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OUTCRIES OVER STATE RECOGNIZED VIGILANTES IN NORTH-WEST (PHOTO).

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 Outcries Over State Recognised Vigilantes In North-West   The security outfits established by various state governments, especially in the North-West, are being accused of indiscriminate arrests and killing of suspects, as well as innocent people without recourse to judicial processes, findings by Daily Trust Saturday revealed. But those charged with the responsibility of managing the outfits have debunked the claims of extrajudicial killings, though some admitted what they described as “overzealousness” by some of the operatives. It was alleged that in some states, long lists of suspected bandits, their supporters or sympathisers have been arrested and ultimately killed, and such acts are allegedly being carried out without recourse to the police and other law enforcement agencies. So far, the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (CWC), Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (CPG), Kaduna State Vigilantes Service (KADVIS) and the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps (CGC) have been e

GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY OF THE NIGERIA ARMY UNIVERSITY IN BIU TODAY.READ THE ADDRESS.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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         ADDRESS BY THE CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF LIEUTENANT GENERAL TUKUR YUSUF BURATAI AT THE OCCASION OF THE GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY OF THE NIGERIA ARMY UNIVERSITY BIU    ON 30 OCTOBER 2018 It is with great joy, privilege and honour that I stand before you today at the Presidential Ground breaking ceremony of the Nigerian Army University, Biu. Whenever a national army, such as the Nigerian Army leaves its professional domain of legal exhibition of violence and starts thinking, acting, researching and venturing into academic and intellectual affairs, it tends to arouse societal attention principally because an army of a nation is basically, professionally established to fight adversaries, defend the nation, secure and contribute to the development of the nation and its citizens. It is in the context of the aforementioned facts that the leadership of the Nigerian Army conceptualized and articulated ideas which led to the establishment of the Nigerian Army University Biu. Nation

ARMY RECEIVES LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF AMMUNITION TODAY.{PHOTOS}.

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                                 Nigerian Army Receives Large Consignment of Ammunition: The NIgerian Army has received a shipment of various ammunition to further enhance its operational capabilities and combat efficiency. More details later and more photos below.

CANADIAN GOVERNOR-GENERAL,PAYETTE,AMBODE UNVEIL LAGOS BIIOBANK LAB TODAY.{PHOTOS}.

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     The Governor-General of Canada, Rt. Hon. Julie Payette and Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday jointly unveiled a Biobank Laboratory in Lagos designed to ensure effective management of outbreak of infectious diseases with special focus on containment and strengthening of capacity to prevent, detect and respond to all manner of threats. The Biobank, which is located within the premises of Mainland Hospital, Yaba, was delivered through a partnership between Lagos State Government and the Canadian government which contributed a total of $4.5million to the project. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Payette said the partnership was underscored by the West Africa Ebola outbreak which brought the need for countries to intensify cooperation and coordination to prevent the spread of diseases and to effectively counter epidemics to the fore. She specifically commended the State Government and those who worked hard to contain the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Lagos,

AMBODE GIVES N10MILLION SEED FUND TO BEST THREE READY.SET.WORK GRADUATES TODAY.{PHOTOS}.

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     Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday awarded N10million seed fund to the best three graduating students of the  Ready.Set.Work  (RSW) Initiative, saying that he was fulfilled that his administration was nurturing graduates that would contribute immensely to the development of the State and Nigeria in general. 20 year- old graduate of the Lagos State University (LASU), Miss Afolayan Vivian who emerged winner of the Pitch Competition got N5million, while Popoola Joshua and Miss Adeniyi Miriam finished in second and third position to take home N3million and N2million respectively, courtesy of the Governor. The  Ready.Set.Work  initiative, a brain child of the present administration is an employability and entrepreneurship program aimed at preparing final year students in Lagos State for immediate entry into the work force as employees and employers of labour. Speaking at the well attended 2018  Ready.Set.Work  graduation ceremony held at the Landmark Even

PRESIDENT BUHARI MET A GROUP OF GOVERNORS FROM THE SOUTH SOUTH THIS AFTERNOON.{PHOTOS}.

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      This afternoon at the State House, Abuja, President Muhammad Buhari met with a group of Governors from the South South: Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom, Nyesom Wike of Rivers and Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa. More photos below.

