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GOVERNOR SANI UBA OF KADUNA STATE COMMENDS NAF EFFORTS The Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for being proactive towards checkmating the activities of terrorists operating within Kaduna State and environs. Senator Sani stated this when he paid a courtesy call on the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal Hasan Abubakar, at NAF Headquarters. The Governor also reiterated the need for the NAF to consolidate on its efforts as well as extend its operations to the fringes of Kaduna State. He went on to inform the CAS that he has had series of meetings with several stakeholders in the State including traditional, youth and women leaders as well as civil society organizations, among others, on the need to see security as the business of all and work in unison towards tackling its threats. He then assured the CAS of the support of the Kaduna State Government towards ensuring that the NAF meets its constitutional role.  While apprec...

Nigeria’s Gas Reserve To Last For 94 Years – Komalafe July 12, 2023      The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mr Gbenga Komolafe, on Monday disclosed that Nigeria’s gas reserves will last the next 94 years. The NUPRC boss spoke at the opening of the 16th Nigerian Association for Energy Economics (NAEE) Annual International Conference in Abuja, themed: “Energy Evolution, Transition and Reform: Prospects for African Economies.” Komolafe stated that Africa with its vast sources of renewable energy has the potential, with the right leadership, reforms and adequate financing, to easily transit to the use of other cleaner sources of energy in the nearest future Nigeria, and indeed other African countries rich in hydrocarbon, Komolafe said, are gradually shifting their attention to the use of natural gas as a major source of energy, while continuing in the exploitation of the oil resources/reserves which for now remain the major s...

RSG, JULIUS BERGER SIGN CONTRACT FOR PORT HARCOURT RING ROAD PROJECT ...As Fubara charges Traditional Rulers, Youths against disruption of project …Pleads for citizen’s cooperation Rivers State Governor, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has said his administration is in a hurry to develop new cities and that the construction of the Port Harcourt Ring Road project will facilitate the achievement of that objective with enduring quality infrastructure provided for the people. Governor Fubara gave the assurance moments after the contract papers for the construction of the project were signed between the Rivers State government and Julius Berger Nigeria PLC at the Executive Chambers of Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Signing on behalf of the Rivers State government were the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zacheaus Adangor, Commissioner for Works, Dr. George Kelly Dakorinama Alabo and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works, Mrs Ebere Dennis...

Wike Can Never Lead APC in Rivers State – Tonye Cole July 12, 2023      The 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Patrick Tonye-Cole, says the choice of who will be appointed as minister from the State is the prerogative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Tonye-Cole, who spoke when he was featured as a guest on Political Paradigm on Channels Television on Tuesday, was reacting to speculations that former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike is a possible candidate for a ministerial position, despite being a member of the Peoples Democratic Party. He said whatever the president’s decision, Wike will not take over the APC in Rivers State. He noted that Rivers APC members are some of the most diehard members of the party and should not be neglected by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. “It is the prerogative of the president to decide who and what type of scenario he wants to build. “He may choose that as a president, you know what,...

Thunderstorm kills three suspected kidnappers in Kwara July 12, 2023     The Kwara State Police Command has commenced an investigation into a thunderstorm that reportedly killed three suspected kidnappers in the agrarian Oro Ago community in the Ifelodun local government area of the state. Akelicious gathered that the incident, linked to the efforts of the local vigilance team in  Igbomina was aimed at checking security challenges in the Kwara state. According to a video that has gone viral, the incident happened about three days ago in the community. In the video, it was gathered that the victims of the thunderstrike were suspected members of an eight-man kidnap gang, who reportedly operated in Iwo, in the Isin local government area of the state about three weeks ago. The one-minute-13-second video clip showed decomposing bodies of three young persons, presumably in their 20s, already burnt beyond recognition in a bush, with flies all over the scene. The voice in the sho...

GOVERNOR FUBARA COMMISERATES WITH RIVERS POLICE COMMAND OVER DEATH OF POLICE  ...Donates N20m To Widow Rivers State Governor, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, on Wednesday, commiserated with the State Police Command over the death of Inspector Collins David, who died in active duty recently while serving under the Ahoada Division of the State Command. In demonstrating the state government’s concern and empathy, Governor Fubara presented cash endowment of N20million to the widow of the slain policeman.  Presenting the cheque on behalf of the Governor, the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo, at the Headquarters of the State Police Command in Port Harcourt, said, the gesture is Governor Fubara’s demonstration of commitment to ensuring that the families of policemen who lose their lives in the cause of serving the State are not left in desolation. According to him, "This is in continuation of the traditions of Rivers State Government Securit...

