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      L-R: The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister Designate, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, Lagos State APC Chairman, Mr. Babatunde Balogun and Speaker, LAHA, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa at the Special Eid-el-Kabir Prayer at the Dodan Barracks Praying Ground, Obalende, Lagos.More photos below.

     Less than 24 hours after Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike placed a N30million bounty on notorious cultist, Bobrisky of Gokana, the Nigerian Army has captured him, with Governor Wike confirming that he will redeem the pledge. Speaking during a security meeting with leaders of Rumuolumeni Community at the Government House Port Harcourt on Friday, Governor Wike thanked the Nigerian A rmy for capturing the suspected cultist. "The Army has captured Bobrisky of Gokana. I will pay the bounty that I promised to the Nigerian Army. "Anyone who generates insecurity in Rivers State, I am ready to pay any amount to ensure the arrest of that person". Governor Wike called on community leaders to supply information to the State Security council on criminals in their communities for the security agencies to act frontally to reduce crime. He described Rumuolumeni as one of the flashpoints in the state, where criminals use the waterway as a getaway point. He urged

      An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) was killed by an angry mob, for shooting a pregnant woman dead at Agbole area of Ijegun in Egbe-Idimu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Friday August 9. The pregnant tailor identified as Biliki was hit by a stray bullet in her shop after the policeman identified as Damilare Olarenwaju, recklessly opened fire while chasing a boy labeled a “yahoo boy” in the street. Biliki was reportedly rushed to the hospital but died shortly after. The incident sparked outrage in the neighbourhood, leading to the death of one of the policemen while two others sustained injuries and ran to the Palace of the Ijegun monarch at Ologun for safety. “How can policemen fire shot at a roundabout, on a Saturday close to festive period in Ijegun? “The road in front of the king’s palace is impassable at the moment. Vehicular movements have been diverted into a nearby street to access Ijegun bus stop. “The information I gathered is that the po

      The Obituary of Reverend Father Paul Offu who was murdered by suspected herdsmen along the Ihe-Agbudu Road in Awgu on Thursday, August 1st, has been released. According to the lineup of activities, the remains of the 49-year-old clergyman who was shot dead while on his way for mass, will be laid to rest at the Holy Ghost Cathedral, Ogui in Enugu state on Tuesday August 20th. Until his death, Father Offu was the parish priest of St. James the Greater Parish, Ugbawka. See the full poster of his obituary below... Rip Father...One more photo below.

        PRESS RELEASE UPDATE ON THE SHOOTING INCIDENT THAT LEAD TO THE DEATH OF MR. CHIMAOBI NWAOGWU AT UMUOKEREKE NGWA COMMUNITY OF ABIA STATE In reference to our earlier press release on the incident that led to the shooting of one innocent Nigerian citizen, Mr. Chimaobi Nwaogu of Umuokereke-Ngwa Community in Obingwa LGA of Abia State, the Headquarters of the 82 Division of Nigerian Army (NA) wishes to inform the general public that further investigation  on the unfortunate incident revealed that Lance Corporal Ajayi Johnson, one of the soldiers deployed to Forward Operations Base Ohanze, for security duty absconded from his duty post to an unknown destination. He was thereafter, reported to have been involved in a scuffle that led to the shooting and killing of Mr. Chimaobi, who is an Okada rider, on Wednesday, 7 August 2019. The soldier has since been arrested and detained, while a disciplinary procedure is in progress. He will be tried according to extant military laws

      Police received the lifeless bodies of the Nigerian Police officers brutally executed by the Nigerian Soldiers in Taraba and they are all Christians... Hmmm... Rip to them. EARLIER REPORTS: ARMY PRESS RELEASE: PRESS RELEASE The attention of the Army Headquarters has been drawn to the Press Release by DCP FRANK MBA FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER FORCE HEADQUARTERS ABUJA Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.2/68 Date: 7th August, 2019 on the unfortunate incident that occurred on the 6th of August 2019 in which troops of 93 Battalion Nigerian Army Takum pursued and exchanged fire with some suspected Kidnappers who indeed turned out to be an Intelligence Response Team from the Police Force Headquarters Abuja on a covert assignment from Abuja resulting in the death and injury of some members of the Team. On the 6th of August 2019, the said Nigerian Army troops, while responding to a distressed call to rescue a kidnapped victim exchanged fire with the suspected

      Three hours ago actress Mercy Aigbe shared a photo of herself stepping out of the pool and looking hot as she enjoys her summer holidays in Manchester,United Kingdom.She captioned the photo ''  Pool time 🏊🏊🏊🏊   #summer2019   #mercytakeslondon #mercytakesparis #mercytakesmanchester   #vacayvibes ''.More photos below.

    Yoruba actress Ayo Adesanya turns 50-years today,she was born in August 1969.She shared several photos on social media to mark her birthday with the captions '' They said 50 can pepper them gang ....am sooo blessed indeed ...thank you Lord ... @azenath_wears Photographer  @trans4mazfotography Hairstylist  @damihairsolutions Makeup  @tolashonibare  ''. '' And boom just like that the good Lord got me here ...hitting 50 like the child of the most the most high that i am...with a grateful heart and spirit full of praises ...i say thank you Lord... This incredible dress for this special occasion was made by @azenath_wears  ...she said i want to make you a dress.....i got a master piece instead ...thanks for making me look stunning 😘 To all the team that gave us this look ...thank you so much Photographer  @trans4mazfotography Hairstylist  @damihairsolutions Makeup  @tolashonibare  ''.Happy birthday to her.More photos below.

   Taylor Swift shared all these photos on her social media with the caption '' WELL SO THIS IS A THING THAT’S HAPPENING. September issue of   Vogue   and I’m so so so grateful to Anna, Tonne Goodman, Sergio Kletnoy and basically anyone who was like ‘yeah she can be on the Sept issue cover’. What an amazing experience shooting with Inez and Vinoodh''.According to the magazine ''  Taylor Swift wears a Louis Vuitton jumpsuit. Rings by Cartier and Bvlgari. To get this look, try: Dream Urban Cover in Classic Ivory, Fit Me Blush in Pink, Tattoostudio Sharpenable Gel Pencil Longwear Eyeliner Makeup in Deep Onyx, The Colossal Mascara, Brow Ultra Slim in Blonde, and Shine Compulsion by Color Sensational Lipstick in Undressed Pink. All by Maybelline New York. Hair, Christiaan; makeup, Fulvia Farolfi. Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman Photographed by Inez & Vinoodh,  Vogue , September 2019 Facebook Pinterest IT’S A SUNDAY AFTERNOON in Tribeca, and I’