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DOMESTIC WORKER CONSPIRED, STEALS N2.7M CASH FROM EMPLOYER'S BANK ACCOUNT IN LAGOS 

Oki Samson
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The Lagos State Police Command through the Detectives at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti has recorded a great feat in the fight against criminality and armed robbery in the State.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Command's Spokesperson, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu stated that, "Detectives at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, have apprehended a domestic worker who conspired with one other to rob his employer, Yasushi Murata, a Japanese, and an expatriate employee of Honda Automobile West Africa Ltd but resident at Chris Ali Street, Abacha Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos."

According to Ajisebutu, "On 1st February, 2022 at about 2300hrs, the duo of Sossougueto Theodore, 50, a domestic worker to the victim, and Oluwasegun Olusoji, a neighbour, 35, conspired together and broke into the victim's residence and forced him to transfer the sum of one million naira into the Zenith Bank account of Oluwasegun Olusoji."

"After, torturing and violently assaulting the victim, the robbers who were masked, armed with a gun, and an axe, made away with his ATM card after coercing him to disclose his PIN."

"A few days after the robbery, the suspects using the ATM, unlawfully and fraudulently withdrew the sum of one million, seven hundred and twenty nine thousand, eight hundred and fifty naira, making a total of two million, seven hundred and twenty nine thousand, eight hundred and fifty naira (N2, 729, 850.00) stolen from the victim's bank account without authorization."

The suspects feared for their arrest and in order to cover up the criminal act, threatened to kill the victim if he failed to leave the country or ever disclosed what happened to anyone.

Unperturbed by the threat but pained by the injuries sustained, the victim after recovering from the trauma, reported the robbery through a petition to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti.

Consequent upon the receipt of the petition, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department, DC Adegoke Fayoade, immediately assigned seasoned detectives to investigate the incident.

Painstaking investigation led to the arrest of the perpetrators. Upon interrogation, a member of the two-man armed robbery gang, Oluwasegun Olusoji, confessed to the crime and gave a vivid account of how the operation was jointly carried out.

Following the conclusion of investigation, the Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, has directed that the case should be charged to court.

The CP, however, admonishes employers to always carry out a thorough background check on their domestic staff before employing them, and be wary of criminal neighbours.

...Commissions Remodeled AHQ Annex Complex and RSM House

Oki Samson
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya has reiterated his resolve and commitment in addressing infrastructural development, as well as ensuring the welfare of Nigerian Army (NA) personnel. The COAS stated this during the commissioning ceremony of remodeled Army Headquarters (AHQ) Annex A Complex, situated at Asokoro, Abuja.

Gen Yahaya emphasized, that the successful completion of the project was propelled by deliberate efforts toward the realization of conducive working conditions for personnel, in order to enhance administrative and operational efficiency.
This, he noted, is in consonance with his vision to have “a Professional Nigerian Army, Ready to Accomplish Assigned Missions within a Joint Environment in Defence of Nigeria”.

He added that the complex, which will accommodate three departments and an independent directorate, will decongest the main AHQ complex and provide a working environment favourable to officers and soldiers.

The COAS further disclosed that the edifice will provide office accommodation for the Departments of Army Transformation and Innovation, Civil Military Affairs, Special Services and Programmes, as well as Nigerian Army Finance Corporation. He stressed that the NA will continue to seek ways and means of improving the welfare of its personnel under his watch. The Army Chief expressed profound gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for his untiring support to the NA in actualizing infrastructural development.

The COAS later commissioned the newly constructed AHQ Regimental Sergeant Major's (RSM) official residence in Shehu Musa Yar’adua Barracks, Abuja.
It will be recalled that since assumption of office, the COAS has embarked on the drive to improve the functionality and restore the lost glory of the office of the RSM across NA formations and units, by empowering them with brand new Hilux vehicles and newly constructed official residences. These serve as veritable incentives to motivate and enhance the productivity of the RSMs, as custodians of regimentation and discipline in the NA.

In attendance at the events were Principal Staff Officers from Defence and Services Headquarters, Commanders and Commandants from NA training institutions, Directors, and senior officers both serving and retired.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
17 February 2022

IGP ORDERS POSTING OF CP IDRISU DAUDA DABBAN AS COMMISSIONER OF POLICE KATSINA STATE

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The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has approved and ordered the immediate posting of CP Idrisu Dauda Dabban as the new Commissioner of Police, Kastina State Command.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Force Spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated that, "The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc, has ordered the posting of CP Idrisu Dauda Dabban, psc (+), fdc, mnim to Kastina State Command as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) in-charge of the State."

According to Adejobi, "The posting follows the elevation of the erstwhile Commissioner of Police in charge of the command, AIG Buba Sanusi, to the next rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police."

"The new Commissioner of Police, CP Idrisu Dauda Dabban, was appointed into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police in 1990. He holds a Master’s Degree in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and has attended several leadership and strategic courses within and outside Nigeria. He has equally served in various operational, investigative and administrative capacities within the Force, some of which include DCP Operations in Delta and Enugu State Commands, DC SCID and subsequently Commissioner of Police in Kogi State Command. Until his recent posting, he was the CP Communications, Department of Information and Communication Technology, Force Headquarters, Abuja."

The IGP, while reiterating the commitment of the Police leadership in containing prevailing and emerging crime trends in the State, charges the new Commissioner of Police to consolidate on the achievements of his predecessor in ensuring increased public safety and security of lives and property in Katsina State. He further calls on the Government and good people of Katsina State to give the new Police Chief maximum support in his new role.

The posting is with immediate effect.

Delta Police Reel Out Achievements of Arrests, Recoveries, Rescues Others in One Month

Oki Samson
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The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Ari Mohammed Ali, has said that the Command under his watch has recorded ground breaking achievements in the fight against crimes and criminalities in 2022.

Addressing members of the press in Asaba, Delta State, during the first briefing for the year 2022. Ali noted that discipline and adherence to the principles of duty were the major reasons his command was able to rattle criminals and beat them in their own game.

He noted that the Command under his watch has zero tolerance for officers and men, who are complacent in the discharge of their duties, and will deal decisively with such erring officers.

"As part of measures to tame the practices of cultism and drug abuse in the State, I have directed all Area Commanders, DPOS, and Tactical Commanders to embark on continuous raiding of criminal hideouts/black spots within their area of responsibilities, while also admonishing them on the need to remain committed to their primary duties which includes protection of life and property, maintenance of law and order among others, also to lecture their men to be civil and polite when dealing with members of the public as the Command under my watch will deal decisively with any erring officer," Ali said.

