The former Lawmaker and outlandish wordsmith has lent his grammatical voice to the recent death of Ghana’s President Atta Mills. Read his comments below and let us know what you think; President Professor John Evans Atta Mills’ passing on is a mere ephemeral recumbent hibernation; an empyrean paradisiac rendezvous lies ahead. Heaven is the terminus. [...]
Nothing incredible is accomplished alone. You need others to help you, and you need to help others. With the right team, you can form a web of connections to make the seemingly impossible practically inevitable. 1. The Instigator: Someone who pushes you, who makes you think. Who motivates you to get up and go, and [...]
Nigerians especially, the teeming graduates who are roaming the streets in search of good jobs have reacted to the recent statement by the minister for finance, Dr Okonjo Iweala that our graduates are not employable. Some of them who spoke angrily to Saturday Vanguard said that it is very wrong for her to make such [...]
Grammar blowing former House of Representatives member had this to say on Governor Oshiomhole’s victory in the recently concluded Edo State governorship elections. “Amidst the great cosmogyral peregrinations of galaxies, amidst the great turmoil in the Land, there is still hope for the future. Congratulations the People’s Governor. The Governor’s antecedents is the coherentific factor [...]
The longest reigning First Class Traditional Ruler in Nigeria, the Attah Igala, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Aliyu Ocheja Obaje is dead. He died in his palace on Monday at the age of 102, having spent 56 years on the throne. The late Attah Igala who was the chairman Kogi state tradition council and chairman [...]
But for divine intervention, yesterday could have recorded yet another air mishap, as an Arik Air Flight W3 232, heading to Abuja from Enugu, skidded off the runway on arrival in Abuja due to turbulence, which warning the pilot allegedly ignored. This happened hours after another Arik plane in Jos brushed the wing of a [...]
Prominent Nigerians and groups, including the Trade Union Congress, on Thursday criticised the Minister of Youth Development, Alhaji Inuwa Abdulkadir, for insisting that National Youth Service Corps members must be posted to states under attack by Boko Haram. The President-General of the TUC, Mr. Peter Esele, described the minister’s statement as shocking and irresponsible. He [...]
Information recently made available to 247ureport through principal sources within the Federal Road Safety Corps [FRSC] reveal that the new improved security features imbedded in the new driver’s license of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has been approved for acceptance by the State of Maryland in the United States of America [USA] as a valid [...]
Not less than twenty two persons were reportedly killed in an attack before dawn early Saturday in Gashish District, Barkin Ladi Local government area of Plateau State where nine villages were invaded by unknown gunmen. The casualties included mostly women, children and the aged. The gunmen were said to have divided themselves into five groups [...]
III. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER A. Assemble the five parts of your resume – Job Objective, Highlights, Relevant Experience, Work History, Education – and type up a draft copy. B. Omit anything personal and unrelated to your Job Objective (age, marital status, height/weight, hobbies). C. Omit the details of less important past jobs that create [...]
Police in Rivers State have smashed a syndicate, that specialised in selling new babies. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr Ben Ugwuegbulam, who confirmed the development to Vanguard, said the Police arrested a husband and his wife involved in the illicit trade. He said the two specialised in kidnapping girls and arranging for [...]
Are we gonna start looking to animals for charity lessons? A few weeks ago, we read the story of a dog protect an arphaned baby. . . human baby. We are still reeling from the awwwwness of that story and bam! Here’s another. . . . Bulldog Adopts Litter of Orphaned Kittens Molly, a two-year [...]
Saudi Arabia will enter women athletes in the Olympics for the first time ever in London this summer, the Islamic kingdom’s London embassy said on Sunday. Human rights groups had called on the International Olympic Committee to bar Saudi Arabia from competing in London, citing its failure ever to send a woman athlete to a [...]
Caitlin knew she was in love, but giving her heart to Jonathan was not an easy choice. Because Jonathan needed more than a heart; he needed a kidney, and his prospects of finding one were close to zero. He faced a bleak future. But in the end, Caitlin turned out to be theperfect matchnot only [...]
A Chinese football fan died after going 11 nights without sleep as he tried to watch every single kick of the ball of Euro 2012. Jiang Xiaoshan, said to be supporting England and France in the tournament, died of exhaustion on Tuesday morning. Because of the time difference, he reportedly stayed up each night with [...]
KOGI STATE UNIVERSITY 2012/2013 POST -UTME SCREENING HOLDS ON THE 9th-13th JULY, 2012. Only those who made us first choice should apply. Only candidates with UTME Score of 180 and above are eligible to attend the Screening Exercise. Registration for the Screening Exercise will commence from 25th June- 6th of July, 2012. Candidates are to [...]
Seven suspected Boko Haram men alleged to have masterminded the attack on Ekklizivar Yan’uwa A Nigeria (EYN) Church in Biu, Borno State recently said they were paid N7, 000 each to carry out the attack which left no fewer than three worshipers dead. One of the seven suspects, Ibrahim Mohammed Babangida, who spoke with journalists [...]
The battle for UNILAG, has taken another dimension, since the renaming of the institution by the president on democracy day. Latest reports disclose that the ASUU chapter of the University of Lagos, has unveiled a new badge, which bears the inscription UNILAG FOREVER. The badge has been distributed to all staffs and students of the [...]
Ronald Page seemingly had it made when Bank of America unintentionally changed his account status, allowing the 55-year-old man to make unlimited ATM cash overdraft withdrawals. But ABC News reports that Page, who in reality had only $300 in his checking account, used the accidental loophole to withdraw more than $1.5 million—losing it all on [...]
A new football which captures the energy created when it is kicked and transforms it into electricity is set to help provide a power solution for developing countries. Called the Soccket, the revolutionary ball builds up enough energy to power a light for three hours from just 30 minutes of play. Power source uses metal [...]
Kogi State Police Command has paraded seven persons for allegedly posing as bishop, pastors and prophets during a revival programme in Lokoja, capital of Kogi State. Those paraded include Bishop Bamidele Abraham of Eagle Kingdom Church, Lokoja and Pastors Chucks Ingalis Kelvin, Chinedu Okosisi, Samson Prince, Osita Chuckwu, Samuel Ike and Nnenanaya Anthony Ikechukwu. They [...]
Papable confusion and apprehension gripped inhabitants of Obollo, Isiala Mbano local council area of Imo State, following the startling discovery of a huge bomb near the Umudo village hall. Vanguard gathered that some of the villagers, who initially blamed the incident on the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram, quickly scampered into safe communities outside the [...]
Osun State University has released the Result of the Just Concluded 2012/2013 Post UTME Exam held last week. Student can now check their Result on the School Portal. Notice to UTME Applicants:- Please note that minimum cut off mark for Admission on Merit is 50%. This however does not guarantee Admission Chances. Thanks To check [...]
This morning Hon Patrick Obayaigbon drove into a petrol station in his sleek, state of the art range rover sports. The following ensued. Patrick: guy, abeg give me full tank (in benin language) Attendant: I only speak english,sir Patrick: Ok brother, good morning. I currently feel a profound desire to replenish the propellant of my [...]
Ahmed Ubale Mai-Nama yesterday set ablaze an Upper Shari’a Court in Funtua town of Katsina State over alleged dissolution of his marriage. The estranged husband, according to a witness, Malam Shu’aibu Garba, set the court on fire in the early hours of yesterday and stood watching as it consumed the entire building. Garba told Daily [...]
