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  • Fear in Igbo community, five kidnapped in two weeks in Calabar

    Fear in Igbo community, five kidnapped in two weeks in Calabar

    There is fear within the Igbo community in Cross River State as not less than five Igbo businessmen have been abducted in the past two weeks in Calabar, the state capital.

    It was gathered that one Ifeanyi and Lazarus, both spare parts dealers, were kidnapped two weeks ago, while an electrical parts’ dealer and contractor popularly known as ‘But Why’ was abducted on Monday.

    The victims were said to have been kidnapped at their shops at Victor Akan Street, Calabar South, The Nation learnt.

    Sources said they regained freedom after paying ransom running into millions of naira.

    The latest kidnapping of a popular spare parts dealer, Mr Paulinus Obi, popularly known as Matata, and Emmanuel Ozokwu a contractor has sent a wave of panic across Igbo Community in Calabar.

    Read Also:  Community  celebrates 20 years of grassroots journalism

    Obi was kidnapped on Wednesday at Bedwell Street, while Ozokwu was whisked away on Thursday at Target Street ll in Calabar South.

    An eyewitness said the Obi was kidnapped about 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 7, in front of his shop.

    Narrating the incident, the eyewitness said: “We were sitting out in front of Matata shop about 7:00pm having a drink and two young men wearing black all through walked up to Matata and excused him.

    “As soon as he stood up another stern looking masked man came out from a parked old blue Audi 80 with AK 47 riffled and jerked Matata up and threw him into the car. Immediately the Audi 80 drove off with the three other persons, another Camry car parked down Bedwell by White House Street followed them and they zoomed off to unknown destination.

    “Since then they have not called, neither have they sent any message as to the next thing we can do. Honestly, this is one kidnap too many and the traders would not take this matter lying low any longer.”

    Reacting to the development, the president of Igbo community, Calabar, Chief Albert Enya, described the incident as very unfortunate and called on security operatives to step up efforts to check the menace.

    Decrying the incessant kidnap of Igbo business men, Enya cautioned Igbos to be very cautious and promised that they would collaborate with the security operatives to find a solution to the menace.

    In May 2016, Igbo businessmen had shut their businesses for two day to protest incessant kidnappings of members of their community in the state.

     

     

  • Rickey Tarfa has case to answer – Court

    Rickey Tarfa has case to answer – Court

    SAN’s N500m claim against EFCC dismissed 

    A Lagos High Court in Igbosere on Friday dismissed the no case submission made by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Rickey Tarfa.

    Justice Adedayo Akintoye ruled that the prosecution – Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) – had established essential elements of the offences it brought against Tarfa.

    The judge noted that the justice of the case thus requires that the court should demand some explanation from the defendant in respect of the charge.

    She ordered Tarfa to enter his defence on the next adjourned date, March 13, 2018.

    Justice Akintoye also dismissed a claim filed by the Learned Silk seeking N520 million from the EFCC as damages for alleged malicious prosecution.

    The judge described it as unmeritorious.

    The EFCC arraigned Tarfa on March 10, 2016 on a 27-count charge which was subsequently amended to 26 counts.

    He was accused of alleged willful obstruction of authorised EFCC officials, refusal to declare assets and giving false information to a public officer, by lying about his age.

    The agency also alleged, among others, that the lawyer offered N5.3million gratification to Justice Nganjiwa in order to compromise the judge.

    Tarfa pleaded not guilty.

    Read Also: Court dismisses Ricky Tarfa’s ‘no case’ submission

    Last January 17, the Silk, through his counsel Abiodun Owonikoko SAN made a no-case submission asking the court to dismiss the charge because it was malicious.

    He prayed the court to make an example of the anti-graft agency and “slam the hammer” on it with a N500m damages award.

    “The specific ingredients were not proven. It is not as if the prosecution did not make an attempt, but that the attempt was so woeful,” Owonikoko submitted.

    But EFCC counsel Mr Rotimi Oyedepo opposed Tarfa’s no-case submission, “because it amounts to contesting the obvious.”

    According to Oyedepo, Tarfa misconstrued the no-case submission.

    He said: “The prosecution is not expected to establish the guilt of the defendant, only to show that there is a prima facie case against the defendant.”

    However, in her ruling yesterday, Justice Akintoye upheld the prosecution’s argument that a prima facie case had been made against the defendant.

    The judge said: “What is expected of this court at this stage of no case submission is to look at the evidence adduced so far and determine whether a prima facie case has been disclosed against the defendant.

    “At this stage also the prosecution is not required to have established its case beyond reasonable doubt against the defendant as the guilt of the defendant is not in issue at this stage.

    “I have carefully evaluated the evidence so far, with the totality of evidence adduced before this honourable court, it is my opinion that the prosecution has established the essential elements of the alleged offences with which the defendant is charged.

