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DISCLAIMER Attention of the Office of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, has been drawn to an online picture of an individual captioned “ The Lagos State Deputy Governor’s son Femi Hamzat, joins the obidient rally in support of Peter Obi” which has gone viral on the social media. For the avoidance of doubt, the gentleman in the displayed photograph is neither the Deputy Governor's son nor his relative. The viral message is another mischievous, false and malicious attempt to cause friction between the Deputy Governor and his admirers and loyalists across the Nation. Dr. Hamzat has a reputation of commitment and loyalty to the Sanwo-Olu led administration and the All Progressives Congress. His support is for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Kashim Shettima. Our party and all our supporters are working hard to ensure that our candidates get the votes of Nigerians. Ours is not about bogus statistics and lies.  Any attempt to denigrate his character by spewing falsehood about his ...

Phyna emerged as the winner of level up season 7 and the Second female winner to wear the crown in the history of Big brother naija. Congratulations to her..... While Bryann became the 1st runner up. Big Brother: Phyna take a moment and reflect on your time in the house.  Phyna: Omo Big brother nothing dey to reflect, I do everything with my full chest. I have begged 😂😂😂 She also said she really wants to win the grand prize. She said on a scale of one to ten, she would give herself a nine.💖💖 More photos below.   

Gov. Ugwuanyi, my “most dearest” leader, says Pete Edochie …Requests pictures of him with governor for posterity, as he marks his 53rd wedding anniversary in style Famous veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Pete Edochie, has described Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State as “the most dearest person” to him among great leaders in the country and beyond. Chief Edochie made the assertion during an event marking his 53rd wedding anniversary with his wife, Barr. Mrs. Josephine Edochie, held at The Base Landmark Event Centre, Enugu, on Saturday. Gov. Ugwuanyi graced the event in the company of the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai, former Deputy Chief of Staff, Imo State Government House, Barr. Chima Nwanna, among others.     Chief Edochie, who is one of Africa’s most talented actors, said he was pleased with Gov. Ugwuanyi’s exemplary leadership qualities as well as his presence at the event. The veteran Nollywo...

DECOMPOSED BODIES OF TWO MISSING WOMEN FOUND BURIED IN OFFICE OF KWARA DOCTOR ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF HIS GIRLFRIEND AND CAB DRIVER  Decomposed bodies of two women have been found in a shallow grave in the office of a medical doctor, Abass Adio Adebowale Adeyemi, in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara state.  It would be recalled that the suspect, who hails from Offa LGA of Kwara State, was arrested for killing a cab driver, Emmanuel Yobo Agbovinuere. He allegedly killed the victim in Benin City, Edo state, dumped his corpse at Otofure community on the Benin-Lagos highway and absconded with the deceased's vehicle.  Spokesperson of the Kwara State Police Command, SP Okasanmi Ajayi, in a statement on Sunday, October 2, said the suspect also confessed to killing his girlfriend, one Ifeoluwa, who was declared missing in Tanke area of Ilorin in 2021. According to the PPRO, the latest gruesome discovery was made after the newly posted State Commissioner of Police, CP Paul Oda...

POLICE ARREST ‘ONE CHANCE’ GANG.  Officers of Ojodu Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three members of a syndicate that specialize in duping unsuspecting passengers. They are: Abiodun Bamidele ‘m’ aged 48, Olumide Faleye 'm' aged 45 and Toyin Adekoya 'f' aged 49.  The suspects were arrested at about 1030hrs on Friday, September 23, 2022, at Omole Estate Phase 1 after their victim raised the alarm. The suspects while operating in a Toyota Camry car, with registration number KSF 608 GH, would disguise as driver and passengers, pick unsuspecting passengers, and start discussions about some dollars purportedly kept in the boot. Investigation revealed that the gang started this crime in January. Suspects have since been arraigned. SP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, Ikeja. October 1, 2022.  

 POLICE ARREST TWO FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF FIREARM  Detectives of Badagry Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Sodiq Muftau ‘m’ aka Mainama aged 30 and Surakat Toheeb 'm' aka Elewedu aged 29 in Badagry on Friday, September 23, 2022 at about 18:30hrs. The suspects were arrested when policemen on routine patrol noticed their suspicious movement within Ajara Community. Other members of the gang took to their heels upon sighting with the police.  After a thorough search of the suspects, a locally made double-barrelled pistol,nine live cartridges, charms and weed suspected to be indian hemp were found in their possession.  Investigation revealed that the suspects are members of Eiye Confraternity in Badagry and environs.  Effort is in place to unravel more details about their activities and source of the firearm. Suspects would be arraigned at the conclusion of investigation.  The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, fd...

