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PRESS STATEMENT: ALUU 4: LINDA IKEJI'S MOVIE: "DARK OCTOBER" WITHOUT CONSENT OF AFFECTED FAMILIES, PARENTS REACT 1. The attention of the four bereaved families of the ill-fated Aluu 4 incident have been drawn to a widely advertised movie titled "Dark October" which was produced by a known blogger by the name Linda Ikeji as stated therein. For the  records and sadly so, Linda Ikeji produced the movie without the seeking the consent of the affected families and parents of the unforgettable Aluu 4 victims. The question to Linda Ikeji are: Can you cry more than the bereaved or do you not have some conscience and humanity in you as a parent that you have become?  2. For the umpteenth time, I have been instructed in writing through my organisation The Integrity Friends for Truth and Peace Initiative TIFPI by the four affected families, that is the parents of late Lloyd Toku-Mike, Chiadika Biringa, Ugonna Obuzor and Tekena Elkanah to represent them and ensure that just...

PRESS RELEASE 2023 Polls: Minister Meets Google, Facebook On Curbing #FakesNews The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged Google and Meta, owners of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, to checkmate the spread of fake news and disinformation on their platforms ahead of the 2023 general elections. The Minister made the call in Abuja on Friday during a meeting with representatives of Meta and Google, which owns YouTube and other platforms, in his office. “It is no longer news that the use of social media is now a critical factor in national elections, and no nation, including Nigeria, is immune. With a predominantly youthful population, Nigeria ranks among the countries with the highest number of users of the various social media platforms, especially Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. ''The use, or misuse, of these platforms is therefore of great concern to all stakeholders in the elections, and that's why we have invited y...

The Blessed Virgin Mary Appeared in Kasarani Kenya at the parish of St. Francis yesterday, after evening Mass for the consecrated life. “No one has access to the Almighty as His mother has – none has merit such as hers. Her Son will deny her nothing that she asks and herein lies her power. While she defends the Church, neither height nor depth, neither men nor evil spirits, neither great monarchs, nor craft of man, nor popular violence, can avail to harm us – for human life is short but Mary reigns above, a Queen forever.” Mary Mother of God, pray for us! Watch video below. 

There is tension and pandemonium in Obosi community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State as gunmen attacked a Police Anti-cult Unit in the community, killing one police officer and a vigilante. The arsonists who came in three unmarked vehicles – Toyota Highlander, one Toyota Sienna and one Toyota Corolla – attacked the police station with Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and burnt down some parts of the building. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident said the police command on receiving information about the attack at about 11 pm on Thursday quickly deployed personnel to the location and engaged the gunmen. According to the police spokesperson, a police officer and a vigilante were unfortunately fatally injured during the gun duel, however, the police recovered the explosives and other dangerous weapons and put out the fire. DSP Ikenga said, “On 2/2/2023 by 11 p.m, police operatives attached anti-cult, Obosi, ave...

Germany Based Anambra Man Cries Out Over Threat To Life, Property In The State A Nigerian in Diaspora based in Germany, Ichie Ikechukwu Okafor, has called on Federal Government, security agencies, and well-meaning Nigerians to come to his rescue over the threat to his life, his family members and property in his country home, Anambra state. Ichie Okechukwu Okafor, who hails from the Awkuzu community in Oyi local government area of Anambra state, while addressing Journalists at a press conference in Abuja, explained that his ordeal was orchestrated by a syndicate led by deposed Igwe of his community, Prof.Charles Anikweze, stressing that he believed he had the backing of the Anambra state government. Including security agencies in the state. Okafor said he was wrongly accused of various crimes by Prof.Charles Anikweze and detained in the DSS facility; however, he was released after five months when the deposed Igwe and members of the syndicate could not prove the alleged crimes against ...

SANWO-OLU URGES RESIDENTS TO STAY CALM OVER CASH SCARCITY The Lagos State Government has observed the tension caused by the slow release of cash through Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and within banking halls. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu today joined a delegation that met with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja to deliberate on measures to remove the hardship caused by the scarcity of the new currency. Mr. Sanwo-Olu urges residents to remain calm as the government is doing everything possible to normalise the situation. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has promised to put measures in place to ensure residents have access to currency notes released to banks. Gbenga Omotoso HC, Information & Strategy.  

