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WE WILL SUSTAIN OUR FIGHT AGAINST CRIMINALS.....FPRO AS POLICE CRACKDOWN ON CRIME, MAKE SEVERAL ARRESTS, RECOVER ARMS, AMMUNITION, OTHER EXHIBITS IN LAGOS, OTHER STATES. Arrest Armed Robber, who dresses like Lunatic, Urge Nigerians to be cautious of criminals' antics The operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in their quest to tackle crimes and criminality across the country have once again recorded milestone achievements in various areas.  It is our responsibility as the lead Security Agency in Nigeria to update the public of our efforts to curb the menace of crimes in our society, and also educate Nigerians on the series of antics adopted by Criminals so as to guide against them For instance, our operatives in Lagos State and FCT Command, having intensified their operational strategies, have successfully arrested several criminals connected to atrocious crimes. Among these is the arrest of one Olaseinde Ojo ‘m’, a suspected armed robber and kidnapper at Post Office, Isokoko who d...

 EFCC Arrests 57 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Benin City Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 57 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City. The suspects were arrested on Thursday,  March 14, 2024 at different locations in Benin City following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related offences. Items recovered from them include 12 exotic cars - four Mercedes-Benz GLK, two Mercedes Benz C300, one Mercedes-Benz 350, four Lexus ES350, one Lexus RX330,  laptops and phones They would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

 *SAD, SORROWFUL, SUDDEN SHOCKING: PROPHETESS DEBORAH OSHOFFA BOWS OUT!....E.M.F. CANCELS ALL ENGAGEMENTS...* **POSTPONES ANOINTMENT EXERCISE.. INTERNATIONAL WORKERS RETREAT, et al**   With pain in our hearts, tears in our eyes, a profound feeling of loss but in total submission to the will of the Almighty God, the Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide and the Oshoffa Family announce the passage of *_PROPHETESS GBOLASERE DEBORAH OSHOFFA_* .      This sad and devastating event occurred on _Thursday, 14th March, 2024_    *_Prophetess Deborah Gbolasere Oshoffa_* is the daughter of the founder of the Celestial Church of Christ, Saint *_S.B.J. Oshoffa_* .   *E.M.F. CANCELS ALL ENGAGEMENTS*    Numbed by the sudden demise of his dear Sister, *_PROPHETESS DEBORAH GBOLASERE OSHOFFA_* on _Thursday, 14th March, 2024_ , the Pastor and Spiritual Head of the Celestial Church of Christ, His Eminence, Reverend Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa, ha...

 Alleged N3.5bn Paris Club Fraud: Supreme Court Delivers Judgment June 7 The Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja has reserved judgment till June 7, 2024  the final forfeiture suit  of N1,222,384,857.84 (One Billion, Two Hundred and Twenty Two Million, Three Hundred and Eighty Four Thousand, Eight Hundred and Fifty Seven Naira, Eighty Four Kobo) brought before it by  Melrose General Services Limited.   The appellant is challenging the judgment of the Court of Appeal ordering the forfeiture of the money to the Federal Government of Nigeria, being proceeds of an unlawful activity in the Paris Club fund involving Melrose General Services Limited. At the resumed session of the court on Thursday, March 14, 2024, counsel to the appellant,  Kehinde Ogunwumiju informed the apex court of a motion seeking the setting aside of the judgment of the Court of Appeal on the premise that the money involved in the forfeiture suit is  not a  proceed of any unlawful activ...

 It's Islamic to seek peace with bandits; Tinubu can use me to negotiate kidnapped pupils' freedom - Gumi    In a bid to secure the release of abducted Nigerians, controversial Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has expressed willingness to facilitate comprehensive discussions between the Federal Government and bandits. Sheikh Gumi urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration not to repeat the mistake made by former President Muhammadu Buhari, who refused to dialogue with bandits. He was reacting to the refusal of the Kaduna State government to negotiate with the bandits involved in the abduction of 287 school children from Kuriga Government Secondary and LEA Primary Schools in Chikun Local Government Area. Last week, bandits abducted over 280 students from Kuriga primary school, and the government. Gumi said “the government should use the same approach it used in releasing passengers that were abducted on Abuja – Kaduna train in 2022 to release the Kuriga school childre...

