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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: PRESIDENT BUHARI SALUTES WOMENFOLK President Muhammadu Buhari extols Nigerian women on the occasion of International Women’s Day, March 8, 2022.  The celebration, under the hashtag #Break the Bias, and the theme; Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow, the President says, is an opportunity to reflect on the vital roles women play in society, homes, governance, the professions, and in all walks of life.  President Buhari observes that women are not where they should be yet in different spheres of endeavor, but believes that they can no longer be deprived for too long, as they consistently prove that they can hold their own on all fronts, and in all fields.  He applauds the contributions of women to the current administration as Ministers, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Executive Directors, Executive Secretaries, and many others, noting that they are pulling their weights, and making it impossible for anyone to downplay their essence.  T

Gospel musician Chinedu Nwadike thanks Native Doctor Ákwà Okuku for Donating ₦1m to him “No Pastor Has Visited Me Or Given Me Any Money, But You Donated ₦1million To Me Despite The Fact That I'm A Christian” — Gospel Musician Chinedu Nwadike Thanks Native Doctor Akwa Okuko After Receiving His Donation. One more photo below.   

Obasanjo Commends Obiano On Completion Of The Anambra Airport Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has commended Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state on the completion of Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport, Umueri, describing it as a great achievement for the State. President Obasanjo made this known when Emeka Anyaoku Institute for International Studies and Diplomacy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, organized their maiden symposium with the theme: Nigeria in the Comity of Nations, today the 8th March, 2022, at the ASUU Secetariat Conference Hall, Unizik, Awka. The former Nigerian President who chaired the event, while thanking all who contributed to the founding of the Emeka Anyaoku Institute for International Studies and Diplomacy, President Obasanjo, noted that Nigeria has continued to follow the principles stated by Tafawa Balewa in 1960 during the 15th regular session of the General Assembly which admitted Nigeria as the 99th member of the United Nati

Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has reacted to the judgement of the Federal High Court Abuja which removed him and his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe, from office on Tuesday. Governor Umahi, who described the judgement as embarrassing, alleged that the presiding Judge was influenced to deliver the judgement against. He noted that there is no provision in the Nigeria Constitution whereby a serving Governor or his Deputy could be removed on account of defection to another political party. He explained it is only through death, resignation or Impeachment by the state House of Assembly that a serving Governor and his Deputy could be removed from office.  

World Press Conference by the PDP National Chairman, Senator Dr Iyorchia Ayu on the removal of the Governor and Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi & Igwe "Following the removal of Governor Dave Umahi & his Deputy Mr. Igwe of Ebonyi state by the Federal High Court in Abuja, and in line with the Order of the court, the PDP has submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the names of Hon. Iduma Igariwe & Mr. Fred Udogwu as the new Governor and Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State respectively"- PDP.  

Unknown Gunmen attacked a priest with the Enugu Catholic Diocese, Rev Fr. Bartholomew Nnanyelugo Chime and shot him in the leg, NaijaCover Reports. According to Sources, the priest, who was ordained last December, was accosted by the hoodlums on Friday, March 4, while on pastoral work. Sources said after that the hoodlums accosted the priest, they asked him to release all the money he had on him. “He told them that he did not have money. They collected his telephone and shot him in the leg, put him in the trunk of his car and drove away. When they got to former tollgate along Enugu-Onitsha Road, they dumped him inside the bush and zoomed off with his car," one of the sources said.  

  SLAIN BRT PASSENGER: INVESTIGATION WILL BE THOROUGH, PERPETRATORS MUST ANSWER FOR THE CRIME – GOV. SANWO-OLU. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE  • ‘Those twisting, trivialising facts have no conscience’ – Governor   Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the circumstances surrounding the alleged disappearance and death of a 22-year-old lady, Miss Oluwabamishe Ayanwole, while in transit on a BRT bus, would be fully unravelled, stressing that stiff punishment awaits anyone found culpable in what he described as a “criminal and dastardly act”. Sanwo-Olu said the State Government remained determined to pursue the matter transparently and to a logical conclusion, but cautioned those making attempt to twist the issue with unfounded insinuation and conjectures to desist from making comments that may pre-empt outcome of investigation being conducted by security agencies. The Governor said those raising allegations of cover-up against the State Government were low-minded and had no conscience,

