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In its efforts to encourage young entrepreneurs to thrive, Gombe State Government said it will soon construct 27 modern markets across the 11 local governments areas of the state. This was disclosed on Wednesday by the State Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Nasiru Aliyu Muhammad when he represented Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, at the opening ceremony of a three day capacity building workshop organized by Kambu International Nigeria Limited in collaboration with the Bank of Industry, themed "Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Nation Building" at the Maidugu Hotel,GRA Gombe. Aliyu Muhammad said "The workshop came at a time, when the State Government is making deliberate efforts in empowering women and youths through skills acquisition trainings for self reliance, poverty reduction and human capital development for nation building." The commissioner said in an efforts to support the move, "Inuwa Yahaya led APC administration plans to construct ab

PRESS RELEASE NAF ESTABLISHES DIRECTORATE OF VETERAN AFFAIRS In a bid to stimulate better welfare packages for Nigerian Air Force (NAF) veterans and their families, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has approved the immediate establishment of the Directorate of Veteran Affairs. The new Directorate, domiciled under the Administration Branch, will also be responsible for interfacing with similar structures in sister Services towards harnessing necessary benefits for NAF retirees under existing Federal Government programmes for veterans, among other responsibilities. The CAS disclosed this while recently declaring open a 2-day Conference for NAF Administrative and Medical personnel. The Conference with the theme, “Efficient Human Resource Management: Panacea for Bolstering Morale and Improving Personnel Welfare”, attracted seasoned and erudite resource persons with vast knowledge in human resource management as well as experts in the field of medicine. In his opening

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended warm felicitations to His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the 22nd anniversary of his ascension to the throne.  The President, on behalf of the people of Nigeria, and of himself, wishes the King good health, and prosperity. The letter below:  “On the occasion of the 22nd Anniversary of Your Majesty's ascension to the throne, I have the pleasure to express, on behalf of the people of Nigeria and myself, warm congratulations and best wishes for good health and prosperity.  “Your Majesty's reign has witnessed very impressive economic and social development in the Kingdom of Morocco for the benefit of all your people. Under your reign, the Kingdom has also significantly contributed in advancing regional peace, stability and development.  “We value the excellent fraternal relations between our two countries and look forward to building on the significant progress so far achieved under our renewed bilateral relation.  “While wishing Your

Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on Friday, July 30, 2021 sentenced an undergraduate, one Abdulsalam Oyeyemi, to one-year imprisonment for falsely posing as American Military Officer to defraud unsuspecting victims. The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had on Thursday, July 29, 2021 arraigned Oyeyemi, 23, on one-count charge bordering on personation and internet fraud. The charge reads: “That you, Abdulsalam Oyeyemi (aka Colt Williams,  James Anderson) sometime in March, 2020 or thereabout in Ilorin, Kwara State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court dishonestly induced one Cristina Gobin (aka Cristina Haripaul), a white lady to send you bitcoins worth the sum of 1,255 Canadian Dollars when you knowingly pretended and represented yourself to be one James Anderson, an American Military Messenger who is in charge of her husband, Colt Williams' internet connection when you had earlier repres

  The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today, July 30, 2021 secured the conviction of the duo of Tijjani Haruna and Abdullahi Ahmed to six months imprisonment before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri on separate  one-count amended charge of giving false information to operatives of the Commission.   The offence is contrary to and punishable under Sections 139 and 139 (a) of the Penal Code Laws of Borno State.   One of the charge reads: "That you, Tijjani Haruna, sometimes in September 2018 at Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, being legally bound to furnish true information on your  POS. transactions, to the Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC) Operatives during the course of investigation furnished the Commission with information which you knew or has reason to believe to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Sections 139 and 139 (

