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This is the first picture of the new simple black marble slab featuring the name of the late Queen as she lays beside her beloved husband Prince Philip.  The exclusive image emerged after worshippers were allowed into King George VI Memorial Chapel earlier this week for church services following Her Majesty's moving private burial on Monday night. Her name was inscribed alongside that of her father George VI, Elizabeth the Queen Mother and that of her late husband who died last year at the age of 99. It is the first time the names of the Queen and Philip have been seen together in the King George VI memorial chapel on the black Belgian marble, as a previous image released in 2002 only showed the gold lettering for George VI and the Queen Mother along with the dates of their birth and death. In order, it reads George VI 1895-1952, Elizabeth 1900-2002, Elizabeth II 1926-2022, Philip 1921-2021. Between the two couples is a single metal Garter Star, the insignia of the Order of the Gar...

OHANEZE NDIGBO TO HOST IGBO DAY COMMEMORATION IN AWKA The Anambra state chapter of the apex Igbo socio-cultural group and umbrella body of the Igbo leadership, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide has stated its readiness to host patriotic and prominent Igbo people in Awka, Anambra State to mark 2022 Igbo Day. Speaking to newsmen in Awka, the chairman of the planning committee, Chief Nwabufo Nwankwo reiterated the readiness of the group to host the 2022 Igbo Day to inaugurate executive members, also to be starred in the event is Igbo-centric lectures and the presentation of various awards to deserving stakeholders who have contributed immensely to the growth and prosperity of the Igbo nation.  According to Chief Nwabufo, the theme of the 2022 Igbo day celebration is "Arịrị Akaria (lamentation of the Igbo Nation) - The Position of the Igbo Person". This theme according to him was unavoidably birthed given the prolonging none involvement of the Igbo people in key national positions of the ...

Absence of judge stalls committal of Anambra AG, commissioner to prison The Absence of  Justice Alexious Okuma on Thursday stalled contempt of court proceedings against Commissioner for Commerce and Industry Dr Obinna Ngonadi and the Attorney-General, Prof. Sylvia Ifemeje  all of Anambra state. The day had been fixed for the judge to make his pronouncement  on committal of the defendants to prison over their refusal to adhere to his ruling to maintain statusquo in the matter between the state, where they are standing as defendants  and Chief Ikechukwu Ekwegbalu,  President-General, Anambra State Amalgamated Traders Association (AMATA), the Incorporated Trustees and executive members of Electronic Dealers Association Onitsha (EDAO). Registrar of the court informed counsels that Justice Alexious Okuma was not going to sit. Although no reason was given, the Registrar subsequently fixed November 8, for  the contempt proceeding. Recall that in a motion ex- parte...

SPECIALIZED CAR THEFT MECHANIC ARRESTED WITH CUSTOMER'S VEHICLE HE STOLE. On 18/09/2022 at about 1530hrs, based on technical intelligence, Police operatives attached to Niger State Police Command's Intelligence unit arrested one Mustapha Yusuf aged 33yrs 'm' of Barkin-Sale area of Minna. The suspect was trailed and arrested at a hotel in Gabasawa area of Kaduna State for being suspected to have stolen a vehicle in Minna. Recently, on 14/09/2022 at about 1750hrs, a complainant reported an incident of car theft at GRA Division, that on the same date at about 0900hrs, he parked his Toyota Pontiac Vibe vehicle with Reg. No. MNA 974 SK at Dutsen-Kura, by London street, Minna and when he returned afterwards, the vehicle was missing from where it was parked. Upon preliminary investigation, the said Mustapha Yusuf who is a road-side mechanic and has been responsible for the maintenance of the vehicle for the past four years, was suspected for the missing vehicle. The investigat...

 PPRO SHARES HIS EXPERIENCE WITH POLICEMEN ON CHECKPOINTS WHILE IN DISGUISE  ,,, SP Benjamin Hundeyin mipra ,Anipr. He finally carried out his social experiment. "I drove around Ikeja at about 11:50pm, in mufti, in a private car." I passed through two police points. I spent five seconds at the first without a word from the police officer. He simply waved me on. I spent thirty seconds at the second. Officer: You be Uber? Me: No. it’s my personal car. Officer: Find me something na. Me: I no get anything. Officer: See as you fine. Find me something na. Me: (silence). Officer: Oya, dey go. On both occasions, immediately I was flagged down, I switched on the cabin light and wound down the glass on my side. I greeted first. In addition to this, in the second scenario, I smiled and deliberately appeared friendly. Note: They did not recognize me; neither did I identify myself. It never got to that. Papers weren’t even asked for. I am positive there are many people with similar exp...

