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     Femi Fani-Kayode took to twitter few hours ago to post the photo above with the caption  '' This is @dino_melaye . He was one of those that fought @GEJonathan and supported @MBuhari . He is being wheeled into a hospital after jumping off a SARS vehicle that was conveying him to Kogi state to face criminal charges. This is what Buhari does to his friends for opposing him''.According to another source,Senator Dino Melaye,who is representing Kogi west,has been admitted into Zankli hospital in Abuja after sustaining injuries in the course of a reported escape.The ambulance brought him to the hospital around 4:25pm today after which he was admitted into the emergency unit. The Nigerian police also put out a press statement say: ESCAPE FROM LAWFUL CUSTODY AND  RE-ARREST OF SEN. DINO MELAYE. At about 1200Hrs of today Sen. Dino Melaye while in lawful custody of the Nigeria Police Force and being taken for arraignment in Federal High Court Lokoja, from Abuj...

     The Federal Government of Nigeria’s commitment to Infrastructure and Agricultural development is meant to address rural-urban migration which has, over the years, led to the build-up of slums and satellite settlements around existing cities across the country, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN, has said. Noting that one of the critical solutions identified by the Federal Government as a response to making the experience of urbanization more pleasant was to improve the quality of life, inclusion and opportunities in the rural areas, Fashola, who spoke at the London School of Economics Public Lecture hosted by Faroz Lalji Centre for African Studies and LSE Cities, said the huge investment in the two sectors was already impacting the rural areas through the creation of jobs, economic inclusion and participation in the construction value chain. Speaking on the theme, “Transforming Nigeria’s Urban Agenda”, the Minister said because mo...

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Ojone Ogwu, a Front Desk Officer with the Cable African Network Television, Port Harcourt, Rivers State before Justice F. O. G Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, on a 22-count charge bordering on stealing and obtaining money by false presenceS to the tune of N14, 319,875.00( Fourteen Million, Three Hundred and Nineteen Thousand,  Eight Hundred and Seventy Five Naira only). The petitioner alleged that, Ogwu issued invoices and receipts for customers' subscriptions for his Cable Television to the tune of N20, 929, 655.00k (Twenty Million, Nine Hundred and Twenty Nine Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty Five Naira only) but could not account for the sum of N14, 319, 875. 00k. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read to him.In view of his pleas, prosecution counsel, E. K Esin-otu asked the court to fix a date for the commencement of trial and th...

      After months of adjournment, the trial of Shamsudeen Bala, son of a former FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed, in a case of alleged money laundering to the tune of N1.1billion continued on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja, with the cross-examination of the PW1, Ishaya Dauda. Bala is facing a 15-count charge of money laundering alongside four firms - Bird Trust Ag ro Allied Ltd; Intertrans Global Logistics Ltd; DiakinTelecommunications Ltd and Bal-Vac Mining Ltd.The former FCT Minister’s son allegedly paid various cash sums of money beyond the limit set by the Money Laundering Act for the purchase of houses without going through a financial institution.Bala, in a bid to conceal the stolen funds resorted to acquisition of properties within high brow of Abuja.At the commencement of the trial on November 9, 2017 Dauda, an operative of the EFCC, in his evidence in-chief narrated how Shamsudeen paid a cumulative sum of N1.1b...

       James and John Okafor,popularly known as ''Obameji'',the Nigerian twin who is ready to take on the world and show us that although they are twin,they are ready to stick together to the end and produce songs that will make Nigeria proud.I had the opportunity to interview them and they responded accordingly.Read the interview below. Question: What are your real names and where are you from?. Reply: Our real names are John Okafor and James Okafor,we are from Enugu state,but we were born and brought up in Lagos state. Question: When did you both decided to form the music group? Reply: We are both superb duet 'Obameji'',we started from childhood,then in secondary school we started writing rap songs,years later,we started trying to keep a journal and that's how we wrote our first song.We made a visit to a recording studio with some friends in 2009,that is how it started. Question: Who among the two of you write the songs? Reply: We both write the...

