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CABLE VANDALISM: SUSPECT CAUGHT IN ABIA COMMUNITY. (PHOTO).

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Abia State Community Policing Vigilante has arrested an electric cable thief, simply identified as Samuel, while vandalizing power installations along Isi Court-Ikputu road in Isiala Ngwa area. While two out of the three thieves escaped with their operational tricycle, the leader of the syndicate identified as Samuel, from Ebonyi State was apprehended by the Community Policing Vigilante. The arrest of the suspect was made known by the Commander of Abia State Community Policing Vigilante in the area, K.C. Martins. Martins, who said that efforts have been intensified by his men to arrest the two fleeing members of the criminal gang, commended Governor Alex Otti’s administration’s determination protecting the lives and property of the people in the State. Confirming the arrest, the Commander of Abia State Community Policing Vigilante, Daniel Iheadindu charged his men to sustain their efforts in ridding Abia communities of criminal elements, even as he advised youths to shun crime and enga...
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58TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY: CHIEF OF AIR STAFF HOSTS PILOTS TODAY, COMMENDS THEM FOR DISPLAY OF COURAGE, RESILIENCE.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilots and other crew members who participated in the fly past and aerial display, which was part of the Ceremonial Parade marking Nigeria’s 58th Independence Anniversary Celebrations on 1 October 2018. The CAS, who made the commendation today, 2 October 2018,  at Headquarters NAF, Abuja while hosting the crew members of the various platforms that took part in the event, lauded the courage, resilience and dexterity of the pilots in effectively executing the mission in spite of the unfortunate air mishap which claimed the life of late Squadron Leader Mohammed Bello Baba-Ari during a rehearsal for the event on 28 September. Air Marshal Abubakar, who could not hide his admiration for the pilots and other crew members for their show of professionalism, noted that the Nigerian populace was indeed appreciative of their efforts and commitment in carrying out...
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MEGHAN MARKLE'S HALF SISTER 'SAMANTHA' APOLOGISED TO HER ON JEREMY VINE SHOW.{PHOTOS}.

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      Following some  controversial comments  about the Duchess of Sussex, Samantha Markle has issued an apology to the newly minted royal. During an appearance on British show "Jeremy Vine," Samantha said that she "wish[es] things could be different." Though Samantha did express her remorse, she also credited being left out of Meghan's  royal wedding  to  Prince Harry  as the reason for the animosity. "There is so much water under the bridge and so much has spun out of control that was never intended to," Samantha told host Jeremy after he asked what message she had for Meghan. "I think everybody was hurt by not being included or invited to the wedding, but I felt as though it could have all been nipped in the bud had everyone been included and we all just agreed to move forward with positive resolve, and the hurt feelings wouldn't have snowballed." "But, believe it or not, it doesn't mean that we love you any less,...
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PRESIDENT BUHARI RECEIVES IN AUDIENCE SPECIAL ENVOY FROM SOUTH SUDAN TODAY.{PHOTOS}.

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      President Muhammadu Buhari welcomes Special Envoy from South Sudan and Minister of Petroleum, Hon Ezekiel Loi Gatkuoth in an Audience at the State House.  More update later and more photos below.
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EXERCISE KUN GAMA: BATTLE INOCULATION AND MEDICAL OUTREACH.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       1. The Depot Nigerian Army in conjunction with Headquarters Nigerian Army School of Infantry (NASI) and Nigerian Army School of Artillery (NASA) conducted the final exercise for 77 Regular Recruite Intake between 25 - 29 September 2018 at FALGORE forest in Kano State. 2. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, who was represented by the Chief of Training and Operations (Army) Major General Lamidi Adeosun, witnessed the DAWN attack to the Base Camp. 3. After inspection of Quarter Guard by the representative of the Chief of Army Staff, he move from the Base Camp for the Battle inoculation which commenced, immediately after the Operational brief and Information brief. 4. The Commandant Depot Nigerian Army Major General Victor Ezugwu pointed out that, the essence of the Battle inoculation for the recruits is to build self confidence and remove fear from them as soldiers in a real battle. 5. Representative of the Chie...
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NIGERIA IS GOING TO BE THE ENVY OF THE WORLD SOON, SAYS VP OSINBAJO ON INDEPENDENCE DAY.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT PRESS RELEASE “The reason why we are so optimistic is because we know that we are the best, we know we are going to excel, it may seem like it’s taking a while, and there are many problems, but every one of the over 1,000 days that I have been Vice President for, I grow stronger in my complete confidence that we are going to be the envy of the whole world in a few short years. Well, you might say that that is optimistic, why not, I am a Nigerian” – VP Osinbajo REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PROF. YEMI OSINBAJO, SAN, GCON, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, AT THE INDEPENDENCE DAY DINNER AND GALA NIGHT HELD AT THE STATE HOUSE BANQUET HALL, ABUJA, ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2018 PROTOCOLS I am extremely pleased to be here to join you all at this special anniversary dinner. I also must thank you all very much for honouring our invitation to be here to celebrate our country, especially on this 58th anniversary of o...
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AL-MAKURA BEQUEATHS FAIRNESS AND JUSTICE AS BEST PARTING GIFTS TO NASARAWA STATE.

