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       The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Sunday said those military officers who died in active service should be regarded as martyrs. He enjoined the people of the State not to wait until the next Remembrance Day to support the wives and families of fallen soldiers. Abiodun said that like the early Christians who died in the defence of their faith, these "military martyrs paid the supreme sacrifice for Nigeria to remain one and for us to sleep with our two eyes closed." He urged fellow Nigerians to look around their neighbourhoods and stretch out their hands of fellowship to them. Prince Dapo Abiodun said these at the Special Church Service held to mark the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, at the Cathedral Church of St. Peters, Ake, Abeokuta. Abiodun said that his administration would continue to support the Nigerian Legion and living heroes and also ensure that it improves the welfare of all retired service personnel. "I want to enjoin all o

       We members of the Benue State Caucus of the National Assembly as herein undersigned, having observed with great concern the crisis generated by the verbal attacks on the person and office of the Chairman, Benue State Council of Chiefs, the Tor Tiv, His Royal Majesty, Professor James Ayatse, see the need to lend our voice on the matter. 2. We state categorically that the Tor  Tiv as Chairman, Benue State Council of Chiefs must be respected without any preconditions by all Benue sons and daughters regardless of their status and locations. This is the practice with every African society, and ours should not under any circumstance be an exception. 3. It is therefore totally unacceptable for a Benue son and particularly a man who has occupied the highest positions of leadership in the state and beyond, to deliberately seek to denigrate the sanctity of the Tor Tiv institution. 4. We find the recent uncomplimentary and derogatory remarks by the Minister of Special Duties and In

      January 12, 2020 Labaran Maku, the National Secretary, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has described as fake, news reports that he met with Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, among others, to float a new political platform ahead of 2023. Mr Maku, a former minister of information, dismissed the speculation on Sunday while fielding questions from the News Agency of Nigeri a (NAN) in Wakama, Akun Development Area, Nasarawa State. Mr Maku, a 2019 APGA governorship candidate in Nasarawa State, urged his supporters and other Nigerians to disregard the reports in its totality in the interest of peace. “Please disregard such report. It’s the fakest news of the year promoted by some frightened detractors in Nasarawa state who are scared of the widespread popularity of APGA. “I haven’t met Asiwaju Tinubu for years and I am in APGA by choice having considered all the other options. “Just last week, there was a report on Eyewitness newspaper in Nasarawa state titled ‘2023: Maku, Umbug

      The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) states that President Muhammadu Buhari directly abused his office and exhibited the worst form of corruption by detailing the officially restricted Presidential jet to chauffeur his daughter, Hanan, reportedly, for her private photography event in Bauchi state. The party describes the action as provocative, condemnable, completely improper and an unpardonable slap on the sensibility of millions of Nigerians, particularly, the youths, who look up to Mr. President for integrity, uprightness and respect for rules. The PDP holds that the development is a strong pointer to the recklessness that pervades the Buhari Presidency and the indefensible annexation of our national assets and resources for illegal private use. It is even most appalling that instead of apologizing to Nigerians, the Buhari Presidency, in its arrogance, is resorting to falsehood and trying to justify the inexcusable. Our party holds that Mr. President should apologise f

        Former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience Jonathan visit Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike at the Government House Port Harcourt on Saturday.More photos below.

        GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT This is to inform the General Public that the Ministry of Works will be embarking on a demolition exercise at Rebisi and Rumuogba flyovers respectively, starting from Monday, the 13th of January, 2020 through to Tuesday, the 14th of January, 2020. Landlords whose properties are affected and have been compensated are advised to cooperate and stay off at the commencement of the demolition exercise. The schedule for the demolition exercise is as follows: Monday, 13th of January, 2020 - Rebisi Flyover Tuesday, 14th of January, 2020 - Rumuogba Flyover All pedestrians are advised to heed all caution signs as indicated, to ensure the safety of all concerned. Members of the public are please enjoined to cooperate with the Ministry during the demolition exercise to enable the contractor handling the project meet the deadline for completion. Signed: Paulinus Nsirim Commissioner For Information and Communications  .