13th July, 2023 PRESS RELEASE RE-MAN ALLEGEDLY STABBED BY POLICEMEN IN DELTA BATTLES FOR LIFE Victim allegedly stabbed the off-duty Policeman on the head with a yet to be identified object during an altercation.  CP Wale Abass orders an investigation into the incident. The Command is aware of a report making rounds in some sections of the media on the above subject matter. The Command wishes to state that it is not entirely true as it is being reported. However, for avoidance of doubt and for the public to be well intimated on what truly transpired, the Command wishes to state as follows, On 8/7/2023, about 0115 hours, policemen attached to ‘A’ division Warri  arrested and brought the said Mr. Diwenrenenagha to the police station after an altercation with a police officer who was at that time off duty. The suspect was arrested over an allege offence of assault occasioning harm where he allegedly used a yet to be identified object to stab the Policeman on his head at a hotel in...

GOV SANWO-OLU INAUGURATES NEWLY APPROVED LAGOS STATE COUNCIL OF OBAS AT LAGOS HOUSE, ALAUSA, IKEJA, ON WEDNESDAY, 12TH JULY 2023 I am happy to announce the r enewal of the tenures of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs for another term as well as the continuation of the tenure of Oba of Lagos, Oba Riliwanu Aremu Akiolu, as the body’s chairman. The monarchs play an important role in preserving our cultural heritage as well as continuing to play a role in contemporary governance and delivery of the dividends of democracy.  I charged the council on the importance of keeping Lagos safe for business and habitation and the important role they play as institutions that interact heavily with our communities.  As a responsive government, we have continued to support our traditional rulers to enhance their mobility and general upkeep, as well as the construction and renovation of palaces across the State. It is our expectation that all of these will aid seamless discharge of thei...

*Erosion on Onitsha-Owerri Road Demands Urgent Intervention By Federal Government*               The erosion horror at Oba town on the Onitsha-Owerri highway is an emergency that demands urgent attention by the Federal Government.  There is the yawning danger of the major part of Southeast and South-South being cut off.        The Onitsha-Owerri road erosion is a matter of dire national attention. All stakeholders must stand up to be counted in tackling the menace. The strategic importance of the road as the only link between the Southeast and Southsouth makes it imperative that a solution must be found fast. If the road is not fixed quickly, the essence of the newly commissioned Second Niger Bridge will be hardly optimized. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) should step in as a hands-on leader to stop the looming disaster. He should immediately see it as a priority project. As Anambra State is on the verge of being cut of...

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE Tinubu tells Class of 99 governors that subsidy palliatives on the way  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Wednesday in Abuja assured Nigerians that the framework for palliatives to remedy the effects of fuel subsidy removal was being worked out, assuring that the decision was in the best interest of the country, especially in guaranteeing future prosperity. President Tinubu, who received 18 governors who served with him, Class of 1999, at the Presidential Villa, appealed for more patience from Nigerians, while the government will increase effort, speed up the process and ensure a full-proof social security structure that will not be compromised, especially in cash-transfer. “I understand that our people are suffering yet there can be no childbirth without pain. The joy of childbirth is the relief that comes after the pain. Nigeria is reborn already with fuel subsidy removal. It is a rebirth of the country for the largest number over a few smugglers. “Please tel...

HORROR! MAN BRUTALISES HIS WIFE IN BENUE 12th July, 2023      A woman is currently battling with her life in a hospital in Makurdi, Benue State after she was brutalised by her husband, Emma Kwaghgbe, said to be a house agent. A Facebook user, Krayzeetee Atu, who is handling the case, said the incident happened on Saturday night, July 8, 2023. Mr. Atu, said the victim is receiving treatment at Yima Clinic Akehe at the mercy of online donors as she has no money to pay the bills. “This is what one Emmanuel Kwaghgbe who stays at International market road before jamb office. The next plot after NKST Acha has been doing to his wife,” he wrote alongside a video of the man beating his wife. “Neighbours have confirmed that he wakes up everyday without giving them food and leave the house to his side chicks house, then come back home very late just to wake the children up and flog the hell out of them. More photos below. 

