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I am not worried when politicians who have lost relevance resort to propaganda and blackmail. I am only worried when respected media houses become agents of mischief. It is for this kind of mischief that the federal government is emphasizing on media regulations. Vanguard’s reported news on my suspension from the APC is highly unprofessional and embarrassing to the media house.  I understand that the opposition’s only strategy is propaganda but "Vanguard" accepting to be used for such news shows another height of ignorance. Constitutionally , it is only the NWC and NEC of a party that has the right to suspend a sitting Senator.  Vanguard has publicly taken political positions and it’s a great shame to feed the public with lies. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Chief Whip of the Senate  APC Candidate, Abia North Senatorial  Abia State.  

2023 POLLS: GOV AKEREDOLU RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL OBSERVERS, EXPRESSES CONFIDENCES IN HITCH FREE ELECTIONS  Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, on Thursday received a team of International Election Observers who arrived the state capital to monitor the Saturday's polls. The team of joint mission International Republican Institute (IRI) and National Democratic Institute (NDI) was led by Mr Rahul Srivastava, from the USA. Other members are Marieme Soda Ndiaye, member of Senegalese Parliament (Senegal) and Jonathan Obatola, a field officer. The team leader, who appreciated  Governor Akeredolu for the warm reception given them, informed the Governor that the team was in the state to observe the Saturday's polls.  The team also lauded Governor Akeredolu for his various giant strides across all sectors of the economy.  The Observers applauded the Governor for making the state the most peaceful State in the Niger-Delta region through the establish...

KDSG Security Update: Friday 24th February 2023.  Troops neutralize five bandits across Birnin Gwari, Igabi and Giwa LGAs.  Troops of Operation Forest Sanity neutralized five bandits during clearance operations spanning Birnin Gwari, Igabi and Giwa LGAs. According to feedback to the Kaduna State Government, the troops - supported by a NAF helicopter - began the fighting patrols along Mando-Sabon Birni-Maidaro-Dogon Dawa road, spanning Igabi and Birnin Gwari LGAs.  Several bandits camps were destroyed along this route.  The offensive was then projected to Galadimawa and Saulawa villages, Giwa LGA, where three bandits were neutralized and eight motorcycles recovered.   The troops continued the operation along Dogon Dawa-Kuyello-Farin Ruwa-Birnin Gwari Road. Two bandits were encountered and neutralized at Gayam village.  The troops recovered two AK47 rifles, five prepared IEDs, two motorcycles and two mobile phones.  Governor Nasir El-Rufai warmly co...

PRESIDENT BUHARI CONDEMNS KILLING OF OYIBO CHUKWU, LPs SENATORIAL CANDIDATE IN ENUGU President Muhammadu Buhari strongly condemns the gruesome killing of Chief Oyibo Chukwu, the Labor Party  senatorial candidate for  Enugu East Senatorial District and his personal aide.  The President believes that the perpetrators of this ignoble act, in Awkunanaw, Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu State, have no respect for human life and dignity, and therefore deserve the wrath of natural and divine justice. The President affirms his avowed commitment to an election that is devoid of violence and rancor.  He reminds all political actors that it is the choice of the electorate that counts, and therefore all eligible Nigerians should boldly exercise their civic rights without any fear of intimidation. The President directs security agencies to track down the culprits of this heinous crime, even as he commiserates with families of the victims, the Nigerian Bar Association (N...

CHANGE OF DATE FOR NIGERIAN AIR FORCE DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION 31/2022 ENLISTMENT SCREENING EXERCISE This is to inform the general public that the screening exercise for candidates shortlisted for Direct Short Service Commission       (DSSC 31/2022) earlier scheduled for 2 – 19 March 2023, has been reschedule for 1 – 9 March 2023 for both Batches (A and B). Please note that the exercise is in progressive phases and late reporting will not be entertained.  Accordingly, candidates are hereby advised to report promptly on Wednesday 1 March 2023 for the exercise. All other details remain unchanged. For emphasis, screening Exercise for Batches A and B is to hold from 1 – 9 March 2023.  

EFCC Intercepts N32.4m Allegedly Meant for Vote-buying in Lagos The massive operation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to deter vote trading and other financial malfeasance ahead of tomorrow's presidential and national assembly elections may have begun paying dividends with the interception in Lagos of the sum of N32, 400,000 (Thirty-two Million, Four Hundred Thousand Naira) allegedly suspected to be used for vote buying in Lagos. The recovery was made by operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Commission. The suspect involved has been taken into custody for further questioning.  The Chairman of the Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa has implored all personnel of the Commission deployed for election monitoring duties to show courage and not give room for unscrupulous persons to undermine the integrity of the elections through financial inducement. Tactical team of operatives are currently on ground in all the states of the federation and the FCT. Telephone hot...

