A combined team of security operatives in Anambra State has dismantled a criminal in the Ihiala Lilu, Mbosi, and Isseke areas on Saturday. The operatives, comprising the Nigeria police and other security agencies, during the operation recovered three unexploded improvised explosives, two abandoned vehicles, copper wires, fuel, and other incriminating materials. Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, stressed that this success was due to effective intelligence gathering from the security agencies in the state. He however stated that the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, commended the operatives and reassured the public of the police’s commitment to combating crime. “This operation demonstrates our resolve to protect citizens and ensure public safety,” CP Itam stated, adding, “We will continue to dominate and deny criminal elements the space to operate.” The PPRO’s statement read in part: “Following the security intell...
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The newly appointed Chairman of the Labour Party National Caretaker Committee, Senator Nenadi Esther Usman, has expressed her commitment to revitalising the party amid its current challenges. During yesterday’s inaugural meeting of the committee in Abuja, Nenadi emphasised the goal of transforming the Labour Party into a viable alternative for the Nigerian populace. Senator Usman called upon committee members to demonstrate dedication and integrity in their roles, highlighting the importance of their work for both the party and the nation. “We are on a rescue mission for the Labour Party and our beloved Nigeria. The interest generated by this committee transcends party affiliations, presenting us with a significant responsibility,” she stated. She assured that, with divine assistance, the Labour Party would emerge as a platform for all Nigerians who feel disenfranchised or dissatisfied with the current state of affairs. Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s vice pres...
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has called on the Office of the National Security Advisder to conduct extensive investigation into a leaked memo, which was alleged to have emanated from the Zamfara State Government. In the leaked memo, which has been a subject of controversy, approval was said to have been made for high profile bandits, as well as some influential personalities. Appearing during a TVC programme on Wednesday night, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State described the memo as forged. He added that it was subjected to analysis and traced to certain unnamed individuals who he said would face legal consequences for the alleged forgery. However, addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday, the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike said the memo bothered on national security and should not be swept under the carpet. Okwu chided Governor Lawal over w...
Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, flagged-off the distribution of 16,800 bags of fertilizers to the people of Akwa Ibom State. This intervention was in fulfillment of his promise of qualitative and effective representation to the people of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District He also used the flag- off ceremony to personally present the second tranche of cheques of N500,000 Naira each to 45 students of tertiary institutions on the platform of the Godswill Akpabio Scholarship Scheme. Speaking at the ceremony in Ukana, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Akpabio charged the beneficiaries under the aegis of the Godswill Akpabio Back To Farm Initiative ( GABFI), to ensure judicious application of the substance for better yields in the next harvest season. A statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, quoted the Senate President, as saying, " when I was campaigning to be your Senator, I promised to give you quality and effective re...
....calls for urgent attention and effective management From Uchenna Ezeadigwe Awka Chief Executive Officer, Tropical Gate Foundation for Sustainable Development, Apostle Dr Nnamdi Mbaigbo has congratulated the people of Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra state for their endorsement and support at the ongoing election campaigns. The popularly known philantropist equally called on the state goverment and spirited individuals for urgent attention on infrastructural development and and effective management of resources. In a letter dated on 19th September, 2024 and signed by the truestee, Engr. Obiora Agbasiere on behalf of Tropical Gate Foundation for Sustainable Development, said "Dear Citizens of Aguata, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support and endorsement you have shown to Apostle Dr. Nnamdi Mbaigbo [Founder, Tropical Gate Foundation for Sustainable Development], even though he was unable...
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has revealed that with the introduction of the digital Central Motor Registry Information System (e-CMR), Police officers would no longer need to stop vehicles to check their papers. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi made this known on Wednesday night in a post via his X handle. He said Police Officers would now be equipped with cutting-edge technology to verify documents in real-time. Adejobi added that once the e-CMR goes into effect, vehicle owners and users would no longer need to carry physical documents as all vehicle document information would be available digitally. “No more stopping to check papers—our officers are equipped with cutting-edge tech to verify documents in real-time,” one of the tweets read. “With the NPF’s new E-CMR system, you don’t need to carry around physical documents. Access all your vehicle info digitally—quick, easy, and secure,” it added. “If your vehicle is registered with the NPF E-CMR and gets stolen,...
With the Edo State gubernatorial poll just around the corner, scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024, the International Press Centre (IPC) is sounding the alarm for journalists and media professionals to be vigilant about their safety. The IPC's Executive Director, Lanre Arogundade, emphasized that journalists covering the election must be aware of the risks and take necessary precautions to avoid danger. He advocated Safety Tips for Journalists which include the following, Be Non-Partisan: He asked them to Maintain impartiality in reporting, as well as to stay accompanied by others and avoid walking or moving alone He tasked accredited to Obtain INEC and organizational identity cards, to avoid being harrashed. He as well asked them to handle classified Info with Care and also protect sensitive information Arogundade stressed that security agencies and other stakeholders must also conduct themselves professionally to ensure journalists' safety. He appealed to th...
Senate 'll Tinker With The Constitution To Give Power To Supreme Court Judgement On Councils' Autonomy - Akpabio
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said that the Senate will tinker with the constitution to allow the supreme Court Judgement on local government autonomy to be implemented Akpabio stated this on Thursday, when he received members of the All Progressives' Congress APC in Akwa Ibom State, who were loyal to the erstwhile Interim National Secretary of the party, Senator John James Akpanudoedehe, in Uyo. A statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, quoted Akpabio saying, " I thank President Bola Tinubu, for looking for a way to bring the all needed autonomy to the local governments through the intervention of the Supreme Court. The Senate, under my leadership will tinker with the constitution to ensure that the judgment is fully implemented without any loopholes for manipulation by the practitioners." It would be recalled that the former APC scribe had defected to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), after losing out in the l...
SAHARA UPSTREAM PRODUCTION LTD says it got proper approvals from relevant agencies and the Anambra State government before it started scouting operations in some communities in the State. The OIL exploration company gave this clarification when it appeared before the Anambra State House of Assembly to interact with the law makers over their operations and activities so far in the area. The House Committee on Petroleum and Mineral Resources invited the company after it received several petitions and protest letters from some members of the public over the activities of the Company in Ihiala and Ogbaru local government areas. The Speaker of the House Mr Somtochukwu Udeze during his remarks at the Executive session, noted that there have been series of reports and petitions against the company over their activities in the oil producing communitiees in Anambra state. Mr Udeze noted that the aim of inviting the Company was to ...
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday further reiterated his commitment to the development and empowerment of the people of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District, Akwa Ibom people and the entire nation. Akpabio made the promise during the flag-off of the Akwa Ibom All Progressives' Congress (APC) local government elections campaign at the Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium. A statement endorsed by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom quoted him as saying, " let me once again assure you all that, I will continue to work for you, the state and Nigeria as a whole. The God that did uncommon things in this state, when I was your governor, is back again in the state. "Those who thought there is no APC in this state would be shocked to their marrow with what is happening here today. The crowd here today is unprecedented. It is just local government election campaign, what do you think will happen in the governorship? Akpabio thanked President...