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TARABA: POLICE COMMISSIONER CALLS FOR PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE BETWEEN HERDERS AND FARMERS. (PHOTO).

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 Taraba: Police Commissioner Calls for Peaceful Coexistence Between Herders and Farmers The Taraba State Commissioner of Police, Ukachi Peter Opara, has urged for greater peace and understanding between herders and farmers in the state. During a meeting with the leadership of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Jalingo on Thursday, Opara highlighted the importance of dialogue and cooperation for long-term development. He emphasized that peaceful coexistence between these groups is crucial for their livelihoods and for fostering economic growth and stability in the state and the nation. Opara commended MACBAN for its readiness to collaborate with the police in promoting peace and security in Taraba. He reassured that the police would continue to work diligently to protect lives and property and pledged to leave no stone unturned in maintaining peace and stability in the state. MACBAN Chairman, Alhaji Ya’u Ibrahim Barewa, expressed the association’s f...

WE WILL NOT BE DISTRACTED BY FRIVOLOUS ALLEGATIONS-FG.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE TODAY.

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      The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Buhari Administration will not be distracted by frivolous allegations from any quarter, especially those cleverly choreographed to divert attention from a widely-acclaimed presidential proclamation and to shore up support for a waning and egotistical cause. In a statement issued in Lagos on Friday, the Minister said the administration is too busy trying to clear the mess of 16 years and build on its unprecedented achievements over the past three years to waste its energy and time on framing up anyone or dwelling on issues that are not grounded in fact. He said while those who have skeletons in their wardrobes should be afraid, even of their own shadows, innocent persons need not worry about any investigation, whether real or imagined. ”This administration will never engage in a frame-up of innocent citizens. That is neither in the character of President Muhammadu Buhari nor in tha...

QUEEN ELIZABETH & PRINCE CHARLES OPENED THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE GALLERIES AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY TODAY.{PHOTOS}.

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      Today The Queen, accompanied by The Prince of Wales, opened The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries at   Westminster Abbey . The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries are set more than 16m above the Abbey's floor in the medieval Triforium and have never been open to the public before. They showcase 300 treasures from Westminster Abbey's collection, which spans its 1000 year history. After a tour of the galleries with The Dean of Westminster, The Queen and HRH met those involved in th e restoration project. Alan Titchmarsh then showed The Queen and The Prince of Wales a fountain in the abbey's cloister garth to commemorate the tercentenary of the 18th century landscape gardener Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, which he helped to design. The Queen then unveiled a plaque and received a posy before departing.More photos below.

READ KIM KARDASHIAN BIRTHDAY MESSAGE SHE WROTE TO HER HUSBAND KANYE WEST TODAY ON SOCIAL MEDIA.{PHOTOS}.

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     Kim Kardashian took to her social media few how ago today to post a photo of her husband Kanye West and their new born daughter Chicago with the caption ''  Happy Birthday babe!!!!! It’s been a wild year but we’re here & life is good! So proud of you dropping back to back albums & fulfilling your dreams. You inspire me to make the impossible always become a reality. Love you   💕  ''.One more photo below.

BUHARI DIRECTS IMMEDIATE GAZETTING OF PRESIDENTIAL ORDER.#STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE.

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        Following his declaration on Wednesday that henceforth, June 12 be observed as Democracy Day in Nigeria and that some heroes of democracy be given national honours, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami to take immediate steps to publish the Presidential Order in the Federal Gazette as follows: Chief MKO Abiola - Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (Posthumous) Ambassador Baba Gana Kingibe - Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger Chief Gani Fawehinmi -Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (Posthumous) The President also directed that this should be done so that the awards slated for June 12, 2018 can go on as planned. Garba Shehu Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media and Publicity)   June 7, 2018

EFCC ARRAIGNED A WOMAN TODAY FOR FRAUD AT IBADAN.{PHOTO}

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      The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, Friday June 8, 2018 arraigned one Mrs. Aderonke Abimbola before Hon. Justice A. N. Akintola of the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, on a 6-count charge bordering on obtaining under false pretense.   She however, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against her. In view of Abimbola’s plea, prosecution counsel Harrison Ibekwute prayed the court for a trial date. Ho wever, defense counsel, Oluwatosin Salawu informed the court that she has an application dated and filed 7th June, 2018 seeking the defendants bail. Justice Akintola however, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N250, 000. 00 (Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) only and one surety in like sum, preferably her husband. The surety who must be resident within jurisdiction shall swear to an affidavit of means. The address of the surety shall also to be verified by the Chief Registrar of the Court. Th...

