Uncertainty over new IGP as Mohammed Adamu’s tenure expires
Who leads the police as Inspector General from Tuesday?
There is uncertainty at the Louis Edet House police headquarters in Abuja as a result of the silence from President Muhammadu Buhari and the seat of power – Aso Villa.
The tenure of IG Mohammed Adamu expires today; he has completed his 35 years maximum to stay in the police, having enlisted on February 2, 1986.
Adamu, who will turn 60 on September 17, was appointed as the IGP in January 2019. He has spent two years in office.
Three Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) and 10 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) are also due for retirement with him today.
It is believed that there is a campaign to extend Adamu’s tenure
But some have argued against such extension, because it would contradict the provisions of the Police Act 2020 that pegs the retirement of police officers at 60 years of age or 35 years of service.
Section 18(8) of the new Act states: “Every police officer shall, on recruitment or appointment, serve in the Nigeria Police Force for 35 years or until the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier.”
The Act provides for a tenure of four years for the Inspector General of Police.
Section 7, subsection 2 of the Act provides that: “The person to be appointed as Inspector General of Police shall be a senior police officer not below the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police with the requisite academic qualification of not less than a first degree or its equivalent, in addition to professional or management experience.”
However, so far, the President’s intentions remain unclear as he has kept his decision close to his chest.
(Text, excluding headline, courtesy of The Nation)
Reports of Chibok girls’ release not true – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor, has debunked the news that some Chibok girls were released during clearance operation in the Northeast.
General Irabor denied the claim while interacting with newsmen during his Operational visit to the Theatre Command of Operation Lafiya Dole in Maiduguri on Sunday.
He said that the Chibok girls were not in the Military’s custody. “We do not have any of the Chibok girls in our custody, so if they are not with us we have nothing to confirm again.
General Irabor noted that “It was the desire of the military the get the Chibok girls back safely and if our operations have helped those said to have escaped, I think we are glad.” Irabor added.
The CDS, who was accompanied by the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Amao, and the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Awwal Gambo, said he was in the Theatre to appraised the security situation on the ground and to also get a briefing from the officers on duty.
Second impeachment: Donald Trump’s wife, Melania told to divorce him quickly
A brand and reputation management expert has suggested Melania Trump should “move fast and divorce” her husband Donald, as his second impeachment trial looms.
Speculation has been rife for years that Melania would eventually divorce her husband, particularly once his time as US President had come to and end.
Expert Eric Schiffer says now would be the time to do so, as any further charges against Trump trigger a “clear and present danger to their union”.
Speaking to The Mirror he said her advisers are likely urging her to “move fast” for a divorce, which could reportedly cost Trump an estimated $150 million.
“An indictment for Melania will be neither cool nor fashionable to her acquired tastes,” he told the publication,” he said, adding it could be “the final act” in her ‘role’ as his wife.
Melania’s advisers’ calculus will be to move fast because Donald’s divorce will cost Trump over 150 million that, in the end, if she doesn’t move quickly, he won’t have the cold cash to pay out.”
Friend thinks Melania ‘unlikely’ to divorce
However, one friend of the family revealed recently he would be ‘truly shocked’ if Melania divorced her husband.
Society publicist R Couri, described as a “friendly acquaintance” of the Trump family, said: “The likelihood is 99.99 per cent they will stay together. I’d truly be shocked if Melania formally separated and divorced from her husband.
“She grew up in a pseudo-communist difficult life.
“When she married, she wanted stability, romantic stability, financial stability, and through it all the one thing still standing is that marriage.
”Trump faces a historic second impeachment trial over the ransacking of the US Capitol. The trial – in which Trump is charged with “incitement of insurrection” – will begin on February 9.
However, several of the former US president’s impeachment lawyers reportedly left his team with a little over a week before his trial.
CNN cited unnamed sources as saying that five lawyers, including two who were thought to be leading the team, had parted ways with the Republican billionaire after disagreeing over his legal strategy.
Mr Trump is the first president in history to be impeached twice. He was impeached by the House in 2019 over his dealings with Ukraine, but acquitted by the Senate.
And it seems increasingly likely he will be acquitted again.
