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POLICE ARREST SERIAL KIDNAPPER - Rescue and reunite victims with their families. Following painstaking investigation and intelligence gathering into the abduction of a three-year old boy, Bright, on October 27, 2022 in Ejigbo area of Lagos State, detectives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lagos State Command, have arrested one serial kidnapper, Joy Kolapo f aged 28. The suspect was arrested in Omi Adio area of Oyo state on November 12, 2022 with another victim, one Moses 'm aged 7 whom she had kidnapped in Olopo Meta area of Oyo state. Investigation led to the rescue of Bright in Akute area of Ogun State same day the suspect was arrested. Further investigation revealed that the suspect was a neighbor to Bright's parents and had received the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Naira (N55,000) from his parents for his return. Thereafter, the suspect took the victim to her friend's shop in Akute, begging her friend to babysit the child while she went shopping but...

FEMALE POLICE OFFICER ON TRAFFIC DUTY LEFT BLEEDING AFTER ASSAULTED BY SOLDIER A female police officer on traffic duty in Calabar, Cross River State was yesterday assa#ulted by a soldier, leaving her to bleed from the eye. Reports said the police officer was atta#cked by the yet to be identified soldier in company of a few of his colleagues around Mobil Junction on Murtala Mohammed Way. The atta#ck resulted in a face-off between police and army officers with the highway temporarily blocked on account of the resultant tension. Trouble was said to have begun when the female police officer directing traffic at the spot stopped the army officer who rode a black Toyota Corolla with Lagos registration number AGL 175 HA. The army officer, who at the time was not in uniform, was said to have dealt heavy punches on the police woman, after which he fled in his car. An attempt made by another female police officer to take pictures of the errant soldiers was said to have infuriated another female ...

Police in Delta arrest 4 for killing landlord over N20,000 disagreement  Following report received by the DPO Sapele Division from a distress caller (name withheld), that on 16/11/2022 at about 0900hours, he discovered that his landlord named Uguru Dominic ‘m’ aged 29yrs and his male friend name and address not known were found dead in the bathroom, suspected to have been murdered by unknown persons, and that the suspect made away with the victim’s Toyota Corolla car with Reg no. ABJ 271 white in colour.  The DPO detailed detectives to unravel the mystery behind the deaths. Consequently, the team swung into action, embarked on an intelligence led investigation which led to the arrest of one Ogadinma Francis A.K.A “Gentle”, aged 27yrs and the deceased Vehicle recovered from him.  Suspect confessed that he did a filling job for the deceased and after working for him, he refused to pay him the agreed amount. The suspect also stated that he conspired with his friends to commi...

21-year-old man stabbed to death by his girlfriend in Lekki The police in Lagos state have arrested a young lady identified as Esther Paul, pictured above, for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, Sadiq Owolabi Dahiru, to death at Oba Amusa Street Agungi, Lekki in the early hours of today November 20.   According to police sources, the stepfather of the deceased, Kazeem Obafunso, reported at the Ilasan police station that Esther stabbed his 21-year-old stepson. Police officers were drafted to the scene where they moved the deceased to the Evercare hospital in Lekki phase 1 where he was confirmed dead by the doctors. Esther was immediately arrested while the knife she allegedly used to commit the crime, was recovered.  The body of the deceased has been deposited at the IDH Mortuary, Yaba for preservation and autopsy.  

FRSC Concludes 2022 Remembrance Day For Victims Of Road Crashes With Prayer Service The Acting Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr Dauda Biu has admonished all road users to desist from actions that are inimical to the safety of others.  Mr Biu gave the admonishment during a prayer service in commemoration of the 2022 African Road Safety Day and World Day of Remembrance of Victims of Road Crashes in Amawbia. The Theme for this year’s celebration is “Justice” with the slogan as “Remember, Support And Act” focusing on ensuring justice and succor for victims of road crashes and their families. Mr Biu in an address read by the Sector Commander, FRSC Anambra State Command, Mr. Adeoye Irelewuyi revealed that the decision is to seek God’s mercies upon the souls of those that lost their lives and those that sustained injuries as a result of road traffic crashes in the state. He pointed out that road traffic clashes is undoubtedly one of the greatest threats to humanity all over th...

