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I received the President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló and his entourage earlier today. The President is in Lagos to meet with His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Exciting and progressive times ahead for our dear State, and indeed Nigeria. Collaboration and partnership between countries will attract investors and investments to our dear country.- Sanwo-Olu.  More photos below. 

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE AFRICAN ISSUES: PRESIDENT TINUBU READY TO TAKE UP GAUNTLET, SAYS DELE ALAKE  President Bola Tinubu recognises that Nigeria is being looked upon for leadership, and he is prepared to step up to the challenge. Dele Alake, the Special Adviser to the President, Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, made this known to State House Correspondents on Saturday following the visit of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea Bissau to President Tinubu at his Ikoyi, Lagos residence.  Alake told reporters that while the visit was of a private nature, President Embaló took the opportunity to express his solidarity and willingness to cooperate with Nigeria under the leadership of President Tinubu. He also highlighted that the visit allowed Embaló, who is currently the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, to reinforce the fraternal relations between the two countries. “President Embalo commended the laudable policy initiatives o...

CHILD LABOR : OBINABO HANDS CULPRIT OVER TO THE POLICE, CASE TO BE CHARGED TO COURT. By Chidinma Ikeanyionwu The Anambra State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Hon Ify Obinabo has handed  one Eneh Ogechukwu over to the police for using a sick child to beg for alms.  Hon Obinabo who was visibly sad over the development despite her numerous warnings for perpetrators to desist fortwit, vowed to not let anyone who is caught again go scot free. The Anambra State Commissioner once again warned that Anambra state is not a place where perpetrators of crime thrive especially using children for begging and stated that she will continue to get as many defaulters as possible until sanity is brought to the state. Eneh Ogechukwu aged 27, from Udi in Enugu state was caught at Oyeolisa Ogbunike using a 10 Year old girl from Benue for begging.  When interrogated on why she decided on such law breaking venture, Miss Eneh said she was only trying to help the 10 year old and her fa...

‘’I miss you terribly, my King'' - Late gospel artiste, Sammie Okposo's wife, Ozy, writes as she celebrates their 13 wedding anniversary Ozy, the widow of gospel artiste, Sammie Okposo, has taken to social media to celebrate what would have been their 13th wedding anniversary.  The couple got hitched in 2010 and have been together until his demise on November 25, 2022. In a series of posts shared online, Ozy reflected on their marriage and how much he meant to her. She stated that she misses him terribly while describing him as her king.  ‘’Happy anniversary, my King. I will always love you Dim Oma Dim Oma @sammieokposo This day brings back memories of the times we spent together. If only you were here today… Happy anniversary, my king Happy anniversary to us'' May Okposo's soul continue to  rest in peace, Amen. One more photo below. 

FALANA URGES DSS TO SPEED UP EMEFIELE, BAWA PROBE Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has urged the Department of State Services to hasten the investigation into the cases involving the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, and the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Emefiele was arrested on June 10 by officials of the DSS over charges surrounding terrorism financing, while Bawa was arrested over allegations of abuse of office. Falana made the call while featuring on a Television Programme. Falana said that even if the DSS has obtained a court order to detain Emefiele and Bawa, the order cannot last for long. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria urged the Nigerian government to handle the cases in line with the provisions of the law to avoid a situation whereby loopholes are exploited.  

PRESIDENT OF GUINEA-BISSAU, UMARO SISSOCO EMBALÓ VISITS TINUBU  President of Guinea-Bissau and Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, Umaro Sissoco Embaló has visited Lagos, where he met with President Bola Tinubu. It was gathered that President Tinubu, who recently returned from official trips to Paris and London, arrived at his Lagos residence on Tuesday. During his return, he reiterated his dedication to fostering collaboration between the National Assembly leadership and the President.  

Women, others killed as terrorists fire mortar bomb into Borno community 1st Jul 2023  At least six people, including women, were killed and many sustained injuries when insurgents fired a mortar bomb into Damboa town in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno state. It was learnt that the outlawed group came at exactly 8:30 pm to Waluri bridge in Damboa town and attacked a civilian JTF location. According to a security source, after they could not gain access into the town, the attackers fired a mortar bomb into the town. “There was an attack by ISWAP last night in Damboa town, we lost six people including women and more than 20 people were rushed to the hospital, the situation is calm now,” a security source said. It was gathered that Civilian members were shot in the attack. Commenting on the incident, a top member of Civilian JTF said, “Our members resisted them and two were seriously wounded and then they fire mortar bombs into town. “We are sad this thing is happening in Damboa...

