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 Minister Favour Edward (Mrs Ejueyitsi favour Oghenenyerhowo) born 01- January 1983 is a fast rising Nigerian gospel singer. She is a native of Urhobo, Delta state, Nigeria she is widely appreciated for her kind of music which emphasis on the return of Christ for his bride. She began her career from childhood even to teenage chorister been fully brought up by her mother who was also a single. Minister Favour Edward was outstanding during her scripture union days at secondary school. She earned variety of recognition at various youth music summit and concert. Not excluding charismatic performance at Rccg Sharon in Delta province one.  She is the proprietor and teacher of Great Haven group of school with NCE degree from college of education Warri. She is also a strong business woman. With charming voice for jingles . she is married to pastor Ejueyitsi Edward Oritsema and they are blessed with five kids  her dream is to be used by God to prepare the saints for the coming of ...

 TROOPS NEUTRALIZE 8 TERRORISTS, FOIL KIDNAP ATTEMPTS OF 28 HOSTAGES, RECOVER ARMS IN MULTIPLE OPERATIONS In a series of coordinated Counter-terrorism operations, troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralized 8 terrorists, thwarted multiple kidnap attempts, and recovered significant arms cache across various regions on Friday, May 17 2024. In Zamfara State troops responding to a distress call about terrorists' activities at Yar Sabiya Wuya District in Aka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, swiftly engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle. The terrorists overwhelmed by superior firepower abandoned 27 kidnap victims during the battle resulting in the rescue of the hostages. One of the kidnap victims, who sustained a gunshot wound, was promptly evacuated to nearby medical facility for treatment. Also in Zamfara State, troops carrying out clearance operations based on actionable intelligence on activities of terrorists in Gurusu, Kisema, and Gana Villages, Nasaraw...

 Celebrating A Quitenssential Woman And Humanitarian Par Excellence , Ulle – Han:  Rev Amb. Ulebor Hannah Aka Ulle-Han is a musician and also a Humanitarian of the great repute. She always loves to give to the poor or anyone that comes in contact with her for help. She hail from Delta State but she was born and brought up in Lagos. State . She is a widow and mother of four children.  Degree affiliated to Benson idaosa University, and  universal school of Aviation-USA. Ambassador of Africa, she also had diploma in computer science from star system education centre. Aside music and humanitarian services , Rev Amb. Hannah Ulebor is a spirit- filled woman of God, she is the General Overseer of Bethel pillar Church International with several branches within and outside Nigeria.                           She has travelled within and outside Nigeria to preach the gospel of the kingdom of God. Rev. Amb. Ul...

 Group demands declaration of Aba North Assembly seat vacant, threatens protest A group known as the Coalition of Aba North Ethnic Youth Groups has mandated the Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Emmanuel Emereuwa to declare the Aba North seat vacant in seven days. The Aba North seat has been a subject of controversy since November 27, 2023, when the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos sacked Destiny Nwagwu of LP and declared Aaron Uzodike of the PDP, the duly elected member to represent Aba North. However, the seat has remained unoccupied since November 2023, as Uzodike of PDP has not been inaugurated by the Speaker, despite his several appeals. A fresh controversy erupted Friday, as the Coalition of Aba North Ethnic Youths Groups, asked the Speaker to declare the seat vacant within seven days or expect a city-wide protest in Aba. A protest letter signed by the leader of the group, Uka Matthew and some other members in Aba, said they have been without a representative in the Ab...

 GOVR. OTTI COMMISERATES WITH THE ARMY OVER DEATH OF SOLDIER IN ABA, URGES RESIDENTS TO REMAIN CALM The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has been made aware of an incident that occurred at the Milverton area of Aba, on Friday evening, involving men of the Nigeria Army and some criminal elements.  The incident, according to the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Homeland Security, Mr. Chukwunenye Alajemba, left a soldier dead and another wounded, and currently receiving treatment at a hospital. The Governor wishes to commiserate with the Nigeria Army over this unfortunate occurrence and commends the officers and men of the force for exercising restraint in the face of this unprovoked attack. He specifically thanked the Commander 14 Brigade, Ohafia, Brigadier General O.O. Diya, for his prompt intervention and ensuring that peace continues to prevail in the city of Aba.  Governor Otti by this statement calls on the general public to remain ...

