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                IGP Kayode Egbetokun The Nigeria Police Force says 1,750 kidnap victims have been rescued within the last one year of President Bola Tinubu's administration, The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday that their operations within the same period led to the recovery of a significant cache of illegal items, including 2,566 firearms, 19,510 rounds of ammunition, and 1,475 vehicles/motorcycles nationwide. He said in the past one year, the police successfully arrested 4,826 armed robbery suspects, 3,078 kidnapping suspects, 2,479 suspects for rape/sexual crimes, 1,243 suspects for unlawful possession of firearms, 3,523 suspects for cultism, 3,381 suspects for murder/homicide, 13,402 suspects for other offenses. ACP Adejobi said the force also successfully prosecuted 29,152 criminal cases across the country within the year.  “Out of these, 17,679 cases have been conclusively dispensed with, while 11,576 cases are s

    Kidnap suspects Two kidnap suspects have been arrested with an AK-47 rifle and some magazines in Kogi State. The suspects are one Muhammad Abubakar aged 24 and Shehu Muhammad aged 35 both from Zamfara State.  They were among the 19 suspects paraded by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in Abuja on Wednesday.                 ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi ACP Adejobi said they were arrested through a coordinated effort between FID-IRT operatives and local vigilantes in Asawa village, Kogi State.  He said these suspects have been responsible for a series of robberies in Benin and multiple kidnappings in Okene, Kogi State, adding that they received a total of 3.3 million Naira in ransom from four operations.      Suspects   The Force PRO also said a gang comprising Ibrahim Shehu aged 30, Ibrahim Ardo aged 32, Ibrahim Amodu aged 50, Ibrahim Mohammed aged 50, and Ayo Johnson aged 30 were arrested for their role in supplying arms and ammunition to armed militias and bandit

       AIG Yetunde Longe The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has approved the posting of two senior police officers to strategic positions within the Nigeria Police Force. The appointment was part of ongoing efforts to bolster the efficiency of the Force and multinational approach to tackling crimes. AIG Yetunde Longe was appointed the Force Secretary. In this capacity, AIG Longe will be responsible for overseeing the secretarial functions of the Force Headquarters, ensuring that policies and directives of the IGP are implemented effectively, as well as coordinating the affairs of senior police officers.     AIG Idowu Owohunwa Similarly, AIG Idowu Owohunwa has been assigned to the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja.  He is tasked with enhancing international police cooperation and ensuring that Nigeria fulfills its obligations within the global INTERPOL framework. The Inspector General of Police while

      Late DIG Ibrahim Lamorde The late former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Deputy Inspector General of Police (rtd), Ibrahim Lamorde has been described as a beacon of dedication and inspiration to many in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. In his condolence message, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN said DIG Lamorde “made significant contributions to our nation, tirelessly working to uphold justice and ensure accountability.” According to him, Lamorde’s doggedness and commitment to transparency and the rule of law inspired and will continue to inspire the younger generation and many practitioners in the anti-corruption sector.  “It is through the efforts of individuals like late DIG Lamorde that we continue to have hope for a better and corruption-free society”, he added. He said the entire management and staff of the ICPC are deeply saddened to hear abo

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of N10.7m traced to the bank account of one Togboui Gnadzo Soncy Koakli, Vice Chancellor of Ecole Superieure de Gestion et de Technologies (ESGT), Cotonou, Benin Republic by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC for allegedly being proceeds of unlawful activities. In an ex-parte motion filed by Aniekan Ekong, Esq on behalf of ICPC before Hon. Justice Binta Nyako, the Commission alleged that the money, found in account number 1007884857 domiciled in Zenith Bank, was proceeds of degree racketeering.  Barrister Ekong informed the court how ICPC acting on intelligence had launched an investigation into alleged criminal conspiracy and degree racketeering involving Togboui and his agents, the promoters of Access Institute of Advance Learning (AIAL) supposedly based in Kano, Mubarak Hamza Adam, and Abdullahi Shehu Yusuf as well as one Abdulrahma Hadi Badamosi of the Federal College of Educ

