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 By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three of its officers following a coordinated monitoring patrol by operatives from the Commissioner of Police  team, CP Monitoring Unit yesterday,29th October, 2024. Police Public Relations Officer SP Grace Iringe-Koko in a statement, noted that the operation, conducted under the Rumuokoro Flyover around 3 pm yesterday, led to the arrest of Inspector Sarah Anendei, Inspector Caroline Promise, and Inspector Christiana Jatau, who were caught engaging in a corrupt practice against innocent motorists under the flyover. According to the statement, two of the officers, Inspectors Caroline Promise and Christiana Jatau, were found conducting the unprofessional behaviour while out of uniform, further contravening police standards.  Their misconduct was captured on video by a mobile phone, providing clear evidence of their actions. During the immediate on-site investigation, the operatives searched the o...

 By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Health has prioritize the health of pregnant women, babies under five years and new born babies through its impact rural emergency service and maternal transport program.  The program which is a world bank collaborative program with the ministry of health, National  Emergency  Medical  Services and Ambulance System from the Federal Ministry of Health     During the visit to Mayor's office  Representing the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,  Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, the Head of Operations, National  Emergency  Medical  Services and Ambulance System from the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr  Emuren Doubra stated that the reason for the program is to ensure that pregnant women, children under five and new born babies are safe in periods of emergencies. Dr. Doubra stated this while speaking to our corresponde...

 By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has sympathized with family of those that lost their lives in the helicopter that crashed today near Finima Bonny ocean. The Minister in a statement, stated that the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has been notified and emergency response teams were immediately activated, and search and rescue operations are ongoing with the support of the Nigerian Search and Rescue Unit, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).     Minister of Aviation and Aerospace development  According to the statement, the National Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), and other relevant agencies, Neighbouring aerodromes have also been notified for support. The statement below 👇  PRESS STATEMENT BY THE OFFICE OF HONOURABLE MINISTER OF AVIATION AND AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT, FESTUS KEYAMO, SAN, ON THE ACCIDENT INVOLVING A HELICOPTER IN PORT HARCOURT ON 24TH OCTOBER, 2024 The Federal M...

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Nigeria Police Force in its resolve to address issues of  human rights abuses and unethical conducts by officers,on Wednesday,23rd,2024 commissioned the Complaint Response Unit(CRU) at Police headquarters,Moscow road, Port Harcourt  In his address,the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun represented by Assistant Inspector General of Police,AIG incharge of zone 16 Police headquaters ,Yenagoa,Adebola Hamzat  said  no institution  deals with their own when there is misconduct like the Nigeria Police. "But there are some lacuna,it is that lacuna that the CRU has come to cover.There  is no misconduct that is reported to the police that actions are not taken . "People perceive that if you report misconduct of officers nothing will happen because the higher  echelon are aware of what they do, is not correct . "The CRU gives that protection because people fear to give information  to the Police.At th...

 By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army have averted what would have been a major inferno at Rumuokwuta Roundabout in Port Harcourt after a premium motor spirit, PMS laden trunk fell.   In a swift response, the Acting Commanding Officer, 760 Transport Battalion, of Nigeria Army Major Al-mustapha Adams mobilised and led the 6 Division Fire fighters to the scene to prevent any fire outbreak.     The operation which was conducted with sister agencies ensured all safety and security protocols were strictly observed, while the area was cordoned off and all necessary preventive drills were carried out.   According to the Nigerian Army, no life or property was lost as the situation was brought under control.   Meanwhile, the General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Jamal Abdussalam commended the troops for their efforts.   He assured the people of Rivers State and its environs of the division's de...

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended three notorious kidnap suspects, Blessing Akpelu, Precious Ebee, and Wisdom Amadi following a series of highway robbery and kidnappings along the Port Harcourt-Owerri Expressway.    Briefing Newsmen at the Command's headquarters in Port Harcourt, Commissioner of Police, Mohammad Mustapha said the arrest came as part of an intensified crackdown on criminal activities along the route, which had been a hotspot for violent attacks on motorists. ''Blessing Akpelu alias NTA ‘m’ 20 years old, Precious Ebee ‘m’ 30 years old, and Wisdom Amadi ‘m’ 28 years old, all natives of Egbeda in Emohua LGA are known for orchestrating roadblocks to trap unsuspecting travellers and have been under police surveillance after an alarming spike in kidnappings, including the abduction of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member and two others along the Elele/Omerelu axis of the expressway''. He noted   ...

 By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The F ederal government has scrapped the Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of Sports Development. A statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, said the decision was made during the Federal Executive Council, FEC; meeting held today.   According to the statement, a new ministry called ministry of regional development will oversee all the regional development commissions, such as the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, North West Development Commission, South West Development Commission and the North East Development Commission.   While the National Sports Commission will take over the role of the Ministry of Sports.   The FEC also approved the merger of the Ministry of Tourism with the Ministry of Culture and Creative Economy.