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*NEW APPOINTMENTS BY GOVERNOR CHUKWUMA CHARLES SOLUDO* Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR, has approved the appointment of the underlisted persons into the following key positions in the State: 1) Mr Patrick Estate ONYEDUM: Chairman; Anambra Sports Commission  2) Ms Chinwe Jane OKOLI: Special Adviser; Innovation and Business Incubation  3) Engr. Ikeobi EJIOFOR: Managing Director; Anambra State Water Resources Management Agency  4) Mr Osita ONUKO: MD/CEO Awka Capital Territory Development Authority 5) Engr. Kingsley Obinna NDUKA: Anambra Road Maintenance Agency  6) Engr. Cele ANERE: MD, OCHA Brigade Signed Christian Aburime  Press Secretary To The Governor  

Police arrest two men for killing three-week-old baby in Nasarawa The Nasarawa State Police Command says it has arrested two young men for killing a three-week-old baby in Ungwan Maina, Lafia Local Government Area of the state. The command's Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, in a statement yesterday in Lafia, said the two suspects: Abdulkadir Ahmed and Hassan Sabo are currently in detention while further investigation is ongoing. The statement read: "Police operatives attached to 'D' Division, Lafia, have arrested the duo of Abdulkadir Ahmed and Hassan Sabo, both males and 40yrs old of Ungwan Maina, Lafia, for killing a three weeks old child. "Preliminary investigation revealed that on 11/10/2022, the principal suspect (Abdulkadir Ahmed) asked his friend (Hassan Sabo) to lure the mother of the deceased to his shop located opposite Correctional Facility, Lafia, under the pretext of seeking reconciliation; a lady whom he earlier cohabited with, got her pr

PRESS RELEASE  DIGITAL LITERACY: IGP PARTNERS ICDL FOUNDATION FOR IMPROVED SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION, OFFICERS UPGRADE IN ICT  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, CFR, in line with his vision to entrench cutting-edge technology-based policing into the Nigeria Police Force, recently met with Mr. A.U Mustapha, SAN, the Chairman of E-Tech Complete Solutions Ltd, local operating partner of the International Certification for Digital Literacy (ICDL), a Global Social Enterprise dedicated to raising digital competence standards of institutions.  The meeting discussed partnership between the NPF and ICDL to improve the Information and Communication Technological skill sets of officers of the NPF as well as empower them with specialized skills to maximize the use of ICT for improved investigations - especially scientific investigation, operations, and data gathering intelligence activities. The ICDL Chairman acknowledged the IGPs drive for digital literacy a

October 16, 2022   Press Statement    PDP Undeterred by Plots to Disrupt its Progammes  …To Hold Presidential Rally in Kaduna Tomorrow, Monday Oct.17   The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the Atiku/Okowa Presidential ticket and the Sen. Iyorchia Ayu leadership is undeterred by the exposed plots by certain anti-democratic forces who are uncomfortable and unhappy with the success of the on-going reconciliation efforts, stability and popularity of the Party, to cause tension and disrupt the Party’s programmes in Kaduna State.   Our Party’s position is predicated on information at our disposal of how these anti-party elements who are not happy with the campaign successes achieved by the National Chairman, Sen. Iyorchia Ayu and other Party leaders, have concluded plots to orchestrate tension and create an impression of crisis within the PDP by recruiting thugs to protest and disrupt scheduled programmes of the PDP in Kaduna State, tomorrow, Monday, October 17, 2022.   The PDP has infor

Zamfara Government Shuts Down 4 Media Houses For Covering PDP Rally The Zamfara State Government has shut down the offices of NTA, Pride FM, Gamji TV and Al’umma TV in the state for covering the political gathering of the PDP governorship candidate, Dauda Lawal. DAILY NIGERIAN gathered that the event took place on Saturday at the residence of the PDP candidate in Gusau GRA-Ring Road. The decision was announced on the state radio on Saturday evening by the state commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Dosara. The government also directed the state commissioner of police, Yusuf Kolo, to arrest all journalists that attended the event. Although Mr Dosara did not reveal reasons for closing the stations, informed sources said the reason might not be unconnected with the stations’ live coverage of the political gathering of Mr Lawal.  

