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       November 17, 2019 Press Statement The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) issues a stern caution to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the fictitious votes being bandied from Okene and other arears to favour the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party demands the immediate cancellation of such allocated results, particularly in Okene Local Government Area. The party maintains that nobody can accept the provocative alteration of results from polling units as well as allocation of fictitious votes, particularly the awarding of 112, 000 votes to APC in Okene. The PDP says the people of Kogi state have glaring evidence of alterations of figures to reduce the vote of the PDP and allocate imported figures to the APC. The party therefore cautions INEC not to ever declare such mutilated results as they will not be accepted by the people. Our party hopes that this apparent moves to allocate fictitious results to the APC has no bearing with the allega

         Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has announced the release of N132million for the payment of monthly allowances for Corps Members serving in the state. Speaking during a Courtesy Visit by the Governing Council of the National Youth Service Council (NYSC) at the Government House Port Harcourt on Friday, Governor Wike said the payment process has been activated by his administration. "We have released N132million for the payment of the allowances for corps members serving in the state", he said. He further informed that funds have been released for the construction of drainage, completion of the 5000 capacity auditorium, 3000 mattresses and 1500 double-bunk beds for the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp at Nonwa. He said: "The corps members are serving the interest of the state. We are only investing to enhance their performance. "We have released funds for the construction of internal roads, drainage, 1500 double-bunk beds and 3000 mattr

      In their reinvigorated drive to end the insurgency in the North East, Nigerian Army troops have continued to sustain the tempo of the ongoing Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency operations in the North East with a view to decimating and destroying the remnant Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP) criminals across the Operation LAFIYA DOLE Theatre.  In one of the numerous operations conducted across the Theatre today, 16 November 2019, troops of 26 Task Force Brigade embarked on a Clearance Patrol to Dalu Village within the Mandara Mountains in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State following credible intelligence report on the presence of some of the criminal insurgents in that area. Fortunately, the report was confirmed as the troops soon established contact with the marauding terrorists and effectively subdued them with their superior fire power during the ensuing fire fight. Subsequently, the troops proceeded to thorough clear the Village of the presence of th

     President Muhammadu Buhari has explained that the ongoing reorganization at the presidency is aimed at enhancing service delivery to Nigerians. Fielding questions from State House Correspondents at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly after his arrival from London on Friday night, President Buhari said it is unfortunate that the recent disengagement of some political appointees  from the presidency had been given ‘‘ethnic and political’’ interpretations. ‘‘They said 35 people were sacked in the Vice President’s office. We just created some ministries and we reorganized and people are giving it ethnic and political dimensions. It is unfortunate,’’ he said. Responding to a question on what next for his administration after a well deserved rest in London, the President said: ‘‘We are going to work harder and be accountable. We have tried to make Nigerians understand why we do certain things. Accountability from bottom to top is absol

     Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commiserated with the family of the late Chief Alexander Opeyemi Akinyele, saying his demise is a great loss to the nation, particularly Public Relations practice. A condolence message issued on behalf of the Lagos State Government by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, said Chief Akinyele’s commitment to national service made him excel as former  Minister of Information and Chairman of the National Sports Commission. Describing Chief Akinyele’s as a pacesetter who served as the first Secretary-General of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations and subsequently its President,Omotoso maintained that his professionalism and passion for excellence gave depth to public relations practice in Nigeria. “Governor Sanwo-Olu sympathises with the Nigeria Customs and Excise as well as his former colleagues at the National Reconciliation Committee, where he served as Chairman, on the loss of Chief Akinyele

    The executive producer of the movie actress Ego Boyo made two hours ago on social media when she shared the awards with the caption ''  Guys, our Film won a hat trick at the   @afriff   globe Awards Three (3) awards for The Ghost and the House of Truth Best Actress  @k8henshaw Best Director  @akinomotoso  and Best Nigerian Film  @tghtthefilm  🏆 🏆🏆 Thank you  #Afriff  festival and Jury for these awards. We are grateful and appreciate 🙏🏽 Thank you to our amazing Cast and crew All your hard work PS Kate has her award 😁   ''.More photos below.

     Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri shared a very beautiful photo of herself yesterday breastfeeding her child on the plane,on their way to Dubai .She captioned the photo ''  Nobody is leaving me in lagos😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀  ''.One more photo below.

     For the past couple of weeks, fire incidents have been a rampant around Lagos streets. Just of recent, there was a reported fire outbreak at a property situated at No 8, Musbau Ashafa off Agbe Road, Abule Egba, Lagos on Tuesday 12th of November at about 3pm. A certain woman identified as Itunnu Ademokun was reported to have carelessly burnt a rented apartment where she lives with her family.  According to an eyewitness’s account, the mother of three was burning candles for spiritual purposes in her bedroom which was attributed to an act of one certain white garment church where she worships. We gathered that the resident also doubles as her trade zone where she makes sales of edible items. She was said to have been attending to one of her numerous customers at the time of the incident when the burning candles caught up with a bed-sheet in her room and spread almost all over the building. With the help of well-meaning neighbours, including Jordan FM situated in the neighbour

     According to CNN ''  Kanye West left inmates in tears when he performed a surprise concert at the Harris County jail in Houston, Texas. The Grammy award-winning rapper and his choir performed songs from his gospel album "Jesus is King" on Friday as inmates waved their hands and knelt in prayer. West  said  his visit was "a mission, not a show," according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. West performed for more than 200 male inmates before using an underground tunnel to access a separate jail to perform for a smaller crowd of women inmates, according to the  Houston Chronicle . "Say what you want about the man," said Jason Spencer, a public affairs director for the Harris County Sheriff's Office. "But Kanye West and his choir brought some light to people who needed it today at the Harris County Jail.  ''.More photos below.

     Musician Lizzo is looking stunning on the December cover of  British Vogue Magazine,2019.According to the Magazine '' Lizzo is closing out a life-changing year as the star of the second of British Vogue’s two December covers. Here, the queen of empowering lyrics shares some of her funniest “firsts” – from her first kiss to her surprising first celebrity crush. ''.Go grabb a copy to get the full gist.More photos below.