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TWO ELECTROCUTED, OTHERS INJURED AFTER POWER SURGE IN MAKURDI Two persons were Thursday morning reportedly electrocuted while three others sustained injuries in the Wadata area of Makurdi town following a sudden surge in electricity supply to the area.   According to him, “as soon as we noticed the high voltage this morning at about 7am many people rushed to disconnect their appliances from the sockets but in the process, people were electrocuted. “A neighbour here who is a nurse was said to be using electric cooker when we experienced the high voltage but as she quickly went to disconnect it from the power source in the house she got electrocuted, so also, a young boy who is a Junior Secondary School student. “Three other persons were also affected but they were rushed to undisclosed hospitals for treatment.” Contacted, the Makurdi Regional Manager of Jos Electricity Distribution Company, JED, Mr. Felix Adamu confirmed that the community had reported the incident. “Some people fro...

COAS OPERATIONALIZES 37 NDA DEMONSTRATION BATTALION  ...Charges Army Cadets to be exemplary The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya today 25 February 2022 operationalized 37 Nigerian Defence Academy Demonstration Battalion in Afaka, Kaduna State.  During the ceremony, which took place at the premises of the premier military institution, Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), the COAS stated that timely review and adjustment of Order of Battle for the Nigerian Army (NA) has become imperative, due to the fluidity and dynamic nature of contemporary threats to national security. He noted that this necessitated the need to establish the new battalion. The COAS further disclosed that the establishment of the battalion had earlier been approved by the NDA Council, adding that its activation is a practical demonstration of the NA’s commitment to enhancing national security by complementing the capacity development efforts of the NDA, which has the mandate of producing quality jun...

TROOPS DISLODGE IPOB/ESN CAMPS IN ORSUMOGHU, BURST IPOB SYNDICATE BEHIND ELECTORAL VIOLENCE IN ENUGU Troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army on Wednesday 23 February 2022 conducted Operations to clear criminal havens, from where members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN) operate at Azia, Orsumoghu, Lilu Forest, Mbosi and Uli in Ihiala and Orsu Local Government Areas of Anambra and Imo States respectively.  During the clearance operations, troops overpowered and routed the dissidents, who staged an ambush against the gallant troops. The troops then proceeded to clear Lilu Forest, where they were met with resistance from the outlawed group. The criminals were again over ran by the troops who effectively cleared Lilu Forest and the adjoining areas earlier occupied by the dissidents.  During the clearance operations, the troops uncovered decomposing remains of kidnapped and murdered victims dumped in a deep well by members of t...

Edo Bank Robbers Abandoned The Cash,  Cars After Youths Blocked Exit Road Ubiaja youths in Esan were able to block the exit road which forced the robbers to abandon the bags of money, cars used for the operation. The vehicles, bags of cash recovered are currently at Ubiaja police station. One person in connection with the robbers has been arrested. More photos below.   

The Real Housewives of Potomac star 'Mia Thornton  Wrote on her social media page few hours ago "   mrsmiathornton :Same time last week, Doc called at 7:31am- Mia. I'm so sorry but your test results came back and I need you to go to Johns Hopkins Cancer Center today You can only imagine the overwhelming amount of emotion G and I endured trying to figure out why. However, even with such terrible news, I felt an extreme amount of peace and energy instilled that allowed me to remain strong I've been in and out of visits to specialists every day and the storm is not over but this experience is changing me I know God has a plan and I know we are often challenged to remain humbled that tomorrow is not promised and that our days on this earth are numbered A message from my heart. A gentle reminder to Live, Love & Forgive as if today was your last Be great Kings & Queens". One more photo below.   

ELECTORAL ACT: WE’RE BEQUEATHING A LASTING LEGACY WITH NEW ELECTION LAWS, SAYS PRESIDENT BUHARI   *ASKS THAT SECTION 84 (12) BE DELETED  President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said The Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2022, passed by the National Assembly, holds a lot of promise for improving the election processes in the country, with introduction of new technology, and efforts to engender clarity and transparency.   At a signing ceremony held at the State House, President Buhari, however, highlighted the need to amend section 84(12), which contravenes the rights of political office holders  to vote, or be voted for in political party conventions and congresses. “Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members of the National Assembly, from the review it is my perspective that the substance of the Bill is both reformative and progressive. I am making this bold declaration because I foresee the great potentials of the Bill. Worthy of note include the democratic ...

