...says media must work together in the interest of our country By Okosun Dennis   The Commander, 9 Brigade Nigerian Army, Ikeja Cantonment, Brigadier General Sale Kawugana has said that fake news is the major source of insecurity in the country and the government is the major victim. Gen. Kawugana stated this on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) led by its President, Mr. Samson Oki and other Executive members. He expressed joy and satisfaction with the visit especially at a...

By Okosun Dennis   Following the abduction of two teenagers on December 28, 2020, by one Chibuzor Awurumibe, 32, the suspect has been arrested by the police. It was learnt that Mrs. Ifesinachi Ezekwe of Irette in Owerri West LGA, Imo State, reported at the Divisional Police Headquarters Oru West, that since October 6, 2020, her neighbour, one Chibuzor Awurumibe, 32, abducted two of her children identified as Chioma Ezekwe, a female, 12 years old and China Ezekwe, a male, and 14 years old as efforts to trace them failed....

By Okosun Dennis   Police operatives attached to the Divisional Police Headquarters Orlu, have apprehended one Emeka Ezuruike, a male and a native of Ubommiri, Emuoba, Rivers State, for killing one Victor Ikegwuonu, 25, of Nduichi, Arondizuogu. The force preliminary investigation revealed that Victor Ikegwuonwu was said to have  informed one Pa Chijioke Anyiam, 52, that his wife Patience Anyiam, 30, was involved in a hot romance with Emeka Ezuruike, an affair which he said had been on for a very long time. Based on that premise, Emeka allegedly went...

The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Office of the United State Embassy has donated equipment to support the Correctional Information Management Systems of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS). The Acting Comptroller General of Nigeria Correctional Services, John Mmrabure, received the equipment presented by Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard. He noted that the equipment donation was the first step in this partnership. Ambassador Leonard further states that, “We are proud to partner with the Nigeria Correctional Service to incorporate information technology into the management practices which would address prolonged pre-trial detention in...

...recovers dangerous weapons By Okosun Dennis   After a clash that involved some notorious cult groups at Herbert Macaulay/Ondo Street, Ebute Metta area, on Wednesday, operatives from the Lagos state Police Command have restored peace and arrested two suspects with dangerous weapons. Confirming the arrest, the spokesperson of the Command, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said that some suspected cultists had attacked individuals and dispossessed them of their valuables while others had their properties damaged during a show of madness by two unidentified cult groups. CSP Adejobi explained that, "Today Wednesday, February...

...as Indian, 89 Nigerians arrested in Lagos raids By Okosun Dennis   The days drug traffickers, peddlers and abusers abhor are here as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), has extended its tentacles, combing every nooks and crannies of the country. The new innovative drive has paid off as the agency has intercepted a container load of Tramadal at the Apapa seaport in Lagos. In addition, its operatives have arrested 90 persons including an Indian during raids of some drug cartels in parts of Lagos culminating to a total...

The Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria's leading innovative telecoms company, 9mobile, Alan Sinfield, has affirmed the company's support for the 'Smart City' initiative of the Lagos State Government. Sinfield gave the affirmation at a panel session of the Lagos State Economic Summit - Ehingbeti 2021 themed 'For a Greater Lagos: Setting the Tone for the Next Decade.' Speaking at the panel session on 'Digital Transformation Solutions for Smart Cities', Sinfield noted the significance of the Smart City Masterplan of Lagos State and how 9mobile would facilitate its realization. "At 9mobile,...

By Odimmegwa Johnpeter, Abuja   The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, on Tuesday said virtual assets and cryptocurrencies are risky for implementation in Nigeria. Prof. Owasanoye made this known in his presentation to the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions during its hearing on the Central Bank of Nigeria's decision to stop financial institutions from transacting in cryptocurrencies and matters arising therefrom. This was contained in a statement by Azuka Ogugua, ICPC Spokesperson. He said, "Virtual...

By Odimmegwa Johnpeter, Abuja   The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Major General Lucky Irabor has expressed commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) towards supporting the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), in the protection of the Corporation’s critical national assets and operational personnel spread across the country against criminality within the oil sector. The CDS gave this assurance today while playing host to the Group Managing Director (GMD), NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari who was on an official visit to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Abuja. The CDS noted that...

- Foundation and Tower Materials Ready   By Odimmegwa Johnpeter, Abuja   The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) with the support of the Borno State Government have mobilized resources to ensure quick restoration of electricity supply to Maiduguri, the state capital and environs. Electricity supply was interrupted following the damage of its high tension towers T159, T160 and T161 of 330kV Damaturu-Maiduguri Transmission Line in the North East. TCN has completed new foundation of Tower T159 and have equally procured all the necessary tower members and materials for the replacement...