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 March 17, 2024 Press Statement PDP Urges FG to Immortalize Late Olubadan The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) calls on the Federal Government to immortalize the late highly revered royal father, the Olubadan of Ibadan, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II for his outstanding contributions to national unity, security, political and economic development of our country.  The Party deeply commiserates with Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, Seyi Makinde the Royal Family, the Olubadan in Council, the Ibadanland and the entire people of Oyo State for the passing of the Olubadan, describing it as a huge national loss. The late Olubadan live a fulfilled life as a legend; a magnificent and compassionate king who with penetrating wisdom and transcendental glory bestrode life like a colossus, defied impermanence, gained immortality even in the mortal realm and etched his indelible footprints on the sand of time. He was an incorruptible personality, an inexha

 SANWO-OLU ADVOCATES MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CONSUMERS, PRODUCERS Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has urged consumers and producers to foster an enduring partnership and collaboration rather than adversarial relationships that can impede sustainable growth and development of the economic value chain. The Governor stated this at the Conference and Exhibition organised by the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) to commemorate 2024 World Consumer Rights Day, held on Friday at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The call for mutual understanding, according to the Governor, reflects a broader acknowledgement of the interconnectedness of economic actors and the need for harmonious interactions to address challenges, innovate and adapt to changing market dynamics. “Consumers and producers are not adversaries but rather partners in a complex economic ecosystem. While consumers rely on producers to supply goods and services, producers, in turn,

 Oyo protesters condemn planned demolition of houses for road construction Affected residents of the ongoing demolition by the Oyo State Government in Ona Ara and Oluyole Local Government Areas of the state on Sunday staged a protest to appeal to the state governor, Seyi Makinde, to come to their aid.

  Uniport Student Found Dead At Delta Campus Taxi Park A 300-level Accounting student, Egba Onisowurun Nduoma, staying in Mandela Hostel Block B room 201 was found dead at the Delta Park bus/taxi park on Friday. His remains have been deposited in the morgue.  The school management and the Nigeria police have commenced an investigation into the incident. They promised to get to the root of what caused the student’s dead. One more photo below. 

 Abiodun Promises 10,000 Housing Units By 2027 Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration would build about 10,000 housing units before the end of his tenure. The governor also disclosed that over 4,000 houses have so far been built across the state. Prince Abiodun spoke on Friday when he received the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Mr. Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The governor noted that although the cost of building materials is on the high side, the government can not abandon its responsibility of providing shelter for the people. Prince Abiodun said: "To date, we have built about 4,000 affordable houses within four years, and we are still building. By the time I'm done, we will probably build about 10,000 houses. "We have built medium and upper income houses that have been completely sold out. They were fully four-bedroom de

 Christopher Kolade: Politicians in first republic worked for Nigeria — today, they are selfish    Christopher Kolade, former Nigerian high commissioner to the United Kingdom, says the current crop of Nigerian politicians prioritise their personal interests over the nation’s. Kolade, who spoke in an interview with Channels Television’s Amazing Africans, said he never joined politics because he “would not be able to be myself”. The nonagenarian said things have changed compared to the politicians of the first republic who “actually were serving the country”, and were imprisoned because of their beliefs. Nigeria’s first republic lasted from 1963 to 1966. “My view of politics is that the practice of politics can be very sensitive and one can begin to do things, begin to participate in decisions that conflict with the values, the standards, the principles that one believes. That has been my experience,” he said. “I’ve never gone into politics because the way it was being practised, I thoug

 SPECIAL ADVISER CALLS FOR  REAL ESTATE SECTOR COMPLIANCE IN ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING, COUNTERTERRORISM FINANCING EFFORTS  ... Highlights Importance of Adherence to Regulations at EFCC Workshop The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Housing, Barr. Barakat Odunuga-Bakare has emphasised the critical need for compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) regulations within the real estate sector. She expressed this view while speaking at a two-day workshop organised by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), themed: "Developing Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Compliance Culture in the Real Estate Sector", in Lagos, recently.  The Special Adviser, who was represented by the Director, Monitoring and Compliance Department, LASRERA, Mrs. Tope Akinbola underscored Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s unwavering commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance in the re

