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Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says his administration is poised to build, furnish and deliver the best campus of the Nigerian Law School in Port Harcourt. The governor gave the assurance at the ceremony marking the official flag-off of civil engineering works for the establishment of the law campus at  Rumueme Town of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, on Saturday. Governor Wike noted how Rivers people have hailed his idea and eventful decision to request for a campus of the Nigerian Law School to be located in Port Harcourt. According to Governor Wike, if the Rivers Government had not initiated to flag-off and construction two hostels and an auditorium at the Yenagoa Campus of the Nigerian Law School in Bayelsa State, it would have missed the opportunity to request for a Port Harcourt Campus. With the request granted and commencement of construction work at the new Law School site,  Governor Wike said Rivers people will be the greatest beneficiaries in terms of...

A man who identified himself as a former pastor of the Living Faith Church International, popularly known as Winners Chapel, Peter Godwin, says he was sacked by the church for not generating enough money in his branch. He claimed he was invited with about forty of his colleagues by the state pastor on July 1, 2021, and were all sacked over low income in their branches. Godwin, however, failed to mention the name of the state. Godwin said, “Actually, by the special grace of God, our father in this great assembly, Living Faith Church received a mandate from the Lord to plant 10,000 churches in Nigeria and by the special grace of God, I was privileged to be one of the pastors that were employed on the 28th of August, 2020, that was last year. “So after that, I started working, engaging myself in the work of the Lord. I tried my possible best to make sure I win souls for Christ but unfortunately, on the 1st of July, I received a call that the state pastor wants to see me, so I thought I wa...

It is unfortunate, and disappointing, for citizens of Nigeria to bear witness to one of their Churchmen castigating their country in front of representatives of a foreign parliament.. We are all too familiar with these overseas political tours that opposition politicians take - visiting foreign leaders and legislators in the United States, United Kingdom and Europe. So, the argument goes, if they are heard seriously abroad, then Nigerian citizens back home should surely listen to them too. But in order to be heard at all, and to maximise media coverage back home for their activities, inevitably these visits involve painting the worst possible picture of our country before their chosen foreign audience. Soon enough we inescapably hear an identical list of racist tropes against northerners, how one religion dominates governance above all others, how the government is doing nothing to address herder-farmer disturbances, and how the government spends money on infrastructure to benefit ever...

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has congratulated the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for emerging as the Vanguard Newspaper's Personality of the Year 2019/2020. Gbajabiamila said he was not surprised at Sanwo-Olu's choice by the Vanguard Newspaper as the governor's superlative performance in office speaks for itself. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, the Speaker said Sanwo-Olu would go down as one of the most dedicated and committed leaders Lagos State has ever produced. Gbajabiamila congratulated the people of Lagos State for having Sanwo-Olu as their governor at this time and thanked the Vanguard Newspaper for giving honour to whom it is due. The Speaker said he believed the award of Personality of the Year would spur the Lagos State governor to do more for Lagosians. Signed: Lanre Lasisi, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, House of Representatives, Federal Rep...

Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu Saturday night received the prestigious Vanguard Personality of the Year Award. Other recipients in this category are Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum and business icon Mr. Femi Otedola. Governor Sanwo-Olu personally received his award certificate during the event, which was held at Eko hotels and Suite. The Governor disclosed on his social media pages that the award meant a lot to him as it would constantly remind him and his team to work harder for Lagosians. He said: "I feel highly honoured to receive the Vanguard Personality 2019/2020 by the Vanguard Newspapers Group. The awards means a lot to me. This prestigious award will be a constant reminder to me and my team to perform better to out do ourselves in the current year for efficient service delivery to the good people of Lagos State." Dedicating the award to Lagosians, Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated his administration's commitment to achieve the Greater Lagos ...

CORPS MARSHAL OYEYEMI ORDERS IMMEDIATE CLAMPDOWN ON COMMERCIAL/ARTICULATED VEHICLES WITHOUT SPEED LIMITING DEVICES AND DRIVER'S LICENCE VIOLATORS. Worried at the rising cases and fatalities of speed related road crashes as well as drivers operating without valid driver's licences, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has directed Commanding Officers across the country to intensify special operations targeted at the offenders. This is with the ongoing operation sanity aimed at restoring sanity to the nation's highways. According to the press release issued to news men on Sunday by the Corps Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Bisi Kazeem, the Corps Marshal expressed dismay over continuing incidents of fatal crashes caused by speed violation with most of the drivers failing to install speed limiting devices in their vehicles despite repeated warnings. This he said, is unacceptable to the FRSC Management and decision has be...

 SAME OTEDOLA BRIDGE.  HAPPENED TODAY SUNDAY 18 JULY 2021 A fatal accident involving a truck carrying container that fell on cars on Otedola Bridge inwards Berger in Lagos this Sunday  FRSC, LASTMA and LASEMA officers are on ground trying to clear the accident scene  One casualty has been recorded so far. People are claiming that people are dropping sacrifice on that bridge so that accidents will be happing,may God deliver us,Amen. More details later and more photos below.

123 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-70 Akwa Ibom-18 Ogun-10 Oyo-8 Rivers-8 Ekiti-4 FCT-4 Bayelsa-1 169,329 confirmed  164,672 discharged  2,126 deaths. One more photo below.

