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         239 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria ; Plateau-116 FCT-33 Lagos-19 Ekiti-12 Kaduna-11 Ogun-11 Ebonyi-8 Benue-7 Abia-5 Delta-5 Ondo-4 Edo-3 Imo-2 Osun-2 Bauchi-1 54,247 confirmed 42,010 discharged 1,023 deaths.

        Popular Nigerian monarch and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has opened on his polygamous marriage. The Alaafin of Oyo has eight beautiful wives who interestingly are light-skinned, with the oldest and first wife Ayaba Abibat Adeyemi aged 80. The wives are Queen Memunat, Queen Damilola, Queen Anu, Queen Mojisola, Queen Ola Badirat, Queen Folashade, Queen Omobolanle, and Queen Rukayat Abbey Adeyemi and majority are averagely in 30s. In a report, King Adeyemi claimed that he did not propose to any of his wives but they all decided to stay in his house as wives after he sponsored their education. “I did not propose to any of my wives. They desired to be with me because I sent them to school. After their university education, I told them to leave but they refused and insisted on staying with me here in the palace as my wives. Each partner has a role to play in the marriage. My wives have their individual quarters. God has given me some type of ability and ...

         Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, re-elected president of the African Development Bank, will be sworn-in today to begin a second term of five-years. The virtual ceremony will start at 9am GMT. A statement by the bank said the swearing in ceremony will be attended by Heads of States, Governors and external stakeholders. It will be conducted in compliance with the COVID-19 pandemic-related social distance guidelines, and broadcast online. A globally renowned development economist, World Food Prize Laureate and Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate, Dr. Adesina has distinguished himself in driving a bold agenda to reform the Bank and accelerate Africa’s development. He was first elected as President of the Bank on May 28, 2015. He was re-elected unopposed last week, winning unanimous votes of all the governors of the bank. Expected to be present at the bank for the event that will be streamed live is the new chairman board of governors of the bank, Kenneth Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s ...

        The Nigerian Army on the orders of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai has wiped away the tears of an octogenarian and a former soldier, Ex-63NA/8725 Warrant Officer, Paul Ojo and his family. The Army through Major General Usman Shehu Mohammed, the General Officer Commanding 1 Division of the Nigerian Army today, presented 3-Bedroom bungalow located at Number 26, Yakowa Street, Anguwan Galadima, Kaduna, Kaduna State. The veteran was recently evicted out of his 2 bedroom apartment at Number L2, KASUPDA Quarters, Kabala Costain, Kaduna North Local Government Area by Kaduna State Government on the 17th August 2020 by the Kaduna State Government.More photos below.

        By Zailani Bappa For a very long time, the land of Zamfara has witnessed gradual, but progressively negative development, no thanks to the massive exploitation of the innocent souls of this historical land of golden bliss. It is a metamorphose of an earlier exploitation of the people under repressive time predating Sheikh Usman bn Fodio era when men, women and children were forced into inhuman Labour in the name of slavery. With the liberation of the people by Islamic justice and later re-inforced by British wisdom. However, the destruction of the very fundamental justice brought about by the Fodio jihad by the British created what the vintage Ali Mazrui called the triple heritage. This situation actually left the people with no certainty and, hence, tripod concepts without a definite direction. From it sprang our present confused and blurry vision of what is right and what is wrong in terms of social justice. In a democracy, where supposedly justice is provi...

       The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of six new permanent secretaries in the State Civil Service. Named as permanent secretaries are, Messrs Kehinde Onasanya, Johnson Odeyemi, Olukayode Ogunleye, Moses Adebayo; Engr. Lateef Yusuf and Mrs Olusola Osasona. Until their new appointments, these career officers were senior directors in their respective ministries, agencies and parastatals. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Kunle Somorin, said the appointments were made in line with the desire of the Government to fill the existing vacancies among the rank of permanent secretaries in the State Public Service. "Seniority, merit, professionalism and diversity are considered in the appointment of the six permanent secretaries and done in the exercise of the provision of Section 208 (c) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended),” the statement said. Also in the exercise of ...

