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PDP candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu in last year Edo state Governorship election storms Okpella to seek support for the Hon Jude Imagwe, Candidate of this Saturday's House of Representatives Estako Federal Constituency Election. See photos below


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A residential house at Oke-Ira, Ogba in Lagos state was destroyed by fire at about 11:00am local time. A reader told www.metronaija.com that an ill-equipped fire service was unable to render much help but two other fire service teams came to help later in the day. See another photo below

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The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), has directed its members to stop attending to health needs of commissioners , special advisers and other categories of political appointees in Kogi State until further notice.

Dr Magnus Ogaraku, the Chairman of the state chapter of the NMA, announced this at a news conference in Lokoja on Thursday.

He said that the ban also covered the family members and aides of the political appointees.

Ogaraku, who spoke shortly after an emergency meeting of the Executive State Officer Committee of the association, directed doctors in public and private hospitals in the state to immediately comply with the decision.

The Chairman, who was flanked by the state Secretary of the NMA, Dr Zubair Kabiru, also directed doctors working in all state-owned hospitals to commence an indefinite strike immediately .

Their counterparts in the Federal Medical Centre will embark on one week sympathy strike as from Jan.30, he said.

He attributed their action to the mass sack of doctors working in the state government hospitals and refusal to pay their salary and allowances as and when due.

According to him, the leadership of the NMA met to review developments and the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with the government on the issues and discovered that government has failed to keep to its promise.

“The NMA abided by her own side of the MoU by extending the ultimatum by two weeks to allow the state government implement the MoU as signed.

“The Kogi State Government has completely reneged in all aspects of the MoU. The report of the staff screening and verification as released has put doctors in Kogi state in a more miserable situation.

“Several doctors were prematurely sacked, un-cleared or declared as ghost workers under very flimsy excuses that are not in conformity with laid down civil service rules”, Ogaraku explained.

The NMA said it had no confidence in the Appeal Screening Committee as composed and will not honour the outcome of its exercise.

“In order to reduce the untold hardship to the innocent patients as a result of the strike caused by Kogi State Government, Federal Medical Centre Lokoja and the Private Clinics shall be available to render services during the period they are not on sympathy strike”, the body stated.

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 re-arraigned a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Mohammed Dikko Umar before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja on a 7-count charge of money laundering and procurement fraud to the tune of N9.7billion

Umar, among other things, during his tenure as Chief of Air Staff between September 2010 and October 2012, allegedly used N700million that was withdrawn from NAF account to purchase a property at No 14 Vistula Close, Off Panama Street, Maitama Abuja.
He was said to have used the Dollar equivalent of N500million removed from NAF account to also purchase a four bedroom duplex with boys’ quarters at Road 3B Street 2, Mabushi Ministers Hill, Abuja. The former NAF boss also allegedly used the US Dollar equivalent of N250million to purchase a property situated at No 14, Audu Bako Way, G.R.A. Kano State, in 2011.

The offence contravenes Section 15(2) (b) of the Money Laundering Prohibition Act 2011, as amended.
One of the charges reads:

“That you, Air Marshal Mohammed Dikko Umar, whilst being the Chief of Air Staff, Nigerian Air Force between September 2010 to September 2012 in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of the court directly converted the United States Dollars equivalent of the aggregate sum of N4, 846,630,000.00 (Four billion, eight hundred and forty six million, six hundred and thirty thousand naira) only removed from the accounts of the Nigerian Air Force, when you reasonably ought to have known that the said funds formed part of the proceeds of your unlawful activity, to wit, criminal breach of trust and corruption, and you thereby committed an offence contrary Section 15(2)(b) of the Money Laundering Prohibition Act 2011 as amended and punishable under Section 15(3) of the same Act”.
before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba.

Umar, who was first docked on May 11, 2016 while entering his plea again today, pleaded not guilty.
Upon his plea, Hassan Liman, SAN, applied for his release on bail. He prayed the court to allow his client to go home on self-recognition as he was previously allowed to do by Justice Binta Nyako who was hitherto in charge of the case.

