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POLICE ARRESTS SUSPECTED MOTORCYCLE ROBBERS IN IKOYI. Recover one Motorcycle. peratives oT the apid Kesponse squad (RRS) on May 8, 2022 arrested two Motorcycle robbers and recovered a motorcycle in Park View Estate, Ikoyi. The suspects, Ayo Taiwo m aged 25, Jude Prince Ovat, m aged 21 and Daniel Chibuike, 'm' who is still at large, were arrested at about 2300hrs after they disposs motorcycle rider of his motorcycle. a Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects Prince Ovat and Chibuike Daniel boarded the motorcycle from Obalande to Parkview Estate, Ikoyi where Ayo Taiwo was waiting for them. On arriving the destination, Chibuike Daniel hit the rider on the head with a wheel spanner and dispossessed him of his motorcycle. People around the area who witnessed the rather quick incident raised the alarm which drew the attention of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) officers on patrol in the area. The suspects who confessed to have stolen several motorcycles in similar manner di...

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NIGERIA SECURITY AND CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS(NSCDC). LAGOS STATE COMMAND. PRESS STATEMENT 10TH MAY, 2022. COMMANDANT EWEKA OKORO TASKS REGIMENTAL SERGEANT MAJORS ON INTERAGENCY COOPERATION MUTUAL RESPECT DISCIPLINE AND PROFESSIONALISM. Following the invitation of the Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Lagos State Command, Commandant Eweka Edenabu Douglas Okoro, msc, acma, cna, as a guest lecturer, at the 4-day Convention of the Regimental Seargeant Majors(RSMs), held in 81 Divsion, Nigerian Army(NA), today, Tuesday, 10th May, 2022, at the Nebo Hall, the Commandant tasked the RSMs, on interagency cooperation, mutual respect, discipline and professionalism. Commandant Eweka Okoro, was however, ably represented at this year's first RSMs' convention 2022, by Chief Superintendent of Corps(CSC) Abdulazeez Adewumi Bakare(Resource Person). He was also joined at the colourful and mind blowing event, by the Deputy Superintendent of Corps(DSC) Adeyinka Mutiu(Discussant) and...

Hon. Chairman INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu & Members of the Commission in a Consultative Meeting with Leaders of Political Parties at the Commission’s headquarters Abuja to deliberate on; i. Ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) ii. #EkitiDecides2022 & #OsunDecides2022 iii. 2023 Political Party Primaries The Chairmen and Leaders of Political Parties National Commissioners Secretary to the Commission Directors and other Senior Officials of the Commission Members of the INEC Press Corps Ladies and Gentlemen 1. It is my pleasure to warmly welcome you all to our second regular quarterly meeting with political parties for this year. We are aware that this a very busy period for you and we appreciate your presence. 2. Since our last meeting four months ago on 18th January this year, there have been changes in the leadership of seven political parties. Let me therefore welcome the Chairmen and Secretaries of the Action Alliance (AA), All Progressives Congress (APC), Action Peop...

Man Arraigned for Land Scam in Kano The EFCC on May 10, 2022, arraigned one Danladi Abba before Justice Zuwaira Yusuf of the Kano State High Court on a one count charge of conversion of funds.  The defendant allegedly sold a property entrusted to him by the complainant and diverted the proceeds to personal use. Abba sometime in 2018, being entrusted with property (land) of one Makanjuola Faniyi without his consent sold the said property and converted the money and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 311 of the Penal Code and punishable under Section 312of the same Law.  

Court Jails Two Internet Fraudsters in Calabar A  Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State,  has sentenced Ojinnaka Malachy and Michael Kenneth Goodluck to one year imprisonment each,  for  internet-related offences. They were jailed on Tuesday,  May 10, 2022, after pleading guilty to  one -count separate charge bordering on impersonation and obtaining by false pretence, preferred against them by the Uyo Zonal Command of the EFCC.  

PRESIDENT BUHARI COMMISERATES WITH DAME ADAORA UMEOJI ON MOTHER’S DEATH President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with Dame (Dr) Adaora Umeoji, the Deputy Managing Director of Zenith Bank, and the entire family of Umeoji of Aku Village, Anambra State on the passing of their beloved mother and matriarch, Chief Lady Ngami Umeoji, KSJI, (Adagbaodu 1). “Mama” as she was fondly called was indeed a towering personality. Her passion and commitment to humanity, advancing the good in others resonated in the church, education field and the local community, where she touched the lives of the less privileged, and especially widows, in the society. “While her transition has left a void too difficult to fill, I urge the family to be unwavering in advancing her ideals and take solace in the truism that her memory will always be a blessing. “I pray that God Almighty will grant her soul peaceful rest and equally grant all her children, grandchildren, numerous friends and relations the fortitude to bear t...

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San Mateo County District Attorney Stephen M. Wagstaffe has announced the former heavyweight champion will not face charges after he was seen attacking an overzealous fan aboard a taxiing airplane in California last month.  As Wagstaffe said in a statement, his office declined to file misdemeanor battery charges because of 'the conduct of the victim leading up to the incident, the interaction between Mr. Tyson and the victim, as well as the requests of both the victim and Mr. Tyson.' In a video that ultimately went viral, Tyson was seen punching a man repeatedly aboard a Florida-bound airplane on April 20 and leaving him with cuts on his forehead. The victim, later identified as 36-year-old Melvin George Townsend III, allegedly threw a bottle at Tyson and had been seen pestering the 55-year-old boxing legend prior to take off. Through his attorney, Townsend denied throwing a bottle at Tyson and blamed the incident on being 'overly excited.' Wagstaffe told TMZ that neith...