 “ She paid for my first song “ Kizz Daniel reveals as he kisses his wife passionately  Ten years ago when I started music she believed in me , I’ll spend hours in the studio and she will bring me food .  I remember her friends mocking her that I can’t sing well .  She and my brother stood by me . I’ll make a post and only her and my brother will like it .  She even had to pay for my first song which was just 10k naira . Today I’ll give her 100m without even thinking . Thank you Wifey “ Kizz Daniel

 How COVID ended my marriage – Shade Ladipo spills In a recent development, media personality and entrepreneur Shade Ladipo  has shed some light on her marriage.  Taking to social media in a recent live video with Daddy Freeze, she expressed that she was no longer married. In a revelation that completely shocked Daddy Freeze as well as netizens and fans, she revealed that during the Covid19 in 2020 things had become strained between her and her partner She further expressed that she had travelled to Canada as a married woman. However, she had returned back to Nigeria as a single woman. She also hammered on the fact that Covid and the separation had played a major role in their divorce.  Back in 2020, Shade Ladipo had also opened up about married people who get divorced. She revealed that being married has made her understand some things about marriages.  She expressed that until a person gets married, they will never understand some specific things about marriage. But after being marri

 STATEMENT ON THE KILLING OF NIGERIAN SOLDIERS ON A PEACE MISSION TO OKUOMA COMMUNITY IN DELTA STATE On Saturday morning, the Nigerian people and I woke up to the dreadful news of the unprovoked killing of our brave military personnel during a rescue mission to Okuoma Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident occurred on Thursday 14 March, 2024 when our troops, responding to a crisis between Okuama and Okoloba communities in Delta State were ambushed. A Commanding Officer, two Majors, one Captain and twelve soldiers sadly lost their lives. One civilian was also killed. As the Commander-in-Chief, I join all well-meaning Nigerians and the men and women of our armed forces to mourn and express my profound grief over the needless death of our gallant soldiers. I extend my profound condolences to the families of these fallen soldiers, their colleagues and their loved ones. The military high command is already responding to this incident. The cowardly offend

Housewife Pours Abia Millionaire Architect Hot Water For Taming Their Daughter  Architect Onyelowe Dandison  has cried out for the world to put on record how a wife she married with his own money poured him boiling hot tomato paste just for punishing his daughter. "If I d!e this morning, let the world know that a woman I married and cared for poured me hot tomato because I bea++t my daughter. I'm losing everything." The young Lagos-based progressive is currently receiving intensive care where he is battling for survival. More photos below. 

 I No Longer Smoke Or Take Alcohol, Says Solid Star  Many were surprised when some time ago, videos surfaced online showing a popular singer, Joshua Iniyezo, aka Solid Star, looking dirty and walking aimlessly on the street.  According to his brother, Joseph, who posted the video, the singer was addicted to drugs and was being adversely affected by it. However, in an interview with Saturday Beats, Solid Star stated that he was no longer addicted and did not indulge in those substances anymore. He said, “I am very well and healthy now. I have been out of hospital for four months now, but I am still taking my medication. I no longer smoke nor take alcohol. I keep everything plain now. I am doing very fine; working to make the world dance again with the good vibe I always bring. I have a studio at my place, and I am ready for my fans. I have been working tirelessly to ensure I present quality music, like I always do.” Asked the lessons he learnt during his ordeal, the ‘Omotena’ singer sai

 Constituency Projects: Senators Get What They Lobby For, Says Senator Nwoko  *** “Senators get what they lobby for, not because they have the right to it. Everybody just goes about doing what they can do for their constituencies and senatorial districts. “A better approach would have been for senatorial uniformity. So if they say that everyone should get about ₦1 billion, be it. But this way, you rely on your weight and contacts to see what you can get for your people. “We are not talking about money for the senators. This is for projects within our senatorial districts. If you have road, water, or training programmes, all should aggregate to a particular amount.” -Senator Ned Nwoko, Delta

 I don’t receive salary, my wife doesn’t have official car – Anambra Gov, Soludo Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has said he does not receive salary from the state government, as a way of saving cost. The governor spoke during an interdenominational service to mark his second year in office at the International Convention Center, Awka, the state capital. Soludo said he has plugged many leakages in government, cut a lot of cost, and has been doing a lot with little. He said as part of realizing the plans of his government, the first lady of the state, Mrs Nonye Soludo, does not drive official cars, rather she drives his old cars. “Today we have come to report some aspects of what we have been able to do within these two years. Anambra people are our employers, you elected me and my deputy, and we took office exactly two years ago as your chief servants. “Today I tell you that Anambra is strong and getting stronger. We are intentional about doing more with less because we are f