 PRESIDENTIAL STEERING COMMITTEE ON COVID-19 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION 17th July, 2021 PRESS STATEMENT COVID-19 THIRD WAVE: PSC PUTS SIX STATES AND FCT ON RED ALERT. RECOMMENDS PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR SAFE EID CELEBRATION Following the confirmation of the Delta Variant of COVID-19 and the rising number of infections and hospitalization in the country, the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID 19 (PSC), has put six States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on red alert as part of the preventive measures against a third wave of the pandemic. The States are: Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, Kaduna, Kano, Plateau and the FCT. The PSC, however, warns that all States of the Federation should heighten their state of preparedness and continue to enforce all protocols put in place, given the renowned greater ease of spread of the Delta variant. These steps are critical as we begin to see worrisome early signs of increasing cases in Nigeria. The PSC shall continu...

 HISTORY OF OBI IYIEGBU, POPULARLY KNOWN AS OBI CUBANA July 17, 2021 Obi Iyiegbu popularly known as Obi Cubana is a Nigerian Based businessman, entertainer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a show killer, he is the chairman and the owner of the popular Cabana groups, OBI CUBANA is from Oba, a community in Demili-South Local Government Area in Anambra State, Nigeria. Real name:Obi IyiegbuDate of birth: April 12, 1975Country of Origin: Federal Republic of NigeriaSource of Wealth: BusinessmanNet worth: $96 millionWife : Mrs. Ebele IyiegbuChildren: Alex, Ifeanyi, Ebube, Kosisochukwu,In 1998, after completing his primary and secondary school education, Obi Cubana proceeded to the University of Nigeria where he obtained a degree in Political Science from the University of Nigeria Nsukka. In 2006, Obi Cubana started his first club Ibiza Club in Abuja seeking to satisfy fun seekers and nightlife lovers. Following the remarkable progress he made from the Ibiza Club, he established the Cuba...

University of Benin student, identified as Peace Ufuoma of the department of microbiology who wore the shirt with the inscription "AGGRESSIVE MALPRACTICE BROUGHT ME THIS FAR" to celebrate finishing her final exams, has landed herself in trouble. The school's Senate is currently investigating her malpractice claims and will withhold her certificate as the school authorities say "her claims and actions are not befitting of an alumna of this great institution"!  What's your take on this?

  The Governor had last week flagged off the distribution of food items to 246 Almajiri schools, targeting over 12,400 Almajiris across the state.  During the flagging off ceremony that took place in Potiskum, today, the Executive Secretary of Yobe SEMA, Dr. Mohammed Goje  said it is part of Gov. Buni's drive to reposition the Almajiri system of education in the state.  Dr. Goje equally said Governor Mai Mala Buni is willing to see Almajiris in Yobe are well dressed and well fed like any child in the state throughout the Sallah festival. More photos below.

GOVERNOR BALA INSPECTS GOVERNMENT HOUSE EXPANSION  His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has inspected the ongoing renovation and expansion of the Bauchi State Government House this evening.  During the exercise, the Governor went round to supervise the quality of the project and called on the contractors handling it to ensure effective and qualitative projects.  It could be recalled that Governor Bala Mohammed has awarded the renovation and expansion of the Government House which will have some new and modern edifices out of which includes modern hospital, lodges and advanced offices. Governor Bala was during the inspection visit accompanied by the Bauchi State PDP Chairman, Alhaji Hamza Koshe Akuyam, the Chief of Staff Government House, Dr Aminu Hassan Gamawa.  Lawal Muazu Bauchi  New Media Aide to Bauchi Governor  Sat.17th, July, 2021. More photos below.

LASEMA Recovers Multiple Accident vehicles The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA today 17th July, 2021 recovered five vehicles involved in a multiple accident at Maryland, Idiroko. The incident occurred when an oil tanker with unknown registration number loaded with 45,000 litres of PMS crashed into two containerised trucks that eventually crushed two other  vehicles (cars) on rebound when it's breaking systems developed mechanical failure on motion. Situation Report on Multiple Road Truck Accident at Maryland, Idiroko emanating from office of the DG/CEO LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu has it that, "Upon arrival, it was observed that there was an accident involving three trucks (one tanker loaded with 45,000 litres of PMS, two containerised trucks) and two vehicles (Toyota sienna with registration number APP635 AY and Toyota Camry 2004 model, with registration number KSF 543 GX at the said location.  "Further investigation revealed that the acci...

The story of a kidnapped toddler in Akwa Ibom State who was taken away from his parents by a pair of kidnappers, Mfom and Esther, went viral a few days ago. Upon learning of the incident through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Vulnerable Groups, we immediately began swift investigations to ensure his safe return home. We are happy to report, not only has he been rescued and found unharmed but now, he is being cared for by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Vulnerable Groups. Until the Police Department of Imo State verifies the full details on this almost tragic event, he will remain under their care. This would not have been possible without the dedication and cooperation of the Imo State Police department, the Owerri Area Command and the Ministry of Women Affairs. Thank you for your relentless work against child kidnapping and trafficking. #endhumantrafficking Barr. (Mrs.) Chioma Uzodimma  First Lady, Imo State. One more photo below.

LAGOS STATE SECURITY TRUST FUND IS THE MAINSTAY OF SECURITY IN LAGOS - ES/CEO ABDULRAZAQ BALOGUN; ENVISIONS A TECHNOLOGICAL 'INVISIBLE EYE IN THE SKY WATCHING ALL OVER LAGOS' By Oki Samson      The Executive Secretary/CEO of Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Abdurrazaq Balogun has been at the helms of an organization so significant to the progress of West Africa's economic hub for six years. Reappointed over a year ago by Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to continue to pilot the affairs of the organization under the T.H.E.M.E.S. agenda, the medical doctor cum public administrator has steered the funding agency on a path of progressive success despite the fact that its resources are becoming leaner owing to reduced contribution of Lagosians and the increasing costs of security gadgets in the international market. At the recent one-day working visit of President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) was able to deliver modern crime fightin...