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NIGERIA SECURITY AND CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS ( NSCDC ).  LAGOS STATE COMMAND. PRESS STATEMENT. 10TH NOVEMBER, 2023. NSCDC LAGOS STATE COMMAND RESTATES COMMITMENT TOWARDS ANTIVANDALISM OF OIL PIPELINES AND OTHER ASSETS AND INFRASTRUCTURE, PARTICIPATES IN OPERATION SECURED LINE TO PROTECT NNPC PIPELINES. In a bid, to further restate its commitment towards fighting vandalism of oil pipelines and other critical national assets and infrastructure and end all forms, of economic sabotage in the country, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command has once again demonstrated, its unwavering integrity, by its tangible and resourceful presence, aimed, at participating in the clearance operation, of the Armed Forces code named, "Operation Secured Line," which covers some corridors of Lagos and Ogun state, respectively.  The NSCDC, Lagos State Commandant, Commandant of Corps Usman Ishaq Alfadarai, MFR, fdc was ably, represented, by Assistant Commandant of Cor...

Kogi LG Chairman slumps, dies hours to guber poll The Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Council, Hon. Muhammed Danasabe Muhammed on Thursday slumped and died at Shifa Hospital Lokoja, after a brief illness. According to reports, Muhammed was rushed to the hospital after he slumped at his residence. He was said to have taken an active part in several political gatherings ahead of tomorrow’s governorship election. A family source said he was rushed to Shifa Hospital, Lokoja, shortly after he collapsed in the house in the late hours of Thursday and was battling with high blood pressure. Around 4.30 am on Friday, “doctors confirmed him clinically dead,” a family member claimed. The deceased was from ward B in cantonment area of Lokoja. He is survived by his mother, wife and children. The Public Relation Officer (PRO) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lokoja, Talba Lakwaja, confirmed the incident in a statement. “This is to notify the general public that the remains of the Lokoja ...

My Father Chose Stepmother Over Me, Actor Charles Inojie Speaks On Childhood  Nollywood actor, Charles Inojie, has recounted a story of his upbringing, revealing that his father did not provide for him due to his stepmother. He also expressed a lack of emotion when meeting his mother for the first time. In an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo shared on Friday, Inojie said in broken English, “Since dem born me till today, I’ve only lived with my father for only eight months, say pikin and papa live together.  "We got to a point where she asked that my father should make a choice between her and Baba no go leave the woman wey dey lash am, give am everything, go choose one boy wey we no know whether he go become person for life." Reflecting on the day he met his mother for the first time, the comic actor said, “The day I was to meet my mother for the first time, that time I don too see so nothing dey panic me again. I have been on the street for how long.  "So...

BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL SLASHES CHILD DELIVERY COSTS TO N5,000 10th November, 2023  In a concerted effort to realize one of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s visionary goals and alleviate the discomfort associated with childbirth, the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, under the leadership of Dr. Terungwa Stephen Hwande, has significantly reduced the medical expenses for child delivery to just N5,000. Additionally, the hospital has waived the fees for medical cards for pregnant women and children under the age of five at the Muhammadu Buhari Mother and Child Hospital, overseen by Chief Medical Director, Dr. Stephen Terungwa Hwande. Dr. Hwande, in discussions with the press, explained that these initiatives are steps taken to enhance healthcare services throughout the state, benefiting all residents of Benue. He emphasized that the goal is to establish these hospitals as paragons of best practices in the healthcare sector. Furthermore, the CMD expressed his dismay at ...

SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS STAB TEACHER TO DEATH IN TARABA 10th November, 2023 The Taraba State Command of the Nigerian Police Force has confirmed the death of Bassy Sardauna, a secondary school teacher killed by students on Wednesday in Jalingo. Confirming the incident on Thursday, the command’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Usman, said the deceased was a staff of Model Secondary School, Jalingo. According to him, the primary suspect, whom he described as an ex-student of the school, conspired with his friends in the school and stabbed the teacher, who was confirmed dead at the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Jalingo, where he was taken for treatment. Usman affirmed that the command has commenced an investigation into the case. The police PRO further affirmed that efforts are ongoing to track down all the students involved in the killing and urged anyone with useful information on their whereabouts to reach out to the command. DAILY POST investigation revealed that the attack on the deceased ca...

