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      Road sweepers in Edo State today Tuesday took to the streets of Benin, the state capital to protest non-payment of their allowances.  According to protesters, the state government is yet to pay them six months’ salary arrears. Aggrieved over this, the protesters stormed the Government House in Benin, wailing and chanting. They urged the state governor, Godwin Obaseki to come to their aid. One of the sweepers, who spoke to newsmen said despite being owed, they have been dedicated to their jobs and going about their duties. “We take transport from our house to where we sweep. I have not default one day on my job. I have been sweeping everyday even on public holiday. I have been sweeping everyday, even on Christmas and New Year,” she said. Another protester said the job exposes them to various hazards including attack by armed robbers. She claimed that she was recently attacked by armed robbers with her phone snatched but she still went back to continue the job du

      Young and Pretty Lady Evangelist Leji Folashode,is from Ese Odo Local Government Area of Ondo state.She is a gospel artist and she has been in the music industry since 2010.She have one gospel album to her music credit titled ''There is Still Mercy''. I had the pleasure of interviewing her one on one yesterday and below are her reply to all our questions. Question: Can you introduce yourself to our readers? Reply: My name is Evangelist Leji Folashade. Question: What is your educational background Like? Reply: I studied Diploma in Accounting,at the Polytechnic of Ibadan. Question: Are you married? Reply: Not yet.I believe there is appointment time for everything,I will at the appointed time. Question: How do you handle your male fans? Reply: I treat both male and female fans equally.God is love,I know that one love will keep us together and perhaps am a full time minister in C.A.C. Question: What is the full meaning of C.A.C? Reply: Christ Apostolic Chur

      The Management of the Nigeria Customs Service has approved a new additional uniform to give officers and men variety of uniforms that can be worn depending on the weather and assignment to be executed. The additional wear which was officially presented to the public by the Ag. Deputy Comptroller General of Customs in charge of Tariff and Trade, Isa Talatu Mairo and the Service Public Relations Officer, DC Joseph Attah, has white atop the usual ash coloured trouser with a tie to match. Officers and men working in offices, airport and especially during hot weather will find it easy and more comfortable to wear on duty. For the avoidance of doubt, this is not a change of uniform but an addition to give officers and men variety of official wears. The white top which can either be long or short sleeve is part of the ongoing reforms aimed at giving officers additional outlook that befits a Service operating on high integrity standard. While giving his nod for the official use

          President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to commence an assessment of the extent of damage in communities affected by violence caused by herdsmen-farmers clashes in some parts of the country. This was stated by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, today during the inaugural meeting of the recently composed Governing Council of NEMA at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Prof. Osinbajo said, “Mr. President has directed that we do a survey and assessment on the damage done to towns cities, communities that have been affected by violence in some parts of the country, including the farmers-herders clashes. NEMA will play a leading role in this and the Presidency will also provide direct support. “We will involve the people in the affected communities, and not just bring people from outside these communities, in the rebuilding efforts. We will involve people in these villages, artisans and other people in the communities, with re

       Best graduate of OPM Free school received 2 bedroom flat and 1 bedroom flat. The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries OPM Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere has presented a two flat bungalow (one bedroom flat and two bedroom flat) to Precious Ndubuisi, the best graduating student of its free primary school in Port Harcourt. The General Overseer of OPM Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere(m) posing with the Ndubuisi family after handing over to them the documents of the house. Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere while presenting the house to the family of Precious Ndubisi stated that the house gift was one his gesture to improve the quality of education in OPM school. He stated that he want students in the school to be very competitive among themselves stating that through such the creativity of the students would be unraveled.One more photo below.

    One of my reporter Chinenye Genevieve sent in this photos with the caption ''Larry Shola points out why witchcraft will not end in Africa! .He posted this on his facebook wall:-"I went out with a friend to celebrate his birthday today and it was fun but something strange happened a woman came in with 3 kids for dinner and she orders for 2 plate of rice and chicken to my greatest surprise one of the kid was left out and was given biscuit to eat by the woman in the presence of the 2 kids while they were eating the rice the little kid was holding his/herself to eat the biscuit and it was such a painful thing to see honestly African women are mostly Evil how much will it cost you to give to someone who probably takes care of this little ones when you are not at home its so painful and annoying no wonder witchcraft will not end in Africa I'm really saddened honesty....".One more photo below.

