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KDSG declares 24-hour curfew in Jema’a and Kaura LGAs Following advice from security agencies, the Kaduna State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew in Jema’a and Kaura local government areas with immediate effect.  This is to assist the security agencies to stabilize the situation, save lives and property and enable the restoration of law and order in these areas. Security agencies have full authorization to enforce the curfew. Government appeals to all residents of Jema’a and Kaura local government areas to cooperate with the security agencies in the urgent task of restoring peace and upholding law and order.    Government condemns the violence and all acts of lawlessness that have occurred in the area.  Further updates will be issued as necessary. Samuel Aruwan Commissioner, Internal Security and Home Affairs 21st March 2022. KDSG Security Update: Monday, 21st March 2022 KDSG, security agencies in emergency meeting over security situation in Kaura, Jema'a LGAs...

Nigerian Army Sacks Soldier For Taking Picture In Colonel’s Office The Nigerian Army has sacked a soldier attached to the Army University, Biu, Borno State for professional misconduct. The private soldier was accused of taking pictures while seated in the superior officer’s office. “Private soldier dismissed from service after taking a photo in a colonel’s office. Pls personnel should be warned cause it’s getting out of hand,” a short message sent by a commanding officer on WhatsApp to soldiers read.   Confirming the incident, a military officer said, “This guy is so indiscipline, a chronic one but I don’t think he deserved to be dismissed with what he just did.”  

Court Frees Journalist After Spending 179days In Prison Court Dismisses Terrorism, Treasonable Felony Charges Against Nigerian Journalist, Agba Jalingo AFederal High Court sitting in Calabar has discharged Nigerian journalist and activist, Agba Jalingo in a criminal suit that alleged he committed acts of terrorism, treasonable felony and cybercrimes.   This followed the decision of the Cross River State Government to withdraw the charges it filed against him. The state had taken over the prosecution from the Nigerian government in February 2020 when he was admitted to bail after spending 179 days in incarceration.  

Buhari Government Claimed No Money For Universities But Built Railway To Niger Republic - ASUU  The Academic Staff Union of Universities has again blamed the Nigerian Government for the ongoing strike in public universities. The union’s National President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, stated in an interview with Sunday Punch that the government “went to sleep” for eight months after it completed negotiations with the union in May 2021. When asked for his reaction to claims by the Nigerian Government that there were no funds to meet the demands of the union, Osodeke said, “The government said there is no money but they have money for elections. Between education and election, which one is much more important? They constructed a railway from Kaduna to Niger Republic, is that more important than education? “They claim there is no money, but the President increased the duty tour allowance and you see them travelling from one country to another. Does that prove that there is no money? Who ar...

Imo State Government Special Announcement This is to inform all indigenes and residents of imo state that  Government has not authorised any public holiday or sit at home across the state,either today, Monday,March 21,2022 or any other working day  Consequently, everyone is advised to go about his or her normal duties. Civil servants are particularly advised to ensure that they are in their offices discharging their responsibilities. Those who abstain from duty without authorisation will be sanctioned accordingly  Government hereby assures all indigenes and residents of adequate security as they go about their lawful activities. Hon Declan Emelumba Commissioner for Information and Strategy.  

  March 21, 2022 Press Statement  Ebonyi: Issue Certificates of Return to Igariwe, Udogwu Now, PDP Charges INEC The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) charges the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately and without any further delay, issue Certificates of Return to Hon. Iduma Igariwe and Fred Udogwu as Governor and Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State respectively. This is in furtherance of the Order of the Federal High Court issued in Abuja today, Monday, March 21, 2022 refusing to grant Stay of Execution to the former Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Nweze Umahi and his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe over their removal from office by the Court. INEC, pursuant to the provision of Section 287(3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) which provides that “the decisions of the Federal High Court, National Industrial Court, a High Court and of all other courts established by this Constitution shall be enforced in any part of the Federat...

EFCC Subjects Officer Behind Obiano’s Video Leak to Disciplinary Action The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to a trending video showing the former Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano in the custody of the Commission.  The Commission wishes to distance itself from the said video which is completely at variance with the established Standard Operating Procedure of the EFCC.  A discreet investigation ordered upon discovery of the leak has revealed the errant officer behind the odious act and he is currently being subjected to appropriate disciplinary action.  One more photo below. 

EFCC Arrests Seven Undergraduates For Suspected Internet Fraud in Uyo Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the EFCC  have arrested seven undergraduates of the University of Uyo,  Akwa Ibom State, for  suspected internet fraud in a sting operation. They were arrested on March 19, 2021 at their hideout along Ring Road, off Nwaniba Road, near Uniuyo permanent site. The all- male suspects are: Emmanuel Chigoziem; Ubong Innocent;  Michael Ikechukwu Emekwuru;  Samuel Edet Okon;  Wisdom Edem;  Precious Ime Oyung and Moses Simon.  Items recovered from the suspects are: a Toyota Camry car;  three HP laptops and phones of different brands.   

