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"I lost my sweet mother this morning. The matriarch of our family. My supporter and backbone @indianpicolo.  I am beyond devastated. I have never felt pain like this in my life but I am consoled by the good life she lived. She was loved by everyone that ever met her.  She was so strong till the last minute for us even while she battled with cancer.  I have never typed a more difficult caption in my life. Please pray for our Mums soul to Rest In Peace and for strength for my dad, my siblings, her grandchildren and our entire family to bear this loss". One more photo below.   

NIGERIA SECURITY AND CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS (NSCDC). LAGOS STATE COMMAND. PRESS RELEASE. FRIDAY, 22ND JULY, 2022. NSCDC LAGOS STATE COMMAND ANTI - VANDAL UNIT UNCOVERS ILLEGAL OIL DUMP SITE, APPREHENDS SUSPECTED PERPETRATORS AND RECOVERS EXHIBITS. Commandant Eweka Okoro avows his unflinching commitment to the vision of the Commandant General, in relations to the eradication of illegal dealings in petroleum products and all forms of economic sabotage in Lagos state. The Commandant General (CG), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), CG Ahmed Abubakar Audi PhD, mni, has recently reiterated his vow to stamp out oil pipeline vandalism, illegal oil bunkering, illegal dealings in petroleum products, illegal mining of solid and natural minerals and other disheartening forms of economic sabotage, being perpetrated by criminal elements, in our dear nation. In line with the charge of the CG above, the Commandant, NSCDC, Lagos State Command, Commandant Eweka Edenabu Okoro, has earlier tod...

Man Bags 2 Years for Possession of Counterfeit Currency The Kano Zonal Command of the EFCC on 22 July, 2022, secured the conviction of one Abbas Saleh before Justice Obiora Egwuta of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano on a one count charge of possession of counterfeit currency. The convict was arraigned by the Commission on the 14th of October, 2019 for allegedly being in possession of counterfeit United States Dollars and attempting to exchange the same to Naira at Wapa Market Kano. Saleh pleaded not guilty to the two count charge preferred against him by the prosecution thereby settling the stage for his full trial.  

PRESS RELEASE The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said Nigeria is safe for investment in spite of the demarketing campaign being waged against the country by the political opposition. The Minister made the remarks at an Investors' Fair, tagged “Africa Walk”, organized by the UNICORN Group in its Lagos Campus on Friday. He said the fake narrative being promoted by the de-marketers was that Nigeria is a war zone or that there is religious persecution in the country. Alhaji Mohammed said the Buhari Administration came into office in 2015 with the promise to revamp the economy, fight insecurity and curb corruption and that the administration has acquainted itself creditably on the three pillars. “We were elected on the three pillars of the economy, security, and anti-corruption. In these three areas, I can confirm that we have not left any stone unturned to turn things around despite the numerous challenges,” he said. While speaking on security, the Minist...

TEXT OF PRESS CONFERENCE BY THE NATIONAL PUBLICITY SECRETARY OF THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP), HON. DEBO OLOGUNAGBA ON THE COLLAPSING FOLLOWERSHIP OF THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC), PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, TODAY, FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022.   Osun Election/Fake Bishops PDP to Tinubu: Withdraw from Presidential Race Now   Gentlemen of the Press,   The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is appalled by the nauseating, blasphemous and unpardonable act by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in hiring street artisans, fraudsters and touts and criminally dressing them in bishop’s vestments to orchestrate an endorsement for its collapsing Presidential campaign.   The PDP, in the strongest term, condemns this profane and highly provocative act of desperation by the sinking APC Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the face of APC’s collapsing leadership, membership and followership structure across the country.   Nigerians were sickened by videos and pict...

TEARS  FLOW AS HON OKECHUKWU,  GOES TO ETERNAL REST. Anambra State Governor; Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo, his deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, Speaker Anambra State House of Assembly; Rt Hon Uche Okafor Episani and principal members of the house, members of Anambra State Executive Council and relatives, earlier today were at St Patrick Catholic Church Isuofia. The funeral mass was celebrated by Cardinal Ebere Okpalaeke who lamented the wickedness that has  overtaken the world that some people don't have any value anymore for human lives. The eldest of the Okoye family; Mr Emmanuel Okoye thanked those that squeezed time out of their busy schedules to honour Late Hon Okechukwu Okoye and commiserate with the family at this critical time. Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo assured the family that all the culprits to this horrible act must be brought to book. He further appealed to Anambra State House of Assembly under the leadership of Rt Dr Hon Uche Okafor Episani to ensure th...

