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 PRESS RELEASE NIGERIA POLICE SETS TO PASS OUT 10,000 RECRUIT CONSTABLES FROM VARIOUS TRAINING INSTITUTIONS. As IGP Expresses Optimism Towards Improved Policing. The Nigeria Police Force is pleased to announce the graduation of 10,000 recruit constables from various training institutions across the country. This milestone event is a testament to the ongoing commitment of the Force to enhance its personnel strength and capacity, ensuring the delivery of effective policing services to the Nigerian populace. The passing out parade ceremony, scheduled to take place on Thursday, 23rd January 2025, will be held at 4 different Police Colleges and 12 Training Schools, to be presided over by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., as the reviewing officer. The newly trained constables have undergone rigorous physical and mental training, now being equipped with the necessary orientation to effectively address the complex security challenges facing our nati...

 South Africa not worried about relationship with US under Trump, Ramaphosa says South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that he was not worried about the country's relationship with the U.S. under President Donald Trump, Reuters reported. Ramaphosa said he spoke to Trump after his U.S. election victory and looked forward to working with his administration. "I'm not worried about our relations. I spoke to him soon after he was elected, congratulated him, and we both said we are looking forward to continued dealings and engagements," he told reporters on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. South Africa currently holds the G20 presidency, after which the U.S. takes over. Ramaphosa said South Africa would work with the U.S. to prepare it for its G20 presidency.

 Man Who Burnt Wife To Death Begs Children For Forgiveness As Anambra State Government Insists Justice Must Take Full Course By Chidinma Ikeanyionwu  (ABS NEWS)  Mr Sunday Nwaka, the suspect who burnt his wife to death after bathing his her with a can of petroleum motor spirit and setting her on fire, has apologized to his five sons for the dastardly act.  Mr Nwaka, a welder from Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area told the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs Ify Obinabo that it was never his intention to do so but did it out of anger because he had no prior knowledge of his wife's whereabouts the previous day.  Visibly in tears, Mr Nwaka, who is currently in police custody, urged his children to forgive him. However, as against his claim that it wasn't his intention and the deceased's family and church members' testimony that the victim never complained of domestic violence, one of her friends, who wants to remain anonymous, revealed that the de...

 Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas, MON, Strengthens AGN Leadership Team Ahead of Final Tenure Phase The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas, MON, has further reinforced his leadership team with the appointment of new Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) to key positions. In a statement issued by the President's spokesperson, Cornelius Udofia, on Wednesday, November 22, 2025, this strategic move is designed to ensure the successful completion of Dr. Rollas' tenure and to further advance the Guild's vision for growth and sustainability. The newly appointed individuals are: Chief Tony Nnaji as SSA for South-South AGN Activities Hajia Hauwa Ishaku as SSA for North-West AGN Activities Hajia Fatima Ahmed as SSA for AGN Film Production and Actors working across Northern Nigeria These appointments are part of Dr. Rollas' continued efforts to strengthen the Guild and position it for ongoing success as he approaches the final phase of his administr...

 God Instructed My Husband To Ordain Me A Bishop - Funke Adejumo Please forgive my ignorance of the Scriptures.  1tim 3:2-5 2 A bishop then must be blameless, THE HUSBAND OF ONE WIFE", vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well "HIS" own house, having "HIS" children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) Am I missing something here? Please educate me. -BISHOP FUNKE ADEJUMO. Watch video below. 

 BENUE GOV. LOCKS OUT CIVIL SERVANTS FOR LATE COMING 22nd January, 2025     Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, locked out hundreds of civil servants on Wednesday during an unscheduled visit to the state secretariat, where he found only a handful of workers present. As the governor’s convoy arrived around 10:35 am to inspect ongoing renovation works, including the installation of new lights, security personnel locked the gates, leaving hundreds of civil servants locked out. While touring various ministries, the governor expressed his dismay after discovering that some commissioners and senior officials were absent from work. On his way out of the secretariat, the governor addressed a crowd of workers gathered at the gate, voicing his concerns over their lacklustre approach to their duties. He said, “With what you are doing, you are creating a vicious circle for your families. You cannot get money and be uplifted because you are cheats and because of the effect of wh...

