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 The creepy similarities in the recent deaths of two Indiana women only days apart has left many residents concerned.  Two Indianapolis women were recently found deceased by a local strip mall only days apart and within three minutes of each other. The similarities don't end there either.  58-year-old, Shannon Lassere, was found outside of a local dentists office first on January 27th followed by 52-year-old, Mariannne Weis, less than a week later on Feb. 1st. Police reported they both had died in the same violent manner but did not state the cause of death. However, family of Lassere alleged she had been stabbed.  The police say there is no apparent link between the women but maintain they are, "taking proactive steps out of an abundance of caution."  These awful homicides of 2 very similar women in a very similar manner only days and minutes away from one another have residents on edge and fearing the same thing I think we all are fearing.  Our thoughts a...

 Okocha asserts that the current Super Eagles do not have superstars and are yet to surpass the achievements of former players. In a conversation with Arise TV, Okocha criticized the current team's lack of superstars and suggested that they lack the same level of talent as the players he once played alongside. When questioned about the differences between the current team and his former teammates, Okocha remarked that the present players have recognized the importance of playing to their strengths. “Unfortunately, we don’t have too many superstars in the team. They are stars in their own right, don’t get me wrong, but we are still remembered because they have not surpassed our achievements. They have not surpassed our talents,” Okocha added….

  Nigeria High Commission Issues Advisory Ahead Super Eagles, South Africa Clash It further implored Nigerians to avoid provocative celebrations that might incite any form of violence should Nigeria win the encounter. The Nigeria High Commission has issued an advisory on safe conduct to those staying in South Africa ahead of the AFCON semi-final clash between the Super Eagles and Bafana-Bafana The communique released on Tuesday warned Nigerians in the country of ”veiled threats” against them should the result be in favour of the 2013. champions. It  advised the ”Nigerian community to be watchful of their utterances ”and also ”be mindful of where they choose to watch the match, especially in public places” It further implored Nigerians to avoid provocative celebrations that might incite any form of violence should Nigeria win the encounter. In light of any provocation, the High Commission advised against any form of reciprocation but as law-abiding members of the society  ...

ADAMAWA POLICE COMMAND POLICE NAB MAN WHO DISGUISES AS GHOST TO DEFRAUD PEOPLE IN ADAMAWA Adamawa state Police Command  on 5/2/2024 arrested a 59years old Man for frequently defrauding Members of the public. The suspect, Muhammad Abubakar a.k.a Malam Sabo is said to be an habitual 419 who specializes in defrauding Members of the public in a disguised manner. Mostly, the suspect hides his identity, pretending to be a Ghost, talking to his Victims with different voices. The suspect, at times changes his voice sound  to that of a woman or a child to dupe his victims. Recently he tricked and duped one Abba Bale of Demsawo of the sum of three Hundred thousand (N300,000.00)  

 IMPROVED WELFARE: DR ARASE, RETIRED SENIOR OFFICERS VISIT IGP, DISCUSS RENEWED WELFARE PACKAGE, TRAINING CURRICULUM. As IGP Harps on Reorientation Programmes for Police Officers.  The former Inspector-General of Police and present Chairman, Police Service Commission, Dr. Solomon Arase, today 6th February, 2024, led a team of retired Senior Police Officers under the aegis of the Police Veterans' Foundation, a new foundation which will be launched on the 5th of March, 2024 in Abuja, paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM. The team comprised the President, Association of Retired Police Officers (ARPON), DIG Mohammed Aminu Yesufu (Rtd.) who was in charge of Planning and Infotech (F Department) as it then was; CP Isah Grema (Rtd.) amongst others.  The short meeting in the office of the IGP centred on the plans of the foundation to assist in the areas of facilitating improved welfare for both serving and ...

 COURT RENEWS ORDER RESTRAINING POLICE FROM ARRESTING EDISON. The Port Harcourt division of the Rivers State High Court has renewed and extended the interim court order restraining the Nigerian Police and other security agencies from arresting the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Governor, Edison Ehie. The order was renewed by the trial Judge, Justice Sika Aprioku following a complaint by Mr Ehie’s lawyer, Damian Okoro SAN who informed the judge that despite the court’s earlier order, the police had gone ahead to declare Edison wanted. After listening to the Senior Advocate, Justice Aprioku cited order 4 rule 4C of the Administration of Criminal Justice which gives him power to renew and or extend orders where applications are made ex parte. He extended the validity of the previous order till the substantive suit is determined, he also ruled on an application for extension of time by respondent counsel Celestine Dickson, who he gave three days extension

