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Kaduna State Revenue Enforcement Team Arrest 6 For Illegal Tax Collection. Six People have been arrested in connection with illegal tax collection by a joint enforcement team of Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service and the Nigeria Police. A statement signed by the Head Corporate Communication of the Kaduna State Revenue Service Mallam Zakari Jamilu Muhammad says the arrests took place within Rafin Guza, Kawo and Ungwar Dosa axis of Kaduna North Local Government Area. It says the arrested individuals were caught in the process of collecting illicit revenues from unsuspected shop owners which contravenes section Fifty One of the Kaduna state tax consolidation law. The statement says the acting executive chairman of the service Mr. Jerry Adams  committement to restoring tax payers confidence and promoting transparency has resulted in the arrests and appealed to residents to report any perceived illegal collection acts to the office. The full text of the statement reads below: "Succe...

 NAF Debunks Viral Video Of Helicopter Wreckage  Nigerian Airforce has debunked a video circulating on social media platforms allegedly depicting the wreckage of the crashed MI-171 helicopter with bodies of victims at Chukuba village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. In a statement by Director of Public Relations and Information of the Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet says while it is not in the character of NAF to respond to such claims, particularly one peddled by terrorists, concerns expressed by well-meaning Nigerians on the need to address the propaganda becomes imperative. According to the statement  like all military organisations involved in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations, incidences of fatalities, mishaps and crashes are sometimes inevitable. It notes that NAF in the last 8 years had increased its level of air operations aimed at checkmating the nefarious activities of criminal elements across the country. It explains that w...

How To Tackle Corruption In Nigeria – Akpabio Senate President Godswill Akpabio says there needs to be a change in behaviour and attitude from citizens if the scourge of corruption and social decadence in Nigeria are to be addressed meaningfully Akpabio made this known on Tuesday at the national policy dialogue on corruption, social norms and behaviour change in Nigeria. He was represented at the event by Saviour Enyiekere, his deputy chief of staff. The dialogue was organised by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The senate president said behavioural change could be Nigeria’s single biggest instrument in addressing corruption and the destruction of social norms in the country. “The process of behavioural change typically involves awareness and recognising the need for change and potential benefits and consequences associated thereof,” he said. “This affects gathering information, learning, and becoming aware of existing behaviours. It also ...

FG Arraigns Emefiele, Allies Over N6.9bn Fraud  The Federal Government will on Thursday arraign suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, and his associates for N6.9 billion procurement fraud at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja. Emefiele will be arraigned alongside a female CBN employee, Sa’adatu Yaro and her company, April1616 Investment Limited on 20 charges of procurement fraud, conspiracy and conferring corrupt advantages on his associates. The embattled apex bank chief, who has been in detention since he was suspended from office on June 9, 2023, was accused of conferring corrupt advantages on Yaro, a director in April 1616 Investment Ltd. The offence is contrary to Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000.  

PERMANENT SECRETARY TASKS HEALTH WORKERS ON IMPROVED HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health District II, Dr. Dayo Lajide, has tasked health workers in the District, covering Kosofe, Somolu and Ikorodu LGAs, with improving health service delivery to residents in all Primary Health facilities within the District. Lajide, who gave the charge recently during the inaugural meeting of the management and staff of the Lagos State Health District II including the newly appointed heads of Directorates and Medical Officers of Health (MOHs) within the District, harped on the need for health workers to team up and provide quality and efficient health services anchored on patient empathy, dignity and respect to residents. She added that showing empathy and treating patients with dignity and respect will help improve patient satisfaction, treatment compliance and clinical outcomes. It will also go a long way in achieving the goal of attaining universal health coverage, noting...

𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗼 𝗧𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗼 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 Amakor village in Nanka community of Orumba North Local Government Area, has appealed to the Anambra State governor, Prof Charles Soludo to avert the looming break down of law and order in the community. According to the villagers, if the governor fails to intervene urgently in the village over their marginalisation by Nanka community there may be serious break down of law and order. Leaders of Amakor village who addressed journalists in Awka on Tuesday lamented that they have been marginalized by Nnaka community in various ways. According to the leadership, Nanka community had denied them the right to produce the Traditional Prime Minister of the community at a time when it is their turn, and stopped them from benefiting in government’s interventions. Mr Daniel Ilo and Mr Walter Muoneme, the chairman and secretary of the community respectively, a...

𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗮’𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗯𝗮𝗵 The Enugu state governorship Election Petitions Tribunal on Wednesday reserved judgment on the petition by the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) challenging the election of Governor Peter Mbah of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 18 governorship election in the State. This came after parties in the matter adopted their final addresses. The chairman of the panel, Justice Kudirat Morayo Akano, said the date would be duly communicated to the parties. Edeoga is challenging the declaration of Mbah by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of the governorship election in the state. Adopting his final address, Edeoga’s counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, asked the Tribunal to hold the position of his clients and grant the reliefs sought by his client. This, he said, was because it had been established beyond any reasonable doubt...

The 1988 set of Ransome Kuti Memorial Grammar School, Surulere, Lagos chose to mark the 30th anniversary and reunion of their set in a nostalgic way. They recreated being in secondary school after 30 years.  They wore their school uniforms to school. They gathered in the school for the morning assembly. Late comers knelt down as it was when they were in school. The morning assembly was conducted and announcements made. They sang their old school songs and marched into class in single files.  Current students were present to witness this as a way to create that pride for their school in them. More photos below. 

COAS IN FORWARD OPERATING BASE ERENA, NIGER STATE MOTIVATING TROOPS AFTER ENCOUNTER Following troops' encounter with insurgents in Zungeru general area of Niger state, in which gallant troops of the Nigerian Army paid the supreme price in defence of our dear country, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Nigerian Army, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja arrived Mina, Niger state capital, late night Tuesday 15 August 2023 and today, immediately moved to Forward Operating Base Erena in Shiroro LGA of Niger state, where he was briefed on the current security situation by the General Officer Commanding 1 Division, Maj Gen Bamidele Alabi.  Addressing the troops soon after the brief, the COAS urged them to rally together and be more resolute in bringing the nation's adversaries to their knees and restore sanity in troubled areas. He maintained that the fight against insurgents and bandits is a just cause, in defence of Nigerians and the nation. According to the Army Chief, "Protecting lives and...

 FORCE COMMANDER VISITS CHADIEN DEFENCE MINISTER...Harps on more support to MNJTF The Force Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Ibrahim Sallau Ali today 16 August 2023 has paid a courtesy visit to the Chadian Minister of Defence, General Yaya Brahim Daoud at the Ministry of Defence, N'djamena- Chad.  Major General Ali expressed his appreciation for the Chadian government's support to the MNJTF. He lauded the bravery of the officers and men of the Chadian armed forces, whose contributions since 2015 have been supportive in the fight against Boko Haram.  Noting the significant inroads made so far, the Force Commander stressed the need for increased support to sustain the momentum in combating the insurgent groups. He commended the  commitment of Chad and other troops contributing countries, which enhanced the MNJTF's efficacy significantly. In his response, General Daoud acknowledged the challenges on ground, reminding the Force Comma...

58 -year-old man defiles 6-year-old girl in Niger state A 58-year-old man, Ya’u Ibrahim, was arraigned before the Angwan Senior Magistrate Court in Minna, Niger State for defiling a six-year-old girl.  Ya’u Ibrahim of Kundu village in Rafi Local Government Area of the state, was arraigned in court on two counts charges of unlawful sexual intercourse with a child and exploitation.  The Police Prosecutor, Inspector Aliyu Yakubu Kuta, said the offences contravened sections 26 (2) and 27 (2) of the Niger Child Rights and Protection Law of Niger State 2021 as amended. According to the Police First Information Report (FIR), “one Abdullahi Dauda, of Kundu village in Rafi local government area had reported to the Kagara Divisional Police Command that the defendant of the same address lured his six years old granddaughter to his room and sexually abused her,"  The prosecutor explained that during the police investigation, the 58-year-old defendant confessed and admitted to the pol...