    Justice Akintoye also ruled that: “The evidence of the prosecution witnesses has not been discredited by the cross- examination of the defence counsel to the extent that no reasonable tribunal will simply convict based on it.

    “I therefore hold that a prima facie case of failing and refusing to declare his assests, making false information to an officer of the EFCC, and offering gratification to a public official as stated in the amended information filed before this court has been made against the defendant.

    “Therefore the defendant is called upon to enter his defence and the no case submission filed on his behalf is hereby dismissed.”

    She added: “With regard to the defendant/applicant’s claim for exemplary damages for malicious prosecution against the EFCC, I find no merit in this claim of N520 million damages and same is refused.”

     

  • How unauthorized persons opened our Aircraft cargo hold – Air Peace

    How unauthorized persons opened our Aircraft cargo hold – Air Peace

    Air Peace alleged yesterday that suspected bandits opened the cargo hold of one of its aircraft while holding for departure on Runway 18 Right (A1) of the Murtala Muhammed Airport , Lagos.

    According to the airline, the incident occurred about 7.35 pm on Thursday.

    Its spokesman, Chris Iwarah said the crew observed the development and insisted on thorough security of the Abuja – bound flight after the incident.

    Iwarah said the carrier’s crew acted in line with the high safety standards of the airline.

    In a statement issued on Friday, Iwarah said: “We are sincerely grateful to all our wonderful guests on board Flight 7138 for their support, patience and cooperation throughout the precautionary security checks conducted by Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) squad, Federal Airport Authorities of Nigeria Aviation Security and our security team after suspected thieves opened the cargo hold of our aircraft holding for departure on Runway 18R (A1) of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos at about 7.35pm on Thursday, February 08, 2018.

    Read Also: NPA breaks monopoly in oil and gas  cargo 

    “Pilot-in-Command, Capt. Adesola Arasi had to contact control tower when he was alerted by the light that came on in the cockpit suggesting that the cargo hold was opened for about 15 seconds and immediately shut.

    “In line with our high security standards and the huge value we place on the lives of our guests and crew, Capt. Arasi insisted on having EOD squad check Flight APK 7138 before takeoff to be doubly sure nothing was deposited in the cargo hold by the suspected thieves to endanger the lives of our guests and crew.

    “Our guests, who were fully briefed of the development by the pilot-in-command, were advised to disembark from the aircraft and board an Air Peace bus while the joint security operation by EOD, FAAN AVSEC and our security team lasted. The Lagos-Abuja flight was cleared by the security experts after exhaustive screening of the aircraft lasting about 30 minutes.

    “The flight eventually took off at 9.30pm and safely landed in Abuja at about 10.23pm. Our satisfied guests commended the professionalism of Capt. Arasi and his team as well as the high safety standards of Air Peace.”

    The airline, he assured, would continue to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of its guests, crew and equipment.

  • MEN ONLY: 3 Natural Methods to EASILY Last Longer in Bed, Get Harder Er3ctions, and a Bigger Manhd Starting TONIGHT!

    MEN ONLY: 3 Natural Methods to EASILY Last Longer in Bed, Get Harder Er3ctions, and a Bigger Manhd Starting TONIGHT!

    …Simple natural techniques to EASILY last longer in bed, get harder erections, and a bigger penis!

    Believe it or not, over 95% of cases of premature ejaculation can be traced to the brain.

    Let me explain…

    During sex, as soon as there is a level of arousal, your brain quickly sends a message to your nerves, and before you know it…

    Bang! Bang! Bang… Whoosh!!

    In other words, your brain associates arousal or sexual stimulation with pleasure and responds by ejaculation.

    It happens unconsciously.

    But the good news is you can re-program your brain to last longer during sex.

    Pardon my manners, my name is James, I am a sexual health researcher and expert with Larger Life Nigeria. With my knowledge and recommendation, a lot of Nigerian men both home and abroad have improved their sex life, saved their marriages.

    Let me introduce you to…

    One Simple Method

    There is one mistake that most men make that affects their performance in bed…

    During sex, they get carried away by the excitement, and find themselves holding their breaths or breathing rapidly.

    But the truth is; when you cannot control your breath, you end up ejaculating too quickly.

    What you should do instead is to program yourself to breath slowly, deeply, and purposefully.

    Here’s how to do it:

    When you are having sex, inhale slowly and count up to 5.

    Hold your breath for another count of 5 and then exhale slowly for another 5 counts.

    And, whenever you feel your arousal rising too quickly, repeat this breathing pattern.

    You see, when you master your breathing, it will quickly calm your sexual nerves and help you last a lot longer in bed.

    It may seem like a lot of hard work, but it works.

    But… There is a Better way

    Before I let you into this brand new discovery, let me tell you that you are not alone in this problem and I feel your pain, I use to be in your shoes, kept buying every supplements in the pharmacies even on the internet yet no solution and I kept spending and spending my wife kept nagging now its all history.

