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June 5, 2022 Press Statement PDP Condemns Owo Church Terrorist Attack…Tasks APC To Rein in its Terrorists The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) condemns the gruesome terrorist attack and killing of over 50 innocent worshippers during a church service at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State today. The PDP is alarmed by reports of how the terrorists invaded the church, opened fire on worshippers, freely used explosives within the premises, murdered our compatriots in cold blood and left unchallenged. Today’s attack on St. Francis Church appears to be a part in the series of apparently organized assaults by terrorists who are emboldened by the alleged complicity of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, which has refused to confront the terrorists despite being aware of their plans as exposed by the Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai at the wake of recent terrorist attacks on Kaduna State. It is now obvious that the APC administra...

NAUB MATRICULATES NEW STUDENTS  The Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) held its fourth matriculation ceremony for newly admitted students of the 2022/2023 Academic Session on Friday, 3rd June 2022. The matriculation was to induct new students into the University, swear them on an oath of good behaviour and allegiance and formally admit them into the University as bonafide Students with all rights and obligations. Declaring the ceremony open, the Vice Chancellor Professor Kyari Mohammed expressed that the University was conceived and based on the good ethos and values of the Nigerian Army, which are discipline, orderliness and respect for constituted authority, as well as the universal values of the university; which is the freedom to hold and profess divergent opinions. Furthermore, the Vice Chancellor said a university that cohabits on these philosophies would be built. Prof Kyari affirmed that the Nigerian Army University Biu has zero-tolerance for unethical and immoral behaviou...

ANAMBRA TEACHERS RECRUITMENT 2022: KEEPING THE RECORDS STRAIGHT The attention of Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, has been drawn to reports and insinuations making the rounds on the Teachers Recruitment examinations held in the state on Saturday, June 4, 2022. The test was conducted in line with the cardinal objective of Prof Soludo and his administration of strengthening and repositioning the education sector in the state. It tallies with the conviction of the Governor that education remains a veritable equipment for enhanced living and building a better society. To ensure transparency in the exercise, the Ministry of Education charged with the responsibility, received over 40,000 applications. The ministry listed about 31,800 qualified applicants after reviews. Applicants considered too old for civil service, Graduates without NYSC discharged certificates or Exemption letter and other deficiencies were disqualified. Against the proposed 5000 qualified a...

I join President Muhammadu Buhari to condemn in strongest terms, the atrocious killing of worshippers Sunday at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo Kingdom, in Ondo State. This saddens inexplicably, and I mourn the dead from this very unfortunate event. Also, my thoughts and my prayers goes to the victims and their families, the Catholic Church, and the government of Ondo state. We will not cower to the whims of elements who lurk in darkness to unleash inconceivable wickedness on our citizens. We will keep standing against evil and Nigeria will win. As the President as charged, emergency agencies are to swing into action to bring succor to the wounded. We stand in utter solidarity with the people of Owo and Ondo state in this terrible moment. One more photo below. 

PRESIDENT BUHARI MOURNS THE DEAD, CONDOLES WITH ONDO STATE GOVT AND PEOPLE   President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the heinous killing of worshippers Sunday at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo Kingdom, in Ondo State.   The President says only fiends from the nether region could have conceived and carried out such dastardly act, adding that eternal sorrow awaits them both on earth here, and ultimately in the hereafter.   President Buhari mourns the dead, condoles with their families, the Catholic Church, and the Government of Ondo State, charging emergency agencies to swing into action, and bring succor to the wounded.   “No matter what, this country shall never give in to evil and wicked people, and darkness will never overcome light. Nigeria will eventually win,” the President says.   Femi Adesina  Special Adviser to the President  Media and Publicity  June 5, 2022  

Press Statement  Owo Attack: We Will Hunt Down Assailants, Make Them Pay-Akeredolu  •Condemns Attack, Condoles With Families of The Victims Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, is deeply saddened by the unprovoked attack and killing of innocent people of Owo, worshiping at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, on Sunday.  The vile and satanic attack is a calculated assault on the peace-loving people of Owo Kingdom who have enjoyed relative peace over the years.  “It is a black Sunday in Owo. Our hearts are heavy. Our peace and tranquility have been attacked by the enemies of the people. This is a personal loss, an attack on our dear state. “I have spoken to the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo, Most Reverend Jude Arogundade, who is presently on his way to Owo. Similarly, I have had to cut short my party’s national assignment in Abuja and visit Owo immediately.  “This is an unexpected development. I am shocked to say the leas...

