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      The Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has commended the leadership of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for the numerous roles the Service has played in ensuring that Bauchi State remains one of the most peaceful States in the Northeastern part of Nigeria. According to him, “the presence of the NAF in the State is reassuring. The Service has not only contributed to the security of lives and properties, but has helped in improving the economic wellbeing of the good people of the State”. These assertions were made today, 24 September 2019, by the Governor while on a courtesy call on the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, in his office at Headquarters NAF in Abuja. Speaking further, Governor Bala expressed delight for the establishment of the Special Operations Command (SOC) and other NAF units in the State, which he said, had immensely complemented existing security arrangements in the State. According to him “I and my entourage are here today to

     OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT PRESS RELEASE HOW PRESIDENT BUHARI PLANS TO LIFT MILLIONS OUT OF POVERTY – OSINBAJO Why TraderMoni won AfDB prize for financial inclusion The Federal Government’s policies and programmes aimed at promoting financial inclusion remain key to the actualization of President Muhammadu Buhari’s promise of lifting millions of Nigerians out of poverty, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this in Abuja on Tuesday at the opening session of the 2019 Annual Conference of Chartered Institute of Bankers. He was referring to the President’s June 12 speech where he stated that “we are working to lift Nigerians out of poverty and set them on the path to prosperity. We intend to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty over the next 10 years”. According to the Vice President, “Financial inclusion of course is the key to realizing so much of what we expect as an economy and the President promised in his June 12 speech to l

      Lagos State Government, through the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, HEFAMAA, has shut down 20 health facilities in the month of August for non-compliance with regulatory standards. The Executive Secretary of HEFAMAA, Dr. Abiola Idowu who disclosed this after a monitoring and inspection exercise carried out by the agency, stressed that the State government remains committed to putting a halt to the ugly trend of having unqualified personnel work in health facilities and would continue to insist that the environment for the dispensation of medical care is suitable and hygienic for the promotion and maintenance of good health. She assured the populace that the government would not relent in its efforts to rid the State of quackery and illegal facilities, stressing that part of the strategies employed by the Agency that engendered success included consistent surveillance and monitoring of health facilities in the State, support by members of the public as we

      ''   ON THE MOVE AGAIN: TWO PORTFOLIOS IN TWO MONTHS! Just been redeployed to the Ministry of Labour and Employment to work with my long-time big brother, H.E, Chris Ngige. What a developing CV! Thank you, Mr. President for finding me versatile enough to move around. Always ready to serve in any capacity 💪     ''-Festus Keyamo.More photos below.

     “The present Nigerian government is facing the challenges of corruption head-on,” President Muhammadu Buhari declared Tuesday in New York. Presenting the country’s National Statement as the fifth speaker on the first day of the General Debate during the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA74), the Nigerian leader also warned: “We are giving notice to international criminal groups by the vigorous prosecution of the P&ID scam attempting to cheat Nigeria of billions of dollars.” Holding social media outlets responsible for fuelling major crimes such as mass killings, President Buhari called on major tech companies to be alive to their responsibilities, adding that, “They cannot be allowed to continue to facilitate the spread of religious, racist, xenophobic and false messages capable of inciting whole communities against each other, leading to loss of many lives. This could tear some countries apart.” He also declared that, “No threat is more potent than po

     In its war against internet fraud, operatives of the Cyber Crime Section at the Abuja Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Tuesday September 24, 2019 raided the residence of suspected yahoo-yahoo fraudsters and arrested four of them at Plot 1202 News Engineering Estate, Dawaki, Abuja. The raid followed covert intelligence gathering and surveillance. The suspects arrested are Osasu Fred Akioyamem, Ehis Ehizoghie Egheomwan, Chukwuemeka Chanimuya and Oris Karim In the course of the operation, some of the items recovered include mobile phones, laptop computers, and a Mercedes C350. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are complete.One more photo below.

      An Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday granted co-convener of the RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore bail. The Justice Taiwo Taiwo-led court said there was no longer a subsisting order holding Sowore in detention, hence the need to grant him bail. Justice Taiwo, however, ordered Sowore to deposit his international passport to the court while releasing him to his lawyer, Femi Falana. The judge held that Falana should be responsible for producing him in court once he has been notified of the charge against him. He said the law provides for the freedom of all Nigerians regardless of economic or political status. In a short ruling, Justice Taiwo said: “The order of court has expired. It has not been renewed and cannot be renewed in view of the motion ex-parte earlier withdrawn. “The liberty of all Nigerians high or low, poor or rich is guaranteed by the constitution. It’s for this end that I’m of the view that the defendant ought to be released forthwith.”.

