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Second KDSG Security Update: Monday 3rd April 2023  KDSG bans social activities linked to violence in Nasarawa, Sabon Garin Nasarawa communities of Chikun LGA  -Three suspects arrested in relation to killing of two citizens The Kaduna State Government has banned social activities linked with the violence of Sunday night and Monday which left two citizens dead and six others injured in Sabon Garin-Tirkaniya area of Chikun LGA.  The decision was taken after a thorough appraisal of the security situation by the military, police and Department of State Services, as well as an emergency meeting with traditional and religious leaders of the area at the 312 Artillery Regiment Kaduna.  The social activities observed in the community, which are now prohibited with immediate effect are listed as follows:  -Kidan Bishi  -Kidan Gala -Hunting expeditions  The government has also directed the arrest of anyone linked with the peddling of hard drugs in Nasarawa and Sa...

Soludo Closes School, Fires Teacher Over Exam Malpractices  ***  Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has closed down the Tower Primary School, Oba over alleged involvement in examination malpractices during the 2023 Transition Placement Examination.  The Commissioner for Education, Professor Ngozi Chuma-Udeh announced the school’s closure after a meeting to investigate the case of examination misconduct reported against a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) teacher, Precious Chibuzo, who invigilated the exam at the Umuogali Community Primary School, Oba. According to a statement by Public Relations Officer of the Ministry, Nnaemeka Egwuonwu, investigation carried out by the Ministry following reports from pupils of Triumphant Cross School Oba, revealed that Proprietress of the Tower Academy Oba, Kosisochukwu Igwe connived with the students in the misconduct. 

Nigerian Popular singer and activist, Charles Oputa, aka, Charly Boy, has revealed that he survived prostate cancer. Charly Boy disclosed this in a post on his Instagram page on Saturday, saying that he had been battling the ailment for over 10 days. According to him, surviving prostate cancer is the greatest favour God has done for him. He appreciated God for sparing his life and his family for their support. He also thanked the Nigerian doctor who performed his surgery. Alongside a video of him being wheeled out of the theatre, Charly Boy wrote, “Gosh, I have fought one too many battles in my short life. Most of the time, I win. “Prostate cancer cannot cripple love. It cannot shatter hope; it cannot conquer dis spirit. ”Abegi make una help me Thank God for giving me yet another chance.” Credit: Instagram | areafada1 Repayment Of N3m Debt From Church Member also known as Charly Boy, has revealed that he survived prostate cancer. Charly Boy disclosed this in a post on his Instagram pag...

EFCC Arrests 21 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Enugu Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the EFCC, on Monday, April 3, 2023, arrested twenty one suspected internet fraudsters in the Emene and New Kenyata, axis of Enugu. The suspects are Kenneth Arinze Godfrey, Anichukwu Emmanuel Aku, Michael Israel Chukwuemeka, Anichukwu Obinna Christian Eze Chigozie Collins, Ije Samuel Chinenye, Ngwu Peter Damian, Johnson Wisdom Kelechi, Jude Leo Nelson, Tochukwu Ononuju Nelson, David Chinecherem Ezeagu and Okonkwo Kingsley Obinna. Others are Chukwu John Chibuzor, Ogbonna Okechukwu Precious, Benedict Oluebubu Akarekwe, Akarekwe Michael chidera, Chinedu Amuka, Chukwunonso Emmanuel Oji, Chukwunonso Mmaduabuchi Obodo, Asogwa Christopher Ejiofor and Nnadi Chukwuemeka Leonard. They were arrested following actionable intelligence. Item recovered from them include 32 mobile phones, 2 laptops, one iPad, and five luxury cars. The suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon ...

TRANSITION TO ETERNAL GLORY With a heavy heart and pain, we announce the passing on to eternal glory of Mrs Ifeoma Ada Kalu aged 61 years. She was a woman of virtue who was committed to the service of God and humanity. A memorial service in her honour is scheduled to hold in the United States of America (USA). Please remember her and  loved ones in prayers at this difficult period. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen. Signed: Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (MON) Former Governor, Abia State  Chief Whip of the Senate For: Orji Uzor Kalu Family. One more photo below. 