 NIGER STATE GOVERNOR RELEASES PORTFOLIOS FOR NEW COMMISSIONERS  Niger State Governor, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago has released the Portfolios of Commissioners that will make up the state Executive Council. Aminu Suleiman Takuma is to Head the Ministry of Industries, Trade and Investment, Hadiza Idris Kuta, Transport, Umar Yabagi, Commissioner for Science and Technology. Phalal Mohammed Bako as Commissioner for Rural development while Musa Bawa Bosso is the Commissioner for Agriculture.  Others are, Yakubu M. Kolo, Commissioner for Environment and Climate change, Dr. Hadiza Asabe Mohammed as Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education. Bashir Mohammed Lokogoma is the Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Dr. Bello Tukur as Commissioner for Science And Tertiary Health, while Dr. Ibrahim Dangana is to Head the Ministry for Primary Health. Also, Gen. Garba Abdullahi Mohammed RTD is Commissioner for Homeland Security, Yahaya Abubakar Gwagwa heads Water Resources, A...

President Bola Tinubu has appointed immediate past governors of Rivers and Ebonyi states, Nyesome Wike and Dave Umahi as Ministers of FCT and Minister of Works respectively.  Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed the portfolios at Aso Rock on Wednesday, August 16. Below are the ministers and portfolios Northwest Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy – Hannatu Musawa Minister of Defence – Muhammad Badaru Minister of State Defence – Bello Matawalle Minister of State Education – Yusuf T. Sunumu Minister of Housing and Urban Development – Ahmed Dangiwa Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development – Abdullahi Gwarzo Minister of Budget and Economic Planning – Atiku Bagudu Minister of Environment and Ecological Management – Kaduna Minister of State, FCT – Mairiga Mahmud Minister of State, Water Resources and Sanitation – Bello Goronyo Minister of Agriculture and Food Security – Abubakar Kyari Minister of Education – Tahir Momoh Minister of Interior – Sa’idu Alka...

ENUGU STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE OF TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023 ENUGU POLICE OPERATIVES ARREST 4 FOR DIFFERENT OFFENCES, RESCUE 5 ABDUCTED VICTIMS, RECOVER FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, VEHICLE, HOUSEHOLDS ITEMS, GOODS, AND OTHER INCRIMINATING EXHIBITS …as CP Ammani commends and urges operatives not to rest on their oars Police Operatives of Enugu State have arrested a total of four (4) male victims involved in different offenses of conspiracy, housebreaking and vandalism, and unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition. The arrest and other credible information-guided operations led to the rescue of five (5) abducted individuals and the recovery of three (3) firearms with two (2) live cartridges, one mini truck, a laptop, assorted phones, household items and goods, among other incriminating exhibits. 2. Accordingly, Police Special Forces and Operatives serving in Igbo-Eze North Police Division of the Command, in synergy with Neighbourhood Watch Group personnel, on 14/08/2023 at about 1...

 MOTHER DUMPS BABY IN REFUSE IN CALABAR 16th August, 2023   An unknown mother has dumped her infant child in a refuse dump in Calabar, Cross River State. In the wee hours of Wednesday,  August 16, an unknown baby was found dead by the dustbin at Palm Street by Atakpa close to Pin Margaret Commercial School, Calabar South LGA. The baby whose gender is female was wrapped in an Ankara wrapper with flies perching on her. Eyewitnesses said that the baby was still alive before giving up the ghost. As of the time of filing this report, details surrounding the woman who dumped her are yet unknown.

‘Emilokan’ can’t win election in Edo State – Obaseki tells Shaibu  Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said the ‘Emilokan’ slogan will not work during the current electioneering period in the state. Obaseki who made this known while receiving the leaders of Edo South Senatorial District at the Government House said the strategy is strange to the people of the state. The word ‘Emilokan’ was used by President Bola Tinubu during his presidential election campaign. Obaseki however said, “Edo people will not accept ‘Emilokan’ as a strategy in government as they are not known for that. For us, it is the people that will decide. “What has happened in the last few months is strange, and even if you have ambition, this is not the time to express it. The timetable for the election is not out. You can’t be part of a government and also be the one to destabilise the same government. “I thought we came together and will leave together and let the people say you have done a great job, and th...