 ROLE OF THE NIGERIAN ARMY CRUCIAL IN THE CONDUCT OF THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTION - GEN AKINJOBI   The Chief of Operations Army, Major General Olufemi Akinjobi has reiterated  the crucial role of the Nigerian Army in the successful conduct of the 2023 general election.                  General Akinjobi stated this during a sensitisation lecture on Operation Safe Conduct 2023 to Commanders of 2 Division in Ibadan today 3rd February 2023 with the theme " Introspection of Past Experiences and Efforts at Improving Nigerian Army Support to Operation Safe Conduct 2023".  The Chief of Operations Army, while cautioning the personnel  to remain apolitical, pointed out that, though every election comes with its challenges, the Nigerian Army must be ready to face the challenge of anything that could jeopardize the process. He enjoined the various commanders to increase their collaboration with stakeholders for a successful con...

Marwa to religious leaders: Make anti-drug abuse messages constant in your sermons Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has charged religious bodies and other faith based organisations to make the campaign against drug abuse a constant feature in their sermons and evangelical activities to save millions of Nigerian youths afflicted by the menace of substance abuse and prevent many others from slipping into the scourge. Marwa gave the charge when he received a delegation from the Jama'atu Izalatil Bid'ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah, JIBWIS, led by its Chairman Sheik Abdullahi Bala Lau at the Agencys national headquarters in Abuja. While appreciating the JIBWIBS leadership for their advocacy campaigns against drug abuse through their various platforms, the NDLEA boss said millions of young Nigerians are already grappling with substance abuse and its consequences, and as such every stakeholder is needed to...

EFCC Arrests Six Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Makurdi  Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested Six (6) suspected Internet fraudsters in Makurdi, Benue State.  They were arrested on Friday, February 3, 2023, at their hideout in Makurdi, Benue State, following intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet fraud.  The suspects are: Dominic Onea, Daniel Ikwe, Samuel Godwin, John Sule Godwin, David Onaja Egwe and Oche Patrick.  Items recovered from them include: nine mobile phones (9), one Laptop, one Zenith ATM Card, one WiFi set and one laptop charger.  They will be charged to Court as soon as the investigation is concluded. One more photo below. 

EFCC Grills Actress Over Spraying, Stepping On New Naira Notes  Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigation of Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, an actress and cosmetologist, for allegedly tampering with the redesigned Naira notes, an offcence contrary to Section 21 (5) of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Act, 2007. Omoseyin was arrested by operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Fraud Related Offences Commission, ICPC, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 along Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, following intelligence report. The 31-year-old was arrested after the video of her spraying and stepping on the newly redesigned Naira notes at a party surfaced online. In the viral video, she was also seen flaunting wads of the new Naira notes. The suspect was subsequently handed over to the EFCC on Thursday, February 2, 2023 for further investigations. Items recovered from her at the point of arrest include a Range ...

PRESS RELEASE SALE, ABUSE OF NAIRA: IGP ORDERS FCID, FIB, COMMANDS TO ARREST, PROSECUTE VIOLATORS Tasks Supervising AIGs, CPs on Enforcement of CBN Act In furtherance of the Federal Government’s policy and drives to uphold the provisions of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, and dignify Nigeria’s currency, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, has ordered the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigations Department and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Intelligence Bureau to place officers and men of the Department and the Bureau across the nation on high alert and to carry out the arrest and subsequent prosecution of all individuals engaged in the sale or abuse of the Naira notes issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The IGP has similarly charged all supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police in charge of Police Commands and Format...

PRESS RELEASE  In response, kindly quote: AAA.003/CPRD/NHQ/ABJ/VOL/02/3 Date: February 03, 2023 Head of News.  DISASTER MANAGEMENT: NSCDC SIGNS MOU WITH NEMA. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) pursuant to mutual support and collaboration for better service delivery. During a brief ceremony at the Corps National Headquarters, Abuja, the DG NEMA, Mustapha Habib Ahmed, expressed delight at this new development and described the event as another step in the right direction towards better provision of safety, security and dignity of Nigerians before, during and after sudden onset of disasters and emergencies.  The DG NEMA, described the Corps as an indispensable partner and important stakeholder in the business of disaster prevention and management, therefore,  it is imperative to open a new vista of opportunity for collaboration and expansion of operatio...

