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  Tambuwal elected Senator 16 April 2023  Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has won the Sokoto South Senatorial election with 4,976 votes. Tambuwal, who ran on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defeated the incumbent lawmaker and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Ibrahim Danbaba Dambuwa. According to the returning officer, Professor Abubakar Bagudo, Tambuwal scored 100,860 votes while Danbaba polled 95,884 votes. Tambuwal is the third governor to secure victory among the 10 governors who contested senatorial seats. The governors who lost are Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi), Darius Ishaku (Taraba), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Simon Lalong (Plateau) and Ben Ayade (Cross River). While Governors Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State and Abubakar Bello (Niger) won the contest.

*UPDATE ON BANANA ISLAND BUILDING COLLAPSE*   *DAY 5*: Excavation has reached about 90% at the site of the Banana Island collapsed building.   Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) officials are at work on the site. The rubble is being excavated and taken to another area within the compound. At the site are also Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) and Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory. The cause of the collapse is yet to be determined. Unfortunately, we have recorded one fatality – so far. All those injured and taken to hospitals are doing well. Gbenga Omotoso HC, Information & Strategy 16/04/2023.

 Birthday Tragedy: 4 killed, ‘multitude’ hurt as gunman opens fire in US during party 16 April 2023  Four people have been killed and multiple people injured during a shooting at a birthday party Saturday night in Dadeville, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. The shooting happened at the birthday party around 10:30 p.m., Sgt. Jeremy Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. There was no initial confirmation about what led to the shooting. It was not immediately known if a suspect was in custody. “There were four lives tragically lost in this incident and there’s been a multitude of injuries,” Burkett said during a news conference Sunday morning. The shootings rocked the small city of 3,200. Dadeville Chief Jonathan L. Floyd paused to regain his composure before speaking at the news conference. “What we’ve dealt with is something that no community should have to endure. I just ask for your patience. It’s going to be a long process, but I do earnestly solicit your prayers

LP crisis deepens as 2 governorship candidates emerge in Imo 16 April 2023    The crisis rocking the Labour Party(LP) in Imo State has taken another dimension as the party’s parallel primary governorship elections on Saturday and Sunday have produced 2 governorship candidates, senator Athan Achonu and Ikechukwu Ukaegbu respectively. Ukaegbu had emerged winner in an affirmative election where one of the aspirants, Ihechi Ike stepped down for him. National Vice chairman of the party, North East, Mohammed Ibrahim Alkali who represented the acting National chairman of the party, Lamido Apapa who announced him winner and handed the flag of the party to him noted that the election conducted had followed due process. Also, National Youth leader of the party, Anselem Iragbe addressing newsmen shortly after the election affirmed that the election conducted on Sunday met all legal requirements. According to him, the Julius Abure led faction that conducted the Saturday primary election were not l

April 16, 2023 Press Statement  Adamawa Guber: Disregard Purported Declaration of APC Candidate as Winner- PDP Tells Nigerians … Insists Governor Fintiri Won the Election …Demands Arrest of Adamawa State REC The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) calls on the people of Adamawa State, Nigerians and the International Community to disregard the purported declaration of the defeated Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Aisha Binani as winner of the Adamawa State Governorship election. The PDP also demands for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the Adamawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mallam Hudu Yunusa Ari, for making such illegal declaration in criminal usurpation of the duties and powers of the Returning Officer, Prof Mohammed Mele, while collation was on-going.  It is even more absurd that the Adamawa State REC did not only usurp the powers of the Returning Officer but attempted to declare a winner without figures in reckless violation of the provisions of

Electoral Commissioner Beaten Mercilessly After Declaring APC’s Winner Of Adamawa Poll The Independence National Electoral Commission, Official who announced the Governorship candidate of All Progressive Congress, APC Senator Aishatu Dahiru Binani, as the winner of the Adamawa State Governorship election, allegedly being beaten and stripped. This comes after a confusion earlier came as the outcome of the Supplementary Elections following the declaration of Binani, as the winner of the election by the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Barrister Hudu Yunusa of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state, freshreporters reports. APC's Aisha Binani declared winner of Adamawa governorship election(video) As at sound 1am Sunday, Freshreporters noted that the electoral body, INEC had adjourned collation till 11am to enable the arrival of results from 10 local government areas. However, at about 8am on Sunday, three hours before the scheduled resumption of collation, t

