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KALULUSHI TEACHER BAPTIZED INTO TEAR GAS BY POLICE WIFE  By Jackson Mwewa Chabala Junior  A middle aged man in Kalulushi has disappeared into thin air after his wife whilst on duty met him engrossed with a shameless teen girl. According to available sources, Allan Kunda, a 32 year old teacher at a named Secondary School, driving a vehicle with Traffic Number EAAF 1673, today whilst with a teen girlfriend whose name authorities have withheld near Kawama Compound of Kalulushi, met his wife Mercy Chisha, a police officer, who was reportedly chasing after thieves. Witnesses have confirmed that Mr. Kunda was just about to open the car door when his eyes bumped into a police uniform. His mind and heart were already battling praying this was not his wife but what he wished not to happen was the reality. His knees became cold, at this moment, he promised God never to cheat again if He could only blind fold his wife and allow the bitter cup to pass.  His vehicle was facing the gue...

A police officer pushed his pregnant partner - who was also a cop - down the stairs because he did not want the baby she was carrying, a court has been told. Thomas Gair, 31, subjected his girlfriend Chloe Bradley to a catalogue of assaults and humiliation throughout their three year relationship. She was knocked unconscious and needed hospital treatment after he shoved her down the steps in their home having earlier said he wanted her to have an abortion. Durham Crown Court heard Gair also ran Chloe over in his car, mocked her weight calling her a 'f***ing whale,' isolated her from her friends and forced her to eat until she was sick. Her ordeal only ended after both she and Gair joined the Cleveland police force in 2021 as newly recruited constables and her fellow trainees began to notice that she was in fear of the way he treated her. His behaviour towards her happened before they joined the force, but continued while both were serving officers, it is alleged. Gair denies co...

Zamfara: INEC Officials Kidnapped On Their Way To Collation Centre The Electoral Officer and the Returning Officer for Zamfara state governorship election in Maradun local government area of the state have been kidnapped. The local government area is the hometown of Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle, who is seeking reelection. The officials were heading for the headquarters of Independent National Electoral Commission in Gusau, the state capital, to deliver the result of the governorship election for Maradun Local Government when they were intercepted and taken to an undisclosed location. The Public Relations Officer of the state’s INEC, Muktari Janyau told Daily Trust that the matter had been reported to the police. “Janyau said, “The Resident Electoral commissioner in charge of Zamfara state, Professor Sa,idu Babura Ahmed has reported the issue to the police commissioner for appropriate action”.  

For Quenching Gamboru Market Fire, Zulum Rewards 149 firemen with N14.9m … Orders Recruitment of 38 Volunteer-firemen  Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Sunday paid a ‘thank you’ visit to headquarters of the Borno State Fire Service in Maiduguri. The visit was in recognition of swift responses by firemen who quenched a major fire outbreak at Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, preventing destruction from escalating to the magnitude witnessed two weeks ago at the Maiduguri Monday market.  Zulum told the firemen he was impressed with their gallantry and for that he approved the release of N14.9 million as grants to about 149 firemen operating under both the federal and state fire services.  “I am here purposely to convey my deep appreciation to all of you for the great work you have been doing. Yesterday (Saturday) we had another fire disaster at Gamboru market and I was informed of your efforts towards quenching the fire. This goes to show how committed you are and we want to once...

INEC declares Adamawa governorship election inconclusive The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the March 18 governorship election in Adamawa State inconclusive.  According to results collated so far by INEC, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Senator Aishatu Dahiru popularly known as Binani has secured 390, 275 while the incumbent governor Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), polled 421,524. However, INEC declared the election inconclusive due to the margin of votes collated so far between the two main contenders.  

PRESS RELEASE Conduct of Governorship and State Assembly Elections in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL GOMMISSIUN INEC-HEAU Maitama District Plot 436 P.M.B 0184, Abuja, Federal Capital Teritory, Nigeria. Webste mww.inecnigeria.arg Online Newspaper inees.com PRESS RELEASE NEC CONDUCTOF GOVERNORSHIP AND STATE ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS IN KWANDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE The publie may recall that the Governorship and State Assembly elections in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State scheduled for Saturday 18th March 2023 had to be suspended. his decision followcd an inadverient mix up of some of the sensitive materials for the two State Assembly constituencies in the area i.e. Kwande East and Kwande West. For this reason, voters and stakeholders agreed that the elections should be rescheduled. Consequently, the Commission 18sucd a statement that a new date wall be announced tor the clections After further consultation with stakeholders,...

KDSG Security Update: Monday 20th March 2023 Security agencies on high alert to contain threats to law and order  - Instigators of violence will be prosecuted  The Kaduna State Government hereby informs citizens that security agencies are on high alert to contain threats to law and order throughout the State.  This development follows intelligence reports indicating plans by some individuals and groups to spread disaffection and instigate violence in Kaduna Metropolis and other major centres in the State.  Security Agencies are conducting diligent investigations into these reports. Individuals and groups found to be behind such activities will be vigorously prosecuted.  It is important to reiterate that street protests remain strictly prohibited, to prevent any possible breakdown of law and order.  Government appeals to citizens to volunteer information on any activity which may pose a threat to public peace, law and order via these help lines:  090340...

Bandits kill chief’s wife in Kaduna after collecting ransom 20 March 2023  Bandits have shot dead the senior wife of a Fulani chief, Hulaira Hussaini Ardo, after collecting a N2 million ransom from the family in Kaduna State. The media had reported that bandits on February 11, 2023, invaded the residence of the Chief, Malam Husaaini Ardo, at Rugan Ardo in Kagarko LGA and abducted his four wives. The bandits had during the attack shot dead the Chief Imam of Nomadic Central Mosque in Rugan Ardo, Isyaka Adamu. Confirming the incident to our reporter through telephone on Sunday, a family member of the chief, Mu’azu Danmadami, said the incident happened on Friday around 5pm after the N2m was taken to the bandits in a forest between Kagarko and Kachia LGAs. He said it was after the ransom was taken to the bandits with the assurance to set free the four wives of the chief that the leader of the bandits shot and killed the senior wife and set free the remaining three. He further said, “The...

