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Edo state Governor Godwin Obaseki & 1st Lady of Edo & Deputy Gov Shaibu & his wife attends Thanksgiving Service at St Peters Church.

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President Buhari is set to travel to Morocco today, Sunday.



According to his aide, President Buhari will attend the 22nd Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UNFCCC also known as COP22 in Marrakech, Morocco, from Nov. 14-16, 2016.

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Senate President, Bukola Saraki celebrates with the Super Eagles on their 3-1 victory over Algeria yesterday. We are one step closer to World Cup 2018. See another below

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Edo state Governor Godwin Obaseki walks through the streets of Benin to thank the people of Edo state for their support. See photos below

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29-year-old Suwaiba Yunusa is the only female teacher at Janbulo Islamiyya Primary School in Roni, Jigawa State.

"There aren’t many female teachers in the state so we are fortunate to have even one." says Headmaster Shaaibu Hassan.

Some of the male teachers said that as as the only female member of staff, Suwaiba is far more than just another teacher.

"When they know there is a female teacher in the school, parents are easily convinced to send their girls to school," says one teacher.

"When the girls see her coming sometimes they start chanting her name. I think it’s because they are so happy to see someone who is like them," says another.

Speaking to the Global Partnership for Education, Suwaiba said: "In our culture, it is inappropriate for male teachers to help the older girls one on one; they are also limited in their ability to discipline the older girls. But a female teacher—like a mother—can discipline a child of any gender and any age. "

She is also on hand to deal with the expected challenges that come up around older girls and menstruation that her male colleagues only laughed nervously about. But Suwaiba recognizes that perhaps her most important function is as a role model.

"Growing up I had two women teachers. I remember thinking I wanted to be like them. Now I am. So I know how important it is when the girls come up to me and say, ‘When I grow up I want to be a teacher like you."

"Last year, I was so happy. There were two other female teachers assigned to this school. We would work together to do exercises with the children. We would meet between classes and talk about whatever problems we faced in the classroom. This year, because there are so few female teachers around, they were transferred to other schools. Now, honestly, I don’t enjoy coming to school anymore. I feel so lonely and isolated. The male teachers all sit together and talk in the shade. Culturally, there is no way I can sit and talk with them. And there is no staff room where I can go and sit. So between classes I just wander here and there by myself with no one to talk to. I am thinking about leaving. I told the headmaster that if they can’t bring in another female teacher soon, I want to transfer to another school"

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Senator Ben Murray bruce paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Ports Authority. He was received by the managing director, Hajiya Hadiza Bala Usman. See photos below

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Psquare, their brother ,Jude Okoye and their wives are currently following up on the US presidential elections at the elections viewing party taking place at the US consul in Lagos..

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US Embassy in Abuja organised an election party last night with dignitaries in attendance. John Fashanu pictured at the event as he dressed as Donald Trump.

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Passengers at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport got more than they bargained for this morning as the Nigerian Air Force conducted a simulation exercise on counter terrorism.

No fewer than three persons sustained injuries during the exercise among whom was an old woman on a wheel chair, apparently travelling outside the country.

Just as the mock terrorists stormed the airport and started shooting sporadically, she fell from her wheelchair and allegedly broke her teeth.

Another traveller, a young woman in her 30s flung her baby away in the heat of the pandemonium that ensued, before diving for cover. She later reunited with her baby when she was told that it was just a mock exercise and that the bullets being expended were blank bullets.

Also an airport staff a man in his late 50s collapsed on the sound of sporadic gunshots from the the mock terrorists.

All the wounded persons were attended to by medical staff of the Nigerian Air Force hospital and members of the Lagos State Ambulance Services.

The passengers said they were not informed of the exercise and thought it was a real situation and that terrorist had taken over the airport.

Airport officials told journalists that passengers were duly informed as an announcement were continuously being made to inform passengers of the exercise.

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (2nd right), exchanging pleasantries with Deputy Minister of Tourism & Hospitality Industry, Zimbabwe, Hon. Anastancia Ndhlovu (right) while Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode (2nd left) and Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluranti Adebule (left) watch during a Cocktail with AFRIMA and Africa Union Delegates at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Saturday, November 5, 2016.

