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PSC PROMOTES OVER 8,000 POLICE OFFICERS. (PHOTO).

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 PSC Promotes Over 8,000 Police Officers On Wednesday, the Police Service Commission (PSC) approved the promotion of 8,053 senior police officers. Earlier in the week, 11 Commissioners of Police were promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General (AIGs), and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) were elevated to the rank of Commissioners of Police (CPs). Additionally, 21 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) were promoted to DCPs, and 57 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) moved up to Assistant Commissioners (ACPs). According to a statement by the PSC's spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, the total number of promotions included 1,348 Superintendents of Police (SPs) promoted to Chief Superintendents, 876 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) promoted to Superintendents, and 5,829 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) promoted to DSPs. Among those promoted were Anjuguri Manzah, DCO at Onne Port Division; Ihunwo Josephine, Zonal Public Relations Officer, Zone 13 Ukpo; M...

STRIKE: DOCTOR'S DEMANDS UNREALISTIC-OBASEKI.{PHOTO}.

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     Following plans by the Edo State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), to embark on strike, Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state government is making arrangement for private health care providers to offer essential services to patients in state government hospitals, as the demands by the NMA are unrealistic. Obaseki said this when he received the newly inaugurated members of the Governing Board of the University Of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) at the Government House, in Benin City on Monday. He said the state government will write to the national body of NMA as the Edo State chapter of the association “has threatened to shut down the health system in the state following their unrealistic demands.” Obaseki said: “We believe that the doctors’ demands are unrealistic, having been part of the steps taken so far to improve the conditions of service of medical doctors in the state. They see what we are doing and yet...

NOLLYWOOD STARS STORMS UYO FOR IME BISHOP UMOH'S CHILD DEDICATION ON SUNDAY .{PHOTOS}.

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     One of my reporter Chinenye Genevieve is reporting today with photos that ''Nollywood industry and the entertainment industry on Sunday relocated to Uyo for the child dedication of comic actor, Ime Bishop Umoh.The event which took place at Insight Bible Church, Nsikak Eduok Avenue had in attendance comedian cum actor AY, John Okafor aka Mr Ibu, Francis Duru, Klint d'Drunk, AGN President Emeka Rollas, former AGN President Ibinabo Fibresima, and a host of other dignitaries.The home-based politicians shuttled between Bishop's event and the 40th birthday Thanksgiving of Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke which was a stonethrow away at Full Life Christian Centre, Uyo. The baby is named Zoe Ime Umoh. Reception is currently taking place at Emerald Events Centre,  Edet Akpan Avenue, Uyo''.More photos below.

NIGERIA'S ECONOMIC GROWTH OUTLOOK POSITIVE-ADEOSUN+TARGETS 7% GROWTH IN THE NEXT THREE YEARS.{PHOTOS}.

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       The Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, disclosed on Tuesday that the country’s economic outlook for the year 2018 and beyond was positive. She stated that the country was now resilient after exiting recession and has the potential to achieve a seven per cent economic growth in the next two to three years. The Minister gave this assurance at the fourth Ogun State Investors Forum attended by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun; former President of Mexico, Mr. Felipe Calderone and eminent persons and captains of industries. Adeosun disclosed that the current Administration had succeeded in building macroeconomic resilience for the country, particularly revising the funding mix, rebuilding fiscal buffers, enhancing foreign exchange reserves and focusing on import substitution strategies. She said, “President Muhammadu Buhari has laid the foundation for the repositioning of the econom...

PRESIDENT BUHARI SALUTES RUSSIAN PRESIDENT PUTIN ON RE-ELECTION

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      President Muhammadu Buhari has extended “sincere congratulations” to President Vladimir Putin of Russia on his victory in the recent presidential election in the Asian country. In a letter on behalf of himself, the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the President said Putin’s “success for the fourth time in the election is a clear testimony of the confidence” Russians have in his leadership. He also urged his Russian counterpart to “see this victory as a base to continue to promote international peace and stability.” President Buhari assured President Putin of “Nigeria’s commitment to a stronger and mutually beneficial relation with the Russian Federation under your watch.” He said he looked forward to continue working with the Russian leader “to strengthen our defence, trade and technical partnerships as well as promotion of private sector participation in all sectors of our economies.” FEMI ADESINA Special Adviser to t...

NIPOST WON AN AWARD TODAY AT THE 7TH ANNUAL WSIS IN GENEVA SWITZERLAND.{PHOTOS}.

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           Today at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) process Forum in Geneva, Switzerland, the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) was awarded a Winning Prize in the 7th Annual WSIS Prizes Contest—for the NIPOST Address Verification System (AVS). Post Master General Bisi Adegbuyi was present to receive the award.More photos below.

LAGOS FLAGS OFF 2018 WORLD WATER DAY.

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      Lagos Water Corporation has flagged-off the 2018 World Water Day with Free Water Test campaign at various locations across the metropolis. Speaking to the LWC Quality Assurance as well as Sales & Commercial Department teams before take off, the Head of the Department, Mrs. Monsurat Banire enjoined the Staff to be worthy Ambassadors of the Corporation, urging them to be polite in answering questions and friendly to all as they are esteemed customers of the Corporation. She said the three-day event is expected to cover the eight operational regions of LWC, for easy accessibility, adding that “You are expected to take samples of water used in the locations cover irrespective of the source, either it is LWC, borehole or any other. According to her, the essence is to show the general public the quality of water the Corporation is serving the public compared to what is obtained from other sources such as boreholes. Banire maintained that LWC distribute...

