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STATE GOVERNMENT MOURN THE LOSS OF BABY RESCUED FROM PIT TOILET AFTER THREE DAYS OF BIRTH  By Chidinma Ikeanyionwu Anambra State Government mourns the loss of the baby rescued from pit toilet three days after birth. The news of his de..a..th was received on  Wednesday hours after treatment commenced at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, Amaku Awka. All efforts to resuscitate the baby including administration of oxygen and fluids with cardiopulmonary resuscitation by the hospital proved abortive. Reacting to the news, the women and social welfare commissioner honourable Ify Obinabo appreciated the efforts of the doctors at COOUTH Amaku Awka praying God to receive the soul of the baby. Obinabo went on to advise young adult females to always use protection if they can't abstain from se..x to avoid unwanted pregnancy and further told them to go to their state government's women affairs ministry if they fall pregnant and doesn't want to keep the baby. She explained t...

ANAMBRA POLICE RESCUES KIDNAP VICTIM; ARREST SUSPECTS; RECOVER ARMS AND VEHICLE Police Operatives attached to Area Command Headquarters, Onitsha while on township patrol on 30th August 2023 received a distress call at about 9.30 P.M. of a kidnap incident around Borromeo Roundabout. The Operatives responded to the distress call and caught up with a shuttle bus in which the kidnapped victim was held.  The highly trained operatives professionally engaged the kidnappers in a shootout without harming the hostage who was rescued unhurt.  Two suspects were arrested at the scene while others managed to escape with gunshot wounds. The Police team recovered one  Barreta pistol, nine rounds of 9MM live ammunition, and a shuttle bus without number plates which the criminals used for the kidnap operation.  The Commissioner of Police, *CP Aderemi Adeoye*, while commending Police Operatives for the remarkable feat, charged them to intensify efforts aimed at apprehending the fleeing...

ANAMBRA POLICE BUSTS BURGLARY GANG, ARRESTS FOUR SUSPECTS, RECOVERS STOLEN ITEMS The Police in Ogidi, Anambra State have busted a 4-man burglary gang that targets commercial shops across the State. Acting on a tip-off received on 30th August, 2023 the Police stormed the hideout of the gang and cordoned it off to prevent escape of any of the gang members. Four suspects, all of them from Ebonyi State were arrested while the following items were recovered from them: Two 'Ladies Motorcycles' Two Big Generators One Wheelbarrow One Deep Freezer Three Bags of Rice and Two Large Iron Cutters. On Interrogation suspects confessed to have broken into a store at Nanka in Orumba North LGA of Anambra State to steal the recovered items. The Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye who commended the newly posted DPO in Ogidi, CSP Uche Onyinaya, for hitting the ground running, having earlier arrested and recovered a Baretta Pistol from a cultist, asked the personnel not to relent in their pu...

Presidential Tribunal: Over 100 Nigerians sign petition demanding justice August 31, 2023      Over 100 concerned Nigerians have signed a petition demanding justice and transparency in the ongoing presidential electoral tribunal proceedings. Akelicious reports that the move comes amidst growing concerns over alleged electoral malpractices during the February 25 presidential election, which brought the legitimacy of the results into question. The petition, initiated by the Coalition of Concerned Nigerians (CCN), and addressed to several justices highlights the frustrations and anxieties felt by a significant portion of the electorate. Furthermore, the petition calls on the Justices to prioritize the welfare and interests of Nigeria and its people above all else, and to be mindful of the international community’s opinions and commentaries on the election while adjudicating based on the evidence presented before the tribunal. The petition addressed to Hon. Justice Haruna Tsa...

Governor Sule Appoints 29 Additional Aides For Effective Service Delivery  ***  Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has appointed twenty-nine additional aides for effective service delivery.  The aides include two Senior Special Assistants and twenty-seven (27) Special Assistants.  This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Muhammad Ubandoma-Aliyu on Thursday in Lafia.  The Special Assistants include seasoned journalist, Ali Abare (Akw), Usman Abubakar (Akw), Rabiu Abdullahi (Akw), Emmanuel Abari (Doma), Abubakar Jibrin Engya (Doma), Abdullahi Sani Maikalmomi (Doma), Peter Gundi (Karu), Na'Abba Abubakar (Karu), Dauda Bagaji (Karu) and Abubakar Ahmed Sarki (Keffi).  Others are Halima Rabo Maidoya (Keffi), Umar Abdu Usman (Keffi), Shuaibu Ganga (Keffi), Shuaibu D. Muhammad (Keffi), Luka Osu (Kokona), Ibrahim Abdullahi (Kokona), Josephine Ter (Obi), Christopher Idasho (Obi), Bulus Iwala Jonathan (Obi), U...