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Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick pictured today ministering on 'The Greatness in You' at Covenant Vintage Church, Isolo, Lagos . See photos below

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; his wife, Bolanle; Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi; Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; his wife Dolapo; Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and his wife, Alhaja Sherifat during the wedding ceremony of Governor Aregbesola’s Son in Abuja, on Saturday, November 5, 2016. See photos below

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Governor Udom Emmanuel has directed the cancellation of the recruitment of 5,000 teachers conducted by the State Secondary Education Board in 2015.

In a press release signed by the Head of Service, Mrs Ekerebong Akpan and made available to Newspapers, the government declared null and void all letters of appointment earlier issued to the affected persons by the State Secondary Education Board

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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation Mr. David Lawal Babachir has paid a two day private visit to Kebbi State to add impetus to the efforts by the state government to boost agricultural production towards food security of the nation.

The SGF in company of Governor Atiku Abubakar Bagudu Inspected Agriculture field in Ganten-Tudu, Ka’oje in Bagudo local government and Juroki Aljannare District in SUru Local Government.

Mr. David Babachir expressed satisfaction about the level of farm lands under cultivation of variety of crops like rice, wheat, maize, guinea corn, millet, beans, groundnut, and other crops in all the areas visited. I

He commended the state government for its support and encouragement to farmers to increase their yield and spokes about the importance of mechanized farming in line with the policy of President Buhari Administration to making agriculture the bedrock of the national economy and revenue earner.

Mr. David Babachir advised the state government to maintain the tempo of agricultural revival, assuring that the federal government has acknowledged the leading role of Kebbi State to boost agricultural production with emphases on rice and wheat.

Among those in the company of the SGF were the National Vice Chairman of the APC, incharge of the North-West Barrister, Inuwa Abdulkadir and Dr. Nasir Argungu who conducted the SGF round farm lands those who received him during the inspection tour was the District Head of Ka’oje, Sarkin Bargu Alhaji Usman Adamu and the District Head of Aljannare Sarkin Sudan Alhaji Abubakar Saddiq Dakingari.

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The Emir of Daura, His Royal Highness Alh. Umar Faruk OON has expressed satisfaction over the cordial relationship between Governor M. A. Abubakar and their son, President Muhammadu Buhari adding that he is aware of the kind of support His Excellency the Governor, has been given to the President for the past 16 years.

The Emir made these comments when Governor Abubakar paid homage to him at his palace in Daura, shortly after attending the wedding Fatiha of the president's daughter Hajiya Fatima Muhammadu Buhari. He also used the opportunity in congratulating the good people of Bauchi State for having a great leader like Governor Abubakar. The Emir described the Governor as a down-to-earth, humble, pragmatic and visionary leader worthy of emulation. The Emir expressed his full support for the government of Bauchi State under the exemplary leadership of His Excellency, Governor Abubakar.

The Emir pointed out that Bauchi State had several Governors before the coming of Governor M. A. Abubakar but none of them can be compared to him in terms of transparency, zero tolerance for corruption, and people oriented policies.

The Royal Father also added that the relationship between Daura and Bauchi have always been cordial and prayed that it will get even better.

Furthermore, the Emir called on the people of Nigeria to be patient with the current administration of both the states and federal government and pray harder for the success of government across board. He stated that destruction is always easy, but building a strong nation free from corruption takes time. He also added that no meaningful development can be achieved without a vibrant economy and it is clear that the economy is not favorable at the moment, but expressed confidence that things will be better soon.

His Royal Highness also called on all traditional rulers to exert more effort in sensitizing their people about the real state of affairs of the country. He explained that the recession we are witnessing in our nation today is not peculiar to Nigeria alone.

Responding, Governor Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar thanked the Emir for the warm reception he and his entourage received. He also thanked him for the words of encouragement and support.

Governor Abubakar was in Daura for the Wedding Fatiha of the President's daughter Hajiya Fatima Muhammadu Buhari and also the Wedding Fatiha of the Emir of Daura's daughter to the son of Mai Borno.

Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar
Special Assistant to His Excellency the Governor of Bauchi State on Communications

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Confirmed reports have it that there were two separate bomb blast in Maiduguri this morning, one at the entrance to Bakassi IDPs and the second at NNPC station. 5 people confirmed dead

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the explosion.

More details to come

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Confirmed reports have it that there were two separate bomb blast in Maiduguri this morning, one at the entrance to Bakassi IDPs and the second at NNPC station. 5 people confirmed dead

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the explosion.

