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            Senator Ben Murray Bruce posted this reply few hours ago on his social.He said ''  I have just read Alhaji Tanko Yakassai's criticism of former Vice President, Waziri Atiku Abubakar's stance on restructuring and it is quite clear that Alhaji Yakassai failed to comprehend the visionary ideas and details that the former Vice President introduced into the restructuring debate at his speech at the University of Nigeria, Nsuka on July 19, 2017. In his rush to judgment, Alhaji Yakassai said inter alia “I thought, as a politician that he (Atiku) is, that he has read our constitution from A-Z before suggesting that we can restructure in six months. My question here is, what are the details of the budgetary provisions for the Ministry of Works that should be transferred to the states’ ministries of education and so on and so forth before he made his pronouncement that these could be done within six months?...We already have a budget approved by the National Assemb

                The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) has begun a six-month intensified campaign against all forms of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in the State with a target to reach out to two million residents to lead the crusade against the menace. Coordinator of DSVRT, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi who disclosed this during a training session for Media Practioners on Best  Practices for Investigating and Reporting Sexual and Gender Based Violence cases, said the development was in a bid to ensure that no community is left behind in the fight against all forms of SGBV. According to her, the DSVRT would be embarking on intensive sensitisation campaigns at communities like Fagba, Ajuwon, Surulere, Ikeja, Kosofe, Ikorodu, Iwaya, Epe, Badagry, Onike, Ijanikin, Ojo, Idimu, Lagos Island, Alimosho and Agege. She also said that inner communities in Badore, Sangotedo, Oke Yaya, Owutu would also not be left out of the intensive campaign to rea

                 · Truce attained as Minister says he never intended to disparage the Parliament · “I can assure the Honourable Minister that the National Assembly will give him every support needed for him to succeed in his current job”, says Chairman of Reps Investigative Committee · As Fashola highlights FG’s plans for 44 Federal Highways in 2017 Budget, 63 roads for emergency intervention, 2017 component of three-year revolving plan for Road and Bridge Network, for 2017 – 2019 With the Minister of Power Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN, clarifying that he never attacked the National Assembly as a body and the Chairman House Investigative Committee on Breach of Privilege, Violation of Appropriation Act and Incitement of the Nigerian Public, pledging the support of the House to the Minister to succeed in his assignment, a truce was Friday reached between the House and the Minister on the disagreement over the outcome of the 2017 Budget. The Committee had in

                  Nigerian musician Chidinma Ekile { Miss Kedike} took to her social media page this hot afternoon few minutes ago to post a photo of herself wearing a pink gown with blue with the caption '' God wants to bring sisters together. Every Mary needs an Elizabeth, stop your bickering and your badmouthing, drop your guns and your gossip, drop your verbal swords, God put something in your sister that you need and He put something in you that she needs. When you come together for prayer and mutual support, powerful things can happen''.But she is saying the truth.B

               A ten-day International training, organized by the German Police for Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and other security agencies ended on Friday, July 28, 2017 in Lagos. The programme which was geared towards equipping investigators with the fundamental principles in fighting corruption, special aspects in conducting investigation, preventing corruption and supporting investigative measures was a capacity-building and international collaboration, facilitated by the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany.More photos below.

                  Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, condemns the appalling ambush, attack and abduction of soldiers, and civilians who were carrying out their duties to the Nation in the Lake Chad Basin Frontier Exploration. The objective of this patriotic exercise is to open up new areas for oil exploration for the common good of all Nigerians. The terrorist attack resulted in a number of deaths of hardworking and innocent Nigerians, and the abduction of some. Prof. Osinbajo commiserates with the families, relatives and associates of those who lost their lives in the despicable onslaught and wishes the injured speedy recovery. The Acting President after an emergency meeting with the Military chiefs on Thursday issued fresh directives to the Nigerian military and all security agencies to immediately scale-up their efforts and activities in Borno State in order to maintain a strong, effective control of the situation and secure lives and property. While commending the

                 Nollywood actress Lupita Nyong'o was on the streets in a disguise costume and most people didn't know she was the one and she was having fun and free from paparazzis apart from the camera following her.She captioned the photos '' Such fun to meet and play with all of you!   # SDCC2017 '','' #StarWars  in figurines! Loved seeing my lady Maz'', Keeping my friends close! Fangirling over  Danai Gurira .  #WalkingDead   #Michonne '','' My kind of people!! '','' When I approached this guy for a picture, his loud response was, "MEGATRON!" I like a man who knows himself! ''.'' Pink Ranger cosplayer playing pink ranger.  #Meta ''. .More photos below.

                                               Kris Jenner is looking smoking hot in a new photo posted by her daughter Khloe Kardashian on her social media page with the caption '' Kris Jenner   looking like a snack!   👀   I see you mommy!   #6KidsAndBad !''.But I must confess their mother looks good.Flawless shape and skin,she needs to remarry.One more photo below.

                Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun on Saturday Tee-off the 2017 Governor's Cup Tournament at the Abeokuta Golf Course and Resort.More photos below.

                  Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun with other dignitaries at the 70th birthday and celebration of the 43rd year coronation of HRH Chief Abiola Dosunmu as the Erelu of Lagos on Friday in Lagos. @ Abeokuta.More photos below.

                                                     Yesterday saturday,Peter Okoye from the brotherly group Psquare was spotted with the President of Republic of Guinea.Peter made this known to all his fans when he posted it on social media yesterday immediately after he took the photo with the caption '' Earlier today with the President of Republic of Guinea 😊   President Alpha Conde 🙏🏽   # Guinea 🇬🇳   # Conakry   # KoolestDude ''.The photo below he posted it few minutes ago at the airport with the caption ''#KoolestDude''.One more photo below.

             The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Thursday said that in as much as it respect the Biafran elders and traditional title holders in Biafra land who are making different comments over its decision to boycott elections in Biafra land starting with Anambra state governorship election, unless it is given a date for Biafra referendum, it cannot be intimidated by such elders and traditional title holders, neither will they set agenda for IPOB. Obi of Onitsha Igwe Alfred Achebe IPOB in a statement signed by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, replying the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, who was quoted to have said that “IPOB has no right to stop election in Anambra State”, when the leadership of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Anambra State chapter, paid him a courtesy visit, said Biafra elders and traditional title holders, including the Obi of Onitsha are entitled to their opinion. According to IPOB statement, “IPOB is a well known peace loving orga

              THE Police yesterday disclosed that 20 suspected kidnappers and one civilian were killed during the rescue operations of abducted pupils of Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, Epe. Commissioner Fatai Owoseni stated this at the Lagos House, Alausa, during a joint press briefing on the release of the pupils. He said three kingpins, including the mastermind of the pupils’ kidnap, Bright Idubo Adeniyi and a notorious militant, Oniweyi Eyelabo alias America, were killed in two operations. Owoseni also explained that the civilian who was killed was a member of the Joint Task Force, adding that eight policemen and four members that took part in the operations were wounded. He said: ”As long as you have human beings in a society, there must be security challenges. Government and security agencies acted swiftly in this incident. We were not letting out information to avoid criminals using same. ”We have talked against celebrating whether ransom was paid or not.