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Woman Seek Justice For Her Son Mmaduabuchi Onuoha Who Died In Police Unlawful Detention And Her Husband Since 2nd Feb 2022. The family of Mmaduabuchi, Umulolo, Ihitte-Ubi,Isiala-Oparanadimm, Ekwerezu,Ahiazu Mbaise L.G.A in Imo state. Humbly solicits the help of all Nigerians, the public, freedom fighters and human rights activists to help them ask, the Imo state government,  the AIG, Zone 9 Command Umuahia, the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Mgbidi Divisional Police Officer, IPO Eberechukwu Nwosu of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State CID, Mr Lawrence Alozie and his daughter Chinecherem Alozie and Chinoso Martha who accompanied him and was arrested along with him but later released to go home, the where about of their son Mr Mmaduabuchi Onuoha this picture attached, and his four children.    whether dead or alive and to help them make sure that Mmaduabuchi gets justice and their father  who died on the 4th August 2022 out of emotional trauma and abuse from Nigeria police and n

REMARKS BY HMIC, ALH LAI MOHAMMED DURING MEDIA VISIT TO MMIA NEW TERMINAL Let me thank the MD and his team for taking us on a passenger’s Journey through Terminal 2 We were taken through the experiences of passengers  departing from and arriving at the Terminal  This journey took us through  Check in area Passport control/Immigration Desks Screening machines  22-room hotel  Six Boarding Gates Boarding Areas Praying area for Muslims and Christians  Port health screening  Passport control  Baggage claim area Arrival concourse.  I must confess. It was an exhilarating experience comparable to what obtains anywhere in the world Let me summarize the pre-visit information provided for us by FAAN 1.   The new International Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, was not built to replace Terminal 1. It was built to complement it. That’s why we were told that You could check in at one Terminal and Board at the other. So there is a handshake between the two Terminals.  2.

 PRESIDENT BUHARI CONGRATULATES NIGERIAN STUDENT, NOEL IFEANYI ALUMONA, ON WINNING AFS AWARD IN UNITED STATES President Muhammadu Buhari applauds Nigerian student, Noel Ifeanyi Alumona, who won the 2022 AFS Award for Young Global Citizens, and became the first African to win the prize since its inception in 1914.  The award was presented to the Nigerian student during the International Youth Day organized by the United Nations Global Communications Department, the AFS Intercultural Programs and The Youth Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York. President Buhari notes the responsiveness, kindness and sacrificial spirit of the Nigerian student, who is studying Special Education in Vanderbilt University, United States, and has already established foundations to cater for the needs of physically challenged, vulnerable and less privileged. The President extols Alumona for his outstanding character and dedication to helping others, particularly for attracting global spotlight

GOV. ORTOM CONDEMNS KILLING OF BENUE-BORN LEGAL PRACTITIONER IN ZAMFARA Barrister Benedict Torngee Azza Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has condemned in strong terms, the gruesome murder of a Benue State -born legal practitioner based in Gusau, Zamfara State by terrorists. Barrister Benedict Torngee Azza, a legal practioner who is based in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital before he was killed by persons suspected to be terrorists in his house hails from Yelewata, Guma local government area of Benue State. Information by family sources and colleagues of the Benue-born legal practiotioner disclosed that on the night of Thursday, August 18th, 2022 at about 10:30pm, the killers broke into the lawyer’s home in Saminaka Area, Gusau beside the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) headquarters bypass. It was further revealed that, sensing danger, Barrister Azza who was at alert attempted to escape from his killers but was overpowered and shot several times before he finally died from the gunsho

PHOTOS: Atiku, Peter Obi, Tinubu’s running mate, Shettima attend NBA conference Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar; presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP); and vice-presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Kashim Shettima in the 2023 general elections have arrived at the 62nd Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) conference on Monday at Eko Hotel suites. "I used the opportunity of the first plenary session of the 62nd NBA conference to give Nigerian lawyers an insight into my bold policy framework that embodies Unity, Security, Economy, Education and Devolution of power to states and local governments, known by the acronym of Unity-SEED. I stressed how interconnected these five policy prescriptions are. I assured them that a new Nigeria of our dreams is possible in the hands of a bold man of experience". -AA More photos below. 

