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      The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO, has donated 32 neo-natal incubators to 13 government hospitals, and six birthing suites to Lagos Island Maternity, Amuwo Maternal and Child Centre, as well as Epe General Hospital. Chairman of COWLSO and wife of the governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, who led the committee’s project team on inspection and handing-over of the items, noted  that their vision for pregnant women in the State is to grant access to world-class delivery facilities in public hospitals. She said further that ideal childbirth was that which ensured the best outcome for the mother and baby in a safe environment that guaranteed quick recovery from the birthing process; one that allowed early and optimum bonding of the baby with its mother. According to her, “My vision and that of COWLSO is that in Lagos State, any pregnant woman, regardless of origin, economic status and location, will have access to quality and sa...

       15 LGAs of Rivers State Governorship Election Results so far collated. 1. Port Harcourt LGA AAC 11,866 PDP 40,197 2. Ikwere LGA AAC/APC 5,660 PDP 14,938 3. Andoni LGA AAC = 5,335 PDP. 92,056 4. Oyigbo LGA AAC = 32, 026 PDP = 8,652 5. Opobo Nkoro LG AAC = 3,888 PDP = 6,314 6. Bonny LGA AAC = 3,046 PDP = 10,551 7. Eleme LGA PDP= 9,560 AAC= 2,748 8. Okrika LGA. AAC = 3,803 PDP = 25,572 9. Akuku - Toru AAC = 36,661 PDP = 25,765 10. Omuma LGA. AAC = 1,853 PDP = 15,792 11. Tai LGA AAC = 540 PDP = 47,652 12. Ahoada-East LGA AAC = 3,713 PDP = 14,589 13. Emohua LGA AAC = 2,856 PDP = 71,522 14. Etche LGA AAC = 7,437 PDP = 11,842 15. ONELGA AAC = 8,423 PDP = 31,277 Total AAC = 129,855 PDP = 426,279 Difference = 296,424

       The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has called on officials in the financial institutions in the country to be wary of “dubious individuals or groups within and outside their establishments”, who abuse both the whistle-blowing policy of the Federal Government as well as the Post No Debit, PND, Order in the sector. He said there were stro ng indications that some banks officials divulge information on high-net-worth accounts to their accomplices, who in turn obtain a purported PND order to fleece unsuspecting customers. Magu gave the warning during a meeting with Chief Compliance Officers of Banks in Lagos on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He also lamented that the Post No Debit, PND, order was being abused by certain individuals in connivance with “unscrupulous bank officials” to achieve some set goals. According to him, “These individuals demand bogus five percent commission on the isolated high-net-wort...

      The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to a statement by the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, entitled, NBA Condemns The Unlawful Detention of Monday Ubani by EFCC, Demands Immediate Release,” wherein it condemned the Commission for allegedly refusing to charge to court or release one of its members, Monday Ubani. The statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Association, Kunle Edun, and syndicated in sections of the media today April 2, purports that Ubani is still being detained despite the order of Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the Federal High Court, for the EFCC to “charge Monday Ubani, a former 3rd Vice President of the NBA and his co- applicant to court on or before Friday, 28 March, 2019… or release them on bail”. “It has been 3 days after the order of the court was made and the EFCC has characteristically shown daring disobedience to the order of court by refusing to release Monday Ubani on bail or...

      President Buhari attends Inauguration Ceremony of President Macky Sall of Senegal in Dakar on 2nd April 2019 Inauguration 1: President Buhari with R-L: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, AfDB President Dr Akinwunmi Adesina and MD Sahara Power Group Mr Kola Adesina at the Inauguration Ceremony of President Macky Sall of Senegal in Dakar on 2nd April 2019 Inauguration 3: President Buhari with R-L: President Macky Sall of Senegal, AfDB President Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, MD Sahara  Power Group Mr Kola Adesina and Chairman Heirs Holding Tony Elumelu at the Inauguration Ceremony of President of Senegal in Dakar on 2nd April 2019 Inauguration 8: President Buhari with Chairman Heirs Holding Tony Elumelu and American-Senegalese Musician AKON at the Inauguration Ceremony of President of Senegal in Dakar on 2nd April 2019.More photos below.

      The Lagos State Government has urged members of the public to disregard social media messages soliciting financial support for a mother and her twin children rescued by officials of the State government during a monitoring exercise along LASU Road, Igando. Lagos. Speaking at a Press Conference in Alausa, Ikeja, the State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Agboola Dabiri described the people behind the solicitation, which had gone viral, as fraudsters whose aim is to scam kind-hearted Lagosians to enrich themselves. He explained that following a report about the presence of a mentally challenged/destitute woman with six months old babies (twins) and three other children on the 19th of March, 2019, a team of Child Protection Unit from the Ministry took custody of the woman and her five children. According to the Commissioner, the mother and children are presently in the custody of the State Government and are being given the deserved medical ca...

