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      Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun with Group Managing Director, GTBank, Mr. Segun Agbaje at the GTBank sponsored Principals' Cup at the MKO Abiola stadium, Abeokuta.More photos below.

          The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation ( NNPC) to relocate the tank farms in Apapa to a less congested area, saying that it is causing traffic logjam and endangering the livhes of the residents. Hon. Mojisola Miranda, who raised the issue under matter of urgent public importance on Thursday during plenary, said that the activities of the trailer drivers in Apapa are not only affecting traffic in the area, but that it has extended to other parts of the state. Miranda, who is representing Apapa Constituency 1 in the assembly, added that the traffic jam is making life difficult for workers and school children in the area. She urged the Assembly to invite the state's acting Commissioner for Transport and the Managing Director of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to brief the house on how they would handle the matter. This was supported by the lawmaker representing Apapa Constituency 2, Hon

        The Acting Chairman of EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has charged Nigerian youths to take up the grunlet and become change agents in the fight against corruption in the country. Magu who was represented by the head of the Benin Zonal office, Mailafia Yakubu, stated this today, September 21, 2017 when he addressed stakeholders at an event to mark World Peace Day celebration in Benin City. The event was organized by a non governmental organisation Faculty of Peace in affiliation with Edo State Civil Society Organisation (EDOCSO) with the theme, "Culture of Excellence.More photos below.

       The attention of the Heaquarters Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole has been drawn to a publication in The Guardian newspaper of 21 September 2017 where one Buba Galadima in an interview claimed that ‘Seven Local Governments of Borno State were still under control of Boko Haram terrorists’; even though he failed to furnish members of the public with the names of those Local Government Areas. Obviously, this sweeping statement is not only an attempt to propagate falsehood but a futile effort to disinform members of the public on the true security situation in the north east from a perspective of one who is evidently detached from the realities of the counter terrorism cum counter insurgency operations in the north east. It is very crucial to set the record straight by making it crystal clear that contrary to his opinions, the Boko Haram Terrorists group does not hold or control any Local Government Area in Borno state or in the north east as claimed in the interview. These Lo

                Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode will next week Monday, September 25, 2017 swear-in Justice Opeyemi Oke as the Acting Chief Judge of the State. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Habib Aruna, Justice Oke, who is the most senior judge of the State Judiciary, is to be sworn-in as CJ in acting capacity following the retirement of outgoing Chief Judge of the State, Justice Olufunmila yo Atilade who will attain the statutory retirement age on September 24, 2017. Justice Atilade had on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Governor at Lagos House to officially announce her retirement from the State’s judiciary. Speaking while receiving the outgoing Chief Judge, Governor Ambode pledged his administration’s determination to prioritise the welfare of serving and retired judges in the State so as to enable them continue to give their very best to the economic prosperity of the State. He said since May 2015, concerted eff

                          People's Democratic Party has announce the suspension of its member Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah who is also governorship aspirants for coming November 18th governorship election in Anambra state. In series of Tweet they made it public that Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah has been suspended; The National Caretaker Committee today announced the suspension of Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, over his disparaging & unfounded allegations against. some party members and elders. Dr. Ubah while expressing his dissatisfaction with the decisions of the National Caretaker Committee on the report of the Anambra Guber Appeal Panel which affirmed the election of Hon. Oseloka Obaze, made several allegations against the party over which he was queried. The matter has been referred to the National Disciplinary Committee for further action In the same vein, the Party also queried Senator Buruji Kashamu over his involvement in some issues in Ogun state chapter of the PDP. His matter has also bee

      Over 500 members of the MoFugas, a strong political structure in Anambra State formerly with the governorship candidate of the Peoples Progressive Alliance (PPA), Mr. Godwin Ezeemo, has collapsed its structure to the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Oseloka H. Obaze, ahead of the election on November 18th.Speaking during the event, leader of the group,Mr. Shedrack Anakwue, said their decision to join M r. Obaze’s campaign was influenced by their desire to support the best and most qualified candidate and a party that is widely tipped to win the election. He said the number that attended the event was only a select few as many more were out in the field. In his remarks, Mr. Obaze, a former United Nations official and the immediate past SSG of Anambra thanked the visibly excited group for its timely support reminding them that the party now has the best opportunity to win Anambra State. The Public Policy expert restated his commitment to keying Anambr

      Two sisters-in-law, who died in last month church massacre were laid to rest yesterday after a funeral service at Saint Philip's Catholic church Ozubulu, Ekwusigo LG council area Anambra State. Uchenna Obunadike, 27, and her sister in-law, Anulika Obunadike, 34, were among those killed when unknown gunmen walked into Saint Philip's Catholic church and started shooting sporadically. The Governor's Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano was present during the burial ceremonies of the victims. May their souls rest in perfect peace,Amen.

       Members of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) Yesterday trooped to the Nnewi residence of Capital Oil Boss, Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah begging him to join the party. According to reports, the APGA faithfuls in their hundreds stormed Ubah's house on Thursday afternoon chanting solidarity songs and declaring their unwavering love and support for him.More photos below.

       PARADE OF SUSPECTED VICIOUS AND NOTORIOUS KIDNAPPERS AND ARMED ROBBERY GANGS RESPONSIBLE FOR SEVERAL KIDNAP FOR RANSOM OF INNOCENT TRAVELERS ALONG ABUJA – KADUNA HIGHWAY, BY CSP JIMOH MOSHOOD FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, AT JERE, ABUJA- KADUNA HIGHWAY ON 21ST SEPTEMBER, 2017. SUSPECTS: 1. Umar Mohammed Babuga 'M' 27 yrs (First Gang leader) AK 47 Rifle was recovered from him. 2. Umaru Kiri 'M' 26 yrs 3. Abdullahi Tambaya 'M' 25yrs 4. Abdulkarim Musa 'M' 27 yrs 5. Isah Musa 'M' 30 yrs 6. Sani Musa 27 yrs 'M' 7. Nura Usman 'M' 37 yrs (Second Gang Leader) One (1) AK 47 Rifle recovered from him 8. Bashiru Yusuf 'M' 25 yrs 9. Abdulrahman Abdul 'M' 20 yrs 10. Abdullahi Bali 'M' 40 yrs 11. Abdulrahman Hassan Nagoma 'M' 12. Usman Babuga 'M' 25 yrs 13. Yeti Muhammad 'M' 32 yrs. EXHIBITS RECOVERED: i. Two (2) AK47