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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is deeply concerned and appalled by recent reports of attempts by the depleted opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to manipulate the ongoing case at the Tribunal. In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Edo State, Fred Itua in Edo State said that, the actions, which include witness intimidation, sponsorship of thugs, peddling of fake news, and a premature declaration of victory, are an affront to the very foundation of our justice system. According to the CPS, the Judiciary is the cornerstone of our democracy, and its integrity must be upheld at all costs. Adding that any attempt to interfere with the impartial administration of justice in the ongoing Tribunal case is not only unacceptable but also a grave threat to the rule of law and the well-being of our citizens. Governor Okpebholo according to Itua, urges the relevant authorities, including the...

Form Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The traditional burial rites of Victoria Ifechukwu Ezekwesili, JP (Nee Okeke-Anyichie) will begin January 22, 2025 at Abacha Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State by 10:00am. A statement from  the family indicates that, the funeral arrangements will begin with a Nite of Appreciation which will hold on January 22,  2025  Ezekwesili's compound at Abacha Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State by 7:00pm. The statement also stated that, the burial ceremony of  Ezekwesili, who died at age 83, will hold at  St. Peter's Church compound, Abacha Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State by 10:00am. "She is survived by children, grand children and great grand children including a United States based old boy of famous St. Teresas College (STC), Nsukka, Chief Ben Ezekwesili". It's added

.....As CP Ukachi P. Oparacharges the Tactical team in collaboration with the local Hunters and Vigilantes to sustain a manhunt on the fleeing kidnappers By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  Based on credible intelligence received from the Officer in charge of Nayeh Police outpost Ibi Division, Taraba State Police Command, on the same date at about 1835hrs. Indicates suspicious movements of suspected kidnappers in the forest of Unguwan Wulliam Kumar Village, Ibi LGA, Taraba State. In a statement by the PRO for the Commissioner, Taraba State command,  SP ABDULLAHI USMAN   in Jalingo noted that a combined team of Policemen, local Hunters and Vigilante were swiftly mobilized to the forest.  According to the statement, on sighting the team, the hoodlums engaged the combined team in a gun duel, due to the superior firepower of the team, the culprits were subdued and took to their heels into the forest with serious gun injuries sustained during the fierce off, and ab...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has issued a comprehensive directive to all police commands and formations across the country for the implementation of a New Year Strategic Action Plan aimed at crime reduction and improved law enforcement effectiveness. This was contained in a statement signed on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja. According to him, the IGP emphasized the importance of strategic planning and statistical analysis in addressing crime and criminality across the country, encouraging officers to be more proactive rather than being reactive. He noted that, the IGP’s directives come at a crucial time, as recent assessments indicate a need for increased vigilance, attitudinal change, better human reactions, and proactive law enforcement measures in communities nationwide. The Action Plan he said will include several key initiatives designed to strengthen the police ...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The traditional ruler and people of Mgbede community in Egbema, Ogba in Ndoni Local government area of Rivers have debunked rumors going round that former Inspector General of Police and contestant to the exalted position of President of apex Igbo social cultural group Ohaneze Ndigbo, Sir Mike Mbama Okiro is not from Rivers State stating that it was calculated at tarnishing the image of not only their respected son but wilfully denying his root.  In a statement signed by the traditional ruler, HRM Eze Everestus Ginikanwa Amuda JP, Nzeobi Egbema, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA, Rivers state on behalf of the community, they stated that, the former IGP Mike Okiro is bonafide son Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA of River State. The traditional rulers described the allegation as malicious, untrue and misleading. The statement stated thus: "The attention of the Nzeobi of Egbema, the Nzeobi-in- Council an d the entire Egbema clan in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Governm...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed its deepest condolences to  the Governor of Jigawa State, His Excellency, Umar Namadi, over the death of his beloved mother, Hajiya Maryam Umar Namadi, and his son, Abdulwahab Umar Namadi.  In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary All Progressives Congress APC, Felix Morka in Abuja said Sadly, both deaths occurred within a short interval, throwing the first family and the entire Jigawa State into severe grief and mourning.  According to the statement, until her passage, Hajiya Maryam Namadi was an exceptional woman of faith and influence within her family, community and society while the Governor's 24-year-old son, Abdulwahab Namadi, was a vibrant young man with a promising future ahead of him. It also said the loss of two family members in the circumstances is tragic, and the pain unimaginable. "We join in fervent prayer that the Almighty Allah (SWT), in His me...