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 PRESS RELEASE NPF PARTNERS INL, INAUGURATES SIS TRAINING FOR COMMANDERS, TACTICAL OPERATIVES The Nigeria Police Force, in a strategic collaboration with the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the United States of America, has jointly inaugurated a specialized tactical operational training programme for Commanders of the newly launched Special Intervention Squad (SIS). This is in alignment with the commitment of IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, to enhancing the capabilities of the SIS personnel and ensuring the utmost professionalism in the discharge of their responsibilities. The specialized training aims to designed to prepare the trainees for the challenges associated with their new responsibility of taking up the lead positions in combating the scourge of kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, terrorism and other evolving challenges of crime confronting our society. The SIS is designed to anticipate, respond spontaneously and manage crisis situat...

 AFCON: Super Eagles goalkeeper, Nwabali misses training ahead of Angola clash Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, was missing as the rest of the squad trained on Monday. Nwabali had to be stretchered out during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash against Cameroon. The Chippa United keeper collided with Cameroon winger, Georges Nkoudou, during the encounter. He was replaced by former number one stopper, Francis Uzoho, who kept a clean sheet as Nigeria won 2-0 against the Indomitable. Nwabali’s absence will come as a worry for fans, who have been impressed by his confident and calm displays at the tournament. Speaking to reporters over the weekend, Nwabali said: “I don’t know [if I would be fit for the next game]. I will still come back.”

 Bad weather: NCAA warns airlines to be cautious The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned pilots and airline operators to exercise caution over a three-day dust haze lasting from Monday to Wednesday across the country. Acting Director General, NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo, gave the warning in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos, on Monday. The aviation chief said that the warning was imperative in view of the weather report of the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET) released on Sunday. The weather report alerted the public on the possibility of deterioration in visibility as a result of observed dust haze propagated into the country. NiMet’s weather outlook predicted moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility range from 2km to 5km over the North. It envisaged moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km, and localized horizontal visibility of less than or equal to 1000m over the North central. The agency forecast dust haze over the...

 Why I quit cross-dressing – Brain Jotter Nigerian skit maker, Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie, popularly known as Brain Jotter, has revealed that he once created content as a crossdresser. Brain Jotter explained that he, however, quit crossdressing because “it is not sustainable except you are doing it exceptionally well.” The skit maker said this when he was featured recently on Channels TV’s programme, Rubbin’ Minds, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. Brain Jotter said, “I have a friend who is advising me to start making content as a crossdresser. I’m not interested because I’ve tried it before. “There was a time I was creating content with the character Madam Ogadi in a church and the audience were applauding my performances. So it got to my head and it was almost a niche for me. But then I realised that cross-dressing is not sustainable for me. I just don’t buy the idea because it won’t last. People might enjoy it once or twice, but you’re not a woman. Except you are doing it exceptiona...

 “You no gree commot but God pass you” – Lady celebrates as her mum finally passes away at age 130 A user of X formerly called Twitter has triggered reactions from internet users as she celebrates the passing away of her mother. The X user identified as @talllizzy_girl took to her page to express her utmost joy as her mother finally passed away at the age of 130. The lady who could not hide her excitement shared the graphics showing the burial arrangement of her mother. The celebration of life graphics shows that the mother known as Mama Paulina Oma Ekum died after 130-years on earth and will be buried in Cross Crivate State. The X user in her post wishes her mother rest in peace while making it known to all and sundry that they have praying for her to leave this world but at the end God is bigger than her as their will in the family finally come to pass. Sharing the graphics showing the burial arrangement of the mother, the lady wrote; “Rip mama, you no gree commot this world but ...

 Suspected arsonists set shops ablaze in Delta community Two youths in their early 20s in the early hours of Monday reportedly set ablaze a building housing eight shops along Palm-Groove Road in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. They were said to have fled the scene immediately after they set the building on fire. One of the victims and owner of an eatery located within one of the shops told journalists that he “woke up around 3am as a result of the petrol smell.” The victim who would not want his name in print narrated how he saw the two suspected arsonists carrying out the act before fleeing

Having met the conditions for reopening sealed markets, Oke-Afa Market, Isolo was today reopened. Keeping our environment clean is a task that has to be performed. We urge all residents to ensure proper waste management at home and business places. More photos below. 

