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Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked a branch of Living Faith Church Worldwide at Osara community, along Lokoja-Okene road in Adavi Local Government Council of Kogi State. Newsmen gathered that the kidnappers, who invaded the church premises when some of its members were rehearsing during the weekend, abducted at least three members. The assailants were said to have stormed the area, shooting sporadically to scare away interveners before whisking the victims to an unknown destination. The Chairman of Adavi Local Government Council, Joseph Omuya Salami, confirmed the development to newsmen on Monday evening through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Habeeb Jamiu.

Press Release  Akeredolu Signs Anti-Open Grazing Bill Into Law  Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has signed into Law the Anti-Grazing Bill passed by the State House of Assembly. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo said the Governor Akeredolu signed the bill into Law in his office on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.   "The move is in line with the resolution of the Southern Governors' Forum at its last meeting in Lagos where September 1st was set as the deadline for Governors in Southern Nigeria to sign the Anti-Open Grazing Bill into law. "This is worthwhile and a very laudable development aimed at stemming needless instances of skirmishes, conflicts as well as infractions on the enviably peaceful disposition of the good people of Ondo State.  "It is very pertinent to aver and indeed, reiterate that the Law shall rather, engender a more cordial, mutually benefiting relationship amongst residents of the ...

President Buhari presents Flag to APC Candidate for the Anambra Gubernatorial Elections in State House on 31st Aug 2021 Anambra 2: President Buhari presents Flag to APC Candidate for the Anambra Gubernatorial Elections Senator Andy Uba in State House on 31st Aug 2021 Anambra 5: President Buhari with L-R: Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, APC Chairman Caretaker Committee and Yobe State Governor H.E. Mai Mala Buni, APC Candidate for the Anambra Gubernatorial Elections Senator Andy Uba, Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, SGF Boss Mustapha and Minister of Special Duties Senator George Akume as he presented Flag to APC Candidate for the Anambra Gubernatorial Elections Senator Andy Uba in State House on 31st Aug 2021 I’M ANXIOUS FOR YOUR SUCCESS, PRESIDENT BUHARI TELLS ANDY UBA, ANAMBRA APC GUBER CANDIDATE “I am happy to formally welcome you. I certainly wish you the best of luck. I’m anxious for your success, and will closely follow.”  Those were the ...

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday thanked the outgoing Ambassador of Tunisia to Nigeria, His Excellency Jalel Trabelsi, for the deep love he has shown for the country, leading him to serve for ten years, at two different times.  Trabelsi first served in the past for five years as an officer, came back later to serve as Ambassador for another five years, and now describes himself as “a lover of Nigeria and her people.”  “Thank you very much for your love for our country, and the people,” President Buhari said. “You have identified with us so much, and I wish you a successful tour wherever you are posted to next. You can count on our goodwill for your country, yourself and family.”  Ambassador Trabelsi said he insisted on waiting till he had an audience with President Buhari before leaving, so that he could personally express gratitude to a man he admired, and to a people he loved.  “I’ve spent ten years in total here, and I’ve enjoyed every bit of it,” he said. “Our ...

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said focus on job creation, consistency in policy and innovation stimulated a 5 per cent growth of the economy in the second quarter, 2021, which is the highest in six years, assuring that Jubilee Fellows Programme will further consolidate on the success recorded. The President, speaking at launch of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme, State House, listed some of the key drivers of economic growth and diversification in the second quarter to include telecommunications, transportation, electricity, agriculture and manufacturing.  “Tuesday, 22nd June, 2021, I set-up the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) steering committee to coordinate our work to fulfil my promise to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in ten years. This is building on the positive results from the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan and the targeted response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic with the Economic Sustainability Plan. “These ...

EFCC Arrests 15 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Port Harcourt   Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested 15 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation.    They were arrested on Tuesday, August 31, 2021at different locations in Aba, Abia State. Specifically, the suspects were arrested at No. 214b, Aba-Owerri Road and Cherubim Owo Osisioma and Intercontinental by Nwanyi Motors, Umuode Osisioma, Aba, Abia State following intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet fraud.   The suspects are: Ezekiel Udo;  Anyanwu Odinakachi; Emeka Agu;  Lawrence Chinaza Michael; Ifeanyi Okorie;  Nestor Akobunu; Frank Ogu;  Ezekiel Samuel Uche;  Inegbu Onyema Uche;  Azukaogi Ogiegbe; Okoro Uchechukwu; Victor Ehiudo; John Chiemela, Lucky Nwoko and  Ugochukwu Emmanuel Okafor.     They were arrested alongside three (3) vehicles: Lexus RX350 Sports Utility V...