KIM KARDASHIAN IS SET TO LAUNCH 2 NEW BODY FRAGRANCE ON FRIDAY.{PHOTOS}.

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 Kim Kardashian shared this photo above on social media with the caption '' So excited to announce the launch of TWO NEW Body fragrances to add to your collection this Friday 11.02 at 12PM. # KKWBODY  II is a sparkling, beachy floral opening with notes of Bergamot, Mandarin & Neroli and finishes with a rich Musk & creamy Coconut Milk, wrapping your skin in a golden warmth #KKWBODY III (UNISEX) is a modern, woody floral opening with Pink & Black Pepper and finishes with layers of creamy Sandalwood, luxe Cedarwood, Vetiver & Vanilla. # KKWFRAGRANCE ''. Then the photo below she captioned '' Thank you   Rick Owens   for this amazing dress and   Tiffany & Co.   for the jewels for the night   ✨   📸   diggzy''.More photos below.

V.P. OSINBAJO DECLARED OPEN THE ART SUMMIT IN LAGOS TODAY.[PHOTOS}.

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     Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo declared open The Art Summit Nigeria, held in Lagos State. The theme of the Summit is: 'The Future of Art- Artist as the Nucleus'.More details later and more photos below.

GOV. FAYEMI SETS UP A VISITATION PANEL FOR THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION,IKERE-EKITI.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       In its determination to reposition tertiary education in Ekiti State, the State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has set up a Visitation Panel for the College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti. The Visitation Panel was set up via an Executive Order 004, signed by the State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi on Monday, October 29, 2018. The College of Education, Ikere- Ekiti Law 2007 provides that the Visitor may conduct a visitation of the College in person, or direct that such a visitation be co nducted by persons appointed by him to advise on the effective fulfillment of the objects and the due exercise of the functions of the College as prescribed by law. The Visitation Panel is composed of the following members: 1) Prof. Oluyemisi Obilade - Chairperson 2) Prof. Craig Obafemi 3) Prof. Kola Oladunmoye 4) Prof. Olumuyiwa Igbalajobi 5) Dr. Patrick Ajila 6) Dr. Femi Akinola 7) Mr. Ayo Aroge 8) Mr. Sola Ogunmiluyi – Secretary The Panel is empowered to carr

CARDI B & NICKI MINAJ,ENDED THEIR FIGHT ON SOCIAL MEDIA YESTERDAY AS CARDI B COVERS PEOPLES EN-ESPANOL MAGAZINE TODAY.{PHOTOS}.

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 Confirmed: Cardi and Nicki Minaj,settled their long,over due scores  after Nicki wrote on social media yesterday that ''Ok you guys,let's focus on positive things only from here on out. We're all so blessed.I know this stuff is entertaining & funny to a lot of people but I won't be discusing this nonsense anymore.Thank you for the support & encouragement year after year.Love you''.Then Cardi B replied ''@Nickiminaj alright then! Let's keep it positive and keep it pushing''.Then Cardi B just posted a photo of herself on the cover of Peoples En Espanol seventeen minutes ago on on social media,She captioned the photo ''Thank you so much @peopleenespanol! I love it!''.More photos below.

PRESIDENT BUHARI IS IN KADUNA STATE NOW FOR A MEETING WITH THE GOVERNOR,TRADITIONAL RULERS ETC.{PHOTOS}.

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     President Muhammadu Buhari is now in Kaduna State. The President will meet with communities affected by the recent violence in the State. President Muhammadu Buhari, the Inspector General of Police, the National Security Adviser, the Director-General SSS, and other Security heads are at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua Hall, Murtala Sqaure, meeting with Traditional Rulers, Religious Rulers and Community leaders from crisis affected Communities in the State.  Also in attendance, are the Emir of Zazzau, HRH, Alhaji Shehu Idris and the Minister of Finance, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed. A moment of silence is being observed for the late Agom Adara, Dr. Maiwada Galadima. May his gentle soul rest in peace, Amen!. More details and more photoS below.

YAKUBU DOGARA,SPOTTED RENEWING HIS DRIVERS LICENCE AT THE FRSC HEADQUARTERS YESTERDAY.{PHOTOS}.

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      Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara was at FRSC Headquarters yesterday to renew his Drivers Licence and was shown round our facilities. He marvelled at the level of technology deployed by the Corps in achieving its mandate.More photos below.