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Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan Escapes Death, Loses 2 Aides in Auto crash. Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan was on Wednesday evening involved in an auto crash in Abuja which claimed the lives of two his aides. One of his aides, who confirmed the accident, said Jonathan was fine and okay. As of the time of filing this story, the former president was said to be at home. The accident occurred when the ECOWAS Special Envoy was on his way from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to his residence in Abuja. One more photo below. 

Queen of drug cartel, cross-border trafficker arrested in Taraba, Adamawa A notorious queen of drug cartel supplying psychoactive substances to traffickers in Taraba state, Lami Mai Rigima has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA months after being on their wanted list. The 40-year-old queen of the drug world came under the anti-narcotic agencys searchlight when a number of traffickers arrested in the state in 2021 and early this year fingered her as their supplier. The manhunt for Lami paid off on Monday 4th April when operatives tracked her to her hideout in Iware village in Ardo Kola local government area of Taraba.  The search for Lami began in October 2021 following the arrest, prosecution and conviction of a drug dealer, Abdullahi Madaki, 50. After serving his brief jail sentence, Madaki returned to the illicit trade with Lami still as his supplier. He was however rearrested on 13th February 2022 while another trafficker, Jamilu Hassa...

Money Laundering: Court Adjourns Mompha’s Trial Till June 2 The trial of Ismaila Mustapha, also known as Mompha, and his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos continued on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, with both the prosecution and defence giving the court the "report" on the plea bargain being worked on. Mompha was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC on January 12, 2022 on eight counts bordering on conspiracy to launder funds obtained through unlawful activity, retention of proceeds of criminal conduct, laundering of funds obtained through unlawful activity, failure to disclose assets and property, possession of documents containing false pretence and use of property derived from unlawful act.  One of the counts reads: "Ismaila Mustapha, Ahmadu Mohammed (at large) and Ismalob Global Investment Limited, sometime in 2016, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable C...

EFCC Docks Ex-Legislative Aide for N6.5m Fraud, Three Others Convicted of Cybercrime in Kwara The Ilorin Zonal Command of the EFCC, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 arraigned one Segun Emmanuel Oni, a Personal Assistant to former Senator representing Kwara South Senatorial Constituency, Senator Simeon Ajibola, for criminal breach of trust and fraud to the tune of N6.5million. Oni, 42, from Isapa in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State was arraigned before Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on a two-count charge contrary to Section 311 of the Penal Code Law and punishable under Section 312 of the same Penal Code. Oni was allegedly entrusted with two Toyota Siena mini bus and one Toyota Rav4 by one Mr. Samson Adewoye, which he sold and converted the proceeds to personal use. The defendant pleaded not guilty when the charge was read to him.   

PRESS RELEASE LABOUR PS EXITS SERVICE AMIDST EULOGIES FROM MINISTRY STAFF  The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Dr Yerima Peter Tarfa, has retired from the Federal Civil Service amidst eulogies from the top management and staff of the Ministry.  In a farewell speech, on behalf of the management and staff, Director, Reforms Coordination, Dr John Magbadelo, said the retiring Permanent Secretary represented a rallying point in the Ministry, knitting everyone together and drawing everybody together and channelling their energy purposefully for better service.    He described Dr Tarfa as cerebral, meticulous, articulate, and affable gentleman, who carried out his functions and rendered service with passion and immense commitment, and with an eye on excellence and perfection.  He also described him as a transformational leader, who brought positive changes to the Ministry, which evidence could be seen “across the length and breadth ...

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT  PRESS RELEASE FG INAUGURATES  MOC FOR  NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL The Federal Government has inaugurated the Main Organizing Committee (MOC) for the successful hosting of the 21st National Sports Festival, scheduled to take place in November, 2022 in Asaba, the Delta State capital. The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare who inaugurated the committee in his office in Abuja, stated that the inauguration of the MOC was a fallout of the Extra -Ordinary National Council of Sports meeting held in Asaba, Delta State last year and the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and the Delta State Government which signified the commencement of hosting the Sports Festival.  Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Ismail Abubakar, the Minister acknowledged that the organization of the National Sports Festival is an enormous task that r...

REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE SIGNING OF EXECUTIVE ORDER ON NATIONAL PUBLIC BUILDING MAINTENANCE POLICY, WEDNESDAY 6TH APRIL, 2022   PROTOCOLS: On the 4th day of January, 2019, the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing presented a Policy Memorandum to the Federal Executive Council seeking for the approval of a Draft National Public Building Maintenance Policy which was granted. 2. The Policy set out guidelines for the maintenance of Federal Government Buildings and Assets in accordance with professional standards in order to ensure the protection and lasting utilization of the investments that have been made by way of provision of public infrastructure.   3. The memorandum recommended and Government accepted that maintenance of public buildings and facility management was not a matter of culture or lack of it, but a conscious economic driver that was required to support the output from our technical and ...

Press Release Nigeria Acquires Landing Ship to Boost Coastal Security The Federal Government has acquired a new landing ship for the Nigerian Navy to boost security in the nation’s coastal waters as well as to enhance the power projection capabilities of the Navy. Minister of Defence Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi while taking over the new ship in a colorful change of flag ceremony held in Sharjah, Dubai said the acquisition of the landing ship Tank 100 NNS KADA was to replace the two Navy ships including NNS AMBE and NNS OFIOM decommissioned 10 years ago by the Federal Government. “The induction of NNS KADA into the Nigerian Navy fleet will not only enhance the security of Nigerian Maritime environment but will serve as force multiplier in the projection of naval power capabilities for enhanced security in the Sub Region”. the Minister pointed out. General Magashi added that NNS KADA would also play a vital role in Maritime crisis management by conveying relief materials in areas...

Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic and her lover, who is the Publisher of Daily Times, Fidelis Anosike, have officially announced their engagement. A representative of the couple said that they “got engaged some time ago and have privately been putting plans together for their upcoming nuptials” and are set to get married in Imo state on April 18th and 19th 2022. Goodluck to the couple. 

A Kenyan man simply identified as Muima, has revealed his plans to marry Thereza, 85. In a new video by Afrimax English on YouTube, the couple shared their love story and decision to get married. According to Tuko website, the couple first met while Muima and some of his friends were searching for a house to rent. They ended up renting her house and she would often call Muima, "My husband". Speaking about his love life, Muima said, "This is my choice. This is my happiness, as anyone else has theirs. Before pleasing others, first, please yourself and decide not based on anyone else's opinions.  "The way she behaved and treated (me) pushed me to love her and though she is an old woman and in reality, she could be my grandmother but I love her." Thereza, who is a grandmother, said, "I have eight children and 20 grandchildren. According to my boyfriend's age, he could be my fifth grandchild. He loves me and I love him. I am ready to put on the wedding ...

Member of Nigerian House of Representatives and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Umar Muda, representing Toro federal constituency in Bauchi State, has introduced a bill seeking to prohibit cross-dressing in Nigeria.  The proposed bill was read on the floor of the House of Representatives on Tuesday and will be subsequently considered by the house if it scales necessary hurdles. If the bill proposed by the 35-year-old legislator is passed, cross-dressing will become an offence in the country with the exemption of those using it for entertainment, but those found culpable will be liable to six months jail term or a fine. “A person engaging in cross-dressing is guilty of an offence and liable to imprisonment of 6 months or to a fine of five hundred thousand naira,” the bill says. This means crossdressers such as Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, who is an LGBT personality, James Chukwueze Obialor a.k.a James Brown and OAP, Denrele Edun risk spending at...

Anambra State Government Sets Up Truth, Justice and Peace Committee. The members of the Committee are as follows: 1. Professor Chidi Odinkalu-Chairman 2. HE Amb. Bianca Ojukwu-Member / Secretary 3. Dr. Joe Nwaorgu 4. Dr. Udenta Udenta - Member 5. Dr. Uju Agomoh --- Member 6. Rev. Fr (Msgnr) Jerome Madueke 7. Canon Dr. Okechukwu C. Obi-Okoye 8. Mr. Charles Oputa (Charly Boy) 9. Dr. John Otu 10. Mr. Ngozi Odumuko 11. Ms Onyeka Onwenu 12. Dr. Joe Abah | 13. Mr. Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu 14. Mr. Sam Egwuatu 15. Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu The Purpose/Terms of Reference of the Committee The purpose of the Committee on Truth, Justice, and Peace is to seek a restorative justice approach for truth-telling or real facts, for the healing of the victims of the violence, accounting for responsibility and accountability of the actors, conditional mercy for the repentant perpetrators, restitution for certain losses and rehabilitation of the perpetrators, for the overall aim of restoration of peace and just...

