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Notorious Kidnapper, Samuel Naakpo Shot Dead By Police In Rivers, Large Cache Of Arms Recovered Samuel Naakpo, a suspected notorious kidnapper, who is the leader of the gang terrorizing the East-West axis of Ogoni-Uyo road has been shot dead by officer Police state commmand Spokesman of the Command, DSP Nnamdi Omoni, who confirmed the incident, said the late criminal was shot while trying to escape from a raid on his hideout inside a forest in Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area of the state. Omoni said detectives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit attached to the Operation Sting of the Command acting on intelligence stormed the kidnappers’ den and recovered different kinds of arms and ammunition. DSP Omoni said the command is resolved to, “Rid the state of criminal elements to ensure security of lives and properties”, just as he pleaded with members of the public to keep supporting the security agencies with credible information which will help in the fight against insecurity in t

Police Arrest Inspector Taloju Martins Of The Okota Axis Filmed Collecting N40K Bribe (Video) A policeman in the Okota axis of the Oshodi/Isolo Local Government Area of Lagos State has been arrested for taking bribe from a motorist. The inspector, whose name tag gave away in the video as ‘Taloju Martins’, was seen to be counting N1000 notes said to be 40 pieces. The money was a ‘ransom’ paid by an unidentified motorist to free his vehicle. Readmore The motorist had allegedly violated the lockdown order of the government to curb the community transmission of coronavirus in the nation’s commercial capital. The motorist, whose car was seized by the police, was told to pay N50,000 but he pleaded to pay N40,000. But unknown to Martins, the motorist recorded the transaction. In the video posted by @RuggedyBaba, a Nigerian entertainer, the incident happened on Friday, April 10 at Ago Palace Road Okota. Confirming the incident, Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Ba

Chad Issues Nigeria, April 22 Deadline To Occupy Territories Seized From Boko Haram Republic of Chad, a member of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) against the terrorist groups, Boko Haram and Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), has issued Nigeria and Niger Republic an April 22 ultimatum to reoccupy territories Chadian troops seized from Boko Haram because it will withdraw its forces from those locations by that date. President of Chad Idris Deby said he had warned the two countries that his forces would move out of the bases seized from the jihadists by April 22, regardless of whether their armed forces moved in or not. Readmore Speaking in an interview, Derby said his troops deployed to fight jihadists in the Lake Chad region and the Sahel will no longer take part in military operations outside national borders. “Our troops have died for Lake Chad and the Sahel. From today, no Chadian soldiers will take part in a military mission outside Cha

"I Would Use 5G Technology When It Launches" - Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Backtracks The Senior Pastor of the Christ Embassy Church, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome who had alleged that the Federal Government ordered the lockdown of Lagos and Abuja in order to install the controversial 5G network took to his channel to challenged anyone with a different opinion to come forward and counter him on the matter. says he would use the 5G technology when it launches and he emphasizes its none of the concerns of pastors who objected to his interest. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome who specializes in healing in his ministry has made mention that he loves technology a lot and it does not stop his work as a pastor

See What Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Used To Conquer COVID-19 Oyo state  Governor Seyi Makinde last Monday uncovered that he battled coronavirus with carrots, nutrient C and dark seed oil with nectar while in disengagement. The governor uncovered this in Ibadan in a phone meet with a FM radio broadcast. He had a week ago reported that he was tested positive for the infection and went into segregation. Yet, two days back, he reported that he had gotten negative after arrangement of tests. The governor said he just put forth attempts to help his insusceptibility and utilized his time in detachment to consistently practice on the treadmill. He stated: “My generally excellent companion and sibling, Dr Muyideen Olatunji is the one accountable for the essential medicinal services for Oyo State. He came to me and stated, look, I will send to you this dark seed oil, it helps invulnerability. Along these lines, I blended it in with nectar and took one teaspoon in t

Asuquo ekpenyong has donated #10m, and equipment that worth #15m for cross river covid'19 taskforce . Ada Wodu, Calabar An industrialist, Asuquo Ekpenyong, has donated N10m cash and medical equipment worth over N15m to the Cross River COVID-19 Taskforce team. The Chairman of Davandy Group, who is also the Chairman of Asuquo Ekpenyong Foundation, made the donation to Governor Ben Ayade at the Governor’s Lodge in Calabar. While making the donation, Ekpenyong said, “On behalf of the Davandy Group, we have paid serious attention to the COVID-19 pandemic. We watched it start out as an outbreak in Wuhan in the Hubei Province of China and have monitored its spread  As it turned into an epidemic and then a global pandemic. Readmore “Two weeks ago after the confirmed number of cases in Nigeria rose to 8, we took it upon ourselves to procure 75,000 masks from abroad as well as 5,000 hand sanitisers from Lagos. However, due to the shutdown of the nation’s borders, we have

Asiwaju bola ahmed  tinubu has commended the governor of southwest state for coming up with a security outfit   The medical kit donated by Chinese  Currently on is way to Nigeria. The Asiwaju Grassroots Foundation, a political Group, propagating and promoting the political ideology of APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Governors of South western states for coming up with a security outfit that will complement the effort of Nigerian security agencies in combating criminals in the south west. In a statement released today in Ijebu-Ijesa, state of Osun, by the National Coordinator of the Group, Olateju Adunni Olorungbebe, the group insisted that the South west Governors has shown courage and determination in their effort to rid the region off criminals. Readmore The Group however urged others Governors to emulate the south west in providing lasting solution to issue of insecurity across the country. “The best way to end insecurity is for

