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YOUNG MAN BURNT TO DEATH FOR ALLEGEDLY STEALING N2000 IN BENUE An unidentified young man was burnt to death by angry mob for allegedly stealing N2000 at a popular market in Benue. The incident happened on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Ihugh market in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State. According to reports on Facebook, the young man allegedly stole money from a market woman while another witness said he stole some wrappers belonging to the woman.  

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF POWER PRESS RELEASE “The immediate cause of national blackout (system collapse) was an act of vandalism on a transmission tower on the Odukpani—Ikot Ekpene 330kV double circuit transmission line thus resulting in a sudden loss of about 400MW of generation.” One more photo below. 

PRESS RELEASE FG CALLS FOR COORDINATED ACTION BY STAKEHOLDERS TO ELIMINATE CHILD LABOUR The Federal government has called for coordinated actions among stakeholders in order to accelerate the elimination of child Labour in the country.  Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Dr Yerima Peter Tarfa, made the call in Abuja at the flag-off of the capacity-building workshop organized for Zonal Directors/State Controllers on the use and application of the Reviewed National Policy on Elimination of Child Labour in Nigeria and its National Action Plan 2021-2025.  He stated that the workshop was expected to enhance the skills of the participants for effective implementation of the content of the National Policy and National Action Plan on Elimination of Child Labour.  Tarfa urged the participants and other stakeholders to work within the provisions and guidelines of the Policy and its Action Plan, playing their assigned roles and coordinating their actions...

EFCC Arrests 5 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Makurdi The operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Command of the EFCC, on Saturday, April 9, 2022, arrested five (5) suspected internet fraudsters in Makurdi, Benue State. The suspects who are alleged to be involved in internet-related fraud are; Enekwache Bright, Amih Dominic, Achir David, David Atese and Anongo Angela. They were arrested in Makurdi based on some verified intelligence on their alleged criminal activities. Items recovered from them include mobile phones and several incriminating documents. The suspects will be charged to Court as soon as the investigation is concluded.  One more photo below. 

EFCC Challenges Court Order to Release Obiano’s Passport The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has kicked against an interim Order made ex parte by the Awka Division of the Federal High Court presided over by Justice Hyeladzira A. Nganjiwa granting the former Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano leave to travel abroad to the United States of America to attend to his medical appointment, on the grounds of denial of fair hearing. Obiano is being investigated by the EFCC for alleged corruption and money laundering during his tenure as Anambra State governor from 2014 to 2022. He was arrested on March 17, 2022, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos as he attempted to leave the country, hours after handing over to his successor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo. He had earlier been watch-listed by the Commission. Surprisingly, the former governor had attempted to arm-twist the Commission with an ex parte order, obtained from Justice Nganjiwa of the Federal High Court, Aw...

April 9, 2022 Press Statement PDP Sets Up Osun State Caretaker Committee The National Working Committee (NWC) of our great Party has approved the composition of a Caretaker Committee to run the affairs of the Osun State Chapter of our Party. This follows the expiration of the tenure of the State Executive Committee of Osun State Chapter. The Osun Caretaker Committee is to manage the affairs of the Party in Osun State from Friday, April 8, 2022 for a period not exceeding 90 days (3 months) or till such a time a new State Executive Committee will be elected in the State. The members of the Osun State Caretaker Committee are as follows: 1. Dr. Adekunle Akindele = Chairman 2. Otunba Femi Carena = Secretary 3. Barr. Niyi Owolade = Member 4. Chief Mrs. Ayo Awolowo = Member 5. Dr. B.T. Salami = Member 6. Engr. Adetoye Ogunboyega = Member 7. Alh. Razaq Oyelani = Member Signed: Hon. Debo Ologunagba  National Publicity Secretar  

Ace Nigerian Comedian ' Mandy Umeadi Uzonitsha unveiled her new house as she turned 50 years today. She shared many photos,with different captions," Seek God 1st and all other things will be added onto you. Early did I seek him his blessings never ending  It's my birthday!!!!! Am a living testimony of what God can do and how he can really change your story overnight  God has changed my level ooooo I entered the 5th floor and am enjoying the view from my duplex  Na we once carry Ghana must go enter lagos.  Na we go wear our Christmas dress go stand for person gate just to snap picture Today na we snap wearing bathrobe to show say na we get house. 😆🤣😂 I give God all the glory for my life, my health, for provision and for my new Duplex pls if you want a cute simple but classy home like this pls seek God 1st and halla this man that God used to bless me @icyocy_properties". "Make una help me thank God oooo His gifts make rich and add no sorrow  Happy birthday to ...

 Ukraine: Some Nigerians Preferred Poland Prison Than Returning Home – Diaspora Chairman, Abike-Dabiri  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, while condemning Poland for detaining Nigerians and other African students fleeing Ukraine, has said Nigerians being detained in Poland were forewarned of the consequence. “There is no extra expenditure. With President Buhari ‘s directive and a govt team led by Geoffrey Onyeama, arrangements were made for ALL who wanted to return. Some stayed back and are now being kept in tortuous detention centres in Poland. They were warned,” Dabiri-Erewa tweeted.   On Thursday, Dabiri-Erewa had called for those detained to be released.    Her comments come after the Federal Government approved $8.5million for the evacuation of at least 5,000 Nigerians.

  Jihad Analytics, a consultancy company which processes data on global and cyber jihad says Nigeria now has the highest number of attacks by the Islamic State (IS). According the report, half of the attacks claimed by IS since the beginning of 2022 were in Africa, while the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), an affiliate of IS, is now more active in Nigeria. Data by Jihad Analytics showed that while Nigeria has recorded a total of 162 IS operations since January 2022, Iraq has recorded 120. “Since the beginning of the year, the Islamic State has conducted half of its attacks in #Africa,” the company wrote in a tweet on Friday.  

Governor Soludo Swears-In 20 Commissioners, Special Adviser on Security  The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has sworn-in twenty new commissioners for the State Government.  The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Air Vice Marshal Ben Chiobi Rtd, was also sworn-in at the ceremony  Governor Soludo performed the ceremony at the Exco Chamber of the Anambra State Government House. The Commissioners who were sworn include: 1. Mr Ifeatu Onejeme -Finance 2. Professor Offornze Amaucheazi -Lands Mr. Ifeanyi Okoma -Works and Infrastructure. 4. Miss Chiamaka Nnake -Budget and Economic Planning.  5. Dr. Afam Obidike -Health 6. Mr. Patrick Agha Mba -Youth Development. 7. Mrs Ifeyinwa Obinabo -Women Affairs and Social Development. 8. Dr. Obinna Ngonadi -Commerce and Industry. 9. Mr. Julius Chukwuemeka -Power and Water Resources. 10. Prof. Ngozi Chuma Udeh- Education. 11. Mr. Paul Nwosu -Information. Others are:  12. Dr. Foster Ihejiofor -Agricu...

Amaechi Declares Presidential Bid  Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Saturday, announced his intention to seek the office of the President in the coming general election.   He made his intention known at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Rivers State, during the All Progressives Congress thanksgiving. He said, "I stand before you today to declare my intention and submit my application to serve as your next President." RT Hon Chibuike R Amaechi