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     On the  11/09/2017, the Imo State Police Command paraded notorious armed robbery, kidnap and murder suspects, recovered arms and ammunition as well as presented Commissioner of Police Commendation/Awards to 28 Police Officers’ who displayed uncommon zeal, courage, hard work, commitment, passion and above average in crime fighting in the State.   In attendance during the occasion was the Secretary to the Government of Imo State (SGI) who represented His Excellency, The Executive Governor of Imo State, Rochas Anayo Okorocha.   Other prominent personalities who graced the occasion include the Chairmen of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Eminent Persons’ Forum, the Secretary, Council of Traditional Rulers Imo State, representatives of the Arch Bishop of Owerri Catholic Arch Diocese and the Bishop of Orlu Diocese ...

         It was a historic moment for the people of Ipokia community in Ogun West Senatorial district on Wednesday, when they received the Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, his Deputy, Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Onanuga, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ishola Adekunbi and others, who were on a meet the people tour, to officially flagoff the relocation and construction projects of the newly relocated Ogun State Polytechnic in their community.More photos below.

      EFCC acting Chairman, Ibrahim Magu today met with Social Media influencers, Online Journalists, Civil Society Organisations and Organised Labour to impress on the the need for a concerted efforts in fighting corruption. His words "we have reached a level where nobody can stop us. We need your support. We cant do it alone". Some of the guests at the event were: Comrade Ayuba Wabbah, Lauretta Onochie, Tolu Ogunlesi, Chief Dan Iwuanyanwu, Dr. Joe Abah, JJ Omojuwa, Desmond Utomwen. Find some pictures of the event.More photos below.

       The EFCC on Wednesday September, 13, 2017 arraigned and secured the conviction of one Mr. Ayomide Olamide before Justice. H. O Eya of the State High Court, Enugu State on a one-count charge bordering on ATM Fraud, Conspiracy, Impersonation and Obtaining Money under False Pretences contrary to Section 388 of Cap 30 Criminal Code law and punishable under section 388 of the same law. 

     Detectives attached to the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS), Lagos Command, have arrested the killer of Reverend Father Cyriacus Onunkwo, a Catholic priest serving in Imo State. . The suspect, identified as Raphael Ndukwe, was tracked down to his hideout in the Ajangbadi area of Ojo, based on a tip-off. .Fr. Onunkwo was kidnapped in Imo State by gunmen on Friday, September 1, 2017 from his car and taken to Omumma, where his body was found the next day. .He was returning home to organise the funeral of his late father when he was abducted. Ndukwe is the leader of a kidnapping gang that had been terrorising Imo State for many months.He escaped to Lagos after four of his members were arrested in the state. Ndukwe’s gang was also allegedly responsible for the kidnap of one Gloria Emordi who was said to have visited Imo State for a burial ceremony on April 22, 2017. .On arrival in Lagos, the suspect, nicknamed Tiger, settled down with some of his friends who o...

      According to the magazine '' A self-admitted daddy's girl, Henson speaks with sweet reverence about her late father, who pushed her, a young black single mother, to move from southeastern D.C. to Los Angeles 20 years ago to pursue her dreams of stardom. She wielded a theater degree; $700; her son, Marcell (now 23); and an unwavering belief that she deserved to be seen. Her assuredness and talent propelled the girl who "came from the goddamn hood and put myself through Howard University" to nearly insurmountable heights in an industry that doesn't center women, especially black women who, as she writes in her best-selling memoir,   Around the Way Gir l , don't "have the look of, say, a Halle Berry, or the ethnic ambiguity of a Gugu Mbatha-Raw," but the look of "an everyday, round-the-way girl." But it was that relatability and realness that nabbed Henson her film debut role in John Singleton's 2001 South Central L.A. coming-of...

     Chinenye Genevieve is reporting now that '' Happening now at Aba today, An Awusa man attacked this woman and used his small dagger trying to cut her head into pieces at Ehi Road Aba because she told him that he should leave our land for us, when Angry Aba Guys was panel beating the idiot the Nigeria police rushed and rescue him. This is the level of abomination they are perpetuating in our land''.One more photo below.

