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NOISE POLLUTION: LAGOS SEALS FIVE CHURCHES, 19 HOTELS. (PHOTO).

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 Noise pollution: Lagos seals five churches, 19 hotels The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has temporarily shut down no fewer than five churches and 19 hotels over noise pollution between March 23 and April 26  Calculations by our correspondent also showed that no fewer than four markets and shopping complexes were also shut down over noise pollution and other environmental infractions. The churches that have been temporarily sealed include St Monica’s Hall of Our Lady of Lord’s Catholic Church, Christ Rock of Fire Ministry, Wonderful Bible Prayer Ministries, God’s Porch Ministries, and an unnamed Catholic Church Some of the hotels affected are School2bar, Blue Seasons Hotel and Suites, Sulerious Lakeside Hotel, Monero Hotel and Suites, and Lekki Hotel and Suites. A post shared by the state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on his X account on Friday, said various establishments, including churches, bars, and hotels, in areas like Ifako-Ij
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ACTING PRESIDENT OSINBAJO,FELICITATES TODAY WITH THE FORMER HEAD OF STATE,ABDUSALAMI ABUBAKAR ON HIS 75TH BIRTHDAY.

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                On behalf of the Federal Executive Council,and all Nigerians,Acting President Yemi Osinbajo,SAN,congratulates former Head of State and African elder statesman,retired Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar,on his 75th birthday,today June 13,2017.Prof Osinbajo joins the family and friend of General Abubakar in celebrating this significant milestone,noting that his life has been marked by a distinguished career in the military and a remarkable role in the political history of our country.Acting President Osinbajo recalls how in 1999 General Abubakar successfully chaperoned the democratic transition from military rule in Nigeria,and commends his determination and forthright resolve that ended 16 years of military dictatorship.More recently,according to the Acting Pressident,General Abubakar's contributions and intervention in midwifing a peaceful transition from a ruling party to an oppostion party after the 2015 elections,reflects his deep sense of patriotism,service to nation and
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NIGERIAN TROOPS NEUTRALIZE NOTORIOUS BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS,RESCUED 9 MINORS.{PHOTOS}.

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                Following credible and confirmed information about the convergence of some elements of suspected Boko Haram terrorists at Jarawa village,Kala Balge Local Government Area,Borno State,troops of 3 Battalion,22 Brigade Nigerian Army of Operation LAFIYA DOLE,in conjuction with some Civilian JTF on sunday 11th June 2017,carried out a successful clearance operation along that axxis.At abot a Kiilometre to Jarawa village,the troops entered heavy Boko Haram terroristss ambush,which they successfully cleared after about some minutes of fire fight.They followed it up in hot pursuit of the fleeing insurgent into the nearby forest.The troops were able to neutralize a large number of Boko Haram terrorists including the notorious Abu Naazir,the terrorists Amir in Jarawa during the operation.They also captured several weapons including an AK-47 rifle,1 Double barrel gun,1 primed heavy improvised Explosive Device {IED} and 3 Motorcycles.Additionally,they rescued 9 abducted children unde
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LAGOS DEBUNK REPORT OF PLANS TO REPLACE GANI FAWEHINMI,ABIOLA STATUES AT OJOTA PARKS+SAYS ONGOING REMODELLING WILL ACCOMMODATE BIGGER SCULPTURES OF BOTH PROMINENT NIGERIANS.

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                    The Lagos State Government today tuesday refuted reports that it was planning to replace the statues of late Chief MKO Abiola and late Chief Gani Fawehinmi at the Ojota parks with another monument.Acting Commissioner for Tourism,Arts and Culture,Hon. Adebimpe Akinshola,while reacting to a media report that the State was planning to replace the statues,said the ongoing remodeling of both parks was to accommodate bigger sculptures of the two prominent Nigerians.According to her,''Rather than replace the conspicious monuments,the Ministry of Tourism,Arts and Culture with the approval of His Excellency,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode,the Governor of Lagos State,commissioned group of artists to remodel the entire park and erect a new but bigger,better and more aestthetic sculpture of the two prominent Nigerians for better appreciation of their contribution to the development of Nigeria''.She said the Government was already set to complete the remodeling of Late Chief
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POLICE COMMISSIONER IN KANO ASSURES IGBO RESIDENTS OF ADEQUATE PROTECTION TODAY.

