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The Chairman Ejigbo Lawyer's forum, Mr Adekunle Adeniyi Congratulates/ Rejoices with the Chairman and the entire members of Surulere lawyer's forum for the creation of Yaba/ Surulere Lawyer's branch of the Nigerian Bar Association. I am exceedingly happy for the entire members of the Surulere lawyer's forum for the creation of the Yaba/ Surulere branch of the NBA. It is indeed a long awaited creation . I also thank the NBA President, Mr Olumide Akpata for creating the Gariki , Nyanya/ karu and Yaba/ Surulere NBA branches. I urge the newly created branches to continue to promote and protect the principles of rule of law and respect for fundamental human rights. Adeniyi Adekunle  Chairman Ejigbo Lawyer's forum  

"I paid a visit to our national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to congratulate him on his emergence as the presidential candidate of our great party, the All Progressives Congress, APC. I also gave our assurances of support in the next political process that has now begun ahead of the 2023 presidential election- Governor Dapo Abiodun".  One more photo below   

OWO TERROR ATTACK: FG CONCLUSION ON ISWAP TOO HASTY-GOV AKEREDOLU  •Says Time For State Police Is Now  Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has said that the Federal Government pronouncement of the Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP) as the terrorist group behind the terror attack at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Owaluwa Street, Owo on June 5th, 2022, was too hasty.  Governor Akeredolu noted that he took the conclusion with a pinch of salt, adding that ISWAP are known for claiming responsibility for their attacks.  The Governor spoke on Friday during a virtual interaction with a Swiss-based Christian human rights Organisation, Christian Solidarity International (CSI).  He said:”The statement is too hasty. I take their conclusion with a pinch of salt. ISWAP don’t hide their attacks. If they have done it, they would have owned up. We are yet to know their identity and our security people are still on their trail.” Governor Akeredolu, who said the atta

Undergraduate Convicted for Internet Fraud in Ibadan The Ibadan Zonal Command of the EFCC on Thursday, June 9, 2022, secured the conviction and sentencing of one Bello Ademola Toheeb to six months community service before Justice Sherifat Adeyemi of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan, on one count charge for internet fraud. The one count reads: “That you, Bello Ademola Toheeb “M” on or about 11th of February, 2022, at Ibadan within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud, did falsely represent yourself to be Joy New, which representation you knew to be false impersonation contrary to Section 484 of the Criminal Code Law Cap 38, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.” The convict pleaded guilty to the charge filed against him by the EFCC.  

Witness Reveals Forensic Investigations Linking Naira Marley To Credit Card Fraud The trial of Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, continued before Justice I. Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on June 9, 2022, with the EFCC presenting reports of forensic investigations linking the defendant to a Visa Card fraud. Marley is being prosecuted by the EFCC on an 11-count charge bordering on conspiracy and credit card fraud. He pleaded "not guilty" to the charges when he was arraigned on May 20, 2019. The defendant allegedly committed the offence between November 2018 and May 2019.  

Money Laundering: Court Adjourns Mompha’s Trial Till June 16 Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, June 10, 2021, adjourned till June 16, 2022, further trial in the case of Ismaila Mustapha, also known as Mompha.   Mompha, alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, was arraigned by the Lagos 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 more photo below. 

NIGERIAN ARMY HOLDS COAS SECOND QUARTER CONFERENCE 2022 The Nigerian Army (NA) is scheduled to commence the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Second Quarter Conference 2022 from Monday 13 to Friday 17 June, 2022 at the Army Headquarters Command Officers' Mess 1, Asokoro, Abuja. The five-day conference will afford the NA the opportunity to re-appraise its administrative activities in the past 3 months and retrospectively evaluate all ongoing Nigerian Army operational engagements nationwide, with a view to making projections for the next quarter. The conference will also provide a platform for the COAS to effectively interact with Field Commanders. This engagement will cover a wide range of activities, including training, operations, administration and logistics. The COAS, Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya is expected to declare the event open on Tuesday, 14 June 2022, after which, there will be series of briefs and presentations.  Expectedly, participants at the conference will include Principal Staff

Gallant Troops of 115 Battalion neutralized several ISWAP/BokoHaram terrorists during an aggressive clearance operation around Lassa & Kelle villages in Borno State on Thursday, 9 June 2022. Troops also recovered one gun truck, two civilian hilux vehicles, arms & ammunition. More photos below 

