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     404 new cases of   # COVID19Nigeria ; Lagos-106 FCT-54 Rivers-48 Plateau-40 Edo-29 Enugu-21 Oyo-20 Kano-18 Ondo-15 Ogun-10 Ebonyi-9 Ekiti-8 Kaduna-6 Cross River-5 Kwara-4 Anambra-3 Delta-3 Imo-2 Nasarawa-2 Borno-1 42,208 confirmed 19,004 discharged 873 deaths. One more photo below.

      In reply please quote Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.2/ Date: 29th July, 2020 The Director of News ……………………………. PRESS RELEASE · Recover 4 Ak47 Rifles, 5 other Assault Guns, 378 Rounds of Ammunition, 18 Vehicles and 1 Anti-Tracker Device amongst others Police Operatives attached to the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have arrested thirty-five (35) suspects across the country for their active involvement and participation in series of kidnapping, armed robbery and other heinous crimes across the country. The arrest is sequel to the unrelenting efforts by the Force to rid the country of heinous criminals and to get justice for victims of these crimes. Notable among the arrests is a criminally minded pastor, Adetokumbo Adenopo ‘m’ 52years, Founder and General Overseer of New Life Ministry, Lukosi, in Shagamu Area of Ogun State and three other members of his criminal gang namely; Chigozie Williams 22years, native of Umuahia North, Abia State, Ugoji Linus 30years, nati

     The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has signed the Revised 2020 Appropriation Bill into law, with a pledge to pay attention to health, education, infrastructure and other sectors that would boost the economy of the State. Signing the Budget which was reduced from N449.97bn to N280bn in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, after receiving it from the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kunle Oluomo, Governor  Abiodun said his Government would work within the Budget to ensure that the people get its benefits. "I want to appreciate our Lawmakers for expediting action on the Bill. The relationship between the Legislature and the Executive is exemplary. Issues relating to moving the State forward, are always given prompt attention. "The House has done the needful. They have done a good work. We will do our best to ensure that we work within the Budget, by paying attention to those sectors that impact positively on our people," the Governor explained

     Shagah's emergence followed his election by eight out of 10 kingmakers and subsequent approval by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, according to spokesperson for the kingdom, Timawus Mathias. Dr Daniel Ismaila Shagah has emerged as the new king of Bachama Kingdom in Adamawa State. Shagah's emergence followed his election by eight out of 10 kingmakers and subsequent approval by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, according to spokesperson for the kingdom, Timawus Mathias. The new monarch had served and retired as Director of Finance and Administration of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. His appointment comes after the demise of the 28th king, Honest Irmiya Stephen, who died last month. A statement from Governor Fintiri's spokesperson, Humwashi Wonosikou, on Wednesday, confirmed the appointment of Shagah as the new ruler of Bachama. He said, "Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the appointment of Dr Daniel Ismaila Shagah as the new Hama Bach

      Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed his desire meet the little boy in the catchy "mummy calm down" viral video. The Lagos state Governor who noted that the exchange between the little boy and his mother was funny, stated that it depicts the efforts parents put in moulding children into responsible adults. He also urged Lagosians to ‘calm down’ as they enjoy the coming holiday and festivity, and also to observe prescribed protocols towards defeating the deadly Coronavirus which are, maintaining social distancing, washing and sanitizing our hands, and using our face masks. A post shared on his official Instagram page read... I saw a video of one charming young boy online asking his mom to ‘calm down’ as she was set to punish him for his misdemeanour. I was moved by his sobriety, which reflected in his promise of “last chance”, when confronted with the fact that he is a regular offender. The exchange was indeed funny, but it depicts the ef

     ‪The Federal Government has released a comprehensive schedule for various National Examinations for exit classes, spanning from 17th August to 18th November, 2020‬. The Federal Government has said the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) organized by the National Examination Council (NECO) for SS3 students will commence on October 5 and end on November 18, 2020... The Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajuiba, announced the dates for the examination at the end of a two-day meeting with Chief Executives of examination bodies in the country. In a statement released today Wednesday, July 29 by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Ben Goong, the ministry said the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) into Unity Colleges will hold on October 17, 2020. The ministry also said the Basic Education Certificate Examinations, (BECE) for JSS 3 pupils also conducted by NECO, will start on August 24 and end on Septe

