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            The Inspector General of Police IGP Solomon E. Arase fdc,NPM,and the MD SPDC Mr Osagie Okunbor,unveil the new Supernumerary {SPY} Police Uniform by Shell Petroleum Development Company {SPDC} at Shell Industrial Area Old Aba Road Port-Harcourt,Rivers State on 2nd May 2016.More photos below.                                                                                                                           

                     According to Reuters,Government officials said today wednesday,that India has rejected a plan by Apple Inc to import used iPhones.Apples sells what it calls refurbished iPhones at a discount in some countries,including the United States.Extending this practice to India would have likely helped it increase its share in one of the world's fastest growing smartphone markets against competitors with much cheaper offerings.But India,which is pushing a 'Make in India' initiative to boost the competitivesness of its manufacturing sector,rejected the proposal citing rules against importing used electronics.NN Kaul,a spokesman for the telecom ministry said ''India does not encourage dumping or recycling of hazardous materials''.Apple's proposal was opposed by domestic phone makers who claim selling refurbished iPhones-devices that have been returned by buyers or repaired to factory condition after damage,would breach India's anti-dumping

                     The Lagos State Government today wednesday announced plans to commence the construction of world class Medical Park under a Public Private Partnership {PPP} arrangement,just as it restated its commitment to improve healthcare experience and promote medical tourism and excellent healthcare services of international standard in the State.The State's Commissioner for Health,Dr. Jide Idris who disclosed this while briefing Government House Correspondents after the weekly State Executive Council Meeting,said the project has already been awarded to MEDIPARK International Limited Consortium which comprises of MEDIPARK International Limited,Cleveland Clinics Ohio USA,St Barnabas Healthcare System New Jersey and American Hospital Management Company Washington DC.iDRIS,who briefed journalists alongside the Commissioner for Information and Strategy,Mr Steve Ayorinde and Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development,Mr Wasiu Anifowose,said the project would be c

                    Today wednesday,Baroness Scotland was received by The Queen of England at the Buckingham Palace,on her appointment as Commonwealth Secretary-General.Patricia Scotland will be the sixth Commonwealth Secretary-General and the first woman to take up this post.The Queen is the Head of the Commonwealth,a voluntary association of 53 independent countries.As Head,Her Majesty personally reinforces the links by which the Commonwealth joins people together from around the world.Then earlier this week Prince Harry was in Toronto to officially launch the third Invictus Games which will take place in September 2017.We'er thrilled that the Invictus story will continue and that even more wounded,injured and sick Servicemen and women will have the chance to use sport as part of their recovery.More photos below.                                                                                   

                        As the Nigeria Police High Command extends the deadline for revalidation of tinted glass permit and firearms licence to 31st July,2016,the Inspector General of Police,IGP Solomon E. Arase,fdc,NPM,has directed all State Commands Commissioners of Police to stay enforcement of law on tinted glass permit and firearms licence until the expiration of the deadline.The IGP,who restated that revalidation of tinted glass permit is free  of charge,warned Policemen against extortion and harassment of motorists over revalidating their permits and licences.He,therefore,urged members of the public who are yet to obtain the automated tinted glass permit and firearms licence to seize the opportunity of the extension to complete necessary formalities for them to key into the electronic platform.The IGP wishes to reassure the public of the commitment of the Force to the provision of round-the-clock security for the teeming citizens of the country.Citizens are further enjoined to c

                                      Today at about 9:25 am in the morning,troops of 120 Task Force Battalion,27 Task Force Brigade,in conjunction with vigilantes while patrol,intercepted 5 Boko Haram terrorists logistics team at Gotumba area trying to move logistics items to suspected Boko Haram hideouts at Aluwa,using 5 donkeys.The terrorists on sighting the patrol team,ran and abandoned the items.However,the team pursued and killed 3 of them,while 2 escaped with gun shot wounds.Items recovered from them include 3 packets of Tramol,2 packets of Lamumol,7 packets of Really Extra,2 packets Viagra,2 of Ulgra and 14 of washing soap.Other items include 4 rolls of Klin Detergent,2 packets razor blade and 14 packets of Maggi,half bag of table salt,5 bicycle tyres and tubes,as well as 2 quick patch for tubes,1 roll of matches and 10 pairs of rubber shoes.The troops also recovered large quantity of potash,onions,locust beans,some quantity of rice,mats and tarpaulin .In a related development,