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PRESIDENT BUHARI CELEBRATES FORMER MILITARY PRESIDENT, IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA AT 81 President Muhammadu Buhari sends best wishes to former military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida on his 81st birthday August 17, 2022. President Buhari joins family, friends and associates of the former leader in celebrating another year, heralded by God’s benevolence and mercies. The President notes the historical role of the former military President in shaping the political and economic development of the country, and his counsels to upcoming political leaders. President Buhari prays for longer life, good health and strength for the octogenarian.   Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) August 16, 2022  

She hid this so well! This word is so wicked I don’t blame them at all.  After 5 years of Marriage Adrienne Bailon & Her Husband Israel Houghton welcomed a baby boy via surrogate.  She is a singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, and television personality from the United States. In 1999, Adrienne had her big break when performing with her church at Madison Square Garden. That's when the one and only Martin entered the building. For his show that evening, he requested that the top four singers from her choir be chosen. Even though she found this fascinating, Adrienne was one of those vocalists.  She became one of 'THE REAL" and once dated Rob Kardashian. She and her husband shared the black and white photo of her carrying their baby boy with the caption ""adriennebailon Ever James For this child we have prayed Just to hear our baby cry Skin to skin and face to face Heart to heart and eye to eye.. Our baby boy Is here & we are so in love! if you have followed

Kebbi Customs Command Seizes 11,950 Litres of PMS The Kebbi Area Command’s Anti-bunkering team of the Nigeria Customs Service have seized 11,950 litres of Premium Motor Spirit intended to be smuggled out of the country through the Yauri waterway. The Command revealed that intelligence operatives had monitored the movement of loaded jerrycans of PMS to a spot near the waterway for some days based on a tip-off, before the deployment of the anti-bunkering squad who struck and intercepted the 11,950 litres of PMS. According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Nasiru Manga, he revealed that the anti-smuggling operatives/anti-bunkering team of the Command made the interception on Thursday, August 11, 2022, continually giving petroleum smugglers in the state a tough time. He said that the product has been evacuated to the Command’s Headquarters in Birnin Kebbi. Commenting on the development, the Customs Area Controller, Kebbi Area Command, Comptroller Joseph

RESCUED EIGHT YEAR OLD RAPE VICTIM RECUPERATING AT CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL AMAKU AWKA  By Chidinma Ikeanyionwu Blessing Austin Nweke Following the need to salvage the medical situation of the eight year old rape victim from Ifitedunu, the honorable commissioner for women and social welfare, Hon Ify Obinabo took steps by making sure she got her admitted into COOU teaching hospital immediately. Since then the progress report has been amazing as the eight year old's swollen body has come down and she has been responding to treatment too. Although still admitted, the victims grandmother, Mrs Christiana Akpụ, appreciated the efforts of the state government through the women and social welfare Commissioner and prayed for speedy recovery of her grand child. Recall that according the initial medical report, it was said that the victim is having complications with her kidney which may be as a result of infection from the rape and defilement incident. But so

MEDICAL EXPERTS BEGIN INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE SUDDEN DEATH OF WIFE OF  SUSPENDED NNEWI NORTH MAYOR. Anambra state government has commissioned a scientific probe into the sudden death of wife of the suspended Transition Committee Chairman of Nnewi North council area, late Mrs Chidiebele Iloka. The team made up of Pathologists from within and outside Anambra were engaged to conduct an autopsy to ascertain actual cause of death of Mrs Iloka . ABS visited Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, where the body of the deceased was deposited and the autopsy is being carried out. News of the death of Mrs Iloka was all over the social media from Sunday last week . So many unconfirmed reports were flying  around as regards the cause of her death, which led to suspension of her husband, Mr Mbazulike Iloka as the Transition Committee Chairman of Nnewi North council. Governor Chukwuma Soludo went a step further by setting up an investigative panel who were made up of medical professors

India Reiterates Commitment To Partnering Nigeria For Better Life The High Commission of India in Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to strengthening business and economic relations with Nigeria.  The High Commissioner of India, Gangadrine Balasubramanian, who made tha promise at the independence celebration of India in Abuja , said, the India /Nigeria relationship started many years back with the establishment of its office in Lagos. This relationship according to the India High Commissioner, has remained strong, and developed into multifaceted ways almost in all places including human capitial development hence they as a country, are happy with the assistance and cooperation of successive governments in Nigeria. He said trade and economic relations between the two countries has remained strong with about 35 Indian companies in the country and they are not moving away from the traditional areas of cooperation but diversifying into new areas including information technology, artifi

45 Suspects Arrested for Internet Fraud in Enugu Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Command on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, arrested 45 suspected internet fraudsters from different locations at Trans Ekulu, Enugu.  The suspects are: Michael Chidiebere, Ogbu Chekwube, Edeh Peter, Nweze Ifeanyi, Emeka Nwankwo, John Chibuike, Paschal Tochukwu, Eze ifeanyi, Raphael Chukwuemeka .P, Kennwth Akwozo, Chukwuebuka Ogbonna, Chunedu Ephraim.N, Emmanuel Nnaji, Ychenna Nweke.E, Orji Chisom , Eze Emmanuel, Obodoeze Samson, Onyedikachi Samuel, Ikenna Chijioke, James Tochukwu, Uche Obieze and Ekwunife Chinonso. Others include Adimoranma Christian, Godwin Chukwuemeka, Nnamezie Chidi, Bright Chineme, Vitus Makwe, Nwokeji Joshua Chetachukwu, Nzube Daniel. Stephen Ogbuabor, Sunday Dimeze Chidi, Ebuka Ilouno, Michael Chidere, Ikechukwu Michael, Oferka Frank, Onyia Joseph, Amagba Tochukwu, Ogbuabor Emmanuel, Michael Obi, Emmanuel Chidere, Chijioke Ugwu, Ugwuoko Obinna,

