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  Today, the Kaduna State Government reviewed the sundry criminal actions that have defined the campaign of economic and social sabotage and lawlessness waged by the NLC. KDSG considers as unacceptable the serial violations of the Miscellaneous Offences Act and the Trade Union Act that have occurred over the last two days. The state government commends citizens for remaining calm amidst this assault on their rights and comfort and their businesses. However, KDSG cannot be expected to tolerate the brazen shutdown of electricity, attack on public infrastructure and buildings, locking up hospitals and forcefully discharging patients, unlawful trespass into public facilities and the wanton use of coercion and restraints of personal freedom by the NLC. Efforts to dress up criminal activity as industrial action do not change the reality of the lawbreaking that has unfolded, including their persistently ignoring the prohibition against impeding essential services. Also, KDSG cannot ignor...

 PRESS RELEASE NATIONAL DIASPORA POLICY LAUNCHED IN ABUJA May 18, 2021 The much-awaited National Diaspora Policy that will effectively promote and harness the resources and capacity of Nigerians in the Diaspora for the growth and development of Nigeria has been launched in Abuja  National Diaspora Policy and hosting the third Summit of States Diaspora Focal Point Officers and Standing Committee on Diaspora. The NIDCOM Boss  assured that the Commission will ensure that an enabling environment is provided for the exchange of ideas to encourage synergies and collaboration among State Diaspora Focal Point Officers, to promote policy consistency and coherence, With an overall objective of harnessing the potentials of Nigerian Diaspora for National Development. Dabiri-Erewa who was represented by the Secretary to the Commission Engr. Dr. Sule Yakubu Bassi said that "it is important to inform on the progress made following The second summit" stating that three additional states ...

  The Ex-Governor of Lagos State Akinwunmi Ambode shared this photo above today on social media  with the caption''   I was recently appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the South West subcommittee of the Contact and Strategy Committee of our great party (APC), to help deepen and consolidate the gains of the party in the South West, prepare it as a strong and viable institution for both the present and foreseeable future.  ''.One more photo below.

  The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday lifted the suspension slammed on Tajudeen Ajide, the chairman of the Surulere local government council. Ajide and two of his colleagues, Ogidan Mukandasi Olaitan of the Lekki LCDA and Suleiman Jelili of Alimosho local government area, were suspended on May 4, 2021, over alleged disregard for the guidelines governing their activities. While lifting the suspension, the House, however, tarried on the two other chairmen over issues that are yet to be resolved. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, noted that Ajide had written to the House appealing for forgiveness. He also said several meetings had been held by the relevant committee of the House over the allegations against the chairman. However, for the Alimosho council chairman, the Speaker said it was learnt that he refused to hand over to the vice chairman after he was suspended. He directed the two lawmakers from the area, Hon. Bisi Yusuff and Hon. Kehinde Joseph, ...

  The Ogun State government on Tuesday took delivery of medical equipment worth N194m from the government of Czech Republic. The equipment include fifteen ICU beds, an incubator, children cribs, a generator and a phototherapy machine. Handing over the equipment, the Czech Republic Ambassador to Nigeria, Marek Skolil, to the state governor, Dapo Abiodun in his office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, expressed his home government's delight to support and partner the state government, particularly in the area of health development. Skolil added that the Czech Government is concerned about how Nigeria, being the centerpiece of the regional architecture of the African continent, was not developing not only in terms of infrastructure, but also in terms of human and social well-being. The Ambassador who noted his country's industrial development, mechanisation of agriculture and the health sector, commended the state government for the role it played during the global pandemic. While also notin...

The immediate former Imo state police command public relation officer, SP Ikeokwu Godson Orlando has officially handover to SP  the Bala Elkana following recent change in the leadership of the public relation office in Imo state police command, as the newly appointed Police Public Relations Officer of Command. In a press statement by the immediate past Command's Spokesperson, SP Ikeokwu Godson Orlando stated that, "Imo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that a new Police Public Relations Officer has been posted to the Command. He is SP Bala Elkana. He takes over from SP Ikeokwu Godson Orlando who has been redeployed to Ondo State Police Command." "SP Bala Elkana was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force in 2003. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB), master degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution (MSC), Master Degree in Business Administration (MBA) among other academic qualifications. He attended several courses among which are Leade...

  The 2021 Miss Universe pageant is finally underway and the world finally has the new Miss Universe for the year. The show, which was delayed last year due to the ongoing coronavirus endemic, returned on May 16th to crown their new winner. And found a worthy candidate in Miss Mexico Andrea Meza out of the 74 women who competed in the competition. The 26-year-old Andrea, who had previously won the Miss Mexico crown in 2019, took home the Miss Universe crown, beating out runner-up, Miss Brazil Julia Gama, and second runner-up, Miss Peru Janick Maceta Del Castillo. After a powerful presentation by countries like Myanmar, Brazil, India and Mexico, the decision couldn’t have been easy. But it was Andrea’s winning answer that made her the new Miss Universe. Using the Miss Universe platform to convey a message, Miss Mexico Andrea Meza during her final statement was given the topic of changing beauty standards and offered an inspiring answer. "We live in a society that more and more is m...

  Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters in their hideout. More details, shortly. More photos below.

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan Zonal Office, in the early hours of Tuesday, May 18, 2021 arrested a former soldier, Adebisi Jamiu and 33 others for suspected internet fraud. The suspects were picked up in different locations in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. More details, shortly. More photos below.

  Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Office of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested five suspected internet fraudsters also known as “Yahoo-Yahoo Boys” for offences bordering on cybercrime at the International Airport, Ilorin. More details, shortly