Soludo is Distracted, He Needs Prayers- Chika Jerry Writes Anambra Governor OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR SOLUDO You are, unfortunately,  the most distracted governor in Nigeria today by both seen and unforseen circumstances. This is very bad for Anambra State and this will affect your overall performance if you fail to act wisely now. Leaders need the prayers and support of the followers in order to succeed but I wonder how many Anambrarians that pray for you now. I sincerely feel for you! And I share in your pain, praying for you to come out of it soon. Please, do not be demolarized; do not be deterred.  Going to a year now, you are still warming up for the great task ahead, though you still have time. This is as a result of the challenges facing you.  It will be good if you address the Anambrarians in a state-wide broadcast asking them to renew their support for you again. Nobody is above mistake. It was as a result of your passion to develop the state that you took some dec...

Comedian Sabinus apologises for missing Anambra poly event Popular comedian, Chukwuemeka Emmanuel, also known as Sabinus, has apologised for his failure to show up at an event hosted by one Johnbosco Ezeuchegbu aka Crazylegs, for students of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Sabinus, who had earlier publicised the event failed to show up at the Thursday event, causing angry students to destroy the venue. Crazylegs on Friday called out the skit maker on Instagram, stating that Sabinus had scammed him after being paid N2million for his performance. The event planner wrote, “Please, guys help me. Tag any blog for me. Sabinus had scammed me. He did not show up for my show that I paid him for.” Sharing receipts of payment, Crazylegs added, “Evidence of payments and flights. Please you all should come to my rescue. Fans are destroying my properties.” Reacting, Sabinus took to his Instagram story to state that his health issues prevented him from attending the event. The comedian s...

THEATRE COMMANDER SYMPATHIZES WITH HUMANITARIAN AGENCIES IN THE NORTH EAST The Theatre Commander, Major General  CG Musa on Friday 18 November 2022, on behalf of the officers and men of Joint Task Force (NE) Operation HADIN KAI, expressed sincere condolence to the representatives of the Non- Governmental Organizations in the North East (NE) Mr Trond Jenson Head of Office OCHA- Nigeria and his team over the loss of one of their staff who was shot by a soldier and for the injury sustained by the co-pilot. Maj Gen CG Musa also relayed  condolence messages from the CDS and the Service Chiefs after which a minute silence was observed in honour of the deceased. The TC assured the officials that the MP has commenced investigation to unravel the circumstances with the promise that they would be carried along throughout the process. He then requested they extend the condolence message to the family of the deceased. The team appreaciated the prompt response by the troops on ground for t...

38 Parents Of Missing Chibok Girls Die In Three Years The president of the Missing Chibok Girl’s Parent Association, Yakubu Nkeki, has said that 38 parents of the missing girls have died in the first three years of the incident.  He made this known at an art exhibition whichheld in Ikoyi, Lagos on Saturday. Nkeki said, “It’s not a small test for Chibok families. I want to share with you, almost 38 parents died, refused to eat, no help rendered to them during the first, second and third years of these girls in captivity. It gives me a tough time to organise the families and get together, you know we are from different locations in Chibok Local Government. I have to use a bicycle and ride almost 50km to see some of the parents.”   

DJ Cuppy Is Engaged To Her Boyfriend, Ryan Taylor. Billionaire heiress and entertainer, Florence Otedola popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has gotten engaged to her British boyfriend, Ryan Taylor. The professional boxer proposed to Cuppy at the Gumball award night in Abu Dhabi where the billionaire’s daughter had been since last week. In the viral video, DJ Cuppy, who appeared shocked when her boyfriend proposed, said yes and sealed the deal with a passionate kiss on stage. More photos below.   

