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        … Commences Provision of Pump Stations With Pilot At Ilubirin The Lagos State Government, over the weekend, alerted residents on impending heavy rainfall from the end of August, saying it is intensifying measures to minimise the effects on Lagosians. Addressing the press at Alausa, the Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello said work is ongoing on more than 200 secondary channels with over 80 percent at various stages of completion, just as 46 primary channels are presently receiving attention. He disclosed that the ongoing projects are in addition to the continuous work of the Emergency Flood Abatement Gang (EFAG) deployed round the State to undertake quick fix to free manholes or clogged drains manually. The Commissioner averred that one of the new measures put in place to combat flash flooding is the provision of pumping stations, with a pilot model being planned for Ilubirin in Lagos Island, explaining that the stations will promptl

          August 16, 2020 Press Conference The attention of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been drawn to conflicting reports regarding its position on issues relating to the coming Anambra state governorship election. For the avoidance of doubts, the NWC wishes to state that any decision on zoning of elective offices at the state level remains the exclusive preserve of the State chapter as such falls under its regulatory purview and administrative prerogative as prescribed by the Constitution of the PDP. The NWC notes that Section 24(2) of the PDP Constitution is clear on the functions of the state chapters in party administration including identifying and resolving political, social and economic issues of concern in states. Our party also holds that it recognizes the current chairman of the Anambra state chapter as well as the structure of the party in the state. The NWC therefore urges all stakeholders in Anambra state to continue to wo

       American musician is full of joy as she celebrates her 62nd birthday today.She shared all these photos on social media with the caption ''  « Resting Birthday Bitch Face......................   🔥 🔥 🔥   # happybirthday   # leo   # fire   » -Madonna  ''.More photos below..

          *DROWNING* On the 15/8/2020 at about 8:30pm, there was a report at Central Police Station Onitsha that one Izuchukwu Achusim 'm' aged 42 years of NO,35 Guest house street ,fegge went to Lotus Garden hotel in Onitsha with his girl friend to Swim inside the swimming pool. However,victim who was said to be drunk jumped into the deepest part of the pool and got drowned.The hotel manager and other guests pulled the victim out and rushed him to waterside hospital Onitsha for medical attention but he was later certified death by a medical Doctor on duty. Scene was visited by Police detectives and corpse photographed and deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy. Meanwhile,case is under investigation to ascertain circumstances surrounding the incident.The Command enjoin the public who lacked swimming skills to always take precautionary measures by using life jackets provided at the swimming pool in order to avert similar ugly incidents please. *SP Haruna Mohammed,PPRO* A

        The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the late former Deputy Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Ayodele Shittu. In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday, the Minister said he was saddened by the demise of Hon. Shittu who, until his death, was a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. ''In his lifetime, Hon. Shittu contributed his own quota to the development of Kwara State, and he deserves accolades for his service to the state,'' he said. Alhaji Mohammed prayed to God to grant repose to the soul of the departed, and also comfort and strengthen the family he left behind. Segun Adeyemi Special Assistant To The President (Media) Office of The Minister of Information and Culture Lagos 16 Aug. 2020.

         ...Says Royal Fathers Are Indispensable Partners Of Govt ... Pays Condolence Visit To Late Razak's Family In Epe Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday presented Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment to Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara in Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of the State. Speaking during the presentation of Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment to Oba Ogunsanwo at his palace in Ilara, Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated his administration’s commitment to the fulfilment of his promise to spread infrastructure to all parts of Lagos State including Epe Division. The Governor said royal fathers are indispensable partners of government due to the roles they play as agents of development, promoters of peace and peaceful coexistence among all people and residents within their domain. He said Lagos State Government will continue to collaborate with traditional rulers in the State and ensure that their welfare

         President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm felicitations to former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida on his 79th birthday, August 17, 2020, joining family, friends and associates to celebrate with the elder statesman. As the former military leader turns a new age, the President believes his services to the country will always be remembered. President Buhari prays that the Almighty God will continually strengthen Gen. Babangida, grant him good health and longer life. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) August 16, 2020.

           The President released the following statement: “It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, peacefully passed away tonight. He was not just my brother, he was my best friend. He will be greatly missed, but we will meet again. His memory will live on in my heart forever. Robert, I love you. Rest in peace.” Robert Trump, 72, the president’s youngest brother, was admitted to the hospital on Friday and was described as “very ill,” according to sources. Further details were not known, but he was said to be in critical condition at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center on the Upper East Side. “I have a wonderful brother,” President Trump said at a press briefing Friday. “We’ve had a great relationship for a long time, from day one. It’s a long time ago. And he’s in the hospital right now. And hopefully he’ll be alright, but he is pretty — he’s having a hard time.” Trump visited his brother, one of his four siblings, after flying to New Jersey an

         Few photos from the Burial of the Anambra Oil Mogul... Tonimas.. The Burial was anchored by Several Bishops and Priests... His huge Wealth Spoke in high Volume through out the Funeral.  Rest on Tonimas..More photos below.