Just this week 45 out of 50 Senate Republicans voted to consider stopping the trial before it even started on the grounds that presidents cannot face impeachment trials once they have left office.
For the impeachment to stand, it would take 17 Republican senators breaking ranks and voting alongside the 50 Democrats to convict the president.
That would leave the door open for Trump to run again in 2024, a prospect that a significant portion of Republicans now support.
Police accompanied by Hunters gun down 2 armed robbery suspects in Adamawa
Adamawa police command accompanied by Vigilantes and hunters in a shootout killed two armed robbery suspects who operated along Numan- Jalingo Highway road, robbed innocent travellers of their belongings.
The operation happened on 1/02/2021 at about 1203hrs at the order of the Commissioner of police CP A A Alhaji after a good Samaritan reported the incident.
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CP Alhaji in a press release signed by the command’s spokesman, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Ngurojo said the operation led by DPO in charge of Numan division have made a successful encounter as the suspect is giving useful information to the command.
Yahaya in the statement said recovery of den guns, sharp knives, cut lasses and charms were and one Ashidu Balari, a resident of Lafiya in Lamurde Local Government area of Adamawa state is arrested after sustaining injuries as a result of the shootout while others escaped.
“The suspect who is now receiving treatment is being investigated in connection to Criminal Conspiracy and Armed Robbery.
“Meanwhile, the Command has commended the Police operatives of Numan Division for their immediate response which resulted in the successes recorded.
“The CP while appreciating the Vigilantes/Hunters in Numan for their cooperation and support so far, calls for improved partnership and collaboration between the citizens and the Police particularly in the areas of providing credible and actionable information to the Police which is required in tackling crimes and apprehending unrepentant criminals in the state.
“The suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigations is concluded.”
Rape and Kidnapping law of the penal 2021 signed by Kebbi State Governor: death sentence
Kebbi State Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has assented to some bills passed recently by the State House of Assembly.
In a statement by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Hajia Rahmatu, Adamu Gulma said the bills involved kidnapping and rape.
The statement explained that with the assenting into law of the penal 2021, it is now a death sentence under section 247 of the law in Kebbi State for kidnapping.
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The Justice Commissioner also in the statement, said life imprisonment has been spelt out under section 259 subsection one of the law in the state.
Other bills that have become laws are the establishment of the College of Nursing Birnin Kebbi, Adamu Augie College of Education Argungu ant that of revenue generation.
Third Mainland Bridge opened to vehicular movement by 12 midnight Sunday, January 31
The Lagos State Government has confirmed that the casting of the Third Mainland Bridge has been completed.
It also said that the Third Mainland Bridge would be opened to vehicular movement by 12 midnight Sunday, January 31.
Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, disclosed in a statement on Sunday in Lagos.
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Recall that the State government announced on January 28 that the bridge would be closed during the weekend to enable completion of repair works on the double-sized expansion.
Oladeinde explained that the bridge would, however, be opened ahead of the earlier projected Tuesday, February 2.
He noted that the earlier movement arrangements of 12 am for Lagos Island-bound motorists and 12noon for Mainland bound motorist subsist.
Oladehinde expressed gratitude to Lagos residents, especially those affected by the closure, for their understanding.
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The commissioner assured that the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration would continue to drive infrastructural growth in the state.
Oladehinde said, “LASG hereby appeals to residents to cooperate with the state government as all other ongoing rehabilitation projects would come to an end in a very short while.
“The benefits, including safety, are for all and sundry.”
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New Service Chiefs Arrive Maiduguri on Operational Visit
The Service Chiefs are currently in Maiduguri for their first operational visit to Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole, since their appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Service Chiefs are the Chief of Defence Staff General Lucky Iraboh, Chief of Army Staff Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, Chief of Air Staff Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Amao and Chief of Naval Staff Rear Admiral Auwal Gambo and other principal staff officers from the Defence and other 3 services.
The Service Chiefs are currently on operational brief at the Headquarters, Command and Control Centre Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri and are expected to visit Borno state Governor Babagana Zulum and the Shehu of Borno Abubakar Garbai El-kanemi.