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‎‎NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION. (PHOTO).

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 ‎‎NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION ‎ The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government accelerates efforts to modernize Nigeria’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ capacity to respond effectively to contemporary security challenges.  ‎ ‎A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame indicates that the platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters  and two H-125 helicopters. ‎ The three AW-109s, which form part of 10 recently acquired by the Federal Government, were received in Lagos on 15 September 2026, with the remaining seven expected to be delivered before the end of 2026. ‎ ‎The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, described the acquisition as another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s sustained investment in the modernization and re-equipment of the NAF noting that the new pl...
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NO VIOLATIONS IN APPROVAL OF N5.8B EMERGENCY FOOD INTERVENTION FUND FOR NORTH EAST.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT   PRESS STATEMENT   Our attention has been drawn to a report of the House Committee on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness issued on Thursday, November 8, 2018, particularly in respect of funds released for “emergency intervention of food security to the North-East” in June 2017, when the Vice President was Acting President. In its report, the Committee alleged that a sum of N5,865,671,939.26 was approved and released in June 2017 vide a Memo raised from the Office of the Acting President, directing the Honourable Minister of Finance and the Accountant General of the Federation to so act. The House Committee also concluded that the payment made was in contravention of approval of the National Assembly. This conclusion is both false and misleading. To start with, it is important to understand the context of the transaction. This was at a time when internally displaced persons and their host communities faced very ...
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ONDO SPEAKER AND DEPUTY IMPEACHED TODAY.

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      The Ondo State House of Assembly has impeached Hon. David Oleyeloogun as its speaker, as well as his deputy, Iroju Ogundeji. Addressing newsmen at the assembly complex on Friday, the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Hon. Fatai Olotu, said the former leadership was removed as a result of financial impropriety, incompetence and high handedness. Another source also sent in the story with the caption '' The Ondo State Speaker of House of Assembly Bamidele Oloyelogun and his Deputy Speaker, Iroju Ogundeji, were on Friday impeached. According to a lawmaker in the state, Hon. Fatai Olotu, the duo was removed as a result of financial impropriety, incompetence and high handedness. Following their impeachment Hon. Olamide George has been sworn in as the new speaker of the House while Hon. Abimbola Fajolu has also been sworn in as the new deputy speaker''.
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A NATIVE OF AGULU AWKA COMMUNITY HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR STEALING A PHONE YESTERDAY.{PHOTOS}

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     A facebook user shared these photos with the caption '' Mr Chinedu Obukwu who claimed to be a native Umuogbu Village,Awka, was given the chase of his life by Awka youths. He was chased from Amawbia and later caught opposite Igwebuike Road,Awka. Mr.Chinedu who appeared to have drunk,admitted stealing the phone he was caught with,but he gave his unemploment saga as the reason,for indulging in the illicit act''.One more photo below.
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LAGOS 'VIS' EXTENDS VEHICLE DOCUMENTS REVALIDATION SERVICES TO WEEKENDS.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      The Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Services (VIS) has extended its various services to Saturdays to enable motorists in the State revalidate their vehicle particulars and other services. The Director, Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) in Lagos State, Engr. Gbolahan Toriola stated this today at Ikeja, noting that vehicle owners are mostly busy during the weekdays, hence their inability to obtain the necessar y vehicle particulars as at when due. He explained further that despite the accessibility of 24 VIS Area Commands and Zonal Offices spread across the State, motorists still find it difficult to spare the time to obtain the necessary documents required for their vehicles. Engr. Toriola observed with dismay that motorists who come forward for renewal were found to be carrying fake vehicle particulars in form of motor roadworthiness certificates and insurance papers. Speaking further, the VIS Director advised that there is a need for proper maintenance ...
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RE: ALLEGED VIOLATION OF PUBLIC TRUST AGAINST NEMA BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT.#PRESS RELEASE.

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        The House of Representatives, at its sitting of 8th November 2018, which was aired live on the Nigerian Television Authority received the Report of the House Committee on Emergency and Preparedness Response on the alleged violation of public trust against the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). We were shocked to hear some of the findings and conclusions presented by the Committee on the issues, which did not reflect the facts and documents placed before it by NEMA. While we shall in due course be making a more comprehensive response to all the points made, it is most important to clarify the following: 1. On the Port Clearance and Transportation of Emergency Food Assistance by Chinese Government, the Federal Government received a total of 6,779MT of Rice for IDPs in the North East as donation by the Chinese Government. This amounted to 271 containers, which arrived Apapa Ports between June and October 2017. The processes of securing duty...
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CONSUMER COUNCIL ALERTS NIGERIANS ON ‘SNIPER-TREATED BEANS’.{PHOTOS}.

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        November 9, 2018 By Bassey Udo The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has warned Nigerians on the dangers of not parboiling their beans extensively before consumption. The director general, Babatunde Irukera, said the warning became necessary after the agency received information that has already gone viral on reported use of sniper chemical by retailers to pres erve beans.Mr Irukera’s warning was contained in a statement sent to Pressmen today Friday. He said consumers must make sufficient enquiries before engaging in new purchases of beans as available information at the weekend revealed retailers have already built a huge stock of commodity.Apart from the cooking method and enquiries before purchase, the council said consumers must wash their food items sufficiently before cooking. “In any and every case, thoroughly washing food items before consumption or preparation for consumption is a generally accepted method of protecting and promoting safety,” th...
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PRESIDENT BUHARI JUST DEPARTED TO PARIS NOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FIRST PARIS PEACE FORUM.{PHOTOS}.

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       President Muhammadu Buhari just departed to Paris, France to participate in the first Paris Peace Forum, that will be held between November 11-13, 2018.More photos below.
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