    A recent survey shows that over 30 million Nigerian men have this sex problems.

    1. Avoid Masturbation! Most men masturbate and it has become a habit for some of them. This is actually
      one of the root cause of your quick ejaculation problem. 

      I’ve seen messages from men who are around 35 – 39years of age, but just last 1 – 5mins in bed…

      All because they have condition their body to last for 5mins due to too much masturbation my advice is that you AVOID IT!

    2. Have an healthy diet and exercise

    Most men that can’t go more than one round in bed, and have poor erection or little libido have something in common…”they have a POOR diet and do not really
    exercise”

    What you can do now is to improve 
    your health condition…

    (A) Eat more fruits and vegetables like

    – watermelon
    – grapes
    – pears 
    – avocados
    – banana
    – green vegetables including carrots, vegetables

    Include these fruits and veggies in your diet for the next 2 weeks

    (B) Avoid eating too much red meat and reduce intake of alcohol

    (C) Drink 1 cup of water when you wake up in the morning

    (D) Do 15minutes exercises often in the morning when you wake up … could be walking, jogging etc.

    3. Take Supplements that help boost your sexual activities.

     The truth is most of our food don’t have the right combination to help us last longer.

    So what you should do aside eating fruits and stopping masturbation is to taking natural supplements that helps you increase blood flow to the penis and boost your stamina.

    I have one that has helped a lot of Nigerian men get their confidence and stamina back on track.

    It is working effect with no side effects whatsoever,

    There are special herbal products that are approved by NAFDAC and they actually work if you administer them professionally.

    But there is this herbal supplement that is highly effective and can raise even a dead man’s manhood when used properly.

    This special herbal mixture is approved by NAFDAC and it is a combination of 3 very powerful medicinal herbs that your great grandfather probably knew and used to satisfy their multiple wives even till old age.

    Let me introduce you to this 100 percent natural Herbal solution that cures the root cause of weak erection and increase stamina on bed, helping you to last up to 35 minutes on first round.

    I suffered from Premature ejaculation for Years and couldn’t even find a good solution no matter how Hard I tried until I found Help with M-Rok Herbal Capsule.

    “M-Rok Herbal Capsule”

    … From Lasting 2 minutes To Lasting Up To at least 30 Minutes In Bed!

    M-Rok Herbal Capsule is made of a pure herbal ingredients in capsule form, there are 30 capsules in it, produced to boost male sexual performance. The main mechanism of M-Rok is to improve sex appeal is increase reflection of nerve condition. With M-Rok as I fondly call it, you enjoy bigger and harder erections,increase in libido and complete cure to your quick ejaculation!

    NO SIDE EFFECT OF ANY KIND Approved By NAFDAC A7-0940L  

    The M-Rok Herbal Capsule Kill Premature Ejaculation The Same Way Ota Pia pia kills Mosquito.

    Try M-Rok Herbal Capsule today and say Bye Bye to your sexual worries for ever and ever.

    The M-Rok Herbal Capsule Has been Evaluated and Approved by NAFDAC With Registration Number A7-0940L

    Some Interesting Facts About The M-Rok Herbal Capsule

    The M-Rok  Herbal Capsule, is a specially formulated herbal ingredients that will Make you Last Longer than 35 Min In Bed when having sex.

     The M-Rok Herbal Capsule is Strong at Boosting and giving you harder ERECTION So you can penetrated better, The Harder the Better.

    You will have erections when you ready to have sex, and be able to maintain a rock-hard erection that gives her mind blowing sex.

    Watery Sperm? Don’t Worry! The M-Rok Herbal Capsule Will Ensure your system is up to date and Watery Sperm will be thing of the Past in your Life. Just Take The M-Rok Herbal Capsule With Pure Natural Horney.

    You will be able to give your woman more rounds of deep satisfying sex and last longer for up to 35 minutes…

    No more embarrassing yourself or disappointing your woman due to cumming quickly…

    You will finally save your marriage or relationship with your spouse. She won’t look outside trying to cheat on you with another man, because you will be the only one that she craves for and satisfy her completely.

    It has No Side Effects Whatsoever!

    It is safe-to-use.

    It gives permanent cure.

    Even people with diabetes and hypertension can use it, without fearing any negative effect to their health.

    Truly, it is very SAFE.

    You Start to See Results… IMMEDIATELY!

    The 30 Capsules inside a pack of M-Rok  is enough to completely cure your quick ejaculation and give you harder erection, increase libido in male and female. It corrects weakness of the penis, lost of sexual desire, quick ejaculation. It boosts sperm count and give a super hard rock erection for better sex enjoyment.

    If you have ever wondered how to increase your man-hood size without pills and make the enlargement permanent.

    This Singapore  made enlargement oil is the answer.

    Here’s The MOST EFFECTIVE Way to Increase the Size of your Penis SAFELY…this Solution has helped over 834 Men Increase Their Man-hood size.

