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     # PhotoNews : Official Flag-Off/Logo Unveiling of IGP Quiz competition tagged "30-minutes IGP Quiz competition" at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. 21st January, 2020.More photos below.  

       OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT PRESS RELEASE The Buhari administration will be happy to work closely with other countries who share similar socio-economic objectives in order to increase economic opportunities and healthcare delivery to citizens, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Tuesday when he received, on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, Ambassador Dato’ Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari, Secretary General of the D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation. The D-8 top official is in Nigeria as the Health & Social Protection Programme of the group is being established in the country. According to the Vice President, while addressing the Secretary General “I want to congratulate you on the signing of the partnership agreement for the Health and Social Protection Programme. This is important for us and for all D-8 countries. “We are all emerging economies, the whole question around health care, human capacity development is

    President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Dr Samuel Ankeli, as his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Disability Matters. The President also re-appointed Shehu Garba as Special Assistant (SA), Disability Matters. The appointments take effect from October 15, 2019. Garba Shehu Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) January 21, 2020.

      The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to news circulating in the Social Media that Governor Nyesom Wike insulted the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The authors of the fake news quoted the Governor as saying that PDP has gone totally insane. Those who are close to the Governor know that he has very high regards for the leadership of the PDP, and as an accomplished legal practitioner he will never use suc h an uncouth language to talk about a party he has laboured selflessly to build. Governor Wike never berated the PDP for staging a protest against the Supreme Court judgement that ousted Hon. Emeka Ihedioha from office. It is laughable that mischief makers think they can use fake news to whittle down the rising political profile of Governor Wike. We make bold to say that Governor Wike remains a strong pillar, committed and loyal party man, who should not be associated with a call to sack the National Chairman of the PDP, Prince Uc

      The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, arraigned one Lere Fashola Emmanuel and his company, Legal Blitz Limited, before Justice Solebo of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on a three-count charge bordering on conversion and issuance of dud cheque to the tune of N20,00 0,000 (Twenty Million Naira). One of the counts reads: "That you, Lere Fashola Emmanuel and Legal Blitz Limited, between 5th of January 2018 and 28th day of February 2018, in Lagos within the Ikeja Judicial Division, dishonestly converted for your own use the sum of Twenty Million Naira (N20,000,000.00) only property of Mr. Adewumi Adebayo and committed an offence contrary to Sections 278 (1) (f) and 285 (1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2011.”.He pleaded "not guilty" to the charges.

       The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has decried the refusal of the United Kingdom (UK), to extradite former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke, to face trial for alleged money laundering in Nigeria. Magu stated this on Monday, January 20, 2020, while receiving the “Institution of the Decade” award on  behalf of the EFCC at the awards ceremony organised by Thisday Newspaper to mark its 25th anniversary at the Eko Hotels and Suits , Victoria Island, Lagos. The EFCC boss disclosed that the Commission had sufficient evidence to prosecute Allison-Madueke for the alleged financial malfeasance she committed while in office. The looted funds, traced to Allison-Madueke and others, he noted, could be used to keep the wheel of the nation’s economy rolling if recovered.

      The Governor of Rivers State, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike CON , GSSRS has issued a stern warning that the State Government will not condone any form of lawlessness in Rivers State. The Governor issued the warning following the protest by spare part dealers in the Diobu area of the State against the Nigerian Police Force. The Governor declared that anyone caught taking the laws into his hands would be punished in accordance withthe law. He noted that the State Government has been inundated by reports that some persons still want to further take the laws into their hands with another protest. He warned that his administration will not tolerate such acts of violence, and advised all residents of the State to be civil and allow the law to take its course. “We have no doubt that if indeed the dead was murdered, the truth will prevail" he said. He urged all residents of the state to remain calm and go about their normal businesses.

