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 Gunmen suspected to allegedly killed a man identified as Emeka Ojere, at Ugbomro community in uvwie local government area of Delta state  The father of three who hail from Oyoko Abavo in ika south local government area of the state but resident in warri, was short dead in his car. One Mr Egbehon who drove the G-LK Mercedes Benz car told the journalist that he was in the car with his Oga (The Deceased) and another occupant when gunmen accosted them. We want to Ogbomro community to visit one of our town men but suddenly gunmen blocked us and ask us to look lay down, Oga was short before they left, Egbohon said. Spoke man of police command DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya who confirmed the incidents to the punch, said Operative are intessifying effort to nab  fleeing gunmen. By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.

 The Kaduna state government has approved Monday February 1 -2021 as the resumption date for some primary and secondary school in the state. Permanent Secretary in the state ministry of education Phoebe Yayi said that only ss3, jss3, jss1 students of public and private schools are to resume on Monday while primary 6, 5 and 4 of private are to resume on the same day. Phoebe who disclosed that all public primary school should remain closed till all the coronavirus protocol is been put in place before they will be open,  said the decision to reopen the school was taken after extension appraisal of the second waves of coronavirus pandemic in the state and the series of consultation with relevant stakeholders in both state and federal health and educational sector and within the and across. The appropriate resumption date for the rest of the classes will be announced at the appropriate time. By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.

 Economic and financial crime commission EFCC on Friday January 29 arrested 10 suspects over computer related fraud known as Yahoo Yahoo. A statement released by the antigraft agency states that the suspect were arrested at their academy in Bwari as axis of Abuja were they were said to be learning the trade of cyber trickery. The suspect age between 20 and 30 years were identify as Sixtus Jude, Moses Samuel, Isalan Johnny,  Dapet Nimshak, Samuel Ogboche, Victor Samuel, Victor Asuguo, Ibrahim Yunusa, Yahaya Usman, and Chijoke Ikwuoha. There were arrested with different incriminating items such as mobile phone and computer. The promoter of the academy is however on the run. Investigation show that the sponsor recruit and train young individual who show interest in internet fraudsters. By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.

 The Sultan of sokoto HRH, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III has faulted the criminalization of Fulani ethics group due some attacks carried out by some people alleged to be the tribe. Speaking at the meeting of Meyitti Allah cattle Breeder association, MACBAN in Abuja on Friday January 29, The sultan who is the chairman of board of trustee, B o t (MACBAN) said while they are some Fulani who engaged in criminality like other tribe and ethnics group who also engage in criminalities it is wrong to tag all Fulani as Criminal or using 'Fulani Headmen' to explain development. Admitting that seven out of ten kidnappers turn out to be Fulanis, sultan explained that they carried out the attacks with the help of other ethnic groups. He said; "I am a Fulani and I am not a bad man, I am not a criminal. Those who engaged in one Form of crimes or other across the country. It is not proper to refer to any tribe to describe the crime perpetrated by individual. We must put our hand together

  The Europeans union has extend the the Nigeria beans import to June 2022 over Nigeria failure to implement food safety action plan submitted in 2018. The euro food safety had in 2015 banned Nigeria beans because it contains between 0.3mg per kilogram and 4.6mg per kg of Dichlorvos, a pesticides when the maximum acceptable reduce limit was 0.01mg pee kg. The commission extended the importation of dry beans from Nigeria aunt 2019 owing the continuous present of the pesticides. It has gained extension ban. By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.

 25 youths were on Wednesday January 27 abducted by unknown gunmen men along Wukari-Takum road. The incidents occurred around 6pm and it was learnt that the victims were on they way back to Takum from Wukari were they attended a marriage ceremony. The youths were reportedly traveling on a commercial bus and ran into a road block which was set up by gunmen at a spot between kofan Amodu and Chanchangi. Spoke person of Taraba state police command DSP David Mishal confirmed the incident and disclose that investigation has commerce. Read; We confirm that they are missing but not established either kidnapped or otherwise. Investigation has commerce. By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.  