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos auctioned off a seat in his Blue Origin New Shephard rocket that will go to space. The winning bid came from billionaire Ken Griffin, the founder of the Citadel hedge fund, who will donate the spot to a New York City school teacher. The $8million of proceeds went to the Robin Hood Foundation, a charity fighting poverty in New York City.  Jeff Bezos and his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez watched stars including John Legend at the Robin Hood Benefit 2022 gala in New York City on Monday night, as celebrities raised more than $120 million for New Yorkers struggling with poverty. The Amazon CEO raised $8million at the fundraising event by auctioning off another seat in his Blue Origin New Shephard rocket that will go to space. The winning bid came from billionaire Ken Griffin, the founder of the Citadel hedge fund, who will donate the spot to a New York City school teacher, Christie's auctioneer Lydia Fenet told Bloomberg. The teacher will be selected by the charity Rob...

PRESS RELEASE   NEW LABOUR PS SOLICITS COOPERATION OF MANAGEMENT AND STAFF   The new Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Ms Kachollom S. Daju, mni, has solicited the cooperation of the management and staff in actualising the mandate of the Ministry.   Daju spoke in Abuja, as she formally took over the duties of her office from the Director, Overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Dr John Magbadelo.   The Permanent Secretary also solicited their support as she pilots the affairs of the Ministry and works to deliver effective service in the Labour sector.   She noted that team work would enhance the productivity of the Ministry, and subsequently lead to an overall achievement of the Ministry's mandate.   According to her, “I am hopeful that with your full cooperation I can settle in quickly and work will continue in earnest.    “Together we shall find new and innovative ways to build on the gains we already enjo...

COAS CALLS ON RETIRED OFFICERS TO FEEL FREE TO OFFER OPINIONS THAT COULD ENHANCE ONGOING OPERATIONS The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, has called on retired officers of the Nigerian Army to feel free to offer opinions and suggestions that could be of benefit in ongoing operations to tackle insecurity in the country. Gen Yahaya made the clarion call today Tuesday 10 May 2022 at the Combat Arms Training Week 2022, with the theme "Effective combat Arms Manoeuvre: A Panacea for success in battle". Declaring the event open, the COAS stated that Combat arms are key to the Operational activities of the Army, adding that Nigerian Army operations revolve around the combat arms. He noted that a lot of operational successes are being achieved in the various theatres of operations, though there may be some isolated incidents.  The COAS noted that training is key to human development, performance and productivity. He maintained that the NA will continue to part...

PRESS RELEASE INSURANCE POLICY: IGP RESTATES COMMITMENT TO ENHANCED WELFARE FOR POLICE OFFICERS - Flags Off 3-Day Workshop for NPF Insurance Desk Officers, as IGP confirms establishment of Police Insurance Company The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+),NPM, fdc, has restated the commitment of the Force to enhanced welfare for Police Officers through robust insurance policies geared towards efficiency, dedication, and improved conditions of service. He stated this while flagging off a 3-day workshop for Police Insurance Desk Officers organized to develop the capacity of dedicated officers drawn from the 36 State Commands, the Federal Capital Territory, and other Police Formations across the country. The Nigeria Police Force Insurance Unit, which was established in May 1992, is a scheme set up to cater for the welfare of police personnel who are either retired or have sustained injuries in the line of duty, and relatives of deceased police personnel. The IGP recen...

2023: Court Rejects CBN Governor Emefiele's Application To Contest Without Resigning  A Federal High Court in Abuja has refused the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele’s request to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami preventing him from his Presidential Ambition. The CBN Governor on Monday told the Court in Abuja that he can run for the post of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria without vacating his position as the CBN Governor. The CBN Governor through his Counsel, Mike Ozekhome, told the court that Section 84 ((12) of the Electoral Act as amended, 2022 does not affect him, being a public servant and not a political appointee. The court in its ruling, however, summoned INEC, and AGF to appear before it on May 12, to show cause on why status quo antebellum, should not be granted to the CBN Governor.  

Jonathan Rejects APC Presidential Form Purchased By Miyetti Allah, Says Is An Insult  Former President Goodluck Jonathan has rejected the presidential form of the All Progressives Congress purchased for him on Monday by a group of his supporters from the north. Dr Jonathan’s Media Adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, said in a statement hours after the news that the group had bought the form for him broke that the former did not authorise the purchase and consider the move by the group ‘an insult’. “We wish to categorically state that Dr Jonathan was not aware of this bid and did not authorise it,” the statement read in part. “We want to state that if the former President wanted to contest an election, he would make his intentions clear to the public and will not enter through the back door.” In recent months, there have been increased speculations about whether the former President will run for his old post in in the 2023 general elections and there have been calls for him to do so. Although h...

2023 Is Right Time For South East Presidency- Umeh The Immediate past Senator that represented Anambra Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Chief Victor Umeh says 2023 is the right time for South East presidency, following the principles of rotation of power in Nigeria. Senator Umeh said this during an interview with Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS at his hometown, Aguluzoigbo in Anaocha Local Government Area. The former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Senator Umeh, maintained that 2023 is a year that the south eastern part of Nigerian should produce the president of the country in the interest of a united nation, and justice.  He disclosed that South Easterners have highly qualified, and competitive people that can provide leadership to Nigeria adding that the Igbo are capable of managing and reengineering the economy of Nigeria. The senator who pointed that one of the problems of Nigeria is bad leaders and management of the econ...

Just In: Ohanaeze Ndigbo leadership in a closed door meeting with Chief Olusegun Obasanjo...  Makes case for Igbo Presidency. Details later. More photos below.