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  President Muhammadu Buhari as well as members of his delegation have gone into isolation after a two-week trip to London, UK. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu confirmed this to  Channels Television  on Sunday. He explained that the move was in accordance with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) guidelines for international travel. The Nigerian High Commission in London has since been shut down to observe the mandatory ten days isolation of those who were in contact with the affected officials.

... Also Approves Upgrade of Five Health Centres to General Hospitals In line with the T.H.E.M.E's Agenda of the present administration and fulfilling the promise of qualitative healthcare delivery to the residents of Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the recruitment of clinical staff to fill the existing vacancies in the 27 secondary healthcare facilities in the State.  The recruitment, which is aimed at reducing brain drain, is also to ensure that residents get optimal healthcare services whenever they visit any of the government hospitals for medical treatment. A release signed by the Permanent Secretary, Health Service Commission, Dr. Ademuyiwa Benjamin Eniayewun, said that “Vacancies to be filled include posts for Consultants, Registrars, Medical and Dental officers, Health Records officers, Pharmacists, Nurses, Medical Laboratory Scientists and Physiotherapists. Others are Radiographers, Optometrists, Dental Therapists and Technologists, Medical Laboratory

President Muhammadu Buhari lauds one of the pioneer pilots in Nigerian aviation, Captain Rufus Adetunji Orimoloye, who has taken his ‘last flight,’ aged 89.  The President salutes the many decades of commitment to the aviation sector by the departed, who trained as a pilot between 1954 and 1956 in the United Kingdom, and then returned home to ply his trade, first with West African Airways, and later Nigerian Airways for 26 years. President Buhari recalls that Captain Orimoloye flew with the Presidential Fleet, and was also Chief Flight Instructor and Director at Zaria Flight School between 1986 and 1988. He says the contributions of the departed will remain evergreen in the annals of the aviation industry in the country, a fact already attested to by his being bestowed with the MFR National Honour in 2009, and also the 50th Anniversary Award of International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO). The President prays that the Odofin Ayedun of Akure will rest well, while seeking God’s comfor

Following the killings in the capital of Plateau state on Saturday, 14th August, 2021, the state government has issued a 24hours curfew to curtail the situation.  According to reports, a couple was killed in the early hours of Sunday August 15, on their way from church.  Residents, business owners and commuters have been warned to remain indoors while military personnel have been deployed in Rukuba road, Gada biu, polo round about, hill station roundabout and several other parts of the city.

NDLEA nabs Italy-bound woman with 100 wraps of heroin at Lagos airport . Intercepts 69kg cocaine, others going to UK; arrests ex-military officer, fake soldier, others for drug trafficking Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have sustained their nationwide offensive action against drug traffickers with strings of arrests and seizures including that of an Italy-bound woman, Mrs. Nnadi Nora Chinyere who was caught with 100 wraps of heroin and two parcels of same substance at the departure hall of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos. Mrs. Nnadi was arrested on Tuesday 3rd August, 2021, during an outward clearance of passengers on Qatar Airways flight to Florentine, Italy. The drugs found on her were concealed in five containers of hair relaxer cream.  In the same vein, on Thursday, 12th August, 2021, operatives of the MMIA Command of the Agency intercepted a United Kingdom bound consignment of illicit drugs at the NAHCO export shed of

August 15, 2021 Press Statement Toll Gates: Stop Imposing More Hardship on Nigerians, PDP Tells APC The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) describes the contemplations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its government to impose more hardship on Nigerians, through the re-introduction of toll gates on major highways, as a downright act of wickedness against the suffering masses. Our party, after an extensive consideration, insists that the move to return the toll gates to allow APC interests to further fleece already impoverished Nigerians, is offensive, vexatious, inflammatory and as such should not be contemplated under any guise whatsoever. The party invites Nigerians to recall that the PDP administration dismantled the toll gates 18 years ago in order to ease the burden on the people as well as end the corrupt regime of operators.  The PDP therefore completely rejects the return of toll gates, as it will add more economic burden on the people, lead to hike in transport fares, inc

