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     The Lagos State Government, on Sunday, attributed the refuse on Akobi Crescent in Surulere after the recent rainfall to ongoing dredging work in the area. A statement issued today by the Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, in reaction to the video trending on social media, stated that the convergence was due to dredging of system 6c downstream from LUTH and the blockade at Ak obi Crescent. He added that the blockage at Akobi Crescent end resulted from nonchalant attitude of residents but gave an assurance that procedures are in place to facilitate the speedy completion of the dredging and clearing from LUTH in Idi-Araba by the contractor. In his words “The system 6c is from Cele to Agege Motor Road, through Idi-Araba and Akobi Crescent. Excavation and removal of dirt from the canal are being done simultaneously. However, it should be pointed out that the canal had been completely blocked and solidified over time w...

      •‘Keep Your Doors Open To All, Akiolu Advises New King •Oniru: ‘Appointment A Call To Life-Long Service To Lagos’ At exactly 1:05pm on Sunday, Prince Abdul-Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal received the traditional staff and officially ascended the throne of Iru Kingdom as the 15th Oniru. At a simple but colourful ceremony held at the Oniru Palace on Victoria Island, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, installed the new traditional ruler, saying the event heralded a new dawn and era of prosperity in the kingdom. The Oniru installation came two days after the State’s Executive Council approved the selection of Lawal, the immediate past Commissioner for Agriculture, who was nominated for the traditional stool by the Abisogun clan of the large Oniru dynasty. Presenting the monarch to the Governor for formal installation, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr. Wale Ahmed, notes that the process of selecting the new Oniru was fair and o...

      The Presidency wishes to draw the attention of all citizens and the international community to a most misleading campaign spearheaded by the so-called Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) using false allegations of persecution of Christians against the Nigerian State. A very deep and wide investigation by an agency of the Nigerian government, working with international partners have made us become aware that there are two, interconnected campaigns being run concurrently by the IPOB in this regard. Both are using the cover of Christianity – and calling for a US Special Envoy to be appointed to stop the “genocide” of Christians in Nigeria. But the real purpose is to drive a wedge between the Nigeria government and its US and UK/European allies. IPOB leadership of course self-proclaims as “Jewish,” a position not shared by the generality of the members. For reasons of convenience, he claims to have an interest in the welfare of Christians – but this is a ruse: t...

      An eyewitness who shared the video on social media, said the incident occurred in Idumota and the lady left her daughter with a bloodied eye after the incident. When asked why she resorted to beating and blaming her daughter over the rape incident, the lady insisted that her child was at fault because she had been warned several times against going to the man. The man was however allowed to go scot-free. Read the posts below...   

     It was a solemn but reflective moment for Christians in Plateau State as they held a church service to mark the 2020 Democracy Day and also commemorate the 5th year in office for the Rescue Administration of Governor Simon Bako Lalong. The service which was held at the Government House Chapel, Rayfield Jos under COVID-19 guidelines, was attended by Governor Simon Lalong, his wife Regina, as well as Deputy Governor Prof. Sonni Tyoden, his wife and other top Government officials. Governor Lalong in a remark, gave thanks to God for the opportunity to serve the people of Plateau State at this period of time and in the last five years where so much was done to stabilise the State and restore it to the the path of unity and progress. He said "Let me use this opportunity to appreciate God for giving me and my Deputy, Prof. Sonni Tyoden the privilege to serve the people of Plateau State in the last five years. At the same time, we thank the people of the State for giving u...

      President Muhammadu Buhari prays God to comfort former Inspector General of Police and Chairman, Police Service Commission, Alhaji Musiliu Smith, on the loss of his wife, Ariat. The President urges the former police boss, his family, relations and friends, to take heart at the passage of a dutiful wife and mother, trusting that she has returned to her Maker, after a worthy life. “As human beings, it will naturally be painful. But our trust in Almighty Allah is unshaken, and it is from Him we come, and to Him we return. Please be comforted,” President Buhari says. Mrs Ariat Smith passed away on Friday, aged 69, and has been buried according to Muslim rites. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) June 7, 2020.

      On the  5/6/2020 at about 9:15am, following a distress call from one Dr Uzoma Mbaeri 'm', the Medical Director of Royal Care Specialist Hospital and Urology Centre Awka, police patrol team led by the DPO 'B' Division Awka, CSP Emma Ogbuanya, quickly responded to the scene located at Plot 129 Chief Larry Ekwunife lane, off Abakaliki Street Awka. The scene was cordoned off and Fire fighters were informed promptly. The fire was confined to the generator room where it emanated and eventually put off before it escalates. Meanwhile,Five generators as well as the roof housing the generator were affected but no life loss and no injury sustained.Investigation is ongoing to ascertain the actual cause of the fire incident. *SP Haruna Mohammed,PPRO* Anambra State Police Command, For-Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command. More photos below.