16th October, 2022. DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND RESCUES A KIDNAPPED VICTIM DEATH OF A SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER/ARREST OF A SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER/RECOVERY OF ONE PUMP ACTION GUN, ONE CUT-TO-SIZE LOCALLY MADE GUN AND NINE LIVE CARTRIDGES On 10/10/2022, the DPO Agbarho Division received a distress call that one man (name withheld) was kidnapped at his residence in Warri alongside his highlander SUV(Reg. No. withheld), and that the hoodlums were advancing towards Agbarho, the DPO CSP Samuel Ogwa swiftly mobilized and led operatives who positioned strategically on the road. As they were monitoring movement of vehicles, they sighted the highlander vehicle as described by the distress caller, but the driver unsurprisingly made a u-turn in a bid to escape. They were  given a hot chase by the team led by the DPO and the hoodlums on noticing the determination of the team, abandoned the vehicle and escaped into a nearby bush. The Victim was rescued unhurt and has since been reunited with his family

Jubilation in Yobe as for the first time aircrafts landed in the state's airport.  The new cargo international airport in Damaturu constructed by Gov Mai Mala Buni administration can also be used for conventional airport purpose.  Before this multi billion Naira project, Yobe used to be the only state in the Northeast without airport, neither federal nor state owned.  The cargo international airport in Damaturu is the second cargo airport in Northern Nigeria after that of Lafia. More photos below. 

Dubai Police receives 100 Vehicles from Businessman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor     The Dubai Police General Command has recently received 100 SUV Mitsubishi Pajero from the Emirati businessman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor as an appreciation gesture for Dubai Police's endeavours to enhance safety and security in the emirate.   His Excellency Al Habtoor was welcomed by His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, the Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, Major General Abdullah Ali Al-Ghaithi, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations Affairs, and other senior officers. On this occasion, HE Al Habtoor, Founder and Chairman of the Al Habtoor Group, extended his appreciation to Dubai Police for ensuring the safety and security of the emirate.   "Dubai is blessed with a high standard of safety and security, and I believe it is my social responsibility to join hands with the government to serve my country and its people," "I am proud and happy to partner with Dubai

TWO MEN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY DUPING WOMAN THE SUM OF N7.5 MILLION IN IKORODU The Men of Lagos State Police Command has arrested two men who duped a woman the sum of N7.5million under the disguise of providing spiritual help. The Lagos State Police Command Spokesman, Sp Benjamin Hundeyin captioned the it as follows:  "In Ikorodu, these two duped a woman to the tune of N7.5m under the guise of providing ‘spiritual help.’ She realized the fraud and approached the police. They were apprehended when they arranged to get another batch of funds from her. Investigation is ongoing".  

Kano Police Command Arrested APC Ward Chairman In Possession Of Over 300 PVCs The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and Civil Society organisations under the auspices Alliance for Good Governance have demanded immediate prosecution of the APC chairman arrested in possession of over three hundred (300) permanent voter’s card PVCs in Kano. The suspect simply identified as Aminu Ali Shana who is the APC chairman in Yautan Arewa ward, Gabasawa local government of Kano state was arrested on Friday 14th October, 2022. The offence is contrary to section 21 and 22 subsection 1 (a), (b) and (c) of the electoral act 2022 as amended. The police have already transferred the suspect to the department of criminal investigation (CID) of Kano state command in Bompai for further investigation. In a statement issued in Kano and shared with journalists, NNPP chairman, Kano State chapter Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa had directed the party’s legal team to file a petition against the suspect and his core sponsors

