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  Ganiyu Johnson, The Honourable member representing Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency 2, at the green chamber has won this year award of Excellence by the  Nigerian Society of Engineers in collaboration with World Council of Civil  Engineers. Not only in political  arena has Hon. Johnson proven his ability and determination to succeed, same he has done at professional level.. Recently ,Hon. Johnson  collaboration with school of Horticulture  far away Kebbi state lectured and  empowered less than 200 Ejigbo/ Isolo residents with reasonable fund to start up a business of either goat rearing or fishery. Congratulations to Hon. Johnson Sir !  Congratulations to all Constituents of Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency 2.

Terrorists Release 4 More Abuja-Kaduna Train Passengers  The lucky passengers include the oldest kidnap victim, who is a 90-year-old grandmother, Mama Halimatu Atta. Also released alongside with her was her 53-year-old daughter, Adama Atta Aliyu. Others are Mohammed Sani Abdulmaji (M.S Ustaz) and a Sokoto State indigene, Alhaji Modin Modi Bodinga. More photos below. 

KDSG Security Update: Friday 19th August 2022.  Troops foil kidnap, rescue three in Chikun LGA Troops of Operation Forest Sanity foiled a kidnap attempt in the Ungwan Madaki general area of Chikun local government.  This was reported to the Kaduna State Government in an operational feedback following the rescue mission in response to a distress call from the area.  According to the report, the troops arrived the area and engaged the bandits, forcing them to flee and abandon their victims. Three victims were rescued by the troops: Elkanah Eli, along with his daughter, and one Mr Yahaya.  The Kaduna State Government received the feedback with gratitude and praised the troops for their swift response and the successful rescue.  The victims have been reunited with their families.  Signed Samuel Aruwan Commissioner,  Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State.  

Chantelle Broughton, 29, claimed she regularly gets asked if her babies Ayon and Azirah are both hers after she gave birth to them in April. After her son Ayon was delivered at Nottingham City Hospital with fair skin and green eyes, Chantelle was shocked to then deliver her daughter Azirah, who had a much darker complexion and brown eyes. Such births are so rare, genetics experts have previously estimated them at one in a million. Auxiliary nurse Chantelle Broughton, 29, from Nottingham, gave birth to Ayon and Azirah in April Chantelle believes Azirah (left) has a darker complexion because her maternal grandfather is Nigerian and the twins' father Ashton is half Jamaican Auxiliary nurse Chantelle says she looks white but is mixed race due to having a Nigerian maternal grandad, whereas dad Ashton, also 29, is half Jamaican, half Scottish. The mum-of-three revealed the twins did not look too different from each other at birth but as the weeks went by, Azirah's skin complexion sta

Swedish police said on Friday two people were injured in a shooting at the Emporia shopping centre in the southern city of Malmö and one suspect has been arrested.  "The immediate danger to the public is judged to be over," the police said in a statement. "At present, the incident is considered to be connected to the criminal environment." The police are on the scene questioning witnesses and going through material from surveillance cameras. Earlier, police said they had cordoned off the area and asked the public to avoid going to the shopping centre. The police did not immediately respond for further comment.

Gov. Abiodun Approves 2019 Promotion, Appointment for MAPOLY Staff The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun MFR, has approved the 2019 Promotion and Appointment for the Staff of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta. The approval, which had 20 Teaching and 9 Non-Teaching members of staff as beneficiaries, was conveyed through the Hon. Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu. Breakdown of the beneficiaries include; Four Chief Lecturers, Fourteen Principal Lecturers, Three Chief Executive Officers, One Chief Librarian, One Chief Instructor, One Deputy Registrar, One Chief Confidential Secretary, Three Chief Accountants and One Chief Photographer.  

Breaking news ! The kidnapped Nasarawa State commissioner for information, Hon. Yakubu Mohammed Lawal has been released having been held hostage by the kidnappers who stormed his residence at Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Council and whisked him away some days ago. He is presently reuniting with his family, friends and well-wishers. More photos below.   

Autopsy Result Clears Mbazulike Iloka (Mba Mba) of Alleged Wife Murder, As In-Law Withdraws Petition (Copy Attached) The suspended Transition Committee Chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area, Mr Mbazulike Iloka also known as Mba Mba, whose wife, Lady Chidiebere, died due to a reported bad fall suspected to have been caused by High blood pressure has been vindicated from any allegation of killing his beloved wife after the autopsy result emerged. This was revealed by Late Lady Chidiebere’s brother, Mr Uchenna Ezenwoye in a letter addressed to Anambra State Commissioner of Police withdrawing his petition against Mbazulike Iloka for culpablility in the sister’s death. Recall Anaedoonline.ng had in a publication revealed Mr. Mbazulike Iloka account of how his late wife Lady Chidiebere died. Mr Uchenna Ezenwoye had written to Anambra Police Commisioner demanding the police to investigate the cause of sisters death which was at the time alleged to be from domestic violence. But in an

