The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria today released the report of the one-month survey of coverage of health issues by four Nigerian newspapers – The Punch, Daily Sun, Vanguard and Premium Times for the month of December 2020. The newspapers were randomly selected for the survey in order to have baseline information on the state of media reporting of health issues ahead of the training of 45 Nigerian journalists on accountability and impactful reporting of the health sector from this month. “It is good that the concerned newspapers gave robust coverage to health issues particularly the Covid-19 pandemic but there were noticeable gaps in…
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Funke Busari, Lagos Lagos State Police Command is not taking any chance on security around its formations and correctional facilities. This may not be unconnected with the recent attacks on such facilities in Imo State. To this end, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, in a bid to be proactive to fortifying security in and around Police formations and Correctional Centres in Lagos State, has summoned the Area Commanders, Mobile Police Commanders and Conmmanders of the Tactical Operational Units of the command to deliberate and review operational strategies of the command towards forestalling any attacks in the state. …
President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the appointment of DIG Usman Alkali Baba as Acting Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP, with immediate effect. Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi made the disclosure to newsmen at State House Abuja on Tuesday. DIG Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), fdc holds a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) and a BA (ED) in Political Science. A fellow of the National Defence College and a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, AIG Alkali has attended several professional courses/workshops. The Yobe born Police Officer has held several strategic positions in the past. Usman…
Following the announcement of the death of Ogiame Ikenwoli, the 20th Olu Of Warri, Delta State, reported to have died in December 2020 from COVID-19 complications, just a week after his fifth Coronation anniversary, a new Olu of Warri has been announced by a Palace official, Johnson Atserunreleghe. Olu of Warri-designate is Prince Utieyinoritsetsola, (Tsola) Emiko. The 37 years old was born on 2nd April, 1984 to Godwin Toritseju Emiko, the Ogiame Atuwatse II the Olu of Warri (prior to his ascending the throne) and Olori Gladys Durorike Emiko, in Warri, Nigeria. According to a statement credited to Jefferson Uwoghiren,…
Funke Busari Nigeria’s President, President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed condemnation and commendation in the wake of the deadly insurgent attack that took place on the Police Command Headquarters and the Correctional Facility in Owerri, Imo State, on Monday, describing it as an act of terrorism. The president commended the initial response by security guards and security forces for preventing greater loss of life and the destruction of public property. His reaction to the incident on Monday, was communicated through the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu. According to him, ‘The President directed security and…
Funke Busari Following the attack on security operatives/formations, the Imo State Police Command Headquarters and the Headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Services, NCS, in Owerri, Imo State, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has depolyed additional units of Police Mobile Force, PMF, and other Police Tactical Squads to Imo State to strengthen security in the State and prevent further attacks on security formations or any other critical national infrastructure in the State. The IGP gave the directives on Monday. The Police says preliminary investigations revealed that the attackers, came in their numbers with sophisticated weapons such as General Purpose…
Funke Busari The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has imposed curfew in Aba and Umuahia metropolis, in Abia State. According to Chief John Okiyi Kalu, Honorable Commissioner for Information in the State, the curfew is between 10p.m and 6a.m daily from today, Monday, 5th April, 2021 till further notice. This is sequel to security reports received from multiple sources, and informed by the need to continue to protect innocent citizens and residents of the state, Kalu stated. Security agencies in the state have been directed to ensure strict enforcement and compliance with the directive. Only those on essential…
Unknown gunmen on Monday attacked the Nigerian Correctional Service in Owerri, Imo State and freed an unspecified number of prison inmates. CASEFILE gathered that the attack occurred in the early hours of April 5. The gunmen set ablaze the correctional services command and the police command. They also burnt almost all the vehicles parked at the command headquarters. The attack was said to have lasted for three hours with the hoodlums singing solidarity songs at the government house roundabout for about 30 minutes before attacking the facilities. The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Correctional Service Imo State, James Madugba…
Funke Busari, Lagos A-43 year old, Jonas Nnubia, has been accused of having sexual relations with a 15 year old girl – his wife’s niece in FESTAC Town. The suspect was alledged to have repeatedly defiled the teenager (names withheld in their 1st Avenue, L Close, Festac home in Lagos State. The Police operatives attached to Festac Division took the suspect into custody on 3rd April, 2021. Meanwhile, the victim was taken to the police station in company of some officials of the Child Protection Network in the State. The officials of the Child Protection Network alleged that the suspect…
It is no longer news that customers of telecom giant, MTN have over the last few days, experienced disruptions in USSD and some other services offered jointly by MTN and commercial banks owing to disagreements between the two parties over commission and service charges. As a result of the disconnection, MTN is exploring other electronic payment platforms for its customers to recharge their phones. According to a report from Punch, these alternative channels include payment solutions platforms such as Flutterwave, Jumia Pay, OPay, Kuda, Carbon and BillsnPay. The mobile network operator, in a statement on Saturday, April 3, 2021, issued…