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  A 45-year-old bedridden man who has been begging members of the public since March this year to assist him raise 1.5million for spinal cord surgery has wedded his 27-year-old partner. The groom, Terkimbir Benjamin Tyough, an electrician from Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State has resigned to his fate since he has been unable to afford the bill for his treatment after falling off an electric pole in March this year injuring his spinal cord. He was rushed to the hospital following the accident but has since been taken home for inability to pay the bill (1.5million) demanded by the hospital management for his surgery. The officiating priest and Pastor of St. Luke's, Yaikyo, Makurdi, Father Kenneth Agede who described the wedding as a true demonstration of love appealed to Nigerians to assist the groom to get back on his feet by donating for the cost of his surgery. "It will be a shame to humanity, Benue State and Nigeria to leave this man to die because of 1.5million. T...

 EFCC Smashes Fake Currency Syndicate …Warns Nigerians The EFCC have arrested members of a syndicate who specialize in counterfeiting foreign currencies, especially the dollar, for sale to unsuspecting members of the public. Acting on verified intelligence, the Commission in a joint operation with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, arrested four members of the syndicate on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Swiss Pearl Continental Hotel, Koforidua Street, in the Wuse 2 Area of Abuja with $427,400  fake United States Dollars. One more photo below.

GOVERNOR HOPE UZODIMMA ASSENTS TO VIOLENCE AGAINST PERSONS (PROHIBITION) ACT His Excellency, the Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has signed into law the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act VAPP today in the presence of Her Excellency, Barr (Mrs) Chioma Uzodimma who has championed the enactment of this very law in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence in our society. This Act which is an improvement on the penal and criminal code in relation to violence, seek to eliminate violence in private and public life, prohibit all forms of violence including physical, sexual, psychological, domestic, harmful traditional practices, discrimination against persons and to provide maximum protection and effect remedies for victims and punishment for offenders. Having been assented to by the Executive Governor of Imo State the bill, now an Act, becomes a Law of Imo State and as such, enforceable on offenders. This milestone achievement advocated by the First Lady of Imo State th...

 Today, I signed 10 bills passed by the House for transmission to the Senate for concurrence.  One of the bills is the Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers in Nigeria Bill, 2021 passed by the House on November 16, 2021. It seeks to raise the retirement age of Nigerian teachers from 60 to 65 years. It also seeks to extend their years of service from 35 to 40 years. Another bill the speaker signed for transmission to the Senate is the Prohibition of Discrimination Between First Degree and Higher National Diploma Bill, 2021. It seeks to abolish the discrimination that exists between degree and HND holders for the purpose of employment. The other bills for transmission to the Senate for concurrence include the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021; the Chartered Institute of Professional Secretarial Staff of Nigeria Bill, 2021; and the Federal College of Education, Illo, Kebbi State, 2021. On the list also were the Federal University of Agricultur...

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has allocated portfolios to commissioners and special advisers that were sworn-in on Monday.  The Governor announced the portfolios during the state executive council meeting held today.  The portfolios are as follows:  Read below and above .

 Church Is The Problem Of Nigeria, Not Mosque – Joe Igbokwe 1. 96% of mosques in Nigeria do not operate a bank account. (Published by NBS) 2.No Imam owns a mosque and cannot handover a mosque to his children. 3. When an individual builds a mosque, it still does not belong to him but hands it over. He has no say on who becomes the Imam of the mosque. 4.Friday freewill donations are strictly used for charity and mosque maintenance and this is strictly supervised by a council. 5. No Imam in Nigeria has a private jet. (NBS data authenticate this information.) So, why will any Imam or Mosque be afraid of CAMA? Only those with business empires to protect are afraid of CAMA. Hypocrisy in the temple stinks to high heavens. Money is the major issue in the church nowadays. Pentecostal are the worst hit. Medical doctors, Engineers, Academics abandoning their profession for the pulpit. He added.

Northeast Governors meeting: Full text of Speech delivered by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Yobe State,Hon. Mai Mala Buni during the Occasion of 6th meeting of the North-East Governor’s Forum today. . . WELCOME ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY HON. MAI MALA BUNI, THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF YOBE STATE ON THE OCCASION OF 6TH MEETING OF THE NORTH EAST GOVERNORS’ FORUM HELD ON TUESDAY, 14TH DECEMBER, 2021 AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE, DAMATURU.   Your Excellency, Prof. Engr. Babagan Umar Zulum mni, the Executive Governor of Borno State who is the Chairman of North-East Governors’ Forum,   Your Excellency, Alhaji Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, the Executive Governor of Gombe State,     Your Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, ably represented by His Excellency, ………………………….., the Deputy Governor,   Your Excellency, Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, ably represented by His Excellency, ………………………...