 SHARE - AMBER ALERT Lela Black, age 5, is missing. She is believed to be with her biological father, Byron Black, who has an arrest warrant for the murder of the juvenile's mother. He is suspected to be armed and dangerous. The suspect, Byron Black, is 42 years old with brown eyes and hair and is six feet tall. They could be traveling in a 1996 Chevrolet Silverado with the license plate 5J83779 and paint peeling off the hood. Anyone with information regarding this should contact KSP Post 2 at 270-676-3313. On January 28, 2024 KSP was dispatched to the residence that the juvenile was known to reside in Princeton, KY. KSP responded and investigated the death of the juvenile's mother, Kelly Black. Through investigation it was determined that black received a gunshot wound to the back of the head. The juvenile biological father and juvenile have not been heard from since Friday January 26, 2024. The juvenile is believed to be with her biological father Byron Black who has an arres...

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH GENERAL ABDULSALAMI ABUBAKAR OVER SISTER'S PASSING It is with a heavy heart that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives the news of the passing of Hajiya Salamatu Asabe, the younger sister of former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd).  President Tinubu condoles with General Abubakar, the family, and all those who mourn this painful loss. The President prays that her family is comforted by her legacy and the beautiful memories she left behind. "General, please accept my sympathy and condolences. My prayers are with you at this time of mourning. May Almighty Allah grant Hajiya Asabe Aljannah firdaus," President Tinubu says. Chief Ajuri Ngelale  Special Adviser to the President  (Media & Publicity) January 29, 2024. IN PHOTOS. The Deputy Governor of Niger State, Farmer Comrade Yakubu Garba alongside his principal, Rt Hon Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, joins thousands of Muslim faithfuls at the Minna...

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES HIS EMINENCE, CARDINAL JOHN ONAIYEKAN, ON 80TH BIRTHDAY  President Bola Tinubu sends hearty felicitations to His Eminence, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, emeritus Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, as he marks his 80th birthday today, January 29. Cardinal Onaiyekan was the Archbishop of Abuja from 1994 to 2019 and also served as president of the Christian Association of Nigeria, president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria, and Bishop of Ilorin. President Tinubu celebrates the exceptional religious leader who has used his calling not only to preach the good gospel of Jesus Christ, but also followed his example by fighting for the downtrodden and speaking out against the ills in society, yet remains unbending in the pursuit of peace and unity in Nigeria. The President thanks His Eminence for his sacrifices and efforts in peace-building in Nigeria over the years, assuring him that his hope and prayers for a glorious and uni...

 FG TO INAUGURATE MINIMUM WAGE COMMITTEE  Federal Government is to inaugurate a 37-man Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage with a mandate to recommend a new National Minimum Wage for the Country. The planned inauguration of the Committee is sequel to the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to a statement by the Director, Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Mr. Segun Imohiosen the inauguration of the committe will hold tomorrow at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, State House, Abuja. The  Committee under the Chairmanship of Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji, former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has members drawn from the Federal Government, State Government, Private Sector, Organised Labour and  the Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association 

 Kano Hisbah Renews Pledge in Fighting Against HIV/AIDS Kano Hisbah board, has reiterated its commitment to partner with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The Director General of the Board, Alhaji Abba Sa'id Sufi stated this while receiving members of a non-governmental organization (NGO), women's Health Empowerment and Emancipation Initiative (WHEEI), in his office. According to him, the board will provide the necessary assistance to the NGO, in creating awareness about the menace of HIV/AIDS, to women and youths. The Director-General stressed the imperative for Kano State Hisbah to support efforts aimed at enhancing community health status in accordance with the teachings of Islam. Alhaji Abba promised to forward the NGO's request to the Commander-General for prompt action saying that, the state government would provide all the necessary assistance to ensure quality healthcare delivery. The Chief Executive Officer of the NGO, Hajiya Ais...