      It was a rude shock to us at Hausa Christians Foundation (HACFO) when the news of the unjust execution of Rev Lawan Andimi, by Boko Haram Islamic militants came to us. Andimi was executed on Monday along with a soldier. It was said that Boko Haram Rejected N50m Ransom For the Adamawa Clergyman Before Beheading Him. The Islamists had demanded for £2m (N946m) but was only offered N50m, infuriating the terrorists, who soon turned their anger on the victim. The Adamawa state Chairman of CAN, Dami Mamza also confirmed the incident. The beheaded church leader served as the Local Council Chapter Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and also a pastor with the Church of the Brethren (EYN) at the District Church Council of Michika. The Islamic Jihadists abducted him during an invasion of the town on January 2 around 7:00 pm. The situation is becoming unbearable for the Christians in Northern Nigeria. It's obvious that the Nigerian Government has woefull

      Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has commended motorists in Lagos for their role in ensuring the successful implementation of the cashless initiative at Lekki/Ikoyi toll plaza. Sanwo-Olu said the impact of the initiative to remove bottlenecks was already being felt, thanking motorists for their cooperation with the government and seeking more compliance. Speaking through his Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, on the implementation, the Governor stated that the cashless policy which commenced on 2nd January 2020, became necessary in order to address constant traffic gridlocks often experienced at that corridor due to the slow process of cash payments at the toll plaza. He encouraged those who have not yet obtained their e-tags to comply as enforcement will commence after expiry of the two-week extension granted motorists to abide by the new requirements. The Governor warned that anyone who turns up with cash at the Lekki-Ikoyi to

      Breaking News! The Supreme Court has affirmed the elections of Dr. Samuel Ortom of Benue state and Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa state as the duly elected governors of their respective states. Congratulations Nigerians. However, we insist that the court should reverse the Imo ruling-PDP. One more photo below.

    All is set for 2020 edition of Access Weekly Magazine Colloquium and Award slated for Sunday, March 29 at Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Ikeja, Lagos. Our investigation revealed that the much awaited event is going to be glamorous as the dressing code is formal. According to the statement made available to this medium by Mr. Shola Olugbemiro, Publisher, Access Weekly Magazine, theme for this year event is “Insecurity and Economic Challenges: Impact on Nation Building, while number of notable speakers have been lined up for the event. Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle is expected to be the chief host. Keynote speakers are: Mr. Babajide Otitoju, TVC, Journalists Hangout; DCP Abba Kyari, Commander, IGP-IRT; Omooba Segun Adewale, CEO, 24/7 Communications; Titilayo Oseni, Former Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly and Mr. Olamilekan Adeola, MD, Zenith Carex. According to the organisers, Guest Speakers expected at the event are: Mr. Babajide Sanwo-O

        President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, SAN, on his 50th birthday, congratulating him on his many years of contribution to the nation as a lawyer and human rights activist. President Buhari joins All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwarts, family members, friends and professional colleagues of the erudite lawyer in celebrating the landmark age, and the wisdom of making sacr ificial choices that have brought recognitions, awards, and most recently a ministerial position. “Our faith in the younger generation is renewed seeing the way you have conducted yourself; making sacrifices for the greater good of the country, and humanity,’’ the President said. President Buhari urges Keyamo to remain focused on the broader picture of selfless service to the nation, and to keep inspiring the younger generation to follow the same path of honour. The President prays that the almighty God will grant the minister longer life, go

      Members of The Royal Family welcomed Heads of State and Government officials to mark the UK-Africa Investment Summit at Buckingham Palace yesterday evening. The summit has brought together businesses and governments to promote investment opportunities across Africa. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, accompanied by The Earl and Countess of Wessex and The Princess Royal hosted the reception on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen. The UK is committed to supporting economic development across Africa, through the creation of new jobs and lasting partnerships.More photos below.

