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       As preparations for the 2019 general election enters the home stretch, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission restates its determination to stamp out corruption in the electoral process to ensure that the will of the people is not subverted through financial inducement by desperate politicians. To this end, and starting from the governorship election in Osun State this weekend, the Commission has fully mobilized its investigative resources in a proactive move to stem the incidence of vote buying and other financial inducements that had bedeviled the nation's electoral process. Specifically, the Commission expresses its resolve to monitor campaign financing by political parties, while calling on aspirants to elective offices to apprise themselves of the provisions of the Electoral Act on campaign financing as anything done outside the law would be considered as corrupt practices and dealt with accordingly. The audacious move by the Commission, according to its acting

      The Chief Magistrate Administration of Oyo State, N. A. J. Ogunbona (Mrs) paid an inspection visit to the Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC today, 21 September, 2018 to inspect the state of the Commission’s Cell. The visit was in line with Sections 36 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act and 35 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law, Oyo State. It was also born out of the recent ci rcular from the Chief Justice of the Federation, mandating all Chief Magistrates to visit all detention facilities within their jurisdiction and take register of suspects in custody and the length of their detention and as well make an appropriate order. While inspecting the cells, the Magistrate was pleased with the outcome of the cell. According to her, “I came in unannounced and I can see you take hygiene seriously because I noticed how neat your cell looks. I also noticed that your inmates are comfortable”. The Zonal Head, Abdulra

       Update on Search and Rescue Operations for Maj Gen IM Alkali (Rtd). The Nigerian Army in its quest to unravel the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Maj Gen IM Alkali (rtd) has been conducting several search and rescue operations around the last known location of the missing senior officer.   Consequently, the COAS Lt Gen TY Buratai constituted a Joint Task Force comprising officers and soldiers from 3 Division Quick Response Team, Operation Safe Haven, Nigeria Pol ice Force, Vehicle Inspection Office, Fire Service, as well as Local Divers. Several logistics issues including sabotage from the host communities have hampered the success of the operation. Due to the terrain in the general areas of Paddock in Lafendeg Du Plateau State, the task force consulted a Chinese construction company working in that area who promised to assist in drilling out water from the pond where it was suspected that the vehicle belonging to the senior officer was pushed into. However, the

      PRESIDENT BUHARI RECEIVES IN AUDIENCE CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF, BURATAI. SEPTEMBER 21, 2018. JUST IN: The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen TY Buratai briefed the C-in-C today 21 September 2018 on the Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency efforts in the North East. The C-in-C was impressed with the decisive response of the COAS to the initial setbacks in the North East. The C-in-C also commended the troops efforts in dealing with the bandits in the North West especially Zamfara State. The COAS seized the opportunity to pledge the unalloyed loyalty of the officers and men of the Nigerian Army to the C-in-C. He also assured Mr President of the Nigerian Army's resolve to continuously protect the territorial integrity of the country as enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution. More details and more photos below.

        Born Tee Abiola Alabi Oduola hails from Oyo State part of Nigeria, inspired into entertainment by music since young age, a lover of good music, a funny dancer and a stage performance gesture instructor. He is also an actor, having featured with Masters Fleet Productions as far back as early 2000 amongst other appearances. his industry name Sean Polo was derived from his then favourite designer SEAN JOHN owned by the world famous American rapper, Diddy Dirty Money and the last three letter 'Tee' was carved from his own very name all amounts to ''SEAN POLOTEE''  As A&R Manager.  Sean Polotee professionally delved into show business in 2005 starting with his own artistes management outfit, named Surrealistic Media Group scouting for new talents in modelling, dancing, singing, song writing, comedy and other bodies of entertainment specialized in branding and packaging them to recording labels or entertainment firms with interests.  Over a decad

      PRESS BRIEFING PARADE OF THREE (3) SUSPECTS FOR OFFENCES OF CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY, FORCIBLE ENTRY, CONDUCT LIKELY TO CAUSE BREACH OF PUBLIC PEACE AND IMPERSONATION BY PASTING FOUR (4) FORGED AND COUNTERFEIT POLICE STICKERS WITH INSCRIPTION “THIS LAND BELONGS TO THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE IGP IDRIS ABUBAKAR” WITH NIGERIA AND POLICE FLAGS, INSIGNIAS IN FOUR (4) DIFFERENT LOCATIONS (TWO (2) UNDERDEVELOPED LAND AND TWO (2) BUILDINGS UNDER CONSTRUCTION) AT MILLENNIUM ESTATE,  GBAGADA, LAGOS STATE. SUSPECTS i. Williams Iyeke ii. Julius Babasola iii. Olufemi Ogundare EXHIBITS i. Four (4) Copies of Stickers with the inscription “This Land Belongs to the Inspector General of Police – IGP Idris Abubakar” with Nigeria and Police Flags insignias. The first two Suspects, Williams Iyeke and Julius Babasola, mentioned above were arrested for conspiring and pasting of four (4) forged and counterfeit Police stickers with inscription “This Land Belongs to the Inspe