NIGERIAN ARMY PARTNERS UNOCT IN FIGHTING TERRORISM AND VIOLENT EXTREMISM...AS COAS RECEIVES DEFENCE ATTACHÉS The Nigerian Army (NA) has expressed its willingness to partner the United Nations Office for Counter Terrorism (UNOCT) in fighting terrorism and violent extremism. The Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja gave the assurance today, Thursday 31 August 2023, when he received the Under-Secretary General, United Nations Office for Counter-Terrorism, Mr Vladimir Voronkov and his delegation at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.     The Army Chief said the partnership with UNOCT is crucial at this time that the country is taking lead role in regional counter-terrorism efforts. The COAS averred that the Nigerian Army has recorded large number of surrendered Boko Haram Terrorists through its kinetic and non-kinetic operations, while disarmament and demobilization are also being conducted in line with international best practice. The COAS noted that the...

LASG ANNOUNCES TRAFFIC DIVERSION FOR REPAIR OF TRUCK BARRIER AT NATIONAL STADIUM BRIDGE In line with the plan to repair the newly installed truck barrier at the National Stadium Bridge along Funsho Williams Avenue which was recently damaged, the Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion on the night of 1st and 2nd September, 2023, between 10.00 pm to 6.00 am daily. Consequently, the following alternative routes will be available to Motorists during the diversion;  i. Motorists from Eko Bridge/Constain/Iponri inbound Ojuelegba/Alhaji Masha Road will be diverted to the service lane from Alaka via the National Stadium gate to link Barracks or Alhaji Masha Road to continue their journeys.  ii. Motorists from Eko Bridge via Costain and those from Apapa Road going through Iponri will make use of Iponri Estate road to link Bode Thomas via Adeniran Ogunsanya to Shitta Roundabout for their desired destinations. Motorists are implored to be patient as the closure of ...

  Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, takes key decisions during his tour of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos State 👇 - Nigeria Air project to be immediately put on hold. - Concession of Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA), Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja to Corporacion American Airport Consortium would be on hold until further notice. - Closure of the old terminal of the airport on October 1st for total repair. - Directs foreign airlines to relocate to the new terminal latest by October 1 when the old terminal would be shut down for total rehabilitation.

African Leaders Should Deal With Disease Of Military Coup, Not Symptoms – Atiku Abubakar Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has called on African leaders to tackle the “disease of military coups” ravaging the continent and not focus on the symptoms. Atiku stated this in a post via the social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter) on Thursday while reacting to the recent coup in Gabon — the eighth in Africa since 2020. He said the coup in the Central African country was condemnable, adding that everything should be done to sustain democracy on the continent. “The coup in Gabon stands condemned. Democracy and democratic governance have come to stay as a preferred form of governance, and everything should be done to enthrone, nurture, and sustain it.  “As I suggested in the case of the Niger Republic, the ECOWAS and African Union authorities should open a window of diplomatic engagement...

 After 3 years in UK, lady returns to Nigeria for roadside mechanic boyfriend who sponsored her abroad Lady returns to Nigeria from the UK after 3 years to be with her boyfriend, who is a mechanic. The boyfriend, Segun, had supported her education in the UK. A video of their reunion was shared online by a content creator named Theo Ayoms. Segun, a Nigerian mechanic, was really happy when his girlfriend came back to see him after being in the UK for three years. He had helped her pay for her Master's Degree in the UK, which was supposed to take around one year. But it ended up taking longer, and they lost contact for a while. Even though they lost touch, Segun still had hope that they would be together again someday. Then, on his birthday, Ngozi surprised him by coming to his workshop with a cake. She wanted to make things right between them and improve their lives. Ngozi mentioned that Segun had also supported her education in Nigeria. Now that she has a good job in another country...

Saudi Clubs Won’t Play In Champions League – UEFA President August 31, 2023      UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has dismissed reports that clubs from Saudi Arabia would be allowed to play in the Champions League. “Only European clubs can participate in the Champions League, the Europa League or the Conference League,” the president of the European football ruling body told the L’Equipe newspaper. This is coming ahead of the Champions League group stage draw on Thursday. Despite the strong financial growth of the Saudi league, which attracted the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Sadio Mane recently, Ceferin doesn’t see the country as a threat to European football. We had a similar situation with China, which bought players at the end of their careers and offered them a lot of money. “The result was that Chinese football didn’t develop after that,” Ceferin recalled. “As far as I know, (Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian) Mbappe and (Manchester City striker Erling) ...