      SENATOR DINO MELAYE SURRENDERS SELF TO POLICE TO ANSWER TO CRIMINAL INDICTMENTS LEVELLED AGAINST HIM IN A CASE OF CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF PROHIBITED FIREARMS, KIDNAPPING, ARMED ROBBERY, MURDER, POLITICAL THUGGERY AND OTHER VIOLENT CRIMES IN KOGI STATE   It would be recalled that working on actionable intelligence, the Kogi State Police Command personnel and Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad trailed and arrested two suspects KABIRU SAIDU a.k.a OSAMA “31 YRS” and NUHU SALISU a.k.a SMALL “25 YRS” on the 19th January, 2018 at Ogojueje in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. During investigation, they confessed to the various criminal roles they played in the commission of several kidnappings and Armed Robbery in different towns across Kogi State and its environs for which they have been on the wanted list of the Police for more than two years now. 2. The gang leader KABIRU SAIDU a.k.a OSAMA revealed that he and his gang have been ...

 Kim Kardashian took to her social media to share this photo above with the caption '' I’m so proud to share my cover of   The Business of Fashion ’s new print edition''.According to the Magazine they wrote '' LONDON, United Kingdom   — We are fascinated by the beauty business — not just because it is so closely intertwined with fashion, but also because beauty is at the centre of some of the most exciting currents running through the world today: digital disruption, globalisation and the drive for greater inclusivity. Indeed, there is much fashion can learn from how the beauty business has embraced the forces shaping our future. As our special report reveals, change is now coming faster than ever. Tapping social media influence and e-commerce, buzzy indie brands have risen quickly to take market share from the beauty behemoths that dominate the sector. Take our cover star Kim Kardashian West, a mega-influencer who has realised she can do more than just lice...

      President Buhari receives in audience Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State in State House on 24th April 2018.More updates later and One more photo below.

   Our amiable Governor was with the President of General Electric Africa in Washington DC  earlier today to discuss strategic collaboration in the areas of Power Generation, Healthcare Delivery and technology hub initiative.    Governor Ambode also met with Senior Executives of Microsoft Corporation in Washington DC. Microsoft, where they expressed readiness to partner with Lagos State Govt. towards providing technical support in form of digital transformation and Smart-City solutions.One more photo below.

   Nollywood Actress Omoni oboli was born on the 22nd of April 1978,and on Sunday she posted two stunning photos of herself wearing a very long handless yellow gown with a spike gold studded crown to celebrate her birthday.She don't look forty but she looks twenty-two,so forty is the new twenty.She captioned the photo above '' THE STARS ARE AGELESS 🌟💫⭐️. I am really 40! Somebody pinch me!  . Who am I that you are mindful of me Lord 😇🙏🏽. Dress  @h.o.p.e.fashion  I love my dress! Yellow is my new favorite colour! Thanks babe! 💕Did I tell y’all I am a real life princess? True story! My grandfather was a king  #AfricanRoyalty  ''.Then the photo below captioned  it '' Q.U.E.E.N 👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽   THE STARS ARE AGELESS 💫⭐️🌟 I have never in all my forty years...(sounds good 😜🤣) felt this much outpouring of love. Been so busy today but will get around to responding. Love you all MASSIVE 💕  Photography  @rhema_tara  BADDES...

        Senteni Masango the 8th wife of Africa's last absolute monarch has died after committing suicide. She was found dead in the early hours of Friday morning barely a week after the burial of her sister Nombuso Masango. She took overdose drug of about 40 amytriptyline capsules which is drugs for primarily used to treat a number of mental illnesses, major depressive disorder and lack of attention disorder. Sources closer to her have revealed how unhappy she was with the abuse within the royal household and how the king's order to ensure that she neither attends her late sister's memorial service nor funeral. Lately she has lived alone for over 3 years in a big mansion with no single visit from her husband the king.When called for comment the king's right handman Khandlela Mdluli's phone rang unanswered.