New details have been released about the twelve new compositions that have been written for the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey. A life-long music enthusiast and champion of the arts, His Majesty has overseen, influenced and been personally involved in the commissioning process and the detail of the musical programme, which will showcase and celebrate musical talent from across the United Kingdom. The musical commissions offer contemporary interpretations of centuries of musical tradition, bringing together world-class composers, who are some of the most esteemed living artists from across the Classical, Sacred, Film, Television and Music Theatre fields of music. They have taken varied approaches to their compositions - whether for orchestra, solo voice or choir - resulting in a diverse, inclusive and accessible musical programme. Six of the new commissions have been composed for orchestra and will be performed before the Service, prior

LASG IS IN CONSTANT CONSULTATION WITH FG TO EASE GRIDLOCK ON LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY - COMMISSIONER ... Gives Update on Eko Bridge Rehabilitation The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to continue consultation with the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing on Traffic Management of the construction corridor of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway even as the work is ramping up to completion. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, who disclosed this during his working tour of the construction zones at Opic, Kara, and Berger axis, assured the motoring public that he will continue to hold strategic meetings with the Federal Ministry of Works and its project Engineers to review the mode of works and proffer solutions that can ease the strain of traffic impact faced by road users. Reiterating that the Federal Government is expediting actions to complete the project at record time as announced by the Minister of Works and Housing, the Commissioner st

How domestic staff plotted Tiwa Savage’s kidnap — Police 15 April 2023  The Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department, Alagbon, Ikoyi in Lagos, says it has arrested some persons in connection with the alleged attempt to kidnap Tiwa Savage. The department’s spokesperson, CSP Oluniyi Ogundeyi, confirmed this to newsmen on Saturday in Lagos. Reports claimed that the news of the attempt to kidnap the musician broke out on Friday through social media. The reports revealed that the musician’s private security vigilance and the Nigerian police saved her from the suspects. It gathered that the failed plot was allegedly planned by Savage’s new domestic staff, who had been entrusted with vital information about her. Sources said that the domestic staff had been trailing the singer as she left her home and shared the information with other members of the alleged kidnapping gang. ”Yes, we have some suspects, they are in our custody. They are about four,” the spokesperson said.   

Israel-Nigeria direct flights begin April 20 — Envoy 16 April 2023  Direct flights between Israel and Nigeria begins on April 20, Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria, Mr Michael Freeman, said in Abuja on Saturday. “On April 20, we will be starting direct air links between Israel and Nigeria; there will be twice weekly flights from Lagos, Abuja and Tel Aviv with Air Peace Airline. “This would not have been possible without efforts by the current administration. The Ministers of Aviation and that of Foreign Affairs were instrumental in making this to happen. “Now, it is important for us to make it clear that this government made this happen and we have to understand the positive differences these flights will make. “At the moment, if you plan to fly to Israel, you have to go through Ethiopian, Turkish or British airlines and experience 13 hours delays overseas, whereas direct flight is 5 hours and 20 minutes. “The direct flights will do a number of things; especially they will bring our coun

Dino Wins Kogi PDP Governorship Primary April 16, 20230 Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye has won the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship primaries in Kogi State. Dino was declared winner by the returning officer on Sunday. He scored 313 votes to defeat Idoko Ilonah who had 124 votes. Others, Awoniyi Sunday had 77 votes while Musa Wada had 56 votes The former lawmaker will be up against Usman Ododo, the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the election  

Gov. Nyesom Wike paid me a courtesy visit at home this evening.  We broke Ramadan fast together.- Gbajabiamila.  More photos below. 

