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ZAMFARA: GUNMEN ATTACK MARU LGA  Armed men suspected to be bandits have killed six people and abducted one in Dansadau village of Maru local government area of Zamfara State. In an interview with some eye witnesses, the bandits invaded the town Tuesday while many people were observing their Zuhur Prayer, riding motorcycles in their large numbers and shooting sporadically .  According to them, the gunmen shot people along Dansadau motor park and main market were four people sustained serious injuries during the attack. According to them, four people who sustained injuries are receiving medical attention at Dansadau General hospital while six were killed instantly. Similarly, the bandits also attacked Maru Emir's palace were they killed one person Malam Yukasharu a physically challenged Person and abducted one Hassan Sani Marafa an IT Officer attached to the Palace. Investigation by Newsmen in Gusau revealed that, the attack occurred around 8:30 pm few minutes after the return of t

We Are Providing Immediate  Solution To Isheri Flooding-Ministers The Federal Government on Wednesday assured residents of flood-prone areas, particularly the Isheri North  community in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State of quick and permanent solution to the perennial menace of flooding in the corridor. This assurance was given by the Minister of State, Environment; Dr Isiaq Salako who was in the company of the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev. The Ministers were led to the areas by Governor Dapo Abiodun, and the Onisheri of Isheri, Oba Sulaiman Bamgbade,  during an on the spot assessment of the  community which has been ravaged by floods in the past days,  occasioned by the release of water from Oyan Dam.  Dr Salako, noted that the flood problem facing the community is multifaceted and must be tackled  from many angles, adding that the role and habits of the people, as regards the protection of the environment must be critically çonsidered. The Mini

Leave Onyejeocha alone, kinsmen warn Deputy Speaker, others Kinsmen of the Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha have warned the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu and the sacked member of the House of Representatives representing Isukwuato/ Umunneochi federal constituency, Amobi Ogah, to leave their daughter alone and allow the Appeal Court adjudicate on the electoral dispute brought before it by Ogah. This was as a former Acting Governor of the state, Stanley Ohajuruka advised the minister to focus on her ministry and allow the Deputy Speaker to deliver on his legislative mandate. The kinsmen under the aegis of Isukwuato/Umunneochi Stakeholders Forum said the factional National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Mr Obiora Ifoh had also on Friday began a smear campaign against the minister. Chairman of the forum, Barr Eze Chikamnayo was flanked by the Secretary, Engr. Johnson Ndunisi and National Publicity Secretary, Prince Ikedi Ezek

Labour Party demands sack, probe of Tinubu’s minister The Labour Party has asked President Bola Tinubu to relieve the Minister of State for Labour, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, of her appointment over her alleged failure to concentrate on her job. The party equally urged security agencies to invite her for questioning over her alleged role in the contrived crisis within its ranks. National Youth Leader of the party, Prince Kennedy Ahanotu, made the demand on behalf of the party at a media parley in Abuja, on Wednesday. Ahanotu said, “We are therefore calling on the present government to relieve Onyejeocha of her ministerial role as she has lost focus, and she has refused to concentrate on the assignment given to her. The leadership of the Labour Party also drew the attention of Nigerians to what it called an “unholy alliance” between Onyejeocha and some of its expelled members led by Chief Lamidi Apapa, whose purpose is to ensure that crisis is sustained perpetually in the party.  

‘I put emotions aside’, Tonto Dikeh gives reasons for joining APC Popular Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has said she decided to put emotions aside to work for the good of Nigeria after joining the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC. Tonto Dikeh, who was the running mate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate in Rivers State during the 2023 electiona, was unveiled as an APC member at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Monday. Taking to her Instagram page on Tuesday, Tonto Dike said: “Facts accompanied with evidence usually bring arguments to an end, which propel drastic decisions and changes for the common good. “Having been presented with these facts, goals, and vision of the current renewed hope agenda, I have decided to put emotions aside and continue to work for the greater good of the Nigerian youth, women and the country at large as I have always done through the Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitization (CYMS) platform in partners

 Nigerian Man Emmanuel Shebbs Celebrates Acquisition of Five different Degrees. Abia born Emmanuel Shebbs has defended his Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy at the University of Calabar bringing it to a total of Five degrees to his name so far. In a post on his Facebook page he said “Today, I said my last prayer in the classroom. I stepped into the period of my life which Late Dr Dave Ugwu referred to as ‘Academic Menopause’; I successfully defended my PhD (Doctor of Philosophy Degree) in Public Policy at the prestigious University of Calabar” “For 13 years, I consistently maintained momentum towards the achievement of five academic honours, Two Bachelors Degrees in Political Science and  Bachelor of Law LLB, Master Degree  in Public Administration  and Masters Degree Public Policy PhD Public Policy “If God did it for me, He can do it for you” he said. One more photo below. 

