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          T​he Inspector-General of Police (IG), Ibrahim Idris, ​yesterday spoke on the ​​November 18 Anambra election and the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. ​Idris said he was confident that the election would be successful because the threat posed by IPOB had been curbed. It would be recalled that the pro-Biafra group had vowed to frustrate the election. Speaking with senior officers in Abuja, Idris said​ “return of normalcy following the excesses of these IPOB has made it easy for us to ensure that the Anambra election is peaceful.” He disclosed that all police commands across the country would be involved in the provision of security for the poll. “The greatest challenge we are having now is the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State. We are going to sit down to strategise on how we are going to conduct that election peacefully. “We will involve all commands, all the state commissioners of police. We are going to sit do...

       The Anambra Government on Wednesday said it sacked two school principals for collection of unapproved fees. Prof. Kate Omenugha, the Commissioner for Education made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka. According to the commissioner, the action is to rid the education system in the state of corruption. The commissioner, who declined mentioning the names of the sacked teachers and their respective schools, said the move was also to demonstrate governmen’s position in the fight against corruption and impunity by public servants. She said that the sacked teachers collected illegal fees from students against government position, noting that the present administration had zero tolerance for corruption. The commissioner said that under her watch, all bad eggs would be weeded off the education system. Omenugha said that another teacher was facing disciplinary action for aiding examination malpractice and assu...

      Khloe Kardashian who is getting ready to become a mother to a baby boy or girl in January took to her social media few minutes ago to shower her mother praises.Am sure with the baby moving around in her womb she is feeling the bond between a mother and a child.She captioned the photo of her mother above '' ❥ Mommy- I want to start by telling you how much I love you. This is because you deserve it post. You are the most important woman in my life, and you always will be. Ever since I was little you have been my hero, friend and someone I’ve always looked up to. Even more so now that I'm older. You are one of the smartest woman I know and I feel so incredibly blessed that I get to learn everything from you. You are full of love, compassion, empathy and drive, and I am incredibly blessed to have had the opportunity to have that all of my life.   Kris Jenner   ❥''.One more photo below.

         In recognition and reward for gallantry, unprecedented show of bravery, courage and selfless service, the Army Council has on Monday 16th October 2017, approved the granting of Executive Commission to 79NA/21553 Master Warrant Officer Garba Abdullahi of 159 Battalion, Nigerian Army, to the rank of Captain for gallantry. The accelerated promotion wa s due to observed outstanding qualities of military professionalism such as gallantry and dedication to service demonstrated by the Non–Commissioned Officer. Garba Abdullahi's leadership qualities endeared him to his Commanding Officer who deemed it fit to assign him a higher responsibility as platoon commander of one of the arrow head sub-units of the Battalion, the role he played excellently to the admiration of both his superiors and subordinates alike. Under his able leadership, his platoon achieved great exploits of daring, bravery and courage for which the Battalion was reputed. The 159 Battalion...

         The Court of Appeal, Kebbi Division has upturned the judgment of a Kebbi State High Court which discharged and acquitted a Kebbi State Accountant-General, Mohammed Arzika Dakingari, on charges of conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence preferred against him and one other by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. He, among other things allegedly used his office as the Accountant-General, Kebbi State for person al enrichment to the tune of N1.6billion.Dakingari was charged alongside Musa Yusuf, Managing Director, Beal Construction Nigeria Limited; a company owned by him (Dakingari) and used in award various contracts to himself.Dakingari’s stake in Beal Construction Limited is contrary to civil service regulation which forbids serving officers from owning businesses. Findings by the EFCC at the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, showed that Mohammed Bashir Mohammed, Anwal Sadat and Nasir Mohammed, all sons of the Accountant-General,...

        Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday unveiled plans by the State Government to establish a designated Commercial Courthouse with the overall objective of ensuring speedy resolution of disputes as well as drive commerce and enhance the ease of doing business in the State. Speaking at the State Executive Chambers in Alausa while swearing-in Justice Opeyemi Oke as the 16th substantive Chief Judge of the State, Governor Ambode also called for more reforms aimed at fast-tracking justice delivery without necessarily compromising the fundamental principle of fair hearing and the rule of law. He said: “There is no gainsaying that Lagos is the commercial nerve centre of the country and it deserves a modern state-of-the-art first class Commercial Courthouse to speedily address commercial disputes in the State. “We plan to establish a designated Commercial Courthouse with the objective of ensuring speedy consideration of commercial matters. It...

         President Muhammadu Buhari and President Erdogan meet Nigerian footballer William Troost-Ekong at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey. President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Istanbul urged D-8 leaders to prioritize incentives and measures aimed at increasing trade and investments among member countries. Speaking at the ninth summit of the D-8, President Buhari said the private sector and business communities in the economic organization must be assisted with incentives to widen economic cooperation among member-states. ‘‘As the D-8, we need to intensify our activities with a view to enhancing various measures and incentives introduced to promote trade and assist the business communities from Member States to invest in our countries and widen our cooperation. ‘‘We need to work hard to establish integrated manufacturing structures and markets. I will like to reiterate the importance of increasing trade and investment among our Member ...

         The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday cleared the nominee of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for the position of the Chief Justice of the state, Hon. (Justice) Opeyemi Olufunmilayo Oke. Justice Oke was appointed as the Acting Chief Judge of the state two months ago after the retirement of the former Chief Justice of the state, Justice Olufunmilayo Atilade. Ambode had earlier sent a letter for the clearance of the Chief Judge to the House of Assembly as stipulated by the law. With the appointment, Justice Oke becomes the third consecutive female Chief Justice of the state after Justice Ayotunde Phillips and Justice Olufunmilayo Atilade both retired. The Chief Justice however, took time to answer the questions put across to her by the lawmakers, just as she threw her weight behind the death penalty to serve as a deterrent to others. Oke stressed the need to sustain the death penalty, saying that those who kill others should be killed...

      On 19/10/17,about 1750 hrs,DPO Sarki Pawa,SP Aliyu Amos,orderly and 4 others kidnapped were rescued unhurt by Police Special Forces around Kabula forest Sarki Pawa Niger State in compliance with IGP's Order to all CPs 2days ago.Some arrests were made,investigation in progress. CSP JIMOH MOSHOOD FORCE PRO

           Some years ago, Hummer Jeeps were so much valued in Nigeria that a "man can even be imprisoned for scratching the luxury car" Despite being what it is, the car seems to have moved out of fashion as some Hummer Jeep owners are now using them to "less important" services such as this. According to an online user, this luxury Hummer H2 was spotted being used to convey bamboo sticks from a timber market in the eastern part of the country. Funny enough, people around seemed to be moving about their business without giving a second look.Note: don't get too attach to material things.One more photo below.