INEC Staff Held By DSS In Imo Was Moved To Police Command After We Raised Alarm – CUPP Alleges The Nigerian Opposition, Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has alleged that INEC staff, chidiebere eze who has been held in illegal secret detention by Imo DSS was moved last night based on alleged pressure from Imo APC govt to Imo Police Command after the opposition parties exposed the illegal detention. This was contained in a statement by Ugochinyere Ikenga, CUPP spokesperson on Saturday. It reads, “We are alerting the IGP, Usman Alkali Baba and President Buhari of this secret movement of INEC staff from imo dss to Imo Police command, calling on them to ensure his freedom and those behind voters register compromise arrested and the innocent INEC staff freed from over three weeks of secret illegal detention. “THE OPPOSITION IS AWARE OF ALLEGED PLAN BY IMO POLICE COMMAND, BASED ON PRESSURE FROM THE STATE GOVT AND WANTS TO FILE TRUMP-UP CHARGES AGAINST HIM TO HELP KEEP HIM IN ETERN

SANWO-OLU OPENS PEACE PARK IN KETU, COMMITS YOUTHS TO PROGRESS …‘Governor has well prioritised our interests’ - Youth rep Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, inaugurated a new public recreational park in Ketu area of Lagos State, with the facility symbolising the commercial city’s constant crave for enduring harmony. Peace Park, which is strategically located at the intersection between Ikorodu Road and the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Agboyi Ketu axis, is made up of three uniquely designed gardens with interconnecting walkways. The park sits on 25,700 square metres, with soft and hard landscaping elements. Developed by Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK), the recreation ground offers a welcoming aesthetic and relaxing ambience for leisure. It is located opposite to the M.K.O Abiola Garden along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and has easy access for visitors. Sanwo-Olu said the Peace Park represented a new era of harmony in the State, noting that the facility symbolised the

🏷️ 🧸Please look after this bear The Queen Consort is pictured with some of the 1,000 teddy bears that were left in tribute to Queen Elizabeth, and will shortly find new loving homes with Barnardo's children’s services. The bears have been scrubbed up to look their best, before they are delivered to their loving new home. The bears are currently being well looked after at Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and in the Royal Parks nursery located in Hyde Park.   The photograph was taken at Clarence House on 13 October 2022 - the 64th anniversary of the publication of the first Paddington bear book.  

EFCC Arrests 12 Bankers for Suspected Insider  Fraud in Enugu The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, October 14, 2022 arrested twelve (12) bankers for suspected insider fraud.    The suspects are: Odeniyi Anthony, Deki Kingsley Onyekachi, Oguchukwu Ene, Elendu Chizaram, Anyakora Uchenna, Onah Kingsley, Akwe Elizabeth and  Chinenye Grace Acibe.  Others are:  Victoria Ezedie, Chidi-Ukah Obinna, Etoh Lawrence Uzochukwu and Udeze Harrison. Preliminary investigations showed that the suspects allegedly stole funds from some  dormant accounts in a  branch of an old generation bank in Enugu.   The stolen funds were transferred from the dormant accounts to various beneficiaries,  with the principal beneficiary already identified by the EFCC.   The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.   More photos below .

Pregnant woman, female undergraduate, 26 others arrested with tons of illicit drugs in NDLEA raids across FCT, 12 states . 9 Ghanaians get 72 years in jail for smuggling 10,843kgs cannabis into Nigeria A pregnant woman, a nursing mother and a 200-level university student were among 28 persons arrested with 9,437.6 kilograms of cannabis and 138,053 tablets of pharmaceutical opioids among others by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA during interdiction operations across 12 states: Yobe, Ondo, Edo, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Jigawa, Kogi, Adamawa, Kaduna, Kwara, Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. In the FCT, operatives on Saturday 15th October stormed a village known as Chukuku, which is about 10 kilometers from Gwagwalada where they raided a large cannabis warehouse. A total of 510 jumbo bags of the illicit substance weighing 5, 640kgs were recovered from the store and a nursing mother in charge, Saadatu Abdullahi, 35, was arrested.  In Yobe, while op