     Yesterday , The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have embarked on a tour of Southern Africa, where they will visit South Africa, Angola, Botswana and Malawi. In Cape Town, The Duke and Duchess joined "The Justice Desk" workshop. Led by Queen’s Young Leader Jessica Dewhurst, it is an organisation empowering local communities. One of the initiatives - the Mbokodo Girls’ Empowerment programme - provides self-defence classes and empowerment training to young girls who have suffered trauma. PRINCE HARRY'S {DUKE OF SUSSEX} SPEECH: This is the definitely the first time I’ve spoken on top of a stump! So I thank you. And thank you very much for the warm welcome today. It was incredibly important to my wife and me to begin our trip to South Africa here in Nyanga with all of you, so thank you for having us! As someone who has visited this amazing country many times, and as someone who regards Cape Town as a uniquely special place in Africa, I wanted to ensure that our first v

    The Ekiti State Government has expressed its readiness to partner with National Board for Technology Incubation, Ado-Ekiti center, as part of its efforts to resuscitate the moribund Arts and Cultural sector for wealth creation and employment generation. Giving the assurance during a courtesy visit of the management staff of the Centre to his office in Ado-Ekiti, the Director General, Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture, Ambassador Wale Ojo Lanre, disclosed that the Dr. Kayode Fayemi-led administration has put in place modalities for the enhancement of the rich cultural heritage of Ekiti people. Ojo Lanre hinted that government would not relent in its efforts at ensuring that the rich cultural heritage of Ekiti is harnessed for economic gains and development, which necessitated the various steps taken by the council to identify talents, nurture and promote them to limelight. In his submissions, the Center Manager, Prince Bolaji Adejoro, said the visit was to identify wit

       Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed shock over the demise of the late Oniru of Iruland in Lagos Island, Oba Abiodun Idowu Oniru. Gov. Abiodun who described the traditional ruler as a great leader, astute businessman and thinker said the death "is the end of an era for the entire people of Lagos State". In commiserating with the Oniru Royal Family and the people of Lagos State over the passing of Oba Idowu, Abiodun said the monarch "is not dead but passed on to greater glory because his lofty deeds will forever live in the minds of his people." This was contained in a release made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin on Tuesday. According to the release, Oba Oniru was a pillar that brought economic prosperity and peace to his domain. Gov Abiodun stated that the Oba was particularly supportive of people like him, who had business interest in his domain. Said he, "It is not enough that we only mourn th

   On the 22nd of September at the African Beauty Summit Award,Oriental Hotels Victorial Island Lagos,Pink Republic blog won the award ''Beauty Blogger of The Year 2019''.I was not expecting to win because of other big time bloggers that was on the list of nominees with me but to God I give all the glory,my blog was declared the winner.Nigerian Musician Joel Amadi and Nollywood diva Linda Osifo received an award. The award was not limited to Nigerians only but other African countries were nominated,some that can't make it sent in their video of thanks because of distance.Coco Ice from Big Brother was looking very beautiful in her sugar-candy dress.More photos below.

       Renowned gospel musician, Elizabeth Ndidi Moses, popularly known as Liza C, officially unveiled her charity foundation, Liza Moses Foundation on September 22 nd , 2019 at Oriental hotel, Lekki, Lagos. The star-studded event featured the likes of Kenny Saint Best, Zaaki Adzee, Teddy Fresh Prince, Akin Alabi, DJ  Gosporella to mention but a few. The show was anchored by the iconic comedian, Koffi Tha Guru. The foundation has operational for the past few years but has just been officially launched as well as dedicated to transforming lives of indigent women, youths and children living on the streets. Liza C Street Concerts uses this show as vehicle of empowerment and transformation. The participants and beneficiaries at these concerts are usually given food items, clothes, cash grants acquisition, skill training to mention but a few. Liza C, prior to this launch, has organized five street concerts within three years at three different locations; mainly Ijesha, Aje

      Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat pays condolence visit to the Oniru family on the demise of HRM OBA ABIODUN ONIRU, Oniru of Iruland & Victoria Island at the Oniru Palace, Lagos. EARLIER REPORT: Sanwo-Olu mourns Oniru, commiserates with royal family Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday expressed his condolence to the Oniru Royal Family and the people of Lagos over the passing of Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abiodun Idowu Oniru. The revered monarch passed on today at the age of 82 after a brief illness. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the Governor commiserated with the Oniru Royal Family and people of the State, while describing the late monarch as “a very important Lagosian and a patriotic Nigerian” who passionately channeled his energy and traditional leadership towards building a prosperous State. His death, the Governor said, is a huge loss to Lagos and the nation in general. The statement reads: “On behalf of