A man identified as Greg Simon shared this photo with the caption " Single and searching two abilities Wise men with my friend and brother Jüst Æblè  You can shoot us we are ready to welcome you without fear of hot breakfast.  If we make you angry sieze his clutches or my wheelchair". One more photo below.   

PRESIDENT BUHARI CONGRATULATES DR DOYIN OKUPE ON 70TH BIRTHDAY   President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm greetings to Dr Doyin Okupe, former Special Assistant to the President, Media, 1999-2001 and Senior Special Assistant to the President, Public Affairs, 2012-2015, joining family and friends to celebrate with the medical doctor, who served the nation in many capacities. President Buhari notes the worthy contributions of Dr Okupe to the political development of the country, setting out to contest election in the Second Republic at a young age, and working assiduously for the return of the country to full democracy. The President believes Dr Okupe’s background as a medical doctor and former Managing Director of a private clinic, shaped his penchant for service, bringing a wealth of experience that keeps him active and relevant. President Buhari prays that the publicist, publisher and democrat will thrive in good health, strength and more wisdom as he turns a septuagenarian.   Fe...

PRESIDENT BUHARI SUMMONS IMO GOVERNOR, POWER MINISTER, ECONOMIC ADVISER   President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, the Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, and the Chief Economic Adviser, Prof Doyin Salami, to a meeting at the Presidential Villa on Monday afternoon.   The President is scheduled to meet separately with them and he would be apprised of the latest developments in Imo State, the power sector and the state of the economy.   It would be recalled that the President while condemning the spate of violence in Imo State in the aftermath of the destruction of buildings and assets of the Police and the home of Prof. George Obiozor, President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, pledged to review the security situation in southeast Nigeria.     President Buhari has also voiced his concern over the frequent power outages, apologising to Nigerians and assuring a quick relief to the situation.   Garba Shehu Senior Special Assist...

PHOTOS: GOV. BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU AT THE OPENING OF MICROSOFT'S NEW FACILITY - AFRICA DEVELOPMENT CENTER (ADC WEST AFRICA) SOFTWARE ENGINEERING OFFICE, AT KINGS TOWER, IKOYI, ON MONDAY, 21ST OF MARCH, 2022. PIX 1 L-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Country Manager, Microsoft Nigeria, Olatomiwa Williams and Corporate Vice President, Identity Division at Microsoft, Joy Chik, during the opening of Microsoft's New Facility - Africa Development Center (ADC West Africa), at Kings Tower, Ikoyi, on Monday, 21st of March, 2022. PIX 2 L-R: Sr. Director, The Garage, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Linda Thackeray; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Special Adviser to the Governor on Innovation and Technology, Mr. Olatunbosun Alake, during the opening of Microsoft's New Facility - Africa Development Center (ADC West Africa), at Kings Tower, Ikoyi, on Monday, 21st of March, 2022. PIX 3 R-L: Lead, Government Affairs, Microsoft, Nonye Ujam; Lagos State G...

SANWO-OLU SWEARS IN THREE PERMANENT SECRETARIES, CHARGES THEM TO REMAIN COMMITTED PUBLIC SERVANTS The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday swore in three new permanent secretaries, urging them to continue to remain committed and serve the citizens diligently and competently. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Executive Chamber, Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu said his administration has appointed close to 50 permanent Secretaries in Public Service in less than three years, noting that almost 70 per cent of the current crop of permanent secretaries were appointed by the incumbent government to strengthen the civil service. The new Permanent Secretaries are Mrs. Adetutu Ososanya (Commerce, Industry and Cooperative), Mrs. Oyinade Nathan-Marsh (Tourism, Arts and Culture) and Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu (Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA). Governor Sanwo-Olu noted that the appointment of the permanent secretaries was strictly base...

Umueri Monarch, Emeka Decry's EFCC's Treatment Of Former Governor Obiano The traditional ruler of Umueri Community, Anambra East Council Area, Igwe Ben Emeka has called on Journalists to, as the mouth pieces of the society, call attention to the abuse of the fundamental human rights of the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.  Igwe Emeka made this call at his palace when he received the executive members of the Nigerian Union Of Journalists, Anambra State Council.  The delegation was led by the Chairman of the Council, Dr Odogwu Emeka Odogwu. Igwe Emeka asked the members of the association to use their various media organs to raise concerns against what he described as the "victimization and humiliation" of the former Governor.  Igwe Emeka stated that Governor Obiano performed excellently well while in office and does not deserve such illtreatment. The royal father regretted that the EFCC...

Anambra Governor, Soludo Announces 3 New Political Appointments  Anambra state Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo today, Monday, 21st March, 2022 announced three new political appointments. This makes it a total of six political appointees the Governor has so far announced.  The three new appointees are: (1) Mr Ernest Ezeajughi, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Anambra state  (2) Mr Richard Nwora Madiebo, Chairman, Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS)  (3) AVM Ben Chiobi (Rtd.), Special Adviser on Security to the Governor of Anambra state. More photos below.