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Supreme Court Judgement: Ahiwe Appreciates God, Thanks Abians, Congratulates Otti The Abia State PDP 2023 governorship candidate, Chief Okey Ahiwe has responded to the judgement of the Supreme Court which, in its ruling on Friday, January 12, 2024 on the appeal brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the declaration of Dr. Alex Otti by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the duly elected governor of Abia State in the 2023 governorship elections, affirmed the declaration of Dr. Alex Otti as the duly elected governor of Abia State. It would be recalled that following the said declaration by INEC, Chief Ahiwe and the PDP had approached the Abia State Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia to challenge the declaration, and subsequently went to the Court of Appeal, Owerri Division sitting in Lagos, to challenge the verdict of the Tribunal which upheld the INEC declaration. Dissatisfied with the ruling of the Court of Appeal that upheld the Tribunal ...

PRESS RELEASE IGP COMMISERATES WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, RELATIVES OF LATE AIG OKOYE R. IKEMEFUNA RTD. The Inspector General of Police IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, on behalf of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force hereby announces the passing away of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Okoye Ikemefuna, who peacefully departed from this world on 7th January, 2024. Our hearts are heavy with the grief as we extend our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.  AIG Okoye Ikemefuna was born on 15 June, 1955, and enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet ASP in 1984. He served the nation with dedication and distinction throughout his illustrious career, leaving an indelible mark on the law enforcement community. His commitment to duty was evident during his tenure as CP Ogun state from 2010 to 2014 and AIG Zone 11 Osogbo 2015, respectively. The Inspector General of Police extends his sincere condolences to the...

GOV. OYEBANJI NAMES OLOWOLAFE  EKSU CHANCELLOR  Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has approved the appointment of business mogul, Dr Tunji Olowolafe as the Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. This is in exercise of his power as Governor of the state and Visitor to the University. Dr. Olowolafe, who hails from Are-Ekiti is a medical doctor -turned businessman with decades of professional experience and an excellent reputation. He is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Deux Project Limited, a civil engineering, construction, consultancy, and maintenance company, which he co-founded in 1988. He had previously served as a member of Ekiti State Covid- 19 Resource Mobilization Committee.  Dr. Olowolafe, a graduate of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, had a brief stint in medical practice before launching his career as a business owner. He’s also the Founder of Generic Product Limited, which he launched in 1996,...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has tied the knot with his partner, Oliver Mulherin.  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has tied the knot with his partner, Oliver Mulherin. The 38-year-old tech influencer and Mulherin, an Australian software engineer, exchanged vows surrounded by palm trees and a small group of guests at an undisclosed tropical beach location, as seen from photos circulating on social media.  Altman later confirmed the news to NBC. Last year, Altman brought Mulherin with him to a White House dinner in honor of PM Narendra Modi where other tech leaders like Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Apple CEO Tim Cook also were invited as guests.  New York Times had earlier reported that Altman and Oliver Mulherin share a house on Russian Hill in the heart of San Francisco. But as Friday arrives, they move to a ranch in Napa, California. Mulherin, Altman's spouse, shares his time between San Francisco and a ranch in Napa, California.  More photos below. 

The Gombe State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mohammed Bello Mu’azu, has warned men to confirm the HIV status of their side girlfriends, commonly referred to as ‘side chics’. Mu'azu gave the warning while disclosing the arrest of an 85-year-old man, who was said to have lured an uncountable number of young girls into sex and after medical examination, he and his four wives were confirmed to be HIV positive. Leadership reports that Mu’azu warned members of the public against illicit sexual relationships or ensure they confirm the status of their sex mates before engaging in any sexual relationship. He said HIV is like a time bomb in Gombe State because the prevalence rate was alarmingly high, noting that many unsuspecting carriers are in their window period, hence he warned men to watch out and confirm the HIV status of their ‘Side Chicks’. He further revealed that the Command faced serious challenges with some non-governmental organisations (NG...