         Following the visit by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to the helicopter crash site in Opebi and his promise to repair damaged structures, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has commenced the reconstruction of the damaged infrastructure. Speaking on the commencement of the rebuilding process, the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer, LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu stated that the Agency will also conduct integrity and impact assessment tests on the affected buildings as well as within 100 metres radius of the entire disaster area as directed by Mr. Governor. According to him, “Reconstruction of the affected fence and buildings at 14 and 16, Salvation Road, Opebi in Ikeja, destroyed by the helicopter crash, commenced Monday morning, following Mr. Governor's pledge during a working visit and post-disaster assessment of the crash site”. Oke-Osanyintolu added that the restoration of the affected areas has commenced with t...

        •Governor Makes Case For Remodelling Of Lagos Airport Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, met with the Management team of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) ahead of the next Saturday’s re-opening of airspace for international flights. Discussions at the meeting focused partly on actionable steps being put in place at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) by the Federal and State governments to give travellers comfort and better experience when the facility is opened for air traffic. The FAAN team, led by its Managing Director, Captain Rabiu Yadudu, also made requests to the Governor for interventions germane to the seamless operations of the Lagos airport, which contributes 70 per cent of FAAN’s total revenue. Sanwo-Olu said officials of the State Government have been working round the clock with the Federal Government to initiate safety protocols in place at the airport and drive compliance. The effort, he said...

        President Muhammadu Buhari received in audience Speaker Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila in State House, Abuja.Presents Legislative agenda to the President.More details later and more photos below. UPDATE: Met with Mr. President this afternoon to brief him that I would be meeting with the Speaker of the Ghanian Parliament tomorrow to further explore ways of resolving the issues with our traders and strengthening our ties. Mr President as always is keen on exploring all ways including legislative and parliamentary diplomacy to resolve issues amicably between Ghana and Nigeria. Also presented the updated 9th House of Representatives Legislative Agenda to Mr President.

        OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT PRESS RELEASE Despite the increasing pressure on scarce resources amidst other emerging challenges, an honest implementation of ideas by a focused leadership can improve the fortunes of societies and make them better, according to Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. The Vice President stated this on Tuesday at the virtual public presentation of three books on Policy, Politics and Governance written by Mr Simbo Olorunfemi. “But the other point is in my respectful view, the error of assuming that the failures in governance is on account of professionals and other decently engaged people leaving the space to career politicians.” Below is the full text of the Vice President’s remarks: REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PROF. YEMI OSINBAJO, SAN, GCON, VICE PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, AT THE PUBLIC PRESENTATION OF BOOKS ON POLICY, POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE WRITTEN BY MR SIMBO OLORUNFEMI ON TUESDAY SEPT. 1, 2020 Let me first say how honoured I ...

        *Rescued twelve Children Suspected to have been stolen from different parts of the Country* It would be recalled that on the 22/10/2019 following intelligence report, Police detectives attached to Anambra State Command arrested three female suspects at Nkpor market/Tarzan junction in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State. 2.Investigation revealed that the children were stolen from Gombe State by one Hauwa Musa 'f" on the 20/10/2019 and brought to her accomplices in Anambra State. Following the Public announcement by the Command on the 27/10/2019,parents of the two kids from Gombe State came to Awka and identified their children. 3. Meanwhile,the children have since reunited with their parents and suspects were handed over to Gombe State Police Command for further investigation and prosecution. 4. Consequently,upon interrogation the suspects voluntarily confessed that they usually steal the children and bring to their sponsor one Mrs Nkechi Odinye who allegedly ...

      President Buhari receives in audience Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State in State House on 1st Sep 2020.More details later and one more photo below.      

      Recess: House activities not totally shut down, says Gbajabiamila    …says oversight function still ongoing The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has corrected the impression that the House totally shut down its activities during its six weeks annual recess. According to Gbajabiamila, the leadership of the House decided to suspend pubic and investigative hearings for the three weeks remaining of the annual recess to put in place more measures in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. He disclosed that House’s oversight functions of government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are still ongoing. While answering questions from reporters after a meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) conveyed by President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House on Monday, Gbajabiamila explained that the House has not breached any law or known convention by embarking on an annual recess, while recalling that members were working during the rece...