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A suspected kidnapper was on Wednesday nabbed in Benue State while trying to abduct two school children.

Reports gathered that the young man was apprehended in the morning by the local vigilantes in the Otukpo area of the state.

It will be recalled that a suspected kidnapper, Identified as Aondolumun Nyimkaan was also arrested recently by the members of Gwer East Community Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Aliade area of Benue State, who allegedly attempted to abduct a schoolgirl identified as Msendoo Liamzua.

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Ekiti state Governor Ayodele Fayose was pictured in Ikole Ekiti during the light up of the area. Here is the dualised township road now delivered and street lights switched on today. See photos below

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Waje, Toolz, Desmond Elliot and Ali Nuhu all took on colourful
Afrocentric styles at the Make Naija Stronger Media Launch organised
by ONE.org.

They stepped out to lend their voices to ONE.org’s campaign calling for urgent action by the Nigerian government to invest in public health.

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Thugs believed to be working under El Rufai’s orders were seen destroying mosques of S’hia members in Kaduna this morning.


Security operatives have been called to the scene but there has been no response as at when this was posted. The violence against IMN members continues.

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Osun state Governor Rauf Aregbesola at the commissioning of Chief Bisi Block, Evangel College, Otan Ayegbaju, Osun North East Diocese of the Anglican Communion earlier today.

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Honourable Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola pictured yesterday as he inspects Sokoto-Tambuwal road, Sokoto State. See photos below

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Ekiti State governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described the invasion of residences of five judges, including those of two Justices of the Supreme Court – Justice Walter Onnoghen (who is in line to succeed the outgoing Chief Justice of Nigeria) and Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, by armed men of the Department of State Service (DSS) and reported arrest as a direct assault on the judiciary.

Governor Fayose, who addressed the press in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday, said; “It should now be obvious to all Nigerians and the international community that democracy is under threat in Nigeria and Nigerians must rise to save democracy from being truncated.”

The governor said; “For all intent and purposes, there is no how the federal government can justify the gestapo and crude action of the DSS against our judiciary, the last hope of the common man and I believe they just want to hide under anti-corruption fight to blackmail and intimidate the judiciary. If not, have the affected judges been reported to the National Judicial Council (NJC), the body saddled with the responsibilities of investigating and sanctioning erring judges? Were the affected judges ever invited by the DSS and they refused to honour the invitation?

“I am particularly worried over the involvement of Justice Walter Onnoghen in the invasion, and I hope this is not a plot to prevent his appointment as the next CJN just because he is from the South South region.

“Nigerians should be reminded that I raised similar alarm when this regime of impunity started with the invasion of the Akwa-Ibom State government house and later the Ekiti State House of Assembly.

“I did say then that democracy in Nigeria was becoming unsafe in the hands of this APC government and that those keeping silent because of politics might also end up in the belly of the roaring lion that is threatening to consume our democracy. Then, those who ought to have joined in condemning the DSS impunity at that time kept silent for fear of the unknown.
Now we have gotten to the height of it and Nigeria faces full-blown military dictatorship! This is sad!

“It is more worrisome that two of the judges involved, Justice Adeniyi Ademola and Justice Nnamdi Dimgba ruled against the DSS and condemned its impunity on the cases of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col Sambo Dasuki (rtd) and retired Air Commodore, Umar Mohammed and one wonders if upholding the rule of law by refusing to help the DSS to sustain its reign of impunity has now become a criminal offence for which judges must be harassed, intimidated and arrested.

“The question to ask is that, will the DSS be a judge in its own case? Even if there are evidence(s) of corruption against the judges as they will want Nigerians to believe, the law is clear as to what to do. The NJC must be informed and the council will in turn investigate the allegation and take appropriate actions. It is after this that the affected judges can be invited for questioning and possibly prosecuted.

“It should be noted that few days ago, the NJC sacked three judges for breaching the Codes of Conduct for Judicial Officers and went further to recommend that one of them, Justice Kabiru M. Auta be handed over to the Inspector General of Police for prosecution for alleged corruption.

“If NJC could do this less than one week ago, has the same NJC been informed of any allegation of corruption against the judges whose residences were invaded?

“I therefore call on all Nigerians and the international community to rise in defense of democracy and the rule of law in our country because as it is, no one will be spared by this rampaging dictatorship.

“Particularly, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and other stakeholders in the judiciary must not allow this to go unchallenged.