 S’ Court reserves judgement in Binani’s case against Fintiri The Supreme Court has deferred its decision on the appeal lodged by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its gubernatorial candidate, Aisha Dahiru, widely known as Binani, against Adamawa state governor Ahmadu Fintiri. Binani’s challenge to Fintiri’s victory in the gubernatorial election held last year was previously dismissed by both the tribunal and the Court of Appeal. Following arguments presented by the parties involved, the five-member panel, headed by John Okoro, adjourned the case for judgment. During the proceedings, Binani’s main argument, as articulated by her counsel, Akin Olujimi, centered on the legality of the contentious declaration made by the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Hudu Ari. This stance echoed the tribunal’s October 28 decision, which rejected Binani’s petition due to her failure to substantiate allegations of overvoting. The tribunal deemed her case lacking in evidence, as she did not subm...

 Over 100,000 children orphaned in Borno – Zulum The Borno state Governor, Babagana Zulum says more than one hundred thousand children have been orphaned more than decade-long insurgency.  Governor Zulum made this known during the foundation laying ceremony of an orphanage and seven other projects being constructed by Qatar Charity Foundation, in Maiduguri, the state capital.  He said the state government has resettled over one million displaced persons out of over three million devastated by the conflict.  “We have identified a total of over 100,000 orphans resulting from Boko Haram crisis. These figures are the official ones; the unofficial figures are even higher than this” Zulum said. Governor Zulum who expressed gratitude to the Qatar Charity Foundation for choosing Borno State, said the projects would have a direct impact on the lives of the people. It gives me pleasure to stand here today to lay the foundation for the construction of the projects.I have been w...

 FG To review movement of explosives Federal Government has called on manufacturers of mine explosives to address alleged leakages from their factories by tightening the security and logistics of its operations. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake stated this at an emergency meeting with the manufacturers in his office in Abuja. He said there had been an outcry against easy access of unauthorized persons to explosives and indiscriminate storage across the country. To this end, the minister said government would commence the review of the system for tracking the movement of explosives from the manufacturers to end-users and urged them to search within and fish out workers who may be responsible for illicit sales or manufacturing of explosives. Chief Executive Officer of Intrachem Limited and chairman of Association of Commercial Explosives Dealers, Biodun Abu explained that the manufacturers had complied with the regulations of the government in terms of se...

Three men accused of stabbing teenager to death in UK arrested Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a teenager was found in a park in Feltham. According to the Met Police, officers were called at 07:40hrs on Thursday, 25 January to reports of an unresponsive man at Hanworth Park. The police said at the scene the body of 19-year-old Tyler Donnelly was found, as he had been stabbed and assaulted. “On Sunday, 28 January, three men, aged 21, 27 and 32, were arrested at different locations in London. They have been taken into custody. “A crime scene at the park has now been closed,” a release from Met Police said. Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, leading the investigation from the Met’s Homicide Command said Tyler left his home around 9.10pm on Wednesday evening and rode his bike along Elmwood Avenue and at some stage entered the park, saying he never returned home. “If you were in the park and saw something, regardless of the reason you were there, pl...

 Only Africans won't accept blessings for same-sex couples -- Pope Pope Francis  has expressed confidence that critics of blessings for same-sex couples, except Africans, would gradually accept  his position. According to Reuters, the pope said in an interview published on Monday that Africans were a “special case” in the opposition of bishops and many other people in the continent to homosexuality. The pope  allowed blessings  last month in a document called Fiducia Supplicans (Supplicating Trust),. This caused a debate within  the Catholic Church. “Those who protest vehemently belong to small ideological groups,” Francis told Italian newspaper La Stampa. “A special case are Africans: for them homosexuality is something ‘bad’ from a cultural point of view, they don’t tolerate it “But in general, I trust that gradually everyone will be reassured by the spirit of the ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ declaration by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith: it aims to ...

