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Nigerian Pastor, Wife Welcome Child After 20 Years Of Waiting An Abuja-based pastor, Iyke Ezekiel, and his wife, Doris, have welcomed their baby girl after 20 years of childlessness. The lead pastor of the Household of Love Church, Yinka Yusuf, shared the news on his Facebook account and shared pictures from the child dedication which went viral on Wednesday. He wrote, “After 20 years of waiting, God blessed my beloved son, Pastor Iyke the Pastor of our Abuja household of love church and his beautiful wife Doris with a wonderful baby and I was there in Abuja this morning to dedicate the baby. Miracles are forever and you are next in line for a miracle.” More photos below. 

BUHARI SEEKS SENATE’S APPROVAL TO PAY N226BN, $556.8M, £98.5M JUDGEMENT DEBTS President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to approve a request to pay the judgment debt in the sum of $566,754,584.31, £98,526,012.00, and N226 billion. It was gathered that the monies were owed by the Federal Government through the issuance of promissory notes. Buhari’s letter of request was read at plenary by Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday. It would be recalled that there were 648 cases brought against the president and other FG parastatals.  

 #ENDSARS: SENATE PASSES BILL TO COMPENSATE VICTIMS The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading, a bill seeking to compensate victims of the EndSARS protest. The bill titled, A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Emergency Management Agency Act was sponsored by Senator Gershom Bassey a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Cross River State. Bassey, in his lead debate, said the bill seeks to provide for the establishment of the EndSARS Victims Compensation Fund. He said that, as a result of the Endsars nationwide protests in October 2020, judicial panels of inquiry were constituted to address the demands of protesters and compensation for verified victims of the EndSARS protest. He noted that the judicial panels of inquiry and the Senate Joint Committee on Endsars revealed the killing of protesters, and destruction of private and public properties by rampaging hoodlums, who seized and took over the protest vandalizing and looting valuable assets.

Rapper Offset reveals he's not related to Quavo or Takeoff despite often being referred to as their cousin. American rapper, Offset has revealed that he is not actually biologically related to either Quavo or the late Migos rapper Takeoff, who are both nephew and uncle despite often being referred to as their cousin. The three were classmates during childhood and began hanging out more often in the sixth grade. While hanging out a lot, they became closer and developed the “triplet flow.” Speaking in a new interview with Variety, Offset confirmed Quavo is Takeoff's uncle but the long-believed notion about him being Quavo's cousin isn't true. While reflecting on his upbringing, Offset explained how his father was “nowhere to be found” throughout his childhood.   “My daddy wasn’t even present, wasn’t nowhere to be found,” Offset says before adding, “But I never hated the n—-.” His life since then has been filled with strong women: his mother, his grandmother and a large pe

WOMEN AFFAIRS COMMISSIONER, OBINABO CLEARS BEGGARS, CHILD HAWKERS, OTHERS FROM MAJOR JUNCTIONS  IN THE STATE CAPITAL.  A joint task force from the Anambra State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare and Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, OCHA Brigade, has cleared more than fifty street beggars and out-of-school  children hawking from the streets of Awka and environs. The action, according to the ministry, was to sanitize the state and pave way for easy flow of traffic, rescue out of school children in order to achieve the present administration's clean, green and sustainable megacity agenda. Areas visited include Arroma, Regina Ceali Junction, UNIZIK Temporary Site, Akwata Junction, Amawbia Bypass, Eke Awka Market among others. The team arrested more than fifty men, women and children who hail from different parts of the country. Speaking shortly after the raid, the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Hon Ify Obinabo, observed that there was an increase in the rate of child

Nigeria Elites Demand Justice From The Presidential Election Tribunal Michael Ezenwata As the May 29th  date for the inauguration of the new president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria approaches,palpable tensions have escalated between the camp of the ruling party the All Progressives Congress and the opposition parties. The presidential petition tribunal is on edge to determine which side the judgement pendulum will swing to. The masses sure of where the bulk of their votes went to, are either praying to God for Divine intervention or thinking of alternative line of action to take after the tribunal verdict. For one of the foremost counsels in Anambra state Chief Chike Oranye a native of Umuawulu,the best option as the situation stands today to avert anarchy,is for the postponement of the presidential inauguration until the tribunal interprets the law on who the cap fits as the duly elected president of Nigeria on February 25th 2023,or for the establishment of an interim government