Security operatives attached to the state’s special security outfits, OP MESA, allegedly shot dead a 17-year-old female student of Unity High School in Ago Ika area of Abeokuta, Ogun State on Thursday, July 21.  According to Daily Trust, the SS 2 student identified simply as Sadiat was mistakenly shot by the operatives who were chasing a suspected internet fraudster, popularly known as “yahoo boy". It was gathered that Sadiat and others were walking out of the school premises after close of school for the day, when a bullet fired by the security operatives mistakenly hit her in the head.  The student, said to be the only daughter of her mother, was confirmed d3ad at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Idi Aba, Abeokuta, where she was rushed to for treatment, while three other students and a commercial motorcyclist were also reportedly hit by the stray bullets fired by the operatives.  Angered by the development, the victim’s colleagues stormed the Enu-Gada Police station in...

Atiku Says 90% Of Northerners Are Not On Social Media Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says he is not expecting the Labour Party (LP) to pull off a surprise to win the 2023 presidential election. Atiku spoke in an interview on Arise TV on Friday. Speaking further, the former vice-president said 90 percent of people in the north are not social media, insinuating that it will limit the chances of the LP to win the 2023 presidential election. “So, it is very difficult to expect a miracle to happen, simply because Peter Obi is in the Labour Party. After all, they were saying through social media, they had more than one million votes in Osun state,” he said. “But how many votes turned for the Labour Party? And then again, mark you, you’re talking about social media. In the north, 90 percent of our people are not tuned to social media.”  

Renovation Of National Assembly Cost N30bn - Minister  The Federal Capital Territory Administration would spend N30.222 billion in the ongoing rehabilitation of the National Assembly Complex, the Minister, Malam Musa Bello had said.   Bello disclosed this on Thursday when the Senate Committee on FCT carried out an oversight visit to various project sites being constructed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCDA) in Abuja, according to Daily Post. He disclosed that the cost of approval of the rehabilitation work by President Muhammadu Buhari was N37 billion, which was included in the 2020 budget of the Federal Capital Development Administration.   He, however, explained that the cost was reviewed downward to N9.25 billion in the revised 2020 budget to enable the FCDA to pay contractors, leaving a balance of N21.025 billion.   Bello stated that the total cost of rehabilitation work which stood at N30,229, 290,830.35 billion was not part of the National As...

Ogun, Lagos Sign MoU On 31Km Redline Rail Project, As Operation Begins 2023 Ogun State Government has signed a Memoranda of Understanding with the Lagos State Government on the 31-km redline passengers rail service from Oyingbo, Lagos State to Agbado in Ogun State, as the railbegins operations in the first quarter of 2023. The Secretary to the Ogun State Government, SSG, Tokunbo Talabi, noted the project is a significant achievement in the series of developments engendered by the Lagos/Ogun Joint Commission. He added that the development was an achievement from the robust understanding and synergy between the governors of Lagos and Ogun States in taking advantage of their proximity to better their economies and the lives of their citizens. Talabi noted that significant achievements had been made by the two states through the Joint Commission in the areas of waterways and security, saying "this is yet another testament of more initiatives to be undertaken by the joint commission...

2023: Anambra NLC Backs Obi, Begins Mobilisation The Anambra State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress has declared support for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, ANAMBRA PEOPLE reports. As a result, the workers have constituted a political mobilization committee headed by a former NLC Chairman in the state, Comrade Charles Onyeagba. Members of the committee include the immediate past NLC Chairman in the state, Jerry Nnubia (Deputy Chairman) Odiegwu Anthony (Secretary), Chukwuka Gaius (Assistant Secretary), Maduabum Patricia (Treasurer), Nweke Ifeanyi (Public Relations Officer/Organising Secretary). Other members of the committee are Ubani ABC, Odili Chike, Cele-Okeafor Ngozi, Uyanwunne Eucharia, Ikeazor Charles, and Onyejiaka Emmanuel. Inaugurating the committee, the NLC Chairman in the state, Chinwe Orizu, said the decision to constitute the NLC Political Committee was an instruction from the national leadership of the body. Orizu said they were directed to...