 BENUE: FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC WANNUNE GETS NBTE's NOD TO RUN SIX COURSES  18th May, 2024      The director of Polytechnic Programmes of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Arch. Ngbede Ogoh, has expressed satisfaction with the infrastructure growth of the Federal Polytechnic Wannue in the Tarka Local Goverment Area of Benue State. Ogoh, who applauded the school during the presentation of a summary of findings after the inspection exercise of six courses, expressed hope that it will translate into the quality of education offered to students at the institution. Courses inspected include; ND Electrical – Electronics Engineering, ND Computer Engineering, ND Computer Science, ND Agriculture Technology, ND Public Administration and ND Business Administration. Arch. Ngbede called for improved funding of polytechnics in the country, adding that many countries in the world had identified skills development as the most effective response to poverty and unemp...

 It Is Sad We Relegate Our Local Languages With Our Own Hands - Odumeje Because of my limited proficiency in English, some people label me as illiterate. It is disheartening that Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo speakers, who have their own languages, consider someone illiterate simply because he cannot speak English. From my perspective, there are no educated person in Nigeria. How can you claim to be educated when you lack basic necessities such as clean water, well-maintained roads, and reliable electricity?  In countries with educated populations, they have the ability to solve their own problems. However, here in Nigeria, being able to speak English fluently and possessing a certificate obtained through monetary means does not equate to true education. Europeans do not possess vast oil reserves like we do, yet their educated citizens are able to manufacture electric cars. As we boast about our education, we fail to address any of our pressing issues. The day I truly believe that t...

 Portable Arrested Again Days After Release Controversial singer Portable has been arrested once more, this time for allegedly assaulting a police officer. This comes just days after his release following a forceful arrest over a debt related to a G-Wagon purchase. Social media is abuzz with reports and footage showing Portable in handcuffs, accompanied by police officers at the station. The Nigerian police have yet to release detailed information about the incident.

 Nigeria Will Not Import One Drop of Petrol By June - Dangote Dangote reiterated that his refinery can meet not only Nigeria but also West Africa's petrol and diesel needs.  Chairman of the Dangote Group, has disclosed that Nigeria will no longer need to import petroleum products starting next month. According to the billionaire entrepreneur, the feat will be made possible courtesy of the laid-down plans of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Nigeria, Africa's biggest crude oil producer, has over the years relied heavily on imported petrol to serve its burgeoning population. However, the story may be about to change with the Dangote refinery commencing operations. The multi-billion dollar facility has already flooded the market with diesel, crashing the price of the commodity ₦1,000 per litre. Dangote says Nigeria will stop fuel importation Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit in Kigali on Friday, May 17, 2024, Dangote expressed optimism about transforming Africa's en...

 Court Jails Graphic Artist Six Months for Impersonation in Lagos Justice I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, has sentenced one Roland Esin Mana, a Graphic Artist, to six months imprisonment for impersonation. He was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on possession of documents containing false pretences. The count reads: “ That you, Roland Esin Mana, on or about the 22nd September, 2023 at Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud, had in your possession documents containing false pretences, wherein you represented yourself as Linh Nguyen, an Asian lady, to defraud Dang Xuan, whom you met on Facebook, which representation you knew to be false.” He pleaded “guilty” to the charge when it was read to him. Following his guilty plea, the prosecution counsel, N.C. Mutfwang, sought to review the facts of the case against  him. According to him, the convict was arrested during a sting operation by operatives of the Commission ...

 Abuse of the Naira:  Kano Zonal Command Secures 31 Convictions In an unprecedented display of regulatory enforcement, the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)  has secured 31 convictions of individuals involved  in illegal currency trading and the abuse of the Naira Between March and May 2024, the Special Task Force  instituted by the Executive Chairman of the EFCC,  Mr. Ola Olukoyede cracked  illegal dealing and mishandling of Nigeria's currency and got 31 offenders jailed.   The convicts includes; Munkaila Sani, Mohammed Sani, Muhammad  Tijjani, Abubakar Yakubu Garba,Umar  Mohammed, Sadiq Ahmad, Amiru Ibrahim, Usman Mahmoud Aminu, Auwal Sharubutu, Abubakar Usman,  Salisu Idris, Zarahdeen Sale, Yahaya Isa, Michael Oladipupo, Rose Mabe Akogu, Salako Gboyega, Muktari Haruna, Ibor Ibn Mohd, Onuche Attai, Ibitoye Olanrewaju, Matthew James,  Isah Ahmad, Abdullahi Isah Musa, Sagir Musa, Murt...

