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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...

PENNSYLVANIA MAN REMOVED HIS FATHER'S HEAD AND PROUDLY DISPLAYED HIS GRUESOME TROPHY ON HIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL. (PHOTOS).

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 Pennsylvania  man removed his father's head and proudly displayed his gruesome trophy on his YouTube channel. Justin Mohn was arrested Tuesday night in a case that is as confusing as it is gruesome. According to authorities, police responded to a home in Middletown township in Pennsylvania to the report of a deceased man. Justin's mother allegedly made that call, however her current location and condition are not known at this time. We do hope she is doing as well as she can be doing. This is tragic and we can only imagine her heartbreak. Police arrived at the home and found the headless body of Michael Mohn. During the course of the investigation it was revealed that Justin had uploaded a video to his YouTube channel where it appears he is holding his father's head in a clear plastic bag. Later in the video Justin appears to be cooking the remains. The only motive police have so far is angry online rants where Justin expressed anger at his father for being a 20-year-feder...

JIGAWA PENSION COMPLETES PAYMENT OF OVER 292 MILLION NAIRA TO NEXT OF KIN. (PHOTOS).

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 Jigawa Pension Completes Payment Of Over 292 Million Naira To Next Of Kin Jigawa State and local government contributory pension scheme says it has completed the payment of over two hundred and ninety two million naira to relations of eighty six staff who died in active service in the state.  The Executive Secretary of the board, Alhaji Kamilu Aliyu Musa disclosed this to Radio Nigeria in Dutse, the state capital.  He explained that, the board had disbursed over two hundred and ninety two million nine hundred and sixty one thousand naira to next of kin of eighty six staff who died while on active service in the state.  Alhaji Kamilu Aliyu Musa, said the payment was categorized into four categories.  According to him, 577 retired staff consist of those who retired either by reaching the mandatory retirement age of 35 years in service or sixty years by birth were paid over one point five billion naira.  The Pension Boss further explained that,  thirty e...

ASUU EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER NON IMPLEMENTATION OF AGREEMENT REACHED BY THE UNION AND THE FG. (PHOTO).

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 ASUU Expresses Concern Over non Implementation of Agreement reached by the union and the FG The National President Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU Professor Emmanuel Osodeke has expressed concern that despite all the agreement reached between organised labour and the Federal Government non has been implemented. He stated this while interacting with Radio Nigeria at the Gidan Kwano campus of Federal University of Technology Minna after interacting with ASUU members on a mobilisation visit. Professor Emmanuel Osodeke lamented that despite the gentlemen agreement not even a dime has been paid to his members thereby creating unnecessary hardship to their family. He said from the Federal University of Technology Minna they will proceed to other branch of ASUU to interact with members with a view to getting more inputs on the way forward. Professor Emmanuel Osodeke expressesd displeasure that the issue of wage award, seven and a half months salary and other contentious issues ...

FORCE REORGANIZATION VITAL FOR EFFECTIVE, PROFESSIONAL, ACCOUNTABLE POLICING. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 PRESS RELEASE FORCE REORGANIZATION VITAL FOR EFFECTIVE, PROFESSIONAL, ACCOUNTABLE POLICING As Police Clears Air on Delayed FG Palliatives; Berates False Publication on Mass Resignation In response to recent allegations concerning the activities of the Nigeria Police Force, it is important to provide a comprehensive perspective addressing the concerns raised. The Force reorganization, which involves the transfer of officers who have served for a long period of time in a particular state, is a crucial aspect of maintaining effectiveness, professionalism and curbing undue overfamiliarity and familiarity that may hamper quality service delivery. Currently Edo, Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and other states have been earmarked for this first phase of reorganization to enhance efficiency and accountability, and this exercise is a tradition and sacrosanct. Similarly, promotion arrears are a recognized and budget-based in the public service. This delay is a procedural matter and not indicativ...

COURT DECLARES EHIE EDISON, FIVE OTHERS WANTED OVER ALLEGED TERRORISM. (PHOTO).

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 Court declares Gov.  Fubara’s Chief-of-Staff, Ehie Edison, five others wanted over alleged terrorism, murder. A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday issued a warrant for the arrest of Hon Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, over his alleged involvement in the burning of the State House of Assembly. Ehie, who is the immediate-past factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, was ordered to be arrested alongside five other persons based in Port Harcourt for allegedly participating in some criminal activities. Those ordered to be arrested along with the former factional Speaker are Jinjiri Bala, Happy Benedict, Progress Joseph, Adokiye Oyagiri and Chibuike Peter, also known as Rambo. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order for their arrest while delivering ruling in an ex-parte application brought before him by the Inspector General of Police. The ex-parte application was predicated on sections 37, 113, 114, 84 and...