Jubilation in Kenya as Kenyan Chef, Maliha Mohammed, Finally Breaks Hilda Baci's Guinness World Record, Sets New One  Several weeks after announcing her intent to go for it, renowned Kenya chef, Maliha Mohammed has unofficially broken Hilda Baci's record  Chef Maliha Mohammed, who began her cook-a-thon on August 11, has unofficially set a new record after cooking for 95 hours.  Hilda Baci's record was 93 hours 11 minutes  

LASG ANNOUNCES TRAFFIC DIVERSION FOR JUNCTION IMPROVEMENT WORKS AT IKORODU ROUNDABOUT In continuation of the Junction Improvement Works at Ikorodu Roundabout to free gridlock points and shorten travel time within the metropolis, the Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion at the Lane Inbound Ikorodu General Hospital for the completion of the Asphalt binder and wearing course of the new slip road from Thursday, 17th August, 2023. An alternative route that would be available for Motorists during the construction period is stated below: Traffic inbound Ikorodu General Hospital shall be diverted into the slip road, to access Hospital Road from Polaris Bank, onward General Hospital. ADVISORY Motorists are implored to be patient as the lane closure is temporary and part of the traffic management plans to enhance mobility and ensure safety. 

IGP RECEIVES COMMANDANT NDC, PLEDGES COLLABORATION. The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD, NPM, has affirmed that the NPF will continue to leverage collaboration opportunities towards fostering capacity development and promoting a culture of continuous learning for Police officers. The IGP made this known while receiving a team from the National Defence College, led by the Commandant, Rear Admiral Olumuyiwa Morankiyo Olotu, during a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on August 15, 2023. The Commandant expressed the desire of the College to partner the NPF on all areas of mutual benefit. He further disclosed that a total of 98 police officers have participated in training programs at the NDC so far. The IGP while pledging continued collaboration with the NDC, encouraged the college to allocate more slots for police officers, to aid increased participation and further strengthen the relationship between the NPF and NDC. More photos below. ...

ILLEGAL ADOPTION: WE DON'T SELL BABIES IN ANAMBRA OBINABO SAYS AS SHE SEALS OFF ARROW OF GOD COMMUNITY CHILDREN’S HOME. By Chidinma Ikeanyionwu Anambra State Women and Social Welfare Commissioner Honourable Ify Obinabo has sealed off Arrow of God Community Children’s Home Onitsha. The sealing took place after an investigative report by one investigative journalist ‘FISAYO SOYOMBO made rounds on social media and local television stations alleging that the state ministry of women and social welfare is involved in an illegal adoption of a baby girl alongside one of her registered homes in the state. Reacting to the news, Hon Obinabo first invited the founder of the home Rev D. C Ogo to her office in Awka which she did not honor. In the light of the above, the women Affairs boss in collaboration with the security operatives stormed the orphanage home located at 33 Nkwelle and sealed the home. Speaking immediately after sealing off the place, Hon Obinabo noted that the ministry is not a...

ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT DISTANCES STATE LF FROM TASK FORCE ARRESTING WOMEN WITHOUT BRA.  By Chidinma Ikeanyionwu  Anambra State government has distanced itself from those parading themselves as taskforce on indecent dressing. This was made known during a chat with the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo in her office in Awka where she  described the act as illegality targeted at tarnishing the image of the state government. This was a  reaction to a Facebook user narration of how a lady was held hostage at Upper-weka area of Onitsha over offence of not putting on bra. According to the Facebooker, the victim was accosted by some group of young men claiming to be Anambra State task force team for indecent dressing. She alleged the victim paid the sum of N5,000 to the purported revenue collectors before regaining her freedom, urging Governor Chukwuma Soludo to make categorical statement on the issue to clear if putting on bra is among revenue offence...