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T he members National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have moved to curb the excesses of domineering National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Adamu. This is a fresh twist in the crisis rocking national organ of the party. Recall that members of the committee had bemoned the  d ictatorial disposition of Adamu  and how he runs the NWC as a one-man show while sidelining them when taking important decisions. They equally condemned invocation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s name to blackmail NWC members into accepting his decisions. However, the aggrieved members have moved to clip the wings of Adamu, noting that they were not elected into the NWC to become a pliant and unthinking figure head. n a statement issued Tuesday titled, “APC and the Need for Vigilance: Urgent Call for Intervention”, and jointly signed by the National Vice Chairman, North-West, Dr. Salihu Lukman and the National Vice Chairman, South-West, Mr. Isaacs Kekemeke, said no ...

  I ncumbent Lagos lawmaker Mojisola Alli-Macaulay lost her bid to return to Amuwo Odofin Constituency I at the Lagos State House West of Assembly. She lost the ticket of the All Progressives Congress to Olaitan Folorunso at the primaries on Friday. Three aspirants were voted by 20 delegates representing three wards from the constituency. Mr Olaitan won the party ticket with 12 votes. Ms Alli-Macaulay got four votes. Another aspirant Adesina Ado got four votes. The returning officer, Akintola Falade, announced Mr Olaitan as the Amuwo Odofin Constituency I winner. “When we summed up the number of the figures, while Mojisola Alli-Macaulay scored four, Ado Adesina scored four, Folorunso Olaitan scored 12,” he said. “By virtue of that, we have Hon. Olaitan Segun Folorunso as the winner of the primary election conducted today, May 27, at Amuwo Odofin constituency 1.” The incumbent lawmaker was exposed for sharing COVID-19 palliatives meant for constituents as her birthday gifts in 2020....

  P olice shoot The Nation's correspondent in Osun Operatives of Osun Police Command on Tuesday shot The Nation Correspondent, Toba Adedeji for reportedly covering students’ protest at Orita Olaiya.

  P RESIDENT BUHARI EMBARKS ON STATE VISIT TO SPAIN President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday, May 31, departs Abuja for Madrid, Spain on a State Visit at the invitation of the Spanish President, Pedro Sanchez. At a separate meeting during the visit, the first by the Nigerian leader, President Buhari will also meet with the Head of State of the Spanish nation, His Majesty King Felipe VI. During his engagements with both leaders, the Nigerian President will discuss issues of mutual interest to both countries, which will expectedly result in the signing of Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding on a wide range of topics geared towards further enhancing the bilateral relations between the two nations. Such areas include: Extradition and transfer of convicted persons, Mutual Legal Assistance, Cultural Matters, Cooperation towards fighting crime and enhancing security, as well as issues affecting dependants of diplomatic staff. Also on the agenda are Cooperation on Energy, Trade and Investm...

O nline scamming: Three Nigerians Arrested in INTERPOL Operation Killer Bee An INTERPOL-led operation targeting malware cyber fraud across Southeast Asia leads to the Nigeria arrest of three suspected global scammers. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested the suspects in a sting operation conducted simultaneously in a Lagos suburb called Ajegunle and in Benin City, 300 km to the East of the commercial capital. The Nigerian sting operation comes as part of a global operation codenamed “Killer Bee” involving INTERPOL National Central Bureaus (NCBs) and law enforcement in 11 countries across Southeast Asia. The arrests follows the publication of an INTERPOL Cyber Report linking a suspected syndicate of Nigerian fraudsters operating from the West Coast of Africa to the use of a malicious Remote Access Trojan (RAT) known as Agent Tesla. The men are thought to have used the RAT to reroute financial transactions, stealing confidential online connection details...

  P opular Nollywood actor Kalu Ikeagwu, on Monday, told the Ikeja High Court how his estranged wife, Ijeoma, allegedly deserted their matrimonial home and prevented him from gaining access to their two children, Peoples Gazette is reporting. The hearing of the suit seeking the dissolution of the six-year-old marriage began at an Ikeja High Court today May 30 with the actor telling the court how his estranged wife allegedly deserted their matrimonial home and denied him sex after welcoming their son. While being interrogated by the respondent’s counsel, Mrs S.I. Amedu, Ikeagwu told the court that his wife packed out of their matrimonial home and sent him a mail that she was on her way to her father’s house in Enugu. In his words; ”I got back home from a trip on August 4, 2021 to find out that my wife had left our matrimonial home with the children to an undisclosed location. I tried to contact her when I got to the house and found it empty. I sent her an email on that same day and ...

