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 By Sola Olugbemiro In Zamfara state, Governor Matawalle has rolled out the drum to celebrate the victory of Godwin Obaseki who he warmly refers to, as 'victorious Obaseki!' Reacting to the victory of Godwin Obaseki in the weekend held gubernatorial election in Edo state, Governor Matawalle of Zamfara state, said that the celebrated performance of Obaseki in Edo state in the last four years, spoke well of him during the victorious campaigns of the past months. Matawalle said that it is important for state executive governors to be focussed while in office in delivering good governance and dividends of democracy to the people because, at the end of the day, it is such performance that will speak for him during an election. "I rejoice with you Godwin Obaseki as your people once again give you the opportunity to take command of your state. It has been a long political battle and you have fought a good fight and ended with a good victory. May Allah continue to guide you as you...

Sequel to the collapse of a school building in Ejigbo in the early hours of Saturday, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has directed the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development to carry out integrity tests on both public and private schools with buildings of three floors and above. The Honourable Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako disclosed that the Governor gave the directive on Saturday in order to ascertain the structural integrity of all school buildings above two floors with a view to preventing future occurrence in the State. He assured that the Ministry would comply immediately with the directive so as to actualise the State Government's aim of saving lives and property, especially as schools have been directed to resume after a long break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Salako explained further that the Ministry would soon come up with the guidelines and procedures for the integrity test on public ...

Controversy Brews At The Anglican Diocese Of Awka 'You Are A Fake Man Of God Who Worships Only Money" - Anglican Knight Blasts Bishop Ibezim Of Awka Diocese Before Resigning From The Knighthood.  A knight of the Anglican communion has resigned after making serious allegations on the bishop of Awka Diocese. His Grace, The Most Revd, Dr Alexander Chibuzor Ibezim. According to the Knight, Ichie Sir Izuchukwu Nwabueze, The bishop of Awka diocese has abdicated his primary responsibility of shepherding the flock of Christ and has instead resorted to abusing his office by engaging in partisan politics and prioritizing money above God.  When Contacted, Ichie Sir Izuchukwu stated that he will expose the dirty dealings of the bishop in the coming days in the bid to sanitize the church and purge the clergy off bad eggs who are hellbent on dragging the name of the Church in the mud in the name of politics. In his words "I had to resign from the knighthood of the Awka diocese so that ...

Governor Samuel Ortom, on behalf of the government and people of Benue State, congratulates Governor Godwin Obaseki on his victory at the just concluded Edo State governorship election. He describes Governor Obaseki’s victory as a true reflection of the wishes of Edo people and not the machinations of some individuals and self-made gods. Governor Ortom commends the dogged determination of Governor Obaseki to overcome intimidation and uphold the mandate his people popularly gave him. The Governor equally congratulates the people of Edo State, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike who was the Chairman of PDP Campaign Team for the 2020 Edo Governorship election. He says the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC also deserves plaudits for the credible conduct of the polls without yielding to pressure to thwart the will of the people Governor Ortom prays God to continue to guide his Edo State counterpart to enable him serve his people in the second te...

In furtherance of its continued efforts at building comprehensive capacity to more effectively and efficiently deal with the security challenges confronting the Nation, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), today, 18 September 2020, graduated another batch of rappellers and inaugurated Special Forces (SF) induction training for a new set of 219 trainees, comprising 14 officers and 205 airmen/airwomen, at the Regiment Training Centre Annex (RTCA), Bauchi. Today’s event also featured the commissioning of a furnished Block of 10 x single-bedroom flats for personnel to enhance their welfare and motivate them to contribute significantly to the accomplishment of the NAF’s assigned tasks. Speaking during the inauguration of the SF Course 7/2020 and graduation of 24 personnel of the Intermediate Rappelling Course (IRC) 7/2020, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who was represented by the Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Ground Training Command (GTC), Air Vice Marshal Idi Amin...