Only son allegedly kills his parents in Nnewi    A 21-year-old man identified simply as Chukwudi has killed his mother and father in Nnewi, Anambra state.  The suspect said to be an undergraduate of a university in Anambra, is the only son of the couple, Mr. and Mrs Micheal Ulor, from Nsukka, Enugu State. The already decomposing corpses were found with machete cuts in their apartment at Mr. Moses Nnodu’s compound, Abubor Nnewichi-Nnewi, close to Orie Agbo Market on Thursday evening, September 22, 2022.  It was gathered that the suspect allegedly killed his parents after a heated argument over their refusal to give him money.  It's suspected that Chukwudi killed his parents three days ago before he fled to an unknown destination.  The corpses were reportedly discovered by neighbours, who started perceiving offensive smell from their bedroom. It was also claimed that Chukwudi is a drug addict and known for taking Mkpurummiri (Methamphetamine) Spokesperson of ...

3 ABDUCTED, HOUSES RAZED OVER INDIGENES, SETTLERS DISPUTE IN BENUE Three persons were, yesterday, reportedly abducted and two houses razed in a protracted communal dispute between Ihyarev and Kparev communities in Tyo Mu village on the outskirts of Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State. The crisis, which has lingered over disputed land in the village had over time led to the burning down of houses and property belonging to the feuding parties. It was gathered from a source in the area that the fresh crisis erupted in the community after three Kparev youths were allegedly abducted by Ihyarev youths, which sparked angry protests and threats of reprisal. He said: “The problem in Tyo Mu has been that of settlers and indigenous people. The Ihyarev people are the indigenes while the Kparev are the settlers. But they have been on each other over the years leading to killings and burning down of houses. “The current administration has made serious efforts to find a lasting solution to t...

ISWAP Claims Responsibility For Attack On Nigerian Police Checkpoint In Edo, Killing Of Personnel The latest claim by ISWAP comes a few hours after it said its men attacked a police vehicle in Ondo State. The Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), formerly known as Jamā'at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da'wah wa'l-Jihād has claimed responsibility for an attack on a police checkpoint in Edo State. According to ISWAP in a post, seen by SaharaReporters, the attack occurred in the state on Thursday, September 22, 2022. It added that a policeman was killed during the attack. One more photo below. 

2023: Atiku Lacks Integrity, Has Questionable Character - Wike Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike on Friday held a media chat for almost two hours on Friday during which he addressed many issues on the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP). Here are major takeaways from the chat that held many spell-bound: 1. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led the foundation for the crisis when it jettisoned zoning principle contained in its Constitution. The Presidential ticket was supposed to have been zoned exclusively to the South. 2. The PDP National Chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, is not a trustworthy character. He promised to resign if a Northern presidential candidate emerged, but had refused to fulfill his promise despite the emergence of Atiku Abubakar. 3. The convention that produced Atiku Abubakar was highly compromised and flawed by the actions of Ayu. He said: “It would have ended in crisis if not for the love I have for the PDP.” 4. Ayu deployed intimidation and abused his office when he convened many ...

FG APPROVES THE DREDGING OF ORASHI RIVER TO ATLANTIC OCEAN  Gov. Hope Uzodimma has again, given Imo people another reason to smile as the Federal Government has approved the dredging Orashi River to the Atlantic Sea which will serve as the first sea port in the South East region. This new development is coming days after President Muhammadu Buhari visited the State to commission laudable projects embarked upon by the Shared Prosperity Government of Gov. Hope Uzodimma and in what can be best described as the real Uzodimma magic is the approval of a Seaport in Imo State amongst many other Federal Government projects dragged to the State. When completed, the seaport will complement the economic activities of the other *six* major seaports in the country which will enable traders from the zone import and receive their goods directly while enjoying a comparative advantage as well as promote and encourage the business spirit of the people of South East. This will in no measure turn Imo S...