However, counsel to the EFCC, Sylvanus Tahir, raised concern that he was not very comfortable with one of the bail conditions earlier granted based on ‘self recognition’. He also noted that the bail term had neither price tag nor surety attached.
In a bench ruling, Justice Dimgba ordered the defendant that the defendant should continue with the earlier bail condition and produce two sureties of either civil servant or business men with a landed property at any satellite area in Abuja. The defendant is to also surrender his international passports to the court.

The judge added that failure to meet up with the bail terms within a week will result to the defendant being remanded in prison custody.
The case has been adjourned to February 13 and 14, 2016 for commencement of trial.

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Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode (2nd right), administering de-worming syrup on one of the pupils of Lagos State public primary schools, Miss Precious Okoh during the flag-off of Mass Deworming programme for pupils in Public Primary Schools, organized by the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, at Maryland, Lagos, on Monday, 23 January, 2017. With her are Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Pharm. (Mrs) Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf (right); Special Adviser to the Governor on Arts & Culture, Hon. Adebimpe Akinsola (2nd left) and Acting HOS, Mrs. Folashade Adesoye (left).

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Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed and Sen. Bukar Ibrahim, Chairman Senate Committee on Environment on a working visit to the Nguru Wetlands. See photos below


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Senator Shehu Sani representing Kaduna central senatorial district has reacted to the emergence of Ahmed Lawan (Yobe North) as the new Senate leader of the National Assembly.

The Senator said the Senate President, Bukola Saraki has finally heal the wounds of acrimony and division within the Senate APC Caucus by the removal of Ali Ndume as the senate leader.



Recall that the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday wrote the Senate President Bukola Saraki over the appointment of a new leader.

He said: “It's hoped that the new change in the senate APC leadership, as announced by the Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki, will finally heal the wounds of acrimony and division within the Senate APC caucus and usher in a new phase and chapter among members of the Party in the Upper House”.

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The Bring Back Our Girls protesters were pictured today at the State House entrance during a peaceful protest against corruption and bad governance .See photos below

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The maiden edition of Nigeria’s first rap contest package and produced by Television Continental (TVC) came to an end on Friday, January 6th, 2016 with Okotete Gerald aka ZFlogz, emerging winner.

He smiled home with a record deal and free airplays on TVC Entertainment and Radio Continental at the grand finale show held at Television Continental Studio in Ikosi Ketu Lagos.

ZFlogz, beat Dr. Prince, Enigreen and Jizzy Dust in a grand finale show that was characterized by glitz & glam, superlative performances and jaw-dropping moments.

His emergence as the winner ended months of heart-rending rap battle performances that started with thousands of contestants at a 7-day auditions in Lagos where 22 rappers emerged to a knock out rounds of 9 week long experience for both contestants and viewers.

The highlight of the finale was the performance of Zflogs and Dr. Prince who lit up the stage and hearts of guests, viewers and studio audiences with a freestyle rap battle.

Speaking at the grand finale, Deputy Director Programmes, TVC, Morayo Afolabi-Brown said TVC Entertainment recognised the entertainment industry as a veritable platform to identify, nurture and celebrate young talented Nigerians.

She said, “TVC Entertainment is living up to its reputation as a lifestyle and entertainment brand that is passionate about the youth and Rap Or Drop is one of our platforms to celebrate and promote the Nigerian youth in the entertainment industry. This maiden edition, all the contestants have been amazing in their individual right and Zflogz particularly has been outstanding from the audition stage to the final round and we are glad that the judges and the audience has crowned a winner deserving of his crown.’’

An ecstatic Zflogz who was unable to control his happiness was overwhelmed and shocked at being crowned the winner of the competition. He said, “I feel like jumping in the ocean to cool off”.

If you missed out on all the live actions, you can watch on TVC YouTube channel and Facebook via TVCconnect.

TVC Entertainment is the producer of Rap or Drop rap reality show. Tantalizer is the official food partner.

