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4th July 2023 PRESS RELEASE DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND RECORDS MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME AND CRIMINALITY RECOVERS ONE AK-47 RIFLE LOADED WITH FIVE MAGAZINES, ONE ASSAULT RIFLE LOADED WITH TWO MAGAZINES, TWO PUMP ACTION GUNS, DOUBLE BARREL GUNS, TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY ROUNDS OF LIVE AMMUNITION, ONE HUNDRED AND TEN ROUNDS OF CARTRIDGES   Sequel to the numerous complaints from residents of Ekpan and environs on the antecedents of kidnappers and armed robbers in Ekpan, Warri, and environs, the Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Wale Abass psc, ordered the deployment of CSP Aliyu Shaba to Ekpan Police Station with a clear mandate to sanitize the area and ensure that Ekpan and environs are safe for all resident. Consequently, the newly posted DPO, acting on credible intelligence gathered on the hideout of suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, and the location of their weapons, on 03/07/2023 at about 1600hrs, led a combined team of policemen attached to Ekpan ...

LAWMA commences seal exercise on homes without waste bins in Lagos The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced its intention to commence a seal exercise on homes without waste bins on Lagos Island and Mainland, starting from July 7, 2023. This decision comes after the issuance of abatement notices to the affected areas two months ago, according to a statement by Kunle Adebiyi, the Executive Director of Finance at LAWMA. The statement emphasised the importance of cultivating proper environmental habits and supporting the efforts of the Authority to establish a cleaner and more livable environment. Adebiyi stated, "By taking action against violations and ensuring compliance, we can create a sustainable environment and help build a city of our dream." The notice of intention to seal will serve as a final warning to residents who have failed to procure waste bins and maintain proper waste management practices. The enforcement action aims to encourage responsible en...

‘I’ve been married to Wande Coal for a year’ – BBNaija’s Erica reveals Former Big Brother Naija reality star, Erica Nlewedim, is the latest celebrity to leave many shocked after revealing that she has been married to singer, Wande Coal for a year. The reality star, who made the shocking revelation via her official Twitter handle on Tuesday night, said it was their wedding anniversary. Sharing a photo of herself and the singer looking into each other’s eyes, she wrote, “Today makes it a year since we got married! Happy anniversary to us.” In another post, she shared a photo of herself and Wande Coal staring at a phone, with the caption; “Looking at our wedding pictures. Awww.” Erica’s revelation was welcomed with jubilation, especially by her fans who thronged to the comment section to congratulate the couple. However, some of her fans were seemingly heartbroken by the revelation as they questioned her decision to marry the singer and not her Big Brother House love interest, Kiddwaya. Y...

GOV. ALIA SWEARS IN HIGH COURT JUDGES, INSIST ON FAIR AND TIMELY DISPENSATION OF JUSTICE 5th July, 2023 The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev Fr Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia has sworn in three High Court Judges and one Judge of the Customary Court of Appeal. The swearing in of the judges was done Wednesday, July 05, 2023 at the New Banquet Hall of Government House, Makurdi. Those sworn in for the High Court include Lilian Ngusuur Tsumba ESQ, Patrick Eka Oche ESQ, and Peter Mvendaga Ukande ESQ, while Barr. Fidelis Vihiluntswen Iortyer was sworn as judge of the Customary Court of Appeal. Both of them took oath of office and pledged full allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and promised to follow the part of justice, honesty and concord, among all the people of Nigeria in all they do. Governor Hyacinth Alia expressed desire that the new appointments will enhance the effectiveness of the High Court and the Customary court of Appeal by boosting their capacities in carrying out thei...

 Jay-Z, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, Neyo, Rick Ross, Justin Bieber, Kelvin Hart and over 100 celebrities attend billionaire Michael Rubin’s July 4th all-White party July 5, 2023      Jay-Z, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, Neyo, Rick Ross, Justin Bieber, Kelvin Hart and over 100 celebrities attend billionaire Michael Rubin’s July 4th all-White party American billionaire, Michael Rubin had an all-White party to celebrate 4th July- and it was such a star studded hell of a party.. The merchandising billionaire took over the Hamptons again for one of the year’s biggest parties as a boatload of celebrities pulled up in their best white fits to celebrate America’s independence. According to various footage from the big event, guests included the likes of Justin and Hailey Bieber, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, JAY-Z, Beyoncé, Emily Ratajkowski, Kevin Hart, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Tom Brady, Winnie Harlow, Kelly Rowland, Corey Gamble, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, an...

