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The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has ordered the investigation and arrest of a yet-to-be identified policeman caught on camera extorting money from commercial bus drivers. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on X.com on Sunday. In the 15-second video which was posted by an X user, Somto Okonkwo @General_Somto, the policeman was seen collecting money from commercial bus drivers plying the road. But reacting to the tweet, Mr Okoye assured that he would personally identify these officers and share their…

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has dismissed the position of the military hierarchy as offensive double standards after the Defence Headquarters stated that it chose not to go after former Niger Delta militant warlord, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, to avoid being accused of acting “undemocratically.” HURIWA criticized the military’s double standard, stating it “stinks and diminishes the status of the armed forces of Nigeria.” “It is such a pathetic sight to behold the Defence Headquarters talking back on Asari-Dokubo instead of enforcing the law by investigating, arresting, and prosecuting…

…Orders IGP,  says judiciary should settle  LG polls outcome . President Bola Tinubu has directed the Police to provide security to Rivers state local government officialsand to restore and maintain peace, law, and order immediately. While instructing law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, President Tinubu emphasised the need to ensure the security of public institutions. The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said government facilities built with public funds must be safeguarded from vandalism. He stressed that self-help has…

…Nigeria got only  3 votes,Ghana 179, Burundi 168. Nigeria  Vice President Shettima  and Tinubu got ONLY 3 VOTES in the United Nations  election as it seeks  to join the UN Human Rights Council Ghana and Burundi were voted in as new members with 179 and 168 votes respectively, while Malawi (182 votes) and Côte d’Ivoire (181 votes) were reelected for a second term.   What a shame?.    

In a powerful and emotional statement, Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy shared a moment of compassion and reflection after releasing fellow artist Speed Darlington from custody. Burna Boy, known for his intense passion and fierce opinions, revealed that the driving force behind his decision was a heartfelt plea from Speed Darlington’s mother. Burna Boy opened up by saying, “Seeing your mom on her knees begging me to release you got me emotional. I cherish all the mothers out there.” His words highlighted the deep respect he holds for mothers and…

The Anambra State House of Assembly has enacted the Anambra State Local Government Administration Bill, 2024, despite resistance from Labour Party lawmakers representing the state in the National Assembly. This legislation, which critics argue undermines recent Supreme Court rulings on local government financial autonomy, was passed during a plenary session held in Awka, the state capital. The law has drawn sharp criticism for its apparent intent to circumvent the Supreme Court’s decision issued on July 11, 2024, which mandated that funds allocated to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas be deposited…

Gunmen, on Tuesday, attacked the Nigeria Army base located opposite the Ehime Mbano Local Government Council secretariat of Imo State. In a viral video of the attack on social media, monitored by our correspondent on Wednesday, the bandits could be seen launching a brazen assault on the army base located in the Aba Branch area of the LGA, burning down vehicles parked opposite the council secretariat. A voice in the viral video monitored by our correspondent was saying, “This is Ehime Mbano, it was a local government, (but) they changed…