More details to come

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Container truck loaded with drums of liquid sugar fell on Iganmu Bridge, Apapa. Lagos State Emergency Management Agency officials were on scene to rescue the vehicle. See photos below

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The spokesperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, has denied claims that former Minister of Aviation and spokesperson to former President Goodkuck Jonathan’s campaign Organisation, Femi Fani- Kayode, slumped at their premises On Monday.

Mr. Jude Ndukwe, the Spokesman of ex-Aviation Minister Mr. Femi Fani Kayode, in a statement released on Monday night claimed that the latter, who was recently rearrested by the EFCC, slumped while in custody.

According to him, Fani-Kayode is not a hundred percent healthy and his rearrest complicated issues.

But while speaking with newsmen, Uwujaren said there was no truth whatsoever in the report

“There is no truth whatsoever in the dubious and attention-seeking alarm that Fani-Kayode slumped and was revived by EFCC medical personnel.

“There was nothing like that as the said Fani-kayode and Obanikoro sat together and enjoyed their jokes at the first round of checks of inmates in EFCC custody on Monday night”, he said.

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Nigeria loses N127billion to cybercrimes yearly, an expert with the Department for International Development (DFID) Prof. Olu Ogunshakin, said yesterday in Abuja.

Speaking at a workshop on Cybercrime and Forensic Investigation, Ogunshakin who represented the DFID, said the impact of cybercrime on the ecobnomy was monumental.
Ogunsakin said: “The impact of cybercrime on Nigeria is so vast that annually, we lose about N127billion to criminals that use the internet to sabotage the economy. I think this will continue to rise until the government and security agencies come together to find a way to curb the menace.

“We should make sure that the public is quite aware of the impact of cybercrime because it is something that is borderless and it affects everybody and somebody irrespective of location.

“This crime is borderless and it is something that affects the economy especially the infrastructure that we are trying to develop and in turn it affects everything.”
He said Nigeria can curb the menace if it develops cyber technique on how to eradicate the growing menace, adding that there is need to collaborate with countries that have strategies.

“All over the world, you will also realise that a lot of countries are suffering from it; so we need to collaborate with people because as of now, we do not have a national strategy on how to deal with this crime and we need to start from somewhere,” he said.
Also speaking, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris said the Force was also worried about the spate of the crime.
Represented by AIG Umaru Shehu, Idris said: “The criminals are constantly looking for ways to take advantage of the loopholes in the new cyber technology. They devote more energy and resources into committing national and international crime that are difficult to prevent and detect.

“These criminals are well organised and are willing to invest in modern technology so that they can commit identity theft and privacy invasion, fraudulent electronic transaction, cause havoc through insertion of computer virus and malware infections in personal and corporate computers to get upper hand or blackmail and distributed denial of service attack.
“More worrisome, is the radicalisation and violent extremism, terrorism perpetrated through cyberspace, website hacking and defacement.

“Compared to traditional crime where criminals can rob one or two banks in a day, ICT has made it possible to rob hundreds of banks in less than an hour, while the perpetrators sit comfortably in their homes or offices

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Who's your best dressed?

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MTV Base African Music Award 2015 winner and 2016 nominee stuns on the red carpet tonite.

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The outgoing Acting MD/CEO of NDDC, Mrs Ibim Semenitari's last day in office today. In pics: L-R; Mr Patterson Ogon, SA(Admin) and Mr Bekee Anyalewechi, SA(Media). See another below

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The Former Minister of Defence (State) Musiliu Obanikoro’s has surrendered himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) this afternoon. An EFCC source tells Metronaija that the former minister arrived at their office around 2pm this afternoon in the company of his lawyers and some family relatives.

Senator Musiliu Obanikoro is being investigated by the EFCC for allegedly giving the Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose the sum of N4.7billion for the June 21, 2014 governorship election on the instruction of former president Goodluck Jonathan.


The source said EFCC Investigators will confront Obanikoro with evidence and take his statement today.

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Kano state Govenor Umar Ganduje today paid a visit to the Egyptian Embassy in Abuja & was received by Egyptian Deputy Ambassador Mr Ehab Amr Abdelhameed. See photos below

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Actress Dakore Egbuson-Akande performed lived on stage at a Felabration concert in Los Angeles, California on Saturday and videos showing how she rocked the stage were shared via social media. Acknowledging that some people didn't know she was a performing artist, Dakore said: "You all know me as an actor but music is and always has been my 1st love."

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