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She was trying to commit suicide on third main land bridge Lagos on Thursday. According to another source  House Of Phreedah Owner, Fareedah Whose N100m Marriage To Demola Okulaja Ended After Two Months Rescued From Jumping Into The Lagoon Today 17th Of August 2023 Only God knows the magnitude of her depression, situation. Watch video below. 

Uzodinma Seals, Demolishes Hotel Belonging To PDP Campaign Chairman The hotel was reportedly marked for total demolition by the state government, with a 21-day notice served on its management. Imo state Governor Hope Uzodinma has reportedly ordered the closure of properties belonging to Evangelist Mike Ikoku, Chairman of the Divine Mandate Movement Campaign Organisation, a campaign council for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the November 11 governorship election in the state. The fierce-looking men, who claimed to be acting on 'orders from above' manhandled the General Manager of the hotel, leaving her with a broken arm. Also, they descended on the Chief Security Officer and some other staff members, leaving them with bruises and injuries. The lodgers were reportedly sent out. In a two-minute video obtained by SaharaReporters, an elderly woman who identified herself as the General Manager of the hotel is sighted lamenting how her hand was allegedly twisted duri...

Disciplinary Tribunal Clears Amusan Of Doping Violations, AIU Vows To Appeal A panel of the Disciplinary Tribunal, by majority decision, has today found that Tobi Amusan has not committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) of three Whereabouts Failures within a 12-month period. AIU Head Brett Clothier has indicated the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) is disappointed by this decision and will review the reasoning in detail before deciding whether to exercise its right of appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) within the applicable deadline. The decision is currently confidential but will be published in due course. Amusan’s provisional suspension has now been lifted with immediate effect.

Subsidy: NEC Sets Ad-hoc Committee To Liaise With Labour Union Leadership  In a bid to create a forum for dialogue towards resolving issues surrounding the petrol subsidy removal across the States, the National Economic Council (NEC) has constituted an Ad-hoc Committee to engage with the leadership of labour unions. The decision was reached at the 135th meeting of NEC chaired by the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima in Abuja on Thursday. The committee comprises the Nigerian Governors Forum Chairman, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq; Governor of Anambra State,Chukwuma Soludo; Chairman of Progressives Governors Forum, Hope Uzodinma of Imo State; PDP Governors Forum Chairman, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti. Vice President said the committee will liaise with the leadership of labour unions in the country to find a way forward on the emerging issues in the interest of the nation. Council also received progress reports on the ongoing nationwide distribution of...

Photo caption 1: Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) with music star, Naira Marley when the artiste paid a visit to the National Headquarters of the Agency in Abuja to declare support for the War Against Drug Abuse on Thursday 17th August 2023   Photo 2: Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) and music star, Naira Marley (both middle) flanked by the Agency's Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi (2nd l) and other members of Marley's team: Sam Larry; Dami Marshal and Chuddy Naira when the artiste paid a visit to the National Headquarters of the Agency in Abuja to declare support for the War Against Drug Abuse on Thursday 17th August 2023. More photos below. 

Three Yahoo Boys Sentenced to Community Service in Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Command today, August 17, 2023, arraigned Solomon Ngbede, Ancha Onyekachi and Suleiman Mustapha before Justice O.I Adelaja of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Kubwa, Abuj on separate one count charges bordering on internet fraud. Ngbede’s charge read,  “that you, Solomon Ngbede sometime in 2023 at Abuja within the jurisdiction of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory cheat by personation when you represented yourself on a SnapChat profile page as Ivy, a porn star from United States of America and under that name obtained the sum of One Hundred and Fifty United States Dollars ($150) from Christian and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 321 of the Penal Code Law (Laws of the Federation, Abuja) 1990 and punishable under Section 324 of the same Law”. They all pleaded guilty to their respective charges. Following their gu...

Singer Britney Spears and husband Sam Asghari split after one year of marriage Britney Spears and her husband Sam Asghari have split after 14 months of marriage amid claims he confronted her over cheating allegations. According to TMZ, the singer, 41, and the actor, 29, have gone their separate ways after a 'nuclear argument' that saw Asghari confront his wife over rumors she was unfaithful. Asghari was said to have believed the rumors Spears was unfaithful, with the pair having a 'huge fight.' A source told the publication Asghari has moved out of their house and is now living in a place of his own. They added: 'It's only a matter of time before Sam files for divorce.' He also shared a montage of their June 9 2022 wedding day, calling the star 'the woman of my dreams.' Spears and her husband initially met while working on a music video in 2016, and they became engaged in 2021. The performer was previously married to Jason Alexander, although their m...