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A man named Victor Ojiaku has been arrested by the Nigerian police for allegedly beating his wife mercilessly and then stabbing her in her private part with a broken bottle after accusing her of sleeping with sleeping with a teenage boy who works for him.

Ojiaku, an automobile parts dealer, attacked his wife, Faith Ojiaku, 27, a mother of three at their home in White Sand, Isheri-Osun in Lagos State last week. LIB has photos of the stabbed vagina but probably not appropriate to post here


Faith was kept locked up for two days by Victor, making it impossible for her to call any family member or friend for help or seeking medical attention.

When she was eventually allowed to seek medical attention, she used a doctor's phone to call her sister who the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team, who have since taken up the case.


The man appeared at the Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court last week where he was granted bail and case postponed till end of January. He is also faing charges for attacking his teenage worker who he accused of sleeping with his wife.

He is facing a six-count charge bordering on grievous bodily harm, threat to life and assault.

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Three children of the same parent on Wednesday died 24 hours after they suffered severe burns from the fire incident that engulfed their apartment in Ikotun Egbe area of Lagos.

A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who visited the scene gathered that the children died in a hospital where they were taken for treatment on Tuesday.

A very reliable source of the family told NAN that one of the victims died shortly after they were brought to the hospital.

The source, who identified them as Chiamaka, Emmanuel and Chiagozie Ifediba, said they are below 10 years of age.

It said that the fire which started around 2 p.m. on Tuesday was caused by power outage inside their single room apartment at No.15 Ikuna Str. Liasu Road, Ikotun Egbe.

“ One died at 11 p.m. on Tuesday and the second one died 12. 30 a.m. on Wednesday, ‘’ the source told NAN, adding that their father was late.

According to the source, their mother, Mrs Ngozi Ifediba, was not at home when the fire started.

Mutiu Wasiu, a tenant in an adjacent building to the affected house also told NAN that the door to the room was locked when the fire was noticed.

He added that the room’s window was forced open before the victims were brought out.

Wasiu said that the children, who were found unconscious and covered in smoke, were rushed to a nearby hospital in the area.

“It was a terrible experience for me; I see no reason why someone will lock her children inside the house to buy something.

“It is only God that can save the children because the state we found them was not palatable,’’ he said.

Francis Simon, a resident of the area, said that the children would have been rescued on time, but that their neigbours who were more concerned about saving their property before the fire escalated.

Simon said that the fire was eventually put out before the arrival of fire service personnel.

“We managed to put the fire out with the help of outsiders and passerby,” he said.

Also a NAN correspondent who visited Do-alllars hospital where the children were taken for treatment, reports that relatives and sympathises were seen discussing the accident.

Confirming the incident, Mr Razak Fadipe, Director, Lagos State Fire Service, said that the information they received on arrival at the scene was that the victims’ mother locked them in.

“ She was said to be cooking and left them inside to purchase some items in a nearby shop when the incident occurred,’’ Fadipe told NAN.

He also said that the children were in critical condition when he visited the hospital on Tuesday.(NAN)


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A Nigerian OAP has writte an open letter addressed to rapper and YBNL boss, Olamide over his Olamide In Conert, the t3rd edition which held some days ago.

The Radio and TV Personality, Adenike Oyetunde wrote:

“Dear Olamide, what HAPPENED? What!!!

I attended #Olic2 and without a doubt, it was by far my BEST event last year. I talked, and talked about it; everyone around me that didn’t go, knew they had to this year.

Imagine my excitement when I saw these pictures by TyBello, I knew #Olic3 was definitely going to be a hit. I needed to see ‘Olamide Live In Concert’ *coughs. In my life, not even at either Canaanland or Redemption Camp had I EVER been stuck in such traffic.

No clear plans on controlling humans (forget that we are peculiar here). The plan was go with Uber. There was a change, and a friend’s friend took @mayowaekpo and I. What should have taken maybe 30minutes max, turned to two years in traffic.

Nobody deemed it fit to tell us that no cars were going into Eko hotel; we were all just hoping; stuck in traffic. Having to walk so far, isn’t always my first option; for obvious reasons.

