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From Aviashima Toom,  Abuja Sen. Eteng J Williams representing Cross River Central Senatorial District has been described as an Emerging Pan-Nigerian Statesman by Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG) awarding him  the "Performing Senator" Award in Abuja. The Coalition of Civil Society Groups reaffirming his statesmanship defined the true meaning of statesman according to the Merriam-Webster, as a someone who is versed in the principles or art of government, especially; one actively engaged in conducting the business of  a government or in shaping its policies. Simply put, a statesman is a wise, skilled, experienced and respected political leader  or figure.  The Leader of the CSOs groups, Myke Ngbe said the definition is a perfect match of what Senator Eteng Jonah Williams is fast becoming, in  the political landscape of Cross River State in particular and Nigeria in general. He added that the senator’s rising political ...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has  commended the leadership and membership of the National Assembly for the swift approval of President Bola Tinubu’s Proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers state, as constitutionally stipulated.  This was contained in a statement signed on Thursday by the National Publicity Secretary, NPS, Felix Morka in Abuja. According to him, the 10th Assembly has today demonstrated patriotism by putting the interest of peace and security of the people of Rivers state first, and uniting in the national interest. Adding that In that regard, "we particularly applaud the opposition caucus for rising above partisanship in support of the proclamation". He said He also said, the President is committed to ensuring peace, maintaining law and order, protecting critical national assets in Rivers state, and ultimately, restoring constitutional order in which all three arms of government - executive, legislature and ...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja In a proactive response to the increasing threats posed by Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), including Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) threats, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has collaborated with the United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), to develop a comprehensive National Curriculum for its Explosive Ordnance Disposal - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Formation.  This was contained in a statement signed on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja. He said that, the curriculum will encompass critical areas such as detection, investigation, interdiction, and the neutralization of these threats, equipping Police Operatives with essential knowledge and skills related to CBRN/WMD threats, thereby improving their detection and response capabilities to potential incidents.  "As part of the broader vision for c...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant successes in recent operations, disrupting criminal activities and apprehending individuals involved in arms smuggling, drug trafficking, and currency counterfeiting.  In a statement signed on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations officer, FPRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, noted that, the accomplishments are exemplified by the efforts of its several tactical teams, including the Force Intelligence Department-Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS). The statement said, on December 23, 2024, at about 5:50 PM, operatives of FID-STS intercepted one Hauwa Sani, a 30-year-old female resident of Doro village, along the Keffi/Abuja Expressway. It says she was found in possession of 124 rounds of live ammunition of various calibres, concealed inside a 5-litre container of palm oil. She confessed that one Nasiru of Daura tasked her to deliver the ammunition to Katsina State. "Further Investi...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The All Progressives Congress (APC) Anambra State 2025 Gubernatorial Election Screening Committee, chaired by the former Governor of Katsina state, His Excellency, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, has cleared all seven (7) Aspirants to contest in the upcoming Anambra Governorship Primary Election slated for Saturday, April 5, 2025.  This was contained in a statement on Monday signed by the National Publicity Secretary All Progressives Congress (APC) Felix Morka in Abuja  According to the statement, The Aspirants cleared by the Committee are as follows: 1.Sir Paul Chukwuma  2. High Chief Prof. Obiora Francis Okonkwo  3. Hon. Prince Nicholas Chukwujekwu Ukachukwu  4. Hon. Chukwuma Michael Umeoji 5. Valentine Chineto Ozigbo 6. Johnbosco Obinna Onunkwo 7. Edozie Madu Accordingly, the Party has issued Certificates of Clearance to the Aspirants, today, at the National Secretariat in Abuja.   One of the cleared Aspirants, Vale...

  From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, today, formally inaugurated the newly restructured Force Management Team (FMT), following the appointment of six new Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to ensure the smooth and effective administration of the Nigeria Police Force. In a statement signed on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja. According to the statement, the IGP charged the FMT with aligning the vision and operations of the Nigeria Police Force with the Federal Government's agenda, reiterating his vision for a professionally competent, service-driven, and people-friendly Police Force, well-positioned to address contemporary crime.  The statement also stated that, the FMT’s efforts will focus on the reorganization and specialization of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) and other investigative units.  To that en...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  A leading APC governorship aspirant for the 2025 Anambra election, Johnbosco Obinna Onunkwo, has urged women to participate actively in party politics, just as he believes that women's involvement is crucial for shaping the state's and country's future.  Onunkwo's appeal is part of his broader vision to promote human capital development, security, health, education, economy, enterprise, market, and social welfare in Anambra State. Speaking to journalists after the screening, on Saturday, Johnbosco Obinna Onunkwo expressed confidence in his candidacy and commitment to leading the party to victory in the upcoming elections. His message is particularly significant, given the underrepresentation of women in Nigerian politics by urging them to take part in party politics, he hopes to create a more inclusive and diverse political landscape in Anambra State. According to him, as a party man. if he happens not to win the primary, he will st...