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Jan

28

2021

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Ihechiowa]: Sad Story Of Six Burnt Alive Over Failed Coronation In Abia State

METRO#2020AbiaStateLocalGovernmemtElection #IkwuanoLocalGovernmentArea, #AbiaGovernment, #allProgressivesParty, #CoronavirusDisease, #EndExtraJudicial killing, abia politics, fraud, security

By editor January 2, 2021, will perhaps become indelible in the minds of the people of January 2, 2021 will ever remain a 'red-letter-day' in the minds of the people of Achara Ihechiowa, in Arochukwu LGA of Abia State, as tragedy struck the community, amid New Year's celebration. The day started like any other until the unfortunate incident that led to the death of six men who were said to have been set ablaze and burnt to death over a community leadership dispute. Newsleverage reports that all efforts to ascertain the 'crux of the matter' were met with a sharp…

Aug

21

2020

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Buhari Approves N13b For Implementation of Community Policing

NATIONAL NEWS#President Mohammadu Buhari, community policing, federal republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi osinbajo, security, terrorism

In a bid to rejig the present security structure in the country and deliver a more effective policing, the Government of President Mohammadu Buhari of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has approved a total sum of N13b for for the take-off of Community Policing in the country.In view of that, the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajoat the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, which he presided over yesterday, directed all Governors, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Finance Minister and the Inspectator-General of Police (IGP) to work out modalities on how the funds would be well utilized to ensure…

Aug

14

2020

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Ebonyi NSCDC Officers Captured in CCTV During Negotiations With Armed Robbers *Umahi draws battle line

CRIMEarmed robbery, civil defense officers, David Umahi, security, victimisation

The Ebonyi state government led by Engr. David Umahia has unapologetically held men of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) responsible for the series of armed robbery incidents witnessed at the popular St Margate Umahi International market. Governor Umahi, disgruntled at the hike in the activities of hoodlums in the state, with focus on the victimization of Traders at St Margate Umahi International Market, Abakaliki, the state's capital, amidst pain, reprimanded the security agency over their illicit attitude in the state's capital overtime, hence their negotiations with robbers to facilitate victimisation of residents. The number one citizen of the…

Aug

14

2020

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Remove Ebonyi from Zone 13, Umahi tells IG

NEWSChief David Nweze Umahi, community policing, ebonyi state government, security, the Nigeria Police Force

Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi, on Thursday, urged Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar to remove the state from zone 13 Headquarters of the Nigerian Police, Anambra State. Umahi said the state could not belong to zone 13, saying it should be allowed to be in zone 9, Umuahia, Abia State, where it was taken to, from Zone 6 Calabar, in Cross River State.G Governor spoke in Abakaliki while inaugurating members of the State Community Policing Committee. 50 persons were recruited from each of the 13 local government areas of the state for the community policing initiative and will be paid…

Apr

24

2020

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Steer Clear, CP Jane Agbede Warns Criminals In Abia<br>…As she takes over from CP Ene Okon

Steer Clear, CP Jane Agbede Warns Criminals In Abia
…As she takes over from CP Ene Okon

SECURITYCP Jane Agbede, crime, security, the Nigeria Police Force

The new Commissioner of Police in Abia State, who has just assumed office has sent a stern warning to criminals in the state to disappear into the thin air, threatening that his administration has deduced strategies to enable them fight the latter to a finish. CP Jane Agbede who took over from CP Ene Okon E who has just been redeployed to the force headquarters Abuja, gave this charge while addressing Journalists at police headquarters, Friday, shortly after she took over the leadership of the state command, warning that the Command would not be able to put up with activities…

Feb

24

2020

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“Amotekun has come to stay and we must stand by it”… Lagos Speaker

NATIONAL NEWS"Amotekun, Lagos State Government, Nigerian government, security

Those were the alarming words of Lagos Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, at the public hearing on Amotekun, Monday at the Lagos State House of Assembly. The Speaker, in his keynote address declared that Amotekun, as a security outfit, in the state and the South West had come to stay, as the public hearing on the issue ended a verdict, hence “no going back on Amotekun”. Also, the Lagos Arewa community/Miyeti Allah, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Muslim community, Community Development Associations (CDAs), Community Development Committees (CDCs), state security outfits, traditional rulers including the Aare Ona Kakanfo, Otunba Gani Adams, political…

Feb

01

2020

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Amotekun To Become Terrorist Group? Primate Ayodele’s Declarations, Says Mbaka Not Prophet of God

NATIONAL NEWSfather Mbaka, government, politics, prophecy, religion, security

FAMOUS REPORTERS The stool of the Spiritual leader of the Adoration Minister, Enugu, Father Ejike Mbaka, is currently on fire as Primate Elijah Ayodele, the founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos alleged that the fiery preacher is not a prophet of God. According to Daily Post, the newly appointed United Nations Peace Ambassador, Ayodele who spoke to the Sunthe Sun said the just established security outfit in the South West, Amotekun, would not see the light of the day. Recall that Mbaka had prophesied that the governorship candidate of the APC, Senator Hope Uzodinma, will take over from Emeka Ihedioha of…

Jan

31

2020

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Southeast Governors Ready To Unveil Regional Security Outfit, Ebonyi Gov. Gives Details

POLITICSDavid Umahi, ebonyi state government, good governance, security, southeast security outfit

FAMOUS REPORTERS The Chairman South East Governors Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi, has disclosed that the governors and stakeholders of the zone had concluded arrangements to commence the regional security outfit in the South East Zone. Umahi gave this assurance this while addressing the General Officer commanding 82 Army Division Enugu, GOC, Lasisi Adegboye, in a familiarization courtesy visit at the government house Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State. He reiterated his administration's readiness in collaboration with other governors to provide the Southeast region dwellers with uninterrupted security. Governor Umahi pointed out that one of the things…

Jan

29

2020

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Read How Social Security Based System Can Curtail Homelessness

OPINIONalms giving, destitutes, good governance, health, hospitality, security, suffering

FAMOUS REPORTERS The Director Amaudo Itumbauzo Centre for mentally ill destitutes, Very Reverend Kenneth Nwaubani has opined that the increasing number of homelessness among members of the society could be mitigated through the establishment of an institution anchored on social security. Speaking shortly after the second picking exercise of the center for the year during which five mentally ill persons were picked in Aba for rehabilitation, Rev. Nwaubani called for the creation of an enabling environment for the survival of all manner persons in society. While making case for increased budgetary provisions for mental health care and Human -based Health…

Jan

29

2020

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Read How Social Security Based System Can Curtail Homelessness

HEALTHcharity, family, good governance, homelessness, security

FAMOUS REPORTERS The Director Amaudo Itumbauzo Centre for mentally ill destitutes, Very Reverend Kenneth Nwaubani has opined that the increasing number of homelessness among members of the society could be mitigated through the establishment of an institution anchored on social security. Speaking shortly after the second picking exercise of the center for the year during which five mentally ill persons were picked in Aba for rehabilitation, Rev. Nwaubani called for the creation of an enabling environment for the survival of all manner persons in society. While making case for increased budgetary provisions for mental health care and Human -based Health…