PRESIDENT BUHARI CONGRATULATES DOYEN OF FASHION IN NIGERIA, HAJIYA ZAINAB ABAH FOLAWIYO AT 80 President Muhammadu Buhari joins family, friends and associates of Hajiya Zainab Abah Folawiyio, doyen of fashion in Nigeria, in celebrating her 80th birthday, July 22,2022.  The President notes historic roles the matriarch has played in development of the country by smartly translating her regal taste into an art, and further lifting it into trade for benefit of society. As the mother and grandmother celebrates the climb to 80th rung of the age ladder, President Buhari believes her propensity for giving and sharing love will be sustained, while her wisdom after years of experience, remain enriching.  The President affirms that Mama’s role in community development, which includes mobilizing for civil responsibilities and pursuit of personal growth, will always stand her out for recognition. He prays that the Almighty God will grant the octogenarian, popularly known as Labanella, longe...

Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja has remanded the Accountant- General of the Federation, AGF, Ahmed Idris and two others to Kuje Prison. Trial adjourned to Wednesday, July 27, 2022 for hearing and determination of bail application. More details later. UPDATE Alleged N109bn Fraud: Court Remands Ex-AGF Idris in Prison Justice A. O. Adeyemi Ajayi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama Abuja, remanded the suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris and his co-defendants: Godfrey Olusegun Akindele, Mohammed Kudu Usman in Kuje Correctional Centre pending the determination of their bail applications. The trio were arraigned alongside a company, Gezawa Commodity Market and Exchange Limited, on a 14-count charge bordering on gratification, abuse of office and money laundering to the tune of over N109 billion fraud. More photos below. 

“I Can Never Support Igbo Presidency, Let Tinubu Take It ” ~ Dave Umahi  "I have no singular reason to support anyone from the Eastern region to become the President of this country because we pretend a lot.  "The gang up in the East is becoming worrisome and has not in any way helped us as a tribe. Tell me why I should support anyone from the East contesting to be President.  "During the APC Party Primary, i put in my best but what did I get in return betrayal. Among all the aspirants, I am the most qualified but they ganged up against that mandate and turn around now to ask me to support an Igbo Presidency.  "I have said it countless times that Peter Obi is going nowhere and Ebonyi people are not going to vote him. Our vote belongs to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  "Ohanaeze now have voice to shout support Igbo Presidency but they lost their voice when injustice and saboteur was the order of the day during our party primary election.  "I wish to reaffirm my...

CBT HAS ENHANCED ADMISSION PROCESS INTO MODEL COLLEGES - COMMISSIONER The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, has declared that the Computer-Based system initiated to screen pupils seeking admission into Lagos State Model Colleges has enhanced the selection process.  Mrs. Adefisayo spoke at the flag-off of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) examination for admission into Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools in Lagos State, imploring parents of the pupils seeking admission for the Year 2022/2023 academic session to trust the admission process. While answering questions on the conduct of the examination, she maintained that the pupils understood the process and observed that they were quite comfortable with the exercise. Her words: "The participating children are millennium and 21st-century pupils, they know what to do". The Commissioner also expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the exams, adding that the State government's investment in ICT has ...

Governor Soludo Assents To 2022 Revised Budget Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has signed the 2022 Revised Appropriation bill of N170 billion naira into Law. Governor Soludo performed the signing ceremony of the budget tagged "Building Off From The Blocks" at the Government House, Awka. Governor Soludo explained that the purpose of the 2022 revised budget was to reflect current realities, challenges, priorities of the new administration and the dire needs of residents in Anambra. The Governor commended members of the House of Assembly for being diligent, responsible and responsive to their job. Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uche Okafor explained that the budget size was retained but thorough scrutiny was done to tweak the figures for greater impact on the masses. Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyeka Ibezim, members of the Anambra State Executive Council including Secretary to the State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, Chief of Staff to the ...

OSUN ELECTION: DELAY IN PAYMENT OF ALLOWANCES OF SOME OFFICERS CAUSED BY THEIR BANK, NOT POLICE - FPRO  - As Police Discredits News Reports  With regards to the payment of allowances of Police Officers who participated in the Osun State Gubernatorial Election duty, it is pertinent to emphasize that officers scheduled for the duty had their account details forwarded to the Police Accounts and Budget (PAB) office at the Force Headquarters where payments were prepared and disbursed accordingly.  The said payment of allowances to cover the election duty was disbursed directly into individual accounts from the PAB Office and not through any State Police Command. As such, individuals started receiving payment alerts even before the commencement of the election.  However, one of the new generation banks (name withheld), with whom some of the officers accounts are domiciled, reported delays in disbursement due to technical issues. This was immediately followed up and from al...