 Suspected bandits attacked magarya community in zurmi local government area of zamfara state and killed three person. Magarya community is the home town of speaker of house of assembly Alhaji Nasiru Muazu  Magarya. It was gathered that the arm men invaded the town on Tuesday night January 26 and open fire on a residents. They kill two people and vandalized several property also rustled more than 100 cows after torching food stores, one of the state lawmaker told daily trust. Meanwhile the speaker on Wednesday January 27 led the state government delegation to the community to assess the level of the damage done and sympathize with the people of the area over the attacks. While condoling with the family of those who lost their life in the attacks, speaker Magarya also sympathize with those lost their life stock and food stores that were set ablaze by the criminal. He then assure the people of the area of more deployment of troops to beef up security in the environment. By Rashidat Musta

 Operative of economic and financial crime commission, EFCC Lagos zonal office have arrested three Dubai based suspected internet fraudsters along with 14 others in Lagos. The agency said in the statement that the suspect were arrested on Tuesday January 26 and Wednesdays 27 2021 at different location following series of intelligent detailing their are alleged involvement in the internet fraud and other related offence in Nigeria and abroad. "The Dubai based who were arrested at victory nest estate lekki Lagos yesterday January 27 are: Samuel Oluwasegun Olayika, Afeez Fajumobi, Olamide Olamilekan, while their accomplice caught with them include Amao Oluwatobi, Amao Jushua, Adeyemo Olatunde, Solomon Emelike, Lawrence Nw,  Odu, Philip Olamilekan. According to the EFCC, the suspect will be arraigned in the court as soon as investigation is concluded. By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.

 Today January 28 is a Singer Adekunle Gold  birthday and his wife and colleagues in the industry, Simi seize the opportunity to declear her love for him. Posting via Instagram page,  Wrote; My baby were growing old together and it is exactly what is would hope it will be. May you never lose your wonder, your big belly laugh, your dream, your joy, your love, your peace, your grace, your smile, may the world be good for you, may God stey blessed you, May wisdom abide you. I love you so much happy birthday to my lover. By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.

 Former President of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings has been laid to rest. Rawlings was buried with full military honour on Wednesday January 27 after a state funeral was attended by Ghanian President, Nana Akufo Ado and representative of the world leaders. Late died November 2020, he was 73 years old, he held power twice in Ghana, first as a military ruler and later elected President. By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.

  Kano state police command has arrested 18 illicit drugs dealers for    supplying intoxicant to notorious thugs also known as Yan Daba. Spoke man of the state police command DSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who confirm this in the 1statement on Wednesday January 27 said large quantities of drugs were recovered from the suspect. "Based on the information received from the thugs (Yan Daba) 18 illicit drugs were arrested and large illicit drugs were recovered from them All the suspect will be charged to court after the completion of investigation. By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.

  Federal civil servants on grade level 12 and below have been directed to work from home following the increase case of coronavirus recorded in country. In the circular dated January 26 and address to the Chief of staff to the President Muhammadu Buhari, Clark of the national Assembly and permanent Secretaries, the head of the civil servants Folasade Yemi Esan said the decision was taken to curbs the spread of coronavirus. Read; "Further to the circular No. HCSF/3065/vol 1 /47 dated 22nd December 2020, on the above subject and following the advise of presidential task force PTF on Coronavirus all officer on GL 12 and below are to continue working from home till end of February 2021. It is important to emphasised the need to ensure strictly compliance with the existing guidelines on the prevention of the spread of coronavirus. Permanent Secretary and Chief executive officer are enjoined to bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all concerned and compliance. "

  No fewer than 13 persons have died in a terrible car incident that occurred in Ogodumu, along Otukpo Adoka Banue state. The incident happened Tuesday afternoon January 26. The accident was reportedly caused by articulated truck that lost control and rammed into a fully loaded bus going to Abuja. Among the decease were mother of three kids between the age of 3,5 and 7 who were traveling in the bus. At least nine others people also died in the crash and only a few passenger survived the tragic accident. By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.