We are glad Mr President has bowed to pressure and signed the ammended electoral act into law but he shouldn't have allowed Nigerians pass through this level of emotions and tension before doing the right thing.  This ammendment is a victory for Nigerians as it would reduce electoral violence, give credibility to our electoral process and make popular acceptance the route to public office.  Mr President's call for an ammendment of the clause which requires political appointees to resign before contesting party primaries is questionable. It is obvious he is trying to influence the process in favour of his appointees that might want to contest elections.  Laws should be made in the interest of Nigerians and not for a few cronies. If he believes in free and fair elections and for everyone to have a level playing field Mr President wouldn't demand for an ammendment of the clause which requires political appointees to resign before participating in party primaries.  I com...

February 25, 2022 Press Statement PDP Dismisses Purported Impeachment of Zamfara Deputy Governor …says Mohammed Gusau Remains Legitimate Deputy Governor After an extensive review of the issues, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) dismisses the claims by the Zamfara State House of Assembly that it has impeached the democratically elected Deputy Governor of the State, His Excellency Mahdi Aliyu Mohammed Gusau. The purported impeachment of the Deputy Governor Mahdi Aliyu Gusau by the sequestered Zamfara State House of Assembly, which has been annexed by the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle cannot stand as the entire process remain unconstitutional, illegal and as such a nullity. It is instructive to state that by virtue of the Order of the Federal High Court, Abuja in Suit Number FHC/ABJ/CS/ 650/2021 and pursuant to section 109 (1)(g) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) the Zamfara State House of Assembly as presently constituted has no cons...

Bank Cashier Bags 10 years Jail Term for Stealing Justice Abdul Dogo of the Federal High Court sitting in Akure on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, convicted and sentenced Momojimoh Abdulmalik, a former staff of First Bank Plc to 10 years imprisonment for stealing. The defendant was arraigned on an amended two count charge of stealing over N9 million from the bank by the Benin Zonal Command of the EFCC. He was said to have stolen the money while working as cashier at the Owo Branch of the bank.  Upon arraignment the defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge, setting the stage for full trial. In the course of trial, the prosecution led by F.O. Dibang and K. U. Udus called four witnesses and tendered several documentary evidence against the defendant. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Dogo found the defendant guilty on the two counts. The Judge sentenced him to four years imprisonment on count one and six years on count two. The sentences are to run concurrently. The court also...

EFCC Returns €1, 120 to German Fraud Victim The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, February 24, 2022, returned €1,120 (One Thousand One Hundred and Twenty Euros) recovered from a fraudster to the German victim, one Ms. Regina Gluck. The money was recovered from a convicted fraudster and indigene of Edo state, Austin Isibor Aisosa, who obtained the fund through false representation that he was a wounded American soldier in Afghanistan and needed urgent medical attention to return to the United States. The Secretary to the Commission, Dr. George Ekpungu who presented the money to Jan Ritterhoff, an official of the German Embassy in Nigeria, expressed satisfaction for the recovery and the Commission’s resolve to continue to partner with the German Embassy and other international partners in fighting economic and financial crimes. “It is obvious that EFCC is doing its work and we will continue to do our best to fight all forms of economic and financial crimes”, he...

I'LL REDUCE LASUST TUITION FEES, MAKE IT BIGGER, SANWO-OLU ASSURES STUDENTS •Students troop out in thousands, shower encomium on Governor Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday assured students of the new Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUST), Ikorodu, that he would make the institution bigger and best choice in Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who had a stop at the Ikorodu campus of the University, while on his way to the commissioning of the new plant of Kimberly-Clark Factory in Odonguyan area, also assured the students that he would work towards reducing the institution's school fees. Addressing the students who came out to welcome him after his helicopter landed at the school of technology car park, Governor Sanwo-Olu said he is committed to making Lagos State University of Science and Technology one of the best universities of choice in Nigeria. He said: "Great students of Lagos State University of Science and Technology. You are now u...

Leicester-born Ashleigh Plumptre Made her official debut for Nigeria on Friday, February 18, against Ivory Coast women’s national team in Abuja. She helped the Super Falcons to a clean sheet and a two-goal lead ahead of the second leg in Ivory Coast.  Plumptre has played for England’s U-15, U-17, U-19, and U-23 teams but she publicly declared her interest in playing for Nigeria in 2021. She told the BBC, “What it will mean for me as somebody who is British born but with Nigerian heritage is huge. People look at me and they think I’m tanned and that I’ve been on holiday, they don’t think that I’m Nigerian.  “I don’t think that should be significant in saying whether somebody is Nigerian or not because it’s in your blood, it’s not about what you look like.”