The Commissioner went ahead to present achievements recorded by the Command within the period, January 1, 2022 till date as contained in a document exclusively made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), including the arrest of murder suspect involved in the killing of the former Delta State Police Command OC Legal, rescue of kidnapped victim and recovery of stolen vehicle along Warri/Ughelli Road, arrest of suspect involved in the murder of a POS operator and Nollywood actress, Mary Ngozi, at Boji Boji Owa, arrest of murder suspects involved in flogging to death a One year, seven months old baby of Arise and Shine Nursery/Primary School, arrest of suspected cultists and recovery of locally made weapons and cartridges at Akperhe-Olomu Community in Otu-Jeremi, Ughelli South LGA and Agbarho, Ughelli North LGA; and arrest of drug barons/dealers and suspected kidnappers.

CP Ali assured residents of the state of adequate security while soliciting continuous understanding, support,
cooperation and collaboration in the fight against crime and criminality. He also urged parents and guardians to monitor, guide and caution their wards against crimes and criminality.

Below are some of the major breakthroughs by the Delta State Police Command within the period under review;


1. ARREST OF MURDER SUSPECT INVOLVED IN THE KILLING OF THE FORMER
DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND OC LEGAL: On 12/2/2022, one Chikwudi
Emerenin ‘m’ age 27years was arrested in the State. The suspect was arrested by operatives of the Command while acting on intelligence gathered that he and his gang were hibernating somewhere in Aboh in
Ndokwa East LGA. The Suspect who is an escapee from Owerri prison, was arrested on 12/2/2022 at about 2100hours and he is suspected to be part of the syndicate that killed the late Police officer Chris Kpatuma in Agwa clan, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo state. He also stated that he is related to the late police officer and that the leader of the gang is called “Mega Bush”. The suspect also revealed that the late officer was killed because he was a strong stakeholder
and a titled man in the community and owing to the fact that he was a Retired Police Officer, they saw him as a threat to their Biafra Struggle hence they decided to kill him. The Suspect Chikwudi Emerenin
is also suspected to be part of the syndicate that beheaded a vigilante member in Owerri and used his head as ball some time ago.
Investigation is ongoing.

2. RESCUE OF KIDNAPPED VICTIM/RECOVERY OF SUSPECTED STOLEN VEHICLE: On 13/02/2022 at about 1920hrs, Police Divisional patrol teams while on routine stop and search duty along Warri-Ughelli Expressway Agbarho,
flagged down a white colored Toyota Camry car with Reg No. JRT 795 TK with four (4) occupants. Upon sighting the Police, they zoomed off and the teams gave them a hot chase, consequent upon which the driver and the other occupants abandoned the said vehicle along Agbarho  expressway and fled into the bush, abandoning one Shola Korokoro Kemepatei 'm' age 47. The victim stated that he was kidnapped at
Orhuworhun in the early hours of Sunday 13/2/2022. Manhunt for the fleeing suspects is ongoing.

3. ARREST OF SUSPECT INVOLVED IN THE MURDER OF ONE MARY NGOZI, A POS
OPERATOR AND NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS IN BOJI BOJI OWA: On 14/02/2022 at
about 1640hrs, a distressed call was received by the DPO Owa-Oyibu  that some suspects who robbed and shot some POS operators at Efeizomor Street, near Pekky Hotel in Owa-Oyibo have been arrested and
that they are being lynched by an angry mob. Police Patrol teams were quicky mobilized to the scene where the two suspects namely, Onyeka Ifeanyi 'm' aged 19 yrs of No.10 Ije Street Agbor and Bright Micheal Kester 'm' age 20yrs of No.5 Imudia Street Agbor were rescued from the
mob and brought to the Station, One cut-to-size double barrel gun was recovered from them. Upon interrogation they confessed to have robbed several POS operators and also confessed that their gang members were
responsible for the robbery and murder of one Mary Ngozi, a POS operator and Nollywood actress at deeper life road on 7/12/2021. One of the Suspects Bright Michael Kester was taken to General Hospital for treatment due to injuries sustained from the Mob attack but gave
up the ghost while receiving treatment. Investigation is ongoing.

4. ARREST OF MURDER SUSPECTS: On the 10/02/2022 at about 1400hrs, one
Gift Ohanozoeze ‘f’ of no. 42 camp 74 behind Ibori golf Asaba, reported that on same date at about 1030hrs, her little baby boy named Obinna Adeeze aged 1yr & 7months, schooling at Arise and Shine
nursery and primary school camp 74, was flogged by a Teacher named Emeka Joshua Nwogbo ‘m’ age 24years, after which the baby fell ill and was taken to Federal Medical Center Asaba for treatment. Sadly,
on 12/02/2022 at about 0830hrs, the little boy died while receiving treatment. The suspects Emeka Joshua Nwogbo and the proprietress Mabel Nwagbo ‘f’ age 66yrs are currently in custody and will be charged to
court as soon as investigation is concluded.

5. ARREST OF SUSPECTED CULTISTS/ARMED ROBBERS AND RECOVERY OF LOCALLY
MADE PISTOL/CARTRIDGE/ CUTLASS/CUTTER/HAMMER: On 11/02/2022 at about 0400hrs acting on a tip off that a group of boys suspected to be armed robbers/cultists were hibernating in a four-bedroom apartment at
Akperhe-Olomu Community in Otu-Jeremi, Ughelli South LGA. Operatives from Otu-Jeremi Division were detailed to raid the said hideout during which nine (9) suspects were arrested. One cut to size gun, one (1)
live cartridge, one (1) cutlass, one (1) cutter and one (1) hammer were recovered. Investigation is ongoing.

6. ARREST OF ELEVEN SUSPECTED CULTISTS, RECOVERY OF TWO PUMP
ACTION GUNS AND TEN LIVE CARTRIDGES: Sequel to the Cult clash between
Eiye and confraternity in Agbarho, Ughelli North LGA that started on the 6/2/2022, which led to the death of five persons, i directed the Command Anti-Cult Unit (SACU), Dragon Patrol Teams and
Police Operatives from Agbarho Division to proceed to the said town with a view to ensuring that sanity is restored in the Community.

Consequently, the DPO Agbarho Division led the teams deployed on an intelligence led operation during which eleven suspected cultists were arrested, two (2) Pump action guns, one (1) cut to size locally made
gun, eight ( expanded cartridges and ten rounds of live cartridges were recovered.

7. ARREST OF A MURDER SUSPECT, DRUG BARON/INDIAN HEMP DEALER AND
CULTIST: On 1/2/2022 at about 0900hrs, acting on intelligence, the Command Crack Surveillance team raided a black-spot in Okwuchi quarters Eku during which one Larry Onifon ‘m’ age 24yrs was arrested. The Suspect who claimed to be a fashion designer was arrested in the drug Neighborhood and the following exhibits were recovered: Forty (40) packets of 100mg Tramadol, eighty-nine (89)
wraps of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp, four (4) sachets of Swinol, three (3) containers of Loud, fifty-five (55) wraps of
substances suspected to be cocaine. The suspect Larry Onifon also stated that the cartel popularly called “OBJ cartel” is owned by one of the fleeing suspects named “OBJ”. Investigation is ongoing.

8. ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS: On the 22/01/2022 at about 2130hrs,
a kidnapped victim (name withheld) of Uvwiana Road, Agbarha reported
that he was kidnapped along Esiso Street Agbarho in Ughelli North LGA.

The victim further stated that in the process of transferring him to another vehicle, he escaped from his abductors. Consequently, on the 23/01/2022 at about 0930hrs, the victim spotted one of the hoodlums
and he immediately alerted the Command. Police Operatives were detailed to the area where the suspect named Godstime Rufus “M” age 22yrs of Esiso street Agbarho was arrested. Upon further interrogation
and investigation, the suspect led operatives to their hideout where two other suspects namely, Stanley Efeme “M” age 21yrs of NEPA Line and Davidson Esiso “M” age 35yrs of no. 25 Osah Street Agbarho were
arrested and they were all identified by the victim. Investigation is ongoing.

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ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE: IGP PAYS HISTORIC VISIT TO CHIEF JUSTICE OF NIGERIA • solidifies synergy for more effective Criminal Justice System

Oki Samson
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The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has today paid a historic visit to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad in his office at the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Abuja.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Force Spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated that, "The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, and members of the Force Management Team, on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, CFR, in his office at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja."

According to Adejobi, "The visit was aimed at solidifying the synergy between the Police and the Judiciary as key players in the Criminal Justice System of the nation with a view to ensuring a smooth and efficient dispensation of justice. The IGP equally sought the collaboration of the CJN in accrediting the legal department of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State to enable its graduates proceed for further studies at the Nigerian Law School. The IGP emphasized that this will ensure the Police have more lawyers within its pool to strengthen its prosecutorial duties and hopefully produce more Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) in the future."

"The CJN appreciated the visit which was the first of its kind ever by a sitting IGP. The CJN equally commended the IGP for his thoughtfulness and expressed readiness to continually partner with the Nigeria Police Force for seamless justice administration."

"The Inspector-General of Police emphasized the inclination of his administration to upholding the sanctity of the Criminal Justice System and rule of law which is vital to professionalism and citizen-based policing."

NSCDC PLATEAU SPECIAL FEMALE SQUAD COLLABORATES WITH STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ON SCHOOL SECURITY

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Special Female Squad in Plateau State has partnered the Plateau State Ministry of Education to tackle insecurity in School environment.

In a press statement e-signed and obtained by the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Corps'Director of Public Relations, DCC Olusola Odumosu stated that, "In line with the Commandant General's resolve to tackle the spate of attacks and kidnappings of students in schools in different parts of the Country through the Safe School Initiative, the NSCDC Plateau State Command Special Female Squad has paid a familiarization visit to the Commissioner of Education, Plateau State Mrs. Elizabeth Wapmuk."

According to the Unit Commander, DSC Rifkatu Margwa, the visit was necessitated by the need to collaborate with critical stakeholders in the State's educational sector in the fight against insecurity, kidnapping and abduction of school children..

She explained that the Commandant General's vision behind the establishment of the Special Female Squad is to restore the hope and confidence of Nigerian parents, students, the entire academic and non academic communities in Nigeria's educational systems like the days of old by stemming the tide of kidnapping, killings and abduction of school children for ransom across the Nation.

The Commander further reiterated that the CG has directed them to assure the state commissioner of education and the entire government of plateau state of the Corps readiness to assist in the ongoing efforts to sanitize and rid the sector of any infiltration and attack by any group of criminals.

On her part, the highly impressed Honorable Commissioner appreciated the NSCDC Female Squad for their visit and proactiveness in carrying out their given assignments. She also commend the Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, for his visionary leadership of the NSCDC and passion for security and safety of the Nation.

She therefore assured of her support for the Safe School Initiative of the Commandant General by assisting to strengthen the capabilities of the Squad through conscious efforts towards making our schools safe and secure for learning while at the same time calling on other women in the country to give maximum support to the NSCDC female Squad.

LASG WILL NO LONGER TOLERATE ASSAULT ON GOVERNMENT WORKERS – LASTMA GENERAL MANAGER

Oki Samson
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The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba has frown and condemned the frequent assault and physical attacks on his officers by motorists who flaunt traffic rules.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Agency's Spokesperson, Mr
Olumide Filade stated that, "The General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authourity (LASTMA), Mr. Bolaji Oreagba has said that henceforth, the Lagos State Government would no longer tolerate any act of assault, physical attack or attempted murder on any official working for the government, especially LASTMA officers. The perpetrators of such misdemeanors would be made to face the full wrath of the law by the State Government."

According to Filade, "Oreagba said this in light of an attempted murder by a Zuzuki commercial mini bus driver (korope) with registration number KJA 953 YE, Ibrahim Yusuf on a dutiful LASTMA officer, Traffic Manager Awotola Victor, operating at the Ojodu-Berger-Ogba axis while he attempted along with the patrol team to apprehend Yusuf who was causing obstruction around 3.30pm on Saturday, February 12, 2022."
 
"The General Manager noted that assault on government officials while carrying out their lawful duties is becoming too rampant and government is ready to put a stop to this through diligent prosecution of such person(s) no matter how highly placed in the society."
 
"According to reports received on the incident, Yusuf, the mini bus driver and offender, was noted to be causing willful obstruction at River Valley Estate and after refusing all entreaties to move away from the place, the vehicle was to be apprehended. At this juncture, the driver disappeared only to reappear unexpectedly with a big knife with which he cut Awotola’s head and neck, whilst he escaped afterwards with the aid of the street urchins around the area but his vehicle was apprehended and its custody taken by the agency."
 
"On Sunday, one of the chairmen of the minibus association/union produced the attempted murderer at the Ojodu Police Station where he is currently cooling his heels in detention, awaiting arraignment in court."
 
While urging Lagos Road users to be law-abiding, Oreagba stated that, “any road user that violates the State Traffic Law as stated in the amended Lagos Transport Reform Laws of 2018 and in line with the state government first pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S. agenda will have themselves to blame for committing assault on any government official.”
 
The Legal Director of LASTMA, Counsel Kehinde Akerele, while commenting, noted that the criminal would be charged with attempted murder as the state government will diligently prosecute the case to a logical conclusion so as to serve as deterrent to other motoring public with similar intentions.
 
The General Manager concluded that government expects voluntary compliance to the state traffic laws in order to make Lagos a 21st century economy for the benefit of all and sundry.