 EFCC Arrests 37 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Awka   Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested 37 (Thirty-seven) suspected internet fraudsters. The all-male suspects were arrested in a sting operation at Commissioners’ Quarters, Dr. J. O. Ukwutinife Close, Ifite, Awka, Anambra State, following credible intelligence linking them to fraudulent internet activities. Items recovered from them include six exotic cars, laptops and mobile phones. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

 Alleged N33.8bn Fraud: How I received more than N22bn from Federal Ministry of Power- BDC Operator    The trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman continued on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC presenting its 8th witness, PW8.   The witness, PW8 Abdullahi Suleman, a bureau de change operator,  narrated how more than N22 billion was allegedly siphoned from the Federal Ministry of Power while Mamman was Minister.  He said the naira equivalent of the money was exchanged for United States dollars through his  business accounts.    Mamman is being prosecuted by the EFCC on a 12-count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit money laundering to the tune of N33,804,830,503.73 (Thirty-three Billion, Eight Hundred and Four Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Five Hundred and Three Naira, Seventy-three Kobo). ...

 ‘THE SUN’ APOLOGIZES TO PRINCE HARRY FOR ‘SERIOUS INTRUSION’ AS NGN TABLOID LAWSUIT SETTLES News Group Newspapers, the British newspaper publisher that owns the tabloid The Sun, has issued an apology to Prince Harry as part of a settlement of the lawsuit the Duke of Sussex filed in 2019.  The publisher and owners of the Sun admitted to using unlawful activities to intrude into his private life between 1996 and 2011. By association, the apology was also extended to Princess Diana, who was the target of phone hacking prior to her 1997 death. “NGN also offers a full and unequivocal apology to the Duke of Sussex for the phone hacking, surveillance and misuse of private information by journalists and private investigators instructed by them at the News of the World,” the publisher’s apology read.  “NGN further apologizes to the Duke for the impact on him of the extensive coverage and serious intrusion into his private life as well as the private life of Diana, Princess of Wal...

 Pastor Adeboye Visits Rivers State Governor Fubara, Presents Gift Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has visited Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara at the Government House in Port Harcourt.  During the visit, the governor was presented with a gift. Pastor Adeboye also offered prayers for the Governor, his family, and the state government. Pastor Adeboye was joined by a delegation of senior pastors, church leaders, and other esteemed members of his entourage. Governor Fubara, on the other hand, was accompanied by Dr. Tammy Danagogo, the Secretary to the State Government. More photos below. 

 FUNAAB to Graduate 120 First-Class Students at 32nd Convocation The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), will hold its 32nd convocation ceremony on Saturday, graduating 3,567 students, including 120 First-Class honors and 1,626 Second-Class Upper graduates. During a media briefing on Wednesday, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Babatunde Kehinde detailed the breakdown: 1,624 Second-Class Lower, 164 Third-Class, 33 Veterinary Medicine, 30 Postgraduate Diplomas, 274 Master’s degrees, and 136 PhDs. Prof. Kehinde highlighted the university’s recent strides, including eight new academic programs such as Cyber Security and Software Engineering, bringing the total accredited programs to 38 across 54 departments. He revealed that six research proposals worth over ₦171 million were approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) last year, with additional international grants secured by the institution’s scholars. Tetfund is currently supporting 19 academic and research project...

 Kano Assembly Approves Law to Establish State Infectious Disease Control Center The Kano State House of Assembly has passed legislation empowering the governor to establish a state-owned center for the prevention and control of infectious diseases. The law, enacted after its third reading, followed extensive deliberations led by the Speaker, Jibril Isma’il Falgore. It is designed to strengthen the state's infectious disease management framework and had previously passed its first and second readings last year after being introduced by the executive arm. In addition to passing the law, the Assembly approved a report from its Works Committee, chaired by Abubakar Abdullahi Isah of Gaya Local Government Area. The report endorsed the appointments of Hajiya Ladidi Garko as Chairperson of the Kano State Civil Service and Training Commission, Abdullahi Muhammad as the first member, and Ado Ahmad Muhammad as the second member. Furthermore, the Assembly conducted the first reading of severa...

