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PSC PROMOTES OVER 8,000 POLICE OFFICERS. (PHOTO).

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 PSC Promotes Over 8,000 Police Officers On Wednesday, the Police Service Commission (PSC) approved the promotion of 8,053 senior police officers. Earlier in the week, 11 Commissioners of Police were promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General (AIGs), and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) were elevated to the rank of Commissioners of Police (CPs). Additionally, 21 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) were promoted to DCPs, and 57 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) moved up to Assistant Commissioners (ACPs). According to a statement by the PSC's spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, the total number of promotions included 1,348 Superintendents of Police (SPs) promoted to Chief Superintendents, 876 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) promoted to Superintendents, and 5,829 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) promoted to DSPs. Among those promoted were Anjuguri Manzah, DCO at Onne Port Division; Ihunwo Josephine, Zonal Public Relations Officer, Zone 13 Ukpo; M...

ANAMBRA: POLICE RESCUE FIFTEEN ABDUCTED CORPS MEMBERS ALONG ISSEKE, IHIALA ROAD.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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  SECURITY IN ANAMBRA: POLICE RESCUE FIFTEEN ABDUCTED CORPS MEMBERS ALONG ISSEKE, IHIALA ROAD. Anambra State Police Operatives, by 11:15 am today, 14/2/2023 responding to a distress call along Isseke, Ihiala road, rescued unhurt fifteen abducted Corps members from NYSC Orientation Camp Eziama-Obaire, Nkwerre, LGA, Imo State.  Information reveals, that the Corps members, finished their three weeks of orientation programs today and were en route to Lagos before their vehicle was intercepted at total junction Ihiala, by yet unidentified armed men in unmarked white Toyota Hilux. Their vehicle was diverted to Isseke, Ihiala-Orlu expressway where the gunmen kept them hostage. The armed men noticed they are being followed by Police Operatives abandoned the Corpers and zoomed off with the Toyota Hiace bus with Reg Nos: EPE 353 YE conveying the Corpers.  Meanwhile, the Corps members were debriefed by police operatives and necessary arrangements have been perfected to convey them b...

FAKE EFCC CHAIRMAN ARRESTED IN ABUJA. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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Fake EFCC Chairman Arrested In Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, arrested one Salman Umar Hudu, a 38-year-old indigene of Kano, at a hotel in Abuja, for falsely representing himself as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, and other officers of the Commission, and obtaining N100, 000.00(One Hundred Thousand Naira) from a person he convinced that he can ‘handle’ any matter with the EFCC. The suspect has given useful information and will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation  

GOV. ABIODUN TO SHUT COMMERCIAL BANKS REJECTING OLD NAIRA NOTES.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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Gov. Abiodun to shut commercial banks rejecting old naira notes  Ogun State governor,  Prince Dapo Abiodun, has warned that the State government would shut down any Commercial Banks operating in the state that refused to accept old naira notes. The warning is sequel to complains received from the people by the state government that commercial banks and some filling stations are rejecting the old naira notes as legal tender. The governor spoke on Tuesday while addressing market men and women at Itoku Kampala market in Abeokuta, as part of his reelection campaign to Abeokuta North  Local Government Areas. Abiodun , who frowned at the action of the banks, noted that since the new naira notes was not available, commercial banks must accept the old notes to ease the suffering of the people. He called on the people to remain calm,  assuring that his government was working assiduously to ensure that the present situation was brought under control. Speaking on the epileptic ...

PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI COMMISSIONS MCC ROAD.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI COMMISSIONS MCC ROAD Today, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR commissioned the MCC road, recently reconstructed by the Shared Prosperity administration of His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma. Built with dual carriageway, drainage systems and street lightning, MCC road now offers the best of experience for road users who before now had to suffer the hardship associated with bad roads. President Muhammadu Buhari commended His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma for his commitment to the transformation of Imo State, which has translated to the numerous infrastructural developments in the State. Mr. President therefore called on Imolites to continue supporting the Shared Prosperity administration of His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma as he advances the course of developing the State. More photos below. 

