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2023: APC Women Aspirants Urges Uba Sani To Pick Female Running Mate  Kaduna APC Women Aspirants Forum, are calling on the Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congres, Senator Uba Sani and the party's leadership to pick a Female running mate and a Female Deputy Director General of the campaign team for the 2023 Gubernatorial election. The group stated this in a communique after their meeting on Sunday. "We want to commend our party leadership led by our Honorable Chairman, Air Commodore Emmanuel Jekada and Governor Ahmed Nasir Elrufai's Administration for carrying women along, by appointing an unpresidented number of women. We believe the foundation is laid for women's rights and gender inclusion into the polity, politics and governance of our state. In same vein we are calling on our party leaders and our competent and excellent gubernatorial candidate, Senator Uba Sani to focus on the numerous capable Women we have in Kaduna state when choosing his running...

Kaduna 2023: Don’t Support Uba Sani If He Adopts Muslim-Muslim Ticket, Group Warns Concerned Group of Christian Religious Leaders in Kaduna State has warned the All Progressives Congress candidates of the House of Assembly and House of Representatives not to in any way support Senator Uba Sani’s Muslim Muslim ticket in the 2023 general election. The group said it would reject any attempt by anyone to advise or support the governorship candidate to go for a Muslim-Muslim ticket. In a statement issued to Journalists in Kaduna, Pastor Gideon Alkhana said it would be sacrilegious and evil should Senator Uba Sani pick another Muslim as his running mate come 2023 general election. “If our brothers, who are vying for different political offices in southern Kaduna decided to support Uba Sani’s decision to fly a Muslim-Muslim ticket, we’ll make sure we mobilise against their elections in 2023, adding some of the elective Executive Chairmen in the region would also lose their support. “Kaduna St...

Christian Association Accuses Nigerian Government Of Keeping Silent While Terrorists Kill Christians In Kaduna Communities The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State, has accused the federal and state governments of keeping silent while Islamic terrorists under the cloak of bandits massacre Christians in the state.   The State CAN Chairman, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, who stated this in a statement on Sunday, described the killings as too many and the lack of concern by the government as “disappointing and disgraceful”. “The bandits are now hardened and brutal. They are killing without mercy and the rate at which they have turned on the Church in Kaduna State and Nigeria is alarming and worrisome," he said. He added, “The last three weekends have all been periods of mourning and anguish from our communities to the church.”   He lamented the killing of Rev Fr Vitus Borogo on his farm on Saturday. Borogo, 50, was killed at Prison Farm, Kujama, along Kaduna-Kachia Road,...

Governor Buni Declared Three work Free Days  . . His Excellency the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has declared Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 29th June to 1st July, 2022 as work free days to enable civil servants travel to their respective Local Government Areas to revalidate and collect their Permanent Voters Card.  In a statement signed by Yobe State Ag. Head of Service Alhaji Garba Bilal, said that Governor Buni declared the work free days because of the importance attached to the on-going Voters registration exercise currently going on nationwide.  

Ongoing construction of Maiduguri Gas Power Plant by NNPC.  The new 50MW Gas Power Plant by NNPC in Maiduguri will be completed by November with Greenvillle signed on to supply 170 metric tonnes of Gas , using 22 Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) trucks daily from Rivers State to Borno.  The LNG trucks will travel 1,700km from Rumuji in Rivers to Maiduguri daily, until the AKK project is launched next year whereby Grenville will begin running a shorter distance from the new Kano gas depot to Maiduguri. This 50MW turbine is said to be the best in the world.  In the event of a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) supply-chain disruption, a gas reservoir is being constructed that would sustain the turbine for at least 10 running days. More photos below. 

Ogun Customs Intercepts Goods Worth Over 1 Billion in 2 months  The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Area Command on Monday said the cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) of all the seizures between the month of May and June 2022 amounts to N1,290,108, 608.00 The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Bamidele Makinde during a media briefing at Idiroko Ogun state said between the month of May 2022 till date, the Command generated a total sum of N12,818,181.00 from importation and auction sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly known as petrol, intercepted at different locations and exit points to the  Republic of Benin during anti-smuggling operations. Speaking further on the anti-smuggling activities, he noted that as a whole, a total of 8,417 bags of foreign parboiled rice with an estimated duty paid value of N131, 145, 277, which is an equivalent of 14 trailer loads, was seized during the period under review. Makinde said “A smuggled truckload of about 320 cartons (23,400 pai...

PRESS RELEASE 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS: IGP CONVENES STRATEGIC SECURITY CONFERENCE, RETREAT FOR SENIOR OFFICERS, OTHER RANKS The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, in his determination to ensure stability in internal security and a safe environment conducive for the conduct of the General Elections billed to hold in February and March 2023 in the country, has approved the organization of the third edition of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers. The Conference and Retreat with the theme ‘The Imperative of a Nigeria Police Strategic Plan For Peaceful Elections’ is scheduled to hold from 18th – 21st October, 2022 in Imo State. The Conference and Retreat will assemble Senior Police Officers of the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIG), Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIG), Commissioners of Police (CP) and other Heads of Police Formations and carefully selected security and election management experts across the globe to...

