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PRESS RELEASE ELECTIONS: Police Hosts Stakeholders, Strengthens Inter-Agency Collaboration for Secure, Credible Off-Season Elections The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D, NPM, has, on the 17th of October, 2023, convened a high-powered inter-agency consultative security meeting at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters Abuja. The meeting was organized in preparation for the off-season elections scheduled for November 11, 2023, in Bayelsa, Kogi, and Imo States. Representing the IGP at the event was the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of operations, DIG Ede Ayuba, who underlined the paramount significance of cross-fertilizing ideas among various security and law enforcement agencies towards election security. The goal is to develop collaborative strategies that will ensure the upcoming elections are secure, free, fair, and credible. In attendance were senior officers representing the leadership of various security and law enforcement agencie...

 Zulum: Moving Railway coaches from Borno suspicious, unfair     Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has said the recent attempt to relocate railway coaches from Borno to other parts of Nigeria was done in suspicious and unfair manner, noting that the State Government was not informed until residents intercepted movement of the coaches.  Zulum remarked that Borno State Government will follow all legal means to ensure that infrastructures meant for the state are not moved to any other place.  The governor spoke on Tuesday when he paid a visit to the railway terminus in Maiduguri where security agencies foiled an attempt by some people claiming to be staff from Nigerian Railway Corporation to move railway infrastructures including coaches and rolling stocks.  “About 5 months ago some of the rolling stocks were conveyed to other states of the federation without the knowledge of the security operatives and Borno State Government, Zulum said.  He added: “Thi...

Reps To Probe COVID-19 Funds Disbursement In MDAs The House of Representatives has mandated the Public Accounts Committee to investigate the expenditure of funds appropriated or  disbursed as COVID19 intervention to Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government from 2020 to 2022. This was sequel to the adoption of a motion by a member from Adamawa State Mr Nyampa Zakari, on the need to investigate the alleged mismanagement of the funds, at plenary. The Lawmaker stated that the Federal Government initiated several measures, including budgetary provisions as well as funding from International donor agencies to combat the COVID19 pandemic on the citizens.  He said a sum of N83.9 Billion was appropriated for the COVID-19 response in the 2020 Appropriation Act as well as another sum of over N100 Billion Naira as intervention funds through supplementary budget and international donor agencies.  "Notes that the COVID–19pandemic disrupted economic activities, lea...

 I ran label for four years without taking a dime from my artistes – Davido Famous Afrobeats singer, Davido, has said that he ran his record label, DMW for four years without collecting a dime from his artistes. Davido stated this in an interview with a US media personality, Steve Stoute. The singer added that as Afrobeats gained global reception, he felt the need to educate them about the business side of the industry after four years. “You know my label was really more like a family to me. I was young. I was just happy putting my boy on to me, that is what it was really all about for me. “I ran my label for four years, and I didn’t take one dime from my artistes and I was paying for videos, accommodation and their welfare just because I was happy seeing that my success could rub up on this person, that was money for me. “But obviously, Afrobeats got to a point now where it is global. So I now have to explain to the artistes these days that this is music business. And you have to ...

 PRESS RELEASE POLICE MINISTER, IGP EGBETOKUN AT 2023 IACP GENERAL ASSEMBLY: FOCUS ON GLOBAL SECURITY, CRISIS MANAGEMENT The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., recently participated in the 130th Annual Conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), emphasizing the critical role of law enforcement in addressing global security challenges and effective crisis management. As part of the proceedings of 16th October, 2023, at the Assembly Ball Room 20, the officers were led to brainstorm on lofty ideas and ideals for an improved law enforcement management in contemporary times. A thought-provoking presentation by Kathleen O'Toole, retired Seattle Police Department Chief, added depth to the proceedings. Her insightful discourse, titled "Leadership Reflections: Navigating through Crisis," offered valuable perspectives on effective crisis management within the law enforcement community. During the conference, IGP Egb...

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NEW ICPC MANAGEMENT TEAM; APPROVES 90-DAY PRE-END OF TENURE LEAVE FOR OUTGOING ICPC CHAIRMAN In exercise of powers conferred on the President as established in Section 3(6) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, and in furtherance of the Renewed Hope mandate to reform key institutions and invigorate Nigeria's war on corruption, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new management team for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), pending Senate confirmation: Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu — Chairman / Chief Executive Officer, ICPC Mr. Clifford Okwudiri Oparaodu — Secretary to the Commission, ICPC The new Chairman of the ICPC is nominated for confirmation by the Nigerian Senate, following the President's approval of the outgoing Chairman's request to proceed on pre-end of tenure leave beginning on November 4, 2023, ahead of the expiration of his tenure o...