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has charged staff of the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology on the critical role of behavioural change in combating corruption in the workplace.   The ICPC Chairman gave the charge at the Annual Staff Sensitization Workshop organised by the Ministry on the imperatives of behavioural change approach in the workplace. Dr. Adamu, who was represented at the event by an Assistant Director with the ICPC, Dr. Anike Adeshina, further stated that the Commission was mindful of the gains inherent in the continuous in-house sensitization programmes, especially as it concerns behavioural change approach for controlling corrupt practices in the workplace.  He also revealed that communicating anti-corruption messages provides for better understanding of what constitutes corrupt practices in the workplace. The ICPC Chairman expressed the Commission’s optimism t

The Oyo State Government has launched the Human Papilloma virus (HPV) Vaccine into the Extended Programme on Immunization (EPI) targeting girls between 9-14 years of age in the state. Speaking during a press conference in Ibadan, the Executive Secretary, Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr. Muideen Olatunji said the Board targets 7.71% of the population. Dr. Olatunji described cervical cancer as one of the most common forms of cancer that affects women, stressing that the disease must be tackled head-long. The Executive Secretary said the government has launched the programme at St. Paul Anglican Primary School, Yanbule, Bashorun, where over 300 pupils were vaccinated. He urged parents and guardians to avail their daughters between 9 and 14 years old the opportunity to be vaccinated so as to prevent them from contracting cervical cancer. Dr. Olatunji encouraged every woman who is sexually exposed to ensure they undergo regular cervical cancer screening (pap smear), to prevent the di

     Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (middle); Chief Judge of the State, Hon. Justice Kazeem Alogba (third right); his Oyo State counterpart, Hon. Justice Iyabo Yerima (fourth left); Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice, Lagos, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN (second left); President, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Yakubu Maikyau (left) and others during the Lagos State Ministry of Justice Summit themed “Enhancing the Administration of Justice for Economic Growth, Investment Protection and Security in Lagos State”, at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, on Monday, 27 May 2024 •CJN hails Lagos for setting good example in justice development •Lagos Judiciary holds 2-day conference on judicial reforms Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Monday says Lagos State should have been left out of the legal action instituted by the Federal Government against Governors at the Supreme Court over alleged misconduct in the administration of Local Governments. To Sanwo-Olu,  it was a legal ano

       (In the middle) Wife of Vice President Hajia Nana Shettima, First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu with representatives of the schools that participated at the special event tagged Celebrating with Our Children with the theme, Our Children, Our Future after being presented with N10m cheques for their schools. The event was held in commemoration of the 1st anniversary of the President Bola Tinubu Administration on Monday 27th May, 2024   * To launch young farmers club in public schools  Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has described children as sources of immense joy who need to be given more love, care and compassion by parents and guardians. She was speaking at the special Children’s Day celebration tagged Celebrating with our Children, with the theme, Our Children, Our Future, in commemoration of the First Anniversary of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. The First Lady encouraged the children to nurture their cur

President Bola Tinubu Arrives in Lagos for the Commissioning of New Apapa, Tincan Island roads

.    L-R Former Minister, Chief Mrs Nike Akande, wife of former president, Mrs Bola Obasanjo, Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, Former First Lady, Mrs Victoria Gowon, the First Lady of the Federal republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the Vice President Hajia Nana Shettima and wife of the Senate President Mrs Ekaette Akpabio cutting the cake at an event tagged Celebrating the Mothers of our nation in commemoration of the First Anniversary of the Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held in Abuja on Saturday 25th May Says Girls Going Naked, Not Part Of Nigerian Culture  Female President is possible if women unite - Victoria Gowon Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has warned that Nigerian children are at risk of losing their identity, if necessary, steps are not taken to make amends. She gave the warning at an event tagged “Celebrating the organized as part of activities to mark President Bola Tinubu’s one year in office. The event was speciall

    President Bola Tinubu Ahead of the first anniversary of his administration on 29 May, President Bola Tinubu on Saturday departed Abuja for Lagos to begin a commissioning spree of projects completed under his administration. A statement by his Special Adviser Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga said the President will on Sunday in Lagos inaugurate the concrete-paved road to the nation’s major ports in Apapa and Tin Can Island. The reconstructed road which began under the Muhammadu Buhari Administration was financed by the Dangote Group, using its tax credits. On the same day, President Tinubu will formally inaugurate, by virtual means, the refurbished Third Mainland Bridge, which has drawn public acclaim for its excellent finishing and aesthetic furnishing. He will also commission, virtually, the rehabilitation of 330 roads and bridges across the country. The highpoint of the President’s engagements on Sunday will be the inauguration of the iconic Lagos-Calabar Superhighway, esti