      Anambra State billionaire and owner of Fireman Generators Chief Ignatius Odunukwe who went missing since first week of December 2019 has been found dead. The billionaire was killed, cut into pieces and his body packed into a ''Ghana Must Go'' bag which his murderers took to the expressway and dumped inside a forest. Some criminals who pretended to be land buyers called him on phone because they heard he had a property for sale. They agreed on a price and the agreements for the purchase was drafted by his lawyer. Both parties agreed to meet on an agreed date for the exchange and that was when the whole drama started. Chief Odunukwe's lawyers suggested going with him for the signing but he declined and told him he needs to see someone at Ikoyi club and that was the last time they saw him. When the billionaire didn't come back home, his family reported the incident to the police and they started investigations. They eventually arrested one of

      A Nigerian man has showed off a car he bought his father, years after he sold his motorcycle to save his eye after an incident that occurred while he was a kid. According to Classic Pounds, his parents were given 24 hours to raise money for his eye treatment after being hit by a stone while playing with other kids. He further disclosed that his father sacrificed the motorcycle he used in feeding them to save his eye at that time for the surgery he underwent. He wrote... I know I’m a hot boy but I will never loose my cool, I’m greatful that God answered my secret prayers bcos I wanted my parents to be a life and see how successful thier first son will be. It all started 2006 in my village UMugbalu oboro I was about 7-8 years old I was playing with my fellow kids with stone , then a friend hit me with a big stone on my left eye. My Mom was carrying me around on her back to different eye clinic the doctor said that I have only 24 hours for them to do something fast bcos on

      STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE The partial closure of Nigeria’s borders is not caused solely because food products, particularly rice, were being smuggled into Nigeria, but also because arms and ammunition, as well as hard drugs were being ferried into Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. Holding a bilateral meeting Monday in London at the sidelines of UK-Africa Investment Summit 2020 with President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, the Nigerian Leader said he could not keep his eyes open, and watch youths being destroyed through cheap hard drugs, and compromised security caused by unbridled influx of small arms. “When most of the vehicles carrying rice and other food products through our land borders are intercepted, you find cheap hard drugs, and small arms, under the food products. This has terrible consequences for any country,” President Buhari said. He said it was regrettable that the partial border closure was having “negative economic impact on our neighbours,” but

      Following the minor cabinet reshufflement by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu last week Thursday, the newly re-deployed Commissioner to the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr. Wale Ahmed today resumed at his new duty post with a call for cooperation among officials of the Ministry. Ahmed was received at the Ministry by top officials and management staff led by the Ministry's Permanent Secretary, Dr. Taiwo Salaam. The Commissioner who addressed the management staff of the Ministry, charged the members of staff to come up with new ideas that would be impactful to residents of the State. He sought for the cooperation of members of staff in delivering dividends of democracy to Lagosians, particularly those at the grassroots across all the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas Ahmed assured all the components of the Ministry especially its major stakeholders who are traditional rulers and local government officials of better serv

      Some People's Democratic Party (PDP) members were involved in an accident yesterday January 20, during a protest in Abuja against the sack of Emeka Ihedioha as the Governor of Imo State by the Supreme Court. A video from the scene of the incident showed one of the trucks conveying some of the protesting members of the political party, moving recklessly before colliding with another truck.The way the truck was circulating the road,one would think he failed break and the driver is looking for a wedge to stop the truck because he was really driving carelessly. Though it is not clear if anyone died, eyewitnesses however alleged that some of the protesters sustained injuries.One more photo below.

      A pregnant woman was at the weekend allegedly killed by her husband  in Fegge, Onitsha, Anambra state. The incident was said to have taken place in their apartment located at the last floor of a five-storey building at No. 9, Obosi street at about 10pm. The suspect was said to have been issued quit notice in his former apartment by his landlord following the loss of his first wife in mysterious circumstances.A resident of the area, who preferred anonymity, alleged that the suspect had met the deceased at the Onitsha Bridgehead market where she worked as a sales girl. He said: “Both of them met at surgical equipment section of the Onitsha Bridgehead market where the man also trades in one of the lines of the surgical section. “As the relationship continued, he impregnated her but she later suffered miscarriage under mysterious circumstances.“The man quickly paid her bride price last December after the girl took in again.”. The man who alleged that the husband killed the