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28th June, 2023 PRESS RELEASE ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS, RECOVERY OF ONE PUMP ACTION GUN, TWO LOCALLY MADE CUT-TO-SIZE GUNS AND CARTRIDGES   _CP Wale Abass assures residents of the command’s commitment in the fight against crime and criminality, noting that it will be improved, maintained, and sustained_  On the 25th June 2023 at about 2030hrs, the DPO Sapele division, CSP Harrison Nwabuisi received a distress call from a victim (name withheld) that at about 2030hrs, as he alighted from his car, a suspected armed robber attacked him with a gun, cut his gold chain from his neck valued #700,000 and took to his heels. The DPO Sapele division immediately alerted the patrol team deployed around that axis. They swung into action and arrested the suspect named Lucky Sunday ‘M’ age 25yrs Otumara village Jesse, one cut-to-size double barrel locally made pistol, three life cartridges, one torch light phone, and the stolen gold chain were recovered from the suspect. Inve...

Gov Fintiri Orders Desilting Of Blocked Drainages In Adamawa Worried by the blocked drainages by sands and bins, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has ordered desilting of drainages across the state. This move will not only clear waterways but subdue the parrenial flooding that devastates the people of the state, leaving victims counting losses annually. to this end, the state government has contracted G and G construction LTD for the project which has since took off in the state as reported by our Correspondent. Representative of the G and G construction company Ltd in an interview with newsmen in Yola advised residents of the state to as a matter of urgent concern guard their drainages against blockage. Builder Ayuba Wasa said the company has over the past one month desilted drainages around the CBN, Market, Zaranda, Bishop and Ilorin streets through to the bypass, with Ganye street and others in the state capital that are underway. He advised all stakeholders to as a ma...

Economic tension: Nigeria may explode — Ooni warns 29th Jun 2023  The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has implored Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu on his decision to remove fuel subsidy, which resulted in the hike in prices of goods and services in the country, saying this is the only way to advert the looming explosion. He made the plea In Ibadan while speaking with Vanguard on the current economic tension in the country. He described President Tinubu as a decisive leader that is ready to serve the nation with his depth of knowledge and experience. He said: “Tinubu Is a very decisive leader. I want to implore everybody, especially the youths of this country, to be patient with him. He is very focused; God has blessed him. “In everything that he has been doing, he has been very consistent over the last 30 years and it is now for him to give back to the country. “We should keep praying for him everyday. The President is getting stronger, wiser and his pu...

  11 killed in Benin/Ore Highway auto crash 29th Jun 2023  No fever than eleven persons on Thursday lost their lives while eight others sustained injuries in an accident that occurred on the Edo state section of the Benin-Lagos expressway. The accident, It was gathered, happened at about 11 am at the Ovia River which is notorious for accidents due to a failed section of the road by the Ovia River bridge. It was gathered that the accident happened when a Dangote truck heading towards Benin from Lagos on top speed rammed into an oncoming 18-seater bus that slowed down at the bad portion of the Ovia, killing 11 persons on the spot and injuring several others. An eyewitness said the Toyota Hiace bus going to the East en route Edo state slowed down at the bad portion of the Ovia river bridge but a Dangote truck that was on top speed rammed into the bus, killing the passengers. The Edo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Paul Okpe who confirmed the a...

Catholic bishops reject proposed bill for Christian education council Catholic Bishops under the umbrella of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have rejected a bill in the National Assembly for the establishment of the National Council for Christian Education but running contrary to the church and the interest of the Catholic Church. The bill which was sponsored by Hon. Rimamde Shawulu Kwewum, Hon. Beni Lar, Hon. Yusuf Ayo Tajudeen, Hon. John Dyegh, Hon. Solomon Bob, and Hon. Benjamin Mzondu, was for the purpose of, among others, developing, regulating, and approving syllabuses/contents at all levels of Christian education; certifying Christian Religion Education instructors at basic and secondary levels; approving the content of all Christian Religion Education in schools; accrediting programmes of Christian Theological Institutions. CBCN said the idea to regulate religious studies in secular schools came up during the Education summit organized in 2019 by the Associati...

 Human remains found in the Titan debris Presumed human remains have been found within the wreckage of the Titan submersible, the US Coast Guard says. Pieces from the sub, which imploded on a deep dive to the Titanic, were unloaded in St John's, Canada, on Wednesday. Officials say the sub's landing frame and a rear cover were found among the debris. US medical professionals will conduct a formal analysis of presumed remains, the coast guard said in a statement. All five people on board the vessel died on 18 June after it imploded about 90 minutes into a dive to view the famous 1912 shipwreck, which sits at a depth of 3,800m (12,500ft) in the north Atlantic. More photos below. 

