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                  Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode today tuesday applauded Governor Oshiomole for the people-oriented projects commissioned at the twilight of his administration,saying the completion of the projects at a time when Nigeria was facing economic challenges was an eloquent display of astute,prudent and visionary leadership.Governor Ambode,who spoke when he commissioned the newly rebuilt Itohan Girls Grammar School,Sapele Road,Benin City,to mark the end of Governor Adams Oshiomole's administration,also announced full university scholarship to two best graduating students of the school.Alluding to the fact that education is the bedrock of the society,Governor Ambode said the commissioning of secondary school with modern facilities and top class university underscored the importance which Governor Oshiomole attached to education.He said: '' Governor Oshiomole understands leadership and the needs of his people.He understands the concept of inclusive governan

                                 Today tuesday the 8th of November,a Statement was issued by the Communications Secretary to Prince Harry that says ''Since he was young,Prince Harry has been very aware of the warmth that has been extended to him by members of the public.He feels lucky to have so many people supporting him and knows what a fortunate and privileged life he leads.He is also aware that there is significant curiosity about his private life.He has never been comfortable with this,but he has tried to develop a thick skin about the level of media interest that comes with it.He has rarely taken formal action on the very regular publication of fictional stories that are written about him and he has worked hard to develop a professional relationship with the media,focused on his work and the issues he cares about .But the past week has seen a line crossed.His girlfriend,Meghan Markel,has been subject to a wave of abuse and harassment.Some of this has been very public-the

                   Today tuesday,Supreme Court upheld the election of Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State.The panel of justices led by Tanko Ibrahim affirmed the judgements of the Bayelsa State Election Petitions Tribunal and the appellate court.The All Progressive Congress {APC} candidate in the election,Timipre Sylva,had challenged the victory of Dickson,alleging that the election was marred with irregularities.Sylva asked the tribunal to declare him the duly elected governor.But having lost at the tribunal and appellate court,Sylva headed fir the apex court.

           Troops of 119 Task Force Battalion,8 Division Nigeria Army,deployed at Kangarwa,Kukawa Local Government Area off Northern Borno State,have yesterday neutralized 13 Boko Haram terrorists in a counter attack carried out by the troops.Unfortunately,1 soldier paid the supreme price during the encounter,while 3 soldiers were wounded in action.The offensive which began at about 4:00pm and lasted for roughly four hours,necessitated the troops calling for air support to which the Nigerian Air Force {NAF} promptly responded by dispatching an Intelligence Surveillance and reconnaissance {ISR} aircraft and a Ground Attack Fighter Aircraft insupport of the ground offensive.The fierce counter also saw some insurgents fleeing with gunshots wounds and abandoningg logistic and weapons.The troops also neutralized 2 Hilux vehicles belonging to the insurgents and recovered the following; a Hilux vehicle,1 Browning Machine Gun {BMG},1 Ant Aircraft Gun {AAG},2 General Purpose Machine Guns {GPMG}

                    A Federal High Court,sitting in Benin-City,Edo State has convicted and sentenced to 18 months imprisonment one Collins Osadolor alias Albert Lin.Osadolor was first arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC,on 13 November,2015 on a three count charge bordering on possession of fraudulent document containing false pretenses.Specifically,he defrauded an American lady,identified as Karry the sum of $250 {Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars} which he admitted and refunded.Upon his arraignment,the convict pleaded not guilty to the charge,but later changed his plea to ''guilty''.Justice P.I Ajoku consequently convicted Osadolor and sentenced him to 18 months imprisonment without an option of fine.One of the count read: ''Collins Osadolor alias Albert Lin on or about the 27th of August 2015 in Benin City,Edo State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court had in your possession in your email inbox folder a fraudulent document co

         Nigerian Senate President Bukola Saraki took to his social to mourn the death of Lt. Col. Mohammed Abu Ali.Saraki wrote ''i join Nigerians all over the country to mourn the passing of a hero,Lt. Col. Mohammed Abu Ali.May the Almighty grant him Alijanah Firdaus.We must also remember the soldiers who fell alongside Lt. Col. Abu Ali on the front lines.Heroes never die.Our thoughts and prayers should continue to be with our men and women in uniform who continue to pay the ultimate sacrifice for our nation''.More photos below.