Again, Troops Kill Scores Of Terrorists In Kaduna Troops of Operation Forest Sanity have once again neutralised scores of terrorists after a fierce attack around the Galbi Forest in Chikun local government area of Kaduna State. This is coming three days after same troops neutralised many of the terrorists in the area. According to a private security organisation, Eons Intelligence, via its verified Twitter handle on Tuesday, the terrorists were said to have returned to the same spot looking for the dead bodies of their fellow fighters earlier killed on Saturday by troops, when they suffered another defeat. The organisation wrote: “Troops of Operation Forest Sanity neutralized scores of terrorists after a fierce fire attack as they return searching to pack the dead bodies of terrorists earlier neutralized by troops around the forest in Galbi, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State.” LEADERSHIP reports that the Kaduna State government had a couple of days ago disclosed that security

PRESS RELEASE IMO STATE GOVERNMENT DONATES ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIERS, WEAPONS TO POLICE  - As IGP Commissions Vehicles, Assures of Better Security in Imo, Nigeria  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, was at the Imo State Government House in Owerri on Tuesday 16th August, 2022, as a special guest of honour for the commissioning of Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), weapons and some vehicles donated to the Imo State Police Command of the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies by the Executive Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodinma.  The IGP who was invited by the Imo State Government as the special guest, and was accompanied to the brief event by the AIG in charge of Zone 9, AIG Isaac Akinmoyede, Commissioner of Police, Imo State, CP Mohammed Barde, the Force PRO, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi,  and other staff officers, was received by the Governor of Imo State, top government functionaries, service commanders, traditional

PDP crisis: You can’t decide for a presidential candidate, says Makarfi August 16, 2022 As the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues its trouble-shooting to reconcile its presidential contender, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, a former national chairman, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, has called for caution. • I will never resign as PDP chairman, Ayu declares • Atiku, in first homecoming after convention, receives decampees from APC • Wike berates traitors, says he’s a fulfilled leader • Wike is only playing mind games, will not leave PDP, says Momodu As the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues its trouble-shooting to reconcile its presidential contender, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, a former national chairman, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, has called for caution. Recall that misunderstanding within the party deepened after Atiku chose Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, as his running mate a

Deji Adeyanju mocks Obi over meeting with Wike, others Political activist Deji Adeyanju has mocked the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi, over his meeting with some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains, especially Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike. Adeyanju recently placed a bet of $10000 that Obi will come third in the forthcoming general election, It was the second time the former Governor of Anambra State met with Wike after dumping the PDP and declaring his presidential ambition on the LP platform. Others at the meeting include former Governors Olusegun Mimiko( Ondo); Donald Duke (Cross River) and Ibrahim Dankwanbo (Gombe). Also at the meeting were Benue Governor Samuel Ortom; Abia Governor Okezie Ikpeazu; former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke and several others. Adeyanju accused Obi, who is touted to be the 'saviour' of the country, of always meeting with PDP chieftains. The activist said Obi cannot help Ni

Ifeanyi Imposes 6 Months Resignation Notice On Authority FM On Air Personalities The Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial Zone Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah who owns Authority FM Radio Station Nnewi has Imposed a 6 months Notice of resignation on On Air Personalities working in his radio station. This action we gather from an inside source is coming out fear of losing his staff to the radio station Choice FM which is owned by his political rival Chief Cletus Ibeto. One more photo below. 

Nigerian Troops In Guinea Bissau Get New Equipment To Stabilise The ECOWAS Nation  Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) KADA on Saturday 13 August 2022 arrived in Port of Bissau after a seven days voyage from Lagos. The sail to Guinea Bissau was in line with the government directive for the Nigerian Navy to convey military hardware meant for its own troops in carrying out a stabilization mission in Guinea Bissau. NNS KADA’s Ship Company was received by the Nigerian Ambassador to Guinea Bissau and Cape Verde, Amb John James, the ECOWAS representative in Guinea Bissau, Prof Hamidu Boli, Deputy Force Commander Colonel Antoine Kore amongst other dignitaries. In a statement by the Commander, Command Information Officer, Western Naval Command, Edward Yeibo, he said during the reception of NNS KADA, Amb John James was filled with joy in receiving a vessel of such magnitude in Guinea Bissau. He added that Amb John James expressed appreciation that the arrival of NNS KADA to Guinea Bissau was a strong indi

President Buhari inaugurates Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC) in State House on 16th Aug 2022 Malaria Council 5: President Buhari with R-L: Chairman of Council and CEO of Dangote Group Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Minister of Health Osagie Ehanire, Minister of State for Health Ekunmankama Joseph Nkama, Catholic Archbishop of Abuja John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Director DPH Morenike Alex-Okoh and CEO of Access Bank Herbert Wigwe as he inaugurated Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC) in State House on 16th Aug 2022. NIGERIA WILL SAVE N2 TRILLION FROM MALARIA ELIMINATION, PRESIDENT BUHARI DECLARES, APPOINTS DANGOTE CHAIRMAN OF 16-MEMBER COUNCIL TO ERADICATE DISEASE     President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja inaugurated Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC), projecting that the successful implementation of the Council’s agenda and savings from the estimated economic burden of the disease would save Nigeria about N687 billion in 2022 and N2 trillion by 2030.   The President told the 16-member Council