    …WITHOUT Any Side Effect!

    Vicsum Natural Enlargement Oil For Men

    This natural penis enlargement oil helps to easily increase the size of your manhood.

    All you have to do is simply use the oil to massage your penis before going to bed every night.

    According to scientists, the oil is made up of:

    1. botanical extracts,
    2. vitamin complexes, and
    3. antioxidants,

    It goes straight into the tissues of the penis for fast, targeted, and immediate results.

    In fact, to prove to you how effective the oil is…

    This is what you should do:

    Before you begin using the enlargement oil, get a measuring tape and measure the size of your penis.

    Write down the measurement.

    Then, after using it for 2 weeks, take out the measuring tape and use it to measure your penis again.

    You will be surprised at the difference.

    Then after you have used it for 4 weeks, measure your penis again.

    By this time, you will be jumping up and shouting for joy!

    But don’t stop there…

    At this point, I want you to confidently go give your wife, girlfriend or lover the most amazing sex of her life!

    I bet she would be shocked when she sees your new King-Kong-sized penis.

    But… she will LOVE it!

    The sex from now on will be so electrifying. She will be begging you for more.

    Why am I so confident about this?

    Because I KNOW it works – it worked for me.

    As at today, more than 563 Nigerian men have used it. And we have testimonies – from men like you – of how it helped them increase the size of their penis safely.

    So, I invite you to get yourself this natural solution right NOW.

    And The Results are permanent!

     No shrinking of penis. No side-effects.

    The best advertisement for M-Rok herbal capsule and Vicsum oil  are our clients – people like you. Some of them tried it on recommendation, and some from curiosity, but what is common to all of the users is that they are delighted with the results and even refer their friends.

    The reactions of men were phenomenal! Until now, no product has ever been so efficient in improving the erection and sensation in sex!

    “My wife wants sex every day!”

    I have been using Mrok and Vicsum oil for some time now, within the first  few days I noticed difference in erection.

    Though sex with my wife was not very bad before, since I gained a few centimeters with this products, both of us are so thrilled that we don’t leave bed for hours! 

    Now my penis is 3.4 cm longer than before – in flaccid state and in erection!

    I am especially glad that it doesn’t only concern length, but my girl also likes it a bit wider as it is now! THANK YOU!*

    Eze, Ibadan, 37 years

    Here is another

    “Immediate results in a week!”

    Hi ,

    I just started using the M-rok and Vicsum oil  for about a week now and wanted to fill you in on my progress. In that period of time, I’ve had definite immediate gains in girth. After each session, my manhood feels heavy which feels great!

    I have gained about half an inch in “width”. This is all in just a little over a week My erection has been superb.

    So as of now there isn’t anything bad that I can say about this amazing solution. I can only say good things.

     Thank you guys for helping getting me on the path to the penis I want!

    John from Enugu

    Yet another satisfied buyer

    “It works fast and hard..very hard!”

    It works fast and hard… very hard!

    During the first week there were no results, but after that I realized I had a firmer and stronger erection. Before, it would take some time to get an erection, but with M-Rok™, my erection comes fast and hard, very hard..I now average 26-31 minutes on first round.

    Unlike most that have used, the M-rok didn’t give me headache or any pains.

    Afeez, EBONYI

    I could fill up this page with unsolicited testimonials of people like you, this amazing breakthrough M-Rok Capsule and Vicsum Oil has helped.

    Now, I know you can’t wait to lay your hands on these GUARANTEED solutions…

    Hence, I’m ready to further make it easier and cheaper for you; if not for anything, to show you that the solutions actually work and will work for you guaranteed.

    We have Only 100 bottle pack of M-Rok herbal capsule and Vicsum Oil Available And Its Strictly First Come First Serve!

    The M-Rok Herbal Capsule is N15,000 payment On delivery If  you Order Today!

    Here is the break down of the price if you are ordering today

    M-Rok Herbal Capsule only is N15,000

    2 packs of Vicsum Oil only is N14,000

    So, if you order for the 2 solutions together today, you pay only N20,000 instead of N29,000 (that’s a extra discount of N7,000)

    if you order for the 2 solutions together today, you pay only N22,000 

    Do you want to continue to suffer from the shame and frustration caused by premature ejaculation and small penis…when you can do something about it now?

    Or…Would you rather pay higher later… when you can easily get it for the low amount today?

    Of course, I know you will make the smart choice!

     So, you have to hurry up to be among the lucky few, and place your order NOW

    And to help you sweeten the deal am giving you an amazing bonus that you can’t get anywhere else if you order today.

    Here’s how:-Once you place your order for both of them today at N20,000.You will also get the amazing product that cures STDs,UTI and other infections related to sex.

    Bonus  :  “Nomacin Broad Spectrum Antibiotic”

    The ultimate solution for stds like; stapph, gonorrhea, chlamydia.