 EFCC Arraigns Forex Broker for Alleged N112m Fraud in Enugu   The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned one Daniel Chukwuka Koussou, a forex broker before Justice C. O. Ajah of the State High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu State.   He was arraigned  on a one-count charge bordering on criminal conversion and stealing to the tune of N112, 800, 800. 00 (One Hundred and Twelve Million, Eight Hundred Thousand, Eight Hundred Naira).   The lone count charge reads; “That you, Daniel Chuwuka Koussou sometime in July 2022, in Enugu, Enugu State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did commit a felony to wit: stealing by fraudulently converting to your own use the sum of N112, 800, 800. 00 (One Hundred and Twelve Million, Eight Hundred Thousand, Eight Hundred Naira), property of Chinedu Igbokwe and thereby committed an offence”.   The offence is contrary to Section 342 of the Criminal Code Law...

 SEAN 'DIDDY' COMBS: VIDEO APPEARS TO SHOW RAP MOGUL BEATING GIRLFRIEND CASSIE IN 2016 CCTV has emerged appearing to show rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs attacking singer Casandra "Cassie" Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016. The video, aired by CNN, has surfaced in the wake of allegations by Ms Ventura about her ex-boyfriend and producer in a lawsuit last year. She has not commented, but her lawyer said it confirms "the disturbing and predatory behaviour of Mr Combs". A lawyer for Mr Combs has not responded to a BBC request for comment. The BBC has not independently verified the video, which appears to be a compilation of surveillance footage angles dated 5 March 2016. According to CNN, it was filmed at the now-closed InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles. The clip appears to show Ms Ventura leaving a hotel room to walk towards a row of elevators. A shirtless man is seen holding a towel around his waist, and hurrying down a hallway. When...

 MAY YUL-EDOCHIE SHARES PHOTOS/VIDEO FROM HER CONDOLENCE VISIT TO LATE JNR POPE’S WIFE Businesswoman, May Yul Edochie has shared photos from her condolence visit to Jennifer, the widow of late actor, Junior Pope.  Taking to her Instagram page on Friday evening, May 17, she wrote; ‘’Swagking and principal of the swag nation, as you are finally laid to rest today, may you find eternal rest in the bossom of the Almighty. You may not be here physically but I’m sure you would want your family to be okay.  @qutejay , I encourage you to look up to the hills and draw strength from the Lord. I know how difficult it was to get these smiles but I pray you are able to find reasons to smile again in all of these''

 LIVING FAITH CHURCH SUCCESSORS TO BISHOP OYEDEPO TO SERVE FOR SINGLE TERM OF ONLY 7 YEARS Winners’ Chapel Pastors not eligible to head the Church after 58 years. De-Secularization: Church leadership nomenclature changed from President to ‘Founder/Apostle over the Commission’ as the case may be. Future Apostles over the Commission must handover to successor at 65 years. Multiple terms for future Apostles of the Commission  subject only to approval by the Board of Trustees. Vice Presidents now ‘Presbyters’. Executive Council now ‘Council of Priests’ Each local church to have a separate board for internal administration. As Winners Chapel revises her 2012 constitution (Operational Manual) ‘The Mandate’.

  19 years old Seyi Vibes splashes over 600 million naira on a new Lamborghini Urus 2024 .   Seyi now has over 6 Luxury cars and over 7 mansions all over Nigeria .   Seyi is making way too much money .  Congratulations Oluwa Seyi

 Residents Excited As Makinde Opens Reconstructed Olodo Bridge For Motorists Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has opened up right hand side of the newly reconstructed Olodo bridge for residents and motorists. The Commissioner for Works, Professor Daud Sangodoyin, who represented the governor on Saturday, May 18, declared the bridge open for motorists. Recall that the Olodo bridge was washed away in 2023 after a heavy rainfall leaving the road impassable for both residents and motorists. The governor however, created a tentative road for residents of the area while the reconstruction of the bridge commenced in last year. Speaking at the brief ceremony, the Commissioner said the need for the construction of 35.6km Iwo road – Olodo bank – Elesingodogbo–Odo-Oba (Oyo/Osun State boundary) was borne out of the passion of the current administration’s commitment to improve on road infrastructure in the state. He added that Oyo State will also concentrate energy on projects with potentials...