No petrol subsidy payments to marketers since Jan 2016 — NNPCL 5th Jul 2023  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said that there have not been payments for subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise called petrol or fuel to marketers since January 2016. It stated that It will reconcile subsidy deductions with the federation. These were contained in the ‘Petrol Subsidy Fact Sheet’ posted on NNPCL’s official Twitter handle and seen by New Telegraph on Wednesday. It stated: “No petrol subsidy payments made to marketers since January 2016. NNPC Ltd to reconcile subsidy deductions with the federation. “NNPC Ltd pays suppliers either cash or delivers equal value of crude oil volumes as settlements. Crude oil swap deals will phase out. “No marketers are paid petrol subsidy by NNPC Ltd as marketers buy below cost price. Marketers will now pay the cost price as determined by the market. Suppliers import products on commercial terms for NNPCL Ltd on the back of t...

12 African countries receive first-ever malaria vaccine 5th Jul 2023  Twelve countries across different regions in Africa are set to receive 18 million doses of the first-ever RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine from 2023 to 2025. This was disclosed in a joint press statement by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organisation, and the United Nations Children’s Fund made available to our correspondent on Wednesday. The RTS,S/AS01 vaccine Is the first vaccine recommended for use by the World Health Organisation to prevent malaria in children in areas of moderate to high malaria transmission. “Since 2019, Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi have been delivering the malaria vaccine through the Malaria Vaccine Implementation Programme, coordinated by WHO and funded by Gavi, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and Unitaid. “The RTS,S/AS01 vaccine has been administered to more than 1.7 million children in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi since 2019 and has been shown to be safe and eff...

Nine wounded including 9-year-old in Washington DC mass shooting 5th July, 2023 Nine people were injured – including a 9-year-old and a 17-year-old – in a shooting early Wednesday that went down as the victims were celebrating the Fourth of July in the nation’s capital. In a police report by Metropolitan Police Assistant Chief Leslie Parsons, all nine had non-life-threatening injuries after the shooting near Meade Street in the Northeast quadrant of Washington, DC. CNN reported that the shots were fired from a dark-coloured SUV that had been going down Meade Street, Parsons said in a video statement on Twitter. “As it drove through the street, it stopped,” and at least one person from the vehicle “fired shots in the direction of some of our residents that were outside just celebrating the Fourth of July,” Parsons said. “It appears that the shooting was targeted towards those residents and victims that were struck.” Police were alerted to the shooting shortly before 1 a.m., Parsons said...

FG: Why workers are yet to receive June salary 5th Jul 2023  The Federal Government has blamed some technical challenges for the delay in the payment of June salary to some government workers. Director of Press, Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), Bawa Mokwa, made this known on Wednesday. He said the Office Is working round the clock to ensure that the problem is resolved. Mokwa said the delay was caused by technical challenges with the Government Integrated Financial Management System (GIFMIS), one of the salary platforms. He said: “As we speak, the directors and the consultant in charge of the platforms are in a crucial meeting, working round the clock to resolve the problem. “Anytime from now, the salaries will start to drop.” Meanwhile, some civil servants in Abuja have been lamenting delay in the payment of June salaries. A civil servant, Uloma Offor, who said the salary is overdue, said: “I depend on this monthly salary to survive; I pay my debts and bu...

EU report on 2023 elections slams Wike 5th July, 2023 The European Union Election Observation Mission on the 2023 general elections has slammed former Governor Nyesom Wike for constraining electioneering campaign environment in Rivers State. The report said Wike imposed campaign rules that were more restrictive than INEC regulations. The EU report on the general elections, which the presidency has already rejected, said EU election observers recorded denials of access to opposition candidates to state-owned stadiums and school premises, selectively imposed excessive venue fees, and closed party offices, to prevent the opposition from campaigning. The report said the same constrained campaign environment was also observed in Lagos, Katsina, Kaduna, Delta, Edo, Ogun, and Kogi states. However, in a swift reaction, the Rivers State’s Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has said that it did not accept the “Mischievous report on the just concluded elections, and the slanted comment on former Wike....

