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WHY MY MARRIAGE CRASHED – ACTRESS LOLO Actress and presenter, Omotunde Adebowale-David, better known as Lolo1, has has finally opened up to what led to the crash of her marriage. The single mother of four, while speaking in an interview with TVC, said that life happened and that for her, her marriage had been a ‘make or mar situation‘. “Well for me, life happened. A lot of times people go into marriage with a little bit of understanding of what they really are going into. And they don’t have a clear picture. Unfortunately, their lives unfold during the marriage and it is like a make-or-mar situation. I think that’s what happened to me,” she said. Speaking further, she revealed that her transition from law to media had been unplanned and she had ventured into radio presenting, even though she had wanted to be a television presenter. She also revealed that she plans to venture into music and begin to explore.  

FAMILY CRY OUT OVER MISSING POLICEMAN IN ABUJA, ACCUSE AUTHORITIES OF ‘SHOWING NO INTEREST IN FINDING LOVED ONE’ police inspector, Benjamin Jonathan attached to the Federal Capital Territory command has been declared missing by family members following his mysterious disappearance. SaharaReporters gathered that Jonathan was last seen on Wednesday, October 25 while at his posting in Paradise Estate, Life Camp, Abuja. According to his family members, the Federal Capital Territory police authorities have shown little or no interest in finding him. “My brother, Benjamin Jonathan who is serving at FCT command department of operations has been missing since Wednesday, the 25th of October while at his place of work in Paradise Estate Life Camp, Abuja,” one of the brothers of the missing officer told SaharaReporters. “Since then, the police and his department have not done anything regarding the situation and have left us the family to take up the burden alone to look for him even when we have

RIVERS CRISIS: WE STAND WITH WIKE, RIVERS ELDERS DECLARES  Rivers state elders on Wednesday weighed into the political situation in the state, and affirmed their support for the Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, while urging the state Government, Sim Fubara to take immediate steps to correct the false narratives against the minister to give room for reconciliation. At a news conference in Abuja, the elders whose position was declared by Chief Ferdinand Alabraba cautioned Fubara’s “newfound friends” to retrace their steps before throwing the state into avoidable chaos. He said Fubara misread a completely legislative plot as an existential threat. Those who signed the speech included HRH Oha Sergent Awuse, Chief O.C.J. Okocha, Ambassador Desmond Akawor, Rt. Hon. OK Chinda, Sen. Barry Mpigi, Sen. Alwell Oyesoh and Senator Ipalibo Harry Banigo. Others were Sen. Adawari Pepple, Sen. Olaka Nwogu, Prince Emma Anyanwu, Dr. Sam Sam Jaja, Bro. Felix Obuah, Hon. Ken Chik

POLICE SAY THEY DID NOT TEARGAS FUBARA DELIBERATELY  “Following the receipt of credible intelligence reports on the intention of some armed group of persons to cause mayhem, particularly at the House of Assembly complex, armed police operatives were deployed. “The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations (DC Ops) deployed the operatives, going by the previous case of arson on the assembly building. “The DC Ops personally supervised (the police operatives) to intercept the `hoodlums’ and to ensure the protection of lives and property within the assembly facility and its environs. “Some minutes later, another aggressive group of people approached the entrance of the complex and advanced toward the premises. “This led the police to deploy non-lethal crowd control equipment, including teargas and water cannons, to disperse the riotous and uncontrollable protesters. "The Police, therefore, engaged them in like manner but observed that the Executive Governor of the State, H

Wike Says Tinubu Has Approved Land Allocation To Judges, Others November 2, 2023 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, said he has received a directive from President Bola Tinubu to allocate lands to judges and officials in other arms of the Federal Government. Wike made this known during a meeting with Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, on Thursday, where he pledged to put infrastructure in place before land allocation in the FCT. “Before now, the President had given me the go ahead to allocate lands to the Legislature, the Executive, and the Judiciary. What remains now is how it should be done because the number is too much. What we have decided to do is to do this in phases. All cannot be done at the same time. “Some allocations were done in the past but unfortunately, some of the places are inaccessible. I think it is baseless to allocate land where people have no access, that is, infrastructure. It does not make any sense. So, we

