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      Former Governor of Anambra state Peter Obi was today picked as Atiku Abubakar's deputy,ahead of the 2019 Presidential election. Obi emerged the preferred choice of both the party and the candidate after series of consultations by stakeholders in the party and outside it.  It was gathered that Obi’s name and that of Atiku will be sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) next week. More photos below.

      Yesterday  Queen Elizabeth presided over an Investiture at Buckingham Palace, presenting over 60 people from all walks of life with their Honours. Four brave men, one posthumously, were commended by The Queen at yesterday's investiture   for confronting armed terrorists in order to protect others during the   # LondonBridgeattack .  PC Wayne Marques receives The George Medal from Her Majesty The Queen. Armed with only his baton, he was severely injured whilst taking on three terrorists during the London Bridge attack. British Transport Police Constable Wayne Marques displays his George Medal which he received at the Buckingham Palace Investiture today for great bravery. Armed with only his baton, he was severely injured whilst taking on three terrorists during the London Bridge attack last year. For an act of great bravery, Mr Ignacio Echeverria is posthumously awarded The George Medal for his heroic actions during the  #BoroughMarket  attack. Mr Ignacio Echeverr

    According to the magazine  '' I feel like I’m still a fetus,” says Lady Gaga, looking impeccably glamorous in a wide-belted black Alaïa dress, stabby heels, extravagant lashes, and dark brows, her platinum hair framing her face in soft waves. What she looks like (no doubt deliberately) is a midcentury Italian film star—Monica Vitti in some long-lost Antonioni picture, or a tiny, blond Sophia Loren. What she means is that she feels like she’s just getting started as an artist—that she’s only accomplished a fraction of what she still plans to do—but I have a hard time wrapping my head around this notion, considering the decade she’s just had. Ten years ago, with the release of her first album,   The Fame , Lady Gaga went from struggling burlesque performer and New York club kid to global pop phenomenon in what seemed like the blink of an eye. Since then, she’s put out five studio albums, one soundtrack album, and 18 singles; performed at the Super Bowl; and won six Grammys

         Congratulations to the newly married couple! What a lovely day for the   # RoyalWedding   of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank. The Couple were married at St George's Chapel today surrounded by their friends and family. Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have invited members of the public into the grounds of  Windsor Castle  to join in the celebrations on their  Wedding day . They have also invited representatives from charities and organisations that they support. The charities are listed below. Healthcare and young people Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Teenage Cancer Trust Street Child ANTI-SLAVERY The Salvation Army Key to Freedom THE MILITARY Supporting Wounded Veterans ANIMALS AND CONSERVATION The Big Cat Sanctuary Elephant Family Project 0 Charity: water THE ARTS The Print Room at The Coronet Tate Young Patrons More photos below.

      Gallant Troops of 112 Task Force Battalion carried out a fighting patrol between Bale junction and Ajiri in Borno state on 11 October 2018.   The area is believed to be a sleeper cell of Boko Haram terrorists for hibernating. The patrol team engaged the terrorists and neutralized two of them, recovering One bicycle, clothing and foodstuffs. The COAS Lt Gen TY Buratai has commended the gallant troops and directed them to intensify patrols in the general area. More photos below.

       Date: 12th October, 2018 PRESS BRIEFING PARADE OF SIXTEEN (16) VICIOUS AND NOTORIOUS SUSPECTS FOR KIDNAPPING, MURDER AND RITUAL KILLINGS REMOVING THE MALE AND FEMALE ORGANS AFTER KILLING THEIR VICTIMS, AND SELLING OF HUMAN PARTS TO PERSONALITIES IN KOGI AND OTHER NEIGHBOURING STATES AND ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GRUESOME MURDER OF A POLICE INSPECTOR, ABDUL ALFA ATTACHED TO EJULE POLICE OUTPOST IN KOGI STATE; BY THE FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, Ag. DCP JIMOH MOSHOOD AT THE FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA. 12th OCTOBER, 2018. SUSPECTS Abdulahi Ibrahim Ali a.k.a (Halims) ‘M’ 35Yrs a native of Ankpa – Principal Suspects ALHAJI Shaibu Adamu a.k.a AYE-MARINA ‘M’ 43Yrs a native of Ankpa - Principal Suspects YAKUBU HAMIDU ‘M’ 39Yrs – Gang Leader (Vigilante Commander of Ankpa), a native of Ikanekpo in Ankpa Local Government UBILE ATTAH ‘M’ 21Yrs a native of Ugwolawo in Ofu LGA (Led and masterminded the killing of the Police Inspector) JULIUS ALHASSAN ‘M’ 30Yrs

      The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Thursday, October 11, 2018 arraigned a lawyer, Victor Nwadigo, before Justice Olusola Williams of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on a one-count charge bordering on stealing to the tune of N30,000,000.00( Thirty-Million Naira). The defendant, who is an ex-solicitor to Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON), allegedly short-paid AMCON after th e sale of a property to the tune of N30, 000, 000. 00 The charge reads: "That you, Victor Nwadigo (trading under the name and style of Kings House Solicitors), sometime in January, 2017 at Ikeja within the Ikeja Judicial Division, dishonestly took the sum of N30, 000, 000. 00 (Thirty Million Naira), property of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria and committed an offence contrary to Section 278 (1) (a) and (b) and Section 285 (1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State of Nigeria 2011." He pleaded not guilty to the charge.

      President Buhari receives in courtesy visit President and Member of the Governing Council of Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) in State House on 12th Oct 2018 ANAN visits: President Buhari with L-R: Secretary ANAN Hajia Zuwaira Kishimi, 1st Vice President Prof. Muhamma Mainoma, President of ANAN Alhaji Shehu Ladan, Chief of Staff Abba Kyari and SGF Boss Mustapha as he receives in courtesy visit President and Member of the Governing Council of Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) in State House on 12th Oct 2018. PRESS RELEASE. ACCOUNTABILITY IS OUR WATCHWORD, SAYS PRESIDENT BUHARI TO ACCOUNTANTS President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said his administration remains focused and more energized in ensuring accountability in the country, noting that enforcing the Treasury Single Account (TSA) was not optional for growth. Receiving executives of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) led by Alhaji Shehu