Then I got into the hall, Olamide, why?

I came in just as you were done with your first outing and I figured, he’ll be back. You came back ONCE, while I was there and you played CD. Olamide, CD I’m still too lost.

CD… Like, ALL that for ‘DJ, track 2’.

Wait first, collect your money from the sound people; BAD, BAD sound. Even Adekunle (God bless his heart) who did LIVE for us, they sha spoilt his sound.

I, Adenike Oyetunde came to see You Olamide, LIVE, (it was a complimentary ticket, FYI), and you hounded me with Comedy. HOW How does that even work?

Alibaba’s January 1st Concert is coming, I’ll get comedy there, WHY, did you succumb, Why? I thought you had it all figured out; but, awon aye sold this BAD idea to you.

By the way, were you at Asa’s show? If not, PLEASE, Watch the CD. That’s what LIVE IN CONCERT is on about. I was TOO disappointed and I can’t hide it.

Excellency is KEY. You had ONE year to plan. I honestly didn’t see ANY plan oh; at least, to me. Of course, I still danced, I screamed, I took videos; but, from last year; it could have been WAY better.

I will not comment on that uncle that was jumping arand with you!!! Give us what we ‘paid’ for Nigerian Artiste, PLEASE. People hustled to GET tickets.”

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Ondo state Governor Segun Mimiko pictured at Zero-Zero Junction Ilaje during the official commissioning of 34.62km Igbokoda-Ugbonla road with 3.62km spurs. See photos below

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle), with Rap star, Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana (3rd right); Singer & Songwriter, Niniola Apata (3rd left) Pop Artist, Azadus (2nd left); Hip Juju Artist, Wale Thompson (left); Viktoh of YBNL (right) and others during the One Lagos Fiesta at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Lagos, on Tuesday, December 27, 2016.


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Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command over the weekend arrested Suleiman Seidu, 33, for attempting to kidnap a two year-old boy, Chimdi Udwu, in Owode area of Ogun State.

The Decoy Team of the squad got a hint about a kidnap attempt on a little boy by one of the two persons who the prime suspect had contracted to perpetrate the crime.

Upon gathering further intelligence, a member of the RRS Decoy Team posed as a lady that the kidnapper sought to help give the child a good care.

RRS source disclosed that for more than two weeks while the kidnapping took shape, the investigator, pretending as an accomplice, was exchanging information with prime suspect.

It was revealed that the suspect, assured the accomplice that he has gotten motorcycle to use in kidnapping the boy, stressing that the ransom was N10 million, which the father of the parents of the boy would be able to afford as a landlord and dealer in electrical appliances.

It was learnt that when the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, was informed of the jurisdictional challenge of arresting the kidnapped suspect in Ogun State. The CP ordered the Decoy team to proceed assuring them he would contact his colleague in Ogun, adding that there was no jurisdiction in crime.

Source in RRS disclosed that one of the kidnapping suspect was shocked by the insistence of the prime suspect to kidnap the little boy and request for N10 Million ransom.

He continued: “I knew it was going to boomerang if I conceal the information and not inform the police…. Then, I called one of my friends who resides in Lagos and explained the whole idea of kidnap attempt on an innocent boy by someone in my neighbourhood, and the person also solicited me to join him to commit the crime…. It was this my friend that told me to come to Lagos to inform the RRS, which I eventually came the following day to report the case at its headquarters in Lagos,” the informant was quoted as saying.

The source added that the suspect had successfully kidnapped two persons in Kogi State where he collected huge ransoms from their families.

Upon his arrival at the RRS’ Headquarters in Lagos, the suspect who confessed to the crime said that he wanted to kidnap the young boy because his biological mother is seriously ill and looking for money by all means to pay her hospital bill.

In his confessional statement, he revealed, “I have been on the trail of that young boy and her parents for quite a while now. I conceived the idea to kidnap him when I was left with no option than to commit the crime because my mother is very ill at the moment…. I wanted to demand for N10 Million ransom but if his parents cannot afford the whole at least I was expecting N3 Million at the end of the day…. Although, I just relocated to that area and I am not that familiar with the nooks and crannies of that area very well…. Then, I thought of contracting someone who knew the environment very well and would make the job easy for me.”

