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 I Am Pained, My Child Died In Captivity, I Couldn’t Bury Him – Father Of kidnapped Tegina pupil The Proprietor of Tanko Salihu Islamic school Tegina, Rafi local government area of Niger State, Mallam Idris Umar and father of an abducted child who died in captivity said he is pained that he is unable to give his son a proper burial. Umar whose four children were among the 91 children kidnapped on the 30th of May,2021, said this while fielding questions from Journalists in Minna. The deceased child was said to be between 8 and 9years old. Umar said he sees the death of his child as the will of God said he would have felt better if he was buried properly. ”Though, I see the death of his child as God’s will, I would have been more fulfilled if the child had died at home to give him a befitting burial. I thank Allah that the other three are alive and also other children that were kidnapped. Their continued stay with the bandits was a traumatic experience for all of us” ” But, despite, ...

PRESS RELEASE Minister Mourns Late Nollywood Star, Victor Olaotan The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has condoled with the family, friends and fans of the popular Nollywood actor, Mr. Victor Olaotan, who reportedly died on Thursday. In a statement issued in Lagos on Friday, the Minister said the hard work and commitment to excellence of the likes of Mr. Olaotan are the reasons Nollywood has taken the world by storm. ''A distinguished thespian and a gentleman, Mr. Olaotan brought joy to many homes through his talent, and was a source of inspiration to the younger generation of actors and actresses in the country,'' he said. Alhaji Mohammed, who also commiserated with the entire Nollywood industry, prayed to God to give succour to the family left behind by Mr. Olaotan, and to grant repose to the soul of the departed. Segun Adeyemi Special Assistant To The President (Media) Office of the Minister of Information and Culture Lagos 27 Aug. 2021

Another Veteran Actor Prince Ifeanyi Dike is dead. Dike was confirmed dead hours after Tinsel star Victor Olaotan was announced dead by his widow. President Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, confirmed the incident. He said that Dike died after being ill for two weeks. Dike, who was chairman Board of Trustees Actors Guild of Nigeria, died in Lagos. Am so sad because his my good friend and even when I broke the news my mum passed away,he sent me a message,I never knew he has been in the hospital all this while.Chai,. Rest in peace,you will be missed. Details shortly…

The Lagos State Government may not sell forms to intending Pilgrims planning to embark on the Hajj 2022 Holy pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Honourable Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Olanrewaju Elegushi, disclosed the development at a Press Conference organised to formally react to the cancellation of the year 2021 Hajj exercise for foreign pilgrims by the Saudi Arabian Government due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He explained that Lagos already has 3,016 intending pilgrims that have formally registered and fully paid their deposits for the already cancelled Y2020/2021 hajj exercises, pointing out that unless the Saudi Arabian Authority and National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) give the State additional slots, it might not be feasible selling forms for additional persons outside those already registered. Elegushi further stated that only 69 intending pilgrims or approximately 2.24 per cent of those for the Y2020/2021 sets have written to request for refu...

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), has empowered 225 military officers' wives in a short-term skills acquisition programme as part of a women emancipation process geared towards economic growth. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the four-week training at Sam Ethnan Air-Force Base, PWD, on Wednesday, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, applauded WAPA’s effort in bringing succour to women, through poverty alleviation initiative, thus showcasing the magnanimity of the current administration to better the lives of women and their families. While delivering her keynote address, Mrs. Sanwo-Olu stated that “Worldwide, women are impressively demonstrating that they are willing and able to use their qualifications and self-determination to directly increase social prosperity in male-driven businesses. We have women as large scale business owners, we also have them in all forms of skilled labour as well as man...

  President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm greetings to Minister of State, Environment, Sharon Ikeazor, on her 60th birthday, August 28, 2021, joining family and friends to celebrate with the lawyer and management consultant, whose sacrifice and investment in the country continue to inspire the younger generation. The President notes the historic leadership role provided by the minister when she was Executive Secretary of Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, humanizing operations of the outfit, re-energizing members of staff and bringing succour to many retirees, who were almost losing hope. President Buhari affirms that Ikeazor’s kind heart and charity are easily revealed in her work, and guide her disposition of pursuing greater good for the majority, employing her wealth of knowledge from years of working in both national and international institutions to serve the needs of ordinary citizens, particularly women and the girl-child. As the former National Woman Leader of the...

DSS Denies Dispersing Doctors Who Went For interview Organised By Saudi Arabia The Department of State Security Services, DSS, has denied dispersing doctors at a Job interview organised by Saudi Arabian officials in Sheraton Hotel, Abuja. According to PRO, Dr. Peter Afunanya the Secret agency disclosed that no operation was carried out in the hotel. "The attention of the Department of State Services has once again been drawn to a falsehood being circulated in the media that it dispersed doctors attending a Saudi Arabia organised job interview at the Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, yesterday 26th August, 2021." "Though this is illogical and does not add up, sections of the media that reported it did not care to verify the news before going to print. No further evidence was also adduced to prove that the DSS carried out such operation at the hotel. It is obvious that the news is only designed to embarrass the Organisation." "Journalists and other media practitioners are e...