POLICE ARREST DCP ABBA KYARI, 4 OTHER POLICE OFFICERS FOR ALLEGATIONS OF TAMPERING WITH NARCOTIC EXHIBITS, OFFICIAL CORRUPTION AND SUNDRY UNPROFESSIONAL INFRACTIONS

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• As IGP Orders Immediate Transfer of Case to NDLEA, Charges NDLEA to Investigate indicted officers of the Agency

The suspended Commander of the Police IRT, DCP Abba Kyari and four other officers have been arrested today in connection to their alleged involvement in case of criminal conspiracy, discreditable, unethical, and unprofessional conduct, official corruption and tampering with exhibits in a case of illicit drug trafficking involving a perpetual transnational drug cartel.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Force Spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated that, "The Nigeria Police Force has arrested DCP Abba Kyari and four other police officers for their involvement in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy, discreditable, unethical, and unprofessional conduct, official corruption and tampering with exhibits in a case of illicit drug trafficking involving a perpetual transnational drug cartel. The arrest of the officers was sequel to pieces of information received from the leadership of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on 10th February, 2022."

According to Adejobi, "In line with standard administrative procedure of the Force, the Inspector General of Police ordered a high-level, discreet, and in-house investigation into the allegations. The interim investigations report revealed that two (2) international drug couriers identified as Chibunna Patrick Umeibe and Emeka Alphonsus, both males, were arrested at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu on the 19th of January, 2022 upon their arrival from Addis Ababa aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight ET917. The arrest led to the recovery of substantial quantity of powdery substance suspected to be cocaine from the two narcotic couriers. The operation which was intelligence-driven, was undertaken by a Unit of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT)."

"Although the case and the two suspects were subsequently transferred to the NDLEA on the 25th January, 2022, the findings of the in-house investigation ordered by the Inspector General of Police established reasonable grounds for strong suspicion that the IRT officers involved in the operation could have been involved in some underhand and unprofessional dealings as well as official corruption which compromised ethical standards in their dealings with the suspects and exhibits recovered."

Beyond this, the Police investigation also established that the international narcotics cartel involved in this case have strong ties with some officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu who are on their pay roll. The two arrested drug couriers confirmed that the modus is for the transnational drug barons to conspire with the NDLEA officers on duty and send them their pre-boarding photographs for identification, seamless clearance, and unhindered passage out of the airport with the narcotics being trafficked.

The two arrested drug couriers also confirmed that they have been enjoying this relationship with the NDLEA officers at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport since 2021 and had in this instant case of 19th January, 2022, been identified and cleared by the NDLEA officers as customary, having received their pre-departure photographs and other details prior to their arrival in Enugu, and were on their way out with the narcotics when they were apprehended by the Police.

The Police investigations report also indicted DCP Abba Kyari, who had been on suspension for his alleged involvement in a different fraud case being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), for complicity in the allegation of official corruption, tampering with narcotics exhibit and sundry unprofessional conducts that negate the standard administrative and investigative protocols of the Force as well as extant criminal laws. It is to be emphasised that DCP Abba Kyari’s involvement in these allegation occurred while his suspension from service was subsisting.

On the strength of the findings of the in-house Police Investigation Panel, the Inspector-General of Police has ordered the immediate arrest and transfer of all the indicted police officers to the NDLEA authorities for conclusive investigation, while appropriate disciplinary actions are also being initiated against them by the Force leadership. The concerned officers include DCP Abba Kyari, ACP Sunday Ubuah, ASP Bawa James, ASP John Umoru (at large), Inspr. Simon Agrigba and John Nuhu. They have all been, accordingly, handed over today 14th February, 2022 to the NDLEA authorities.

In so doing, the Inspector General of Police has also formally requested that the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency should ensure the identification, arrest and investigation of the Agency’s officers who have also been found to be colluding with the international drug cartel involved in this case towards advancing the anti-narcotics agenda of the federal Government.

The Inspector General of Police assures the public of his administration’s commitment to upholding the tenets and values of policing in line with the agenda of ethical regeneration, restoration of professional standard, enhancement of the anti-corruption drive, respect for the rule of law and inter-agency collaboration in the drive to stabilise the internal security order of the country.

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Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has commenced fumigation exercise at various dumpsites in the state, starting with the Solous landfill at Igando, to make the sites safer for waste management operations, and reduce health risks to the communities where they are located.

This was made known on Monday by the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, who said that dumpsites played critical roles in the waste management chain, paving way for the attainment of the Authority’s vision of establishing a consistent cleaner environment.

He said, “Dumpsites are crucial component for the delivery of Solid Waste Management (SWM), as they serve as final destination for all solid waste collected from residences, businesses and public spaces. They also support the protection of sanitation and public health.”

Odumboni stated that the fumigation exercise, which started yesterday (Sunday) at Solous dumpsite, Igando, would be extended to other dumpsites across the metropolis, to protect immediate and surrounding communities where the sites were situated.

“The goal of this exercise is to protect the public, and minimize the negative impacts of this sites to the neighbouring communities. Already, several mitigation measures have been put in place by LAWMA. These include, leachate and stormwater infrastructure, periodic capping of non-active sections, traffic management, monthly fumigation of the dumpsites and immediate environs”, he said.

The LAWMA helmsman pointed out that, due to their intended use, the initial locations of dumpsites in the state, were far removed from residential communities, before rapid population and urban expansion resulted to these dumpsites being surrounded by residential communities, commercial establishments and other sensitive land uses.

He expressed the Authority’s unalloyed commitment towards protecting public health, and minimising the discomfort which might be caused by the dumpsites to neighbouring communities, adding that the agency planned to close the dumpsites in the near future.

He appealed to residents to shun all practices capable of having a negative on the environment, such as indiscriminate disposal of waste and refuse burning, which was hazardous to public health.

For inquiries on recycling and waste management related issues in your area, please call LAWMA toll-free numbers: 07080601020 and 617 (for GLO users).


Folashade Kadiri
Director, Public Affairs
14/02/2022

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Timi Bomodi, a Deputy Comptroller of Customs has on Friday taken over from Comptroller Joseph Attah, as the National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service.

The handing over took place at the Headquarters of the Nigeria Customs Service in Abuja.

In his farewell remarks, Comptroller Joseph Attah who held the position for over six years appreciated the Comptroller General of Customs, Col Hameed Ali (Rtd) for the appointments and opportunity given to serve as the National Public Relations Officer for the Service.

Attah while highlighting some achievements during his tenure said the talk about the rice pyramid can’t be completed without mentioning the Nigeria Customs Service, who brought rice smugglers to their needs.

“I am happy to say that I am leaving the Unit better than I have met it; restructured and enthroned with achievements that have repositioned the Unit as a very important Unit in Customs operation and have undoubtedly become NCS Barometer.

According to him, his leadership of the PR Unit recorded unprecedented achievements which include; the introduction of PR for basic training for all recruits to help improve their civil relationships, realignment of Zonal and Command PROs under the National PRO, who now recommends their deployment based on professionalism and capabilities, the establishment of Nigeria Customs Broadcasting Network; a radio and Tv station and Merit/Civil Awards” he explained.

