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Petite Nigerian actress, Mary Nky Onyemena, better known as Miss Koikoi, has reportedly tied the nuptial knot with her heartthrob.

The comic actress and her Caucasian lover had a intimate wedding ceremony which was held at Ikoyi registry. Only a few friends and family witnessed the solemnization of the couple.

Onyemena is an actress and gospel singer. The actress is popularly known for playing comic roles in Movies and it earned her an ICON Award of Most Comic Actress of the year by INIA Award for 2019.

In a bid to promote security, safety and peace in Lagos, a new building for the use of the Special Protection Unit ( SPU -Base 2) has been commissioned by the Lagos State Police Command.

The building was constructed by angel of mercy and global philanthropist, Reverend Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi and other donors.

The event began with the rendition of the National Anthem which was led by the Police Band.

There was an opening remark by SPU Head, CP Abudullahi Bala Iga, after which AIG Ahmed Iliyasu read the speech of IGP Mohammed Adamu.

According to him ‘’ The Inspector General of Police is full of gratitude to Rev. Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi who single-handedly demolished the existing dilapidated structure here and built this edifice. It is also worthy to mention, Mr. Abayomi Awobukun, Managing Director /Chief Executive Officer Enyo Retails and others who also contributed immensely to the successful completion of this worthwhile project.”.

Rev. Mother Ajayi who is the Founder, Esther Ajayi Foundation commended the work of the Nigeria Police in her speech.

In her words: “The Police is not our enemy. There is no perfect human being on earth. Nigeria Police is hardworking and should be encouraged to do more”

Lagos Police Commissioner, Mr Hakeem Odumosu also spoke and promised that officers and men will continue to do their best to protect Lagosians.

The event which was anchored by DSP Famous -Cole ended with a closing prayer by SP Alliu Yaradua.

In attendance were Brigadier Gen. M A Etsu, CP Philip Ugbadu, Ovation Magazine Publisher, Bashorun Dele Momodu, wife of the Lagos CP, Princess Folashade Odumosu , Reverend (Dr.) Ademuyiwa Ajayi, Mr Bisi Onasanya , DCA Etim Efiom, CEO Enyo Retail and Supply, Mr Abayomi Awobokun, Mr Shawn Ke amongst others…

The former Chairman, Committee on Rural Development, Federal House of Representatives, Hon (Dr) Oladipupo Adebutu, will be installed by the Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba (Dr) Aremu Gbadebo, Alake of Egbaland, as the Lisa Aje of Egbaland on Saturday, December 12, 2020.

His delectable wife, Yeye Adenike Adebutu, becomes the Erelu Lisa Aje of Egbaland.

The 3-day event commences on Thursday, December 10, 2020, with the installation rites at the Ake Palace.

A symposium where issues that are germane to the political and socio-economic development of Nigeria will be discussed is slated for Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Auditorium, Park Inn Hotel, Abeokuta.

The installation ceremony comes up on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at the Ake Palace.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Tuesday, received his son, prince Tadenikawo, and his wife, Shilekunola Naomi, into the palace after 21-day rites.

A statement by the palace spokesperson, Moses Olafare, said the mother and child accompanied by friends and family members, were received into the palace by the chiefs and Ooni’s traditional aides.

Olafare explained that the prince and his mother after entering the palace, stopped at Ile Nla, where they were received by relatives and friends before they proceeded to Emese’s court, where the baby was handed over to Ooni Ogunwusi.

He said, “Ooni came out through the sacred ILE IGBO in accordance to the full culture and traditions of Ile-Ife as always observed whenever the reigning Ooni receives his newly born Prince into the palace after the necessary rites of 21 days.

“After receiving his son, Ooni accompanied by relevant spiritual aides swiftly took him straight into the inner chamber of ILE IGBO for the necessary spiritual confirmation as demanded by traditions.

“The monarch later came out from ILE IGBO with smiles and majestic dance steps welcomed by thunderous shouts “Kabiyesi ooooo!” “Kabiyesi oooooo!” from the waiting crowd who watched with excitements and jubilations as Ooni handed over the Prince to his elated mother who danced with the baby in her hands to her apartment at the palace.”

Adewale Adeleke the elder brother of the Nigerians popular singer David ‘Davido’ Adeleke, has welcomed his first child with wife in the United States.

The cute couple shared the good news with their followers on Instagram. They both posted photo and video from Kani’s maternity shoot on their individual pages.

“Always a reason to be thankful #happythanksgiving”, Kani wrote.

Congratulations on the arrival of your new born child.

Former first lady, Patience Jonathan, says she will marry her husband Goodluck Jonathan, again and again, if life permits.

Patience said this while celebrating her husband at a family get together last Friday, November 20, when the former President turned a year older.

Speaking at the get-together. she said

”MY HUSBAND, MY HERO, MY KING, THE FATHER OF MY CHILDREN, I THANK ALMIGHTY GOD FOR CHOOSING YOU TO BE MY LIFE PARTNER.