    The one reason why this is very important is that; most times premature ejaculation is always caused my infections. And without treating them you only sabotaging your efforts.

    Best part is that you get this 100 percent herbal antibiotic for free when you place order today.

    However, I must warn that ONLY those who place their order right away gets this STD killer “Nomacin Antibiotic“. If you procrastinate further, you may not get it.

    So, this is a no brainer… Get the 2-in-1 solution now, get the extra FREE bonus.

    Before N28,000 Today price is  N22,000

    I could fill up this page with unsolicited testimonials of people like you, this amazing breakthrough 3 in 1 Solution has helped. But it might still not convince you so I am giving you..

    30 FULL Days So You Will
    Have Plenty Of Time To Prove To Yourself That
    This Solution Really Does Work!

    This means that you will have a full 30 days to use the M-Rok Capsule, Vicsum Oil and Nomacin and prove it will help get harder erection,improve your stamina,get a bigger manhood and improved sex drive.

    If at the end of this time, your wife/girlfriend cant see a huge difference, you can ask for your purchase price back and I will refund it 100% in FULL.

    Why am I doing this? The answer is simple

    You see, I know you will have an amazing sex life after you use this 3 in 1 Solution. There is not a single doubt in my mind. But since you do not know me. . . and. . . because I am not a doctor, or anything like that, I figured this would be a good way to put your mind at ease.

    Because, if you don’t like it, you can call or email my office supplying us your bank details and proof of purchase (anytime within the next 30 days) and I will immediately send your money back.

    But I don’t think you are going to do that. I think the day you get delivery of the M-Rok and Vicsum Oil will be the happiest day of your life and, almost immediately. . .

    You’re Going To Start Having Harder Erection and

    Stamina Faster And Easier Than

    You Ever Thought Possible!

    And guess what

    To erase the fear of been scammed we now offer Cash on delivery to any part of Nigeria.

    You will only pay when this product has been physically brought down to you face-to-face by our courier company. We call it ==> Pay on Delivery.

    All shipments are sent in discreet packaging without images or text that could suggest the contents. The shipping documents and invoice are discreet as well. 

    Warning: Before you send in your order details, make sure you meet the following criteria:

    1. You have your money ready with you.
    2. You are available within the delivery period, usually from 2-6 days depending on your location.(buyers in Lagos get it within the next day)

    How To Order

    Depending on the product that you are ordering for…

    *If you are ordering for only “M-Rok”… indicate the code MRok  in your text message…

    *If you are ordering for only “Vicsum Enlargement Oil”… 
    indicate it “Oil” in your text message…

    *If you want to order for the 2 products together…
    text “BOTH”…

    M-Rok ONLY(plus Nomacin) – N15,000
    Oil ONLY – N14,000
    M-Rok + Vicsum (plus Nomacin)- N22,000

    Here’s what to send to us…

    1. Your Full Name
    2. Your Phone Number (s)
    3. Delivery Address
    4. Product Code ( M-Rok,Oil,Both)

    Send This Information as a text message to 081-3739-7651

    NOTE: Your address must include local government and state. Detailed enough to make it traceable by our courier company that will come around to deliver to you.

    You will get a sms and call from us within 24 hours to confirm your order before we send it across to you.

    DELIVERY TIME!

    Once you get a call from us to confirm your order details your product would be sent to our courier partner and should get to you within 2-5 working days.

    If you have any question about this, Kindly Put a call Across to

    081-3739-7651

    You can also walk into Our Lagos Office to get your product @

    Larger Life Nigeria:

    17,tokunbo alli street,off toyin, Ikeja,Lagos

    That is all you have to do, you get your man-hood to the size you have always dreamt of, and last longer than you ever imagined.

    Dont slack ,hence you might lose out.

    Regards,

    James

    081-3739-7651

    Larger Life Nigeria

  • North East: UN targets $1.05bfor humanitarian response for 2018

    North East: UN targets $1.05bfor humanitarian response for 2018

    The United Nations (UN) is targeting over $1billion for 2018 humanitarian assistance in the North East of the country, it was revealed today.

    About 7.7 million people from three most affected states in the North East are in dire need of humanitarian assistance this year. The states are Adamawa, Borno and Yobe.

    Of this figure, UN is targeting 6.1 million for humanitarian assistance in 2018.

    The global body realized $740million out of the $1bn appeal for humanitarian intervention in the North East of Nigeria in 2017.

    The UN in collaboration with other international organizations and government has been actively providing humanitarian assistance in the area in the last nine years, owing to severe humanitarian conditions and insecurity occasion by activities of the Boko Haram insurgents.

    UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, who made the disclosure yesterday at the launch of the 2018 Humanitarian Response Plan for the North East in Abuja, however announced a target of $1.05bn for 2018.

    He said the fund which is expected to come from about 60 donor organizations would be expended on 173 projects and would impact on the wellbeing of 6.1m people in the three most ravage states in the region; Borno, Adamawa and Yobe.

