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        Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday described the security of lives and property of residents as the biggest achievement of his administration in the last three years, saying it was gratifying to note that the State is now the safest in Africa. Speaking at the commissioning of a Forward Operating Base (FOB) of the Nigerian Army in Epe, Governor Ambode said the combined investment of his administration in the security architecture of the State and efforts of security agencies had resulted in peaceful atmosphere for residents and visitors. The Governor, who recalled the days of kidnapping, cultism and other security challenges in Ikorodu and Epe axis, said it was satisfying that the activities of criminal elements such as militants, among others had been confined to history in the State. “As I mark my own three years in office tomorrow (Tuesday), I can say significantly that if there is anything that I have actually achieved in these three years is the

                Yellow is a very playful and warm colour so on sunday children's day {May 27} I decided to wear a black peplum top {blouse},stripe black and white long skirt.To colour block my outfit,I wore mango yellow shoes and I carried a mango yellow purse to match my shoes and to keep it classy then silver necklace set to make the look come together.I had another outing,so When I came back from church after the dancing and singing in church,I knew wearing heels again will be so uncomfortable since am also going to be playing with children,so I decided to wear blue three quarter jean,black camisole,a red long coat to make me look chic,then I wore flats with a lot of studs on it.If you want to wear flats to a gathering,don't wear one with less design,if not you might look off and make sure it matches your purse.Thanks for reading and happy Democracy day to my country Nigeria,until next time.More photos below.

        A suspected terrorist has shot dead two female police officers after stealing their weapons in the Belgian city of Liege. The gunman also killed a 22-year-old male car passenger on the Boulevard d'Avory, before taking a female cleaner hostage at a nearby high school.She was released when police shot dead the attacker, who has been named by local media as Belgian national Benjamin Herman.The 36-year-old was released from prison on Monday for a few hours but he failed to return. He was serving time for drug offences, media reported.It is thought he may have been radicalised in jail. An AFP source close to the investigation he had contacts with radical Islamists and had "been reported or presumed to be belonging to the entourage of an Islamist recruiter".The incident is being treated as terrorism and Liege police chief Christian Beaupere said the attacker's goal was to "target police".Officials say he approached the officers from behind and stabbed

         By participating in the party of Emojis, China broke the Guinness record on last Sunday. A thousand people gathered in Fuyang City of Anhui Province, holding boards with the popular ideograms and smileys used in online messages. The organizer asked participants, who wore black T-shirts, trousers and shoes, to stand on specified positions for at least five minutes. People in the country also love to recreate their memes based on the emojis.More photos below.

           Governor Samuel Ortom Yesterday inaugurated an Ultra-Modern ICT Centre built and furnished by his wife, Dr. Mrs. Eunice Ortom at the Queen of the Rosary Secondary School, Gboko. The Governor while inaugurating the facility promised to supply additional Computer sets to fill up the Centre and announced a donation of Five Million Naira on behalf of the State Executive Council to aid its furnishing. He said he was challenged by the gesture of his wife to contemplate mobilising support for his alma matter, Saint John's Secondary School Gboko where he spent some years for his post primary education. Governor Ortom stated that it was heartwarming for people especially those in privileged positions to give back to their alma matter in appreciation of the schools for playing a key role in moulding their intellectual and individual characters for self actualisation. The Governor who said his administration has placed high premium on educational development of the

       One of my reporter Chinenye Genevieve is reporting today with pictures saying ''Charity Mutia is a class 1 student at township primary school , Her dear mum died on 2015 at a road accident leaving her with her biological father Misheck.Her father married a second wife JECINTA WAIRIMU WAWERU who they have been together since early 2017 last year.Mutia has been doing all her duties as a girl but her step mum has never appreciated it,she always complain about Mutia saying that she only knows how to eat but she doesn't work .Mutia told her dad but her step mum denied everything ,Her step mum started mistreating her even food she was not given ,Mutia would go to school without food and she would beg her classmates for some. the class teacher was told and she asked for Mutia parents ,her dad was out of town and the only parents who was available was her step mum.Her step mum was told everything by the teacher about how Mutia has not been carrying food to school, how she i