2nd Sunday October 2022. FEMALE CORPSE FOUND AND ROBBERY SUSPECT ARRESTED. A woman's body was recovered near a drain in Gordon today. NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Gideon Ikumu said we (police) are very concerned because this is the second such killing involving women in a matter of days. He said police are also investigating the recovery of a woman's body at 9 mile cemetary last week. The Metsup appealed to residents in the city with information on these two murders and other crimes in the city, to come forward and assist police in their investigations.  He said informants can call into the Boroko Police Station in person, or contact the Police Operations centre on telephone 3098000 to report crime.  The  Metsup also urged city residents especially young girls and women to be more considerate about their own security and safety when hanging out with people on social outings.   Meanwhile, a man connected to a crime gang was arrested by NCD Police today after a...

Missing INEC Staff Found Dead In Anambra A staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Duruocha Joel, has been found dead in Anambra State. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. He said Duruocha’s body was dumped by unknown persons and found on Thursday along the Isu-Aniocha-Urum Road in Awka North Local Government Area. According to Okoye, INEC’s Administrative Secretary in Anambra State, Okwuonu Jude, reported on Wednesday about the disappearance of Joel. “On Wednesday, 28th September 2022, the Commission’s Administrative Secretary in Anambra State, Mr. Okwuonu Jude, reported the disappearance of a staff, Mr Duruocha Osita Joel, a Principal Executive Officer II on Grade Level 10,” the statement read. “On Thursday, 29th September, the Administrative Secretary further informed the Commission that Mr Duruocha Joel’s dead body was found along Isu-Aniocha-Urum road in ...

"We Are Relying On God" For Release Of Remaining Kaduna Train Victims - FG The Nigerian government has stated that it is relying on God as plans have been concluded to secure the release of the remaining 35 Kaduna-Abuja train passengers who were kidnapped by terrorists on March 28, 2022. The Minister of Transportation, Engr. Mu’azu Sambo, raised the hope of the families of the remaining abductees, assuring them that very soon they would regain their freedom. According to Leadership report, the minister recalled that on his resumption day in office, the relatives of the victims blocked him from gaining access, hence he pledged that he would ensure the release of their loved ones. He said, “I recall that on the first day of my resumption, I was going to resume, the families of the victims blocked the road to the office and I made the pledge before God and before them that all power lies with God but I will do everything within my powers to seek for secondary power from almighty...

KDSG Security Update: Sunday 2nd October 2022.  El-Rufai condemns lynching of two herders in Birnin Gwari LGA  - Directs thorough investigations to fish out killers - Re-iterates importance of recourse to law The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufa'i has condemned in the strongest terms the killing of two herders by a mob in Birnin Gwari LGA.  Security agencies reported that the mob forcefully seized the two herders from security personnel, on unsubstantiated claims that they were linked with banditry. The mob then lynched and burnt the herders, even though they had not been found complicit of the allegations.  Governor El-Rufai expressed deep concern at the violent actions of the mob, and strongly condemned the extra-judicial killings. He re-iterated the place of lawful methods as the only acceptable option in confronting any suspicions of criminality.  The Governor appealed to the families of the victims to remain calm, and directed security agencies...

Anambra State Government Commences Intervention On Nkpor -Umuoji Road. Hope has smiled on commuters plying Nkpor-Umuoji road as Anambra state government commences intervention on the Inland Doors axis of Nkpor-Umuoji road. The intervention work is being handled by the Anambra State Road Maintenance Agency, ARMA, under the state ministry of Works. At the site, several trips of stone base have been tipped and leveled while desilting of drainage channels was on going as at the time of this report. More trips of stone base were also seen arriving the site. In an interview, the officer in charge of ARMA , Engineer Azuka Egwuatu said Governor Soludo felt so bad when he got report of what people pass through on the road and directed that the road should be made passable with immediate effect, which was why they mobilized to site even on Sunday. Engineer Egbuatu said that the road is twelve meter width , but they are targeting eight meters on all the failed portions for now so that it can be m...

NAPTIP Rescues 16 year Old Human Trafficking Victim In Anambra Community.  The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP Anambra State Command has  rescued a 16 year old girl, suspected to be a victim of human trafficking in Mgbakwu in Awka North L.G.A of Anambra State. The agency conducted the joint oeration with Anambra State Ministry Of Women And Social Welfare  and Anambra Vigilante Group (AVG) Awka.  The victim identified as  Chioma Obi gave birth three days ago before her rescue in an uncompleted building at Mgbakwu, where she was harboured by a trafficking syndicate.   Preliminary investigation reveals that the syndicate was already hatching plans to sell the new born baby as they did the two other children of the victim.  The girl who said she hails from Enugwu-Ukwu appears to be mentally unstable and has over the years been used by the gang which operates from an uncompleted building at Mgbakwu to give birth to babi...

