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      State Broadcast by Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, on the review of the Quarantine Orders, Tuesday, 26th May 2020 Dear people of Kaduna State, 1. On behalf of the Kaduna State Government, I wish to commend the sacrifices made by the residents of the state since the Quarantine Orders came into effect on 26th March 2020. These orders, which were initially imposed for 30 days, were extended for another 30 days on 26th April 2020 to further protect citizens from the spread of Covid-19. 2. Over the last 60 days, the people of Kaduna State Government have endured many inconveniences as they complied with the Quarantine Orders. Many of you have embraced the exercise of personal responsibility, including wearing facemasks when outdoors, washing hands with soap and water regularly, observing physical distancing and avoiding large crowds. I urge you to continue with these new habits and behavior in order to keep our communities safe. 3. T...

      A former Director-General of the Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), Mr. Theophilus Okere, has allegedly stabbed his wife to death at Imerinwe community in the Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area of the state. Aged 85, Okere was said to have carried out the act unknowingly. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) quoted a source as saying the former DG had been suffering from dementia, a term for diseases and conditions characterised by a decline in memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking skills that affect a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. The sources reportedly said the family had been managing Okere’s dementia for some time. “Okere has been down with dementia and the family has been managing the problem. Even today that he stabbed his wife to death, when he was asked why he did it, he responded that his wife was still sleeping,” the source reportedly said. ”The other Sunday, Okere went to church and said that his car was missing w...

      My Dear Good People of Rivers State, 2. In the last two months we have implemented several calculated measures in response to the outbreak of the coronavirus in our State. 3. Some of these measures were severe, but necessary, including the total lockdown of Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas, which are, without doubt, the social and economic never-centres of our State. 4. Arguably, these measures and your sacrifices have enabled us so far, to contain and limit the spread of this virus to 4 out of the 23 local government areas of the State. 5. Also, the pattern of infection remains predictable, as there is yet, any evidence of serious community transmission, although this cannot be ruled out with the increasing number of positive cases; the majority of which, are connected with contacts with oil company workers who imported the disease into the State. 6. And so, while we should all still be concerned, since our set goals in the battle agai...

      In order to further boost the response capability of the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE to threats in Yobe State, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to establish a virtual Forward Operating Base (FOB), with a helipad and refueling facilities, in Damaturu, the State capital. This was made known by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, yesterday,   25 May 2020, while on an inspection of the facilities in Damaturu. This is just as the Yobe State Governor, Honourable Mai Mala Buni, who later accompanied the CAS on the inspection of the helipad, commended the NAF and the ATF for their immense contributions towards ensuring a gradual return to normalcy in the State. In his remarks at Government House Damaturu before the inspection, Governor Buni said the fact that the Eid-el-Fitr Celebrations were marked in relative peace was as a result of the bravery and commitment of NAF pilots who not only conduct daring air raids on ...

        *Arrested two suspects and recovers one Tricycle allegedly snatched from a victim after pouring a pepperish substance on his face* On the 26/5/2020, around 7:55am, at Umuogali Oba along Onitsha/Owerri road, two suspected members of tricycle snatching syndicate who specializes in snatching tricycle popularly called KEKE were arrested by Police patrol team attached to Oba Division in Idemili South LGA of Anambra State. The suspects namely IKENNA IBEMESI "m" aged 28 years of Ogbunike town and CHUKWUDI OFFORBUIKE 'm' aged 35 years of Nkwere Ogidi allegedly poured a pepperish substance on the face of the tricycle rider one Joseph Asogwa 'm' of No.31 Iro-Okoye Street Obosi and snatched his tricycle with Reg. No NKK 744 QY. Meanwhile,victim quickly raised alarm which attracted the attention of police patrol team who quickly responded and arrested the suspects.The snatched tricycle was also recovered in their possession and registered as exhibit.Case...

      The Acting Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu has assured Nigerians in the diaspora of business protection at home, stressing that local fraudsters frustrating diasporans from investing in Nigeria would henceforth be dealt with. . . Magu spoke on Saturday, May 23, 2020 during a Virtual Town Hall Meeting, an interaction with Nigerians in Diaspora, anchored in London by the Host/Moderator of the group, Prince Ade Omole. . . According to him, the EFCC is aware of the frustration, uncertainties and risks, local fraudsters are posing to credible businessmen and women abroad, who wish to invest in the Nigerian economy. " The EFCC is ready to offer intelligence services to anyone seeking genuine business partners in Nigeria", he said.

        On the 22/5/2020 one Gabriel Tehrile 'm' aged about 12 years from Egbeji Zakibiam in Benue State was brought to Nnobi Police Station,Idemili South LGA by a good samaritan. Preliminary investigation revealed that the Child was brought from Benue State to Anambra by his traffickers last week but the boy ran away from the supposed guardian and all efforts to contact his relations proved difficult. Inview of the foregoing,you are kindly requested to dessiminate this massage through your medium to enable the biological parents or close relatives of the child identify him. Anyone with useful information about the found child should report at Nnobi Divisional Police Station or contact PPRO Anambra State Police Command through GSM no 08060970639, please. *SP Haruna Mohammed PPRO* Anambra State Police Command, For-Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command.