25 YEAR OLD GOALKEEPER FALLS ON THE PITCH AND DIES AFTER DEFENDING A PENALTY.(PHOTOS).

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25 YEAR OLD GOALKEEPER FALLS ON THE PITCH AND DIES AFTER DEFENDING A PENALTY Case happened in West Flanders, Belgium A 25-year-old athlete has died after fainting on the field. The case happened in Belgium this Saturday (11), when Winkel Sport B faced SK Westrozebeke. The goalkeeper Arnee Espeel saved a penalty and then passed out. The game was paralyzed, medical assistance was called and tried to revive the young man. Our goalkeeper got up as quickly as possible to catch the ball, but fell afterwards. It was truly a horrific watch - said the team's assistant head coach Stefaan Dewerchin. According to Vrt Nws website, Arnee was transferred to a hospital, but did not resist and passed away. The cause of death has not been revealed, as the autopsy result will not be available until Monday (13). On this same date, members of Winkel Sport B will pay tribute to the athlete through the streets of the village of Sint-Eloois-Winkel in West Flanders.  One more photo below. 

GOV. SANWO-OLU APPROVES ESTABLISHMENT OF LATEEF JAKANDE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY+ SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER.(PHOTO).#ANNOUNCEMENT.

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SANWO-OLU APPROVES ESTABLISHMENT OF LATEEF JAKANDE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY  ... Signs Executive Order   Towards equipping the next generation of leaders with the expertise and confidence to make meaningful contributions towards the growth and development of the State and by extension the Nation, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has signed an Executive Order establishing a Fellowship to be known as the LATEEF JAKANDE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY. #ForAGreaterLagos #AGreaterLagosRising #LASG  

LOVE IS BEAUTIFUL THING WHEN IT DOSENT AND WON’T HURT- OMOTOLA JALADE EKEINDE.(PHOTOS).#HAPPY VALENTINES DAY.

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 "Roses are Red … Bold Queens too Are Red!  Don’t be Carried Away … Love is Beautiful thing … when it dosent and won’t hurt ! Be Alert and Guided.  Queens don’t Need Valentine to feel Loved. You’re Loved Always! ❤️ #valentine #happyvalentinesday."-Omotola Jalade Ekeinde. Watch video below and one more photo below. 

ACTRESS 'MAUREEN OKPOKO ' GOES BLIND.(VIDEO/PHOTO).

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Nollywood Actress, Maureen Okpoko Goes Blind Dear Mother, Tv series actress have gone blind, this was revealed recently by fellow NOLLYWOOD comic actor "Egbeigwe" via his Facebook handle, where a stunning looking Nigerian/Jamiacan, Anambra born Actress, was seen seeking for aid to aid her get better medical aid. In 2013, she starred in Golden Egg, which also featured Justus Esiri.[2] In a 2015 interview, she revealed that Duplex was the most challenging role she has played. Speaking about what she can't do in a film, Okpoko has also featured in several Nigerian television series including Dear Mother, Clinic Matters, Neta, University Mafias, Sorrowful Child, Sacrifice the Baby, Red Scorpion, and Baby Oku. In 2015, she acted alongside Majid Michel and Beverly Naya in The Madman I Love. Okpoko was also one of the cast members in Uche Jombo's Good Home (2016), which featured Okey Uzoeshi and Seun Akindele. The film plot addressed human trafficking from the Nigerian persp...

MAN CONVICTED IN MAKURDI FOR AIRTIME FRAUD.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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Man Convicted In Makurdi for Airtime Fraud The Makurdi Zonal Command of the EFCC on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, secured the conviction and sentencing of one Akende Gbande Mark before Justice N.I.Afolabi of the Federal High Court, sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State on one count charge of fraud.   Mark, sometime between July and September, 2020 in Makurdi, Benue State with intent to defraud did transfer airtime in the aggregate sum of N211,300 from Access Bank Account No. 3024934975 belonging to one Danjuma Bello to his Airtel line No. 08166413766 using an unauthorized access device and thereby committed an offence.  The defendant pleaded 'guilty' to the charge. Upon his plea, the prosecution counsel, M. Yusuf prayed the Court to convict and sentence him as charged.  Justice Afolabi convicted and sentenced Gbande to pay a fine of N150,000 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) with a warning to desist from any criminal act forthwith. Failure to pay will cause him to serv...

EFCC RAISES THE ALARM ON SPONSORED ANTI-BAWA PROTEST,FINGERS CORRUPT PERSONS AS MASTERMIND. (PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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 EFCC Raises the Alarm on Sponsored Anti–Bawa Protests, Fingers Corrupt Persons as Mastermind The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on February 14, 2023, raised the alarm about the activities of an amorphous group of so-called Civil Society Organizations who have recently embarked on a campaign of street protests, calling for the removal of the Chairman of the EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the Commission’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said the activities of the group were aimed at discrediting the EFCC Chairman and inciting the public against the Commission. He stated that, contrary to the claims of the group that they were motivated by the need to strengthen the fight against corruption, the “group have no interest in the fight against Corruption and their allusion to disobedience of court orders by the EFCC chairman is an alibi to manipulate facts around judicial pronouncements and processes to pitch the public against the Commiss...

GUIDELINES TO DEPOSIT OLD NAIRA NOTES AT THE CBN OFFICES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. (PHOTO).

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We're Ready, Opened To Receive Old Naira Notes Based On Certain Conditions -CBN  *** “In the last 24 hours, we have been inundated by questions from various angles of the general public about our operational guidelines on the old currency notes, be that as it may, there are so many questions here and there which people have been asking about.  “So for the avoidance of doubt, we wish to state categorically that CBN is ready and is opened to receive all of those old notes based on certain conditions and criteria. Customers are free to come to the Bank and deposit which they cannot do at the Commercial Banks anymore because the currency has seized to be a legal tender since the 10th of this month. “Consequently, the management of the CBN decided that those customers will have a sigh of relief by coming to the offices of the CBN in all the 36 states in the Federation including FCT to deposit their money. “The customer has to go to the CBN portal and fill a form in the portal, ther...

CP IDOWU OWOHUNWA ASSUMES DUTY AS COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, LAGOS STATE COMMAND

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Behold the brand new Commissioner of Police @LagosPoliceNG, CP Idowu Owohunwa, FBINAA.  More photos below. 

PMB GETS 'NWANNE D'NAMBA' TITLE FROM IMO TRADITIONAL COUNCIL,URGES NATIONAL COHESION.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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PRESIDENT BUHARI GETS ‘FRIEND IN DIASPORA’ TITLE FROM IMO TRADITIONAL COUNCIL, URGES NATIONAL COHESION   Imo State Traditional Council on Tuesday in Owerri honoured President Muhammadu Buhari with a traditional title, "Nwanne D'namba'', A Brother in Diaspora, appreciating the Nigerian leader for love shown to the South East, and sustained legacy of promoting peace and harmony in the country.   President Buhari thanked Eze Imo, His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr Emmanuel Chukwuagina Okeke, CFR, for the recognition, assuring that he will continue to demonstrate his love for the South East and citizens.    "I thank you so much for this honour that I will continue to remember for the rest of my life. Thank you for getting all the senior citizens to receive us.    "We have experienced difficult times as a country and discovered that it is better to carry on together," the President said.   President Buhari noted the value of shared national vision that enhances cohe...

PMB CANVASSES SUSPENSION OF BLANKET VISA BAN BY UAE.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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PRESIDENT BUHARI CANVASSES SUSPENSION OF BLANKET VISA BAN BY UAE President Muhammadu Buhari has called for a lifting of the blanket visa ban clamped down on Nigerians by the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The President canvassed this position on Monday during a telephone conversation with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who doubles as the Emir of Abu Dhabi.  President Buhari had called Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to condole with him on the death of his mother-in-law, Sheikha Maryam Al Falasi, during which important issues of mutual concern between the two countries came up. The President requested his UAE counterpart to review the blanket visa ban imposed on Nigerians intending to travel to the UAE, recalling that mutually beneficial excellent relations have subsisted between the two nations over many years, symbolized by robust economic interactions and regular consultations on matters of common interest, includi...