    Speaking in Abuja at the Launch of the 2018 Humanitarian Response Plan, Mr. Edward Kallon, UN humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria said the humanitarian crisis in the North East is one of the most severe in the world.

    In 2017, he noted that 5.6million people were reached by the global body, with a resultant effect in the number of food insecure people which dropped from 5.1million to 3.9million.

    Read Also: HIV, North East others get $89m US assistance

    The global body in 2017 realized about $945 million out of the $1billion appealed sort for to address the humanitarian crisis in the region.

    Despite the achievement, he however said that many challenges remain as conflict and population movements continue.

    Hence, in 2018 he said the plan is to provide life-saving emergency assistance among other to the 7.7 million people in dire need of humanitarian assistance in the region.

    He said, “The aim in 2018 is to build on humanitarian work carried out in previous years and we have three strategic objectives. The first is to provide life-saving emergency assistance to the most vulnerable people in conflict-affected areas, ensuring that assistance is timely and to- scale. The second is to ensure that all assistance promotes the protection, safety and dignity of affected people, and is provided equitably to women, girls, men and boys. The third is to help people kick-start their lives again and also reconstruct the foundations of their lives so that they are better prepared to face future crises. This includes the 1.3 million people who have returned home, but also includes, those who have decided to stay where they are and try and rebuild their lives.”

    He further explained that “7.7 million People are in need of humanitarian assistance in the worst-affected states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe. These are people who have been displaced and are living in camps or host communities, people who have returned home to nothing, and people living in other areas that are hard to reach for humanitarians.

    “6.1 million of these people are being targeted for humanitarian assistance in the 2018 Humanitarian Response Plan by 60 organsitaions including UN agencies and international and national NGOs. This humanitarian assistance ranges from food, protection, water, shelter and sanitation, to medicine, education and agricultural support, and will be delivered to vulnerable women, children and men across the three states,” he added.

    On funding, he said that of the $1 billion appeal in 2017, 70% representing more than $740 million was realized, which thus make Nigeria one of the best funded appeals globally, with $196million carried over from last year.

     

     

     

     

  • Police probe personnel’s attitudes to work

    Police probe personnel’s attitudes to work

    The Police Force Headquarters has launched an investigation into its personnel’s attitude to work.

    The probe it was gathered was aimed at solving the problems of lazy, unprofessional and mischievous policemen in the system.

    The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5, Mr. Rasheed Akintunde, who dropped the hint in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, yesterday, when he toured the state formation said there was no room for indolence in the police force.

    He said measures had been put in place to address indolence and poor output among the officers and rank-and-file as part of the ongoing reforms in the system.

    Addressing the personnel in the state’s police command, Akintunde urged them to be passionate in the jobs boasting that policing is the best profession in the world.

    Akintunde, said that a study by the police headquarters indicated that only slightly above 20 per cent of the policemen in the country were active and working.

    He said that the police introduced measures to ensure that the other 80 per cent complement the hardwork of the active personnel for effective policing in the country.

    He said: “The funniest thing is that only 20 per cent of the police personnel are the ones working, the rest are just there.

    “Talking about  20 per cent working; if you look at it well, every ‘big man’ wants his own security, they want 30 men to secure them instead of supporting the whole community by saying we should give resources for police to do the work so that the environment will be secured. They only want security for themselves.

    “Even religious leaders want personal security. So after all that, we find that it’s only 20 per cent remaining to guard other places. Even for government’s commission too, they can load 20 units for it whereas they need only seven, so that’s why the 20 per cent comes in.

    “That is why when  a DPO visits a station, he identifies those people and starts using them. You go to the Area Command, it is the same thing, the CP, it is the same.”

    The AIG explained that effective community policing must be hinged on a three-pronged pillars of sound integrity, hard work and professionalism and  urged officers and men of the command to love their job.

    He said: “You must satisfy three conditions to police well. First, you must have sound integrity, your integrity must not be in doubt. You must not bring those bad things into the job.

    “The second thing is that you must be hardworking. Policing is not for the lazy persons. You must be ready at all times because you can be called upon at any hour of the day.

    “The other part is that you must be professional. You must know what you are doing. Police job is very difficult for those people who don’t have integrity, who  are not hardworking and who are not professional but very simple for a man who have these principles.

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    “The job is the best; let us put in our best. We are not supposed to be seeing other agencies doing our work if we are doing it perfectly. Agreed, we lack some equipment we are supposed to use. What I am appealing to you is that let us wake up so that we can beat our chest as policemen and say l can do this and that.

    “But where we are lazying  about; you see some of us running from pillar to post, looking for possible posting, looking for money that is not there.”

    In his remarks,, the Bayelsa state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Don Awunah, thanked the AIG on his building visit but complained that the 4,000 police personnel in the state were inadequate to police Bayelsa due to its deltaic nature.