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NEW NAHCON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; APPROVES DISSOLUTION OF NAHCON BOARD President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Alhaji Jalal Ahmad Arabi to serve as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for a term of four (4) years in the first instance. The President has directed the outgoing Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, to proceed on 3-months pre-retirement leave as provisioned by Public Service Rule (PSR) 120243 with effect from October 18, 2023, leading to his eventual retirement from service on January 17, 2023. The new Chairman / CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Jalal Ahmad Arabi, will assume office in acting capacity on October 18, 2023, and will continue to serve in substantive capacity for a fresh term of four years, beginning on January 17, 2023. President Bola Tinubu has also approve...

NIGERIAN ARMY TROOPS CAPTURE ARTILLERY PROJECTILE LAUNCHERS FROM IPOB/ESN CAMP IN ANAMBRA  ... Sack Oil Thieves' Hideouts in Imo*   Combined troops of 302 Artillery and 14 Field Engineer Regiments of the Nigerian Army, conducting operations against terrorists, have on Monday 16 October 2023 captured two locally made Artillery Projectile Launchers from fighters of the Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed affiliate, Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN).The artillery weapons, armed with projectiles were seized alongside other items, as troops swooped on the dissident fighters, who fled in disarray, deserting their camp on sighting troops' advancement. In the operation, one combatant of the dissident group was arrested and several items, including 48 rounds of 7.62 mm NATO ammunition, 4 mobile phones, one handheld communication radio and substance suspected to be cannabis, among others were recovered by the troops.  In a separate operation on the same day, troops of ...

COURT CONVICTS 10 ENVIRONMENTAL OFFENDERS Ten environmental offenders have been fined various sums of money, by Magistrate Daniel Njokwu of Lagos State Magistrate’s Court, Oshodi, upon their conviction for environmental offences. They were picked up at various locations within the last 24 hours by LAWMA’s enforcement team, indulging in reckless waste dumping. Those convicted included:  Aminu Kanjau, Sunday Jesuseye, Mrs. Ojo, Ohamara Chidinma, Tawa Yusuf, Ojebunmi Mohammed, Abdulahi Mohammed Lawal, Segun Alaoye, Chinecherem Nkwako, and Gafar Ajose. The charge sheet reads, "In the special offences (Mobile) court of Lagos State in the Ikeja Magistrate District, holden at Oshodi, that you the above-named persons on the 16th October, 2023, at about 9pm -7am along Surulere, Ikeja, Lagos Island in the Magisterial District did improperly disposed refuse and hereby committed an offence punishable under item 1 first schedule of the Environmental Management Protection Laws of Lagos State 20...

 Court Jails Man for $30,000 Investment Fraud in Lagos Justice O.O. Abike -Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced one Gabriel Ohaohakara to one year imprisonment for $30,000 crypto investment fraud. The convict perpetrated the scam by creating a fake investment website,  britishtradelimited.com, and a telegram channel for the same purpose  He was jailed on Thursday, October 12, 2023 after pleading guilty to one-count charge bordering on crypto currency fraud,  upon being  arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The charge reads: “That you, IHEOHAKARA GABRIEL, on or about the 24th November, 2022 in Lagos, within the Judicial Division of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud, had in your possession document containing "Crypto Currency Fraud Activity" and other related documents for an online fraudulent activity which you knew to be false.”  The offen...

You have a case to answer- Court rules against late gospel singer, Osinachi’s husband’s no case submission Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Wuse Zone 2, on Tuesday, October 17, dismissed the no-case submission filed by Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of the late gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu. Through the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (OAGF), the government dragged Nwachukwu before the court on a 23-count charge bordering on domestic violence and culpable homicide. Nwachukwu had through his counsel, I. A Aliyu, had on September 27, filed a no-case submission before the prosecution closed its case and urged the court to exonerate him from the charges filed against him. In the course of proving its case against Nwachukwu, the prosecution had called 17 witnesses, including the late gospel artist’s sister, children, doctors, and police personnel from the Lugbe division, Abuja, among others. While arguing his client’s no-case subm...

 Israel Evacuates Villages Near Lebanon Border Amidst Hezbollah Clashes.  Israel accused Iran, Hezbollah’s backer, of orchestrating attacks to divert Israel’s focus from the ongoing Gaza conflict. Tensions along the northern border of Israel with Lebanon have escalated, prompting the Israeli military to initiate the evacuation of 28 villages amid rising hostilities with Hezbollah militants. The move comes after an Israeli civilian and a soldier lost their lives in a missile attack from Lebanon on Sunday. The deadly incident unfolded when anti-tank missiles were fired from Lebanese territory, striking one of the border villages and a military post. In response, the Israeli military carried out strikes targeting Hezbollah military sites and accused Iran, Hezbollah’s backer, of orchestrating attacks to divert Israel’s focus from the ongoing Gaza conflict. Iran, in return, issued a warning to Israel, cautioning about the potential for a regional conflict if it continued its retali...