APGA Anambra West Elects New LG Chairman By Felix Igboanugo The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Anambra West Chapter has elected a new executive body to run its affairs to repositioning the party in the area. The election, which was held on May 22, at Ajandu hall Umueze Anam, saw Mr. Romanus Egwuatu from Ezi-Anam ward emerging as the Local Government  Chairman, while Mr. Ikem Onyeka from Umueze Anam, ward II emerged as the Secretary. Other principal officers include,  Mr. Emmanuel Anekwe from Umuoba-Abegbu ward as Youth leader, Mrs. Nneka Nwachigwe from Olumbanasa-Odeh ward as Woman leader, Engr. Fidelis Aduwoke from Umuenwelum ward as Vice Chairman. Speaking after the Congress, Member representing Anambra West in the State House, Mr. Patrick Udoba said that the success of the exercise was an attestation of the people’s will, noting that for elections to be free and fair, the will of the people must prevail. Mr. Udoba who hails from Umueze Anam, Anambra West LGA, commended the p

ARMY CHIEF TAKES SPECIAL INTERVENTION  PROJECTS TO IBOKUN, OSUN STATE ...Reiterates its objective to bring succour to communities The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya has extended the Chief of Army Staff Special Civil- Military Cooperation Intervention projects to Ibokun in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, when today Wednesday 24 May 2023, he  commissioned a 275 seat capacity Computer Based Test Centre at Ibokun Grammar School. Speaking during the project commissioning, Gen Yahaya pointed out that the Nigerian Army (NA) executes Quick Impact Projects in communities with a view to complement existing infrastructure and provide the desired succor in diverse areas of needs thereby promoting and strengthening Civil-Military Cooperation in  such beneficiary communities.  He noted that he introduced the Special Intervention Projects to support communities of  serving senior officers of the Nigerian Army, who through diligence, dedication to duty and service to the na

Alleged $5m Fraud: Court Adjourns Trial of Pilot, Businessman Till May 31 Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, adjourned till May 31, 2023 further hearing in the trial of the duo of Victor Uadiale and Capt. Everest Nnaji over an alleged $5m fraud. The defendants are being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for an amended five-count charge bordering on conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of $5 million. Justice Dada had, on March 23, 2023 ,dismissed the no-case submission filed by the defendants as lacking merit and also ordered them to open their defence today( May 24, 2023). They pleaded "not guilty" to the charges preferred against them when they were first arraigned on December 14, 2018, and maintained the same plea to the amended charges. The victim, Tawfeeq A. Al-Omar, a Kuwaiti national, had testified as the first prosecution witness, and narrated how he

May 29: Security agencies raid Abuja hot spots 24 May 2023  The Federal Government has tightened security across the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the swearing-in of the former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as the 16th President of Nigeria at the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Monday, May 29, 2023. Top security sources told our correspondents that security agencies had started raiding hideouts of criminals and thugs who could be used to foment trouble on the inauguration day. Against the backdrop of protests by some Nigerians dissatisfied with the election victory of the former Lagos State governor, security agencies have deployed plainclothes and intelligence operatives to contain any outbreak of violence on the day of the inauguration. With less than a week to D-Day, law enforcement agencies have been placed on red alert as they heightened security in preparation for the event which is expected to attract no fewer than 65 Heads of State, diplomats, other representatives of

Police gun down kidnap suspect, rescue doctor, nine others 24 May 2023  Benue State Police crime squad  yesterday said a  kidnap suspect was killed at Gaya, near Benue-Taraba state boundary. Ten victims were rescued, including a popular medical doctor with the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Makurdi, Obadia Etito, and a businesswoman and her two-year-old baby were also rescued. The squad said its operatives had an encounter with kidnappers on Monday, adding that three of the suspects were also arrested during the operation. The suspects were paraded at the Benue State Police Command headquarters, Makurdi, Monday. Dr. Etito was kidnapped with his brother when they missed their way along Zaki Biam Road, Benue, during a trip to Taraba State on May 13. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of N30 million but police operatives stormed the criminals’ den at Gaya forest in the early hours of Monday, while negotiations were still ongoing, and arrested three of the suspects. Etito in an interview with

 CBN Increases Interest Rate May 24, 2023 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday, raised its benchmark lending rate to 18.5 per cent, from 18 per cent, in an aggressive push to contain the nation’s inflationary pressure. The CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, announced this Wednesday after the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting that began Tuesday. Mr Emefiele while addressing journalists at the end of the two-day meeting in Abuja, said the committee voted to keep the asymmetric corridor at +100 and -700 basis points around the MPR. He also disclosed that the MPC voted to keep the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) at 32.5 per cent while the Liquidity Ratio was retained at 30 per cent. “Ten members voted to raise the MPR by 15 basis points and one member by 25 basis points, and all members voted to keep all parameters in constant,” Mr Emefiele said. The CRR is the share of a bank’s total customer deposit that must be kept with the central bank in the form of liquid cash, while the

