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LAND USE CHARGE: LASG TAKES AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO SENATORIAL DISTRICTS As part of efforts to address challenges associated with unresolved Land Use Charge complaints by property owners or their representatives, the Land Use Charge Assessment Appeal Tribunal has taken its sensitisation programmes to each of the three Senatorial Districts in Lagos State.   Speaking at the commencement of the programme at Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat under the East Senatorial District, the Registrar of Land Use Charge Assessment Tribunal (LUCAAT), Mrs. Olayinka Oyegunle, stated that the tribunal was established in August 2011 pursuant to Section 12 of the Land Use Charge Law, 2001 (Now Section 16 of the Land Use Charge Law, 2020). She explained that the tribunal was created by the Lagos State Government to serve as a platform for aggrieved property owners to resolve grievances, in respect of Land Use Charge assessments and other related matters, through an appeal or mediation process. Mrs...

APC Presidential Primary Delegate Slumps, Dies In Abuja Adelegate at the presidential primary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from Jigawa State, Isah Baba-Buji, has slumped and died.   Baba-Buji reportedly died on Tuesday while taking his breakfast in Abuja. The APC spokesperson in Jigawa, Bashir Kundu, confirmed the incident to journalists.   He said the official was pronounced dead while taking his breakfast and preparing to move to the venue of the party convention.   Kundu said Baba-Buji’s body was being prepared to be conveyed back to Jigawa State for burial rites.  

Anambra-born, popular comedienne, Madam Social is gone at the age of 82. Rest in Peace, Legend.  She was born in 1940,from Nri but married in Nibo and her real name is Roseline Onwujekwe who is a retired civil servant and popularly known as a well known  kerosene seller in her area. She became popular in 2020 when her online videos started trending. A guy called Michael who happened to be her relative is helping her to manage her online videos and account.  She became a millionaire at the age of 81 when she won a competition for her comedy put together by Flavour. The cause of her death is not known to the press,but for now she died of old age. May her soul rest in peace,Amen.  

Court Jails Man 5 Years for Love Scam in Kaduna The Kaduna Zonal Command of the EFCC on June 7, 2022, secured the conviction and sentencing of one Akinola Jeremiah before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court for cyber-fraud Akinola was arrested by the EFCC following credible intelligence on his alleged involvement in internet- related. Upon arrest, analysis of the devices found on him indicated that he was impersonating the identities of Christopher Walker and Thomas Broussard on his social media handles (Hangout, Facebook, and WhatsApp) with a view to defrauding his victims with whom he pretended to be involved in romantic relationships.  

PRESS RELEASE 2023 CREDIBLE ELECTIONS: IGP ESTABLISHES ELECTORAL OFFENCES DESKS ACROSS THE NATION, ASSIGNS DESK OFFICERS - Speaks Tough on Political Thuggery, as 24 Armed Political Thugs Arrested in Keffi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, has approved the establishment of Electoral Offences Desk at the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID), Force Headquarters, Abuja, with the Commissioner of Police, FCID, as the Desk Officer. The IGP has equally approved its establishment at State Commands across the nation with the Assistant Commissioners of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Departments as State Desk Officers.  The mandate of the Electoral Offences Desk Officers includes the collation and investigation of all electoral offences/complaints from members of the public or any quarters, with a view to determining culpability in line with the amended Electoral Act 2022, and proffering charges before Courts of competent juris...

POLICE ARREST ONE FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF FIREARM Officers of lkorodu division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Kabiru Garba .m. along lgbogbo Ikorodu road. The suspect was arrested at about 2300hrs on Friday June 4, 2022 after he took to his heels upon sighting policemen on routine patrol. After a through search of the suspect, a Beretta pistol was found in his possession. Preliminary investigation has begun to unravel more details about the suspect, his activities and source of the firearm. Suspect would be arraigned in court at the conclusion of investigation. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, fdc, has assured residents of Lagos State that efforts are being redoubled towards eradicating all forms criminality in the state. SP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra, Police Force Relations Officer, Lagos state command, Ikeja-l Lagos. June 7, 2022.  

Princess Lilibeth-Diana  -Mountbatten-windsor  with her Glorious Mum Meghan ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😍🥰  The Duke & Duchess of Sussex have released an absolutely adorable new photo of #Lilibet taken on her 1st bday by @misanharriman. Their spokesperson says that the Sussexes invited close friends and family to celebrate with an intimate backyard picnic in Frogmore and a cake by their wedding baker 🎂 Meghan’s go to UK based hairstylist, @georgenorthwood shared a lovely update on Archie and Lili the other day: “So nostalgic and wonderful to be reunited Harry, Meghan and their family in the UK. Archie has grown to be the cutest, well mannered little boy and Lilibet is just beautiful ❤️” The Sussexes announced on Valentine’s Day that they were expecting their second child. 💗🌸 More photos below. 

TROOPS RECORDS ANOTHER SUCCESS AGAINST INSURGENTS  Gallant Troops of 29 Brigade today Monday 6 June 2022 neutralized several BHT/ISWAP Terrorists who blocked Maiduguri-Damaturu Road in Goni Masari. After a hot pursuit, and guidance from the Nigerian Air Force several of the fleeing terrorists were neutralized. Arms and ammunitions including various assorted drugs and enhancers were recovered, the 5 victims abducted by the terrorists were also rescued. More photos below. 