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                The Police Commissioner in Kano State,Mr Rabi'u Yusuf,has assured Igo residents in the state of adequate protection of their lives and property.This is contained in a statement released in Kano today tuesday by DSP Magaji Majiya,the Police Public Relations Officer in the state.Yusuf gave the assurance on monday at a meeting with the leadership of the Igbo community in the state.The commissioner also assured the Igbos of the commitment of the command to ensuring the safty of their lives and property like every other Nigerian living in the state.''The meeting is to assure you of the commitment of the command toward ensuring safety of your lives and properties as every other Nigerian living in the State,'' Yusuf said.He called on Igbos living in the state to remain calm,continue to carry out their businesses lawfully and live peacefully with other ethnic groups.In his remark,Ezr Igbo Kano,Dr Boniface Ibekwe expressed gratitude to the commissioner for su
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DON'T BE OFFENDED WHEN PEOPLE TELLS YOU TO WATCH YOUR WEIGHT+MY COMPLETE SUNDAY LOOK.{PHOTOS}.

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                                            At lot of people get so defensive and even find it offensive when you tell them to watch their weight but if you ask me I believe they are saying it out of love not to mock you because it is only a bad friend that will see you look so big {fat} and your tummy and all the tires around your waist will be showing through your dress and tell you look so healthy.Apart from the fashion aspect of watching weight,what about your health?.Alot of big {fat} people sometimes end up with diabetes or heart disease or even die from their sleep due to minor stroke.I went through that phase when I was struggling with my weight.I thought everybody hated me or attacking me until i asked my relatives always telling me to watch my weight why they want me to watch my weight.They told me that your health is at risk and two you were one of the most beautiful lady they have ever seen but my beauty started fading away because I was adding so much weight.I will not lie
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JOHNPAUL NWAEZEIGWE RECENTLY MAKES NIGERIA PROUD AS HE BAGS FIRST CLASS & OVERALL BEST STUDENT IN A CANADA UNIVERSITY.{PHOTOS}

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                            Chinenye Genevieve is reporting today that Nigeria Johnpaul Nwaezeigwu who is based in Canada graduated as the best overall student at St Mary's University,Halifa in Canada.He bagged two majors {Political Science and Economics} with a First Class.He was also given the honour of addressing his fellow graduates at their convocation.Johhnpaul Nwaezeigwe addressing his fellow graduates at the convocation ceremony,the young man who graduated from the popular Loyola Jesuit College in Abuja in 2012,is a die-hard football fan and supports Arsenal.Congratulations to him.More photos below.
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EFCC ARRAIGNS THREE OVER CONTRACT TODAY AT IBADAN.{PHOTOS}.

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             The Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC,today Tuesday June 13,2017 arraigned Oladapo Oladejo,Olayinka Kayode Alfred and Adelabu Igbagboyemi Grace before Justice J.O. Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan,Oyo State on a 3-count charge bordering on conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretence.The defendants however,pleaded not guilty to all charges.In view of their plea,prosecution counsel,Edeola Elumaro prayed the court for a trial date.However,counsel to the defendants,Babatunde Ajijola prayed the court for a short adjournment to enable them bring a formal bail application before the court.Justice Abdulmalik thereafter ordered that the defendants be remanded in the Prison custody pending the hearing and determination of their bail application.The case is adjourned to June 30,2017 for trial.The journey to the dock for the defendants began sometime in October,2016 when a petitioner reported the syndicate comprising
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N1.6BN SCAM: COURT GRANTS JIDE OMOKORE LEAVE TO TRAVEL,RULES ON APPLICATION CHALLENGING JURISDICTION JULY 5.

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               Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court,Abuja has granted the embattled Chairman of Atlantic Energy Brass Development Limited,Jide Omokore,who is standing trial for a N1.6 billion oil scam,the permission to travel abroad between July 11,2017 and September 10,2017.The trial judge has also fixed July 5,2017 to rule on an application challenging the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the matter.The application was brought by Abiye Membere,a former Group Executive Director,Exploration and Production of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation,NNPC.Omokore and his companies are standing trial along with Membere,Victor Briggs,former managing director of Nigerian Petroleum Development Company,NPDC;and David Mbanefo,Manager,Planning and Commercial of the NNPC.They were re-arraigned on November 21,2016 on a nine-count amended charge,of criminal diversion of about $1.6 billion alleged to be proceeds of petroleum products belonging to the federal government.Justice D
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