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The Presidency has approved the new salary scale for the Nigerian Police following the security unrest erupting from the recent attack on the Nigerian army. The approval of the new salary scale is expected to take immediate effect from November 1, 2018. The recent development has reportedly boosted the morale of the Nigerian Police staring from the highest to the lowest cadres. Here are the breakdown of the Nigerian Police salary scale. 1.) Commissioner of Police under the new arrangement will get up to #1.5million while Deputy and Assistant Commissioner of Police get 531,000 and 483,000. 2.) A Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) gets 419,000. 3.) Superintendent of Police (SP) gets 342,000. 4.) Deputy Superintendent of Police  (DSP) gets 321,000 while Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) 1 & 2 get 296,000 and 271,000 respectively. 5.) Inspector General of Police 1 & 2 get 254,000 and 167,000. While a Sergeant Major, Sergeant and Cor

President Buhari has departed the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, for Chad. After a brief meeting with the Chief of Army Staff in Borno State, following a massive death of over 140 gallant soldiers. The President departed to Chad this morning to chair a consultation of Head of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC). The purpose of the visitation is to review the security situation in the region and intensify the efforts to end the insurgency. He convened the meeting in his capacity as the Chairman of the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission. Buhari has previously reassured the nation and the Nigerian Army that he will do everything to ensure peace reigns in the nation. Nigerians hope the Presidency comes back with positive result from his visit to Lake Chad.

Juju music maestro, Sunday Adegeye, aka King Sunny Ade, has paid a courtesy visit to the All Progressive Congress, APC, governorship flag bearer, Babajide Sanwo-olu at his office in Lagos. Sanwo-olu said "I grew up listening to songs by Nigerian music legend, King Sunny Ade. His dedication and passion have continued to drive his sound since his music became popular." The Juju music legend visited Sanwo-olu to show his support regarding his ambition to become the next governor under the flagship of the All Progressive Congress , APC. Sanwo-olu finally said "Today, the Juju music maestro visited me at my office to show his support." Babajide is expected to contest in the upcoming election in 2019 and he is perceived as a very strong personality to win the election. Below are some snapshots of the visit.              

The Presidency has decided to subsidise the fees of the National Examination Council, NECO, Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, and Basic Education Certificate Examination, BECE. This news was divulged by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu at today's Federal Executive Council briefing held at the State Capital, Abuja. Adamu said "President Buhari has directed the ministry to look into the reduction following the significant improvement in revenue being remitted to the treasury by the Education agencies. The Examination agencies are not meant to be revenue generating bodies, they are only supposed to cover costs/operating expenses. The sharp increase in remittances by Jamb (from less than #60million in 2010-2016 to #15billion in 2017/2018) have shown that the fees being charged could be reduced. The cost of Jamb form has been dropped from #5000 to #3500 and that of NECO from #11350 to 8950. This good news will serve as a boost t

Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, in Lagos State has seized 29 exotic cars yesterday. The seizure surfaced during a raid on the office a Lagos-based car dealer, Astrax auto shop. The activities of the operators of the auto shop, are evidently clear to be syndicate of organized internet fraudsters. Internet fraud has taken a diversified dimension in Nigeria as youth no longer want to work hard to get money but wish to venture into fraudulent means to get rich. The commission is also in the search of other fraudsters in order to reduce high crime rate in Lagos State. Investigations are ongoing regarding the seizure and also to get the crystal truth about the  source of income of the operators of the auto shop.

The Presidency is expected to visit Maiduguri as the security beefs up in Maiduguri, Borno State. Following the recent killing of over 140 soldiers and 100 soldiers missing in Maiduguri. Security has been reportedly beefed up in Maiduguri and its environs as President Buhari is expected to declare open the Fourth Quarter Chief of Army Staff Conference. This is the first time the Presidency will be gracing the quarterly Chief of Army Staff Conference. President Buhari has recently canceled his planned five day casual leave but has decided to stay in his hometown in Daura, Katsina State. He has also assured the country that drastic measures will be taken following the death of the fallen soldiers.

Federal Special Anti Robbery Squad (F-SARS) has rescued a kidnapped victim,  Ikechukwu Obi, in Calabar, Criss River. The kidnapped victim is reportedly known to be a businessman in Calabar. The kidnapped victim was kidnapped on November 16, 2018, by gang of five young men and taken to Ikot Asuquo Edem in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River. Mr Obi was later rescued by the Federal Special Anti Robbery Squad yesterday. The squad has been lauded for their relentless efforts towards Ikechukwu's rescue.