The Ekiti State government has announced a ban on the planned three-day kissing marathon to set the Guinness World Record in the state. A group identified as Sugartee released an advert saying that on July 7 they will be embarking on the longest world kissing marathon in a popular amusement park in the state capital. Reacting to the development, the state Ministry of Arts and Culture in a statement released today July 5, banned the scheduled competition of the marathon and warned all Hoteliers in the state not to allow their premises be used for such exercise. The state government warned that heavy sanctions will be placed on any hotel found to permit such an exercise in their facility. The letter signed by the Director of Tourism Adebanji Adelusi on behalf of the permanent secretary of the ministry, Dele Ogunsemoyin noted that the planned event tagged 'Kiss-a- thon' was capable of denigrating the image of the state. "Kiss-a-thon" as an event is not only absurd, unhea...

OGSG CONFIRMS KASSIM AS SUBSTANTIVE GM, OGTV            The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has confirmed the appointment of Mr. Babatunde Kassim, as the substantive General Manager of Ogun State Television (OGTV), Abeokuta.            The appointment was contained in an official release issued by the Head of Service, Mr. Kolawole Fagbohun.             Congratulating the new GM, Prince Abiodun described the elevation as a well-deserved reward for his years of diligent service and invaluable contributions to the development of the State at various levels, since he joined the Ogun State Public Service.            The new OGTV General Manager is an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, where he bagged his first degree in History and MSc in International Relations.            A seasoned Broadcast Journalist, Mr. Babatunde Ka...

IACA Executive Secretary Visits Nigeria, Meets ICPC Chairman  *Inspects Facilities at ACAN  The Dean and Executive Secretary of the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), Thomas Stelzer on Wednesday commenced a two-day official visit to Nigeria. Stelzer, who arrived the country on Tuesday, met with the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, OFR, at the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN) in Keffi, Nasarawa State. The IACA Executive Secretary inspected fully equipped facilities at the ACAN, the training institute of the ICPC, including the 275 capacity Computer Based Test (CBT) Centre, 210-seater auditorium, 48-seater auditorium, 25-seater executive lecture room, meeting rooms and library facilities, among others. Stelzer is also expected to meet the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, the management of the ICPC and the Chairman of the National Salari...

HEALTH INSURANCE: OGSG FOCUSES ON VULNERABLE, OTHERS            In a bid to achieve Universal Health Coverage by 2030, the Ogun State Government says more effort will be intensified on its Health Insurance Scheme for the vulnerable, informal and formal sectors.             The Executive Secretary, Ogun State Health Insurance Agency (OGSHIA), Dr. Afolabi Dosumu made this known in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, during an engagement with the management and staffers of the Ministry of Information and Strategy.            Dr. Dosumu said the State and Federal Governments had proactively launched and captured the informal sector and vulnerable under the Basic Healthcare Provisions Fund (BHCPF), saying the formal sector insurance scheme for public servants and the private sector would come up soon.             He disclosed that the government had engaged the leadership of the...

Kano Businessman Arraigned for N4.1m Maize Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today July 5, 2023, arraigned one Kabiru Mohammed Shanono before Justice Aisha Mahmud of the Kano State High Court on a one count charge of criminal misappropriation. The defendant allegedly collected two trucks of Maize worth N18, 537.390 (Eighteen Million Five Hundred and Thirty-seven Naira, Three Hundred and Ninety Kobo.) from the petitioner on the understanding that he would make full payment upon sale of the items. He reneged on the agreement by remitting only N13,400,000 and diverting the sum of N5,137,930 (Five Million, One Hundred and Thirty Seven Thousand, Nine Hundred and Thirty Naira Only) to personal use. The defendant however paid a further N1,000,000 (One Million Naira Only) to the complainant in the course of the investigation, leaving a balance of Four Million, One Hundred and Thirty Seven Thousand, Three Hundred and Ninety Naira (N4,137,390.00).  The charge read...

