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  Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 arrested a 28-year-old medical practitioner, Chijioke Precious and 17 others over alleged internet fraud in Owerri, Imo State. The 17 others whose ages range between 21 and 34 are; Anthony Joshua, Henry Mezie, Chukwuebuka Ahiwe, Michael Chinagorom, Jossy Irokwe, Ibe Chukwuebuka, Iroadinma Chibuike, Uchechukwu Divine and Nwosu Emmanuel. Others include Kenneth Williams, Mmesoma Oparanozie, Chikezie Ogochukwu, Uchenna Ejiogu, Victor Chijioke, Chidera Cyprian, Chukwuebuka Precious and Anyaehie Kelvin. They were arrested based on intelligence around 1am on Wednesday at Umuguma area of "World Bank" in Owerri, Imo state. Recovered are 7 luxurious cars which include, one green lexus ES350, one blue Lexus ES320, two Toyota Venza, one silver Lexus RX 350, one black Toyota and one white Mercedes Benz 4Matic. Other items recovered include over 20 sophisticated mobile

  Rivers State Executive Council has approved the award of two contracts for the construction of two additional flyover bridges in Port Harcourt City at the cost of N12.4 billion. One of the flyover bridges will be at the intersection of Olu-Obasanjo Road and Port Harcourt Aba Expressway popularly called "Waterlines Junction", and it will be 800 meters long. And the other flyover bridge will be at the intersection of Olu-Obasanjo and Ikwerre Road up to the Azikiwe Street and will be 1KM long. The Rivers State Executive Council gave the approval at its meeting that was presided over by Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike at the banquet hall of Government House, Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Commissioner for Works, Elloka Tasie-Amadi who briefed journalists after the meeting said the approval was sequel to two memos his ministry presented to the council on the need for the construction of the flyovers. "The memos were approved and consequently the Government of Rivers State will

  *Restore normalcy and intensify joint patrols to forestall reoccurrence* On 12/2/2021 at about 11:19pm there was a report of intra-communal crisis in Ogwuikpele Community by the Council Chairman òf Ogbaru LGA of Anambra State Hon.Arinzechukwu Awogu over a levy from an oil exploring company in the Community. Following the report,the Command quickly dispatched joint Police teams comprising PMF/RRS and other Conventional Units in collaboration with the local Community Vigilante group led by the Area Commander Oraifite,ACP Wilfred Afolabi to the scene and met virtually half of the Community deserted.Situation was brought under control and normalcy restored in the area.Joint patrols are ongoing to reassure fleeing residents to return to the Community and ensure lasting peace in the area. Meanwhile,investigation has commenced in earnest to ascertain number of lives lost,injuries sustained,damage to property,circumstances surrounding the incident,identify and bring perpetrators to book. T

  Ogun state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, on her 50th birthday celebration. The President’s wife, who clocks 50 today, he said, has been both supportive and reliable pillar of strength to President Muhamnadu Buhari and the entire family. The statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, described the First Lady as a “strong woman of conviction and strong pillar of support” for the President. Governor Abiodun praised the First Lady as "an intelligent person who keeps the home front comfortable for our President to govern with integrity and without distractions". He prayed that the good Lord keeps Hajiya Aisha in good health to continue the good work she's doing as pillar of the First Family and in the country at large.

  Tonto Dikeh and her ex-husband Olakunle Churchill took to their various social media pages to celebrate their son's {King} five year old birthday today.Tonto Dikeh shared several videos and pictures but she captioned this one above '' Happy birthday Papa God bless and favor you. May your destiny be orchestrated by the Lord.. Grow in Health,Grace,Love and unmerited favo  @kingandre_dikeh @kingandredikehfoundation Outfit  @shaviyclothing #KINGY @5  #KINGANDREDIKEH   #JUICYMAN   #FARMBOY   #BIRTHDAYBOY   #TONTODIKEH   ''.Olakunle Churchill shared a pencil sketch of himself and his son with the caption ''  Today has always been a significant date in your life and existence. May the Lord surround you with peace, prosperity, bless your friends, honour your mum, and most importantly shower you true happiness all the days of your wonderful life. My son. KING ANDRE OMODAYO OLADUNNI CHURCHILL, on your birthday, I pray for nothing but your good health and happiness i

  President Muhammadu Buhari has received reports of the brazen attack on Government Science College, Kagara, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, following which a yet to be ascertained number of staff and students have been abducted by gunmen. Following these reports, the President has directed the Armed Forces and Police, to ensure immediate and safe return of all the captives. The President has also dispatched to Minna, Niger State a team of security chiefs to coordinate the rescue operation and meet with state officials, community leaders, as well as parents and staff of the College. President Buhari has assured of the support of his administration to the Armed Forces in their brave struggle against terrorism and banditry and urged them to do all that can be done to bring an end to this saga, and avoid such cowardly attacks on schools in the future. “Our prayers are with families of the victims of this attack,” said the President as he condemned as cowardly the attack on inn