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Jan

2025

Ekweremadu’s Wife Returns To Nigeria After Release From UK Prison

Ekweremadu’s Wife Returns To Nigeria After Release From UK Prison Beatrice Ekweremadu, the wife of Ike Ekweremadu former deputy senate president, has been released from prison in the United Kingdom and is now back in Nigeria, reports are saying. According to reports, the lawmaker’s wife returned on Tuesday to celebration and prayers for her husband’s safe return. Beatrice and her husband were convicted for charges bothering on organ harvesting and trafficking in May 2023. The couple had attempted to buy a kidney off a young Nigerian boy to make him a donor to their daughter Sophia. Beatrice, Ike, and one…

Jan

2025

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I Spent 5 Days In Kidnappers’ Den Without Food – Abducted Corps Member Recounts Ordeal

Crime, Mishap, News Flash, Security, South East

I Spent 5 Days In Kidnappers’ Den Without Food – Abducted Corps Member Recounts Ordeal Miss Abasifreke Joseph, a corps member, kidnapped on January 9, along Enugu-Ezike Road, on her way to Kogi, says she faced torture and hunger in the hands of her captors. Joseph who was released on Jan. 13, gave the narration in Abak on Sunday, when Mr Sam Pepple, the NYSC Coordinator in Akwa Ibom visited herShe said: “I spent five days and five nights at the kidnappers’ den without water and food. The corps member said that she and other hostages were beaten, left without…

Jan

2025

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EFCC Speaks On Killing Of Officer By Suspected Internet Fraudster, Reveals Disturbing Truth About Yahoo Boys

Crime, News Flash, Security

EFCC Speaks On Killing Of Officer By Suspected Internet Fraudster, Reveals Disturbing Truth About Yahoo Boys The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has finally issued a statement regarding the tragic death of their operative, identified as Aminu Sahabi Salisu, in Anambra State. In a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, the Commission announced that the deceased, an Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC, was “killed in cold blood while on legitimate duty.” This is even as the anti-graft agency noted that many individuals posing as Yahoo Boys are implicated in kidnapping, banditry, ritual killings, and…

Jan

2025

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Urgent Plea For Action: Abam Community Call For ABIA State Government’s Swift Action On Resolved Land Dispute

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, News Flash, Security

Abam Community Call For ABIA State Government's Swift Action on Resolved Land Dispute. In the heart of Abia State, the Ndi Ojiugwo Autonomous Community in Abam, Arochukwu Local Government Area, is fervently appealing to Governor Alex Otti for immediate intervention in a long-standing land dispute. The community, led by President General Mr. Ikwan Ebe Uka, is seeking the governor’s assistance to implement the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the Ogbuebulu Rice Farm land. During a recent press briefing, Mr. Uka expressed the community’s urgent need for the government to expedite the process. “We are calling on Governor Otti to act swiftly,”…

Jan

2025

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Abia State Police Command Decorates 63 Newly Promoted Officers

Abia State, Police Force, Security

ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND DECORATES 63 NEWLY PROMOTED OFFICERS Today 14/01/2025, the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, presided over the decoration of newly promoted police officers, held at the Command's Officers’ Mess Umuahia. A total of 63 officers were decorated including 16 promoted from Superintendent of Police (SP) to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), 11 officers from Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) to Superintendent of Police (SP), and 36 officers from Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). The CP charged the promoted officers to continue serving with dedication, and representing the…

Jan

2025

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We Can’t Take Your Sacrifices For Granted, Otti Tells Veterans, Serving Officers

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, People & Events, Security

WE CAN'T TAKE YOUR SACRIFICES FOR GRANTED, OTTI TELLS VETERANS, SERVING OFFICERS. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has assured veterans and serving members of the armed forces that his administration will not take their sacrifices for granted. Governor Otti gave the assurance during the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Church Service held at Seventh - Day Adventist Church, Aguiyi Ironsi Layout Umuahia. He pledged his administration's unwavering commitment to honouring their sacrifices and vital role in safeguarding the Nation. The Governor who paid tribute to veterans and serving members of the Armed Forces, acknowledged their sacrifice, bravery and dedication…

Jan

2025

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Peter Obi Raises Alarm Over Alleged Threat To Life By APC’s Spokesperson

News Flash, Politics, Security

Peter Obi Raises Alarm Over Alleged Threat To Life by APC’s Spokesperson The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has alleged a threat to his life by Felix Morka, the spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The allegation comes after Obi criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for failing to address the worsening economic and security challenges in the country. According to Obi, Morka’s recent statement on Arise TV, where he said “Peter Obi Has Crossed the Line So Many Times and Has It Coming to Him Whatever He Gets,” is a threat to his life and the…

Jan

2025

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President Tinubu Approves Bulletproof SUVs, Medical Trip For Retired Army Generals

FGN, News Flash, Security

Tinubu Approves Bulletproof SUVs, Medical Trip For Retired Army Generals Following the signing of the new terms and conditions of service of the Armed Forces, President Bola Tinubu has approved mouth-watering allowances for officers of General rank, who will retire after serving 35 years. Some of the allowances include the provision of a bulletproof SUV as take-home gift, fully paid foreign medical treatment, $20,000 as estacode while embarking on the medical trip, and payments for cooks and house helps. The T & CThe Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service for Officers and Enlisted Personnel in the Nigerian Armed Forces, which…

Jan

2025

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Africa’s Security Paradox: Balancing Vigilance With Social Cohesion – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Security, Africa

Africa's Security Paradox: Balancing Vigilance with Social Cohesion The recent vehicle ramming attacks in Germany and the US have sparked intense debate and scrutiny, with differing responses to the incidents raising questions about the role of ideology and foreign influence. In Germany, the attack by a Saudi Arabian-born individual led to a more cautious approach, with authorities initially hesitant to attribute a motive. This restraint is reflected in statistics, which show that in 2020, only 12% of terrorist attacks in Europe were attributed to Islamist extremism (EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report 2020). In contrast, the US incident, involving a…

Dec

2024

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UK Warns Citizens In Nigeria To Avoid Banks, ATMs, 23 States

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Security, World News

UK Warns Citizens In Nigeria To Avoid Banks, ATMs, 23 States The United Kingdom has issued another travel advice to its citizens in Nigeria, the second in four months. In the information updated on Wednesday, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, FCDO, warned against areas where there are banks and ATMs. It noted that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s redesigning and issue of new N200, N500 and N1000 notes has led to shortages of cash. Citizens were encouraged to ensure notes provided by currency exchange vendors will be valid for the duration of their travel to Nigeria. There have been…