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U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan gave a stern warning to Americans living in Ukraine after revealing Washington believes Vladimir Putin will invade Ukraine: get out now because the U.S. will not be coming back to rescue anyone.  'We encourage all American citizens who remain in Ukraine to depart immediately,' Sullivan said. 'We want to be crystal clear on this point. Any American in Ukraine should leave as soon as possible and in any event in the next 24 to 48 hours.' 'The risk is now high enough and the threat is now immediate enough that this is what prudence demands. If you stay you are assuming risk, with no guarantee that there will be any other opportunity to leave and there is no prospect of a U.S. military evacuation in the event of a Russian invasion.' Meanwhile the U.S. is surging 3,000 additional troops to Poland to back up NATO forces, according to Reuters. 'We continue to see signs of Russian escalation, including new forces arriving...

Eleven Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested in Uyo The Uyo Zonal Command of the EFCC, on Wednesday February 9, 2022 effected the arrest of eleven suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation at different locations within Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The suspects aged between 18 and 30 years are: Caleb Jackson, Inemesit Sunday E., Oputu Samuel Belle aged 20 from Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State and a Civil engineering student of Uniuyo; Chinonso Ozuruigbo, Onyemaechi Chisom ,Nzeakor Uchenna , Umana Israel Victor, Bassey Solomon Utuk Patrick and Ekemini Akaninyene Effiong.  

EFCC Arrest Eight Internet Fraud Suspects in Ilorin The Ilorin Zonal Command of the EFCC, has arrested eight (8) persons over their alleged involvement in cyber-fraud, including cheating by personation and love scam. The suspects are Abdulrahman Ridwan, David Ayodeji, Gideon Thomas, Yinus Muiz, Yinus Lateef, Jimoh Ahmed, Lawal Farouk Opeyemi and Oladimeji Ridwan. They were arrested in Basin and Asa-Dam areas of Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital following credible intelligence about their alleged criminal activities. Items recovered from them include, exotic cars,mobile phones and laptops.  One more photo below. 

ENSURE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH REQUISITE SKILLS GET BOARDS APPOINTMENT, PRESIDENT BUHARI DIRECTS SGF, CHIEF OF STAFF, MINISTERS   Ø APC must be made attractive to younger people to take ownership      President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja mandated his Chief of Staff and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) to ensure that all Ministers and Heads of agencies include young people with the requisite skills and experience in all Boards and Committees of the Federal Government.   The President, who gave the directive while receiving members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Lobby Group, said young people’s inclusion in governance would encourage learning and mentoring in government and politics.   The President asked the SGF to submit a report on the inclusion of young people on boards and committees that are yet to be constituted, next month.   He further directed Prof Ibrahim Gambari, Chief of Staff, and the SGF to ...

Soludo’s inauguration not for public, will last 20 minutes – Commissioner The Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr C-Don Adinuba, has said the inauguration of the state governor-elect, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, would be done within 20 minutes. Adinuba also stated that the ceremony, which will hold on March 17, would be conducted in front of the Government House, Awka without any fanfare. The commissioner spoke to journalists in Awka on Thursday, while emphasising that the public was not invited to the ceremony as the event would be brief.  

Don’t blame Nollywood For Ritual Killings, Actor Yul Edochie Replies House of Reps Actor Yul Edochie has responded to the House of Representatives claims that Nollywood is partly to be blamed for the increase in the rate of ritual killings across the country. During the plenary on Wednesday, the House of Representatives called for the declaration of a state of emergency on ritual killings in the country and partly blamed the menace on the Nollywood industry and tasked all stakeholders to begin a national campaign to change the orientation of the people towards the crime. Reacting to the House of Reps' indictment on Friday, the actor on his Instagram page said, “From when I was a kid in the eighties, I started hearing about ritual killing in Nigeria. Then, there was no Nollywood. Hunger and poverty make people to do crime. No, be Nollywood cause am. Nollywood is only showing what happens in society. Nigerians are wallowing in extreme poverty. A hungry man is an angry man.” “Fix the ...

SANWO-OLU PRESENTS STAFF OF OFFICE TO OBA ALAKESAN OF AKESAN, OLOGUDU OF OGUDU LAND The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has presented the Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment to Oba Nojeemdeen Abidemi Aberejo Ogunjobi as the 2nd Alakesan of Akesan Land in Alimosho Local Government and Oba Najimu Akinwunmi Fashola as the 2nd Ologudu of Ogudu Land in Kosofe Local Government Area of the State. In his address at the ceremony held on Thursday in Alausa, Ikeja, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu noted that the presentation of the Staff and Instrument of Office to the Monarchs was a result of the traditional stools that became vacant after the demise of the previous Obas in the Kingdoms and having gone through all due process from Local Government to the State.   Sanwo-Olu, represented at the event by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr. Wale Ahmed, enjoined the Sons and Daughters of the land to support the new Monarch...