Lionel Messi 'wins eighth Ballon d'Or'.  Lionel Messi has won his 8th Ballon d’Or. The Catalan newspaper reported that Messi has been informed of his victory this time around ahead of the ceremony taking place in Paris on Monday, October 30. Messi, 36, achieved the crowning glory of his unparalleled career when he spectacularly led Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar last year. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain megastar then joined Inter Miami in July and immediately set MLS alight with a string of spellbinding performances. Messi’s imminent triumph will see the Ballon d’Or awarded to someone who plays outside of Europe for the first time in history and take him three clear of eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo. The 36-year-old faced fierce competition from Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and ex-PSG team-mate Kylian Mbappe but is set to come out on top thanks to his heroics in Qatar. Congratulations to Lionel Messi and his fans 

Law Forcing Civil Servants To Marry More Wives Necessary — Cleric A renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Aminu Baba Waziri, has called on lawmakers to institute a law that would compel civil servants on Level 12 to take additional wives. He made the call in his Friday sermon at Takur Commercial Mosque in Dutse, Jigawa State. He said that looking at the number of available women within society, there is a need for men to consider adding more wives for the betterment of society.  

"I have run away; if you read it anywhere on any blog, please don't blame me. That's why I am reporting myself because I am not a ..." - Popular content creator, Lege Miami calls himself out after abandoning a lady he took on a date for eating N40K food on a first date. The singer took to his Instagram page to share a video of himself narrating his experience with a Nigerian lady on their first date. According to Lege Miami, he bought a portion of food worth the sum of N7,500 for himself while his date ordered king prawns and other items to the tune of N40K. He, however, revealed that he left her without saying goodbye, hence, reporting himself publicly before the lady in question call him out. “I don’t go out with a lady, it’s rare. I took a babe out, I ate N7500 food, she ordered huge prawns that I’ve never seen or eaten before. I have run away; if you read it anywhere on any blog, please don’t blame me. That’s why I am reporting myself because I am not a foolish ma...

TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN FROM 9 - 16 OCTOBER 2023  NEUTRALISE BANDITS, ARMED ROBBERS, ARREST WANTED KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER ARMS /AMMUNITIONS, SECURE CONVICTIONS IN JOINT OPERATION AREA Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV from 9 to 16 October 2023 neutralised bandit/armed robbers and arrested 59 suspects in connection with kidnapping, armed robbery, cattle rustling, railway vandalism, gunrunning, illegal mining as well as recovered arms/ammunitions and illicit drugs.  On 11 October 2023, troops neutralised a suspected bandit named Saidu AKA Director, who attempted to escape after being arrested in possession of 39 rounds of 7.62mm special, mobile phone, headset and some money. Before the suspect was neutralised, he confessed to have bought the ammunition from one Usman in Bisichi. Troops mobilised to the house but met his absence and recovered one AK 47 rifle, 5 cartridges, one baofeng radio/charger, one woodland camouflage vest and one black...

 Woman flogged for allegedly stealing three bunches of plantain in Akwa Ibom A woman identified as Obot Udo Ekpo was flogged by youth leaders for allegedly stealing three bunches of plantain in Okon Eket village in Akwa Ibom State.   It was gathered that the suspect was caught red handed on Monday morning, October 16, 2023.    According to reports, she wanted to sell the stolen bunches of plantain at the popular weekly Urua Udo Inyang market, which is today, but luck ran out on her.    The suspect who hails from Ikot Akpandem in Okon Eket, has been handed over to the police at Uqua Division by the village Youth President, Akparawa Uyai Udo Jacob for investigation and prosecution.

 Nollywood films can make more money for Nigeria than oil — Obaseki The governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, is confident the Nollywood film industry can become a cash cow for Nigeria if stakeholders play their cards right and maximise obvious opportunities. He told filmmakers at a mixer in Lagos State on Sunday, October 15, 2023 that the creative industry is the perfect vehicle for Nigeria's goals of diversifying the economy. The governor noted that Nigeria is the dominant market on a continent whose share in the entertainment industry is rapidly growing globally. He said organising the industry properly would ensure great benefits for potentially many creators who can export content better than is already happening. "If we go at this rate, with what is happening in the fossil fuel and hydrocarbon industry, the returns from film will be bigger than oil. Where does that money go to? Not to a few big companies but to hundreds and millions of participants in the industry,...

NIPOST Staff Reject New CEO Workers of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) have shut down the head office of the service in Abuja, protesting the appointment of Tola Odeyemi as Chief Executive Officer/Postmaster-General. Ajuri Ngelale, a Presidential spokesman, announced last week that President Bola Tinubu changed the leadership of under the Ministry of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy., including NIPOST. Speaking during a protest at the NIPOST headquarters in Abuja, the President of the National Union of Postal and Telecommunication Employees, Mr Buba Nehemiah, said the new appointment was against the interest of the workers. They insisted that the immediate Post Master General should be allowed to stay in office. “Under Adeyemi Adepoju, NIPOST was able to clear the debt it owed and that is the reason why we are having smooth process in our service,” Buba said. According to him, “we have seen a situation to crumble this organization for the past three years, and today...