I support Efforts To Restore Law and Order in Anambra State ~ Chidoka The current efforts to restore order in our urban centres, improve security and build a liveable homeland is a step in the right direction and I publicly endorse it. These were my opening words at the Youths Earnestly Seek Solution Third anniversary ceremony at Awka, Anambra state on Friday 19th August. I delivered a speech titled Seize Opportunities as the keynote speaker for the vent which had Governor Chukwuma Soludo, the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Chukwudebelu, members of the State Executive Council, traditional rulers and a large number of youths.  I called on Anambra residents and indigenes to support the efforts to rid the state of criminality and impunity. I also commended the Governor for the appointment of many young people in his cabinet and transition committee. Government at all levels should endeavour to reflect the demography and diversity of our society in appointments. Anambra state and

Police Station, Hotels others sealed in Anambra Over Levies (See list) The Government of Anambra State has sealed off several establishments. The government sealed off no fewer than 25 banks and hotels operating within the state capital, Awka, for failure to pay their taxes and levies to the state. The facilities were sealed by the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) over the weekend. Newsmen gathered that levies were mainly those of sanitation, business premises and sundry government taxes. Head of the team and desk officer in charge of Anambra State Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA) in the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service, Mr. James-Morgan Ezeodili, said the enforcement was made following a court order on 11th August 2022 to seal off the businesses. “This is because of their refusal or failure to appear in court, after being served with writ of summons, as they refused to pay stipulated levies to state government. “The exercise (sealing of businesses) was part of th

Latest Update on Eedris Abdulkareem Health Challenge 👇 It is with unspeakable joy and undiluted Thanksgiving that the management of Lakreem Entertainment officially releases the news of the successful kidney transplant surgery on Nigerian Hip Hop Czar and activist Eedris Abdulkareem, and his most gracious donor - his lovingly dedicated wife YT, some hours ago.  Our unalloyed thanks and appreciation goes out to all well meaning Nigerians, both at home and in the diaspora, and all his fans from across the globe who prayed for, cared for, reached out to and supported this wonderful couple during this health crisis. May your individual and collective wells never run dry. As the recuperation and healing process begins for both of them, with the best that science can offer, under the ever benevolent gaze of the Almighty God, surrounded by the love and care of family, we ask that the prayers and support be sustained as they gradually get back on their feets again.  In conclusion, we must emp

TI Commends ICPC for Fighting Vote-Buying in Osun Election, Urges Prosecution of Offenders The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, the Nigeria’s Chapter of Transparency International, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani has commended the participation of Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other anti-graft agencies in restraining vote-buying during the just concluded Osun state election. Comrade Rafsanjani, who stated this recently at a working group meeting under the “Strengthening Accountability Networks Among Civil Society (SANCUS) Project” recently held in Keffi, Nasarawa State, stressed that the alleged vote-buyers arrested by ICPC and other anti-corruption agencies should be prosecuted and convicted without hesitation. According to Rafsanjani “If you look at Osun State elections, you notice rampant vote trading. We noticed anti-graft agencies making arrests and we commend them. However, we need to see the prose

2023: I Will Hand Over Federal Universities To State Govts – Atiku Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party in the elections of 2023, has declared he will transfer control of federally funded universities to state governments. As a panelist at the 2022 Nigerian Bar Association's Annual General Conference, which took place in the Eko Atlantic City in Lagos State on Monday, the 75-year-old lawmaker from Adamawa made this claim. This week's conference, with the title "Bold Transitions," got under way. It will last through August 26. Atiku stated the Federal Government does not have unlimited resources while speaking on Monday during the panel discussion. The only approach, according to him, is to create an atmosphere that is favorable for both foreign and domestic investors to invest in our nation's infrastructure, education, and electricity needs. "I got into a fight with a professor at Federal University Lokoja. He c

No Plan To Impeach El-Rufai – Kaduna Speaker The Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Hon. Yusuf Zailani, said there was no plan to impeach the state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, saying the purported report was false. A social media viral report had gone wide that the Assembly was on the verge of impeaching the governor. However, the Speaker through his media aide, Ibrahim Danfulani, in a statement released in Kaduna on Sunday, said the report was false and should be discarded. According to Zailani, the report is simply the handiwork of the opposition and enemies of the progress that exist between the governor and the lawmakers in the state. The Speaker said, ” The attention of the Speaker of Kaduna State House of Assembly has been drawn to a report of purported impeachment moves against Gov. Nasir El-Rufai over corruption allegations circulating on social platforms. “This is simply the handiwork of opposition and enemies of progress of the relationship between the legislative a