REVEALED: SLAIN EKITI MONARCH WORKED AT ABUJA SHERATON HOTEL BEFORE HE WAS CROWNED. (PHOTO).

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 REVEALED: Slain Ekiti Monarch Worked At Abuja Sheraton Hotel Before He Was Crowned The Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, Oba David Babatunde Ogunsakin, who fell to the bullets of suspected kidnappers on Monday evening worked at Sheraton Hotel in Nigeria’s capital city prior to 2018 when he ascended the throne of his ancestors.  NEWSMEN had reported how Ogunsakin was ambushed and murdered alongside the Onimojo of Imojo-Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olushola. The traditional rulers, who were in company of the Alara of Ara-Ekiti, Oba Adebayo Fatoba, were said to be returning from a security meeting at Irele-Ekiti, when the attackers struck along Oke-Ako road in Ikole Local Government Area of the state. But while Fatoba managed to escape, the other two were not so lucky. A source close to Oba Ogunsakin, who did not want his name in print, told our reporter that the monarch worked at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, and later Barbados Hotel, Kaduna, in 2018, to become king. “He was formerly a staff of She...

MAN ARRESTED ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTED RAPE OF AN X-RAY TECH AT ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL IN DECATUR, ILLINOIS. (PHOTO).

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Man arrested for attempted rape of an x-ray tech at St. Mary's hospital in Decatur, Illinois.  22-year-old, Victor Nunnery, has been denied pre-trial release in relation to a January 6th incident. On that day in January, Nunnery was treated at St. Mary's in Decatur for shoulder pain. Nunnery came into contact with the victim when he was sent for x-rays. According to the technologist when she was done with his x-ray she was cleaning the equipment with her back to him. Nunnery suddenly grabbed her by the shoulders and slammed her into a wall. She fell to the ground and the two began struggling, with Nunnery repeatedly trying to pull her pants down.  Fortunately a staff member that was walking by, heard screams and the sound of the shuffle. She ran into the room. She witnessed that the victim was exposed from the waist down and Nunnery was laying over her with his pants down. Due to the distraction, the victim was able to flee the room and security arrived.  According to sec...

TWO BROTHERS MURDERED, THEIR CORPSES DUMPED IN A CAR BOOTH IN ANAMBRA. (PHOTO).

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 Two brothers murdered, their corpses dumped in car booth in Anambra  The c○rpses of two brothers were discovered inside the booth of their Toyota Corolla, along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, close to Tempo Mills, Umunya, Anambra State. The brothers, identified as Onyema and Nonso, were believed to have been murd£red while on their way home after attending a Church programme along Oguta Road, near Upper Iweka, Onitsha. Initially, when the gory video of the bodies inside the trunk made the rounds on WhatsApp on Sunday, Jan. 28, most people thought they were the bodies of a husband and wife. But it was later confirmed to be the bodies of the two brothers.   According to a cleric, Venerable Emmanuel Onovo, the deceased were brothers who were members of the Anglican Communion in the state. Onovo, who is based in Aguleri, stated this in a post he made on his Facebook page. He wrote, “They are my two sons in the Anglican Children’s Ministry, Omogba, Onitsha years back. I called...

"ANY MARRIED WOMAN LEAVING THE HUSBAND'S HOUSE HAS NOT SACRIFICED ANYTHING FOR THE MARRIAGE"- NIGERIAN MAN OBINNA FRIDAY. (PHOTO).

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“Any Married Woman Leaving The Husband’s House Has Not Sacrificed Anything For The Marriage “— Nigerian Man Obinna Friday “You can never value what you did not sacrifice for” “I will go, I will not stay again, am going to my father's house, is because you have not sacrifice anything for the marriage” “If you have sacrificed anything, you have no choice than to make it WORK”he Concluded.

MAN SET TO MARRY THREE WOMEN SAME DAY IN BENUE. (PHOTO).