Chinese company to pay its workers $140 million to have kids 1st Jul 2023  China’s Trip.com, one of the world’s largest online travel agencies, is introducing new childcare subsidies worth 1 billion yuan ($138 million) to encourage its 32,000 employees to have kids. Workers who have been with the company for at least three years will receive an annual bonus of 10,000 yuan ($1,376) for each new-born child every year from the child’s first birthday until they reach the age of five. The policy will take effect on Saturday. “Through the introduction of this new childcare benefit, we aim to provide financial support that will encourage our employees to start or grow their families without compromising on their professional goals and achievements,” Trip.com executive chairman James Liang said in a statement Friday. Trip.com’s announcement follows similar initiatives by smaller Chinese companies and comes as the country faces a demographic crisis. China’s population shrank in 2022 for the...

School Principal fakes his abduction over N12m fraud 1st Jul 2023  A secondary school principal, Matthew Afolabi has been ordered to be remanded in prison by an Akure Magistrate Court, in Ondo state, over N12m fraud and feigning his abduction. Afolabi, reportedly, faked his kidnap, after defrauding members of an association, Ifesowapo CTS, to the tune of N12 million. He was thereafter arrested by the personnel of the state security outfit codenamed Amotekun, and charged to court on two counts of fraud and faking his kidnap. His family members, staff, friends and members of lfesowapo CTS Association, were said to have lodged the report against him at the Amotekun office in the state capital. The prosecution counsel, Segun Akeredolu, said that the accused committed the offence around 7pm at Igbara Oke, Ifedore council area of the state. According to Akeredolu, the defendant fraudulently converted the sum of N12 million, property of Ifesowapo CTS Association members and falsely presen...

Police launch manhunt for 3 cult ‘Generals’ in Rivers State  1st Jul 2023 Rivers State Police Command has said that it is closing in on three cult ‘Generals’ in Ahoada East and West Local Government Areas of the State. The state Commissioner of Police, CP Emeka Nwonyi, disclosed this during a press briefing at Moscow Road, Police Headquarters on Friday. Nwonyi stated that operatives of Ahoada/Akinima Division of the Force, on Thursday, at about 10am invaded some cultists camps led by General Danger (male) in Ebrass community, Ahoada West, General 2baba (male) at Odiemude community in Ahoada East and General Odiereke (male) in Owube Community in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers. He said that the three cult ‘Generals’ escaped across the river, while the following items were recovered from their camps; one locally made single barrel gun, nine empty cartridges, two motorcycles, three pumping engines, one small generator, two sawing engines, charms, and ten sheets of zinc. T...

Supreme Court rejects Joe Biden’s plan to wipe away $400 billion student-loan debt July 1, 2023      Supreme Court rejects Joe Biden’s plan to wipe away $400 billion student-loan debt Asharply divided Supreme Court on Friday effectively killed President Joe Biden‘s $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts for millions of Americans. “This fight is not over,” he said. The 6-3 decision, with conservative justices in the majority, said the Biden administration overstepped its authority with the plan, and it leaves borrowers on the hook for repayments that are expected to resume in the fall. Associated Press (AP) reports that the court held that the administration needed Congress’ endorsement before undertaking so costly a program. The majority rejected arguments that a bipartisan 2003 law dealing with national emergencies, known as the HEROES Act, gave Biden the power he claimed. Biden, who once doubted his own authority to offer student loan forgivene...

Sit-at-home: Report for work on Monday or prepare for stiff disciplinary action — Enugu gov’t tells workers 1st Jul 2023  The Enugu State Government has ordered its workers to start full working week attendance including on Mondays. The government stated that the Sit-at-home has contributed to immense loss to the state and created low productivity and laxity in public service. According to the government circular signed by Ken Ugwu, the Head of Service, the government recalled its earlier circular of June 2, 2023, on the same issue and warned that defaulters would be met with stiff disciplinary action. The circular dated June 30, 2023, enjoined all the permanent secretaries as well as heads of extra ministerial departments to bring the notice to the attention of all the workers. Gov Peter Mbah had in his premier security meeting ordered the cancelation of the MO day Sit-at-home put in place to protest the arrest and illegal detention of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples Of Biafr...