August Meeting: Anambra Women Show Courage To Reform Society -- Mrs Soludo As Anambra women wrap up this year's August Meeting, Mrs Nonye Soludo, wife of the Governor of Anambra State, has stated that with the nature of issues discussed at different venues of this year's meetings, women have shown the courage to lead the war to reform the society.  Mrs Soludo stated this in Awka while giving an assessment of the annual women's meeting in the State. Prior to this year's August Meeting, the governor's wife met with different women groups from social, cultural, religious and political circles, where she urged them to use the 2022 August meeting to discuss and seek solutions to the growing moral deficits in homes and society. Mrs Soludo had explained that she was disturbed by the rising parental complacency in the face of eroding societal values and ethics, and asked mothers to rise and take back their homes or become co-losers in the avoidable wrongs of the present gen

"It was an honor and privilege to spend quality time with our presidential candidate and great leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, my old friend and brother, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila a few days ago.  Our meeting was fruitful and productive and together we shall move forward and go into battle to ensure victory for him and our great party the APC In next year's presidential election.  Great things are going to happen in Nigeria under his watch. Thanks be to God. 👍👌🙏💪👏💣💖🇳🇬".- Femi Fani Kayode. More photos below.   

FCT monarch backs drug test for intending couples, honours Marwa First class monarch, the Ona of Abaji and Chairman, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Council of Chiefs, Abuja, Alhaji Adamu Baba Yunusa has directed the immediate implementation of drug integrity test policy that will ensure intending couples present certificate of fitness before being joined in holy matrimony. The royal father gave the directive to the Chief Imam of Abaji and his Council of Chiefs when the Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) paid him a War Against Drug Abuse, WADA, advocacy visit.  Marwa had in his remarks congratulated the monarch on his 25th anniversary on the throne and upholding the tradition and culture of his kingdom. He commended the royal father for his unflinching support for NDLEA and the fight against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the country.  According to him, the traditional institution is a very import

PICTURES: GOV. BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU AT THE OPENING OF THE 15TH COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE MEETING (ALL HONOURABLE COMMISSIONERS OF BUDGET AND ECONOMIC PLANNING OF THE 36 STATES OF THE FEDERATION) AT LAGOS CONTINENTAL HOTEL, VICTORIA ISLAND, ON FRIDAY, 19 AUGUST, 2022. PIX 1 L-R: Taraba State Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Hon. Solomon Elisha; Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Senior Technical Adviser on Human Capital to the Vice President; Mrs. Yosola Akinbi and Lagos Commissioner of Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Sam Egube, during the opening of the 15th Community of Practice Meeting (All Honourable Commissioners of Budget and Economic Planning of the 36 States of the federation) themed: “Human Capital Development: A Panacea For Sustainable Development” at Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, on Friday, 19 August, 2022. PIX 2 L-R: Senior Technical Adviser on Human Capital to the Vice President; Mrs.

Press Release  Digital Economy: Govt targets 300,000 jobs for Imo youths Jobs exceeding 300,000 awaits youths from Imo State in no distant time as the government of Sen. Hope Uzodimma puts machinery in motion to tap into the global benefits of Digital Economy. At the Imo State Executive Council Meeting held on Wednesday and presided over by Governor Uzodimma, a Council Memo on Imo Youth Digital Training and Empowerment Scheme as submitted by the Chief Economic Adviser to the Governor, Prof. Kenneth Amaeshi was approved. Addressing newsmen at the end of the Council meeting, the Chief Political Adviser and Head Political Bureau, Barr. Enyinna Onuegbu, said that the Memo was brought to the Exco by Prof. Amaeshi "in conjunction with the Commissioner for Labour, Employment and Productivity, Chief Ford Ozumba." "The objective of which is to have about 300,000 Imo youths pass through a training that will make them digitally sound and guarantee their expertise in digital techno

OKADA: LAGOS GOVT EXTENDS BAN TO 4 MORE LGAS, 5 LCDAS FROM SEPT 1 …7,500 Commercial Motorcycles Impounded, Crushed Since June 1 …‘Enforcement’ll Be Total, Livelihood Support For Willing Riders’ - Govt Lagos State Government, on Thursday, extended a ban on the activities of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, to four more Local Government Areas (LGAs) and six Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). Effective from September 1, 2022, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu directed enforcement teams to fully implement the proscription order and bust erring riders across the councils listed in the Okada ban. The additional places are Kosofe, Oshodi-Isolo, Somolu and Mushin Local Government Areas. The Development Area Councils are Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Isolo LCDA, Bariga LCDA, and Odi-Olowo LCDA.  

UAM GRADUATE DISMISSED FROM THE NIGERIAN NAVY OVER ALLEGED SODOMY An Engineering graduate of the University of Agriculture, now Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi has been dismissed from the Nigerian Navy for alleged sodomy. SLT Victor. N. Ukpawanne was yesterday dismissed on allegations of sodomising a teenager in Delta State. Ukpawanne was court martial and found guilty on four counts of disobeying standing order, attempting to commit sodomy, disgraceful conduct and wrong use of drugs. More photos below. 

