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           The Nigerian Army has been commended for routing out Boko Haram terrorists. This commendation was made on Wednesday 7th February 2018, by an Ibadan based businessman and a patriotic Nigerian, Alhaji Dawud Makanjuola Akinola, the Aare Muslimi of Yorubaland, Delta and Edo States and owner of De-Damak Motors company, while presenting 2 brand new vehicles he donated to the Nigerian Ar my. Speaking further, while presenting the keys of the vehicles to the Chief of Army Staff, Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General TY Buratai, at the Army Headquarters Abuja, he stated that he was donating the 2 vehicles as mark of appreciation of the wonderful efforts of the Nigerian Army in the fight against terrorism and insurgency in the country. In his response, the Chief of Army Staff, thanked Alhaji Makanjuola for the kind gesture. He further extolled the virtues of the of the dedicated Nigerian whose act of patriotism he noted, is exemplary and worthy of emu...

         Vice President Yemi Osinbajo today received the report of the Presidential Investigation Panel on the Review of Armed Forces Compliance with Human Right Obligations & Rules of Engagement from the Chairman of the Panel, Court of Appeal Justice Bioble GeorgeWill, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.More photos below.

        His Royal Highness was greeted by the Regiment's buglers and their mascot Private Derby XXXII, before meeting soldiers and presenting medals to those who have recently returned from Iraq and South Sudan. The Prince then met their families and gave a short speech to mark his long standing relationship with the Regiment. The visit finished with a demonstration of the Mercian's equipment, which included a test-ride in a Warrior Tracked Armoured Vehicle.More photos below.

       Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested a former Constable of the Nigeria Police posturing as a bonafide staff of the Commission.   The suspect, David Lohbut Nimdul, was arrested in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nimdul was reported to the Commission by a petitioner who alleged that he was introduced to him as an EFCC Staff. Based on the introduction, he requested Nimdul to assist in  the recovery of a loan of N15,300,000.00k( Fifteen Million, Three Hundred Thousand Naira only) he offered one Patience Amaewhule, a banker with an old generation bank in Port Harcourt. The banker allegedly obtained the loan from him and promised to pay back in 120 days. However, she failed to keep faith with the promise and Nimdul came on the scene to assist in the recovery of the loan. To demonstrate to the petitioner that he was indeed an EFCC's Staff, Nimdul allegedly went with the petitioner to Amaewhule's office to arrest...

      The Supreme Court on Friday, February 9, 2018 dismissed the appeal by the former spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olisa Metuh, seeking to halt his trial over alleged money laundering and fraud. Metuh is standing trial alongside his company, Destra Investment Limited, on a 7-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of N400million, a sum he allegedly collected from the Offi ce of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, ahead of the 2015 general election.He is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.Justice Okon Abang, had in March 2016, while ruling on Metuh’s no-case submission held that he “has a case to answer in the 7-count charge of fraud preferred against him and his company by the EFCC”.Dissatisfied, Metuh approached the Court of Appeal asking it to upturn the ruling of the trial court and stay further proceedings on the matter pending the determination of the interlocutory appeal.The Court of Appeal...

        "Celebrating our civil union � Excited for all the white & colourful celebrations with friends and family to come �� Thank you Andrew for being a daily reminder of the miracles that exist in this world and the power we have to tap into it. On a cold February evening in Geneva, I wrote down words that I feel connected our destinies & led our paths to cross 7 months later in the deserts of Nevada. “Monday, 8 Feb 2016. Geneva - Clayton asked that I do a true exercise of what I want. Here goes. I seek a partnership with a strong man, mind, body and spirit. I seek a partnership with a man who will cherish, love and honour me & the life we build together, supporting each other through the journey with kindness, love, a smile & words that put difficulties in perspective. He will not be away from home all the time but have a career that allows for him to assist strongly and sometimes wholly in building a home for us and for the children. He wi...

          The man pictured below whose name is Lambert was caught with a small coffin inside the coffin was a fowl "crying" and some other fetish materials. According to report, he confessed to have "tied" a pregnant woman with the coffin and chicken. He was paraded with the coffin and banished from the community.More photos below.

         Troops of Guards Brigade Nigerian Army, deployed at Mararaba, Nasarawa state for Internal Security Operations have arrested a man with arms and ammunitions during a stop and search operation at the checkpoint on Thursday 8th February 2018. The Suspect who gave his name as Mr Peter Iorlaha was apprehended with a bag containing 2 Locally made pistols, 1 locally made short gun, 2 rounds of 7.62mm (Special), 5 live cartridges, 2 torch lights , a screw driver, charms and a Tecno mobile handset. During preliminary investigation, the suspect revealed that the weapons and other items were handed over to him by his uncle for safe keeping. The suspect is currently under interrogation. Thank you for your kind cooperation. Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman Director Army Public Relations. One More photo below.

       Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday signed seven important bills into law among which is the law to guarantee 24-hour power supply in line with the vision to attain a 24-hour economy and make the State globally competitive. The Laws are Lagos State Electric Power Reform Law, Amended Land Use Charge Law, School of Nursing Law, Cooperative College Law, Cancer Research Institute Law, Amended Customary Court Law and the Yoruba Language Preservation and Promotion Law Speaking on the import of the new laws, the State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Adeniji Kazeem said the development was a great day for the State as it signpost the commencement of the journey to further advance the dividends of democracy to the people. He said: “This is a great day; the Governor has just signed these bills into law and this shows that the House of Assembly is working in tandem with the Executive. It also shows that Lagos is working. ...