  President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked Chief service and has appointed new officer to take over the office. A tweet by a special adviser to the President on media and publicity, Femi Adesina announce the dismissal. Read; "PMB appointed new service Chief Maj Gen LEO irabor CDS, Maj Gen I Attahiru, Army, Rear ADM AZ Gambo Navy AVM IO Amao air force, Be congratulate outgoing service Chief effort to bring enduring peace to the country." Major General Leo Irabor assume office as the Chief of defence staff, Major General I. Attahiru is now the Chief of army staff, Rear Admiral AZ Gambo assume office as the new Chief of Nava Staff while Air vice Marshall I.O Amao is now the Chief of air staff. By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.

 Suspected cultists has killed a bricklayer simply identified as Uruese alias iron monkey in orerokpe headquarter of okpe council area of Delta state. It was gathered that the incident happened on Friday night January 22 along a street opposite the council secretarial while the decease was sleeping with his wife. According to the report, the assailants tore the window of the decease and shot him on his bed. Spoke man of Ogun state police command, Onome Onovwakpoyeya who confirm the killing on Tuesday morning, said that investigation is on going. "Uruese wife was saying that previously she notice mark of canning on her husband and all of those things that she asked he does not give a satisfactory respond. By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.

 The national examination council NECO has announced the new date for the 2020 SSCE external examination. The exam body said the examination which were scheduled to commerce February 1 and end March 3 will now start February 8 and end March 10. NECO spoke man, Azeez Sanni made this known via a statement released on Tuesday January 26, it was further learnt that special arrangements has been made for candidates who missed some paper due to the #EndSars protests in certain state to take those exam with the external candidates. Read; Following the request of candidates to be given more time to complete their registration for the 2020 SSCE EXTERNAL examination council has now give a date for the examination. The council hereby informed those candidates who missed some paper during the SSCE 2020 internal due to the #endsars protests in some state, to take note of this new date and report to the examination accordingly at their various examination center.   By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.

  The Inspector general of police, Adamu Muhammad has explained why the Nigeria police is acclaimed to be the best in the world. Appearing on the channel television on Monday January 25, Adamu Muhammad said the police in Nigeria do a lot to keep the peace even though it is underfunded. He also disclose that when Nigerians officers are taken out of the country to an international environment were the logistics of effective policing are available, they perform wonderfully well. Adamu said; "When you have police as an organization that is supposed to fight crime and to mentioned law and order, the personel of that organization must be properly trained, must be properly equipped, must be given a necessary tools required for them to perform the function for their recruited. It is only in Nigeria that you have police officer that don't have the required logistics but the struggle and make the society peaceful."   By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.

 Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN, Femi Falana has alleged that the federal government is portraying him self as a defender herder in the country. Featuring on television continental TVC program the platform, the lawyer started that the forestry reserve law compulsory registration for those who went to carry out operations in the state. Falana said; there is nothing whether you are talking of Banue or Ekiti state or whatever, the federal government have come in to the defend herder at the same time the federal government does not defend the poor, The beggers, destitute and other who are forcefully arrested deported to their state origin. The human activists who further started that Governor Rotimi direct the headmen the leave the forest reserve in Ondo state should not be generated controversy. Falana Added; That shouldn't attract any controversy what one should expect Miyetti  Allah group in Ondo state is to ensure all their members are registered no more no less. By Rashidat Mustap

Nollywood actor.  Nollywood actor, Dan Nkoloagu is dead. He passed on Friday January 22 2021, his son Dan Nkoloagu Jr announced on Facebook. Sharing the photos of the veteran actor on hospital bed, the bereaved son wrote,  IT WAS A BLACK FRIDAY FOR US YESTERDAY as my dad left us with out saying good bye. May his soul rest in peace. By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.

