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Governor Amosun Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta All is not yet settled between the Ogun state government and the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Ogun State council, as the union has challenged the government to publish details of how it expended the bailout fund from the Federal Government. The union faulted the state government claim that the bailout fund was used to service the outstanding arrears of salaries/deductions of local government workers. NULGE described it as a mere political propaganda. The NULGE leadership had accused the Ibikunle Amosun-led administration of diverting the N9.1 billion bailout fund meant to pay salary arrears of the state government employees, including that of the 20 LGAs, for other purposes. The union disclosed that the administration did not settle the outstanding arrears of salaries and deductions of local government workers with the bailout fund. This was contained in a statement signed by the Union President, ...

Kano commissioner of police, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris Jethro Ibileke/Benin Police inability to achieve 100 percent success in forensic analysis and detection of crime in the country, has been blamed on poor forensic facilities. Edo State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Chris Ezike who stated this at the second anniversary of Forensic Research and Development Centre, said the Police had over the years carried out investigations on crimes without being biased, with the aid of forensic analysis and that though the facilities have been very limited, the few available ones have been effectively put into use.‎ The anniversary which has as its theme: “Forensic and DNA: The Science of Today and Tomorrow,” was held at the University of Benin. Ezike who was represented at the event by Mr. Wilson Akhiwu, disclosed that the new Inspector General of Police, Mr. Idris Abrahim, was doing all in his capacity to purchase more equipment to speedy up forensic analysis in the sector while training and retra...

President Muhammadu Buhari addressing a cross section of diplomats President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday hosted diplomats to breaking of Ramadan fast at State House Abuja. Photo: Sunday Aghaeze President Muhammadu Buhari addressing a cross section of diplomats President Muhammadu Buhari in a handshake with Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Cameroon Ambassador to Nigeria, Salaheddine Abbas-Ibrahima President Muhammadu Buhari in a handshake with diplomats President Muhammadu Buhari in a handshake with some of his guests cross sections of diplomatic corps as President hosts the Diplomats to breaking of Ramadan Fast at the State House. PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE. JUNE 30 2016. L-R; President Muhammadu Buhari, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Cameroon Ambassador to Nigeria, Salaheddine Abbas-Ibrahima and Deputy Head of Mission US Embassy to Nigeria, Mrs Maria E. Brewer

Eva Longoria Will Receive Walk of Fame Star the Same Year as Her 'Idol' Selena Quintanilla: 'I Know I Will Receive It Because You Dared to Dream It First' http://ift.tt/296HejV @Peoplemag

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Buzzing on EW.com Judi Dench gets a tattoo for 81st birthday This article originally appeared on PEOPLE.com. As you may know by now, Dame Judi Dench is a huge fan of body art. She’s worn her “007” James Bond... Published on July 1, 2016 at 03:45AM Shared at 424 shares/hour Read more: http://ift.tt/294GcnT

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Buzzing on EW.com War Dogs: Miles Teller, Jonah Hill do dirty deeds in new trailer The Hangover trilogy may be history, but a new trailer for director Todd Phillips’ upcoming film War Dogs delivers on his familiar soft-boiled... Published on July 1, 2016 at 02:16AM Shared at 301 shares/hour Read more: http://ift.tt/29fpqXa

Buzzing on EW.com Cinemark lawyers want Aurora shooting victims to foot $700K legal bill This article originally appeared on TIME.com. Cinemark attorneys want Aurora shooting victims who sued the theater unsuccessfully to pay the... Published on July 1, 2016 at 03:01AM Shared at 550 shares/hour Read more: http://ift.tt/296fpb4

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• Captain Elechi Amadi Wale Okediran. Although I had met him early in life through his books, my first encounter with Captain Elechi Amadi (Retd) was in the late 80s through the Association Of Nigerian Authors (ANA) which I joined after qualifying as a Medical Doctor in 1980. Coming from a purely science background like the late accomplished writer, it was Amadi and some other literary icons of his generation who warmly welcomed me into the fold of writers and made my literary take off a very smooth one. Apart from his writing, Elechi Amadi soon became a regular face at ANA Conventions where his wealth of experience and literary acumen were found very useful in a body of writers known for its sometimes restive membership. I could recollect that as far back as the 90’s, Amadi had advised the ANA to consider the Private Public Partnership (PPP) option in developing her landed property in Abuja in view of the Association’s inadequate financial and professional expertise to handle the...

Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, The absence of the Abia Chief Judge, Justice Theresa Uzoukwu, has stalled the expected inauguration of Dr. Samson Ogah as the new governor of the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had earlier on Thursday, issued Ogah a Certificate of Return, thus withdrawing the one that earlier by Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu and paved the way for the swearing in of Ogah. The action by INEC was in obedience to an Abuja Federal High Court judgment ordering Ikpeazu to immediately vacate office. In his ruling, Justice Okon Abang made a consequential order that Ikpeazu should vacate his office‎ as Abia Governor based on the discovery Ikpeazu did not pay his tax for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013, as at when due when he was a public officer. However, the inauguration could not take place because it was learnt that the state chief judge, who was supposed to have performed the function, was no where to be found. Meanwhile, Ikpeazu has obtained an ex parte injunction ...