ADDRESS BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE, ALHAJI LAI MOHAMMED, ON THE OCCASION OF THE INSTITUTIONAL INTERACTION/WORKSHOP TO CELEBRATE THE 2022 WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY IN ABUJA ON FRIDAY 10 JUNE 2022   Protocol   I am delighted to be part of this gathering of media practitioners on this very important National occasion, organized by the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture to celebrate the 2022 World Press Freedom Day.   2. Please permit me to commend the efforts of all stakeholders who collaborated with the Ministry to organise this workshop. I particularly thank the NCC, Ministry of Water Resources and some Parastatals under the Ministry for their commitment to this noble course. Our doors remain open to such mutual collaborations in order to achieve our collective goals.   3. I must again use this medium to appreciate UNESCO for its consistency in ensuring that the freedom and safety of Journalists remain sacrosanct.   4. This year’s theme, “Journali

Governor Zulum Flagg Off 2022 Pilgrimage in Maiduguri International Airport. ~National 2022 Hajj Operation Kicks Off in Maiduguri. The Chairman NAHCON, Alh. Kunle Hassan, first and foremost thanked President Muhammadu Buhari and the Borno state Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum for making this event a memorable one and this year's Hajj will take off here in Maiduguri. Maiduguri is a state of economic and a home of Islamic knowledge. He further advised the pilgrims to be a good ambassadors of Nigeria and to maintain the dignity of the Holy land since they are going for worshipping Almighty Allah not for a business or visiting trip. The President Muhamadu Buhari who is ably represented by Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, in his speech thanked president Muhammadu Buhari for given him the opportunity to Flagg off 2022 National pilgrimage here in Maiduguri international Airport. It is, indeed, a welcome development to commence National Hajj operation here in Maiduguri international Ai

Akpabio Clinches APC Senate Ticket For Akwa Ibom West In Dramatic Rerun Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial district. Akpabio, who stepped down for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu during the just concluded presidential primary of the party, emerged winner with 478 votes. Out of the 540 delegates, 512 were accredited, of which Sir Joseph Akpan had one vote, DIG Ekpo Udom who initially won the first primary had three votes, while 11 votes were voided. Speaking on Thursday night at the Godswill Akpabio Empowerment Centre in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, where the re-run primary held, Akpabio thanked the people for finding him worthy. Speaking earlier, the State APC Chairman, Mr Stephen Ntukekpo, said he was directed by the party at the national level to carry out the re-run, and cited infractions in the first primary as the reason for the re-run. “There was some infractions in the pr

Labour Party Nigeria Presents Certificate Of Return To Mr. Peter Obi. Presenting the certificate of return, National Chairman of the Party, Barr. Julius Abure said Nigerians are due for a change and the person of Mr Peter Obi symbolises the new movement for that positive change. #ForwardEver One more photo below. 

E-GOVERNMENT: PRESIDENT BUHARI INAUGURATES PRESIDENTIAL COUNCIL, TASKS MEMBERS ON IMPROVING NIGERIA’S RANKING ON EASE OF DOING BUSINESS   President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja inaugurated the Presidential Council on Digital Economy and E-government, promising that his administration will continue to take advantage of digital technologies to transform every sector of the economy.   The President directed the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) to chair the Council on his behalf and give regular updates.   He tasked members of the Council to work towards further strengthening the capacity of government to develop, adopt and deploy digital technologies to make government more efficient and transparent, thereby improving Nigeria’s global standing in the ease of doing business index.   The President noted that the Council, whose members have been arrived at after a painstaking and thorough process, would provide the oversight needed to bring a

Killers Of Fasoranti’s Daughter To Die By Hanging - Ondo Court An Ondo State High Court has sentenced three out of four suspected killers of the 58 year old daughter of the national leader of the Pan Yoruba Socio- Political Group, Mrs Funke Olakunri to death by hanging. They include Muhammed Shehu Usman, Adamu Adamu,and Lawal Mazaje. The three Suspects were convicted by Justice Williams Olamide for conspiracy to murder, kidnapping and armed robbery. The Court, however discharged and acquitted the fourth defendant, Auwalu Abubakar, 25 for conspiracy. Recall that the police also alleged that the suspects also murdered one Ogunbiyi Matthew aged 65 and also kidnapped one Gerald Igboayaka the same day Funke Olakunri was murdered along Ore/ ljebu Ode Expressway on July 12th, 2019.  

