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        The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said available evidence shows that the live radio interview of Senate President Bukola Saraki on Christmas Day was doctored before it was re-broadcast to remove any reference to the claimed donation of 10 million Naira to victims of the armed robbery in Offa, Kwara State. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister said he is presenting to the public both the unedited version of the live radio interview as well as the doctored, re-broadcast version so the people can see the extent to which some 'leaders' can go to deceive the people and peddle lies just to shore up their dwindling fortunes. ''In the unedited live version, Dr. Saraki, speaking in Yoruba, said categorically that he donated 10 million Naira when he visited Offa to commiserate with the victims of the armed robbery, when (he said) in actual fact about 7 million Naira was stolen from the vaults of the banks that

     The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has destroyed a building being used as meeting venue by Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters near Baga in Northern Borno State. The attack was conducted yesterday, 1 January 2019, after series of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions confirmed that the building was being used as an assembly point by the terrorists. Consequently,   the ATF dispatched a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet aircraft to attack the building. A direct hit was recorded on the target leading to significant damage to the structure and neutralization of the occupants. IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA Air Commodore Director of Public Relations and Information    Nigerian Air Force

       Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Tuesday hosted leaders of the state to a New Year State Banquet to herald the sustained development of the state. The Rivers State New Year Banquet attracted leaders of the Executive, Legislature, Judiciary, the business community, civil society and professional groups. It was a night laced with comedy and music, while the leaders were treated to assorted food and drinks in celebration of the New Year. Guests were also treated to the international dance drama, Seki, which showcase the rich Rivers culture of Okrika, Ikwerre and Kalabari. Toasts were moved for the Rivers State Legislature by Justice L-C Thompson, for the Executive by Minority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Benibo Anabraba and for the State Judiciary by Commissioner of Environment, Prof Roseline Konya. Governor Wike and his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike led other dignitaries to cut the Special New Year Cake. Speaking on behalf o

      The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a fraudulent and criminal fund raising by one Doctor Perry Brimah, a Nigerian in diaspora, tagged "Global Campaign To Provide Food For Nigerian Soldiers Fighting Boko Haram". The criminal embarked on this fund raising venture ostensibly to defraud unsuspecting members of the public especially the international community to fund subversiv e activities and personal life style. The criminal is using the following contact points for the fund raising; https://www.gofundme.com/feed-nigerian-soldiers/ info @ ENDS.ng Tel: +1-929-427-5305; Whatsapp: +234-903-420-3031. We wish to state that the Nigerian soldiers deployed in the North East or elsewhere, neither lack logistics nor food as the fraudster wants unsuspecting members of the public to believe. The Nigerian Army never faltered in providing necessary logistics to troops to the extent of providing extras especially during festive periods. Therefore, this move by Doc

      Chimamanda, Husband and Daughter paid Gov. Obiano a visit on the 31st of December,2018 at the Government House.This fact was made know by the owner of Stanel oil who posted some photos on social media with them all.He posted the photo below immediately after the write up '' Mr Valentine Ozigbo X Ivara & Chimamanda Adichie X Dr Stanley Uzochukwu at the Stanel World Celebrity Invasion. Our consistent heritage for coming home to impact, celebrate and share special moments with our people is a tradition we will cherish forever.   And of course special thanks to the Stanel World crew for always playing host to dignitaries and influential people when they show up.   We had a great time at the Celebrity Invasion.   Thanks to everyone who came out''.Then the last photo,he captioned it '' Dr Stanley Uzochukwu X   Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie   in Anambra State''.More photos below.

       Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday assured Lagosians that the Government would deliver more life changing projects in 2019 for the greater benefit of all residents. Governor Ambode, who spoke in his New Year message to Lagosians at the grand finale of the 2018 One Lagos Fiesta (OLF) held at the Eko Atlantic City in Victoria Island, said though 2018 was a great year for the State, the New Year holds greater promises for all. He said: "I want to thank God for giving us this New Year and also thank all residents of the State for being peaceful and for cooperating with our government in delivering services in 2018 and we are ready to take Lagos to the next level.” On expectations for Lagos, Governor Ambode said irrespective of the fact that 2019 is an election year, the State would witness more prosperity as the enabling environment for the economy to thrive had already been firmly established. "I want you to know that 2019 has a lot in stock f

      Wife of Lagos State Governor, Bolanle Ambode presents gifts to first babies of the Year 2019 at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital.More details later and more photos below.

      The crash occurred at km 3 Gbagi, along the Ibadan/Ife Road and involved three cars – a red DAF 85Trailer with no registration number, a Toyota Camry and a Toyota HiAce bus. Nineteen people were involved in the crash – 10 male adults, eight female adults and one male child who was among the dead. According to a Road Safety Report, the Oyo State Federal Road Safety Corps Command got a report of the crash at 11:56 pm, just four minutes to 2019 and responded immediately by sending a detachment of FRSC standby rescue team to the crash site. Oyo State Sector Commander, Mrs Cecelia Alao, said nine people were confirmed dead on the spot, while 10 injured victims were taken to the Toun Specialist Hospital, Iwo Road for medical attention. Three of those taken to the hospital later succumbed to their injuries taking the death toll to 12 – eight male adults, three female adults, and a male child. The seven persons receiving medical attention comprise two male adults and