Diamond Jubilee: Motailatu Church to ordain 348 parishioners @Saturday - ITREALMS

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A total of 348 (Three Hundred and forty eight parishioners) of Motailatu Church of God (MCG) would on Saturday be ordained to mark its 60th anniversary, reports ITREALMS.

Senior Apostle-General Abayomi Daramola, in a press statement available to ITREALMS on Thursday, said the epoch-making event would hold at the International headquarters of the Church in Ondo City, Ondo State.

Emir of Borgu, Dantoro, leads dignitaries to Lagos Motor Show opening, Saturday - ITREALMS

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All is now set for the novel edition of the 2-day Lagos Motor Show (LMS) at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan Lagos, even as Emir of Borgu in Niger State, Alhaji Muhammed Haliru Dantoro is to lead dignitaries to official opening ceremony tomorrow, Saturday, reports ITREALMS.

On Friday, ITREALMS gathered that the exhibition of cars and motor sports such as Vintage, Classic, Exotic Cars as well as Motor Sports among other class of vehicles were on display at the venue and it was a display to behold.

'Don’t be deterred, remain steadfast, renew your social contract with Chief Ephraim Nwuzi on Saturday' - ITREALMS

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Erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party (nPDP) Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze has condemned in the strongest terms, the criminal invasion of the premises of a Federal Lawmaker and APC candidate for Etche/Omuma Constituency, Chief Ephraim Nwuzi, by masked men, reports ITREALMS.

Eze who alleged that the masked men were later revealed to be security agents executing the orders of Gov. Nyesom Wike, at the wee hours of Wednesday. 

Eko Book Club meets on Saturday - ITREALMS

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A book reading platform of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), the Eko Book Club (EBC), is set to hold its strategic meeting this coming Saturday in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The meeting, ITREALMS gathered, is to ratify the list of the EXCO members of the club.

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Anambra gives travel advice on Delta LG election, Saturday

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The government of Anambra State has given Ndi Anambra travel advice over the Delta State Local Government elections slated for tomorrow, Saturday, January 6, 2018, reports ITRealms.

Confirming to ITRealms, the Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Communication Strategy, Ogbuefi Tony Nnachetta said this has resulted into the Delta state government announcing that curfew will be in place in the state effective midnight on Friday.

"The curfew will affect movements into and out of Delta State including its borders and connecting roads with Anambra State" he said.

Ndi Anambra, he said are therefore advised to take note of this development and make adequate travel arrangements to avoid being stranded.

"... As they make plans to return to their various places of residence after the Christmas and New Year celebrations," he advised.

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LG Election:: Lagos restricts Saturday movement, urges peaceful exercise

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The Lagos State Government has proclaimed restriction of vehicular movement in the State on Saturday July 22, 2017 in view of the elections holding across the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across the State, reports ITRealms.

The State's Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, to ITRealms in a press statement that the restriction of movement across the State will be enforced between 8am and 2pm on Saturday July 22, to allow for a smooth conduct of the polls and unhindered participation.

He also said, the State is known for peaceful conduct of elections, and as such, urged residents to be peaceful and orderly on Saturday to cast their votes in their respective wards for Chairmen and councilors who are expected to drive development at the third tier of government.

Ayorinde explained that as the election would bring on board a new set of public officers for the next four years at the local government level, the restriction will allow the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) and the security agencies to distribute electoral materials in good time and ensure the sanctity of free and fair electoral process.

"The police and other security agencies are ready to ensure that the electioneering campaign and the voting on Saturday are conducted smoothly without public disturbance. Every political party, candidates and their supporters and the general public are hereby assured of safety throughout the period of voting and collation.

“However, the government solicits the cooperation of voters and the general public by obeying the restriction order and the general electoral rules in order to ensure a peaceful conduct before, during and after the elections," Ayorinde said.

The release also quoted Governor Akinwunmi Ambode as urging Lagosians to perform their civic obligations by trooping out with their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) "to once again demonstrate their belief in the tenets of participatory democracy and the importance of development at the local government level."

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Lagos State official website restored after hacking

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The Lagos State government official website has been restored for full online services, ITRealms confirms this Saturday.

