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     According to a facebook user {name witheld } who posted this photos few hours ago {but the death of the pure water man actually occurred yesterda]y with the caption '' Pictures of the sachet water seller shot this morning at a police roadblock by a member of the Nigerian police force at Mbesilaru community in Obio/Akpor LGA''.More photos below.

       Some supporters of Hon. Tony Nwoye, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Anambra - were spotted chilling with beer bottles at a local joint in the state. The men wore campaign shirts of the APC flag-bearer as they relaxed at the beer joint in preparation for the November 18 governorship election in Anambra State.One more photo below.

       Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has approved the release of 70 inmates from various prisons across the state as part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 57th independence anniversary. Crusoe Osagie, the Special Adviser to Obaseki on Media and Communication Strategy, said this in a statement he made available to journalists in Benin on Sunday.He quoted the governor as saying that the 70 inmates to be released had been in prisons for a considerable time.He noted that some of them  had been in such condition for not less than two years without trial.Obaseki said that the order for the release of the inmates was a step toward improving the justice delivery system in the state and to reduce the number of awaiting-trial inmates by 50 per cent.According to him, the move is also part of the Federal Government’s policy aimed at  de-congesting prisons.He, however, stated that the inmates would be ‘’sternly cautioned’’ to stay away from crime before they could be let go.Also, the governor atten

   Today all Nigerians are busy showing off their green and white outfit on social media,and you know Nigerian musician Yemi Alade that I personally call the  ''Queen of Creativity'' took to her social media few hours ago to show off her green and white outfit for today Nigerian 57 independence with the caption ''#BLACKMAGIC. I recorded my version of The Nigerian Anthem 3years ago... # OldieButGoodie .One more photo below.

      84 year old Joan Collins was spotted with her 52 year old husband Percy Gibson at the Shooting Star Chase Ball in London yesterday saturday evening.Joan Collins turned heads in a sultry black gown and fur-like coat,complete with an intricate golden butterfly belt which accentuated her tiny waist.She stole the limelight with her gold accessories including silky gloves,an unusual egg shaped clutch and decadent waterfall earrings and she completed her effortlessly elegant look with a confident slick of crimson lip gloss.More photos below.

     Governor Ibikunle Amosun presided over the programme of events at the 57th National Day Celebration, at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, on Sunday, October 1, 2017.More photos below.

        Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday emphasized the need for Nigeria to remain united, saying there was more to gain in being together as one nation than dissolving as different independent entities. Speaking at a special thanksgiving service to commemorate Nigeria's 57th Independence Anniversary held at Lagos House Chapel in Alausa, Ikeja, Governor Ambode said it was important for Nigerians to realise the fact that the country's diversity is a strength in itself which makes the country a truly special place. He said a moment of reflection and retrospection would reveal the need for Nigerians to be thankful to God for His grace, blessings and mercy over the country. According to the Governor, "That we still have a country we can call Nigeria today is a proof of the divine hands of God in our being together as one. "We must therefore reflect on our journey so far and come to the inevitable realisation that we have much more to gai

        Arrival of Nigeria Police Force Management Team at the 2017 independent day celebrations interdenominational Church Service at National Christian Centre, Opposite CBN Abuja, titled : National unity in the bond of peace and love.1st October, 2017.More photos below.

     The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has called on Nigerians not to relent in striving for the unity of the country despite some of the challenges facing the country presently. He stated that such commitment is needed to sustain the growth and development of the country. The Speaker also assured Nigerians that the All Progre ssives Congress (APC) administration at both national and state levels is committed to the welfare and improvement in the standard of living of the people of the country. Obasa's message and assurance were contained in his 57th Independent Anniversary message released on Saturday. The statement was signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Musbau Rasak. "There is need for us not to relent in striving for the unity of this country. We've to share love among ourselves and be our brothers" keepers at all time. This is what's called patriotism and what we need to sustain the continued growth and deve