Judge refuses to hear case of lawyer for dressing as ‘juju priest’ to court A Federal High Court in Lagos has refused to hear the cases filed by human rights lawyer, Malcolm Omirhobo, for appearing before the court dressed as a ”juju priest”. Last Thursday, Omirhobo attended proceedings at the Supreme court dressed like a juju priest. He had white chalk-drawn on one of his eyes sockets, had legs chains, and also tied a red cloth around his waist, and had feathers on his head. Omorhibo told newsmen that he was exercising his fundamental rights following the recent verdict of the apex court which affirmed the wearing of hijab in schools. On Monday, June 27, the lawyer appeared before Tijani Ringim, the judge, dressed the same way sparking reactions from some lawyers who argued he could not be heard. He was almost stopped at the entrance of the gate because of his dressing but he made his way inside, arguing that he was well dressed. Omirhobo’s first suit, FHC/L/CS/929/2022, was against t...

Six bride escorts perish in fatal accident in Jigawa Six bride escorts have perished in a fatal accident at the Giddan Suger area of the state on Sunday, June 26. Confirming the incident to newsmen, the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Lawal Adam, said the six bride escorts and other persons had escorted a newly married woman to her husband's house and were returning home when the unfortunate incident occurred. He said the driver of the vehicle which had eight persons inside, lost control of the wheel and the vehicle somersaulted several times, leading to the d€ath of the six persons. ''The accident involved a Lexus car, black in colour, with Reg. no. AAA 153 EA, driven by a 30-year-old man, Habib Habib of Yalleman Quarters Kaugama Kaugama local Government, while carrying eight (8) passengers after they have conveyed a bride from Hadejia to Yalleman town. On reaching Gidan Sugar, on their way back to Hadejia, while on speed, both the rear and front tyres were r...

Nigerian Nation needs a Servant Leader--Ezeokafor By Regina Igwebuike Amawbia (Awka South LGA), June 27, 2022 (MOI) The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor says the Nigerian Nation needs a servant leadership that will weed the nation of selfish and unpatriotic leadership. Ezeokafor said this in a homily to mark the centenary celebration of the Sacred Heart League and the 10th World Meeting of Families (WOMF) by the diocese held at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Amawbia on June 26. He urged all to equip themselves with their Permanent Voter's Cards (PVCs), describing it as the only tool to usher in the needed transformational change if properly used. The prelate advised those yet to get the (PVCs) to maximize the opportunity of the extension exercise to get theirs, explaining that it is against the "11th commandment" for one not to perform the civic responsibilities. Ezeokafor urged the youths, pensioners and labour unions to join forces toget...

APC PRIMARIES: PRESIDENT BUHARI ASSURES OF HEALING BEFORE 2023 POLLS President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) will sustain the hearing and healing process that it started to ensure fairness, justice and oneness before the 2023 general elections.   In an audience with some APC senators on the outcome of the party primaries and its implications, the President noted that complaints were received by some members, and machinery had been put in place by the National Working Committee to address their various concerns.   “In keeping with our ethos, therefore, I shall continue to address the ensuing challenges and grievances through the party machinery while paying keen attention to the outcomes.   “I must also remind you of the primacy of justice in all our actions. If justice is denied, the outcome is usually unpleasant.   “This is because you are the members who keep the party running. I should add that as part of the ...

ICPC sensitizes Management Staff of the Bauchi State Board of Internal Revenue Service The Bauchi State office of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged management staff of the Bauchi State Board of Internal Revenue Service to imbibe the tenets of integrity and transparency and be accountable in every business that concerns their official responsibilities. This charge was given by Mr. Mohammad Baba Fika, an officer of the ICPC Bauchi office during a sensitization and mobilization session carried out with the Board of Internal Revenue Service, Bauchi State to rub minds on how to tackle the menace of corruption that has marred every sector of the country recently. Presenting a paper titled “Integrity Structures and Corruption Prevention Plans for the Bauchi State Board of Internal Revenue Services” Mr. Baba Fika took the management through the brief history of the Commission, offences and punishment under the ICPC Act as well as some ac...

UZODIMMA FELICITATES ARIWOOLA AS THE AG CJN Imo State Governor Sen. Hope Uzodimma has extended his warm Felicitation to the Hon Justice Olukayode Ariwoola on his appointment and swearing in as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria. In a statement personally signed by him on Tuesday, the Governor noted that with more than 11 years at the Supreme Court and judicial experience that tranversed Lagos, Enugu and Kaduna Divisions of the Appeal Court, the new Chief Justice was "tailor-made for the job". Uzodimma added that Nigerians were indeed looking forward to a more robust and responsive judiciary that will sustain the gains of democracy under the leadership of Justice Ariwoola. The Governor said that the Government and people of Imo State wish the new Chief Judge a successful and fruitful tenure.  

