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" A national strike over a local issue in Imo is not what Nigeria needs right now. The reforms are working. The Naira is responding to such reforms. Multiple banks have declared record profits. The manufacturing sector has begun to adjust, meaning that jobs will be created. To rock the boat now is not in the national interest. Let us think beyond ourselves and our allies. Nigeria must not go down because of what went down in Imo."- Ben Murray Bruce.  

 Borno Govt Approves N400m For Fees of Over 100 Medical Students Borno state government has approved over 400 million naira for the payment of registration fees for 102 medical students. Mallam Bala Isa, the Executive Secretary, state Scholarship Board, said at a media briefing in Maiduguri that the amount covers registration fees for 93 students admitted into school of Nursing, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and 19 medical students who recently secured admission at Suez University in Egypt.  Mallam Isa disclosed that the Borno state government would sponsor all the 102 students throughout the duration of their programmes. According to him, the Initiative will ensure that more medical professionals are trained, thereby strengthening primary healthcare services in the rural communities. Abdulaziz Mohammed, one of the beneficiaries, thanked the state government for the gesture, saying that it has brought huge relief to his parents.

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU SET TO ATTEND SAUDI-AFRICA SUMMIT IN RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA President Bola Tinubu will, on Thursday, depart Abuja for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Saudi-Africa Summit, which is scheduled to take place in Riyadh on November 10, 2023. At the Saudi-Africa Summit, the President will underscore Nigeria’s commitment to attracting more Foreign Direct Investment and expanding business partnerships, which are strongly reinforced by his administration's ongoing domestic economic reforms. Discussions at the first Saudi-Africa Summit will revolve around supporting joint action, enhancing political coordination, addressing regional security threats, facilitating economic transformation through research and the local development of new energy solutions, all while bolstering cross-sectoral investment cooperation. The President will be accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar; Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman; Coordi...

 Court Jails Two Fraudsters for N22 million Fraud in Ilorin The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday, November 6, 2023 secured the conviction and sentencing of Tijani Quadri Olasunkanmi and Soneye Basit Abiodun before Justice Adebayo Yusuf of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State. They were jailed after pleading guilty to one- count separate charge, bordering on internet fraud,  brought against them by the EFCC. One of the count charges reads: “That you, Tijani Quadri Olasunkanmi between January, 2022 and December, 2022 in Ilorin, Kwara State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did knowingly had under your control the sum of N21,862,800.00 (Twenty one Million, Eight Hundred Sixty Two Thousand, Eight Hundred Naira) only in your bank account number: 2115320752 with the name: Tijani Quadri Olasunkanmi domiciled with the United Bank of Africa which you knew to be proceeds of crime and thereby committed an...

There is no curse that follows ladies who sleep with married men. The curse is only on husbands to adulterous wives… – Nigerian lawyer says. A Bayelsa lawyer, Ebikebuna Augustine Aluzu, has said that women who sleep with married men are not affected by any curse.  The lawyer stated this in a Facebook post on Monday, while reacting to LIB report in which a man said that ladies who sleep with married men will find it difficult to find single guys to marry them.  “There is no curse that follow ladies sleeping with married men. This is a skewed narrative carefully weaved by insecure wives and sold to ignorant women. The fact that you don’t sleep with married women doesn’t guarantee marital perfection. The curse is only on the husband to adulterous wives. It is not the adulterous woman that suffer but the husband. That is why men should vet carefully before paying for something everyone else has gotten and will definitely still get for free. Learn or perish,” he wrote.. One more ph...

 I’m ready to risk my life to become the most beautiful woman in Nigeria – Bobrisky Popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye known as Bobrisky, is geared towards becoming the most beautiful lady in Nigeria by undergoing another surgery.  Notably, the contentious male barbie highlighted that people’s perceptions of his beauty may not always match reality. According to Bobrisky, he is ready for another surgery procedure by the first week in December as he vows to become the most charming in the country.   The transvestite made the announcement on his Instagram page, just a few months after undergoing BBL surgery to increase his derriere. Bobrisky claimed that he is willing to put his life on the line in order to be the most beautiful woman Nigeria has ever seen or had. He went on to say that the more beautiful one is, the richer the circle in which one rolls, and he desires to be a part of that circle. His word: “Going under another knife first week in December I’m ready t...