LAWMA HOLDS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROL/END OF YEAR THANKSGIVING   The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has held its annual Christmas Carol/End of Year Thanksgiving Service to celebrate the goodness of God to the agency in the year 2021. The event with the theme: "Unlimited Praise", took place at the Authority’s Headquarters, Ijora Olopa, with LAWMA’s management and staff, as well as friends and well-wishers, in attendance, including representatives of NIPOST Christian Fellowships. In his welcome address, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, thanked God for preserving the agency in the course of discharging its duties in the year 2021.  He also gave thanks to the Almighty for making the Authority experience this year's Christmas Carol and End of Year Thanksgiving in good health despite the challenges encountered in the year. A guest artiste, Bukola Bekes, led participants in a rapturous praise and worship session, giving glory to God for a successf...

LAGOS HIGH COURT BEGINS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS VACATION ON DECEMBER 24 ... Says Provision is in Place for Urgent Cases  The Lagos State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Kazeem Alogba, has announced that the High Court will begin its annual Christmas vacation on Thursday, December 24, 2021, and end on Monday, January 3, 2022.  A statement signed by Hon. Justice Alogba said the vacation dates were approved pursuant to Order 49 Rules 4(C) and 5 of the High Court of Lagos (Civil Procedure) Rules 2019, noting that the court will resume work on January 4th, 2022. He, however, stated that arrangements have been made to deal with urgent cases. His words: “Arrangements for dealing with urgent cases during the Christmas vacation are that each Judge will deal with all urgent applications related to any substantive cause already assigned to him or her”. "Any urgent application, the substantive cause of which has not already been assigned, will be dealt with by the judge to whom the application is spec...

SANWO-OLU DOLES OUT 30 VEHICLES TO MEDICAL DIRECTORS OF STATE-OWNED HOSPITALS In fulfilment of his promise to provide a better welfare package that will enhance service delivery by health care professionals, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented 30 brand new vehicles to Medical Directors of State-owned secondary and tertiary healthcare facilities. The vehicles were presented to the Medical Directors by the Governor at a brief handover ceremony held at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos. The elated Medical Directors thanked the Governor for his kind gesture, saying the gift is a clarion call for renewed dedication and commitment towards achieving the present administration's goals in the health sector. Present at the handover ceremony were the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi; Chairman Lagos State Health Service Commission, Dr. Atinuke Onayiga and the Permanent Secretaries of the Ministry of Health and Health Service Commission, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye and Dr. M...

SECURITY: LAGOS POLICE COMMAND ARRESTS 425 SUSPECTS IN NOVEMBER As part of efforts to stem the tide of insecurity during yuletide, the Lagos Police Command has arrested about 425 suspected criminals for various crimes ranging from armed robbery, rape, impersonation and cultism, just as it also disclosed that 190 have been charged to court for prosecution. The monthly Police Activity Report for November 2021, signed by State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hakeem O. Odumosu, also revealed that the Command prevented several robbery incidents and recovered six arms, while 178 vehicles and 320 motorcycles were impounded for violating the State Traffic Laws across Lagos metropolis. The report said that the Police, acting on intelligence gathered, were able to mobilise a crack team to dislodge some hoodlums suspected to be armed robbers at Safejo Area of Amukoko, leading to the arrest of two of the suspects and recovery of one toy gun. The statement averred that upon receipt of a distress call r...

 SANWO-OLU COMMISSIONS 744 HOMES IN SANGOTEDO •LASG set to implement monthly tenancy on property occupancy, says Governor •Gov vows to eradicate land grabbing menace In line with his administration’s commitment to bridge the housing deficit and create affordable accommodation for residents, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday commissioned and delivered 744 home units at LagosHOMS Sangotedo Housing Scheme Phase I in Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of the State. Governor Sanwo-Olu said the various homes being delivered to the public in the last two and half years is the administration’s way of building bridges and promoting the emergence of new communities that are resilient and responsive to both communal and individual aspirations.  The 744 home units in LagosHOMS Sangotedo Housing Scheme (Phase 1), which is the largest housing scheme to be completed by the present administration comprises 62 blocks of 12 homes each made up of a total of ...

