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                                                        It has been 65 years since Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne.On 6th of February 1057,King George VI sadly died following a prolonged illness.Princess Elizabeth immediately acceded to the throne,becoming Queen Elizabeth II and taking on all of the responsibilities which came with her new title.In the photograph,The Queen is wearing a suite of sapphire jewellery given to her by King George VI as a wedding gift in 1947.

                                             The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC arraigned one Ibrahim Rabiu and five others before Justice M. Shitu of Federal High Court Bauchi on a three count charge bordering on conspiracy,diversion and conversion of good and received a stolen property to the tune of N5.5 million.The Suspects Zakari Isa,Nura Garba,Muhammad wada Ibrahim,Ibrahim Rabiu and one Babawo now at large were arrested by EFCC operatives in Bauchi and Jos following a petition by ine Alhaji Umaru Sabo of Pantami quarters,Gombe.The petitioner alleged that on 28 September,2015 one of the suspects,Nura Garba who pretended to be a truck driver convinced him and he entrusted and gave him a full truck load of 600 bags of rice worth N5,520,000.00 to be delivered from Lagos to Suleja,Niger state.But,instead,the suspect cornived with other members of the syndicate and fraudulently diverted the said goods to Bauchi,sold same and used the money for personal needs.In his rulin

              Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode today monday said that the State would require at least $30billion dollars to adequately deliver 30 most impactful infrastructural projects over the next five years.The Governor,who spoke shortly before inaugurating a 12-member Economic Advisory Committee at the Lagos House,Ikeja,said the projected figure represents about $6billion per annum,whereas the provision for capital projects in the 2017 budget is pegged at N500billion {about $1.6billion}. Alluding to the fact that the projection clearly shows that government alone cannot address the infrastructure deficit,he said the inauguration of the Economic Advisory Committee was therefore a step in the right direction.''If Lagos was a country and we are the fifth largest economy in Africa,then we have to start thinking about the number five.In that regard,you must not think taxes of Lagos state citizens or IGR,you must create some kind of platform that would allow some other

                                                                        The unveiling of statues of the first crown king of Lagos,King Ado and the legendary Prince Olofin Atekoye,referred to as the first migrant from Ile-Ife the cradle of Yorubas to settle in Lagos.More photos below.

                                                                                A Federal High Court,siting in Benin-City,Edo State today February 6,2017 convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment one Amegor Ovenseri for false representation and obtaining by false pretence. Amegor was first arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC,on 21st day of February,2013 on a two count charge bordering on possession of fraudulent documents containing false pretences and Obtaining by false pretence.Amergor upon arraignment pleaded not guilty to the charge.After diligent prosecution by the EFCC,Justice P.I. Ajoku found Amegor guilty on he two count charge and consequently convicts and sentenced him to two years imprisonment without an option of fine on each of the charge.The sentences are to run concurrently.Amergor was arrested with some others suspected to be in internet fraud at No. 56 Siloko Road,Benin City,Edo State on 18th of January,2013 by the men of JTF,4 Briga

            Congratulations to Shabbir Ahluwalia {Abhi} and Sriti Jha {Pragya} for winning the Best Jodi {couple} award at Zee Ward Rishtey Awards 2017 due to their wonderful performance in the ongoing Kumkum Bagya {Twist of Date}.More photos below.

                No fewer than 24 butchers and cattle traders have been arrested for offences bordering on illegal operations in a clamp-down exercise carried out over the weekend against illegal abattoirs,slaughter slabs and cattle markets by the Lagos State Government.Speaking with newsmen after the exercise,the Commissioner for Agriculture,Mr Oluwatoyin Suarau explained that the exercise was carried out in Ikorodu and Badagry areas of the State by the Monitoring,Enforcement and Compliance Unit on Abattoirs and Slaughter Slabs,Stray Animals,Meat and Live Cattle Transportation and Regulation of Veterinary Premises. The Commissioner stressed the need for periodic monitoring,enforcement and compliance in the red meat value chain business,adding that the effort will help prevent the spread of diseases,promote data collection for planning,promote good animal welfare and make Lagos a safe place for all inhabitants by discouraging environmental pollution and health hazards.While reiterating