 Nigeria Immigration Service issues over 2m passports in 2023 amid ‘Japa’ trend The Comptroller-General of Immigration, Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, disclosed in a virtual lecture hosted by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) that the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) issued more than two million passports in 2023. Titled ‘New Passport Policy/Processes for Nigerians in the Diaspora Confirmation,’ the lecture discussed the notable surge in passport applications, primarily attributed to the widespread ‘Japa’ movement of mass relocation to developed nations. Adepoju drew attention to the recent spike in passport issuances, pointing out that 1.3 million passports were issued in 2021 and 1.5 million in 2022—a 50% increase—were issued. The figures increased by more than 100% in 2023, to a total of 2,141,300 passports issued. The recent automation of the passport process, which lessens the need for human interaction with immigration authorities, was welcomed by the Comptroller-Gen...

‘Our Husbands Don’t Touch Us At Night Because Of Heat’, Rivers Women Protest There was a mild drama in the Diobu area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, on Tuesday, as some women marched to the office of Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) over what they described as their inability to have conjugal relationship with their husbands due to heat. Armed with placards with inscriptions such as ‘No Light, No Payment’, ‘The Heat is too much’, etc, they lamented the untold hardship they were passing through. The protesting women said their husbands no longer touch them at night due to heat, lamenting their inability to preserve cooked foods for weeks as a result of power outage. They also said their businesses had been grounded due to poor power supply. The leader of the protesting women , Maria Ike, said, “We have decided to let the world know what we are passing through in the hands of PHED. The poor supply in our area is at zero level despite the fact that we pay mon...

 Osimhen cleared for South Africa clash Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has reportedly been cleared by the team’s medical staff for Wednesday’s semi-final clash against South Africa. The Super Eagles travelled on Monday evening from Abidjan to Bouaké without star striker Victor Osimhen as a result of abdominal discomfort. The team’s media officer, Babafemi Raji, who confirmed the incident, said the team doctors had placed him under close watch with a member of the medical team staying behind in Abidjan with him. According to sources in Abidjan, Osimhen will join his teammates in Bouake after being declared fit and is expected to feature in the game The Napoli striker has been an important part of the Eagles’ superb AFCON run so far starting all five matches in Côte d’Ivoire, scoring one goal and setting up Ademola Lookman against Cameroon.

 Samuel Eto’o’s offer to resign as Cameroon Football Federation president rejected The Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) has rejected an offer of resignation from its president Samuel Eto’o. Eto’o, 42, offered his resignation during a meeting of Fecafoot’s executive in Yaounde on Monday night, in which the former striker requested for other members of the board to also offer their resignations ‘in good faith’. The meeting was held as an evaluation of Cameroon’s performance at the men’s Africa Cup of Nations, in which they won just one of their four matches and exited at the round of 16 stage after a two-goal defeat against Nigeria. A statement from Fecafoot outlined how their executive “unanimously rejected” Eto’o’s offer of resignation, “thus renewing their confidence in him to continue”. Eto’o was elected Fecafoot president in December 2021 with his tenure overseeing two AFCON tournaments alongside the 2022 World Cup. Rigobert Song — Eto’o’s former international team-mate —...

 Yobe Gov declares Feb 7 work free day in honour of late Gov Bukar Gov Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has declared Wednesday, Feb 7, a work free day to mark a three-day prayers for late former Governor of the state, Sen Bukar Abba Ibrahim. Alhaji Mamman Mohammed,the Director General, Press and Media Affairs to the governor said this while addressing newsmen on Tuesday in Damaturu. He said the day was set aside to offer prayers for the former governor who died in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The three days prayers, according to him, would be offered at the Government House Mosque, Damaturu. Mohammed said Yobe government had officially took over the funeral rites to honour the late governor. He also explained that Gov Buni, in the company of government officials and the family of the late governor, has been receiving condolences from sympathisers from within and outside the state at the Government House, Damaturu.

 Eagles N3bn richer, squad arrives Bouake for Bafana clash Following the Super Eagles’ progression to the semi-finals of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, The PUNCH reports that the team has earned a prize money of $2.5m (N3bn). Nigeria reached the semi-finals of the 34th edition of the AFCON after defeating Angola 1-0 at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Friday. As one of the remaining four teams in the competition, the Eagles, alongside South Africa, their semi-final opponents; DR Congo and hosts Ivory Coast, have already secured $2.5m. Before the start of the tournament, Confederation of Africa Football president, Dr Patrice Motsepe, announced a 40 per cent increase in prize monies. According to the statement published on the website of the football governing body January 4, the winners of the tournament will receive $7m, $2m more than the reward doled out at the last edition in Cameroon. The runners-up of the African showpiece event will now get $...

