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Anambra State Government (ASG), Sets to Charge Sexual Offenders to Court After Rescuing Three Victims of Rape in Awka. By Chidinma Ikeanyionwu  Anambra State Women and Social Welfare Commissioner, Mrs Ify Obinabo has reiterated the state government's commitment towards ending rape in the state. This she stated in her office in Awka after intervening in cases of involving two victims of rape and child defilement. The victims who are 8 years, 14 years and 15 years of age were sexually taken advantage of at Ifitedunu, Agulu and Ozubulu respectively. Mrs Obinabo bemoaned such dastardly act and stated that the government of Prof Chukwuma Soludo is out to prosecute sexual offenders found guilty of rape and child defilement charges. She therefore warned that parents, guardians and everyone should put all hands on deck to achieve a liveable and prosperous Anambra where women and children will be secured. The women and social welfare boss after listening to the stories of the victims whom s...

WE ARE NIGERIANS, GOD WILLING WE REMAIN NIGERIANS, AND NIGERIA WILL REMAIN ONE, SAYS PRESIDENT BUHARI   President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja urged political leaders to stay focused and uphold the ultimate objective of promoting interest of the country, saying, “We are Nigerians, God willing we remain Nigerians, and Nigeria shall remain one.’’ President Buhari, who received former State Chairmen of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) at the State House, noted that the passion and zeal for improving the livelihood of Nigerians, which culminated in creation of the political party had not dwindled, calling for more steadfastness as Nigerians. The President said the self-centeredness that led to the loss of about a million lives between 1967-1970 must not be allowed to repeat itself, noting that the CPC was founded on the bedrock of patriotism and loyalty to the unity of Nigeria. “Our main objective is the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We are human beings. We have ou...

Man stabs manager at lottery center over unpaid debt Officers of Area K, Morogbo of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Kamalideen Raji 'm' aged 35 over the alleged murder of one person in the Badagry area of the state.  The suspect, who was arrested at about 11.30am on Tuesday, August 2, allegedly stabbed his victim, a manager of a lottery center, twice in the neck over a disagreement about unpaid debts.  The victim was rushed to Badagry General Hospital for medical attention but later gave up the ghost.    Confirming the arrest, the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigations Department, Panti for further investigations and  prosecution.  

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF A.B.U ZARIA KONGO CAMPUS (ST. AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO CHAPEL KONGO CAMPUS) WERE YESTERDAY DENIED ACCESS INTO THE MULTI- PURPOSE HALL WHERE THEY HAVE BEEN CELEBRATING MASS FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS. The Mass was celebrated outside when a directive was received from the office of the Director instructing that the Church returns the letter of permission to worship in the wall that was issued to them 15 years ago until when a permanent site is approved for them. 15 years down the lane, no permanent site, now, the hall has been denied.  We call on the University management and the Nigerian Government to either approve the permanent site or reopen the Hall for their Worship. Right to Worship is the fundamental human right of every Nigerian. In a Federal University as ABU, such act is an uncivilized manner of treating Nigerian Citizens. Pray for the Church in Northern Nigeria. The Church of Christ shall continue to March on in Jesus Name. Amen! #hacfopersecutionwatch miss...

Gombe Holds 1st  Peace, Security Summit;  Launches Operation 'Hattara'  ...'Security Engagement To provide Pathways to Dealing with Emerging Security Threats", Says Governor Inuwa  ...As IGP Hails Gombe Governor's Foresight, Proactiveness In Dealing With Challenges  ...Says Gombe Peace And Security Summit in Consonance With The New Policing Strategies  Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya says the peace and security summit convened by his administration will provide an opportunity for security personnel, government officials and other strategic stakeholders in the maintenance of law and order to aggregate and explore pressing internal issues with a view to identifying new security and community pathways of mitigating them for lasting peace and stability.  The Governor stated this while declaring open the1st Gombe State Peace and Security Summit with the theme "Mitigating Contemporary Security Challenges for Sustainable Socio-Economic Developmen...

OWO TERROR ATTACK: GOV AKEREDOLU CONFIRMS ARREST OF ATTACKERS •Warns Ebiras In Ondo Against Venturing Into Kidnapping  Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has confirmed the arrest of the attackers of St Francis Catholic Church, Owo. The Governor confirmed the arrest shortly after the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor made the announcement in Abuja.  Governor Akeredolu further disclosed that the owner of the house where the attackers stayed before the June 5 attack in Owo has also been arrested  He noted that government did not spare a moment in trailing the terrorists since the horrendous attacks on innocent worshipers at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owaluwa, Owo.  Arakunrin Akeredolu spoke during a courtesy visit to his office by the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) led by the Chairman of the Council, Prince Leke Adegbite.  He said:”Now that the military has announced it, I can tell you that five of ...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan monitor Kenyan Presidential election ( Photos) The country is hoping for an orderly transition of power after almost a decade under two-term President Uhuru Kenyatta.  President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to step down after election is concluded due to term limits. The two frontrunners to succeed him are veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga and the current Deputy President, William Ruto. Kenyatta fell out with Ruto and has endorsed Odinga.  All three men were involved in the 2007 election, but back then Ruto backed Odinga against Kenyatta’s then-boss. Kenyatta and Ruto faced charges at the international Criminal Court over their alleged role in the violence ; the cases were later dropped.  Here are photos of Jonathan monitoring the ongoing election below. More photos below.   

