Anambra State Police Issues Security Advisory Ahead of Christmas Season

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaAnambra State Police Issues Security Advisory Ahead of Christmas Season

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)December 7, 2024

The Anambra State Police Command has issued a security advisory ahead of the Christmas festivities to the safety and security of lives in the state. The security advisory contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer -PPRO of Anambra Police Command, CSP Tochi Ikenga, also asked for the support of the people of Anambra by providing relevant information to the police. “As part of efforts to enhance public safety and peace in...

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Christmas: FRSC Urges Commuters To Speak Up Against Dangerous Driving

NewsNigeriaPoliticsChristmas: FRSC Urges Commuters To Speak Up Against Dangerous Driving

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 6, 2024

To mitigate against crashes and fatalities on roads during Yuletide, the Lagos State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged commuters to speak up against dangerous driving. The Corps Commander Kehinde Hamzat of the FRSC Sector Commander in Lagos State stated this on Thursday in Surulere at a Town Hall Meeting with stakeholders on Ember Months Sensitisation. The town hall meeting, organised by RS2.116 Costain Unit Command, Surulere, was themed “Speak Up...

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Oyebanji Calls On FG To Expedite Action On Livestock Devt. Protocols

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOyebanji Calls On FG To Expedite Action On Livestock Devt. Protocols

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 6, 2024

… Reiterates Commitment To Agriculture Transformation The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has charged the Federal Government to expedite action on the implementation of the Livestock Productivity and Resilient Support Project (L-PRES) aimed at improving livestock productivity, resilience and commercialization of selected value chain as well as strengthening the country’s capacity to respond to crisis and emergency. He also restated his administration’s commitment to harnessing every opportunity to revolutionize the agricultural sector for sustainable development...

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FG Endorses Bill Seeking  Establishment Of Coast Guards

National SecurityNewsNigeriaFG Endorses Bill Seeking  Establishment Of Coast Guards

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 6, 2024

Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy has declared support for a bill seeking the establishment of Nigerian Coast Guard. Oyetola stated this yesterday at a one-day public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on Marine Transport on the Nigerian Coast Guard Establishment Bill, 2024. According to him, the proposed Coast Guard is part of ongoing efforts to enhance maritime security and support the development of the marine and blue economy sector. The...

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Abia Police Command To Apprehend Erring Police Officers

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaAbia Police Command To Apprehend Erring Police Officers

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 6, 2024

Commissioner of Police, Abia State Police Command, Danladi Isa has reiterated that a Special Monitoring Team has been established to oversee and evaluate the activities of officers on duty. He disclosed this on Thursday, during a strategic meeting with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and Tactical Team Commanders at the Officers’ Mess, Umuahia. CP Isa warned against unprofessional conduct, including extortion and incivility toward members of the public. “The team would apprehend any officer...

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Anambra Lawmaker Supports Ihiala Women Petty Traders to Mark his Birthday

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAnambra Lawmaker Supports Ihiala Women Petty Traders to Mark his Birthday

PilotnewsDecember 6, 2024

The atmosphere in Ihiala Constituency Two was filled with joy and excitement as the member representing the constituency at the Anambra State House of Assembly, Honourable Golden Iloh marked his birthday celebration by empowering 180 women involved in petty trading with a total sum of 10 million naira. The celebration, held at his country home in Okija, witnessed the presence stakeholders of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and well wishers. According to the lawmaker,...

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaOnúrúbé Calls For Strengthened Collaboration To Prevent Gender-based Violence

PilotnewsDecember 6, 2024

As the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence count, a non governmental organization, NGO, Onúrúbé, which has presence in Southeast states, has called for strengthened collaboration between relevant stakeholders to prevent the menace. The call was in reaction to alleged abuse of a 2-year-old pupil, name withheld, by her 19-year-old teacher, which was reported to the NGO by Sisters With A Goal (SWAG) on Friday, 22nd November 2024. In a statement issued on behalf...

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Amnesty Says Girls Abused by Boko Face Stigma, Military Neglect

NewsNigeriaAmnesty Says Girls Abused by Boko Face Stigma, Military Neglect

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 6, 2024

Amnesty International, AI, has accused the Nigerian military of committing gross human rights violations against survivors of Boko Haram captivity. At a press conference in Maiduguri on Thursday, the organisation’s Country Director, Isa Sanusi, alleged that at least 10,000 people have died in military custody since the insurgency began in North East Nigeria. Sanusi highlighted that survivors of Boko Haram’s atrocities, particularly women and girls, have endured further abuses under military custody. According to him,...

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Four Labour Party Lawmakers Defect to APC

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFour Labour Party Lawmakers Defect to APC

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 6, 2024

…LP Condemns Move Four members of the House of Representatives have officially defected from the Labour Party, LP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, sparking criticism from their former party. The defections were announced on Thursday during a plenary session presided over by Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House. The lawmakers who switched allegiance are Chinedu Okere (Owerri Municipal/Owerri North/Owerri West Federal Constituency), Mathew Donatus (Kaura Federal Constituency, Kaduna), Akiba Bassey (Calabar Municipal/Odukpani Federal...

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Military Kills Over 8,000 Terrorists, Arrests 11,623 Suspects in 2024

National SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary Kills Over 8,000 Terrorists, Arrests 11,623 Suspects in 2024

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)December 6, 2024

The Nigerian Armed Forces have made significant gains in the fight against terrorism and criminality, killing no fewer than 8,034 terrorists and arresting 11,623 suspects so far in 2024. This was disclosed by Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. “Troops’ aggression across the various theatres of operation since the beginning of the year culminated in 8,034 neutralised terrorists, 11,623 arrests, and 6,376 rescued hostages,”...

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