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       ENSURE PRUDENT MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC FUND, GOV. ABIODUN CHARGES TRANSITION CHAIRMEN, OTHERS The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has warned the newly sworn in Executives and Members of the Local Government Transition Committees to be mindful of the way they manage funds since their actions and inactions would be closely monitored to ensure that they operate with due process at all times. Prince Abiodun, who gave the warning while swearing in the Chairmen and Members of the Local Government Transition Committees at the Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, said this is to ensure prudent management of resources at their disposal on developmental projects that would touch people's lives positively. "Let me also inform you that you have no absolute powers. You are to ensure that you operate in line with due process at all times. We will incorporate a system check and balance. Your activities will be put under intense watch, while the transition lasts and even beyond

       An advocacy group, Serve With Skirts Movement protested against the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) authorities, yesterday January 16, demanding the inclusion of skirts in the youth initiative's uniform. Some young men participated in the protest which also had young women dressed in Khaki skirts carrying banners which had the inscription “there is a difference between the world and the daughters of God” and “our sisters cannot dress like men." Speaking to newsmen, leader of the group Udochi Emmanuel stated that being harassed for wearing skirts in NYSC orientation camps breached their fundamental human rights under Section 38(1) of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Udochi also stated that wearing of trousers has led to increased level of immorality in NYSC orientation camps. She said... “We had our mothers wearing skirts and we want to go back to that. “We have asked for exemption (sic) severally. NYSC has not given that as an optio

      In a renewed effort towards creating awareness on the Lagos State Traffic Laws on restricted areas for the operation of motorcycles popularly called Okada and tricycles known as Keke, the Lagos State Government has commenced the installation of 2,000 prohibition signs across the metropolis. The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde disclosed that a good number of the road signs  indicate restricted areas, warning that anyone that violates the law after this effort would be punished in accordance with the law. Oladeinde explained that the road signs have been mounted on major highways including the Third Mainland Bridge, Agege Motor Road, Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Lagos-Badagry Expressway and Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to create awareness on restricted routes for Okadas and Tricycles as prescribed by the State Government. “We have successfully placed road signs on the Third Mainland Bridge, Agege Motor Road, Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Lagos-Badagry Expressway,

      Governor Bello Muhammad has commisserated with the families of bandits attack in Gummi and Zurmi Local Government areas of the state and calls for calm as the perpetrators are on pursuit by combined security operatives. Governor Matawalle noted that the state has enjoyed peace since the agreement entered between the bandits operating in the state and the state Government. However, of recent, there are recorded cases of incursion of bandits from outside the state which reminds the world of the dark days the state was plunged into in the past. Governor Muhammad promised to continue with the road map to the attainment  of everlasting peace in the state just as repentant bandits in the state have resolved to assist security operatives in dealing with unrepentant bandits. Zailani Bappa Special Adviser on Media 17/1/2020.

      January 17, 2020 Press Statement PDP Replies APC: You Can’t Get Away With Imo ...Berates APC For Celebrating Injustice, Insulting Nigerians The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is gloating on Nigerians and celebrating the accursed judgment of the Supreme Court on Imo governorship election because it is anti people and its leaders will never understand the value of democracy. The APC, in celebrating the judgment, which is manifestly loathsome to the generality of Nigerians, has further confirmed that, not only that the APC is behind the judicial manipulation, but also that it has no iota of regard for the sensibility and mood of Nigerians against the injustice perpetuated. Nigerians are however not surprised that APC is championing the destruction of our democratic values and the unity of our nation as its leaders never played any decisive role but were in hypocritical posturing while the leaders of the PDP fought to entrench demo

       Communiqué Issued At The End Of The 87th National Executive Committee (NEC) Of The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Today, Friday, January 17, 2020. Having witnessed the destruction of democratic values, ethos and principles; consistent breach of the 1999 constitution (as amended), the 87th NEC of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) decides as follows: Assures Nigerians that the PDP will protect and defend democracy and its institutions in our country The PDP rejects the destructions of our democratic institution and values especially the independence of the legislature, the politicization of the judiciary and the compromising of our security and electoral institutions. The PDP notes with pains, the gross abuse of the rule of law, the muzzling of the civil society and advocates of free speech as well as ordinary Nigerians. The PDP totally condemns the utter desecration of judicial tenets and values, climaxing in the national embarrassment of the Supreme Court’s manufac

      Plateau State Governor Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong commends security agencies particularly the Department of State Services for the rescue of five kidnapped aid workers by the Boko Haram terrorist group including Jennifer Ukambomg Samuel, a nurse from Plateau State. Governor Lalong in a statement says he is excited at this development and thanks President Muhammadu Buhari for h is support in ensuring that all those in captivity are set free while the terror group and other criminals are fished out and dealt with. Lalong had given assurances to the family of Jennifer that the State Government will work with all necessary agencies to secure her release when he sent a delegation to the family led by commissioner of Budget and Planning Mr. Sylvester Wallangko. The Governor says efforts to rescue other citizens of Plateau State still under Boko Haram captivity are ongoing and asked the family and people of Plateau State to continue to pray and support the Government and security age

      President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm felicitations to former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on his 87th birthday, joining family and friends to celebrate his exemplary life of dedication to God, country and humanity. President Buhari congratulates the renowned diplomat for the many years of national and international service, commending his efforts in always projecting Nigeria to the world, and en suring that the world comes to terms with the position of the country on global issues. The President extols Chief Anyaoku’s statesmanship and unwavering conviction on the unity of the country, with his regular encouragement of Nigerian leaders to follow the path of honour in making sacrifices that will secure the future of the country, and be remembered by posterity. President Buhari believes the former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth’s discipline and humility is further demonstrated in his acceptance to serve in his community as the “I

    According to Channels '' Senator Ubah was the lawmaker representing Anambra South district in the upper chamber of the National Assembly. In a ruling on Friday, Justice Bello Kawu refused to reverse the judgement of the court delivered in December which removed Uba as a member of the Senate. He, however, ordered that Mr Obinna Uzoh of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who had challenged Ubah’s victory in the February 23 poll, be recognised as the winner of the election. The judge also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue a certificate of return to Uzoh, the applicant, as the senator-elect in the district. Among other claims, the PDP candidate alleged that his YPP counterpart presented a forged National Examination Council (NECO) secondary school certificate to INEC, which enabled him to contest the Anambra South senatorial election. He also insisted that Ubah’s party should be disqualified for not conducting a primary for its

      Hollywood Comedian/Actor Martin Lawrence took to his social media,shared this photo above few hours ago with the caption ''   Regardless of the past or any misrepresentation of it In the press, I have nothin but love for Tisha then and now. We are good and always will be!   #teammartymar   #yougogirl  ''.In the past people thought both of them were actually dating but with Tisha current divorce and her son suffering from autism she needs all the care and love in the world.One more photo below.