  Miyetti Allah members storm Federal High Court in Abuja to demand president’s release.  Members of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore stormed the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, March 13, to demand the unconditional release of their president, Bello Bodejo.  Bodejo has been held in the custody of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) since he was arrested on January 23 at the Miyetti Allah’s office in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State over the unveiling of a vigilante group.    The Attorney General of the Federation and minister of justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on February 5, filed a motion ex-parte seeking to remand Bodejo pending the conclusion of the investigation and arraignment in court. Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court granted an order for Bodejo to be remanded for 15 days. At the expiration of the 15 days, the court gave the Federal Government seven days to file a charge against Bodejo.    At...

 Man kills friend with cylinder after smoking colorado in Ondo.  The police in Ondo state have arraigned a 24-year-old man identified as Peter Adebayo for allegedly killing his friend, Lekan Raji, with a cooking gas cylinder after consuming hard substances known as colorado.   Police prosecutor, Inspector Taiwo Oniyere, told the Akure Magistrate court that the defendant committed the offence on February 23, 2024, at Ireakari Street, Akure.  Adebayo was said to have hit Lekan on the head with the cylinder for querying his behaviour.   “The deceased came home on that day and was not happy with the way the defendant was misbehaving. So, he challenged him. But the defendant who was under the influence of ‘Colorado’,  hit the deceased with the cylinder. So, he fell and died.” the police prosecutor said   The offence, according to the charge, contravenes Sections 316 and 319 of the Criminal Code Law, Cap 37 Vol. 1 of Ondo State 2006.   Plea of the defen...

We won't pay a dime to kidnappers as ransom - FG The federal government has said that it won't be paying any ransom to kidnappers.    Addressing newsmen after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at Aso Rock on Wednesday, March 13, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris said they are working round the clock to make sure that those kidnapped were returned to their families.   He said;    “Now, it is true that some of these are happening. We have seen what has happened in Kaduna, in Borno and then in Sokoto. Of course, the government is watching that very closely and not just watching, also ensuring that security agencies are taking proactive steps to ensure that this is halted significantly. “Now, like I said, Mr. President has said that is an unacceptable situation and the government will not condone abductions or kidnappings or any kind of criminality in that direction. We’re seeing this happening and government is taking very p...

 Some kidnapped incidents in Abuja are stage-managed – Wike Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike has said that some kidnap stories in Abuja are stage-managed. Wike who was invited by senators alongside FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, to brief the lawmakers on modalities put in place to secure residents of FCT, promised improved security and more infrastructure to residents of FCT.    The minister said the interaction was fruitful, adding that Senators agreed that security has significantly improved in the FCT. He said;  “I am glad they are all happy with what we have done, what we are going to be doing and they provided some suggestions on ways forward. “What is important is what the FCT should expect from now. I will say improved security and more infrastructure. You can see what is going on in the FCT. It has been turned into a construction site. “You can also see what has happened in the FCTA. Now we have our own Civil Service Commission; now we have our own Pe...

Man sets himself ablaze over wife's alleged affair with landlord.  A Zimbabwean man has reportedly set himself ablaze over his wife's alleged extramarital affair with their landlord.    Local news platforms reported that the man doused himself in petrol and set himself on fire. Member of Parliament for Silobela, Jonah Nyevera, who confirmed the incident said the deceased, Onias Mangena, harboured suspicions about his wife’s alleged affair with their landlord, Wilberforce Mukumba, for some time.    On the day of the incident, Mangena had a dispute with his wife, subsequently locking her and their children inside their rented home before purchasing petrol from a nearby fuel station.   He said;    “On the day, he had an altercation with his wife and he locked her together with their minor kids in a house. He then went to a nearby garage to buy petrol which he intended to use to douse them in the house.”    Fortunately, neighbours heard the ...

 Nigerian POS Operator Returns Almost N10Million Mistakenly Transferred To His Account, Gets Celebrated By Kano Police Nigerian Point of Sale (POS) operator has been publicly celebrated for his demonstration of honesty after he reported the sum of ten million naira (N10 million) mistakenly transferred into his account instead of ten thousand naira (N10,000) in Kano State. It was learnt that he realised that one of his customers wrongly transferred the money into his account. Kano State Police Command made this known in a statement on Thursday, noting that it took the police three months of investigation to identify the owner of the excess money. The statement ‘CP Gumel Commends POS Operator For Exhibiting Honesty And Good Conduct,’ reads, “... As the POS Operator reported to the Police that he has realized that one of his customers who is yet to be identified wrongly transferred to his account Ten Million Naira (N10,000,000:00) instead of Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000:00).” "And it ...