Tony Nwoye Wins At Appeal Court November 2, 2023 The Court of Appeal in Lagos has dismissed the appeal filed by Stella Oduah, challenging the victory of Labour Party’s Tony Nwoye in the February 25, 2023 Anambra North Senatorial District election. The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Awka, Anambra State, in its judgment given on September 6 dismissed Oduah and the Peoples Democratic Party’s petitions challenging the victory of Nwoye and the Labour Party. The tribunal dismissed the petitions for a lack of merit. Not satisfied with the ruling of the tribunal, Oduah and the PDP filed appeals marked CA/AW/EP/SEN/AN/03/2023 and CA/AW/EP/SEN/AN/04/2023 as the Court of Appeal. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission, Nwoye secured 94,779 votes while Oduah had 50,146 votes. Oduah, a former aviation minister, represented Anambra North for eight years. However, the Appeal Court resolved the issue of nomination against Oduah. It noted that the nomination of candi

Shun drug abuse for better future- Patoranking urges Nigerian youths Nigeria’s foremost Afrobeat-dancehall singer, Patrick Okorie, popularly called Patoranking, has urged youths in Nigeria to shun drug abuse to guarantee a better future. Patoranking, advised in Lagos when he signed an agreement with Choice International Group, producer of Lontor products, as their new Brand Ambassador. According to the music star, who promised to do more songs to encourage the young folks to focus on achieving their dreams professionally and contribute their quota to national development. Patoranking said that most of his lyrical contents are always tailored towards addressing societal menaces like corruption, injustice and uplifting the youth, and promised to continue in that strides in the coming years. He said the collaboration with the product will bring about fresh initiatives that would involve teeming youths and better the many of them desirous of making an impact in society. According to Patora

As long as you drink morning-after pill, it’s abortion- Phyna Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Josephine Otabor, better known as Phyna, has revealed that women who take emergency contraceptive pills are also committing abortion.  This is coming after she was dragged for confidently stating that every woman has experienced one or two abortions during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo. In a recent interaction via her Instagram page on Wednesday , a fan confronted the BBNaija star about the generalization of her statement on abortion. “Did you think before saying there is no woman who has not done abortion,” the fan quizzed. Phyna, however, stood her ground, asserting that except for virgins, women using a morning-after pill after having sexual intercourse constitutes abortion.  She wrote, “Only virgins are safe hypocrites. As long as you are having s3x as a woman. If you drink postinor that’s abortion. If you drink becharm ampilox and warm water, that’s abortion. Keep

"Today,  I commissioned the Yaba Flyover Bridge Project—a vital part of the Lagos Red Line Rail Project. This modern transportation system is set to transform Lagos, simplify residents' lives, save time on the road, and boost our GDP.  The Yaba Bus Station is a key component of our transportation network. Linked to the Yaba Train Station, it paves the way for pedestrian-friendly spaces, saving time on commute, and improving the lives of Lagos residents.  With the Yaba Flyover, seamless travel from Jibowu to Ojuelegba, Tejuoso to Muritala Muhammed way, and beyond becomes a reality.  More to come with Ikeja Along, Oyingbo, and Mushin flyovers.- GOV.  SANWO-OLU  More photos below. 

 PRESS RELEASE 2/11/2023 The editors, CRIME BULLETIN Bauchi Police encountered and neutralized one (1) kidnapper, rescued six (6) people including a 17yrs old girl from the kidnappers’ den; recovered a stolen SON’s BUS within Bauchi metro; and arrested three (3) suspects for different Culpable Homicides in Toro, Yana (Shira) and Alkaleri LGAs, Bauchi State respectively. RESCUE OF KIDNAPPED VICTIMS On 01/11/2023 at about 1630hrs a combined team of Policemen in a joint operation with JTF and local hunters drafted to Toro, Tilden Fulani Division acted on intelligence and raided two identified suspected kidnappers’ enclaves in both Angwari and Saya mountains in the area. The joint operational team engaged the kidnappers in a gun dwell which forced the armed hoodlums to scamper in disarray with possible serious bullet wounds. More so, one Rashida Hamisu 'f' aged 17yrs and five (5) other kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt. One of the hoodlums was neutralized in the process. The re

LASG ORGANISES SAFETY WORKSHOP ON GAS FOR STAKEHOLDERS … Sets Standards for Retail Operators The Director-General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola revealed that the State Government has set safety standards for retail gas operators in the State. Mojola disclosed in his keynote address at a one-day training programme organised by the Agency in conjunction with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources for stakeholders and retail gas operators in Lagos State. Speaking at the event held recently in Ikeja, the Director-General said the programme was organised to find a solution to the incessant gas explosions and fire incidences that often lead to loss of lives and properties across the metropolis. According to him, "Everything is replaceable except for our lives as such it behoves us to do all that is necessary to protect and live our lives devoid of hazards". He maintained that all hands be on deck to avoid disasters, adding that fire incidents or explosions