        Clement Ebuka Nwaogu has been burnt alive by a mob, in the latest xenophobia attack in South Africa. The Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Union in South Africa, Habib Miller, said the victim, a native of Njikoka in Anambra and an upholsterer in South Africa, was attacked and killed by a mob in Rustenburg, North West Province. . Miller said the victim was murdered in cold blood over his accent and habit, which the mobsters supposedly found offensive. “The mob descended on him like a common criminal with all sorts of dangerous weapons in the presence of South African police officers. . Eyewitnesses say the victim beckoned for help from the police to intervene and help him, but they turned a blind eye. When Nwaogu could no longer persevere, he ran for safety; the mob chased and caught him, poured petrol on him and set him ablaze,” he said. He later died at Job Shimankane Hospital.

        1. Troops of Headquarters Command Army Records in conjunction with those on operation TOTAL FREEDOM while on clearance operation at Kpanche, Bereko and Ozugbe villages Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State, encountered bandits responsible for terrorizing the areas. 2. Six of the suspected bandits were neutralized during the encounter while others fled following the superior fire power of the troops. 3. Items recovered include: a. Two AK 47 rifles with five magazines. b. 25 rounds of.ammunition. c. One G3 rifle with one magazine. d. 188 rounds of ammunition. e. Two locally made guns. 4. The fleeing residents have been reassured of their safety and advised them not to panic but report any suspicious activities or movements to the law enforcement agents. 5. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your medium. 6. Thank you for your kind support and cooperation. TEXAS CHU...

      1. Troops of 27 Task Force Brigade in conjunction with the Nigerian Air Force and Civilian Joint Task Force while on clearance operation on 22 April 2018 destroyed another Boko Haram enclave at Buk in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State . 2. During the operation, some members of the Boko Haram terrorists were neutralised while others fled the scene following the superior fire power of own troops. 3. Items recovered include: a. One truck. b. One gun truck. c. Three motorcycles. d. One tricycle. e. A bunker and an IED factory were discovered and subsequently destroyed. 4. Five aged women who were held hostage by the terrorists were also freed during the operation. 5. Unfortunately, two soldiers sustained various degrees of injuries are currently receiving treatment at the military facility. 6. You are please requested to disseminate information to the general public through your reputable news media. 7. Thank you for...

       PARADE OF SUSPECTS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INVASION AND ATTACK ON THE FARM HOUSE OF THE ACTING CHAIRMAN OF THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION (EFCC), MR. IBRAHIM MAGU AND KILLING OF A POLICE SERGEANT ON GUARD DUTY; BY THE DEPUTY FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, SP AREMU ADENIRAN AT THE FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA ON 23rd April, 2018. SUSPECTS i. Inalegwu Omikpa 36yrs - Gang leader. ii. Francis Ochife 38yrs iii. Dismissed NAF 12/26972 L/CPL Vincent Michael iv. The other two (2) gang members are Air Force personnel currently facing disciplinary action with the Nigeria Air Force. EXHIBITS i. Two (2) AK47 Rifles (Recovered Police Rifles) ii. Two (2) Mobile Phones iii. Two (2) Magazines iv. Sixty (60) Rounds of AK47 Ammunitions It will be recalled that on 12th December, 2017, some suspected criminals/armed men invaded the Farm House of the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu at B...

     A press release by the Kensington palace yesterday reads ''  Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 1101hrs. The baby weighs 8lbs 7oz and The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.The Queen,The Duke of Edinburgh,The Prince of Wales,The Duchess of Cornwall,Prince Harry and members of both families have been informed and delighted with the news.Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well''. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have left St Mary's Hospital in London with their new arrival, a baby boy yesterday. Their Royal Highnesses have thanked all staff at the hospital for the care and treatment they have received, and thanked members of the public for their warm wishes.Yesterday  afternoon a notice was placed on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace following the announcement of the birth.  More photos below.