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                 The Minister of interior,retired Lt-Gen. Abdurahman Dambazau,made the declaration un-behalf of the Federal Government today tuesday in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry,Mr Bassey Akpanyung.He said the declaration became necessary following the directive by the President General,Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs,Alhaji Sa'ad Abubarkar III to the effect that the Ramadan fast would continue on tuesday as a result of the non-sighting of the moon.The minister urged Nigerians to use the period for sober reflections  and ensure harmony,unity and peaceful co-existence.One more photo below.                                                                                       

                The U.S Ambassador to Nigeria Ambassador James F. Entwistle on their official media page post a picture on how they celebrated 240th Independence Day of the United State with the caption ''We toast to the health of President Muhammadu Buhari and President Barack Obama,to the welfare and prosperity of the Nigerian and American peoples,and to the rich and vibrant partnership that unites our two great democracies''.-Ambassador James F. Entwistle #July4in NGR.More photos below.                                                                                                                                                               

                Kylie Jenner who took to her social media few minutes ago today tuesday captioned the picture above ''So excited you guys can chat with your friends in the #Kendall Kylie Game now!''.Am very much happy for them as their older siblings have their own game i believe they earn it.Then another interesting picture is the one she posted yesterday with Tyga.More photos below.                              

                                                  The patrol team of 157 Task Force Battalion,7 Brigade,yesterday monday ambushed and killed a Boko Haram terrorists spy at Barwati village,Kukawa Local Government Area.The insurgent who was on reconnaissance mission to infiltrate the troops position,was killed while trying to gain entry into military location.The team recovered 1 AK-47 rifle,59 rounds of 7.62mm {Special} ammunition,one 40mm x 46mm BGL2 grenade,1 bandolier and 3 AK-47 rifle magazines from him.Troops have intensified vigilance and high level of alertness as they continued with efforts of clearing the remnants of Boko Haram terrorist in their Area of Responsibility.-Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman,Acting Director Army Public Relation.

                              Prince Harry visited Wigan today to see community-based organisation that promote sport as a means for social development and improve the life chances of at-risk young people through sport.First stop was Cast North West where Prince Harry saw how the charity uses angling as a way to engage with young people at risk of falling out of education,training or employment.Then the Prince visited the Blair Project which is creating exciting motorsport projects that enthuse and inspire young people to pursue careers in science,tech,engineering & digital industries.Finally Prince Harry saw the incredible Wigan Youth Zone.It provides a safe,affordable and engaging after school venue for over 5,000 young people.More photos below.                                                                                             

                  The Nigeria Police Force yesterday monday,July 4,rescued a woman and her children kidnapped on July 3,2016 at her residence in Ayobo Area of Lagos State.When the information of the kidnap got to the Nigeria Police Force,the Inspector-General of Police, Ag.IGP Ibrahim Idris,NPM,mni,ordered the immediate deployment of a detachment of Counter Terrorism Unit to the area for the safe rescue of the victims.It could be recalled that when the news of the kidnap spread around Ayyobo area,some good spirited members of the community mobilized to apprehend the hoodlums,until the Police were contacted.This community collaboration with the Nigeria Police ensured that the hoodlums were traced to the Igando waterfront,Lagos,on July 4,2016 where the criminals abanddoned their victims and fled.The Inspector-General of Police ,IGP Idris warns those involved in acts of kidnapping and other heinous crimes to turn a new leaf as the Police in the new dispensation is ready to clampdown on al

                                       The Tanzanian government has banned shisha smoking in the country.The Prime Minister,Mr Kassim Majaliwa has asked clerics,parents and all leaders to fight against dealers and smokers.Mr Majaliwa said the consumption of shisha resulted into temptation to indulge in all sorts of vices and eroding morals among the youth.More photos below,