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'' Happy 40th birthday to me. Happy birthday to a man of peace and love. I thank God for letting me see this day in my life. I thank God for all his blessings. All the prayer points and wishes I had many years ago God has answered all of them and even more. And I'm grateful to Him. I have just one more prayer point, one more birthday wish as I turn 40 today. Dear God, please make me the President of Nigeria in 2023 so I can wipe away the tears of my people. Thank you Lord for answering my prayer''- Yul Edochie.

Government of Anambra State has sympathised with the family of Dr. Cosmas Maduka, Chairman of  Coscharis Group, over the loss of their wife, late Mrs Charity Nchedo Maduka, Nee Ikedife. Governor Willie Obiano who attended the funeral Mass held at the Maduka residence, Coscharis Street, Umudim, Nnewi, urged the family to bear the loss with hope. Before her demise  the late Mrs Maduka, aged 63, strongly spearheaded administrative, legal, works, maintainance and export teams  of the Coscharis Consortium. May God rest her precious soul in His bossom. More photos below.

PHOTOS: Three Brothers from same Parents survive Ghastly Accident in Nsukka According to eye witness report, this accident happened at Nsukka, Enugu State, and miraculously, the three (3) brothers in the Camry came out unhurt. That's How 3 Brothers would have lost their lives today, but Mercy said No. God is the greatest.....To him be the glory. More photos below.

PICTURES: GOV. BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU RECEIVES MEMBERS OF THE NIGERIAN CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS COMMISSION (NCPC) IN A COURTESY VISIT AT LAGOS HOUSE, MARINA, ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2022.   PIX 1: Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam (left) presenting a souvenir to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina, on Friday, January 7, 2022. PIX 2: Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam (left) with Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina, on Friday, January 7, 2022. PIX 3: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (middle) flanked by Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam (left); Chairman, Lagos State Christian Pilgrim Board, Rev. Akinpelu Johnson (right) and others during a courtesy visit by members of the Pilgrim Commission at Lagos House, Marina, on Friday

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja urged the Board of the newly incorporated Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to ensure strict compliance with Corporate Governance principles that place premium on doing business with the highest ethical standards, integrity, and transparency. Inaugurating the Board chaired by Senator Margery Chuba Okadigbo, the President charged them to focus on profitability and operate at par with its industry peers across the world. ''I expect the NNPC Limited to be mindful of our commitments to our net carbon zero aspirations and to ensure total alignment with the global energy transition realities,'' he said. The President reminded the Board members that they came on board as a result of the reforms put forward by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, which seeks to reposition the Nigerian petroleum industry to a commercially viable and competitive industry in line with global business dynamics and best practices. '&#

 PRESIDENT BUHARI APPROVES AYO GBELEYI AS CHAIRMAN, FEDERAL MORTGAGE BANK President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Ayodeji Ariyo Gbeleyi as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Mortgage of Bank of Nigeria (FMBN). A Chartered Accountant and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Gbeleyi is a well-known financial expert who was once a Commissioner for Finance in Lagos State as well as a player in the aviation sector.   He replaces Chief Adewale Adesoji Adeeyo who passed on recently.   Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) January 7, 2022

 Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Set Ondo Community Ablaze, Kill Three Persons No fewer than three persons were reportedly shot dead by suspected Fulani herdsmen who invaded Molege Village in Ose Council Area of Ondo State. Several houses were reportedly razed along Elerinla near Arimogija by the rampaging herders who were irked that the villagers prevented their cows from feeding on their farmlands. They reportedly mobilised and set the villages and the farms on fire. The villages took to their heels while their properties were destroyed by the herdsmen.

American musician Britney Spears strips down on social media when she shared these photos on social media few hours ago with the caption ''  Free woman energy has never felt better 🎀'',and she removed the comment sections so that  no one can comment but you can like the photos. More photos below.

Detectives of Bayelsa State Police Command in collaboration with youth of Sagbama Community have arrested three suspects for attempted r!tual k!lling. It is reported that the suspects namely; Emomotimi Magbisa, 16, Perebi Aweke, 15, and Eke Prince, 15, all natives of Sagbama Community, on Monday January 3, allegedly accosted one Endeley Comfort and lured her to Emomotimi’s apartment. According to a statement by the Bayelsa’s police command’s spokesperson, SP Asinim Butswat, they c*t the victim’s finger and sprinkled the bl*od on a mirror for r!tual purposes. Vigilant youth noticed the suspicious movements of the suspects and raised an alarm. The suspects were subsequently arrested and some substance suspected to be charms were recovered from them. The suspects have confessed to the crime while the victim was rushed to the hospital for treatment. One more photo below.

