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  Barring any last minute change in plans, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Thursday join Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, to flag off a digital empowerment programme in Abeokuta, the state capital. Tagged 'Ogun State Digital Economic Empowerment Project', it is a plan of the State Government, being organised by the Bureau of Information Technology in conjunction with 21st Century Technologies. In a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Mr. Kunle Somorin, he quoted the Director, Information Technology in the Bureau, Mrs. Olatundun Adekunte as saying that the event will hold at Ogun Tech-Hub Kobape Road, Abeokuta at 11am on Thursday. According to the release, the project is aimed at providing internet accessibility to indigenes and residents of the state and its environs in order to enhance lives and businesses of the people. The release further stated that other special guests such as the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), ...

  Grateful be informed that the suspect, Anthony Ikpeama, m, who was alleged of killing his wife on admission bed at Doyen Hospital Ajah, Lagos State has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba for proper investigation. The suspect has not been released contrary to the rumour and falsehood making waves on the social media. It's a capital offense and the police will not grant him any administrative bail for whatever reason. The matter is on and we will do justice to the case as expected. Muyiwa Adejobi   PPRO Lagos State  Ikeja-Lagos.  13th April, 2021.

  _*- Arrest 6 male suspects, Recover 2 locally-made pistols with 8 live cartridges*_ Following a credible intelligence at about 12pm, today 13th of April, 2021, Police Operatives attached to Anti-Cult unit of Anambra State Police Command bursted the Den of Cultist and Armed robbery gang in Amiwko Village Awka and arrested six suspects The suspects are *Ejinaka Chukwujekwu ‘M’ aged 17years, Emeka Nwanna ‘M’ aged 18years, Micheal Ozuah ‘M’ 20years, Chukwuma Obu ‘M’ 22years, Onyemaechi Chijoke ‘M’ 25years and Ifeanyi Ebeze ‘M’ 25years.* Exhibits recovered: *Two locally Made Pistols and eight live cartridges.* Preliminary Investigations reveals that the suspects are actively involved in the recent shooting incident at about 8:am, yesterday 12th April, 2021, that resulted to the death of one yet unidentified young man along Ukwuoji , Awka. They equally confessed to be members of *BLACK AXE CONFRATERNITY* and will be charged to court on the conclusion of the investigations. Meanwhil...

  The Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has commissioned the Chukwuma Nwoha dual carriage road constructed by the shared prosperity government of Gov. Hope Uzodimma in Owerri, the Imo State Capital today. Gov. Hope Uzodimma in his welcome address, appreciated the august visitor for making out time to join him in this epoch making event and being part of history in commissioning a road that hitherto has been a nightmare to the people but today the joy and pride of the state. In his speech, Gov. Fayemi described Gov. Uzodimma as a man who stands to his words and his legacies are speaking volume of him and how delighted he is to be part of the 3R agenda in Imo State. He added that the Chukwuma Nwoha road is a testimony to the goodwill of the governor to Imo state and congratulated Gov. Hope Uzodimma for been able to achieve this and many more with little resources at his disposal. He further pleaded with Imo people to embrace peace as the...

  Hope for the Homeless: Sangere-Marghi IDPs Resettlement Estate By Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Dami Mamza (Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese) “I was a stranger and you invited me in …”(Mat. 25:35b) Greetings and special welcome to His Excellency Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Executive Governor Adamawa State) and your entourage, Our Special Guests of honour Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah (Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese) and Most Rev. Bulus Yohanna Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, His Royal Highness, the Lamido of Adamawa Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Mustapha, The District head of Girie The Chairman Girie Local Government Hon. Judah Daddo. My Friend and Colleague, the Chairman of Muslim Council, Alhaji Gambo Jika, All INGOs present specially led by UN-OCHA, Heads of Security Agencies, Gentlemen of the Press, Invited Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. It is my singular honour and privilege to host you here in Sangere-Marghi Former IDPs’ Resettlement Estate. This project is a tall dream come true since ...

  A man identified as Anthony Ikpeama has allegedly killed his 6-months pregnant wife identified as Barrister Adaeze Ikpeama by beating her to coma and subsequently rushed to the hospital where she was admitted and removed her oxygen support until she died. Facebook User, Chukwudi Iwuchukwu shared the story. He wrote; "Another Beautiful Soul Lost To Domestic Violence When Barrister Adaeze Destiny Ikpeama got married to Anthony Elvis Ikpeama in 2014, little did she know that the institution she looked forward to enjoying would cut her life journey short. Immediately the marriage was sealed, the man Adaeze got married to immediately turned into a beast by turning the Madonna trained lawyer into a punching bag. Even when relatives from both sides intervened several times by pleading with Anthony to stop beating his wife, if not for anything, she is the mother of his kids ahd his partner, man was obtuse as he continued to beat the poor girl any time he was not in a good mood. Covid 19...