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It was a pleasant atmosphere filled with excitement yesterday, as I witnessed the exchange of marital vows between my lovely daughter, Oprah Chioma Uzodimma and her heartthrob, Henry Ohaeri at the Federal Marriage Registry, Abuja. My blessings are with them as they start a fresh journey of their life, as Husband and Wife. May the good Lord remain the bedrock of this union and shower them with all the blessings that comes with it. - Hope Uzodimma More photos below. 

APC To Hold First Post-Convention NEC Meeting The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC), says its first post-National Convention meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) will be held on Wednesday, 20th April, 2022.  The emergency NEC meeting which is expected to hold at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja will commence at 10am.  "Pursuant to Article 25.2.ii of the Constitution of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the National Working Committee (NWC) is therefore, inviting members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Party to a meeting to consider the Party’s Timetable/Schedule of Activities for Primaries for the nomination of candidates for the 2023 General Elections and other relevant business of the Party." A statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Barrister Felix Morka, said all members of the NEC should take note of the meeting in accordance with Article 12.3 of the APC Constitu...

Lady hospitalized after her husband threw her down from a one-storey building in Lagos A horticulturist, Emmanuel Okolie, has been arrested by the police for a$saulting his wife and thr#wing her down from a one-storey building in Lagos. It was gathered that the unpleasant incident happened on Wednesday, April 13 at their residence in Alimi Oke street, Oshodi, Lagos. An eyewitness reports that the suspect returned from work and was displeased that the victim, Mofe, kept him locked outside for a while. “They’ve been married for thirteen years and have three kids together. Emmanuel and his compound-given alias, local Floyd Mayweather, regularly be@ts his wife anytime they have an argument. In fact, we the neighbors are tired and imagine what the kids witness on a daily basis from their one-room apartment. So, on Wednesday, Mofe’s ‘offence’ was that she kept him waiting outside for long before opening the door to let him in. An argument ensued and he started p#uncing on her in his usual ma...

Soludo’s house was not attacked. To set the records straight, Police observation point along Ekwulobia expressway came under attack late hours of yesterday 14/4/2022.  The Mobile personnel posted at the point, Gallantly repel the attack but unfortunately three of them sustained gun shot injury during the gun battle with the hoodlums. Following the quick deployment of operatives in the area by the command, calm has since returned in the area. Meanwhile Operation is still ongoing. Further details shall be communicated  DSP Ikenga Tochukwu PPRO Anamabra State command.  

Gov. Ugwuanyi swears in Ajogwu, Anike-Nweze as ENSIEC chairman, member, for second term  Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Thursday, swore in Dr. Michael Ezeugwu Ajogwu, SAN, as Chairman of the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), for a second term, at the EXCO Chamber, Government House, Enugu. Gov. Ugwuanyi also swore in Dr. Greene Anike-Nweze as ENSIEC Member 1 for a second term.  Dr. Ajogwu and Dr. Anike-Nweze were sworn in as ENSIEC chairman and member respectively following their reappointment by Gov. Ugwuanyi. Speaking after being sworn in, Dr. Ajogwu, on behalf of himself and his colleague, thanked Gov. Ugwuanyi for the magnanimity he extended to them by finding them worthy to serve for a second term after they successfully concluded their first term of five years.  The Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) promised the governor that they will discharge their duties faithfully, and in accordance with the law and their Oath of Office. In his ...

The Nigerian government has opened a channel of discussion with the terrorists who abducted many passengers of a Kaduna-bound train over two weeks ago, according to relatives of the victims, Daily Trust reports. “After the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday, we heard from the Federal Government through the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed that the government is in dialogue. That government is already discussing with the abductors of our relatives,” said Dr Jimoh Fatai, who has been designated as chairman of the group pressing for the release of their loved ones.   “We are happy about it, we note it, we acknowledge it and we appreciate the efforts of the government in that regard. What we are now appealing for is that government should speed up the process,” he added.   The news comes at the expiration of a 72-hour ultimatum issued by the relatives to the Nigerian government to open discussions that will see to the release of the captives.  

Nigerians who wish to travel by rail from May 2022, should get their National Identity Number ready, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Fidet Okhiria, stated. According to him, this means of identity will enhance the profiling of passengers, which he said would also enhance the safety and security of rail users. The development trails the recent terror attack on an Abuja-Kaduna bound train. The Nigerian Railway Corporation had confirmed eight deaths, while many persons were declared missing. One more photo below. 

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT BUHARI RECONSTITUTES BOARD OF FEDERAL MORTGAGE BANK President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria. This is with a view to repositioning the bank as a core banking institution with core competence in mortgage finance. Recall that the President had, in January this year, appointed Mr Ayodeji Ariyo Gbeleyi, a Chartered Accountant and a well-known financial expert as Chairman of the Board. In the new Board, Hamman Madu representing the Northeast zone with a background of over 30 years in the mortgage industry is the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer. Other members are: Umar Zubaida, Executive Director, Finance and Corporate Services representing the Northwest zone; Chukwuma Kingsley, Executive Director, Business Development & Portfolio Management (BD&PM) representing the Southsouth zone; Mustapha Lukman Olayiwola, Executive Director, Loans & Mortgage Services (L&MS...

