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        1.  “That this Legislature hereby salutes President Muhammadu Buhari, pays tribute to his steadfast dedication to the people of Nigeria, and extends sincere best wishes for continued success in all future endeavors.” — Resolution by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey. 2.  City Council, City of Philadelphia CITATION Honoring and Recognizing President Muhammadu Buhari, Grand Commander of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (September 28, 2018) More photos below.

        President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday evening paid a get-well-quick visit to the two Nigerian Air Force officers involved in a crash last week, at the Defence Intelligence Agency hospital in Abuja. President Buhari had returned to the country in the wee hours of the day from New York, United States of America, where he had attended the 73rd United Nations General Assembly. By about 5.30 p.m, the President turned up at the hospital, to pay a morale boosting visit to the injured officers. He rejoiced with Squadron Leader Batuba, and Flight Lieutenant Andy, giving glory to God for sparing their lives. He also commiserated with them on the loss of their colleague, Squadron Leader M.B Babari. He prayed that God would give the family of the deceased the fortitude to bear the loss. Chief of Medical Services at the hospital, Air Vice Marshal Saleh Shinkafi, assured President Buhari that the medical condition of the officers was improving steadily, and that they were being

     Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde shared a photo of herself and Hollywood actress Charlize Theron in Los Angeles on social media few hours ago.She captioned the photo ''#Godisdoingit,#Notshorter,#justwearingflats''.She also shared some photos she took with her daughter in New York.The one she is standing alone she captioned it '' Take it easy with your mind... Don't stress it... Don't lose it.#whydoipostwhennaijasleeps''.More photos below.

      Femi Fani Kayode took to his social media few hours ago today to write how he has been Aisha Alhassan to leave Buhari's cabinet.He wrote '' A few months ago I advised the erstwhile Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan (AKA Mama Taraba), that she should leave Buhari's cabinet and the APC before they humiliate her, push her out and insult her. She responded by insulting me. Now they have humiliated her, pushed her out and called her a "hypocrite that was working for PDP". Poor, dumb Aisha!''.One more photo below.

    President Buhari and Wife, Aisha arrive Abuja from the United Nations General Assembly, New York on 30th Sep 2018.More photos below.

      The Duke of Cambridge, Patron of   Tusk , has visited Mkomazi National Park yesterday to learn more about conservation efforts on the front line of a Tanzanian National Park. His Royal Highness saw how Mkomazi are working to establish a viable breeding population of 50 black rhino, their work educating local children on wildlife, and joined the team at Mkomazi to replace a security fence. This week, The Duke in his role as Tusk Patron, has been in Namibia and Tanzania to see how their projects are playing an integral part in the fight to   # endwildifecrime ''  .More photos below.

      Just In: Gallant Troops of Operation ZENDA Neutralize Armed Robbers in Benue State. At about 3.30 am this morning 30 Sep 18, troops of Operation ZENDA on mobile patrol engaged a group of armed robbers in a shoot out along OTUKPO - APA- OTUKPA highway.   During a search of the area at dawn one of the Robbers kitted in military camouflage was found dead. A locally made revolver and 2 cartridges were also recovered.  Troops are still searching the bushes along the area for others who may have escaped with gunshot wounds. Meanwhile,the COAS Lt Gen TY Buratai has commended the troops and urged them not to relent in their efforts towards making Benue State free from all forms of criminality.One more photo below.

       Umaru Tanko Al-makura did not climb the back of a godfather nor did he gallop on horseback like a knight in shiny armour to get to government house Lafia in 2011. Tanko Al-makura trekked to government house Lafia on bare feet, defying death and escaping wreak with the ordinary masses who cast, escorted and protected their votes for him to emerge Governor! Al-makura began in 2010 to go from village to village in Nasarawa State to appeal for votes from the masses, and in many places the traditional rulers were “not available” to give citizen Al-makura their blessings and fewer still gave him a chance to dethrone the regal Aliyu Akwe Doma, but alas the flight of Umaru Tanko Al-makura to victory in Nasarawa State was as jolting as it was revolutionary in 2011. Today in Nasarawa State, there are eleven horsemen within the APC who are vying to succeed Umaru Tanko Al-makura and just like in any race of life, the eleven aspirants have chosen for themselves different horses which

      Wife of the President of Nigeria 'Aisha Buhari' received two awards in the United States.She made this known on social media when she post all this photos with the caption '' Yesterday at the Nigeria House in New York, I was conferred with a Distinguished Global Award for Excellence in Women Empowerment and Gender Development by Global Empowerment Movement Corporation, USA for my efforts in fighting gender-based victimisation, human trafficking and for uplifting the women in Nigeria. I was also conferred with the Honorary Citizen of Georgia Award from the State of Georgia. I dedicate the award to all struggling women and hope that the award will ginger more action in the area of protection against gender bias and victimisation and uplifting the lives of women all over the world''.More photos below.

      The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar, has today, 29 September 2018, paid a condolence visit to the family of late Squadron Leader (Sqn Ldr) Mohammed Bello Baba-Ari, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilot who died yesterday as a result of an air mishap. The CAS, who was received by the deceased’s father, Alhaji Abu Baba-Ari, l auded the sterling virtues of the late senior officer, stating that he was an exceptional officer who excelled in virtually every area of his career. Air Marshal Abubakar described late Baba-Ari as an intelligent, articulate, hardworking, resourceful and dedicated officer who was well liked and respected by his peers, subordinates and superiors alike. He stated that Baba-Ari had distinguished himself as an outstanding combat pilot who had made tangible contributions in the counter terrorism operations in the North East. He urged the family to take solace in the fact that their son was a hero, who had made the supreme sacrifice in