Alleged infidelity: If you must cheat on your wife, use cöndöm – Blessing CEO tells Davido Self-styled relationship expert, Blessing Okoro, aka Blessing CEO, has berated singer Davido for “defaming” his wife, Chioma, following allegations by two foreign women that he impregnated them. Reacting via a video message shared on her social media page, the self-acclaimed relationship coach said while it may be understandable for Davido to cheat given his celebrity status, it is disrespectful for him to do it without a condom. She said, “If you want to make Chioma special, at least if you want to sleep with other women, I understand you’re a musician, use condom na. “Let it be that Chioma is that one woman that you sleep with without condom. Aren’t you afraid of giving her STDs? You bring this woman online every day and show us how much you love her. That is not love. You’re manipulating this girl, maybe because she is soft, maybe because she loves you so much. But to be very honest, Davido, y...

Buhari didn’t ask Tinubu not to investigate him — Garba Shehu Spokesperson to former President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, on Thursday, denied that the former leader asked his successor not to investigate some ministers under the previous government. He also said Buhari had left Daura for London to get some needed rest which, constant visits from well-wishers, had denied him. “If social media is to be believed, former President Muhammadu Buhari is requesting his successor, President Bola Tinubu not to investigate some former officials of his government…this is fake news, and nothing more,” Shehu said in a statement he signed on Thursday evening titled ‘What Buhari didn’t say to President Tinubu.’  

Police parade suspected k!llers of Naval officer in Ondo The Ondo State Police Command has paraded the three suspects who killed a Naval officer, Samuel Ayomide Akingbagbogun, at Idoani, in Ose Local Government Area of the state.   The suspects, Francis Shagari, 17; Sambo Ayomide, 20; and Johnson Adeleke, 20; were paraded before newsmen at police headquarters in Akure on Thursday, June 29, 2023.  The hoodlums attacked Akingbohunmi on Monday, June 26, during an argument with a commercial motorcyclist. The officer sustained life-threatening injuries and was rushed to a hospital but was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.  The deceased is a sub-lieutenant, who was attached to Nigeria Navy Secondary School in Imeri, a few kilometres away from Idoani. During interrogation, the suspects disclosed that they were all walking on the road when the naval officer who was heading towards them hit and brushed them while trying to dodge a puddle of water on the road. One of the suspe...

WHY I CHOSE TO UNIFY EXCHANGE RATE, REFUSED TO PARTAKE IN ARBITRAGE – TINUBU President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Thursday in Lagos said he could have chosen to maintain the hitherto multiple foreign exchange systems and benefit from it, but instead opted to unify the official and parallel market rates to save the country from financial haemorrhage.  Speaking at a civic reception organised in his honour by the Lagos State Government at the Lagos House, Marina, President Tinubu said he took the decision in the nation’s best interest just like he did with fuel subsidy removal.  "I could afford to share the benefit by participating in the arbitrage, but God forbid! That's not why you voted for me," he said.  The President said it was imperative to take those decisive actions in the early days of his administration. "We need to take the steps to stop the bleeding of our finances through speedy action on fuel subsidy. We have no choice," he said.  President Tinubu said as a w...

GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI SUSPENDS PERMANENT SECRETARIES, HEAD OF SERVICE, APPOINTS ACTING HOS Following the inauguration of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry on the Recovery of Properties and Funds belonging to Abia State Government, the Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has directed the immediate suspension of the Head of Service (HOS) and all Permanent Secretaries in the State civil service. Consequently, the Governor has approved the appointment of Lady Joy Maduka, Director, Ministry of Education, as Acting Head of Service (HOS). All the Permanent Secretaries, except the following: 1. John Pedro Iroakazi - Clerk of the House;   2. Mrs. U. G. Uche Ikonne - Solicitor General are by this notice directed to hand over to the most senior Director in their respective Ministries, Departments and Agencies.  This directive takes immediate effect. SIGNED: Kazie Uko  Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Abia State  

GOV SANWO-OLU, FASHOLA, AMBODE AT STATE RECEPTION IN HONOUR OF PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU HELD AT LAGOS HOUSE, MARINA, ON THURSDAY, 29TH JUNE 2023 Today, we hosted a welcome reception for His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It was an absolute honor and delight for me to welcome back to the Centre of Excellence a man whose life, work and legacy remains a guiding light for us all.  Also at the event were my esteemed colleagues from the Nigeria Governors Forum, leadership of the National Assembly, government functionaries and members of the All Progressive Congress.  Today is an auspicious day as it marks the one month anniversary of our President’s tenure; a tenure that began with a promise of change and one that is already delivering on that promise.  In one month, His Excellency has assembled a team of exceptional individuals who share his vision and are working tirelessly to transform Nigeria into a prosperous and inclusive nation.  In President Tinubu, we see a...

