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PRESS BRIEFING BY THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, DELTA STATE COMMAND, CP ARI MOHAMMED  ALI, FCIA, psc, ON THE ACHIEVEMENTS MADE  BY DELTA STATE COMMAND FROM 25-08-2021 TO DATE Ladies and Gentlemen of the press, I once again welcome you all to this press briefing which creates an avenue for the police and the press to interact and also avail us the opportunity to brief you on the successes recorded by the Command within the period under review. As part of measures to tame the practices of cultism and drug abuse in the Command, the Command will be embarking on a sensitization program across the State with a view to disabusing the mind of the youths against cult related practices and drug abuse. During the last officers conference, I directed Area Commanders, DPOS, and Tactical Commanders to sustain raiding of criminal hideouts/black spots that is ongoing within their area of responsibilities while admonishing them on the need to remain committed in their primary duties which include protect

 President Buhari in a bilateral meeting with President Salva Kiir of South Sudan, Departs Addis Ababa and arrives Abuja on 5th Oct 2021 Ethiopia 2: President Buhari in a bilateral meeting with President Salva Kiir of South Sudan on 5th Oct 2021 Ethiopian 3: President Buhari with Defence Attache Col. Emeka Akaliro, Ambassador of Nigeria to Ethiopia Amb. Victor Adekunle Adeleke and Patrick Y. Gbemudu, Minister with the Nigerian Embassy in Ethiopia shortly before departing Addis Ababa on 5th Oct 2021 Ethiopia 8: President Buhari with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as he departed Addis Ababa on 5th Oct 2021 WE WILL ALWAYS EXTEND A HELPING HAND TO SOUTH SUDAN, PRESIDENT BUHARI SAYS   Nigeria is ready to extend a helping hand to South Sudan towards political and economic stability, President Muhammadu Buhari said Tuesday in Addis Ababa.   In a bilateral meeting with President Salva Kiir of South Sudan, the President assured the full support of Nigeria to all efforts to bring long-term

Why I Left Boring Nigeria For Ghana – Hanks Anuku Hanks Anuku, a Nollywood actor, has revealed why he left Nigeria and relocated to Ghana. Anuku was recognized for his villain parts in Nigerian films back in the day. The actor, however, told BBC Igbo that he chose to remain in Ghana since it is easier to work there and the country is more organized. “One of the reasons I left Nigeria was because I was bored. I've lived in England, the United States, and Italy. Since the 1990s, a lot has occurred to me. “I discovered Ghana to be more organized. I don't have time to pass judgment on anyone, but the electricity in that country is reliable, and I enjoyed it there. It was very simple to work and progress there. He stated, "That is the truth."

Operative Of Nigeria's Secret Police, DSS Shot Dead In Imo An operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) identified as Prince Nwachinaemere Ezemuonye Ozuzu has been shot dead in Owerri, the Imo state capital. Daily Trust reports that the officer, from Umuoyo, Irete in the Owerri West Local Government Area of the state was murdered on Owerri-Onitsha Road. The incident came less than 48 hours after gunmen burnt the DSS office in Nnewi, Anambra State. The officer was said to have been deployed for an official duty in Anambra a few hours after the burning of the DSS office in Nnewi. He was said to have been killed while returning to his station. The details of the incident are still sketchy as another account said that he was killed by an accidental discharge. An account said a bullet mistakenly fired by one of his colleagues was said to have hit him. “The family is suspecting foulplay as he was said to have been recently promoted. “He joined the service about four to five yea

The flagging off ceremony of Exercise Still water Rivers State was conducted at Ahoada East State on Monday 4 October 2021 by the Executive Governor of River State who was represented by the Secretary to Rivers State Government Dr Tammy Danagogo. In attendance were, the GOC 6 Division NA, Heads of Sister Security agencies in Rivers State, the Chairman Ahoada East LGA Barr Benjamin Ekeh, HRH EZE Felix Otuwarikpo JP EZE IGBU UPATA III, HRM EZE Cassidy Ikegbidi EZE IGBU AKOH II, and other Commanders of 6 Division affiliated formations and units. Highlights of the activities were, tour of the Information Center, 6 Division Operations Room and other step up units, free medical outreach for host communities in Ahoada East LGA of Rivers State and group photograph. More photos below.

In aftermath of the flag-off of three Nigerian Army Field Training Exercises on Monday 4 October 2021 at Emene in Enugu state,  the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has commenced an  operational assessment of the conduct of units and formations in Ebonyi and Anambra States respectively. General Yahaya's first port of call was 24 Support Engineer Regiment in Abakaliki, where he listened to operational brief from the Commanding Officer and afterwards, charged the troops to be professional in their conduct during and after the exercise. He assured them of support to carryout their tasks effectively. While in Abakaliki, the COAS paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State,  Engineer Dave Nwaeze Umahi. The Governor commended the COAS for his effort in stemming pockets of violence in parts of the Southeast. The COAS on his part, expressed appreciation to the Governor and other southeast Governors for their efforts in ensuring that peace and s

LAGOS CELEBRATES NDUBUISI KANU The Lagos State Government has begun the rites of passage of the late Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, former Military Governor who died on 13th January, 2021. According to the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, the late Military Governor, who has been described by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as "a detribalised Nigerian", deserves to be celebrated because he served Lagos meritoriously and contributed in no small way to the growth of the State. To celebrate him, Omotoso stated that the Government and people of Lagos State will host a "Day of Tributes" in his honour at De Blue Roof, LTV Compound, Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja on Wednesday, 6th October. An Interdenominational Church Service will take place at the Chapel of Christ The Light (Interdenominational), Alausa, Ikeja on Thursday, 7th October, 2021. The tributes will be led by Governor Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat. Civil So

Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on the 30th of September 2021 assented to the Administration of Criminal Justice (Amendment) Law [ACJL] of Lagos State, 2021. The ACJL was first passed in Lagos State in 2007 and amended in 2011 (more than ten (10) years ago) to ensure the Fundamental Rights of suspects and persons that come into contact with the justice system, as enshrined in the Constitution are protected. In a bid to further strengthen the justice system, promote the rights of victims and suspects as well as address the issue of delay in the Administration of Criminal Justice in Lagos State, key innovative provisions have been introduced as amendments to the Law.  The provisions include conducting criminal proceedings through audio and video conferencing platform, powers of Chief Magistrate to visit Police Stations, prohibition of media parade of suspects, compensation to victims of crime, protective measures for victims and witnesses as well as the Establishment of a Crime

LAGOS TO DEPLOY TECHNOLOGY FOR ALL-YEAR FARMING SEASON The Lagos State Government is working towards the deployment of technology that will enable farming all year round in order to achieve food security and self-sufficiency in the State and Nigeria as a whole. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, made the disclosure at a press briefing to herald the activities lined up for the celebration of Y2021 World Food Day, explaining that an all-year farming season would ensure that Lagos attains the desired sustainable agri-food systems. Olusanya noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has occasioned the need for an urgent change of route to bring about food security and safety, due to effects of the pandemic on agriculture. Her words: “This year has been an exceptional year with the world trying to recover from the COVID-19 global pandemic which ravaged the world last year. Suffice it to say that the food we eat and the way we eat it affect our health and that of our planet and, i

 World Teachers Day: Abiodun rewards teachers with cash, house in Ogun ...orders immediate release of appointment letters to  5000 new teachers ...allocates secretariats land to ANCOPSS, AOPSHON Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has rewarded best teachers in the state with cash prizes ranging from 1million Naira to 2million Naira. The governor equally gifted a semi-detached bungalow to the best overall teacher for year 2020 in the state. He, however, disclosed that he had approved the immediate release of engagement letters to successful candidates of the Ogun Teach Programme to relieve the workload of teachers in the state, just as he also noted that he has approved the establishment of the Ogun State Education Intervention Fund (OGSEIF) to achieve improved funding for the educational sector of the state  Abiodun, who also announced the allocation of lands to the All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) and Association of Primary School for their secretariat

 Anambra election: INEC worries for voters' safety By Ekwi Ajide Just thirty two days to the Anambra governorship election and  the Independent National Electoral Commission,  INEC, is expressing concerns for the safety of voters and Election Day staff, including security officials who they say  have also become targets of attacks in recent times. The National Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu who expressed the worry at an emergency meeting of the Inter Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security, ICCES, noted that the Commission intends to deploy thousands of Nigerians for the election, most of them National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and university students, and as such, needs to be reassured of their personal safety.  He stressed that deployment for the election will involve the movement of huge consignments of sensitive and non-sensitive materials to the over six thousand locations making up the Wards, or Registration Areas, and Polling Units including about twe

No peace in South East despite our departure -Miyetti Allah By Eniola Akinkuotu Fulani herdsmen under the aegis of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore say despite their exit from the South-East and the implementation of the anti-open grazing law, the region has continued to witness insecurity. The spokesman for the group, Saleh Alhassan, stated this during a chat with PUNCH Live on Tuesday, adding that the development was evidence that Fulani herders were never the problem. He said that there was no more open grazing in most parts of the South-East but only cattle trading, adding that the cows being sold in the South-East mostly belong to Igbo traders. Alhassan stated, “That nonsense you see in the South-East is a manifestation of frustration… They will continue burning their cities, killing themselves. “Now that the herders are not there, they are still killing themselves. Sometimes they wear Fulani attires to continue to commit heinous crimes. “Now that the herders are not there, are they

 President Buhari at the Inauguration of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa on 4th Oct 2021 PRESIDENT BUHARI URGES PEACE, STABILITY IN ETHIOPIA AS PRIME MINISTER ABIY AHMED BEGINS SECOND FIVE-YEAR TERM   President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Addis Ababa, called for peace and stability in Ethiopia, amid the many challenges facing the East African country.   In his goodwill message at the inauguration ceremony of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for a second-five year term in office, the President pledged that Nigeria would continue to support the unity and territorial integrity of Ethiopia.   ''We are well aware of the many challenges facing the people of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, and we encourage all parties to come together in the interest of the unity, progress and wellbeing of Ethiopia.   ''Your Excellency, you therefore have a great opportunity to continue to work for the peace and stability of Ethiopia,’’ he said.   The President delivere

COAS FLAGS OFF ARMY EXERCISES TO CURB INSECURITY ... Calls For Synergy among stakeholders In a concerted and relentless effort to support civil authorities in tackling diverse security challenges bedeviling the country, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has flagged off three Nigerian Army  Field Training Exercises in Emene, Enugu state, on  Monday 4 October 2021.The flag off, symbolically activated the  exercises in four geopolitical zones of the country. In his remark during the ceremony, Lt Gen Yahaya identified the exercises as Exercise STILL WATER, ENDURING PEACE and  Exercise GOLDEN DAWN, which he pointed out, will be conducted simultaneously in South South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria respectively. These exercises, he added would seek to confront the multifaceted and contemporary security challenges prevalent in different parts of the country. He noted that the  exercises aim to restore law and order in the affected regions, as w