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     1. Troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade deployed in Operation LAFIYA DOLE, in a joint trans-border operation with troops of the Cameroonian Defence Forces, neutralised five (5) Boko Haram Terrorists in the border villages of Yabiri Kote and Bula Dadobe of Bama Local Government Area Borno State. 2. The joint operations, nicknamed: "Operation RAINBOW 15" which was conducted from Saturday 15 - Sunday 16 September 2018, came on the heels of the discovery of makeshift bases, established by the terrorists in Yabiri Kote and Bula Dadode from where they launched attacks on villages in Cameroon and Nigeria. 3. During the joint trans- border operations, the gallant troops recovered some items from the terrorists. 4. The items include: a. 3 AK 47 rifles. b. Two Improvised Explosive Device ( IED) Shells. c. One primed Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Belt. d. Two motorcycles. e. Eight bicycles. f. Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Vest. ...

       The Director-General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Hakeem Dickson, has read the riot act to petroleum marketers who flout safety regulations, noting that the Lagos State Government has consistently carried out safety sensitisation and advocacy in a bid to ensure the requisite awareness about safety in the downstream sector. Dickson, who stated this today during a two-day maiden edition of Lagos State Petroleum  Marketers Safety Conference 2018 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Balmoral Hall, warned that sanctions will be meted out to erring drivers and operators. While decrying the recklessness of Petrol Tanker Drivers who flout safety regulations, thus endangering the lives of the people, Dickson explained that the Conference will be beneficial to stakeholders in the sector, especially the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria IPMAN and urged them to further train their drivers about safety because of the sensitivity of the subs...

       President Muhammadu Buhari has delegated authority to the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Mustapha Maihaja, to declare a “national disaster’’ in the event that anticipated flooding turns a reality in parts of the country. The President’s directive follows a warning by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency that Rivers Benue and Niger had almost reached levels that resulted in flooding in 2012, which led to lost of lives and destruction of property. A letter to the Director of General of NEMA titled: “Situation Report on the River Flood Along the Banks of Rivers Benue and Niger’’, which was signed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, said: “Delegation of authority to the Director General of NEMA to activate the Disaster Response Units of the military for possible search and rescue missions, and “The procurement and proportionate stocking of relief materials and health related items up to N3billion to ...

     Vice President Yemi Osinbajo today at the State House presided over the signing ceremony for the Sale of the Federal Government's 12.4 Billion Shares in Nigerian Security, Printing and Minting (NSPM) Plc to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).More photos below.

      The Duchess of Sussex is supporting a new charity cookbook, which celebrates the power of cooking to bring people together. 'Together: Our Community Cookbook' showcases over 50 recipes from women whose community was affected by the Grenfell Tower fire. Last summer, a group of women gathered in a communal kitchen at the Al Manaar Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre in West London, where they could prepare fresh food for their families, friends and neighbours. As they cooked together and shared recipes, as a community they began to connect, heal and look forward. Word spread and more women joined in – this was the start of the Hubb Community Kitchen. The Duchess of Sussex first visited the kitchen in January 2018 and has continued to make regular private visits. United by their passion for cooking as a way of strengthening communities, The Duchess was inspired by how the project empowers women at a grassroots level, and championed the cookbook project as a ...

       My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Saifura Hussaini Ahmed Khorsa — the young 25-year old female international aid worker who was abducted and killed by Boko Haram. Such horrific actions have no place in Nigeria. I join all Nigerians and the international community in condemning this killing in the strongest possible terms. The killing of aid workers, who choose to go into troubled spots, both in Nigeria and around the world, represents a new low by  the insurgents, as humanitarian workers are some of the most courageous and selfless people on the planet. Additionally, the continued abduction of the late Saifura’s ICRC colleagues, Hauwa and Alice, by the militants, alongside the captivity of the young Dapchi schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu, must end. I call on our brave servicemen and women on the frontlines to do all that they can to protect the aid workers on the ground and employ every God-given resource that is availab...

