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     Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo inaugurates 150 patrol vehicles donated to the Nigeria Police Force by the Aliko Dangote Foundation, today Wednesday, 30th May, 2018 at the Eagle Square, Abuja.More photos below.

    Kim Kardashian is sharing new photo of her third child CHI.She shared this photo on social media few hours ago with the caption ''  My baby Chi   💕   ''.One more photo below.

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of one Taiwo Michael Okunowo, an Internet fraudster, before Justice S.O. Solebo of the State High court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on a one- count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and possession of fraudulent documents. The convict was arrested following intelligence report received by the Commission on December 15, 2017  about his fraudulent activities.The count reads: “That you, Taiwo Michael Okunowo, (aka Holly Herlich, Mark Welsh, Steven Staller), on or about the 16th day of December, 2017, at Lagos within the Ikeja judicial Division, had in your possession documents containing false pretence titled- “Facebook & Government Compensation Winning Certificate, Treasure Grant Winners Certificate and Facebook-brandon M. Micke”- containing false pretence, which you knew to be false.”.The defendant, who had earlier entered a plea bargain with the Commission, pleaded gu

      Yesterday,Nigerian female musician Tiwa Savage posted a photo of herself and British/American supermodel Naomi Campbell obviously at the United States on Instagram.Tiwa Savage captioned this photo above '' The BEST  @iamnaomicampbell ❤️''.Then the photo below,she captioned it '' Shorts  @coalnterryvintage , Tee  @ww.wear  , Shoes  @alexanderwangny  , @off____white  belt''.Meanwhile Naomi Campbell is obviously wearing a Dolce and Gabana top and shades to match.One more photo below.

       The Nigerian Football Federation President Pinnick Amaju told President Muhammadu Buhari: This is the youngest team going to the World Cup in Russia,as they all paid a courtesy visit to the President,today.More details later and one more photo below.

        Justice Maikaita Bako of the Katsina State High Court has adjourned the case of the former governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shehu Shema and three others to the 12th of June, 2018. The adjournment came as a result of service of a document which the defendants protested that they were not served on time. It would be recalled that, on the last adjourned date, the prosecution was leading PW1 in evidence during which the defence counsels raised objection on document mentioned by the witness which was not readily available in court at the time. The matter was subsequently adjourned to today, May 30th for the production of the said document and it’s service on the defendants.  Shema is charged alongside three others, Ibrahim Lawal Dankaba, Sani Hamisu Makana and Ahmed Rufai Safana before the Katsina State High Court for allegedly embezzling over Eleven Billion Naira from the coffers of Katsina State.  When the matter came up today, counsel representing the first defendant, J.B Dau

      Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode   on Tuesday   evening celebrated Democracy Day with Muslim faithful, saying despite all that had been achieved in the past, Lagos was still a work in progress, and that conscious efforts would continue to be made to further invest in infrastructural development to make life easier for the citizens. Governor Ambode, who spoke at a special Ramadan Tafsir and prayer held in Epe to commemorate the three years of his administration and Democracy Day, justified the massive infrastructural renewal across the length and breadth of the State, explaining that the huge investment in upgrading and providing amenities for the people was part of the greater vision towards making Lagos a smart city. He said deliberate efforts have been made since assuming office to place the State on sound pedestal for growth and development, and as well align the State with other smart cities across the world.“Lagosians have seen what we have done in the last

      N1.6 Billion Fraud: Justice Adebunkola Banjoko of FCT High Court Abuja finds former Taraba State Governor, Jolly Nyame guilty of fraudulent approval of about N1.64 Billion. He is sentenced to 14 years imprisonment without an option of fine.More details later and one more photo below.

       The video of an altercation between a Police Mobile Force officer and a lady said to have occurred on 23.05.2018 along Mercy land road Warri, Delta State and circulating on social media has been brought to our attention. The Public Complaint Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU) have commenced an investigation and would like to speak with the lady involved and witnesses. Please quote  # PCRRU673916  when you call any of our phone lines in respect of this matter. Members of the public are once again reminded that police officers doesn’t require search warrant to conduct a search on them or their luggage when accosted on public highways/roads. Citizens are also enjoined to be patient and obey simple police instructions during stop and search. PCRRU is available 24/7 via; Calls Only: 0805 700 0001, 0805 700 0002 | SMS and WhatsApp Only: 0805 700 0003 BBM: 58A2B5DE | Twitter:@PoliceNG_PCRRU |Facebook:  www.facebook.com/PolicePCRRU  | Email:complaint@npf.gov.ng OR PolicePCRRU@gmail.

     Yesterday, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo attended the Democracy Day - Dinner/Gala Night in commemoration of the 3-year anniversary of the Buhari administration, at the State House Conference Centre, Aso Villa, Abuja. In attendance were senior government officials, Team Nigeria at the Commonwealth Games, actor Chinedu Ikedieze, and others.More photos below.