     Nigerian Police led by DCP Abba Kyari arrested arm dealers smuggling arms from Libya and other African nations to criminals in Katsina,Zamfara.More details later and more photos below.

      Justice Mohammed Abubakar of the Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Friday, June 5, 2020, jailed sixteen internet fraudsters for criminal impersonation and possession of documents containing false pretences. The convicts, who are in their mid 20s, are: Ajibola Ibikunle; Victor Solomon Osahun; Adeniyi Afeez Adebayo; Enitan Babajide Ganiu, Ashore Gbogbo Ayo and Sobayo Oladapo. Others are Odebode Abiola Jamiu; Dairo Emmanuel Olajide; Stephen Mathew; Hussain Abdulkabir; Ayanniyi Quadri Ayansegun; Ajibike Kehinde Segun; Ibironke Tomiwa Emmanuel; Agboola Olanrewanju Shakiru, Abdulrauf Adam Opeyemi and Akinlabi Royal Ebube. They all pleaded guilty to one-count charge of impersonation separately filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office After taking the pleas, prosecution counsel, Bashir Shamsuddeen, and Abdulrasheed Lanre Suleiman, had prayed the court to convict them accordingly, prompting th...

        In a combined ground and air offensive on 5 June 2020, troops of Operation THUNDER STRIKE under Operation ACCORD in conjunction with troops of 312 Artillery Regiment and Local Vigilantes conducted a clearance patrol to Kachia Forest and neutralized some armed bandits/cattle rustlers. This followed a timely and credible information on the bandits movement within the area. Troops pursued the ban dits through Gidan Maikeri village in Chikun LGA into the forest. Their location was identified and consequently engaged by Nigerian Air Force helicopter gunships. After the air interdiction, seventy (70) bandits were confirmed killed by human intelligence while others escaped with injuries. The troops are exploitating the forest. Details to follow as they unfold. As a matter of security concern, people in this general area should report those with sudden and suspicious injuries to the security forces. This is to ensure that the escapees are mopped up. Relatedly, ...

     I Chief Uwazurike. Using this opportunity to declare to you Dearest country men/women, that the struggle for Biafra has never been something for one man, each epoch, God raises men to avow Biafra. In the late 60s it was Ojukwu, in the early 2000s it was me. Now is a new epoch when the mantle has to fall into a stronger hand that will match the strength of Biafran enemies. NNAMDI Kanu is my son, for whatever reason a father cannot reject or abandon his son. When I saw his passion for Biafra I also knew he had a lot to contribute to this mission. He is not calm like me, his blood is a lot hot than any I had seen. Many things have played out between us but I am ever willing to let go for the sake of Biafra. Let it not be a quarrel that will prevent the coming of Biafra. My only wish is that everyone will look upon him as the face of the modern Biafran struggle and I therefore confer on him, by the power vested on me, the prime ambassador of Biafra. Lastly, I hereby...

       By YakubuLamai The attention of the Directorate of Strategic Communication & Press Affairs to His Excellency, Governor Abdullahi A. Sule of Nasarawa State has been drawn to a malicious report by Linus Oota and published in THE NATION Newspaper of Saturday June 6th 2020 which is fast gaining traction online on such platforms as OPERANEWS. The report originally written by Linus Oota alleged that: “Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has said that he is not bothered about being re-elected in 2023” and that the Governor sees his “four-year mandate” as “a period he deems long enough for him to contribute his quota to the development of the state” and that Governor Sule was: “ready to return to the US or Saudi Arabia to enjoy his life after his four-year mandate!” This is a hatchet job executed with singular wickedness by Mr. Linus Oota of THE NATION Newspaper, because it defies all logic that Linus was the ONLY journalist out of over 50 journalists,...

    As part of its sustained efforts to enhance the welfare of personnel for effective service delivery, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today, 6 June 2020, commissioned a new Girls’ Hostel Block at the Air Force Comprehensive School (AFCS) Kaduna as well as 2 newly renovated blocks of 6 x 3 bedroom quarters for married officers at NAF Base Kaduna. The furnished Girls’ Hostel was named after Group Captain Jumai Philip Musa (rtd), one of the past Commandants of AFCS and pioneer Commandant of the erstwhile Air Force Girls’ Comprehensive School Kano, in recognition of her meritorious service towards uplifting educational standards in the NAF. Speaking during the commissioning, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, represented by the Air Officer Commanding Air Training Command (AOC ATC), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Musa Mukhtar, noted that the newly constructed 200-bed capacity Girls’ Hostel and blocks of 6 x 3 bedroom renovated married officers’ accommodation...