      21 Years Ago, a 15 year old seeking to find her path was brutally raped by her employer, all she had to show was a twin birthed 9 months after. Hid behind the childhood abuse, layers and layers of Rejection, often criticized, broken, bruised, she refused to be a statistic and became the standard to many more young men and women who would be battered, abused…. TODAY…. the evening and the morning and it’s t he 21st Birthday of my sons. Everything has changed since the blood. Happy Birthday KanKan and Dada. IF I were allowed a choice of my battles, I would have chosen simpler conflicts but no, this life chose me and I will live it fully. I have made a lot of mistakes but each time I look at both of you, I knew I did the right thing to keep you even when I didn’t know just how. To every single teenage mom, to every young person who has been themed a mistake and misfit… here I stand your validation that “No one and nothing has the power to define who you beco...

President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, the Soun of Ogbomoso, as he turns 94 on May 27, 2020. The President says the almost five-decade reign of the monarch has witnessed peace, prosperity and development, with natives and settlers alike in Ogbomoso enjoying the amity that has attended the time of the respected Oba. “Your time has brought joy and succour to the people, and may it continue to  be so, as you turn 94,” President Buhari says, adding that the collaboration various governments at both state and national levels have enjoyed from the traditional ruler is invaluable. The President prays continued good health and sound mind for Oba Oyewumi, noting that longevity is a divine gift, and thanking God for bestowing it on the frontline royal father. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) May 26, 2020.

      President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with the government and people of Ogun State, as well as the family of Alhaji Liadi Orunsolu, the Chief Imam of Egbaland, who passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020, aged 98. The President salutes the life of piety and utmost submission to the will of Almighty Allah lived by the departed, who was also President-General of League of Imams and Alfas in Ogun State. Noting that “ He lived a long and qualitative life, devoted to the service of Allah,” President Buhari prays that “May he be bountifully rewarded, having completed his course.” He also charges all those who mourn the deceased to derive challenge from his devout life, and seek to approximate same. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) May 26, 2020

     Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Tuesday mourned the death of the Chairman, League of Imams in Ogun State and Chief Imam of Egbaland, Alhaji Liadi Orunsolu. Abiodun, in a statement he personally signed, sent his condolences to the Government and people of Egbaland in particular and the State and the Muslim ummah in general. The Governor, who described Orunsolu’s death as a great loss to the State said the late Chief Imam spent his days praying and teaching values and precepts of the Quran. “Baba Orunsolu lived a pious, worthy and highly recommendable life that will be remembered by posterity. I urge all Muslims in the State to immortalise him by living the virtues of love, peace, and neighbourliness he lived and propagated." The Governor added that the death of the late cleric marked a great loss and the end of an era. “I will personally miss his warmth and truthfulness. He always spoke truth to power and was a huge pillar and supporter of our Admin...

      Following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has brought socio-economic, as well as to educational activities to a halt globally, organizers of the  “FEMI BRANCH PLAYFEST 2020” is set to announce new dates for the event, which was postponed as occasioned by the virus outbreak. In a release signed by Tee Abiola Oduola (Sean Polotee), the organisation’s media consultant, new dates for the festival tour would be announced immediately schools resume in all the affected states. Nevertheless, as part of its corporate social responsibility, “FEMI BRANCH PLAYFEST 2020” has been on an advocacy drive to sensitize and reorientate Nigerians on how to protect themselves from contacting the virus. “In order not to lose steam, and also in keeping with the spirit of social advocacy needed to sensitise and orientate our people on how to protect themselves from this pandemic, we have been creating the much needed awareness as outlined by the Nigerian Centre for ...

     NEMESIS has caught up with four grave diggers as they were arrested for being in possession of five human heads in Akure, the Ondo State capital. They reportedly sell the severed heads to ritualists for money-making. The suspects who work at a public cemetery owned by Akure South Local Government along Imafon road, Akure were caught in the act while trying to severe the head of a newly buried corpse. Vanguard learnt that they were apprehended last weekend for being in possession of a female human head and four other fresh severed heads. The suspects who are in police custody include Adewale Abiodun, 40; Akinola Sunday, 69, Olomofe, 45 and Oluwadare Idowu 67. Reports had it that the bubble burst last week Saturday as the syndicate tried to exhume the corpse of a young tipper driver who was buried at the cemetery few hours by the family members. Eyewitness account said:  “As they were trying to exhume the corpse, some family members of the deceased cam...

         The Lagos State Government has said that it would now focus its attention on the immediate evacuation of silts removed from at all cleared drains in the State. Speaking to journalists, on Monday, after the second round inspection of ongoing drainage project sites in Surulere, Lagos Mainland and Somolu Local Government Areas, the Honourable Commissioner for The Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello said tipping trucks now embark on round trips to quickly evacuate the silts from drains across the metropolis. He stated that findings have shown that several drainage channels, which had been cleared in the past, are quickly filled with dirt again due to non-evacuation of the silts in time, stressing that work is ongoing at various canals and drainages in order to ensure the free flow of wastewater. In his words: "This inspection tour commenced last week, so, this is the second phase and it's going to be a continuous process. The inspection...

      The State Chief Executive Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has released the sum of Four hundred and fifty million naira to the victims of the 2019 Presidential election violence in Abonnema. Speaking during a meeting preparatory to giving out the cash, Governor Wike said the gesture is in fulfilment of his promise to the people of Abonnema at the Church service to honour those who lost their lives, the injured and those who lost properties during the crisis. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo, Governor Wike said no amount of money could adequately compensate the people for the harrowing experience they suffered in the hands of the Nigerian Army, stating that he appreciates the support and commitment of the People of Akuku Toru Local Government Area before, during and after the elections. He said he would continue to execute programmes that would positively impact on the lives of the people of the Area. He assured them that the s...