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MAN SET TO MARRY THREE WOMEN SAME DAY IN BENUE A Nigerian identified as Tersugh Aondona is set to marry three women on the same day in Benue State.  According to the invite, the wedding will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, (today) at Lante Kukwagh Comprehensive Secondary School, Jato-Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of the state.  The invite also revealed the names of the wives to be Blessing, Nancy and Sulumshima.  The celebration is to start by 6pm till dawn.  One Harry Nyam, who first announced the wedding on Facebook, wrote, "31st January is finally here. All roads lead to Jato Aka today for our man, Tersugh Aondona AKA Aterry-baba.  "I just got in here and the town looks set to host the biggest weddings ever held in the state. Congrats to you and your wives bro. Very happy women. God when?🥺"  One James Atsa'am also wrote, "That's how things are. The three wives and their husband are doing what makes them happy. Carry on Orvesen Tersugh Aondon...

YUL EDOCHIE NOT LESS QUALIFIED THAN OTHER NIGERIAN PASTORS- DADDY FREEZE. (PHOTO).

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 Yul Edochie not less qualified than other Nigerian pastors – Daddy Freeze Popular media personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, aka Daddy Freeze, has said controversial actor-turned-cleric, Yul Edochie isn’t less qualified than any Nigerian pastor to open a ministry.  Edochie has been under heavy criticism since announcing the launch of his online Ministry, The Salvation Ministry, where he will be preaching the gospel. Reacting, Daddy Freeze stated that Yul isn’t less qualified than any Nigerian pastor to open a Ministry, as long as he preaches the truth. On his Instagram page, he wrote: “Yul Edochie is not less qualified than any Nigerian pastor to open a ministry as long as he preaches the truth. “Your lying @ss pastors with their f@les monetized doctrines, conjured miracles, and testimonies are doing more harm to the gospel than Yul can ever do. Focus on all the failed prophecies GOs and the life imprisonment Bishops, leave Yul.”

SLEEPING WITH A VIRGIN IS TRAUMATIC FOR MEN- ACTOR, BAAJ ADEBULE. (PHOTO).

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 Sleeping with a virgin is traumatic for men - actor, Baaj Adebule Nollywood actor, Baaj Adebule said he does not want to marry a virgin because the first experience can be "traumatic" for men. Speaking on Pulse Hot Takes, the actor shed light on the male experience in such situations, highlighting the emotional toll it can take on a man. “I don’t want to marry a virgin, because first, obviously, you will have to do the 'disvirgining,' which is something I’ve been through before and it is quite traumatic," he began. Going on, he added: "When people think about it, they only think about the lady, obviously because she's the one that has to go through it. But nobody thinks about the guy and what he goes through to do it. It is a very terrible experience for a guy.” Adebule emphasised the importance of considering both perspectives in discussions about virginity. He went on to express empathy, acknowledging that while the focus is usually on the woman's...

FALANA SUES FG, 36 STATES OVER OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN. (PHOTO).

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 Falana sues FG, 36 states over out-of-school children Human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana has sued the Federal Government (through the Attorney General of the Federation), the Minister of Education, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), and 36 states over the issue of out-of-school children in the country. Falana filed the suit alongside an early childhood education specialist, Hauwa Mustapha, on behalf of the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond. Their suit is over their failure to access N68bn Universal Basic Education Commission funds to provide free basic education for every Nigerian Child of school age. The Attorneys General of the 36 states of the Federation and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja were also listed as respondents in the suit which was filed through their lawyer, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mrs Funmi Falana. The suit which was filed on Jan. 19th at the Federal High Court, Lagos, asks the court to deter...

TROOPS ENGAGE KIDNAPPERS RESCUE VICTIMS IN TARABA STATE . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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TROOPS ENGAGE KIDNAPPERS RESCUE VICTIMS IN TARABA STATE   Troops of 114 Battalion (Rear) of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army in Jalingo on 29 January 2024 have successfully rescued three individuals who were kidnapped by bandits in Jalingo Taraba State. Acting on intelligence regarding the movement of the bandits with their victims from Ardo-Kola to Yoro, troops deployed in Apawa village of Yoro Local Government Area swiftly mobilized to the area and trailed the armed group. The troops displaying exceptional skill and determination engaged the criminals with superior firepower. This forced the bandits to abandon their three abducted victims. We are pleased to report that the rescued individuals have been reunited with their families as we continue on the trail of the kidnappers. This courageous operation highlights the unwavering commitment of the 6 Brigade to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents of Taraba State.  Law-abiding citizens are urged to support this eff...

