Freedom At Last-Court Strikes Out Case Against Nnamdi Kanu Radio Biafra Director,

The embattled Director of Radio Biafra and Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been discharged of all counts of criminal conspiracy and ownership of an unlawful society brought against him by the federal government by the Chief Magistrate Court, Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, on Wednesday.
After holding that the government had dropped the charges against Kanu, the judge ruled: “The accused person is hereby discharged and the case struck out.”

Governor Wike loses again at the Appeal Court

 

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has thrown out an appeal filed by governor  Nyesom Wike of Rivers state challenging the verdict of the Rivers tribunal that nullified his election.
Delivering the judgment, Justice M.B. Dongban-Mensem held that the election of Nyesom Wike did not conform with the electoral act.

Wike disagreed with the judgment,saying he would challenge the Appeal Court judgment at the Supreme Court

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has instructed his lawyers to appeal the judgment of the Court of Appeal which ordered fresh governorship election in the State.
In a statement issued by Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media, Governor Wike disagreed with the judgment,saying he would exhaust his constitutional right by challenging the Appeal Court judgment at the Supreme Court.
Governor Wike called on all his supporters and the people of Rivers State to remain calm, saying justice will be done at the end of day.

Nse Ikpe Etim, Omoni Oboli and other leading actress at the FIFTY movie Premiere (Photos)

 The FIFTY movie premiere held last night and leading actress ,Omoni Oboli,Nse Ikpe Etim,Dakore Akande and Ireti Doyle look so fabulous..
SEE below

Bode George deny collecting N100m from Bashir Yuguda

Following claims by former minister of Finance(state) that he gave N600million to the former Deputy National Chairman of Peoples Demcoratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George,and 5 other members of the Contact and Mobilisation Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2015 general election ,the former has denied collecting N100 million from Mr Bashir Yuguda.The PDP leader, in a statement said:

 “My attention has been drawn to another mischievous and deliberately fraudulent claim that I collected N100 million from Bashir Yuguda, the former Minister of State for Finance. This is another blatant falsehood, stripped of any iota of truth.

DasukiGate! Ex-NSA insists he was acting on instruction of Jonathan

Former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki decried being prosecuted ,saying he was only acting on the instructions of  former President Goodluck Jonathan.On his latest N10billion handout, he said he handed over the N10billion given to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nomination convention delegates to the former President's Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs, Waripamowei Dudafa and the Aide-de-Camp.

He said the money was given out by the two aides, on the directive of Dr. Jonathan.The former NSA said aside collecting the  cash, he had nothing to do with it.

Shiite Sect Claims Soldiers Deliberately Opened Fire on their members

it was reported on Saturday that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, reportedly escaped an assassination attempt after members of the Muslim sect, Shiites allegedly attacked his convoy in Zaria, Kaduna State.
However members of the Shiites Islamic Sect has released a press statement detailing the circumstances of the attack.
The sect claimed that the soldiers attacked first aiming to disrupt their peaceful flag hoisting.
The statement which was signed by Ibrahim Usman read “At noon today, armed soldiers were seen in the precincts of Hussainiyyah Baqiyyatullah, Zaria, where members of the Islamic Movement were to carry out the hoisting of flag to usher in the new month of Maulud, the birth of the Holy Prophet of Islam.
“Similar occasion was previously carried out on the same spot with free traffic flow under the supervision of the Movement’s traffic warders.

28 yr Old Man arrested after entering Lagos purposely to steal for Christmas celebrations

A 28-yr-old man has reportedly confessed after his arrest, to travelling from Abuja to Lagos for the sole purpose of stealing, before heading home for the festivities.

Ikechukwu Godspower, has according to reports, been sentenced to 6 months in jail with the option of community service for 72 hours in and around the court premises.

Godspower was arrested for committing a felony by the police and had reportedly confessed to coming from Abuja to Lagos so he could steal to celebrate Christmas back home in the village, reported to be in the south south region of Nigeria.

