Ogun State Police Command has arrested four suspected Internet fraudsters over the murder of a 20 years old boy, Alexander Uzoma. The suspects were arrested following the report lodged at Adigbe divisional headquarters by the mother of the victim, one Ogechi Alexander. She reported that her son, Alexander, left home […]
Nigeria
NDLEA Arrests 11,340, Convicts 1,111 in 11 months
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says it arrested 11, 340 and convicted 1,111 for illicit drugs-related offences nationwide, between January and November this year. The Chairman, NDLEA, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa disclosed this during the 4th quarter award of excellence ceremony and presentations of commendation letters on Tuesday […]
Anambra Traditional Rulers Appreciate Gov. Obiano For Welfare Packages
The Anambra state government has commenced the distribution to Rice and other welfare packages to recognized traditional rulers in the state. Speaking on the development, the Secretary-General of the State Traditional Rulers Council and the traditional ruler of Olumbanasa, Igwe Pius Omachonu, commended governor Willie Obiano for his kind gesture […]
Anambra Traditional Rulers Restate Commitment Towards Ending Female Genitals Mutilation
By Nneka AnoliefoAwka, December,20th, 2021( MOI) Traditional Rulers in Anambra State have restated commitment towards ending Female Genitals Mutilation in their communities. The traditional rulers of Umu-Oba Anam in Anambra West Council Area, Igwe George Ekwealor, and that of Ukwalla, Igwe Joseph Ajodo, also Anambra West LGA, stated this at […]
Anambra Govt Again Warns Against Encroachment into Govt’s Land
Demolishes Illegal Structures In Onitsha Anambra State Government has again warned Land speculators against indiscriminate encroachment into government lands across the State. The warning was issued when a special government enforcement team demolished illegal buildings and parameter fencing erected on over twenty plots of land near Governor’s lodge, Onitsha, which […]
Anambra Govt Bans Illegal Bumps On Roads
Anambra state government has banned the illegal building of bumps on roads across the state. The state Commissioner for Works, Engineer Marcel Ifejiofor, who announced this in Awka, expressed dismay at the activities of some communities that construct such illegal bumps on roads. He noted that such communities say they […]
As The World Prepares To Celebrate Christmas, Citizens Reminded Of The Essence Of The Season
As the world prepares to celebrate Christmas, some well-meaning individuals have continued to speak on the essence of the season. To this end, a former Chancellor of the Awka Catholic Diocese, Very Reverend Monsignor Prof. John Paul Nzomiwu, has urged Christians to demonstrate the message of love and peace to […]
Nigerian Guild of Editors Expresses Shock Over Death of former Abia State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Bonnie Iwuoha
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed shock and sadness over the death on Monday evening of former Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Abia State and Fellow of NGE, Mr. Bonnie Iwuoha. In statement on Tuesday signed by the NGE’s President Mustapha Isah and the General Secretary, Iyobosa Uwugiaren, […]
Police Service Commission Approves Promotion of Officers
The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of two Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to the next rank of Deputy Inspectors-General, it also approved the promotion of six Commissioners of Police to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and the elevation of 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police to Commissioners of Police. This […]
Anambra Police Commissioner, Echeng Assures Ndi Anambra of Readiness to Protect Lives and Property During Christmas and New Year Celebrations
Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP, Echeng Echeng has assured Ndi Anambra of the Command’s readiness to perform its statutory responsibility of protecting lives and properties of all citizens during the Christmas and the New Year celebrations. To effect this, the CP has ordered the deployment of officers and men […]