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Feb

13

2025

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Notorious Okija Shrine Sealed By Anambra State Government!

Crime, News Flash, Security

Anambra Government Seals Okija Shrine The Anambra State government has intensified its crackdown on fake native doctors and criminal activities by sealing a shrine in Umuofor village, Okija, in Ihiala Local Government Area. The shrine, allegedly operated by Ekene Igboegbueze, a self-proclaimed native doctor who promises unsuspecting individuals super wealth, was shut down following numerous complaints. Special Adviser to the Governor on Community Security, Prince Ken Emeakai, stated that the government took action based on reports from the local community. “Igboegbueze’s business is illegal under Anambra State Homeland Security Laws,” Emeakai said, adding that properties acquired through the illicit trade…

Feb

13

2025

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GODA Forge Stronger Security Ties With New 14 Brigade Commander, Ohafia

Abia North, News Flash, Politics, Security

GODA FORGE STRONGER SECURITY TIES WITH NEW 14 BRIGADE COMMANDER, OHAFIA The Director General of the Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA), Engr. Obinna Odum, alongside the Ohafia Local Government Chairman, Chief Eleanya Kalu, and other prominent government officials, yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the newly posted Brigadier General of the 14th Brigade, Ohafia. The high-level delegation visit, which included the presence of the Commissioner of Science and Technology, Hon. David Kalu; Secretary to Ohafia LGA, Dr. Celestine Ude; and GM., Abia State Road Traffic and Safety Management Agency, ARTSMA, Col. (Rtd) Ezichi, became a session for productive discussions focusing…

Feb

12

2025

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Ohafia LGA Mayor Eleanya Kalu Leads Delegation To Welcome New Army Brigade Commander

Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Security

Mayor Eleanya Kalu Leads Delegation to Welcome New Army Brigade Commander" Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, paid a courtesy visit to the new Army Brigade Commander who just resumed duty in Ohafia. The visit aims to reinforce the already established cordial relationship whilst discussing pressing security concerns of the larger community. In the company of the mayor for this all important visit were notable government functionaries including the Honourable Commissioner of Science and Technology, Hon David Kalu; Secretary to Ohafia LGA, Dr. Celestine Ude, DG Abia State Transport Agency, Col (Rtd) Ezichi, the DG Greater Ohafia Development…

Feb

11

2025

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Nigerian Police Authorities Mandate Personnel To Contribute Over N3 Billion To POWA Association Under IGP Egbetokun’s Wife

News Flash, Police Force, Security

Nigerian Police Authorities Mandate Personnel To Contribute Over N3billion To POWA Association Under IGP Egbetokun’s Wife. POWA is led by the wife of the Inspector General of Police, Elizabeth Egbetokun. The Nigeria Police Force has mandated its personnel to pay what it tagged “2025 Police Officers’ Wives Association due”. POWA is led by the wife of the Inspector General of Police, Elizabeth Egbetokun. A signal obtained by SaharaReporters showed that officers from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) would pay N12,000 each while Inspectors and rank and file are expected to pay N6000 each. They were ordered to…

Feb

10

2025

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Nigeria Police Force: Of What Purpose? – By Dr. Ody Ajike, Esq

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Police Force, Security

Nigeria Police Force: Of What Purpose? Introduction Nigeria is a Country of multidimensional ethnic and religious loyalties that preceded and superseded our modern governments. Nonetheless, as a modern State, we must ensure our rules and laws stand above our loyalties to ethnic groups, religious and political leaders. The evils of ethnicity and religion have been a threat to our national strength and honour. Our Country is what protects us and shares rights and responsibilities. For the State, the Primary Responsibility of every government is the welfare and security of the people. Embedded in this responsibility is the protection and preservation…

Feb

09

2025

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Yuppy Anambra Born Celebrity Billionaire Native Doctor ‘Akwa Okuku Tiwaraaki’ Has Been Arrested

Crime, News Flash, Police Force, Security, South East

Popular Anambra Celebrity Native Doctor Akwa Okuko Tiwaraaki Has Been Arrested Popular celebrity Native Doctor, Akwa Okukotiwaraki has been picked up by men of the Anambra State vigilante operatives, Agunaechemba. Akwa Okuko was picked up on Saturday according to a post on Soludo TV Facebook page. He was arrested following allegations that he prepares juju for kidnappers who masquerade as yahoo boys, terrorising the state. According to a post on the platform, “Akwa Okuko tiwaraki n’Oba denies okeite and has been detained for further investigation by the Security Agency.”

Feb

08

2025

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IPOB Takes Battle Against Proscription To Supreme Court

News Flash, Security

IPOB Takes Battle Against Proscription To Supreme Court The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has gone before the Supreme Court to challenge the January 30 judgment by the Court of Appeal, Abuja affirming its designation as a terrorist group and proscription by the Federal Government. The group filed a five-ground notice of appeal to that effect on February 7 through its lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor. It is marked SC/CA/A/214/2018, with the Attorney General of Federation ( AGF) as the sole respondent. IPOB is contending, among others, that its proscription violated constitutional provisions, particularly the right to fair hearing, as enshrined in…

Feb

08

2025

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Trump Revokes Biden’s Security Clearance; ‘Joe, You’re Fired’

International, News Flash, Security, World News

Trump Revokes Biden’s Security Clearance; ‘Joe, You’re Fired’ US President Trump said he will be revoking former President Biden’s security clearance and stopping the former commander-in-chief’s daily intelligence briefings. “There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, and stopping his daily Intelligence Briefings,” Trump announced in a Friday Truth Social post. Trump said that his predecessor set the precedent in 2021 “when he instructed the Intelligence Community (IC) to stop the 45th President of the United States (ME!) from accessing details on National Security, a…

Feb

06

2025

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Otti Can’t Do It Alone: Security Is A Shared Responsibility In Abia! – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Security

Otti Can't Do It Alone: Security is a Shared Responsibility in Abia! In recent years, Abia State has made significant strides in improving security under the leadership of Governor Alex. However, achieving lasting security is not a task that can be accomplished by the government alone. Crime, insurgency, and other security challenges are complex issues that require the collective effort of communities, local leaders, security agencies, and citizens. This underscores the importance of shared responsibility, where everyone plays a role in safeguarding lives and property. By working together, Abia can build on its current successes and create a safer, more…

Feb

05

2025

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Mayor Of Ohafia LGA Receives Homeland Security Chief; As ABIA Government Plans To Equip Fire Service Station In Ohafia

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Security

MAYOR OHAFIA LGA RECEIVES HOMELAND SECURITY CHIEF …As Abia Government Plans to Equip Fire Service Station in Ohafia Today, Mr. Chukwunenye Alajemba, SSA to the Governor of Abia State on Homeland Security paid a courtesy call on Chief Eleanya Kalu Mayor of Ohafia LGA. The visit was essentially to synergise towards relevant security measures especially in Ohafia LGA alongside a culture of collective vigilance within the local government. Mr. Alajemba, with the full backing of by the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, made a commitment to fully equip the fire service station in Ohafia LGA…