2023: APC Leader, Others Defect To PDP In Kwara All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Kwara State, Alhaji Bala Mahmud, and his teeming supporters in the party yesterday dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2023 polls in the state. Mahmud, who was a former member of the 14-member committee on Patigi/Lafiagi crisis set up by the state government, stated that he decided to dump APC for PDP with his supporters in view of the leadership skills of former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and the decision of the PDP to zone the governorship ticket of the party to Kwara North senatorial district ahead of next year polls in the state. The defectors are from Patigi town, the headquarters of Patigi LGA of the state. They were later received into the PDP fold by the former Ambassador to Japan and former governorship aspirant of the party, Professor Mohammed Yisa Gana. Speaking at the event at Patigi, the leader of the defectors, Mahmud, said their decision...

Bandits Kill Man For Resisting Abduction In Buhari's Home State A Twitter user, Idris4peace @Edrees4P has posted how man was killed in Katsina for refusing adoption "Dahiru driver was killed by heavily armed bandits who attacked Funtua community early this morning. He was refused to follow bandits to the forest and insisted that none of his family members have money to for pay for his ransom. He died as hero because he dragged them before they overpowered him and shot him in his head. He was very courageous & patriotic, he mobilized many young people to defend his community."  

PRESIDENT BUHARI HOSTS NEW NMA EXCO, SAYS FG DISBURSES N100B TO INDIGENOUS PHARMA MANUFACTURERS The Federal Government has disbursed a total of N100 billion to indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare investors as loans to expand their capital base and boost local production of medicines and medical consumables. President Muhammadu Buhari announced this Tuesday in Abuja while receiving the new Executive Members of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). The President explained that the loan was extended through the Central Bank of Nigeria’s support to the private pharmaceutical sector. He added that the Health Sector Reform Committee chaired by Vice-President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, is currently exploring models for revitalizing the nation's healthcare system, in ways that improve quality of care and the benefit package to care providers. On brain drain in the health sector, the President said he has directed the Honourable Minister of Health to look into ways of turning...

MAJOR GENERAL OBINNA AJUNWA ASSUMES COMMAND AS THE 32nd GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING 81 DIVISION NIGERIAN ARMY The newly appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Divison Nigerian Army (NA) Major General Obinna Ajunwa has assumed command of the Division in line with the recent posting by the Headquarters NA Department of Military Secretary.  At the handing and taking over ceremony of the office of the GOC held at Headquarters 81 Division in Lagos Major General Ajunwa thanked the Chief of Army Staff for finding him worthy of this great responsibility. He thereafter commended the immediate past GOC Major General Umar Thama Musa for taking the Division to greater heights. He pledged to contribute to the success recorded so far. General Ajunwa urged senior officers of the Division to work as a team and demonstrate professionalism during the discharge of their duties. He said the only way to ensure success is to move the Division to greater heights.  Earlier, the immediate past ...

Again, EFCC Busts Yahoo Hideouts, Arrests 18 in Lokoja As part of efforts by the EFCC to curb the rising wave of internet related fraud otherwise known as ‘Yahoo-Yahoo’, the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Commission have again extended its dragnet to Kogi State leading to the arrest of 18 suspected ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Boys’ in Lokoja, the state capital. This is the second such operation in the State within the last two months. Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the EFCC, had in June 2022 arrested 19 suspected fraudsters at different locations in Lokoja. The latest arrest, which was made on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 followed actionable intelligence received by the Commission. Among the suspects are two siblings - Bala Caleb Abdulkarim and Ayuba Bala. Others are Adebayo Olubunmi, Yusuf Salawu, Victor Yakubu, Victor Udeh, Abutu Francis, Moses Akeji, Aiyegbe ThankGod, Eniola Adeniji, Abraham Ayodele, Julius Omowale, Samuel Onojah, Saka Usman Ojo, Isaac Emmanuel, Yusuf Mohammed, Ibrahim Musa a...

#EndSARS: “WE HAVE RECOVERED PSYCHOLOGICALLY” - SANWO-OLU ·We Have Earned Lagosians' Trust Lagos State has recovered from the psychological trauma that followed the massive destruction of public assets during the EndSARS protest, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said. Mr. Sanwo-Olu spoke during a Channels Television programme; "Sunday Politics", in which he listed his administration's efforts to achieve A Greater Lagos. Many landmark buildings were destroyed in Lagos by hoodlums who hijacked the protest. Such buildings include the iconic City Hall, Lagos High Court, shopping malls, forensic laboratory and Oba's Palace. Besides, about 200 new high-capacity buses were burnt in the unprecedented carnage.  

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Has Sacked Dr. Daysman Oyakhilome Woghiren His Nephew From His Position As The President Of Loveworld Next And Loveworld Innovation ln Christ Embassy Church. And Also Suspended Him From All Other Official Roles in Christ Embassy Ministry. He further Placed Him On (An Urgent Spiritual Rehabilitation) For Associating With Tinubu Who Appointed Him As His Global Youth Ambassador To Support His Election Campaign. One more photo below.