Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has declared Wednesday, June 23, as public holiday in the state to mourn the state’s late Commissioner for Infrastructural Development, Mr Fidelis Nweze. Umahi made the declaration…
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Oyo Government Commences Collection Of Land Use Charge From Residents
Oyo State Government has flagged-off the payment of the Land Use Charge, with a call to residents of the state to key into the government’s move to uplift people of the…
Hon. Bamidele Salam Tackles Vote Buying, Advocates Choosing Leaders Based On Competency
Bamidele expressed worry over the tactics which some desperate politicians have recently adopted to induce voters during elections in Nigeria. Serious vote buying during the previous elections in the…
‘Back-To-Sender Charm’ Given By Nigerian Herbalist Sends 10 Users To Early Grave
VAM news has learnt that 10 people have been reportedly died of poison which is said to have been given by one herbalist some hours after having their dinner on Monday…
Igbos Cry Out For Help From Security Operatives Victimization In Their Region
Abia is among states in the southeast geographical zone of Nigeria that are being ravaged by the unknown gunmen, with attacks on security formations and federal assets. There is…
Lack Of Local Government Autonomy Is A Big Contributory Factor To Nigeria’s Problem – CSOs
Members of different Civil Society Organizations have continued their campaign for a total autonomy of the local government system in Nigeria. VAM news recalls that the autonomy question has…
Seven Killed, Many Injured In a crash along Ilumoba/Aisegba road in Ekiti
Seven lives were reportedly lost and several others severely injured with life-threatening wounds in a crash along Ilumoba/Aisegba road in Gbonyin Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The accident which occurred on…
Breaking: NLC to Resume Strike In Kaduna, Gives Reason
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it will resume its suspended industrial action in Kaduna state. According to The Nation, the labour union has directed its state councils and affiliate groups…
Reps Advocate Social Media Regulation As FG Insists Twitter Ban Is In Nigeria’s Interest
An APC chieftain from Katsina State and a House of Representatives Committee member on Information, Fatuhu Mohammed has called for the regulation of social media claiming the time had come for…
Lack Of Effective Law Enforcement Worsens Corruption In Nigeria – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, has said the increase in corruption in Nigeria was not due to non-formulation of laws but lack of implementation and effective enforcement,…