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      AS part of measures to provide Nigerians with the best alternative in the 2019 general polls, KOWA party organized exams for its presidential aspirants.Sources claimed that  the questions were submitted by experts in various fields to assess aspirants competence.    

       Governor Samuel Ortom today swore in 13 Special Advisers with a charge on them to make positive impact on the lives of Benue citizens in the discharge of their duties. Performing the ceremony at the New Banquet Hall of Benue Peoples House Makurdi, Governor Ortom enjoined the advisers to be guided by the core values of his administration which include transparency, accountability, justice, fairness, reconciliation, peace and unity which would make d evelopment inevitable. He advised the new appointees to convince the people to support him by explaining the present situation of things in the state particularly the intrigues and distortion of facts and the negative activities of collaborators within and outside for cheap political mileage. The Governor noted that his administration detests impunity but would always encourage the enthronement of the rule of law and respect for rights of the people to freely choose their leaders in order to benefit from government project

      Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has decried the drift of Nigeria from global democratic tenets, saying Nigerian leaders needed to act fast in order to correct the trend. He spoke today at the Benue Peoples House Makurdi during a courtesy call on him by a presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo. Governor Ortom expressed concern that if past Nigerian leaders had condoned the high level of impunity and lawlessness being experienced today, the present crop of leaders wouldn't have had the opportunity to rule over an indivisible entity called Nigeria. He charged Nigerians to continue to pray for the desired leadership change, pointing out that the hearts of kings belong to God and He could change them for good. The Governor stated that based on the antecedents and leadership acumen of Dr. Dankwambo, he was better positioned to provide the desired leadership for the country. He expressed hope th

      Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Friday morning met with traders at the burnt Fruit and Vegetable Market where he directed the Special Adviser on Special Projects to immediately re-design the market and commence reconstruction processes. The governor on Thursday night conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the market after the fire incident was reported to him. "Let me assure you that I have directed Special Adviser on Special Projects so that we can rebuild the market immediately ", he said. He reassured the traders that his administration will offer them assistance to get their lives back on track. Governor Wike directed the Mayor of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area and the councillor of the area where the market is located to work with the traders to draw up a comprehensive list of shop owners and affected traders for the government's intervention. He said: "Those of you who sell here, I have told the Mayor and the coun

      Diaspora 1: President Buhari in a group photo shortly after meeting with Nigerians in Diaspora at the Sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on 27th Sep 2018 Diaspora 2: President Buhari with Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffrey Onyeama and Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki as he meets with Nigerians in Diaspora at the Sidel ines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on 27th Sep 2018 Diaspora 3: President Buhari receiving a presentation of recognition presented by the United States Congress to Nigerian Bobsleigh Team from Team Driver and Captain Seun Adigun as he meets with Nigerians in Diaspora at the Sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on 27th Sep 2018 Diaspora 4: President Buhari receiving a presentation from Deputy Mayor City of Newark Mr Ugo Nwaokoro as he meets with Nigerians in Diaspora at the Sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on 27th Sep 2018. More photos below.

      Troops of 145 Battalion deployed in Operation LAFIYA DOLE on Counter Insurgency Operations in Borno State on 26 September repelled Boko Haram insurgents on rampage in Garshigar, Mobar Local Government Area. During the operation, 4 BHT members were killed in action. Items recovered include; 6 x AK 47. 1 x RPG tube 1 x RPG bomb.  Unfortunately, 2 soldiers were wounded during the encounter and they are being managed at unit level. The good people of Mobar LGA are urged to remain calm and be assured of troops' commitment and resilience to providing adequate security in the general area. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen TY Buratai commended the troops for maintaining superior fire power that devastated the insurgents, inflicting human and equipment casualty on them. He also enjoined them to maintain same effort in conducting mop up operation to neutralize the fleeing BHT that escaped with bullet wounds. Below are some of pictures. More photos below.

     Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos has adjourned sine die the ongoing trial of a former governor of Oyo State, Rasheed Ladoja. Ladoja is facing trial alongside a former Commissioner for Finance in the state, Waheed Akanbi, for allegedly laundering a sum of N4.7bn from the coffers of Oyo State government. At today’s sitting, the prosecution counsel, O. O. Olabisi, statedthat he had filed an amended charge against the defendant before the court. He also prayed for an extension of the fiat issued to the Judge by the President of the Court of Appeal to conclude the matter this month. Justice Idris is among the 12 High Court judges recently elevated to the Court of Appeal. Counsel to the first defendant, Bolaji Onilenla, opposed the application of prosecution to amend the charge, saying, “At this critical stage, the prosecution cannot amend the charge.” Onilenla, however, aligned himself with the prayer of the prosecution

      Our attention has been drawn once again to a fake employment letter currently in circulation. Recall that on 13 Sept , 2018, a press release was issued by the Corps distancing itself from such appointment letters. Please note for the umpteenth time that the screening of applicants by FRSC has commenced transparently nationwide and the process will climax with an aptitude test to be conducted by JA MB and an interview for all successful applicants. So the purported employment letter in circulation is a scam. Applicants and Nigerians are advised to be wary of swindlers and mischief makers. The fake appointment letters in circulation are the handiwork of fraudsters aimed at defrauding unsuspecting applicants or for the purpose of discrediting the Commission. Findings showed that it surfaced before the screening exercise commenced and it was promptly disclaimed by my office. We hereby further warn applicants not to fall for it.  It is imperative to also note the following:  1. T

        "I congratulate the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Governor-Elect of Osun State, Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola. Thank you Osun State for supporting our good governance agenda by re-electing the APC. We will continue to work for you, and for the entire country. I charge the Governor-elect to always remember that the people of Osun State expect complete dedication and commitment to governance that will improve their lives and build on the legacy of the outgoing Governor, O gbeni Rauf Aregbesola. I also commend the maturity, loyalty and courage of all the contestants. Everyone put in their best to be elected to serve Osun State. I urge all those who disagree with the outcome to take advantage of the judicial process and seek redress in court.". - President Muhammadu Buhari. One more photo below.

       FHQ ABUJA – SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 PRESS RELEASE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE COMMENDS POLICE PERSONNEL AND OTHER SECURITY AND SAFETY AGENCIES DEPLOYED FOR ELECTION SECURITY IN THE JUST CONCLUDED OSUN STATE GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION · There were no official complaints of violence or injury to persons reported at any Police Station/Division in all the Seven (7) Units where the re-run election was held on 27th September, 2018. · Members of the public are hereby implored to disregard and discountenance claims in some sections of the media that Security Agencies intimidate Journalists, Election Observers and voters during the re-run election · The Nigeria Police Force appreciates the law abiding attitude and peaceful conduct of the good people of Osun State during the Election. The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris, NPM, mni has expressed utmost satisfaction with the implementation of the Robust Security Arrangement for the Osun State Gubernatorial El