 NBA Udu Branch Apprehends Fake Lawyer in Delta State The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Udu Branch, Delta State, has captured Olubuwe Ossai Silas, who was impersonating Barr. Simon Sabuke. Silas was caught at Orugbo Plaza, Ovwian, attempting to forge legal documents using a scanned lawyer's seal. The branch, led by David Omage Esq, subdued the suspect after a struggle and alerted the Ovwian Police Division. NBA Udu Chairman, Edmund Odohisi, assured that the case would be thoroughly investigated, reiterating the association's zero-tolerance policy for impersonation. The suspect remains in custody as investigations proceed.

 ATBUTH Bauchi Slashes Kidney Dialysis Cost by 70% The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi has significantly reduced the cost of kidney dialysis sessions, cutting prices by 70% to ease financial burdens on patients. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the hospital’s Head of Public Relations, Usman Koli, announced that the cost per session has dropped from ₦40,000 to ₦12,000. He highlighted that the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare had provided consumables in bulk and a new dialysis machine to support the initiative. The hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Professor Yusuf Bara, expressed optimism about the program’s positive impact, emphasizing the government’s commitment to accessible and quality healthcare. Over 45 patients have already benefited from the subsidized services, with kidney patient Magaji Galadima expressing heartfelt gratitude, calling the program "life-changing." ATBUTH reaffirmed its dedication to delivering aff...

 UK's Lloyd’s Register apologises for role in enslaving Africans Lloyd’s Register, a British maritime company that provided information about ships involved in the trafficking of African people during slave trade, has apologised for its role in booming the slave economy. It follows a research into the firm's link to slavery which found that it played an "important role" in enabling the transatlantic trade, TRT Afrika reported. About 12 million Africans are estimated to have been forcefully taken from the continent by European nations from the 16th to the 19th century and traded as slaves in cruel circumstances. The findings published by the Wilberforce Institute at the University of Hull showed how Lloyd’s Register recorded information about the seaworthiness of vessels, which helped those involved in slave trade to buy, sell and insure the ships. Some of the firm's founders were also identified as enslavers, while others were involved in the trafficking of enslav...

 Trump’s two-gender proclamation doesn’t affect me – Bobrisky Crossdresser Bobrisky has reacted to US President Donald Trump’s executive order recognising only two genders. Bobrisky, who identifies as a woman, claimed to have undergone all necessary medical procedures to transition. Bobrisky said he’s ready to provide evidence of his transition if needed, adding that he can afford medical fees. He also took a swipe at Trump, saying his proclamation doesn’t affect him. Bobrisky’s response was in reaction to Trump’s plans to ban government policies promoting gender-affirming healthcare and pass a law recognising only male and female genders.

 Lawyers Criticize Proposed Five-Year Tenure for Chief Justice, Heads of Courts The House of Representatives' proposal to limit the tenure of Nigeria's Chief Justice and other court heads to five years has faced backlash from legal experts, who argue the current system is effective and does not require alteration. Key Points: The bill, introduced by Manu Soro, seeks to amend the Constitution to impose a five-year, non-renewable term for heads of courts, after which they would either return to their previous roles or retire. Critics, including Nigerian Bar Association spokesperson Bridget Edokwe, argue the proposal is unnecessary and risks undermining the judiciary’s stability. Concerns include potential politicization of appointments, inequities among states appointing younger judges, and complications from health or competence issues during fixed terms. Lawyers emphasize that the current retirement system based on age or years of service ensures efficiency and professionalism....

