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Tinubu Appoints Argungu Police Service Commission Chairman
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Tinubu Appoints Argungu Police Service Commission Chairman

President Bola Tinubu has approved several key appointments within the Police Service Commission (PSC), marking a significant move in the administration's effort to enhance the operational efficiency and integrity of the Nigerian police force. President Tinubu has appointed DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd) as the new Chairman of the Police Service Commission. This position holds substantial influence over the management and administration of the Nigerian police force, and Argungu's extensive experience is expected to bring robust leadership to the PSC. Chief Onyemuche Nnamani has been appointed as the Secretary of the Commission. Nnamani's role will involve overseeing the administrative functions of the PSC and ensuring that its operations align with the broader goals of the Nigerian gove...
Obi Condemns Sit-at-Home Order, Calls for Strategic Approach to Insecurity
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Obi Condemns Sit-at-Home Order, Calls for Strategic Approach to Insecurity

South-east governors promise to deal with Simon Ekpa and other troublemakers Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has strongly criticized the sit-at-home order imposed by a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), labeling it as a criminal activity that inflicts suffering on innocent people. In a series of tweets, Obi called for a more strategic approach to address the escalating violence in the Southeast, Benue, and Plateau states. He expressed deep concern over the wanton loss of innocent lives due to communal clashes, banditry, and kidnapping activities across Nigeria. "The rising insecurity in the country leading to mindless bloodletting, particularly in the North Central zone of the country, and the continued disrup...
Abdulkarim Chukkol Becomes Acting Chairman of EFCC
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Abdulkarim Chukkol Becomes Acting Chairman of EFCC

In a recent development following the suspension of Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by the Federal Government on Tuesday, June 14, 2023, Mr. Abdulkarim Chukkol has been appointed as the Acting Chairman of the Commission. Prior to assuming this new role, Mr. Chukkol served as the Director of Operations at the EFCC. With an impressive background, he is a pioneer staff of the Commission and a distinguished member of the EFCC Cadet Course One. Known for his expertise in cybercrime and money laundering investigations, Mr. Chukkol brings a wealth of experience to his new position. Throughout his career at the EFCC, Mr. Chukkol has held significant command appointments within the organization. From 2011 to 2016, he served...
Breaking News: EFCC Boss, Bawa, Suspended by Tinubu
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Breaking News: EFCC Boss, Bawa, Suspended by Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken the decision to indefinitely suspend AbdulRasheed Bawa, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), from his position. The suspension comes as a result of serious allegations of abuse of office that have been leveled against Bawa. The President has deemed it necessary to initiate a thorough investigation into the conduct of the Chairman during his tenure. In an official statement released on Wednesday by Willie Bassey, the Director of Information at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the decision to suspend Bawa was announced. The statement clarified that the suspension was implemented to allow for an unbiased investigation into the allegations brought against him. As part of the suspension ...
<strong>Man Sodomises 12 Almajiri Children In Gombe</strong>
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Man Sodomises 12 Almajiri Children In Gombe

The men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Gombe State Command, have arrested a 40-year-old man, Usman Mohammed, for luring about 12 children aged between five to 10 years old. Mohammed, a resident of Liji in Yalmatu Deba Local Government Area of the state, allegedly specialized in having carnal knowledge of minors. According to Mohammed, who spoke when he was paraded at the NSCDC state headquarters on Tuesday, he was introduced to same-sex intercourse by his Islamic teacher when he was aged 18 years as an Almajiri student in Kano. The father of three expressed regret over his actions while asking for forgiveness from appropriate authorities. He said, “I learnt homosexuality from my almajiri scholar around Brigade at the age of 18 years in Kano State. I am re...
<strong>Breaking: DSS Arrests Doyin Okupe At Airport</strong>
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Breaking: DSS Arrests Doyin Okupe At Airport

A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), Doyin Okupe has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). Okupe was arrested on Thursday in Lagos at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. See Also: 2023 Election: “I Can Bet With Anything Precious To Me That Obi Won’t Win” – Keyamo His arrest was confirmed by the DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, stating that Okupe was intercepted at Terminal 1 of the airport at the instance of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Details later. Source: Cable
<strong>Drunk Corporal Crushes Army General To Death In Lagos</strong>
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Drunk Corporal Crushes Army General To Death In Lagos

A brigadier-general in the Nigerian Army identified as Audu James has lost his life in an auto crash in Lagos. James who was the monitor-general of the senior executive course, Sec, 40 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPPS, Karu, Plateau State, passed on from injuries sustained after he was smashed by a car on Tuesday. The death of the brigadier-general was confirmed by Kayode Olagunju, the welfare officer of the SEC 40, NIPSS, in a statement issued on Wednesday. The statement read, “Sad news. We lost a gem. Our indefatigable, humble, friendly bridge builder, the Monitor General SEC 40 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Brig Gen Audu Ogbole James (mni), just departed. “He died from injuries sustained from a knockdo...
New Born Baby Discovered by LAWMA Officials in Lagos Dump
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New Born Baby Discovered by LAWMA Officials in Lagos Dump

The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) Officials discovered a newborn baby abandoned in a refuse dump in a street in IKoyi, Lagos State. See Also: Why You Should Breastfeed Your Child, Red Cross Tells Mothers The LAWMA officials filed a report to the Ikoyi police division on the discovery of an abandoned baby at about 10 am. Acting on the report, a police team visited the scene and took the infant to a Military Hospital at Dodan Barracks, Ikoyi. The baby was sent to a motherless baby home in the city after medical treatment. Confirming the incident, Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin said the baby was retrieved on Thursday and is doing fine after medical treatment. He also said the police had started an investigation adding that infanti...
NDLEA Destroys N2Billion Worth of Illicit Drugs in Akwa Ibom
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NDLEA Destroys N2Billion Worth of Illicit Drugs in Akwa Ibom

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, revealed about N2 billion worth of illicit drugs has been destroyed by the agency between 2014 and September 2021 in Akwa Ibom. The Agency’s Secretary, Mr. Shedrach Haruna, who represented the NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, said this when he visited the State Deputy Governor, Mr. Moses Ekpo in Uyo on Thursday. See Also: Court Strikes Out Kyari’s Suit Against NDLEA Marwa revealed that within the stated period, a total of 2.768 tonnes of drugs which include, Cannabis sativa, cocaine, heroin, and other psychotropic substances were seized. He also added that the Agency also participated in drug awareness and sensitisation programmes that targeted vulnerable youths. The agency also launched its 24/7 toll-free c...
Kuje Prison Escapee Recaptured in Kastina
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Kuje Prison Escapee Recaptured in Kastina

Kuje prison escapee, Kamala Lawal has been apprehended by the Kastina Police Command after successfully raiding a suspected criminal hideout. The Alleged escapee was also caught in the possession of leaves perceived to be Indian hemp. Police officer, Gambo Isah disclosed that the arrest was made on reliable information ascertained by the police. See Also: Kuje Prison Attack: Ghana Immigration Service On High Alert Against Infiltration He further mentioned the arrest was made when they raided a suspected criminal hideout in Danmusa Local Government Area. Lawal Abubakar, who is 33 years old is among the prisoners that fled after the Kuje prison attack, and upon investigation, he confessed to having fled from the prison during the attack. Also, the officer revealed that...