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Abia state House of Assembly members paid a courtesy visit to the Governor Ikpeazu today to pledge their support for him. They also condemned the act by Uche Ogah & his cohorts.



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The EFCC will tomorrow, Thursday, June 30, 2016, arraign Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, former Adamawa State Governor, on 5 counts of bribery and money laundering, before Justice A. R. Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Abuja.

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President Buhari breaks fast with National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria including the Ooni of Ife and Emir of Kano wtional rulers this evening at the state house.


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Senator Ben Murray Bruce was pictured with his wife and kids. Jared, Cody, Jasmine and Evelyn.

"Hanging out with my wife and kids. Jared, Cody, Jasmine and Evelyn, you guys make me a better me."


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The Lagos State Government has clarified the misconception surrounding the unfortunate incident where a street hawker was knocked down by an oncoming truck at Maryland Bus Stop on Wednesday.

The street hawker, who was trying to evade arrest from officials of Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), had attempted to cross the road before being hit by the truck, which was erroneously thought to be a BRT Bus.

As a result, hoodlums armed with sticks and stones, immediately descended on some BRT buses plying the route as at the time of the incident and in the process destroyed several of the BRT buses.

But the Government in a statement signed the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, said that contrary to the information being circulated in the social media that the street hawker was hit by a BRT bus, it was a truck belonging to a soft drink company that unfortunately hit the boy.

“It wasn’t any of our buses that killed him (hawker), it was a soft drink company truck that unfortunately crushed the boy while he was trying to escape from KAI officers who were on patrol trying to rid the street of street hawkers and traders.

“But hoodlums now took advantage of that to start destroying government assets, including several of the brand new BRT buses,” he said.

Ayorinde said it took the intervention of a team from the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) to quell the riotous scene caused by the hoodlums before the corpse of the boy was taken to the morgue at the General Hospital, Ikeja.

The Commissioner said that at least three hoodlums alleged to have been part of the mob that destroyed the BRT buses have been arrested, saying that the law would take its full course.

“The Lagos State Government would like to use this opportunity to further reiterate that it would not relent in ridding the state of illegality, street trading and hawking,” he said.

Ayorinde said that Section one of the Lagos State Street Trading and Illegal Market Prohibition Law 2003, restricts street trading and hawking in the metropolis, while Sections Seven and Eight of the same law gives jurisdiction and power to the Special Court to order the seizure and public auction of items impounded from street traders.

Section 10 of the law, he said, also prescribes a N5000 fine or three months imprisonment upon conviction.

“Street traders are hereby urged to desist from this illegal activity because the government will not be blackmailed and would do that which is necessary.

“And for the miscreants and hoodlums, the Lagos State Government and the Police Command would not allow any act of civil disobedience and those arrested would be dealt with in accordance with the law and further arrests would be made as investigation continues,” he said.

SIGNED

STEVE AYORINDE

COMMISSIONER FOR INFORMATION AND STRATEGY

LAGOS STATE

JUNE 29, 2016

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Oyo state Governor Ajimobi was pictured at NASFAT ramadan lecture in Ibadan,Oyo capital. The Governor gave a lecture and also encouraged muslims to be prayerful for his government and Nigeria.

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Gov. Yahaya Bello receiving the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor W. F. Kumuyi.

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The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has released a list of 100 out of a total of 217 “Chronic Debtors” in their books, including firms and individuals, as authorized by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Surprisingly, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, whose assets were seized a few days ago over N11 billion debt, is not on the list.

AMCON on Thursday took over three assets belonging to Silverbird Group in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt.

They are Silverbird Galleria Limited located at 133 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos, Plot No 1161 (Silverbird Galleria); Silverbird Promotions Limited located at Central Area Cadastral Zone AOO, Abuja; and Silverbird Showtime Limited located at Abonnema Wharf Road and Abali Park in Port Harcourt City of Rivers State.

In a statement, AMCON said: “Further to our various publications advising debtors to come and settle their obligations with us, and in line with the directive of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) instructing us to publish the list of 217 chronic debtors.

“We hereby present a list of 100 out of a total of 12,744 obligors on our books, being the first batch of many to be published. The listed debtors are hereby advised to engage us for resolution of their unpaid obligations”

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Our amiable governor that cares for the youths and their development Chief Willie Obiano (Akpokuedike global )this afternoon attends the
finals of the Anambra State Sports Academical Football Competition for U-17 at Rojenny Tourist & Games Village, OBA in Idemili south LGA Anambra State. Willie is sincerely empowering and encouraging Anambra youths. Kudos to the most youth friendly Governor in Nigeria.

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The Senior Pastor of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pst W. F Kumuyi was pictured with his congregation during ministering at IBB Square Makurdi in Benue state.

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday said that the refinery, petrochemical, gas and fertilizer projects being undertaken by Africa's richest man and business mogul, Aliko Dangote at the Lekki Free Zone (LFZ) in Lagos would significantly boost the economy of Lagos and Nigeria in general.