Banker who committed su!cide combined her bank job with footwear business to make ends meet, new details emerge More details about the banker who was found d£ad in the restroom at her workplace after consuming insecticide have emerged. 32-year-old Amarachi Ugochukwu was found d£ad on Monday, Jan. 8, within the premises of a bank in Ikorodu where she worked  Around 1pm, she made her way into the restroom, where she was said to have drunk the insecticide, unknown to her colleagues. A suicide note was found beside her body. In it, she complained about the economic hardship in the country. Following her d£ath, many have gone online to mourn her. While expressing sadness over the incident, a Facebook user, Folusho Adebisi, claimed the late female banker combined multiple jobs to survive. While describing her as friendly and hardworking, Adebisi wrote that aside from her banking job, the deceased also engaged in shoemaking. He recalled how she patronised his son, Tiwalade's footwear busi...

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU TO APC GOVERNORS: LET US WORK FOR THE GOOD OF ALL NIGERIANS President Bola Tinubu has implored governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to design and implement policies that prioritize all Nigerians and to always consider the national interest above political affiliations.  The President, who received members of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) at the State House in Abuja, on Friday, said development policies would only find full relevance in people’s lives when there is inclusivity, ownership, and sustainability.  President Tinubu told the governors that one of the biggest challenges the nation faces was divisiveness, but that the governing party must work towards healing and unifying the country by ensuring a collective national vision, and channelling energy and resources into nation-building. “You can convert people. You can appeal to people to come to your side,’’ he stated.  The Pr...

Refund Bride Price Or Return To My House, Man Tells Estranged Wife  *** A businessman, Haruna Adamu, on Thursday, prayed to a Magajin Gari Shari’a Court in Kaduna to order his estranged wife, Salamatu Abubakar, to return to her matrimonial home or refund the bride price paid to her.  Adamu said he did not have money to marry another wife. “So, if my wife is not willing to return to me, she should refund the bride price I paid to her parents,” he said. He said that he met his now estranged wife as a divorcee and decided to marry her.  According to him, the marriage lasted for just just eight months during which he enjoyed her only for the first two months. He said that things went awry thereafter, following which she relocated to her parents. The complainant told the court that for six months, he had been sending money and foodstuff to his wife, while she was still residing with her parents. “I married her as a divorcee and in the eight months of our marriage, I only enjoy...

Ghanaian chef, Faila completes 227 hours cook-a-thon to set new record Ghanaian chef, Failatu Abdul-Rasak, popularly known as Faila, has cooked for 227 hours in a bid to set a new Guinness World Record (GWR). Chef Faila began her remarkable attempt on New Year’s Day at the Modern City Hotel in Tamale. On Wednesday, the Ghanaian cook ended her attempt at the 227th hour in front of a crowd of supporters and fellow Ghanaians. In a social media post, Chef Faila appreciated everyone “who has been by my side on this journey”. She also said her victory is “dedicated to God and Ghana”. “Now, it’s time for us to rejoice and jubilate. This victory is dedicated to God and Ghana!🇬🇭 Thank you all, m’pagya!” she wrote on X. “Allow me to borrow a part of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s words: “At long last, the battle has ended.” I couldn’t help but be overwhelmed with excitement and joy. You’ve been by my side on this journey from the very first minute to 227 hours.” The Guinness World Records organi...

FIFA Ban: Siasia vows to return bigger, stronger Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia has vowed that he would come back bigger and stronger after his five-year FIFA ban ends in August 2024. Siasia, an ex-Super Eagles star, who won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, was banned by the world football governing body, FIFA, from all football activities for life in August 2019 and fined 50,000 Swiss Francs after he was allegedly found guilty of accepting an offer to receive bribes to alter the outcome of matches. Siasia’s suspension followed an extensive investigation into matches in which convicted Singaporean serial match-fixer Wilson Perumal was involved. After his successful appeal, the Court of Arbitration for Sports, CAS, reduced Siasia’s life ban to five years and also dismissed the 50,000 Swiss Francs he had been ordered to pay. The CAS panel concluded that a life sentence was “disproportionate for a first offence committed passively and with no adverse or immediate effect on...