  Federal University of Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) Bans Students From Driving, Bringing Cars To Campus

 NIGERIA SECURITY AND CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS ( NSCDC ).  LAGOS STATE COMMAND. PRESS RELEASE. KESHINRO APPRECIATES LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT, LAGOS SECURITY TRUST FUND, GETS FOUR ( 4 ) NEW MOTORBIKES, PROMISES TO DEPLOY FOR CONTINUOUS PROVISION OF SAFETY AND SECURITY. "We will ensure we deploy these motorbikes to carry out the recent Commandant General's directive, which is for us to ensure strict focus on the Mandates of the Corps so as to get the desired results ...," Keshinro said.  Today, Thursday, 14th March, 2024, the Board of Trustees and Management of the  Lagos State Security Trust Fund ( LSSTF ) handed over four ( 4 ) Motorbikes to the State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Mr Adedotun Sunday Keshinro in fulfilment of their earlier promise to continue to support the Corps to effectively play its statutory role in the fight  against insecurity in the state. The 4 Motorbikes was handed over to the Lagos State ...

 Anambra Govt Averts Importers' Leadership Crisis, Inaugurates Caretaker Committee By Juliana Nwachukwu The Anambra State Government, through Anambra State Amalgamated Traders' Association, ASMATA, on March 11, appointed and inaugurated 11 man Caretaker Commitee to pilot the affairs of Mgbuka Obosi Market Importers' Association as leadership crisis reportedly tore the association apart. It was gathered that prior to the inauguration of the committee, precisely on February 29, 2024, when the association wanted to conduct its election, members prepared for a showdown as most of the contestants and their supporters vowed for a do or die affair. On a tip-off, the state government intervened and stopped the conduct of the election through ASMATA and the order to stop the election was forwarded to the association through the Chairman of Mgbuka Obosi Old Motor Spare parts Market, Chief Samuel Ifurunwa. According to Chief Ifurunwa, I told them that they should not conduct the elect...

 Anambra State Government distributes 2000 laptop computers to teachers in Public Schools, Public-Mission Schools By Chris Chikelue Anambra State Government has distributed 2,000 laptop computers to Head Teachers and Principals in Public schools and Public-mission schools in the state. The Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo who performed the distribution exercise at the International Conference Centre, Awka said that the role of teachers in the society is important in moulding the future of young ones and students of the state. The governor who said that the state is doing well within Nigeria emphasized the need for its schools to strive to be compared with schools in countries of the World where education is at its peak. ``This administration places much priority in education, and that is why more resources and infrastructure are being channelled into the education sector. "This is also done with the aim to produce smart school children and smart schools for the state.’’ Gov. Soludo...

 “SOLUDO COMMISSIONS PROJECTS TO MARK 2 YEARS IN OFFICE" -  Paul Nwosu, Commissioner for Information   _Reacts to call for Federal and State Governments to prioritize security and food_ Rose Oranye Activities marking the second year in office of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, of Anambra State have commenced with the commissioning of roads and a plethora of other completed projects. Anambra State's Commissioner for Information, Paul Nwosu, who disclosed this in an interview said the governor, on Tuesday, distributed 2000 laptops  to teachers and commissioned Port Harcourt and Niger Streets on Wednesday, and will proceed to Amansea-Ebenebe-Ugbenu-Ugbene-Awba Ofemmili Road on Thursday the 14th of March to perform the same function. According to the Commissioner, "the unique aspect of the road commissioning is that, unlike some states that will fly in dignitaries to cut the tape, Governor Soludo believes that no commissioning can be better than the one done ...

 Orderlies Of Senators, Reps Should Be Withdrawn — Ndume  Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to withdraw orderlies attached to his colleagues in the National Assembly and those attached to politicians in the country. “I support that they should take away all their police (officer),” the Senator from Borno South Senatorial District said on Wednesday. “One Senator will be going around with 10 policemen, seven, members of House of Reps, everybody. That is for those who are mobile. Some even give security to their wives, others give security to their children. I am against that.” Ndume said Nigeria, with about 300,000 policemen, does not have enough to police the country, hence, orderlies of Very Important Personalities should be withdrawn to protect the people. He let’s have like 2 million police, 500K soldiers He urged President Bola Tinubu to give security agencies a blank cheque, give them all they want in terms of funding and weapons...

 Japa: Doctors fault FG ban on leave of absence The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors and the Joint Health Sector Unions have faulted the Federal Government’s ban on the issuance of leave of absence to health professionals going abroad. NARD and JOHESU said the Federal Government should rather address the pull factors making health workers migrate abroad in search of greener pastures, a trend popularly called Japa. The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, had last Saturday revealed that the government directed that health workers going abroad to seek greener pastures must henceforth resign their appointments before embarking on such journeys. Alausa said the era of health workers moving to other countries in search of better offers after applying for a leave of absence was no longer acceptable. The minister said the ban on the leave of absence for health workers emanated from an Executive Order issued by President Bola Tinubu as part of drastic steps to combat the...