💌 Over 50,000 letters and cards have been sent to The King, The Queen Consort and Members of The Royal Family following the death of Queen Elizabeth.  A small but dedicated Correspondence Team are carefully sorting, reading and responding to the messages as they arrive. More photos below. 

 Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort with Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales. Taken at Buckingham Palace on 18th September by Chris Jackson.  

  This is the Nteje family Who Died In Fatal accident.  They will be buried this week in Nteje, the headquarters of Oyi Local Government Area. The family of late Mr Okonkwo Emmanuel Esiobi of Irueri-Umuanuwa Amaokpo in Ezi Njete Oyi Local Government Area,Anambra state regret to announce the painful death of their sons,daughter and wife,Late Mr Chijioke Vincent Esiobi (35yrs),Late Mr Linus Chukwuebuka Esiobi (30yrs),Late. Mrs Ngozi Esiobi (27yrs) and Late Miss Chisimdi Esiobi (4yrs),who died on the 4th September 2020 after automobile crash along Engu-Onitsha Expressway. Friday 7th of October 2022 is for official burial for Chijioke and Ebuka while Tuesday 11th October 2022 is for burial ceremony of Late Ngozi and Chisimdi Esiobi,as tradition demands. May all their souls rest in peace, Amen.

TWO ELDERLY MEN BEATEN AND STRANGLED TO DEATH FOR WITCHCRAFT IN BENUE STATE The Advocacy for Alleged Witches condemns the gruesome murder of Kwaghange Ugbu and Atuur Shaaja of Gwer East LGA of Benue. The murder of Ugbu and Shaaja happened less than two months after some youths attacked an alleged witch in Shangev Tiev, Konshisha LGA. According to local sources, on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, David Terseer Nongobo, 25, a native of Mbaaku Mbasombo Gwer East LGA of Benue, slumped while working on the farm. He was later confirmed dead at a local hospital. David has recently completed his secondary school education.  In reaction to his death, some members of the community, notably, Aper Iorfa, Ter Tarnongo, Bamo Oraduen, Terhemen Agber, etc stormed the house of David's uncles, Kwaghange Ugbu and Atuur Shaaja. They accused them of killing David Terseer through witchcraft. They beat and cut him with cutlasses and axes. They tied a rope around their neck and dragged them until they died...

Following the suspension of the operations of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), the Lagos State Government has inaugurated a Caretaker Committee to oversee the activities of the parks and garages previously under the control of the association in Lagos State. Addressing the newly inaugurated Committee at Alausa, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, stressed that the number one goal of the Committee is to maintain peace and tranquillity in the State. He warned the Committee to stay within the limits of its Terms of Reference in its operations as any abuse of privileges will attract an outright dismissal and subsequent prosecution, adding that the Chairman of the Committee will be required to submit a monthly report of activities to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation for proper appraisals. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Eng. Abdulhafiz Toriola, while reading the terms of engagement, stated that ...

2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS: IGP TRAINS PILOTS, AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OFFICERS FOR SEAMLESS AERIAL SURVEILLANCE  - Holds Colloquy with Police Mobile Force Leadership, Squadron Commanders on Election Security Management As part of the build up towards ensuring concrete security arrangements for the nation, particularly as the 2023 General Elections approach, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, has approved the training of the first batch of Bell 412EP B1.3 Type-Training Course for Police Airwing Aircraft Maintenance Engineers comprising seventeen (17) officers, whose training is expected to improve the technical expertise of the Aircraft Maintenance Unit of the Police Airwing and prevent operational mishaps during aerial surveillance operations.  Similarly, the IGP has approved the training of more Pilots on Cessna Citation, the training and maintenance of a fully operational Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) squad, training of more Engineers on both...

Ex-footballer, Brazilian returnee arrested at Lagos airport for cocaine trafficking . As NDLEA nabs 2 Malians over attempt to export Akuskura, physically challenged drug dealer in Ogun, Turkey-bound businesswoman Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested an ex-footballer, Okafor Emmanuel Junior at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, on his arrival from Sao Paulo, Brazil via Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on board an Ethiopian airlines flight with 1.40kg crack cocaine concealed in his bags.  The 33-year-old indigene of Arochukwu Local Government, Abia State was arrested on Monday 26th September 2022 after anti-narcotic officers discovered he concealed the illicit substance in the handles of his bags and padded the top edges of same with the class A drug. During preliminary interview, Okafor disclosed that he was an ex-footballer with the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, UNTH Enugu FC, where he played for four seasons before lea...