#AmbodeReloaded! Lagos RRS pictured taking helicopter lessons

#AmbodeReloaded after series of criticism Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has intensified effort in making Lagos a crime free part of the measure was the purchase of security vehicles and equipment for police. This is the newly re-branded Lagos State Rapid Response Squad on training and familiarization and taking Helicopter lessons. See more photos after the cut...

(Photos) Atiku Abubakar visits IDP in Yola

The former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in company of Governor of Adamawa State Bindow, Mrs Al-Hasan Aishat among others visited an Orphanage in Yola, Adamawa State on Friday, December 11, where he spent time with the Internally Displaced children.  More photos after the cut...

PDP will support the federal government in the war against Terrorism

 

The opposistion party Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has promised to back President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress government in his fight against terrorism.

According to a report by Punch Newspapers, the party's National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, stressed that if Buhari fails to meet the December 31, 2015 deadline to end insurgency in the country, the party would not criticise his efforts.

In the words of Metuh, “APC had promised that they were going to end insurgency in two weeks, they later said it will be over in two months and after that they now gave December 31 deadline to end Boko Haram

APC Group insist on Audu/Faleke ticket

 

The ruling All Progressive Congress still unsettled in Kogi State after the demise of the late Gubernatorial Candidate Audu Abubakar. The party leaders from Kogi East after a crucial meeting at Ayangba rejected the decision of the party’s national working committee to nominate Alhaji Yahaya Bello as a replacement for the late Alhaji Abubakar Audu.

Prof. Isah Daniel, Vice-Chairman of the party in the zone, told newsmen at the end of the meeting that the Audu/Faleke ticket ``won the Nov. 21 governorship election with or without the result of the supplementary election.

``More than 6,000 votes scored during supplementary election are not enough to deny Audu/Faleke ticket; the mandate freely given to them before the election was declared inconclusive.

``All stakeholders and party loyalists from the nine local government areas in Igala land have, therefore, resolved to stand on Audu/Faleke.’’

Supreme Court asked the CCT to delay proceedings in the corruption trial of Bukola Saraki

A panel of Supreme Court judges led by Justice John Fabiyi has asked the Code of Conduct Tribunal to delay proceedings in the corruption trial of Nigeria’s Senate President Bukola Saraki.
The justices sitting in Abuja gave the hint after the Federal Prosecutor Rotimi Jacobs made a commitment before the court to stay proceedings at the CCT  to enable the apex court to accelerate hearing of the appeal.

US Model recreates Kim K's Paper magazine pose

Few months after Kim Khardashians #BreaktheInternet Paper Magazine saga, A Los Angeles-based model, 23 year old Abigail Ratchford, has put her own spin on the reality star's infamous #breaktheinternet shoot for Paper magazine. Ratchford posted a photo of herself on Instagram as she was preparing to recreate the now-iconic spread from November last year, which saw Kim Kardashian try to break the internet with the pose. See the full pic after the cut...

39 Year old man arrested for robbery a day after completing jail term

A Is it a curse or what? 39-year-old man, Segun Adeleke has been arrested for allegedly robbing a motorcyclist in Oyo town.

PUNCH Metro learnt that Adeleke had served two separate jail terms and his latest arrest came a day after he completed a five-year jail term.

According to police authorities, he was released from prison on November 4, 2015 and allegedly committed robbery the following day.

While parading the suspect and others, the state Commissioner of Police, Leye Oyebade, said

Police arrests 400 Level LAUTECH Undergraduate for Raping Female Student

Oyo State Police paraded a 400-Level male student of the department of Transport, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Kayode Oluwaseyi, for allegedly breaking into students’ hostels. Oyo Police Commissioner Leke Oyebade said the suspect also stole valuable property and sometimes raped his female victims.

The police boss said the suspect belonged to a notorious criminal gang aka, three Mopols. Oluwaseyi was paraded with two others, Adeyemi Taiwo and Adeyemi Kehinde, who were said to have been receiving some of the stolen items.