My daughter June is missing – Korra Obidi raises alarm Famous US-based Nigerian dancer, Korra Obidi has raised alarm that her child, June is missing. Speaking in a Facebook live video on her official page on Friday, Korra alleged that her daughter went missing from school. While declaring June missing, she accused her estranged husband, Justin Dean of being the prime suspect. She said; “I went to pick June up from school and she was missing. The teacher said someone came to pick June up by 1:00 and school closes by 2pm. “June is not with me right now. She’s missing. And of course I know who kidnapped June from her new school. This is a brand new school, she started the new school yesterday, and she didn’t even finish the whole day of her second day in school. “When I wanted to register her in the new school I didn’t want to bring the divorce drama issues to the school. So I put the names of both parents. So that’s how he was basically able to go to school and kidnapped her.”  

Two million workers to lose jobs in 2024 – ILO About two million workers in the world may lose their jobs in 2024, as the global unemployment rate will be up from 5.1 per cent in 2023 to 5.2 per cent, the International Labour Organisation, ILO, has projected. The ILO stated that joblessness and the jobs gap had fallen below pre-pandemic levels, but global unemployment would rise in 2024. This was disclosed in its latest report titled: “World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2024”. According to the report, growing inequalities and stagnant productivity were causes for concern, saying that the global unemployment rate has dropped in three consecutive years, declining from 6.9 per cent in 2019 to 5.1 per cent in 2023. The report indicated, “labour markets had shown surprising resilience despite deteriorating economic conditions, but recovery from the pandemic remained uneven as new vulnerabilities and multiple crises were eroding prospects for greater social justice.” The 2023 global...

An unexpected drama breaks out after a dispatch rider meant to deliver a sumptuous bowl of banga and catfish soup gets tempted by the aroma and decides to eat half of it on his way.  I Keep on wondering how people order cooked foods online to be delivered to them via random dispatch riders they don't know their background in this kind of our environment where hatred and jealousy is raised to the power of 1Billion. What if they poison the food along the way? Watch video below.   

Sports: Police Set, Plan for 14th Biennial Games in Ibadan The Nigeria Police Force has commenced intensive plans towards its 14th Biennial Games, scheduled to hold from 25th February to 2nd March 2024, in the beautiful city of Ibadan, Oyo State. Sequel to the approval of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Force Sports Officer, CP Patrick Atayero, and heads of various committees are expected to converge in Ibadan from Friday 12th January to Sunday 14th January 2024 for meetings and assessments of facilities, in conjunction with the Oyo State Government's team to perfect the arrangement for a successful sports festival in Oyo State.  The last edition, 13th Biennial Police Games, was held in uyo, Akwa Ibom State from 23rd to 30th of November, 2023. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi  Force Public Relations Officer  Force Headquarters Abuja  12th January, 2024.  

FEMALE SOLDIER’S CLAIM OF MALTREATMENT BY SENIOR OFFICERS: NIGERIAN ARMY TO INVESTIGATE The Nigerian Army (NA) has been inundated with audiovisuals making the rounds on social media of the unprofessional conduct of a female soldier in mufti, who claimed to have been maltreated by some senior officers. It is instructive to state that considering the gravity of the allegations, NA as a disciplined force will conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. It is crucial to point out that contrary to the claims made in the video, the soldier in question has not exhausted the laid down procedure for seeking redress in the NA. This is aside Human Rights and Gender Desks established in Army Headquarters and across NA formations, where complaints about human rights and gender issues are also entertained. The NA remains a professional force that self regulates and conducts its activities in adherence to established rules and ethics, while upholding the highest standards of discipline amongst...

"IT TOOK HER FROM ME" - MAN MOURNS GIRLFRIEND WHO REPORTEDLY DIED FROM MENSTRUAL PAIN WHILE ALSO BATTLING ULCER A man has taken to social media to mourn the loss of his girlfriend, who tragically passed away due to complications from menstrual pain while also battling ulcer. See his first tweet below, The sad news raised questions about the cause of her death, and he revealed that she died from period cramps. According to him, whenever she is on her monthly cycle, she suffers severe abdominal pains. Sadly, she succumbed to the pain this time around. “Anytime it’s her time of the month, she has this weird abdominal pains. This time it took her from me😭,” he wrote. A Twitter user, evidently surprised by the cause of her death, then asked if she had an underlying health condition, and he revealed that she had ulcer. He explained that whenever the period pain kicks in, she finds it difficult to eat because everything disgusts her, seemingly triggering her ulcer. The X user tweet...