ITRealms recalls that suspected terrorists hackers had hijacked the official website of the Lagos State government, with a message depicting that Nigerian Government, United States, and Israel among others as sponsors of terrorism.

The suspected message, ITRealms gathered may not be unconnected to the death of members of the Shiite Islamic Sect in Zaria, Kaduna State by soldiers on the convoy of Chief of Army staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai.

Part of the message read: “Boko Haram and ISIS are terrorists, They are killing Muslims and innocent people because of your dirty money, Hey Nigeria Government you killed thousands of Muslims and specially Zakzaky’s family too, You are all terrorists, You are all murderers, GOD damn you! Allahu maulana wala mula lakum.”

Reacting, the Lagos State Government acknowledged the hacking of its official website, but added that it has recovered the site.

The Lagos state Information and Strategy Commissioner, Mr. Steve Ayorinde said that the State Government wish to inform the general public that its website, was in the early hours of Friday, yesterday, December 18, 2015 “hacked by unknown individual or group posting provocative messages on the site.”

He also said the site has since been cleared, and fully restored to continue its updating of citizens, especially Lagosians with relevant information and the activities of Gov. Akin Ambode’s administration, even as the hacking was reported to the State Security Service and the Police.

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Tribunal nullifies Wike’s election, calls for re-run

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The electoral tribunal sitting in Abuja, Saturday, October 24, nullified the election of Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers State, even as it ordered that a re-run be conducted in the state, ITRealms reports.

Wike’s election was being challenged at the tribunal in a petition filed by Dakubu Peterside, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The APC alongside its gubernatorial candidate had been contesting the declaration of Governor Wike by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of the Rivers state governorship poll in the April 11 gubernatorial election.

ITRealms learnt that Governor Wike and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had asked the tribunal to dismiss the petition for lacking in substance and merit.

INEC had declared Wike who contested on the platform of the PDP as the winner of the election having scored a total of 1,029,102 votes as against Peterside’s 124,896.

However, the APC and Peterside in their petition filed on May 3, had urged the tribunal to nullify the election in the entire 23 local government areas of the state and order fresh one on the account of alleged substantial non-compliance with provisions of the Electoral Act and Manual for Election Officers 2015, ITRealms gathered.

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University of Manchester set to delight children, adults

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The University of Manchester is set to delight both the young and old come Saturday, October 31, with its Spectacular Science event offering a dazzling display, ITRealms reports.

At least 25 science buckers will be lining the Oxford Road dishing out dazzling displays of scientific wizardry. It’s all part of the Manchester Science Festival and the Manchester European City of Science celebrations.

In the same vein, ITRealms gathered, The University of Manchester’s Science Spectacular takes place in Whitworth Hall and, with more than 40 interactive stalls, there's something for everyone at this family fun day. Help create a mini-tornado, crack secret DNA and computer codes, and snuggle up to some creepy crawlies. Play the imitation brain game, build a world of fungus, work with mini robots, and much, much more.

This extravaganza of sound and vision will definitely catch attention and generate enthusiasm. Enjoy an introduction to the world of atoms, molecules, solids, liquids and gases, with exciting experiments featuring sudden colour changes, chemical clocks, fizzes, whizzes, fireworks, flashes, welding, melding, crashes and bangs.

University of Manchester Lead, Public Engagement with Research, Sheena Cruickshank, said, “This fantastic event showcases some of the best research at The University of Manchester and enables people to discover more about our science and gets hands on with fun activities.”

Manchester Science Festival is produced by the Museum of Science and Industry and runs from 22 October to 1 November.

Manchester has a proud history of scientific discovery and by coming to the Science Spectacular you’ll be able to make some discoveries of your own!

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Yudala comes to town with freebies, discounts

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The first ever composite retail chain, Yudala Nigeria, is coming to town with its Offline division with mega deals, including freebies, discounts, loads of freebies including free phones for visitors as it launches four stores in Lagos on Saturday, July 25th, reports ITRealms.

Vice President (Yudala Offline), Mr. Stanley Uzoechina, said the outlets include two Experience Stores and two Smart Stores which offer visitors a mouth-watering taste of the Yudala revolution by offering the best deals and bargain sales on a wide range of quality, pocket-friendly products.