PRESIDENT BUHARI’S 2022 EASTER MESSAGE   I join our Christian brothers and sisters to celebrate this year’s Easter, which is the most significant event/festival in the Christian calendar.  This year’s celebration is very unique for adherents of the two great faiths in Nigeria. It culminates the 40-day season of Lent for Christians, where the faithful is expected to fast, pray, assist the poor, abhor injustice and strife, give alms, penitently engage in self-examination and repentance of sins.  Similar values apply to the Muslim faithful, currently about half-way into the holy month of Ramadan.  For us as a nation, the message of Easter, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after crucifixion and burial, reminds us of the power of divine love, faith and redemption.   Easter also evokes in us the resilience of the human spirit not to give up in the face of seemingly daunting challenges of life. This period emboldens us to believe that the curr...

PRESS RELEASE FG Eulogises Late Orlando Julius, Consoles Family The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has condoled with the family, friends and fans of the late highlife musician, Julius Aremu Olusanya Ekemode, popularly known as Orlando Julius, saying his death robs the music industry of another trailblazing legend and the nation of another giant star. In a statement issued in Lagos on Friday, the Minister described the late Orlando Julius as an all-rounder in his field, noting that he made his mark as a singer, song writer, saxophonist and performer. ''Despite a larger than life image, he remained a decent gentleman and a good family man. His passion for music was unparalleled, hence he excelled in his chosen field. ''By dint of hard work, he and others like him laid the foundation and helped to nurture Afrobeat to global prominence,'' he said, adding: ''It was therefore most fitting that he lived long enough to witness the mome...

*ANAMBRA STATE POLICE COMMAND BULLETIN OF 15TH APRIL, 2022* 2022 EASTER CELEBRATIONS IN ANAMBRA: CP ECHENG ASSURES SUSTAINED EFFORTS AT IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY _Urges Anambrarians to emulate Christ's selfless lifestyle , wishes them a happy and peaceful Easter anniversary_ The Commissioner of Police CP Echeng Echeng has assured the good people of Anambra of sustained efforts by the Police in fighting crimes and criminality and improving public safety and security across the State. The *CP* gave the assurances, today 15/4/2022 as he tasked the good people of Anambra to emulate and adopt the selfless lifestyle of Christ as they join other Christians around the globe to celebrate Easter; the victorious death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as price for the redemption of mankind. The CP also charged the Area Commanders, Heads of Tactical Units, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Heads of Departments (HODs) across the Command to be on the alert and be security responsi...

Gov. Buni of Yobe Supports 200 Orphans with N50,000 each.  Yobe state Governor His Excellency, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, today supported 200 orphans from 17 LGA's of the state with N50,000 each. Gov. Buni said the gesture was to assist the orphans with a little start up capital to be introduced to skill acquisition and self reliance at a very early stage in life. "It is our hope that this assistance will add value to your lives and future" Gov. Buni prayed. The orphans whose age ranges between 9-14 years cut across the 17 LGAs of the state. Ustaz Babagana Malam Kyari, Coordinator of the programme and Special Adviser to Gov. Buni on Religious Affairs, said this is the first time orphans in the state were supported in such a large number. He said the gesture by the Governor would reduce the menace of street begging especially among orphans who have no bread winners. Malam Kyari called on guardians of the orphans to support them and ensure judicious use of the resources. Signed Ma...

FCT Minister visits Marwa, backs NDLEA on drug war Minster of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Mohammed Musa Bello has expressed his preparedness to continue to support the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its renewed war against drug abuse and trafficking of illicit substances in the country. He expressed the commitment during a visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) at the Agencys National Headquarters in Abuja weekend. In his welcome remarks, Gen. Marwa thanked the minister for his unflinching support for the Agency and commended him for his good work in the nations capital territory. He said the NDLEA has remained steadfast with outstanding performance in drug control efforts across the country to save the youths, families and communities from the drug scourge. President Muhammadu Buhari has taken the lead and in our efforts to actualise the presidential mandate of eliminating the menace, we need more support from al...

EFCC Nabs Wire Fraud Suspect in Owerri The EFCC Enugu Command on Thursday April 14, 2022, arrested one Uchechukwu Solomon Ezirim for alleged conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering. The suspect who is wanted by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, was arrested in Owerri, Imo State. He is said to be a member of a syndicate that targets America women and other foreign nationals.   

Foreign Investment: Ogun signs $400m MoU on Olokola FTZ, Agro processing zone ...as 25,000 jobs, technical training centre  coming  Ogun State government has signed a $400m Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a foreign firm, Arise Integrated Industrial Platform, on the development of Olokola Free Trade Zone and Remo Agro Processing Zone. The state governor, Dapo Abiodun, signed this MoU with the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Arise Integrated Industrial Platform, Gagan Gupta, on Friday, at the Exco Chamber of the Governor's Office, Abeokuta. Speaking shortly after the signing ceremony, Mr. Gupta, disclosed that his organisation would focus on the Olokola Free Trade Zone and the Remo Agro-Processing zone. He explained that the $400m would be for the completion of phase one of the projects, saying by July 2023, the investment would be higher.   According to him, his organization would focus on developing the infrastructure at the Olokola Free Trade Zone as w...