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RIVERS ELECTIONS: NPF ACTIONS IN CONFORMITY WITH SUBSISTING COURT ORDER, REMAINS POLITICALLY NEUTRAL The Nigeria Police Force has noted with concern the recent statements made by the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Siminalayi Fubara, in which several unfounded allegations were leveled against the Office of the Inspector-General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force. In light of these claims, it has become necessary to set the record straight. Firstly, it is important to clarify that there is a subsisting Federal High Court order barring the Nigeria Police Force from participating in the Rivers State elections. This order was duly served on both the NPF and the Rivers State Government. As a law-abiding institution, the IGP instructed the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State to strictly adhere to this court order by refraining from any direct involvement in the election process. However, in the evening of 3rd October,2024, The commissioner of police Rivers State, received rep...

The Director of News  ……………………………. PRESS RELEASE  IGP CONDEMNS ABDUCTION OF MEDICAL STUDENTS IN BENUE, PROMISES FULL COMMITMENT TO SWIFT RESCUE. Orders Deployment of Tactical Operatives, Assets The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has condemned the kidnapping of 20 medical students who were abducted in Otukpo, Benue State, while en route to the annual convention of the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students in Enugu. This reprehensible act is truly appalling, callous, and unacceptable In a display of unwavering commitment to the rescue, safety, and well-being of the young Nigerians, the IGP has ordered the prompt deployment of a substantial number of human and technical resources to augment the manpower of the Benue State Command, and ensure swift rescue of our beloved students. This initiative encompasses the mobilization of additional tactical units from the FID-STS and FID-IRT, the deployment of advanced helicopters and drones,...

Must watch! Stay ahead of the curve with the latest updates on the Dangote Refinery and the Oil and Gas sector. Recent developments include significant concessions from the Federal Government to Dangote Refinery, Dangote Refinery plans to capitalize on industry loopholes. CC: https://x.com/khadijah_jabir/status/1824764609099665840

After the 48hrs ultimatum given to Kano APC to apologize and withdraw their statement, Dan Bello has just dropped a new bombshell!!! He exposes how BVN linked to Ganduje’s wife was used to siphon and divert money that belonged to Kano state govt into personal accounts. It’s another interesting leak from the tireless Dan Bello.DAN BELLO IS OUT TO DESTROY KANO APC!!!!  

Press Statement from the Office of the Speaker, House of Representatives August 14, 2024 Clarification on Counter Subversion Bill ...Draft legislation still at introductory stage ...House welcomes robust discussions on the Bill, and how to address concerns The attention of the Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D has been drawn to reports in sections of the media about the Counter Subversion Bill, which he sponsored. The Speaker appreciates the interest Nigerians have so far shown on the Bill, which pertains to our national security. However, it has become necessary to make the following clarifications, considering the tilted reports and misconceptions about the Bill: 1. The Counter Subversion Bill, 2024 (HB. 1652) was introduced on the floor of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, with Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D. as the sponsor. Thus, the Bill is still at the introductory stage. 2. The Bill falls within the realm of Nigeria's anti-t...

  Please kindly note that the Service (DSS) did not carry out any operation at the NLC office in Abuja.

Kano Gov. Abba Yusuf distributes 600 wheelbarrows, shovels, others to youths CC:  https://x.com/instablog9ja/status/1820883447046652162

  On this day during the APC Primaries, when checks were distributed among the governors from the north, this country was sold to Tinubu. Nigerians who are innocent now have to pay for these governors' sins. Sad people are dying because of their actions. CC:  https://x.com/Galafi_Hamma/status/1821156665472778279

  Kaduna today, again 😞😞😞😞 This is no longer peaceful protests, it is sponsored!!! Who is bewitching the North to this extent? CC:  https://x.com/AdaAnambra2023/status/1820422999356436561

 A retired Supreme Court justice explains the deep rot and severe decay in the judiciary of Nigeria. This is so sad to watch. CC:  https://x.com/OurFavOnlineDoc/status/1820525049369268407