“Obviously, the DSS has become a threat to democracy in Nigeria, having abandoned its core mandate of providing intelligence for the protection of the internal security of Nigeria as provided in the Security Agencies Act Cap. N74 LFN, 2004.

“It has therefore become necessary that President Buhari put a stop to the actions and activities of these overzealous security agencies that can endanger democracy.”

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The Vice Principal of Lagos State Model College, Igbonla in Epe area of Lagos State, and four students of the school, were on Thursday morning kidnapped by gunmen.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Fatai Owoseni, confirmed the incident during his weekly press briefing in Lagos.

Mr. Owoseni, however, said that two of the students had been recovered.

“We received an unfortunate information this morning that four students and vice principal of Model College, Epe, were kidnapped at about 8 a.m.

“The kidnappers went away with them in their speed boat. As soon as we got the information, crack detectives were sent there. We have been able to recover two of the students.

“The vice principal and two students are still with the kidnappers. Our men have begun searching for them. We are collaborating with the Navy to search the creeks and the waters.

“By the Grace of God, they will be rescued soon,’’ Mr. Owoseni said.

The commissioner said about 1,500 police operatives had been deployed to 164 locations regarded as flash points in the state.

He said the deployment was to ensure adequate security for the people of the state during the forthcoming yuletide and after.

“These flash points will be policed on a 24-hour basis, starting from now on.

“Members of the public are to assist in giving timely information about any suspect,’’ he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 25 suspects, who were arrested for alleged various crimes in the last one week in the state, were presented to journalists.

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The Batch B, Stream 1 members of the National Youth Service Corps are at the moment protesting in Sokoto, Sokoto State.
The protest is taking place at the State Headquarters of the NYSC and adjoining streets.

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According to available information, some unknown persons are attempting to swindle them of the allowance paid to them monthly by the State Government.

One of the Youth Corps members told Metronaija that before now, they were being owned 10 months allowance.
The allowance for six months was cleared, leaving an outstanding of four months.
However, with their passing out on Thursday, the Corps members were paid only three out of the outstanding four months after collecting their certificates.

The implication, according to them, is that they will all forfeit the outstanding one month to some dubious officials.
The protest was still on as at press time.

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The National Working Committee of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Thursday suspended its national Chairman, Mr. Victor Ike Oye for gross misconduct.

Rising from its monthly meeting in Abuja, the NWC told the media that the suspension of the national Chairman was in line with the provisions of the party’s constitution, following what it called immense constitutional breaches and inordinate practices of the chairman and other national officers.

Speaking on behalf of the NWC, the deputy national secretary of the party, Chief Jerry Obasi said the suspension was necessary in order to save the party from impending destruction and reposition it to greatness, given the circumstances surrounding the party under the leadership of the suspended chairman.

Among those also suspended by the NWC include: the deputy national chairman (North), Alh. Abubakar Adamu and deputy national chairman (South), Chief Uchenna Okogbuo, who were also indicted for several constitutional breaches.

Some of the allegation levelled against them include: not involving NWC in making electoral regulations to given nomination/selection of candidates and not involving NWC in day to day running of the party, which violates article 12 (3) of the party’s constitution among others.

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Kano state Governor Umar Ganduje just arrived Owerre Imo State to attend the book presentation in honor of Deputy Governor, H.E Prince Eze Madumere MFR. See more photos below

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Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has rewarded Mrs. Lateefat Omolola Tijani, a Paralympics Silver Medalist from Ogun State, with a cash prize of N1m while her coach, Mrs. Kemi Oyebola, was given a cash prize of N500,000.

In addition to the cash prize, the governor also promised to provide the Paralympian with training kits of her choice that could aid her preparation for the next Paralympic games.
Governor Amosun also charged the Paralympian to ensure that she wins a Gold medal at the next Paralympics.

The governor stated this, on Wednesday, when Mrs. Tijani and her coach, Mrs. Kemi Oyebola, came to present the Silver medal she won in the 45kg weightlifting category of the just concluded Paralympics game in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, to the governor at his Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta office.

While congratulating the Silver medalist for the feat, Governor Amosun urged her not to relent in her quest for excellence.

The governor also seized the occasion to appreciate the coach, family and all those who supported Mrs. Tijani to achieve this laudable feat.

Responding, Mrs. Tijani thanked the governor for what she described as his “kind gesture and support for sports.” She added that with the governor’s support, “I can assure you that I am going for the Gold medal at the next Olympics.”

