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       Nnamdi Kanu and Some IPOB Members Residing In Israel today in Jerusalem. Is interesting how a lot of people thought that his dead not knowing that his chilling out in Israel. Well I am happy for him and his followers. According to another source,'' Emmanuel Kanu, the younger brother to the leader of the proscribed Indegenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, said on Friday that his brother was alive. Emmanuel said that Kanu was spotted at a worship place in Israel.He made the disclosure in a telephone conversation with newsmen in Umuahia, saying that he received the information through an online video broadcast on Friday.“I can boldly confirm to you that the person in the video is my brother, Kanu. He was praying in the video that we saw.“We are happy that he is still alive and we will try to establish communication with him,” Emmanuel said.He said that the news was received with wild jubilation in their family and Isiama Afaraukwu community in general.“E...

       The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Adama Iyaye-Laminkara has called on the Federal Government to improve the condition of the nation's prisons and take steps to create spaces in the corrective centres. Speaking during a review session of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Prerogative of Mercy (PACPM) at the Port Harcourt Prisons on Friday, Justice Iyaye-Laminkanra commended the efforts of the Federal Government to de-congest the prisons. She stated that the Rivers State Government has also taken steps to de-congest prisons in the state. She informed that last year, Governor Wike paid fines for over 200 in-mates who thereafter regained their freedom. "Last year, I went on jail delivery to Port Harcourt and other prisons and I released about 80 in-mates who are deserving of the gesture. This year by November, I intend to embark on prisons delivery in the state ", she said. Also, the Presidential Advisory Committee on Prerogative of Merc...

      President Buhari receives in audience President of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) in State House on 19th Oct 2018 ICAN at State House: President Buhari receives conference communique from ICAN President Alhaji Razak Jaiyeola as he receives in audience President of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) in State House on 19th Oct 2018 ICAN at State House: President Buhari with R-L: Minister of Finance Zainab Ahmed, SGF Boss Mustapha, Chief of Staff Abba Kyari, ICAN President Alhaji Razak Jaiyeola, Mrs Comfort Eyitayo, Mrs Queensley Segosime and Hon. Nasir Mohammed as he receives in audience President of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) in State House on 19th Oct 2018. REMARKS BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI DURING HIS AUDIENCE WITH THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF NIGERIA (ICAN) ON FRIDAY, OCT 19, 2018. Protocols: I would like to start by congratulating ICAN for the recently...

      The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission today October 19th, 2018 secured the conviction one Haytham Aldahrah, a Lebanese who was arrested at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport while on board Egypt Air to Cairo for refusing to declare the sum of $105,000 and €65,000 respectively to the Nigeria Customs Service. Upon his arrest, Aldahrah declared the sum of $95,000 (Ninety Five Thousand Dollars) but after search was cond ucted on him, it was discovered that he was carrying another sum of $105,000 (One Hundred and Five Thousand Dollars) which he concealed to the authorities. When the convict was arraigned on the 16th of October, 2018, he pleaded not guilty to the two count charge but later changed his plea on the 18th of October, 2018 from not guilty to guilty. In view of his latest plea, prosecution counsel, Mohammed Gambo urged the court to convict him accordingly. Justice Allagoa granted the prayer of the prosecution and convicted the def...

      The Lexicon represents one of the biggest town centre regeneration projects in the UK. In addition to 70 new shops and restaurants, improvements have also been made to the existing High Street buildings and the restoration and extension of local landmark, The Bull. Her Majesty met well-wishers during a walkabout through the centre before visiting Fenwick Bracknell to see British Merchandise on display and retailers that feature on the High Street.More photos below.

       1. Personnel of the Nigerian Army have been commended for their invaluable contributions and selfless sacrifice towards defending the nation's democracy and keeping the country united in the face of insurgency. 2. The National Coordinator of Non-Violent Peace Initiative (NVPI) Ambassador Mohammed Sahmun Idris, gave the commendation when he paid a courtesy visit to the Action General Officer Commanding 7 Division Brigadier General Bulama Biu in his office. 3. He solicited for partnership with the Nigerian Army towards establishment of peace initiatives against violent crimes. 4. In his words, “today we salute our military, their courage and resilience. We salute their efforts and their love for our country Nigeria, which they have placed above their love for themselves he added. 5. He condemned the senseless destruction of lives and property by Boko Haram Terrorists and commended the laudable efforts of the military to restore peace in the North...

        Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has restated that the issue of security and safety of lives and property of Lagosians is non-negotiable as it is the foundation for development, progress and prosperity. The Governor, represented by the State Commissioner for Special Duties & Intergovernmental Relations - Mr. Oluseye Oladejo, stated this at the formal commissioning of a newly constructed Odo-Noforija Police Station in Noforija, Eredo Local Council Development Area, Epe. Ambode assured that his administration will not relent in rendering all the required support to all the security agencies especially the Lagos State Police Command, adding that the sense of safety and security which the presence of the newly constructed Police Station will engender brings about significant improvement in the socio-economic life of the people of Noforija and its adjoining communities. He further urged residents, investors and other stakeholders to conti...

      The Lagos State House of Assembly has ordered the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state to call on the Private Sector Partnership (PSP) operators in their areas to go back to refuse packing job with immediate effect. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, who gave this directive on Thursday on behalf of the lawmakers during plenary also ordered the Clerk of the House, Mr. Azeez Sanni to invite the Commissioner for the Environment, Hon. Babatunde Durosinmi-Etti to appear before the House on the matter next week. This followed an Urgent Matter of Public Importance raised by Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu (Eti-Osa Constitueny 1l on heaps of refuse scattered all over the state. Speaker Mudahsiru Obasa emphasised that the Lagos State Government does not know about Visionscape.  Obasa stated that there are three arms of government including legislative, executive and judiciary, and that the state government ought to hav...

       The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Kaduna Zonal office has investigated a case of conspiracy and theft reported to the Commission by an exceptional father. The father (name witheld) in April 2017 became a whistle blower after his son (then a secondary school student) intimated him that he had bought a house and a shop valued over N2 Million (Two Million Naira) only. The information of the purchase shocked the father beyond his imagination as such he decided to make a formal complain to the Commission having perceived signs of fraud from his son's explanantion of how he got the money. His son, Adamu, said he got the money through his phone line which after purchase he began receiving alerts running into millions of Naira. Investigations into the matter began immediately and all parties involved were invited accordingly and their statements were taken as the principal accused person mentioned two other accomplicies in the crime. ...

      PRESS BRIEFING PARADE OF THREE (3) VICIOUS AND NOTORIOUS SUSPECTS FOR ASSASSINATION, ARMED ROBBERY, ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF FIREARM AND CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY, RESPONSIBLE FOR THE KILLING OF LATE MRS RASHEEDAT JIMOH ON THE 7th OF JULY, 2017; BY THE DEPUTY FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, CSP AREMU ADENIRAN AT THE FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA. 18th OCTOBER, 2018. SUSPECTS i. Ibrahim Aminu ‘M’ 18Yrs from Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State – Principal Suspect, who fired the shot that killed the victim. ii. Saadi Abubakar ‘M’ 28Yrs from Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State, who bought the Barreta Pistol used to kill the victim. iii. Oche Ellah ‘M’ 35Yrs from Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, who sold the gun at Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000) to Saadi Abubakar. EXHIBITS i. Barreta Pistol ii. Nineteen (19) Rounds of Live Ammunition On the 7th of July, 2017 at about 2200hrs at No. 2, Jimoh Bolanta Street, Kulende Ilorin...