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PRESS STATEMENT: ALUU 4: LINDA IKEJI'S MOVIE: "DARK OCTOBER" WITHOUT CONSENT OF AFFECTED FAMILIES, PARENTS REACT 1. The attention of the four bereaved families of the ill-fated Aluu 4 incident have been drawn to a widely advertised movie titled "Dark October" which was produced by a known blogger by the name Linda Ikeji as stated therein. For the  records and sadly so, Linda Ikeji produced the movie without the seeking the consent of the affected families and parents of the unforgettable Aluu 4 victims. The question to Linda Ikeji are: Can you cry more than the bereaved or do you not have some conscience and humanity in you as a parent that you have become?  2. For the umpteenth time, I have been instructed in writing through my organisation The Integrity Friends for Truth and Peace Initiative TIFPI by the four affected families, that is the parents of late Lloyd Toku-Mike, Chiadika Biringa, Ugonna Obuzor and Tekena Elkanah to represent them and ensure that just...

PRESS RELEASE 2023 Polls: Minister Meets Google, Facebook On Curbing #FakesNews The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged Google and Meta, owners of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, to checkmate the spread of fake news and disinformation on their platforms ahead of the 2023 general elections. The Minister made the call in Abuja on Friday during a meeting with representatives of Meta and Google, which owns YouTube and other platforms, in his office. “It is no longer news that the use of social media is now a critical factor in national elections, and no nation, including Nigeria, is immune. With a predominantly youthful population, Nigeria ranks among the countries with the highest number of users of the various social media platforms, especially Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. ''The use, or misuse, of these platforms is therefore of great concern to all stakeholders in the elections, and that's why we have invited y...

The Blessed Virgin Mary Appeared in Kasarani Kenya at the parish of St. Francis yesterday, after evening Mass for the consecrated life. “No one has access to the Almighty as His mother has – none has merit such as hers. Her Son will deny her nothing that she asks and herein lies her power. While she defends the Church, neither height nor depth, neither men nor evil spirits, neither great monarchs, nor craft of man, nor popular violence, can avail to harm us – for human life is short but Mary reigns above, a Queen forever.” Mary Mother of God, pray for us! Watch video below. 

There is tension and pandemonium in Obosi community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State as gunmen attacked a Police Anti-cult Unit in the community, killing one police officer and a vigilante. The arsonists who came in three unmarked vehicles – Toyota Highlander, one Toyota Sienna and one Toyota Corolla – attacked the police station with Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and burnt down some parts of the building. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident said the police command on receiving information about the attack at about 11 pm on Thursday quickly deployed personnel to the location and engaged the gunmen. According to the police spokesperson, a police officer and a vigilante were unfortunately fatally injured during the gun duel, however, the police recovered the explosives and other dangerous weapons and put out the fire. DSP Ikenga said, “On 2/2/2023 by 11 p.m, police operatives attached anti-cult, Obosi, ave...

Germany Based Anambra Man Cries Out Over Threat To Life, Property In The State A Nigerian in Diaspora based in Germany, Ichie Ikechukwu Okafor, has called on Federal Government, security agencies, and well-meaning Nigerians to come to his rescue over the threat to his life, his family members and property in his country home, Anambra state. Ichie Okechukwu Okafor, who hails from the Awkuzu community in Oyi local government area of Anambra state, while addressing Journalists at a press conference in Abuja, explained that his ordeal was orchestrated by a syndicate led by deposed Igwe of his community, Prof.Charles Anikweze, stressing that he believed he had the backing of the Anambra state government. Including security agencies in the state. Okafor said he was wrongly accused of various crimes by Prof.Charles Anikweze and detained in the DSS facility; however, he was released after five months when the deposed Igwe and members of the syndicate could not prove the alleged crimes against ...

SANWO-OLU URGES RESIDENTS TO STAY CALM OVER CASH SCARCITY The Lagos State Government has observed the tension caused by the slow release of cash through Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and within banking halls. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu today joined a delegation that met with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja to deliberate on measures to remove the hardship caused by the scarcity of the new currency. Mr. Sanwo-Olu urges residents to remain calm as the government is doing everything possible to normalise the situation. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has promised to put measures in place to ensure residents have access to currency notes released to banks. Gbenga Omotoso HC, Information & Strategy.  

 ROLE OF THE NIGERIAN ARMY CRUCIAL IN THE CONDUCT OF THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTION - GEN AKINJOBI   The Chief of Operations Army, Major General Olufemi Akinjobi has reiterated  the crucial role of the Nigerian Army in the successful conduct of the 2023 general election.                  General Akinjobi stated this during a sensitisation lecture on Operation Safe Conduct 2023 to Commanders of 2 Division in Ibadan today 3rd February 2023 with the theme " Introspection of Past Experiences and Efforts at Improving Nigerian Army Support to Operation Safe Conduct 2023".  The Chief of Operations Army, while cautioning the personnel  to remain apolitical, pointed out that, though every election comes with its challenges, the Nigerian Army must be ready to face the challenge of anything that could jeopardize the process. He enjoined the various commanders to increase their collaboration with stakeholders for a successful con...