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SANWO-OLU URGES LAGOSIANS TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN 2023 CENSUS •NPC Chairman, stakeholders implore residents to stay and be counted in Lagos Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to all Lagos residents to participate fully in the 2023 Population and Housing Census by cooperating with the National Population Commission (NPC) officials and Committees set up by the State Government in the series of activities lined up towards the exercise. He said the exercise is extremely important because the census will provide the vital data and statistics in many areas that will enable the Government to plan better and deliver more effective infrastructure and social services to the people of Lagos State. Governor Sanwo-Olu made the appeal at the stakeholders summit on the 2023 Population and Housing Census held on Tuesday at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, at the Secretariat, Alausa Ikeja.  The Governor, who was decorated as the 2023 Population and Housing Census Patron by the Natio

EXPLORE USE OF ALTERNATIVE PROSECUTOR TO ACCELERATE CASES DISPOSAL IN FAMILY COURT -  GOV. WIKE Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has advocated the need for the judiciary to seek legal audacity that will accelerate cases before the Family Court even when prosecutors develop a cold feet over cases being handled. Governor Wike gave the advise when he formally inaugurated the Rivers State Family Court at the High Court Complex in Port Harcourt on Monday. The Rivers State governor also unveiled the "Family Court Rules, the Guide," and the book is titled "The Child, Ethics and the Law: A Simplified Law Guide for Children and Young Persons." Governor Wike noted that often, prosecutors clandestinely withdraw  prosecution of child's rights abuse cases, which frustrate the case, and justice to the child denied, eventually. To forestall such situation, he urged the judiciary to do everything possible to achieve the essence of establishing the Family Court, which i

Delta man marries two wives same day A man identified as William married two women, Ujiro and Joy, the same day in Ozoro, headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. The traditional wedding ceremony was held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at CountrySide Motel, off Kwale road, Ozoro. More photos below. 

WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE, ALHAJI LAI MOHAMMED, AT THE OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF REPATRIATED BENIN BRONZES BY GERMANY TO NIGERIA...IN ABUJA ON TUESDAY, 20 DEC. 2022 On behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I welcome the Federal Foreign Minister of Germany, Frau Annalena Baerbock, Federal Government Minister for Culture and the Media of Germany, Frau Claudia Roth, members of parliament both of the federal and regional governments in Germany, administrators of German federal and regional bodies, as well as administrators and directors of museums in Germany. 2.     I appreciate the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Culture and the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Culture, I also appreciate my brother and colleague, the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Executives of Parastatals, Directors and other staff and visitors present. 3.     A moment comes in the history of mankind that we are beckoned upon to do what i

Press Release  Yobe Gov. Mai Mala Buni Orders Release of Detained Teenager The Yobe state Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON. has directed the immediate release of a teenager detained by the police for allegedly insulting the governor. Governor Buni who is not aware of the arrest and detention, said it was grossly unnecessary to arrest anyone for insulting or criticising him. "This is the price of leadership and we are fully conscious of it, therefore, l couldn't have ordered nor condoned the detention of anyone. "Until someone drew my attention to it, l wasn't aware of his arrest and detention, l have now directed his immediate release from detention" Governor Buni said. It is however important to note that although the Buni administration runs an open government, contributions and criticisms should be constructive and meaningful. Social media users are also reminded to be responsive and responsible to respect the rights of everyone, political party, religious an

A 2-year-old boy was swallowed by a rogue hippo in Uganda then spit back out — after an onlooker began pelting the animal with stones, according to police. The unnamed toddler was playing by himself near his home on the shores of a lake in the town of Katwe Kabatoro on Sunday when the hungry hippo grabbed him with its massive jaws, Capital FM Uganda reported. Before the creature could gulp him down, a quick-thinking bystander, Chrispas Bagonza, began chucking rocks at the animal — causing it to “vomit” the boy back up, according to the outlet, which was first to report the story. The tot was rushed to a hospital for treatment in the nearby town of Bwera, Congo and the hippo ambled back into the lake, according to the report. A quick-thinking bystander began chucking rocks at the hungry hippo, causing it to “vomit” the boy back up.Shutterstock “[Bagonza] stoned the hippo and scared it, causing it to release the victim from its mouth,” Ugandan Police later told the UK Telegraph. “It took