          The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Meeting was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari  # GovtAtWorkNG  .One more photo below.

      The Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced the restriction of the operation of inter-state buses and vehicles operating along Ikorodu Road from going beyond Ojodu Berger and Ojota Motor Parks. The State Government has also issued a seven-day ultimatum to the operators to relocate to the designated inter-state motor parks at Ojodu Berger and Ojota, after which stiff sanction would apply to defaulters. Speaking after embarking on a joint inspection tour of ongoing construction of Modern Bus Terminal at Yaba and the beautification project at Jibowu, the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Steve Ayorinde said the decision of the government was in line with the determination of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration to free the city of avoidable nuisances and install sanity and civility in the environment. He said the inspection was a follow-up to an earlier visit by the Governor to the area, adding that all the necessary quit notices have a...

      Live at Chanchaga Minna Divisional Headquarters, Niger State. Flag Off of bail is free reorientation awareness and enlightenment campaign. 13th September, 2017.P resent at the event include Niger State Commissioner of Police, Senior Police officers, representative of Niger State Governor, Traditional Leaders among others. 13th September, 2017. PRESS RELEASE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF BAIL IS FREE CAMPAIGN IN NIGER STATE ON 13TH SEPTEMBER, 2017 BY THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE REPRESENTED BY THE FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (FPRO), CSP JIMOH MOSHOOD AT ‘B’ DIVISION MINNA, NIGER STATE POLICE COMMAND “BAIL IS FREE” · IGP ORDERS RE-LAUNCH CAMPAIGN ACROSS THE COUNTRY It is with much delight that I address you on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris, NPM, mni, on today’s occasion. 2. The IGP on assumption of duty on the 22nd June, 2016 promised to reposition the Nigeria Police Force to be more accountable, responsive, responsible a...

       The attention of 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, has been drawn to social media publications alleging that troops on patrol in Umuahia town have invaded the NUJ Press Centre in Umuahia at about 10.00am today. While it was true there was an issue between some soldiers on routine patrol, the magnitude is not as was reported. What happened was that while the soldiers on patrol near the Abia State NUJ Secretariat, the y noticed some people filming them. Unfortunately, they seized and damaged their recording devices; an iPad and 2 mobile phones. Preliminary investigation shows that the items belongs to journalists on their legitimate duties. Consequently, the Commander 14 Brigade and Deputy Director Army Public Relations 82 Division waded into the matter which has since been resolved amicably. In addition, the soldiers involved will face disciplinary action. Major Oyegoke Badamosi  Assistant Director Public Relations 14 Brigade

      The Canadian government has sought collaboration with the EFCC with the aim of expanding inter-agency collaboration and exchange of information between the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, RCMP and the anti-graft agency.. Christopher Thornley, the High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, made this known during a visit to the EFCC headquarters, September 12, 2017.One more photo below.

     The EFCC Kaduna Zonal Office has today Tuesday 12th September 2017 arraigned an alleged international fraudster Paul Ehiemau and his company Blackrock Trading and Logistics Ltd before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court on a one count charge of Advance Fee Fraud to the tune of N15 million. Details later.

        Four of the six students abducted from the Lagos Model College, Igbonla, Epe have returned to the school, saying that they were psychologically prepared for their academic pursuits as they were determined to succeed. Speaking with media men, the Principal of the School, Mr. Bajo Olugbenga, said the two others will soon join their colleagues, while identifying the four that resumed on Monday as Agbaosi Judah, Yusuf Faruq, Rahmon   Isiaka and Jonah Peter. Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Education, Mr. Adesina Odeyemi, who was on an inspection visit to the School, said he was in the school to see how it was progressing after resumption. He noted that the students have responded well especially in Igbonla, adding that he was positive that more students would resume before the end of the week. According to him, “None of the six students was forced to return to the school. When the students were rescued, they were given the options...