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Church Members Beat Up Pastor After He Asked Them To Pay ₦16K each To Unlock 2022 Blessings Pastor James Mugo, the General Overseer of Wings of Blessings Africa Church, has reportedly landed in hospital after he was beaten up by members of his church. According to reports, trouble started on New Year eve service when Mugo, demanded for N16,000 from every member of the church to offer prayers to God for them to unlock the new year’s blessings. The clergy purportedly threatened that failure to pay the money, the members would be cursed not to receive the 2022 blessings.

 PRESS STATEMENT LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT MEETS WITH STAKEHOLDERS ON THE MAGODO SHANGISHA DISPUTE At a meeting chaired by Mr. Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola-Sanwo-Olu, at the State House Alausa, on the 5th of January 2022 with the Judgment Creditors (Shangisha Landlords’ Association), their lawyers, Commissioner of Police Lagos State Command, Policemen from the F.C.T Command and Police Headquarters, the Executive and Trustees of the Magodo Residents’ Association and senior Government Officials, the enforcement of Judgment of the Supreme Court delivered on the 10th of February 2012 in suit no. SC/112/2002 was deliberated upon and the following resolutions were arrived at: 1.      That the Committee set up by the State Government to resolve the Magodo dispute, chaired by the Hon. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, is to meet with the Judgment Creditors (Shangisha Landlords’ Association) on Friday 7th of January 2022. 2.      The Surveyor-Genera...

IKOYI COLLAPSED BUILDING: SANWO-OLU TO IMPLEMENT PANEL’S REPORT   Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, set up a four-man committee led by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Tayo Bamgbose-Martins, an engineer, as a first step to the implementation of the report submitted by the Panel, which investigated the collapse of a 21-storey structure on Gerrard Road in Ikoyi. Other members of the committee are Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola; Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) and his Agriculture counterpart, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, who is an architect. The Governor constituted the committee after receiving the report of the Panel at Lagos House, Ikeja. It was submitted by the chairman of the panel, Mr. Toyin Ayinde, a town planner. The building collapsed on November 1, 2021. The Governor said the committee would bring forward a report to be considered by the Lagos State Executive Council. He commended members of the ...

Yobe: Four modern markets with 3,200 shops built by Gov. Mala Buni.  The Yobe modern markets initiated by Gov. Mai Mala Buni in 2019 aimed at creating jobs, improving revenue generation and stabilising economy at large. The markets are spread across Potiskum, Damaturu, Nguru and Gashua towns respectively. 1. Damaturu modern market ( 800 shops, 28 stores, police station, parking slot, dumping sites,  road network, fire fighing unit, admin block, etc) 2. Gashua modern market (800 shops, 28 stores, police station, parking slot, dumping sites,  road network, fire fighing unit, admin block, etc) 3. Nguru modern market (800 shops, 28 stores, police station, parking slot, dumping sites,  road network, fire fighing unit, admin block, etc) 4. Potiskum modern market ( 800 shops, 28 stores, police station, parking slot, dumping sites,  road network, fire fighing unit, admin block, etc) More photos below.

2023: Uzodinma Can’t Stop Me From Running For Presidency – Okorocha Senator Rochas Okorocha has alleged that Governor Hope Uzodinma is plotting to stop him from running for the presidency in 2023. He said, “I have been a governor for eight years and I am now the Senator. I will not be contesting for governor again neither am I contesting for senate or House of Representatives. I am only going federal. My only problem with him may be is because I want to contest for presidency, which he’s trying to stop me or my son-in-law who may probably contest with him in 2023. But let tell you, Uzodinma cannot stop me from running for presidency and if he wants to try, I am waiting for him.”

 Retired Soldiers Protest 24 Months Unpaid Pension Arrears  Some retired soldiers under the Coalition of Concerned Veterans have protested the non payment of their pension arrears for the past 24 months. The veterans who gathered at the Ministry of Finance headquarters, Abuja, insisted on getting answers to their demands, else they will continue protesting and demanding for their rights. They were seen with placards on which various inscriptions were written. One of such placards reads, “CCV demands immediate payment of security debarment allowance.” Another reads, “Military veterans demand 24 months arrears of minimum wage approved.”. More photos below.

