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TEXAS MAN ARRESTED WITH 75 POUNDS OF MARIJUANA IN LUGGAGE WHILE FLYING TO LONDON, POLICE SAY. (PHOTO).

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 Texas man arrested with 75 pounds of marijuana in luggage while flying to London, police say A Texas man was arrested at Miami International Airport after authorities found 75 pounds of marijuana in his luggage before he could board a flight to London. Harrison O’Neill Tiernan, 23, from Austin, was charged with cannabis trafficking. He was traveling to Heathrow Airport and had checked two suitcases for his British Airways flight. Inspectors discovered 65 vacuum-sealed packages containing a green, leafy substance later confirmed to be marijuana. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped Tiernan while he attempted to board the flight, and he acknowledged that the bags were his. Authorities noted the inspections were part of broader efforts at the airport due to high outbound narcotics activity. In total, Tiernan was carrying 34.01 kilograms, or 74.98 pounds, of marijuana. Homeland Security initially declined the case because the amount did not meet the federal threshold, a...

ORTOM ASSURES BATCH A CORPS MEMBERS OF ADEQUATE SECURITY AS THEY SERVE IN THE STATE.[PHOTOS}.

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      Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has today assured Batch A corps members posted to the state of adequate security for their lives and property as they serve their country in the State. The Governor stated this at the passing out parade of about 2300 of Batch A corps members at Wannune NYSC Orientation Camp. Speaking through the Special Adviser on Bureau of Youth and Sports Prof Jonathan Uever, the Governor affirms that adequate measures to ensure security and safety of corps members across the length and breath of the State have been put in place. Ortom who described the corps members as CHANGE AGENTS urged them not to entertain fear to go to wherever they are posted. Governor Ortom also directed immediate reconstruction of the camp's multipurpose hall that was blown out by storm. He stated that when the edifice is completed it will surely be the best in the country. Earlier speaking, the camp comptroller, Mrs Herbert Awakessien appreciated Benue p...

DOGARA VISITS EFCC NEW OFFICE,PROMISES IMPROVED WELFARE PACKAGE FOR GRAFT FIGHTERS.{PHOTOS}.

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        The Speaker of the House of Assembly, Yakubu Dogara, on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 paid a working visit to the new Head Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, describing it as ‘a dream come true’, while advocating for better welfare package for staff. He added that the huge amount expended by the government on the project is justified considering the quality of infrastructur e put in place and the fine finish of the work.  Dogara, stated this at the EFCC’s new office located at plot 301/302 Research and Institution Cadastral District, Jabi, Abuja. The project which has been under construction for over eight years is being handled by Julius Berger Construction Company and is due for commissioning next week Tuesday. A visibly elated Dogara said, “You can see now, we have an excellent facility. I want to commend all who have contributed to the successful completion of this project particularly the Acting Chairman, EFCC, and his team. Fo...

READ IGP RESPONSE TO THE SENATE AFTER DECLARING HIM AN ENEMY TO DEMOCRACY.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      Date: 9th May, 2018 PRESS RELEASE STATEMENT BY THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE IN RESPONSE TO SENATE DECLARING IGP IBRAHIM K. IDRIS AS ENEMY OF DEMOCRACY AND UNFIT TO HOLD ANY PUBLIC OFFICE WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY. · THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE CONSIDERS THE RESOLUTION AS A DELIBERATE BLACKMAIL, WITCH-HUNTING, UNFORTUNATE AND MISCHIEVOUS The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to the media reportage of the Senate’s resolution on Senate Order Paper of today, Wednesday, 9th May, 2018 after a closed door session that the “Senate declares the Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim k. Idris, NPM, mni, as enemy of democracy and unfit to hold any public office within and outside the country”. 2. It is urgently imperative that the Nigeria Police Force respond to this resolution of the Senate which is a deliberate blackmail, witch-hunting, unfortunate and mischievous. 3. In accordance with the extant laws in Nigeria, the functio...