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     President Buhari receives in audience President of United Nations General Assembly Maria Fernanda Espinaso in State House on 7th May 2019 UN President 5: President Buhari with R-L: President of United Nations General Assembly Maria Fernanda Espinaso, UN Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator Edward Kallon and COS UNGA President Kwabena Osei-Danquah as he receives in audience President of United Nations General Assembly in State House on 7th May 2019. PRESS RELEASE: BOKO HARAM: PRESIDENT BUHARI ENLISTS UN SUPPORT IN REHABILITATION OF IDPs/DESTROYED INFRASTRUCTURE The assistance of United Nations and the international community will be invaluable in reversing the devastation visited on Nigeria by the Boko Haram insurgency, President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday told the visiting President of the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Ms Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces. "The condition of internally displaced persons ((IDPs)  in the country is

      President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said he will not let Nigerians down in providing effective and result-oriented leadership that safeguards and ensures a better life for citizens, assuring that he is conscious of the weight of responsibility on his shoulders. Speaking after attending the daily Tafsir (Quranic interpretations) marking the month of Ramadhan fast at the State House Mosque, President Buhari s aid the reality of his office weighs heavily on his mind at all times, and he will keep working to deliver an improved life to Nigerians. The President said he knows what to do, and will not fail Nigerians. President Buhari expressed gratitude to all Nigerians for the opportunity to serve a second term in office. He said their expectations for giving him the mandate will be met. “The expectations of Nigerians will be met. I will not let them down. I will continue to do my best,” he said. The President reiterated his earlier message on the occasion of Ramadh

       Ground Breaking and Foundation Laying Ceremony for the construction of Army Command Estate and Headquarters Directorate of Legal Services (Army) by the COAS ,Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai at Mohammadu Buhari Cantonment ,Airport Road, Giri Abuja.More photos below.

       Senator Ademola Adeleke, the PDP Governor Elect of Osun State who was earlier arraigned before an Mpape magistrate court has been granted bail. 2. Senator Adeleke was granted bail in the sum of N2million and a suitable surety in like sum 3. The matter has been adjourned to the 24th of June 2019.More details later.

      Justice Fatun Riman of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Monday, May 6, 2019, sentenced one Adegboye Joshua Oluyeyi to 29 years imprisonment for a N2 million cyber fraud. Oluyeyi was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, on Friday, May 3, 2019, on a nine-count charge bordering on cybercrime. He was convicted for hacking into the email account of one Florence Kentiobong and diverting N2 million into his account by replacing the account information of the victim, with his personal account details, causing the said payment to be made into the account of the convict, instead of the account of the original benefactor. He pleaded “guilty” to the charges and was convicted, accordingly. One of the counts reads: “That you, Adegboye Joshua Oluyeyi, aka Joshua Adex sometime in February 2018 within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court with intent to defraud did knowingly cause the loss of N2 million only property of Mike Simpso

      Nigerian comedian MC Hallelujah proposed to his girlfriend on Sunday at he pool party he specially organised for the proposal at Lekki Ajah and she said yes. He sent in this photos with the caption ''This is the real full story of the engagement stunt on my xclusive pool party. It was all for her and a big surprise for her I proposed to my best friend, A wife  that was very close but i never knew, the most outstanding legal , positive , loving  and understanding girl in the world. She is a gift from God to me and she said...........YES. The only girl that earned my 109% respect. She is against using your body to make money , a high integrity personified personality. I will still love her in my next life party rice loading.... So pls book me for your events so that I can raise the money to plan my marriage oooh. Lolz A big thanks  to all my Lagos family that turn up for me for the Exclusive pool party to mark the engagement stunt God bless.... #GRASAM Loading 

      The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Diocese of Lagos, on Monday presented a Special Episcopal Award to Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode for his monumental achievements in all sectors and sections of the State in the last four years, saying the Governor deserved to be appreciated for excellent performance and selfless service to God and humanity. Speaking while handing the award to the Governor on behalf of the Church during the first session of 34th Synod of the Diocese held at Our Saviours Church, Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, Diocesan Bishop of Lagos, Rt Rev Humphrey Olumakaiye described Governor Ambode as an administrator with a patriotic drive who, through hard work and grace, rose to become distinguished among his peers. “We are very proud of you (Governor Ambode) for taking Lagos State much higher. You have proved beyond doubts that there is a great hope for a better Nigeria through your transformational touch in this State. “You are a man o

     Live from the Magistrate Court, Mpape, Abuja. Senator Ademola Adeleke arriving the premises of the Mpape Magistrate Court today.He was entering the court with two fingers in the air. Showing double peace..aAccording to sources '' Force spokesman, Mr. Frank Mba, explained that Adeleke was picked up for a criminal offence. He said: “Senator Adeleke is currently in police custody. He was taken into custody in the evening of today 6th May 2019 in connection with ongoing criminal investigations touching on his person. “Meanwhile, in the best tradition of natural justice and fair hearing, he has already been served with the relevant charge sheet containing his alleged offences in the presence of his Attorneys. “He will be arraigned in a competent court of law tomorrow, 7th May 2019.” Meanwhile, the PDP has called for the immediate and unconstitutional release of its chieftain. National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, made the call at a press conference on Monda

     The best news ever broke yesterday when the Duke Duchess of Sussex welcomed their first child and it is a boy.Rumours going round is that their son might be named 'Authur'.When Prince Harry was interviewed about his new born son he said ''I’m very excited to announce that Meghan and myself had a baby boy early this morning, a very healthy boy. Mother and baby are doing incredibly well. It’s been the most amazing experience I could ever possibly imagine. How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension. But we’re both absolutely thrilled and so grateful to all the love and support of everybody out there. It’s been amazing so we just wanted to share this with everybody. [We’re] still thinking about names. The baby’s a little bit overdue so we’ve had a little bit of time to think about it, but that’s the next bit. But for us, I think we’ll be seeing you guys in probably two days’ time as planned as a family to share it with you guys and so everyone can see the

    Lady Gaga changed her outfits four times on the red carpet of the 2019 MET Gala.She is one of the Co-Chairs this year and the title for this years Gala was 'Camp' as earlier reported in one of my blog post.They started 10:PM Nigerian time yesterday Monday,and I watched it live to midnight,thank God for PVR decoder I recorded all the looks on the red carpet. First time in the History of the Met Gala that there would be a dancing and a quick change performance,Lady Gaga broke that record yesterday.Serena Williams who iss also a co-chair,wore a gown with Nike sneakers,nice way to be comfortable for such memorable event. I was wondering what other Met Gala theme will beat the 2018 Catholic theme,but yesterday night showed me that in fashion,the sky is not the limit.Some Men embraced the Egyptian culture,while Kim Kardashian wore something nice that brought out her shape,but her mother Kris Jenner appeared like a star in Tommy Hilfiger.Cardi B,shot down the red carpet with her