YOUTH MINISTRY PARTNERS NDLEA ON DRUG ABUSE AS MINISTER BIO IBRAHIM MEETS MARWA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Youth Ministry partners NDLEA on drug abuse as Minister Bio Ibrahim meets Marwa The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has expressed its preparedness to partner with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on raising awareness, providing rehabilitation and skills acquisition for Nigerian youths afflicted by the scourge of substance abuse. The assurance was given by the Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim when she paid a visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) at the Agencys national headquarters in Abuja to discuss areas of collaboration between her ministry and the anti-narcotic body. Marwa had in his remarks painted a grim picture of the drug situation in Nigeria especially as it affects the youth population, stressing the urgent need for all stakeholders in particular Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, to strengthen partnership with a view to curbing the menace of substance abuse and ill...

FG WARNS MINING COMPANIES ON COMPLIANCE TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS. (PHOTOS).

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 FG WARNS MINING COMPANIES ON COMPLIANCE TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS  Federal Government has warned mining companies and licensed holders to  comply with the new revised Community Development Agreements ( CDA) or stand  the risk of revocation of their licenses by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development.  ''Any Company that fails to sign the community development agreements stands the risk of having his license revoked''. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dr Dele Alake gave the warning while delivering his keynote address at the BUSINESSDAY Solid Minerals Conference in Abuja with the theme ''Digging Deeper: Diversifying Nigeria's Economy For Wealth Creation'' . Dr Alake explained that the essence of CDA  launched by the Ministry last year  was to engender a peaceful environment for mining operations to thrive, between the Communities, Federal government and mining companies and  frowned at the low level  of compliance ...

INEC SEEKS SUPPORT OF NAF FOR LOGISTICS DELIVERY. (PHOTO).

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 INEC Seeks Support Of NAF For Logistics Delivery The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC says the commission will collaborate with the Nigeria Air Force in the distribution of materials to the three locations in the North East, South East, South West geo political zones of the country. Professor Mahmood Yakubu, INEC Chairman stated this in Abuja when he visited the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar. Professor Yakubu said the visit was necessary due to the act that, the commission would conduct bye-elections and re-run elections in 26 States of the Federation this Saturday. “In all the elections, Candidates will fill vacancies in three Senatorial Districts, 17 Federal and 28 State Constituencies spread across 80 Local Government Areas, 575 Registration Areas/Wards and 8,934 Polling Units involving 4,904,627 registered voters out of which 4,613,291 Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) have been collected.” The INEC Chairman said that the law empowered the Comm...

ZAMFARA CIVIL SECURITY FORCES HAVE BEEN LAUNCHED. (PHOTO).

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 Zamfara civil security forces have been launched Zamfara state government has launched an army of volunteers to fight against gunmen and other criminals in the state, which was accused of 'Askarawan Zamfara'. Zamfara state is among the states where the problem of gunmen kidnappers to collect revenge has been gambling in northwestern Nigeria. The Zamfara army consists of 2,646, including 14 local governments, who received special training from security agencies and different security professionals to tackle the problem of gunmen and animal abductions in Zamfara State. Inaugurating the troops today in Gusau, the state capital, Governor Dauda Lawal said the state government is using different methods and strategies to fight criminals in the state, including the establishment of Asakarawan army to improve security in Zamfara State, which he said with the agreement God, makeup will pay for soap. 

AMOTEKUN NABS 31 SUSPECTS FOR ALLEGED KIDNAPPING, OTHER CRIMES IN ONDO. (PHOTO).

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 Amotekun nabs 31 suspects for alleged kidnapping, other crimes in Ondo The Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun Corps) in Ondo State says it has arrested 31 suspects for various alleged crimes across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state. Mr Adetunji Adeleye, Commander of the Amotekun corps made this known while parading the suspects before newsmen on Wednesday in Akure. Adeleye said that the suspects were arrested for offences including alleged kidnapping, illegal possession of firearms and those that specialised in breaking of shops and houses. The commander said that the corps would not relent in it efforts in ridding the state of  criminal elements. He also said that the government was resolute in its determination to ensure that investors, farmers, residents, and commuters  moved about freely in the state without apprehension of attacks by hoodlums. Adeleye said that the Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa led government had directed heads of security agencies in the s...

WIZKID REVEALS STRUGGLES FOLLOWING MOTHER'S DEATH. (PHOTO)

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 Wizkid reveals struggles following mother's death Award-winning artiste Wizkid has responded to the concerns raised by his fans and admirers following his recent appearance at an event. The Grammy-winning singer attended the UK premiere of “Bob Marley: One Love” in London, where online videos depicted him looking somber. Many fans expressed worry, noting his appearance seemed weary, and dull. Some speculated that Wizkid may still be grappling with the loss of his beloved mother. In response, Wizkid disclosed that he has felt different since his mother’s death, acknowledging a sense of disconnection from himself. However, he promised that he will eventually rediscover his sense of self. He likened his experience to that of a soldier, emphasizing his resilience in the face of adversity by stating his readiness to rebuff anyone encroaching on his personal space. Wizkid concluded his message by expressing appreciation for his fans’ solidarity during his lowest moments, promising his r...

