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    Wife of the Nigerian President Aisha Buhari shared these photos on social media four hours ago with the caption '' Today I celebrate the birthday of my sister Her Excellency Madame Fatoumatta Bah Barrow, First Lady of the Gambia who chose to mark her day with us in Nigeria. She chose to mark the day with a visit to Maitama District Hospital where she presented gifts to child and neonatal patients. I am happy to be with her on this occasion''.More photos below.

     1. Troops deployed in operation WHIRL STROKE on 4 August 2018 while on clearance operation along Gbajimba - Akor axis in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State encountered armed militia men with large herds of cattle. 2. The troops dislodged the armed militia men from their camp following a superior fire power. 3. Unspecified number of the armed militia men have been suspected to be killed by the troops while others escaped into nearby bushes with gun shot wounds. 4. Efforts are on to get other fleeing members of the armed militia men by the troops. 5. Items recovered include: a. One AK 47 rifle. b. Two AK 47 rifle magazines. c. 60 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition. d. Five motorcycles. 6. Members of the public are advised to report any suspicious movements or activities in their area to the law enforcement agents for prompt action. 7. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public. Thank you for you

     1. Troops of operation LAFIYA DOLE on 4 August 2018 have arrested a wanted Boko Haram suspect, Maje Lawan at Banki in Borno State. 2. The suspect believed to be number 96 on the wanted list earlier published by the Army was apprehended after he infiltrated into the Internally Displaced Persons camp in the area. 3. The suspect is currently undergoing preliminary investigation and will be handed over to the appropriate authority for further action. 4. The public is reminded to be vigilance and to report any suspicious person, movements as well as activities to the law enforcement agents for prompt action. 5. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public. Thank you for your kind cooperation. TEXAS CHUKWU Brigadier General     Director Army Public Relations

      The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said that it would suspend the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) on August 17 until after the 2019 general elections. The decision, was taken following consultative meetings the commission had with major stakeholders in Nigeria in the electoral process. INEC has met with leaders of political parties, the media, civil society organisations and security agencies. The stakeholders stressed the need to comply with statutory timelines and unanimously agreed that sufficient time be given between the capture of data, its processing and the production of the PVCs. Given the activities necessary for this, the commission, acting on the recommendation of the stakeholders has decided to suspend the ongoing CVR at 3p.m on Friday, August 17, until after the general elections. The collection of PVCs will, however, continue until a week to the commencement of general elections on Feb. 16, 2019,The Independent Nati

   KimKardashian is flaunting Kanye West and her children's Harper Bazaar magazine cover on social media.They are the cover for September issue where Nicole Richie and Lionel Richie was photographed.Am sure carrying their third child 'Chicago' might be two heavy for Kanye,maybe that was why North West and Saint West made it to the cover. Harper’s Bazaar   is releasing their fifth annual ICONS edition, titled  BAZAAR ICONS 2018: The First Families of Music . Kanye West, Lionel Richie and Christina Aguilera are some of the biggest names in music who posed alongside their loved ones -- and shared what family means to them -- for the September edition of the magazine. West appears on the subscriber cover alongside North and Saint. “I hope my children never lose their confidence to society,” the rapper shared in the issue.Kim Kardashian captioned the above photo ''  My babies   💕   Harper's Bazaar   ''.One more photo below.

        Senator Shehu Sani is ranting on social media.He made different statements on social media two hours ago that am about to share to with you.He wrote '' Before the defections,the Parliament and the Executive used to live like North Korea and South Korea;After the defections,the Parliament and the Executive will live like NATO and Russia. If you defect,they will say it’s because of the Juicy carrot from the Opposition;If you refuse to defect,they will say it’s because of the Juicy cassava from the ruling party.Nigeria’s vegetarian politics. I’m not a Particle in a Solvent,I have never been suspended.Ask Robert Boyle,John Dalton or Henry Cavendish''. He also visited NTA Birnin Gwari today.He wrote '' A Brief stopover at NTA Birnin Gwari.We will press to ensure its return back to service, Insha Allah.More photos below.

    Cardi-B made the announcement on Instagram few minutes ago when she shared a photo she took with Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian West with the caption '' iamcardib Im officially apart of the rich people club!! I’m not poor anymore mwaaaaahahahaha!! P.s I’m selling one of  @krisjenner  napkins on eBay!!''.

    Mo Abudu made the announcement on Instagram two days .She captioned the above photo '' moabudu Good evening beautiful people, I have the best news to share ever💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽, my darling daughter Temidayo got engaged today to the love of her life Adebola. I couldn’t be happier💝🎀. So proud of them both and the love they share. I pray God keeps them both in good health and may God’s light continue to shine on them both 🙏🏾🙏🏾. I am now officially the “mother of the bride to be” 😍❤😍. Work now begins on planning  #therealweddingparty💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 . Lord I praise you. Lord I thank you. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽''.One more photo below.

     Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode  on Friday  evening urged lawmakers across the country to eschew all acts that can constitute clogs in the wheel of progress based on party differences, saying the whole essence of politics is to serve the people and give back to the society. Speaking while declaring open the Second Quarterly General Meeting of Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria held at Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja, Governor Ambode said politicians across party lines must be constantly reminded that the essence of politics which is also enshrined in the Constitution is the protection of lives and property and welfare of the people. He said it was gratifying that in the wake of movement of people across political parties in recent times, speakers of the 36 State Houses of Assembly in the country were in Lagos to discuss issues of national importance, just as he expressed optimism that the lawmakers would come up with further measures to deepen d

       1. Troops of 222 Battalion deployed in operation LAFIYA DOLE on 2 August 2018 while on ambush operation around Malari village Borno State neutralized two Boko Haram terrorists while others flee into the bush. 2. Ten bicycles were recovered from the terrorists during the encounter. 3. The public is hereby advised to report any suspicious movements or activities to the security agents for necessary action. 4. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public. Thank you for your usual cooperation. TEXAS CHUKWU Brigadier General    Director Army Public Relations One more photo below.

       Ex-beauty Queen Bianca Ojukwu took to her social media few hours ago to share photos from her daughters graduation and she captioned all the photos '' DAUGHTER IN A MILLION: CHI’S GRADUATION CEREMONY.   as a child She loved to spend her afternoons after school with him in his office, playing with papers on the floor. How time flies! It was a splendid ceremony and much anticipated family reunion. Her brothers came in from the States while her Aunty, Ambassador Lilian Onoh, currently Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Namibia also flew into the UK for the ceremony. We joined friends for the post ceremony cocktail and then headed to Brighton Pier for a seaside treat!''.Congratulations.More photos below.