YOUNG MAN CAUGHT STEALING TUBERS OF YAM IN NASARAWA COMMUNITY 10th November, 2023  Young man caught stealing tubers of yam in Nasarawa community. A young man was allegedly caught stealing tubers of yam in a community in Nasarawa State. One Kagawa Fidelis posted the photo on Friday, November 10, 2023.  "See what a young boy did in our community. He was caught stealing yam. Haba this one past hungry Na. Stop stealing abeg. Beat him well well and lock him. Fulani never leave us, thieves never leave us.

Marriage Not By Force, Delta PRO Reacts As Man Abüsês Pregnant Wife The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, has reacted to a reported abuse of a pregnant woman by her husband, stating that marriage is not by force. On his X page on Friday, Edafe reacted to a report by Delta State activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, who raised the alarm about a pregnant woman undergoing abuse. Gwamnishu wrote, "Att: #Brightgoldenboy  I received this message and I wish you help intervene as it's happening in Warri, Delta State.  "Good morning Sir, I'm 7 months pregnant and I have been suffering all kinds of abuse by my husband, beats me , locks me out of the house most times, forcefully collects my savings and torture me .  "As am talking to u right now he locked me up in the house went away with the keys without food or water to drink.  "This one is happening in Warri. We will investigate and update shortly. LOCATION: Okukooko by Nehemiah school Warri." ...

22-year-old Nigerian Lady, Zainab Abidoye gives reasons she rejected marriage proposal from her millionaire suitor:  1. He was 30 years older than me 2. He wanted me to be his second wife which I’ve vowed not to ever be 3. He was toxic (won’t go into details) 4. He has a lot of money to take care of me which he was generous about can’t lie but that's not enough reason for me to marry him, it’ll be very bad of me to marry him because of money because what if the money goes away? And I was/ am not ready for marriage so…." 5. I believe in my abilities a lot and I believe I can be a millionaire too in the future so why marry someone I don’t like cuz  the love wasn’t there no matter how hard he tried 😪 ” ~ The Nation.  

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU TO SAUDI INVESTORS: YOUR INVESTMENTS ARE SAFE IN NIGERIA President Bola Tinubu has assured potential investors that their investments are safe in Nigeria. Speaking at the Saudi-Africa Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, President Tinubu said Nigeria is ready for business while assuring investors of some of the world's highest returns on investment. The President said Nigeria is desirous of enhancing collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on combating terrorist organizations such as Boko Haram, ISWAP, and other violent extremist groups which have been terrorizing the Lake Chad and Sahel regions. "Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have always enjoyed a special relationship at both the bilateral and multilateral levels. Within the past six decades, our bilateral cooperation, which was initially hajj-centric, has witnessed diversification to cover a number of areas of common interest. It is delightful to note the presence in this ...

Burna Boy makes history as the most nominated Nigerian artiste at the 2024 Grammys with four nods Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has made history as the most nominated Nigerian artiste at the 2024 Grammys after getting four nominations.  He received nominations for “Sittin’ On Top Of The World” for Best Melodic Rap Performance, “I Told Them…” for Best Global Music Album, “Alone” for Best Global Music Performance, and “City Boys” for Best African Music Performance. These four nominations make him the most nominated Nigerian artist.  Back in 2021, Burna Boy’s “Twice as Tall” won the Grammy Award for “Best Global Music Album”  The award ceremony will take place on February 4, 2024, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.  

 I can’t explain the beating I received in Imo – Ajaero The President of Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero on Friday gave an account of how he was brutalized in Imo State, saying police operatives handed him over to some suspected thugs for beating. The NLC president narrated his traumatic experience at a world press conference in Abuja. The development is coming barely 24 hours before the governorship election in Imo State. Addressing journalists in Abuja, Ajaero who wore a dark shade to cover his swollen eyes, lamented that the kind of beating he received after security agents handed him over to the thugs was better imagined than explained. This was even as he claimed the NLC wrote to intimate all the security agencies about the protest before the fateful day. “I can’t explain the beating I received. They tied my hands and dragged me on the floor like a common criminal. I am not even a card-carrying member of any political party as alleged,” he stated. His account contradicted ...