PRESS RELEASE GUBERNATORIAL ELECTIONS: NPF CONDUCTS 2-DAY TRAINING FOR ELECTION SECURITY OFFICERS As IGP Charges Officers on Professionalism, Impartiality During Electioneering Process In anticipation of the gubernatorial elections slated for November 11, 2023, in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States, the Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., has approved an intensive two-day training program for the dedicated police personnel earmarked for deployment during the elections. This training initiative is designed to bolster their capabilities in ensuring peace, order, and security during the electoral proceedings. The scheduled training program is scheduled to hold in Bayelsa State on October 25th to 26th, 2023; Kogi State from October 27th to 28th, 2023; and in Imo State from October 25th to 26th, 2023. The central objective of this training exercise is to furnish our law enforcement personnel with the requisite knowledge and competencies to guarantee a tranqu

Oyedepo's son leaves Living Faith Church to start his own ministry. Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, the second son of the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, aka Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has resigned from his position as national youth pastor of the Youth Alive Fellowship (YAF), the youth arm of the church.  This was disclosed by Church Gist, a platform owned by Pastor Leke Beecroft, one of the pastoral assistants at the church’s headquarters in Ota.  Just last month, September 2023, Isaac was announced as the national youth pastor of YAF, taking over from Pastor David Nwabueze who was transferred to Nasarawa State.  Isaac is said to be planning to begin a new ministry independent of the Living Faith Church.  He was ordained as a Living Faith Church pastor by American preacher Kenneth Copeland in May 2007.  In a recent interview, he said his purpose in life was “to reclaim a generation and to ensure that this generation sees the fire God’s revival in our generation.”  Isaa

Court sacks Redeemed Pastor Ghandi as Soun of Ogbomoso and orders fresh selection process. The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ogbomoso on Wednesday, Oct. 25, upturned the appointment of the new Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye.  Recall that the Oyo State Government announced Redeemend Pastor Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun and made him king on 8th September 2023.  Before this time, one of the contestants, Kabir Laoye had sued Ghandi Olaoye, noting that he was not eligible to take Soun’s position.  The court ordered that the Oyo State government must not appoint anyone to the position, until after its judgement.  

Israel has called for the UN's Secretary General to resign after he said the Hamas attack on October 7 in which 1,400 people were killed “did not happen in a vacuum.” “The Palestinian people have been subjected to 56 years of suffocating occupation,” Guterres said, according to Israeli outlet Haaretz, to the 15-member U.N. Security Council Tuesday after the Hamas-led Ministry of Health in Gaza reported more than 700 Palestinians were killed in 24 hours of Israeli airstrikes, the highest daily death toll since the bombardment began. “But the grievances of the Palestinian people cannot justify the appalling attacks by Hamas. And those appalling attacks cannot justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people.” After the statement, Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan called Guterres’ speech “shocking” on X, formerly Twitter, saying “the Secretary-General is completely disconnected from the reality in our region.” “There is no justification or point in talki

Alor PG hands over 36 Market Stalls to Community   By Uzo Ugwunze The President General (PG) of Alor community in Idemili South Local Government Area (LGA), Chief Emma Ojukwu has handed over a 36- stall in memory of his late mother, Late Mrs. Roseline Ojukwu to 36 beneficiaries from the community. Chief Ojukwu a renowned philanthropist who has always been an advocate of Governor Chukwuma Soludo's Think home philosophy also empowered the 36 beneficiaries with cash grants to start-up various retail trading of their choice. Speaking at the event, the Chairman Idemili South LGA, Mrs. Amaka Obi commended the PG for his projects and human capital development for the people of Alor community which includes the 36 stalls.  Mrs. Obi acknowledged the works of Chief Emma Ojukwu in Alor community since he took over the mantle of leadership.  She urged the people of Alor, other Presidents General and illustrious sons of various communities in Idemili South to emulate his kind gesture and inve

PRESS RELEASE *LASG Dislodges Scavengers at Olusosun Dumpsite* …Cites Health and Safety Concerns The Lagos State Government has dislodged scavengers at Olusosun Landfill, Ojota, citing health and safety concerns from their illegal activities, including burning of tyres, which could trigger a major fire incident. Olusosun Landfill, one of the largest in the state, copes with the challenge of scavengers rummaging the site for recyclable items, posing significant danger to people’s and environmental health. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, hinted that the dislodgement operation was chiefly for the well-being of people living close to the landfill. He said, "It is our foremost responsibility to ensure the well-being of residents of Lagos. The activities of scavengers at the Olusosun Landfill have raised concerns for the health and safety of the scavengers themselves and the larger community. From time to time, we must take steps to protect the p