RECIPIENTS OF OUR MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP MUST SERVE THE STATE ON GRADUATION - GOV. WIKE RSU names Senate Building after Governor Wike. Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has said medical students who are recipients of the Rivers State government scholarship will sign agreement to serve the State for a given number of years after graduation. The governor emphasised that this policy will enable the Rivers State government reap the benefit of investing huge resources in the training of medical students of the State extraction. Governor Wike started this at the inauguration of a 500-bed capacity hostel for medical students of Rivers State University (RSU). The project is situated within the premises of the faculties of Basic Clinical Sciences and Clinical Sciences of RSU in Port Harcourt. The Rivers State governor told the students that a new policy was been evolved concerning the scholarship offered medical students by the State government. The policy, he explained, will require any students who wa

“I Am Becoming Useless Because of You”: Secondary School Teacher Exposes Letter Student Wrote to Her May 24, 2023 A secondary school teacher in Nigeria has shared a photo of the surprising letter she received from one of her students The student, in his letter, professed his undying love for her and begged her to give him a chance to prove his love. The young boy went ahead to beg the teacher to overlook his age and focus more on reciprocating his love In the letter, the young boy professed his undying love for her and begged her to reciprocate his love. He pleaded that she overlook his age and focus more on making him useful since his love for her already made him ‘useless’. “This might sound strange to you but I mean every word. From the first time I saw you in school, it was as if my brain cell stopped working. “Each time I see you it will be as if smoke is coming out from my eyes. Your beauty is killing me seriously. Although I am still in secondary school, I have plans of becoming

This photo was posted on her official social media with the caption "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow. Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly."  Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock; November 26, 1939 – May 24, 2023) was an American-born and naturalized Swiss singer, dancer, actress and author. Widely referred to as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll", she rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue before launching a successful career as a solo performer. She died at the age of 83. May her soul rest in Peace,Amen. One more photo below.

Alleged Forgery of Medical Report: Court Threatens Bench Warrant Against Fani-Kayode, Adjourns Till Nov 7 Justice O.O. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, threatened to issue a bench warrant against Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, over his “constant non-appearance” in court on grounds of ill health for his alleged forgery trial.     Fani-Kayode, who is also being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for an alleged N4.9billion fraud before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, is facing a 12 count- charge before Justice Abike-Fadipe, following his alleged use of forged medical report(s), which he tendered at the Federal High Court to justify his absence in court.  He pleaded "not guilty" to the charges when he was arraigned on December 17, 2021. At the last sitting on February 20, 2023, the defence counsel, Wale Balogun, had informed the

Khadija Aliyu Kano state house of assembly (KNHA), has passed the kano state child protection bill 2023. This was sequel to deliberations in the committee of the whole house, and 3rd reading of the bill by the clerk, Alhaji Garba Bako Gezawa during today’s plenary session, presided over by the deputy speaker Alhaji Kabiru Hassan Dashi. While presenting the bill, the deputy majority leader, Alhaji Magaji Dahiru Zarewa stressed that, the bill would go a long way in protecting children aginst all forms of molestation, as well as ensuring that, they enjoy free and compulsory basic education. He stressed that, the law provides stiffer sanctions for perpetrators of rape and other criminal activities aimed at oppression under age children. “we deliberated in the committee of the whole house from clause 1-124” After careful deliberations, the lawmakers adopted the 3rd reading and passed the bill. Reacting,Hajiya Mero Bello of girls education partnership (GEP), called for speedy assent to the b

Police Arrests 10 Suspected Kidnappers In Wamba  ***  TEN suspected kidnappers and 16 others have been arrested for various criminal offences in Nasarawa State by operatives of the Nigeria Police.  The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel made this known during press briefing at the command’s headquarters on Wednesday in Lafia while parading the suspects.  According to Nansel, the press briefing was aimed at bringing members of the public up to date with the recent achievements recorded by the command in its bid to ensure a safe and secure state.  He said the suspected kidnappers were nabbed on May 23 following credible intelligence made available to a team of Mobile Policemen attached to Operation Restore Peace.  The Police Spokesperson revealed that the officers stormed the kidnappers’ hideout located at Ambaka village of Farin Ruwa Development Area, Wamba LGA, where the arrests were made and two victims rescued.  Those arrested include Sale Adamu 34yrs, Idi Halilu 27yr

Bus Conveying Intending Nasarawa Pilgrims Involved In Accident  *** A bus said to be conveying intending pilgrims from Nasarawa State to perform this year's Hajj in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Wednesday involved in road accident.  The incident occurred around Kara, Keffi Local Government Area of the State on their way to Abuja ahead of departure scheduled for Thursday May 25.  More Details Later.... More photos below.