TROOPS CLEAR AMBUSH IN MANGU, ANNIHILATE 3 BANDITS, RECOVER WEAPONS Troops of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army deployed to quell the crisis in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state have neutralized 3 Bandits today Wednesday 12 July 2023. The troops obliterated the criminals when they gallantly fought through an ambush staged by the bandits, while responding to a distress call in Mangu general area. After successfully clearing the ambush, the troops recovered 3 x AK 47 Rifles,14 rounds of 7.62 mm Special rounds, 1 x Motorcycle and a Constabulary Police Identity card.  Troops are currently on the trail of bandits who escaped with gunshot wounds during the fire fight. ONYEMA NWACHUKWU Brigadier General Director Army Public Relations 12 July 2023. More photos below. 

Bauchi Assembly Adopts Hausa As Language Of Communication Bauchi State House of Assembly has adopted Hausa Language in addition to English in conducting business of the House. Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Abubakar Y Suleiman, announced this at the plenary shortly after member representing Shira Constituency, Hon. Auwal Hassan, moved a motion, on Tuesday. Hassan said that the English is the official language adopted for conducting of governmental and nongovernmental institutions in Nigeria and the Section 97 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Order 3 Rule 8 of the Standing Orders of the Bauchi State House of Assembly 2017 provides that the proceedings and debates of the House shall be conducted in English Language, the house may conduct its business in one or more other languages spoken in the State. He submitted that that Hausa being the most popular spoken language in Bauchi, used for communication purpose by over 90% of people across the State, should be ...

Ladoja drags Makinde, Olubadan to court over beaded crown-wearing Obas The Otun Olubadan of Ibadan, Rashidi Ladoja has dragged the Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde; the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, and his ten newly elevated beaded crown-wearing Obas to court over the chieftaincy title. Ladoja dragged them to Oyo State High Court, Ring Road, Ibadan last Thursday. The PUNCH had exclusively reported, on Thursday, June 22, that Makinde approved the elevation following the recommendation of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, who is the prescribed and consenting authority. It will also be recalled that the governor last Friday presented the Staff of Office to the new Obas. The new Obas are Owolabi Olakulehin; Tajudeen Ajibola; Eddy Oyewole; Lateef Adebimpe; Biodun Kola-Daisi; Kola Adegbola; Hamidu Ajibade; Olubunmi Isioye; Bayo Akande and Abiodun Azeez while Ladoja, who had earlier rejected the elevation was conspicuously absent at the ceremony.  

"They Want To Use Your Words Against You" ~ Prophet Bamidele Warns Peter Obi ~ “I saw handcuffs in the hands of Obi.” Prophet Elijah Bamidele has given a prophetic revelation and cautioned Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who is contesting the results of the 2023 poll in court. According to the man of God, God has shown him that Peter Obi would be arrested if he's not very careful. “I saw it very clearly,” Prophet Bamidele warned. While revealing his God's given revelation, the prophet said: “I saw handcuffs in the hands of Peter Obi. “This is my counsel for Peter Obi. Be careful.  Because I saw, should I call it a gang-up. I saw him in DSS custody. So that his case will not be worse than the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. I saw it very clear [sic].  “Peter Obi should be very careful of what he says this period, of the interviews he grants, because they want to use his words against him.  

Nigerian man sentenced to one year imprisonment for attempted räpë of Australian tourist in Bali A Nigerian man has been handed a one-year prison sentence after being found guilty of attempting to rape a female tourist from Australia while they were both on vacation in Bali, Indonesia.  Daily Mail Australia reported on Wednesday, July 12, that Idongesit Joseph Zion, was convicted of the crime of attempted rape against the woman identified as KTR, at the Denpasar District Court on July 6.  Delivering the verdict, Presiding Judge Ida Bagus Bamadewa Patiputra, said: "The defendant, Idongesit Joseph Zion, is declared legally and convincingly guilty of the crime of attempted rape. The defendant is sentenced to one year in prison.” The court found that Zion had fulfilled the elements of Article 285 of the Indonesian Penal Code (KUHP) in conjunction with Article 53 paragraph 1, which deals with attempted rape. Additionally, the court noted that Zion’s actions violated decency values,...

'If you rush in, you will rush out', Funke Akindele advises ladies on marriage Take Your Time.... She said. “Choose to have children because you genuinely want to experience the joy of motherhood. Let it be your own desire to bring life into this world and not because society may label you as 'barren' or because you feel pressured by the passing of time. Ignore the gossip and the negative voices. Give them a resounding 'I don't care' because your life is yours to live. Do what brings you happiness." Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has offered valuable advice to women, urging them not to succumb to societal pressures and rush into marriage. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jidenowo, the actress shared her perspective on this matter. Akindele revealed that she herself felt compelled to settle down and start a family due to external pressures. Unfortunately, her first marriage ended in dissolution after just a year. Reflecting ...