 6th June 2022 President Munhammadu Buhari, GCFR President and Commander in Chief Federdal Republic of Nigeria Aso Villa, Abuja, Nigeria Your Excellency. We the undersigned, who are aspirants to the office of President on the platform of our party the APC. write to commend your fatherily leadership of our country and ur pany 2. We also commend your unequivocal approval of the position ot tne 1 governorS from orthern Nigeria, to ensure that your successor 15 elected trom te southern part of Nigeria. We also commend the govermors for this patrolic andun stand. United we stand -Our unity in diversity has been the rallying point ot all paas 3. YOur EXcelency, we most humbly request that this position of Our brothers from tne North be deepened and made even more wholesome by further zoning this position to the South-East. 4. We are all aware that no President can emerge without the support of varioUS geopolitical zones and without the express collaboration of our brothers and sisters fr...

A 48-year-old civil servant identified as Bala Musa has dragged popular Kannywood actress, Hadiza Gabon, before a court over her "refusal" to marry him.   According to NAN, both parties appeared before a Shari’a court in Kaduna State on Monday, June 6.    The complainant told the court that he had been in a relationship with the actress and she promised to marry him.   "So far I have spent N396,000 on her. Anytime she asks for money, I give her without hesitation with the hope that we will marry. She also failed to show up in Gusau, Zamfara where I live after I made all arrangements to host her,” Musa said.   The case was first heard on May 23 but the defendant was not in court after being served.   On her part, the defendant who was represented by her counsel, Mr. Mubarak Kabir explained that his client was not sure of the authenticity of the summon.   "My client’s position as a celebrity attracts different kinds of people with different intentions. S...

The Dominican Republic's minister of environment and natural resources has been shot and killed in his office by a close childhood friend. Orlando Jorge Mera, 55, was holding a meeting at the time of the attack on Monday, June 6, when at least six sh0ts were heard during the attack.   A presidential spokesman identified the k!ller as Miguel Cruz, describing him as a childhood friend of the minister. Police say Cruz is now in custody even though the motive for the sh00ting remains unclear as at press time. In a statement, Jorge Mera's family said he had been shot multiple times by a man he was friends with since childhood but that they had forgiven his k!ller .   "Our family forgives the person who did this. One of Orlando's greatest legacies was to not hold grudges," they added. Mr Jorge Mera had served in incumbent President Luis Abinader's administration since July 2020. He was the son of former President Salvador Jorge-Blanco and a founding member of the go...

Court Sends 73 Years Old to 24 Years in Prison for N71m Fraud in Lagos The EFCC on Friday, June 3, 2022, secured the conviction and sentencing of one Anthony Abomeli to 24 years in prison for N71m fraud before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Abomeli, 73, was arraigned by the EFCC on a nine-count charge bordering on issuance of dud cheques, obtaining by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N71 million. He was accused of defrauding a company, Nepal Oil and Gas Services Limited, in a business deal that involved the sale of land in Onitsha, Anambra State.  

Insecurity : Gang leader neutralized, as Anambra Police rescue four kidnapped victims By John Ndu Awka, June 6, 2022 (MOI) The Anambra State Police Command said it has neutralized a gang leader of suspected gunmen operating in the state.  The Police who gave the name of the gang leader, Chinedu Ajoku, popularly known as Sambolo, also noted that four kidnapped victims were rescued.   The state's Public Relations Officer, (PPRO) DSP Tochukwu Ikenga made this known while briefing newsmen in the state today.  The PPRO, explained that the police received a distress call and immediately deployed personnel to rescue the situation. He said the leader was naturalized during a gun duel.  "We got information around 1:30pm that some were abducted at Oko and Ekwulobia. We deployed personnel from various commands. We had encounter with them at Oba and four victims were rescued, while Sambolo was naturalized. "Based on intelligence gathering which indicates the location of a ...

 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR WASTE COLLECTION CONTRACTORS IN ANAMBRA STATE Government of Anambra state hereby invites proposals from experienced waste contractors in the state. This invitation is in line with Governor Soludo's vision of making Anambra a liveable and prosperous homeland, gearing towards putting extensive plan in place for the implementation of a house-to-house collection of waste products, and robust monitoring system for all waste collection and disposal processes. The request is for proposals for solid waste collection/disposal, recyclable materials, collections and processing. One contractor is required in each of the constituencies in the state, except Idemmili North which requires two contractors. Documents to be submitted are to show the service rates per month quoted for each of the indicated zones. The tentative Request for Proposal schedule are as follows: 1. Deadline for Request For Proposal submission to state; 8th June, 2022 2. Public hearing on contract do...

*TRENDING WRITE-UP ON FATHER EBUBE MUONSO'S PROPHECIES* The above write up trending on some social media handles should be ignored, even though it has inadvertently addressed the unfortunate issues raised by our respected and most revered clergy man, the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministries, Uke, Rev Fr. Obinma, popularly called Ebube Muonso. Governor Soludo would not be distracted from delivering good governance to the good people of Anambra state.  Prof Soludo, at all times, has respect for the clergy, the church and indeed all men and women of God and will not join issues with them The Governor further enjoins the good citizens of Anambra State to go about their lawful duties without fear of molestation, assured that the security of their life and property is the main priority of his government. Signed: Christian Aburime Press Secretary to the Governor.  

APGA Begins Distribution of Certificates of Return To Candidates The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA has commenced distribution of Certificates of return to its candidates for National Assembly. The distribution happening at the National Secretariat of the party in Abuja saw elated candidates from different parts of the country coming to pick up their certificates.  In an Interview with the ABS, some of the candidates including Honourable Chris Azubogu, who is vying for the Anambra South Senatorial Seat, Sir Eric Eze vying to represent Orumba North and South in the Federal House of Representatives, Alex Ikwueche vying for Aba North and South Federal Constituency among others harped on the need for the electorate to choose the candidate that will represent them well. They reminded them that voting for the highest bidder would be akin to mortgaging their future and that of their children. The distribution of Certificates of return which started yesterday, continues today and da...