  President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and grief over the death of the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris. In a condolence message to Governor Nasir El-Rufai, the government and people of Kaduna State, President Buhari said: "With the passing of Alhaji Shehu Idris, Nigeria has lost one of its longest reigning traditional monarchs whose contributions to the promotion of unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians cannot be forgotten for years to come." According to the President, ''The Emir of Zazzau who ascended to the throne in 1975, had used his long reign to serve his people with dedication and identified with their aspirations at all times." He prayed to Allah to forgive the late Emir and grant his family and subjects the fortitude to bear the loss. Garba Shehu Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) September 20, 2020.  

  PRESIDENT BUHARI GREETS SENATOR OLUREMI TINUBU AT 60 President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm felicitations to former First Lady of Lagos State, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, who turns 60 on September 21, 2020, joining family, friends and political associates to celebrate the milestone, adorned by many years of service to the nation and humanity. The President salutes the senator, who has been re-elected three times to represent Lagos Central, for her courage and tenacity in many daunting situations, and remaining consistent in her passion for inclusivity, particularly as it relates to women and children, who constitute majority of the population, yet rank high on vulnerability. President Buhari notes, with gratitude, the loyalty and dedication of Sen. Tinubu to the growth of the governing party, All Progressives Congress, and her contributions to strengthening leadership structures at various levels, always providing wise counsels and advocating middle ground reconciliation in favour of gre...

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the election process in Edo State which led to the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The President congratulated the winner and urged him to show grace and humility in victory. In his reaction to the outcome of the election as announced by INEC, President Buhari said: "My commitment to free and fair elections is firm, because without free and fair elections, the foundation of our political and moral authority will be weak." The President added: "I have consistently advocated for free and fair elections in the country because it is the bedrock of true democratic order. "Democracy will mean nothing if the votes of the people don't count or if their mandate is fraudulently tampered with." He commended the people of Edo State, the parties, candidates and security agencies for conducting themselves responsibly. Garba Shehu Senior Special Assistant to th...

    Governor Godwin Obaseki has won the Edo Governorship election which was held yesterday September 19. Obaseki of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) won the election after polling 307, 955 votes to defeat his nearest contender in the All Progressives Congress, Pastor Ize-Iyamu who polled 223, 619 votes. Congratulations to him...

  *Suspects allegedly raped the victim repeatedly while in capivity despite collecting #400,000 Ransom from her relatives* On the 19/9/2020 at about 2:pm,police operatives attached to the Command Special Anti Robbery Squad(SARS) arrested the following syndicate in Awkuzu, (i). Ekwugha Innocent Chinazo 'm' aged 25years of Mgbguzo Awkuzu, (ii). Chidiebere Ogoegbunam 'm' aged 24years of Egbu Awkuzu and, (iii). David Nnaemeka 'm' aged 19years of same address. The Suspects had on the 13/9/2020 lured a 24 years old lady residing at ST Micheal hostel Temp side Awka under the pretext of securing for her a beauty make up job,picked her up at ukpo junction along Enugu- Onitsha Expressway and took her to an isolated building at Awkuzu where they allegedly raped the victim repeatedly while in captivity for two days despite collecting ransom of four hundred thousand Naira(#400,000) from her relatives. Meanwhile,the suspects have voluntarily confessed to the crime and the vic...

      Emir of Zazzau (Zaria ) and Chairman of Kaduna State Traditional Council is dead. He dies few hours ago, today 20th September 2020. He would be buried at 5pm today in the ancient city of Zaria with Federal Government delegations to be led by Prof Ibrahim Gambari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari

...Nursery Classes, Daycare Remain Closed ...Governor Orders Mass Integrity Test On Schools’ Structures ...Lagos Allows Reopening Of Gym, Cinemas Lagos State Government has granted permission for the re-opening of basic and secondary schools, although with a note of caution to private proprietors and public administrators. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during a briefing on Saturday, ordered the resumption of all public and private schools from September 21, 2020, but only pupils in Junior Secondary School Three (JSS 3) and Senior Secondary School Two (SSS 2) are allowed to resume for physical classes in public schools. The Governor said the public schools’ resumption would allow the JSS 3 pupils to revise and prepare for Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) slated for October 12, 2020. Pupils in SSS 2, Sanwo-Olu said, will use the period to prepare for their transitional exams to SSS 3. Unlike the resumption schedule for the public schools, the Governor permitted all levels of...