Kayode Fayemi promises to diversify economy to solid minerals

Former Governor of Ekiti State who happened to be the new Minister of Solid Minerals Mr Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday in Abuja, promised to diversify Nigeria economy from its oil export to solid minerals.

Fayemi made the promise when he assumed duty with the Minister of State, Mr Abubakar Bawa, and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Istifanus Fuktur.

He said solid minerals were vehicles to diversify the economy and boost the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

APC Senators Stage a walk out as Sen Ekweremadu Presides

There was a drama at red chamber yesterday 11th of Nov as some APC senators walked out of the plenary session been presided over by the Deputy Senate President Senator Ike Ekweremadu.

Report,

Senators Ahmad Lawan and George Akume, who were favoured by the All Progressives Congress to emerge as the Senate President and Deputy Senate President respectively at the June 9 inauguration of the Senate, walked out of plenary in protest on Wednesday.

The senators, who walked out in company with some of their colleagues, protested the decision of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to allow his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, to preside over plenary in his absence.

Ekweremadu presided over the Wednesday sitting because Saraki was at the Presidential Villa to attend the inauguration of new ministers by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Lawan and three others, later held a brief discussion before they left for their various offices in the new Senate wing.

UNILAG Lecturer gets 21 years in Prison

Justice has finally been served to the randy  UNILAG Lecturer Akinfolarin Baruwa who raped the 18-year-old admission seeker, 

In the celebrated case that began his journey to jail, Baruwa was said to have raped the girl who is his friend's daughter after her parents asked him to help her secure admission into the institution.:

The good news was shared by someone who knows the randy lecturer who also said his problem could be traced to the problems he had with his first wife whom he dumped to marry another woman.

"I just want to inform you that the Unilag lecturer that raped the daughter of his friend that wanted admission has been jailed on Friday November 6, 2015 for 21 years.

The Economist-LASTMA officials disobeyed Gov Ambode's directive-Steve Ayorinde

Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde has responded to an article written by The Economist, which criticised Governor Ambode, The Commissioner revealed that LASTMA officials disobeyed the Governor's directive.

LASTMA acronym for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority. A body set up to manage and ensure the free flow of traffic in the state.

Nigeria Got Talent as in Real "Plane" Talent Watch this guy

Beyonce shows off her amazing figure for Beat Magazine (Photos)

One of the sexiest music diva Beyonce shows off her amazing figure on the patriotic cover of Beat Magazine Issue No. 16. She stunned in a red-and-white-striped one-piece swimsuit by Solid & Striped and a red hoodie while standing in front of the American flag. The cover was released three days ago but photos from the inside spread released today. See more photos after the cut...

Governor Ambode swears in 23 Commissioners and Special Advisers

 

Akinwunmi Ambode the executive Governor of Lagos State has sworn in 23 Commissioners and 14 Special Advisers to constitute his cabinet. The inauguration ceremony held today Monday, October 19, 2015, at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa.

“Lagosians call on you to create job opportunities for our youths. As with most nations with a mono-economy, Nigeria is going through an interesting time. The continuous fall in crude oil prices means vastly dwindling revenues for Nigeria. In turn, states will have less and less money to fund capital projects and face enormous challenges in catering for their people,” Ambode said while addressing the newly sworn-in cabinet members.

Doctor confirms Lamar Odom took overdose of Viagra Pills

As reported  by TMZ, former NBA star Lamar Odom has a 50/50 chance of survival. They also confirmed that Khloe is still married to him and is now making all the decisions on his behalf.

Sources at the hospital tell us doctors are now saying Lamar has a 50/50 chance of surviving after enduring multiple medical problems ... the apparent result of complications from drug use.Our sources say doctors are saying 4 of Lamar's organs, including his kidneys, are failing. As we reported, he's had a series of strokes in the hospital and has heart problems as well.

US deploys 300 troops to fight Boko Haram

 

United States President Barack Obama is making good his promise to help Nigeria in combating terror group, Boko Haram as 300 US troops and surveillance drones are set to be deployed to Cameroon to counter the terrorists.

