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      Due to reasons beyond our control we are temporarily unable to provide regular services for visa and American Citizen Services in Abuja but other offices within the Embassy remain open. Please note that consular functions at the U.S. Consulate Lagos are not affected and will continue. Until further notice, applicants are encouraged to contact the Consular Office in Lagos for immediate emergency travel. Pleas e monitor this page and Website of the U.S. Embassy for updates on consular operations. Scheduled visa and ACS applicants for Abuja will be contacted for rescheduling. American citizens in northern Nigeria with emergency services needs should continue to contact the after-hours emergency number for Abuja at 09461-4000 and press “0” to go to the operator to request assistance. We regret the inconvenience this has caused to our applicants and hope to resume operations soon.     INITIAL REPORT BEFORE TODAYS UPDATE. Until further notice, all consular appointments at the U.S.

      This my long blue skirt and blouse was designed since 2001 by me.This material was a gift from my mother for Christmas,and I chose to design it this way,simple and the style is evergreen.My idea back then was that,the blouse can be worn independently from the skirt.Back then I have worn this top with a black pencil jean,the slit on the two side of the long blouse made it look unique.This sunday I wore this outfit after seventeen years,am shocked it still fits me lol.The first time I wore this outfit,I wore blue head to toe but all the same shade of blue.To crown it ,I wore same blue shade.But this sunday,I am more matured,so I carried a gold purse,wore gold wedge heels,gold stud choker neck piece,then gold watch with the bracelet to match.More photos below.

    Senator Ben  Murray-Bruce,wrote on his social media one hour ago today that '' ‪The extreme poverty in Nigeria is not caused by the fall of crude oil prices. That is a myth. The reason why Nigeria overtook India as the world headquarters for extreme poverty is because we suffer from poverty of leadership. When leaders think poorly, their people will see poverty!‬''.

     By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos Group operating under the aegis of  Patriotic Northern Coalition for Justice, Peace and Equity said it has planned a massive rally in solidarity with the All Progressive Congress (APC) National Chairman Comrade Adams Oshiomhole for his approach and doggedness in stabilizing the party. The Coordinator of the coalition, Babangida Sule-Manchok, said as a ruling party, whatever affects the APC will have widespread impact on the entire nation, pointing out that it was imperative for the recent crises to be tackled effectively, and of which Oshomhole has begun on a sound note. Addressing newsmen in Jos, the Plateau State capital, Sule-Manchok part of their rally will also honour Senator Godwill Akpabio who recently defected from the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, explaining that his action will enhance true national unity because the colouration that the APC was a regional party with sympathy for a particular religion will be eroded. The Coordinat

     According to sources, Football stakeholders in Nigeria staged a protest at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday over the violation of Supreme Court judgement by the Department of State Security (DSS). The group is made up of National Association of Nigeria Footballers (NANF), football pundits and football lovers who are demanding an end to the siege laid by the DSS. President, NANF, Harrison Jalla who led the protest  “No to Impunity, No to DSS Occupation of NFF”,  accused the DSS of acting in contrary to Supreme Court ruling. “We want the directorate of DSS to enforce the Supreme Court rulings and vacate this premises. We are deploying this measure as the first step. By the time we come back here, we will confront them.” Also speaking during the protest, former second vice chairman, Chief Rumson Baribote said that the DSS occupation of the NFF headquarter was unconstitutional as nobody has the right to set aside Supreme Court orders.

      The Benue State School of Nursing is ready to commence a bachelor degree program in Nursing Sciences. This is coming after the Nigerian Universities Commission, NUC gave approval to the college of health sciences, Benue State University, Makurdi to begin the program in Nursing Sciences. The NUC during their visit said the the school has enough infrastructure to enable it run as an independent faculty if not for inadequate manpower. The NUC came in following the express approval given by the Governor on all the recommendation put forward by a committee which was constituted to work out the modalities. Notable among the recommendations was the absorption of Staff with relevant qualifications into the university system as well as employment of new ones. As it stands now, the school has become the department of Nursing Sciences, College of Health, Sciences Benue State University, Makurdi which shall be awarding degrees through a 5 year study program. It will b

      The newly appointed Director General (strategic communication and press affairs) to  Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura , Yakubu Lamai will be conducting a working tour of media organizations in Nasarawa  State beginning from 15 August 2018. MrLamai said that the purpose of this familiarization tour is to strengthen the relationship between Nasarawa State government under the stewardship of Governor Al-Makura and the media in the state and to specifically solicit the professional support of media organizations towards balanced media coverage prior to the 2019 Elections and constructive analysis of government actions and programs in Nasarawa State. Lamai,who is an alum of the Ford foundation fellowship emphasized that he intends to adopt an approach of substance and constructive reasoning to the media management of the image of Governor Tanko Al-Makura given the fact that we live in a world of “information chatter” where citizens are bombarded by countless competing message where

      Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem on Tuesday disclosed that the planned Phase 2 of the State Forensic programmes will help in death investigations involving suspicious poisoning, alcohol, and use of other dangerous substances. The Commissioner, who stated this at the 3rd annual Lagos Forensic Symposium (LFS) organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Jus tice, in collaboration with the DNA & Forensic Centre and ITSI-Biosciences, noted that the establishment of the next phase of the DNA centre will not only help in complementing and maximising the level of services already being offered but will also enhance investigation by security agencies and prosecution by the Office of the Attorney-General. Kazeem, represented at the symposium by Mrs. Funlola Odunlami, Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, said the State Government is pleased with the performance of the DNA and Forensic Center since its establishment l

      The people of Amichi in Nnewi South Local Government Area, Anambra State, decided not to take any chance after some Fulani herdsmen ‘pitched their camp’ in their community. The herdsmen had arrived the town and wanted to graze their cattle but the villagers refused and told them they are not welcomed in the community. The security men in the village accompanied by the youths peacefully chased the herdsmen and their cows out of the community. They villagers ensured they escorted the unwanted guests out of their village and warned them never to return. Earlier this month, some Fulani herdsmen who arrived Abatete in Anambra state, abandoned their cows and properties after sighting members of a vigilante group who arrived their camp in a bush. The took to their heels over fear of risking their lives. The vigilantes removed their camp as they said they don’t want the herdsmen in their land to avoid trouble.More photos below.

       A woman who has been killing people in Idima Abam in Arochuku LGA,Abia state has been caught and disgraced publicly with her juju.According to report,she has killed many people in the village.One of the Facebook users said.... 'Information reaching me now from idima confirmed that this women didn't only kill papa nnanna Kalu , she also confess to have killed some many people in idima, she equally confessed to have TIED all her children to evil shrine not to progress in life, she also confess to have packed the SAND FOOT STEP of many people in idima using it to work against them.More news coming'.More photos below.