You’re mad if you have N20M in Nigeria and you japa” – Aremu Afolayan, Baba Tee condemn ‘japa’ mentality after seeing family sleeping in car park abroad. Famous Nollywood actors, Aremu Afolayan and his colleague, Baba Tee berate the Nigerian mentality of ‘Japa’ as they record a family sleeping in a car park abroad. A video making the rounds on social media captured the unfavourable conditions of a family who sought shelter in the car park of a building. "You’re mad if you have N20M in Nigeria and you japa" - Aremu Afolayan, Baba Tee fume after seeing family sleeping in car park abroad baba tee Baba Tee, who was accompanied by his friend, Aremu Afolayan urged on the importance of proper planning before relocating abroad. While sharing the video, Baba Tee emphasized that the family is not homeless because of drug-related issues, but rather because of financial constraints. aremu afolayan Aremu Afolayan Aremu on the other hand insisted that anyone with the sum of N20M doesn’t ne...

NEITI Seeks EFCC’s Support in Enforcing Transparency in Extractive Industries The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to back it up more in its quest for transparency and accountability in the extractive industries in Nigeria.   This call was made in Abuja on Friday, November 10, 2023 by the Executive Secretary of the Initiative, Dr. Orji Ognonaya Orji when he led his team on a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede at the corporate headquarters of the EFCC, in Jabi, Abuja.  Orji stated that the mission of NEITI was to make the extractive industry open and accountable and solicited for the support of the EFCC to enforce compliance of industries falling short of its standards on disclosure of information and data.   “We need strong support of the EFCC to enforce compliance with disclosure of information and data by companies”,  he said. In ...

Anambra State Joint Taskforce Cracks Down Illegal Structures Along Airport Road By Okolonji Okechukwu   The Anambra State Government has initiated a renewed crackdown on illegal structures on the Chinua Achebe International Airport road, Umueri, Anambra East Council Area. The joint government task force, which comprised of government officials and security personnel demolished the illegal structures mainly perimeter fences on the road. Speaking during the exercise, the Chairman, Physical Planning Board (ANSPPB), Barr. Chike Maduekwe, said that Gov. Chukwuma Soludo has directed that such illegal structures and shanties should not be allowed to litter the road to the airport which can potentially serve as hideout for criminals. Barr. Maduekwe further pointed out that the present administration is interested in protecting its citizens, promoting safety, and maintaining visual aesthetics of cities.  The ANSPPB boss said that, government soon will establish perimeter fences...

PRESS RELEASE ALLEGED ASSAULT OF NLC PRESIDENT: IGP WADES IN, CHARGES DIG FCID ON THOROUGH INVESTIGATION Calls for Calm The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has ordered investigations into the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault on the person of the President of the National Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero. Consequently, he has directed the Deputy Inspector General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department to take over the matter with the primary objective of ascertaining the true facts surrounding the incident and to address any ambiguities that may exist as the Police has been inundated with different versions of the incident making investigations imperative to clear the conflicting accounts. The Nigeria Police Force understands the importance of transparency and accountability in maintaining public trust. The IGP therefore assures the public, most especially the leadership of the organized labour, that a thorough and ...

Dala Hard Court Tennis to be held soon  By Tony Nezianya  The Nigerian Tennis Federation (NTF) has approved November 10 to November 18, 2023, to stage the 36th edition of the Dala hard Court Tennis championship. The event will hold at the in Kano Tennis Club, Kano State.  This was announced by the Director of the tournament Dr Yusuf Datti while briefing newsmen on the preparations of the tournament.  Dr. Yusuf Datti said they sought the advise of the Nigerian Tennis Federation to invite the top 20 men and 10 ladies ranked players into the main draw of the event. The Director. According to him no fewer that 100 players from home and abroad would be expected to attend the tournament. He said the preliminaries will hold between Nov 10 and November 12. Datti said that the main draw would commence Nov. 13.  He said that the organizing committee was set to provide accommodation and feeding to both National officials and players.  Datti explained that at the end o...