U.S. to welcome 5,550 new citizens at 2023 Independence Day 1st Jul 2023  The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will celebrate Independence Day this year by welcoming no fewer than 5,500 new citizens in about 180 naturalisation ceremonies between June 30 and July 7. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the naturalisation ceremonies are part of the activities lined up to celebrate the 2023 Independence Day. Independence Day (July 4th) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776. USCIS, in a statement on Friday, stated that naturalisation ceremonies demonstrated the country’s commitment to welcoming immigrants and promoting the benefits of U.S. citizenship for all who are eligible. In fiscal year (FY) 2022, USCIS welcomed 974,000 new U.S. citizens. So far in FY 2023, USCIS has welcomed 588,900 new U.S. citizens as of June 7 and made significant progress in reducing our naturaliz...

Bloodthirsty father kills only son in Akwa Ibom after similar murders in Lagos and Abia 1st Jul 2023 The Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Friday paraded one Aniekan James, a native of Ikot Ndot village in Ukanafun Local Government of the state, who allegedly murdered his only son, 35 years old, Odudu Aniekan James. The State Commissioner of Police, Olatoye Durusinmi while parading the suspect along with 268 others arrested for various offences, said Aniekan James had been a habitual murderer who has committed similar murders in Lagos and Abia States. The police boss said the suspect was arrested on the 16th of June, 2023 by the operatives of the Ukanafun Police Division. “On 16/06/2023, one Aniekan James of Ikot Ndot village in Ukanafun L.G.A was arrested by Ukanafun Division for shooting his 35 years old only son who has been having a war of words with him, one Odudu Aniekan James. The suspect is a habitual murderer who has committed murders in Lagos and Aba Abia State,”. The commiss...

Nigeria has too many Army Generals: Ex-Air Force Spokesman, Shehu 1st Jul 2023  Former spokesman for the Nigerian Air Force, Group Captain Sadeeq Shehu (retd.), has lamented the number of Generals in the Nigerian Army, noting that the development has led to difficulties in appointing service chiefs. Shehu said this on Friday when he appeared as a guest on Arise TV from Kaduna. He said, “The retirement is going to include the Generals in the Army, Air Force and the Navy. What is important is not the effect that this retirement will have on security, because we have enough Generals. If these people go, they will be replaced. “However, it is important to note that it is not normal for the military anywhere in the world to retire about 100 Generals, and by my own estimate, we have close to 133 Major Generals in the Army, Rear Admirals in the Navy and Air Vice Marshals in the Air Force, that are leaving. We also have to remember that this is not the first time. When the last set of serv...

Lekki Port Receives First Transshipment Vessel  With the development of new deep seaports in the country, Nigeria is positioned to serve as the maritime logistics hub in the sub-region, taking back transit and transshipment cargoes for the neighboring landlocked countries. On Thursday June 29, at about 1 p.m., @LekkiPort received cargoes from two of the largest container shipping lines in the world, CMA-CGM and Maersk. The CMA-CGM vessel carried 411 TEUs of transshipment cargo destined for Cotonou and will depart on July 6, 2023. The vessels were navigated to the port with the 80-ton bollard pull tug boats recently acquired by the @NigerianPorts for seamless port operations at the Lekki Port corridor. This further reaffirms the Management’s commitment to expanding the frontiers of business and becoming the maritime logistics hub for sustainable port services in the subregion. More photos below. 

Because I challenged OBASANJO on some of his policies, all of a sudden, he rushed down to my house unannounced, requested for pounded yam — Audu Ogbe. He came with all the fully armed security agents you can think of. My family was in serious panicking mood.  After the meal, he washed his hands and brought out a letter asking me to read and sign.  As I was reading, I saw it was my Resignation Letter as the PDP Chairman written by Obasanjo himself, a drop of water fell from my eyes, as I looked up, the security guards moved closer, I requested to go inside and get a pen, Obasanjo instantly brought out a pen from his pocket, 'this is pen sign it immediately".  I signed and he told me 'Chairman, you know that for what you said today, you shouldn't be my Chairman again..." I remained dumb until he left.  Thirty minutes after, he came again, I thought they wanted to kill me, I went to meet him outside, he brought out the letter and said 'you didn't put date the...

