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  On behalf of my family, I offer my deepest condolences to the Government and people of Zambia on the passing of the nation's 4th President, His Excellency Rupiah Bwezani Banda, who died on March 11, 2022 at the age 85 years. Late President Banda was a renowned statesman and pan-Africanist whose deep sense of patriotism and love for peace left deep impressions in the hearts and minds of his people and endeared him to many beyond the shores of his nation. He was a well-rounded democrat who served his nation to the best of his abilities in various positions as a parliamentarian, cabinet minister, vice president, and president. He also made his mark as a top diplomat and international civil servant, lending his experience and wisdom to the efforts to bring peace and stability to some troubled parts of the world.    President Banda and I enjoyed close relations and friendship, which we managed to sustain over the years, in view of our shared dreams for democracy and the good...

PRESIDENT BUHARI ASKS FOR ORDER IN APC   President Muhammadu Buhari warns the leaders (and membership) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to desist from name-calling and backstabbing ahead of the oncoming March 26 Convention, remain steadfast and maintain its unity if the party is to continue in the path of victory and its dominance at all levels throughout the country.   President Buhari asks the members to look at the once-powerful, “main opposition” Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) now enfeebled and adrift and learn lessons in disunity, mismanagement and corruption.   “They failed in 16 years in power and a failure as opposition.   ''Yes, we are entitled to our own share of dissent and intra-party discord. These are common in all parties, left and right all over the world.   ''But parties splintered by competing egos destine themselves to the worst possible fate,” the President warned.   “As the country prepares for the long run up to the 2023 presiden...

She died of cancer at the of 50. Traci Renee Braxton was an American singer, reality television personality and radio personality. Braxton's solo debut album, Crash & Burn, was released in October 2014, preceded by the single "Last Call". "Last Call" peaked at number 16 on the US R&B Adult chart.   Born: 2 April 1971, Severn, Maryland, United States   Died: 12 March 2022  Spouse: Kevin Surrat (m. ?–2022)   Siblings: Trina Braxton, Tamar Braxton, Toni Braxton, Towanda Braxton, Michael Conrad Braxton Jr.   Children: Kevin Surratt Jr.  Parents: Evelyn Braxton, Michael Conrad Braxton.    Toni Braxton shared this black and white picture as seen below on her social media with the caption "tonibraxton:  It is with the utmost regret that we inform you of the passing of our sister, Traci, Needless to say, she + Σ was a bright light, a wonderful daughter, an amazing sister, a loving mother, wife, grandmother and a respected perfo...

Hailey Bieber  revealing she was hospitalized earlier this week after suffering "a very small blood clot" to her brain. The good news is, she's now home recovering. The 25-year-old model took to her Instagram Story on Saturday and said the scary episode unfolded Thursday morning while sitting at breakfast with her husband, Justin Bieber  "I started having stroke like symptoms and was taken to the hospital," she said in her post. "They found I had suffered a very small blood clot to my brain, which caused a small lack of oxygen, but my body had passed it on its own and I recovered completely within a few hours." She thanked everyone for their concern and those who sent well wishes.   "Although this was definitely one of the scariest moments I've ever been through, I'm home now and doing well, and I'm so grateful and thankful to all the amazing doctors and nurses who took care of me!" she added. News of Hailey's hospitalization ...

YOUNG BOY GETS PUNISHED FOR TELLING HIS MOM "YOU GET MIND COLLECT PHONE FROM CULTIST" A young boy in secondary school has been punished by his mother at home for using a slangs and making a statement that he may/may not know the full meaning of what it means. A twitter user @GwazaVictoria, who is assumed to be an aunt or elder sister narrated the thing on twitter last night saying that the boy was punished so he won’t make such statement again. Posting on twitter, @GwazaVictoria said that the little brother was caught using his mother’s phone to access the internet. When the mum took the phone forcibly from him, he retaliated, reportedly saying, “You get mind, collect phone from cultist.” Showing him he’s still her son and still living under her room, the mother punished him by asking him to kneel down and raise his hands up.   The Tweet wrote: “The drama in my house be like zee world. Isaac was using my mom’s phone to surf the internet. My mom caught him and collected her ph...

BENUE: RESIDENTS GROAN AS WATER SCARCITY PERSISTS IN GUMA LGA A worrisome facebook post reads " WHO CAN HELP THEM" I came for a burial of a dear friend around daudu , the Uigbiam Guma road. On our way I saw women and children gathered as you can see in the picture, I stopped to enquire and learnt they are here as from 3:00 am on a daily basis to get water from these pounds. This is Gyemo Mbawa, Guma Local government Area of Benue State. The same road is used by Gov. Ortom, his chief of staff, Hon. John Tondo, Avine Agbum to access their villages in Guma LGA. On this note we are begging on the relevant authority to come and rescue this people. By Tersoo S Orbunde More photos below.   

Senator Ben Murray Bruce shared all these photos on social media with the caption "I’m excited! My first grandson, Cameron, born to Jared Murray Bruce and Susie Murray Bruce on the 9th of March, 2022". Congratulations.  More photos below.   

NIGERIAN ARMY PARTNERS FMBN ON SPECIAL PROJECTS The Nigerian Army (NA) has resolved to partner with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to enhance the development of some remarkable projects of the NA.  The NA and FMBN came to concession when the Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigerian Army Welfare Limited by Guarantee (NAWLG), Major General Adetokunbo Fayemiwo, paid a working visit to the Managing Director (MD) FMBN, Arch Umar Dangiwa. The GMD, NAWLG stated that, the establishment is a major handler of NA’s businesses and needed to collaborate with FMBN in order to foster the affairs of the NA.  Maj Gen Fayemiwo also noted that there has been a long-standing relationship between the NA and the FMBN which needs to be strengthened.   According to NAWLG boss, there is the need to create awareness among personnel in the handling of mortgage loans as well as improve on the already existing synergy between members and the scheme. This he said will enable contribut...