 It’s sad I have to leave, says Ruger as he exits Jonzing World record label Afrobeat singer, Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger has officially announced his exit from the Jonzing World record label. Taking to his official Instagram page on Tuesday, February 6, the singer expressed gratitude to his former label boss, Dprince, for his belief in him and their journey together thus far. Despite the regrettable circumstances surrounding his departure, Ruger affirmed his determination to take a significant leap forward in his career this year. As he prepares to launch his own record label, Blown Boyent, Ruger sought divine strength to navigate this new chapter in his musical journey. In his words: “Thank you Jonzing world and Dprince for believing in me and taking me this far. Wouldn’t have gotten here without you. Sadly, I have to leave but God knows best. I am taking a big bet on myself this year. I don’t know it all but I know God will see me through. It is time for @...

Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ makes another history in UK By Taiwo Okanlawon ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, the latest movie by Nollywood actor and producer Funke Akindele, has broken the record with her blockbuster cinema movie, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ bagging £80,000 on the UK Box Office. The film, already holding the honour of being the highest-grossing Nollywood film, broke Box Office records in the UK by earning an impressive £80,000 in just four weeks of streaming. The announcement was made on the image-sharing platform, Instagram, by the entertainment company, Film One. “One and only Big Baller @funkejenifaakindele. Congratulations on your UK Numbers. We love a focused Queen,” it wrote in a post. Box office queen, Akindele also shared the news about the giant strides on her social media. In January 4, 2024, Film One Studios confirmed the new record the holiday title broke of Funke Akindele’s A Tribe Called Judah reaching the 1 billion Naira mark in Nigeria box office. It premi...

 Nigerians will know worth of Headies awards, says Nkechi Blessing amid Grammy turnout Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing recently expressed appreciation for the Headies award in light of the disappointment faced by Nigerian artists at the 66th Grammy Awards. Despite the absence of prominent Nigerian musicians like Davido, Burna Boy, Tems, Arya Starr, Asake, and Olamide from the winner’s circle at the 2024 Grammy Awards, Blessing took to her Instagram page to emphasize the significance of domestic recognition. She asserted that the Headies, a prestigious Nigerian music award, would now be more valued by both Nigerians and Nigerian artists who understand their worth. Predicting a future where even global icons like American rapper Jay Z might attend the ceremony in Lagos to accept a Headies award, Nkechi highlighted the importance of any platform that acknowledges hard work and rewards talent, regardless of its scale or international recognition. She said: “No award platform is small...

 Nigerian poultry farmers lament loss of N3trn investments Poultry farmers nationwide said their members lost more than N3 trillion in investments from the prevailing economic hardships in 2023 the country. The farmers, under the aegis of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos State chapter, disclosed this on Monday. Mojeed Iyiola, the Lagos State chapter Chairman of PAN said the prevailing harsh economic situation in the country had forced the majority of its members to quit the business. Iyoha said the association lost the amount in revenue in 2023, following the massive closure of poultry farms by the majority of its members who could not meet up with their financial requirements to keep their businesses afloat. According to him, the economic impact of the massive closure of poultry farms in the country since 2023 is enormous. “Since the closure of about 50 per cent of poultry farms across the country, the sector has lost over N3 trillion. “This is because in each state...

 'FOUGHT HIS FIGHT': Toby Keith, who was battling stomach cancer, died peacefully surrounded by his family, according to a statement posted on the country singer's website. "He fought his fight with grace and courage," the statement said. "Toby Keith was big, brash, and never bowed down or slowed down for anyone. His story is a distinctly American one—a former roughneck oil worker who carved out his own space in country music with a sinewy voice and an unbending will to succeed. He wrote his breakthrough songs and later formed his own record label when he felt underserved by Nashville. He relished being an outsider and doing things his way. Proudly patriotic, he didn’t mind if his clear-cut convictions ruffled your feathers. For three decades, he reflected the defiant strength of the country music audience. His memory will continue to stand tall." —Kyle Young, CEO Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum "This is a heart breaker.. Toby Keith was one of...

