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Dec

16

2024

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Police Get 11 New AIGs, 16 Commissioners In A Major Shake Up

Security, News Flash

Major Shake-up As Police Get 11 New AIGs, 16 Commissioners The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Monday approved the promotion of 27 senior Police Officers comprising 11 Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General (AIGs) of Police and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the substantive rank of Commissioners of Police. The newly promoted Officers were in the Corporate Headquarters of the Commission on Monday, December 16th, where they went through both written and oral examinations. PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd, said both written and oral examinations would henceforth be a prerequisite for promotion in…

Dec

12

2024

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Court Grants Afe Babalola Injunction To Block Sale Of Activist Dele Farotimi’s Book

Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash, Security

Court Grants Afe Babalola Injunction To Block Sale Of Activist Dele Farotimi’s Book The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a court order preventing the sale and distribution of the book Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, authored by human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi. The order, issued on December 6, 2024, follows a legal action initiated by renowned legal practitioner Afe Babalola, SAN, who sought to halt the distribution of the controversial book. The court’s injunction, which came after a suit filed by Babalola’s legal team, restrains Farotimi and any associated parties, including publishers, distributors, and bookstores,…

Dec

11

2024

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Miyatti Allah President Arrested By Army – Family Confirms

Crime, News Flash, Religion, Security

Miyatti Allah President Arrested By Army – Family Says The family of Bello Bodejo, president of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, has raised the alarm over the arrest and detention of Badejo by men of the Nigerian Army. In a statement, Suleiman Waziri, Bodejo’s brother, said the Miyetti Allah leader was arrested on Tuesday at his office in Maliya, Nasarawa state by officers of the 117 battalion of the Nigerian Army. Waziri said Bodejo was arrested over an incident involving some herders and a retired army general in the Tudun Wada area of Nasarawa. “On the 8th of December 2024, an…

Dec

09

2024

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Police Officers Reject $17,000 Bribe, Arrest Suspected Fraudsters

Crime, News Flash, Security

Police Officers Reject $17,000 Bribe, Arrest Suspected Fraudsters The Zone 16 Police Command has three suspects for allegedly engaging in illicit drugs and fraudulent activities. A statement on Saturday by the zone spokesman in Yenagoa, SP Gunn Emonena, said the zonal financial and cybercrime unit, based on credible intelligence, stormed the Rumukparali community in the Obio/Akpo Local Government of Rivers to arrest the suspects. He said the three suspects, Billion Ndubuisi, Charles Amachree, and Martins Chinemike confessed to have impersonated Ryam Bill, a U.S.-based luminary and defrauded one St. Andrea and Charlen Zielinsky to the tune of $71,500. Mr Emonena…

Dec

04

2024

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Xmas Travels: Nigeria Police Force Clarifies Stance On Tinted Vehicle Windows

News Flash, Security

Nigeria Police Force Clarifies Stance on Tinted Vehicle Windows The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reaffirmed that the use of tinted windows on vehicles remains illegal, despite previous reports suggesting otherwise. Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, issued the statement on Saturday in response to a query on social media, emphasizing that there is a law prohibiting the use of tint on vehicles. He clarified that while the police had suspended the enforcement of the ban, this was due to a pause in the issuance of tint permits. “There is a ban on it. It’s even a legal matter because…

Dec

04

2024

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Senate Confirms Oluyede As Chief Of Army Staff

FGN, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, Security

Senate Confirms Oluyede As Chief Of Army Staff The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Lt.- Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, as the substantive Chief of Army Staff (COAS). This was sequel to the consideration and adoption of a report of the Senate Committee on Army, presented by its chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua (APC, Katsina), after screening the army chief. Recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had asked the Senate to confirm Oluyede as COAS following the death of Lt-Gen. Taoheed Lagbaja. Yar’adua said the nominee had been cleared by the Department of State Services (DSS) and went through the correct process of promotion…

Nov

28

2024

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Tha Iran-Hezbollah-Hamas Realities And Governor Otti’s Vision For A peaceful And Prosperous ABIA State

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Security

The Iran-Hezbollah-Hamas Realities and Governor Otti's Vision for a Peaceful and Prosperous Abia State The complexities of the Middle East, particularly the Iran-Hezbollah-Hamas dynamics, often seem worlds away from the concerns of Abia State, Nigeria. However, despite the geographical distance, there is a common thread that runs through both contexts: the desire for peace and security. In the Middle East, the Iran-Hezbollah-Hamas realities have created a complex web of tensions and conflicts. The humanitarian costs of these conflicts have been devastating, with innocent civilians often caught in the crossfire. For instance, according to the United Nations, the conflict in Syria…

Nov

26

2024

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Ex-Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello Honours EFCC Invitation, Lands In Custody

Crime, News Flash, Politics, Security

Ex-Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello Lands In EFCC Custody Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has again honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged misappropriation of funds. It was gathered from sources close to the EFCC that he went to the office with his lawyers on Tuesday and not with the current Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo. This followed the Supreme Court judgment which dismissed states’ case on the constitutionality of the anti-graft agency. It was also reliably gathered that the former governor drove himself in a black Hilux to the EFCC office…

Nov

24

2024

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Governor Otti To Rejig Security Architecture, Vows To Deal With Criminals

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

GOVERNOR OTTI TO REJIG SECURITY ARCHITECTURE, VOWS TO DEAL WITH CRIMINALS. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says his government has resolved to rejig the security architecture of the State. Addressing the press after an emergency security council meeting in response to the recent attacks on security personnel in the State, Governor Otti said that they have taken a decision to smoke out criminal elements in the State. "We have all sat down to look at the security architecture of the State and I am happy that we have resolved to rejig the security architecture to ensure that something like…

Nov

21

2024

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Political Critique: Is Governor Otti’s Inaugural Promises A Far Cry From Reality In Terms Of Security?

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

Political Critique: Is Governor Otti's Inaugural Promises a Far Cry from Reality in terms of Security? With the violence that erupted yesterday in Ohafia, and the flurry of critisms, which by the way is normal, I thought it wise to explain some salient issues raised by an author shared by Esteemed friend. Secondly, I must express sympathy and solidarity with the family of the slain police man. I pray the colleague recovers fast. It is my sincere prayers that violence will be a thing of the past. Thirdly, to our admirable friends who critice the governor at every given opportunity.…