DON'T RIOT AFTER ANNOUNCEMENT OF ELECTION RESULTS, BUHARI WARNS Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has warned against riot and violence after election results are announced in the 2023 general polls. The polls will begin on Saturday, February 25 with the presidential and National Assembly elections in all Nigerian states and the capital, Abuja while the governorship and state house of assemblies election are scheduled for Saturday, 11 March. Buhari in a statement said the election results to be announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should be accepted or challenged in court by the contestants, warning that no one should resort to violence. “There should be no riots or acts of violence after the announcement of the election results,” Buhari said. “All grievances, personal or institutional, should be channeled to the relevant Courts.” “I urge the candidates contesting these elections at all levels to respect the choice of voters and accept the result of the...

2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS:  RESTRICTION OF MOVEMENT TAKES EFFECT SATURDAY 0000HRS-1800HRS In line with the security architecture emplaced for the 2023 General Elections, human and vehicular movements will be restricted on Saturday, February 25, 2023 between 0000hrs and 1800hrs  across all roads, waterways and airways in Lagos State. In the same vein, security aides of public and private individuals, who have already been scaled down in accordance with the Electoral Act 2022, are not allowed to escort their principals to polling units and collation centers armed. Except for essential duty vehicles such as ambulances, fire trucks, patrol vehicles of Federal Government security agencies, the use of sirens at or around polling units and collation centres is totally banned. In line with the Electoral Act 2022, no state-owned security agency is part of election security. Violators will be apprehended and prosecuted. Exempted from the movement restriction are essential workers, INEC off...

Rivers Police Confirms Arrest Of Federal Lawmaker Over Alleged Money Laundering, Worth $498,100 Police Officers from Rivers State Command deployed to INEC Headquarters Aba Road today 24/2/2023 at about 0245hrs, while on stop and search, arrested one Hon Chinyere Igwe, member House of Representatives representing Port Harcourt II Federal Constituency with a cash sum of 498,100 USD inside a bag in his car. Also recovered was a list for distribution of the money. The AIG Election, AIG Abutu Yaro fdc , has ordered swift interrogation and arraignment in court. The Command urges all contestants and political parties to comply strictly with provisions of the Electoral Act and other relevant laws. Members of the public are encouraged to avail themselves of the following hotlines to report any observation they believe have potential to lead to crime or break down of law and order: 08032003514, 08098880134. SP. GRACE IRINGE-KOKO, POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND, PORT...

According to the magazine "Opening up in her most candid and revealing interview in years, Paris Hilton speaks to Emily Maddick about her dark past, her fake ‘dumb blonde persona’, activism, misogyny, and motherhood – as she exclusively reveals the first photos of her newborn son to GLAMOUR… Paris Hilton is standing next to me wearing a black Alice + Olivia pleated mini skirt and top with an embroidered collar, Louboutin boots with pearl studded heels, black Prada bucket hat, sunglasses and phone case around her neck, leaving voice notes for her Uber driver. He's mistakenly arrived at The Beverly Hilton hotel to collect her, as opposed to the Waldorf Astoria, where we’ve just spent the afternoon together. As far as I can tell, the Uber driver has no clue that the passenger issuing him directions is, in fact, the most famous member of the Hilton hotel dynasty. It’s the voice; several octanes deeper when off-duty, compared to Paris Hilton’s ‘on duty’ soft, coquettish, baby voice...

 Ahead of polls, NDLEA storms Edo forest, destroys 72,286kgs skunk after gun battle . Arrests suspect, recovers 2 rifles, others Ahead of the commencement of the 2023 general elections on Saturday 25th February, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have stormed the Ujiogba Forest Reserve in Esan West LGA, Edo State where they destroyed 72,286 kilograms (72.286 tons) of warehoused skunk and five hectares of its plantation. The special operation carried out on Wednesday 22nd Feb followed credible intelligence that some cartels had warehoused hundreds of jumbo bags of the illicit substance inside the thick forest of the reserve for distribution to some states ahead of the general elections.  The operation could however not go on immediately until after several road blocks set up by armed guards of the drug lords were cleared and they were overpowered by the superior firepower of Strike Force officers of the Agency in a gun duel. After the initial resista...