IKEJA ELECTRIC DONATES BINS TO LAWMA The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), today, received 36 waste bins donated by Ikeja Electric, for distribution to public schools in the state, to promote recycling and proper waste management among the younger generation.  The Head of Corporate Communication, Ikeja Electric, Mr. Kingsley Okotie, during the presentation of the bins at LAWMA headquarters, noted that the donation was aimed at supporting the Authority’s efforts on proper waste management. While appreciating Ikeja Electric for the gesture, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the Authority was working with the Ministry of Education, to introduce waste management to school curriculum, to educate pupils on proper waste management and recycling. More photos below. 

 LAWMA ROLLS OUT ADDITIONAL TOLL-FREE NUMBER The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has rolled out an additional dedicated toll-free number, 080000LAWMA, to streamline communication and improve residents’ accessibility to the organisation’s waste management services.  Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin said the launch of the new toll-free number was meant to expand available communication channels with the public, for enhanced operational activities, towards a more efficient and comprehensive waste disposal solutions for Lagosians. He said, "At LAWMA, we recognise the critical role that communication plays in effective waste management. By introducing this additional toll-free number, we are removing barriers and making it easier for residents to report issues, request services, and stay informed about LAWMA's activities." Gbadegesin stated that the 080000LAWMA line would connect callers directly with dedicated representatives, trained to address ...

Supreme Court Affirms Governor Dauda Lawal Of Zamfara State Victory  Reactions and jubilations trails the ancient city of Gusau, Zamfara State capital over the supreme court judgement which affirmed Governor Dauda Lawal as the elected governor of the state. Radio Nigeria Correspondent in Gusau, reports that, there are reactions and jubilations based on the judgement of the supreme court which confirmed Dauda Lawal as the elected governor of the state. Most of the people interviewed, express hope that the governor will deliver the responsibility bestowed on him and urged him to carry everyone along. In a statement issued by the Zamfara State Commissioner of Police through the Command's Public Relations Officer, ASP Yazid Abubakar urged party supporters and loyalists to remain calm and law abiding citizens as police will not allowed any political thugs to form celebrations in any way. Similarly, the opposition party APC also issued a statement signed by the Party's Publicity Se...

Zulum Mourns the Passing of Spokesperson  Isa Gusau The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of his spokesperson, Malam Isa Gusau. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar, says late Isa died on Thursday eleveth, January 2024 in India after a protracted illness.  Governor Zulum, expressed that the entire Borno State government mourns the loss of a dedicated public servant and a cherished member of the team. According to the statement, Zulum had made personal contact with the family of the deceased, and equally extends condolences to friends and associates, particularly members of the media industry. "Mallam Isa Gusau was admired by everyone for his commitment to the people of Borno State and his exceptional professionalism in his role. He was a tireless advocate for the state and worked tirelessly to communicate the government's initiatives and policies to the public with clarity and ...

 Reaction of Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to Supreme Court Judgement on the March 18, 2023 Governorship Election. With a deep sense of gratitude to The Almighty, I welcome the verdict of the Supreme Court, which today revalidated the position of Lagosians who freely cast their ballots on March 18, 2023.  The victory is not just for my deputy, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat; it is for the rule of law, our democracy and the entire people of Lagos State.  Like I said in my acceptance speech after the results of the election were declared, there was no victor or vanquished. Our approach to governance since May 29, 2019 is a clear example of inclusive governance, which we believe in and stand. I therefore invite those who are still standing on the fence to show their love for our dear state by joining the train of progressive governance. We do not profess a monopoly of ideas. Today’s judicial pronouncement, like those of the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal and...