Minister Of State, Clem Agba Confirms Official Records Intact As Fire Guts Treasury House Minister of state Budget And National Planning, Clem Agba confirms official records intact as fire guts Accountant-General’s office in Abuja No official records were lost to the Fire which gutted Nigeria’s Treasury House – the headquarters of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation in Abuja, Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba has confirmed. Readmore He said the fire caused by a spark from one of Air conditioners on the 4th floor of the building at about 10am Wednesday was successfully put out by 25 fire trucks within 35 minutes. “We have gone round the rooms and offices where the fire affected, and I am glad to report that our data Centre where all our records are kept are fully intact. There is no destruction, so we haven’t lost any record,” the minister told journalists. The minister said besides, AGF office now operate digitally, assuring that th

Gov Ajimobi's Wife, Florence Says She Has Forgiven Her Husband Severally For Cheating On Her Florence Ajomobi, the wife to former Oyo state governor, Ajimobi, took to Instagram live to reveal to her daughter that he cheated on her severally and she forgave him. Readmore Quote “Even on one or two occasions that i caught him cheating, he will apologize, i forgave him because to err is human and to forgive is divine

If You Want To Come Back Home, You Must Test Negative To COVID-19 – FG To Nigerians Abroad The Federal Government has said Nigerians abroad, who wished to be evacuated amid the pandemic, must be “COVID-19 free”, The PUNCH has learnt. Readmore This was contained in the “COVID-19 Application Form for Nigerians who want to return home” on the website of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. Citizens intending to be repatriated are required to complete the form, The PUNCH reports. One of the conditions for evacuation expressly stated in the form is that Nigerian nationals willing to join the evacuation flights planned by the Federal Government must be tested for coronavirus and certified negative. “You MUST get tested for the Virus in your country of residence and be issued an Authorised Health Clearance Certificate attesting that you are COVID-19 free. This Certificate MUST be presented and authenticated by officials at the Airport in your country of d

Minister Of Health, Ehanire Admits Chloroquine Work As Treatment For COVID-19 In Some Cases The Federal Government has said that chloroquine had been found in some tests to work in a test-tube as a treatment for the Novel Coronavirus pandemic. Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health, disclosed this on Tuesday in Lagos, at the Presidential Task Force (PTF), briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic. Readmore Ehanire said that some people had claimed they had herbs and local cures for COVID-19, “but the efficacy of medicine needs to be proven before the government can recommend it for people to take”. He noted that other states were prepared, “but Lagos State is a forerunner because it has the most cases”. The minister stated that the state had also learnt a lot from dealing with Ebola outbreak. Earlier, Chairman of the Presidential Task Force for the control of COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, had said that one person could endanger an entire community. Mustapha, who is also the Secr

Lagos State Government Pegs Secondary School Entry Minimum Age To 12 Years The Government of Lagos State has said that beginning from the next academic session, the minimum age for all prospective students into any secondary school, private or public, would be 12 years old. Readmore In a circular released last month and signed by one Mrs A. A. Adebowale of the Ministry of Education, the state government said a fine of N50,000 has been proposed for first offenders and N100,000 fine for second offenders as well as warning letters to close an erring school in case of any violation. The circular read; Quote “Screening exercise for the transition from primary school to junior secondary school should be strictly adhered to as stated in section 3, sub-section 61, page 22 of Lagos State policy on education.” The Convener of Bring Back Primary Six Class into Nigerian School System, Mrs. Didelou Adekogbe, confirmed the new policy shift and state that it woul

Nigerian's Would No Longer Witness Fuel Subsidy - NNPC Boss, Mele Kyari NNPC Boss, Mele Kyari said Nigeria would no longer pay subsidy on petrol with the ongoing global oil price decline. Speaking on an Africa Independent Television (AIT) programme on Monday, Mr Kyari said Nigeria would no longer pay subsidy on petrol with the ongoing global oil price decline. According to him, the current fluctuations in global crude oil prices, the cost of refined products would be determined by market forces going forward. Readmore Quote “There is no fuel subsidy anymore in Nigeria. It is zero subsidy forever, going forward there will be no resort to either subsidy or under-recovery of any nature,” he said. Quote “There would be no resort to either fuel subsidy or under-recovery of any nature. NNPC will play in the petroleum marketplace, just like another marketer in the space. “But we will be there for the country to sustain the security of supply at market price,”

Nigerians Are Dumb And Stupid" - Davido’s Baby Mama, Sophia Momodu Says Davido’s Bab y mama, Sophia Momodu claims Nigerians are dumb, stupid and hates them. According to Sophia, Nigerians are the most stupid people in the world because they celebrate bad news! She continued in the video that even though they are amazing but also gullible people. Nigerians only mind their businesses when there is good news about someone according to Sophia. But when it’s bad news, they jump on the Internet with mockery comments just to celebrate the person’s downfall

COVID-19: Buhari Approves Recruitment Of 774, 000 Nigerians On Special Public Works Programme The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, says President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the engagement of 774, 000 Nigerians on Special Public Works programme in the country to cushion the effect of COVID-19 pandemic. Mrs Ahmed disclosed this at a press conference on fiscal stimulus measures in response to COVID-19 pandemic and oil prices fiscal shock, on Monday in Abuja. She explained that 1, 000 people were expected to be recruited from each of the 774 local government areas in the country. According to her, the sum of N60 billion for allowances and operational cost has been earmarked from the COVID-19 crisis intervention fund for the initiative. Readmore She disclosed that President Buhari had previously approved a pilot special public works programme in eight states to be implemented by the National Directorate of Employment, NDE. She added