Governor Ambode who spoke to newsmen shortly after an extensive inspection tour of the projects by the Nigeria's Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and some members of the Federal Executive Council, said the projects would have great multiplier effects on the nation's economy.

He said, "Firstly, there is a refinery project that is ongoing, second there is a petrochemical project that is also ongoing. There is pipeline transfer project that brings gas from Bonny down to Olokonla and down to Lekki and then the fourth one is the fertilizer project all in one location."

He said the projects would also be critical to the economic growth of the Lagos East and West Senatorial Districts which according to him, will be open to massive investment opportunities on completion.

Governor Ambode said the decision of the Vice President to lead the inspection visit to the projects was a signpost to the benefits inherent not just for the State but to the nation.

He assured that his administration would provide the necessary support to ensure that the projects are completed within schedule.

"The coming of the Vice President to inspect this project is instructive and a sign post that the Federal Government is in support of what is going on us and the truth is this, we might not be able to show you all that is going on here but in another few weeks, we will do an aerial view of this project and also do a documentary because for the very first time we are going to have a Petrochemical project that is coming on stream by December 2017; a Refinery that is coming on stream by the first quarter of 2019 and also the Gas project that is coming on stream by 2018. You can just imagine or visualize what that means to the economy of Lagos," Governor Ambode said.

He added that apart from the 135,000 direct jobs that will be created from the projects, another 100,000 indirect jobs would be generated while income accruable to the Federal Government would be in the region of over $500million in three years.

"It is important that we understand the debt of what has happened here and also use it as a platform to encourage other investors that Lagos is on the rise and the future of Lagos is very bright," the Governor said.

Osinbajo, while addressing newsmen after a project briefing at the LFZ, said the project as a whole is an incredible industrial undertaken being the largest and the most ambitious in Africa.

The Vice President who was accompanied on the inspection by the Ministers for Finance, Kemi Adeosun; Solid Minerals, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola and Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Okechukwu Enelamah, said the Gas Project upon completion has the capacity to produce about three billion cubic feet of gas daily, which would permanently address the two billion cubic feet daily gas required to power the country.

"This is incredible if that can be done because it would be a major strategic asset for Nigeria, It would boost our power supply tremendously," the Vice President said.

On his part, Alhaji Dangote said the decision to site the projects in Lagos was due to the investment friendly climate in the State.

"Lagos is one State that is very investor friendly and the Governor himself has always been asking what are the issues and he normally put in place steps to resolve those issues immediately,” he said.

He said the Gas Pipeline Project would guarantee uninterrupted power supply in Lagos on completion, which he said would also positively increase the State's Gross Domestic Project (GDP).

Dangote further said the projects would also attract other bigger investors into the Zone.

He also said the projects would benefit the local communities as at least 65 per cent of people in the catchment area would be employed, while over 1000 would be trained.

"Our target is that in the next five years or so from now, we hope and we believe that half of Nigeria's crude will be refined and exported rather than just exporting crude to go and create jobs elsewhere," Dangote said.

SIGNED
HABIB ARUNA
CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY
JUNE 25, 2016

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Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, with Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Kayode Fayemi; Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun and President, Dangote Group; Alhaji Aliko Dangote during the Vice President’s inspection visit to the Dangote Refinery at the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lagos, on Saturday, June 25, 2016.

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National Drug and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Arrested two in possession of highly concentrated cannabis which can also be referred to as SKUNK. The NDLEA paraded the suspect during a press briefing in Kastina .

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It is no news that Abdulahi Olatoyan abandoned efforts to send him back to school and learn fashion designing .The windscreen cleaner who rose to fame after being spotted cleaning windscreens in Ogun state has now relocated to Lagos and is often spotted around Maryland.

I guess this is his passion.

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Zenith Bank officials visited Governor Ayodele Fayose over campaign fund saga. The officials of the bank were pictured begging the Fayose not to disclose their business transactions.

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Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Official was seen this morning trying to fix a bad road along Bonny Camp in Lagos. The official did it to ease the flow of traffic on the busy lane.


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The Nigerian Vice president , Prof Yemi Osinbajo Yesterday June 21 2016 , Received the Acting inspector General Police , Ibrahim Kpatom Idris at his Office in the state House Abuja.

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Check out the headline of Nigeria communication week on Aisha Buhari vs Fayose issue.

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The new Secretary-General of OPEC, Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo met with President Buhari this afternoon at Aso Villa.

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The Ondo State Police Command has disclosed that the students of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO), Owo, Ondo State, worsened yesterday’s protest by attacking the police officers who were on duty when they stormed the station.

It will be recalled that two students of the institution were allegedly shot dead by police and many others injured in a violent clash between students and law enforcement officers on Sunday.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Femi Joseph alleged that the students attacked the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Mr Akande and that he was presently in a critical condition.

