PINK REPUBLIC/ MY BLOG IS A STORY MARATHON.

PRESS RELEASE In response kindly quote: AAA.003/CPRD/NHQ/ABJ/VOL/06/05 Date: June 17, 2022 Head of News EKITI ELECTION: NSCDC LAUNCHES TOLL-FREE NUMBERS TO RESCUE ELECTORAL VIOLENCE VICTIMS As part of deliberate strategies to ensure effective monitoring of security on June 18, gubernatorial election in Ekiti State, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has set up a situation room at the State Command Headquarters with support from USAID, UKaid, Balm in Gilead Foundation for Sustainable Development and the National Democratic Institute (NDI). The situation room is a proactive measure to swiftly respond to emergencies especially as it relates to security breaches and rescue probable electoral violence victims. It will also help to update Ekiti people and the general public on the conduct of the election. The Corps' Acting Deputy Commandant-General (DCG), Operations, Haruna Lawal Muhammed, fdc, in charge of EKITI election operations, said that although the state was ade...

"I’ve tried my best for APC, the party style of democracy in Oyo State kills my conscience and I have to put my people’s interest first. I’ve realized that the youths and the people at the grassroots will continue to be at the mercy of a few at the top. I'll announce my new political party at the next seating of the House of Representatives on Tuesday 21st June 2022.  Currently, as a serving lawmaker, who is driven by the collective interest of those that I represent, it's unjust to be quiet in the face of injustice and the APC has not shown readiness to address issues raised. #Gbera". One more photo below. 

  WE’RE SCALING DOWN ON EMISSIONS, WITH 2030 TARGETS FOR ELIMINATION OF KEROSENE LIGHTING, INCREASED BUS TRANSITS, SAYS PRESIDENT BUHARI AT ENERGY FORUM   President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja restated Nigeria’s commitment for a safer and healthier global climate, listing the country’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to include elimination of kerosene lighting by 2030, increase in use of buses for public transport and reduction in burning of crop residues.     In a virtual meeting, hosted by President Joe Biden of the United States, on Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate Change (MEF), President Buhari said that an updated Nationally Determined Contribution to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change had been submitted to replace the interim contribution of May 27, 2021.    “Our updated NDC includes the waste sector which is expected to contribute to the reduction of Nigeria’s Greenhouse Gas emissions. This development...

PRESIDENT BUHARI CONDOLES WITH THISDAY PUBLISHER, NDUKA OBAIGBENA, OVER LOSS OF MUM   President Muhammadu Buhari conveys heartfelt sympathies to the Royal Palace of the Obi of Owa Kingdom in Delta State on the passing of a most treasured daughter, Princess Margaret Obaigbena, nee Usifoh, at the age of 88.    Commiserating with members of the family, and Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman of Thisday and the Arise Group of Companies, President Buhari describes the late Princess Margaret as a pillar of strength for the family, an accomplished mother and revered community leader, whose absence will be felt far beyond her immediate environment.   Noting that the demise of Princess will create a great vacuum in the community, the President urges the family to take solace in the understanding that she lived her passion by caring for the distressed and disadvantaged. He also eulogised her steadfast disposition to servicing mankind, beginning early in life and reaching the peak...

 Supreme Court Approves Use Of Hijab In Lagos Schools The Supreme Court has affirmed the rights of Muslims Female Students in Lagos state to wear Hijab to school without harassment or discrimination. In a majority decision, Nigeria’s apex court gave the ruling on Friday in Abuja. Among those on the panel were Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Justice John Inyang Okoro, Justice Uwani Aji, Justice Mohammed Garba, Justice Tijjani Abubakar, and Justice Emmanuel Agim. While six ruled in favour of the use of hijab, one dissented. The Lagos State Government had in February 2017 approached the Supreme Court to challenge the July 21, 2016 judgment of the Court of Appeal which reinstated the use of hijab by Muslim pupils in Lagos public primary and secondary schools. This was after the state government sought to stay the execution of the judgment at the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal but failed. While striking down Justice’s Onyeabo’s verdict, the Justice Gumel ...

Police Neutralise Four Bandits, Arrest Female Accomplice In Kaduna Police operatives in Kaduna State have neutralised four Bandits who have been terrorising residents of Saminaka in Lere Local Government Area of the state. The operatives also recovered an AK47 and Ak49 Rifles loaded with live ammunition and an operational vehicle used by the bandits to carry out their nefarious activities. According to the spokesman of the Kaduna State Police Command, DSP Mohammed Jalige, the operatives of the Special Tactical Squad Force Headquarters, Abuja (STS) in conjunction with Operation Yaki Kaduna had while on the trail of suspected armed bandits intercepted their target along Saminaka – Jos expressway.  

Yobe Governor Mai Mala Buni gives N75MILLION grant to 1500 rural women to engage in petty businesses for self reliance. More photos below.   

PRESS RELEASE AIR POLLUTION COSTS SOCIETIES MORE THAN $5 TRILLION ANNUALLY -FG The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Mrs Monilola Udo said that according to the World Bank, air pollution costs societies more than $5 Trillion Dollars annually. Mrs Udo said this while declaring open the sensitization workshop on the Promotion of Internet of Things (IOT) for Technology Air Quality Monitoring in the Enviroment in Abuja. According to Mrs. Monilola “the Internet of Things, refers to the Internet of computing devices embedded in everyday objects enabling them to send and receive data.” She explained that the Internet of Things has a lot of climate related potentials such as monitoring air quality, water quality, pointing out that it is the engine that will drive Nigeria into the much anticipated smart city environment. To this end, she enjoined the participants to take advantage of the workshop, and policies of the Ministry in Research and Innovat...