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State Thursday announced that he has settled the political differences between him and his deputy, Dr. Pius Odubu. The governor made the announcement at a reconciliation and thank you party organized for ward leaders of the All Progressives Congress. ‎ Dr. Odubu and some of his supporters were, however, absent at the party. P.M.NEWS recalled that the once cordial relationship between Oshiomhole and his deputy became frosty after the governor supported the Chairman of his economic team, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, to succeed him. Oshiomhole who told the APC members to go back to the wards and reconcile with all aggrieved party members, disclosed that he would personally visit some APC members to heal the wounds. He said the campaign message of the APC would change since, according to him, ”a more credible candidate has emerged in the PDP.” He said: “Let us imbibe the spirit of oneness. I was e...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday received in audience Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom at the State House Abuja. Photo: Sunday Aghaeze President Muhammadu Buhari welcoming Governor Ortom President Muhammadu Buhari discussing with the Benue governor during the meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday received in audience the Niger Delta Dialogue and Contact Group at the State House Abuja. Photo: Sunday Aghaeze President Muhammadu Buhari and The Amanayanabo of Twon Brass King Alfred Diete Spiff President Muhammadu Buhari and The Amanayanabo of Twon Brass King Alfred Diete Spiff L-R: President Muhammadu Buhari, The Amanayanabo of Twon Brass King Alfred Diete Spiff and SCOPE , Ambassador Lawal Kazaure President Muhammadu Buhari (2nd) right, The Amanayanabo of Twon Brass King Alfred Diete Spiff, former Nigerian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Nkoyo Toyo and Founder AA PeaceWorks, Chief Mrs Judith Burdin Asuni President Muhammadu Buhari and The Amanayanabo of Twon Brass King Alfred Diete Spiff President Muhammadu Buhari and The Amanayanabo of Twon Brass King Alfred Diete Spiff President Muhammadu Buhari and The Amanayanabo of Twon Brass King Alfred Diete Spiff President Muhammadu Buhari (2nd) right, The Amanayanabo of Twon Brass King...

President Muhammadu Buhari: mocked by UK newspaper President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the governments and peoples of Abia, Delta and Rivers State over the death of their illustrious sons, Chief Ojo Madueke, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Justice Nikki Tobi, retired Supreme Court judge and Elechi Amadi, a literary icon. In a statement signed by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), he stated: ”President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with the families, government and people of Abia, Delta and Rivers States on the passing away of their illustrious sons Chief Ojo Maduekwe, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Justice Nikki Tobi, retired Supreme Court judge and Elechi Amadi, a literary icon. With profound sadness, President Buhari received the passing of Maduekwe, who also served as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Canada. In all his years of service to Nigeria as a diplomat, minister, politician and ambassador, President B...

President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration would rebuild Nigeria, including the Niger Delta region, and therefore solicits patience and understanding from the citizenry. Receiving a delegation of Niger Delta Dialogue and Contact Group, led by King Alfred Diette-Spiff, the Amanyanabo of Twon Brass, Bayelsa State, at State House, Abuja, Thursday, President Buhari pledged that under his watch Nigeria will witness judicious utilization of resources. “We intend to rebuild this country; so that our children and grand-children will have a good place they can call their own. A lot of damage has been done, so I want you to tell the people to be patient. “When you get together with other leaders, please pacify the people. We will utilize the resources of Nigeria with integrity and rebuild the country.” The President said the gazette on the Niger Delta amnesty programme by the Umaru Yar’Adua administration is being studied with a view to determining what h...

Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Residents of Amolaso community in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State have appealed to Governor Ibikunle Amosun to assist them in clearing the refuse dump which has taken over the road and cut off the community from the rest of the town. The refuse dump located behind the fence of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC, Oke Ilewo, Abeokuta has become an eyesore, they stated. A visit to the community by our correspondent revealed that the alternative route has become impassable as heaps of refuse had taken over the road, exposing those living around there to health hazards. The head of the community, Apostle Adebesin appealed to the state government to come to their aid by assisting in evacuating the refuse to avoid outbreak of epidemic disease in the community. He disclosed that some communal efforts had been taken by the people but insisted that government had to step in at this poin...

The Late Ojo Madueke A member of the House of Representatives, Oladipupo Adebutu, (Ikene/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency) has described the death of former Minister for Transport, Chief Ojo Madueke as a great loss to the nation. In his condolence message on the passing on of the great politician and former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adebutu said the late Chief Madueke had served the nation in various capacities including as Minister for Foreign Affairs as well as Culture and Tourism, where he acquired himself greatly as a patriot. He described the former Deputy Director of the Jonathan/Sambo Presidential Campaign in 2011 as a loyal party man whose contribution to the growth of democracy in Nigeria is immeasurable. “Nigerians, and especially members of the Peoples Democratic Party will greatly miss the invaluable contribution of Chief Madueke who was one of the few remaining elder statesmen the party is looking up to as it navigates towards returning...