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        President Muhammadu Buhari condemns the recent violence in Kaduna State, which led to the death of 20 members of the Adara community. These unfortunate deaths are the latest incident between the Adara and Fulani peoples in the state, who have a long history of mistrust between themselves. The President has also condemned the resurgence of cul tist killings in Rivers State and ordered for increased community and law enforcement action against its escalation. President Buhari appeals for peace and decries the on-going culture of 'an eye for an eye' that has fuelled a number of attacks and reprisal attacks, with the two communities at different times, suffering casualties in Kajuru and Kachia local governments in Kaduna States. The President also appeals to indigenes of Kaduna and other Nigerians to refrain from comments in the traditional and social media, especially by people who have little knowledge of the history of the longstanding conflict. Such c...

      Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday inaugurated a 20-member Transition Committee that would be saddled with the responsibility of ensuring a seamless transition to the next administration on May 29, 2019. Inaugurating the Committee, Governor Ambode, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello, said a smooth transition to the next administration was imperative to ensure that the machinery of government continues to run smoothly without any hitch, considering the economic importance of Lagos to Nigeria. “In about seven weeks from now, the tenure of this administration will come to an end and a new administration will commence under the leadership of His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. “A smooth transition to the next administration is imperative to ensure that the machinery of government continues to run smoothly. Our State is a delicate one with very significant importance in the economic and social stabi...

      The Lagos State Government on Tuesday allayed fears over the abduction of the Director of the State Fire Service, Mr Rasaki Musibau, assuring that all hands are on deck to ensure his safe return, as well as other victims. Musibau and six others were abducted by unknown gunmen on Saturday night at about 8pm on Iwoye Bridge, along Itoikin-Epe Road. Briefing newsmen after the State Security Council Meeting chaired by the Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, the State’s Commissioner of Police, CP Zubairu Muazu again confirmed Musibau’s abduction with others, but assured that security agencies were working round the clock to rescue them safely. Muazu, who briefed journalists alongside heads of other security formations in the State, expressed optimism of positive result soon, but declined to give further details on the ongoing operation to rescue the victims. “I confirm that there was incident of kidnapping involving the State Director of Fire Service and all the secu...

       Kano state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has magnanimously directed that students in public schools who failed the qualifying examination for government patronage will now be sponsored to register for the National Examination Council (NECO), even as he warned principals of secondary schools against taxing of students. The state commissioner for Information, Youth and Culture, Malam Muhammad Garba who dropped the hint in a statement issued to newsmen in Kano, said the gesture was part of government’s efforts to support parents in the payment of examination fees of their children He said the sum of N424, 952, 000.00 at N11, 000 per head will be spent for the total number of 38, 632 students as registration fees. According the statement, the measure is also part of the administration’s avowed commitment to ensuring that the less-privileged enjoy better education. The commissioner reiterated that the state government will not relent in its determi...

      President Buhari meets with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi H.H. Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi today the  9th April 2019.More details later and more photos below.

       Edo Crown Prince, Nathaniel Osayande Killed In Fatal Car Accident Days To His Coronation His Royal Highness, Prince Nathaniel Osayande, Crown Prince and heir to the Throne of the Kingdom of Ugu (Oba N’Ugu) and the Enogieship (Dukedom) of Umoghun Nokhua in Edo state, has passed away. According to reports, he was killed in a fatal accident which happened along Benin-Abraka expressway on Friday, April 5th, 2019. Prince Nathaniel died ahead of his coming inauguration to the throne of Ugu, billed later on this month (in a few days time). Educated in finance and accounting, the late Crown Prince worked to improve the lives of his community and to ameliorate the standing of the Kingdom of Ugu at home and abroad The villagers are utterly devastated and heartbroken by his passing at a very young age while in such excellent health. May his soul rest in peace. May we never die before our Glory in Jesus name Amen.More photos below.