 Immigration Arrests 90 Foreigners for Cybercrimes in Rivers The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Rivers State Command, has apprehended 90 suspected illegal immigrants involved in cybercrimes targeting Nigerians. Working alongside other security agencies, the NIS arrested the suspects at their hideout in Rivers State. State Comptroller YI Abdulmajeed revealed that 94 individuals were detained during the operation. Profiling identified 85 Cameroonians, five Chadians, and four Nigerians among them, with 74 males and 20 females. Abdulmajeed stated that all 90 foreigners entered Nigeria through unauthorized routes and lacked valid residence permits or travel documents. Additionally, two Nigerians who provided accommodation to the suspects were also arrested. The Comptroller General of Immigration, Kemi Nanna Nandap, has directed the repatriation of the foreigners to their respective countries.

 UCTH Terminates Radiographer Over Negligence in Patient's Death The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has dismissed a locum radiographer for alleged negligence following the death of a patient at the facility. According to a reliable source, the radiographer failed to provide the key to the emergency X-ray room, delaying critical treatment. The patient, who had been rushed to the hospital, slipped into a coma and later passed away. The source added, “The radiographer could not offer any explanation regarding the missing key.” The hospital’s management issued a termination letter dated January 22, signed by Dr. Maria Bassey, the Director of Administration. While the letter did not specify reasons, it is believed the dismissal was tied to the incident. The letter stated: “This is to inform you that your services in the UCTH as a radiographer are no longer required. Consequently, your appointment is hereby terminated with immediate effect.

 INEC Sets Date, Activities for FCT Area Council Elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced February 21, 2026, as the date for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this during the commission's first quarterly meeting with political parties in Abuja. Yakubu emphasized that the FCT is the only region in Nigeria where INEC conducts local government elections without caretaker committees or election irregularities, and no single party has ever secured all the seats. Key activities for the election include: Notice of Election: February 26, 2025. Party Primaries: June 9–30, 2025. Candidate Nomination Portal: Opens July 21 at 9 a.m. and closes August 11 at 6 p.m. Final List of Candidates: Published September 22, 2025. Campaign Period: September 24, 2025, to February 19, 2026, at midnight. The elections will cover all designated polling units in 68 constituencies, where voters will elect...

  Trump gives scathing 5-word response on woke bishop as GOP rep calls for her to be deported Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump late Tuesday attacked as “nasty” the Episcopalian bishop who pleaded with him at a prayer service earlier to show Christian mercy to the immigrants he wants to ban from the nation and members of the LGBT+ community he aims to punish. Trump sat stone-faced in the front row, next to First Lady Melania Trump, as the prelate told him illegal immigrants were 'not criminals', and he shouldn't deport those with children.  Donald Trump said 'they can do much better' after sitting through a sermon from a woke bishop pleading for 'mercy' for illegal immigrants and transgenderchildren.  Asked by reporters at the White House for his verdict on the lecture from Mariann Budde, the left-wing Episcopal Bishop of Washington, earlier on Tuesday, Trump responded: 'What did you think? Do you like it? Did you find it exciting? 'Not too ex...

 Suspended Catholic priest's wife gives testimony, states how they met Dora Chichah, the wife of Reverend Father Daniel Okonatotor Oghenerukevwe, a suspended Catholic priest from the Diocese of Warri, has shared a heartfelt testimony about their marriage. She made this known during a live session on Pastor Jerry Eze‘s Streams of Joy International church in Dallas, USA. Dora, a single mother of three, revealed how persistent prayers led to her “miraculous marital settlement.” In a video reposted on Facebook by Nigerian priest Reverend Father Kelvin Ugwu, Dora expressed gratitude to God for answering her prayers after nine years of waiting for a life partner. “What God cannot do does not exist. We dey pray, e dey show. My name is Dora, and I’m giving my testimony from Streams of Joy, Dallas. “Indeed, the lord has shown me mercy. Since 2020, I have been on this altar, believing God for a life partner. I’m a single mother of three and I have been believing God for over nine years for a...