Interrogating him how he would carry out the kidnapping, the Kogi State born suspect explained, “I had been watching the movements of his parents for about two weeks. I discovered that whenever he was taking the boy to school every day, when the man drives out…. He would alight from the car to lock the gate because they don’t have a gate keeper in their house. Also he takes him to school between 7:00 a.m and 8:00 a.m…. What I devised was to kidnap the boy whenever the driver alights from the car to close the gate, escape on a waiting bike…. Although, I live in a room and parlour apartment, I had planned to keep him with me in my house to be demanding and threatening his parent to bring my expected ransom.”

The father of the child, Udwu, who had no inkling of the looming woe, thanked the Policemen for carrying out the intelligence report successfully which led to the arrest of the kidnap suspect.

Reacting to the incidence, the Police Public Relations Officer of Lagos State, Superintendent of Police, Dolapo Badmus, said that the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of the Police investigation.



The suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, for further investigation.

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One of the sons of former President Olusegun Obasanjo is set to wed the daughter of Kessington Adebutu, popularly known as Baba Ijebu.

Tolulope Adebutu and Adejanwo Obasanjo last week Saturday, had their introduction ceremony, a tradition which requires members of both families to meet and get acquainted.

The introduction ceremony held at the Ikoyi, Lagos home of Adebutu.

Lateef Jakande, former Lagos state governor and his wife, Abimbola, Gbenga Daniel, former Ogun state governor and wife, were among the dignitaries present at the event.

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Wizkid, Olamide, Psquare and an array of stars were in form as they thrilled Lagos at the 2016 edition of the Pepsi Rhythm Unplugged.

The show is organised by Flytime Promotions, one of the foremost names in live entertainment and music promotion in Nigeria today. CEO, Cecil Hammond started organising concerts and promoting artists over 12 years ago and under his management. Flytime has hosted some of the most successful live entertainment events in Nigeria, working with both local and foreign artistes.


Pepsi Rhythm Unplugged, which is in its 12th year, is West Africa’s most popular concert. The event which held on Friday, December 23 had performances from P-Square, Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, Falz, Omawumi and many others. It was hosted by Bovi and produced by Cobhams.

Cobhams showed his masterful touch in the sonic setup and interpretation of sounds by the artistes, as every star came up with a tailored performance that matched their strengths, and minimised all of their weaknesses. Music came from the combination of a DJ and a full live band, with backup singers and more.


Nigeria’s finest, Wizkid, has been all over the international music scene this year. A song with Drake, MTV awards wins, various collaborations and a Grammy nomination is the summary of his year, before medical advice from his doctors made him cancel all of his holiday concerts.

But he defied his doctors’ orders to abstain from performing, as he took to the stage, payed respect to Cecil Hammond, the organiser of the concert, before diving into a set that contained a selected number of his hit songs. He was backed by collaborator DJ Xclusive, who cued in ‘Jeje’, ‘The Matter’, ‘Jaiye Jaiye’, ‘Caro’, ‘In my bed’, and many more.


Psquare also played a set where they dug deep into the past to give a medley of their biggest hits, while taking time to scream, “Psquare is back”. Peter Okoye was backed by dancing from Don Flex and crew, while Paul led the singing.


Other DJs who performed on the night include DJ Cuppy, the daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola. Otedola was a honoured guest, who sat front row and watched his daughter perform. He later hit the stage to present the Flytime Appreciation awards to Basketmouth, for his service to the concert and friends. The comedian broke down in tears as he accepted the recognition with thanksgiving.

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This was at the 2016 Headies Awards which held two nights ago at Eko Hotel & Suites in Victoria Island. Humblesmith ran into starboy Wizzy while walking the red carpet and bowed when they shook hands

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Former governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori has been released from prison.

He was released a few minutes past noon upon a court order. His media aide, Mr. Tony Elumenor confirmed the release to News men.

