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President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the management of the National Human Rights Commission of his continuous support in its efforts to get closer to the people in order to assuage their grievances. The President spoke Friday at State House, Abuja when he received in audience the Governing Council of the Commission. “I am very pleased that you have the facilities throughout the country. This is very good and I am pleased with the way you approach your work; and the way you are on the ground. “I will try and see the minister working with you and find out within our limited resources what we can honestly do for you,” said the President. In her remarks, the Chairperson of the Commission, Dr. Salamatu Suleiman said the Council decided to visit the President today being World Human Rights Day to intimate him with the efforts of the Commission in tackling petitions before the organisation. She commended President Buhari for his generosity towards the Commission especially with its allocati...

DON'T ENCOURAGE BULLIES, THEY'RE PERVERTS, SANWO-OLU COUNSELS PUPILS •Report them immediately, Governor Advises •Governor commissions new classroom blocks, 182-bed dormitory in Lagos Model College   At the commissioning of four newly delivered school infrastructure projects in Lagos State Model College in Igbokuta, Ikorodu division, on Friday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu spared time to engage in a heart-to-heart talk with pupils on bullying. The Governor frowned at any action taken up by pupils to become overbearing on their mates and anyone partaking in organised intimidation of students. He described bullying as “perversive culture” alien to the virtue of education. Sanwo-Olu told the pupils that bullying must not be seen as a sign of courage, but antics of physical weakness, urging them to immediately report anyone intimidating them. He said: “The choice of school projects we are delivering is to raise the standards of our schools and ensure that you pupils learn under the m...

 FIGHT AGAINST SGBV: LAGOS FIRST LADY COMMENDS JUDICIARY The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has commended Lagos State Judiciary for supporting the fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), especially on the conviction of those found guilty in a bid to send a clear message to would-be perpetrators in society. Dr. Sanwo-Olu gave the commendation during an advocacy visit to the Office of the Lagos State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Kazeem Alogba, at the Lagos High Court in Ikeja. She said the visit was part of her contribution to the ongoing global 16 Days of Activism against SGBV designed to eliminate violence against women and girls. The Governor's wife acknowledged the efforts of the leadership of the Judiciary, particularly Justice Alogba, in ensuring that the administration of justice has continued to prevail on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence offenders.  Her words: “I say a big thank you to the judiciary for all they are doing in Lagos S...

FASHOLA LEADS FG'S DELEGATION ON CONDOLENCE VISIT TO THE FAMILY OF LATE JUSTICE BOLARINWA BABALAKIN (RTD) IN LAGOS DECEMBER 10, 2021 PIX ONE: Representative of President Muhammadu Buhari and Hon. Minister of  Works & Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola,SAN (2nd right), Hon. Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare (2nd left), Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina (right) being welcomed by the Chairman of The Bi-Courtney Group of Companies, Dr Wale Babalakin (left) during the condolence visit of a Federal Government delegation led by the Hon. Minister of  Works and Housing, to the Family of the late Justice Bolarinwa Babalakin (rtd) in Lagos on Friday, 10th December 2021. More photos below.

WE’LL ENSURE FREE, FAIR ELECTIONS IN 2023, TRANSFER OF POWER TO WINNERS -- PRESIDENT BUHARI   President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians and the international community of free and fair elections in 2023 general elections, and peaceful transfer of power. In his remark at a Virtual Summit for Democracy organized by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Buhari said necessary mechanisms will be strengthened to ensure that Nigeria witnesses another peaceful transfer of power. “As we countdown to our next general elections in 2023, we remain committed to putting in place and strengthening all necessary mechanisms to ensure that Nigeria will not only record another peaceful transfer of power to an elected democratic government, but will also ensure that the elections are conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner. “Your Excellencies, Nigeria will continue to actively support the democratization processes in our region West Africa and the African continent at lar...

Ben Murray-Bruce flaunts pictures from his niece Member of the British Empire {MBE} ceremony from the Princess Royal ''Anne'' who is the the daughter of Queen Elizabeth ,he captioned all the photos '' My beautiful niece, June Angelides, receiving her MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) last week ''.More photos below.

Justice Mohammed Sani of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin on Thursday, December 9, 2021 sentenced two suspected internet fraudsters found guilty of offences bordering on cyber fraud contrary to Section 22(2) (b) (ii) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention etc.) Act, 2015 and punishable under Section 22(2) (b) (iv) of the same Act. The two convicts: Onyeanu Chukwuemeka David and Anthony Anyadiora Obumneme were prosecuted on separate one count charge each by the Ilorin Zonal Command of the EFCC.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on December 9, 2021 arraigned the duo of Engr. Hakeem Saka, Sani Abdulrasheed and their company, ECMC Engineers Limited before Justice A. A Fashola of a Federal High Court sitting in Jabi, Abuja for allegedly submitting a fake tax clearance certificate and audited accounts to secure a World Bank- Assisted Project with the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project, NEWMAP, of the Federal Ministry of Environment.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released their Christmas card photograph for 2021. The picture, taken in Jordan earlier this year, shows a smiling Prince William and Kate with their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. 📷: The Royal Family.

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Thursday urged three states to pay up doctors’ salaries and allowances. It said Abia has not paid doctors for up to 23 months. NMA President, Prof Innocent Ujah, spoke in Abuja during a briefing on the outcomes of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Sokoto. He said: “The NEC expressed its disappointment with the failure of Abia, Ondo and Ekiti State governments to pay salaries in full and other allowances of doctors and other health workers for up to 23 months in Abia State and down to four months in Ekiti state.

''December 10 is a dark day in Nigeria. Back in 2005, A Sosoliso Flight airplane carrying 110 people from Abuja crashed into the Port Harcourt airport and burst into flames. 103 people died on the spot. 7 were taken to hospital. (Including Pastor Bimbo Odukoya). Only 2 survived. We remember them all''- Adebayo Salami . One more photo below.