            Many visitors know Nnewi in Anambra State only as an industrial hub East of the Niger with the Japan of Africa accolade. But there are other natural deposits, even mysteries that make the industrial community a place to visit. A recent discovery at Umuzu Mbana village, Otolo, Nnewi, where a waterfall of many centuries that formed a stream at its base called Oduga Stream suddenly dried up, leaving a mystery fire at the bush around in its stead with very offensive odour that has sent the villagers packing. The occurrence has remained a hard nut to crack even by geologists who visited the scene recently. Many of the villagers were said to have relocated to other neighborhoods because of the health hazards the mysterious offensive odour has subjected them to. But others who could not easily relocate are still trapped in the village helplessly. The President General of the community, Hon Afam Muodelo told our reporter that before now, the stream was the source of potable

      Senate President Bukola Saraki post this photo above today and captioned it few minutes ago '' Since the dawn of our democracy on 29 May 1999, we have much to be thankful for as a nation. Everyday, we strive to deliver greater dividends of democracy to the citizenry by steadily improving the economy and fulfilling the aspiration of our people. Today, uppermost in the minds of Nigerians is the question of security, in many parts of the country. We must immediately find solutions to the security issues and ensure that we return to the regime of peace, safety of lives and  property in all parts of our country. These are significant challenges we face, but with our current combined efforts, I believe that we will bring greater development to the country. We cannot be celebrating Democracy Day without canvassing for caution on some recent negative developments in our polity, particularly as we prepare for next year's general elections. These include abuse of

        Justice Lewis Alagoa of the Federal High Court Owerri, Imo State yesterday Monday, May 28, 2018 granted bail to the trio of Clementina Ndukwe, Anthony Njoku and Alexander Umunna, all members of a three-man counterfeit syndicate operating in Owerri and its environs. They were arraigned on may 11, 2018 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Enugu office on a six count charge bordering on Conspiracy and Currency Counterfeiting to the tun e of N1, 147,000.00 (One million, One Hundred and Forty Seven thousand naira). The offence was contrary to section 6(2) of the Counterfeit Currency (Special Provisions) Act, Cap C35, L.F.N. 2004 and punishable under section 5(1) (c) of the same Act.When the case which was adjourned for formal bail application and ruling came up, counsel to the defendants, Barr. B.M.D.O Chinekezie for the the 1st defendants and I.G. Nwachukwu for the 2nd and 3rd defendants applied for the bail on behalf of their respective clients.However, in view of th

       The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Jalingo,  The Most Rev. Dr. Charles Hammawa on Monday condemned the attack on Secret Heart Minor Seminary Jalingo,  where a priest was badly wounded with gunshot. Hammawa who described the attack as regrettable urged government to be more serious in handling security issues in the country. “It is regrettable that as a church,  we are only modeling the children to be good citizens of the country,  but we are now being attacked unprovoked. “We thank God no life was lost in the incident, though my priest Rev. Fr. Cornelius Koba was shot in the leg. This is one attack too many. Fr. Koba had only told the Fulani herdsmen to stop grazing on the school premises and they came after him in the dead of the night. “For the Fulani herdsmen to attack us in Jalingo,  is an indication that our security situation in this country has become extremely bad. “The primary responsibility of government is the protection of lives and property and

      ADDRESS BY MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN COMMEMORATION OF  THE 2018 DEMOCRACY DAY CELEBRATION, TUESDAY, 29TH MAY, 2018      My Dear Nigerians! Today marks the 19th year of our nascent democracy and the 3rd Anniversary of this administration. I am thankful to Almighty God for bringing us thus far. This administration came at a time that Nigerians needed Change, the Change we promised and the Change we continue to deliver. We have faced a lot of challenges on this journey and Nigerians have stood by us in achieving the three cardinal points of this administration namely; Security, Corruption and the Economy. 2. The commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day is a celebration of freedom, a salute to the resilience and determination of Nigerians and a recommitment by Government to keep its promise to lead Nigeria into a new era of justice and prosperity. 3. Public safety and security remains the primary duty of this Government. Before