He further revealed that the Unit got Golden awards in the profession of public relations and later of commendation which has impacted in revenue generation and anti-smuggling stride of the Nigeria Customs Service.

“More people are aware of the danger of smuggling, more people see these smugglers as enemies of the state and are willing to expose them to our operatives who now make arrest.” He reiterated.

It is my owner to hand over this noble job of the Customs National Public Relations Officer to my worthy successor DC Timi Bomodi today Friday, 11 February 2022. I have no doubt in my mind that he has the capacity to build on the modest achievements of the Unit and take it to a greater height, may God guide and provide him with the necessary wisdom to do so” he said

While appreciating journalists and his colleagues for their support and cooperation, he urged them to extend the same gestures to his successor.

In his remarks, Comptroller DC Bomodi noted that remarkable achievements were made by Attah and he promised to live up to the expectations required of him.

“We will begin to shape the perception of the public to see the Nigeria Customs Services as a leading government agency that is devoted not only to collecting maximum revenue for the government but protecting all Nigerians. He promised to put in his best. He promised to be open and transparent in relationship with the media and the public.” He said.

Meanwhile, the Supervising Officer of the Public Relations Unit, ACG Headquarters, Mohammed Abba-Kura urged Officers and colleagues to support Bomodi and Attah in their various jurisdictions.

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The Liberian President, Dr George Manneh Weah has conferred the award of "Distinguished Service Order of the Republic of Liberia" on some senior officers of the Nigerian Army(NA) in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the growth and development of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL).

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Nigerian Army's Spokesperson, Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu stated that, "The President of the Republic of Liberia, Dr George Manneh Weah has conferred the award of "Distinguished Service Order of the Republic of Liberia" on some senior officers of the Nigerian Army(NA) in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the growth and development of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL). He made the presentation during the 65th Armed Forces of Liberia Day Celebration held on Friday, 11 February 2022 at the Barclay Training Centre, Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia, Liberia."

According to Nwachukwu, "While presenting the award, President Weah stated that at every celebration of the Armed Forces of Liberia Day, the government recognizes and awards the" Distinguished Service Order" to individuals whose outstanding contribution have significantly impacted on the Armed Forces of Liberia, the nation and humanity. The President stated that "As the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia, it is pleasing to duly recognize and congratulate this year's Distinguished Service Order Award recipients. "The award is in recognition of their Service to Liberia, which has brought honour upon these gentlemen officers" he added."

"The awardees also got a letter of commendation from the Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Liberia, Ambassador Godfrey Anichebe Odudigbo for making Nigeria proud."

Receiving the awards and letters of commendation on behalf of the recipients, Colonel Gbenga Sunday Oyinwola expressed gratitude to the President, Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari and the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya for the opportunity to have served Nigeria in their various capacities. He stated further that the award will motivate the recipients to be more productive in their service to the NA and the Nigerian nation.

The award was conferred on the senior officers, who were seconded to the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) at different times, as part of ECOWAS Advisory Training Team. They contributed immensely to the building and restructuring of the new AFL.

The officers who benefitted from the awards are, Colonels Aminu Usman Gumel, Gbenga Sunday Oyinwola, Emmanuel Chukwu, Ismaila Sule and Lieutenant Colonel Abdulkadir Abubakar. Other awardees were drawn from Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and the USA.

God be mightily praised, as Family, friends, colleagues and associates of our favorite Lagos Mum and teacher, from allover the world are sending their best wishes to ST. Obasa. Even as her alma mater releases throwback photo.

It's been a while since the last update on this schoolteacher- but glory be to God for plenty of reasons to appreciate and celebrate, especially as my Mum clocks a year older today, February 13th 2022...https://www.nairaland.com/5984000/reactions-before-after-photos-nigerian

Biological Mom of 3 young adults, and professional English mother to several pupils, on this special occasion, we wish you long life in good health and wealth, with all-round prosperity, in the name of Jesus.

May the Bible book of Numbers speak volumes in your life Ma.

PETROAN SEEKS PARTNERSHIP WITH NSCDC TO CUB ILLEGAL DISTRIBUTION OF ADULTERATED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IN NIGERIA

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The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi has assured members of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) and Nigerians in general of the Corps renewed commitment to nipping in the bud all forms of illegality in the oil distribution and supply chain.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Corps'Director of Public Relations, DCC Olusola Odumosu stated that, "Worried by the recent supply of adulterated petrol to the country, which has given motorists serious concerns in the last few days as a result of the unprecedented damage to cars and vehicles, the Commandant General, NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, has assured members of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) of the Corps renewed support and collaboration in nipping in the bud all forms of illegality in the oil distribution and supply chain."

According to Odumosu, "He gave this assurance at the Corps National headquarters, Abuja, when the executive members of the association paid him a courtesy visit with a view to partnering with the Corps in salvaging the nation's economy from the hands of economic saboteurs engaging in illegal dealings in Petroleum products."

"The Corps helmsman averred that as long as oil is the mainstay of Nigeria's economy, there is need for total overhauling and sanitization of the oil sector and this requires collective transparent effort by all stakeholders in fighting all nefarious individuals engaging in various activities leading to sabotage and destruction of the economy at both National and grass root level."

Audi reiterated the Corps' commitment to safeguarding all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure but called on all respective stakeholders for collective engagement and synergy as he stressed that no organization has a monopoly of knowledge or ideas.

According to the president of the association, PETROAN is currently working with the Nigeria mainstream and downstream petroleum regulatory authority to set up a quantity assurance and quality control (QAQC) Petroleum products passport (3P) compliance and monitoring team to ensure quality certification and accurate Petroleum products quantity is dispensed from all sources including sea, depots, retail outlets, fuel storage dumps and actual product dispense through the federation.

While appreciating the pragmatic efforts of the NSCDC in its Antivandal drive, the National President of PETROAN, Prince (Dr.) Billy Gills-Harry lauded the NSCDC for standing tall in combating oil theft, stressing that the effort of the Corps would be improved upon with the introduction of the 3P and adequate logistics support through provision of operational vehicles as her personnel keep waging war against smuggling and diversion of petroleum products in and out of Nigeria.

He posited that continuous patrol of NSCDC team is required across the length and breadth of Nigeria to scrutinize and enhance the swift passage of legitimate petroleum products suppliers and users who operate within the ambit of the law.

In his final remarks, the CG promised to critically examine the introduction of the 3P as introduced by PETROAN and as such taking cognizance of its positive impact on crime prevention while safeguarding the critical national assets and infrastructure of the nation.

EzegeNdiigbo:
Lier

E offend you before?

Mynd44:
Unexplained wealth actually. That is enough for a warrant, they search your house, find a head, kirikiri awaits

I prefer this narrative, otherwise almost every family in Nigeria will have at least a son arrested

Moferere:
Check those bins in 3 weeks time.