NOT ONLY ARE YOU THE MOST LOVING HUSBAND A WOMAN COULD EVER WISH FOR, BUT YOU ARE ALSO MY BEST FRIEND. ON THIS SPECIAL BIRTHDAY, I WANT TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH I APPRECIATE YOU IN MY LIFE. IT HAS BEEN A BLESSING MAKING THIS LIFE JOURNEY WITH YOU.

IF I HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN MY LOVE, I WOULD CHOOSE YOU TO BE MY HUSBAND OVER AND OVER. YOU ARE THE BEST. TO ME, YOU MEAN THE WHOLE WORLD AND I LOVE YOU MORE THAN WORDS COULD EVER EXPRESS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS. HAPPY BIRTHDAY.”

American hostage Philip Walton rescued in dramatic military operation: Officials

Walton was abducted recently in Niger, where he had been living.

An American citizen abducted last week in Niger has been rescued during a high-risk U.S. military raid in neighboring Nigeria, officials told ABC News early Saturday.

The mission was undertaken by elite commandos as part of a major effort to free the U.S. citizen, Philip Walton, 27, before his abductors could get far after taking him captive in Niger on Oct. 26, counterterrorism officials told ABC News.

The operation involved the governments of the U.S., Niger and Nigeria working together to rescue Walton quickly, sources said. The CIA provided intelligence leading to Walton’s whereabouts and Marine Special Operations elements in Africa helped locate him, a former U.S. official said.

Then the elite SEAL Team Six carried out a “precision” hostage rescue mission and killed all but one of the seven captors, according to officials with direct knowledge about the operation.

“They were all dead before they knew what happened,” another counterterrorism source with knowledge told ABC News.

President Donald Trump called the rescue mission a “big win for our very elite U.S. Special Forces” in a tweet and the Pentagon lauded the rescue mission in a statement.

“U.S. forces conducted a hostage rescue operation during the early hours of 31 October in Northern Nigeria to recover an American citizen held hostage by a group of armed men,” said Pentagon chief spokesperson Jonathan Hoffman. “This American citizen is safe and is now in the care of the U.S. Department of State. No U.S military personnel were injured during the operation.

“We appreciate the support of our international partners in conducting this operation.”

And Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said: “Thanks to the extraordinary courage and capabilities of our military, the support of our intelligence professionals, and our diplomatic efforts, the hostage will be reunited with his family. We will never abandon any American taken hostage.”

ABC News consultant Mick Mulroy, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense and retired CIA officer, said preparations for Walton’s rescue likely started when he was abducted.

“These types of operations are some of the most difficult to execute,” he said. “Any mistake could easily lead to the death of the hostage. The men and women of JSOC [Joint Special Operations Command], and the CIA should be proud of what they did here. And all Americans should be proud of them. “

Eric Oehlerich, an ABC News consultant and retired Navy SEAL, said Walton was “lucky” that such a mission was possible such as short time after he was abducted, when others have been held for years.

“Men in these top-tier special forces units train their entire adult lives to be ready when called upon, hostage rescue operations are inherently dangerous,” he said. “Those men put someone else’s life above their own, they do so selflessly….it’s an illustration of utter commitment.”

A former U.S. counterterrorism official emphasized generally how long the odds are for rescue in the “highly dangerous” missions — less than 30%. But the official said that it’s crucial to act as quickly as possible so that hostages don’t wind up in the hands of al Qaeda or ISIS.

“The longer a hostage is held the harder it is to find an exact location to be able and conduct a rescue operation,” the official said.

U.S. and Nigerien officials had said that Walton was kidnapped from his backyard last Monday after assailants asked him for money. But he only offered $40 USD and was then taken away by force, according to sources in Niger.

Walton lives with his wife and young daughter on a farm near Massalata, a small village close to the border with Nigeria.

Nigerien and American officials told ABC News that they believed the captors were from an armed group from Nigeria and that it was not considered terror-related. But hostages are often sold to terrorist groups.

Concern grew quickly after the kidnapping that an opportunity to rescue Walton could become much more dangerous if he was taken by or sold to a group of Islamist militants aligned with either al Qaeda or ISIS and American special operations commanders felt they needed to act swiftly before that could occur, said one counterterrorism official briefed on the hostage recovery operations.

A U.S. State Department spokesperson confirmed after the kidnapping that an American citizen had been abducted in Niger and said the U.S. government was “providing their family all possible consular assistance.” The spokesperson declined to comment on the case, citing “privacy considerations,” but added, “When a U.S. citizen is missing, we work closely with local authorities as they carry out their search efforts, and we share information with families however we can.”

Another American, Christian humanitarian aid worker Jeffery Rey Woodke, 60, has been held hostage for the past four years since being kidnapped in northern Niger by armed militants.

Niger, home to 22 million people and three times the size of California, is one of many Sahel nations plagued by terrorism and instability, but its military has been a close U.S. partner in the fight against regional jihadist groups, including affiliates of both al Qaeda and ISIS.

Last week, a U.N.-backed donor summit raised $1.7 billion to support the region’s governments as Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the humanitarian crisis is at a “breaking point,” with 13.4 million people in need of assistance.