ASUU: JOSTUM FIRST CLASS STUDENT DIES WHILE AWAITING CALL-OFF A first class student of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University (JOSTUM), Tafi Joshua Sesugh, was today buried in tears in Shangev-ya, Kwande LGA, Benue State. According his friend who reached out to Benue info-pedia, Sesugh died after a very brief ailment. While in JOSTUM, Sesugh worked tirelessly and bagged a first class in Animal Nutrition and is awaiting confirmation and subsequently NYSC call, but his dream of celebrating the feat was cut short.  Rest on Sesugh.

'SELF-DEFENCE IS THE FIRST LAW OF NATURE', GOV. ORTOM TELLS BENUE RESIDENTS The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has revealed that the launch of volunteer guards across the state was meant to protect lives ad properties due to incessant clashes between farmers and herders. Ortom made this assertion on Tuesday while fielding questions from journalists in Makurdi, even as he again called on residents of the state to rise up and defend themselves against those bent on creating an atmosphere of insecurity in the state. He said, “Self-defence is the first law of nature. We must defend ourselves”. Earlier in August 2022, the Governor inaugurated the first batch of 500-Man Benue State Community Volunteer Guards, BSCVG, to complement the efforts of conventional security agencies in the state. He also promised to apply for AK47 and AK49 licenses to properly arm the guards to enable them effectively confront the armed herders attacking Benue communities. Speaking on the rationale behi

KDSG Security Update: Thursday 18th August 2022.  Troops rescue three persons along Zaria-Kano Road  Security agencies have reported that three persons were rescued by troops conducting patrols around Ungwan Namama, along the Zaria-Kano road.  According to the feedback, the troops came in contact with migrating bandits in the area and engaged them, forcing them to abandon their three captives as they hastily escaped.  The troops then rescued the victims, identified as follows:  - Abdullahi Lawal  - Sadiya Salimanu  - Fatima Salimanu (Sadiya's 10-month-old child)  Investigations revealed that the captives were kidnapped in a neighbouring state. Also recovered from the bandits were nine rustled animals, comprising one cow and eight sheep.  The Kaduna State Government thanked the troops for their valiant action in rescuing the kidnapped victims.  The rescued persons have been reunited with their families, while the recovered animals were handed over to local authorities for proper ide

Second KDSG Security Update: Thursday 18th August 2022.  Troops clear camp of notorious bandit Lawal Kwalba in Chikun forest  - 27 bags of fertilizer for possible production of explosives recovered - Arrests made Troops have made further inroads in the ongoing campaign against terrorists and armed bandits across the state.  The troops cleared the camp of a notorious bandit, Lawal Kwalba, in Rafin Dawa in the Dende general area of Chikun local government.  According to the operational feedback, the troops of Operation Forest Sanity conducted a patrol to the location following actionable intelligence.  The troops after clearing the camp recovered some batteries and 27 bags of fertilizer. These materials indicate likely plans to manufacture Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), considering the bandits' close alliance with terrorists. Furthermore, one motorcycle and two mobile phones were recovered as the bandits took to their heels before the troops' arrival.  The troops extended th

"Jigawa state school for the hearing impaired Hdejia Old boys association at jscoe gumel There is always an ability in disability May Allah blessed us and may Allah accept our dua.  TGIF  Happy Friday ❤❤💖❤". One more photo below.   

JIGAWA STATE SCHOLARSHIPS IN COLLABORATION WITH AL- ISTIQAMA UNIVERSITY SUMAILA. Jigawa state government through the ministry of health in collaboration with Al-istiqama university, Sumaila Kano state, has secured free education admission to the good indigene of the state for the degree programme on nursing services (B.Sc Nursing) for the year 2022/2023 academic seasion in the above mentioned institution. Eligibility criteria 1. Candidate must be indigene of Jigawa state. 2.Candidate must not have less than 160 points on this 2022 UTME (JAMB). 3. Candidate must have at least 5 credit on basic science causes which include: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in SSCE/GCE exam for not more than 2 settings. Mode of application 1. Handwritten application by the applicant addressed to the permanent secretary Jigawa state ministry of health. 2. UTME result 3. SSCE result 4. Birth certificate/Declaration of age. 5. Indigene certificate 6. 2 recent passport photograph All thes

#EndSARS Protest 2020 Will Not Have Any Effect On Presidential Election - Keyamo  Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN) is confident that the #EndSARS protest of October 2020 will not have any effect on the 2023 presidential election. Speaking with DAILY INDEPENDENT, Keyamo who is the official spokesperson of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council fie the 2023 presidential election said it is not all Nigerian youths who participated in the EndSARS protest. According to him, while some youths in Lagos are protesting, calling for the scrapping of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), some other youths especially in the Northern part of the country also held rallies asking for SARS to stay. He said "It is not all the youths that we had at the EndSARSprotest, it is only a section of the youths. Some youths also opposed them too". " Can't you remember some youths opposed them? So, it is plus minus. Infact, some you

Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila at his Local Government APC meeting in Surulere where he mobilized his constituents ahead of the upcoming 2023 general elections. More photos below.