PRESS RELEASE IGP ENGAGES KOGI STAKEHOLDERS AHEAD OF GUBERNATORIAL ELECTIONS Warns Against Electoral Violence, Offences, Orders Force CID to Investigate Anyigba Invasion, Killings The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, in his continued commitment to ensuring a peaceful and secure electoral process during the 11th November off-cycle gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States, convened a crucial meeting with key stakeholders in Kogi State today, November 8, 2023. The meeting, which was held in the state capital, brought together various stakeholders including political leaders, representatives of political parties, civil society organizations electoral officials, traditional and religious leaders, youth leaders, and security agencies. The primary goal of this gathering was to engage in constructive dialogue, share information, and strategize on measures to guarantee a free, fair, credible, and peaceful electoral process in the state. The I...

Senate probes purchase of Presidential Yacht The Senate Committee on Navy has said it would investigate the circumstances and issues surrounding the controversial Presidential yacht within the next one week. The Committee chaired by Senator Gbenga Daniel, according to a statement by his media office, said the probe was in response to escalating controversy surrounding the procurement of a yacht. The primary objective of the probe, according to the statement, is to “uncover the facts, dispel uncertainties, and provide the public with an accurate and comprehensive understanding of the situation.” Apart from the investigation, the Committee also resolved to visit all naval facilities across the country with a view to prioritizing training and welfare of naval personnel and veterans, while emphasizing the need for improved funding for the Nigerian Navy to perform their critical role in the nation’s economic and security sector. The Committee further resolved to promote the modernization of...

 Bishop Kukah Criticizes Yahaya Bello Ahead of Kogi Election, Calls for Peace in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa Bishop Matthew Kukah, convener of the National Peace Committee, expressed disappointment in Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, citing concerns about the pre-election violence in the state. Speaking on Channels TV's Sunrise Daily, Kukah highlighted Bello's failure to meet the expectations associated with his position as the country's youngest governor. "He's been a very poor advertisement for what young people can do," Kukah remarked, referencing Bello's representation of youth potential in governance. Bello assumed office in 2015 after the demise of Abubakar Audu, who initially won the governorship election under the All Progressives Congress but passed away before taking office. Bello secured a second term in November 2019. Kukah extended his concerns beyond Kogi, addressing the impending governorship elections in Imo and Bayelsa. He urged a peaceful r...

Airlines, others to get forex backlog Foreign airlines and other business owners have been told to meet their banks to clear the foreign exchange (FX) forwards backlog. A senior Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) official confirmed the directive from the apex bank yesterday. The official said the CBN will settle the remaining FX forwards backlog this week, added that 14 banks, including Stanbic IBTC, Keystone and Citi bank had their FX forwards contract settled last week. The CBN official said the apex bank will not deal directly with any airline or other businesses except through their banks. With the CBN steadily addressing the FX backlog, there are indications that a portion, if not the entirety, of the $10 billion, as mentioned by the finance minister, earmarked for offsetting these backlogs, may have already been received. FX forwards involve the buying and selling of currencies at a prearranged price on a future date. This allows a buyer and seller to enter into an agreement to exchan...

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU: ACCURATE POPULATION DATA ESSENTIAL FOR TAILORED, INNOVATIVE, AND PERMANENT SOLUTIONS TO NATION'S CHALLENGES President Bola Tinubu says accurate information on the size, characteristics, and distribution of the nation's population is imperative both for planning and for the effective delivery of public services to Nigerians. Speaking at the launch of the Digital Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System, and the National Geospatial Data Repository at the State House, on Wednesday, President Tinubu said Nigeria's population remains the greatest asset the nation wields in the broader mission to become one of the largest economies in the world. He said the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system is the basic building block of an identity ecosystem, adding that, "it will help to improve service delivery to all Nigerians and shall ultimately become a vital source of identity data across federal agencies such as N...