OWO ATTACK: GOV AKEREDOLU WEEPS AT FUNERAL FOR SLAIN VICTIMS “We Failed To Protect These People” He Says “You Didn’t Fail, Your Determination To Protect Your People Is Unquestionable” -Bishop Arogundade  Tears flowed freely on Friday at the funeral mass for the victims of the June 5th, Terror attack at the Saint Francis Catholic Church, Owaluwa, Owo.  Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, and his wife, Chief Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu attended the funeral mass held at the Mydas Resort and Hotel, Owo.  Governor Akeredolu, who wept during his speech said the government failed to protect the victims of the terror attack.  But in a swift response, the Bishop of Ondo Catholic Diocese, Dr. Jude Arogundade declared that Governor Akeredolu has not failed in protecting his people.  Bishop Arogundade said:”You didn’t fail. You are a strong soldier. Your determination to protect those who voted you into power is unquestionable. This was done by cowards. Yo...

Troops during clearance operations on 14 June 2022 intercepted another abducted girl from GGSS Chibok named Hauwa Joseph, who was kidnapped by Boko Haram on 14 April 2014. The intercepted Chibok girl & her baby are currently in a military medical facility.  

ALLEGED KIDNAPPING OF AMEERA: SCENARIO RAISES SUSPICIONS As Police Interrogate "Victim"  Amira Safiyanu who claimed to have been kidnapped along with 17 others by some policemen at gun point on 14th June, 2022, has been found.  We have some suspicions about her claims as much as we debunk the kidnap of 17 others. We have some findings to make in order to get a clearer picture of the whole scenario and take proper decision as and at when due. We will keep the general public abreast of our findings as soon as possible. Thank you. MUYIWA ADEJOBI  Force PRO Force Headquarters Abuja  17th June, 2022. One more photo below.   

Poly Aba Road Owerri, Imo State Decorated With Peter Obi's PVC Campaign. OBIdient people are trying to touch the nose of Hope Uzodinma. Like, see it in your face.  Is that a real man ontop there? Abi na moulded image? and how long is he willing to stand there? Lol

Lightning strikes IMSU student to death  . . A 20-yer-old 100-level student of the Imo State University Owerri (IMSU) identified as Chiamaka Obodo has lost her life after being struck by lightning following a heavy downpour. It was gathered that the deceased student was making a call with her phone inside her parents’ house at Obilubi Obazu Mbieri in Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State when lightning struck. She died on the spot before help could get to her. Her body has since been deposited at the morgue while Friday, June 17 has been fixed for her burial. One more photo below. 

Police Nab Man 34 For Smashing 3yr - Old Child To Death At Nkwele Ezunaka, Oyi Council Area  The Anambra State Police Operatives yesterday arrested one Mr. Onwele Anayo aged thirty-four, on the murder of Divine Eze aged three, residing in Hillview Estate, Nkwelle -Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area.   In a release signed by the State’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu said that Preliminary information shows that the suspect visited the father of the victim on Wednesday fifteenth June 2022 and spent the night in the victim’s house, and in the early hours of yesterday, an argument ensued between the father and the suspect.   The suspect took the child as he was sleeping and killed him, by hitting him on the floor severally and carrying a knife from the room, pursuing the father around the house, threatening to kill him.   Police Operatives have visited the scene and recovered the body of the child and investigation is ongoing.   The police sa...

LAGOS DMO INSPECTS BLUE RAIL LINE PROJECT The Permanent Secretary, Debt Management Office, Mrs. Rukayat Alake Sanusi, has inspected the progress of work on the Blue Rail Line project in anticipation of a visit by the members of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Trustees. Speaking during the inspection tour, Mrs. Sanusi said the project, initially funded with Bonds, was further funded with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Intervention Programme and Real Sector Support Facility Differentiated Cash Reserve Requirement (RSSF-DCRR) for the financing of the Blue as well as the Red Line Rail Projects. Her words: “Although the project was at inception funded with Bonds issued by Lagos State. The innovative financing option was used by Lagos State to kickstart the Lagos Rail Mass Transit, a major component of the Lagos State Strategic Master Plan (STMP). The facility was obtained at a single-digit concessionary loan for a 10-Year tenor. Lagos State was the first Sub-National...

SANWO-OLU COMMISSIONS DSS OFFICE IN ALIMOSHO  •APC leaders drum support for Tinubu presidency, Lagos Governor’s re-election  •Charge electorate on collection of PVCs   In line with his administration’s commitment to the security of lives and property of Lagos residents as articulated in the Security and Governance pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S. development agenda, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday commissioned and handed over a building to the Department of State Service (DSS) in Alimosho area of the State.  Speaking during the commissioning of the DSS building project in Alimosho, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the ultimate goal of his administration remains that Lagos State becomes one of the top places on the African continent to live, work and invest.  Governor Sanwo-Olu who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, said one of the sincere assurances of the administration to the good people of Lagos is to work assiduously to create ...

A Sunday evening in Los Angeles; a drive into a discreet set of gates for a candid dinner with Beyoncé. Two days before I find myself here, at Beyoncé’s home, we had convened in West Hollywood with photographer Rafael Pavarotti to make a fashion story. New music is coming – a thrilling abundance of it, but let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves. In what might be her most ambitious musical project to date, the culture-shifting, Grammy-dominating Queen Bee of all she surveys has trained her considerable artillery on America’s musical soundscape of the late 20th century. Do I need to add there is also a little mystery at play? Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, a writer of excellent and lengthy texts, had taken to messaging me as we brainstormed the direction of her Vogue shoot together. A fashion fantasia spun from the tropes of club life during the last century’s final quarter. Mirror balls, light boxes, headdresses? Of course. A horse on the dance floor? Certainly. A motorcycle fo...