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       The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the APC will win the 2019 general elections on the basis of its performance, irrespective of the doomsday predictions by some international financial institutions and publications. The Minister gave the assurance in Lagos on Friday when he visited the corporate headquarters of Channels Television, in furtherance of the National Campaign Against Fake News, which was launched by the Federal Government in July He said the negative predictions against the APC-led Federal Government by an international financial institution, HSBC, and the Intelligence Unit of the Economist Magazine, were based on fake premises, thus qualifying such predictions as fake news. “Talking about fake news, we expect that those who have been deeply affected by our policies will mount a sustained campaign against this Administration in the weeks and months to come. In fact, they have already started. We have a...

     Wednesday night,the 12th of September 2018,Rihanna was the closing designer for New York Fashion week.Rihanna debuted her Fall/Winter 18 Savage XFenty lingerie collection at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.Fans quickly noted how inclusive the model lineup was,asthere was a vast range of body shapes and sizes,including two beautiful expecting mothers,Fenty muse Slick Woods and Janina Thompson.One of the expectant mother Slick Woods went into labour backstage and was taken to a local hospital after the show,and today she confirmed she gave birth to a boy.She wrote on Instagram ''A king is born '' after 14-hours labour.The Hadid sisters {Bella and Gigi} were also part of the models that rocked the runway for Rihanna.Congratulations to Rihanna.More photos below from the fashion show.

      The Kaduna State Government has announced the appointment of AIG Mohammed Murtala Abbass as Special Adviser, Security/Coordinator, Operation Yaki. AIG Abbass graduated in 1980 with combined honours in History and Political from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He retired from the Nigeria Police Force in 2012 as the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 9, which covered Abia, Anambra, Enugu and Imo States. H e was also Force Provost Marshall after serving as Commissioner of Police in Yobe, Anambra, Sokoto and KatsinaStates. During his service in the police, AIG Abbass was also Commissioner of Police for the Border Patrol and Commissioner of Police in charge of the X-Squad, Force CID. He was Divisional Police Officer in Malali and Rigachikun divisions of the Kaduna State Police Command, and DPO of the Dutse division in Jigawa State. A fellow of the War College, AIG Abbass also attended the National Development Course of the Taiwan Milita...

     Multi-colour dresses is some how very easy to style.The only thing is to identify the colour that will pup out more than other colours on the dress and it will not look too much and it is not compulsory your bag must match with your purse.On Sunday I wore a very long red multi-colour dress.The colours on the dress are red,white,blue,green and grey.I picked blue for my purse,a mixture cream for my shoes since the white on the dress is not so white and it can't be called cream.For my jewellery I wore a reflective white stud choker with the bracelet to match.On the other hand I just wore a silver watch.More photos below.

      As part of its continued efforts at promoting physical fitness amongst its personnel to enable them effectively perform their duties, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on the 12 September 2018, commenced the maiden edition of the Headquarters Inter-Branch Sports Competition for personnel serving in Abuja. The competition, which is an initiative of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abu bakar, is also aimed at reinvigorating sports activities and encouraging participation in sports for improved physical health and mental alertness. The competition, which would be holding on monthly basis at NAF Base, Bill Clinton Drive Abuja, would further foster espirit-de-corps as well as identify talents to represent the NAF in future championships at Service and national levels. The 10 HQ NAF Staff Branches and NAF units in Abuja have been structured into 4 teams to allow for administrative effectiveness. The teams are to compete in various events, including; athle...

      The investment of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State in Grassroots Sports Development has continued to yield positive results with the performance of Team Lagos at the ongoing 4th Edition of the National Youth Games (U-15) holding at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State. According to the Executive Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Dr. Kweku Adedayo Tandoh, despite participating in the games for the first time, Lagos Sta te athletes have won 14 Gold, 10 Silver and 16 Bronze Medals so far. Dr. Tandoh attributed the performance of the State's contingent to the Lagos State Government Grassroots Sports Development initiative of the present administration through the State Sports Commission. In his words, "Since the beginning of this year, we have been exposing these athletes to various school sports championships to prepare them in readiness for any competition. The National Youth Games (U-15) is a good platform to test them further and I can see ...

       According to sources, the resignation followed the allegation of not serving the compulsory National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, and obtaining a certificate that the NYSC have disowned. The minister felt that her position is becoming untenable and is hurting the President in the run up to the 2019 election.Though we are yet to find out when she submitted her resignation letter.More details later.

      President Muhammadu Buhari received in audience, a delegation of traditional rulers from Abia State, led by His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr. Isaac Ikonne, Enyi 1 of Aba. The meeting provided an opportunity for Mr President to reiterate his administration’s commitment to the development of Abia State, and especially the city of Aba. Recall that just last week, during President Buhari's visit to China to attend the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC2018), he met with executives of one of the largest cotton and garment companies in the world, who will soon establish operations in Aba. Both the Federal Government and the Abia State Government worked hard jointly on the project, to attract this very important investor. The proposed investment will create thousands of jobs for Aba’s vibrant and creative youths."I am very excited about this project in Aba, and have directed the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment to ensure the investment is actualised wi...

      Igbos continue to make giant strides across the world as Washington Governor, Jay Inslee has appointed an Igbo Man, Edirin Okoloko to Snohomish County Superior Court where he will replace the retiring Judge George Bowden. “Edirin has a clear dedication to the legal profession and a successful history of bringing justice to some of our state’s most vulnerable crime victims,” Inslee said. “He will be an excellent addition to the bench in Snohomish County.” Okoloko will replace Judge George Bowden who is retiring. Okoloko, who bagged his Bachelor of Law from the University of Benin in Nigeria and received his law degree from the Seattle University School of Law, has worked for the past 13 years in the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, where he is a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney working on homicide, sexual assault, child abuse, and elder abuse cases. He has also worked in the office’s violent crime, property crime, and District Court unit...

     The Lagos State government has urged retired principals in Lagos State to continue to impart their knowledge as educators, coaches and counsellors to enrich the experience of teachers, serving principals and school administrators to grow the education sector. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule, who made the call while speaking at the formal launch of the Association of Retired Principa ls of Secondary Schools of Nigeria, (ARPSSON), Lagos State Chapter, added that the government expects retired principals to give invaluable information and advice on State's programs and policies to those in service. Dr. Adebule, represented by Mrs. Samiat Adeleye, the Permanent Secretary, Teachers Establishment and Pensions Office (TEPO), pledged the government's support for the association to ensure the achievement of its aims and objectives. Also speaking during the event, the Initiator and Coordinator of ARPSSON, Mr. K. Sodehinde, stated that the aim of the A...

      1. In continuation of the earlier release by the Nigerian Army, on attack to 145 Battalion location by Boko Haram Terrorists at DAMASAK at about 6pm yesterday evening Wednesday 12 September 2018. 2. In the release, members of the general public were informed that fierce battle is on between the troops and Boko Haram Terrorists. 3. Nigerian Army also issued a statement late yesterday night, to correct a publication by the SAHARA REPORTERS published in the Social Media (Online). 4. The publication claimed that "BOKO HARAM CAPTURES DAMASAK 24 HOURS AFTER BURATAI'S VISIT". The Nigerian Army therefore, issued a statement and informed the general public and the world at large that, troops of 145 Battalion in DAMASAK Borno State are engaging Boko Haram Terrorists. 5. The statement also said that, the terrorists were subdued following a superior fire power of troops in DAMASAK. 6. The Nigerian Army wishes to state that, 145 Battalion deployed in Operatio...