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU SIGNS N2.1 TRILLION SUPPLEMENTARY 2023 BUDGET President Bola Tinubu signed the N2.176 trillion Supplementary Appropriation Act on Wednesday in Abuja to strengthen Nigeria's security architecture and address Nigeria's critical infrastructure deficit, amongst other considerations. The President signed the Supplementary Appropriation Act, 2023, in his office at the State House in the presence of Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume; Majority Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele; the Chairmen of the Appropriation Committees in the Senate, Sen. Olamilekan Adeola, and the House of Representatives, Hon. Abubakar Bichi, as well as the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Zacch Adedeji.   Providing a breakdown of the supplementary budget, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abub...

JUNGLE JUSTICE: HOW OTUKPO RESIDENTS BURN SUSPECTED MOTORCYCLE THIEF TO DEATH 8th November, 2023   An enraged mob in Otukpo, Benue State, set ablaze an unidentified individual suspected of motorcycle theft at the prominent Otukpo main roundabout. According to an anonymous eyewitness who shared their account with Daily Post, the alleged thief had brazenly snatched a motorcycle from its owner. However, his luck took a turn for the worse when the stolen motorcycle ran out of fuel, leaving him stranded at the scene. The eyewitness went on to explain that some local motorcycle taxi operators swiftly pursued the suspected criminal, ultimately cornering him at the Otukpo roundabout. The mob that had gathered then took the law into their own hands, subjecting the suspect to a severe beating before resorting to a gruesome act: setting him on fire. It has been suggested that the suspect is a well-known motorcycle thief hailing from Odejo in Agatu Local Government Area of the state. The ...

Anambra Court Sends 22 Internet Fraudsters to Jail The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on November 2, 2023, secured the conviction and sentencing of 22 (twenty-two) internet fraudsters before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State. They were convicted on separate count charges bordering on impersonation and obtaining by false pretences. The convicts are: Ayodeji Jerome Olumeko, Chima Blessing Afam, Obalim Johndson, Michael Echezona Anyikaeme, Alior Chidera Emmanuel, Chidiebube Ukaigwe Emmanuel, Dim Samuel, Amobi Stanley Ajala, Irobi Kingsley Chiedozie, Oranusi Sylvester Chigozie, Agbo Michael, Chibuisi Okpara. Others are Casmir Ibebuogu, Nweze Chinamkpa, Precious Oluebube Chukwuka, Nzube Michael, Chisom Kingsley Mba, Chidera Hedrack Peter, Chukwuka Emmanuel, Chinedu James Nworji, Chukwunansa Igweonu and Akpata Sunday Onose. One of the charges against Olumeko reads; “that you AYODEJI JEROME OLUMEKO some...

Court grants Emefiele bail Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, bail.   At his bail hearing today November 8, the judge ordered that Emefiele be released immediately to his lawyers and ordered the lawyers to produce him in court for his arraignment next week or at any time he is required to appear in court.   Justice Adeniyi ruled that the CBN governor must deposit his travel documents before the chief registrar of the court, pending his arraignment.   The judge frowned at Emefiele's detention without trial. The court must also not overlook the fact that he has been in detention for 151 days and the Federal Government and the Attorney General of the Federation must abide by court order.   The substantive motion on notice as well as the preliminary objection, were adjourned to November 17, 2023 for hearing..  