Planned demolition of buildings in FCT, declaration of war against the poor – NLC August 31, 2023      The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Thursday said that the threat by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to demolish illegal structures was a declaration of war against the poor. The NLC said that the reason provided by the government was not tenable, stressing that the master plan is only known to those behind the plan. President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, who spoke at the congress national symposium in Abuja said the plan should not go ahead unless there is alternative shelters for the affected poor.describing the plan as a violation of the human rights Recall that, upon assumption of office, the former Rivers State governor and now the FCT Minister had vowed to demolish all illegal buildings and structures in the Federal capital as part of efforts to restore the Abuja Master Plan He also threatened to revoke lands that were allocated but not developed as...

31/8/2023 MASS WEDDING: KSACA Secure Slots For People Living With  HIV/AIDS. The Director General of Kano State Agency for the Control AIDS (KSACA), Dr. Usman Bashir says the agency has secured  slots for people living with HIV/AIDS, under the mass wedding scheme. This was contained in a statement, signed by the Public Relations Officer KSACA, Aminu Bello Sani and made available to Radio Nigeria in Kano. The statement pointed out that,  KSACA in collaboration with HISBAH Board would provide all the necessary assistance to those living with HIV/AIDS, that are interested in joining the scheme. Dr. Usman explained that, preparations have reached advanced stage, for the  commencement of HIV/AIDS  screening for the 1,800 intending couples, before the wedding. The director general highlighted that, research indicates that, marriage between people   living with HIV/AIDS, who are on medication can produce healthy babies free from the  virus, through preve...

PRESS STATEMENT. 31ST AUGUST, 2023. COMMANDANT ALFADARAI  PLEDGES CONTINUOUS SUPPORT TO JOIN NAPTIP IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING, ATTENDS BOOK LAUNCH. The State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, Commandant of Corps Usman Ishaq Alfadarai, fdc, mnim, mpa, fisn, fcss, MFR, today, Thursday, 31st August, 2023, pledged his continuous support, to join the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons ( NAPTIP ), in the fight against human trafficking in the state.  He made this renewed effort known, at the book launch of a literary work, titled, "We are PRICELESS," authored, by Juliana Francis, a seasoned and priceless journalist. Alfadarai was ably represented, by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Deputy Superintendent of Corps, Abolurin Oluwaseun, who joined, the former Inspector - General of Police and Chairman Police Service Commission, Dr Solomon Arase, Mr Femi Adesina (book reviewer), former ...

ENHANCED SYNERGY: IGP VISITS MINISTRY OF POLICE AFFAIRS, BRIEFS NEW MINISTERS The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., on Thursday 31st August, 2023, paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Police Affairs today to congratulate and brief the newly appointed Ministers on the internal security situation of the country, emphasizing the need for enhanced synergy in tackling the evolving security challenges facing our nation. During the visit, the IGP who was accompanied by the members of the Force Management Team, had fruitful discussions with the Honourable Minister, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, and the Minister of State, Hajia Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, addressing critical issues such as the state of national security, ongoing police reforms, and strategies to enhance collaboration between the NPF and the Ministry of Police Affairs. Recognizing the significance of modernizing the NPF and promoting community-oriented policing programs, the Honourable Minister ...

FG, Ogun To Finance Lagos-Ota- Abeokuta Expressway Reconstruction    Respite is on the way for commuters plying the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway as the Federal Government on Thursday proposed to jointly rehabilitate the road with the Ogun State government. The proposal was made by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, during a courtesy call on Governor Dapo Abiodun in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The minister was on a tour of federal roads in the Gateway State, along with officials of the ministry. Umahi, while replying to Governor Abiodun on the frustration experienced by Ogun and Lagos states during the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to get the road done, disclosed that the period of bureaucracy in road construction in the country was over. Umahi noted that if the Federal Government is looking for corporate organisations to get involved in road construction and management, state governments should not be denied the same opportunity. He said: “Let me say ...

Gov. Yusuf Vows to Rehabilitates Repentant Criminals The Kano state Governor, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf has promised to rehabilitate and empower 100 repentant criminals presented to him by the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Usaini Gumel.  Governor Yusuf stated this during the closing ceremony of the maiden Community Policing Friendly Football Games, organized by the Kano state Police Command, in conjunction with the Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS), held at Sani Abacha Stadium Kano. Represented by the Director-General, Special Services, Government House, AVM Ibrahim Umar (rtd), commended CP Gumel for initiating such innovation of crime-fighting.   "On the 100 repentant thugs presented to me by the State Commissioner of Police, they have all been accepted by the State Government and are going to be profiled and got them gainfully engaged with a full package of life-changing Programmes to be sponsored by the State...