PALM SUNDAY ATTACK: GUNMEN STORM BENUE CHURCH, KILL WORSHIPPER, KIDNAP PASTOR, 4 OTHERS 3rd April, 2023      As Christians all over the world celebrated Palm Sunday, unknown gunmen invaded the Christians Pentecostal Church located at Akenawe, Tswarev in Ukemberagya/Tswarev of Logo local government area of Benue State, killing one worshipper and kidnapping the church Pastor and four other persons. Our correspondent gathered from locals in the area that the unknown gunmen had at about 11am on Sunday, opened fire on the harmless worshippers while an healing mass was ongoing. Confirming the incedent to our correspondent via telephone, a community leader and President, Gaambe-Tiev Youths Association (GYA), Dr. Hemen Terkimbi, disclosed that at least one person was killed in the attack, while five persons sustained varying degrees of injuries and four other worshippers including the resident pastor, Rev. Pst. Gwadue Kwaghtyo, were captured and taken to an unknown destination. A...

IGP PAYS HISTORIC COURTESY VISIT ON NEWLY SWORN-IN PSC CHAIR Pledges Commitment to Better Working Relationship The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, on Monday 3rd April 2023 paid a historic courtesy visit to the newly sworn-in Chairman of the Police Service Commission, IGP Solomon E. Arase, (Rtd.), NPM, fdc, FCIArb, CFR, at his office, Federal Secretariat Complex, Central Business District, Abuja. The IGP, who led his management team, congratulated the PSC Chair on his appointment and subsequent swearing-in, assuring him of the NPF’s full cooperation to achieve an enviable policing system. The meeting which was at the instance of the IGP was geared at cementing the existing relationship between the NPF and the Commission for an improved working relationship. The PSC Chair while appreciating the IGP and the Force leadership for the thoughtful visit, assured that all necessary support will be deployed to ensure the Force is repositioned for...

Court Grants Portable Bail Habeeb Okikiola, the controversial singer popularly known as Portable, on Monday appeared before an Ogun State Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ifo. Portable was detained at the police headquarters on Friday after ignoring many invites. When he appeared before the court on Monday, Portable pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him. Portable was also accused of assaulting one of his boys. He has since been granted bail.  

KDSG Security Update: Monday 3rd April 2023 24-hour curfew imposed on Sabon Garin Nasarawa-Tirkaniya area of Chikun LGA The Kaduna State Government hereby announces the immediate imposition of 24-hour curfew on Sabon Garin Nassarawa-Tirkaniya area of Chikun LGA.  This decision was reached following a breakdown of law and order which led to the killing of two citizens in an incident of urban gang violence.  Security agencies have been directed to enforce the curfew in the said location, to restore order as investigations proceed. Citizens are therefore urged to strictly observe the curfew in this location, which takes effect immediately. Further updates will be communicated accordingly.  Signed  Samuel Aruwan  Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State.  

A young girl named Ogochukwu Ozoemena died on the night of Thursday 30th March 2023 at her home town at Uga in Anambra State. She was alleged to have been struck by something in her father's compound and this led to serious episodes of convulsion. And she battled the sickness for weeks until she died last night. Following the circumstances surrounding her death, her mother was accused of killing her own daughter, Youth asked her to cross the dead body four times and later forced her to carry the corpse.   Lots of Charms buried in the compound were excavated and some has decayed. One of the brother's ran away while the charms were being turned up. The woman was also accused of not being at peace with most of her children. Watch video and more photos below. 