18th November, 2022 PRESS RELEASE DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND  RECOVERS ONE PUMP ACTION GUN, FOUR LOCALLY MADE GUNS, EIGHTEEN ROUNDS OF LIVE CARTRIDGES DURING STOP AND SEARCH   On the 17/11/2022 at about 2200hrs, Police operatives attached to Ebrumede Division while on stop and search duty along DSC express road Warri, sighted a tricycle with Reg. No. Delta EFR 175 VK conveying two occupants heading towards the Police checking point. The operatives flagged down the tricycle  for a routine check. Surprisingly, the two occupants of the tricycle jump out and escaped from the scene abandoning the tricycle. Upon search of the tricycle, one (1) pump action gun, one (1) locally made long gun, three (3) locally made cut-to-size guns, and eighteen (18) rounds of live cartridges were recovered. Effort is ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects.   DSP BRIGHT EDAFE, POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER DELTA STATE COMMAND, ASABA  

"Today with the students of Christ the King College (CKC) Onitsha, Anambra State, my alma mater, to celebrate the feast of Christ The King, the Almighty, by whose Grace we all exist. #PeterObi 🇳🇬". More photos below. 

LASG CONSTRUCTS 167 PUBLIC TOILETS TO CURB OPEN DEFECATION ... Registers 635Operators, Celebrates 2022 World Toilet Day Lagos State, on Saturday, joined the global community in marking the 2022 World Toilet Day, revealing that it has constructed over167 Public Toilets in designated areas and registered over 635 Public Toilet Operators as part of efforts to prevent open defecation. Speaking at the Y2022 celebrations held at the Lagos Island Local Government Secretariat, Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Dr. Tajudeen Gaji said the State Government is determined to end open defecation and other sanitation challenges across the metropolis.  He reiterated that part of the measures taken by the present administration was the construction of new public toilets at various strategic locations, including motor parks, markets and densely populated areas in the State.  Gaji, represented by the Deputy Director, Sanitation Services, Mrs. Janet Balogun, informed that the...

LASG OFFERS 64 GRADUANDS OF COLLEGE OF NURSING IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT Lagos State College of Nursing, Igando has recently held its fourth convocation ceremony for 64 Student Nurses, who have been offered employment in the State Public Service by the approval given by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.   In his address, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab stated that the Lagos State Government has continued to commit resources to Vocational and Entrepreneurship Skills Development Programmes to curb the migration of skilled workers, especially in the health sector while promoting youth development. Wahab, who was represented by the Head of the Standard and Accreditation Department, Office of the Special Adviser on Education, Adepeju Sunmonu, explained that the graduation ceremony is a demonstration of the present administration's commitment to delivering qualitative and quantitative education in line with the third pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S Develo...

LAGOS SET TO HOLD Y2022 LAGOS FOOD FESTIVAL The Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya has stated that the Lagos State Government is set to hold the Y2022 Lagos Food Festival, themed, "A taste of Africa", on Sunday, 11th of December, 2022 at the Muri-Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos. Olusanya disclosed this at a stakeholders’ engagement held on Friday at The Good Beach, Victoria Island, Lagos, adding that the festival is an avenue for fun lovers to meet different people, as well as a platform for various business people, especially Food Producers, Food Processors and Food Lovers to interact. She explained that it will also serve as an avenue for participants to showcase their products and talents, particularly those in the food sector, declaring that the 2022 Festival will be a bit different from others, as it will focus on different African delicacies in line with the theme. The Commissioner averred that there have been a lot of arguments on which country pre...

NDLEA arrests Saudi-bound widow with cocaine in footwears at Lagos airport . Intercepts 5.6kg cocaine, meth heading to Australia, Cyprus at courier firms; skunk, ecstasy tabs concealed in yam tubers; cannabis drinks imported from Belgium A 56-year-old widow and mother of four, Mrs. Ajisegiri Kehinde Sidika has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos over her attempt to traffic 400grams of cocaine concealed in her footwear to Makkah, Saudi Arabia.  The suspect who claims to be a businesswoman trading in adults and childrens wears on Lagos Island was intercepted on Sunday 13th November while trying to board a Qatar Airways flight going to Saudi Arabia via Doha. Upon a critical examination of the pair of sandals she was wearing, two parcels of cocaine weighing 400grams were recovered from them. In the same vein, attempts by a tricycle parts seller, Ayoade Kehinde Tayo to send 1kg of Tram...