 ANAMBRA STATE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT CLAMPS DOWN ON UNHEALTHY,  ILLEGAL WATER FACTORIES. By Lilian Akpunonu and Aniedozie Onyebuchi. As part of Governor Chukwuma Soludo's agenda to create a healthy and livable Anambra through a clean, green, and sustainable environment, the Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Felix Odimegwu, led an enforcement team from the Environmental Health and Pollution Control Department in a clampdown exercise against illegal and unhealthy water bottling and sachet water factories in Awka. During the exercise, the commissioner who warned that any water bottling factories operating without registration or failing to meet the state's standards will be shut down,  emphasized that the ministry will not tolerate any activities that compromise the health and well-being of citizens.  'We will continue to monitor and enforce compliance with environmental regulations to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all,' he stated. Director of the Environm...

 His Excellency Mr Peter Obi Pays Condolence Visit To Late Nollywood Actor, Jnr Pope Odonwodo’s Family In Ukehe, Enugu State The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope.  Obi signed the condolence register and also took a picture with the late actor's children. A Nollywood actor and ex-spokesperson of the Labour Party presidential campaign council, Kenneth Okonkwo, took to his Instagram account to share pictures accompanied by videos of the visit on Saturday.  Okonkwo's caption read, ”HE Peter Obi arrived at the residence of John Paul Odonwodo, Junior Pope, to pay his condolences to his family over the sad, and untimely departure of their child, brother, husband, and father. He consoled his mother, Mrs Maria Odonwodo, the widow, Jennifer, and his children.” Recall that Junior Pope died on April 10, 2024, alongside three others after their boat capsized on the Anam River ...

 2027: PDP Members Will Decide My Fate – Atiku Former Vice President Atku Abubakar has said members of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would decide his fate come the 2027 general elections. He said that it was too early to decide whether he would vie for the presidency in the forthcoming elections. In an interview with the BBC yesterday, Atiku, who was the presidential candidate for the opposition PDP in the 2023 general elections, said his recent meeting with the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, could be a signal to a possible in the build-up to the 2027 general elections. He said their meeting augured well for democratic governance in Nigeria while implying a possible alliance between the opposition parties. He also dispelled claims that they couldn’t produce a consensus candidate. According to him, should the PDP members unanimously agree on zoning PDP’s presidential candidate to South East, he will abide by it. “I’ve made it clear since last ...

 Minimum wage: Soludo tackles Ajaero, denies inciting other governors The Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has described allegations by the president of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, that he was inciting other governors against accepting N70,000 minimum wage as false. Comrade Ajaero made the accusation during an interview on national TV. In a press statement by his Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime, Soludo denied that he was running an anti-workers government in Anambra, while also listing his numerous achievements for workers in the state. According to the statement: “The state government wishes to categorically debunk these allegations. “In fact, at no time did Governor Soludo incite or influence other state governors against paying the proposed N70,000 minimum wage. “The government of Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo has enjoyed a smooth and cordial relationship with the labour leaders in Anambra State, even as at the time of issuing this st...

 FG, Labour To Reconvene Next Week Over Minimum Wage Negotiation The Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage will reconvene on Tuesday, May 23 to further negotiate a reasonable new minimum wage for workers, after the organised labour walked out of the negotiation on May 15. An invitation letter sent to the labour leaders by the chairman of the committee, Bukar Goni, states that the other members of the committee have agreed to shift grounds from the N48,000 proposal which was made on Wednesday. The letter appealed to the labour leaders to speak to their members and attend the reconvened meeting next Tuesday. The organised labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have proposed a new minimum wage of N615,000, which is way higher than the N48,000 proposal by the government. The organised private sector, on the other hand, proposed an initial offer of N54,000. After dumping the talks, the labour leaders addressed a press conference where they ...