OPSH TROOPS APPREHEND PRIME SUSPECT FOR GRUESOME MURDER OF THE ARDO OF PANYAM ALHAJI ADAMU IDRIS GABDO IN FAR AWAY LAGOS The main mastermind behind the murder of the slain Alhaji Adamu Idris Gabdo, the Ardo of Panyam in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State has been apprehended by troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN(OPSH) Tactical Team. The arrest of Mr Philip Gokas also known as Jaykimo in Lagos State was following weeks of painstaking manhunt to bring the criminal to Justice.The relentless pursuit by OPSH led to his tracking and subsequent arrest in the Ogba area of Lagos State, where he was found enjoying himself and drinking beer at a football viewing centre. The arrest of Mr. Philip Gokas is a testament to the commitment and unwavering dedication of OPSH and the effectiveness of collaborative efforts. Mr. Gokas has fully confessed to the crime and has provided crucial information that will aid in the arrest of additional individuals involved in this heinous act in the coming d...

AUSTRALIAN WOMAN DIES MONTHS AFTER TAKING WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS  A woman has died from what her family believes was a fatal side effect of the weight-loss drug Ozempic. Trish Webster, 56, from Australia, was not diabetic but was prescribed the drug off-label to help her lose weight ahead of her daughter's wedding. She lost 16kg on Ozempic and then Saxenda over five months — while suffering from constant nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In January this year, however, the mother collapsed at home with a 'brown substance' foaming from her mouth. Her husband Roy did CPR and rolled her onto her side to help her breathe and save her, but she was pronounced dead that evening. Doctors recorded her cause of death as 'acute gastrointestinal illness,' noting Ozempic has been known to cause fatal intestine blockages. Mr Webster has called for a full inquiry into his wife's death, saying he believes Ozempic may have been the cause. According to 60 Minutes Australia,She went back ...

 DG NYSC ASSURES CORPS MEMBERS DEPLOYED TO BORNO OF SAFETY The Director General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigedeir General Yusha'u Ahmed has assured corp members posted to Borno state that their safety and security will be given priority during the one year mandatory service.  Brigedeir General Ahmed gave the assurance during swearing-in ceremony of the Batch C Stream 1 2023 Orientation Exercise at the temporary NYSC Orientation camp in Maiduguri.   He said Borno is among the safest state in the county due to high presence of military and other security agencies deployed to different parts of the state.  "Once you are posted to Borno, people will begin to be apprehensive but when you come here, the situation is different.  Reception for corps members in Borno is very good," Ahmed said. The Director General commended  the State Government for the quality of facilities at the temporary orientation camp, expressed confidence that the exercise...

Debt allegation: Blessing CEO apologises to Davido after police questioning Blessing Okororo, a self-proclaimed relationship specialist and contentious media personality, has apologised publicly to music sensation Davido. In a recent video, she apologised for slandering Davido and making false statements about him. She specifically stated that she is a member of the “30BG gang,” a reference to Davido’s core supporters, and begged him to pardon her prior insults. This apology follows a previous squabble in which Blessing Okororo accused Davido of owing money to an auto dealer named IVD. She said that Davido had not paid for a car given to one of his staffers, Israel. She claimed that IVD confided in her, stating that Davido owed him money. However, IVD promptly refuted these claims, insisting that he was not owed any money by Davido and that Blessing was misinformed. Blessing Okororo provided private talks and audio recordings of IVD, in which he appeared to admit that Davido owed him m...

I would rather give my husband a kidney than my father - Regina Daniels Nigerian actress Regina Daniels has stated that in a hypothetical situation if she was left to choose who to give her kidney to between her father and her husband, she would save her husband. Daniels was asked the make-believe question on the set of her new movie Switching Places, and without a second thought, she responded noting that she would choose to save her husband over her father for the sake of her children. The actress stressed that she would rather go through the hurt of being without her own father than her children. She said, "They say a mother's love can outweigh anything, if I have children with my husband I think it is only right to give my children a future with their father because I love my children. So I will starve myself the joy and privileges of having a father but I will not starve my children. So I can take the pain and let my father go but my children would never suffer that same ...