LIBYA DEPORTS ILLEGAL MIGRANTS BACK TO NIGERIA . (PHOTO).

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 LIBYA DEPORTS ILLEGAL MIGRANTS BACK TO NIGERIA  On Tuesday, the Libyan authorities began the deportation of not less than 320 irregular migrants to Nigeria. Most of the deportees were among immigrants that risked dangerous sea voyages in the hopes of reaching Europe. These African migrants, not only Nigerians, considered the war-torn Libya as a key departure point on North Africa’s Mediterranean coast to Europe. In 2023, the rival Libya’s rival administrations agreed on a Tripoli-based anti-immigration body to coordinate deportations of illegal  foreigners. Mohamad Baredaa is the head of security of Libya migration agency, which is working with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to coordinate the deportation. Baredaa said: “We carried out on Tuesday the expulsion of 163 irregular migrants of Nigerian nationality from the Mitiga airport, including 107 women, 51 men and five children. “160 Nigerians will be sent back to their country from Benina airport in ...

KDSG SWEARS-IN NEW GRAND KHADI OF SHARIA COURT OF APPEAL. (PHOTOS).

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  KDSG Swears-In New Grand Khadi Of Sharia Court Of Appeal  Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has sworn in Mohammed Aminu Danjuma as the new Grand Khadi of Kaduna State Sharia Court of Appeal. At the ceremony at government House Kaduna, Governor Uba Sani urged the new grand khadi to discharge his constitutional mandate in accordance  with the law and without fear or favour. He commended the National Judiciary Council for recommending highly experience legal practitioner and distinguished scholar of Islamic law for the appointment as the grand khadi. Malam Uba Sani expressed confidence that the new grand khadi Mohammed Aminu would reposition the sharia court of appeal, saying that his government would continue to give the judiciary  the support it need to perform optimally and ensure access to justice for the citizens. Governor sani also stated that, to serve people of the state better and advance the social justice, there must be synergy between the executive and jud...

ZAMFARA: GOV. DAUDA LAWAL DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY ON HEALTHCARE. (PHOTO).

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 Zamfara: Governor Dauda Lawal declares state of emergency on Healthcare   In Zamfara state Health and medical facilities are facing serious decay and threat to patients as well as the staff. This was disclosed by the state Governor Dauda Lawal during a state wide broadcast    Governor Dauda who declared a state of emergency on the health sector of the state said his government is committed to revamping the state's healthcare system.   The governor lamented the disturbing conditions of the hospitals across the state and noted that he paid an unscheduled visit to Gusau's general hospital where he expressed concern over the poor conditions that patients were experiencing in hospitals and highlighted steps of intervention by his administration   According to him, the hospitals needed intervention urgently due to the poor state of facilities, equipment and the workers. As a result, he stressed that a state of emergency was declared in the sector.    “...

HAGHER DECRIES EXISTENTIAL THREATS, RESIGNS FROM PDP. (PHOTO).

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 HAGHER DECRIES EXISTENTIAL THREATS, RESIGNS FROM PDP A former presidential aspirant of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prof Iyorwuese Hagher, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Prof. Hagher,  a former minister, ambassador and senator, announced this in a letter dated January 22, 2024 addressed to the PDP chairman, Utange Ward in Katsina-Ala local government area of Benue State. He said his ward had been beset by existential threats which had made political partisanship a risk. “Since 2015, our ward has been beset by existential threats – the occupation of our farmlands and homes by Fulani herdsmen, the killings and kidnapping, taxation and torture of our oppressed poor by the local militia working in tandem with Fulani herdsmen have put political partisanship as a risk factor to our declining human rights, and even the loss of right to live. “We have lost greatly and the choice of  political partisanship over good and responsible govern...

DECEASED POLICE NEXT OF KINS RECEIVE CHEQUES IN ZAMFARA STATE. (PHOTOS).

