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                    Today's Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. The meeting was presided over by Acting President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.Where it was decided that Nigeria will stop importing fuel {PMS} by 2019. Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, condemns the atrocious and cowardly abduction of women which occurred recently in Borno State.He sympathises with the families of the abducted women, and assures that the Federal Government will spare no efforts to ensure the safe and speedy return of all the victims. The Acting President has therefore directed Nigeria's military and intelligence agencies to take all necessary steps including coordinating with our international partners to rescue the abducted women, as well as to ensure further tightening of security in and around Borno State. The Buhari presidency assures that the ongoing efforts of security agencies, including th...

        Today at the 8th Senate, we passed the Whistle Blower Protection Bill, which is another one of our Anti-Corruption Bills. This Bill:       1. Seeks to encourage and facilitate the disclosures of improper conduct by public officers and public bodies; 2. Ensures that people who make disclosures and persons who may suffer reprisals in relation to such disclosures are protected under the law; and 3. Ensures that people who make disclosures shall not​ be subject to victimization by their employers or by fellow employees. This Bill will also protect the lives of those who risk themselves to expose corrupt practices in Nigeria. Moving forward, the 8th Senate will continue to remain committed to the Anti-Corruption fight of this administration.

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has ordered further security reinforcements in Kaduna State following reports of communal clashes that resulted in the loss of lives earlier this week in Kajuru, Kajuru Local Government Area of the State. Prof. Osinbajo commiserates with families of the victims, the government and people of Kaduna State, and wishes the injured victims speedy recovery. He also commends the prompt response and efforts of the State government, and those of the security agencies which contained the situation and restored the peace. While condemning the act of violence in strong terms, the Acting President notes that the security challenges in Southern Kaduna which has led to the needless deaths is a source of concern for the Federal government and indeed all well-meaning Nigerians. Noting previous and ongoing efforts of the Buhari administration to confront the situation, Prof. Osinbajo assures that no effort would be spared in identifying and bringing ...

               EFCC sealed Itohen Henry Ogiri's property located at 28, New Heaven Estate off Tombia Street New GRA, Port Harcourt Rivers State as part of ongoing investigation of George Turnah former PA to MD NDDC on youth development.He is being investigated for conspiracy, stealing, OBT and money laundering.More photos below.

                The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved the release of N1b to local government councils in the state to offset part of their salary arrears.       The State Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Demola Banu, who made the announcement in a statement released in Ilorin, said the N1b is part of the N5.1b received by the state government as its share of the Paris Club refunds from the Federal government this  week. Banu said the N5.1b received by the state government is 12.5 per cent lower than the amount it was expecting from the federal government. The Commissioner said the balance of the refund will be utilized for projects and programs designed to enhance the welfare and security of all citizens and residents of Kwara State.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were met by Canada's Governor-General, His Excellency Mr David Johnston and saw a  Royal Collection Trust  exhibition which highlights the special place of Canada House in the United Kingdom.  Objects from The Royal Archives included an original program from the opening of Canada House in 1925 by King George V, a  message from King George to people in the Eastern Canadian Arctic and Hockey memorabilia which had been presented to The Queen on various tours. After meeting guests The Queen and The Duke saw a performance by singer Eve Daniell.The Queen was then presented with a Sapphire Jubilee gift by the Governor-General and signed the visitor's book. More photos below.

              Ibrahim Mustapha Magu, Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, July 19 2017 pledged support for Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, ANAN, while reiterating the need for everyone to come on board in the anti-corruption crusade.   He made this call while receiving the association led by its President, Shehu Usman Ladan at the EFCC’s Head Office, Abuja. “We need everyone on board to pursue our mandates as anti-graft agency. We also need you to use your professional association to educate people, reach out and sensitize them on the evil of celebrating corruption and corrupt individuals”, Magu charged.More photos below.

                                                     Troops of 251 Battalion, 7 Division Nigerian Army on Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed at Dala village on Tuesday 18th July 2017 at about 10.00pm intercepted a suspected suicide bomber who attempted to cross through their forward defences. Upon several challenges and warning shots the suspect refused to halt. The suspect who still continued to approach towards the troops location was immediately neutralized. The Borno State Emergency Management Agency and the International Committee of the Red Cross have since been contacted to evacuate the suspect remains. It will be recalled that three days ago, on Sunday 16th July 2017, our troops deployed at Mammanti, also averted another catastrophe when they intercepted and neutralized 2 female Boko Haram terrorists suicide bombers who tried to infiltrate ...

                 Today, Tuesday 18th July 2017, troops of 120 Task Force Battalion, 27 Task Force Brigade at about 10.25am intercepted 30 fleeing suspected escaping Boko Haram terrorists at Goniri, Gujba LGA, Yobe State. The suspects comprise of 8 women and 22 children. On preliminary interrogation, the suspected claimed to have escaped from Boko Haram terrorists’ custody at Kafa and Abagajiri villages in Damboa LGA of Born o state. Similarly, yesterday at about 2.30pm the troops also intercepted 7 women and children escaping from Boko Haram terrorists at Kamuya, Yobe State. They claimed that they escaped from Boko Haram terrorists’ hideout at Goropcha village, Damboa LGA of Borno State. Both sets of escapees are currently being screened and profiled by the Brigade. Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman Director Army Public Relations

               Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has approved the total sum of N4.5 billion for the payment of cooperative deductions arrears to all categories of workers in the state. This was disclosed on Tuesday in Abeokuta by the Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Wale Oshinowo. Giving a breakdown of the payments, Oshinowo said N3.4 billion has been disbursed for the payment of six months arrears of outstanding cooperative deductions to all categories of the workforce at the state level. Another N1.1 billion was disbursed for the payment of three months of outstanding cooperative deductions to workers at the Local Government level. He said another sum of N1.2 billion would be expended on state expenditure. Explaining the source of the fund, the Finance Commissioner said, it came from the N5.7 billion Ogun State government received from the Paris Club refund, which the Federal Government recently shared to di...

                The Lagos State Government has sealed a major partnership with world’s second largest private foundation, Ford Foundation on the total regeneration of Lagos Island and transformation of Onikan axis to a major tourism hub in Africa. Briefing Government House Correspondents after a strategic meeting held at Lagos House in Ikeja with an high-powered delegation from Ford Foundation led by its President, Mr Darren Walker, the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode said the State Government was delighted to partner with the foundation on issues of mutual interest, saying that the initiative would go a long way in activating the tourism potentials of the State. The Governor said already the State Government was putting finishing touches to the plan to construct a new Museum in Onikan, while the new Lagos History Centre coming on board in the axis and the Presidential Lodge would be transformed to what would be known as Eko Park. ...

              Remarks by the Acting President, His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, today at the palace of the Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, during a one-day visit to Zamafara State. PROTOCOLS Let me begin by saying that am very honoured by this warm welcome that has been given me and l bring very warm greetings from President Muhammadu Buhari whom l had the pleasure of seeing in London just about this time last week. It’s important that everywhere in our country is safe for our people to work and live and I am especially pleased to see that His Royal Highness has maintained this within this kingdom and anyone can approach him and everyone can live here. This l think is very worthwhile and l must commend you for this great work that you are doing. And we have been around to see the works of his Excellency, the governor and in-fact that’s what we are spending the whole of today doing. We have been here since 11am in th...

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