DJ Cuppy who is engaged to UK boxer Ryan Taylor met with his parents. She took to her social media few hours ago,shared these two photos with the caption  "Hi Mr & Mrs Taylor 👋🏾 My name is Cuppy and I’m part of your family now 😃💕👌🏾💍 #CuppyDat". More photos below. 

President Buhari Commissions National Shared Services Centre, Flags off 6 Million High Demand Digital Skills Training and Closing Ceremony of 2022 Digital Nigeria International Conference in Abuja on 20th Dec 2022 Digital Nigeria 5: President Buhari with L-R: Minister of Power Abubakar Aliyu, Chief of Staff Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Minister of Communication and Digital Economy Prof. Isa Pantami, SGF Boss Mustapha and DG NITDA Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi during the flag off 1 Million High Demand Digital Skills Training and Closing Ceremony of 2022 Digital Nigeria International Conference in Abuja on 20th Dec 2022. PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT BUHARI APPLAUDS ICT SECTOR FOR DRIVING GROWTH, SAYS $547M GENERATED FROM 5G AUCTION   President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja eulogized contributions of the digital economy in driving growth, creating employment and generating revenue for the country, saying auctioning of the 5G spectrum alone generated $547 million, further fueling options for funding d

URGENT PUBLIC INFORMATION  Missing and Found person. On December 19, 2022, at about 1430hrs, one Hassan Mallam Tsalha 9yrs, dark in complexion, 3ft tall and Hausa by tribe was found wandering around Kwandere Road, Lafia, Nasarawa State. According to the child, he hails from Jigawa State, Hadeja precisely and efforts to get across to the family all proved abortive. The Police Command hereby call on anyone with useful information that will lead to the family of Hassan Mallam Tsalha to please visit Ombi 1 Division, Lafia /any nearest Police Station or call the following numbers: 08071614049, 08037461715 and 08112692680. It will be appreciated if this message is given the widest publicity, please. DSP RAMHAN NANSEL POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE NASARAWA STATE COMMAND 20/12/2022  

NDLEA seized 100 million pills of Tramadol in 22 months - Marwa  . Arrests 23,907 traffickers, 29 barons as Agency promotes 1,018 officers Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) CON, OFR has disclosed that the Agency has in 22 months seized over One Hundred Million pills of pharmaceutical opioid, Tramadol that could have impacted negatively on the youth population and national productivity in Nigeria. He stated this on Tuesday 20th December during the Commands Awards/Commendations and decoration of newly promoted officers at the Agencys National Headquarters, Abuja. According to him, Within the period under review, the Agency arrested 23, 907 drug traffickers including 29 barons. Our seizure was over 5,500 tons or 5.5 million kilograms of assorted illicit drugs, which together with cash seized are worth over N450 billion.  In the same period, we have taken the fight to the doorsteps of cannabis growers b

Bawa Presents Nigeria’s Statement at OIC Meeting of Anti-corruption and Law Enforcement Authorities in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia … Extols Buhari’s Commitment to Fight Against Corruption in Nigeria The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa today presented Nigeria’s statement at the ongoing first ministerial meeting of Anti-corruption and Law Enforcement Authorities of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, OIC, to endorse the Makkah Al- Mukarramah Convention, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, calling on Member States to prioritize intra-OIC cooperation based on common values, culture and joint action. According to him, “Corruption has no borders. As a national and transnational crime, it affects all countries who must also strengthen their collaboration to counter its negative effects such as weakening of state institutions and governance, deepening poverty, undermining the economy, peace and sustainable development”. Bawa who spoke on behalf of the Attor