WE'LL FOCUS MORE ON LINK ROADS IN 2024 – WORKS COMMISSIONER Ogun State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya has assured that the ministry will embark more on the construction of state link roads in 2024 in response to the directive of the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.  Engr. Akinsanya stated this while speaking at the Treasury Board Meeting on Year 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2024 Budget, held at Obas' Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The Commissioner said the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has directed his Ministry to focus on the roads that connected the State to neighbouring Lagos and other States, listing such roads as Ota, Ijoko, Lanbe, Akute, Lafenwa, among others, adding that all ongoing road projects in the three senatorial districts, as well as the Agro Cargo Airport, Isiun- Owode road, Sagamu/Iperu to Sapaade and Atan, Lusada, Agbara, roads would be deliver in due course. The Commissioner assured the citizens...

EFCC in Election Monitoring Operations In its drive to checkmate electoral fraud and associated financial crimes, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has deployed its officers to Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo States where governorship elections are holding on Saturday, November 11, 2023. The Commission’s monitoring operations are to tackle any form of voter’s inducement through vote buying, vote selling and other manipulation of the electoral processes at variance with the Electoral Act.  

MAN UNDERGOES FIRST COMPLETE EYE TRANSPLANT IN THE US Surgeons in New York say they have performed the world's first complete eye transplant on a man, although it is not certain he will regain vision. Aaron James, who survived a high-voltage electrical accident, underwent 21 hours of surgery that replaced half of his face. Surgeons have been able to transplant corneas successfully for years. Experts have called the breakthrough a pivotal moment in the quest to restore sight to millions of people. Mr James, a high-voltage utility line worker from Arkansas, lost most of his face when it accidentally touched a 7,200-volt live wire in 2021. On 27 May this year, he underwent a rare partial face transplant in addition to the eye transplant - which involved more than 140 healthcare professionals. Surgeons at NYU Langone Health, who performed the complicated surgery, said on Thursday that Mr James, 46, was recovering well from the dual transplant and the donated eye looked remarkably healt...

Why I Dressed Like A Woman To Sell Water — Street Hawker Eniola  Eniola, the physically challenged hawker from Osun State who garnered significant attention, has explained why he dressed like a lady to hawk water. In an Instagram live video on Thursday, Eniola explained that he adopted this persona in the hope of receiving assistance from the public. Speaking in Yoruba, He said, "I am a boy. I chose to crossdress in hopes of receiving help from people. I have been struggling for a long time. I am a boy, not a lady. Eniola first gained public recognition when comedian Brain Jotter saw him hawking in Lagos traffic. The comedian was en route to a video shoot when he spotted Eniola selling bottled water on the streets of Lagos and decided to offer assistance. After a heartfelt conversation with Eniola, unaware that he is a boy dressed as a lady, Brain Jotter transferred N400,000 to help Eniola establish their makeup business. The video drew the interest of Davido, as Eniola revealed h...

‘Mummy be calming down’: Police detain husband as mother of viral boy commits suicide Toluige Olokoobi, the mother to Oreofeoluwa Lawal-Babalola, the little boy who inspired the viral “mummy be calming down” video, has committed suicide. In 2020, Oreofeoluwa became an instant sensation on social media platforms after a video went viral of him in tears from his mum’s scolding while confidently telling her to “calm down” and give him a “last chance”. The footage also inspired Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos governor’s Eid-el-Kabir message to Muslim faithfuls and inhabitants of the state wherein he urged them to maintain calm amid the COVID-19 crisis. The boy alongside his family thereafter met with the governor, who commended his courage and composure. Oreofeoluwa was featured in several interviews with media houses. He also said he wants to be a police officer to help fight corruption in Nigeria But on Tuesday, an X user disclosed that Toluige committed suicide in Benin due to unknown reasons...