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President Muhammadu Buhari has declined assent to the 2021 Electoral Act Amendment Bill, stating that signing it into law would cause trouble among the political parties in the country. Vanguard gathered that the letter of rejection of the bill, which is before the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, will be read on Tuesday at plenary. The letter from …

Lagos State Government signs issuance of N137.3 billion bond, aimed at executing key infrastructural projects in the state Lagos State Government on Monday signed the issuance of N137.3 billion bond, aimed at executing key infrastructural projects in the state. Speaking during the signing ceremony in Ikeja, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said that the conclusion of the process brought …

INEC presents budget of N305 billion for 2023 general elections to the National Assembly on Monday in Abuja Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presented a budget of N305 billion for the 2023 general elections to the National Assembly in Abuja on Monday. Its chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the presentation to the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The committee had invited …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called for concerted efforts among stakeholders to address critical issues in the manufacturing sector to ensure that the country is able to produce what it consumes so as to reduce excess wastes on importation. Obaseki gave the charge while declaring open a workshop organized by Manufacturing Africa and Edo State Investment Promotion Office, …

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said he’s a no on the Build Back Better Act, effectively ending negotiations on this version of legislation that would expand the nation’s social safety net. Manchin has always been a key holdout for the legislation, sharing concerns over certain provisions of the massive tax and spending bill and how it may exacerbate …

Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo witnessed the turbaning ceremony of Yusuf Buhari, the President’s son as the Talban Daura and District Head on Saturday in Daura, Katsina State, with a takeaway from the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Dr. Umar Farouk Umar, that he (Osinbajo) is a trusted nobleman. At the well-attended event graced by dignitaries from across the country, the …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has assured of durable infrastructure, security and other incentives to ensure the influx of investors into the state. Obaseki gave the assurance during the EdoJobs Results Show at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City. The governor said his administration is committed to creating a business-friendly environment where investors will be confident to …

Washington, D.C. – New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D), who describes himself as someone who has spent a “lifetime in the Catholic Church,” earlier this month applauded state policy expanding access to abortion and allowing for non-doctors to perform abortions. “At a time when our country is on the verge of severely limiting access to reproductive health care, New Jersey …

The National Senior Citizens Centre is packaging a health insurance scheme, to cater for the health needs of senior citizens in the country. The Director-General of the centre, Emem Omokaro, made the announcement in Abuja on Sunday at an interview session of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Ms Omokaro said that the management of the centre was working currently to enlist …

By Dele Sobowale “What does corrupting time not diminish? Our grandparents brought forth feebler heirs; we are further degenerate; and soon will beget progeny more wicked” – Homer, 65-8 BC, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ p 247. It was my intention to write about something else this Sunday. But, reading global news reports, commentaries and analysis last week changed my …