United States has said the late Iranian president, Ebrahim Raisi, had a “lot of blood on his hands.” The White House disclosed this on Monday in a condolence message after Raisi’s death. Raisi and some officials were involved in a helicopter crash in East Azerbaijan province. US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Raisi was responsible for “atrocious” rights abuses in Iran and had supported regional proxies, including Hamas. Addressing reporters, Kirby said: “This was a man who had a lot of blood on his hands.” Kirby, however, said: “As in any other case, we certainly regret in…

Hundreds of traders on Monday stormed major streets in Benin City in protest against the unbridled hike in prices of foodstuffs in the state. reports that the traders were members of the Traders’ Welfare Union of Nigeria, Edo State chapter, and Ekiosa Market Traders Association. The traders, who also stormed the premises of the Edo State House of Assembly and the Secretariat of the State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), attributed the hike in prices of foodstuffs in markets across the state to the activities of market unions or associations. The protesting traders also decried the…

At least 7,395 young women are officially known to have been injected with Self-Injectable birth control methods in order to prevent unwanted pregnancies in parts of Cross River State. Director of family planning programme in the state ministry of health, Mrs Lucy Bassey Enakirerhi confirmed this figure at an event organised in collaboration with Society for Family Health and Children’s Investments Fund Foundation in Calabar to officially wind down a 2-year Empathetic Counseling for self-injection project in the state. She said this figure is only from January to April of 2024, adding that the acceptance of the project by…