Wike Blames Tax Evaders For Declining IGR In FCT The Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike says the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration will hence forth be tied to the execution of certain projects. The Minister while speaking on some reviving projects in Abuja said IGR would enable the administration complete projects without further delay or reliance on FG’s budgetary allocation. He therefore advised all those evading the payment of ground rents and taxes accruable to FCTA to do that without delay, emphasising that the Administration will not hesitate to step on the toes of defaulters, no matter how highly placed they are. According to the FCT Minister, it is worrisome that the elites are mostly behind the actions frustrating FCT Administration’s efforts to restore the Abuja master plan. Mr Wike also revealed that the administration is burdened with debt (garnishee order) to the tune of $800 million against the administration in court, hence, the...

Islamic Cleric Arrested After Threatening 'Isese' Traditional Practitioners 'On Orders Of Kwara Police Commissioner' ... says I did it out of ignorance, beg for forgiveness  The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a controversial Islamic cleric, Alfa Salah Ayodeji for allegedly threatening some traditional religion practitioners in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital on orders of the state police commissioner.  Alfa Salah who had earlier been declared wanted by the police was paroled after his arrest on Wednesday, according to Vanguard Newspaper. It was learned that Alfa Salah was seen pleading for forgiveness, saying he did not know that his action was dangerous and capable of causing a breach of peace in the state. Contrary to what he said in the video, Ayodeji, who appeared sober and apologetic, said the state police commissioner, Ebunoluwarotimi Adelesi, did not send him to threaten the traditional religion practitioners nor was she aware of his visit to the shop of the p...

JAPA: Navy nabs five stowaways on Spain-bound ship The Nigerian Navy, NNS Beecroft’s patrol team on August 26, 2023, apprehended five Nigerian stowaways trying to exit the country. They were reportedly arrested onboard a vessel, MSC Martha heading to Spain within the vicinity of the Lagos anchorage. The Commander, NNS Beecroft, Kolawale Oguntuga, while handing the suspects over to the Nigerian Immigration Service at the Naval Base Apapa, Lagos on Wednesday said their arrest was carried out following a tipoff. Oguntuga gave the names of the stowaways as Effiong Okon, 44; Ayewuni Daniel, 27; Ajagboma Asiko, 29; Adebanjo Ayewumi, 23; and Christian Joseph, 25. He said, “The Nigerian Navy, NNS Beecroft’s patrol team executed a commendable operation resulting in the apprehension of five stowaways aboard a vessel -MSC Martha. “The operation was carried out on August 26, 2023, around 11.50pm following a reliable tip-off. “Their arrest took place within the vicinity of the Lagos anchorage, whil...

Imo LP decries the attack on its office by agents of Imo govt The Imo state Labour Party has decried the attack on its state secretariat by the agents of Imo state government. Recalled that Labour Party state office along Wethedral Road, Owerri was on Monday invaded by over twenty men suspected to be agents of Imo state government. They also demolished campaign billboards and banner of the party’s candidate which were mounted the previous day. Conducting newsmen round the invaded office while briefing them, the LP State Publicity Secretary, Chief Bright Offirum alleged that men of the Imo state militia Ebubeagu and some thugs who were accompanied by armed policemen invaded the party office and demolished its gubernatorial candidate campaign materials without any reason other than the swelling support base of the party in the state. According to him when they summoned courage to ask them who sent them they said the directive came from “oga at the top”. in his words,”We are reliably info...

Tailors protest alleged extortion by Aba Power Limited Tailors in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, on Wednesday staged a protest against alleged extortion by Aba Power Limited (APL), a subsidiary of Geometric Power. According to reports, the protesters alleged that despite the epileptic power supply from APL, the company was trying to run them out of business with estimated bills. A former Chairman of the Association of Tailors and Fashion Designers in the state, Mr Onyebuchi Nwigwe, said that they were not happy with the activities of APL, which, he said, were affecting their trade. Another tailor, Ikenna Agu, said they were pained because the company used policemen and soldiers to harass and intimidate them to pay. He said the company came with soldiers on Saturday to their business premises, disconnected their lines without prior warning, and beat up some of them, including some customers. He appealed to the state government to intervene urgently and call the company to order....