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      President Buhari receives in audience Members of Buhari Media Organisation in State House on 2nd June 2019 BMO 2: President Buhari receives a presentation during his audience with Members of Buhari Media Organisation in State House on 2nd June 2019. With him are: L-R: Chief Cassidy Madueke, Susan Henshaw, Chairman BMO Chief Niyi Akinsiju and Mallam Muhammad Labbo BMO 6: President Buhari with Mr Tunde Thompson who was jailed under decree No. 4 1984 now a staunch Buharist and member of BMO shortly after he received in audience Members of Buhari Media Organisation in State House on 2nd June 2019.More photos below.

      Ten years after the commencement of the 10-lane Lagos-Badagry Expressway, life is set to return to the axis as the Lagos State Government today flagged off the continuation of the road construction that experienced low activities in the last four years. Performing the flag off, the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat stated that the return to the road not only marks the fulfilment of a promise made during a re cent visit on June 2, 2019, to the people of the State by this administration but is also designed to bring relief to commuters who daily experience hardship on the road. Speaking at the site office of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) contractors to the project, the Deputy Governor noted that the government would honour all the promises made to Lagosians, stressing that the project covers specifically the Agboju to Trade Fair segment as well as the rehabilitation of the Eric Moore - Mile 2 stretch. The Deputy Governor, wh

      Few hours ago Ace Musician and Hollywood actress Barbra Streisand shared this photo above on social media with the caption '' 23 years together... and 21 years married today.  ''.congratulation.More photos below.

       The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Office, on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, re-arraigned a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on an 11-count charge bordering on money laundering and stealing to the tune of N6.9billion (Six Billion, Nine Hundred Million Naira). Fayose was arraigned alongside one of his firms,  Spotless Investment Limited, for the alleged fraud. The former governor was first arraigned on October 22, 2018 before Justice Mojisola Olatotegun alongside a company, Spotless Investment Limited, on an 11-counts bordering on stealing and money laundering. Following the commencement of the trial before Justice Olatoregun, the prosecution had some witnesses, including a former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro. However, the Commission subsequently wrote a petition to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Adamu Abdu-Kafarati, seeki

        President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said results of 2019 elections clearly reflect the interest of Nigerians, and having received the mandate for a second term, he will not disappoint the people. President Buhari, who received the Buhari Support Group Centre led by the Director General, Alhaji Umaru Dembo, at the State House, said his administration will serve honestly and genuinely, with  a focus on unleashing the human and natural potentials of the country for growth. “The 2019 elections are behind us. Nigerians have spoken, and they have spoken loudly in our favour. It is now time to serve them, and serve well. We will not fail. “We will serve honestly, genuinely, and with our heart and might. Our country has oscillated for too long at the level of promises and potentials. It is now time to explore and exploit the potentials for the good of all Nigerians, particularly the ordinary people. It shall be accomplished,’’ he said. The President commended members

     Few hours ago,Indian actress Kareena Kapoor who is currently in the United Kingdom on vacation for her elder sisters birthday and for a new movie as a cop took to Instagram,shared this photo above with the caption '' 19 Years and still Running   #19yearsinbollywood #blessed   #fulloflove   ❤❤  ''. The makera of Angrezi Medium treat fans with the first look of Kareena Kapoor Khan from the film. She will be seen playing a cop named Naina and her character is pretty bold, beautiful and badass! The official handle of Maddock Films dropped the first look on their social media profile. They captioned it, "Bold. Beautiful and Badass! Meet Naina #AngreziMedium #DineshVijan #HomiAdajania #KareenaKapoorKhan @irrfank @radhikamadan01 @deepakdobriyal" Angrezi Medium marks the comeback of Irrfan Khan on the big screen, post the brief break that he took, as he was seeking treatment for neuroendocrine tumor. The film also stars Radhika Madan, she will be see

       Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar of a Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on Monday, July 1, 2019 turned down a bail application filed by a self acclaimed harbalist, Jamiu Isiaka who is standing trial over alleged thirty million naira fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had on June 11, 2019, arraigned Isiaka on a four count charge of fraud, conspiracy and impersonating some senior government  officials including the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Dr Maikanti Baru, Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Mr Femi Adeshina, a national commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Amina Zakari among others. He pleaded not guilty to all the four count charges. Ruling on the bail application on Monday, Justice Abdulgafar said the accused person have failed to show sufficient evidence of why the court should use its discretion in admitting him on bail. "The A

       Kaduna state governor,Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has on Monday, visited St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Tudun-Wada, where the church altar was burnt last Friday night, saying investigation into the incident ongoing. The governor who led other government officials to the church commended Kaduna Polytechnic students for putting off the fire which averted burning down the church. Speaking with journalists after the assessment of the church, el-Rufai, said those behind the incident want to cause another round of crisis in the state, applauding Kaduna residents for living in peace with one another:” We are here to visit the church and sympathise with them. We once again thank Kaduna Polytechnic students for putting off the fire. As the police have said three suspects were arrested, and investigation is still ongoing. I directed the church officials to write to us and the government will pay for the damaged properties”. Also speaking, chairman of the church pastoral council, Dr.Danie

       Governor Samuel Ortom is deeply saddened by the loss of many lives in the petrol tanker fire today at Ahumbe, Gwer East Local Government Area. The Governor describes the incident as quite painful and devastating. He consoles families of those who lost their lives in the inferno and prays God to grant them eternal rest. Governor Ortom assures survivors of the fire that the State Government will assist in payment of their medical bills. Terver Akase Chief Press Secretary July 01, 2019. More photos below.

      Nigerian musicians Teni and Burna Boy are now brand Ambassadors for Pepsi. Teni Made the announcement few hours ago on social media when she shared this photo above with the caption ''  PEPSI BRAND AMBASSADOR💃 . #nollywood   #lagos   #brodashaggi #roronations #blessingsfollowipms   #mbada #preweddingnaija #gidicars   #30bgowanbeparries #owambe #teammiracle   #tobination #madeinlagos #madeinnigeria   #foreheadgang #nawedeyhere #shomoagemini   #bigbrothernaija #nollywoodmovies   #1mimnotusing #japa   #naija #lekki   #asoebibella   #asoebi   #mua #bellanaijaweddings   #ankarafashion  ''.More photos below.

     Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, Monday morning stepped down as the senior pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA, over alleged rape allegation by Timi Dakolo’s wife, Busola. Pastor Fatoyinbo, in a post on his Instagram page on Monday, announced stepping down from the pulpit following the saga. He wrote: “The past few days have been very sobering on me I have taken time to seek spiritual counsel form Christian leaders around the world who feel very concerned about the ongoing report in the media. “I have solicited their guidance on actions I should take that is honoring to our Lord Jesus Christ and the work he has called me to do. “Drawing from their counsel and that of the leadership of COZA and owing to my love for Lord’s work and the sacred honor of my calling I have decided to take a leave of absence from the pulpit of the church.” This is following protest asking Pastor Fatoyinbo to step down over the rape allegations by Timi Dakolo’s wife, Busola Busola, the wife of pop