READ ALSO: 2 Shot Dead, Several Injured As Violence Engulfs Poly (Graphic Photos)

According to him, the students vandalised the parked vehicles inside the station despite that the DPO was calling for calm. His words: “The police vehicle that hit the students was not deliberately done; it was a total lie that the driver abandoned the students because he immediately took the victims to a hospital and they are currently receiving treatment.”

‎The Polytechnic director of Information Protocol and Public Relations Unit (IPPPR) Mr Olumide Olugosi also noted that no student died during the protest.

READ ALSO: Elegushi Honours UNILAG Drowned Students

He disclosed that one of the injured students was referred to Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ife, Osun state for further evaluation and treatments while three that sustained gun shot injuries were stable and were receiving treatments at Federal Medical Centre, (FMC), Owo.

While reacting to the action of the law enforcement officers, the Vice President (Affairs) of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Mr Timileyin Ayenuro called for the immediate removal of the Police Division B DPO.

He accused the DPO of fueling the crisis, saying what the students were expecting from them was an apology over the matter since they did not know the present state of their colleagues.


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The former super Eagles boss Stephen Keshi who died last week will be buried soon.

The death which shocked many has been called a tragedy in all quarters.

Keshi is remembered fondly by all who met him.

According to the poster, the Former coach will have his service of songs on the 25th of June.

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Niger Delta Avengers has officially denied reports of the group meeting with kachikwu as reported by Sahara reporters yesterday at the Delta state government house.




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The unveiling of Police Welfare Reward Card (POLCARD) for Police officers and men under the Forces Rewards Scheme, 16th June, 2016.
The Inspector-General of Police IGP Solomon E. Arase fdc, NPM, on 16th June, 2016 unveiled the Nigeria Police Welfare Reward Card (POLCARD) at the IGP’s Conference Room, Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

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The Nigerian Army troops deployed in Operation LAFIYA DOLE clearing the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists have been busy performing their assigned tasks with varying degrees of satisfactorily accomplishments.

It is in this regards that the troops of 114 Task Force Battalion of 28 Task Force Brigade, embarked on aggressive patrol to dominate and secure the road linking Izge and Bitta.

During the operation, the patrol came across 43 persons that escaped from one of the Boko Haram terrorists hideout in Madube. The escapees comprised of 10 men, 14 women and 19 children. They are currently being screened and profiled at the Battalion Headquarters.

Similarly, troops of 115 Task Force Battalion of the same Brigade, in conjunction with some vigilante groups, also carried out patrols to Pegana, Joma, Wambiyar, Dille, Pumpum, Zah, Miya and Pugula communities and cleared them of Boko Haram terrorists.

Yesterday, some elements of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), arrested and handed over a suspected Boko Haram terrorist, named Garba Thlama Mussa to the unit. He is currently being interrogated and would be handed over to Joint Intelligent Committee.

The troops of 117 Battalion also carried out patrol within Mubi North and Mubi South to ensure general security of the areas. The same unit also provided security to Adamawa State boundaries adjustment committee during their visit to Kwaja village in Mubi Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

Troops of 143 Battalion also carried out patrol in Bebel, Fattude, Teddei, Hyambula and Sukur.

We are pleased to state that the troops in that axis are in high spirit determined to continue doing the nation proud.

The story is the same in 22 Brigade area of operations as troops of 3 Battalion also conducted foot and mobile patrols towards Diema, Tatakura and Kala villages in which they had contact with Boko Haram terrorists and killed 2 of them and recovered some dangerous weapons.

Similarly, troops of 22 Brigade Garrison in conjunction with a detachment of Nigeria Custom Services personnel conducted patrol along Dikwa-Mafa-Maiduguri road to keep it safe.

As the security situation kept improving in the North East especially in the liberated and cleared areas, other security and Para-military agencies have started redeploying back to their locations. It was to this end that the Nigerian Immigration Service has also deployed its personnel in Dikwa.

The 21 personnel were received and briefed at the Headquarters 22 Brigade Garrison. The team is undergoing training on mines and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) awareness and ground signs before they commence work.

In a related development, the troops of 22 Brigade Garrison, intercepted 14 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) which include 3 men, 3 women, 6 male children and 2 female children coming to Dikwa from Chingowa village. The IDPs were screened by the troops and the Civilian JTF at the area and then handed over to Dikwa IDP Coordinator for further screening, registration and rehabilitation.

Sadly, an administrative patrol was ambushed an administrative patrol 12 kilometres to Gwoza. Unfortunately 3 soldiers and 13 other civilians were wounded. All of the wounded have been evacuated to 21 Brigade Medical Reception Station. They are all in stable condition and responding to treatment.

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Fathia Balogun and Saidi Balogun with other actors and actresses were at Bimbo Akisanya's son, Eyilayomi Kelvin Ayinde Ayoola birthday party.


The event was well attended by top Nollywood Actors.


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The daughter of former Oyo state governor said a former NAFDAC director general,Late Dora Akinluyi slept with former president Olusegun Obasanjo over Pfizer and other medical reports that worth $75M.



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