EFCC, Immigration to Jointly Tackle Passport Racketeering The EFCC, and the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, have resolved to join forces in tackling the menace of passport racketeering and other fraudulent practices that had bedevilled the process of obtaining the vital document. This understanding was the highpoint of discussion today, March 11, 2022 when the Executive Chairman EFCC, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa and the Acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Mr. Idris Isah Jere, met behind closed doors at the EFCC Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. Bawa, who expressed displeasure at the level of racketeering and other sharp practices in the process of issuance of travel documents especially passports across the country, however, vowed that the EFCC will henceforth crack down on the unscrupulous elements behind the racket. Jere, in his response, welcomed the EFCC Chairman’s offer and expressed his Agency’s preparedness to collaborate with the EFCC in addressing the menac...

PRESS RELEASE IGP BANS USE OF UNAPPROVED UNIFORMS, OUTFITS, ON ROUTINE OPERATIONS • Orders Provost, IGP Monitoring Unit to Ensure Strict Enforcement The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc, has expressed dismay at the flagrant violation of the approved Nigeria Police Force dress code by officers on patrol and guard, stop and search, and other routine police operations; who have formed the habit of wearing t-shirts and face caps with “Special Forces”, “Commando”, “Gallant MOPOL”, “SCORPION”, and other inscriptions while on duty. Premised on this, the IGP has ordered an immediate ban on such unapproved apparels. The IGP has described as unacceptable, the use of unapproved apparels noting that uniforms, which is a means of identification, has been abused by these officers who engage in improper dressing. He equally decries the fear this unwholesome practice creates in the minds of innocent Nigerians. The IGP therefore ordered that henceforth, all police o...

#NDLEAStrikeForce Drug war: NDLEA scales up as 650 officers graduate from Army Infantry school The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the weekend scaled up its preparedness to wage relentless war again drug cartels in Nigeria when six hundred and fifty (650) officers of its Strike Force unit graduated from the Nigerian Army School of Infantry, NASI, Jaji, Kaduna state after weeks of rigorous specialised trainings. Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) told the graduating Strike Force operatives “to be mindful that today is a milestone in your professional career in the Agency. This specialised training―and the skill acquired thereof―will no doubt enhance your competence in the special role you are playing for the Agency in the war against illicit drugs.” According to him, “It is important that I should remind you that as the Agency scales its operation against illicit drugs trafficking, your service will become in...

I bow out as Governor Obiano’s Chief Press Secretary with my head held high…James Eze  Before relocating to Anambra State to work with Governor Willie Obiano as his media aide, James Eze had had a robust career in public relations, corporate affairs and media, including The Sun, where he flourished on the literary beat. With less than a week before the expiration of the Obiano administration, which he has served, Eze, the author of the award winning poetry volume, ‘dispossessed’, said he was bowing out with pleasant memories both on the political front and literary scene. He was interviewed in Awka by HENRY AKUBUIRO.   You have spent eight years with Governor Willie Obiano as the SSA Media, Chief Press Secretary/Speech Writer, how was the transition from the newsroom to being a spokesman at first? I had enough preparation, because I didn’t just leave the newsroom to work with the Governor of Anambra State. I had garnered a lot of experience working in the corporate world. At o...

The family of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday, opened up on the leadership of the group. Kingsley Kanunta Kanu, Kanu’s brother, said his sibling is “the only leader” of IPOB. Reports had it that Kanu was removed as the Director of IPOB and replaced with Sofia Chinyere Kalu. Mrs Kalu is said to be the group’s Financial Secretary in the UK. According to Ezeji Chukwuma, a separatist who manages IPOB and Radio Biafra Community Interest Companies (CIC) Registry in London, UK, Kalu is the new Director of IPOB worldwide. But IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, had described claims of Kanu’s removal as a gossip. Reacting, Kanunta urged those aggrieved to learn how to address issues and not create them. In a tweet, he wrote: “#MaziNnamdiKanu is the ONLY leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB). “We should learn to address issues and not to create one because we’ve lost men in this struggle, and we are still losing men. “A butterfly can never call i...

FG Shuts Illegal Online Banks, Loan Apps, Freezes Business Accounts The Federal Competition Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) in conjunction with the Independent Corruptb Practices Commision(ICPC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency(NITAD) have raided some loan application platforms over consumer rights abuse. Some of the raided companies included; GoCash, Okash, EasyCredit, Kashkash, Speedy Choice and Easy Moni. Leading the raid on some loan application firms in Lagos today, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FCCPC, Mr. Babatunde Irukera said the growing number of consumer complaints on the activities of loan application platforms in relation to privacy infringement and high interest rates informed FCCPC’s decision to carry out the raid. He said a situation whereby loan application platforms send names and pictures of loan defaulters to all their telephone contacts without recourse to due process and in a manner that suggests naming and ...

Two teenage sisters identified as Nuratu, 16 and Khadija, 11 were killed after they were hit by stray bullets. It was gathered that the bullets were fired by soldiers at a market in Kidandan district, a community under Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna The soldiers were driving through the market when they sighted some strange men sitting on motorcycles and challenged them, an eyewitness said, adding that the villagers took to their heels when they started hearing gunshots allegedly fired by the soldiers at the men. In the ensuing melee, the two sisters were hit by stray bullets as they also tried to run away from the scene.