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IGP ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS DURING OFFICIAL VISIT TO ADAMAWA STATE, CONDOLES WITH FAMILY OF DECEAS£D INSPECTOR

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Affirms Commitment to Improved Security Architecture

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, conducted a significant official visit to Adamawa State on November 28th, 2023. The visit, prompted by a recent attack on the Adamawa State Police Command by soldiers leading to the tragic death of Police Inspector Jacob Daniel, included critical discussions with key stakeholders. This included meetings with His Excellency, the Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, and His Royal Highness Lamido of Adamawa, Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha.

During the visit, the IGP underscored the necessity for collaborative efforts between the Nigeria Police Force, the state government, and traditional institutions to enhance the safety and well-being of Adamawa State residents, and address emerging security challenges. A crucial aspect of the visit involved an interactive session at the Command headquarters, where the IGP met with officers and men led by the Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola Adeniyi. Commending the officers’ dedication, the IGP pledged continuous support for their efforts in maintaining law and order. He emphasized the importance of harmonious collaboration between officers and members of other security agencies noting that the NPF is not at w@r with other agencies. He also reassured them of improved welfare and training.

Accompanied by key officers, including the supervisory Deputy Inspector General of Police for the North East, DIG Bala Ciroma; DIG Department of Operations DIG Ede Ayuba Ekpeji; AIG Airwing, Danladi Lalas, and the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP expressed deep condolences to the family of Inspector Jacob. He assured them of justice and conveyed appreciation for the donations made by the Police Community Relations Committee Chairman, Adamawa Concerned Citizens Association, and the Hunters Association in support of the deceased officer’s family during this challenging time.

The Inspector General of Police extended gratitude to the Governor, His Royal Highness Lamido of Adamawa, and the people of the state for their unwavering commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment. He reiterated the police force’s dedication to continuous collaboration with the government and traditional institutions in fostering lasting peace and security in Adamawa State.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA

28th NOVEMBER, 2023

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Meets Nkem Owoh At Things Fall Apart Festival 2025

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Renowned Nigerian novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and beloved Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh, aka Osuofia, recently graced the Things Fall Apart Festival 2025 with their presence. The festival, held in Enugu, Nigeria, from June 29 to July 5, 2025, was a tribute to Chinua Achebe’s timeless classic, “Things Fall Apart”.

During the festival, Chimamanda Adichie delivered a keynote speech, where she invited Nkem Owoh to the stage, praising him as a “cultural icon” whose work has profoundly impacted Nigerians. She gushed, “This man is an icon for us. I’m his biggest fan,” as the audience erupted in applause. The duo shared a warm hug, and Nkem Owoh reciprocated with words of admiration for Chimamanda’s literary prowess.

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Ex-House of Reps member dragged to court for beating man who demanded accountability

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A business man, Mr Chinedu Anaukwu, has dragged a former member of the House of Representatives from Anambra State, Chinedu Obidigwe, to court for beating him up for demanding accountability for his performance as lawmaker.

Obidigwe who represented Anambra East/West Federal Constituency, was said to have carried out the act in 2023, shortly before the general election.

According to the victim: “It was in 2023, just before the general election, I had written in Aguleri World Forum, a WhatsApp group, demanding accountability from Obidigwe who was then recontesting to return to the House of Representatives.

“I told him it had been over three years that he had been in the National Assembly, and that before aspiring for re-election, he should give us account of his constituency funds and other achievements in the area.

“His boys were not happy about it, and one day he accosted me with over 13 thugs and ordered them to kill me. They beat me until I lost consciousness.”

When the matter came up on Tuesday at Otuocha High Court, Anambra East Local Government Area, counsel to Anaukwu, Chief Gozie Obi, SAN, withdrew the charges against the second and fifth defendants in the matter, who were identified as aides of Obidigwe who participated in the assault.

While the second defendant is said to be already late, the fifth was said not to have been served with the processes.

Obi who spoke to journalists, said: “Today is the first time the matter is coming up in court for pretrial hearing and in the course of the proceeding it came to light that the second defendant is late and since you can’t sue a dead person, we had to withdraw against him.

“Also, the fifth defendant was not served, but we wanted the case to progress, so we had to withdraw against him too, moreso when we know that the principal defendant is Obidigwe as all the others were just his aides, and acted under his instruction.”

During the sitting, the principal defendant, Obidigwe, was represented by his lawyer, Barrister Emmanuel Offoh.

The matter was later adjourned to November 18 for continuation pretrial before full hearing.

The plaintiff, Anaukwu, in his prayers, is asking for N200 million compensation for his ordeal, as well as the conviction of the former Rep.

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BREAKING: Police take over PDP Secretariat in Abuja

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As tension continues to mount over the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting, which is expected to hold on Monday, armed policemen have taken over its secretariat.

According to an official of the party who spoke to newsmen, the police were deployed to stop the proposed NEC Expanded Caucus Meeting.

Though some staff members of the party were initially allowed to go into the premises of the secretariat without any resistance from the police, they were later sent out.

At the time of filing this report, journalists were also asked to leave the premises of the secretariat, while some policemen were seen cordoning off Dalaba Street, which is the road leading to Wadata Plaza.

Details shortly…

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