     According to Peoples magazine '' Porsha Williams   is having a baby — and while she couldn’t be more ecstatic, she also has her reservations. “When I found out I was pregnant, I was excited [but] I had mixed feelings. The other feeling that I had beside excitement was fear,” the  Real Housewives of Atlanta   star, who suffered a miscarriage six years ago, reveals to PEOPLE in an interview for the newest issue, out Friday. “I’ve had a miscarriage before in my past, which I’ve also been open about because I suffer with fibroids and had to  have a myomectomy ,” continues Williams, 37. “So just the fear of, ‘Is the baby going to be okay? Will I make it full term?’ All those questions that you ask if  you’ve had a miscarriage before .”. “Going into the first appointment and being able to see baby and hear baby and know that baby is fine, then I can really wrap my mind  around actually becoming a mommy ,” she explains, sharing that she would be seeing her little one f

       Work on the Pen Cinema Flyover in Agege area of Lagos is now at 60 per cent completion stage, the State Government said on Friday. The government also said the 10-lane Oshodi-International Airport Road was now at over 50 per cent completion stage, with an assurance that it would be completed by the end of the year. The design of the Airport Road includes reconstruction and expansion of the existing carriage to 3-lane Expressway on both directions, construction of 2-lane Service Road in both directions, construction of Ramp Bridge to provide a U-turn from Ajao Estate to Airport, construction of a flyover at NAHCO/Toll Gate and drainage works. Others include the removal of Pedestrian Bridge at Ajao Estate and construction of Pedestrian Bridges at Ajao Estate and NAHCO/Hajj Camp, construction of Slip Road to provide access to Ajao Estate, construction of Lay-bys and installation of Street Lights, among others. Speaking during an inspection tour of ongoing projects a

    Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has confirmed receipt of N14.9 billion final tranche of the Paris Club refund from the Federal Government. Governor Ortom says 80% of the funds will be used for payment of salaries, pensions and gratuities. The Governor has therefore set up a committee headed by the Deputy Governor, Engineer Benson Abounu to work out modalities for immediate disbursement of the funds. Also on the committee are the Head of Service, Finance Commissioner, Adviser on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Adviser on Labour Matters, Chairmen of Nigerian Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress and Nigerian Union of Pensioners, Benue State chapters. The decision of Governor Ortom to involve key stakeholders in disbursement of the Paris Club refund is in line with his policy of transparency and accountability. It will be recalled that the Governor similarly made public the receipt and disbursement of the N12.7 billion first tranche and N6.4 billion

       The Defence Headquarters wishes to state that the Nigerian Armed Forces is concerned about mischievous reports in certain media aimed at discrediting the efforts of the troops in the North East. A report being spearheaded by a particular foreign news agency that the Nigerian Armed Forces is losing the battle against insurgency is not true. The report was calculated to dampen the spirit of the troops at the theatres of operati on and to demean the successes recorded so far in the war against terrorism. It is more worrisome when such an ill-informed report is coming from a supposed credible news agency expected to be a partner in progress. It agitates the mind whether the reporter is working in isolation or speaking the mind of its sponsors. It is a well known fact that terrorism thrives on publicity and propaganda. It is also known that some journalists work for Boko Haram and fraternize with terrorist commanders against the standing forces to whip up sentiments. At the he

      Having declared the recent flooding of communities in parts of the country as a national disaster, the Federal Government will deploy more resources to mitigate sufferings of people in the affected areas, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. While commending the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA and the state emergency management authorities for its quick responses, Prof Osinbajo also said the Federal Government would work together with the state and local governments to ensure that people in the affected communities are resettled so that they can get back to normal lives. The Vice President gave this assurance during his visits to Anambra and Delta states on Thursday to inspect communities in the states that were affected by the severe flooding that has ravaged several states in the country. He assured the people affected in the states he visited that the Buhari administration will do everything possible to bring relief and restoration to all who

  Two days ago,Nollywood diva Eucharia Anunobi shared some photos on instagram from her son's one year memorial .She captioned the photo above '' euchariaanunobi With joy in my heart , I want to thank each and everyone , who shelved other appointments to join me for the one year memorial and thanksgiving service of my late son , Raymond .  @longinusand  Rebecca anunobi  @imeochonma   @tinaabazie   @okeyBakassi @maryuranta  @ marycharlestwinkul  @drmartinsmark   @chiefdanieluchendu  @  @prophetchuks   @tinaeguatu @pstamandanwachukwu  @ anitajoseph  @tonianwosu   @omotolajolade -ekeinde  @urueke   @emekaokoye   @lilianbach @benedictjohnson  @ chidiihesie-okafor  @chiomaajunwaokafor   @bolayusuf @ngozinwosu @gloriaanozieyoung  @barbaraodoh   @ronniedikko @denreleedun   @edwinsaviour -papaB  @ifeanyiogulo -sirWhite  @mr  and mrskeppyekpeyong  @tonyakposhere @wendyokochiakposhere  @ uchembunabu  @belindaeffah   @ucheobiora @chinyerenwabueze @mercymacjoe @susanpeters  @bles