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       Senator Shehu Sani took to his social media five hours ago to write '' Dr Ibrahim Coomasie ordered for my arrest and signed my detention order in Kiri Kiri Prison, lagos in 1995.When I was released from Prison,he reached out to me and we became ‘friends’ and I related with him as a father.I visited him at home a couple of times and visited him while on his sick bed few weeks ago. We lost a patriot,an Elder-statesman,a through bred professional and a man ever passionate about his country and his people.May his soul Rest in Aljanna Firdausi.Amin''.

      President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said he made his intention to contest the 2019 Presidential Elections known early in order to douse rising speculations and give the party, All Progressives Congress (APC), enough time to prepare for the polls. President Buhari, who received members of the Buhari Support Group Centre (BSGC) at the State House, said he noticed that speculations were already constituting distraction to governance and stirring tensions, so he had to declare during the National Executive Committee meeting of the party. “I had to announce before the National Executive Committee of our party about my intention to ask for the party’s nomination for next year’s election so that we can save a lot of time and cool tempers. “A lot people were trying to make it a habit of being a nuisance to themselves and many Nigerians, so when I came out I said those who are serious let them come out. “And I tried to make sure that the party is organ...

      The Leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) Bokkos Chapter, the Military taskforce code named Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), Bokkos Command and the Management of Plateau State University have agree on zero tolerance for day and night cattle grazing on the premises of the University. Mr John Agam, Public Relations Officer of the University, announced the deal in a statement on Thursday. “This agreement was reached during a meeting at the University following the incessant trespass and breach of peace in the institution due to the activities of herdsmen who break through the University fence to graze their cattle both during the day and night”, it noted. They agreed to henceforth stop any form of grazing in the University as there is no cattle route running through the University Community to warrant such actions. “Stakeholders also agreed that since resolutions of previous meetings over the issue of grazing in the University premis...

      The Lagos State Government has opened the upgraded Alfred Rewane Beautified Garden, Ikoyi for use by members of the public within and around the Ikoyi axis. Speaking at the formal unveiling of the site  on Thursday , the Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Mr. Babatunde Hunpe described the event as a manifestation of an idea conceived to further consolidate the Smart City Agenda of the State Government. He noted that the beautification project was a vivid testimony to the State Government’s concern for the environment in line with its determination to show unwavering commitment to solve major environmental challenges in the State. Hunpe said that apart from meeting the sustainable environment criterion of the Millenium Developmental Goals, the relaxation spot will also help enhance the psychological well-being of the residents. Also speaking at the event, the General Manager of Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency, LASPARK, Mrs. Bilikiss A...

      President Muhammadu Buhari received the outgoing High Commissioner of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Her Excellency, Mrs Haja Afsatu Kabba, at the State House. Abuja.    STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE NIGERIA GLAD TO EXTEND BROTHERLY ASSISTANCE TO AFRICAN COUNTRIES, PRESIDENT BUHARI TELLS OUTGOING SIERRA-LEONEAN HIGH COMMISSIONER President Muhammadu Buhari said Friday in Abuja that it is a thing of joy for Nigeria to lend a helping hand to any African country in distress. While receiving the outgoing High Commissioner of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Her Excellency, Mrs Haja Afsatu Kabba, at the State House, the President said brotherly assistance extended to the West African country during the Ebola epidemic and the recent mudslide natural disaster, was the least Nigeria could do. “I congratulate your new President on his election, and believe that our long-standing relationship, which dates back to almost 60 years, will continue to flourish,” P...

     OnTiv Professionals Association, Abuja yesterday presented the award of Visionary Leader to Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom. Chairman of the association, Engr. Benjamin Nyior, while making the award presentation at the Benue Governor's Lodge, Abuja, said the group had chosen to recognize the development efforts made by Governor Ortom despite huge challenges in security and the economy.More photos below.

     Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, has underscored the need for dissatisfied consumers to always exhaust the Customer Complain Procedure, CCP, put in place by manufacturers before approaching the Agency for mediation and further assistance. The General Manager of the Agency, Mrs. Kemi Olugbode made this known on Thursday during a meeting with manufacturers of consumable products in Lagos to address some key issues affecting consumers and the manufacturers. She said that upon exhausting the CCP of a company and the company remains recalcitrant or the consumer still feels dissatisfied, the affected person has the right to approach LASCOPA to take up the issue, stressing that the option of approaching the agency should be the last resort. According to her, the agency is aware of the fact that as much as consumers have rights to get maximum satisfaction from goods and services they paid for, the manufacturers also have their own rights which are...

     1. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai on Thursday, 19th July 2018 paid an operational visit to 21 Brigade in Bama Borno State where he designated the Brigade as Special Operations Brigade. 2. He commended the Brigade for their exploits in several clearance and offensive operations against Boko Haram terrorists. 3. He also assured the Brigade of adequate logistics support to aid their operations. 4. He was received on arrival by the Acting Commander 21 Brigade, Colonel AG Nura. He later visited the Gun Boat Company of Operation LAFIYA DOLE at Alau Dam. 5. The Chief of Army Staff was accompanied on the visit by the Theatre Commander Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major General Rogers Nicholas, Principal Staff Officers from Army Headquarters and the Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Brigadier General Bulama Biu. 6. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your news ...

      FHQ ABUJA – 19th JULY, 2018; PRESS RELEASE The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris, NPM, mni, on behalf of the Police Management Team and the entire Officers and Men of the Force with a heavy heart regret to announce the demise of IGP (RTD) Alh. Ibrahim Ahmadu Commassie, GCON, NPM, mni, Sardaunan Katsina, Garkuwan Hausa who died at the age of Seventy Six (76), this evening at the National Orthopedic Hospital, Katsina after a brief illness. 2. The late IGP was born on 18th March, 1942 in Katsina, katsina State. He enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as Cadet Inspector on the 11th May, 1964 and was trained at the Police College Ikeja. He was appointed the 9th Indigenous Inspector General of Police on 26 August, 1993 to 1999. 3. He will be buried according to Islamic rites after Friday prayers, tomorrow, 20th July, 2018 at his residence, No. 1 Ibrahim, Commassie, GRA, Katsina State. 4. The IGP commiserate with his family, the good pe...