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        The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for being " an agent of transformation.   This commendation was given on Wednesday by one of the regional Ministers of the Church, Pastor Mark Barango, while receiving a sum of N11, 984, 844, 11( Eleven Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty Four Thousand, Eight Hundred and Forty Four Hundred Naira, Eleven Kobo only), recovered and returned to the church by the EFCC. Barango said that the EFCC has demonstrated that it can be relied upon and its work is perfect . " My impression with the work of the EFCC is that it is perfect, perfect, perfect. The EFCC is an agent of transformation. Their work is perfect and the church is grateful that the money is returned to us", he said.  Mr. Ishaq Salihu, South- South Zonal Head of the EFCC, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State handed over the money to him. The money was stolen by a banker and the Account Officer of the church,

      The exporters of yam to the UK and US have disputed the reports, initially aired by the Africa Independent Television (AIT) purporting that the yams exported after the official flag-off ceremony on June 29, 2017 were rejected at their export destinations.   The symbolic event, done at the Lilypond Container Terminal in Lagos by the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, meant to boost the morale of Nigerian exporters and make a bold statement to the global marketplace, has drawn widespread criticisms on various media platforms based on the misleading reports.  The concerned exporters and other prospective exporters have expressed worries about the potential impact of the negative publicity on their prospects at the export market in the wake of federal government’s initiative on diversification of the economy through agricultural produce export. Most commentators and analysts in the mainstream and social media have retailed the negative

        Governor Ibikunle Amosun on tour of the ongoing remodelling of the Ransome-Kuti family house onto a landmark cultural heritage, said the "contributions of the Ransome-Kutis' cannot be localised.". The governor spoke in company of the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who said the Federal Government will collaborate with the state.More photos below.

         The EFCC, in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute, today hosted a 2- day Capacity Building Workshop for Justices and Judges in Nigeria. The workshop which was declared opened by the Vice President, Professor, Yemi Osibanjo had the following as special guests: CJN, Justice WSN Onnoghen; Administrator, National Judicial Institute, Lady Justoce RPI Bozimo; President, Court of Appeal, Zainab Bulkachuwa; JSC Inyang Okoro; Secretary, NJI, Abubakar Maidama and acting Chairman of EFCC, Ibrahim Magu. VP   Professor Yemi Osinbajo   gave a goodwill remark at a 2-Day Capacity Building Workshop for Justices & Judges at the National Judicial Institute,Abuja More photos below.

       Wife of the Executive Governor of Kwara State and Founder, LEAH Foundation H.E Dcns Omolewa Ahmed unites with 5 First Ladies and their Foundations to speak one voice against Cancer in Nigeria.October marks Breasth Cancer Awareness Month,a time when men and women around the world unite in a show of support against the disease.The annual campaign has helped put breast cancer in the spotlight,and taught women the importance of early detection,the best weapons in the fight against the disease.Both goals have helped save the lives of thousands of people who have successfully battled and beaten breast cancer simply because of early detection.Pink is the colour known for the campaign of breast cancer that is why I love the way the six first ladies from different states are wearing Pink for this edition.One more photo below.

        Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, in collaboration with a South Korean health provider 'Vision Care' on Monday commenced free surgical intervention for indigent patients with cataract eye defect. Speaking at a Press Conference at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital LASUTH, the Chief Medical Director of the Hospital, Prof. Wale Oke described the collaboration as very beneficial to patients who are suffering from cataract and glaucoma in their early stages. He disclosed that the South Korean group has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) to undertake free treatment of cataract and make the intervention more regular. "This partnership is no doubt a beneficial one. LASUTH has made it an annual mission to reach out to those who are really suffering from cataract glaucoma in their early stages before they become complicated and more difficult to handle" Oke sta

       The final of the 2nd MA Obasa Cup for secondary schools in Agege will take place tomorrow, Thursday, 26 October, 2017 at the Agege Stadium. The competition, aimed at discovering footballing talents for all categories of the nation's national teams, male and female, is sponsored by the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa . It is organised by the Lagos State Education District One. It is organised among male and female secondary schools in Agege Federal Constituency covering both Agege Local Government and Orile Agege Local Council Development Area. The male final will be decided between Lagos Baptist Secondary School, Okeodo Agege and State High School, Mulero, Agege while Government College, Agege will tackle neighbours, Girls' High School, Agege for the female crown. Already, the third place matches have been decided. Dairy Farm Senior Secondary School beat neighbours, Sango Senior Secondary School to place third in the male

        A secessionist revolt is gaining ground in the English-speaking west of Cameroon, but for lack of charismatic local leaders, the impetus is coming from the diaspora, analysts say. On October 1, secessionist militants proclaimed the independence of Ambazonia, the name they give to the two anglophone regions, provoking a crackdown by President Paul Biya's security forces that left dozens dead and many injured. The upheaval, which broke out at the end of 2016 and threatens to become an “armed insurrection” according to the International Crisis Group (ICG), was at first motivated by the Cameroon Anglophone Civil Society Consortium (CACSC), locally known as “the Consortium”. Formed in December 2016, the Consortium chaired by Felix Khongo Agbor Balla comprised four lawyers’ associations and several teachers’ unions, sharing a moderate attitude in favour of federal ties with the larger French-speaking parts of the country. In January, the Consortium was dissolved and two lead

        The Sun   reports the Wynn Hotel is seeking to sign Adele on for a 12-month residency in Las Vegas, at the equivalent of £380,000 per show. Just one performance a week, therefore, could net the singer almost £20 million.  "The days of entertainers coming to retire at Vegas are a thing of the past," the source stated. "In the last few years, we have seen massive stars performing on the strip and every major hotel wants to say they have the biggest star as their resident. Caesars Palace had Mariah Carey, Planet Hollywood has Britney Spears, and we want Adele." "Even at half a million bucks a show we are confident we would make a healthy return," they added. Indeed, the five-star hotel already employs David Guetta as an in-house DJ, so Adele isn't that improbable a target, especially as she'd join the likes of Carey, Spears, Celine Dion, Elton John, and Jennifer Lopez - who have all boasted Vegas residencies.More photos below.

        On Tuesday 24th October 2017 will go down as one of the best in the outing of troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade Nigerian Army of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in their daily clearance of the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists especially in the northern parts of Borno State. Ealier today the unit in conjunction with gallant 22 Mobile Strike Team accompanied by some Civilian JTF, based on credible information carried out offensive op erations at suspected Boko Haram terrorists hide outs at Mogola, Ngaiwa, Tongule and Warsele villages in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State. The operation which was supported by the NigerianAir Force was very successful in achieving its objectives. The troops discovered and destroyed Boko Haram terrorists' Logistics Base and Workshop at Ngaiwa, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making factory at Tongule and rescued 85 persons held hostages by the terrorists in the villages. The gallant troops neutralized 11 Boko Haram terrorists, rec