30th July, 2021 PRESS RELEASE DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND RESCUED A  KIDNAPPED VICTIM ARREST SERIAL KIDNAPPERS, RECOVERS THREE SINGLE BARREL GUNS, ONE LOCALLY MADE CUT TO SIZE GUN . ENGAGES ARMED ROBBERS IN A GUN DUEL,  RECOVER FIRE ARM. RECOVERERY OF TWO STOLEN VEHICLES  AND ARREST OF  SERIAL CAR SNATCHERS RECOVERS THREE HUNDRED AND NINETY WRAPS OF WEEDS SUSPECTED TO BE INDIAN HEMP 1.On the 28/7/2021 at about 2100hrs, acting on intelligence gathered over a period of time concerning a kidnap suspect who has been terrorizing Agbor and it environs, The Area Commander Agbor Detailed surveillance team to Alifikede. The operatives on arrival surrounded the area, which made it  impossible for the suspects to escape. The operation was a huge success as one Adamu Bayero ‘m’ 43yrs old who had a bullet injury sustained from a gun duel with Police during previous kidnap operations and one Mohammed Ahmed ‘m’ 26yrs old were arrested. Further investigation led to the recovery of three (3) single barr

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has described as misleading the headline in some national dailies which described as a ban the ineligiblity of 10 Nigerian athletes to compete at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics due to non-completion of their mandatory three out of competition test (OCT).                                 Adeniyi Beyioku, Secretary-General of the Federation said in a statement that the athletes have done nothing wrong as to be labelled 'banned', as the screaming headlines in some Nigerian dailies indicated.                                 'The attention of the Federation has been drawn to reports in some Nigerian newspapers that our athletes have been banned. This is far from the truth. The athletes were only declared ineligible to compete because they did not complete the three out-of-competition test that would have made them eligible for only the Tokyo Olympic Games.                                    'While the Federation regrets the unfortuna

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has challenged Nigeria’s deputy police commissioner Abba Kyari to submit himself to the jurisdiction of the District Court in the United States if he is not guilty of allegations against him. Mr Kyari had denied any wrongdoing after Peoples Gazette on Thursday broke the news of his embroiling with Nigerian Internet fraudster Ramon Abass known as Hushpuppi, in a multimillion-dollar fraud. Court documents revealed an order to arrest and detain Mr Kyari after Mr Abbas pleaded guilty to large-scale cyber fraud in the U.S. recently. The documents also exposed how Mr Abbas bribed Mr Kyari to arrest one of his gang members following a dispute presumably over the proceeds of crime. The police officer arrested and detained the gang member. Claiming no wrongdoing, Mr Kyari, in a statement on Facebook, narrated how Mr Abbas called him two years ago to complain about a person threatening to kill his family. He said the suspect was released after discovering there wa

  The Hon. Minister of Information and Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed, has described as #Fakenews, the purported sale of $875Million Weapons contract between the United States Government and the Nigerian Government  Speaking with Media men in his office today, the Minister explained that apart from the 12 AH-I-Cobra attack helicopters of which Nigeria has taken delivery of six, he said he was not aware of any contract as being speculated. The Minister said the received AH-1- Cobra Attack helicopters would be launched sometime in August. One more photo below.

 PICTURES: GOV. BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU RECEIVES NFF PRESIDENT, AMAJU PINNICK AND TEAM AHEAD OF PREPARATIONS FOR THE AISHA BUHARI FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT AT LAGOS HOUSE, MARINA, ON FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 PIX 1 L-R: Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Mr. Oluwatoyin Gafaar; LSSC Chairman, Mr. Sola Aiyepeku; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; President, Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), Aisha Falode; President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mr. Amaju Pinnick and NFF first Vice President, Mr. Seyi Akinwunmi, during a courtesy visit by NFF President and his team ahead of preparations for the Aisha Buhari football tournament, at Lagos House, Marina, on Friday, July 30, 2021. PIX 2-3 L-R: Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Mr. Sola Aiyepeku, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mr. Amaju Pinnick during a courtesy visit by NFF President and his team ahead of preparations for the Aisha Buhari football tournament, at Lagos House

 PRESS RELEASE ALLEGED INDICTMENT OF DCP ABBA KYARI: INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE ORDERS A REVIEW OF THE INFORMATION Sequel to the receipt of allegations and indictment processes from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) against one of the personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, DCP Abba Kyari, the Inspector General of Police IGP Usman Alkali Baba psc (+), NPM, fdc has ordered an internal review of the allegations. The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its commitment to the pursuit of justice and the strengthening of its professional relationship with the FBI and other international partners. Further developments on this case will be communicated to members of the public accordingly. CP FRANK MBA FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER FORCE HEADQUARTERS ABUJA