 EFCC Arraigns Kwara Businessman for N170m Contract Scam   The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday, February 5, 2024 arraigned a businessman, Alexander Adeniran Babarinde from Oro-Ago in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State over alleged involvement in contract scam, obtaining money under false pretence and forgery.   Babarinde was arraigned by the EFCC,  alongside his company, Ajays Engineering Limited and one Suleiman Muhammed, (who is currently at large)   before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on eight –count charges bordering on obtaining under false pretences. .   The defendants allegedly obtained several amounts of money from the complainant under the guise of funding and executing some Federal Government contracts.   The petitioner alleged that Babarinde brought some contract awards letters from Ecological Fund Management Committee Office of the Secretary...

 EFCC Arraigns Car Dealer,  One Other for N13.5m Property Fraud The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, February 5, 2024, arraigned a 56-year-old car dealer, Rasaq Abolaji Mumini and one other for selling a forfeited property without due authorization and obtaining money under false pretence. Specifically, Mumini and one Mrs Lawal Olawande Mariam were arraigned on two- count charges before Justice Kamorudeen Olawoyin of the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ogbomosho, Oyo State. The defendants allegedly sold a property, which is under attachment by the EFCC without lawful authorization. The said property, which is a four-bedroom apartment, is situated at Dubere in Ogbomosho, Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State. Count one of the charge reads: “That you, Rasaq Abolaji, Lawal Olawande Mariam and others still at large sometime in December 2022, at Ogbomosho, Oyo State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, without...

 Inferno Kills 4 Year Old Boy In Kano The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of a four year-old boy, Abubakar Sani at Yakasai Layin Inuwa mai mai, Kano Municipal local government area (KMC). The Public Relations Officer of the service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi made the disclosure in Kano. Saminu explained that, the agency  received a distress call from their staff Habibi Adamu about a fire outbreak at Yakasai.  He pointed out that,a rescue team was  immediately mobilized from from  Central and Audu Bako Secretariat fire station. The public relations officer pointed out that, the building  of one floor of about 40 by 30 ft used as dwelling house, one room from the upper floor was completely razed  by the inferno, while one living room was slightly burnt. He said,the minor  Abubakar  was trapped in the room engulfed by fire  and all efforts to save him before the arrival of fire fighters proved abortive. Saminu maintained that,...

 Anambra Government Hands Over Ufuma Cottage Hospital To NAUTH Nnewi  By Chukwudi Nwauba/ Ebele Egoh The Anambra State Government has officially handed over the Ufuma Cottage Hospital, Orumba North Local Government Area to Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi. Gov. Chukwuma Soludo said during the ceremony that the decision to hand over the Cottage hospital is for the overall interest of the public in having access to quality and affordable care across the state.   He noted that his administration recruited no fewer 500 health workers to fill the gaps identified in the secondary care immediately he was sworn in barely 2 years ago and that another 500 health workers have successfully been employed to work in Primary Healthcare Centres across the state. The governor reiterated his commitment in transforming the health sector of the state through fruitful partnership with Federal Government, Communities and Stakeholders. ``Why we accept this takeove...

 Court voids N21.5bn money laundering charge against ex-Chief of Air Staff Amosu, others Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday nullified a criminal charge preferred against a former Chief of Air Staff, Adesola Amosu, and two others over alleged N21.5 billion money laundering. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had re-arraigned the defendants on an amended 13-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of N21.5 billion. Justice Aneke on Tuesday upheld a preliminary objection by the defence counsel challenging the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the case on the grounds that the defendants were serving officers of the military at the time. It had argued that the defendants were, therefore, only subject to trial by a court martial, since they were still officers during the period.

 Odegbami predicts Nigeria's fate in AFCON Former Nigeria striker,  Segun Odegbami,  has predicted Nigeria will emerge the winners of the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Odegbami fondly called The Mathematical  tipped Nigeria and hosts, Ivory Coast to meet at the final of the competition in which he said  Nigeria will gain  upper hand. The eminent sports personality who won the 1980 edition of the competition with the Nigerian  team then known as the Green Eagles, said, “I said long before the finals that we would be champions of Africa. Many people thought I was just sounding off. Now, they are seeing their light. Everyone appears to believe now that the Super Eagles can do it. “Now that we are in the semi-finals, I am seeing that we are going to be playing the host nation, Ivory Coast in the final. We are beating South Africa and Ivory Coast will beat Democratic Republic of Congo. The stage is set for a classic final match on February ...