  P opular Nollywood actor and influencer,  Uche Maduagwu  has blasted celebrity bar man, Cubana Chief Priest after he made a comment about having a summer body. The Cubana Chief Priest shared an image of himself having a swell time and hinted that having a summer body is practically useless if you don’t posses the cash to enjoy the summer. Reacting to this, Uche Maduagwu wrote: “My brother, Health is the biggest wealth. Yes it is good to get summer money, but what us the essence of summer money when summer obesity is dancing Zazu for your body? Ask any doctor and they will advice that obesity is not fashionable. Bro work out more so you can enjoy all your summer zobo money” A

Money Laundering: EFCC Arraigns Okorocha, Seven Others for N3.1billion Fraud The EFCC on Monday, May 30, 2022, arraigned a former governor of Imo state, Senator Rochas Okorocha, and six others before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on 17-count charges bordering on conspiracy, stealing, conversion of public funds and money laundering to the tune of N3,147, 000, 000( Three Billion, One hundred and Forty Seven Million Naira). The former governor was docked alongside Anyim Nyerere (a.k.a Anyim Chinenye), Naphtali International Ltd, Perfect Finish Multi Projects Ltd, Consolid Projects Consulting Ltd, Pramif International Ltd and Legend World Concepts Ltd.  

 S ecurity operatives arrest one of those who beheaded Soludo’s lawmaker A member of the notorious gang sus S pected to be responsible for beheading a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly representing Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s constituency, Okechukwu Okoye was allegedly arrested today at Amichi in Nnewi South local government area of Anambra State. The man whose name was given as Nnahadi Michael, was arrested by special tactical teams. His accomplice said to be a native doctor is still at large, but it was gathered that his shrine was destroyed. The suspect, who is already in custody, admitted during questioning to being part of the killer gang, saying that they killed three politicians, including the beheaded lawmaker. “We first of all strip them naked so they can say the truth”, he said. VANGUARD.

  “ S TOP DE-MARKETING THE UNIVERSITY” VC WARNS. CALLS FOR TRUCE BETWEEN FG AND ASUU The rate at which some Students of Abia State University Uturu (ABSU), take pleasure in de-marketing the Institution at the slightest opportunity on social media has become a source of worry to the Vice-Chancellor, Distinguished Professor Onyemachi M. Ogbulu, so much so that the Vice Chancellor has warned that Management will not hesitate to sanction those involved in accordance with the extant rules and regulations of the University, if they do not stop. The Vice-Chancellor wondered why some students who swore to abide by their matriculation oaths will choose to always spread negative and unverified information about the University and ignoring the many achievements and positive developments in the Institution. Speaking to the executives of the Student bodies of SUG and SRC in his office, he noted that there is no Institution or organization that does not experience challenges at some point, but ...

  S heep Sentenced To Three Years In Prison for Mauling A 45-yr-old Woman To Death. A sheep has been sent to prison for three years for mauling a woman to death in a field and will be forced to live with the bereaved family once released. According to reports, a court ruled that the owner of the sheep, Duony Manyang Dhal, will also have to handover five cows to the victim's relatives before losing the guilty livestock after it has served its sentence. After fatally attacking 45-year-old Adhieu Chaping in Rumbek East, South Sudan, earlier this month. It headbutted the woman repeatedly, breaking her ribs. The sheep was taken into police custody after she was discovered dead, the force announced. The town's Major Elijah Mabor explained: “The owner is innocent and the ram is the one who perpetrated the crime so it deserves to be arrested then later on the case shall be forwarded to customary court where the case can be handed amicably." The animal will spend the next three ye...

  H elen Paul confirmed Professor of Art Female comedian, Helen Paul has been confirmed a Professor of Art at the Heart International University U.S.A. She therefore congratulate her husband Dr. Femi Bamisile for the support. She said “Thanks so much for your selfless commitment to my academic growth. Thank you so much for all the sacrifices, all the time you take to read and rewrite, edit and teach me like your sweet baby that I am. "Thank you for everything darling. I can never forget your main teachings. "Helen, let your secrets remain secret". “Never be carried away by sentiments. Every relationship has got a time frame. Be wise and move on as quickly as possible without anything holding you back" Credit: Instagram // itshelenpaul

What Is Hemophilia A? H emophilia A, also called factor VIII (8) deficiency or classic hemophilia, is a genetic disorder caused by missing or defective factor VIII (FVIII), a clotting protein. Although it is passed down from parents to children, about 1/3 of cases found have no previous family history. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hemophilia occurs in approximately 1 in 5,617 live male births. There are between 30,000 – 33,000 males with hemophilia in the US*.  More than half of people diagnosed with hemophilia A have the severe form. Hemophilia A is four times as common as hemophilia B. Hemophilia affects all races and ethnic groups.   The Genetics of Hemophilia A baseline understanding of hemophilia genetics is important for those individuals who have reason to suspect that a genetic predisposition for hemophilia exists in their family. How is Hemophilia Inherited? Hemophilia is passed down from parents to children. Is Hemophilia Sex ...

N igerian Popular comedian and skit maker Mr  Sabinus   also known as Mr Funny, is set to sue popular milk producers, Peak and Gala. The two companies had utilized the   comedian’s  i ntellectual property to make adverts for their products without contacting him or asking for permission to use it.