 Salihu Dovo Chairman of Ardo Kola local government area of Taraba state has been killed by gunmen who kidnapped him early Sunday morning. It was learnt that the gunmen stormed Mr Dovo's residence in Sabin gari at about 1:00 am at thereafter abducted and killed him. An eye witness told premium time that the suspected assassins called an official of the local government to announced that they have murdered Mr Dovo and also mentioned were to recovered his corpse. The source said; "They called an official of the cancil to inform him of the killing,  telling them to go a search for the corpse in the bush. Members of the community went into the bush and started looking for his body and it was found not long ago, the body is been taken to town now ."  The police spokesman in the state David Misal confirmed the incidents and also revealed that a suspect is been arrested. Misal said; "As I am talking to you now his corpse is deposited in the hospital,  the command detective

 Operative of Ogun state police command have arrested three men who beat a 23 years to death over alleged phone thefts. According to the spoke man of the state police command DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi  the three men identify as Ugo Obi, chinonso Jude and chibuke Samson, all of the MTN Street iju ota were arrested following the report of Ajibade Gbenga who reported at unipanu divisional headquarters that his son Samuel Ajibade was alleged to have stolen two hand set by the suspect consequent upon the three suspect jointly beat him to the state of comma. Oyeyemi said Ajibade informed the police that the decease was rush to general hospital ota for medical attention but was confirm dead on arrival, by the doctor on duty. "Upon the report the DPO Unipanu division CSP Bamidele job let his detective scene were the three suspect were quickly arrested.  It was quite response of the police that save the suspect from been lyinched by angry mob who have gathered to apply jungles justice on them i

 The Chief of air staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar has said that the attack of boko haram terrorist in the northeast and bandit in the northeast and north central zone in the country have been largely curtailed. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of officer of basic Regiment course and other specific Regiment course training center in Kaduna on Saturday January 23, Abubakar said the feat was achieved through constant push back by the air and grand troops of service and other security forces, and constant deployment of well trained personnel and equipment to theatre of operations in various military operations. The Chief of the air staff who started that the Nigeria air force under his leadership has relentlessly pursued the improvement of force protection capacities amidst the increasing complex nature of contemporary threat, added that this has necessitated the drive to massive recruitment and training of regiment to complement of Nigeria air force operations across various theatr

 Nigerian Rapper, Erigga, and his partner have welcome a baby boy. The proud dad shared the good news on his Instagram page. Posting the video of the baby boy, He wrote; "God you are two much best gift from God and my wife @fabsnikki... Una two much, una shock me."     By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.

 The national Assembly resumption which was scheduled for January 26 has been postpone till February 9. The postponement was conveyed in the statement released by the clerk to the national Assembly, Ojo Olatunde Amos. Amos said the postponement is to enable members of all progressive congress APC party to participate registration and revalidation of it membership scheduled to commence on January 25. Statement; "This is to inform all distinguish Senators and honourable members of national Assembly that the resumption of plenary sessions earlier scheduled for Tuesday 26 January 2021 is here by scheduled February Tuesday 9 2021." By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.  

 Nine soldiers are reportedly been killed by boko haram insurgency during rescue operations along mararaba udege road in nasarawa state linking Otukpo oweto in Banue. The nation report that the slain soldiers who were led to the Forest by an officer Felix Kura an indigene of Banue State, Were Iliya Kefas , Bati Yakubu and other young officer whose name can not be identified immediately. It was learnt that the soldiers from 177 Guards Battalion, shitu Barrack in Kefi, Nasarawa state were on mission to dislodge to boko haram insurgency from the forest who kidnapped many indigene of the state and held them in captive. They killed 5 boko hara before they were overpowered by the terrorist whose weapons are more sophisticated. A source in the Barack says; "As soon as they ran into the Bush and they realized they were over powered Kura was said to have told his colleagues including his cover escape. The authority of 177 guards battalion have informed the family of the slain soldiers of t