According to US officials on Wednesday, October 14, a front force of 90 American army personnel has arrived in Cameroon already.

Nigeria Police foil Bullion Van Robbery in Rivers

 
Nigeria Police foiled an attempt by a seven-man gang of bandits to rob a bank bullion van of its hundreds of millions of naira, the operation was foiled  by a crack team from the Rivers state special anti-robbery squad at about 5pm on Wednesday, October 14.
Eyewitnesses said armed robbers attacked a bullion van from Diamond Bank regional office located in Trans Amadi in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
However, the police were called and swooped on the robbers who had succeeded in packing millions of naira stacked in bags inside a van, which was later taken to the command’s headquarters located along Moscow road, Port Harcourt.
When our reporter got to the scene, bundles of cash of 1,000 naira denomination were seen stuffed inside a Lexus GX 470, SUV.
Bank staff and police officers were at the headquarters with their counting machines to ascertain the actual amount of the recovered cash which is in the hundreds of millions.
Police sources said that the criminals escaped and abandoned their vehicle after a gun battle with police officers.
Detectives are working on the theory that the robbers may have acted on inside information or they might have trailed the bullion van to the bank premises.
A senior police officer revealed that the fleeing hoodlums numbered about seven, were fully armed and operated in two vehicles.
He said that the robbers stormed the bank when the staff were transferring the bags of money into a bullion van.
A police spokesman Deputy Superintendent Ahmad Muhammad confirmed that the police received a distress call a few minutes after 5pm, and responded swiftly.

Muhammad stated that the robbers abandoned the vehicle containing the cash and escaped in another vehicle.
He could not confirm the amount recovered, but said it could be in “three digits in millions”. Weapons recovered from the scene were an AK47 rifle, a pistol, three magazines and rocket launchers.
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Nigerian Army destroys Boko Haram food worth N6m

In a bid to cut the food supply of the dreaded sect that has been terrorizing the North-Eastern part of Nigeria  the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army has reportedly destroyed about 2,000 cartons of dried fish which were seized from Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. The fish, believed to be worth N60 million, was recovered from the terrorists along with other items.
The seized items were shown to journalists by the Spokesperson of the Division, Tukur Gusau on Friday,

Fayose Condemn the invasion of Akwa-Ibom Govt House by DSS

Ekiti state governor is in the news again, Governor Ayo fayose condemn the Department of State Security for invading the Akwa Ibom State Government houes
Below is the  press statement addressed on behalf of the governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose by his special assistant on Public Communications and new media, Lere Olayinka yesterday.

I have called you here on behalf of His Excellency, Mr Ayodele Fayose, the governor of Ekiti State to address you on the strange and anti-democratic conducts of the Department of State Security (DSS) since Alhaji Lawal Daura took over as the Director General. Yesterday, the AkwaIbom State Government House in Uyo was invaded by armed men from the Special Squad of the DSS.

Buhari appoints Chief of Staff, Secretary and others

President Muhammadu Buhari made more appointment yesterday 27th of Aug, 2015, the appointment was contained in a statement released by Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity) Femi Adesina and the appointments are with immediate effect.

Engr. Babachir David Lawal – Secretary to the Government of the Federation
Alhaji Abba Kyari – Chief of Staff to the President
Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (rtd.) – Comptroller-General, Nigerian Customs Service
Mr. Kure Martin Abeshi – Comptroller-General, Nigerian Immigration Service

You need to see how Arik Air Staff smuggle drugs aboard flights

A male cabin crew of Arik Air, has told the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) investigators how members of staff of the airline smuggle drugs aboard flights.
Premium Times reports,
A catering loader at the airline identified as Oliver Chibuzor, who was arrested by NDLEA officials, said they subvert airport security checks by concealing cocaine in catering supplies,  reports.
Chika Udensi, a senior member of the Arik Air cabin crew‎, on Monday August 24  was arrested by UK Border Force officials with 20 kg of cocaine at Heathrow Airport in London.

