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RE: CLUB SHOOTING IN LAGOS. The Police personnel alleged and identified in the shooting incident at Club Cubana in Victoria Island, Lagos on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, have been taken into custody and  are being investigated for their involvement in the incident. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba NPM, psc(+), fdc, who describes the circumstances surrounding the incident as unbelievable, has however condemned,  in the strongest terms,  the unfortunate incident.  Consequently, the IGP has directed the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Abiodun Alabi, to carry out a thorough investigation into the matter and forward his report as urgent as possible for further action.  CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI  FORCE PRO, FHQ ABUJA  12TH JUNE, 2022. EARLIER REPORT. THUG LIFE ; IS HE ABOVE THE LAW ? ☹️ Burna Boy Escapes To Spain As His Police Escorts Shoot 2 Persons After They  Confronted Him While He Was Trying To Ask A Pretty  Married Woman Out In The Club ...............   The Lagos

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Terrorists Release Names Of 11 Freed Kaduna-Abuja Train Attack Victims  The names of the 11 released Kaduna-Abuja train victims have been released. Terrorists had abducted over 60 train passengers in March 2022 but released the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture a few days later. They also released a pregnant woman who was abducted alongside other victims. However, on Saturday 11, 2022, the terrorists released five males and six females whose names were given below; Amina Ba’aba Mohammed Rashida Yusuf Busari Jessey John Hannah Ajewole Amina Jibril Najib Mohammed Dahiru Hassan Aliyu Peace A. Boy Danjuma Sa’idu Gaius Gambo One other boy whose name was not released was among those released.  

Press Statement  June 12: We Must Deepen Our Democratic Values-Akeredolu    •Canvasses Restructuring, Says Victims Of Owo Terror Attack Will Never Be Forgotten Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has identified restructuring as the only panacea for the array of challenges confronting the nation, particularly insecurity.  The Governor in his June 12 message said it is time to deepen the democratic values that the Democracy day represents.  “Although, we are still mourning, but we will not forget to join our voices to address the fundamental issues that have remained a clog in the wheel of the country’s progress.  “This day represents a watershed in the history of democracy in our country. It also symbolises a total rebirth of hope and aspiration. It reinforces not just an enduring hope, but resilience in the face of daunting challenges. “Today, we must make efforts to ensure that the reason for this day is not defeated. Our focus must shift primarily to the people.

THE COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE SOUTH WEST GOVERNORS’ FORUM AFTER THE VIRTUAL MEETING HELD ON THE 10TH JUNE, 2022 TO REVIEW THE STATE OF INSECURITY IN THE SOUTH WEST.     The Governors of the Southwest, at the meeting held, virtually, on the 10th June, 2022, deliberated extensively on the rising wave of insecurity in the country, especially the South West and decided on some measures, deemed immediate in stemming the tide of banditry, kidnapping and terror attacks in the region.   The recent attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owaluwa Street, Owo, compels immediate intervention in the whole of the South West to nip the insidious phenomenon of insurgency in the bud. The meeting, consequently, took decisions, some of which are expected to have far-reaching implications in the quest to protect lives and property in the region.   The meeting deliberated on issues which pose great risk to the collective well-being of the people and resolved as follows:   1. The Governors condemn, in very str

OWO TERROR ATTACK: WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED BY THIS COWARDLY ACTS-GOV AKEREDOLU  •Joins CAN Special Prayer Service At Church’s Premises  Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, on Sunday said that the Southwest and the state in particular can not be conquered by the enemies of the people under any guise.  Governor Akeredolu stressed that the dastardly acts committed in Owo was targeted to create fears into the mind of the people.  The Governor noted that he will not be silenced by the cowardly acts of the terrorists who killed children, women and unharmed worshipers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo last Sunday.  Arakunrin Akeredolu spoke at a special interdenominational prayer service organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Owo Chapter, and held at the premises of the St. Francis Catholic Church where 40 worshipers were killed. The Governor also visited the Federal Medical Center and St. Louis Hospital, both in Owo to check on the survivors of the at

DEMOCRACY DAY: ‘WE MUST JOIN HANDS TO BUILD THE FUTURE WE WANT’ – SANWO-OLU  …Says June 12 Represents Collective Aspiration For Better Country The commemoration of another June 12 occasion must come with a deep reflection of the progress recorded so far in the nation’s democratic experiment while joining efforts to correct the imperfections yet to be addressed to make the system of government worthwhile, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu told Lagosians in a statement, on Sunday, to mark Democracy Day. The Governor said June 12 remained a rallying symbol around which Nigerians’ aspirations for unity, hope, better condition of living and true democratic practices were built. The hope of creating a better country, Sanwo-Olu charged, must be rekindled by the sacrifices made by past political actors that laid down their lives, especially the late Chief Moshood Abiola, who paid supreme price. He said the commemoration of the Democracy Day must be a reminder of the importance of joining