UK promises £1million support to NDLEA as Marwa seeks more help The United Kingdom has said it will provide One Million Pounds (£1million) worth of support to enhance the operations of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA in 2022 and additional provision over a period of three years. This was disclosed by the Director, Home Office International Operations, Nick Fowler when he led a team comprising Julie Hartfree, Africa Regional Director and Kris Hawksfield, West Africa Regional Manager, both of Home Office International Operations on a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) on Thursday 9th June. In his welcome remarks, Marwa expressed appreciation to the visiting UK team and the British government for past support to NDLEA. He said with the expansion of the operations, commands structure and staff strength of the Agency, he would need more support and collaboration from the UK government. While stating that the Presiden

EFCC Arrests 140 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ikorodu Operatives of the EFCC have arrested 140 suspected yahoo boys. They were nabbed in separate sting operations at popular hotels, Lakers Lounge hotel and Bar and De Butlers, in Ikorodu, Lagos State following credible intelligence on their involvement in internet-related fraud. However, four of the suspects were released as no incriminating item was found on them. The suspects, with ages between 16 and 40 years are: ODUNTAN OLASESAN, 26; ABASS ISMAIL ALABI, 35; LAWAL KUDUS, 26; OLATUNJI OLAYIWOLA OJO, 40; OKOYE ONYEKA DUKE, 38; OGUNGBAMILA DANIEL, 29; CHIMEZIE BRIGHT, 32; LATEEF SALAU, 36; OREOLUWA OLUWASHINA, 32; OLAWUMI AYNWUYI MUHAMMED, 23; ADEPEGBADE AFEES ISHOLA, 32; SANUSI IDRIS, 29; HAMMED OGUNSANYE, 28; AYENI DAMILOLA, 36; ABIODUN AHMED, 26; ODUNTAN TUNDE FEMI, 23; OGUNSANYA IDRIS OPEYEMI, 22; BALOGUN ALI, 26; IPADE OLANREWAJU, 24; BALOGUN TOYOSI BENJAMIN, 20; OMOTAYO ADEWALE, 35 and EMMANUEL ABIT JAEM, 39, Others are: EKAN

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT  The Governor of Anambra State, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo has approved the appointments of the following persons: 1. Special Adviser, Legislative/State Assembly Matters - Rt. Hon Anayo Nebe 2. Special Adviser, Political Matters - Dr. Alex Obiogbolu 3. Special Adviser, Medicals and Pharmaceuticals - Dr. Godwin Nnadozie 4. Chairman of Governing Board, ASWAMA - Dr. Emma Ezenwaji 5. MD/CEO, Anambra State Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA) - Mr. Mike Ozoemena 6. MD/CEO, Anambra State Health Insurance Agency - Dr. Simeon Onyemaechi 7. MD/CEO, Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency - Mr. Tony Ujubuonu 8. Special Adviser, Local Government Affairs Barr. Raphael Asha Nnabuife 9. MD, Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) Mr. Chido Obidiegwu 10. MD, Anambra State Erosion, Watershed and Climate Change Agency (ANSEWCCA) Prof. Phil O. Phil-Eze 11. DG, Project Monitoring Office - Mr. Obumneme Akunyili Signed SIR PAUL NWOSU Commissioner for Information  

"Chiomagoodhair: I really should keep the caption simple but looking back at some of the BTS videos of this particular shoot I really must give myself some credit man. We filmed the entire season of RHOL In just under 4 months and sometimes 5/6 days a week. I had one of the most hectic shooting schedules becausel availed myselr for everything I was asked of ( of course due to editing and showtime constraints a lot didn't make the cut ) but it's what we signed up for eh?! During this entire period I didn't see any of my friends and barely saw my family ( they will attest to this). I also didn't travel out of Nigeria to get that much needed break and see the rest of my family. It was really hectic for me mentally, physically and spiritually. It's a show to most of you but it was real life for us. So to deal with some of that toxicity day in day out and be around people regardless of if they are good people or not was extremely draining for me. For the most part I