•Governor Rolls Out Empowerment Scheme for Lagos Farmers, Assists 300 Trainees with N245 Million Machinery Support The food sufficiency programme of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been taken a notch higher. The Governor, on Thursday, rolled out massive agricultural investment that empowers 3,000 urban and rural farmers in key sectoral value chains. Women, youths and peasant farmers were the main beneficiaries of the 2021 Agricultural Value Chains Enterprise Activation Programme through which the State Government is supporting agripreneurs with modern equipment and inputs that would help them make significant difference and scale up their agricultural practices. READ MORE:  https://lagosstate.gov.ng/blog/2021/07/29/3000-women-youths-benefit-in-sanwo-olus-agric-investment-to-boost-food-security/ CAPTIONS:  PIX 1-15: The Agricultural Productive Assets commissioned by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the flag-off of the 2021 Agricultural Value Chains Enterprise Activation Pr

  The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday July 29, 2021 arraigned one Paschal Okirika before Justice Anthony Olotu Akpovi of the Delta State High Court sitting in Warri. Okirika was arraigned on a two count charge of issuance of dud cheque. The charge against the defendant reads: "That you Pashcal Okirika on about 30th of October, 2017 being the managing director of Okipas Limited , in Delta State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, induced First Bank Plc to offer to you a credit facility of N10,000,000.00 (Ten Million Naira) to dredge and stockpile 30,000 cubic meter of sharp sand to be supplied to Setraco Nigeria Limited for 90 days, by issuing a Diamond Bank Plc cheque No. 0062144789, in the sum of N3,000,000.00 (Three Million Naira) drawn on account 0062144798 with account name Okipas Limited, domiciled in Diamond Bank Plc in favour of CAM Recovery Account of First Bank Plc as part payment,  which cheque when pre

Friends: Abbas who we later came to know as Hushpuppi called our office about 2years ago that somebody in Nigeria Seriously threatened to kill his Family here in Nigeria and he sent the person’s Phone number and pleaded we take action before the Person attacks his family. We traced and arrested the Suspect and after investigations we discovered there wasn’t an actual threat to anyone’s life And they are long time friends who have money issues between them hence we released the Suspect on bail to go and he was not taken to any jail.  Nobody demanded for a kobo from Abbas Hushpuppi. Our focus was to Save people’s lives that were purported to have been threatened.  Later, he saw some of my Native Clothes and Caps on my social media page and he said he likes them and he was connected to the person selling the clothes and he sent about N300k directly to the person’s account. The Native Clothes and Caps (5 sets) were brought to our office and He sent somebody to Collect them in our office. 

July 29, 2021 Press Statement Abba Kyrai: PDP Demands Full Investigation  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demands a forensic investigation into reports that the United States (US) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has linked head of IGP Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, to international fraudster, Abbas Ramon, popularly known as Hushpuppi. The revelation of the involvement of Kyari, the head of Nigeria’s intelligence response unit, as a receiver of proceeds of international fraud is worrisome, disturbing and a stain on the integrity of our nation. It is indeed disquieting that the integrity of our nation has fallen so abysmally low under the corrupt and fraud-patronizing President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, to the extent that the head of its police intelligence unit is being charged in connection with international fraud. Our party demands that the APC administration should not sweep this matter under the carpet given the manif

By Oki Samson In furtherance of its efforts at supporting security and ensuring peace in Lagos state, the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has today donated 50 Nissan pick ups vehicles to the Lagos State Command of the Nigerian Police. The funding agency, LSSTF which was represented by board members, DIG Agboola Oshodi-Glover (rtd), Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan and Admin. Director, Mr. Degbola Lewis did the presentation of the crime-fighting vehicles to CP Hakeem Odumosu who heads the Lagos State Police Command. It is believed that these resources will prove to be game-changing for the Police has it continues to tackle crime and flush out unsavory elements out of the society.