 Over 13 federal varsities yet to pay minimum wage arrears, says SSANU 20 March 2023  The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has lamented that over 13 federal universities were yet to paid arrears of the new minimum wage to their staff. In view of the high inflationary trend in the country, SSANU expressed concern over the delay in the commencement of re-negotiation of the 2009 agreement with the federal government. It demanded an immediate commencement and conclusion of the exercise without any further delay as the content of the current agreement had been eroded by the harsh economic situation occasioned by hyper-inflation and its attendant effect on workers. The association called on the Head of Service of the Federation, (HoSF), to stop the usurpation of the functions of the University Governing Council on the promotion of staff of universities. These among others were contained in the resolutions reached at the regular national executive council mee...

Nine Chinese nationals killed in Central African Republic, President Xi reacts 20 March 2023    Nine Chinese mine workers were killed in an attack in the Central African Republic, sparking a rare call on Monday from China’s President Xi Jinping for the perpetrators to be “severely” punished. The attack by “armed men” happened at about 5:00 am near Bambari, said the central town’s mayor Abel Matchipata. Matchipata told AFP that “nine bodies and two wounded” had been counted, adding that the victims were Chinese workers at a site run by the Gold Coast Group, 25 kilometres (15 miles) from his town. China’s foreign ministry confirmed the toll, and Xi called on authorities in the Central African Republic to “severely punish” those behind the killings. The president had ordered “an all-out effort to treat the wounded, handle the aftermath in a timely manner, severely punish perpetrators in accordance with the law, and ensure the safety of Chinese citizens”, an unnamed China foreign ...

 PDP TO APC, INEC: STOP STOKING CRISIS, DECLARE OUR CANDIDATES, GOV. FINTIRI, DAVID OMBUGADU AND ISA ASHIRU WINNERS OF THE GOVERNPORSHIP ELECTIONS IN ADAMAWA, NASARAWA AND KADUNA NOW Text of a Press Conference by the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, on the conduct of the March 18, 2023 Governorship and Houses of Assembly elections, today Monday March 20, 2023 at the PDP National Secretariat, Abuja. Gentlemen of the Press, as you are aware, Governorship and State Assembly elections held across the country on Saturday March 18, 2023. From the results obtained by our Party and Independent Observers directly from the Polling Units, the PDP recorded sweeping victory in most of the States where the elections held. Sadly, the announced results are not reflecting voter choices.  Once more, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has failed the integrity test. Its officials have connived with chieftains of the ruling All Progressiv...

Court Convicts One for N1.8m Fraud in Maiduguri … EFCC Arraigns Two for Fraud The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, March 20, 2023, secured the conviction and sentencing of one Peter Ennemakwu Agbenyo to one year imprisonment for criminal misappropriation. Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri also ordered the convict to pay the sum of N1.8m to the nominal complainant or, in default,  spend an additional two years in prison The convict was first arraigned on Thursday, August 11, 2022, a one count charge. The charge reads: "That you, Peter Ennemakwu Agbenyo, sometime in March, 2020 in Maiduguri, Borno State within the Jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, dishonestly induced Okwor Nkemakonam Paul to deliver to you the sum of N1,800,000.00 (One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Naira) via your account number 2138971646 domiciled with UBA Plc under the guise that the said amount represent payment for a pu...

INEC Suspends Collation In Obingwa LGA, Abia & 2 LGAs In Enugu  The Commission met today, Monday 20th March 2023 and reviewed the conduct of the Governorship and State Assembly elections held nationwide on Saturday 18th March 2023. Arising from the meeting, the Commission took the decision to suspend forthwith further collation of the Governorship election results in some parts of Abia and Enugu States. It will be recalled that our office in Obingwa Local Government Area was invaded by thugs yesterday Sunday 19th March 2023 and our officials held hostage in relation to the collation of results from the Local Government Area. Similarly, reports from Enugu State call for a review of the results for the Governorship election from the two outstanding Local Government Areas of Nsukka and Nkanu East. Consequently, the Commission hereby suspends the collation of results in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State and the two outstanding Local Government Areas of Enugu State which a...

Catholic Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia Wins Benue Guber Election Hyacinth Alia, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has won the Benue state governorship election. Ali, a reverend father, garnered 473,933 votes to defeat Titus Uba, the candidate of the Peoples Democracy Party (PDP), who polled 223,913 votes, to be declared the winner on Monday. Herman Hembe of the Labour Party (LP) scored 41,881 votes.  

ASPHCDA in collaboration with UNICEF conducts health outreach in flood affected LGAs  By Nnedinma Okeke/Chukwudi Nwauba  The Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHCDA) in collaboration with United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) conducts Intergrated Immunization and Health Outreach in flood affected Local Government Areas (LGAs) across the state.  Some of the Services rendered in the ongoing health outreach programme includes; Routine Immunisation (RI), Medical Consultation, Health  Education, COVID-19 Vaccination, Nutritional Screening, Ante-natal Care and Birth Registration.  The Senior Medical Officer, Umueri General Hospital, Dr Chinenye John-Peter Obi described the medical outreach as a makeshift clinic which aimed at providing free of charge quality and assured healthcare delivery services to communities/persons affected by flooding.  Dr Obi while consulting during the health outreach at Umuoba-Anam Primary ...