 Putin won’t stop until he is finally defeated There was no escaping the mounting sense of gloom in late February as the world marked the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale Ukraine invasion. While a chorus of international leaders voiced their determination to continue standing with Ukraine, it is now evident that Russia holds the upper hand as the conflict evolves into a grinding war of attrition. Indeed, with the future of US military aid in doubt, the mood among Ukraine’s partners is visibly darkening as thoughts turn to the disastrous consequences of a potential Russian victory. In recent weeks, more and more Western leaders have begun publicly warning that their countries may soon become targets of Russian aggression. The latest leader to sound the alarm was French President Emmanuel Macron, who stated on Feb. 26 that Russia could attack NATO member states “in the next few years.” Macron also sparked a heated debate by refusing to rule out sending Western troops to Ukraine.

 Kwara driver slumps, dies while driving varsity students to school A commercial bus driver simply identified as Lukman died when he suddenly slumped on the wheel while carrying some students of the University of Ilọrin to the school campus. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Friday, leaving the passengers in shock. A passenger who witnessed the incident had narrated in a viral WhatsApp message that he took control of the bus in motion after the development to save other students and avert tragedy. He said, “Our bus driver just died on the road while driving us from the Sanrab Petrol Station area, Tanke, Ilorin to the university campus. I was sitting in the front but wasn’t looking up because I was reading the Qur’an on my phone. “The other person beside me just called my attention shouting ‘Baba’multiple times. By the time I looked up, he was already gasping, and the bus was drifting away from the road. I had to press the brake, take control, and bring it to a halt. He was

 The operator of this crane will likely spend life in prison. He did not put any warning or danger sign around the crane as he worked. Neither did he station anyone to ward off passersby.  A passerby who was engrossed with his phone approached. By an unfortunate twist of fate, the cable drum being lifted fell off its hook and fell on the passerby, killing him instantly.  Crane operator is in police custody for reckless and negligent act; and involuntary manslaughter. More photos below. 

 Delta community razed after killing of soldiers in communal clash     Several houses in the coastal and rustic Okuoma community, in the Bomadi LGA of Delta state, were on fire, hours after 16 military personnel on a peacekeeping mission were killed.  Tukur Gusau, director of information at the defence headquarters, in a statement on Saturday, said the military personnel — comprising a lieutenant ​colonel, two majors, one captain, and 12 soldiers — were killed by youths on Thursday. “The troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, while on a peace mission to Okuoma community in BOMADI LGA of Delta State were surrounded by some community youths and killed on Thursday, 14 March 2024,” Gusau said. “The unfortunate incident occurred when the troops responded to a distress call after the communal crisis between the Okuoma and Okoloba communities both in Delta State. “The reinforcement team led by the Commanding officer was also attacked, leading to the d

 ‘I created every style of music in last 20 years’ – Kanye West boasts Controversial American rapper, Kanye West has claimed that he created “every style of music” that has been dominant in pop culture in the past two decades. He insinuated that he created trap, drill, contemporary R&B, and basement. He added that he inspired the musical styles of his colleagues, The Weeknd, Drake and Travis Scott, as well as Future and Young Thug. “I created this genre. I created Weeknd’s genre, Trav, Drake. I’m gon’ head and say it with all love Future and Thug also,” Daily Loud quoted him as saying.

 Trump warns of 'bloodbath' if he loses November election Days after securing his position as the presumptive Republican nominee, the former president warned of a "bloodbath" if he is not elected. Donald Trump told a rally in Ohio that November's presidential election will be the "most important date" in US history, painting his campaign for the White House as a turning point for the country. Days after securing his position as the presumptive Republican nominee, the former president also warned of a "bloodbath" if he is not elected -- though it was not clear what he was referring to, with the remark coming in the middle of comments about threats to the US auto industry. "The date -- remember this, November 5 -- I believe it's going to be the most important date in the history of our country," the 77-year-old told rally-goers on Saturday in Vandalia, Ohio, repeating well-worn criticisms that his rival, President Joe Biden, is the

 Israel-Gaza: Aid Reaches Gaza Shore In First Sea Delivery  The first maritime humanitarian aid shipment to Gaza has been unloaded on to the shore. The US charity behind the mission, World Central Kitchen, is carrying out the mission in co-operation with the United Arab Emirates. The shipment contained 200 tonnes of food desperately needed for Gaza, which the UN says is on the brink of famine. Aid agencies have accused Israel of impeding aid deliveries, a charge vehemently denied by Israeli officials. Saturday's shipment arrived on board Spanish charity ship Open Arms. Its cargo includes beans, carrots, canned tuna, chickpeas, canned corn, parboiled rice, flour, oil, salt and pallets of dates, which hold spiritual significance during Ramadan.

