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PRESS RELEASE Minister Mourns Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, Calls Her 'Positive Force' In Creative Industry The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has mourned the death of the Africa Movie Academy Awards' Founder, Ms. Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, saying she was a strong and positive force in the nation's Creative Industry. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister said he was shocked and saddened by the passing of the creative amazon, whose contribution to the entertainment industry in general and the film industry in particular is the stuff of legends. He condoled with the family, friends and associates of the deceased, praying that God will give them strength and comfort and also grant repose to the soul of the departed. Alhaji Mohammed said the best tribute that can be paid to the deceased is to keep her dream alive through the sustenance of her much-acclaimed project, the Africa Movie Academy Awards. Segun Adeyemi Special Assistant to the Presi

Police nab 3 suspected kidnappers, rescue male victim in Rivers The Rivers state police command has arrested three suspected kidnappers, Vincnet Sunday, Ekene Micheal and Mahammed Oluwasegun at Obelle community in Emohua LGA and rescued one Martins, Nze from Akwa, Anambra state. In a statement by the spokesperson of the command SP GRACE IRINGE KOKO said base on credible Information, the Rumuji Police division moblize patrol team on Tuesday 10th January at about 8:39pm raided an uncompleted building used for criminal hideout in Obelle community and rescued the victim. The statement said the victim car, a Toyota Corolla was recovered, one Single Barrel Dane Gun was also recovered from the suspects as they will be charged to court once the investigations are completed. The PPRO statement further reaffirmed the command commitment to reducing crime and criminality in all its forms to a bare minimum, while Irving members of the public members to remain vigilant and report any suspicious

About 12:35 p.m. last Sunday, our officers controlling traffic at Iyana Oworo Bus Stop recovered an android phone on the floor. The phone was locked and without SIM card. Its brand wasn’t clearly written on its body. If you are the owner, kindly come with evidence to reclaim it. One more photo below. 

COUNT ON US TO FURTHER IMPROVE SECURITY, REPOSITION ECONOMY BEFORE LEAVING OFFICE, PRESIDENT BUHARI ASSURES  President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja said the gains recorded in security will be further consolidated, and more attention will be given to the economy, before handing over on May 29, 2023. Receiving Executive members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the State House, President Buhari said the security situation had improved over the years, particularly in the North East where the focus had shifted to rebuilding infrastructure and re-orientation on education. “I am very grateful for your visit to the Presidential Villa, and I agree with you on some of the observations you have made. The question of insecurity is most important to us because unless a country or institution is at peace, it will be difficult to manage. “I just came back from Adamawa and Yobe States. During the visit to both states, I listened carefully to what the people and officials

 Three Cult Members Arrested In Rivers One Locally Made pistol Recovered January 11, 2023 Following a tip-off, operatives of the Anti-Cultism Unit  Bori Annex of the Rivers State Police Command has arrested three alleged members of a cult group terrorising the area.  The suspects namely Mr. Kensuanu Dick popularly known as Aaro,  Mr. Myimaka Olu and one Junior Mbo of Bean Community, were said to have been arrested in Gure community in Khana local Government area of the State. Police said locally made pistol was recovered during a search that was conducted on the suspects' hideout.   The police urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police using the following emergency numbers: 08039213071, 08098880134.

PROTOCOLS 1.    It gives me pleasure to welcome you all to this epoch-making event, the inauguration of the General Council of the Bar (GCB). I congratulate my brother the Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, CON, SAN, who, as President of the General Council of the Bar, has today made history by approving and convening this meeting to inaugurate the Council. The GCB is the establishment of the Legal Practitioners Act, CAP L11 LFN 2004. Section 1 provides: “(1) There shall be a body to be known as the General Council of the Bar (in this Act referred to as "the Bar Council") which shall be charged with the general management of the affairs of the Nigerian Bar Association (subject to any limitations for the time being provided by the constitution of the Association) and with any functions conferred on the Council by this Act or that constitution. (2)   The Bar Council shall consist of‐ a)    the Attorney‐General of the Fede

Salako Gives Reason For Resigning As Lagos LP Chairman Lagos Labour Party (LP) Chairman, Kayode Salako, on Wednesday, revealed reasons for his resignation as the party’s leader in the State.  According to him, he resigned to focus on his election as the party’s candidate for the House of Representatives seat in Oshodi-Isolo Constituency 1. Salako disclosed this in a chat with Channels Television, which was monitored by Tribune Online on Wednesday. Tribune Online had reported Salako resigned from his position while handing over the party structure in the State to Mrs Dayo Ekong as the new chairman. Giving reasons for his resignation, Salako said he took the decision based on the directive by the national leader of the party, Julius Abure. “I am the candidate of the party for the House of Representatives seat in Oshodi-Isolo Constituency 1. “I am the candidate of the party for the House of Representatives seat in Oshodi-Isolo Constituency 1. “The election is about 40 days’ time and I nee