      A serving corps member from Kogi State, Miss Bolufemi Princess Motunrayo, has committed suicide. Miss Bolufemi was said to have died after drinking two bottles of “snippers”, a lethal insecticide. The lady, who hailed from Ijumu in Kogi State, was a graduate of Banking and Finance from Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba. She was a Batch C Youth Corps Member serving in Girls Secondary School, Ibagwa-Aka, Igbo-Eze South loc al government council of Akwa-Ibom State. She was said to have committed suicide on Friday, leaving behind a suicide note, saying “life is not worth Living”. The suicide note read thus, “I did this because I see nothing worth living. “Mummy, I love you. Daddy I love you. Matthew and John, you guys should take care. We will meet where we will depart no more. I Iove you guys”. Miss Bolufemi Princess Motunrayo’s suicide note A family member, Funke Ajayi, who confirmed the development to newsmen, said everyone was in deep shock. According to her, the

      As Nigerian Army troops sustain their relentless operations across the nation, more elements of the marauding Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents as well as bandits and other criminal elements have either been neutralised or arrested at their hideouts across the country and more of their abductees have been freed. On 7 Jan 20 for instance, troops of 121 Battalion deployed at Pulka in Gwoza LGA of Borno State while on 'Operation RUFE KOFA' cleared and destroyed Boko Haram criminals’ hideouts at Zeledva Hills along Pulka - Bokko - Ngoshe Road in the same LGA. In a related development, the combined troops of 192 Battalion deployed at Gwoza, Borno State, elements of Theatre Strike Force(TSF) and the Cameroonian Defence Force in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force and Local Hunters briskly ascended the Ungwan Gara Kwatara mountain enclave of the Boko Haram criminals. On sighting the troops, the criminals fled the enclave in disarray. Nevertheless, the resilient troops we

     As part of efforts to monitor compliance of schools with the Lagos State 2019/2020 academic calendar, the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) team has embarked on monitoring across the State. Speaking on the exercise during the visit to schools under Education District IV, the Director-General of the Agency and team leader, Mrs. Abiola Seriki-Ayeni said most schools complied with the academic calendar but noted tha t there is always room for improvement. In her words, "I hope we don't get to the point where we see that things are imperfect, because that will signify that we are not looking deeply enough. The whole reason why Quality Assurance exists is because we understand that there is going to constantly be a reason to improve, one way or the other, to support schools and students”. "It is good to see students in schools, ready to learn. However, we are not resting on our oars because as an agency, we are expecting that through our monitoring exer

     The Lagos State Government has announced plans to halt the abuse of traffic laws by motorcycle and tricycle riders, saying the menace can no longer be condoned. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, affirmed that the ongoing enforcement of traffic laws will be stepped up across the State to check motorcyclists and motorists violating the laws. The Commissioner explained that the violation of traffic laws by commercial motorcyclists was unacceptable, thereby necessitating the enforcement of the State Traffic Law 2018 to pave the way for the implementation of the present administration’s transportation project. He recalled that the alarming negative statistics resulting from motorcycle accidents and the compelling need to enhance safety led to the introduction of the Lagos State Road Traffic Law 2012, which was reviewed in 2018. Omotoso emphasised that the law makes the use of safety helmets by riders and passengers of mot

      Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised that the government will sustain its support, kindness and provision of welfare materials to the relatives of fallen heroes to ensure that they maintain quality lives despite the demise of their breadwinners. The Governor, who made the promise while speaking at the Year 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration Inter-Denominational Thanksgiving Service held at Chapel of Christ The Light at Alausa, Ikeja, also called for support for members of legionnaires who have been tasked with the responsibility of ensuring the security of lives and property of every resident in the country. Sanwo-Olu, represented at the event by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde said that everyone must come together to salvage the country through patriotism and mutual respect, saying that “Nigerians must play their parts individually for a greater nation, as the sacrifices made by our fallen heroes paved way for the peace, tranquility and d

         On behalf the Federal Executive Council and all Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari warmly felicitates with Senate President, Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan on his 61st birthday. The President joins the National Assembly and all members of All Progressives Congress in celebrating the milestone, which has been lined with many years of contributions to Nigeria’s development, with fruitful years of lawmaking, starting from Ho use of Representatives in 1999. President Buhari extols Dr Lawan’s discipline, maturity and selflessness in always looking at the broader picture in decision making. The President affirms that Lawan’s maturity has translated into the many achievements of the ninth assembly within a short period, including a harmonious relationship with the executive, which recently, and historically, saw a return to the right budget cycle. At 61, the President believes the Senate President’s rich experience as an administrator, educator and lawmaker will go a long way in

     There is an ongoing 2.5km road construction in Uli, Anambra state proudly sponsored by Five Star Music boss, E-money and his brother Kcee. Uli, which is the hometown of the duo, is currently turning into a new city courtesy of both. Serious work is really going on and road is at the verge of being completed. Kcee who is pretty happy with the progress, took to his official handle to make the announcement and equally thanked God.More photos below.

     As expected, many members of  All Progressive Congress, APC who craved for good governance and about 20,000 of them under Yari’s faction in Birnin Magaji local government area of Zamfara State have dumped the broom and taken shelter under the umbrella of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State, this is as a result of how Governor Matawalle’s giant strides in the state which cannot be compared to his predecessor. The defectors have strongly declared their total support to Zamfara State governor, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle and the member, Zamfara State House of Assembly, Nura Dahiru Sabon Birnin Dan Ali.