NASARAWA FORMER DEPUTY GOVERNOR SURVIVES AUTO CRASH ON KEFFI ROAD The Nasarawa State former deputy governor, Mike Abdul, has been reported to have escaped death when his vehicle got involved in an accident along Keffi-Akwanga expressway. Abdul’s vehicle was said to have been involved in an auto crash while trying to navigate his route on the ever business road in the state. The former deputy governor, who served the state between 2007 to 2011, was said to be at a private hospital in the state receiving treatments from medical experts. As gathered, the accident occurred on Saturday evening while the former deputy governor was returning home from a function in the state. Efforts to get the Nasarawa Police Command to react on the developments proved abortive at the time of filling this report. More details later  

June 12, 2022 Press Statement Democracy Day: Don’t Despair, APC Will Soon Be History, PDP Urges Nigerians  …Tasks Buhari to Stop Playing Lip Services to Democracy  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) urges Nigerians to use the occasion of the June 12 Democracy Day to reaffirm their determination to vote out the anti-democratic, inhumane, lawless and rudderless All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general elections. The Party also calls on President Muhammadu Buhari to go beyond his usual rhetoric and take practical steps to guarantee the conduct of free, fair and transparent elections in 2023. The PDP reminds President Buhari that Nigerians are now, more than ever before, determined to fully entrench the democratic demands of credible elections, which is at the core of the Democracy Day celebration. June 12 embodies the struggle by Nigerians against corrupt, suppressive and dictatorial forces; against lawless, insensitive, anti-people and terrorism-promoting regime, against injus

ADDRESS BY GOVERNOR HOPE UZODIMMA ON THE OCCASION OF DEMOCRACY DAY, JUNE 12TH, 2022 It gives me a great pleasure to address the good people of Imo state today on the auspicious occasion of this year's Democracy Day celebration. For our young ones, June 12,1993 was the day Nigeria conducted what has been described as the fairest and freest presidential election in the  nation's modern history. But it was annulled by the then government, thus precipitating a long and bitter struggle for freedom and democracy. In the course of that stuggle, some of our citizens paid the supreme sacrifice, others went into exile while others were incarcerated. By the grace of God and consequent upon the relentless struggles, the country returned to democratic rule on May 29th . Consequently President Muhammadu Buhari did the needful by institutionalising  June 12 as  democracy day, which serves as  acknowledgement of the the foundational impetus that led to the  struggle for democracy. Today, is th

PRESS RELEASE EKITI GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION: IGP DEPLOYS ADEQUATE PERSONNEL, OPERATIONAL ASSETS  • as Kokumo takes charge of Ekiti guber elections, assisted by 4 AIGs, 3 CPs, PMF Commanders The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has ordered the mobilization and deployment of adequate police personnel, Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), technical capabilities of the Police Airwing, the Force Marine, Mounted Troops, K-9 Section, and other operational assets for the Ekiti State Gubernatorial Elections slated for 18th June, 2022. This includes the deployment of selected seasoned Strategic Commanders from the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police and above for effective supervision of security personnel and operations in the Election. The IGP noted that the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) who is the supervisory DIG for the South-West Geo-Political Zone, DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo, psc(

ONITSHA MAIN MARKET AMALGAMATED TRADERS ASSOCIATION White House, Main Market Onitsha ATTENTION! NO OFFICIAL MARKET CLOSURE HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED YET The trending news that Onitsha Main Market will close on Tuesday, 14th June, 2022 for INEC PVC registration is false and misleading.Any closure of market if deemed necessary will be communicated to the traders and general public through the official communication channels. Signed Comrade Obi Barth lfediora Secretary, Onitsha Main Market Caretaker Committee.  

ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF COMMEMORATION AND CELEBRATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY 12TH JUNE, 2022    Fellow Nigerians, Today, June The 12th, marks another Democracy Day anniversary and an occasion to celebrate freedom and unity of our Nation.  2. From 1999, we consistently celebrated Democracy Day to mark the end of military rule and the return of power and control into the hands of those freely elected by the people. On this day, Nigerians recommit themselves to ensuring we protect and preserve the ideals of democracy.   3. In 2018, we moved Democracy Day from 29th of May to the 12th of June. This change was to remind all Nigerians of one free election after which the presumed winner along with Nigerians were denied their rights and their choice.  4. On June 12th 1993, Nigerians saw the best in our citizens as we all went out to vote peacef

Women and Social Welfare Ministry Alongside Violence Against Persons Prohibition Implementation Committee (VAPP) Rescues 16 Year Old Rape Victim At Ogidi. By Chidinma Ikeanyionwu In what could be described as an "intentional" sin, One Mr Christopher Umezuo, resident in ogidi has been accused of sexual offence by his victim. His victim who is 16 years old and a JSS2 student of De Light Secondary school Ogidi was said to have been handed over to him and his wife few years ago by the victims father Mr Bartholomew Ileagu who hails from Amaokweafa, Ụdị local government area of Enugu state. Narrating how she was has been forcefully taken advantage of, the victim said Mr Umezuo usually asks her to make the bed once the generator is switched on around 8pm and from there have her to his satisfaction. She explained that the incident has been going on since 2021, but when he intimated the Mrs Umezuo the wife of her perpetuator, she didn't believe her but rather said the husband can&