No be Lagos wey we know

Eko o ni baje.

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The Comptroller General of Nigerian Customs, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd.) has approved with immediate effect the deployment of the National Public Relations Officer, Comptroller Joseph Oboshi Attah alongside Thirty Six (36) other Comptrollers.

In a press statement e-signed by the Deputy National PRO, DC T. Bomodi and received by the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP stated that, "The Comptroller General of Customs Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd.) has approved the deployment of 37 Comptrollers to various Units, Departments and Commands across the country. In postings released yesterday the 7th of February, he charged the newly posted Comptrollers to justify the confidence reposed in them by NCS Management by bringing to bear their years of experience and training in trade facilitation and anti-smuggling activities on their new assignment."


According to DC Bomodi, "Among those deployed are Comptroller AAS Oloyede who shall be moving from ICT/MOD to Tin Can Island Port Command, Comptroller SI Bomoi to FCT Command, while Comptroller Joseph Oboshi Attah will assume the office of Area Controller in Kebbi Command. Other postings are Comptroller BA Jaiyeoba to Oyo/Osun Command, Comptroller A Dappa-Williams to Eastern Marine Command, Compt. MA Umar Kano/Jigawa, Compt. KC Egwuh ICT/MOD, Compt. LM Mark Enugu/Anambra/Ebonyi, Compt. T Tachio CTC Kano, Compt. AA Umar Western Marine, Compt. M Dansakwa North Eastern Marine, Compt. AC Ayalogu T & T and Compt. KD Ilesanmi will assume duty as Controller Board among others."

"Given the enormous expectations of government regarding revenue generation in the current year, the Comptroller General reiterated the need for all Area Controllers and Unit heads to take full charge of the affairs of their Commands by ensuring absolute compliance with extant fiscal policies while leveraging on the efficient management of data to optimize trade facilitation and revenue collection."

Furthermore, the CGC directed all officers to be extremely vigilant in protecting the lives and wellbeing of Nigerians by ensuring the full fortification of our borders against the incursion of smugglers and other cross border criminals.

The deployments take immediate effect.

Mariangeles:
The man Marwa will make a good president someday.

I strongly believe in a better Nigeria.

Would you vote for him and be able to stand by your vote after his first two years in office

PHOTO NEWS: LAGOS FIRST LADY, LAWMA MD INSPECT ‘ADOPT-A-BIN’ SHOWROOM, MEDICAL WASTE FACILITY

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The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, Mr Ibrahim Odumboni has taken the First Lady, Lagos State Government, Dr Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on a facility tour round the medical waste facility and bins' showroom for an "Adopt-A-Bin" project at the LAWMA's loading station in Lagos Island.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Agency's Spokesperson, Mrs Folashade Kadiri stated that, "The Managing Director/CEO, Lagos Waste Management Authority, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, today, showing the Lagos State First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, round the medical waste facility and the bins' showroom, for "Adopt-A-Bin" project, at LAWMA's Simpson Transfer Loading Station (TLS), Lagos island."

According to Kadiri, "The bins which came in green and blue colours, are for LAWMA's strategic recycling campaign for residents to containerize their waste."

"With the Managing Director/CEO are; LAWMA’s Executive Director Finance, Mr. Kunle Adebiyi; Chief Technical Officer, Dr. Olorunwa Tijani; Director, Public Affairs, Mrs. Folashade Kadiri; Wastecare Solutions team, led by the MD/CEO. Wastecare Solutions, Mr. Oluwole Shitta-Bey, and others."

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The Chairman/CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has received leaders of the Nollywood industry under the aegis of Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN in partnership towards the ongoing war against drug abuse in Nigeria.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Agency's Spokesperson, Mr. Femi Babafemi stated that, "Leaders of the Nollywood industry under the aegis of Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, have declared support for the ongoing war against drug abuse in Nigeria even as they expressed their preparedness to join the crusade against the scourge."

According to Babafemi, "They gave the assurance on Monday 7th February 2022 during a meeting with the Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) at the National Headquarters of the Agency in Abuja."

"While commending the Nollywood actors and the entertainment industry for projecting the image of Nigeria, Gen. Marwa expressed confidence that the campaign against drug abuse in the country will go far with the offer of partnership and support from the leadership of AGN."

He said with drug use prevalence in the country three times the global average, the Agency needs committed partners like the Guild to mobilise the citizentry against the menace. According to him, A number of artists dont only use, they also encourage others to abuse drugs through their work and activities on social media. We want the Guild to set good example by leading the war within its circle. Your movies must promote messages against the use of illicit drugs because the minds of millions are shaped by what they watch in movies. We need you to set up War Against Drug Abuse, WADA, committees within your industry.

Speaking earlier, National President of AGN, Emeka Rollas Ejezie said, We are here today to affirm our complete support to your efforts in combating the menace of drugs in our society as we strongly believe will help reduce drug crime to the barest minimum.

As a Guild of major influencers and in line with our set objectives to educate, inform and entertain as well as our avowed commitment to national development, we seek a mutually beneficial partnership with the NDLEA to leverage on the star-power of our members in promoting some of your transformation programs especially on drug trafficking and abuses.

Listing the areas he will want the Guild to collaborate with the NDLEA, he Majority of our members are youths and appeal to a generation of youths who are influenced heavily by internet content and social media.

We have therefore outlined some advocacy programs to enlighten Nigerian youths on the dangers of drug abuse and trafficking; they include but not limited to: production of skits majorly for social media campaigns; drama series on negative effects of drug abuses, rehabilitations, eradicating the fear of stigmatization and advantages of total abstinence; engage some of our A-List actors as NDLEA Ambassadors to help use their star power to discourage the youths from doing drugs, among others.

“We share in the dream of a better Nigeria where success will be the reward for hard work and not through drug trafficking and other drug related offences.

The era of glorifying drug barons and criminals is far gone and the Actors Guild of Nigeria, as Ambassadors of Nigerias image is readily available for advocacy campaigns, talk-shops, production of skits, playlets, feature films etc. on the menace of drug abuse and trafficking, he stated.

Apart from the National President, Emeka Rollas Ejezie, other members of the delegation include: Mohammed Kareem, Vice President North Central; veteran actor, Zulu Adigwe; Steve Eboh; Onwurah Agility Ifeanyi; Waash Waziri, Vice President North West; Nazareth Jesse Bako, Mayor AGN Abuja; Pamela Abah; Veteran actor, Lisa Onu and Hajiya Salma Ibrahim, Chairman AGN Kaduna.