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            Governor Umaru Tanko Al-makura of Nasarawa State has said that the results of today’s APC Gubernatorial primaries which was won by Engineer A. A. SULE has given him the opportunity to fulfill his desire to bequeath fairness and social justice as a parting gift to the people of Nasarawa State. Governor Al-makura made this assertion when he was accosted by press men who sought to find out his reaction to the peaceful APC Governorship Primaries which held in Lafia on 31st September and overlapped into 1st October 2018. Governor Tanko Al-makura who was visibly emotional said that he is grateful to the people of Nasarawa State who turned out massively to hearken to his plea for the position of Governor to be rotated to the Akwanga zone. It will be recalled that in 2016 during a Media Briefing which held in Lafia, Governor Al-makura had for the first time in the history of Nasarawa State politics, went against the tide of “majority-must-win” sy...
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RAPPER CARDI B,ARRESTED & CHARGED YESTERDAY IN CONNECTION WITH A STRIP CLUB FIGHT.{PHOTOS}.

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         Rapper Cardi B turned herself in to the police on Monday in New York, where she was arrested and charged with two misdemeanors in connection with a strip club fight from August. Police at the 109th precinct in Queens charged the "Invasion of Privacy" rapper with assault and reckless endangerment, according to the New York Police Department. She received a desk appearance ticket, meaning she was released and will be ordered to appear before authorities at a later date. The charges stem from an Aug. 29 incident at the Angels Strip Club in Queens. According to an NYPD spokesperson, Cardi B threw a chair that hit an "unintended target." "We are not aware of any evidence that she caused anybody any harm at the club that night," Cardi's lawyer, Jeff Kern, told reporters outside the station, NBC News reported. "We expect that the matter is going to be resolved expeditiously." TMZ first reported on details around the brawl, w...
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TRADITIONAL DRUMMERS WELCOMES MELANIA TRUMP IN GHANA TODAY.{PHOTOS}.

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       The tour will focus on promoting health care and education programmes run by US foreign aid organisation USAID. She will also visit Kenya, Malawi and Egypt to foster diplomatic relations. In February, a row broke out after President Donald Trump allegedly used the word "shithole" to describe African nations. Mrs Trump's week-long trip to the continent is seen as helping to heal some of the divisions. She will also promote her Be Best initiative which aims to tackle issues such as cyberbullying and boost healthy living. She tweeted that the campaign was going "international". Ahead of her trip Mrs Trump said that she was looking forward to visiting "four beautiful and very different countries in Africa". "She is interested in Africa because she has never been before and knows that each country will have its own unique history and culture." Stephanie Grisham, her communications director, said. She said that she ...
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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: TAMBUWAL PLEDGES TO TAKE NIGERIA ON THE PATH OF DEVELOPMENT.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      PDP Presidential Aspirant and Sokoto State Governor, Rt Hon Aminu Tambuwal has declared that immediate steps must be taken to set the country on the path of development, following the abysmal performance of the APC Federal Government. Speaking at the Government House Port Harcourt on Monday during a consultative visit to Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, the Sokoto State Governor n oted that the country is presently hanging on a cliff due to the failure of the Buhari administration. He said: "We should be able to bring back our country from the brink. As it is today, this country is on a cliff and there is a need for us to pull it back ". Tambuwal said that Nigeria requires a leadership that has the capacity to unite the country, introduce fresh ideas in leadership and enhance the development of the nation. "We are all aware that this country has never been this divided. This country has never been this polarised. There is a need for us, not ...
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ORTOM SYMPATHIZES WITH GBOKO MARKET FIRE VICTIMS TODAY.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has directed the Bureau of Internal Affairs to hasten the establishment of fire service units in major towns of the state. Governor Ortom gave the directive today when he visited Gboko Main Market to sympathise with traders whose property were destroyed by fire yesterday. The Governor who said the measure has become necessary to prevent fire incidents in the state, advised traders' unions to liaise with local government councils to sink boreholes around markets Governor Ortom stated that the Gboko fire market inferno which he learnt was caused by electricity upsurge, would be investigated with a view to preventing future occurrences. While advising the traders in the market to ensure that fire extinguishers are provided in their shops, the Governor also urged them to henceforth get professionals to carry out the electrification of the market. He announced government's donation of N20 million to the affected trad...
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