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 Abia State Government Intensifies Market Clean-Up Efforts to Ensure Public Health The Abia State government has announced a rigorous initiative to enhance cleanliness in markets across the state, deploying tipper trucks to remove accumulated refuse. The move is part of a broader effort to safeguard the environment and protect citizens from food and water contamination. During an environmental sanitation monitoring exercise in Aba, Commissioner for Environment Philemon Ogbonna emphasized that regular waste evacuation from markets is critical to maintaining the quality of food and consumables sold. “This initiative ensures that the air in our markets remains fresh and free from stench,” Ogbonna stated. The commissioner highlighted Governor Alex Otti’s commitment to improving public health in both urban and rural areas through a cleaner environment. He called on market leaders and traders to actively participate in the clean-up efforts, urging them to take the initiative seriously to...

 An Arkansas woman was arrested for trying to lure two children to the home of a registered S/Offender. Police in Trumann, Arkansas, received a complaint regarding a startling incident.  A mother reported that a woman had entered her yard where her two children were playing and attempted to lure them to a home down the street.  That home is occupied by a registered S/O.  The entire encounter was captured by the mother's home surveillance cameras.  This helped police identify the woman as 49-year-old Tracy Washburn . Washburn was arrested and appeared in court on a probable cause hearing for stalking charges on October 1st. She was ordered to have no contact with the victims. This is a stark reminder to all parents to stay vigilant.

 UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA HONOURS DCP AKEEM FOR PROVIDING FIVE YEARS OF PRO BONO LECTURES …as IGP Egbetokun charges officers and men to emulate his commendable spirit of service, sacrifice The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has commended DCP Adedeji Akeem, the Force Procurement Officer, for his commitment to nation building and service to humanity. The IGP gave this commendation following the recognition of DCP Akeem’s excellence in service to the country and humanity which was celebrated at the Sultan Maccido Institute for Leadership, Peace and Development, University of Abuja,  alongside other honourees. The institute honoured DCP Akeem for having delivered lectures pro bono for the past five years, offering his knowledge and expertise at no cost. His sacrifice, described as an embodiment of patriotism, drew accolades from the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Mathew Adamu, who commended his passion and consistency, stress...

 Akwa Ibom Governor Dissolves All Statutory and Non-Statutory Boards, Commissions Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has dissolved all statutory and non-statutory boards and commissions in the state with immediate effect, according to an announcement made on Thursday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Enobong Uwah, in Uyo, the state capital. The decision, enacted under the Statutory Boards (Special Provisions) Law, 2023, was communicated by Uwah, who directed chairpersons of the affected agencies to hand over all government property in their custody to the most senior officer in their respective establishments. Uwah conveyed Governor Eno’s appreciation to the members of the dissolved boards and commissions for their contributions toward the state’s ARISE agenda. “The governor wishes members of the dissolved boards and commissions well in their future endeavours and commends them for the roles they have played,” the SSG stated. The dissolution follows hints dropped by ...

 EFCC Arraigns Woman for N240.5m Forex Fraud in Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, October 2, 2025, arraigned one Ene Queen Bamaiyi before Justice A.A. Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja, on a one-count charge of criminal breach of trust to the tune of N240,500,000 (Two Hundred and Forty Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira). Bamaiyi was alleged to have dishonestly converted to personal use, the sum of N124,000,000 (One Hundred and Twenty-Four Million Naira) out of the sum of N240,500,000, entrusted to her by one Bright Okubo for foreign exchange conversion. The charge reads: "That you, Ene Queen Bamayi (female), sometime in May 2024 in Abuja within the Judicial Division of this Honourable Court, while being entrusted with the sum of N240,500,000.00 (Two Hundred and Forty Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira) by one Bright Okubo for conversion at dollar equivalent, did dishonestly convert N124,000,000.00 (One Hu...

 EFCC Arrests 42 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Gashua Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 42 suspected internet fraudsters in Gashua Local Government Area of Yobe State. They were arrested in a sting operation on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at different locations within Gashua, following credible intelligence on their involvement in computer-related crimes. Items recovered from them include seven  motorcycles, one Mercedes Benz car, fifty-five (55) phones and laptops, as well as playstation 5 (PS5) and playstation 4 (PS4) consoles respectively. Intelligence available to the Commission linked the suspects with various forms of internet-related fraud. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded. More photos below. 

 Governor Buni Approves Establishment of Mai Mala Buni College of Integrated Science In Damaturu Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved the establishment of the Mai Mala Buni College of Integrated Science (MMB-CIS) in Damaturu. According to the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof. Adam Idriss, Governor Buni has also approved the allocation of 100 hectares of land near the Bukar Abba Ibrahim Housing Estate along Potiskum Road for the construction of the school.  The institution is designed to be any integrated and state-of-the-art facility, marking a legacy project for the administration. The college is envisioned as a pioneering institution that will seamlessly integrate modern conventional education with Islamic values. Its curriculum will be modeled after systems in Malaysia and Indonesia, where Islamic and conventional education are combined into a single curriculum. This approach aims to produce well-rounded graduates in both religious practices an...