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Former COAS Ihejirika Urges Sustained Effort in Fighting Kidnappers and Bandits in Abia

15May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Former COAS Ihejirika Urges Sustained Effort in Fighting Kidnappers and Bandits in Abia

During the inauguration of the Abia State Security Advisory Council and the Abia Security Trust Fund, Governor Alex Otti gave a charge to members to continue the battle against kidnapping and other criminal activities in the state. Under Otti's administration, areas in the state that were once havens for criminals have seen a significant improvement in security over the past 11 months. Otti emphasized the importance of the Security Advisory Council's collaboration with the existing security setup in the state. He also urged members of the Security Trust Fund to collaborate with both public and private entities to raise funds for acquiring essential tools and resources to support security teams. Chairman of the Security Advisory Council, former Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihej...

The upcoming Network of African Data Protection Authorities conference set to be hosted in Nigeria

15May

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The upcoming Network of African Data Protection Authorities conference set to be hosted in Nigeria

Preparations are underway for the 10th edition of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities’ (NADPA-RADPA) Conference and Annual General Meeting, which is scheduled to be held in Nigeria. The Nigerian Government, in collaboration with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC, will be the hosting entity for this significant event. In a recent announcement by the NDPC, it was revealed that Nigeria secured the privilege to host the upcoming conference during the 9th NADPA Annual General Meeting convened in Nairobi, Kenya. The Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA-RAPDP) was established in Ouagadougou in September 2016 and currently comprises 23 Data Protection Authorities spanning across the African continent. The core objective of NADPA-RAPDP is to provide ...

Journalist detained by Katsina Hisbah while seeking interview on resident’s death

15May

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Journalist detained by Katsina Hisbah while seeking interview on resident’s death

Officials from the Katsina State Hisbah Board detained journalist, Jamil Mabai, and allegedly threatened him following his request for an interview about a resident's death. Mabai wanted to investigate an incident where Hisbah operatives fired shots at a wedding, causing the death of a guest and injuring others because a DJ was performing, which had been banned by the State Hisbah Board. When Mabai visited the Hisbah office to gather more information about the incident, he was unexpectedly arrested and his phones confiscated on the orders of the Commandant. He explained how he was tricked into a corner and detained, despite identifying himself as a journalist seeking an interview, and was eventually released after being threatened. The incident has raised concerns about the actions of ...

Williams Expresses Confidence in Bafana Bafana’s Ability to Defeat Super Eagles in Uyo

15May

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Williams Expresses Confidence in Bafana Bafana’s Ability to Defeat Super Eagles in Uyo

South Africa's goalkeeper, Rowen Williams, is optimistic about Bafana Bafana's chances of securing a victory against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Uyo. The upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday three clash is set to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday, June 7. In their previous encounter at the same venue, the former African champions emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over the Super Eagles. Despite a 4-2 defeat on penalties in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, Williams believes in the team's ability to triumph once again in Uyo. "Our previous victory in Nigeria is a testament to our capabilities. I will impart my experience from that match to the players," Williams shared with the Citizens. Reflecting on their performance in the Afco...

Man, 25, Held in Custody for Suspected Burglary

15May

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Man, 25, Held in Custody for Suspected Burglary

Remanded in Agodi correctional facility is Yusuf Bello, a 25-year-old man, by a Chief Magistrate Court at Mapo in Ibadan. The alleged theft involved school furniture estimated at N1.15 million. Following his not guilty plea to charges of unlawful house break, theft, and malicious damage to property, Presiding Magistrate Mrs. O.O. Latunji made the decision to remand Bello. He was offered bail set at N250,000 with two sureties of equal sum, which he failed to meet resulting in his remand. The trial has been scheduled for May 18th as directed by the magistrate. During the court session, the prosecutor, Inspector Oluseye Akinola, informed the court that the alleged crime occurred on May 13 in the Orita-Aperin Area of Ibadan, Oyo State. Bello was accused of breaking into Christ Church High...

Recent Suspension of a Doctor in Kano for Negligence

15May

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Recent Suspension of a Doctor in Kano for Negligence

Dr Mansur Nagoda, the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, has taken immediate action by suspending a medical officer at the Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital due to multiple complaints of negligence. It was alleged by Dr Nagoda that the suspended doctor left the facility without informing any officer or the hospital management. Despite numerous attempts to reach the suspended medic via phone calls, she claimed to be on the premises but was not found in the doctors' quarters, leaving a dialysis patient in a state of distress throughout the night. In emphasizing the paramount importance of the oath doctors take to safeguard lives, the Executive Secretary urged all medical practitioners to be diligent in fulfilling their responsibilities. Furthermore,...

The Latest Development: Rivers State Housing Commissioner Steps Down

15May

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The Latest Development: Rivers State Housing Commissioner Steps Down

Gift Worlu, the Commissioner for Housing in Rivers State, has officially resigned from Governor Sim Fubara's administration. In a letter dated May 15 and addressed to the governor via the office of the state government's secretary, Worlu conveyed his decision to step down from his position. Today saw the departure of the second commissioner from the state's cabinet. Earlier, it was reported that Professor Prince Chinedu Mmom, the Rivers Commissioner for Education, also resigned from the State Executive Council on Wednesday. Stay tuned for more updates…

Decline in Nigeria’s judiciary is evident – Peter Obi

15May

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Decline in Nigeria’s judiciary is evident – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, has expressed concern over the deteriorating state of Nigeria's judiciary, highlighting that the decline is undeniable and poses a threat to the nation's future. In a Keynote speech titled 'The Role of the Judiciary in Shaping Nigeria's Future' delivered during the 5th Memorial of Justice Anthony Nnaemeka Aniagolu at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, the former Anambra governor paid tribute to the late Justice of the Supreme Court. Obi honored Justice Anthony Nnaemeka Aniagolu's legacy, praising his integrity, commitment to upholding the rule of law, and ensuring justice during his tenure from 1978 to 1987. Reflecting on the current state of the judiciary, Obi acknowledged that while there are...

Seven Convictions Secured by Benue NDLEA, 41 Drug Suspects Arrested

15May

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Seven Convictions Secured by Benue NDLEA, 41 Drug Suspects Arrested

Within a span of two months, the Benue State command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has managed to secure seven convictions and apprehended 41 individuals suspected of drug-related offenses. During this period, the command also confiscated 0.187kg of Psychotropic substances, including tramadol, along with 0.055 kg of Glutathione and 16 liters of monkey tail from both users and peddlers. These developments were revealed on Tuesday by Philimon Saror, the Public Relations Officer of the Benue NDLEA, during a sensitization lecture held in Makurdi. Saror expressed concern over the persistently high demand for illicit drugs in the state, highlighting the need for the command to conduct awareness sessions to address this issue. He pointed out that the surge in demand for...

15May

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Calabar Journalist’s Home Robbed by Thieves, Family Loses Valuables

A home belonging to Ike Uchechukwu, the correspondent of Vanguard newspaper in Cross River State, was ransacked by armed robbers. Fortunately, neither Ike nor his wife were harmed during the incident. The break-in occurred early on a Tuesday morning while Ike and his wife were asleep in their home. Recalling the frightening ordeal, Ike mentioned how the robbers managed to dismantle the burglary proofs and enter the apartment without waking them up. According to Ike, "The burglars seemingly had master keys to access my home unnoticed. We were sound asleep after a long and tiring day." "I suspect they might have used some kind of sleeping agent on us because we were oblivious to the ransacking of our home and car," Ike added. "They took away valuable items like my wife's gold jewelry, iP...