     President Muhammadu Buhari will observe the Eid El-Kabir prayers with his family at home, just as he did during the Eid El-Fitr a little over two months ago, in line with advisories from the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA and the Presidential Task Force, PTF on COVID-19. In wishing all Muslims a safe and happy Eid, the President reiterated the protocols as issued by the PTF that large gatherings, as  much as possible, should be discouraged. Where small groups choose to hold the Eid together, face masks are absolutely necessary, as is social distancing. Advisedly, such prayers should hold outdoors and worshippers are encouraged to bring their own prayer mats. In order to stop the spread of the disease, the President will not be receiving Sallah homages by religious, community, party and government leaders and urges all citizens to observe the occasion as advised by state and local authorities. He once again wishes all citizens a safe and happy Eid.

   Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo is celebrating her beautiful daughter's birthday today on social media with some beautiful photos.She captioned the photos ''   Happy birthday to my darling daughter  @mildredshine  You are unbelievably precious to me, the day you were born was the Greatest Day of my Life .and I know you know that you are my everything. You renew my faith in the world because any world that has as incredible a person as you in it is one that can only be good. You Inspire Me So Much To be the Best I can Be .You are the most beautiful gift I have ever received In my Lifetime. Your presence in my life has added nothing but value and Joy to it. Thank You for Coming Into My Life Sunshine. May your 6th Birthday Be Ever memorable and Warm for you My Princess. Mummy Loves you So much❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.  ''.More photos below.

     Justice C. L. Dabup of the Plateau State High Court, Jos, on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 adjourned the case of fraud, involving former Plateau State governor, Senator Jonah David Jang and a former cashier in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (OSSG), Yusuf Pam till November 4 and 5, 2020. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is prosecuting the duo for alleged criminal breach of trust and misappropriation o f Plateau State funds to the tune of N6.3 billion. At Wednesday's sitting, prosecuting counsel, O.D Mese informed the court that the lead counsel, Rotimi Jacobs SAN, agreed with Jang’s lead counsel, Mike Ozekhome SAN, for August 12 and 13, 2020 as adjournment dates, given that the second day of continuation of the trial, Thursday, July 30, 2020 was declared public holiday by the Federal government. Justice Dabup, however, chose November 4 and 5, 2020 adjourned dates for the continuation of the trial. The EFCC re-arraigned Jang and Pam on

      The Gombe zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Haruna Adamu, before Justice Fatima Musa of the Gombe State High Court, on one count charge bordering on non- disclosure of assets and liabilities in the EFCC's Assets Declaration form. Haruna was arrested sometimes in 2019, following claims by a petitioner alleging that he offered him a piece of land situated at Daki B iyu area of Abuja worth N12, 000, 000. 00k( Twelve Million Naira only) The petitioner said he paid a sum of N7, 300,000.00k( Seven Million, Three Hundred Thousand Naira only) to purchase the land but could not gain possession because the original allottee of the land appeared and took ownership of the land. All efforts to get Haruna return the money collected from the petitioner proved abortive. In the course of investigation, the convict was served an Assets Declaration to establish his banking history and other details but failed to disclose a

    Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Attends Presentation of 10,000 Spelling Bee Dictionaries to Ministry of Education by New Era Foundation at Lagos House, Ikeja on Wednesday, July 29, 2020.More details later and more photos below.

     The Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command *CP John B.Abang,fdc* has today, 29th July, 2020 decorated One hundred and thirteen(113) newly promoted Police Officers from the Inspectorate to ASP cadre at the State Command Headquarters, Awka The decoration ceremony was done following the recent promotion of 6,601 personnel of the Nigeria Police Force throughout the Federation. The ceremony was attended by the Command management team and relations of the newly promoted officers.The promotion is in line with IGP's determination towards boosting the morale of Police personnel for effective service delivery. It is also based on merit, seniority and dedication to duty. In his address, the Commissioner Of Police *CP John B.Abang,fdc* congratulates the beneficiaries on behalf of the Inspector-general of Police *IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu,NPM,mni* and urged the officers to reciprocate the gesture done to them by redoubling their efforts towards fighting crimes and exhibiti