2023 Elections: Obiano, Wife storm Onitsha Main Market for campaign By Juliana Nwachukwu The immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano and wife, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano have stormed the popular Onitsha Main Market to solicit for votes as the wife, is contesting for the post of Anambra North Senatorial election for the 2023 general election. Begging for votes on behalf of his wife, the former Governor vowed that the wife if elected would take the people of the zone to the next level, adding that her achievements especially in curtailing the sufferings of the down trodden were there for all to see. He breminded the people that APGA as a ruling party in the State, has continued in the infrastructural development of the State, pointing out that the wife as a woman leader and mother, knew the problems of her children and people. "APGA as the ruling party will continue to provide democratic dividends to the people and my wife will not deviate from ensuring that the pe...

Anambra Assembly renews Transition Committee Chairmen tenure By Anastasia Agunwa/Gloria Abugu The Anambra State House of Assembly has renewed the tenure of the Chairmen and members of Transition Committee of the 21 Local Government Areas of the state for another three months.  The House extended their tenure in line with section 208 of the Local Government Law as requested by Gov. Chukwuma Soludo during plenary on Feb. 2. The Speaker of the House, Mr. Uche Okafor who presided over the plenary read out their confirmation, while the lawmakers supported it through voice.  Okafor, therefore, charged the Local Government Transition Committee Chairmen to sensitize their people on the need to collect their Permanent Voter Cards(PVCs) from the INEC Office in the 21 LGAs across the state to enable them to vote in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. The speaker further urged them to do their best to attract the dividends of democracy to their people to alleviate their suffering....

 LASG HOLDS SERVICE OF DEDICATION FOR INTENDING PILGRIMS TO JERUSALEM, JORDAN  ... Set To Airlift Pilgrims   Lagos State Government said that it has concluded plans to airlift the first batch of the 2022 General Pilgrimage to the holy land of Jerusalem from Sunday, 5th February, 2023.   Speaking at the Service of Dedication organised for the intending pilgrims at Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, on Thursday, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi preached strict adherence to all guidelines and laws guiding the Holy Pilgrimage.   The Commissioner, who was represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Christian Religious Matters, Very Rev. Bukola Adeleke, underscored the need for the intending pilgrims to embrace tolerance, righteousness and all godly virtues usually attributed to the Holy journey.   He said: "I want to advise you as children of God to 'Let your light so shine while in the Holy Land’ by being ...

Gunmen on Thursday murdered Nnaemeka Ugboma, the chairman of Ejemekwuru Customary Court in the Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State. He was killed by gunmen who operated in motorcycles, while presiding a court session, our correspondent was told by close sources. The incident brought the court sitting to an abrupt end as lawyers, court staff and litigants fled. The killing of the jurist who our correspondent gathered hailed from Nnebukwu community in Oguta LGA caused panic in Ejemekwuru community as natives and residents alike fled their homes. One of the sources said,” The jurist was a law graduate of 1991 set. He was killed in his court while sitting. His killers came with motorcycles. They came into the court, dragged him out and shot him dead and drove off. “His corpse was there as people in court fled. The whole thing is confusing because nobody knew any reason while they killed him. He was from Nnebukwu community in Oguta LGA here.” When contacted, the chairman of the Owerri ...

ENUGU STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE OF FRIDAY, 3RD FEBRUARY 2023 In reply, please quote: AZ:5052/ENS/PPRD/VOL.1/181 ENUGU POLICE OPERATIVES ARREST 3 MALE ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS, RECOVER FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION One Chukwuneku Monday (a.k.a "Boss") aged 39 and Agu Emmanuel (a.k.a "Fuckoyor") aged 22, were arrested in their criminal hideout at New Artisan Enugu, on 23/01/2023; while Nnamani Monday (a.k.a "Sewa") aged 21, was also arrested on 31/01/2023, following the confessional statements of the others. Their arrest, which was actualized through the combined efforts of Police Operatives and Detectives of Enugu State Command, respectively serving in Awkunanaw Police Division and the Anti-Robbery Section of the State CID Enugu, led to the recovery of two (2) locally-fabricated pistols, including one (1) Chief Revolver pistol with eight (8) live 9.mm calibre of ammunition. 2. The suspects, who confessed to having perpetrated acts of armed robbery and othe...