PROPOSED WITHDRAWAL OF PMF PERSONNEL FROM VIPS, ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL INTERVENTION SQUAD: A WORKABLE AND UNUSUAL PROCESS.  The appointment of Acting Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has definitely changed the rhythm of Police tradition most especially on certain administrative and operational engagements which will surely trigger a paradigm shift for the betterment of our internal security architecture. In his maiden speech, Ag. IGP Egbetokun christened himself a lion and tiger ready to devour criminals in Nigeria, and he matched his words with actions by rolling out his strategic action plans including the establishment of a Special Intervention Squad that will be deployed to the 36 states of the federation including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and other areas prone to terrorists attacks.  It has however become pertinent to critically analyze the recent developments regarding the proposed withdrawal of Police Mobile Force...

Nigerian man stabbed to death by side chick he brought to his house after his wife travelled A Nigerian man has been stabbed to death by his side chick he brought to his house after his wife travelled.  The deceased has been identified as Israel Ayinde and it was gathered that the incident happened at Itori Ewekoro area of Ogun state. Israel had invited his side chick, Alice, to his house after his wife travelled for the Ileya holiday. They however got into an argument on Tuesday night, June 27, leading to the lady stabbing him on the neck with a knife. He was rushed to two hospitals where he was pronounced dead. The lady has now been arrested and is currently being held at Ifo police station. One more photo below. 

 I'M NOT AS JOBLESS AS YOU PEOPLE - GOV. ALIA TEARS BENUE PDP APART 29th June, 2023       Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has responded to the recent interest shown by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that it is a desperate attempt by the PDP to remain relevant in the face of a productive government. He noted that during the 2023 general elections, the PDP had formed an alliance with the Labour Party (LP) instead of the APC. Tersoo Kula, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State, highlighted that the PDP’s frustration and resort to trivial matters stem from effective governance and the fulfillment of promises by the Alia-led administration. He emphasized the contrasting fortunes between the previous PDP-led government and the current APC government. Governor Alia expressed his surprise at the sudden show of affection by the PDP towards the APC. He explained that opposition politics can...

Obaseki to place LASU best student on salary, sponsor Law School programme The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said that the Edo State Government will place Aminat Yusuf who graduated as the best law student from Lagos State University (LASU) with 5.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) on salary and sponsor her Law School programme. The governor, who spoke through the Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, said other benefits have been approved for the outstanding student. He said, “This is an update on our daughter, Aminat Yusuf after the Government of Edo State honoured her in respect of her academic performance in LASU for graduating with a perfect CGPA of 5.00. “Following this achievement, the government offered her automatic employment and the governor has now approved other things for her beyond the employment. “The governor has directed that Aminat Yusuf will be sponsored on scholarship for one year in the Nigerian Law School and that the government will be responsible f...

GOVERNOR FUBARA CHARGES  CLERICS TO CAUTION HERDSMEN AGAINST ATTACKS ON FARMERS IN RIVERS ...Assures of a secure environment for unfettered worship and businesses. Sir Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has charged clerics in the state to caution herdsmen against harassing residents of communities, killing farmers, and damaging crops in Rivers State. His Excellency, Governor Fubara gave this charge when he received at Government House in Port Harcourt the leadership of the Muslim Community who paid a visit in the spirit of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha on Thursday. Sir Fubara explained that the purpose of his administration is to remain firm in protecting the lives and property of everyone, which has made it possible for them to celebrate in a peaceful atmosphere and therefore, must not truncate the course of creating a better Rivers State for all residents. The governor pointed out that his administration cannot be protecting their businesses while some errant members of their...

Maternal Newborn Child Health Week: Mrs Soludo Says Wider Spread, Awareness Essential To Achieve Target. Anambra Governor's wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo says the involvement of all health facilities in the state in the ongoing maternal newborn child health week will give maximum boost to the programme and help achieve the intended goals faster. Mrs Soludo who stated this in Awka while assessing modalities for the exercise which was kicked off just recently, noted that it is also important to strengthen the delivery and utilization of health services using the 600 primary health care centres, as well secondary and tertiary health facilities, in order to make the programme evenly effective. She stated that it is very important to ensure every child and pregnant mother is reached within the period of the interventions, and said she was satisfied with the arrangements to have health workers working at the 600 primary health care centres, schools, churches, mosques, playgrounds, markets and o...

The Chandigarh cyber-crime police have arrested a 45-year-old Nigerian national for allegedly duping a woman of ₹2.91 lakh on the pretext of marrying her. The police in a statement on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, said the accused, identified as Peter Johnson from Lajpat Nagar in New Delhi, was arrested following the complaint of a woman from Sector 39 B.  The accused had approached the victim through a matrimonial website. Police have recovered 26 mobile phones, 15 sim cards and 27 ATM cards from his possession. The complainant stated that she is a mother of a 12-year-old son and is pursuing a divorce case with her husband. "She had registered herself on a matrimonial website. On January 19, 2023, she received a WhatsApp message where the caller introduced himself as Vipan from Texas in America and claimed to be a doctor following which they started chatting frequently,” police said. The caller eventually convinced her to marry him and sought her passport details which the victim sen...