EFCC Arrests 42 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Awka, Enugu Operatives of the Enugu Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested 42 suspected internet fraudsters in separate operations in Awka and Enugu. Twenty-nine (29) of the suspects were arrested in Awka while thirteen (13) were arrested in Enugu following intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet fraud. The suspects are: Chimezie Anyamutaku, Chinonso Dominic,  Onyekachi Nwankwo,Ikenna Austin, Chinonso Anthony Caesar,Felix Okechukwu Chikagu, Dera Okoye, Victor Onyebuchi, Emmanuel Ifeanyi,Emeka Izu John, Raphael Gbughemobi,Okorie Charles,Onyeoji Chukwuemeka,Enem Bontis Obinna Udoka,Chibueze Udechukwu Ofor, Lawrence Oyegu, Soburu Kingsley, and Ikechukwu Umeakunne. Others include Pascal Benjamin,Emeka Valentine,Nzube Kenneth Paul, Kelechi Elvis,Emmanuel Nwugo, Henry Onyebuchi Okoli,Uchechukwu Kachi ,Onyekachi Promise,Innocent Victor Ikenna ,Ekene Emmanuel, Chisom Nwora, Emmanuel Dimgba, Mart

By Ejike Abana (ABS Government House Correspondent) Government of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has identified with Isuofia Community and Professor Chukwuma Soludo who recently bagged a chieftancy title as Dikeudo Isuofia. Governor Obiano attended the ceremony in company of his wife, Chief Ebelechukwu Obiano. The event was attended by people from all walks of life including Senator Victor Umeh, Federal Member representing Anambra East and West, Chief Chinedu Obidigwe, APGA stakeholders and members, among others. More photos below.

 Nigerian Igbo Rapper Okechukwu Edwards Ukeje popularly known as Mr Raw yesterday, 14th August, 2021 survived a road accident in Abuja.  A reckless driver was reported to have rammed unto his vehicle. Thank God for his life. More photos below.

 For immediate release African Entrepreneurs to gather. The AIEC Annual African Entrepreneurs Conference will take place from 23 to 30 November 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa   The ground-breaking landscape of Africa was announced by The African Innovation & Entrepreneurship Centre and Africa Women in Trade.  It is set to revolutionize the business landscape of   Africa. Focal points of the conference We believe there is a need to connect young people and women with captains of industry, business management opportunities, skills development facilitators, entrepreneurs, financial strategists, technological innovators and government regulators to stimulate their entrepreneurship interest. We are looking to partner with organizations that aspire to grow investment into Africa. Partnering with AIEC Annual(African Entrepreneurs Conference) offers a platform across the entire African continent, and also access to many of the continent's most prominent business leaders. The African I

665 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-369 Anambra-68 Oyo-63 Akwa Ibom-48 Kwara-28 Rivers-26 Edo-21 Ekiti-15 Ondo-13 Delta-7 FCT-3 Ogun-3 Gonbe-1 181,962 confirmed 166,826 discharged 2,219 deaths Today’s report includes: ✅Six states with zero cases reported: Kaduna, Kano, Nasarawa, Osun, Plateau and Sokoto A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng. One more photo below.

LAWMA REOPENS LADIPO MARKET … Calls For Full Compliance With Environmental Laws Ladipo auto-spare parts market in Mushin has been reopened for business by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), after substantial compliance with rules and regulations by the traders to sustain a clean and hygienic environment in the market. A release signed by the Head of Public Affairs, LAWMA, Mr. Hakeem Akinleye, ssid the market was reopened having met the demands set for the resumption of business activities, adding that the leadership of the market has signed an undertaken not to breach any waste management law. Stating further that the Authority would not condone any form of indiscriminate waste dumping and other environmental infractions, especially at market facilities across the State, Akinleye noted that such acts had attendant negative consequences on the environment and residents. He maintained that LAWMA would continue to monitor the situation at Ladipo market and other marketplaces to

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has warned trouble makers bent on fomenting trouble in Plateau State to desist as the Government will not allow any form of lawlessness to disrupt the peace of the State.  Governor Lalong while reacting to the reported skirmishes around Rukuba road general area in Jos where some persons were reportedly killed including innocent commuters, condemned the act and immediately directed security agencies to swiftly identify and arrest the perpetrators while dominating the area to restore calm.  Lalong said the attacks on innocent citizens no matter their backgrounds will never be tolerated in Plateau State and those who are found to be behind such attacks will be dealt with decisively to serve as deterrence and restore public order.  The Governor however commends security agencies for their immediate response leading to the arrest of some suspects and the restoration of calm to the area.  While commiserating with the families of those affected, the Governor assured