 Isheri Flooding: We Need FG's  Intervention - Abiodun  Ogun State Governor,  Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for the intervention of the Federal Government in tackling the perennial flooding that affect Isheri community in Ifo Local Government Area of the State. Governor Abiodun, who made the call when he received the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Tsev, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan Abeokuta, on Tuesday, said the magnitude of the flooding was beyond the capacity of the state government, hence the call for prompt attention by the federal government. The governor noted that the scale and magnitude of the flooding was beyond what the state can handle. He said: "Yesterday, I was in Isheri North where we bordered Lagos. The whole of that area is flooded and that is one of our most valuable parcel of land with Estates for upper and medium income earners and we also have lots of industries there because of its proximity to Lagos St

Senate swears in Yohanna to replace Elisha Abbo The Senate on Wednesday, Oct. 25, swore in Amos Yohanna as the new Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District. The swearing-in was performed by the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, who presided over the plenary. Yohanna, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party replaces Abbo, who was sacked by the Appeal Court last week Monday.. The Court of Appeal, Abuja had sacked Abbo, a member of the All Progressives Congress.  

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NINE INEC RESIDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSIONERS By powers vested in him by Section 154 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, Amended) and Section 6 of the Electoral Act (2022), President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of nine (9) new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a term of five (5) years each, subject to the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate: Mr. Isah Shaka Ehimeakne   —   Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner Mr. Bamidele Agbede   —   Ekiti State Resident Electoral Commissioner Mr. Jani Adamu Bello   —   Gombe State Resident Electoral Commissioner Dr. Taiye Ilayasu   —   Kwara State Resident Electoral Commissioner Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi   —   Lagos State Resident Electoral Commissioner Alhaji Yahaya Bello   —   Nasarawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner Prof. Mohammed Yalwa   —   Niger State Resident Electoral Commissione

At least 2,360 children killed by Israel in Gaza Strip – UNICEF UNICEF has said that 2,360 children have died in Israel’s counter attacks in the Gaza Strip in response to Hamas’ October 7 attacks on southern Israel. The aid group, which spoke of the “relentless attacks” said 5,364 children have been injured. Since the surprise Hamas attacks on October 7, Israel’s army have been bombing targets in the Gaza Strip and preparing a ground offensive in the sealed-off coastal area. “`The situation in the Gaza Strip is a growing stain on our collective conscience. The rate of death and injuries of children simply staggering,” said Adele Khodr, UNICEF regional director for the Middle East and North Africa. He said the Gaza Strip is suffering from acute water shortages, with severe consequences for children, who make up about 50 per cent of the population. UNICEF urged all parties to agree to a ceasefire, provide humanitarian access and release all hostages.  

Reps Receive NEITI Report, To Begin Forensic Probe Of N8trn Unremitted Revenue, Subsidy Scam The House of Representatives at its plenary Wednesday received the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) 2021 Oil and Gas Report. The report presentation, which was in line with Section 4(3) of the NEITI Act, was laid by the sponsor and chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, co-sponsored by chairman Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Hon. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa. After receiving the report, the House referred it to its Committees on Petroleum Resources (Upstream and Downstream) to carry out thorough investigation into unremitted and misappropriated oil revenues, shoddy contracts, extra-budgetary expenditure by Ministries, Departments and Agencies of federal government, to tune of N8trillion. Ugochinyere had while laying the report, noted that Section 4(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

PRESS RELEASE NPF-NCCC SHUTDOWN CRIMINAL CYBERCRIME TRAINING AND OPERATIONAL CENTER, ARRESTS SIX THREAT ACTORS. - As IGP charges NCCC Directorate to Intensify Efforts, Calls for Collaboration with Critical Societal Stakeholders. In a significant stride against cybercrime and cyber-related offences, the Nigeria Police Force - National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) has successfully uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime syndicate operating in a Cybercrime recruitment and mentoring hub in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The investigation and operation was initiated in response to a series of intelligence reports that indicated a deep involvement of the syndicate in various cybercrimes, including Business Email Compromise, Romance Scams, and High Yield Investment Program Fraud. Upon receiving the intelligence, a team of Cybercrime Forensic Experts and Investigators were detailed on the case, painstaking effort expended in clinically investigating the case which led

Zamfara Police Foils Attack On Emir In Zamfara, Police foiled an attack by suspected bandits at the Palace of Emir of Maru, Alhaji Abubakar Gado Maigari in Maru local government area. Sources in Maru town informed our reporter that the terrorist bandits attacked the palace around 8:45 pm on Tuesday 24th October, 2023 few minutes after the emir returned home from a journey, killed one and damaged vehicles with gunshots. According to the sources from the emirate a gallant police officer on duty at the palace engaged the terrorists in a gun duel and he successfully dispersed them. However, they (bandits) killed one Malam Ukashatu, a physically challenged (cripple) neighbor of the emir and abducted one IT officer of the emirate Hassan Sani Marafa. When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Zamfara state police command ASP Yazid Abubakar confirmed the incident saying the Police Patrol team who swiftly responded to the distress call for reinforcement restored normalcy