         In a bid to curb human error, fatalities and crashes on the roads, Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI), has trained 134 Driving School instructors at the just concluded Year 2020 Train-The-Trainer workshop at Alausa, Ikeja. In her address at the completion of the two-day workshop, which had its maiden edition in 2019, the General Manager, LASDRI, Mrs. Afusat Tiamiyu, stated that the event was organised to update the Driving Sc hool Instructors on Traffic Rules and Regulations. She added that it was also meant to showcase the qualities of a responsible driver, refresh and update the skills of the Driving School instructors operating in Lagos and enhance capacity building in the training of first-line drivers. The General Manager reiterated that training the driving school instructors is one of the core mandates of LASDRI and the institute will continually work tirelessly to develop various educative training topics that will eradicate carnage and improve safe driving on Lag

          The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has tasked Messrs China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC), the contractors handling the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Rail to complete the project within five months. He argued that COVID-19 has come to stay thus, Messrs CCECC are to devise measures of completing the project. He urged them to procure personal protective equipme nts for their workers as no excuse for failure would be accepted. The Minister who made this known today in Lagos when he recommenced inspection of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project in the company of his Information and Culture counterpart, Ahaji Lai Mohammed, noted that funds is not the challenge being faced on the $1.6 bn project but rather lack of workers. He, therefore advised the company to adhere to safety measures such as compulsory use of masks and safety shields by all workers in order to get the required number needed to work in all stations. On the Ibadan-Kano $5.6 bill

      We thank God for the life of our Nollywood diva Dr Omotola Jalade Ekeinde,who yesterday on social media that she was down with corona-virus.She wrote as she used the opportunity to advertise a video ''  Hello All, I know Most of you Have been Wondering where I’ve been. Well, i Contracted Covid. I have been ill , isolating and Now getting better. More on the details of this soon. However, I have been Reading on the devastating News of How our Youths are Needlessly Dieing getting crushed by Trailers/containers ! This is disheartening and has made my heart really troubled ! This can happen to ANYONE and Enforcements can’t be taken lightly on this Gov @jidesanwoolu !!! Pls do something!!!!! I am Releasing this video that was shot some time ago Now as I feel the need to. Thanks @iamharrysong and @clarenceshotit . Thanks for your Love and prayers as I recover fully, Nigeria Needs to  # GetBusy  ! ( Full video on my Youtube page )  ''.One more photo below.

         Congratulations to the newly ordained priest Of Archdiocese of Abuja. Rev Fr, Donald Tersoo jooji Rev Fr,Samson Emhokidi Rev Fr,Francis Lucky Rev Fr,Nzekah ibe Valentine Rev Fr, Anthony Oseiga Adeh Rev Fr Mark C Ogueli. It is an honour to work in the vine yard of the Lord. More photos below.

        In reply please quote Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.3/3 Date: 16th August, 2020 The Director of News ……………………………. PRESS RELEASE - CPs to identify, isolate, disarm, arrest and prosecute offenders As part of preparations toward the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo States, as well as efforts by the Police High Command to curb the proliferation of prohibited firearms in the country, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has ordered Commissioners of Police in the thirty-six States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to immediately initiate appropriate actions to identify, isolate, disarm, arrest and prosecute any individual(s) or group(s) in possession of prohibited firearms. The directive has become necessary against the backdrop of the deliberate arming and movement of political thugs and other criminal elements across the country. In addition, the directive is targeted at addressing the proliferation and unlawful poss

        Please Forgive Me Says Serial Killer Arrested In Ohafia, Abia State, He Has Killed Many For Rituals And Said Other Killers Are All Over Ohafia One of the Perpetrators in the Ritual Killing of late Ime Odo who is on the payroll of Ifekwe Udo Emetu, alias fada who introduced himself as Ukpai Eke from Biakpan in Cross River State who was arrested on Thursday, August 13 by the security agents. An employee of Mr Ifekwe udo Emetu aka, fada fada, Mr Ukpai Eke was arrested on August  13, 2020 after being on the wanted list for a case of murder of late Mr Ime Odo on July 25. He confessed of the brutal murder act as well as working on the pay roll of Ifekwe Udo. According to him, his gang hired the services of the motorcycle ridder and took him to Ukwa between Abia Ohafia and Ukwa Mbiabong in Cross River State where they murdered him with axe and took away his motorcycle which he was meant to complete payment two weeks to his employer- Ifekwe Udo. He went further to confess that, this is