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 SECURITY IN ANAMBRA:  CP ORUTUGU PLEDGES AN ALL-INCLUSIVE POLICING STRATEGY AND VISITS MORE STAKEHOLDERS ON SECURITY ADVOCACY IN THE STATE. The Commissioner of Police Anambra State *CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS  PhD* has reiterated his commitment to an all-inclusive policing strategy by visiting various stakeholders to foster security collaboration and advocacy across the State. Among dignitaries/stakeholders visited yesterday, 29th May 2025 is the leadership of the Anambra State House of Assembly where he had a casual, but closed door meeting. The *CP* notes that the approach of engaging various stakeholders seeks to: Build trust between law enforcement and the community. Gather valuable insights on security concerns. Develop effective solutions to address security challenges. Promote a safer and more secure environment for all residents in Anambra State. The Anambra State Police Command remains committed to leveraging on community/stakeholder collaboration and community...

 Alexander-Arnold Joins Real Madrid on Six-Year Deal Real Madrid have signed Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool on a six-year contract starting June 1, 2025. The 26-year-old England international joins after a decorated spell at Anfield, where he won nine major trophies. According to another source: OFFICIAL: Trent Alexander-Arnold Joins Real Madrid!  After 20 years at Liverpool, Trent Alexander-Arnold has sealed a shock move to Real Madrid for just €10M!   The 26-year-old turned down a new deal at Anfield and now begins a new chapter in Spain — signing a 6-year contract with Los Blancos!   Trent is set to debut at the Club World Cup, possibly against Al Hilal on June 18 in Miami, as Madrid patch up their defense following Carvajal’s injury 🏥  The move also reunites Trent with Jude Bellingham, as Real gear up for a massive bounce-back after a tough 2024/25 campaign 

 Ugandan lawmakers approve $568 million loan for Museveni's government Uganda plans to borrow a total of 500 million euros ($568 million) from three lenders including Afreximbank to finance infrastructure development, Finance Minister Matia Kasaija said, TRT Afrika reported. Lawmakers on Thursday approved the government request to acquire the loans despite resistance from opposition lawmakers who have criticised the country's growing debt burden. At least 270 million euros will be borrowed from Cairo-based African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), while 230 million euros will be jointly lent by Ecobank Uganda and Development Bank of Southern Africa, Kasaija told parliament. He did not give a timeline for the borrowing by the Yoweri Museveni-led government. Rising public debt Uganda's total stock of public debt jumped 18% to $29.1 billion last year on the back of increased domestic borrowing, according to the finance ministry. The rising debt triggered a ratings downgrade la...

 EFCC Arrests 30 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Abia State, Five in Kano Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday May 29,  2025, arrested 30 suspected internet fraudsters at Ariam and Ubakala in Abia State. The intelligence-driven sting operation led to the arrest of the 30 suspected fraudsters.   Items recovered from them include four cars, one iPad, three laptop computers, one sound system, forty two phones and one external hard drive. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.  In a related development, operatives of the  Kano Zonal Directorate  of the Commission equally arrested five suspected cyber criminals in Kano The suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 during a sting operation at Farm Centre, Kano following actionable intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet fraud and related financial crimes.  The suspects were ar...

 PRESS RELEASE INTERNAL SECURITY: POLICE OPERATIVES RESCUE 23 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN NIGER, ENUGU STATE In a sustained show of commitment to the safety and security of all Nigerians, the Nigeria Police Force has once again recorded multiple victories in the fight against violent crimes, successfully rescuing multiple victims of kidnapping in Niger and Enugu States. These operations reflect the unyielding resolve of the Force to tackling criminality head-on and restore peace to our communities. It will be recalled that on 20th February 2025, at about 10:00 p.m., suspected kidnappers launched an attack on Hayin-Dogo and Dangunu villages in Sarkin-Pawa, Munya LGA of Niger State, abducting one Usman Daina and four others. While Usman was released after two days, the Police and other security operatives intensified efforts to rescue the remaining victims, which yielded results on the 22nd May 2025. The other 4 victims — Deborah Daina, Gambo Amos, Cyprus Titus, and Satti Iko – were safely ...

 Oyo PDP ex-chair backs Makinde for president in 2027 A former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State, Kunmi Mustapha, on Thursday, backed Governor Seyi Makinde for President in 2027. Mustapha, in a statement he signed in Ibadan, the state capital, to mark Makinde’s sixth anniversary as governor, said the bravery and leadership qualities the governor exhibited placed him a better candidate for the presidency. “The current situation of the main opposition party in Nigeria is not an indication that the PDP cannot snatch power at the centre in 2027. “Makinde’s giant strides in developing the state and his contributions to the progress of Nigeria are unequal,” he said. He urged Nigerians to look out for real politicians who have their welfare at heart, rather than those who create suffering for them. “Makinde has distinguished himself as a brave man who exhibits uncommon leadership traits. “There has not been any politician in Yorubaland, apart from Pa Obafemi Awolowo, w...

 IMO POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE OF 29TH MAY 2025 IMO STATE POLICE COMMAND BUSTS CHILD-STEALING SYNDICATE: FOUR SUSPECTS ARRESTED, INFANT RESCUED AND REUNITED WITH MOTHER "…..We are committed to protecting vulnerable persons, says Imo CP." The Imo State Police Command, through the diligent efforts of its X-Squad Unit, has busted a child-stealing syndicate, arresting four suspects and rescuing a 20-month-old girl, Chimamanda Joy—the daughter of 35-year-old visually impaired Mrs. Joy Ekwennaya from Amuri Omanze, Isu LGA. The breakthrough came after an intensive investigation into a case reported by Mrs. Ekwennaya on April 8th, 2025. She was deceitfully lured to Umuahia, Abia State, with false promises of financial aid from a fake charity—a ploy by the syndicate to abduct her child. Acting on credible intelligence, detectives of the unit arrested two key suspects—Maria Nwaeze (63) of Ariam Oboro and Rejoice Odimba (29) of Ahai Eke—both from Abia State, in Aba on 23rd May 2025. ...