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By Yusuf Idris Gusau Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawallen Maradun has paid a condolence visit to the Sokoto State Governor, Rt Honourable Aminu Waziri Tambuwal over the death of Mallam Inuwa Abdulkadir, Former Sokoto State Governor Dr Garba Nadama and Alhaji Isah Muhammad Argungu. Governor Bello Matawalle said he was in Sokoto to condole with Sultan Saad Abubakar, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Government and the families of the three illustrious sons of Sokoto State who all died recently. Delivering his condolences on behalf of himself and Zamfara State Government at the deceased persons residences in Sokoto, the governor…

The Head of Service, Lagos State, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola has charged post-Primary School teachers in the State to collectively rise up to the present situation by reviewing old processes and procedures, including academic curricular for new ideas and innovations. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) Eko Educators Webinar Series 2.0, the Head of Service described teachers as nation builders who are equipped and uniquely positioned and lawfully charged with the responsibility of shaping the minds and future of many, which are done through all the critical stages of human development, hence, possessing the…

By Ayomide Alokun in Ikorodu On Friday July 2, 2020, at Agric Bus Stop in Ikorodu, Lagos State, a young lady allegedly ran mad moments after dropping from a white Toyota Corolla Sports Car. The Lagosian gathered that immediately she dropped from the car, and the car drove off, she started exhibiting signs of instant insanity. Although much information about the car, the driver and where they were coming from could not be gotten, an eyewitness who pleaded anonymity described the unfortunate event to The Lagosian: “I saw a white car with tinted glass going towards Total filling station but…

With cooperation and keen focus on development, political leaders in Delta State have the capacity to improve citizens’ lives and achieve a paradigm shift that would move the state forward, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has said. In a congratulatory message to mark Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s 61st birthday, and signed by Yomi Odunuga, his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Omo-Agege lauded the governor and prayed for God to sustain his good health. The Deputy Senate President emphasized that irrespective of political divides, all leaders in Delta State and all parts of the Federation have a common duty…

….To Commence Remediation Works on Alternative Routes In consideration of the strategic importance of the 3rd Mainland Bridge to commuters in Lagos, Government today clarified its position on the partial closure of the bridge to the public. Speaking during a joint media briefing by the Federal and Lagos State Government the Federal Controller of Works, Olukayode Popoola, said that the proposed partial closure of alternate sections of the Third Mainland Bridge for repairs and maintenance works would commence by July 24, and will last for six months. While urging commuters to cooperate with Government on the proposed maintenance works, the…

Renowned Televangelist and Senior Pastor of Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, Prophet TB Joshua has expressed his willingness to pray for COVID-19 patients in isolation centres around the world. This, according to the renowned cleric, will be in form of virtual intercessory prayers through his church’s international channel, Emmanuel TV. It would be recalled that most recently, the World Health Organisation, WHO, acknowledged the relevance of religious organizations like SCOAN in the battle against the pandemic. T.B. Joshua’s church was specifically mentioned during a press briefing at the Health Body’s international headquarters. This followed a series of medically confirmed…

Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) has said that negotiating with bandits is the best option to lasting peace just as he has no regrets exerting efforts of his administration on that path. Governor Matawalle made this essertion in the wake of opinions being expressed as to the efficacy of the method in solving the lingering peace challenges in the North-West. “We appllied the peace accord as a means of honest solution to the problem in Zamfara state which has yielded tremendous result never expected in the last one year”, Matawalle observed. He said that amidst heavy presence of the Military…

Below is the text of a DSS PRESS RELEASE just sent to our office: “MAGU, NOT ARRESTED BY DSS The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to inform the public that it did not arrest Ibrahim MAGU, Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as has been reported by sections of the media. The Service, has since, today, 6th July, 2020, been inundated with enquiries over the alleged arrest. Peter Afunanya, Ph.DPublic Relations Officer, Department of State Services,National Headquarters,Abuja6th July, 2020” More details shortly.

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has been arrested by the Department of State Services. He was said to have been arrested over allegations of he owning four properties and transferring funds abroad through a third party. Magu was arrested at the Wuse II office of the DSS on Monday afternoon and is currently being grilled in an interrogation at the DSS Headquarters In Aso Drive, Abuja. It would be recalled that in a 2016 report, The DSS revealed that Magu was living in a N40m mansion amongst other allegations. According to the report, “In…

By Babatunde Odubanwo It is only natural for one’s feet to trip for a fall when it lands on a wet ground. Even when the stamina can hold its own, a little shake-up is in order. At the end of the day, no one celebrates ’just trying’ but the finality of triumph. An old friend of mine once said jocularly: ‘’I don’t pay for efforts; I pay for the results’’. In the feat of courage, only the tough gets going in tough times. When the media was recently awash with plethora of allegations against the EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ibrahim Magu,…