The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC today July 29, 2021 arraigned the duo of Salamatu Isah and Hussaini Umar Aliyu before Justice  M.T.M Aliyu of the Kaduna State High Court on a two count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence and employment scam.    The defendants allegedly collected N 1,800,000 (One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Naira) from the petitioner whom they had promised to help secure employment with the Petroleum Equalization Fund for a fee of N3million. Not only did they fail to deliver on their promise, they also refused to refund the complainant.     Count one of the charge reads, “that you Salamatu Isah, 'F' and Hussaini Umar Aliyu 'M' sometime in August, 2020 in Kaduna within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did conspire between yourselves to do an illegal act to wit; obtaining by false, pretence the sum of N 1,800,000.00 ( One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Naira )  only from one

The Glover Memorial Hall on Marina Road, Lagos Island, Tuesday, was a bee-hive of activities as top Celebrities and Captains of various industries converged to witness the launch and unveiling of the Creative Industry Group (CIG) Festival logo and world press conference.  President of the Creative Industry Group (CIG), Ambassador Felix Duke, a veteran in the creative arts industry intimated all present that the aim of the event was to draw attention to the upcoming first of its kind 7-day Festival  of arts which will include: intellectual symposiums, educational sessions, talent hunts, foods, fashion and film exhibitions, parties, concerts, road shows as well as a creativity award ceremony.  "The festival is meant to create an atmosphere of oneness in an ambience that celebrates excellence while showcasing Nigeria's rich cultural heritage and tourism potentials. It is basically a landmark event that has the potentials to positively impact on the creative landscape of Nigeria.

Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has charged all the newly promoted officers and men of the anti-narcotic agency to go all out and crush drug cartels across Nigeria. He gave the charge during a ceremony to decorate newly promoted Deputy Commanders General of Narcotics, DCGNs and Assistant Commanders General of Narcotics, ACGNs.  Gen. Marwa had on Thursday 17th June, 2021 approved the immediate promotion of 3,506 officers and men to their next ranks, thus breaking the jinx of long years of stagnation in the Agency. This followed a report by the harmonisation committee he instituted soon after assuming leadership of the agency in January to address the issues of low morale and stagnation in the career path of personnel. After due consideration of the recommendations by the committee, the NDLEA Chief Executive approved the immediate promotion of 2,910 officers between the rank of Narcotic Assistant I and Supe

The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC today, July 29, 2021 secured the conviction and sentencing of one Nwaturuocha Linjunior Kelechi to one-year prison term before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, Kaduna on a two count charge of cheating and impersonation.   One of counts reads, “ that you Nwaturoucha Linjunior Kelechi sometime in 2019 at Kaduna within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did pretend to be an American military personnel stationed in Syria, when you knew you were not, and in such assumed character cheated one Vennesa Rose, an American citizen of the sum of One Thousand Nine Hundred Untied States Dollars  ($1,900.00) when you claimed that you were in love with her and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 142 (1) of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law No.5 of 2017”.    He had initially pleaded ‘not guilty’ to the charges on December 19, 2019 but was re-arraigned on July 29, 202

President Muhammadu Buhari and Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain Thursday, appraised the war against different forms of terrorism in Nigeria, and agreed that the judicial process be allowed to run its course.  Holding bilateral talks at the sidelines of the Global Education Summit in London, the two leaders said it was important that the judicial process runs without interference, no matter who was involved.  President Buhari briefed the Prime Minister on Nigeria’s power needs and efforts being made, as well as initiatives geared at achieving food security.  He also reviewed the security situation in the different regions of the country, while PM Johnson pledged Britain’s preparedness to lend a helping hand.  “We are available to help,” he said.  The two leaders equally discussed how to increase trade between the two countries, develop solar and wind power, leadership of the Commonwealth going forward and other matters of mutual interest.   Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the Pre

 " INVITATION HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH YOUR IMPEACHMENT, BUT PURELY AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE TO DEFEND YOUR INHUMANE BEHAVIOR.- ZAMFARA STATE SPEAKER TO MAHADI ALIYU GUSAU. Prior to an invitation extended to His Excellency the Deputy Governor of Zamfara state Mahdi Aliyu Gusau by the state House of Assembly last week, to appear before it, to explain for his non sympathetic attitudes of organizing a political rally in the state last Month at the time the whole state was thrown into mourning of 40 people killed by some  heartless bandits, the Deputy Governor was advised  by several well wishers and allies never to organize the rally at that material time, as it wasn't appropriate However, now realizing the mistakes he made, the Deputy Governor Mahdi is tilting his inhumane acts to the recent order by the Abuja Federal High Court to stop his alleged impeachment process by the State House of Assembly as an excuse of not honoring the independent Assembly invitation. A source at th