The PDP must reform lest it dies -Doyin Okupe

 

A former aide to President Goodluck Jonathan and a chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Doyin Okupe, has warned that the party might go into extinction.

According to Punch Newspapers, the former Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, said “The time has come for the PDP, if it must remain politically relevant, to embark on a total overhaul and reform itself. It must engage Nigerians in a new coalition for the sole purpose of putting our dear country on the path to true, real and the enduring change that will, once and for, all establish us as a major global player, not pretenders that we presently are.”

Adding that “The PDP must reform lest it dies, God forbids, a painful and insidious death.”

Okupe who was a vocal figure during Jonathan’s administration also said “The party (PDP) has suffered very serious bashing from the sustained avalanche of assaults from the gigantic propaganda machinery of the now ruling party.”

See How Chief of Army Staff Narrowly Escaped death in Borno Yesterday

 Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS ), Major General Tukur Yusuf Buratai  narrowly escaped death on Saturday 22nd of july as his convoy was ambushed by suspected Boko Haram gunmen while going from Maiduguri to Dikwa, near the border with Cameroon.

According to Colonel Sani usman, in a statement ,the leading  convoy was ambushed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists at Faljari village between Mafa and Dikwa.However, the terrorists were over powered by the troops who killed 10 and captured five terrorists.

Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro finally exchanged traditional vows in the presence of their parents

 

Iyanya's manager and MadeMenMusic Boss Ubi Franklin finally tied the knot with Nollywood  Super star Lilian Esoro.

The lovers exchanged traditional vows in the presence of their parents, family members and colleagues and were excited about the step.

The bride, who became famous for her role as a Nurse in popular TV series, Clinic Matters, was all smiles as she mingled and dined all through the occasion.

more photos below

Kaduna State Gov Nasir El Rufai appoints 13 New Commissioners

Mallam Nasir El Rufai  the Kaduna state governor, sworn in 13 new commissioners into his cabinet today. At the swearing in, he charged them to forget about their religious or ethnic affiliations and work for the good of the state.
while speaking the Governor asked the new appointees to serve selflessly, in his word, he said
"You were selected based on your education, capacity, integrity and track record. You were not appointed to represent your LGA, religion or ethnicity. You were appointed to serve the 8 million Kaduna citizens" he said

President Idriss Derby of Chad advise President Buhari not to negotiate with Boko Haram

Chad's President, Idriss Deby has revealed details about the new leader of Boko Haram who supposedly replaced the now-absent Abubakar Shekau.Deby made the disclosure on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, while speaking about Nigeria’s plans to negotiate with the sect during a ceremony to commemorate Chad’s 55 year of independence.

He said:

“There is someone apparently called Mahamat Daoud who is said to have replaced Abubakar Shekau and he wants to negotiate with the Nigerian government. For my part, I would advise not to negotiate with a terrorist.”

Rihanna Seen partying Hard in a Night Club with Lewis Hamilton(Photos)

Super sexy Diva Rihanna and Lewis Hamilton were both seen partying hard at the a  night club in New York, last night but left separately. For the outing, Rihanna wore a see-through tank top without a bra. More photos after the cut...

Photos from Durbar Festival in Bauchi State

Some photos displaying the rich heritage of Northern Nigeria as they celebrated the end of Ramadan in the Sallah Durbar held in Bauchi state yesterday July 19th. More photos after the cut ...

President Buhari arrives US-Photos

 Last night, president Buhari touched down Washington D.C for his meeting with President Obama..They are set to discuss many issues including the growing security in the North-East..

Buhari who was welcomed by the US Armed Forces, will be staying at the Blair House,which is  the official state guest house for the President of the United States.
 See photos below

Nollywood Star Yvonne Jegede Stuns in New Black dress

Nollywood Screendiva, actress and movie producer Yvonne Jegede just released these stunning new photos. See more photos after the cut...

