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     Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, launched Code of Corporate Governance 2018, today in Abuja.More details later and more photos below.

         President Muhammadu Buhari launched the newly enhanced security e-Passport with 10-year validity today at the State House, Abuja.   President Buhari presides over Federal Executive Council Meeting and Registers for New Enhanced Electronic International Passport in State House on 15th Jan 2019 FEC and New Passport 1: President Buhari receives a Specimen copy of the New Enhanced Electronic International Passport from Comptroller General of Nigerian Immigration Service Mohammed Babandede in State House on 15th Jan 2019 with them is Vice President Yemi Osinbajo FEC and New Passport 6: President Buhari receives his New Electronic International Passport from Minister of Interior Abdulrahman Dambazzau accompanied by Comptroller General of Nigerian Immigration Service Mohammed Babandede in State House on 15th Jan 2019.More photos below.

       January 15, 2019 Press Statement PDP Sets Agenda for Acting IGP Adamu Mohammed, … Describes Idris Ibrahim’s Tenure as Shameful The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) charges the acting Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, to immediately commence the re-engineering of the Nigeria Police to restore professionalism and adherence to rules of engagement in the Force. This is just as the party berates the outgoing Inspector General, Ibrahim Idris, for a shameful and partisan tenure, which destroyed professionalism in the police and compromised the lives and security of Nigerians, adding that he must be held accountable for all the atrocities he committed while in office. Ibrahim Idris will be remembered as the only IGP in our political history, who surrendered the responsibilities of his exalted office to the whims and caprices of politicians who share courtesies with the Buhari Presidency. He defied the need to secure troubled areas and watched carelessly whil

     Femi Fani-Kayode wrote his Facebook thirty six minutes ago that '' Why have the EFCC surrounded the home of CJN Onnoghen and why are they seeking to arrest him? These people want Nigeria to burn! Buhari call off your dogs before it is too late! This is a democracy and not a gestapo state! In the name of God let this madness stop''.One more photo below.

        The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on January 15, 2018 arraigned one Blessing Aishatu Arowojobe before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on a one-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N7,065,000 (Seven Million and Sixty Five Thousand Naira) only. The petitioner alleged that Arowojobe, approached him with a business proposal sometime in January 2018. He further alleged that he later transferred a sum of N7, 065,000 to the defendant in February 2018 for the procurement of ‘garri’ and cassava from Edo State. The defendant, however, allegedly diverted the money to her personal use. The count reads: "That you, Blessing Aishatu Arowojobe, between February 3 and February 22, 2018 at Lagos, within the Ikeja judicial Division, by false pretence and with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of N7, 065,000 (Seven Million, and Sixty-Five Thousand Naira) from one

      Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that Sixty (60) percent of appointments during his second term would be reserved for the youths. Speaking during a meeting with youth leaders from all the wards of Rivers State at the Rivers State PDP Campaign Office, Governor Wike said that his second term would be used to groom youths for leadership positions. He said: "When we return for our second term in office, the youths will take 60 percent of appointments. The elders have had their day during the first term. The second term will be for the youths. "We will groom youths who will take our state to a higher level". The governor added that youths will play a key role in ensuring the victory of the PDP in the forthcoming general election. He said Rivers youths should stand up to defend their votes every step of the way. He noted that the PDP Campaign will focus on reaching everybody at the grassroots, hence the declaration that every politician

       In reply please quote   Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.2/ Date: 15th January, 2019 The Director of News  ……………………………. PRESS RELEASE ASSUMPTION OF DUTY OF ACTING INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, Ag. IGP MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR ADAMU,NPM,mni The Acting Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu,NPM,mni has taken over from the outgoing Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Kpotun Idris,NPM,mni, today, 15th January, 2019 after he was decorated by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari,GCFR. 2 The new Acting Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, NPM,mni has immediately assumed duty. Ag. DCP JIMOH MOSHOOD FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER FORCE HEADQUARTERS ABUJA. More photos below.