    Awunah said that though there were some pockets of criminal activities in the state, statistics showed that Bayelsa remained the safest state in the  zone at the moment.

    Awunah said despite the challenge of shortage of personnel, the command under his supervision introduced high visibility policing with human face.

    He stated that the new system was adopted in collaboration with the Counter-Terrorism Unit, Tactical Strike Force, Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Serious Crimes Unit and the Peace and Conflict Resolution Unit.

    The Commissioner highlighted some challenges facing the command to include manpower, logistics, working tools and accommodation.

  • ‘We want to know the policeman responsible for our son’s death’

    ‘We want to know the policeman responsible for our son’s death’

    Family of a commercial driver identified as David Okiniba, who was allegedly pushed to his death on Tuesday by a policeman has demanded to know the identity of the culprits.

    David’s death caused riot in parts of Benin City as five vehicles including four Hilux vans belonging to the Edo State Police Command were razed.

    He was killed in the presence of his pregnant fiancée, Ruth.

    Speaking to newsmen at the family residence at Urora in Ikpoba-Okha local government, elder brother to late David, Festus said he was shocked when he was called that his brother had died.

    Festus said he was informed that his brother was pushed into a moving truck by the police because the police demanded for N200 whereas his brother had only N100 on him.

    He said his brother was going to church when he encountered the policemen on the way that eventually killed him.

    His words, “They were going to church early in the morning when policemen stopped them at Igun junction on Third East Circular road and demanded for his vehicle papers; he told them that his papers were with the police because he rescued a girl that was hit by a car last week.

    “The girl died on the way to Central hospital and they were referred to a police station to make his report and police collected his papers.

    “But the policemen said they don’t care and that they will take him to the station. He fell inside his seat inside his car; suddenly the policeman met him and said do you not know what to do so you can go? He brought out N100 and begged the policeman so he can go but the policeman said he would not collect. So, he went back again and brought N1, 000 and said sir you take N500 and give me N500 this is the money they have; they are going to church. As he was begging the policeman, the policeman asked him to dress (shift away) and that was how the policeman pushed him and the truck smashed his head.”

    He said the state Commissioner of Police, Babatunde Kokumo, visited the family and promised to carry out thorough investigation.

    When the deceased fiancée was brought out to speak to journalists, she could not talk and only muttered, “Where is David?”

    Another family member, Mrs. Rose Aremu, urged the police to show the public the identities of the policemen who were at that checkpoint where David died.

  • World Cancer Day: Group conducts free screening Rivers market

    World Cancer Day: Group conducts free screening Rivers market

    Traders in Creek Road market, in Borokiri axis of  Port Harcourt city local Government Area of Rivers State, yesterday benefitted from a one day free breast cancer screening, organised by two non-governmental organisations,  Care and Development Centre (CADEC), and Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO), in conjunction with Medical Women Association of Nigeria.

    The programme which witnessed the screening of about 200 women and men was in commemoration of 2018 World Cancer Day celebration, held, February 4,

    Speaking to newsmen at the venue of the exercise the Executive Director of CADEC; Mrs Omorodion Rhoda Omoile, said the event was meant to sensitise and educate the general public on the reality of cancer disease and the need to adopt recommended preventive measures, such as uptake of regular screening, vaccination and healthy eating habits.

    Omorodion encouraged the traders on the need to pay attention to their bodies with the view of the cognizing any change in their body system, and also take immediate steps towards verifying them  in the hospital.

    She lamented the difficult economic burden of cancer on victims, as well as the lack of available screening centers for the citizens, noting that the few  centers available are  owned by private individuals, which makes the cost of accessing them too expensive for the public.

    She appealed to well-meaning individuals who wish to assist any cancer victims with the bills to contact their organization, regretting that the number of indigent persons coming down with the disease is growing rapidly.

    Speaking on the invention of the cancer day, Omorodion said, “World Cancer Day was established by the Paris Charter adopted at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium in Paris on 4 February 2000. This Charter aimed at the promotion of the research for curing as well as preventing the disease, upgrading the provided services to the patients.

    “In its article 10, the Charter established that 4 February would therefore be World Cancer Day, so that the Charter of Paris would remain in the hearts and minds of people around the world.”

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    She informed the women traders on some symptoms of cervical cancer, which includes; bleeding offensive smelling from the vaginal region, unexplainable pains during sexual intercourse,  onset of menstrual flow during menopause, Etc.

    She equally advised them to look out for such symptoms as; reddish or pinkish nipples, purse from the nipple(s), nipple retractions, discharge of blood from the nipples.

    To the men, she advised them to look out for such symptoms as, strains of blood in their urine, swollen around the reproductive organ, purse in their urine, as this may be symptoms of prostate cancer

    However, some of the women who were given opportunity to undergo free breast examination in the exercise thanked the group for the gesture.

