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     Onyinye Osita Osadebe who took over from his father as the leader of his band after his demise died yesterday of an undiclosed ailment. According to a Facebook user identified as MacDonald Chukwu shared all these photos few minute ago with the caption ''  WHAT IS HAPPENING @STEPHEN OSITA OSADEBE FAMILY IN ATANI OGBARU Last year his 18yrs son Okechukwu was drown in the River. This year again another his son Onyinye died mysteriously. " 😭 Last month... I celebrated your birthday! I guess that was the last time I spoke with you! You didn't show any sign that you would go so soon! What happened to all your plans, your aspirations, your future to be great in your music career! Your vision to be greater than your late Father, Late  Osita Osadebe! I weep 😭 Onyinye! I weep! What went wrong? Your dauntlessness and intrepidity was second to none, as you were so fearless and brave! I ask again, what went wrong? You promised me that you would sing for me on my traditi

      President Muhammadu Buhari will launch the Micro Pension Plan (MPP) on Thursday March 28, 2019, at the State House, Abuja. The MPP is an initiative of the National Pension Commission (PenCom) aimed at providing pension services to self- employed persons in the informal sector and employees of organizations with less than 3 staff. The MPP is part of the Federal Government’s efforts to bring financial inclusion to all working Nigerians.

      Today The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall spent a third day in Cuba and this morning attended a British classic cars and motorbikes event in Havana. Their Royal Highnesses travelled to John Lennon Square in a classic 1953 MG TD and met Havana residents and British expats. The Prince and The Duchess then visited Areito EGREM Recording Studios, the national record label of Cuba. Later, The Prince toured an organic farm while The Duchess joined a discussion with the Federation of Cuban Women to hear about how Cuba is combatting domestic violence and providing protection and support for victims and families. In the evening, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall watched a Cuban dance performance at the iconic Grand Theatre Alicia Alonso. DAY 2. The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have spent a second day in Cuba, touring Old Havana and visiting communities around the city.  Their Royal Highnesses viewed Old Havana on foot, accompanied by

       The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reassured Nigerians of its commitment to continue to conduct its operations in adherence to the Rules of Engagement (ROEs) as enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the International Laws of Armed Conflict (LOAC). This was revealed yesterday, 26 March 2019, by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, during the Opening Ceremony of a 3-day 2019 Law of Armed Conflict Retreat for NAF Field Commanders and Legal Officers holding at the Air Marshal MD Umar Blue Room Headquarters NAF, Abuja. The Retreat, which has the theme “The Law, the Courts vis-a-vis the Military Commander in Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism Operations”, is aimed at equipping participants with requisite knowledge on current and emerging legal trends as well as issues associated with human rights in the conduct of internal security operations. It would also provide an avenue for NAF Legal Officers to meet and interact with

        PRESS BRIEFING ON RESCUE OPERATION BY HEADQUARTERS 17 BRIGADE NIGERIAN ARMY IN RESPECT OF KIDNAP INCIDENT ON OF SHEIK AHMED SULEIMAN AND 5 OTHER ISLAMIC CLERICS ON 14 MARCH 2019 1. It would be recalled that a kidnap incident involving Sheik Ahmed Suleiman, a renowned Islamic cleric and 5 others of the Jammaatul Izalatul Bidia Wa Iqamatus Sunna was reported. The unfortunate incident occurred along Kakumi – Kankara Road a general area in Kankara LGA of Katsina State on 14 Marc h 2019. Almost immediately a marching order was given by the COAS for 17 Brigade Nigerian Army to carry out an immediate rescue operation in order to rescue the kidnapped victims. The operation was structured to reflect robust synergy with relevant security agencies. 2. Instructively, the Nigerian Army Directorate of Military Intelligence provided actionable intelligence and constant guidance for the Brigade in this regard. Sustained covert, surveillance as well as tactical lines of operations were or

       An Enugu-based man identified as Jude Chukwunedum Okafor, yesterday proposed to his girlfriend after two months since they started dating. Posting photos and a video from the proposal, Jude disclosed that they met on January 23rd at the hospital, and things kicked off from there. ''And my queen said yes to me it all started at the hospital on the 23 of January addmited in the same hospital same Ward and it all began. Baby CEO, Onunugom , I am officially off the market I found my soul mate i found the woman i love and adore Akwanwa, Ngwa Meka Mekus i am officially ready'' he wrote I'm very Okay with what he did, some guys are still testing their girlfriends for more than a year now... Ike gwuru Congratulations to you you guys.More photos below.

      The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 made a defence of its N22, 070,514,431.00, (Twenty Two Billion, Seventy Million, Five Hundred and Fourteen Thousand, Four Hundred and Thirty One Naira) 2019 budget proposal before the Senate Committee on Anti-corruption and Financial Crimes. The figure represents a 16.38% decrease from the 2018 budget of N26, 392,396,279.00, (Twenty Six Billion, Three Hundred and Ninety Two Million, Three Hundred and Ninety Six Thousand, Two Hundred and Seventy Nine Naira). The 2019 fiscal year, sees a 14% increase in the Personnel Cost proposal from 12.717 billion in 2018 to 14.491billion in 2019. The increase according to the Acting Chairman of the Commission, Ibrahim Magu, “accommodates the salaries and allowances of 970 additional staff approved for recruitment, who are expected to be fully enrolled on the personnel cost platform in 2019.” This, he further reveals, “comprises 332 Assistant Detective Superintend

    Fast raising Nigerian musician Teniola Apata popularly known as 'Teni' was made the Ambassador for Tom Tom sweet yesterday.She shared a video message on social media few hours ago with the caption '' When I was younger, in primary school, Tom Tom used to be a part of my lunch box. Today I'm a brand ambassador for Tom Tom! If you strive hard, you can get it if you want!   #UyoMeyo   Tom Tom Brand Ambassador   ''.More photos below.