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 Deceased Police Next of Kins Receive Cheques In Zamfara State  In Zamfara state, twenty five next of kins of deceased police officers have received one hundred and thirty four million, five hundred and fifty thousand, eight hundred and twenty four Naira eighty six kobo from the inspector general of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. Presenting the bank cheques to the beneficiaries, the IGP said the gesture was given to the families of the Police Officers' who lost their lives while in active service in the state. The IGP who was represented by the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, CP Muhammad Shehu Dalijan, noted that the cheques issued to the next of kins were part of the IGP’s welfare initiative under the Group Personal Accident, Group Life Insurance, and IGP Family Welfare Schemes of the Force. The commissioner reiterated the IGP’s determination and commitment to ensuring the welfare of officers and men of the force whether alive or dead. He who advised the ...

CP NIGER ATTRIBUTES THE REDUCTION OF CRIME IN THE STATE TO THE ADOPTION OF POLICY THRUST OF IGP. (PHOTO).

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CP NIGER ATTRIBUTES THE REDUCTION OF CRIME IN THE STATE TO THE ADOPTION OF POLICY THRUST OF IGP Niger state Commissioner of Police  Mr Shawulu Danmamman has attributed the improved security in the state to the implementation of new policy to combat crime and criminality introduced by the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun . Speaking with Radio Nigeria in Minna the police commissioner said the adoption of the new mission and vision of Inspector General of Police entails the respect for human rights, visibility and friendly policing. Mr Shawulu Danmamman  said that is why they are strategizing and meeting with relevant stakeholders partnering with traditional  institutions and professional bodies to ensure that together they succeed in the area of peace and security which he said had brought about attitudinal change. According to him the criminals knowing the resolve of Nigerlites are not finding it easy some are not comportable therefore are either going or are b...

NUT CONDOLES NLC AND NULGE OVER THE DEATH OF FORMER NULGE PRESIDENT IN NIGER. (PHOTO).

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 NUT CONDOLES NLC AND NULGE OVER THE DEATH OF FORMER NULGE PRESIDENT IN NIGER. The death of former President Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees NULGE in Niger state Comrade Musa Matane has been described as a great loss to the entire people of the state and Nigeria. This is inview of his contributions to the growth and development of the union and civil servants in the state during his life time. Chairman Niger state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers NUT Comrade Adamu Mohammed Akayago stated this in his condolence message in Minna  The message which was signed and issued to Newsmen in Minna by the state Secretary of  NUT Comrade Labaran Garba on behalf of state Wing Executive Council said the death of Comrade Musa Matane has created a vacuum difficult to fill. According to Comrade Adamu Mohammed Akayago his death is not only for his family members or NULGE but for the entire members of organised labour in Niger state under the leadership of Comrade Idris A...

NEC TO CONDUCTS RE RUN ELECTION ELECTION INTO THE NIGER STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY IN 32 POLING UNITS OF LAVUN CONSTITUENCY.(PHOTO).

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 NEC TO CONDUCTS RE RUN ELECTION ELECTION INTO THE NIGER STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY IN 32 POLING UNITS OF LAVUN CONSTITUENCY.  The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC says arrangements have reached an advance stage for the conduct of re run election in thirty two poling units of Lavun constituency for the Niger state House of Assembly slated for this Saturday. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in charge of Niger state Alh Ahmed Yusha'u Garki stated this at a stakeholders meeting in Minna on the Lavun re run election.     Alh Ahmed Yusha'u Garki said already all non sensitive electoral materials have been deployed to Lavun Local Government Area in readiness for the conduct of a peaceful and acceptable re run election for the Niger state House of Assembly. According to him candidates for twelve political parties are expected to participate in the re run election which he said the electorates in that area have demonstrated their resolve to actively parta...

UPDATE: TANIA'S DAD APPRECIATES STATE GOVERNMENT, VISITS DAUGHTER AT THE HOSPITAL . ( PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 UPDATE...  TANIA'S DAD APPRECIATES STATE GOVERNMENT, VISITS DAUGHTER AT THE HOSPITAL  By Chidinma Ikeanyionwu  Mr Joel Okpala, father to the former US based Tennis champion, Tania Okpala who was recently rescued by the State government has expressed gratitude towards the development.  Mr Okpala did this while interacting with the commissioner for women and social welfare Anambra State, Ify Obinabo.   Mr Okpala whose joy knew no bound while speaking with the wife of the governor Mrs Nonye Soludo over the phone said that he is overwhelmed with the first lady's magnanimous nature especially as it concerns his daughter who has been an addict for 18 years.  He went on to thank Mrs Soludo for offering to cater for his daughter's treatment and ensure her well-being assuring that he will do his best as always to support his daughter.  Mr Okpala who came along with Tania's daughter equally visited the hospital straight from the office of the commissi...