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Saturday in Gwoza, received another Chibok Girl who presented herself to the Nigerian Army.  The schoolgirl, Hassana Adamu, alongside her two children, was handed over to Governor Zulum by the Commander, 26 Taskforce Brigade, Brigadier General DR Dantani.  Zulum was in Gwoza from there he moved to Bama, undertaking humanitarian activities. He had just returned from northern Borno where he spent five days for humanitarian interventions. Hassana was one of over 200 schoolgirls abducted at a Government Secondary School in Chibok on April 14, 2014, by Boko Haram insurgents.  It can be recalled that Ruth Ngladar Pogu and a man said to be her husband had presented themselves to the Nigerian Army on July 28, 2021, at a location in Bama. More photos below.

The Presidency condemns the attack earlier Saturday on travellers from a religious event in Bauchi, passing through Jos, the Plateau State Capital and regrets the reported deaths of at least twenty-two persons with several others injured in that ambush on their travelling party. It is widely known that Plateau State has been one of the states affected by herder-farmer clashes, which have, in a significant way, been curtailed following the intense peace-building efforts of the administration of Governor Simon Lalong. However, to be clear, this is not an agriculturalist-on-pastoralist confrontation – but rather a direct, brazen and wickedly motivated attack on members of a community exercising their rights to travel freely and to follow the faith of their choosing. With the evident preparedness of their attackers, it is clear this was a well-conceived and prearranged assault on a known target, location and religious persuasion of the travellers not an opportunist ambush.  The Presidency

Jalal and Kahibar starts fighting, Kahibar angrily look at Jalal, Kahibar beats Jalal’s force, Maan Singh try to handle him but he beats Maan too, Jalal comes there and starts fighting with Kahibar, Kahibar lifts Jalal and throws him away, Jalal gets up and shouts at Kahibar as he is approaching Jodha, Jalal runs to him and gets the hold of Kahibar, he sits on Kahiabr’s head and beats him then Kahibar throws him and is about to mash him under his feet but Jalal moves away and attacks Kahibar’s feet with dagger, Kahibar shouts in pain. Jalal gets the sword and is about to kill Kahiabr when Jodha comes and stops Jalal, she says don’t kill him, he saved me from MahaC’s soldiers, Jalal throws the sword away, Kahibar falls on ground, Jalal and Jodha hug each other, Kahibar looks at them, Jalal says to soldiers Kahibar saved Jodha’s life so I am not killing him but he is MahaC’s man so put him in jail, he ask Jodha are you fine, Jodha nods, Jalal touches jodha’s belly to reassure that child

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN earlier today 14 August 2021 swiftly responded to distress calls that suspected hoodlums blocked Jos North Junction along Rukuba road in Jos North LGA of Plateau State and attacked some commuters. Troops immediately mobilized to the scene and restored normalcy. Some persons including innocent commuters lost their lives in the unfortunate incident while others with varying degree of injuries have been evacuated to a medical facility for care.  Their condition is being closely monitored. Twelve suspects have so far been arrested in connection with the incident and troops are on the trail of others who took part in perpetrating the heinous act. Those arrested are currently in custody for interrogation.  The Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major General Ibrahim Ali appealed to the people to volunteer credible information that would lead to the arrest of other suspects currently at large.  General Ali also appealed for calm and urge law abiding citizens to con

  PRESS RELEASE 14TH AUGUST, 2021 ANOTHER ROBBERY SUSPECT NABBED WITH ARMS, AMMUNITION IN LAGOS Efforts of the Lagos State Police Command to rid the State of criminal elements through constant proactive and visibility policing yielded yet another result recently when an armed robbery suspect was arrested with two locally-made pistols, five live cartridges and a criminal charm concealed in a bag. The male suspect, Sunday Akpa, 24, was arrested in Iba area of the State by eagle -eyed anti- crime patrol team of the Iba Police Division at about 1730hrs of 13th August, 2021. The suspect who belongs to a notorious dare-devil armed robbery gan suspected to be responsible for the spate of traffic robbery and sundry criminal activities in Festac, Mike 2, Ojo, Alaba, and Iba areas of the State, was travelling in a commercial bus apparently to join other members of the gang for an operation when he was apprehended. Sensing that the game was up, the suspect on seeing the combat readiness of the po

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