Nigerian Army Debunks Allegation of Delayed Payment of Soldiers' January Salary, Says Online Report Misleading, Inciting  

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The Nigerian Army has denied and debunked Online media report alleging that her personnel are lamenting over the delay in payment of their January, 2022 salary.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Nigerian Army's Spokesperson, Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu stated that, "The Nigerian Army (NA) has been notified of a publication by Sahara Reporters alleging that personnel of the Nigerian Army lamented delay in payment of their January salary, with many paid peanuts, while Generals feed fat. This report is not only misleading, but a grandiose attempt to incite personnel against established precept of discipline in the NA. For avoidance of doubt, since the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya assumed command, he has prioritized the welfare of officers, soldiers and their families, including ensuring prompt payment of salaries, allowances and all statutory entitlements to personnel. Therefore, the allegation suggesting delay and non implementation of new salary increase is a reckless falsehood in all its intent and purposes."

According to Nwachukwu, "It must be emphasised, that over the years, the NA has built a reputation and unbroken record of prompt payment of salaries and allowances. Officers and soldiers get their monthly salaries and allowances as at when due."

"Additionally, if there is any envisaged delay, troops are usually communicated through the internal communication mechanism."

It is therefore instructive to state that for the month of January, all salaries and allowances have been paid. The attempt to stir up discontent and whip up sentiment with regards to the unsubstantiated and baseless report that Generals feed fat is an outrageous frivolity. It is an attempt to incite personnel against the institution and cause disaffection in the ranks and should therefore be outrightly discountenanced.

The NA wishes to call on all credible media to distance themselves from the apparent unprofessional and disgraceful yellow journalism practiced by some media channels and purveyors of fake of news.

Our troops are in high spirit and would not be distracted by any mischievous submission by agent provocateurs.

CG AUDI FROWNS AT WITHDRAWAL OF NSCDC OFFICIALS ASSIGNED TO MEMBER HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE, ORDERS REINSTATEMENT

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The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi has frowned at the unauthorized withdrawal of the Corps' officers attached to an honorable member of the Federal House of Representatives, Hon Shina Peller.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Corps'Director of Public Relations, DCC Olusola Odumosu stated that, "The leadership of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has dismissed as unauthorized and without recourse to the Corps constituted authority, a letter signed and sent to a Member of the House of Representatives, Hon Shima Peller, informing him of the withdrawal of officials of the NSCDC assigned to him."

According to Odumosu, "Not only did the officer in question lacked the power to do such, he was also found to have acted on his whims without clearance. The Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, has therefore directed a reinstatement of the withdrawn officers with a compliment of necessary courtesies to the Honourable Member."

03-02-2022

A REWARD IS COMING

For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for Him and how you have shown your love to Him by caring for other believers, as you still do. Our great desire is that you will keep on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true.
Hebrews 6:10‭-‬11 NLT

God is not an unjust God. Just like you are expected to be paid when you work for others either weekly or monthly, God is also willing to reward anyone who works for Him. Some people assume that the only responsibility they have as children of God is to have a good relationship with Him through the Holy Spirit and worship Him in spirit and in truth. As important as this is, God also has responsibilities for you which includes caring for others through sound leadership and deep love.

As a child of God, you must learn to care for others through provision of leadership, prayers and counseling. There are people who desire to move forward in life and know God just like you do and it is the responsibility of you and I to make sure this happens. This is why you are not supposed to be a bench warmer in your church. As much as possible, get involved in the leadership of your church to help others become grounded and comfortable in life. Becoming a leader or a volunteer worker in your church is part of the big picture of helping other people.

Our Discovery Devotional tells us the most important aspect of loving and caring for others which is the reward that comes from God. We are told that He is not an unjust God who would forget to pay you for what you are doing for him. I can tell you that God has been paying me for many years and I cannot but appreciate him. There are some of us who would not even be alive if not for the mercy of God. Serving God and doing his assignment pays. You may not see it now but believe me, one day, you would be glad that you serve Him.

I encourage you today to get involved in the care system leadership of your church. Look for opportunities to care for other people and love them. God is watching all and His rewards would come when it is least expected. I pray that you would not lose and miss your rewards in Jesus name.
DISCOVERY CONFESSION

1. I am serving God with the whole of my heart and doing His work without looking back in Jesus name.

2. My rewards for loving and caring for others is coming speedily from God in Jesus name.

Blessings

PSO

02-02-2022

WAIT FOR YOUR TIME

Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.
Psalms 37:7 NLT

The world has become so evil that we barely find righteous people around. Everyone is in a hurry to become wealthy, influential and popular. People no longer care for themselves but are ready to do anything it takes to become rich including killing their fellow humans. This is a great height of wickedness. The painful part is that our nation or world now celebrates people who become wealthy regardless of how they made their money. Also, some Christians envy some of these wicked people not considering that God is angry with the wicked.

As a child of God, you must not live a life that is greedy or too concerned about earthly possessions. Our prosperity is to help others prosper and bless other people. Making money by bringing tears to the eyes of others will end in pains. Our Discovery Devotional this morning tells us to be patient for God to act. God has a timing alloted to our shinning and he knows how to bring it to come to pass. What you have been expecting may not be here yet but be patient for God to act. Stop envying wicked people and their prosperity. Your own prosperity will last forever but theirs will fade off suddenly.

I encourage you to keep praying and wait on God because He is on your case. It might look long but believe me, it will happen at the right time for you. Your responsibility is to be consistent with God and the right values of hard-work and constant development. I pray that very soon, you will enter great dimensions of wealth and prosperity in Jesus name.

DISCOVERY CONFESSION

1. I wait on God for my increase and prosperity in Jesus name.

2. 2022 marks the beginning of great levels of wealth and prosperity for me in Jesus name.

Blessings

PSO

01-02-2022

AN EXAMPLE

So now Jesus and the ones he makes holy have the same Father. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers and sisters. Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.
Hebrews 2:11‭, ‬18 NLT

Have you ever gone through certain situations you couldn't understand? Sometimes, we wonder why we have to go through some tough times or why our lives had to undergo a certain pattern. Well the answer is in the scriptures.

In our Discovery Devotional today, we see how that Jesus went through testing and suffering so that he could help others when they are being tested and they are suffering. There is no doubt that you are going through that situation because you would soon have to counsel someone on the same issue.

Several years ago, I wondered why I had to go through some things I didn't understand at that time Only to realize several years after I had become who I am now that it was deliberate by God. God wanted me to have those experiences so I would be able to appropriately help others who are going through thesame things.

Stop feeling bad about what you are going through. You cannot help others if you have not overcome the same things. Focus on coming out of it because it is going to validate your CV when it is time to help others. Praise God because you are more than a conqueror. The only way to make your story sweet when others would want to learn from you is to tell them "I went through the same thing and now I have conquered". I pray you come out victorious, strengthened and ready to help others in Jesus name.

DISCOVERY CONFESSION

1. I overcome every situation and circumstance that tries to weaken me in Jesus name.

2. I am a solution to many people's challenges and my life is a reflection of what God can do and has done in Jesus name.

