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Ember Months: Niger Police Commissioner Rolls Out Strategic Policing Measures

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The Niger State police command has directed its commanders to engage the public in intelligence gathering and responsive policing as yuletide season approaches.
This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday in Minna issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun.

Mr Abiodun said the measure was a strategy to secure lives and property in the ember month.

According to him, “The months of September to December are customarily known and referred to as “ember months.” They are usually associated with an upsurge in social, economic and political activities culminating in the rise in human and vehicular movement. This unfortunately also culminates in increased crimes, such as armed robbery, house/shop breaking, theft of vehicles, traffic violations and other related anti-social behaviours.’’

He said, the state Commissioner of Police, Shawulu Danmamman, has directed area commanders, tactical commanders and divisional police officers to emplace robust crime prevention measures.

Mr Abiodun said they should ensure effective visibility policing with adequate community/stakeholder engagement for intelligence gathering and responsive policing.

He said that the operation order for the season had been drawn with an adequate number of police personnel mobilised across the state.

Besides, the police spokesperson said that Operation Flush and other operational assets of the command had been deployed to tackle prospective urban crime.

The CP urged residents of the state and other members of the public to be vigilant and security cautious within their immediate environment.

Furthermore, He urged them to report any suspicious situation to the police and other security agencies for immediate intervention.

He enjoined the public to contact the following phone numbers in case of any distress situation for quick response: 07031964389 and 08075391601.E

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Cross River Lawmakers Endorse Gov. Otu for 2027 Re-Election

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By Njoku Chijioke 

The Southern caucus of the 10th Cross River House of Assembly has endorsed Governor Bassey Otu for re-election in 2027, citing his achievements in boosting internally generated revenue and governance reforms.

Led by Francis Asuquo (Odukpani constituency), the lawmakers urged residents to support Otu’s second term bid and called on other aspirants to step aside for the governor.

However, Richard Inoyo, a civil society leader, dismissed the endorsement, arguing that the caucus does not represent the people’s will.

Meanwhile, speculation is growing that Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong may challenge Otu in 2027, with his expanding free transport scheme seen as a strategic move.

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Kaduna Refinery Hits 60% Completion – NNPCL

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By Adenike Lawal 

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has announced that the Kaduna Refinery has reached over 60% mechanical completion, with operations expected to begin before the end of 2025.

NNPCL’s Executive Vice President, Downstream, Isiyaku Abdullahi, disclosed this during an engagement with Kannywood artists in Abuja, emphasizing the company’s commitment to completing the refinery and its pipelines using internal resources.

Abdullahi also highlighted ongoing progress at the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, urging Nigerians to prepare for an upcoming NNPCL Initial Public Offering (IPO), as part of investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector.

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UNIZIK Probes Female Student’s Alleged Assault on Lecturer

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By Emmanuel Ogbodo

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), has launched an investigation into a physical altercation between a female student and a lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, at the Faculty of Arts.

The incident, which went viral on social media, reportedly started after the lecturer interrupted the student’s video recording, leading to a heated argument.

The student allegedly bit the lecturer multiple times and tore his clothes during the confrontation.

UNIZIK’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, assured the public of a fair and transparent probe, emphasizing the university’s commitment to discipline and decorum.

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