Man Jailed 7 Years for Job Scam in Kano Justice Sanusi Ado Maaji of the Kano State High Court today August 30, 2021 convicted and sentenced one Ado Abubakar Sarkin Fulani to seven years imprisonment on a count charge of obtaining by false pretense. He allegedly induced one Ibrahim Balanti to make payment into his account by promising to get him enlisted into the Nigeria Customs Service. He claimed that he had a customs officer friend by name, ACG Ahmad Jibrin, who was purportedly given slots to fill at the Service. When the complainant showed interest, the convict asked him to pay the sum of N530, 000 (Five Hundred and Thirty Thousand Naira Only). The complainant subsequently paid the sum of N330, 000 (Three Hundred and Thirty Thousand Naira Only) in the hope of securing the appointment. When the job offer was not forthcoming, he realized that he had been duped and demanded a refund of his money to no avail. The charge read that, “you Ado Abubakar S Fulani sometimes in January, 2021 at...

 Photos: Chairman/Chief Executive of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), OFR, joined by the Fagge local government chairman, Ibrahim Shehi to give out sewing machines to 50 rehabilitated drug users as part of post rehabilitation empowerment efforts at the Council secretariat in Kano today, Tuesday 31st August, 2021. More photos below.

 ACTED: Zulum Sets Up Commission to Probe INGO’s Hotel Shooting Practice  Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has, on Monday, constituted a commission of enquiry to investigate public nuisance, disturbance of public peace and other activities (shooting practice) alleged to have been carried out by ACTED, an International Non Governmental Organisation (iNGO) at Imperial Guest House, Old GRA Maiduguri.  The 8-member committee is headed by the immediate past Chairman of Nigerian Bar Association, Maiduguri Branch, Muhammad Umoru Esq.  Other members are S. A. Idriss representing the Ministry of Justice, CSP Bulama L. Hussaini, representing the Nigerian Police, Amos SAH, representing the Department of State Security (DSS), ACI Ahmed Abubakar M, representing the Nigerian Immigration Service, ABBA Mallam Umate Esq. representing the Nigerian Bar Association,  Babi Baba Mala, representing the Agency for Sustainable Development & Humanitarian Response and Hajji...

A Fulani Girl, Ruqayya Modibbo Umaru from Taraba has graduated from prestigious A.B.U Zaria with FIRST CLASS DEGREE IN LAW. Ruqayya hailed from Nguroje Sardauna Local Government Area od TARABA state, she was also Best graduating student in her set. She's the daughter of renowned Islamic scholar Modibbo Umaru Jalingo of blessed memory, and younger sister of Abba modibbo Umaru who also graduate with FIRST CLASS in University of Maiduguri. Abubakar M. Kareto

 Governor Fintiri Flags Off Upgrade, Expansion Of Cottage Hospital Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Tuesday flagged of upgrade and expansion of Fufore cottage hospital. Governor Umaru Fintiri while speaking at the event said the contract was awarded to Messrs Yaks Solutions at the cost of ₦186,000,000. He said the work will cover reconstruction and expansion of the male and female wards, surgical wards, redesign and construction of the hospital entrance, physician offices and consulting rooms as well as perimeter fence and gate. Governor Umaru Fintiri said the project which is expected to be completed in six months will lessen the pressure of referrals on the Specialist Hospital and even the Federal Medical Center, Yola. Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Professor Abdullahi Isah said the upgrade of the hospital will augment healthcare delivery to the masses and urged the people to give the contractor maximum support. There were goodwill messages from members representing Fufo...

Anambra State Finally Joins Oil Producing States, To Benefit From 13% Derivation Fund  By Gab Okpalaeze (ABS News) Anambra state has finally joined the league of Oil Producing States in Nigeria, as it will soon start to benefit from the thirteen percent Derivation fund.                This is sequel to the                          Revenue Mobilisation Allocation And Fiscal Commission's approval of Governor Willie Obiano's request for due share of revenue accruing to the nation from oil and gas production activities in Anambra state.                                  According to the approval letter through its secretary, Mr M.B. Shehu, and addressed to Governor Obiano, the Commission, approved the attribution of eleven oil wells wholly to Anambra state. It also approved attribution of Anambra Riv...

  Congratulations to Basketmouth and his wife as they welcomed their second daughter and his wife Elsie Okpocha shared her testimony. Bright Okpocha .a.k.a captioned the baby girl photo '' Her name is Maya…Maya Okpocha. P.S: Now I have to buy a new gun.    '' and his wife testimony she wrote ''  My Little Miracle….. So let me share my testimony with you So on the day I put to birth, I was rejected by 2 hospitals(I had registered in one of them ) even though labour had started and my contractions were happening every 2minutes, their reason was that I hadn’t done my antenatal with them so they didn’t want to take me in case there was an emergency, So after 40mins of driving back and forth, I was eventually admitted to Reddington Hospital in VI, I can only thank God it was midnight so there was no traffic, so while in the labour room, my water broke and I had a cord Prolapse…. (Never heard of it until that day) So a Cord Prolapse is when the cord comes out of the u...