 ‘No gree for anybody’ slogan breeding violence, revenge culture – Alex Ekubo Seasoned actor Alex Ekubo has disapproved of the continual usage of the viral ‘No gree for anybody’ slogan.  The interpretation of the slogan simply means that someone will stand firm by his or her convictions and not easily give in to others. Alex, in a post via his Instagram page on Monday, reasoned that the slogan is causing more harm than good and it is equally breeding violence and fostering revenge culture. Advising Nigerians, he said they should shun the slogan and be more tolerant, kind, and considerate towards each other. He also urged Nigerians to be intentional about their health and wealth. He wrote: “I took time out to introspect, meditate & self-care. As I crawl out of my solemn place, I can see the same negativity, & “gbas gbos” that has stunted our progress. As you may or may not have noticed, the only description of me on my socials is Human Being. “In a world where everyone ...

 I’m ‘most hated girl’ in Nigeria – Tacha Controversial reality TV star and media personality, Natacha Anita Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has said she wears the crown of the “most hated girl” in Nigeria. The Nation reported that Tacha received lots of backlash from netizens following her controversial statement on relationships and marriage in a recent episode of Spill With Phyna podcast. In response to the drag, Tacha declared herself as Nigeria’s most hated girl. Tacha via her X app claimed Nigerians hate her for “just breathing.” She further claimed that she was being hated because she was “outspoken, smart, and can never be brought down.” Tacha said: “I’m Nigeria’s most hated girl, of course, Nigerians hate me for just breathing. I’m Nigeria’s most hated girl, of course, Nigerians hate the fact that I’m outspoken, smart, and can never be brought down even in their dreams.” She added that the more she is hated, the more she wins in life.

 Abducted Lagos PDP chairman Philip Aivoji regains freedom Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Lagos Chapter, Philip Aivoji, has regained freedom four days after gunmen along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway abducted him.  Lagos PDP Publicity Secretary, Hakeem Amode, confirmed this in a terse statement on Monday. The Nation learnt Aivoji was released around 11pm on Sunday and was taken to his country home in Badagry to reunite with family. Amode said: “Lagos State PDP Chairman released by the Kidnappers.  “Hon Philip Olabode Aivoji the Lagos State PDP Chairman is free at last after 4days in the Kidnappers’ den. We use this opportunity to appreciate your prayers most importantly because God’s mercies was visible all the way. “Thank You All for your concerns and prayers,”

 Bayo's last-gasp sends Guinea to AFCON quarter-finals Mohamed Bayo scored a last-gasp as Guinea beat 10-man Equatorial Guinea 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Bayo scored in the last minute of added time. He latched on to a brilliant cross and got his head on the ball to put it inside the right post. Emilio Nsue missed a penalty that would have given Equatorial Guinea the lead in the 69th minute shortly after Federico Bikoro was sent off for a horrible challenge on a Guinean player. He failed to score from the penalty spot as his shot only hit the right post. Earlier, Morgan Guilavogui latched onto a short pass from Bayo inside the box, but clipped his shot high over the bar. In the 82nd minute, Jesus Owono pulled off a fantastic save. Serhou Guirassy attempted to head home after a precise cross into the box. He aimed his header towards the top of the net, but the effort was kept out. Seven minutes into added time, Guirassy received a brilliant...

 My first abuse was from my wife, Baba Tee alleges Actor Babatunde Bernard Tayo popularly known as Baba Tee has recounted how the first ever physical assault he received was from his first wife, Yetunde. In an interview with The Honest Bunch podcast, Nedu Wazobia, Baba T confessed that his ex-wife first abused him with a heavy slap. Speaking on how he met his wife, Baba T revealed that he unexpectedly met his spouse and that their first s3xual encounter took place in the sitting room. In his words: “The first abuse I got was a big dirty slap. I met my wife in a surprising manner and we had our first s3x in the sitting room. “Yetunde was my first wife, I was a boss on my own and she was a boss on her own”.