  Jonathan warned the entire country. our Next Boyfriend 🫡 @devaliant It’s funny how I was under 18 when Buhari was announced the winner and my dad cried. Still feel like yesterday  He kept telling me how bad Buhari was during his regime as a president under military rule. How worst could it be Adesola @Adesola_Solace Nigeria fall off so bad and Jonathan warned us oh.. APC is a big disaster on this great Nation. L U M Z Y @Lumzy23 - I watched a podcast clip yesterday where one former political jobber was saying Obi is a “nice man” and what Nigeria needs is someone who’ll put fear in the elites even before he’s sworn in  Lol another ignorant fool suffering from Stockholm syndrome.  That’s how we got PMB QueenDoo @Queendoo5 · 2h Janathan was cleuless and allowed those evil politicians to evict him out of office, a president that allowed people sponsor Boko harms attacks to discredit him,he was too weak.   Do it right @doitright1 · 2h So, H.E did make this remark....

 Lagos police have chased journalists away from Freedom Park in Ojota. Hoodlums wielding clubs and other dangerous weapons also harassed and assaulted the journalists.   The police watched from a distance, then turned away without lifting a finger.   #EndBadGovernanceProtest Video credit:  @fijnigeria https://x.com/fisayosoyombo/status/1820796924162670984

THREE All Progressives Congress (APC) governors on Monday presented a position paper on the party crisis to President Muhammadu Buhari. Governor Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi), Simon Lalong (Plateau) and Abubakar Badaru (Jigawa), who met with the President at the Villa, are among those championing the removal from office of party Chairman Adams Oshiomhole. Buhari They were among governors canvassing automatic ticket or right of first refusal for Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, before he left APC for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after he was disqualified from participating in the primary. Bagudu, the chairman, attempted to present what he termed the collective position of the Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF) on the state of the party during the attempt last year to remove Oshiomhole. But PGF members, led by Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, challenged him. The governors’ visit followed Sunday’s visit to the President by Dr. Ahmad Lawan, the Presi...

NLC demands immediate implementation of Minimum wage, kicks against hike in electricity tariff NLC demands immediate implementation of Minimum wage, kicks against hike in electricity tariff The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded an immediate implementation of the new national minimum wage, which was assented to by President Muhammad Buhari in April this year.  Also See >>> Kaduna State Approves and to Begin Payment of Minimum Wage by September  Since the president assented to the new minimum wage bill, series of deliberations by the Federal Government and the union leaders over the relativity and consequential adjustment of salaries have failed to yield positive fruits. In a communique issued at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Kano, which was released to newsmen yesterday in Abuja, NLC rejected the continuous delay by the Federal Government to commence implementation of the new wage. NEC noted with dismay the continued...

Police Officers Face Dismissal for Colluding with Wadume Police officers face dismissal  Two policemen who allegedly colluded with kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala, popularly known as Wadume, will soon be dismissed from the service following their indictment for colluding with the crime boss in Taraba State. Top police sources told our correspondent on Monday that Ibi police division crime officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Aondonna Iorbee, and the station officer, Inspector Aliyu, who had been in custody for about two weeks, would be dismissed for allegedly “colluded with criminals.”  Also See >>> ‘Boko Haram has not been defeated’ — Borno Residents   One of our correspondents had earlier reported how the two officers were found to have collaborated with Wadume in his criminal enterprise. The crime officer was found to have made over 200 calls to Wadume while the station officer allegedly destroyed evidence showing that the Intelli...

‘Boko Haram has not been defeated’ — Borno Residents  Boko Haram  Residents of Borno say they have lost confidence in the military over the lingering Boko Haram crisis.  In an open letter signed by Hassan Boguma, a traditional ruler, the residents accused the military of not doing enough, saying Boko Haram now attacks without any countermeasure.  The letter comes after Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state, blamed the military over recent attacks on Gubio and Magumeri local government areas in the state. While addressing state house correspondents at the weekend, the governor had said the establishment of “super camps” had made it easy for the insurgents to storm communities without any resistance. “The attempts by Boko Haram to intimidate and attack communities in the state and the actions of our soldiers in the front line has made us lose confidence in the recent military’s performance in protecting not only the vulnerable citizens but e...