Sunday, 5 June 2022 To the public,   ATTACK ON ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, OWO, ONDO STATE NIGERIA It is Pentecost Sunday, a time every Catholic is expected to be in Church to commemorate the Solemnity. It is so sad to say that while the Holy Mass was going on, men of unknown origin, wielding guns attacked St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. Many are feared dead and many others injured and the Church violated. The identity of the perpetrators remains unknow while the situation has left the community devastated. However, for now, security agencies have been deployed to the community to relatively handle the situation. At this point in the history of our dear country Nigeria, we need God’s ultimate intervention to restore peace and tranquillity. Meanwhile, all the Priests in the parish are safe and none was kidnapped as the social media has it. The Bishop of the Diocese is also with them at this trying time. Let us continue to pray for them and the good peopl...

POLICE ARREST TWO ARMED ROBBERS ON APONGBON BRIDGE Recover motorcycle, laptop, other items Officers of jora Badia Division of the Lagos State Police Command, have arrested one Mustapha Mohammed 'm aged 37 and Abdullahi Buba m aged 20 while escaping with their loot after robbing some Lagosians. The suspects were arrested at about 0215hrs on Thursday, June 2, 2022 following credible information received by the police about an ongoing robbery on Apongbon Bridge Ebute-Ero. A third suspect, bearing arms shot his way into escaping. tems recovered from the suspects include 1 5aj motorcycle, 1 new LG plasma T, 66 various items ordered online from Jumia, 1 HP Laptop, 1 bag of Honeywell flour and 1 iron cutter. The suspects, who confessed to have robbed at the samee spot several times, are currently assisting the police in an ongoing investigation to arrest other fleeing membersof the gang. Suspects will be arraigned in court at the conclusionot investigations. The Lagos State Commissioner o...

NDLEA intercepts large drug consignments, arrests 9 traffickers at Lagos, Abuja airports . Europe-bound 4kg Meth seized as physically challenged lady tops list of dealers nabbed Several attempts by agents of drug cartels to break through the security at Nigerias main airports in Lagos and Abuja with large consignments of assorted illicit substances have been thwarted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA.  No fewer than 11 members of the trafficking syndicates have been arrested in connection to the seizures. Beside the 11 suspects, a 35-year-old physically challenged lady, Kasarachi Onumajuru who hides under her condition to deal drugs in Umudumaonu community, Mbaitoli local government area of Imo state was also arrested on Sunday 29th May.  First on the list of those arrested in connection to seizures at the two airports is Ofor Chima Chileobi who had on Friday 20th May attempted to export to Dubai, UAE, 200 blocks of cannabis sativa weighing 30.20...

Unbeaten Sodiq "Golden Boy" Oyakojo upsets hometown favorite Nigerian ranked number nine lightweight contender Azeez "Latest" Ayobami Saturday June 4, 2022 on GOTv night at Liberty Stadium by majority decession.  Oyakojo who was a last minute replacement displayed that he was a better boxer and improved his pro boxing record to (2-0) 1 KO.  Alaba "Elibow" Omotola also unbeaten with a pro boxing record of (3-0) 1KO  was the boxer scheduled to face Azeez "Latest" Ayomide but deal fail apart due to proper agreement.  Omotola is expected to return to the ring next month July 2, 2022 at Alake Sports Complex in Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria. This card is expected to bring many top boxers in the Country. Omotola was named one of the best boxers in the Country by GOTv in 2019. He has maintained his unbeaten record to date. As an ambassador of the Sports, Omotola is doing fund raising in Akure, Ondo State for the Motherless babies homes. This is a boxer we...

Celebrities stormed the 11th Nigeria Stewardship Excellence award held at the prestigious Lagos Chambers of commerce  Ikeja powered by Candy Factory Production in conjunction with the Professional women in media yesterday Saturday, the 4th of June 2022. I must say from the amazing Mistress of ceremony  'Cindy Ezeh' to all the wonderful artists that performed 'Chizzy,Queen Dollar,June Girl etc. The host elegant 'Princess Lilian Odumosu ' also made an announcement that she is also celebrating thirty years (30-years ) in the media .One of the highlights of the event was when Daddy Fresh was honoured with a 'Life time achievement awards. Not to bore you all with write up,watch all the pictures below.  

Karista Khan 14-year-old Cameroonian and Nigerian artist has won the prestigious kid singing competition, The Voice Kids 2022, which took place in Belgium. According to reports, Karista in the course of the competition showcased a stunning performance of “speak the name” by “Karyn Howthome”That was at the knockout stage of the competition   The Cameroonian and Nigerian artist was given the sum of 10,000 Euros as cash prize. She emerged winner out of over 50 kids with whom she began the competition. She won ‘the voice kids’ Belgium 2022. And this is the first time in history that a black child competed with Gospel  music and won. It should be noted that The Voice Kids is a Belgian music talent show for aspiring singers aged between 8 and 14. Watch the video and more photos below.