BE WORTHY AMBASSADORS OF NIGERIA-COAS CHARGE CUSTOM GRADUANTS TODAY.{PHOTOS}.

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            The Chief of Army (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai has charged the Graduants of Customs Service Command and Staff College to be worthy Ambassadors of Nigeria. He gave the charge recently at their graduation ceremony held at Gwagwalada in Abuja, Nigeria. COAS further urged them to imbibe the lessons learnt by upholding the core ethics of the Service and as well contribute their quote towards improving on the revenue generation of the Country.   The occasion was graced by the Vice President, Prof Yomi Osinbajo as the Special Guest of Honour as well as other Service Chiefs in attendance.More photos below.

ARMY RAIDS BANDITS CAMPS IN ZAMFARA STATE.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      1. Troops of 223 Battalion deployed in operation IDON RAINI on 6 June 18 embarked on a raid operation at Danguru, Babandoka Forest of Dansadau district in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State following a report of bandits activities in the area. 2. Three of the bandits were killed during the encounter and their camps also destroyed. 3. Similarly, troops also embarked on raid operation in Gobirawa and Kwacha villages around Madaka Forest, still in Dansadau district in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. 4. Two of the bandits were neutralized during that encounter while others fled following a superior fire power of the troops. 5. Efforts are on to get other members of the fleeing bandits by the troops. 6. Items recovered include: a. One motorcycle. b. A mobile phone. 7. The public is once again advised to report any suspicious activities or movements to the law enforcement agents for prompt action. 8. You are please...

AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO GOV. AMBODE TODAY.{PHOTOS}.

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     Courtesy Visit: Gov. Ambode receives Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Paul Lehmann at Lagos house, Alausa, Ikeja.More photos below.

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO PRESIDENT BUHARI-OGSG.

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       The government of Ogun State has expressed its profound gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for conferring the highest posthumous award of the land, Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR), on an illustrious son of the State, late Chief M. K. O Abiola. In a statement signed on Wednesday night by the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Barrister Taiwo Adeoluwa, President Buhari has shown that he is a man th at believes in Justice. The statement reads: "We are grateful to President Muhammadu Buhari for this recognition of an illustrious son of Ogun State and an icon of our democratic struggle, Chief M. K. O Abiola. "President Buhari has shown with this action that he is a man that believes in justice and giving to every person his or her dues. " Although this posthumous award may appear to some people to have come late, we thank the President. We urge all lovers of democracy and goodwill to continue to support the id...

107 MOTORCYCLES DISTRIBUTED TO 23 LG FOR EFFECTIVE SUPERVISION OF SCHOOLS YESTERDAY IN KADUNA.{PHOTOS}.

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       Kaduna State Government yesterday, thursday 7th June, distributed 107 brand new motorcycles to the 23 Local Governments Education Authorities in the state. The motorcycles given are meant to facilitate effective monitoring and supervision of teaching and learning in public primary and junior secondary schools across the entire state. The Chairman SUBEB in the state, Nasiru Umar, handed over the motorcycles to the Acting Education Secretaries to further distribute to inspectors in their LGAs. Umar said Kaduna state aims at providing quality education for Kaduna citizens, hence the education reforms being spearheaded by the Government.More photos below.

GOVERNOR SAMUEL ORTOM READS RIOT ACT TO WARRING AGATU COMMUNITIES.

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      Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has warned two warring communities in Agatu local government area to either toe the path of peace and good neighbourliness or face the consequences of government drastic remedial action. Governor Ortom, who visited Obagaji, Agatu local government area yesterday following bloody clashes between the people of Abogbe and Agbaduma directed the local government council chairman, H on. Mrs Comfort Echoda to issue queries to traditional rulers from the two communities that failed to honour the meeting called to broker peace between them.He was angry that rather than work together to confront their common enemy, the people are instead busy fighting themselves over unimportant issues and refusing to come together to resolve their differences.Governor Ortom, represented by his deputy, Engr Benson Abounu stated that the government shall no longer tolerate the killing of innocent people and warned that any further killing of anyone by any p...

NO FEDERAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR JUNE 12,2018 BUT FROM 2019-PRESIDENCY.#NOTICE.

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      NOTICE: There have been questions regarding whether or not there will be a FEDERAL public holiday on June 12, 2018.  The answer is NO. Presidential Order says June 12 “in FUTURE YEARS will replace May 29th as a National Public Holiday in celebration of Nigeria Democracy Day.”