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OUTCRIES OVER STATE RECOGNIZED VIGILANTES IN NORTH-WEST (PHOTO).

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 Outcries Over State Recognised Vigilantes In North-West   The security outfits established by various state governments, especially in the North-West, are being accused of indiscriminate arrests and killing of suspects, as well as innocent people without recourse to judicial processes, findings by Daily Trust Saturday revealed. But those charged with the responsibility of managing the outfits have debunked the claims of extrajudicial killings, though some admitted what they described as “overzealousness” by some of the operatives. It was alleged that in some states, long lists of suspected bandits, their supporters or sympathisers have been arrested and ultimately killed, and such acts are allegedly being carried out without recourse to the police and other law enforcement agencies. So far, the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (CWC), Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (CPG), Kaduna State Vigilantes Service (KADVIS) and the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps (CGC) have been e
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COVID-19: OGUN BANS HIGH DENSITY GATHERINGS.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       Further to measures so far taken to ramp up its efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the Ogun State Government has found it expedient to announce the following additional measures: • Immediate ban of all high-densitygatherings that would bring together 50 or more persons in the same place, such as social clubs, halls, cinemas, night clubs, restaurants, cafes, and sport arenas. This measure will be in effect for the next 30 days in the first instance. A statement issued on Wednesday said this restriction has to be enforced without prejudice to people’s fundamental rights to association and movement, because safety of our people and their welfare are priorities that cannot be toyed with. The Government will continue to engage all the stakeholders, including our religious leaders to sensitise the populace on the need to maintain social distancing and collective effort to combat this pandemic. The Government will continue the surveillance initiatives and intensi
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CORONAVIRUS: LAGOS SUSPENDS RELIGIOUS GATHERINGS IN EXCESS OF 50 PEOPLE.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      Arising from the recent increase in the number of people testing positive to the Coronavirus disease in Nigeria, the Lagos State Government has placed a restriction on all religious gatherings with more than 50 persons. Speaking at an event convened for religious leaders, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi reiterated the State Government’s decision that all residents must avoid congregating in large numbers to avert an epidemic of the disease, noting that the measure was taken as a proactive step to protect the lives of Lagosians. Elegushi averred that the life of every resident is precious and the Government cannot afford a catastrophe in the area of health, considering the fact that the State has over 25million people. The Commissioner alluded that the virus is no respecter of person, gender or age, hence the pragmatic decision to act fast and prevent any eventuality, affirming that the State Government will not relent in its massive sensitisation
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PMS PRICE ADJUSTMENT: READ NNPC NEW PRICES.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       In compliance with the directives of the Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources on PMS pricing, the Corporation has reviewed its Ex-coastal, Ex-depot and NNPC Retail pump prices accordingly. 2. Effective 19th March 2020, NNPC Ex-Coastal price for PMS has been reviewed downwards from N117.6/litre to N99.44/litre while Ex-Depot price is reduced from N133.28/litre to N113.28/litre. 3. These reductions will therefore translate to N125/litre retail pump price. 4. Despite the obvious cost implication of this immediate adjustment to the Corporation, NNPC is delighted to effect this massive reduction of N20/litre for the benefit of all Nigerians. 5. Accordingly, all NNPC Retail stations nationwide have been directed to change the retail pump price to N125/litre. Mele K. Kyari Group Managing Director,  # NNPC Abuja – 18th March 2020.
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NASARAWA GOVT DISTRIBUTES 58 VEHICLES TO POLITICAL APPOINTEES, AGENCIES.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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     Nasarawa State Government has distributed 58 vehicles to political appointees to facilitate effective discharge of their responsibilities. Handing over the vehicles at a brief ceremony at the Government House, on Wednesday, the state Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule commended the beneficiaries for their patience, as according to him, some of the political appointees were using their personal vehicles to carr y out official functions. “We have to commend you for your patience because when these responsibilities were given to you, they were supposed to be given to you along with these vehicles, so that you will be able to go along and carry out your responsibilities,” the Governor said. Explaining that even though the state is mindful of the image that it should present, being a state out to attract investors, Engineer Sule however pleaded with the benefiting political appointees to make use of what is at their disposal, as the state is barely coming out a financial challen
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85YEAR OLD WOMAN JUMPED OFF HER BALCONY AND DIED,YESTERDAY AT AWADA.{PHOTOS].#PRESS RELEASE.

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     *ANAMBRA STATE POLICE COMMAND DIARY*: *SUDDEN DEATH*. At about 5:20pm of today 17/03/2020, there was a distress call at Awada Police Station that one Ilione Victoria 'f' aged about 85yrs alegedly jumped to her death from the balcony of an apartment on the 3rd floor in a four storey building where she stayed with her daughter at No 18 Ilodibe Street, Awada. 2. The octogenarian victim reported to be having some mental challenges had her movement restricted and was at home with her care giver, one Judith Amumuche 'f' age 32yrs at the time of the alledged incident. 3. However, before the arrival of the police to the scene, one Ikediaso Benedicta 'f' of 3-3 Housing Estate, Onitsha, who is said to be victim's daughter reportedly took the copse away to an unknown destination but blood stains were observed at the scene. 4. The care giver and other witnesses at the scene are helping police investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the in
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ABULE-ADO EXPLOSION COMMISERATION VISIT BY THE MINISTER OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS ETC TO THE LAGOS STATE HOUSE.{PHOTOS}.