 Government of Imo State Press release WE HAVE NO HAND IN AJAERO'S ARREST--IMO GOVT  Imo State government has washed its hands clean concerning the arrest of President of Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon Declan Emelumba said in Owerri on Wednesday that those accusing the government of arresting the NLC President were perennial mischief makers always crying wolf where there is none.  The Commissioner recalled that the purported strike in the State had been stopped by the National Industrial Court in Owerri, which makes the planned action illegal. The Commissioner also noted that it was in compliance with the Court order,that the Imo State chapter of NLC announced that it was pulling out of the strike.  He wondered what Ajaero was doing in Owerri in defiance of the order of the court, which warned of severe consequences against disobedience.  He said information at the disposal of government indicated that there might have be

NUJ Anambra set to hold 2023 Man of the Year Award  By Uche Kalu    All roads will on November 2, lead to Godwin Ezeemo International Press Centre, Awka, venue for the epoch-making event of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council's Man of the Year Award, bringing to an end the week long program marking the 2023 Press Week. The Traditional Ruler of Ogidi kingdom, Igwe Pharm Alexander Uzodimma Onyido who is the recipient of the 2023 Man of the Year Award defeated other contestants to emerge the best after a rigorous process. In a statement by the Chairman of NUJ, Odogwu Emeka Odogwu PhD, the 2022 edition which was the first under his watch had the Deputy Managing Director of Zenith Bank, Dame, (Dr) Adaora Umeoji as the recipient. According to him, the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo is expected to grace the occasion as distinguish guest of honor while the event will be chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, Paul University,

 Former NFF President, Amaju Pinnick and his company, Brownhill Investment Company Limited, have petitioned the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, accusing Davido and his Logistics Manager, Isreal Afeare, of stealing and defamation respectively. In a petition filed by their counsel, Osaruyi Ayela-Uwangue, Pinnick and his company urged the police to investigate alleged criminal action of Davido with a view to prosecuting him. The petitioner said that it discovered that Davido despite collecting payment of the sum of $94,500, and compelling the organisers of ‘Warri Again Concert’ to incur additional expenses of $18,000 for a private jet to take him to Warri, had also collected payment in respect of an event slated for the same date at Lux Nightclub Melbourne, 373 Chapel St South Yarra, Australia. According to the Petition, Davido eventually performed at the event in Chapel St South Yarra, Australia, while ignoring ‘Warri Again’ event. “It’s clear that Davido acted criminally in collecti

Military rules out coup in Nigeria, says Armed forces dedicated to democracy 2nd Nov 2023  The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Gwarbin Musa, has assured that the coup sweeping across neighbouring West African countries will not happen in Nigeria. Musa said that the military remained committed and dedicated to securing and protecting democracy in the country and would not allow anti-democratic forces. He further commended President Bola Tinubu for all his support to the military saying they would continue to be dedicated in doing their job. Musa spoke in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Wednesday, November 1, during his visit to the troops of 6 Division Nigerian Army and other military formations in the state. The CDS, who was accompanied by senior military officers, inaugurated many projects such as the 47 Engineering Brigade Counter Improvised Explosives Device Squadron, 29 Battalion Magazine, two streets named after him among others constructed by the Commander 6 Diviso

'Nobody can rubbish me', Wike Reveals Grouse With Fubara Former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has revealed his grouse with his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, saying the incumbent governor hobnobbed with some of his political enemies after getting into office. Wike, who is now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stated this on Wednesday in Abuja when he met with members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum led by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed. Mohammed was at the meeting alongside Governor Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Governor Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), and Governor Kefas Agbu (Taraba) over the political situation in Rivers State. The FCT minister and PDP chieftain also said nobody can take his political structure in the oil-rich South-South state. Wike said, “Yes, we have talked about the crisis in the state but let me tell anybody who cares: nobody can intimidate me, nobody. It doesn’t matter whether you go and bring thugs on the road

NUPENG threatens nationwide strike over brutalization of NLC President, others 2nd Nov 2023  The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), has put its members on alert for a nationwide strike over the attack and brutalization of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, President, Joe Ajaero and other labour leaders by perceived agents of the Imo State government. Ajaero and other leaders of NLC and their Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, among others including some journalists were attacked and brutalized by suspected agents of the state at the NLC secretariat in Owerri. It was gathered that thugs descended on Labour leaders and other protesters, smashing vehicles, inflicting injuries and dispossessing handsets, money, ATM cards among other valuables from labour leaders and others that had gathered at the NLC State secretariat to begin the scheduled protest over pending labour issues. They were at the State Secretariat in Owerri to begin the planned protest ahead of the str