The Yudala Experience Stores are located at the 1st Floor, The Palms, Lekki and at 10, Medical Road, Ikeja while the Smart Stores are situated at 25B Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island and at 5, Redemption Crescent, Gbagada.

“We are offering Nigerians a revolutionary, platinum experience of offline retail with Yudala. Apart from the bargain sales and free phones on offer, shoppers can also enjoy up to a massive 75% discount on select products at any of our Experience and Smart Stores, four of which are being officially launched on the same day.

“Every Nigerian will have an opportunity to enjoy the unique experience Yudala offers as 10 additional stores will be launched nationwide before the end of August 2015, 50 stores by the end of May 2016, 151 stores by June 2017 and 512 stores by June 2019.

“With Yudala, you are assured peace of mind as we place a huge premium on making available only genuine, pocket-friendly products sourced directly from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Every item purchased from us comes with a certified guarantee.

As a result, the Yudala Management will take responsibility for all products purchased from and delivered by us,” he stated.

Yudala will roll out a wide range of digital products from the biggest and most renowned brands in segments starting with the full suite of ICT Products and digital Consumer Lifestyle range. The Yudala product network will also feature Urbane Fashion, Healthy Living Products, Consumer Electronics and many more which will be unveiled in segments.

On the thorny issue of after-sales support on purchased products which has been glaringly deficient in the business space, Mr. Uzoechina emphasized the difference Yudala brings to the table.

“At Yudala, our relationship with the customer does not just end when a sale is closed. We are raising the bar by providing support on warranty and out-of-warranty products, including for those purchased online. At every Yudala Experience Store, our in-house Tech Guru and ICT Solutions Corner will be on hand to provide responsive support with smart solutions on various gadgets and devices. This is part of our customer-centric nature and our unique way of showing we care,” he said.

With its headquarters in Nigeria, he said, Yudala which means Best wishes, Peace of mind and Prosperity will carve a niche for itself by being the first organization to combine an online shopping platform with offline stores located in major cities across the country, with further expansion into other major African capitals. Backed by its multi-pronged yet standardized business model, the company has a bold ambition to dictate the pace and set new milestones for online and offline retail business, with the delivery of world class products and services in every Yudala store and on the online platform which launches in August.

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Boko Haram inmate transfer protest in Onitsha, traders allege Presidency plot

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The largest market in the South Eastern part of Nigeria, the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State was on Saturday shut over fear of Boko Haram attacks, reports ITRealms.

This is coming as some sources said the shutting down of Main Market Onitsha was in protest of the alleged plans by the Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS) to relocate some Boko Haram inmates to Anambra State, especially to the Onitsha Prison.

Reports reaching our news desk indicated that the closure of Main Market on Saturday, June 27, 2015, was actually in protest of Boko Haram alleged presence in Anambra State.

ITRealms gathered that the common understanding of the Onitsha traders was that President Muhammadu Buhari allegedly threatened to send the Boko Haram inmates to Onitsha as part of punishment for not supporting his candidacy during the 2015 elections.

According to most the traders who spoke to ITRealms on anonymity, alleged that Buhari said he will revisit the Igbos with Boko Haram, starting with Onitsha, the hub of commercial activities in the South East. 

Currently, there are four facilities of the Nigerian Prisons Service in Anambra State out of the 240 located across the country, while Adamawa tops by 17 prison facilities.

The NPS is presently presided over by Controller General, Dr.-Peter-Ezenwa-Ekpendu following the confirmation of his appointment early last December by former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

Dr. Ekpendu, hails from Ibeku Okwuato in Mbaise Local Government area of Imo State and before his present appointment as the Controller General was Deputy Controller General (Administration) since 2012.

However, News Express, reports that Boko Haram have for six years unleashed mayhem on the Muslim-dominated Northern Nigeria, but if this allegation is eventually confirmed to be true, then it’s clear that the terrorists have finally spread their fangs of destruction across the nation.

Last year, not less than 400 members of the deadly Islamic sect were arrested in Lagos State by security operatives who acted on tip-off.

Later in the same past year, some 383 sojourners were arrested in Abia State on suspicion that some of them are members of the militants which was later confirmed by Abia State security personnel.

With this latest development, it seems that the Islamists murderers are poised to export their terrorist acts to the largely Christian South.

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