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  The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Task Force) was not involved in the death, today, of a young man at Oshodi as being falsely reported on the social media. Early this morning, a commercial bus driver was illegally loading passengers by the roadside in Oshodi and, on noticing the presence of a Lagos Task Force vehicle, took off recklessly at a high speed, knocking down the innocent young man who was trying to cross the Oshodi Expressway. Despite warnings and enlightenment campaigns about the dangers of violating traffic laws, commercial drivers have continued to flout the law and put the lives of commuters at risk. This violation of the law led to the death that occurred in Oshodi. No gunshot was fired within the vicinity as being rumoured on social media. Members of the public are advised to refrain from believing false information released online by mischievous individuals who are out to cause public disorder and unrest in Lagos. The Lagos St...

  … Restates Commitment to Advocacy, Collaborative Effort in Fighting TB . . . As Vans Will Move Around Lagos To Screen Residents The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has launched three mobile chest X-ray vans to support Tuberculosis (TB) screening, active case searches and improve the diagnosis of TB in Lagos communities. The mobile x-ray vans, which will move around the State to provide prompt chest x-ray services and effective diagnosis of TB within communities, were manufactured to specification and are adequately equipped to effectively provide comprehensive on-site screening, diagnosis and treatment for TB. Speaking at the launch of the specialised vehicles, held at the Evans Square, Lagos Mainland Local Government Area, Mrs. Sanwo-Olu said the Mobile X-Ray vans were acquired by the State government in furtherance of its determination to explore innovative, efficient and latest practices in health care service delivery. She disclosed that the State Gov...

  The Anambra State Police Command wishes to confirm to the general public that, one Mr Philip Emeka Chinwuba 'm' aged 56years of Chinwuba Street,Aguleri in Anambra East LGA of Anambra State was arrested following an investigation the Command is undertaking that required his explanation on the role he allegedly played in the crime. The suspect had on or about 15/1/2021 originate and circulated on various social media platforms a false and malicious publication captioned"COVID-19 IN AWKA" and (reproduced hereunder) in which the suspect claimed that (i)."Corona virus has hit govt house Awka with more than 30 senior govt officials including Governor Obiano on isolation and that late Igwe Kelly of Igbariam contracted the virus after visiting the governor to thank him for lifting his suspension and died three days to the last ofala celebration" (ii)."That the virus was brought into govt house by Mrs Maureen Odili from USA who is the wife of Chief of Staff...

  President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the immediate resignation of the Service Chiefs, and their retirement from service. Those involved are the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin; Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas; and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar. President Buhari thanks the outgoing Service Chiefs for what he calls their “overwhelming achievements in our efforts at bringing enduring peace to our dear country,” wishing them well in their future endeavours. The new Service Chiefs are: Major-General Leo Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff; Major-General I. Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff; Rear Admiral A.Z Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff; and Air-Vice Marshal I.O Amao, Chief of Air Staff. The President congratulates the new Service Chiefs, and urges them to be loyal and dedicated in the discharge of their responsibilities. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) Janua...

  PRESS STATEMENT His Excellency, the Zamfara State Executive Governor Hon. Dr. Bello Mohammed MON (Matawallen Maradun) has urged social media handlers in the state to avoid promoting fake news saying it is capable of destroying the long existing peace of the country. The governor made the call today while receiving All Progressive Congress (APC) Social Media Forum under the leadership of Hon.Aminu Mohammed Kaura (Lecturer) who defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Government House Council Chamber, Gusau. Governor Matawalle said there is need for handlers of social media in the state to stop promoting fake news on their news feeds because it causes serious damage to the state and the country. He said most of the people using social media especially youths, need to use it positively such as the promotiin of peace and unity among the people of the state and the country for the purpose of having a united and more secured nation. Matawalle further said social media is...

  "It's been 10 beautiful years" Ned Nwoko counts down to his Moroccan wife's 30th birthday... Ned Nwoko is celebrating 10 years of being with his Moroccan wife as he counts down to her 30th birthday. Sharing a photo of himself and Laila Charani Nwoko, Ned wrote: "Laila will be 30 years in a few days time. It feels like yesterday. It has been ten beautiful years. Amazing how she has matured over the years." Laila Charani and Ned Nwoko share 3 children together. Laila is stepmother to Ned's other kids from his other wives including Regina Daniels.One more photo below.

  The Germans elected her to lead them, and she led 80 million Germans for 18 years with competence, skill, dedication and sincerity. During these eighteen years of her leadership of the authority in her country, no transgressions were recorded against her .. She did not assign any of her relatives a secretary .. She did not claim that she was the maker of glories .. She did not get millions out of her, nor did anyone cheer her life, she did not receive charters and pledges, she did not fight those who preceded her and did not dissolve her. The blood of her fellow countrymen .. She did not utter nonsense .. She did not appear in the alleys of Berlin to be photographed. It is (Angelica Merkel) the woman who was dubbed "The Lady of the World" and was described as the equivalent of six million men. Yesterday, Merkel left the party leadership position and handed it over to those after her, and Germany and its German people are in the best condition. The reaction of th...