 Ministers: Swearing-in to hold on Monday, 21 August 2023. Venue: State House Conference Centre, Aso Villa, Abuja. One more photo below. 

Islamic Calendar: SULTAN DECLARES FRIDAY AS 1st DAY OF SAFAR   Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar has declared Friday the 18th of August 2023 as the first day of Safar 1445 After Hijira  Chairman Advisory Committee on religious affairs Sultanate council, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, made this known in a statement  The statement said Wednesday being the 16th of August equivalent to the twenty ninth of Muharram 1445 AH, the committee didn't receive any Report from the various Moon sighting committees across the country confirming the sighting of the crescent of Safar . It noted that today being the seventeen of August equivalent to thirtieth of Muharram 1445AH, the Sultan has accepted the report and accordingly declared Tomorrow, Friday as the first day of the new moon.  

Pensioners Receives Over N2B in Jigawa. Jigawa state and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme  commences the payment of terminal benefit worth over two point twenty four  billion Naira to 746 beneficiaries.  Executive Secretary of the scheme, Alhaji Kamilu Aliyu Musa disclosed this to newsmen in Dutse, the state capital. He explained that, over one point seven billion naira was paid as gratuity to six hundred and thirty eight to state, local government and local education authority staff. The Executive Secretary noted that over two hundred and twelve million naira was paid as death benefit to families of seventy eight civil servants. Alhaji Kamilu Aliyu Musa further explained that, the scheme also paid over twenty six point eight million naira to twenty nine families of pensioners as well as death pension balance. According to him, over five hundred thousand naira was paid as refund of eight percent contribution to one retired civil servant. Alhaji Kamilu Aliyu...

Vice President Shettima Presides Over NEC Vice-President Kashim Shettima is presiding over a meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) in the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. This is the third NEC meeting of the President Bola Tinubu administration. The meeting comes amidst high inflation and hardship caused by the economic policies of the federal government. The council consists of the 36 state governors, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other government officials. Today’s meeting is expected to consider varying issues, including the Federation’s financial status and other general issues. However, the most critical of the issues before the Council is the deployment of palliatives aimed at cushioning the harsh effects of the fuel subsidy removal. Among the governors attending the meeting are: Abdulrahman Abdulrazak (Kwara), Hope Uzodinma (Imo), Inuwa Yahya (Gombe), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), Dr Alex Otti (Abia), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos) and Ademola Ad...

FG Announces N5bn To Each State As palliatives Federal Government has announced N5billion palliative to each state and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal. Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum made the announcement during an interactive session with State House correspondents in Abuja on Thursday. Zulum outlined some of the issues discussed during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday, led by Vice President, Kashim Shettima. The Governors of the 36 states of the federation, Ministers of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL are all members of the NEC. The Federation’s financial situation, general difficulties from states, and palliatives aimed at mitigating the unpleasant impacts of the termination of fuel subsidies. The event was attended by Abdulrahman Abdulrazak (Kwara), Hope Uz...

Abandoned newborn baby found under a tree in Bauchi A newborn baby girl was found abandoned under a tree near a hospital in Shira Local Government Area of Bauchi State.    According to an elementary teacher, Auwal Maisalati Shira, the baby was left on leaves under the tree close to Ambara Hospital around 12 noon on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.    The baby was fully clothed and placed on a fabric.    Mr. Auwal said he and the social welfare officer of Shira LGA took the baby to the maternity ward of the hospital. One more photo below. 

President Tinubu Actually Hit The Ground Sprinting, He Has Shown Zeal And Courage - Dr. Doyin Okupe A few minutes ago, renowned politician and former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dr. Doyin Okupe took to social media to assess the performance of the Bola Tinubu administration in dealing with the economic challenges facing the nation. In a series of tweets posted on his Twitter handle on Wednesday, August 17, Okupe, who who stepped down from his position as Director-General of the Labour Party Campaign Council in the run-up to the presidential election, opined that in his first few weeks in office, Tinubu hit the ground running, adding that the President took some very bold decisions in the area of stabilizing the economy. According to him, Tinubu showed zeal and courage by taking the bold step of removing subsidy on petrol, and unifying the nation's exchange rate. The former PDP chieftain, however, insisted that the President needs to take more steps in order to amelior...