A 41 year old Islamic cleric, Aminu Musa, has raped an eight year old pupil in Kano State. The rapist committed the despicable crime at the victim's parent  residence where he has been contracted to teach the girl and her elder sister his to recite the Holy Qu'ran. It was speculated that Aminu has been making some suspicious moves by sexually harassing the young girl before he met his waterloo on that fateful day. This has led the victim's parents to install a videotape CCTV at their residence so as to nab the rapist red handed. The general public has suggested the rapist should be excommunicated as this will serve as deterrent to other Clerics indulging in such an irritating act.

Vice President , Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has met with Pearl foundation led by Abisoye Ajayi Akinfolarin. The foundation helps disadvantaged girls in Nigeria gain necessary technology skill and confidence. Osinbajo said "I honestly believe the work the foundation does is outstanding." Incidentally, Abisoye has been nominated as CNN hero of the year. She is reportedly in need our vote to win the the prestigious award. Abisoye Ajayi Akinfolarin's coding program has indelibly and tremendously helped young ladies in Nigeria. Nigerians and her diaspora are expected to massively to give their support by voting the young lady for her outstanding work with young ladies in Nigeria. Abisoye is expected to contest for the prestigious award with nine other contestants from all over the world. Below are some photos of the meeting...

Lagos State Governorship flag bearer of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Babajide Sanwo-olu, has recently congratulated the new governor of Osun State, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, following his victory and his inauguration which was held today in Osun State. The new governor defeated the People's Democratic Party, governorship flag bearer, Ademola Adeleke, during the Osun gubernatorial election.  There was a rerun of the election slated for September 27  as a result of declaring the first election as "inconclusive" by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, which Gboyega Oyetola was declared the winner. Though the result had not gone down well with the opposition party as they planned going to court of appeal. Sanwo-olu in his congratulatory message said "I congratulate Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola and encourage him and his team to continue to put the needs of the people of Osun in mind,  and pray that God will lead them to always make t

President Buh ari  has reported cancelled his planned five day casual leave as a mark of respect for the victims of Boko Haram attacks. The attack was launched by the callous Boko Haram terrorists across the battlefield in the Northeast geopolitical zone of the nation and this has resulted to the loss of 143 soldiers. Prior to the insurgency of the terrorists, the Presidency had already planned going on a five day casual leave out of the country. But due to the reported unrest in the nation, and as a  mark of respect to the fallen heroes, he has rescheduled  his casual leave in order to stay in his hometown in Daura, Katsina State.

Super Eagles Captain, John Mikel Obi, has visited the National leader of the ruling party, All Progressive Congress, APC, Alhaji Ahmed Bola Tinubu , in his Lagos residence. The purpose of the Captain's visitation was to seek the approval of the National leader regarding the official launching of his Nigeria's Next Football Superstar Project. The official launching of the Captain's project is expected to be done in Lagos State. It was reported that the National leader of APC has immediately approved the official launching of the Captain's  football project. John Mikel Obi is currently the Super Eagles Captain and he has been a great leader who is worth emulating by young players of the nation. Mikel is currently ply his trade in Tianjin Teda FC in  China.

President Buhari has deeply been grieved to learn the passing away of Nigeria's renowned poets and winner of the 2017 NLNG sponsored Nigerian prize for Literature, Ikeogu Oke. On behalf of the Federal Government, President Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to Oke's family, the literary and creative community on the painful demise of the award winning poet. The President affirmed that as an author, journalist and poet, Oke exuded vibrancy, intelligence and innovation in his work as a social commentator, constantly in search of plausible answers and solutions to contemporary issues bedeviling his society. Through Oke's poetry, the President believed that he enriched Nigeria's literary genre and his legacy will live on in his work which he was incredibly proud of and and committed to, as he wrote in his epic Epitaph "Here lies a man who loved virtue and art, and gave to both his fortunes and his heart." The Presidency also encoura

The troops of 143 battalion deployed at a check point in Gulak, Adamawa State, has neutralized a girl with Person-borne improvised explosive device who tried to infiltrate DAR village to detonate her explosive vest in the early hours of November 26, 2018. The ever gallant troops have reportedly worked in conjunction with hunters and vigilante immediately cordoned off the incident area . The troops also subsequently conducted a perimeter patrol around the community to ensure the area is cleared and to also exploit the area for Boko Haram terrorists activities. See photos of the scenario below...

Lagos State Police has gunned down a kidnapper named Festus Abama and arraigned the other named Austin Ebimiyenwei in lagos. This shootout was said to be surfaced at Agbowa Ikorodu, Lagos.  It was evidently disclosed that the  two  other gang members have disappeared into the thin air with gunshots injuries. A policeman and a seven years old were the unfortunate victims of the gang members. The Lagos State Police has immediately swung into action as they are on the search for the gang members who escaped from the gunshot scene. The Lagos State Police has been appreciated for their efforts in nabbing the gang members.