Pastor Tunde Bakare,Rotimi Amaechi and 16 others to accompany Buhari to US

Pastor Tunde Bakare of Latter Rain Assembly,Former Rivers state governor Rotimi Amaechi, and former VP candidate to Buhari,  and 16 others are said to be among those Pres. Buhari plans to take with him on his 3-day visit to the US on July 20.

According to Sahara Reporters, others are; Oyo state governor Abiola Ajimobi, Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State and two others.

DSS Spokesperson, Marilyn Ogar has been transferred to Maiduguri

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The Cable reports that ,Ogar, as spokesperson, was responsible for defending the activities of the agency in the media and she is believed to be paying for some of her pronouncements, notably in the face-off with the Bring Back Our Girls movement and the DSS raids on the Lagos office of the All Progressives Congress (APC) last year.

 She has already lost her promotion following the nullification of the recent exercise.

#SerenaSlam! Serena Williams beat Garbine Muguruza 6-4 6-4 to win Wimbledon

Tennis Super Star Serena Williams completed her second 'Serena Slam' by winning a sixth Wimbledon title at the expense of surprise package Garbine Muguruza on Saturday.
The world number one will head into the US Open, which starts next month, knowing a victory will see her become only the third player to achieve a calendar Grand Slam following a straight-sets triumph on Centre Court.
Muguruza made an encouraging start to her first grand slam final and battled to the end, but top seed Williams summoned the class and will to win that has earned her legendary status as she triumphed 6-4 6-4 to secure an astonishing 21st grand slam title.

Gunmen hack traditional ruler to death in Enugu State

The police in Enugu have launched investigation into the murder of the traditional ruler of Nkerefi in Nkanu East local government, Igwe P.A. Onuoha.

A statement from the spokesman of the Enugu State Police Command, Ebere Amaraizu, said that the traditional ruler was killed with three others in the early hours of Saturday, July 11, 2015.

Amaraizu said deceased persons were attacked by unknown gunmen at Mgbanaocha Nkerefi, saying they were left with machete cuts.

Soccer Stars, Emmanuel Adebayor and Emenike convert to Islam

Togolese star Emmanuel Adebayor and Nigerian  footballer Emmanuel Emenike   have reportedly converted to Islam..According to a report by Daily Post, Emenike  reportedly told his coach at Fenerbahce, Vitor Pereira, that he is now a Muslim.
The Super Eagles striker was missing when the squad had breakfast on Saturday, prompting the manager to ask his whereabouts.According to Turkish daily Fanatik

OMG! Nicki Minaj's nipples set itself free when she took to the stage at London's Wireless Festival

Not again, Nicki Minaj is in the news again, The Anaconda hitmaker just suffered another wardrobe malfunction, One of her nipples set itself free when she took to the stage at London's Wireless Festival on Sunday evening in a very skimpy outfit. See the lovely pics after the cut...:-)

See which University ranked Best in Nigeria and 8th in Africa

Among the top best University in Africa, University of Ibadan has emerged the best in Nigeria and the 8th in Africa..The University established in 1948 was ranked by Journals Consortium on 1,447 higher institutions.

The Journals Consortium arrived at the ranking through research publications and citations from the last five years (2010 to 2014) as well as visibility on the internet.

University of Cape Town topped the rank followed by Cairo University , and the University of Pretoria at 3rd place..The top 10 include six institutions from South Africa, two from Egypt and one each from Kenya and Nigeria (University of Ibadan)

Governor of Kaduna state Nasir El Rufai visited injured victims of the Sabongari bomb blast incident

Kaduna state Governor Mallam Nasir El Rufai visited  victims  of bomb blast incident   at Sabongari  who are receiving treatment at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital. He has released a statement regarding the blast. See the statement signed by his media aide after the cut...

The statement below...

The city of Zaria today suffered a terrible act of infamy. Terrorists detonated explosives that killed and injured several persons at the secretariat of the Sabon-Gari local government council. The casualty count as at 12 noon is 25 fatalities, including a two-year old child. Thirty-two injured persons are being treated at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria and other hospitals in the city.