Tipper.  An unidentified motorcyclist was crushed to death in a fatal accident that occurred in Umuazu Nteje in Anambara state on Friday 22 January, A statement released by the public education officer for Anambara state sector of FRSC Edor Florence N , SRC Said that the accident happened between Udoka Nwoya, the driver of Mercedes Benz Tipper with registration number XA 156 EFR and unidentified motorcyclist with out registration number at about 11.10am. Edor Identified excessive speeding as the case of the traffic crash that involved two male adults. She said the motorcyclist was taken to chira hospital Awkuzu were he was confirmed death by the doctor on the duty and his body deposited at wisdom mortuary Nteje. By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.

  Nasarawa state Governor ABDULAHI SULE has said that members of dreaded sect 'Boko haram' are regrouping in the state and carrying out act of violence. The Governor started this when spoke with statehouse correspondence after a close door meeting with President Buhari at the state House in Abuja today January 22, according to the Governor, members of the sect who were dislodged from location along the Abuja, nasarawa borders last year has regrouped along the nasarawa, Benue borders wrecking New form of Havocs. He said some of the boko Haram element active in his state belong to the darussalam group that had been dislodge from Niger, adding that upon the joint security operations a lot of them were killed while 900 were arrested, he said that those arrested confirmed they membership of boko haram insurgency group. He also said he is confident that a decisive action will be taken to curtail the security challenge his state following his meeting with President Buhari. By Rashidat

Ex-IGP.  Former inspector general of police IGP Gambo Jimeta is dead. Jimeta who served as IGP between 1986 and 1990 also served as national security adviser NSA for a former Head of state, Ibrahim Babangida and also the representative of adamawa state to the national conference hold in 2014. Presidential spoke person Garba Shehu who confirmed the death of the former IGP describe him as 'The great son of Nigeria who lived for the nation and served with all his strength' He wrote; "President Buhari express sadness over the death of Muhammadu Gambo Jimeta a one time Spector general of police whose transition was announced Thursday evening. Conveying the condolences of his family and the government and the Nigeria people , President describe the cracks police as a man of great courage, intelligence police, adding that Nigeria lost as great son." May Allah bless his soul. By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.  

 The Nigeria governor forum has told Governor Yahaya Bello of kogi state that coronavirus is real, after he claimed that the coronavirus vaccines are meant to kill people. The kogi state governor who had before now denied the existence of the virus in his state, had told the crowd to reject the vaccines because they are meant to killed. Yahaya Bello said; "Vaccines are been produce in less than one year of coronavirus, of which they is no vaccines yet for HIV, Malaria, cancer, headache and other several disease that are killing us, they want to introduce the vaccines this will kill you and us God forbid." How ever reacting to this, the forum Director General Mr Asishana Okauru that coronavirus is respector of any individual or person, He also listed Governors who are tested positive for the virus like,  Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state, Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, and others. Okauru said; The positive of the NGF was in a Articulated in a previous comments the NGF chairman, Dr Kayo

  Prof, Johnson The Deputy Vice Chancellor university of Lagos. Deputy vice Chancellor university of Lagos, professor Johnson Fatokun has been released two days after he was abducted by unknown gunmen along kurmi shinkafa village, kokona local government area while on transit from jos to keffi nasarawa state. The university assistant Registrar strategy and communication, Mr Okesola Sanusi confirmed the release of the professor computational mathematics and numerical analysis and also disclose that he is expected in Lagos  back January 21. By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.

  A major crisis averted on Wednesday morning January 20 in Ibadan when a woman identify as Aramide Smoke allegedly assaulted an Oyo state traffic management agency OYRTMA Officer. The incidents happened at about 8 at the Oluyola Estate axis of Ibadan, South West local government area, while the officer was on active and legitimate duty in the area. According to Eyewitness Mrs Aramide was driving on one way and against traffic when the officer stop her vehicle. In the process, she allegedly slapped the officer repeatedly and other motorists, passerby, commercial motorcyclist and eye witnesses who were apparently angry and displeased at her actions gathered in an attempt to mob her and raze the vehicle involved. The vehicle was impounded and taken along with the assaulted to the OYRTMA headquarter pending to the time she will be charged to court for assault and deliberately breach of the Oyo state traffic management authority law 2009. By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.

