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Jun

2024

Change Of Baton At Mopol 20 As DCP Suleiman Hands Over To ACP Idris

NEWS#ACPIdrisAbdullahiAbubakar, #DCPBayonleKafarSuleiman

Change Of Baton At Mopol 20 As DCP Suleiman Hands Over To ACP IdrisBy Oki Samson With new power comes new responsibilities. This has made the newly promoted and decorated Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Bayonle Kafar Suleiman to be redeployed out of the Police Mobile Force Squadron 20 Ikeja to Head the Anti-Pipeline Vandalizaation Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja. This paved way for ACP Idris Abdullahi Abubakar to take up the helms at Squadron 20, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP. This hand-over and take-over happened yesterday at MOPOL 20 Ikeja after the decoration ceremony of DCP Bayo Suleiman at…

Jun

2024

By Famous Reporters

Tragic Story Of How Customs Officer Died After Requesting Some Water at NASS

NATIONAL NEWS#CustomsServices, #EssienEtopAndrew, Waterloo

Tragic Story Of How Customs Officer Died After Requesting Some Water at NASS ‘Please, I May Need Water’, were the last request of a Customs Officer who died at the national assembly while making a presentation. When Essien Etop Andrew, Deputy Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in charge of Finance, Administration and Technical Services, walked into the National Assembly… When Essien Etop Andrew, Deputy Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in charge of Finance, Administration and Technical Services, walked into the National Assembly Complex, on Tuesday, there was no indication that he would not walk out of…

Jun

2024

By Famous Reporters

Why Rivers State Youths shut down oil companies

METRO#Daewood, #OilCompaniesinRiversState, #Saipem

Youths of Finima community in Bonny Local government area of Rivers State, on Tuesday morning, shut down two oil service companies – Saipem Construction Nigeria Limited and Daewoo Engineering and Construction Limited. According to reports, their actions were prompted by what reason over what they described as neglect and marginalisation in the ongoing Train Seven Project of the Nigeria Liquified National Gas Limited (NLNG). The two companies are the contractors handling the project. The youths defied the early morning rain, which had lasted several hours to barricade the gate of the companies, preventing entry and exit of staff. They are…

Jun

2024

By Famous Reporters

Taskforce officers detained as civilian dies during illegal operation

CRIME#Illegal, #Taskforce

Lagos Taskforce officers detained as civilian dies during illegal operation Two Police officers of the Lagos State Taskforce under the leadership of CSP Shola Jejeloye are in custody and facing disciplinary action after an illegal operation on Wednesday turned deadly.The Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a post on X.com on Saturday while responding to viral videos that revealed the moment some motorcycle riders repeatedly ran over a body in Lagos.Hundeyin explained that the officers were conducting an illegal duty and had taken some civilians along with them.The situation, however, escalated when…

Jun

2024

By Famous Reporters

Army Aviation kicks off, as Military receives first aircraft batch

NATIONAL NEWS#ArmyAviation, #nigerianarmy

Army Aviation kicks off, as Military receives first aircraft batch The Nigerian Army has taken delivery of its first set of aircraft The Nigerian Army (NA) has taken a significant step in enhancing its operational capabilities with the delivery of the first batch of new aircraft. The berthing of the aircraft marks a significant milestone in the development of the Nigerian Army Aviation’s capacity to provide air support for ground operations. The aircraft BELL UH-1H (HUEY) helicopters, were formally received by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja in a brief ceremony held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe…

Jun

2024

By Famous Reporters

Fubara gives fresh directives to newly inaugurated CTC chairmen, as police seal secretariats

NEWS#Riversstate, #SiminalayiFubara

“Operate from new offices” – Fubara directs CTC chairmen as police seal secretariats In response to the recent sealing of the 23 local government councils by the police, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed the councils to operate from alternative secretariats. The move comes after the police barred the newly inaugurated caretaker chairmen from accessing their offices, citing the need to prevent further bloodshed and maintain order. The tensions in Rivers State escalated following a clash on Tuesday between supporters of Governor Fubara and those of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is currently the Federal Capital Territory Minister. Gov.…

Jun

2024

By Famous Reporters

FRSC Begins Mass Production of Drivers License, Churns Out 73,740 in 14 Days

NATIONAL NEWS#FRSC, #Licenseproduction

FRSC Begins Mass Production of Drivers License, Churns Out 73,740 in 14 Days The Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed-led Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has began a mass production of National Drivers Licence as a strategic intervention mechanisms introduced towards clearing the backlogs of the National Drivers Licence. Consequently, the Print Farm has produced 73,740 licenses in a space of two weeks according to a statement signed by the Public Education Officer, Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP). Recall that on assumption of office, one of the most cardinal steps…

Jun

2024

By Famous Reporters

HAPPENING: Rivers Assembly ignores Wike loyalists, invites new CTC chairmen for screening

POLITICS

HAPPENING: Rivers Assembly ignores Wike loyalists, invites new CTC chairmen for screening The Rt. Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo-led Rivers State House of Assembly has sent out invites to screen the Caretaker Committee (CTC) Chairmen, and members for the 23 local government areas of the state today. The Jumbo-led faction of the House is loyal to Governor Sim Fubara. The decision to screen the CTC chairmen today followed the expiration of the tenure of the elected chairmen and councillors of the 23 LGAs in the state. It would be recalled that Governor Fubara, had Tuesday, directed the Heads of Local Government…

Jun

2024

By Famous Reporters

A Beacon of Philanthropy: The Ogah Family Auditorium at Abia State University”

NEWS#TheOgahFamilyAuditorium, #UcheOgah

In a remarkable display of generosity and commitment to education, Dr. Uche Ogah donated a state-of-the-art auditorium to Abia State University. The Ogah Family Auditorium, a magnificent edifice, was officially inaugurated on 15 June, 2015 amidst pomp and circumstance. Located in the heart of the university campus, the auditorium is a testament to Dr. Ogah's vision for excellence in education and his dedication to giving back to the society. This iconic structure will serve as a hub for academic excellence, cultural, and social events, fostering a spirit of collaboration and innovation among students, faculty, and the wider community. The Ogah…

Jun

2024

By Famous Reporters

“We’re prepared to serve our people”, says Rep. Ogah *Begins construction of an ultra modern market

NEWS#AmobiOgah, #IsuikwuatoUmunneochi

"We're prepared to serve our people", says Rep. Ogah*Begins construction of an ultra modern market In his quest to ameliorate the hardship as suffered by the people of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Conwestituency of Abia State, the House of Representatives member, Hon. Amobi Ogah has vowed to prioritize the welfare of his constituents, saying it will enable them to succeed in different fields of human endeavour. This is even as the federal Lawmaker has embarked on the distribution of not fewer than 10,700 palm seedlings as well as cash gift Ogah made his resolve public in his Onuaku Uturu country home on…