        According to the magazine '' Nicole Kidman and her husband, the country music star Keith Urban, like to play a little game. Say they’re talking about a guitarist: “When I say to him, ‘What kind of guitarist is that person?’ we do this,” she says, patting her head, patting her heart, and then motioning ... downward. “Head, heart, or—” she cocks an eyebrow. “It’s a great way to describe different artists, right?". It is. And it also begs a question: What kind of artist is she? “Well, I always say I’m a pretty even mix, but I’m probably dominated by that,” she says, with one hand over her heart. “If you don’t come from a feeling place, you just end up with an enormous amount of technique. “I have this,” she says, tapping her head again, “but that can be overruled. It fluctuates too. I have a strong sexuality. It’s a huge part of who I am and my existence." Anyone who has seen Kidman in HBO’s hit series  Big Little Lies  has witnessed all three ...

         The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Hon. Justice Opeyemi Oke has disclosed that the State Judiciary, for the first time, recently engaged 75 Legal Practitioners in the State public service as Court Registrars. Justice Oke, speaking during a workshop for the newly appointed Court Registrars at Peace Hall, Lagos Multidoor Court House Igbosere, said the present administration is working tirelessly to improve the justice delivery service by infusing into the system professionalism, relevant skills, qualification and competent individuals into the court system. She implored the newly deployed Court Registrars to be efficient in their duties, stressing that “Inefficiency on your part will constitute a serious clog in the wheels of justice; judges and magistrates cannot perform their duties of hearing and determining cases without an efficient and functional support staff base of which you are a major part. Your role is both administrative and legal”. Sh...

      The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will carry out aerial display as part of activities to mark Nigeria's 58th Anniversary Celebration. Consequently, there will be movement of NAF aircraft within the Federal Capital Territory from now till 2 October 2018 as NAF pilots commence rehearsals for the occasion. Fighter aircraft would be flying at low level during the rehearsals. The NAF therefore wishes to advise member s of the public not to panic but to go about their normal businesses. IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA Air Commodore Director of Public   Relations & Information        More photos below.

       Rev.Fr.Charles Chukwukelue Ebele, the Parish Priest of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, Inoma in Anambra West local government area of Anambra state, is reported to have lost his life on Saturday  in a boat accident. It was gathered that the boat the priest was travelling in - capsized in River Niger. According to a report by Azubike Okwuoto Imoka, an eyewitness revealed that the Rev.Father's friend was in the same boat with him when the incident happened and because he gave his life jacket to his friend, he was helpless when the boat capsized. The Anambra State Emergency Agency (SEMA), has been notified about the mishap as the officials have said that they are doing everything possible to recover the corpse.May his soul rest in peace,Amen.

      Akwa Ibom 1: President Buhari with L-R: Senator Godswill Akpabio, Atuekong Don Etiebet, Senator John Akpan Udoedehe, Umana Okon Umana and Senator Aloysius Etok as he receives in audience Akwa Ibom Elders in State House on 17th Sep 2018. Akwa Ibom 2,3,4: President Buhari in a group photo shortly after receiving in audience Akwa Ibom Elders in State House on 17th Sep 2018.More photos below.

      President Buhari declares Open International Association of Ports and Habours African Regional Conference and Exhibition in Abuja on 17th Sep 2018 IAPH 2: President Buhari with R-L: MD Nigerian Ports Authority Hadiza Bala Usman, Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, Former Head of State Abdulsalam Abubakar and Senator Abdullahi Gumel as he declares Open International Association of Ports and Habours African Regional Conference and Exhibition in Abuja on 17th Sep 2018. IAPH 3: President Buhari declares Open International Association of Ports and Habours African Regional Conference and Exhibition in Abuja on 17th Sep 2018.More photos below.

     Yesterday monday I watched the 2018 Emmy Awards red carpet live on E! it was morning in the United States,but Nigeria time  it started around 11pm.The 70th Emmy awards took place at the Microsoft Theatre Los Angeles.Tifanny Haddish who was wearing a multicoloured dress was really looking like a carnival or parachute and I love the dress so much,am sure parachute inspired the designer .Then Tracee Elis Ross wore a pink ballonlike dress from Valentino 2018 collection .More beautiful photos below.