EFCC Secures 2,220 Convictions in 2021 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, secured a total of 2220 (Two Thousand Two Hundred and Twenty) convictions across all its Commands in 2021. The figure which emerged from a review of the Commission’s performance in the outgone year, shows that the Lagos Command of the Agency recorded the most convictions-481, closely followed by the Ibadan Command with 324 convictions, while the Port Harcourt Zonal Command had 230 convictions. The conviction secured by the Commission in 2021 is the highest by the EFCC Since inception. Before 2021, the highest record of conviction by the Commission was secured in 2019 with 1280 convictions. The 2220 record of 2021 is a 127.5 % improvement over the 2019 record. Interestingly too, the 2220 record represents a 98.49%  success rate in prosecution as the Commission lost only 34 cases during this period. Commenting on the performance, the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, commended the

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC have agreed to strengthen existing partnership and synergy between the two agencies in various areas of operations especially in the fight against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The commitment was the highpoint of a courtesy visit by the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi to the Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) at the anti-drug Agencys national headquarters in Abuja on Thursday 6th January 2022. In his remarks, the NSCDC boss said he was on the visit to tap from the knowledge and experience of Gen. Marwa in transforming NDLEA within a short time; seek for synergy and collaboration between the two agencies, while noting that he has continued to follow Marwas antecedents and achievements in public service since he was still a student. In his response, the NDLEA Chief Executive commended the NSCDC boss for bringing t

 Sad news: One of the 233 Yobe indigenes sponsored (scholarship) by Gov. Mala Buni studying in Indian University died to car accident in India. From the start of his studies at the Med Lab Tech Dept. of the Glocal University, he was identified as a hard working, disciplined, promising and an optimistic gentle boy who was dedicated to his studies and also dear to his widowed mum. Only yesterday, Galadima was hale and hearty. Little did anyone thought what is simply a routine commute to buy stuff will lead to a car accident  We submit this to Allah and pray for his soul to be granted Jannah.

Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Sen. Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has said President Muhammadu Buhari will surprise Ndigbo with more developmental infrastructure, urging them to support him. The former Abia governor insisted that President Buhari has good intentions towards the people of the Southeast, noting that several infrastructures going on or completed by the Buhari-led federal government show that the President loves Ndigbo. He stated that President Buhari has enough time to surprise the people of South-East region with more projects.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday admitted that old age is telling on him adding that he has been rescued from the rigours of office by COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking on how he has been able to cope with the rigours of office at 79, Buhari said the outbreak of COVID-19 has reduced the number of persons he receives on a daily basis. “About my age, I see my colleagues, they are now resting and I assure you that I’m looking forward to the next 17 months when I too will have to be less busy. The age is telling on me, working now for 6, 7,8 hours per day in the office is no joke”. “The Executive Council, memos from as many states as possible to be considered virtually every week. So, really, it is a lot of hard work but like I said, I asked for so I cannot complain”.

Coke, Fanta Prices To Rise As Buhari Imposes N10/liter Excise Duty On Carbonated drinks Excise duty is a form of tax imposed on the production, licensing and sale of goods. Zainab Ahmed, minister of finance, budget and national planning, said this during the public presentation of the 2022 Appropriation Act on Wednesday in Abuja.  According to her, the new policy introduced is in the Finance Act signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on December 31, 2021.

The Senator Representing Orlu Zone says Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma cannot move around the State freely for fear of the unknown The Senator accused the Governor of unnecessarily heating up the polity for his selfish political gains. "Hope Uzodimma, the Governor cannot move freely because he is not at home with the people. He's the only governor in Nigeria who sleeps and move around in an armored car surrounded by Army, Navy, Air force, Police. No other governor does that," Okorocha said.

 HOPE IS IN LOVE WITH IMO STATE  - ONYEKA ONWENU "The beautiful thing about our Governor is that he allows you the freedom to criticize him, the freedom to tell him what you feel and to make suggestions...he knows those that love Imo State like he does...he will receive your criticism in good faith" - Onyeka Onwenu. There were chilling showers of love at the 6th Imo State Stakeholders Meeting when Legendary Music Icon and Songwriter, Onyeka Onwenu trilled the audience with her beautiful song "One Love".  Following her call for one love to keep Imo State together, the song was heralded by a standing ovation and the momentous rendition by all to the timeless tune that has thrilled and inspired many for decades.  In her brief and moving comment, she expressed her knowledge of the fact that His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma loved the State and remained dedicated to its development. While spotting the need for more development in the State, the Social A

Senator Umeh & 5 Others Inaugurated As Members Of COOU Governing Council The Governor of Anambra State - Chief Willie Obiano on Thursday 6th January 2022 inaugurated Senator Dr. Victor Umeh (Ohamadike Ndigbo) and other members as members of Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. The inaugural ceremony took place at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Awka. Members of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Governing Council are: 1. Prof. Anthony Ikemefuna (Chairman)  2. Dr. Eric Ifeanyi Okoye, OFR, mni 3. Senator Dr. Victor Umeh, OFR 4. Chief Dr. Chidi Anyaegbu, MFR 5. Barr. Pat Igwebuike, Esq. 6. HRH. Igwe Dr. Oranu Chris Chidume Congratulations to Senator Dr. Victor Umeh and the entire council members. One more photo below.