      A Nigerian man, Ini David, is in a thanksgiving mood after he escaped a fatal car accident that claimed the lives of all its occupants yesterday April 7th. Taking to his Facebook page to express his gratitude to God, Ini said he was meant to have boarded the bus that was heading to Lagos but changed his mind. He wrote ''Please help me thank this beautiful God. I didn't know that God loves me this much!!! This happened this morning 7th April 2019. Don't know if am to jump, dance, lie down on the expressway or cry for joy. This happened this morning on our way to Lagos. My colleagues and I wanted taking this very bus from Abuja,but suddenly had a change of mind and joined the next. I remember a Coper lady asking me why we decided not to join their bus. Which I explained to her that "We just felt like it" We left few minutes after they drove out,not too far from the pack I told my colleague that... I'm led in the spirit to lead us in some worshi...

       The Nigerian Navy Ship Delta, NNS Delta, today, April 8, 2019 handed over a motor vessel, MV Mama Elizabeth 1 and eight crew members allegedly involved in illegal oil bunkering to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office for further investigation and possible prosecution. The suspects are: ThankGod Ojuyaina, Ambrose Ejedafeta, Aaron France, Joseph Ogeneboh, Christopher Egba, Obara ko Ovie, David Sunday and John Eyengho. Captain Adeyemi F. Adewuyi who represented the Commander of NNS Delta at the handing over in Warri stated that the vessel, MV Mama Elizabeth 1, was intercepted on March 15, 2019 along Escravos River by FOB Escravos. The vessel was allegedly loaded with 100,000 litres of AGO without valid naval approval. Receiving the Vessel and the suspects on behalf of the Commission, Richard Ogberagha, a Principal Detective Superintendent, said the Commission would do a painstaking investigation to ensure that the culpr...

      OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT   An effective National Health Insurance scheme remains the best panacea for the development of the health sector and an efficient healthcare delivery in the country, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Speaking while receiving a delegation of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, in his office earlier today, Prof Osinbajo said, “We have a good opportunity to do something about the National Health Insurance; it is obvious that government, both Federal Government and State Governments, cannot adequately provide healthcare for almost 200million Nigerian people.” Citing India as an example, he mentioned that India has the most privatized healthcare system in the world, with individual States being responsible for providing healthcare. In addition, VP Osinbajo emphasized the need for “Doctors to be remunerated properly regardless of their location, either rural or urban locations. We must find a logical way of addr...

     Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Office on Saturday, April 6, 2019 arrested five suspected train ticket racketeers. They include, Clement Zakka, Udim Sunday Samson, Adams Danladi, Otitomoni Omobolanle and Hassan Dauda. The Commission swung into action after receiving an intelligence report alleging that some group of people at the Idu and Kubwa train stations have been racketeering train tickets making it difficult for passengers to have access to tickets and further sabotaging government efforts in ensuring easy transportation across the country. The suspects were arrested during a sting operation at the stations. They will soon be charged to court.One more photo below.

       The attention of the Headquarters 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army Ohafia is drawn to a publication claiming reckless treatment of a woman accidentally hit by a Nigerian Army hilux vehicle at the Ogbor Hill Water Side Bridge, close to Eyimba hotel, along Aba/Ikot Ekpene highway on Friday the 6th of April 2019. It should be noted that the accident was immediately formally reported to the appropriate Army authority in whose area of responsibility the accident happened. The victim was rushed to Rosevern Hospital, Owerri Road, Aba for medical treatment by the Army and the medical expense was paid accordingly. Presently the victim is in a stable condition. The family of the victim have been contacted and they are overseeing the patient in the hospital. OJ Badamosi Major Assistant Director Army Public Relations 14 Brigade 8 April 2019

         The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP MA Adamu, NPM, mni has assured the people of North West and North Central Nigeria that the Nigeria Police Force is working assiduously in collaboration with the Military and other security agencies to bring the incessant banditry attacks in the areas to a permanent end.   The  IGP gave this assurance today, 8th April, 2019 at a Security Town Hall Meeting which took place at Government Science Secondary School, Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State, where he addressed relevant stakeholders, including Government Functionaries, Community Heads, Women Leaders, etc. during an on-the-spot Security assessment of the area. The IGP, who commiserated with the people over the attacks, equally called for increased supports from the community for the Security Forces deployed in their area, noting that it is only through concerted efforts of all concerned stakeholders that victory over the armed bandits can be achieved. Res...