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The current regime of Kim Jong Un has ordered an 11-day mourning to honor former North Korean leader Kim Jong Il. Kim Jong Il ruled from 1994 to December 17, 2011. His son Kim Jong Un then continued to rule, ordering the public not to show any signs of happiness for 11 days in memory of their father, the Daily Mile reported. During this national mourning, North Korean citizens are not allowed to drink alcohol. Not even allowed to laugh. Also, Khadak has been ordered that citizens should not engage in recreational activities. A citizen of the northeastern border city of Sinuizu responded by saying, “During mourning, we should not drink alcohol, laugh or engage in leisure activities.” December 17 means North Koreans are not even allowed to shop for groceries today. Speaking to Radio Free Asia, he said: “During the mourning, many people were arrested for alcohol or alcohol. They were taken as ideological criminals. He has never been seen again. ” ” Family members are dead during the mourn...

 HERE IS HOW PRESIDENT BUHARI MARKED HIS 79TH BIRTHDAY IN TURKEY On his 79th birthday, today Friday in Istanbul, Turkey, President Muhammadu Buhari cut a birthday cake moulded in national colours, green-white-green to start the day, went straight to chair a planning meeting with officials in his delegation and thereafter drove to the Dolmabahce Palace for a meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Tayyip Recep Erdogan. In response to the tribute on the occasion on behalf of the ministers and the rest of the delegation rendered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, President Buhari said he will put in his best for Nigeria until the last day when, in 2023 he hands over to a successor and returns to his farm to tender crops and livestock. “I thought that being away from Abuja I will escape these things. The Guards Brigade had written to tell me what they wanted to do on this day. Now here you are doing this far away from home. “I look forward to the year 2023 when I finis...

 NIGERIA, TURKEY TO STRENGTHEN SECURITY,  DEFENCE TIES     In furtherance of sustained efforts at keeping Nigerians safer, President Muhammadu Buhari, Friday said Nigeria will partner with the Republic of Turkey in dealing with the current security challenges facing the nation.   Speaking at a bilateral meeting with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, his Turkish counterpart shortly before the official commencement of the 3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit in Istanbul, President Buhari acknowledged that Turkey had garnered a lot of experience dealing with security challenges of various kinds and Nigeria will latch onto that experience.   President Buhari said: “Turkey has practical experience dealing with challenges over the years and Nigeria stands to gain from that.”   Giving assurances that the relationship between the two states will continue to grow for the mutual benefits of both countries, President Buhari said he was pleased with the Turkish offer of suppo...

Yuletide: Gov Abiodun calls for moderate celebrations Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has appealed to the people of the state to celebrate Christmas with moderation and extend hand of fellowship to the poor among them Abiodun made the appeal at the Christmas Carol and Service of Nine Lessons held on Thursday evening at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta. He said the season calls for joyful celebration, people should make moderation their watchword. "The last two years have been turbulent in the state, country and the whole world. Events made it look like the world was coming to an end. We should count ourselves lucky to be alive and be thankful to God. "It is a month to be graceful to God for sparing our lives. Please celebrate with care and share with the less privileged, and the joy of the season will continue to radiate in our lives", the governor said. He stressed that his administration would continue to deliver dividends of democracy through transforma...

LASG TASKS ORPHANAGES, HOMES ON BEST PRACTICES …Reveals Plan to Achieve Global Standards of Child Adoption In a bid to achieve a globally accepted standard of child care and adoption, the Lagos State Government has charged all stakeholders, particularly owners and service providers of orphanages and homes, to ensure that best practices are adopted in child adoption and other related services. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Dr. Aina Ayoola, made the call in Alausa, Ikeja, during a stakeholders’ meeting with the Association of HomeOwners and Orphanage Operators in Nigeria, Lagos Chapter, and matrons of various government and non-government homes. Ayoola, while appreciating the stakeholders for their achievements and efforts towards making the lives of vulnerable children better and productive, emphasised the need to further streamline the processes of adoption and practices in all orphanages and homes across the State. He also revealed the plan of the ...

NDLEA PARTNERS NA IN TACKLING DRUG ABUSE, TRAFFICKING The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa(rtd) has called for a robust partnership between the Nigerian Army(NA) and NDLEA in curbing the menace  of substance abuse and trafficking in Nigeria. General Marwa made the call when he led officers of the agency on a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya at Army Headquarters today Thursday, 16 December 2021.  The Chairman pointed out that the abuse and illicit trafficking of drugs in the country have assumed a worrisome dimension, disclosing that several youths are now into substance abuse. He further maintained that there is a nexus between drug abuse and the current state of insecurity in Nigeria. He restated that as the lead agency in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking in Nigeria, NDLEA will remain steadfast in its operations in order to ensure a ...

EFCC Arrests Ibadan Socialite for Alleged N25m Fraud Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested one Ajayi Oluwabukola Temitope, for allegedly obtaining money to the tune of N24,955,000.00 (Twenty Four Million, Nine Hundred and Fifty Five Thousand Naira) by false pretence. The 42-year-old Ibadan socialite was arrested following a series of petitions  in which the suspect who claims to be a registered dealer with soft drinks manufacturers in Ibadan, Oyo state promised to supply products to complaints but failed after collecting money from them.

KDSG Security Update: Friday 17th December 2021.  Nine killed, two injured in separate attacks across Chikun, Zaria, and Zangon Kataf LGAs The military and police authorities have reported to the Kaduna State Government that nine people have been killed, and two others injured, in various attacks occurring in Chikun, Zangon Kataf and Zaria local government areas.  According to the reports, three people were killed when bandits barricaded the Buruku-Udawa section of the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road in Chikun LGA. The victims were identified as: - Umma Ibro Kontagora  - Abdullahi Noma Kontagora  - One male adult, yet to be identified One person, identified as Jamilu Kafinta Udawa, sustained gunshot injuries and is receiving treatment in hospital.  In the Yola-Kadi general area also of Chikun LGA, bandits killed one Danjuma Maiungwa and left another resident injured.  Furthermore, bandits killed two people in Sako village, Zangon Kataf LGA. The victims were identi...

 2023 General Elections May Not Hold - Jega The former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega, has warned that the 2023 general elections may not hold. Jega gave this warning while lamenting the state of insecurity in Nigeria, adding that election may not hold if insecurity is not tackled. The former INEC Chairman stated this at an event in honour of the late former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, in Ibadan on Thursday. Jega further stated that adequate security across the country is key to an acceptable electoral process. He said, “Unless elections are conducted in an environment that is peaceful and secure, its integrity and even the legitimacy of the outcome of that election will be questioned. “As we look forward to the 2023 general elections, there is increasing apprehension that the pervasive insecurity situation in the country may present a formidable obstacle if not an obstruction to that election.

  The fashion blogger who is the younger sister to Linda Ikeji and Married to Kanu Nwankwo's younger brother 'Ogbonna Kanu shared various photos with different captions ''One of my biggest prayers this year was that we spent Christmas in Nigeria together as a family and God answered. Usually it's either we re out of the country or at least one of us is out and I'm glad God answered. Nothing beats family, so if u have your family with u right now, hold them tight, cherish all the moments and don't forget to drop ur love emojis on this pics. Merry Christmas from my family to urs.'' '' Thanks guys for all the love guys. We really appreciate. My lovely dress is by   @tiannahsplacempire   one of my best dresses ever. Hair  @kukushair Shoes  @gedebe Skin  @susanchanelbeauty Merry Christmas''  .More photos below.