LP outsmarts PDP again as principal officers emerge in Abia Assembly New principal officers have been elected in the Abia State House of Assembly. The Speaker of the House, Emmanuel Emeruwa who announced the names of new principal officers during Friday’s sitting, named Uchenna Okoro representing Arochukwu constituency, as the Majority Leader. This was done after the member representing Osisioma Ngwa North, Iheanacho Nwaogu and Ahuama Fyne of Osisioma Ngwa South constituency, both of Young Progressives Party, YPP and Akaliro Anderson of the All Progressives Congress APC, aligned with the ten members of the Labour Party to form the required majority in the house. Speaker of the Assembly, Emmanuel Emeruwa who announced the names of the new principal officers, informed the members of the house that with the understanding reached between the other two political parties, it was pertinent to announce the house leadership. He announced Destiny Nwagwu Aba North State constituency as Deputy Maj...

I’ve no regrets on demolition, says Kano Gov Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said that he has no regrets regarding the demolition exercises and the recovery of public property embarked upon by his administration. Governor Yusuf said this while receiving the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, with district heads and members of the emirate council who paid him a Sallah homage at the government house as part of the Eid Kabir celebrations. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Hisham Habib, the governor explained the reasons behind the demolition exercises and the recovery of public properties that were illegally sold or allocated by the previous administration to individuals and cronies. “Your Highness, it is important for the emirate council to note that we embarked on the demolition exercise to reclaim public properties that were illegally acquired, and we will ensure that all such properties are restored for the benefit of the good people of Kano,” he said. G...

Anambra installs clock-in device to curb absenteeism among health workers The Anambra State Government says it has commenced installation of clock-in device in public health facilities to curb absenteeism and ensure that health workers take their duties seriously. Dr Afam Obidike, the Commissioner for Health, said this in Awka during a meeting with administrators of public hospital the state. Obidike observed that during some of his unannounced visits to hospitals, many health workers were absent while some health facilities did not open for services. According to him, such attitude has contributed to mortalities recorded in the state and hindered progress in the health sector. The commissioner said the device would end absenteeism and indolence among health workers. He said Gov. Chukwuma Soludo’s administration takes healthcare seriously and wants residents to have access to quality health services at the primary health centres, general hospitals and the tertiary health facilities. “T...

“I’m past Davido now, I forgive myself” — Anita Brown surrenders, preaches Bible verse U.S. model, Anita Brown gives up on fighting the superstar singer, Davido, as she rounds up the pregnancy saga with some Bible preaching. After days of unending tantrums at the singer and his family, the American adult star has waved the white flag and vowed to move on to raising her child on her own. In a lengthy thread via Twitter, Anita Brown spoke about how she came from nothing, unlike Davido who was fed with a silver spoon. She pressed on to talk about the New Testament and how women were disadvantaged from learning the preaching of the gospel while stating that her voice must be heard. Anita Brown on letting Davido off her hook “Y’all said it Ima have a fatherless child with no money. So now I’m chasin clout cause I’m going to make money on my own like i always have. And help others in need like i always have and always will! God did this on purpose What The devil used for bad God will turn it...

PINK REPUBLIC TV: Season 4,Episode 22 Presenter: Barrister Pink Republic . Hot topic 1: Some yahoo BOYS donated generator to a church for welcoming them. Hot Topic 2: Why do hospitals seize corpses and will only release it only when the hospital bills are settled? Call the show Live on: 09075741104. For advert booking contact:08055371640. Guest: Young Prophet. Watch video below. 

The police killing of a 17-year-old in a Paris suburb sparked massive protests. Police shot the teen, identified as Nael M, at point-blank range outside the Paris suburb Nanterre during a stop over an alleged traffic violation. Protesters say the shooting is representative of racial bias and police violence against Black and North African residents. As protests spread across the country, France deployed over 2,000 officers across Paris, Aubervilliers, Colombes and Suresnes.  

MAN BEATS PREGNANT WIFE TO COMA & GOES TO THE HOSPITAL TO REMOVE HER OXYGEN MASK A man who was identified as Anthony Ikpeama has been arrested by the Lagos State Police for beating his pregnant wife to death. Based on reports he beat his wife, Adaeze Ikpeama into a coma and went to Doyen Hospital, Ajah where she was taken to remove her oxygen mask which resulted in her untimely demise. The deceased was 6 months pregnant before she was heavily beaten by her husband which resulted in some complications and she was rushed to the hospital. Prior to this, there were reports that late Adaeze was subjected to a lot of domestic violence. She was a mother of two, lawyer and member of Nigerian Bar Association. However, her husband went to the hospital where she was admitted and took off the oxygen mask as she was in a coma. The suspect who was charged for constant assault on the deceased has been arrested by the Lagos State Police.