 Panama Canal not a gift from US – Jose Mulino hits back at Trump’s threat Panama President, Jose Raul Mulino, on Wednesday, hit back at US President Donald Trump’s threats of taking back a key trade route, the Panama Canal. On Monday, Trump said during his inaugural address that China was ‘operating’ the Panama Canal via its growing presence around the waterway. “We did not give it to China, we gave it to Panama. And we are taking it back,” Trump said. Reacting, Mulino said the Panama Canal wasn’t a gift from the United States. He spoke during a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday. Mulino said, “We reject in its entirety everything that Mr Trump has said. First because it is false and second because the Panama Canal belongs to Panama and will continue to belong to Panama. “The Panama Canal wasn’t a concession or a gift from the United States.” The canal was inaugurated back in 1914 and was built by the United States. However, it was handed to Pana...

 Jigawa Government Reveals N5bn Loss in August 2024 Protests The Jigawa State Government has reported a total loss of N5 billion in property damages during the nationwide protests of August 2024. Bello Fanini, Chairman of the fact-finding committee on the protests, disclosed the figures while presenting the committee’s findings to Governor Umar Namadi at the Government House in Dutse. Fanini detailed the breakdown of the losses, explaining that the Jigawa State Government incurred N2.8 billion in damages, while the Federal Government and its agencies lost N1.07 billion. Private individuals and businesses suffered losses of N707 million, local governments faced damages totaling N364 million, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) experienced losses of over N49 million. The committee also made recommendations, including the need for the state government to compensate those who lost properties during the protests. Governor Namadi thanked the committee for its efforts and assured that...

 Billionaire Gautam Adani has dismissed rumours about pop star Taylor Swift performing at his younger son Jeet Adani’s wedding next month.  Speaking to the media from the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, the chairman of Adani Group confirmed that the wedding will take place on February 7. Contrary to online speculation, Adani stated that the ceremony will be a simple and traditional affair, attended only by family members. Recent unverified reports on social media had claimed that Taylor Swift might perform at one of the wedding functions. Posts also suggested that top international chefs, hundreds of luxury cars, and high-tech elements would be part of the event. Gautam Adani, however, set the record straight, saying, “Jeet’s wedding will be very traditional, conducted in a very simple manner. Our way of life is like that of common people.” When asked whether celebrities might attend the wedding, Adani firmly denied it, reiterating that the nuptials would be an intimate event wi...

 Ancestral properties worth Rs 15,000 crore, belonging to Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan’s Pataudi family, may come under the Central government’s control following a recent court ruling.  The Madhya Pradesh High Court has lifted a stay on these properties, many of which are in Bhopal. These assets could now be acquired under the Enemy Property Act, 1968, which allows the government to claim properties owned by individuals who migrated to Pakistan after Partition in 1947. The Pataudi family has been asked to present their case before the appellate authority within 30 days of the December 13, 2024, order. The properties in question were declared government property by the Enemy Property Custodian Office in 2015, leading to a legal battle between the Pataudi family and the Centre. The family has been claiming ownership of several prominent properties, including the Flag House, Ahmedabad Palace, and other estates in Bhopal and Raisen. These properties originally belonged to the Na...

 LASTMA NABS NOTORIOUS "ONE-CHANCE SYNDICATE" … Urges Passengers To Be Vigilant  In a resolute crackdown on criminal operations targeting commuters, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) apprehended a notorious One-Chance syndicate that deploys a painted commercial bus to rob unsuspecting passengers of their valuables. The arrest transpired near a Conoil filling station along Funsho Williams Avenue in Surulere, Lagos, following a distressing incident involving a female passenger, Miss Bibian Emelifonwu, who fell victim to the syndicate’s treachery while en route to work earlier in the morning. Recounting her ordeal, Miss Emelifonwu disclosed that she boarded the bus and sat beside a male passenger holding a nylon bag in the front seat next to the driver. Under the pretext of opening the front door beside her, the man surreptitiously leaned on her and deftly removed her phone from her bag. Having successfully executed the theft, the criminals heartlessly ejecte...