EFCC Can Freeze State Govt's Accounts -Appeal Court Rules  The Federal Court of Appeal, Makurdi Division, has overturned the judgment of the Federal High Court, Makurdi holding the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, from freezing the account of Benue State Government for the purpose of investigations, without a court order.     In a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice M.S. Hassan on Thursday, September 22, 2022, the appellate court held that, the EFCC has powers to place any account, (state governments' accounts inclusive) on PND for 72hours, for the purpose of investigations, without a court order. The court also set aside the N50million damages awarded against the EFCC by the lower court.   Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of the Federal High Court, Makurdi, had on Tuesday, February 2, 2019 delivered a judgment, holding the EFCC from placing a PND on the account of Benue State government. Dissatisfied with the judgment, the C...

EFCC Arrests 29 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Owerri Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have   arrested twenty-nine (29) suspected internet fraudsters in Owerri, Imo state. The suspects,  who allegedly  specialized in defrauding  foreigners through the internet,  were arrested on Friday,  September 23,  2022, following actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet- related offences. They are : Ike Frank Chikezie, Chukwuebuka Ohaeri Favour, David Ahams Chinyereugo, Desmond Chukwuma Ifechukwu, Chimereuche Chinedu, Mbah Chinemerem Kenneth, Prince Nyama Chidebere, Chinemerem Emmanuel Marvelous, Nwaike Obioma John.F, Prince Chukwuemeka, John Kennedy Wike, Ohaeri Sixtus Chibuzopr, Ahamefula Wisdon Metuobi, Sunday Uche Jide and Emmanuel Wike Jude. Others are: Dike Obinna Collins, Nwanegbo Ifeanyi Chukwu, Ikechukwu Dirichukwu, Obiora Chinaza Valentine, Francis Uwaene Nnad...

N59.7m Fraud: Court Jails Pastor Seven Years In Lagos Justice Sherifah Solebo of the Special Offences Court siting in Ikeja, Lagos has convicted and  sentenced  Cletus Ilongwo, Presiding Pastor, Power of the Holy Ghost Evangelical Ministry, to seven years in prison for N59.7m fraud. Ilongwo was first arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on November 5, 2018 on  11-count charges , to which he pleaded "not guilty". He was subsequently re-arraigned on June 16, 2022 on an amended seven-count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretence to the tune of N59.7million. One of the counts reads: "Cletus Ilongwo, on or about the 29th day of January, 2016, at Lagos, within the Ikeja Judicial Division, dishonestly converted to your own use the sum of N10millon, being money received through your Zenith Bank account from Obinna Ezenwaka meant for the purchase of the property situated at No 165c, Block 12, Diamond Estate, ...

The Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has urged pilgrims, who arrived recently from the holy land of Jerusalem and the Kingdom of Jordan to exhibit Godly lifestyles, saying it will make the state a better place to live for everyone. The wife of the State Governor, stated this at the thanksgiving service organised for pilgrims of the 2022 pilgrimage to the Holy Land, held at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja on Thursday, advising pilgrims to reflect on lessons learned during the exercise in their daily lives and be role models to others. The First Lady noted that the pilgrimage exercise would have impacted the pilgrims positively and brought about spiritual rejuvenation and transformation in them, hence the need to consciously exhibit good character and be worthy ambassadors of Jesus Christ.   Her words: “Now that you are back, you are encouraged to let the lessons learned to reflect in your relationship with God and also with people you come in contact with ...

LASG INVESTIGATES PALM AVENUE BUILDING COLLAPSE The Lagos State Government is investigating the collapse of a building on 2/4 Oye Sonuga Street, Palm  Avenue, Mushin, stressing that whoever is indicted in the incident will be severely punished. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Omotayo Bamgbose-Martins, after his unscheduled visit to the site of the incident,  said, that the four-floor building, which collapsed on Friday, is about 40 years old.  He has also directed that the adjoining building be pulled down for safety reasons, adding that efforts are on to rescue those who might have been trapped in the rubble. Noting that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) and the Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory have been directed to unravel the cause of the collapse, Bamgbose-Martins informed that the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency is leading the rescue operations.