 Civil servants from grade 1 to 13 are reportedly directed to work from home by the river state government. In the statement issued on Tuesday January 19 by head of service in the state Rufus Godwin, officer from level 14 and above were also directed to be on duty and assume full responsibility to their office till further notice. Godwin, said the decision was taken due to the increased of coronavirus case in the second waves of the disease. "Following the current increase in the number of coronavirus case in the second waves of pandemic, His Excellent Governor of River state, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has directed all civil servants on salary scale of 01-13 except those on essential duty to stay away from forthwith. While officer from grade 14 and above should be on duty and assume full responsibility for their office till further notice. This directive which takes effect from Wednesday 20 January 2021 shall remain in force until his excellent direct otherwise please." By Rashidat

INEC.  The independent national electoral commission INEC has fixed November 6 for the conduct of the governorships election in Anambara state. I the statement released today 19 Chairman of information and voter education, Festus Okoye said the tenure of the incumbent governor Willie Obiano will expire by March 2022. By virtues of section 178 , 1 and 2 of the Constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria , 1999 as amended and section 25 , 7 and 8 of electoral act 2010 as amended, election in to the office of the state governor shall hold not earlier than 150 and not later than 30 days before the expiration of the tearm of office of the last holder of the office. In the exercise of the power conferred on it by the constitutional. The electoral act and all power enabling it in that regards.  The commission has fixed November 6th 2021 as the date for the conduct of the Anambara state governorship election. By Rashidat Mustapha from Abuja.  

 Ali Namadi the winner of the last Saturday local government election in Bebeji local government area of KANO state is dead. Hi campaign public relations officer, Ibrahim Tiga said he died around 1:00am on Tuesday January 19. The cause of his death is yet to be found, Ibrahim Tiga however said the funeral prayer will take place in his home town Bebeji on Tuesday morning. By Rashidat Mustapha

Vehicles.  The Lagos state environment and special offence unit has secure court order authoring to publicly auction 88 vehicles impounded by the agency for contravening the one way traffic laws and forfeited to the government by an order to Lagos state mobile court. Chairman of the agency CSP Shola Jejeloye disclose that the public auction of 88 vehicles impounded by the enforcement team of the agency in different part of the state would hold in line with coronavirus protocol on Wednesday 20th January 2021 at the agency car park behind shop rite Alausa Ikeja. CSP Jejeloye said, offenders were arrange before the Lagos state mobile court and found guilty of the said crimes which resulted in the forfeiture of their vehicles to the state government by the courts in line with part 3 item 27 of the Lagos state transport sector reform law of 2018. He urge all motorist to desist from driving against traffic one way as the penalty is outright forfeiture of such vehicle to the government with o

Barack Obama.  Former US President, Barack Obama posted a birthday wishes of his partner on Twitter. The post; "Happy birthday to my love, my partner and my best friend, every moment with you is a blessing, love you Miche." By Rashidat Mustapha

NIM.  Diplomats who will be residents in the country for more than two years have been directed by the federal government to get they national identify number NIM. Femi Adeluyi,  technical assistance to minister of communication and digital economy. Isa Pantami said in a statement released on Sunday January 17 that an enrollment center is been set up following the request by Geoffrey Onyeama. Minister of foreign affairs. The released statement; "The minister of communication and digital economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has approved the setting up of the national identity number NIM enrollment center at the federal ministry of foreign affairs. The desk will be set up by Tuesday 19 of January 2021, this enrollment center will provide support for members of the diplomats corps and will be manage by the federal ministry of communication and digital economy through national identity management commission. The center is been set up based on the request of the honorable minister of fo