 LASPEC PAYS OVER N1 BILLION TO 222 RETIREES The Director-General Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), Mr. Babalola Obilana, has declared that the State Government paid the sum of N1,043,450,492.40  to 222 retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme. He made this known during the presentation ceremony of Bond Certificates to the 91st batch of retirees held at the NECA auditorium recently. His words: “The efforts of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration towards the success of contributory pension cannot be overemphasised. Despite the numerous local and global challenges, the State government has made continuous efforts to make monthly payments a priority and ensure retirees access their retirement benefits promptly.” “Governor Sanwo-Olu has always prioritised matters concerning retirees, that is why pension contributions are among first line charge in the State’s annual budget”, he added. Obilana reiterated that LASPEC is service-oriented and is constantly revie...

LAWMA URGES IKORODU LCDA TO SET UP WASTE POLICING OUTFIT The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, has urged Ikorodu-West Local Council Development Area and its residents to set up a waste policing outfit in order to curb reckless waste disposal practices in the community. Odumboni made the call while addressing market officials, representatives of CDAs/CDCs and others at the second stakeholders’ meeting organised for Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas across the State on clean and sustainable environment, held at Ikorodu-West Local Council Development Area, Owutu. The LAWMA boss noted that a waste policing outfit would create jobs for the youths and check unhygienic habits that deface the environment, adding that LAWMA is ready to offer all needed assistance in the area of training. According to him, “You need to empower the youths in Ikorodu- West LCDA and create jobs for them through waste policing. You have t...

Nollywood Diva Nnenna Ani's fiance 'Danny' confirmed her death on social media when he shared a black and white photo of both of them with the caption  "R.I.P,don’t know how to say this. My fiancé has passed away. The last words she said to me is, baby am going to be strong so we can get married and start a new life together, please take care of the children 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭  ". Am so sad now because she is my friend and we have both worked on a documentary she produced. She was very ill and hoping to recover at her base in the United Kingdom. Nnenna I will miss your prayers and chats,may her soul rest in peace,Amen.  Nnenna Ani is a multi Award winning Actor from Nigeria, based in the UK. She started her career from stage performance at the age of twelve and she is currently working as an Actor, stage performer and stage Director. Nnenna starred in many top Nollywood productions, she is know for her Lead role in the Award winning movie Oga Detective as Nino Brown (...

Governor Obiano Commiserates With Nteje Community Over Loss Of Monarch Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano today, Friday, 11th February, 2022 commiserated with Nteje people over loss of their traditiinal Ruler, Igwe Roland Odegbo. Governor Obiano, accompanied by his wife, Dr. Ebelechukwu Obiano also condoled with the family, asking them to take heart. Some Anambra Monarchs including the Traditional Ruler of Aguleri, Eze Michael Idigo, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Anambra Broadcasting Service, Dr. Uche Nworah, among others, were part of the condolence visit. More photos below.   

NDLEA intercepts 40,250kg Codeine worth N2b at Lagos port Barely a week after operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, seized 14,080kg of Codeine based syrup at the Apapa seaport, Lagos, they have again intercepted 40,250 kilograms of the schedule 2 controlled narcotic worth over N2billion imported in two 40ft containers from India. The drug bust comes on the heels of a similar seizure of 14,080kg codeine syrup and 4,352.43kg cold caps used to conceal the former in a 40ft container imported from India, on Wednesday 2nd February, 2022 at the Apapa port. Both seizures followed intelligence from foreign partners and cooperation of other port stakeholders such as Customs, DSS, Navy and others. The latest consignments intercepted on Tuesday 8th February were brought into the country in two containers marked HLBU 2239792 with 1,125 cartons of the drug and HLBU 1067338 with 1,751 cartons, with a market value of N2, 012, 500, 000 (Two Billion, Twelve Million and Five Hund...

I’ll improve Nollywood professionals’ welfare through new initiatives, wealth creation —Imasuen Nollywood By Babajide Awoyinfa Lagos, Feb. 11, 2022 (NAN) Newly appointed head of Nollywood Section, Creative Industry Group (CIG), Chief Lancelot Imasuen, has promised a better life for Nollywood members through new initiatives and wealth creation programmes. Imasuen disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. He pledged to rigorously pursue the interest of Nollywood members. According to Imasuen, the call to head the Nollywood section of the CIG is a call to a dedicated service without any commensurate financial gains. The legendary film producer and director described his service as “Pro bono,” which means a free service to mankind. “I have been part of the CIG movement for some time and I am also an award recipient of the group. “I was told about the passion of CIG which is key in human endeavors. “I discovered that CIG mandate is rested an...

POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT PRESS RELEASE DCP ABBA KYARI CASE –PSC DEFERS DECISION UNTIL REPORT ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS RECEIVED, DIRECTS THAT POLICE MUST CONCLUDE INVESTIGATION IN TWO WEEKS AND SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A DIFFERENT PANEL; REAFFIRMS DECISION ON SP SHAABA ADAMU GBOYAKO; PROMOTES 89 STAFF The Police Service Commission has deferred decision on the case involving suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba A. Kyari, who until his suspension by the Commission was the Officer in charge of the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT). Kyari had earlier been indicted by a Report of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States and was also investigated by a special Panel set up by the Inspector General of Police. The Report had earlier been forwarded to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice for legal advice by the Inspector General of Police.  The Commission also directed that f...