 Aig-Imoukhuede returns as Chairman of Access Holdings Plc Access Holdings Plc has announced the return of Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, as its Non-Executive Chairman, replacing Abubakar Jimoh. The Board unanimously decided to invite Aig-Imoukhuede to lead the organization in a statement on Wednesday. In his acceptance remarks, Aig-Imoukhuede said, “I am thrilled to be back in active service to the Access Group ecosystem. I am confident that working with our directors, our exceptional team of executives, and our best-in-class banking and finance professionals, we will deliver outstanding value to our esteemed stakeholders. I am determined that our shared vision, which Dr. Wigwe gave everything for, will be realized.” Recall that during Aig-Imoukhuede’s tenure as Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank from 2002 to 2013, alongside his late partner and deputy, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, he played a pivotal role in shaping Access Bank’s trajectory. Under their stewardship, Access Bank transfor...

 FG lists parameters to judge Tinubu’s government The Federal Government says President Bola Tinubu “will be judged by his ability to grow the nation’s economy, create employment, and reduce poverty. Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, gave these parameters at a podcast hosted by Bruit Costaud in collaboration with Ballard Partners of U.S.A. in Abuja. He said, “At the end of the day, Mr President will be judged on his ability to grow the economy, create employment, and reduce poverty. “Within that context, he is going to be judged on inflation, stabilising the economy, increasing investment, government revenue, and managing the government’s expenditure,’’ he said. The minister also assured improved liquidity of foreign exchange in the market, adding that the government would attract Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) and bring people out of poverty. He said the president was aware of the initial pains of the economic reforms being implemen...

 How NASS members pad budgets – Shehu Sani explains meaning of ‘Budget Padding’ A former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has thrown more light on how members of the National Assembly pad Nigeria’s budgets. A budget padding scandal is currently rocking the National Assembly after Bauchi North senator, Abdul Ningi, claimed that about N3.7 trillion in the 2024 Appropriation Act was not tied to any project. Although the Senate on Tuesday slammed Ningi with a three-month suspension over the allegation, the lawmaker has insisted that there are documents to back his claim. While the issue continues to gain more attention from concerned Nigerians, Shehu Sani, in a post on his official X handle on Thursday, educated the public on what budget padding means, and how members of the National Assembly go about the act. According to him, “Paddling budget means tampering with the budget presented by the President or the MDAs by either adding figures to the costs of projects or inserting proj...

 Vehicles, Buildings Ravaged by Raging Fire in Aba  In a devastating turn of events, a fierce fire broke out at the premises of Chisco transport company on Milverton Road in Aba, resulting in the destruction of valuable properties worth millions of naira. It is indeed a sorrowful day for all those affected by this unfortunate incident. The loss of money and properties is deeply lamentable. However, amidst this tragedy, it is a relief to know that no lives were lost. Efforts are underway to investigate the cause of the fire and prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. The relevant authorities are urged to ensure that fire safety measures are strictly enforced to safeguard lives and properties. More photos below. 

 Italy fines TikTok €10m for failing to protect minors Italy’s competition authority on Thursday fined TikTok €10m (nearly $11 million), saying the hugely popular video app had failed to sufficiently protect minors. “The company has failed to implement appropriate mechanisms to monitor content published on the platform, particularly those that may threaten the safety of minors and vulnerable individuals,” the AGCM watchdog said in a statement. “Moreover, this content is systematically re-proposed to users as a result of their algorithmic profiling, stimulating an ever-increasing use of the social network.” The fine has been imposed on three units of China’s Bytedance group, namely Ireland’s TikTok Technology, TikTok Information Technologies UK, and TikTok Italy. The watchdog said TikTok had not fully complied with the guidelines it had advertised to reassure consumers the app was a “safe” space. “In fact, the guidelines are applied without adequately accounting for the specific vul...

  STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS FORMER KADUNA ADMINISTRATOR, ALHAJI ABBAS DABO SAMBO  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sympathizes with the family of the administrator of Kaduna Capital Territory in the 1960s, Alhaji Abbas Dabo Sambo, whose life was defined by service and dedication to nation building.  The President condoles with all the leaders in the northern part of the country and other zones, who were mentored by the administrator of the former capital of the Northern Region, with the strong values of integrity and diligence. President Tinubu acknowledges the deep sense of patriotism Alhaji Sambo brought into the service of the fatherland, from an early age until his retirement, extolling his sacrifices and fidelity to the cause of a progressive nation. The President prays that God Almighty will grant the soul of the departed leader eternal rest and comfort his family in this time of mourning. Chief Ajuri Ngelale  Special Adviser to the Pre...

 Taraba Govt Seeks Collaboration, As Hon. Barde Visits Minister Of Tourism  On the 11th of March, 2024, Hajiya Aishat A. Barde, the Honourable Commissioner of Environment and Climate Change in Taraba State visited Honourable Lola Ade John, the Minister of Tourism, at her office in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, with her team and Mr. Ibrahim Pam, the CEO of SUNVILA NIGERIA. The purpose of this courtesy visit was to establish a relationship between the Federal Ministry and the State Government and seek collaboration for projects that would encourage local tourism, decrease carbon footprint, and boost the economy of Taraba State.  The proposed project is the "Ecotourism and Natural Resource Management" of the Gashaka Gumti National Park. Honourable Barde emphasized the project's multiple benefits, including the preservation of biodiversity, the promotion of community engagement, and the enhancement of social, economic, and environmental sustainability.  She also ...

 JGSG Establishes Ramadan Feeding Centres In Tertiary Institution Jigawa State Government says Ramadan feeding centres will be established at 10 tertiary institutions across the state to support students during the fasting period.  The State Commissioner for information, youths, sports and Culture Alhaji Sagir Musa Ahmed disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state executive council meeting held at government house Dutse.  According to him, the state government  plans to feed over 3.8 million people during this year's Ramadan period in order to support the poor and vulnerable. Alhaji Sagir Musa Ahmed pointed out that, the state government has approved over 2.8 Billion naira for special Ramadan feeding at the established 609 centers across the state.  He said the support initiative designed  inline with government policy is meant to reduce hardship and burden on the less privileged people particularly during this trying period. The Commi...

 Lawmaker Disburses N140m To Farmers In His Constituency The member representing Jere Federal constituency in the national assembly, Honourable Ahmed Satomi has disbursed one hundred and forty million naira empowerment package to 162 farmers in his constituency.  At a ceremony to the flag off the empowerment programme in Maiduguri, Honourable Satomi said the initiative is to create millionaires on cattle fattening, Agro allied and other agricultural value chain in Jere federal constituency. According to the lawmaker, ninty one people would receive one million naira each while the remaining will get N500,000 each to buy ruminants like goats and sheep. "These would at least revive the almost lost occupation that our people are known for, boost livestock agriculture and provide employment to our people," said Hon Satomi. Borno state Governor, Babagana Zulum lauded the lawmaker for his gesture and urged beneficiaries to make proper use of the opportunity so that they can also emp...

 London man Dynan to rot in jail 12 years for conspiracy London man, Stephen Dynan, 37 has been jailed for 12 years for his involvement in the conspiracy to supply five kilos of cocaine and the conspiracy to obtain a skorpion machine gun. Met officers were able to prove through investigation that Dynan of Wolsey Crescent, Croydon, London conspired to obtain a firearm, supply cocaine, import cocaine, import cannabis, carry out a sophisticated warehouse burglary and transfer criminal property. He pleaded guilty at the Croydon Crown Court on Friday, 8 March, 2024. The offences committed related between March and June 2020. The case comes as the Met continued to fight community crime and tackle the issues that matter to communities most, making London safer for those who live, work and raise a family in the capital. According to the police, Specialist Met officers used data-led intelligence to bring Dynan to justice, gathering enough evidence to show he was using an encrypted device an...

 Aiyedatiwa’s endorsement tears Ondo Assembly apart Members of the Ondo State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, passed a vote of no confidence in the Speaker of the House, Olamide Oladiji, for pledging the support of the Assembly for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s electoral bid. In a statement on Wednesday, 13 lawmakers, including the House Majority Leader, Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, disowned the Speaker, saying he spoke for himself and not for the Assembly. The PUNCH reports that Aiyedatiwa on Tuesday formally declared his intention to contest the November 12 Ondo State governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. At the well-attended declaration ceremony in Akure, the Speaker of the Assembly, when given an opportunity to speak, said the entire Assembly was behind the governor to win the upcoming election. Oladiji said, “We have about 18 members of the Ondo State House of Assembly here with Governor Aiyedatiwa. The Ondo House is for Aiyedatiwa, even those who are...