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      Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has offered N5m to anyone who provides useful information leading to the capture and prosecution of those involved in the robbery attack in Offa, headquarters of Offa local government of the state, last Thursday. Governor Ahmed, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Dr. Muyideen Akorede, called on anyone with useful information  on the incident to contact the state police command on the following numbers (‭0803 739 1280‬ and 0803 702 4320)‬. "While we mourn our dead with a heart full of sadness, and care for the injured by paying all their medical bills, we will do everything in our power to bring the attackers to justice and ensure that never again does any community or people in our state experience such tragedy", Governor Ahmed said. While stressing the urgent need to ensure justice is done, Dr Ahmed assured such informants of anonimity, confidentiality and safety as...

          Pictures of this lovely couple are trending online due to obvious reason. The physically challenged man got married in style to his beautiful and longtime girlfriend last weekend in the eastern part of the country. The colorful traditional wedding was reported to have attracted many villagers who witnessed the occasion. The bride's pregnancy was visible at the event despite trying to cover it up. Congratulations to the new couple.One more photo below.

      At 69, Samuel L Jackson is looking good. He’s softly spoken for the most part, with a voice that’s instantly recognizable. He’s also, of course, one of the biggest movie stars on earth. But it’s been a long journey to get to this place – his success was hard-fought, coming later in his career than it does for most. Jackson made his film debut in 1972’s  Together For Days , a drama set during the racially charged civil rights movement of the time – a world he was active in. But the general consensus says it wasn’t until 1994’s  Pulp Fiction –  his 30th film – that he became the big movie star. He laughs at the suggestion. “Did I? Well, I became a recognizable star after that film, but I don’t know about a big star.” But it must have changed his life, surely? “Actually, here’s the thing,” he says. “Bruce Willis and I were doing  Die Hard with a Vengeance  when  Pulp Fiction  came out and we went to Cannes together to watc...

       The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has assured that the Federal Government will leave no stone unturned to ensure better security for all Nigerians. The Minister gave the assurance on Sunday when he paid a condolence visit to the traditional ruler of Offa in Kwara State, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi, following the recent deadly armed robbery attack in the town that le ft 17 people, including 9 policemen and 8 civilians, dead. ''We will learn the necessary lessons from this dastardly attack and factor them into developing a better security architecture for the country to ensure the safety and security of the people of Offa and indeed all Nigerians,'' he said. Alhaji Mohammed said though the armed robbers killed and maimed, they did not succeed in breaking the spirit of the people of Offa, who have continued bustling with energy and their trademark entrepreneurial spirit. He gave the assurance that while some of the robbers have...

      LASRRA continues registration of Lagos residents in churches. The team, led by the General Manager, Mrs. Olukemi Adelusi registered worshipers at Abundant Life Baptist Church, Omitoro, Ijede, Ikorodu, KICC, Maryland, Methodist Church, Obun Eko, Victoria Island and St Augustine's Anglican Church Anthony today 8th April, 2018.More photos below.

       INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE HAS ORDERED DEPLOYMENT OF THREE (3) POLICE MOBILE FORCE UNITS, HIGH POWERED POLICE INVESTIGATION TEAM, ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIER (APC) TO KWARA STATE AND THREE (3) ADDITIONAL POLICE MOBILE FORCE UNITS TO TARABA STATE TO BEEF UP SECURITY IN THE TWO (2) STATES, PREVENT FURTHER ATTACKS, ARREST PERPETRATORS AND CARRYOUT DISCREET INVESTIGATION INTO THE OFFA BANKS ROBBERY IN KWARA STATE AND RECENT KILLINGS IN TARABA STATE. · Police Arrest Eight (8) Principal Suspects in connection with the Offa Bank Robbery and Twelve (12) Suspects directly responsible for the recent killings in Donga and Bali Local Government Areas of Taraba State. · Recovers Seven (7) AK47 Rifles, Four (4) Locally made Revolver Pistols and Thirty (30) Rounds of AK47 Ammunition, Seven (7) Operational Vehicles of the Armed Robbers in the Two (2) Incidents. · IGP places Commissioners of Police and Police Personnel Nationwide on Red-alert and Directs Twenty – F...

       Yesterday  The Prince of Wales visited Vanuatu to see the work that has been done since natural disaster Cyclone Pam wreaked devastation on the island. The Prince was greeted by the President of Vanuatu before receiving a salusalu welcome garland. His Royal Highness was able to meet so many of the island’s residents during his time there with visits including Port Vila Central Hospital and a local handicraft market. Before departing Vanuatu, The Prince of Wales visited a chief’s nakamal and received a chief title - Mal Menaringmanu - in a traditional ceremony. The Prince planted a “namale fern” to mark the occasion and drank a special “kava” known as the Royal Kava, which is reserved for special occasions and was only last consumed during a visit by The Duke of Edinburgh in 1974.More photos below.

      1. Troops of 72 Battalion Special Forces on 7 April 2018 while on clearance operation in Gbajimba, Baka, Tomanyi, Iyode and Dogon Yashi made contact with armed herdsmen militias at about 1330hours (1:30pm). The armed herdsmen militia on fighting one troops engaged them in a fire fight. In the exchange of fire, 1 militia herdsman was killed while 1 other with gunshots w ounds and 3 others were arrested. 1 Ak 47 assault rifle was recovered after the encounter. 2. Additionally, at about 1430hours (2:30pm), 2 other herdsmen engaged in destructive activities on farmlands were arrested at Chembe community. Earlier, Troops of the Battalion on patrol at Jatoaka town effected the arrest of 10 armed robbery suspects linked to an armed robbery incidence at about 0415hours (4:15am). All the suspects have been handed over to the police. 3. Similarly, in Taraba State, at about 0030hous to 0230hours (12:30am to 0230am), Troops of 101 Special Battalion conducted clearance ...

      Two final Year Mass Communication   students   of the Benue State University were pictured writing their exam in their wedding gowns. The  Mass Communications students wrote their last examination Com 402: Media Law and Ethics in their wedding gowns yesterday. The exam was scheduled for yesterday and it clashed with their weddings. And since the   exam   couldn’t be shifted, the two brides stormed the hall in their   gowns .You will be shocked they will pass more than those that have no commitment yesterday.More photos below.