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POLICE INSPECTOR KILLS ANOTHER POLICE INSPECTOR COLLEAGUE IN ABIA A police Inspector, Ugwor Samuel, attached to a member of the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, has reportedly been shot dead. The incident occurred on Sunday at Umuahia, the state capital. The deceased Inspector was shot dead by his fellow policeman, Inspector Atule Benedict, who is attached to the same lawmaker, Onwusibe. An aide to the lawmaker who witnessed the incident told SaharaReporters that trouble started when the deceased had a misunderstanding with his colleague over a comment on the attitude of Inspector Atule. "Atule reacted angrily and there was an altercation which led Inspector Atule to take his gun and shoot the deceased Inspector," the aide said. The aide who spoke on condition of anonymity said efforts to disarm Atule by other policemen in their team failed, and that he threatened to kill “more policemen if they come close to him". Meanwhile, the suspect later escaped ...

Dubai Police honours Retired Officers for 35 Years of Service The Dubai Police General Command has recently honoured a number of retired for the devotion and dedication these selfless soldiers have shown while serving the emirate, enhancing its safety and security and ensuring the happiness of its community for the past thirty-five years.     The retired officers, Major General Ali Al Shamali, Brigadier Abdul Rahim Bin Shafie, and Brigadier Abdul Halim Al Hashemi, were honoured with a certificate of appreciation by Expert Major General Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Investigation Affairs at Dubai Police.   Maj. Genl Al Mansouri hailed the retirees' exceptional endeavours toward improving the provided services and working as a united team to contribute to the Force's achievements and realise its visions and strategic objectives.   "We must show respect and appreciation to those who have devoted their lives and dedicated thei...

OCTOBER 18, 2022 The Editors, *PRESS BRIEFING BY THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE BAUCHI STATE COMMAND CP UMAR MAMMAN SANDA, fdc, psc, mnim,* PROTOCOLS Ladies and gentlemen of the press. It is a great pleasure being with you this afternoon, and I thank you all for your presence.   1. This is a long-awaited moment to brief members of the public on the successes recorded so far, especially as the milestones could not have been achieved without the enormous contributions from you, Ladies and gentlemen of the press. 2. Let me, first of all, express my sincere appreciation to my management team for being resolute, sincere and hardworking. Their unwavering commitment resulted in the milestones achieved so far. 3. This equally goes to the officers and men of the Bauchi State Police Command for their efforts and excellent professionalism displayed in carrying out their duties. 4. You would recall during my first press conference with you, I pledged to establish a robust and healthy relation...

COAS COMMISSIONS ACCOMMODATION FOR SOLDIERS IN PORT HARCOURT  BARRACKS...Charges troops to be more productive The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has commissioned 5 blocks of 60 single bedroom flats, to ease the dearth of accommodation for soldiers of the rank of Corporal and below in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Gen Yahaya commissioned the accommodation blocks today Monday 17 October 2022, while on an operational visit to 6 Division Area of Responsibility.  Speaking during the inauguration of the new blocks of building, the COAS noted that the newly completed project will bring succour to personnel, as it provides them with decent living accommodation and other infrastructures. He called on the troops to shore up their commitment and productivity in order to effectively secure their areas of responsibility.  The COAS, who further urged personnel of the Division to redouble their efforts towards achieving set operational targets, maintained that...

SANWO-OLU INCREASES STUDENTS’ BURSARY BY 100% … As NANS, NULASS Leaders Debunk Rumour of Protest Plans Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved an increment of 100% on bursary payable to the students of Lagos State origin in tertiary institutions across the country with effect from the 2022/2023 academic session. Executive Secretary, Lagos State Scholarship Board, Mr. Abdul-Rahaman Lekki disclosed this at a meeting with representatives of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Lagos State Chapter and National Union of Lagos State Students (NULASS) at the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja. Lekki, speaking at the meeting held at the instance of the Special Adviser on Education, Tokunbo Wahab, with executive members of NANS and NULAS, said the 100% bursary increment and other benefits were aimed at supporting the educational needs of students of Lagos State origin towards coping with the present economic reality. He explained that the State Government, at t...

  Halima Abubakar Quits Nollywood Popular actress, Halima Abubakar has disclosed that she is quitting the movie industry. The actress through her management, made the announcement in an Instagram post on Monday. The post read: “Halima Abubakar quits acting. We are so grateful for all the prayers, God bless you all. We love you all. Thank you for your support. She is so downcast. She really did love acting.” This comes after Halima announced on Instagram that she had been treating an undisclosed illness for a long time. The actress also accused the founder of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide Apostle Johnson Suleman of being responsible for the illness. Halima began her acting career in 2001. She has starred in movies such as Men in Love, Slip of Fate, Tears of a Child, White Hunters and Area Mama.   One more photo. 

HE WHO LACKS CHARACTER CANNOT SPEAK OF DEFAMATION The wrong impression sold out by the ousted PDP-led administration of Hon. Emeka Ihedioha on the 2019 Imo Governorship landmark Judgement by the Supreme Court, has been clarified by the Imo State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon. Declan Emelumba, during his appearance today on Arise Television. In the Commissioner's submission, it's important to understand that the 388 polling unit results were tendered at and admitted by the Tribunal. It's a common knowledge that courts of higher jurisdiction act based on evidences admitted by lower courts. It's over two years since the landmark judgement, Emeka Ihedioha ought to maintain the golden silence instead of weeping up sentiment when there is non. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha's character was self-battered when he clinged on to a position he knew he never won having failed to satisfy the statutory requirements to be declared winner in an election. His character was sel...