UZODIMMA GRANTS 10-DAY AMNESTY TO BANDITS IN IMO OR FACE THE CONSEQUENCES BUHARI SET TO VISIT IMO FOR PROJECTS COMMISSIONING His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has granted a 10-day amnesty to bandits operating and hibernating in the forests in Imo State to leave the place immediately and surrender themselves and their arms to their traditional rulers for unconditional pardon or face the consequences. Governor Uzodimma who spoke at the Government House Chapel Owerri while addressing the congregation after Sunday Service said that government has decided to rid the forests in Imo State of bandits and accordingly, has procured the necessary equipment for the purpose, hence the need for those of them who want to be reintegrated into the society to take advantage of the amnesty and quit now and hand over their arms. He emphasised that the period of grace will not be extended as those who fail to take advantage of it will have themselves to blame. The Governor also announced ...

Court Sends 10 Fraudsters to Jail in Uyo Justices Toyin Bolaji Adegoke and Agatha Okeke of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State have convicted and sentenced ten(10) fraudsters to different jail terms for different offences.   They were convicted on Friday, June 24, 2022 after pleading guilty to one-count separate charges upon their arraignment by the Uyo Zonal Command of the EFCC.   While eight of the convicts: Amos Richard Perekime, Ben Goodluck, Solomon Oghenefejiro Daniel, Ugbabe Ogah Nelson, Prosper Oweifah, Christopher Samuel Akpan, Ojei Ekene Franklin and Uzobo Lucky Divine pleaded guilty to one-count charge bordering on criminal impersonation and obtaining by false pretense, the other two convicts: Ekere Ekong and Obot Eshiet pleaded guilty to a charge bordering on obtaining by false pretences.

Nollywood actress Caroline Hutchings (Caroline Danjuma),announced today that she is engaged to a new man she kept talking about on the Real Housewives of Lagos especially when she misplaced her diamond bracelet in Dubai on Toyin Lawani (Tianah) birthday trip. She shared many pictures on social media today but this one above she caption the photo "I said Yes to him". She was married to Musa Danjuma in 2007,and she is a mother of three children.  More photos below. 

Kano Lawyer Bags Two Years Imprisonment for Forgery The Kano Command of the EFCC has secured the conviction of a Kano- based lawyer, Abdullahi Mohammed Hanga before Justice Aisha Mahmud of the Kano State High Court sitting in Kano Hanga was jailed on Friday, June 24, 2022, after being found guilty of forgery based on four-count charges bordering on uttering and forgery preferred against him by the EFCC. At the point of arraignment, he pleaded not guilty to the four count charges, thereby setting the stage for full trial.  

Amudo Community Commences N4 Million Awka Road Rehabilitation Amudo community in Awka South local government area of Anambra state has commenced the rehabilitation of Aroma – Ifite road at the state capital to the tune of N4 Million. Since the rains motorists plying the roads in the area have been lamenting the state of the roads which has been affecting commercial activities at the heart of the capital. According to the Chairman Amudo Community Chief Timothy Mmuotolo; “We are not happy over the deplorable state of the road in Arroma junction which is the center of Awka capital. Our brother who facilitated this project approached me and stressed the need for a palliative work of the road and that is exactly what we are doing. We know that government cannot do everything and Gov Charles Soludo just came into office and before he would start work on roads we need to assist him because we voted for him. The project is likely to cost between N3.250 million and N4 million to rebuild and we ...

NIGERIA SECURITY AND CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS ( NSCDC ). LAGOS STATE COMMAND. PRESS RELEASE. 27TH JUNE, 2022. SECURITY LECTURE AND AWARDS: DPR NSCDC NHQ AND CDPRO LAGOS BAG AWARDS.  DPR dedicates award to Commandant General ( CG ) Ahmed Abubakar Audi, PhD, mni. The Director of Public Relations ( DPR ), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Head Quarters ( NHQ ), Abuja, Deputy Commandant of Corps ( DCC ) Olusola Odumosu and the Civil Defence Public Relations Officer ( CDPRO ), Lagos State Command, Assistant Superintendent of Corps I ( ASCI ) Abolurin Oluwaseun Olumide, were both yesterday, on Sunday, 26th June, 2022, honoured as the most inspiring, spokesperson of the year and the most innovative state security spokesperson of the year, respectively, by the management of the Streetwise International Magazine, at its maiden Street Credibility Lecture and Awards, held at the Kano Hall, NECA House, in Alausa - Ikeja, Lagos State. The theme of the highly ceremonious, i...

"Finally enjoying a much needed vacation in Turkey with my brother Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu"-Gov . Wike. More photos below.