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Globacom communication has increased the service charge on '' Borrow Me Credit'' service. In a text message sent to Glo subscribers this afternoon, the company said, Dear customer, Please note the service charge on Borrow me Credit recharge will be revised to 15% starting from 21st Dec. 16.

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Signing of Memorandum of Understanding on handing over of the Mineral Support Center to the Government of Sokoto State. See photos below

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The Kogi government has suspended collection of taxes on trucks carrying produce pending the resolution of the crisis that led truck drivers to block the Abuja-Lokoja-Okene highway on Dec. 19.

Alhaji Yakubu Oseni, the chairman, Kogi state Board of Internal Revenue Service, made the disclosure to newsmen on Tuesday in Lokoja.

He said that the action was also in compliance with a letter from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture which directed suspension of collection of taxes on produce.

He said that the drivers decided to block the highway in their bid to give effect to the letter from the ministry.

He said that the board was not aware of the existence of the letter until the action.

Oseni however clarified that collection of taxes on produce would resume as soon as the crisis is resolved.

He said that the board, the consultants handling the collection of taxes on produce, the leadership of the truck drivers and other stakeholders would meet on Dec. 21 to find lasting solution to the crisis.

He expressed hope that the meeting would arrive at modalities for collection of taxes on produce being moved through the state.

The Chairman said that the current official rate charged for vehicles conveying produce was between N1, 000 and N1, 500 per truck.

He criticised the consultants for charging above the official rate without the knowledge and approval of the board.

He admitted that the consultants approached the board for a review of the rates from January 2017 but added that government was yet to agree to the proposal.

“What the consultants are currently remitting to the coffers of the government is N18 million per month as against the N2 million per month being remitted under the previous administration.

“We have also been able to recover arrears of seven months remittances which were outstanding under the immediate past administration,” he said.

In the early hours of Dec. 19, scores of truck drivers blocked the Abuja- Lokoja-Okene highway to protest collection of exorbitant tax ranging from N5, 000 to N10, 000 from them by the consultants.

The action led to traffic jam on the busy highway with passengers and commuters trapped for more than five hours. (NAN)

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The FG town hall meeting was held today at the state house in Abuja, Ministers, Fashola (PWH); Dalung (Sports); Ngige (Labour); Zainab (State for Budget); Audu Ogbeh (Agric); Adeosun (Finance); Lai Mohammed( Info & Culture) were present. See photos below

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The 20th remembrance service of Adeyemi Afolayan, the late father of star actor Kunle Afolayan and a brother to veteran actress Toyin Afolayan aka Lola Idije held in Lagos last week.

Here are the first photos from the week long event.

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Protesting truck drivers have blocked the Abuja-Lokoja-Okene highways since the early hours of Monday, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.


The drivers were protesting the N10,000 daily tax imposed by the Kogi State revenue Service.


The state government, police and the Federal Road Safety Corps were, however, taking measure to ensure free flow of traffic.


No official reaction yet from the state government but the state police Commissioner, Mr Badulahi Chafe is currently in a meeting with the leadership of the truck drivers to end the blockade.


One of the motorists trapped in the gridlock, Mr Isaac Ighure said that he had remained on the same spot on the road for over three hours .


Igure described the development as bad for the state and the country, especially when it is happening few days to Christmas.


The gridlock has stretched to over 30 kilometres as at the time of this report.
The meeting with officials of the truck drivers is holding at the state police command headquarters.


The Police Public Relations Officers, ASP William Aya, who confirmed this to NAN said that the issue would be resolved soonest in order to ease the hardship on motorists and the travelling public. (NAN)

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Wife of the president, Aisha Buhari has released a pre-wedding photograph of her daughter with son of Billionaire Business man, Mohammed Indimi.

The first lady released the photograph in a tweet via her twitter handle on Thursday Morning asking Nigerians to pray for her daughter.

“Please join me in prayers as my second daughter Zahra Buhari gets married to Ahmed Indimi on Friday December 16,2016,” she said.

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