Two Bankers Jailed Three Years for N9.4m ATM Card Fraud in Makurdi Two bankers, Agbo John Agama and Edoh Steve were today, Wednesday, January 11, 2023, convicted and sentenced to three years imprisonment by Justice Mojisola Olajuwon of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, for conspiracy, aiding and abetting fraud to the tune of Nine Million Four Hundred Thousand Naira (N9, 400,000). The convicts were prosecuted on one count charge by the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC. The charge reads, "That you, Agbo John Agama "M" and you Edoh Oga Steve "M" while being employees of Access Bank Plc Makurdi  Branch and others now at large, on or about the 8th day of January, 2021 at Makurdi,  Benue State of Nigeria within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, used an unauthorized access device to wit: a primed ATM Card on Account  No. 30041040648 being operated by one Mejuru Chibueze Gospel with Access Bank resulting a loss

ON SEX DURING FASTING PERIOD My Brother (Pst Kingsley Okonkwo) the marriage counselor has spoken, I can't counter or oppose the voice of an authority on this matter. I can only add to what he has said. Even though my own view is slightly different.  Now my addition based on biblical and practical reasoning. SEX WITH YOUR SPOUSE DURING FASTING IS NOT WRONG. JUST BE SURE YOU ARE NOT ON A COMPLETELY DRY FAST FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. IF THE FAST IS A COMPLETE DRY FAST FOR A LONG PERIOD, HOW DO YOU REGAIN YOUR STRENGTH AND ENERGY AFTER SEX? SEX CAN ONLY COME IN, IF YOU BREAK THE FAST EVERY DAY. So know your kind of fast, to decide your kind of approach. What comes out of the man during sex requires replenishment immediately. How do you replenish without eating, and if it is a dry fast, how do you eat and still be doing dry fast?  Even if you are sleeping with your wife, something will still leave your body that must be restored immediately by either eating or drinking. Otherwise, if n

Popular Nollywood Actress, Nkiru Sylvanus a.k.a Ble-Ble Set for Marriage. Shares Photos with her man. “It's About To Go Down” she said. Congratulations Nwanyioma❤️❤️ Your home is blessed❤️🥰 Those of you that desires to settle down, as you jubilate with them, when the time is right, the Lord will make it happen for you all🙏❤️ Positive vibes only❤️. More photos below.   

FRSC INTRODUCES ALCOHOL DETECTION DEVICE To curb incessant road accidents in Bauchi State due to intake of booze and other intoxicants, the state Sector of the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, has introduced breathalyser, an alcohol detecting machine, to detect the volume of drugs and beer content in body system of commercial drivers.  Speaking at the administration of the device on commercial drivers plying Bauchi-Kano route at Awala branch Motor Park, Monday, the Sector Commander, FRSC Rs. 12.1, Bauchi, Yusuf Abdullahi, said any driver found culpable will not be allowed to drive. According to him, the device is not only for the detection of alcohol but any other substance that could distort an individual’s body system to the level of intoxication. He said, “If any driver is found guilty, the Corps will offer necessary pieces of advice and also take away the vehicle from the driver from the point of contact. “If it happens at the park, we will immediately inform the executive mem

Late Fela Kuti's son shared this photo few minutes ago on social media with the caption  " Happy birthday to meeeeeeeeee!!!! The goal is to become an African Elder ie one that has aged with grace and dignity that the young ones can emulate. I am happy to make it to 40!! The journey continues. Please use my hashtag of the day o. #BBK40.". More photos below. 

🏆✨Your 80th Golden Globe WINNERS ✨🏆  1. The Banshees Of Inisherin accepting the award for Best Picture - Musical/Comedy! 2. Best Drama Series, House of the Dragon! 3. Abbott Elementary! Enjoy your WIN for Best Musical/Comedy Series  4.  The biggest of round of applause for Eddie Murphy, this year's Cecil B. DeMille Award recipient! Your decades of unbeatable comedy and unforgettable performances deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated! 5. So excited to see The White Lotus take home the WIN for Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Motion Picture! 💛 6. An incredible performance in Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story that deserves the win for Best Actor - Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Motion Picture! So happy for you Evan Peters!  7. SO well-deserved! Congratulations @Jennifer Coolidge for WINNING Best Supporting Actress - Television Limited Series/Motion Picture for your role in The White Lotus ❤️ . 8. Congratulations on your 🏆 WIN 🏆 fo