DJ Khaled confirms that Burna Boy will be in his new album Nigerian music is growing globally and Burna Boy is one of the artists leading the international exportation of African music through his award-winning albums and record-making concerts. In an interview with Rollingstone, DJ Khaled revealed that he has a song with Nigerian Grammy winner Burna Boy on his new album. According to the serial hitmaking Music producer and DJ, he has been feeling Afrobeats for a while now and this led him to collaborate with Burna Boy who is the global face of Nigerian mainstream music. Burna Boy has enjoyed a continuous global accent following the international success of his hit single 'YE' in 2018. Burna Boy has collaborated with several international stars including Ed Sheeran, Future, Khaled, J Balvin, J Hus, Stormzy, and more. On his 2023 album, 'I Told Them' Burna Boy collaborated with legendary rap duo GZA and RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan. He also worked with 21 Savage and J Cole as...

Gov. Muftwang of Plateau, Present 2024 Budget to the State Assembly  Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has presented a budget of N295,434,568,464 for the year 2024 to the Plateau State House of Assembly for consideration.  the budget was presented at the state House of Assembly complex Jos the plateau state capital. The budget, which was tagged "Budget of New Beginnings," was aimed at laying a strong foundation for peace and prosperity of Plateau State. Governor Mutfwang explained that the proposed 2024 budget is significantly higher than the approved budget for 2023, totaling N145,483,233,873.  He attributed this increase to his administration's commitment to implementing a budget that enhances the state's socio-economic development of the state. The Governor outlined the key focus areas of the budget, which include good governance, agricultural transformation, education, human capital development, public health, environment, mineral development, infrastr...

Why I became ‘enemy’ to Mohbad’s father – Late singer’s wife, Omowunmi Omowunmi Aloba, the wife of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, has revealed why she became estranged from her father-in-law. She explained that Mohbad’s father believed that she was driving a wedge between him and Mohbad, which led to their strained relationship. Testifying before the Lagos croner inquest on Tuesday, Omowunmi revealed that her relationship with her father-in-law, Oladimeji Aloba, deteriorated after the birth of her son, Liam. She told the coroner, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, that Mohbad’s father became upset with her because Mohbad decided not to hold Liam’s naming ceremony in Ikorodu. She said, “I used to have a very good relationship with my father-in-law before the birth of my son, Liam. In fact, I used to invite him to our house on many occasions. “But because Mohbad was angry with him over some of the things he was doing and his refusal to hold our son’s naming ceremony in Ikoro...

I was diagnosed with life-threatening infection – Teni Musician Teniola Apata, professionally known as Teni, has disclosed that she was diagnosed with a life-threatening throat infection in July. Teni made this known in an Instagram post while narrating her ordeal with a throat infection and temporary voice loss. In a now-trending video on social media, the singer explained that her doctor advised her to undergo surgery to avoid losing her voice permanently. “While recording my second album ‘Tears of the Sun’ in July 2023, I was diagnosed with a life-threatening throat infection. “After different bouts of temporary voice loss, my doctors advised me to undergo a major operation or risk permanent voice loss. I was hospitalised in September 2023 after repeated cases of exhaustion. I had lots of injectables in five days. “October 2023, I mildly recovered my singing voice after seeking medical assistance despite not undergoing surgery. November 2023: I am fully back on stage. My new single ...

EFCC Arraigns 11 Undergraduates for Alleged Internet Fraud  The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, November   6, 2023 arraigned eleven students of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU,  before Justice Nathaniel Ayo-Emmanuel of the Federal High Court, Osogbo, Osun State for their alleged involvement in internet fraud. The defendants were arraigned on different count charges,  ranging from one to six  charges as preferred  against them by the EFCC. They are:  Perekebena Olombeni Micah, Nnekwelugo Nnaemeka, Moyosore Favour Oluwasakin, Aghwaritoma Wisdom Obaro, Daniel Olashile Maiye, Gbolahan Khalid Adesina, Yinka Temitope Jayeola, Olumuyiwa Emmanuel Adeleye, Abiola Emmanuel Oluwadare, Busari Abdulazeez Ayodeji and Okesipe Tobiloba Paul. Nine of the defendants were arraigned on one -count charge each, while the remaining two: Micah and Obaro  had  six count- charges filed against each of  t...