Emefiele weeps, dodges camera as arraignment for fraud stalls The suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele wept in Court on Thursday after the High court of the Federal Capital Territory adjourned his arraignment to August 23, 2023. The Nation reports that the case was stalled due to the absence of another defendant, Sa’adatu Yaro, in a corruption and conspiracy case brought against them by the Federal government. Emefiele was seen weeping after the adjournment, while being consoled by some of his lawyers. Emefiele, Yaro and a firm, known as April 1616 Investment Ltd, were accused of engaging in conspiracy and procurement fraud, among others. He is also accused of conferring corrupt advantages on his associates, including Yaro, said to be a Director in April 1616 to the tune of N6.9 billion. The accused were taken before the vacation judge, Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court. Emefiele was brought to court by officials of the De...

 UNICAL suspends Dean over alleged sexual harassment The management of the University of Calabar( UNICAL) has suspended the Dean, Faculty of Law, Prof. Cyril Ndifon for alleged violation of the provisions of the extant laws and policies of the institution. The suspension came days after some law students of the institution protested alleged s3xual harassment against the dean.  He was suspended in 2015 for the same issue but was said to have cleared himself after a legal tussle.  A letter by the University Registrar, Mr. Gabriel Egbe, said the current suspension takes effect from August 17, 2023. According to the letter, the suspension came on the heels of the Dean’s response to a query by the University Management which the Vice Chancellor was dissatisfied with. The letter reads this; ” Please refer to our letter Ref UC/REG/DISC.45A dated August 14, 2023 on your alleged violation of the provisions of the extant laws and policies of the University and your response to the ...

Seven Nigerians who own local, international football clubs Some Nigerian business owners are investing in football as it is becoming a very lucrative business.  Here are seven Nigerians who own local, international football clubs: 1. Kunle Soname (club C.D. Feirense, Portugal and Remo Stars, Nigeria) Kunle Soname is a politician, entrepreneur, sport enthusiast and the chairman of Bet9ja, a betting website he founded in 2013. He is the owner of European club C.D. Feirense, which he bought in 2015. Remo Stars Football Club previously known as FC DENDER was also founded by Soname in 2004. The club was then relocated from Lagos State to Remo area of Ogun State, and is now playing in the Nigerian Premier League’s Top Division. He is the founder of the private Nigerian airline ValueJet. 2. Shola Akinlade (Aarhus Fremad, Denmark and Sporting Lagos FC, Nigeria) Shola Akinlade, the co-founder and CEO of Paystack (now Stripe), is the owner of Danish club Aarhus Fremad and Sporting Lagos FC....

BAZE UNIVERSITY ORGANIZES FAREWELL CEREMONY FOR FORMER VC, NOW APPOINTED AS MINISTER OF EDUCATION 17th August, 2023     Baze University Abuja organized a touching farewell ceremony for Professor Tahir Mamman, the former Vice-Chancellor, who has now been appointed as the Honourable Minister of Education. During the gathering, attendees expressed their gratitude for Professor Tahir’s exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment during his tenure as the Vice-Chancellor of the university. His legacy of dedication and vision has left an indelible mark on the institution. With an abundance of experience and expertise, Professor Tahir Mamman is poised to address the critical challenges within Nigeria’s education sector. The university community holds high hopes that his contributions as Minister of Education will lead to positive and impactful changes. The occasion was marked by warm wishes and congratulations for Professor Tahir Mamman on this well-deserved accomplishment. Ba...

BENUE ASSEMBLY SCREENED AND CONFIRMS GOV. ALIA COMMISSIONERS NOMINEES. 17th August, 2023     The Benue State House of Assembly today  17th August 2023 confirms The list of  commissioner nominees appointed by His Excellency,  Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia to the Assembly for screening and confirmation. The speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly Aondona Dajoh while carrying out the process put the question for the confirmation of the commissioners one by one across to members seeking their consent before hitting the Gavel. "Will the House confirms the nomination of Hon. Tiza Imojime?  Those in favor say aye! Those against say Naye! The Ayes have it.  Hon Itiza Isaac Imojime  is therefore confirmed as commissioner in the Cabinet of Benue state." The Honorable Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly Aondona Dajoh  appreciates members for taking out time from their recess to come back and carry out the important assignment to move the...

SANWO-OLU APPROVES CONFIRMATION OF AYOKUNNU ADESINA AS LAGOS SURVEYOR-GENERAL    Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved confirmation of the appointment of Surv. Ayokunnu Adesina as Surveyor-General of Lagos State. A letter signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, said that due cognisance was taken of the appointee's impressive performance. He envisaged that Surv. Adesina will continue to bring his experience to bear on the mandate of the Office of the Surveyor-General. Surv. Adesina served in an acting capacity from Monday, 5th December 2022, until his appointment confirmation was conveyed in a letter dated 16th August 2023.