KANU NWANKWO'S SON TURNS 18,AMARA KANU CELEBRATES WITH PICTURES AND VIDEO ON SOCIAL MEDIA. (VIDEO/PHOTO).

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His wife Amara Kanu shared all these photos today on social media with the caption  " amarakanu: 18 Happy birthday @sean.kanu #SK9 Being your mum has been one of life's greatest pleasures and blessings for me. Your inner strength and calm resilience is next to noneThank you for your love & care. Stay shinning. Stay winning young man.Happy valentines. Much love from me, @kingkanu4 @kanuiain& #pinkykanu". She also shared a video when her husband and son featured in a Peak milk advert. Watch below.  More photos below. 

MY CALL FOR THE RELEASE OF NNAMDI KANU WILL NOT ELIMINATE INSECURITY COMPLETELY- GOV. SOLUDO. (PHOTO).

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My call for the release of Nnamdi Kanu will not eliminate insecurity completely:...it is in the interest of the South East.....Soludo By Paulinus Onah Professor Chukwuma  Soludo of Anambra State has said that insecurity  remains his greatest challenge, since assumption of office ten months ago.  He recalled  how seven local government area were under seige prior to his assumption of office, mostly in Anambra South Senatorial Zone. Governor Soludo said this during his quarterly interactive session with ndị Anambra on ABS /TV program  today, Monday, February 13, 2023. The program affords the people  opportunity to call in and ask the Governor questions about the performance of his administration. "The state and Federal Government has been working and so far, there has been improvement. We have over 1,000 Anambra Vigilante personnel. There is a significant difference in security between when I took over office and now. "We are determined that the state will be...

AGULERI DIOCESE: CREATION,A PLUS FOR GRASSROOT EVANGELIZATION.(PHOTO).

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Aguleri Diocese: Creation, a plus For Grassroot Evangelization. By Michael Ezenwata A former Chancellor of the Awka Catholic diocese Very Reverend Monsignor John Paul Nzomiwu has described the creation of the Aguleri diocese by Pope Francis as a catalyst for grassroot evangelization. In a press statement in Awka while reacting to the creation of the diocese, Monsignor Nzomiwu said the gesture will occasion the spread of the gospel in the hard to reach areas in the diocese.  The cleric felicitated with the new bishop of the diocese Most Reverend Dr.Dennis Isizor who until his appointment, was the auxiliary bishop of the Onitsha Catholic Archdiocese. He described Most Reverend Isizor as a scholar who worked with Francis Cardinal Arinze in Rome. The cleric believed in his ability to move the new diocese to the next level. Monsignor Nzomiwu commended Pope Francis for his passion for Nigeria through the legendary appointment of His Eminence Peter Okpaleke as Cardinal, and the creation ...

LASG SHUT DOWN ONLY CHRISLAND HIGH SCHOOL IKEJA NOT THEIR OTHER BRANCHES. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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LASG SHUT DOWN ONLY CHRISLAND HIGH SCHOOL IKEJA      The Lagos State Ministry of Education’s official order for the temporary closure of one of the Chrisland Schools affects only Chrisland High School, Ikeja, and not all the schools operated by the owners.       This clarification is necessary to address the anxiety of parents and members of the public on the erroneous claim that the school defied the State Government order on its closure.     For the avoidance of doubt, only Chrisland High School Ikeja, where Whitney was a student until the unfortunate incident, remains closed as directed and the school authority has complied.     The regrettable death of Whitney, as reported, is undergoing investigation by the police and relevant agencies of the Lagos State Government. The findings of the investigation will be made public as soon as it is completed.     However, Chrisland High School, Ikeja, will rema...