APC, PDP DISAGREE OVER LAST MINUTE RECRUITMENTS, NEW AIRPORT PROJECT IN BENUE There is growing unease in Benue State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) over massive recruitment in the state’s civil service and other capital projects embarked upon by the outgoing Peoples Democratic party (PDP) administration of Governor Samuel Ortom. Within the past week, the APC, which won the just concluded governorship election in the state, issued no less than three statements accusing Ortom and PDP of planting landmines in its path ahead of May 29. hand over. In the latest statement by the state APC’s Publicity Secretary, Daniel Ihomun, in Makurdi, yesterday, the party wondered why a government that has failed to build a Cargo Airport in the state after two attempts in almost eight years suddenly awarded contract to build a Civil Airport in just two months to the end of its time in office. Ihumon asked: “Why would a government, which has not been able to pay salaries and pensions, sudden...

 I wanted to join the military but my mother resisted — Pastor Adeboye THE General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, Sunday revealed that his passion for military was halted by his mother, just as he urged Nigerians to appreciate and support the efforts of the military and other security agencies in combating insecurity across the country. Pastor Adeboye said this on Sunday at the church monthly thanksgiving service and special prayers for security personnel held at the national headquarters of the church, Throne of Grace Parish, Ebute-meta, Lagos, on the theme: Vessels Unto Honour’. The revered cleric said his love for the army made him to watch documentaries and films that are based on army training and others. In his words: I wanted to be a soldier, it’s my mother who didn’t allow me. And I told her I wanted to join the army after I graduated she said “you are my only son, I am not asking you not to join the army just wait till...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, other Africa leaders receive Prestigious Awards in Rwanda April 3, 2023 Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has received the maiden African Heritage Awards held in Kigali, Rwanda Other notable recipients of the awards are Dr. Seretse Kahama Ian Khama, and Late John Magufuli Africa’s most prominent activist and grassroots campaigner, Mallam Hamzat Lawal, was also honoured with the African Humanitarian Award. Former presidents of Nigeria, Botswana, and Tanzania, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Seretse Kahama Ian Khama, and Late John Magufuli were among the recipients of the maiden African Heritage Awards held in Kigali, Rwanda, on Saturday, April 1, 2023. While Jonathan was recognized as the African Democracy and Peace Icon, Khama was honoured with the African Philanthropist Award, and Late Magufili bagged the African Icon Award (Posthumous), Daily Trust reports. The event, which was the celebration and global recognition of Africans’ outstanding achievements, also...

FG To Demolish Bishop Oyedepo’s Hangar At Lagos Airport  April 3, 2023 Bishop David Oyedepo Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika over the weekend vowed to demolish two hangars located at the Murtala Mohammad Airport Ikeja in order to pave way for the expansion of the terminal apron. One of hangars is Dominion Hangar, belonging to the General Overseer of Living Faith Ministry, Bishop Oyedepo while thhe other, Evergreen Apple, belongs to the former Director General of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Dr Harold Demuren; both are scheduled for demolition in a couple of weeks to expand the new terminal’s apron. According to the minister, nothing can stop the development. This is coming barely two weeks after the Stakeholders Forum, where he reiterated plans to tear down the regional headquarters of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Nigeria Airspace Management Agency ( NAMA) and Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority ( NCAA) to make way for an Aeropolis which according to unions was...

 Chelsea Sacks Manager, Graham Potter April 2, 20230 Chelsea Football Club has announced that Graham Potter has departed the club, saying that the coach has agreed to collaborate with the Club to facilitate a smooth transition. This is coming shortly after the club lost 2-0 to Aston Villa in what has been a disastrous run since the arrival of the England man. The club in a statement on Sunday also announced that Bruno Saltor will take charge of the team as Interim Head Coach. In his time with the Chelsea, Potter has taken the club to the quarter final of the Champions League, where they will face Real Madrid. “Chelsea would like to thank Graham for all his efforts and contribution and wish him well for the future,” the statement from the club said. Co-controlling owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali were quoted to have said, “On behalf of everyone at the club, we want to thank Graham sincerely for his contribution to Chelsea. We have the highest degree of respect for Graham as a c...