      Five Nigerians, who allegedly stormed a money exchange in Sharjah and fled with Dh2.3 million, have been arrested, the police said on Sunday. According to the police, the men barged into the exchange and smashed the glass barrier between the customers and the staff, stole the money in multiple currencies and fled. Two employees at the exchange were injured as they resisted the robbers. One of them managed to notify the police. The Sharjah Police coordinated with forces from Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman to nab the suspects from four emirates within 48 hours after the robbery was committed.  The incident was reported at Al Ansari Exchange in Al Tawoon area. A top police official said the suspects came to the UAE on visit visas on March 18. For two days, they studied the exchange office before deciding to commit the robbery around midnight - just before the shop was to close. On March 20, four suspects stormed into the exchange office, whi...

     Police Team led by Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Zubairu Muazu, mni, today, paid condolence visit to the family of Kolade Johnson, reassures family that justice must prevail. UPDATE The Commissioner of Police Lagos State, CP Zubairu Muazu mni today paid a condolence visi​t to the family of Kolade Johnson. The CP was accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Department of Finance and Administration, DCP Ayuba Elkanah, Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Department of Operations, DCP Mohammed Ali, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation Department, DCP Yetunde Longe and other Senior Police Officers from the Command. The Commissioner of Police was received by the Head of the deceased’s family Alh Remi Lukman in their residence at No. 1 Beco Street, Onipetesi, Mangoro Bus stop. In his remarks, the Commissioner of Police condemned the action of the members of the Anti Cultism team suspect...

      According to a Facebook user identified as Ferdinand Mary who ranted on facebook on the 31st of March 2019 when he shared all these photos with the caption '' LET US GET IT RIGHT BRETHREN IT CONCERNS US ALL IT'S SHOCKING! NKST PASTOR IN GBOKO, SENT CATHOLIC FAITHFULS OUT BARRED THEM FROM WEDDING PARTICIPATION. In what seems a joke but came to limelight today in NKST Church, Bristow in Gboko, threw me off balance when the pastor in charge of The NKST, Bristow- Gboko church ordered all catholic faithfuls participating in the procession to the alter for both, the bride and groom who were part of wedding ceremony to leave the church  immediately, saying it was the 2019 law,accepted and adopted by the church henceforth . the new law does not allow a non NKST practitioners to dabble into their holy house of worship. The action by the pastor, never went down well with catholic families who were present and who made up 50% of guests to witness the wedding solemniz...

       General Superintendent, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi on Sunday said women who put on men’s wears are abomination unto God. While preaching on the topic: “The Inner and Outward Beauty of Kingdom Citizens,” Kumuyi said the Bible specifically warned that men should not put on women’s wear neither should women put on men’s wears. He supported his stance by quotin Deuteronomy 22:5 , which read: “The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy God.” Kumuyi said everybody would frown if a preacher come to the pulpit putting on a woman’s wear as people would think he was abnormal, adding that the society seemed to appreciate women putting on men’s wears than men putting on women’s wears. He said the standard of God would never change even if the world would change, emphasising that God frowned at any woman wearing men’s ...

     Late yesterday 'Funny Toheeb' was involved in a car accident in Lagos after his car failed break.His popular for remaking the outfits of celebrities in a funny way but yesterday's post on social media was not for fun as he shared two photos yesterday with caption ''  With A Heavy Heart And A Grateful Mind..   I Say Thank You To The God Who Did This For Me... Victim Of An Accident With A Testimony... I will miss this Car  🚗   😥 😥 😥  ''.More photos below.

        The Nigerian Army has received a report of the purported or planned use of soldiers to remove and eject the Kogi State Chief Judge from his official residence. The NA under the leadership of Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai will not contemplate interfering under any guise in the internal Executive - Judiciary Conflict in Kogi State or any other State for that matter. The Army Headquarters has already directed and warned the Commander in the State to stay clear of this conflict (not to interfere under any guise). As a professional and law abiding organisation, the NA hereby strongly distances itself from Kogi State conflict between the State Executive and the Judiciary. SAGIR MUSA Colonel Acting Director Army Public Relations 2 April 2019

      Ibrahim Magu, Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has commenced the process of upgrading the EFCC Academy, Karu, Abuja to be certified as the first Anti-Corruption Degree Award issuing Institution in Nigeria. The revelation was made by the Secretary to the EFCC, Olanipekun Olukoyede at the EFCC Academy, Karu, Abuja during the flag off ceremony of a four-day training on Cyber-Crimes Investigation, as he d eclared open the Academy training for the year 2019. “Let me reveal to you that the EFCC under the leadership of the present management led by Ibrahim Magu is paying attention to the training and capacity development of the staff and as such the Acting Chairman inaugurated a committee to fast-track the process of receiving all necessary certifications for the EFCC Academy to start issuing Certificates, Diplomas and ultimately Degree in Anti-corruption Investigation Studies,” Olukoyede said. Olukoyede who further emphasized that ...

       OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT The focus of the Buhari administration in the next four years will be to address, among other things, the deficiencies in the quality of human resources caused by poor education and healthcare, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof Osinbajo spoke today at the University of Lagos where he delivered the Convocation Lecture ahead of the university's 50th anniversary According to him, “I may begin by affirming the belief of the Buhari administration that Nigeria's prosperity means a decent existence for all. Second, that prosperity so defined will be attained if we are able to address the issues of extreme poverty, productivity, corruption, the rule of law and the deficiencies in the quality of human resources caused by poor education and healthcare.” Speaking further on the relevance of human resource development to the administration, Prof. Osinbajo said, the government would adopt a strategy that prepares y...