 FEEDBACK ON VIDEO OF CLERIC'S ATTACK ON POLICE On Saturday 4th February, 2023, while on stop and search duty along  Ibadan Express Road, Oyo State, one Ahmed Atidade 'm' 28YRS assaulted and threatened to kill the Police Officers who stopped his vehicle for routine checks and questioning. He was subsequently arrested and charged to Court on Thursday 9th February, 2023.  We shall not allow any individual to undermine and ridicule our officers and, by extension, our policing system in Nigeria. We have a lot of responsibilities as citizens of this country to respect our law enforcement officers who work day and night to make ensure the security of our nation. We will do everything possible to defend our officers who carry out their duties diligently and legally from being harassed or attacked by any individual or group of persons.  CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra,  Force Public Relations Officer,  Force Headquarters,  Abuja.  16th April, 2023. Watch video below. 

'Yul Edochie Found Out Through DNA Test That He's Not The Father Of Judy Austin's Son' — Kemi Olunloyo Nigerian journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has said that Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie conducted a DNA test on his child with Judy Austin. According to her, Edochie found out when the test results came back that the boy, Star Dike Munachimso Edochie is not his child. She wrote; “I just heard that DNA tests revealed that Judy Austin’s son was not fathered by Yul Edochie”   Initially, he deleted all Instagram photos of his second wife and actress Judy Austin and their alleged son before completely deleting all posts.  As if that were not enough;  Reports have been rife on social media that the movie star allegedly conducted a DNA test and found out that the son he thought he had with Judy Austin does not biologically belong to him.  Nigerian investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo underpinned the shocking revelation on Daddy Freeze's show. 

GOV. ORTOM OF BENUE ORDERS INVESTIGATION INTO WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM OF PURE BIOTECH LTD 16th April, 2023     Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has directed the Commissioners for Water and Environment, Industries and Cooperatives, as well as Agriculture and Natural Resources, to immediately investigate the report that Pure Biotech Company Limited located along Makurdi – Gboko road has a sewage disposal system that empties waste into River Benue thereby contaminating the water and endangering aquatic life in the river. The Governor through his Special Adviser, Media & Publicity, Terver Akase, said he expects the three Commissioners to report back to him with their findings as quickly as possible, for the next line of action. He commended the patriotic disposition of the Benue Hike Tourism group who raised alarm over the matter and gives assurance that his administration will continue to accord priority to the safety of Benue people. Governor Ortom urged people of the state to sustai

Man Convicted for Impersonation in Enugu The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Command on Friday, April 14, 2023, secured the conviction of one Ugwu Onyekachi Sunday before Justice U.J Mogbo of the Enugu State High Court, Enugu on a one count charge bordering on fraudulent personation. He was convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment with the option of three months community service, having pleaded guilty to the one count charge proffered against him. The court further ordered the forfeiture of his mobile phone to the state government.

Ex-lawmaker and his brother shot dead live on TV while speaking with journalists 16 April 2023  A former Indian politician convicted of kidnapping has been shot dead live on TV along with his brother. Atiq Ahmed, who was under police escort facing murder and assault charges, was talking to journalists when a gun was pulled close to his head. After the shots were fired, three man who had been posing as journalists quickly surrendered and were taken into custody, local media reported. Ahmed's teenage son was shot dead by police days earlier. Ahmed had previously claimed there was a threat to his own life from the police. Video showed Ahmed and his brother, Ashraf, speaking to journalists on the way to a medical check-up at a nearby hospital seconds before they were both shot. Atiq Ahmed's teenage son Asad and another man, wanted in connection with a murder case, were killed by police earlier this week in what was described as a shoot-out. In the footage, Ahmed is asked whether he

NDLEA intercepts drug consignments in winter jackets, body lotion at Lagos airport ...Arrests Lekki businessman over illicit cargo from US; pregnant woman, cripple in Edo; female undergraduate in Ogun Consignments of Tramadol, Rohypnol, Ecstasy (Designer drug) and Cannabis concealed in winter jackets and bottles of body cream have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos. The psychoactive substances were recovered at the new terminal of the airport on Friday 14th April following the arrest of a passenger, Joshia Sunday who was traveling on a Qatar Airline flight via Doha to Oman, Middle East.  A thorough search of the suspects two black bags led to the discovery of 4.80 kilograms of cannabis concealed in three winter jackets and various quantities of Tramadol, Rohypnol, Ecstasy (Designer drug) hidden in bottles of body lotion. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect ca