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     The Oyo State Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transportation, Professor Raphael Afonja was at Akesan market, Oyo town for on-the-spot assessment of a fire outbreak at the market earlier today. The Honourable Commissioner who was accompanied by the Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Kehinde Ayoola also paid a visit to victims of the fire outbreak at an undisclosed hospital where they are receiving proper medical care. He expressed the goodwill of Gov. Seyi Makinde led administration and gave the assurance that efforts are in top gear to prevent such future occurrences.More photos below.

      Iraq’s parliament on Sunday backed a recommendation by the prime minister that all foreign troops should be ordered out, responding to the U.S. killing of a top Iranian military commander and an Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad. A special session of parliament passed a resolution saying that the Shi’ite-led government, which is close to Iran, should cancel its request for assistance from a U.S.-led coalition. It is not binding on the government but is likely to be taken up, given caretaker premier Adel Abdul Mahdi’s stance. “Despite the internal and external difficulties that we might face, it remains best for Iraq on principle and practically,” said Abdul Mahdi, who resigned in November amid street protests. The session was called after a U.S. drone strike on Friday at Baghdad airport killed Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani, architect of Iran’s drive to extend its influence across the region, and Iraqi militia leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. Rival Shi’ite M...

      The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has placed Police Commands and Formations nationwide on red alert. This proactive measure follows Intelligence Report that sequel to the recent killing of an Iranian General; some domestic interests are planning to embark on massive public disturbances and sabotage. Consequently, Zonal AIGs and Command Commissioners of Police have been directed to ensure maximum surveillance and security of lives and property across the nation. The Police Commanders have been directed to ensure strategic deployments of both overt and covert Police operatives to ensure adequate security and safety of citizens, foreigners especially diplomats and diplomatic missions domiciled in Nigeria as well as the protection of critical national assets. Meanwhile, the IGP has assured all Nigerians and foreigners resident in Nigeria of adequate security. He has equally warned all potential troublemakers to steer clear of the streets ...

    Nigerian female musician 'Tiwa Savage' shared adorable photos of herself and her son today on social media.She captioned the photos '' Love Mine 🖤  ''.More photos below.

     Her Majesty The Queen has sent a message of condolence to the Governor General of Australia, Governor of New South Wales, Governor of Queensland, and Governor of Victoria and to all Australians: "I have been deeply saddened to hear of the continued bushfires and their devastating impact across many parts of Australia. My thanks go out to the emergency services, and those who put their own lives in danger to help communities in need. Prince Philip and I send our thoughts and prayers to all Australians at this difficult time.  Elizabeth R". More photos below.

     The attention of the Government of Ekiti State has been drawn to some media reports insinuating that the administration had concluded plans to sack workers in the MDAs. The misleading news reports, which quoted an anonymous source in the office of the Head of Service, is nothing but a tissue of lies and a figment of the imagination of the writers. The office of the Head of Service has denied any plan to carry out any disengagement in the listed MDAs as claimed in the malicious reports. The Head of Service, Mr Ayodeji Ajayi, is the state official with authority to speak on issues relating to the service and not the rumour mill. Contrary to the concocted lies of the writers, the state government wishes to place it on record that it has no plan to sack anyone in the MDAs. Instead, it is about concluding the process of employing about 3, 000 workers in the teaching and civil service in the state. The recruitment process, which was well advertised, commenced in...

     ANAMBRA STATE POLICE COMMAND DIARY: The attention of the Anambra State Police Command has been drawn to a rumour being circulated in the social media that there is a growing tension in Awkuzu following a squabble between Police and the Military. The report is absolutely false and unfounded. Consequently, the Public are urged to disregard the rumour and go about their lawful businesses, please. SP Haruna Mohammed PPRO Anambra State Police Command, For-Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command.

     The progress recorded by Lagos State, since the beginning of the fourth republic, would have been impossible without the guidance of God, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said. The Governor said the successive administrations laboured to put the State on the path of irreversible growth, but said their efforts would have been in vain if God had not led the struggle. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Sunday during the Government’s annual Thanksgiving Service held at the State House in Alausa with the theme: “Offering Glorifies God”. The yearly event is held to give praises and to commit the administration of the State in the hand of God in the New Year. Despite being at the helms of affairs in the State, Sanwo-Olu said God remains the sole administrator of Lagos. His election and eventual inauguration into office, he said, would not have been possible if without God. He said his election was divine, promising to always defer to God in administering the affairs of the State. ...

      President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday reiterated his desire for stability, peace, progress and prosperity in the entire West African sub-region. Responding to Umaro Muhktar Sissoco Embalo, the President-elect of Guinea Bissau, who came to Nigeria on a “thank you visit” and to express his "good wishes" following his emergence as winner in the keenly contested, just-con cluded elections in his country, President Buhari said, “Without stability, there can be no development. We will do whatever it will take to stabilize the sub-region.” President Buhari commended the out-going President, José Mário Vaz, himself a candidate in the elections for supporting the emergence of Embalo in the second round of balloting “in the interest of peace and stability.” He said history will remember President Mario Vaz for putting National interest above his own, emphasizing that he cared for peace within the region. The Nigerian President expressed his desire for both countries ...

     A Nigerian lady has been arrested by the police after defrauding an abroad returnee of N950k. Sharing a video of the lady at the police station, Ex-beauty Queen Cassandra said her cousin who is a doctor, mistakenly transferred N950k to the lady who begged him for N95k. It was gathered that after the lady received the money, she blocked the 'I Just Got Back' on Instagram, deleted all her photos and refused picking up his calls. She however got busted after Cassandra saw her drinking at the beach with some of her friends. In an Instagram exchange with some of her followers, the ex-beauty Queen revealed that the lady moved the money to another account before her account got frozen. Upon being interrogated, the lady said she used the money she felt was sent as payment for sex she had with the doctor in paying her house rent.More photos below.