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The Police Command in Niger, says it recorded no crime during the just-concluded Christmas celebrations in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Monday Bala Kurya, said that reports from the 25 Local Government Areas (LGAs) indicate that the celebration went on peacefully, without threat to lives and properties. “We had a hitch-free Christmas celebration across the state and no arrests were made during and after the festivity. “The entire exercise was conducted without threat to lives and properties across the 25 LGAs,” kuryas said. He commended residents for cooperating with security operatives in the state. Usman called on the residents…

For centuries, there have been heated debates over the sources of economic growth in developing economies and why some countries reflect strong economic growth compared to others. The hypotheses have often centred around crude oil, agriculture, revenues, private capital, bubbling stock market, stable security, low unemployment rate, high standard of living amongst others. But in recent times, one factor that has been added to this list is diaspora remittances as it is one of the major international financial resources, which sometimes exceed the flows of foreign direct investment (FDI). Remittances promote economic growth by increasing household income and increasing income…

A passenger was believed to have died on Monday after a bus loaded with passengers plunged into a canal in the Oworonsoki area of Lagos. Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who is the Director-General of Lagos State Emergency Agency, who confirmed the incident explained further that the lone vehicle accident happened at sand-filling Oworonshoki by Berger Bus Stop outward Third Mainland Bridge. Oke-Osanyintolu said, “On arrival at the above scene, a white Varagon with registration number LSD 184 XV was discovered to have been involved in a lone accident. Further information gathered revealed that the accident was as a result of carelessness…

At a time the Nigerian Police is mouthing reforms, it is pertinent to note that the force is digging back on the promise of having a force that Nigerians can relate with. The brigandage that took place at the St’ Peters Anglican Church, Nkwerre, Imo State on Sunday has left a sour taste in the mouth. The video and images of the arrest in circulation all bear semblance of lawlessness and disorder. It is unfortunate that such horrendous act came from the hands of those paid with taxpayers’ funds to maintain law and order and generally give Nigerians a secured…

An aide to the son-in-law to the former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, Uche Nwosu, has said that the manner in which policemen broke into the church to arrest his boss was as if he is the leader of Boko Haram. In a statement by Nwadike Chikezie, he said that the law has been turned into an instrument of intimidation. Chikezie said the event at the church was the outing service of the family of Nwosu after the burial of his mother, the late Ezinne Jemaimah Adaeze Nwosu. “Giving the personality involved, we deem it fit to issue this…

There was pandemonium inside the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Nkwerre Imo State on Sunday as Gunmen broke into the church when service was going on. They whisked away, Uche Nwosu who is former governorship candidate in the state and a son-in-law of former Governor Rochas Okorocha. There was confusion as no one knew the identity of the armed men some of who were masked. Okorocha in his immediate reaction, said it was senseless for any security agency to effect arrest in such a manner. There were initial fears that the gunmen were kidnappers. However the police has said that it’s…

To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cooks “sitting is the new coolness” line. What we like: Angled second screen is quite useful.Durability is top notch.Better dual-screen software.Powerful hardware features. What we dislike: Less battery life than other options.Keyboard and trackpad are flimsy.No…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken to the prime minister, Theresa May, and Downing Street. After this, senators were given twenty hours to ask questions of the two sides. Anthony…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken to the prime minister, Theresa May, and Downing Street. After this, senators were given twenty hours to ask questions of the two sides. Anthony…