 Tobi Amusan set new 60m hurdles indoor record Nigerian Athlete, Tobi Amusan has set a new African women’s indoor record in 60 metres after finishing at 7.75 seconds at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston. Amusan retired the 7.77 record she had previously established in Kazakhstan at the Astana Indoor Meet in January with her 7.75 seconds run in Boston. However, despite setting the new record, she came second in Boston, with America’s Tia Jones finishing first in 7.72 seconds and Bahama’s Devynne Chalton finishing third with a time of 7.76 seconds. Amusan had on January 27 in her opening race of the new athletic season, beaten the 7.82seconds African record set by fellow Nigerian Gloria Alozie.

 FG finally bans alcoholic beverages in small sachets The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned alcoholic beverages produced in sachets less than 200ml. The agency said the five-year window given to the manufacturers of the products to stop producing the drinks in sachets and pet bottles which began in 2028 elapsed on January 31, 2024. She said enforcement of the ban commenced on February 1, 2024. The director-general of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, while addressing the media over the development in Abuja on Monday, February 5, said the ban was not a sudden development but a result of a multilateral Committee that agreed that the ban would be in phases whereby production would be reduced by 50 percent by 2020 while outright ban would be on January 31, 2024. Given that decision, the DG said NAFDAC did not issue renewal licenses exceeding January 2024 to any manufacturer of the products. According to her, the agency took the route of wipin...

 Japa: UK lists immigration routes that require English language test The United Kingdom on Monday, February 5, announced the specific English language tests required for individuals applying for immigration routes. This information was shared in an updated document on the UK’s official website. It said that an assessment of reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities is required for applicants like health and care workers, high-potential individuals, innovator founders, ministers of religion, scale-up workers, skilled workers, start-ups, and students. “There are 2 types of test as different immigration routes require different levels of English language ability. “The test you will need to take depends on what you are applying for,” it disclosed. “For the following application routes, you will need to take a test that assesses your reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities: Health and Care Worker, High Potential Individual, Innovator Founder, Minister of Religion,...

AFCON: Avenge Nigerian artists’ loss to Tyla, Teni begs Super Eagles to defeat South Africa Singer Teniola Apata, also known as Teni, has encouraged the Super Eagles to give their all to secure victory in Wednesday’s AFCON Semi-final match against South Africa. She specifically urged star striker Victor Osimhen and his teammates to aim for a decisive victory over the South African team, seeking revenge for the defeat suffered by some Nigerian artists at the hands of South African singer Tyla during the 66th Grammys. The Nation reported that Nigerian artists Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Davido, Asake, and Olamide were overlooked at the 66th Grammys on Sunday, while Tyla, the sole non-Nigerian nominee in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category, clinched the award. Reacting in a video message shared via her social media page, Teni pleaded with the Super Eagles players to avenge the Grammy loss of their compatriots by defeating South Africa in the semifinal clash in Cote D’Ivoire. ...

 Jay Z calls out Grammys for snubbing Beyonce in 'Album of The Year' category American rapper Shawn Corey Carter, popularly known as Jay-Z has lambasted the Grammy Awards for “never giving” Beyonce, his wife, ‘Album of the Year’ category — despite her impressive record of 33 wins. The award ceremony was held at the Peacock Theater. It was broadcast live on GRAMMY.com and the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel. The 54-year-old rapper queried the prestigious award during his acceptance speech after winning the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award which recognises personal and professional achievements in the music industry. Standing on stage with his daughter 12-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter, the rapper seized the spotlight to criticise the awards show for what he described as its snubs and inconsistencies in giving out honours to black artistes. Jay-Z questioned why Beyonce, who has the most Grammy award wins, has never won in that category. He also asked the Grammy organisers to th...

 Wanted kidnap kingpin Buhari Muhammad, five others arrested in Abuja hotel The police in the Federal Capital Territory have arrested suspected notorious kidnappers, one Buhari Muhammad, and five other members of the syndicate in Abuja. FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said in a statement on Monday that the suspects were arrested in a hotel in Bassa village in Abuja. The statement listed the five other suspects to include a wanted kidnapping kingpin, Muhammad Sabiu; Isah Abdullahi, Hamzat Musa, Fatima Abdullahi, and Zuliat Yusuf. She alleged that the notorious kidnapping syndicate was behind the abduction of Joshua Eze, the husband of Blessing Eze, who suffered a bullet injury in the process of her husband’s abduction. Recall that Joshua was kidnapped on January 27, 2024, but was rescued unhurt by police operatives of the command after 24 hours. The PPRO confirmed that the arrest was made by the command’s operatives attached to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, dedic...