Signed
Adejuwon Soyinka
Senior Special Assistant (Media)
Ogun State Governor

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President Buhari has confirmed the appointment of Lauretta Onochie as his Personal Assistant on Social Media today.


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Last night at hard rock cafe, MTV Base had an event as part of the Road2MAMA tour and to announce nominees in the remaining categories.

Stars like Samantha Walsh, Gbenro Ajibade graced the red carpet while Olamide, Patoranking, Simi, Ycee performed at the event.



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Adams Oshiomhole, Edo state governor, was in his elements on Saturday night, during the celebration party of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The party was held to mark the victory of Godwin Obaseki in the recently-concluded Edo state governorship election.

Obaseki and Oshiomhole’s wives, as well as many celebrity performers, were in attendance.

During the event, Oshiomhole was keen to show his famous ‘bend-down-low’ dance moves, while he also taught Timaya how to dress properly

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Suspected robbery gang was arrested by local vigilante group in Afolabi area of Igando in the early hours on Sunday.

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Rev. Canon Uche Chinamerem of Anglican Diocese of Owerri poses in front of rubbish dump to celebrate Nigeria's 56th independence. See photos below

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Fire outbreak at Morris St, Alausa. Lagos fire service & LRU were on the scene to put off the fire. See photos below

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Kaduna state Governor Nasir El Rufai today, was as the Independence Day children's celebration hosted by the wife of the Governor, Mrs Hadiza El-Rufai. See photos below

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In continuation with the operations against livestock rustlers, armed bandits and kidnappers within its area of operations, troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army, have conducted clearance operations within Kaduna and Katsina States. In Katsina State, the troops carried out joint patrol at Nashambe village near Karoki in which 2 suspected livestock rustlers, Mallam Lawali Nakaduna and Yahuza Suleiman were arrested in Jibia Local Government Area and handed over to the Nigeria Police.

The troops also arrested a notorious livestock rustler and armed bandit, Gide Maikwasara, who was shot while attempting to escape. The troops recovered several empty cases of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, 2 Dane guns, 1 cutlass, a knife and local charms. In Jajaiye village, Shinfida District, Jibia Local Government Area, troops arrested 3 suspected collaborators; Alhaji Muhammadu Jammu, Sani Jammu and Garba Bammi, while others fled deep into the forest. The troops also recovered 1 locally made Dane gun, 1 Cutlass, 1 Sword, an Axe and Arrows. They also recovered 137 rustled goats and 157 sheep. The suspects and the recovered animals have been handed over to the Nigeria Police in Jibia.

The troops have embarked on aggressive patrols of bandits prone Local Government Areas of the State such as Dandume, Jibia, Kankara, Sabuwa and Safana.

In Anchau and Kubau Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, it was discovered that the some of the local vigilante collaborate and supply information to the armed bandits. One of the arrested suspected collaborator and informant, Musa Magabe stated that he supply information to the bandits on troops and security agents movement and often points residence of uncompromising vigilantes and leaders for elimination. He further stated that he pass information to armed bandits in Falgore forest.
The suspect is further being investigated and efforts are on to prevent such through proper screening of local vigilante.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

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Benin City was on Stand still as PDP members and residents thronged out in large numbers to protest against their Stolen Mandate.

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Borno state Governor Shettima visited the Bama IDPs camp to ascertain the welfare of the people Commends their physical condition and wellbeing. See photos below

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A Boeing 747 cargo plane arrived Abuja on Sunday with $1.3m worth of lifesaving supplies for Internally Displace Person in North/East Nigeria. The plane brought in health kits containing essential medicines and health supplies for primary health centres in the states affected.

Cargo also include water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) products, dignity kits enough for 80,000 women and adolescent girls for 3 months.

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An Imo state university student nearly carried away by flood yesterday at Okigwe road, Owerri. Flood due to poorly constructed tunnels. See photos below

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Honourable Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola and leader of House of Representatives , Femi Gbajabiamila at Dodan Barracks prayer ground today.

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Kogi state Governor Yahaya Bello pictured today as he arrives Eid prayer ground with masked security operatives.

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National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akinolu; Baba Adinni of Lagos, Sheik Afiz Abu; Majority Leader, House of Reps, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila; and Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa during Eid-il-Kabir prayer at the Dodan Barracks Obalende Lagos.

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