Kebbi State Government has begun the cultivation of 47,000 hectares of cassava as raw material for producing ethanol biofuel under a Memorandum of Understanding with Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation, NNPC. Governor of Kebbi State, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Bagudu, has reportedly inspected the a pilot scheme in Gwazawa Danko/Wazagu Local Government Area led by former minister of Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST), Prof. A. Ka'oje who is the coordinator. Previously, the State has cultivated rice on a large scale which has tremendously been productive. The Atiku Bagudu's government has been applauded for his relentlessness on taking agriculture to the apex. Bagudu has been tagged "man of steel" and genuine character has been so alarming to deliver a better Nigeria.

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, who added a year to her age to his age earlier today said today will forever remain indelible in his heart. He said "Today is one I will never forget in a hurry, my official turbaning as the 7th Waziri of the Adamawa Emirates Council and my birthday all rolled into one. "Am humbled by the support from far and near. Many Allah bless you all for making it a tuely special day for me and my family. The People's Democratic Party Presidential flag bearer also appreciated the presence of his former boss, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, who also made a great speech in Atiku's honour. Atiku said "I am also grateful to my former boss, President Olusegun Obasanjo, who not only came but made a very moving speech to honour me." Atiku, the People's Democratic Party flag bearer, is expected to work his socks out with the incumbent President, Muhammadu Buhari in the upcoming 2019 general elections. S

The Presidency has reportedly expressed his deepest shock over the killing of the military personnel in Metele village, Borno state by Boko Haram terrorists. President Buhari has assured the people at the same time that immediate measures are being taken to ensure that the loopholes which led to the facilities are blocked once and for all. While reacting to the lugubrious incident, the President said that his administration remains ever committed and focused on the security personnel and citizens. According to Buhari "No responsible Commander-in-Chief  would rest on his oars or fold my hands to allow terrorists to endanger the lives of its military personnel personnel and other citizens. "Our loyal forces have proved their strength over the terrorists and we are ready to give them all the needed support  in terns of equipment or manpower to succeed in ending the renewed threat. "In the coming days, I am engaging the military and intelligence

Former Minister of Aviation of Nigeria, Femi Fani Kayode has released a statement about President Buhari pishing the Shiites Muslims down the road of militancy and insurgency by slaughtering thousands for no cause. In the recent times, there has been conflicts between the Shiites Muslims and the Nigerian Army which resulted into Armies being badly injured during the brouhaha. Fani Kayode said "if Buhari continues to do so they will eventually form local version of Hezbolla and fight back. That, coupled with a strengthened and ever confident Sunni Boko Haram waging war against the Nigerian people would be too much for our nation to bear. "If Buhari comes back in 2019, Nigeria may be saddled with the greatest conflict between Shiites and Sunni Muslims in world history. Millions would die in the process." "And Nigerian state would crumble into a thousand pieces. Buhari is divisive and destructive. He is a danger to Nigeria unity and to the Ni

It was a torrid afternoon at the Vicarage road as the Merseyside red defeated stubborn Watford. The match started at 4pm where Liverpool played a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring  club's deadliest trio who led the forward line. Liverpool also introduced their summer signing Xherdan Shaqiri in the starting eleven ahead of James Milner. The home team, Watford used a 4-2-3-1 formation with England Forward Troy Deeney who led the  front line. The game started like Liverpool was in the den of lions as the game ended in a 0-0 draw during the first forty five minutes of play. The visitors broke the deadlock at 67th minutes after a brilliant low cross from Sadio Mane which was perfectly laid down for the club's goal machine, Mohammed Salah, which he fantastically tapped into the net as the Watford goalkeeper, Ben Foster went the way. Nine minutes after breaking the deadlock, a Liverpool player  was fouled, just few yards to the goalkeeper's net, Trent Ale

It was an easy event to forget as United played stalemate in one of the most annoying games in the history of the great club. United really need a reviving dose to wake up from their slumber since the end of  sudden reign of the legendary manager, Sir. Alex Ferguson whose spent twenty Six years and won a remarkable number of trophies. Attacking style of play seems to have been immaturely laid to an eternal rest since a new dawn emerged in the aftermath of Ferguson's stint at the Old- Trafford Stadium. The red side of Manchester seem to have been defensively helpless despite their defensive style of play ushered by the former and present bosses. The club's all time pedigree appeared to have been sold out to an  unrecoverable planet without any  hope of an eternal return. A very enormous  vacuum of passion has been left inculcated by the players and the club's fear factor has become a history. The stubbornness, rigid and a one way attitude o

Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has earlier paid a courtesy on South Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Major. Gen. Lee In tea (rtd)  at South Korean embassy in Abuja.  The Governor's visit to the Ambassador was reportedly to strengthen the existing relationship between Niger State and South Korean Government. Governor Sani Bello was accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Honourable Mikhail Al-min Bmitosahi, Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Zakari Abubakar, Commissioner for Transport overseeing Ministry of Commerce and investment and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Dr. Abdullahi Imam. Also on the Governor's delegation were Former Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Territory, Eng. Sani Alhassan, Prof. Mustapha Zubairu, Federal University of Technology, FUT, Minna, Chairman Suleja Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Maje. Director-General, Suleja New city, Alhaji Dattijjo Santuraki, and Director, Land Transport, Ministry of

The troops of 707 Strike Force Brigade have conducted raid operation at a notorious abductors' camp in Makurdi. The troops neutralized several bandits and their remnants  have been apprehended with immediate effect. It was reported that operation is still ongoing in the State following the capture of the aforementioned abductors. Furthermore, the troops are also closing in on another notorious abductors in the general area. The troops have been applauded for the relentlessness geared towards the capture of the abductors. More to follow.....

The Presidency has been taunted by the People's Democratic Party, PDP, for luring the South East Governors into supporting him in his quest for a second term. It was previously reported that the Presidency had invited South East Governors to the State house in Abuja in order to discuss the ongoing Federal projects in the geopolitical zone of the nation. And as it was pronounced by the Presidency that the project will be completed and funded by the Federal Government. He also said assured the Governors that the delay in approval of the budget will never be a stumbling block to the execution of the projects. After the invitation of the Governors, the opposition party, PDP, has immediately made mockery of the Presidency for trying to lure them into supporting him for the second term is a charade. It was told by the People's Democratic Party, PDP, that the Presidency has failed in his promise to the region, as the people of the region cannot support who

Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki , has raised the tragic killing of 44 brave soldiers and nine farmers in Borno State on the floor of the Senate. Following the fresh attack of the deadly and notorious Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State which has reportedly claimed the lives of 44 brave soldiers and nine farmers has been of a great concern to the Senate President. Dr. Bukola said that the Senate has directed its committee on army to pay condolence visit to the families of the dead. He finally said "We are all aware that a few day ago we lost 44 brave  soldiers of the Nigerian Army in Northern Borno. We must pay our respects to these brave men that have sacrificed and paid the ultimate sacrifice for our own safety and peace in our country."  The general public have supported the decision of the Senate President and his fellow Senators as regards the condolence visit. They have perceived the move as a giant one on the part of the Senate Presid

The United States Diplomatic Mission Nigeria, Ambassador, Symington, has stressed that their only candidate in the upcoming February 2019 general elections is the process. Mr Symington said "We want to see that process succeed". He made the aforementioned statement known to political reporters at the "Responsible Election Reporting" workshop which was held in Abuja. During the workshop, INEC Information and Voter Education Chairman, Festus Okoye briefed journalists on  the laws guiding elections reporting in Nigeria. It was evidently reported that the workshop was led Premium times Editor-in-Chief, Mr. Musikilu Mojeed, Professor , College of Journalism  and Mass Communication, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Prof. Garry Kebbel and Voice of America news Aliyu Mustapha and Peter Clottey. Last week, the embassy brought together 60 political reporters to discuss ethics, impartiality and safety in the practical workshop. Finally, the reporters

President Buhari has met with the South  East Governors at that State house. He also assured them that all the ongoing Federal projects in the South East will be funded and completed and that the seven month delay in passing the 2018 budget will not serve as an excuse. The delegation of the South East Governors was reportedly led  to the State house by Deputy Senate President, Ekweremadu. During the commencement of the meeting, President Buhari said "I assure you that we are doing our best and we will not default on the agreements signed on ongoing projects.  Developing infrastructure is the best thing we can do. When the roads are okay, rail is established and there is power, Nigeria will flourish in their business." Speaking on behalf of the Governors, Governor Dave Umahi  of Ebonyi State said they had come specifically to thank the President for the award of contracts for the major components of the second Niger bridge at the cost of #206mill

Former Ekiti State Governor, Peter Ayodele Fayose, has emphasized the issue with which the security agencies under agencies under the All Progressive Congress of President Buhari have become the greatest threat to democracy in Nigeria. Fayose disclosed this news following the recent attacks on the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly premises by the All Progressive Congress thugs as the road was blocked during the saddened event. Fayose who handed over to the present administration under Dr. Kayode Fayemi on October 15, 2018 has been known to be a radical and people's Governor. Fayose after handing over was reportedly arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC on 16th October for mismanagement of the state's fund. Recently, it was  divulged to the public that Fayose has been released after meeting EFFC bail conditions. Fayose has been identified to be a thorn on President Buhari administration's flesh. He went on sabbatical o