 MOT, TASK FORCE CARRY OUT ENFORCEMENT EXERCISE AT BERGER BRIDGE … Impounds Buses Impeding Traffic     In response to the non-compliance of bus drivers at the Berger Bridge, the Ministry of Transportation, in collaboration with the Lagos State TASKFORCE, conducted an enforcement exercise to clear the bridge of commercial vehicles indiscriminately parked along the corridor. The operation followed multiple warnings to bus drivers to desist from using the road infrastructure as an unauthorised garage/park, which has turned the stretch of the bridge into a gridlock point and impeding smooth vehicular movement. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, emphasised that the State Government will not tolerate the disregard of repeated warnings, reiterating that the State Traffic Laws must be strictly enforced and complied with by all road users across the metropolis. He further stated that all apprehended bus drivers and impounded vehicles will face penalti...

 LAGOS TASKFORCE ARRESTS HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER, RESCUES VICTIM The Lagos State Taskforce has apprehended a hit-and-run driver, identified as Dauda Bello, a resident of Adebayo Street, Oshodi, for reckless driving. The incident, which occurred yesterday afternoon, left the victim, Oluwole Bukola, a resident of Ibafo, Ogun State, severely injured. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accident was caused by overspeeding and reckless driving on the part of the driver. Swift intervention by officers of the Lagos State Taskforce ensured that the victim received immediate medical attention, while the driver was promptly arrested. Speaking on the incident, the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, called on motorists to prioritize safety on the roads. “I urge all road users to exercise caution and be considerate of others while driving. Driving is not a race to a destination but a responsibility that requires patience and focus at all times,” he said. The Chairma...

 Eze Iweka III of Obosi Pledges To Promote Unity, Synergy of Anambra Royal Fathers .As Soludo Inaugurates New Anambra Traditional Rulers Council Chairman By Uzo Ugwunze   The newly inaugurated Chairman of Anambra State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Majesty, Igwe Chidubem Iweka (Eze Iweka III), has reiterated his determination to use his vast experience and knowledge to gather the traditional rulers in the state to speak with one voice. He said he would also inculcate the spirit of unity among the state traditional rulers in order to tackle other issues such as propagation of security of lives and properties, as well as development strategies. Igwe Iweka spoke to newsmen in his Palace at Obosi community, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state, amidst goodwill messages from his predecessor and Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe (Agbogidi) and others, including Obosi youths and cabinet members, shortly on arrival from Awka, the state capital where he ...

 PRESS RELEASE STRATEGIC POLICING:  POLICE DISMANTLES CRIMINAL SYNDICATES, RECOVERS 134 FIREARMS, 1012 AMMUNITION OF VARIOUS CALIBERS, RESCUES 302 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS. Reiterates Core Principles of Protecting Lives, Property. As testaments to the promise of the Force to adopt improved strategies in the fight against various forms of crimes and criminality across the country, the Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant achievements in its efforts to curb crime, recording the arrest of 179 armed robbery suspects, 100 kidnapping suspects, 152 Murder/homicide suspects, 34 suspects connected with the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, 77 rape suspects, 110 suspected cultists and recovery of 73 various firearms, 310 ammunition of various calibers. The Police was also able to recover 56 stolen vehicles and rescue 22 victims of kidnapping across the country. In a press briefing at the FID-IRT headquarters on the 22nd of January, 2024, the operatives of the Nigeria Police ...

 POLICE ARREST FAKE SOLDIER FOR ABDUCTING MAN Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a suspected army impersonator for abducting a young man in Ikeja abandoning him on the Third Mainland bridge, and making away with his iPhone 13. The suspect, Kingsley Wanogho, 42, a dismissed army sergeant and ex-convict, was arrested at Ikeja Underbridge by police operatives after being spotted by one of his victims around Computer Village, Ikeja on Saturday. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect on 30th December 2024 accused his victim of stumbling on him. He claimed he lost a gold ring in the process and that his victim must produce the ring for him. Wanogho, thereafter, told his victim, Solomon, that he was an army officer, displaying his identification card. It was further alleged that Wanogho told his victim that if he couldn’t produce his gold ring, he was going to take him to army barracks in Oshodi Investigations revealed that it was at this point that t...