Two Convicted for Crypto, Facebook Scam in Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Command, today, July 5, 2023, secured the conviction one Canice Agabi before Justice A.Y. Shafa of the FCT High Court Gwagwalada-Abuja on one count charge bordering on personation. Agabi, sometime in 2021 at Abuja presented himself as an American citizen and created an Instagram account with the username ‘Randy Sylvester’ and benefitted a total sum of $1,000 (One Thousand United States Dollars) from one Anne Fuscelaro, a United States citizen, whom he misled into believing that he was into Bitcoin Investment and that, she could earn good return on investment if she invested in his cryptocurrency company, Prime Cash Investment, a fact he knew was false. The offence is contrary to Section 321 of the Penal Code Act, Laws of the Federation (Abuja) 1990 and punishable under Section 324 of the same Act”. He pleaded guilty. Following his guilty plea, Justice Shafa convicted and sen...

A girl is just weak and frustrated” Adesua Etomi, Sola Sobowale, others console Bimbo Ademoye as she breaks down in tears  It is a tough time for Nollywood actress, Bimbo Ademoye as she broke down in tears on Instagram. The movie star, took to her Instagram Live to appeal to her fans, and lovers to rewatch one of her movie series which she mistakenly took down on YouTube. According to Bimbo, she was trying to upload the next series of her popular comic movie, Sibe when she mistakenly deleted the past one, which had over 400k views. The actress blamed it on tiredness as she has been working back-to-back on different movie locations. Bimbo, who is weak and frustrated over the unfortunate incident, stated that she isn’t seeking pity. She noted how the devil works, but she works harder. “The devil works but I work harder. This is not a call for pity pls. A girl is just weak and frustrated that’s all. But we move. Link on my story and bio”.  Watch video below. 

Woman Who Divorced Husband After Winning ₦1.2bn Lottery Gets Order From Court To Give Him Everything A woman who ended her marriage after winning $1.5M (N1.2 billion) has been ordered by the court to give all the money to her estranged husband. The woman, Denise Rossi, who resides in the US had no other choice than to surrender her N1.2 billion lottery prize to her former husband after she hid the money from him during their divorce. Denise won the jackpot 11 days before she filed for divorce from Thomas Rossi, her husband of 25 years. During the divorce process, she refrained from telling him or the court about her winnings and hoped to keep them for herself. However, her plan backfired when a letter from a company that paid lottery winners was mistakenly sent to Thomas’s apartment two years after their divorce. Thomas was shocked to discover that his ex-wife had won N1.2 billion in the California State Lottery and had been receiving N25 million every year. He sued her for violating t...

RSG TO PROVIDE BOOKS FOR ALL STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS ~~~ as Commissioner monitors conduct of ongoing BECE and Projects in Schools. Rivers State government says it will provide text books, encyclopaedia, periodicals and classics for all students in public schools free of charge on all subjects for primary, junior secondary and senior secondary schools as part of its commitment to improving quality of learning in the education sector.  The Commissioner for Education Prof Prince Chinedu Mmom who stated this today while speaking with journalists after monitoring the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in some schools said provision of the books is in addition to the massive renovation and remodelling of schools by the state government. In his words " Rivers State government has committed itself to providing books free of charge for all students in public schools and all subjects for nursery, primary, junior secondary and senior secondary schools . This will ...

RIVERS BATS VANGUARD STATE EXCO SUSPENDS TONY OKOCHA ~ Appoints Douglas Uzah as New Coordinator  ~ Berates Okocha for his campaign of calumny against Senator Abe  We the executive members of the Rivers State chapter of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Vanguard (BATS Vanguard) one of the foremost sociopolitical groups that mobilized grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the just concluded general elections have in a meeting held yesterday the 3rd of July 2023 suspended our former state Coordinator Chief Tony Okocha following allegations of embezzlement and mismanagement of funds meant for mobilization and campaigns towards the victory of our principal, president Bola Tinubu. We thus unanimously endorsed the ascension of the deputy coordinator Hon. Douglas Uzah as substantive coordinator of the group. Also, Our attention has been drawn to the unnecessary campaign of calumny and attacks on the person and character of our state leader and financier, Sen. Magnus Ngei Abe by ...