 A Nigerian national has been hospitalize after he swallowed cocaine during the raid conducted by narcotics control Bureau NCB in upscale, Juhu Mumbai India. According to journalist, Pratik Salunke  the high drama unfolded out side Five Star Hotel in juhu on Thursday January 14 were the NCB Team reached while acting on a tip off. "While gathering information on our ongoing case against drugs, we detained a Nigeria national who swallowed cocaine during the commotion,  said on NCB Officer privy to the investigation. The Nigerian who is suspected to be involved in a drugs peddling is been investigated, the officer also said. In such case, the agencies resort to the feeding suspected Bananas to the emty stomach, such concealment of drug in the body is an old method which is usually use by smugglers while flying through airport. By Rashidat Mustapha

General Marwa  President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed former Military administrator for Lagos and Borno state, Gen, Muhammad Buba Marwa as the new Chairman/CEO  of the national drug law enforcement agency NDLEA. Before his recent appointment, the close ally of the President had worked assiduously as chairman of presidential advisory committee for elimination of drug abuse PACEDA between 2018, and December 2020 along with others to developed blue print on how to end drug abuse in Nigeria. The nation reported that Senior special assistant to President on media and publicity, Mallam Garbage Shehu confirmed the appointment while responding to a media enquiry on Saturday 16 January.   " it is true" the President has approved General Marwa as the new NDLEA chairman. He said. By Rashidat Mustapha

 A 1598 New cases of coronavirus were recorded in Nigeria on Saturday January 16 as announced by the Nigeria center for disease control NCDC. The health agency gave the break down of the new cases across state as follows,  Lagos - 461 FCT - 206 Plateau - 197 Rivers - 168 Kaduna - 116 Anambara - 53 Ogun - 49 Ebonyi - 47 Edo - 42 Sokoto - 32 IMO - 31 Katsina - 31 Oyo - 30 Akwa ibom - 27 Delta - 16 Kano - 16 Abia - 15 Niger - 15 Ondo - 11 Bayelsa - 10 Borno - 9 Kbbi - 8 Ekiti - 7 Jigawa - 1 They are 108,943 confirm coronavirus cases in the country and 1420 death recorded, 85,367 patients recovered from the diseases and also been discharge. By Rashidat Mustapha

 Two traffic rubbers identified as Dada Owolabi and Kolawole Olawoye has been arrested by the police for allegedly dispossessing unsuspecting members of the public of their valuable around Oguru/Alapere area of the Lagos Ibadan Express way. The suspect who were ar different location in the area of operative of the rapid response squads, have been transfered to the state criminal investigation and intelligent department in panti yaba, for further investigation. The state police spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi; "The zeal of the command to curtail traffic rubbery to pay off RRS Men on decoy operations along the Oguru/ Alapere Road on Saturday January 9 arrested two suspected rubbers. The suspect are Dada Owolabi 52 and Kolawole Olawoye 25, The suspect were arrested during different incidents around 10pm also the suspect are assisting the police to apprehend other fleeing members of their gangs. The state commissioner of police Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered that the suspect will be transferre

Government should come to the rescued of the boy. NEWS BY:- Raymond  A two years old boy who has been maltreated by his father and step mom was been rescued in Delta. The child plights was brought to social media by a  Facebook user Kwin Oge she share photos of the child on her page. This is Mr Kwin Oge Wall; This is Zino, a 2 years old boy whom the biological mother dropped with the biological father and step mother, at No.113 Okumagba avenue Ojabugbe junction of Deco road Warrior Delta state.  Since then the father and the step mother has been given the child sort of maltreatment and starvation.  Please I call on the human rights activists to come to the aid of this child as the father and step mother has refused neighbors feed the boy when they had refused to give him food.  They look him up in dark room and beat him up when he received help from neighbors. Neighbors are now afraid so they no end up killing the boy. Please come to the aid of this child.