 We’ve Been Doing Lots Of Work Without Noise And Media Hype – Fubara The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, says contrary to what many people have been saying, his administration has achieved a lot silently without blowing trumpet. Fubara said this on Friday during the inauguration of Emohua/Kalabari Tema Junction Road in Rivers State. Explaining details of the project, the governor said it is “for those who said that we have not been doing anything to know that we have been doing a lot silently, not with noise or media exaggeration. “Let me assure our people, as I have said before, this government is a government this is focused, this government is a government that wants the forgotten people to feel the impact of governance.” According to him, the total budget for the project is N21.2 billion of which the previous administration committed N6 billion while the current administration completed the balance of N15.2 billion. He said that 70 per cent of the job was done by h...

 TROOPS FOIL KIDNAP ATTEMPT AND NEUTRALISE IPOB/ESN MEMBERS, RECOVER WEAPONS Troops of Operation UDO KA on Friday 17 May 2024 foiled an attempted kidnap of another law-abiding South Easterner (names withheld) at Umuaka in Njaba LGA of Imo State.  The troops while on routine patrol at Umuaka, along Road Orlu-Owerri, were alerted of the kidnap incident and the escape route of the kidnappers. The troops swiftly pursued the kidnappers and made contact with them. In the fire fight that ensued, the troops professionally neutralized one of the kidnappers and injured two others despite their attempts to use passer-by as human shield. The troops recovered one AK 47 rifle with two loaded magazines and a motorcycle.  Similarly, troops in conjunction with personnel of Naval Base, Oguta neutralised a member of IPOB/ESN terrorist group  at Amagberedere village in Oguta LGA of Imo State. During the raid operation conducted to the suspected hideout of the dissidents, the irredentist...

 ARMY HEADQUARTERS GARRISON EMERGES OVERALL WINNER OF NIGERIAN ARMY INTER FORMATIONS MINI ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024. The Army Headquarters Garrison on Friday 17 May 2024 emerged the overall winner of the Nigerian Army Inter Formation Mini Athletics Championship 2024, with a total of 10 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze.  The week-long Championship which commenced on 14 May 2024 with 70 participants each from Army Headquarters Garrison and all the Divisions of the Nigerian Army less 7 Division that could not attend due to operational exigencies was declared open by the representative of the Chief of Army Staff(COAS) and Commander Infantry Corps Maj Gen OO Oluyede.  The athletes competed in various track and field events including Discus, Shot Put, Hammer, Javelin, Long Jump, High Jump and Triple jump among others. At the end, 1 Division Nigeria Army came 2nd position with 9 gold , 9 silver and 6 bronze while  6 Division came 3rd position with 7 gold , 2 silver and 3 bronz...

 Minister of Information Congratulates Newly Elected APRA Executives  The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has felicitated the newly elected Executive Council of the African Public Relations Association (APRA), elected at the 35th APRA Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire from May 13- 18, 2024. Mohammed Idris, also a Fellow of APRA, acknowledged the significance of the election for the advancement of public relations across Africa, adding that while it is a pivotal moment for APRA, the collective expertise, and leadership of the newly elected Executive Council would be instrumental in attaining the long-term vision of the association.    The new APRA Executive Council comprises Arik Karani from Kenya as President, Dr. Michele Mekeme from Cameroon as Vice President, and Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan from Nigeria as Secretary-General. Idris urged the new Executive Council to "continue the tr...

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU TO CHINESE EXECUTIVES: YOUR INVESTMENTS ARE SECURE; FORMALIZED SOLID MINERAL EXPLORATION IS NIGERIA'S NEXT GROWTH VISTA President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is a safe hub for investments and that his administration will always provide the needed support to ensure that businesses thrive in the country. Speaking when he received a delegation led by the Chairman of the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), Mr. Dai Hegen, at the State House on Friday, President Tinubu assured the Chinese business executives that their investments in Nigeria are safe and that his government will further strengthen the business environment. The President stated that his administration welcomes the opportunity to expand business collaboration with the company, as well as upgrade critical infrastructure and facilities for the mutual benefit of both parties. "I have listened to you carefully. Your operation is consistent with our objectives. We are re...