       President Buhari participates at the Wreath Laying to Mark the end of the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebrations at the National Arcade, Eagle Square Abuja on 15th Jan 2019 2019 Armed Forces 1: President Buhari with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker Yakubu Dogara as he participates at the Wreath Laying to Mark the end of the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebrations at the National Arcade, Eagle Square Abuja on 15th Jan 2019 20 19 Armed Forces 2: President Buhari with Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen and other dignitaries as he participates at the Wreath Laying to Mark the end of the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebrations at the National Arcade, Eagle Square Abuja on 15th Jan 2019 2019 Armed Forces 12: President Buhari with Inspector General of Police Idris Kpotun and other dignitaries as he participates at the Wreath Laying to Mark the end of the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebrations at the National Arcade

        Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, has lamented the high rate of consumption of hard drugs, especially Indian hemp by the youths of Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. Egbeyemi said consumption of Indian hemp and other hard drugs was responsible for crimes like kidnapping, robbery, rape, cultism, thuggery and political violence. According to a statement on Monday signed by his Special Assistant (Media), Odunayo Ogunmola, Egbeyemi spoke at a special prayer meeting organized by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ado-Ekiti Branch at Ewi’s Palace. Egbeyemi also condemned the open sale of Indian hemp and other hard drugs in some areas like Atikankan, Oke Ila, Odo Ado, Idemo and Iworoko Road which he described as unacceptable and injurious to the future of the youth. The deputy governor urged parents to caution their children against drug abuse and being used as thugs to cause mayhem in the forthcoming general elections. Describing security as everybo

       The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has enjoined all Lagosians to always work together and pray for peace and development of Nigeria, adding that Armed Forces Remembrance Day must be a constant reminder of the great sacrifices that our ex-servicemen and gallant fallen heroes made to secure our unity. Speaking at an inter-denominational Church Service, held at the Chapel of Christ the  Light on Sunday, Ambode said Nigerians must work constantly for tolerance and should be accommodating of one another, as consequences of war “are always devastating”. The Governor, who was represented at the event by the State Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Mr. Oluseye Oladejo, prayed for the safe return of those in various battlefields, the repose of the souls of departed heroes as well as comfort to the families they had left behind. While advising that all should take pride in our multiplicity and regard it as our strength, he maintained t

        His Excellency the Executive Governo!r of Borno State Honourable Kashim Shettima has expressed confidence and optimism that Borno State will regain its glory again. The Governor stated this on Monday, 14 January, 2019 at Cashew Plantation, Maiduguri Borno State while flagging-off the commencement of Exercise EGWU EKE III (PYTHON DANCE) at 7 DIVISION STEP -UP Tactical Headquarters CASHEW PLANTATION, Maiduguri The Governor who was represented at the occasion by the Speaker Borno State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Abdulkarim Lawan, applauds the untiring effort of the Nigerian Army in combating the menace of the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) and insurgency, most especially in the North Eastern part of the country. In his words "We are proud of the Nigerian Army, and we are sure that Borno will regain its glory and the people will smile again" he stated. He further gave his reassurance to continue collaborating with the Army and other security agencies in the St

       EFCC PRESS RELEASE The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office has arrested a Bishop and suspected fraudster, Giniko Obi, for allegedly defrauding thousands of people of various sums of money running into millions of naira, in the guise of helping them “fight poverty”. Obi, founder of Beloved Gideon Foundation, based in Agbor, Delta State, with outreaches in Bayelsa, Onitsha, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja and Benin City, however, denied any involvement in fraud claiming that he was only “doing the will of God by trying to help the people fight poverty”. According to him, it was his desire and God's will to see people prosper that led him into operating what appears to be a Ponzi Scheme. Obi who claim to be a consecrated Bishop, possessing a diploma in theology explains thus: “We write books such as ‘24 Nuggets for Successful Living’, ‘36 Nuggets for Successful Living’, ‘48 Nuggets for Successful Living’. We organise seminars and conferences