Bandits Slam Multi-Million Naira Levy On Kaduna Farmers Farmers in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State have reportedly agreed to pay the huge amount that bandits levied them to access to their farmlands. According to Ishaq Usman Kasai, Chairman Birnin-Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (Union), bandits imposed multi-million naira levies on the farmers. In a statement, he said the farmers resorted to negotiating with the bandits because they were helpless. He said farming activities had been crippled in Birnin-Gwari had been crippled as about 70 percent of farmlands have been inaccessible by farmers in the last three years. “In many Communities, farmers paid millions of Naira before they were allowed to access their farmlands.” “Some of the agreements reached at the negotiations on the side of the farmers include allowing the farmers to access their farmlands without kidnapping or any form of intimidation by the bandits while the bandits should be allowed to be coming to to

Ogun Cargo Airport to accommodate commercial flights, says Abiodun ..As Nigerian Air Force, Customs, show interest in establishing bases within facility  Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared thay the Gateway Agro Cargo Airport, Ilishan Remo, will run commercial flights when completed. This is even as authorities of the Nigerian Air force (NAF) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), have indicated interest in establishing their operational bases at the airport. Prince Abiodun made this known at an interactive meeting with leaders of Community Development Councils and Associations from all the 20 local government areas, held in his office at Oke-Mosan Abeokuta. The governor disclosed that some airlines have shown interest in operating commercial flights at the airport, which will boost the economy of the state. “Work is ongoing at our Cargo Airport at Ilisan-Remo. I want to inform you that Nigerian Air Force and the Nigeria Customs Service have written to me that they w

PICTURES:  GOV. BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU RECEIVES IGBO GROUP AT LAGOS HOUSE, MARINA ON SUNDAY, 21 AUGUST, 2022   PIX 1 R-L: Chief of Staff to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Lagos APC Chairman, Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi and President, Ohaneze Ndigbo Lagos, High Chief Solomon Ogbonna during a meeting with the Governor,  at the Lagos House, Marina, on Sunday, 21 August, 2022.  PIX 2: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented with a souvenir by President, Ohaneze Ndigbo Lagos, High Chief Solomon Ogbonna while other members look on during a meeting with the Governor,at the Lagos House, Marina, on Sunday, 21 August, 2022.  PIX 3: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu flanked by  President, Ohaneze Ndigbo Lagos, High Chief Solomon Ogbonna (left) and  Lagos APC Chairman, Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi (right) with other members of the group during a meeting with the Governor, at the Lagos House, Marina, on Sunday, 21 August, 2022. More photos below. 

NIGERIA SECURITY AND CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS ( NSCDC ).  LAGOS STATE COMMAND . PHOTO NEWS. MONDAY, 22ND AUGUST, 2022. INTER - AGENCY COLLABORATION AND COOPERATION :ASCI ABOLURIN OLUWASEUN MEETS RRS COMMANDER IN LAGOS. L - R : Superintendent of Police ( SP ), Ahmed Baba Akeem, 2ic Rapid Response Squad ( RRS ) Commander, Assistant Superintendent of Corps I ( ASCI ) Abolurin Oluwaseun, Civil Defence Public Relations Officer ( CDPRO ), Chief Superintendent of Police ( CSP ), Yinka Egbeyemi, RRS Commander, Lagos. E - signed ASCI ABOLURIN OLUWASEUN OLUMIDE, MA, fcss, amb., mpa, anipr. PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER. LAGOS STATE COMMAND. More photos below. 

PRESS RELEASE WE HAVE NOT COMMENCED 2022 POLICE CONSTABLE RECRUITMENT – NPF - As Police Urges Nigerians to Disregard Recruitment Information The Nigeria Police Force wishes to inform well-meaning members of the public that it has not commenced the 2022 Police Constables recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force contrary to a publication on Page 21 of Daily Sun Newspaper of Thursday August 11, 2022 by the Police Service Commission (PSC). The Police similarly states unequivocally that the advert has no connection with the Nigeria Police Force nor is it in tandem with the Police recruitment process, and should be disregarded in all its entirety. The website to which the publication refers intending candidates – http://www.recruitment.psc.gov.ng - is not associated with the Nigeria Police Force.  The Nigeria Police Force hereby calls on all stakeholders and intending applicants to discountenance the information in both the newspaper and on the portal as the website is not the official port