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     Senate President Bukola Saraki wrote on social media few hours ago that '' Today, in-line with our commitment to support the fight against corruption through legislation, we passed the Report of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). Many of you will remember that late last year, the Senate raised the alarm over Nigeria’s suspension from the EGMONT Group -- based on the lack of independence of the NFIU as currently established. This is why, both chambers of parliament swung into action to ensure that our current suspension, does not turn i nto an eventual expulsion. Hence, today’s passage of the Conference Committee Report of the Bill is aimed at ensuring that we comply with international best practices, so that we will be able to access the financial intelligence data of the EGMONT Group. Moving forward, it is my hope that the Executive quickly assents to this Bill. Additionally, it is important that beyond the establishment of the law, Nigeria’s Fin

                The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced Charles Okah and his co-defendant, Obi Nwabueze, to life imprisonment for masterminding the bomb blasts which occurred in Abuja on October 1, 2010 and, earlier in Warri, Delta State, on March 15 of the same year. The two convicts were said to have planned the attacks with Charles’ elder brother, Mr. Henry Okah, the leader of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta, who had been convicted of the same offences and sentenced to 24 years’ imprisonment by a South African court in 2013. Justice Gabriel Kolawole, delivering judgment in the case which commenced on December 7, 2010, when the convicts took their pleas, ruled that the prosecution, proved the charges preferred against Charles and Nwabueze beyond reasonable doubt. The two men were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment as prescribed Sections 15(1) and (2) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004, under wh

      Chinenye Genevieve is reporting today that ''The Catholic Bishop of Kafanchan Diocese in kaduna state, most Reverend Dr. JOSEPH BAGOBIRI is dead, Bagobiri died in the early hours of Tuesday at the residence of the Arcbishop of Kaduna diocese, Mathew Ndagoso At the age of 61. Rev. Father Emmanuel Uchechukwu okolo, chancellor of Kafanchan diocese Comfirmed the Death. REST IN PEACE YOUR LORDSHIP.

        President Muhammadu Buhari, today at the State House, Abuja, received the FIFA World Cup Trophy (currently touring Nigeria), the Super Eagles Team that represented Nigeria at  # CHAN2018 , & Nigeria’s Winter Olympics Bobsleigh Team.More photos below.

         Justice Mojisola O. Dada of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, refused the bail application of notorious fraudster, Emmanuel Nwude, who allegedly conspired with two others to tamper with a property that had been forfeited by a court order. Nwude alongside Emmanuel Ilechukwu and Rowland Kalu were, on March 2, 2018, arraigned on a 15-count charge bordering on forgery and dealing in forfeited property. One of the counts reads: "That you, Emmanuel Nwude, Emmanuel Ilechukwu and Rowland Kalu, on or about 12th day of January 2011, at Lagos within the Ikeja Judicial Division, conspired to forge a Power of Attorney dated 12th day of January 2011, issued in the name of Mankris Venture Limited purporting that Mankris Venture Limited is the owner of Plot Y, Mobolaji Johnson Street, Oregun, Alausa Lagos, whereas you knew that the property was forfeited to the victims of crimes as restitution in the judgment delivered on 18th day of 2005 by

         Mother of three children Kim Kardashian posted this photo few hours ago on social media,though the caption of the photo was just an emoji like a bowl of noodles ''   ''.But we don't need any caption because the photo speaks for itself.Kim Kardashian is seen in this photo,eating noodles naked.Though if you look closely you will notice she is wearing a white underwear.One more photo below.

       The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has scheduled the conduct of Councillorship by-elections into Ward B (Ogunoloko) and Ward B (Dopemu) in Oshodi-Isolo and Agege Local Governments of the State respectively for Saturday, 24 th   March 2018. The by-election timetable released by the Commission indicates that political parties are expected to collect Nomination forms on behalf of their candidates between Monday, 5 th  and Wednesday 7 th  March 2018 while the forms are to be submitted to the Commission not later than Tuesday, 13 th   March 2018. The register of voters would be displayed at the Ward Collation Centres of the affected Wards on Friday, 9 th  March 2018 while the list of validated candidates for the elections would be released by the Commission on Wednesday, 21 st  March 2018. The Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Justice Ayotunde Phillips has, therefore, enjoined leaders of political parties and other stakeholders in the State to cooper

      Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode  on Wednesday  received a Nigerian, Bayode Treasures-Olawunmi who set a new Guinness World Record in longest reading marathon. Bayode, who was received by the Governor at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja alongside top government officials, had set the new record under the Read Aloud project co-sponsored by Lagos State Government, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), Tagheuer, among others. The new record was set at exactly  3:30   on Saturday  at the YouRead Library in Yaba, Lagos State, after Bayode read for 120 hours non-stop over a period of five days to beat former record holder, Nepali Deepak Sharma, who read for 113 hours and 15 minutes in 2008. Speaking to Government House Correspondents at the end of the meeting, Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr Obafela Bank-Olemoh said the State Government was delighted to host the new world record holder, and that the government is proud of the feat. “The Governor met him (Bayode)

                 The Nigerian Army has flagged off the construction of 16 Brigade Camp Buratai in Yenagoa.   Delivering, his groundbreaking remarks, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai who was highly elated disclosed that it is a historical milestone. He further stated that about a year ago he was in Bayelsa State for the operatinilzation of the Brigade and now he was pleased to be associated with the develo pmental strides that have taken place in the last one year. He commended the Brigade Commander for interpreting his vision which is to " To have a professionally responsive Nigerian Army in the discharge of its constitutional roles ". He further stated that the flag off of construction work is inline with President Buhari's commitment to the welfare of troops, stressing that be places high premium on the welfare of personnel. While delivering his remarks His Excellency, Governor Henry Seriake Dickson who was visibly delighted stressed tha

      HAPPENING NOW: President Muhammadu Buhari is presiding over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) Meeting, at the Council Chambers, State House, Abuja.More photos below.

       A heartbroken man shared a touching story of how his little cousins were set ablaze by their minor house help in Awka, anambra three weeks ago. According to him, the kids who were rushed to the hospital on that day, one of the kids identified as Ekene was reportedly lost the battle at about 1 am this morning in the hospital while the other kid Ebuka is still battling for his life. He wrote: May be its time to talk about this. About three weeks ago, my two little cousins met a near fatal fate as their house help, a minor set them ablaze for no concrete reason. My boy Ekene and his brother Ebuka fought hard. This night, around 1am, news reached us that Ekene has lost the battle. Ebuka is still fighting on. Please pray for my boy Ebuka.#pray for Ebuka.More photos below.

         A fatal accident which happened early yesterday morning at RTC on Owerri road, Onitsha area of Anambra state - has left residents in a mourning mood.. According to reports, one female child was killed and one other person injured injured in the process of the crash. The accident reportedly occurred after a 40ft container fell from an articulated vehicle and caused havoc in the  area. Road safety officials arrived the scene after the accident to contain the huge traffic which was caused by the incident.The corpse of the little girl was eventually evacuated.More photos below.

        Nigerian-born Toni Iwobi is the League's spokesperson on migration. He follows the party line which includes proposals to make it easier to deport migrants and withdraw benefits from those who break rules. Born in Gusau in Northern Nigeria, Iwobi whose parents originally hail from ONITSHA came to Italy forty years ago as a student and later married an Italian woman before starting an IT company.  He became a municipal councillor for the League in Spirano in the 1990s and has been the League party's spokesman on migration since 2014. The League program includes proposals to make it easier to deport migrants, to use economic incentives for countries to take back their nationals from Italy and to refuse to take in some migrants rescued in the Mediterranean. The party wants Italy to renegotiate the agreements with the EU to house migrants, to withdraw benefits for people who break the rules or commit a crime and to include a test for children of immigrants applyin

     Governor Samuel Ortom today condoled former Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro over the death of his wife, Mrs. Veronica Moro. Speaking when he delivered a condolence letter to Comrade Moro at his Ugbokolo residence, the Governor described the loss as painful and irreparable. He prayed God to grant the deceased eternal rest and the bereaved family members the fortitude to bear the loss. Governor Ortom described Abba Moro as an old time friend with whom he shared a lot of family ties, saying the visit was beyond partisanship. Responding, Comrade Moro expressed appreciation for the visit, even as he also condoled with the Governor and people of Okpokwu over the killing of 24 persons yesterday by militia herdsmen. While commending Governor Ortom for the courageous steps he had taken in securing the land, Comrade Moro said with the prayers of Benue people and other Nigerians, the menace of herdsmen attacks would soon become a thing of the past. He pledged c