    One of my reporter based in the United States Rowland Kelechi sent in this photos with the caption ''Sunday the 25, of March 2018, will be a day Nigerians home and abroad will never forget in a rush. It was the gathering of the sons and daughters of  Igboland. This annual  global  event  brings all and sundry in one platform.  it was put together by  Chief Edwin Nwokocha  President  World Igbo Congress and hosted by the Dr Anthony Ejiofor President  Igbo Community Association of Nigeria (ICAN), DFW Dallas/ Fort Worth. A major  event  that celebrates diversity, heritage and cultural values of the people of Ndi Igbo. The Theme for the event: “If We Build It, They Will Come”. An inspiring  message with a paradigm shift and synergistic approach that encourages more involvement  and economic development of the South East and Nigeria as a whole .The guest speakers for the event :Dr. Uche Ogah, Prof. Obi Nwakanma, MFA, PhD and Keynote Speaker: Prof. Bart O Nnaji, D.Sc, CON, FAS,

     PRESS BRIEFING REARREST OF TWO PRINCIPAL SUSPECTS (KABIRU SEIDU A.K.A OSAMA, NUHU SALISU A.K.A SMALL) WHOSE CONFESSION INDICTED SENATOR DINO MELAYE AND MOHAMMED AUDU AND FOUR OTHER SUSPECTS THAT ESCAPED FROM LAWFUL CUSTODY AT THE POLICE ‘A’ DIVISION, LOKOJA, KOGI STATE ON 28th MARCH, 2018. On the 28th March, 2018, the Kogi State Command announced the escape from lawful custody of six (6) suspects including the two (2) Principal Suspects (KABIRU SEIDU A.K.A OSAMA, NUHU SALISU A.K.A SMALL) whose confession indicted Senator Dino Melaye and Mohammed Audu in a case of Conspiracy and Unlawful possession of Prohibited Firearm already filed at the Federal High Court, Lokoja which came up in court on the date the suspects escaped from lawful custody (28th March, 2018). The case was adjourned to 10th of May, 2018 for the Police to produce all the suspects in court. 2. Consequently, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris, NPM, mni, ordered the IGP’s Intelligence Res

        You will all recall that exercise AYEM AKPATUMA was flagged off on 20th February, 2018 to Practice troops in North Central and parts of North West on planning and conduct of 'Military Operations Other Than War'. The exercise was also aimed at further sustaining Nigerian Army’s constitutional roles of defending the territorial integrity of Nigeria as well as aiding the civil authority to  maintain peace and security. Exercise AYEM AKPATUMA has recorded tremendous successes in spite of challenges. However, the exercise needs to be sustained in some areas in other to consolidate on the initial gains. In view of the development, the ongoing exercise AYEM AKPATUMA in Taraba State has been extended for 2 months. The extension was necessary in order to further consolidate on the gains achieved so far and due to calls by well-meaning Nigerians. The extension would facilitate the Nigerian Army’s effort of ridding the affected areas of militants and other criminal elements.

      Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, presided over the inaugural National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Governing Council meeting, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Council was led by Director General of NEMA, Engr. Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja.One more photo below.

      FCT Minister, Mohammed Bello, says "Federal Capital Territory Administration(FCTA) now preparing to lift embargo placed on land allocation in the last 2 years. Embargo was placed in order to clear up inherited issues of double allocation & allocation without consideration for infrastructure.". The 12 completed stations of the  # AbujaLightRail  are as follows:  The Metro Station, Stadium, Wupa, Kukwaba 1 and 2, Gwagwa, Dei-Dei, Idu, Bassanjiwa, Airport, Kagini, and Bazango stations.More photos below.