     

  • Kidnappers, ritualists, fraudsters, cultist nabbed by Police

    Kidnappers, ritualists, fraudsters, cultist nabbed by Police

    Four ritualist suspects who were arrested with a human head and hands were among other criminal suspects paraded today by the Oyo State Police Command, Eleyele, Ibadan.

    Two of the suspects, Olapade Saheed, 32, and Olatunji Abiodun, 26, were said to have been arrested with the exhibits at Ayegun Area of the capital city by vigilante men.

    The human parts were severed from a corpse buried barely four days earlier in the area.

    A muslim cleric, Hammed Sulaiman, 35, who participated in the Fidaus prayer for the deceased whose body parts were severed was also paraded alongside the Presiding pastor of Light of God C & S Church, Ojagbo, Oranyan, Ibadan.

    Sulaiman, who said he had requested for some human parts which he needed to make money rituals had taken the duo of Saheed and Abiodun to the grave side of the deceased. The pastor partner took custody of the severed human parts before the bubble burst.

    Narrating what led to the arrest, Sulaiman said he only needed a handful of human parts to mix with some concortion to make financial breakthrough and he had requested the friend to help him get the human parts.

    He said he paid N2, 500 to the people who severed the human body, claiming however that he has no knowledge of what the group was going to do with the human head.

    In all, no fewer than 18 criminal suspects were paraded at yesterday police parade by the State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Odude.

    Other suspects included a notorious kidnap kingpin, Bolaji Shittu, 40, who had been on the Command wanted list and an armed robbery gang who specializes in snatching motorcycles at gun point in various parts of the Ibadan metropolis.

    Shittu, who had participated in series of kidnapping across the state alongside his gang members had carried out successful operations and collected huge sums of money from the his victim was also paraded.

    A notorious cult gang leader, Alaba Ojo also known as Ojoweliweli, 28, who had led other members of his cult to cause mayhem and wanton destruction of lives and property in Foko, Born Photo during a carnival which held late 2016.

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    “During the violence which led to serious breakdown of law and order in the parts of the town where innocent people and two people were killed and shops looted, the gang leader had escaped arrest on several occasion but was eventually nabbed due to the intensify intelligence of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad”, Odude said.

    A gang of fraudsters, Ahmed Olagbami, 52, Lanre Adams, 53, Akin Olorode, 52 and Hammad Abass, 40 who specialize in obtaining goods from unsuspecting victims through fake bank alert were also smashed by the Command.

    The suspects through a fake bank alert were said to have fraudulently obtained 1,800 bags of Dangote cement valued at about N4.5million from a victim, Rafiu Ibrahim. But, 863 bags of the cement were also recovered from the suspects.

    Another suspect, Tayo Ogunleye, 39, who impersonates as the Marketing Manager of a popular chain store to deceive his victims and offer them phony job offers was also on the list of paraded criminals.

    However, Odude said the Command aside from the items and ammunition recovered from the suspects, was also able to rescued a 39 years-old woman and her 7year old son who were kidnapped in their home at Soka area of the capital city barely two weeks ago.

    The victims, Ganiyat Yisau and Feranmi Adaramaja who had spent eight days at the kidnapers den in Ayegun area of the state were said to have suffered serious torture while in custody but were eventually rescued by the Sanyo Division of the Command with the effort of the Commands Anti-kidnapping Squad.

     

  • Ekiti needs home-based Governor- Orire

    Ekiti needs home-based Governor- Orire

     

    A medical practitioner, Dr. Adebayo Orire, on Thursday formally declared his intent to contest for the governorship of Ekiti State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    Orire, who visited the APC state secretariat in Ajilosun area of Ado-Ekiti, with his supporters to inform the State Executive Committee of the party said “Ekiti needs a home-based governor.”

    He was the 30th aspirant to officially inform APC leaders of his intent to run for the governorship on the platform of the party.

    Orire, who has been practicing medicine in Ado-Ekiti for over thirty years, said he knows what the people of the state want having lived among them for that long.

    The aspirant, who hails from Ikoro-Ekiti in Ijero Local Government Area in Ekiti Central senatorial district, described himself as a politician of integrity and a loyal party man who is passionate about developing the state.

    Orire promised to create Ado-Ekiti New Town to expand the state capital and give residents more facilities. He also promised to give N1 million each to 900 artisans/market women to breathe life into grassroots economy.

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    He said: “If we want a strong government, we need to give our people what they need. We need a home-based governor who feels what the people feel.

    “I am home-based, I love this party and I have integrity. I believe I can do it. I live among you and I use my medical profession to touch people’s lives.”

    Responding on behalf of the party exco, APC Deputy Chairman, Mrs. Kemisola Olaleye, described Orire as qualified for the office he is seeking and a loyal party man.

    She advised the aspirant to go to the 177 wards and 16 local government areas and woo delegates ahead of the primary urging him to utilize his “home advantage.”