NIGERIAN ARMY TROOPS ELIMINATE 4 TERRORISTS IN MULTIPLE OPERATIONS, REPEL KIDNAP ATTEMPT ON SCHOOL HEADMASTER IN PLATEAU STATE Nigerian Army troops on Friday 15 March 2024 eliminated 4 terrorists in ambush and raid operations conducted in Kaduna and Katsina States. The troops also foiled a kidnap attempt on the Headmaster of a primary school in Plateau State.  Responding to credible intelligence, on the use of Gwamtu - Duduwa- Kujeni route in Kajuru Local Government of Kaduna State for movement of logistics to support terrorists in Rijana forest,  troops staged an ambush against the terrorists, eliminating 2 of them. In the operation, the valiant troops recovered 2 AK 47 Rifles, 2 AK 47 Magazines , 4 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) and PKGM link belt. Other items recovered include one recoiling spring, 2 motorbikes, camouflage jungle hat, packs of tobacco and fetish  amulets.  In a similar development, troops acting on actionable intelligence  successfully raided a terrorists' hideout a

 Hair stylist, dispatch rider arrested for selling drug-laced chin-chin to students, parties ...As NDLEA intercepts drug consignments in car compartments, transport bus tyre, recovers 426,888 pills of tramadol, others in Adamawa, Bauchi; destroys over 3 tons of cannabis in Edo forest A 20-year-old hair stylist, Josephine Odunu and a dispatch rider, Edesemi Ikporo, 30, have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, for selling and distributing illicit drug-laced chin-chin to school students and at social parties in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. NDLEA officers on patrol around Opolo area of Yenagoa had on Sunday 10th March 2024 intercepted the motorcycle dispatch rider, Edesemi and recovered 200grams of chin-chin produced with cannabis sativa, which he was on a mission to deliver to a buyer. A swift follow up operation led to the arrest of the hairdresser, Josephine, who distributes the drugged chin-chin from the salon where she works in Kpansia area of Ye

 Eight Internet Fraudsters Bag Jail Terms in Ilorin Justices Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin and Adebayo Yusuf of the Kwara State High Court, Ilorin on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 convicted and sentenced eight internet fraudsters to different jail terms. The convicts were part of the 48 students of the Kwara State University, KWASU, and two residents of Malete arrested on Wednesday, February 21,  2024,  during a sting operation by operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the EFCC for internet- related offences. The convicts are:  Afolabi Habeeb Ajao, Mohammed Nabeel Ayara,  Oluyedun Khalid Bolaji, Oladele Israel Olatayo, Aransiola Joshua Adebisi,  Olaleye Gbenga Philip,  Bright Moses  and Ogunrinde Gabriel Ayomikun. They were jailed after pleading guilty to one- count  separate charges. The charge against Ogunrinde reads: “That you, Ogunrinde Gabriel Ayomikun sometime between April 2023 and February 2024 in Ilorin, Kwara State within the judicial division of

 Philadelphia police issue a shelter in place after 3 targeted killings and man with assault rifle still at large and considered extremely dangerous.  Police in Falls Township,  Pennsylvania have issued a shelter in place as they search for an armed suspect who has killed 3 people this morning.  Police were originally dispatched to a residence at Viewpoint Lane at around 8:52 am where 2 people had been fatally shot. A third person was shot and killed at 9:01 am on Edgewood lane. The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Andre Gordon then stole a 2016 Honda CRV at gunpoint and is now on the run and considered extremely dangerous.  The vehicle has Pennsylvania plates # KFR 1534. Police described Gordon as 6'1" with a slim build and wearing a dark hoodie.   Police in Middletown Township have also issued a shelter in place and Bucks County St. Patrick's Day parade has been cancelled due to the dangerous shooter on the loose. Anyone with any information about Gordon's whereabo