Woman encounters creepy figure called 'Night Marcher demon' while taking a run in haunted forest A woman may have unknowingly passed the ghost of a supposed ancient Hawaiian warrior while running through a rainforest. The lady, Kay Borleis was running the Hawaiian Ultra Running Team’s Trail 100-Mile Endurance Run on the Honolulu Mauka trails in Oahu in January 2019 when she had the scary encounter. 'To this day, we still don’t know what it was,' said Borleis, a senior art director, in a blog post. The race, known as HURT 100, is a 20-mile loop through the rainforests that participants run five times. Borelis' friend Cassie was running the fourth lap with her when Cassie snapped the photographs, which she shared with friends and family. The dark figure is said to be a Night Marcher, which are ghosts of ancient Hawaiian warriors who protected people so sacred that the common man was never allowed to look at them. 'After dinner, we drive back to our Airbnb and Cass...

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH DR. GOODLUCK JONATHAN OVER SISTER'S PASSING President Bola Tinubu sympathizes with former President Goodluck Jonathan over the passing of his elder sister, Madam Obebhatein Jonathan. Madam Obebhatein, fondly called Amissi, was a teacher, businesswoman, mother, and grandmother.  President Tinubu urges Dr. Jonathan to take solace in the legacy of Amissi, who dedicated her life to the service of God and humanity. The President prays for the repose of the soul of the departed and comfort for all those who mourn this painful loss. Chief Ajuri Ngelale  Special Adviser to the President  (Media & Publicity) January 12, 2024

 Supreme Court Affirms Abba kabir Yusuf’s Election As kano Governor.  Congratulations Abban Kanawa The Honorable Court held that :  “There is no proof that the said ballot papers were not the one used at the election. Thus the decision of the Court of Appeal affirming the decision of the tribunal ought to be set aside,” Justice Okoro says.  “What is the effect of a ballot paper not having the marks by the Electoral commission?” “A ballot paper that does not bear INEC mark is not invalid by all purposes,” Justice Okoro the requires that it must be proven that a ballot paper was not the ones deployed for the conduct of the election. “Finally, the lower court wrongly misconstrued its evaluation of the ballot papers. This amounts to perversion. Accordingly, all the ballot papers are restored to Governor Yusuf,” Justice Okoro says  One more photo below. 

FG To restructure World bank funded women project Federal Government has initiated a restructuring process for the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP) a World Bank funded project. The Minister of Women Affairs Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye stated this in Abuja at a stakeholders meeting aimed at amplifying the programme reach. Mrs. Kennedy-Ohanenye explained that the government’s intention to bolster the existing program, which has successfully empowered women at the grassroots level, is aimed to elevate women’s productivity. “We are here to find a way forward to enhance whatever has been done before so that it will suit what the new government wants. We cannot change what is already working well, so all we need is enhance and expand it to work better. The representative of the World Bank Nigeria, Taimur Samad said the organization would continue to assist Nigeria to uplift the livelihood of women and in other areas. “For us gender empowerment is critically important and a big part of our portf...

Bandits Abduct university lecturer in Zamfara Bandits have kidnapped a director, Bello Janbako, of the Centre for Research, Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State. Janbako, who is also a senior lecturer at the university’s Department of Islamic Studies, was kidnapped at his residence in Damba Gusau, the state capital on Wednesday. A resident of the area, Nasamu Garba said the bandits broke into Janbako’s residence around 2 a.m. on Wednesday and took away. Garba said security personnel engaged the bandits in a gun duel in a bid to foil the abduction but the still made away with him. He said, “When the bandits arrived at the his residence of Bello Janbako, they fired several gunshots in order to frighten the residents of the area. “They later broke into the house and abducted him but were confronted by the security personnel who arrived the area on a rescue mission. “There was a serious fight between the bandits and the security personnel. “Unfortunately, the bandits overpowered the s...

NCDC Warns Of Potential Cerebrospinal Meningitis Outbreak Due to the prevailing weather conditions in the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has released a public health advisory concerning cerebrospinal meningitis. Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) is an acute inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. This disease becomes epidemic under certain circumstances, such as the dry season marked by dust, winds, cold nights, and a higher frequency of upper respiratory tract infections. These environmental factors, coupled with crowding and inadequate ventilation, increase the risk of infection. In a statement on Thursday, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, the Director General of the NCDC, said that in 2022-2023, Nigeria recorded 2765 suspected and 303 confirmed cases, with 190 deaths across 140 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 30 states, including the Federal Capital Territory. ‘’The highest burden of CSM in Nigeria occurs in the “Meningitis Belt,” w...