 Explosion razes 3-storey building, injures child, grandparents in Lagos A four-year-old girl identified as Faridat Shittu and her grandparents are currently lying critically ill at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) following the injuries sustained when a cooking gas exploded and ravaged a three-storey building along Odubanwo Street, off Olaniyi Street, Gbinrinmi in Ojokoro Local Council Development Area of Lagos. Her uncle also suffered varying degrees of burns in the incident that occurred on Sunday. It was learnt that the grandmother was frying meat when the oil caught fire. Efforts to douse the fire were said to have failed, resulting in the explosion of the cooking gas. It was learnt that the little girl was sleeping in her room when the incident happened around 2pm. The fire was later put out and the victims rescued by community members. Territorial Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in the South-West, Ibrahim Farinloye, confirm...

Come Clean To Nigerians, Act Quickly, Rewane TellsTinubu A renowned economist and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company Limited in Lagos, Bismarck Rewane, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to tell Nigerians the truth and do something quick to save the nation’s economy, saying the situation is not looking good. Rewane stated this during an interview on Channels Politics Today. He said that there is no quick fix solution to Nigeria’s economic challenges. He said that what the president needed to do at the moment was to block the leakages and look for competence rather than loyalty. Rewane said, “You have to be honest to yourself. There is no quick fix to Nigeria’s economic problem. Come clean to the Nigerian people and tell them that this is the extent of the problem. We did it after the civil war. Chief Awolowo came and said what to do. At the end, everything was rebuilt and the economy came back to where it was supposed to be. “So come clean; bl...

 9 Stowaways Extracted From Spain-Bound Vessel In Lagos The patrol team of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, have extracted nine stowaways in the rudder compartment of Spain-bound Motor Tanker vessel LYSIAS VALETTA. The Commander of the Ship, Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga, on Monday, said that the stowaways were discovered on Feb.3 aboard the vessel trying to leave the country irregularly. Oguntuga said that the nine of them had been handed over to the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) following established protocols for further necessary action. “The proactive detection and extraction of these individuals are commendable, preventing them from life-threatening situations during such extended voyages within confined spaces. “Additionally, this action averts potential security threats to the vessel and its crew as well as mitigating embarrassing situations,” he said. According to the commander, the arrested individuals are Christian Ikechukwu, 32 from Imo; Dennis Commander, 36, B...

 Anambra State Police Command hereby declare AP No. 362178, Inspector Audu Omadefu WANTED for MURDER. The Command urges any member of the public who sees the fugitive or has information on his whereabout to report to the nearest Police Station or call the Command Control Room number *07039194332* or the PPRO on *08039334002* *Any information given in this regard shall be treated with utmost confidentiality* *DSP Tochukwu Ikenga* Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, Awka 6th February, 2024

 Bandits:  How I Use To Discouraged Payment Of Ransom Until I Was Kidnapped - Ex-DSS Director, Ejiofor Mike Ejiofor, a former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), has said he used to discourage families of those who were kidnapped from paying ransom until he became a victim of kidnapping. He said the spate of kidnappings can still be curtailed but the failure to address the insecurity is hinged on insufficient resources. Ejiofor said this in an interview, while reacting to the killings of traditional rulers by kidnappers in Ekiti and Kwara states. He said, "It (insecurity) is not out of control but people are worried. I am worried. The issue is that we have not deployed sufficient resources to tackle the problem.” “No one should be blaming the government now because this issue has been festering for a long time. The largest we have in the budget is for the security sub-sector. “There should be proper oversight to ensure the funds are properly deployed. We have t...

 NEMA UPGRADES ITS NORTH CENTRAL ZONAL OFFICE TO A DIRECTORATE. The North Central Zonal Office of the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA has been upgraded to a directorate to enable the Agency speedily respond to cases of emergencies and disasters without any hitch. It is also with a view to reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks and promote the principle of separation of powers as well as to reduce burden in the office of Chief Executive of the Agency in Abuja for administrative convenience. Director North Central Zone Mr Bashir Idris Garga stated this in an interview with Radio Nigeria after visiting the Niger state Governor Mohammed Umar Bago in Minna. Mr Bashir Idris explained that henceforth whenever there is any emergency case instead of the Head of Operations waiting for approval from Abuja the Director North Central can give that approval to immediately attend to people in distress to ameliorate their hardship. He however assured Nigerlites that officials of NEMA will nev...