ARMY AVERT BREAK DOWN OF LAW AND ORDER AFTER 500 YOUTHS STAGED A PROTEST IN AGASHA TOWN.{PHOTO}.

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      Troops of 707 Special Forces Brigade on the 18 March 2018 prevented the break down of law and order in Agasha town. Sequel to the arrest of 4 youths suspected to be members of a syndicate which rustled 20 cattle, youths numbering about 500 staged a protest demanding the release of the suspects from the custody of a sister security agency. Timely response of own troops prevented the situation from degenerating beyond control. The situa tion is closely being monitored as patrols continue to dominate the general area. Thank you for your kind cooperation. Brigadier General Texas Chukwu     Director Army Public Relations

NIGERIAN TROOPS ARRESTED A NOTORIOUS GUN-RUNNER IN KADUNA.{PHOTOS}.

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      Troops of Mobile Strike Team II deployed in Kaduna arrested a notorious gun runner and recovered 2 AK 47 assault rifles with 38 rounds of 7.62mm special while on clearance operation at suspected armed bandits hideout in Rigachikun general area of Kaduna State on 19 March 2018. Due to criminal activities taking place at the Rigachikun forest and environ the Army placed high surveillance in the general area to deny crimin al freedom of operation. The success recorded so far is a proactive measures taking by the Army to dominate the general area and fish out criminals that are carrying out kidnapping, armed robbery and cattle rustling. Brigadier General  Texas Chukwu     Director Army Public Relations  One more photo below.

500 CHINESE COMPANIES IS SET TO EMPLOY UNIZIK GRADUATES IN MAY.[PHOTO}.

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        500 top Chinese companies will storm Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka in May in a bid to recruit graduands from the Confucius institute. This was announced by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph E. Ahaneku, FAS during pre convocation press briefing to mark the 12th Convocation of the institution. Prof. Ahaneku explained that the University has already started counting her blessings from the establishment of Confucius Institute in the institution. He further disclosed that over 200 UNIZIK students are currently in China on scholarship. The Vice-Chancellor also disclosed that as part of the "hands-on" being preached by the university, the department of Industrial Production Engineering of the University has commenced production of six plastics items including cups, bowls and trays. He also stated that the institution through its women cooperative society had started the production of quality bread and other confectioneries. According to him, thes...

BEYONCE,BLUE IVY,JAY Z & OTHERS AT THE 2ND ANNUAL WEARABLE ART GALA AT LOS ANGELES.{PHOTOS}.

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     Saturday evening March 17th,  Beyoncé and Blue Ivy attended the 2nd Annual   Wearable Art Gala   at Alexandria Ballrooms in Los Angeles, in matching dresses. The evening's theme was "From WACO to Wakanda" and everyone's outfits reflected the immense influence   Black Panther   has had on the world already. Beyoncé was honored for her humitarian work   at the Gala, alongside her mother in-law Gloria Carter. The event was hosted by her mom, Tina Knowles Lawson, and step-dad, Richard Lawson, and it was a supremely star-studded affair. Beyoncé was accompanied by her daughter, and husband Jay Z, plus her sister Solange was also there. As usual, Blue Ivy stole the show in a stunning gold ensemble, which included a completely gold wig:And you just have to see the train on Beyoncé's gown when she walks away, and the number of people carrying said train. It is epic to say the least:Later on in the night, Beyoncé underwent a costume change, while...

POLICE PARADED 2 VICIOUS CRIMINAL YESTERDAY ALLEGEDLY WORKING FOR DINO MELAYE & ALH AUDU,WITH CHARMS & ARMS.{PHOTOS}.

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          PARADE OF TWO (2) NOTORIOUS AND VICIOUS LEADERS OF POLITICAL THUGS GANG WHO ARE ALSO ON THE WANTED LIST OF THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE IN THE LAST TWO YEARS FOR SEVERAL KIDNAPPINGS, ARMED ROBBERY, AND OTHER RELATED VIOLENT CRIMES TERRORIZING KOGI STATE AND ITS ENVIRONS IN WHOSE POSSESSION CATCHES OF FIREARMS, AND AMMUNITION, AND OTHER PROHIBITED LETHAL WEAPONS WERE RECOVERED BY ACP JIMOH MOSHOOD, FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER AT THE KOGI STATE POLICE COMMAND ON 19THMARCH, 2018. SUSPECTS 1. KABIRU SAIDU a.k.a OSAMA “31 YRS” From Dekina LGA but based in Anyagba (Leader of the gang) 2. NUHU SALISU a.k.a SMALL “25 YRS” (a member of the gang ) EXHIBITS I. Two (2) AK47 Rifles II. Five (5) Pump Action Guns III. Two (2) Locally made Pistol with one using AK47 Ammunition IV. hip of charms The Crime prevention and control strategies adopted by the Nigeria police Force throughout the country in the recent time to reduce violent c...

NIGERIANS DON'T OBEY ROAD REGULATIONS-FASHOLA.

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      Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has berated Nigerians on road use. According to him, Nigeria roads became death traps because road regulations were not obeyed. The Minister, who spoke at a one-day public enlightenment on developments in the road sector, said that what would make a nation to be prosperous, was compliance on-laws and regulations. He stated that road construction were all over the country, a dding that the usage of those road would determine how long they would last. Emphasizing on none adherence to road regulations, he said “all over the world, one common thread of prosperous societies is their level of compliance with laws and regulations. “So, in those societies, you will see trucks parked in proper parks, which creates jobs, and not on the highways, which impede access and opportunity. “In those societies, you will see trucks carrying specified tonnage of cargo because it protects the road, and allows for it to be used...