Sanwo-Olu commiseates with late Yinka Odumakin

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State commiserates with the family of  Yinka Odumakin who until his passing on Friday last week was the Afenifere Publicity Secretary.

Sharing the message in his post on Facebook, the governor wrote "It is with a deep sense of sorrow that I write to commiserate with the family, friends and associates of Late Yinka Odumakin.

"The late Afenifere Publicity Secretary was undoubtedly a great Nigerian, passionate leader and champion of a true Nigeria that would work for everyone.

Oyo and Kwara States hold Joint Security Meeting To Discuss Security Issues

Two Nigerian States, Oyo and Kwara hold a joint security meeting to discuss issues of security and the displacement of some residents of Igangan to Kwara State.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State made this known in his recent post on the social media.

Shot by bandits, a police officer gets N3M donation from Governor Matawalle

Shot by bandits in the state, police officer Assistant Superintendent Sani Maman gets a three million naira donation from Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State for medical support.

In the report made available to TVC News, the police officer was shot on the buttocks by bandits along Bindin – Dangulbi road while on special Anti – Robbery Operations five years ago.

Presenting the cash to the wounded officer, Governor Bello Matawalle represented by the commissioner for Security Affairs, Abubakar Dauran said, his administration is committed to the welfare of security operatives in the state.

The Bobrisky's Bride Price List

Nigeria's internet personality Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju popularly known as Bobrisky has posted his bride price list via his IG. See it below:

A new day, a new week or a new month is another chance to start all over again - Linda

Nigeria's top blogger Linda Ifeoma Ikeji yesterday via her IG posted a prayer in commemoration of the significance of the day adding that the prayer is not for everyone. See the screen shot of the post below:

Transgender rights are human rights - Biden

President Joe Biden of the United States says "Transgender rights are human rights". The president gave the message via his twitter handle calling on every American to join him in uplifting the worth and dignity of transgender Americans. 

Ha! Chineke! What’s this I am hearing again? My God, what is happening? - Okoro

Hmn … My wife, infact I would not have believed it if anyone told me I could be refused anything in this village upon all the plenty-plenty friends I have. Mama Chinedu, honestly, people are now greedy and jealous, including my friends, my own very friends.

- OKORO

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EFCC Arrests Ten Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Akure

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  on Monday March 29, 2021 arrested 10 suspected internet fraudsters in Akure, Ondo State.

Those arrested are Adekolurejo James, Gabriel Seyifunmi,  Adekunle Joshua, Adeboyega Idowu, Olorunnayo Adewale, Akande Akinyemi, Oluwugbemgia Blessing, Oladepo Abiodun, Ibrahim Olagoke and Akinboyejo Abimbola.

Items recovered from the suspects include eight exotic cars, laptops computers,  phones,  documents  and identity cards

According to the EFCC the suspects have made useful statement and will be arraigned in court as soon as investigation is completed.

APC today is the party to beat in South East - Uzodimma

Sen. Hope Uzodimma, Governor of Imo State receives the All Progressive Congress (APC) Constitution Review Committee Team for the South East, led by Prof. Tahir Mamman (SAN) at the Imo State APC Secretariat along Okigwe Road, Owerri.

At the event the governor emphasized that the decision to look at the party constitution to identify the grey areas, add things that will strengthen the party and make her policies come to terms with the new realities of the 21st century is a welcome idea.

"As a Government and people", Uzodimma said "we are ready to support the work that the Committee is doing. To this end, we, the members of the party in Imo State have committed our position in writing for submission to the committee in support of the constitution review idea.

13 teachers get car gifts in Lagos State

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State presents car gifts to 13 teachers in Lagos State at the Year 2020 Teachers Merit Award.

According to the Governor,  he presented the car gifts as a mark of Lagos State government determination to reinforce teaching as a noble profession.

"I celebrate our remarkable teachers who leave no stone unturned in moulding lives, building character and preparing our students for a productive future.

Ministries Departments and Agencies have been warned to desist from accepting cash on any payment belonging to the Government and anyone who violates these laid down rules will face very unpleasant consequences - Uzodimma

Cash payments will no longer be accepted in the ministries, departments and agencies of the Imo State Government, going forward.

Sen. Hope Uzodimma, Governor of Imo State made this submission via his official Facebook handle.

"By this, Imo people have been put on notice against encouraging or partaking in revenue leakages as the Government has stopped the issuance of cash receipts for any form of transaction", he said. " All payments must be done through the Bank which must go through the Treasury Single Account (TSA).

"These were part of the decisions of the Imo State Executive Council (EXCO) at our weekly meeting which I presided over.

"To this end, all Ministries Departments and Agencies have been warned to desist from accepting cash on any payment belonging to the Government and anyone who violates these laid down rules will face very unpleasant consequences.

The petitions against our victory at the election were clearly motivated by greed, malice and a quest to undo a fair and just process - Obaseki

We are happy with the verdict of the Edo 2020 Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which dismissed all four petitions challenging our victory in the September 19, 2020 polls.

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki made the statement via a post on his facebook handle in appreciation of the verdict of the Edo 2020 Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.

"With the judgement of the Tribunal yesterday, we are once again reassured of the impartiality of the judiciary, as they continue to uphold the ethos of equity and the rule of law. We thank the judiciary for standing for truth.

A Virginia school district returns a woman's wallet nearly 70 years after she lost it

A Virginia school district tracked down 85-year-old Ester French to let her know they found her lost wallet —almost 70 years after it went missing, reports CNN.

The 85-year old says she remembers losing her wallet in her high school gym in 1951 and feeling 'bad about it at the time'.

The wallet contained Christmas stamps from 1951, 85 cents in silver coins and a newspaper clipping asking readers to pray for the Navy sailors serving in the Korean War, among other items. 

Yul Edochie in the line of duty

Nollywood star, Yul Edochie in the video below shows himself in the line of duty. "As a director", he says "I will stretch you artistically. But trust me, after working with me your career will never remain the same. Just be ready to learn"

Would you honestly like a room in this sky hotel?

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Lil Nas X releases unofficial 'Satan' Nikes containing human blood

Rapper and singer Lil Nas X launched a controversial pair of "Satan Shoes" featuring a bronze pentagram, an inverted cross and a drop of real human blood — and they sold out in less than a minute on Monday, reorts CNN.

According to the report and art collective MSCHF, launching as a limited-edition of 666 pairs, each shoe's air bubble sole contains 'one drop' of human blood.

They were priced at $1,018 a pair, a reference to the Bible passage Luke 10:18 that reads: "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven." 

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PUNCH NEWSPAPERS: I begged Niger Republic to let Nigeria construct free railway for them – Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, says he personally travelled to Niger Republic to beg the country to allow the Nigerian government to construct the $1.95bn railway from Kano State into Maradi in Niger Republic.

Amaechi said this on Channels Television’s ‘News Night’ programme on Monday which was monitored by our correspondent.

Ten million naira donations to Burna Boy, other artistes rumbles the social media

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has honored Port Harcourt-born music star, Burna Boy after recently winning a Grammy award for the Best Global Music Album.

According to media reports, the governor bestowed on the award-winning artiste, the second-highest honor of  Distinguished Service Star of Rivers State (DSSRS).

FULL VIDEO: Yemi Osinbajo's Speech At Tinubu 12th Colloquium

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There is a big push to buy vehicles but a bigger push to convert vehicles using PMS to run on gas - Obaseki

From the Facebook handle of the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki: