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      President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja expressed the strong determination of his administration to forge a strong, united nation from the diverse religious and ethnic communities in the country. Receiving the Tijjaniyya Muslim Religious Movement at the State House, President Buhari lauded the prevalence of mutual understanding among the followers of the two major religions in the country, Islam and Christi anity. “It is generally said that differences divide people. We in Nigeria understand that there is no way a misunderstanding can cause division among us. We are one people,” he said. President Buhari told leaders of the delegation, mostly Senegalese, that the Tijjaniyya religious order was not new to him or to Nigerians, citing specific communities around him who practised its ways and commended them for being orderly, peaceful and constructive. “The requirements of our people, whatever religion they follow, and to whatever ethnic group they belong in Nigeria is

      The Federal Government has listed higher import revenue, lower domestic fuel consumption and increased rice production by local farmers among the gains of the closure of the country's land borders in four geo-political zones of the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, announced the gains when he visited the Seme Border on Monday, along with Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama; Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola, Minister of State for Finance, Budget and National Planning Clement Agba, National Security Adviser Babagana Monguno and the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service Muhammed Babandede He said since the closure, the monthly import revenue has increased by 15%, instead of dropping as expected in many quarters, while the local consumption of fuel has dropped by 30%, apparently due to reduced smuggling of the products to neighbouring countries Alhaji Mohammed also said the closure has so far curbed the s

      It would be recalled that on the 24/9/2019 the Force Medical officer AIG Obembe O. Modupe MBBS, FMCOph paid a one day working visit to Anambra State Police Command to inspect medical facilities in the State in compliance with the directive of the Inspector- general of Police IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu NPM, mni. 2. Following the visit by the Force Medical officer and subsequent upgrade of it's facilities, the Police Medical Services in Anambra State has recorded its first ever Surgery yesterday 23/11/2019 after three hours of successful operation and removal of 26 fibroids from a patient at the Police hospital CPS Awka in Anambra State. 3. This feat was achieved through the active support of the commissioner of Police Anambra State Command CP John B.Abang,fdc. 4. The police hospital is open to the public too as well as referrals as part of the Command efforts towards enhancing Police Community Relations. 5.The Public are enjoined to take advantage of this opportunity

       It would be recalled that on the 22/11/2019 at about 1:30pm,following intelligence report, Police detectives in Anambra State arrested two female suspects at Nkpor in Idemili North LGA of the State. 2. Preliminary investigation by Police detectives attached to Otoucha Division revealed that the two children were allegedly stolen from Enuguwu Aguleri in Anambra East LGA by one Ani Chisom 'f' aged 28 years of Amuri in Nkanu-East LGA of Enugu State and (2)Afamefuna Udodili 'f aged 32 years of Orodo in mbaitolu LGA of Imo State respectively. 3. Following the Public announcement by the Command on the 22/11/2019,parents of the two kids from Enugu Aguleri came and identified their children.They also revealed their names as Confidence Ejike 'f' aged 5 years and Blessing Ejike 'f' aged 7 months old respectively. 4. Meanwhile,the children have since reunited with their parents and case is under investigation after which suspects would be charged to C

      Lagos State First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Sunday underscored the importance of continuous learning and inventiveness saying such was important to engender personal growth and development which in turn will rub off favorably on the society. Speaking on Sunday at a Special Thanksgiving Service held at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja, to appreciate God for the successful hosting of the 2019 National Women Conference of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), Dr Sanwo-Olu said learning new things was critical, and that it should be a priority for all. “It is indeed an honour for us to be here today. We thank God for all that he has done for us. Our Motto at COWLSO is ‘We are one’ and we have shown that in various aspects of planning towards our COWLSO Conference. “This year’s COWLSO Conference with the theme: “Unlearn, Learn and Relearn: The 21st Century Women’s THEMES Perspective/Approach,” was apt for this year. It also was in li

      Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said welfare of the Nigerian ex-Servicemen must be a priority. The Governor stated this at the launch of the year 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund at the Lagos House, Ikeja. Sanwo-Olu said retired personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces as well as their immediate family members must not be left to suffer in retirement, noting that some of them paid a supreme price fighting for a united Nigeria. The Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony is held yearly to celebrate the gallantry of military officers, ex-Servicemen and survivors of wars among Nigerian Armed Forces, who fought to keep the peace and unity in the country. The Governor said: “Our ex-Servicemen have laboured for the unity of our country. When they retire, they must not be left to regret their service to our fatherland. In their retirement, they deserve to live quality life and their welfare must be at the centre of every programme created

     Yoruba/Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun lost his mother today.He made this announcement today on social media,when he shared this photo above with the caption ''  GOOD NIGHT MAMA MI JOLADE OMO OLOMU APERAN.Rest in peace.  ''.One more photo below.

     Vice President Osinbajo and his wife Oludolapo Osinbajo are both celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary today.Her excellency Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo took to her social media to share some photos,but she captioned the photo above '' Hand in hand on the 25th November 1989. Its our 30th wedding anniversary to the glory of God. #WeddingAnniversary #ByGodsGrace   ''.More photos below.

      President Buhari receives in audience President of United Nations General Assembly in State House on 25th Nov 2019 UNGA President 2: President Buhari with L-R: Ms. Marie Skare, UNGA President Prof. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, Perm Sec Foreign Affairs Amb. Mustapha Sulaiman and Chief of Staff Abba Kyari as he receives in audience President of United Nations General Assembly in State House on 25th Nov 2019. WHY REHABILITATION OF IDPs DEMANDS URGENCY, BY PRESIDENT BUHARI The rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the country is urgent and imperative, if it would not constitute a big problem to the country in future, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. The President spoke Monday at State House, Abuja, while receiving in audience the President of the 74th United Nations General Assembly, Nigeria’s Professor Tijjani Muhammad-Bande. “Most of the displaced children  do not know their parents, or where they come from. We have to look at the issue now, properly

      President Buhari declares Open the 2019 All Nigeria Judges' Conference at National Judicial Institute Abuja on 25th Nov 2019 Judiciary 6: President Buhari with Chief Justice of Nigeria Hon. Justice Tanko Muhammad and Fmr. President National Industrial Court of Nigeria Hon. Justice Babatunde Adejumo Rtd as he declares Open the 2019 All Nigeria Judges' Conference at National Judicial Institute Abuja on 25th Nov 2019. PRESIDENT BUHARI CHARGES JUDGES ON CREATION OF SPECIAL CRIME COURTS President Muhammadu Buhari has called on judicial officers to work towards the creation of special courts to assist in the speedy administration and dispensation of justice in the country. Speaking Monday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of the 2019 biennial All Nigeria Judges Conference of Superior Courts, President Buhari said: “I will advise that the conference should, in its deliberations, consider how to create an efficient structure for the proposed Special Crimes Cour