Blessings

PSO

The man whose picture appears above came to worship for the first time in our church on Sunday 23rd January 2022. He fainted while service was going on and created a scene for worshippers to worry. The man was immediately taken out of the auditorium for resuscitation in the church clinic. God so good two medical doctors were in the service and prompt attentions were given. Of course, prayers were going pari-passu with the medical care. It was observed that the feet of the man were getting code and pulse was low. He was given drip and some tests conducted on him. To the glory God the man was resuscitated after some time.

When the man could speak, he was asked his name and he said he is John Samuel. He narrated that he was called on phone to come for a cooking job in Lagos in October 2021 because his job is cooking. On getting to Lagos, his invitee by name Wasiu came to pick him from the park. Somehow, he slept off in the car and by the time he woke up he found himself in a room with three other guys. The four of them were naked and their captors came for them one after the other at different days.

According to him the captors could not use him for their ritual, and he was dropped on a bridge that morning. It was in the process of wondering about that he located our church and decided to come and worship.

Some of the questions asked and responses were:
Are you married? No.
Where are you from? Usieluku, Delta State
Can you give us phone number of any of your family member? I can’t remember any phone number. Contacts I could call are in my phone which the captors took away with my bag.

We decided to assist him to relocate him back to his family in Delta State. According to him there is a transport service that goes to their village in Ojuelegba. After eating two plates of rice with coke and water he had strength to walk. We decided to report his case in the nearby police station. The Policemen on duty after asking various questions from the man advised that relocating him to his family is better because the man could not produce any contact to call. The policemen also advised that we take him to standard transporter in Jibowu.

We proceeded to Jibowu and bought a ticket of a bus going to his area. Contact number of a church member was used for the booking and the cashier was asked to call the number if there is any issue. The booking was done around 3:00pm and the bus was to leave around 7:00pm. We gave John N5,000.00 to eat on the way, pay for any other expenses and have something to still take home. We left him in the park.

At about 4:15pm we received a call from the transport company that John said he did not want to travel again because of his health and demanded for refund of transport fare. The company called to inform us, and we asked the company to hold on that we would come back. Before we got there the man has left after making trouble with the company for not refunding the money to him. Graciously, the company returned the fare to us.

Learning Points
1. Church should take extra caution in dealing with first timers with all sorts of issues and stories. Is our duty to help and God will help us to render help that will not backfire.
2. Churches should not offer accommodation to first timer in the church. Many churches have had their finger burnt in the process.
3. Take good look of the picture in case the man shows up in your church.
4. As we pray for new people to join our churches God will lead genuine ones to us. The Church of God will continue to match on, and the gate of hell will not prevail in Jesus’ name.

NAOSNP PAYS CONDOLENCE VISIT TO HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER, MONDAY UBANI OVER FATHER'S DEATH

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The National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) has paid a condolence visit to prominent human rights lawyer, Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani (MOU) over the passing of his father and patriarch of the Ubani family, Pa Ubani who died aged 101. The association’s membership led by their President, Oki Samson to the Ubani residence in Lagos was warmly received by Barr. Ubani, his wife, and the rest of the family.

Hailing the media persons for the huge love, Dr. Ubani who doubles as the legal adviser for National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) commented: ‘I want to thank you very much on behalf of me and my family. We appreciate the members of this association. Look at the kind of love we have enjoyed. Of all the journalists I know, you are the first people to visit me with a letter of tribute. It will be compiled in the funeral programme.’

‘I want to appreciate you that whenever there is news about me, you always circulate it including my victory over the EFCC and in the NIN case. Even if they don’t pay the money, I know that the pronouncement is on record and it has been made public all over the world. When I get all the victories, I kneel down and I thank God.’

‘I am proud to be a friend of journalists. I am grateful. My prayer is that you will all know God. Thank you for being part of the struggle to propagate my ideas. When I wanted to be Chairman of NBA Ikeja branch, I got it. It is a place where we have everybody, Yorubas, Hausas, Igbos, everybody. I am proud to be a Nigerian’, he said.

The President of the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), Oki Samson conveyed the deep appreciation of members of the body to the Barrister who plays a key role in fostering the progress of the media body. He affirmed that the organization will be on ground during the funeral ceremony in Abia state.

Speaking on his recent visit to Sokoto, the Chairman of NBA-SPIDEL, Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani (MOU) affirmed: ‘It was a great reception in Sokoto. Immediately we got there, we went to the court, from there to the Attorney General’s office. From there, we had a meeting with the Governor Aminu Tambuwal. Two years ago, we were in the East, last year we were in Ibadan, and this year, we are in Sokoto.’


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Dr Herbert Wigwe, Group Managing Director, Access Bank Plc says ending HIV in Nigeria is possible when Nigerians take responsibility collectively.

Wigwe said this at the launch of 100 million dollars HIV Trust Fund of Nigeria in Abuja.

He urged the private sector to rise up to the occasion by working in collaboration with government in area of ownership in sustaining the HIV response.

"However, the original emergency Plan to fight AIDS must transform into a Sustained Response that prevents new infections and ensures those on treatment stay on treatment.

"The era of sustainability demands that Africans take responsibility and ownership for the end of AIDS in Africa," he said.

Wigwe who said that Nigeria currently had the third largest HIV epidemic statistics worldwide, said over 80 per cent of the funding had been mainly from international donors.

According to him, the Nigerian private sector currently contributes about 2% of total funds allocated to HIV.

He urged the private sector to collectively join hands in the ownership of the funding to eradicate HIV in Nigeria, asserting the readiness of Access bank to supporting improved health system.

"Access Bank is not known for complacency. We are known for our drive for financial and economic growth, for leadership in national health issues.

"Particularly the national response to COVID, and we are known for our commitment to sustainability, especially relating to strengthening our national health system.

"With less than half of people living with HIV have access to treatment or adequate care, Access Bank partnered with other private sector organizations here from the Nigerian Business Coalition Against AIDS (NiBUCAA)

"To educate our staff, raise public awareness and support individuals living with HIV/AIDS."

Wigwe explained that the bank had also conceived of this national HIV Trustfund, as a N50 billion private sector-led mechanism to pool our resources to provide significant sustainable inputs required to scale up the impact of the AIDS response in Nigeria.

He expressed the commitment of Access bank and other private sectors to ensuring that mothers were tested and drugs provided to end mother to child transmission.

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group said that it was a collective responsibility of all to bring the number of persons living with HIV to zero.

Dangote said that the money to be realised in the launch would be channeled to getting all pregnant tested and treated.

He called on the private sector to work with the public sector at equal frequency in to end HIV in Nigeria.

Mr Osagie Okunbor, Managing Director, Shell pledged commitment of Shell to the funding to ending HIV in Nigeria. (NAN)


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