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Council has decried the continued detention of the supreme leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, by the Federal Government. It also flayed the unabated insecurity and killing of innocent people in the country. Addressing The Guardian, yesterday, in Owerri, the Imo State chapter president of the body, Chidi Ihemedu, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to facilitate the immediate release of the IPOB leader in the interest of peace. He insisted that beyond the charges levelled against the chief agitator, he was entitled to say or agitate for anything he felt that was not going well in the country or against his people. Ihemedu added that his release would put an end to the insecurity and socio-economic challenges confronting the country, particularly in the South East states. He said: “I want to say that there is no need for the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu. In fact, there is no need at all. You have arrested him for alleged charges but the...

Abiodun swears in 9 Permanent Secretaries, 4 Principal-Generals  ...vows era of lobbying over in public service  Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, on Wednesday, sworn-in nine new Permanent Secretaries and four Principals-General, charging them to ensure efficient and effective service delivery in their various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The governor, while performing the swearing-in ceremony at the Exco Chamber of the Governor's Office, also urged the newly appointed Principal-Generals to give their best in the various divisions in the educational system which they now head. The new Permanent Secretaries include Mr. Waheed Adesina; Mr. Adetayo Adewale; Mr. Adedayo Oluyemi Somoye; Mr. Oluwaseyi Sokoya; Dr. Qudus Adegboyega Yusuf; Mr. Adenopo Adegbenga; Dr. Oladeinde Moshood Kayode, as Permanent Secretaries; Messrs Adebayo Bamidele as the Solicitor-General/Permanent Secretary; and, Mr. Aregbesola Thomas Babatunde as the Accountant-General/Permanent Secretary...

PRESS RELEASE INSECURITY: IGP PARTNERS US NSDD, ONSA, ON CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT FOR NPF EOD-CBRN PERSONNEL · As Training on Mobile Detection Operations, Maintenance Concluded · IGP approves addition of ‘CBRN’ to Command’s name The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, has approved the continual training of personnel of the Nigeria Police Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal-Chemical Biological Radiological, and Nuclear defence (EOD-CBRN) Command on the operation and maintenance of Mobile Detection System (MDS), in conjunction with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), and the US Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Smuggling, Detection, and Deterrence (NSDD). This led to the organization of a two weeks capacity building workshop for 30 EOD-CBRN officers, drawn from across the nation, recently in Lagos.   The fully-practical workshop, is part of the IGP’s continual effort at re-evaluating and re-strategizing performance le...

Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe commissions 20 mass transit buses, 40 operational vehicles & motorcycles, employs 250 Youths as marshals of Yobe road traffic agency. Gov Buni of Yobe is linking two local governments with 46kmrs road.  His Excellency, Hon. Mai Mala Buni is currently linking Yusufari and Nguru local governments with two separate roads of 46kmrs in the far Yobe North.  The roads are 16kmrs Nguru to Balangua and 30kmrs Kumagannam to Balangua; they'll cut across Kumagannam, Bone,  Bulangibiya, Amatra, Kayaga, Dabule, Balangua, etc, and so many communities on the Sahara of Yobe North whose main occupation is farming.  Constructing the project in the area is timely, because it would encourage movements of agricultural outputs by connecting towns, markets, and nurturing of socioeconomic activities of the areas at large.    📸 Mustapha Mohammad Gujba, The Political Banker.. More photos below. 

GOV. UZODIMMA INAUGURATES SUR-WASH STATE STEERING COMMITTEE  The Imo State Governor, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has inaugurated the SUR-WASH steering Committee to pilot the scheme of the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply Scheme and Hygiene (SUR-WASH) in the State. Addressing the newly inaugurated members, Governor Uzodimma charged them to bring forth their wealth of experiences and skills in the discharge of the task ahead for the benefit of Imo people. The program which is a National Action Plan for the revitalization of Nigeria's WASH sector, is aimed at ensuring access to sustainable and safely-managed WASH service by 2030 in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for water. More photos below.