 HAPPENING NOW  His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma swears-in: The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs , Disaster Management & Social Development, Dr Princess Rabbi Ibrahim (MON) And  Chief Economic Advicer, Professor Kenneth Amaechi  At the New Exco Chamber, Government House, Owerri 

  WE HAVE RESTORED DEMOCRACY IN IMO, SAYS GOV. UZODIMMA AS STAKEHOLDERS PASS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE ON STATE GOVERNMENT The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has declared that his government has succeeded in restoring democracy in the State. The Governor made the declaration during the State’s 6th stakeholders meeting involving leaders drawn from across the State.  According to the Governor, his government was founded on the democratic principles of open, transparent, accountable, and inclusive governance.  “I am sure that many of us will readily recall that there was once upon a time, when the governance process of Imo State was shrouded in secrecy. Not only did Imo people not know how their State was governed, there was in fact a big wedge between the people and the government. So wide was the wedge that those who attempted to cross it to know what was happening in government got marooned in it. I challenge anyone to produce one single document of the previous admin...

WIKE TO OGONI: BE MORE UNITED, STOP DESTROYING YOURSELVES Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has berated the leaders and people of Ogoni ethnic nationality for promoting disunity among themselves while blaming the backwardness of their area on others. Governor Wike made the accusation at the 30th celebration of Ogoni Day with the theme, "Leaving no one behind", that held at the Birabi Memorial Grammar School, Bori town, in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State on Tuesday. Specifically, Governor Wike queried how many Ogoni leaders can truly defend the interest of Ogoni land, and genuinely pursue issues of environmental degradation and resource control with the same zest demonstrated by their forebears like late Ken Saro-Wiwa, without selling out. “People like Ken Saro-Wiwa and all of the people you're celebrating on Ogoni Day, how many of you can today stand for what Ken (Saro-Wiwa) stood for; how many can today stand for the great Ogoni men who died for your ...

PICTURE OF SENATOR MARGRET CHUBA OKADIGBO AND PRESIDENT BUHARI PRESIDENT BUHARI APPOINTS BOARD AND MANAGEMENT OF NNPC LIMITED President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the Board and Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, in accordance with the power vested in him under Section 59(2) of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021.  Chairman of the Board is Senator Margret Chuba Okadigbo (South East), Mele Kolo Kyari, Chief Executive Officer, and Umar I. Ajiya, Chief Financial Officer.  Other Board Members are; Dr Tajudeen Umar (North East), Mrs Lami O. Ahmed (North Central), Mallam Mohammed Lawal (North West), Engr. Henry Obih (South East), Barrister Constance Harry Marshal (South South), and Chief Pius Akinyelure(South West).  The appointments take effect from the date of the incorporation of the NNPC Limited.  Also appointed are Executive Commissioners of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. They are: Dr Nuhu Habib (Kano), Executive Comm...

Gov. Obiano Salutes Military Veterans, As He Launches 2022 Armed Forces Emblem Appeal Fund Governor Willie Obiano said Anambra state will continue to show gratitude to both serving and retired military men in Nigeria for their service to the nation. He made this known during the 2020 Armed Forces Emblem Appeal Fund launching in Awka. According to governor Obiano represented by the Secretary to the state government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, the state will continue to show gratitude to men and women who fought gallantly to safeguard the territorial unity of the nation. The governor revealed that Anambra state government had supported the Nigeria Legion, Anambra state command in various ways to help alleviate their challenges, as well as ensure the welfare of the widows of their fallen colleagues. The Chief of Staff to the governor, Chief Primus Odili while launching the emblem thanked the war veterans for their service to humanity and asked the serving officers to tap from the wealth of ...

The death of Hon. Adetoun Adediran came to me as a rude shock. She was my political associate, the first elected female Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly (LSHA 1999-2003); a one time All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State and Lagos Central Woman Leader and until her death, a Governing Board Member of Michael Otedola College of Education (MOCPED), Epe, Lagos State and a Senior Legislative Adviser in the office of the Speaker, House of Representatives.  Her death came as a shock because we were together a few days ago during the commissioning of projects in Surulere 1 Federal Constituency, where she gave a supporting hand during the ceremony.  Her death would create a void in the party as she was a very committed party woman, her wise counsel and active participation in party activities would be greatly missed. I pray for the repose of her soul. I encourage her family, associates, Surulere Constituents, APC and Lagos State Government to take solace in the ...