PHOTO NEWS: GOV. BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU RECEIVES THE NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR OF NIGERIA PORTS AUTHORITY (NPA), MR. MOHAMMED BELLO-KOKO AT LAGOS HOUSE, MARINA ON TUESDAY, 8TH MARCH, 2022 PIX 1 L-R: Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello during a courtesy visit by the NPA MD at Lagos House, Marina on Tuesday, 8th March, 2022. PIX 2: Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko (left) being presented with a souvenir by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina on Tuesday, 8th March, 2022. PIX 3: Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko (left) presenting a souvenir to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina on Tuesday, 8th March, 2022. PIX 4: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-

Fake America Real Estate Manager, One Other Jailed for Love Scam in Ilorin Justice Adenike Akinpelu of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 convicted and sentenced two persons to six months imprisonment each for offences bordering on internet related fraud. The convicts were prosecuted on one count separate charge by the Ilorin Zonal Command of the EFCC. They are Kamaldeen Yusuf, a self-styled Real Estate Manager based in United States of America and one Sulyman Ridwan Omotosho from Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State The duo of Kamaldeen and Sulyman were among the thirty suspected internet fraudsters arrested in Malete, Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State on September 19, 2021 by the operatives of the EFCC during a sting operation, following intelligence reports received by the Commission. Upon arraignment, the defendants pleaded guilty to their respective charge.   

EFCC Staff Get Housing Units in Abuja Six staff of the EFCC who subscribed to the Net Construct Homes have taken possession of their houses. The six lucky personnel are Chile Okoroma, Lasisi Hakeem Babatunde, Ugwi Augusta NdidiAmaka, Arasah Omokhwa shaka, Abba Gana Ahmed and Osagie Kufreabasi Alex. They are among fifty five staff that subscribed to the Sunnyvale Garden Estate Handing the keys to the six staff on Friday, March 4, 2022, at the Sunnyvale Garden Estate, Kabusa, Abuja, the General Manager, Northern Region of Net Construct Homes, Alex Oluseyin Johnson, reiterated the company’s commitment to the completion of the project and timely delivery of all the houses by May, 2022. “We are here to handover these six units out of the fifty five housing units we are delivering for EFCC. This is evidence that we are committed to deliver the remaining houses and we are so happy that today, after so many issues, the houses are here; the six units for the six subscribers and we never comprom

Notorious Ponzi Scheme Operator, Umanah Umanah Jailed 20 Years in Uyo The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on March 8, 2022 secured the conviction and sentencing of a notorious Ponzi scheme operator, Umanah Umanah before Justice Agatha Okeke of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Umana’s nightmare started in 2020 when he was arrested by operatives of the EFCC following a petition by one of his victims, who alleged that Umanah swindled him of over N2.9million (Two million, Nine Hundred Thousand Naira) and subsequently issued him a N500, 000. 00 (Five hundred Thousand Naira) cheque, which was dishonored by the bank because the account was not funded. During investigation, the Commission discovered that the defendant lured his victims through bogus promises of return on investment of up to 50% in seven days through his company, No Burn Global Limited, with a network in several states of the federation.   

Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwo shared this photo above with the caption  Patienceozokwo : "My daughter straight from Youth Service told me she was travelling abroad for her Masters. Infact she already had a Uni offer and had gone for her interview before she told me. See, she always knew I wanted her close by but she wanted to see the world. It was a difficult decision but I had to let her go. I am greatful to God I did. Seeing the woman she has become today and her confidence gives me great joy. She is not under my shadow, she is her own woman. So this International Women's Day remember that it all begins at home for our girls... Pray For Them Train Them Build Them Up Love Them Support Them Give Them Wings To Fly #HappyInternational WomensDay #MamaGLovers". One more photo below.