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      Abule-Ado Explosion Commiseration Visit by The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management & Social Development to The State Government at Lagos House, Marina, on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.More photos below.
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MERCY EKE IS THE PROUD OWNER OF A NEW MERCEDES AFTER SHE SIGNED A DEAL WITH A CAR COMPANY.{PHOTOS}.

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    Big Brother Nigeria season four winner 'Mercy Eke' who just won the best dressed female at the just concluded AMVCA7 AWARDS is now a proud owner of a new Mercedes after she signed a new deal yesterday with a car company.She shared all these photos few hours ago with the caption ''   I am beyond excited to announce my latest collaboration with   @unique.motors . They are your one stop shop for all your premium car needs! The best part about this? My brand new Mercedes Benz GLC 300!! I can’t wait to cruise around in this beauty, you can get yours too at a great price! Visit   @unique.motors   for all deals and inquires! ''.More photos below.
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ONLY AFRICANS BELIEVE RELIGION CAN DESTROY CORONAVIRUS-DADDY FREEZE.{PHOTO}.

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      Daddy Freeze has reacted to the viral video of a man who claimed he tested positive after Pastor David Ibiyeomie prayed for him after he came in contact with the Italian man with Coronavirus. According to man who testified at Salvation Ministries, he and others tested negative for coronavirus after the General Overseer of the Church, Pastor David Ibiyeomie prayed for them and also made him take Holy Communi on. Reacting to the testimony, Daddy Freeze stated that Africans believe religion is more potent than any medication in treating the dreaded coronavirus disease. Daddy Freeze wrote; Only in Africa can people believe that religion, a more potent and lethal virus than Corona, can be used to destroy Corona virus . – Saying religion can destroy Corona virus is the equivalent of saying contracting HIV will cure syphilis. – Which virus is worse, religion or Covid19? Religion and poverty go hand in hand. According to statistics, the more religious a nation; the poorer that
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EFCC SECURES CONVICTION OF YAHOO BOY.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      Justice C. N. Oji of the FCT, High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, convicted and sentenced one internet fraudster, Ken Odiase alias Phillip Iowell who was prosecuted by the Abuja Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Odiase aka Phillip Iowell who pleaded guilty was first arraigned on October 15, 2019 on a one count charge bordering on computer related fraud and obtaining money by false pre tense. Following plea of guilt, the court convicted and sentenced him to a one-month imprisonment with an option of a fine of N150,000 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) and ordered him to forfeit all the proceeds of crime to the Federal Government. Ken was amongst the fraudsters arrested by the anti-graft agency on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at No 5 Arbe-Saibra Dantata Estate, Kubwa, Abuja, following intelligence. Items recovered during the raid included mobile phones, laptop computers and a Mercedes C350 worth N3.5m (Three Milli
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LSMTL SEALS BLOCK MOULDING INDUSTRIES IN IKORODU.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      The Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory (LSTML) has sealed some block moulding factories in the Ikorodu axis of Lagos State during a recent enforcement exercise aimed at ensuring that quality materials are used for moulding blocks. Speaking during the operation, the General Manager of the Agency, Dr. Tajudeen Afolabi said the State government has declared zero tolerance for building collapse in Lagos State, as such the LS MTL is beaming its searchlight on moulding industries as part of efforts towards bringing an end to building collapse in the State. The General Manager also declared that any block industry that fails to meet the stipulated standards will be sealed, adding that operators must have the seal of LSMTL on their products to identify genuine materials. He maintained that the present administration is committed to making sure that those involved in production and sale of building materials adhere to required standards, noting that the State government will
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LAGOS HAVE 4 NEW CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19.{PHOTO}.

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      ➡️ Lagos have 4 new Confirmed cases of   # COVID19   bringing total confirmed cases in Lagos to 7 ➡️ We have a mother and child (Nigerian 🇳🇬 )who arrived Lagos on 13th March, 2020 from California on virgin Atlantic flight number VS411 ➡️ An American 🇺🇸  citizen who came into Lagos through Benin republic border on 13th March, 2020 ➡️ Another Nigerian  🇳🇬  who returned to Lagos from London on 13th March, 2020 via Virgin Atlantic Flight number VS411.
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PRESIDENT BUHARI APPROVED N125 PER LITER AS THE NEW PUMP PRICE.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       PMB has approved that pump price of petrol should drop. Will be N125 per liter henceforth, at this time. NEW Price modulation mechanism will allow petrol price to drop or rise in line with the changes in crude oil prices. Effective immediately.Read the official documents below.
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