 COVID-19 GUIDELINES: LAGOS COMMENCES PROSECUTION OF DEFAULTERS Concerned with the dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases seen in the evolving fourth wave, the Lagos State Government has commenced prosecution of inbound international passengers who fail to submit themselves for Day Two and Day Seven PCR tests as mandated by the Federal COVID-19 protocols and guidelines. Speaking on the development, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, noted that the prosecution of defaulting inbound passengers became necessary in order to mitigate the evolving fourth wave of COVID-19 infection in the State. He said: “Lagos State Government is concerned with the dramatic rise in cases seen in the evolving fourth wave. Identifying that our previous waves are associated with non-compliance of inbound passengers with the testing guidelines, we have commenced prosecution of inbound international passengers who fail to submit themselves for Day Two and Day Seven PCR tests as mandated by the Federal ...

CAS CHARGES NEW PILOTS TO BE RELENTLESS IN PURSUIT OF NATIONAL SECURITY OBJECTIVES The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has charged newly winged pilots of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to be relentless in the pursuit of excellence and professionalism as operational pilots and operators, while working alongside their colleagues across other specialties in the Service. He also enjoined them to strive to imbibe the doctrine of jointness at the front lines as they synergize with personnel from sister Services and other security agencies in pursuit of national security imperatives. He made this call today, 15 December 2021, at the winging ceremony of 16 new NAF pilots and operators held at the MD Umar Blue Room, NAF Headquarters. According to Air Marshal Amao, the winging of the pilots was yet another step in the deliberate drive towards the realisation of his vision “to enhance and sustain critical airpower capabilities required for joint force employment in pursuit of...

Ned Nwoko, billionaire husband of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, has explained why he has more than one wife and prefers to marry young women. In an interview with BBC Igbo, the billionaire politician explained the economical reason behind his choice of polygamy. According to him, the average northerner has at least two wives, which he argued helps the society by preventing the women from being promiscuous.

TACKLING INSECURITY: PRESIDENT BUHARI HAS DONE A LOT, HAS MORE TO OFFER - FG BEING TEXT OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE BY THE HON. MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE, ALHAJI LAI MOHAMMED, IN ABUJA ON WEDNESDAY 15 DECEMBER 2021 Good morning gentlemen and welcome to this press conference. 2.   The polity has recently been awash with heightened commentary on the security situation in the country. The commentary has been triggered by genuine concerns in some circles, and crass politicking or sheer absurdity in others. 3.   Since assuming office in 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari has continued to make the issue of security a major plank of his Administration's policy. This is not a surprise, considering the fact that the fight against insecurity is one of the three priority areas of the APC-led Federal Government. 4.  Yes, the security situation has continued to pose a great challenge, but amidst the cacophony of voices - some genuinely concerned about the situation and o...

 2023: I Won’t Turn Down Your Calls, Tinubu Tells Nigerians  National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured his teeming supporters and other Nigerians across the country that he will not turn down their clamour for him to be the next President of the country. Tinubu made the declaration on Tuesday in Abuja after a closed-door meeting with members of the Northern Alliance Committee. He was quick to however add that consultations with political stakeholders were still ongoing. Asked if he will not heed the clamour of Nigerians to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari, Asiwaju said; “I am not going to turn them (Nigerians) down, but I will still effective and widely consult, particularly brainstorm with my friends and find a date to come out openly and tell Nigerians.”

Police Seal Kano Press Centre Over Planned #SecureNorth Protest Operatives of the Department of Security Service (DSS), the Police and other security agencies on Wednesday sealed off the Kano Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ (Press Centre). This happened after a group disclosed its plan to use the Press Centre as the venue of a peaceful protest against the deteriorating insecurity in the country.

  Pastor Ifeanyi Adefarasin made the death of Karibi Fubara when she shared this photo above one hour ago with the caption ''You fought strong to the very end with dignity. Knowing you was special. Rest on Dear Karibi 🕊 God’s strength, grace, comfort, peace and healing to the entire family 🙏🏼 @yolandaokereke   @kalanne_fubara #rip   #warrior   #angel   #rest '' .According to his family members he died of cancer,{He died one year after battling with Kidney cancer} today   Wednesday. Until his death,Karibi Fubara was a Nollywood actor who rose to fame after starring in ''Before 30''. He went on to star in several movies including 'God Calling,Quam's Money,Castle and Castle,Royal Hibiscus Hotel and Smart Money Woman.May God accept his soul,Amen. More photos below.