NUJ Honours A Distinguished Police Officer, Despite Poor Public Perception Of Nigeria Police

By Tony Adibe The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Enugu State Council during the grand finale of its annual Press Week 2024, honoured five individuals who distinguished themselves in their various careers. One such recipient of the Awards during the ceremony, which was held at the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi Press Centre, Independence Layout, Enugu was a police officer – currently serving as the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), New Haven, Police Division within the Enugu metropolis, Mr. Ogbodo Chijioke Sunday. NewsBitsng.com, hereby, reports the enviable profile of the DPO, who, in the…

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Father Arrested For Death Of 4-Year-Old Son In Edo

The Edo State Police Command has taken into custody Theophilus Osazuwa, a man accused of murdering his 4-year-old son. Authorities suspect that Osazuwa was under the influence of hard drugs when the tragic incident occurred. In a statement released on Wednesday night, police spokesperson Moses Yamu disclosed that the events leading to the child’s death unfolded around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Osazuwa had just returned to his residence at Ogbeson Quarters, off Benin-Agbor Road in Benin City, when he inexplicably fell into a trance. During this episode, Osazuwa reportedly shouted,…

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Anambra Traditional Ruler Bemoans Activities Of Oil Thieves In Ogbaru, Demands Establishment Of Bank Of Agriculture

By Our Reporter The Traditional Ruler of Atani Autonomous Community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Azuka N Goddy has urged Governor Charles Soludo to use his massive road constructions and the newly reinvigorated Anambra Vigilante Services (AVS) to fight the activities of the Oil Thieves in the area. Igwe N Goddy, who is celebrating his 10th year on the throne as the Monarch of Atani Community also lamented the absence of the Bank Of Agriculture in Ogbaru local government area which is one of the major…

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Christmas: Senator Umeh Urges Love, Sacrifice, Giving To Less Privileged

By Tony Adibe Senator Sir Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, has appealed to his constituents and Nigerians to embody the values of love, sacrifice and giving. Senator Umeh’s appeal came as Christians worldwide celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ. In his Christmas message, Umeh emphasized the importance of demonstrating love and sacrifice towards one another, especially to those in need. According to him, “It is with a joyful heart that I felicitate with you on this year’s Christmas… This event reminds us of the ultimate aspect of our…

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Two Police Officers, Three Kidnappers Killed After Fierce Gun Battle In Imo

Two police officers and three kidnappers have been killed after a shootout with a kidnap syndicate operating along the Orogwe area in the Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State. The police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, in a statement on Wednesday, stated that the Anti-Kidnapping Unit carried out the operation. He stated that the three suspects were killed during the operation, resulting in the recovery of six AK-47 rifles, along with 131 rounds of live ammunition. “The police also captured two suspects, David Ifeanyichukwu (20) and Abuchi Joseph (24), who…

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22 Injured As Bus Rams Into Celebrants On Christmas

A commercial bus lost purportedly control and rammed into a Christmas procession in Gombe on Christmas Day, injuring 22 people, police have confirmed. The Tumfure community celebrants were en route to the Government House and Gombe Emir’s Palace for homage when the accident occurred. Buhari Abdullahi, the spokesperson for Gombe State police, stated that the injured were taken to the Federal Teaching Hospital and Specialist Hospital for treatment. No Fatalities Were Recorded The police have launched an investigation, with the Commissioner of Police tasking the Motor Traffic Department with a…

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Fulham Snatched Late Victory At Stamford Bridge To Dent Chelsea’s Title Charge

Substitute Rodrigo Muniz scored the winner late into six minutes of stoppage time as Fulham staged a magnificent late comeback to stun Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea looked to be maintaining the pressure on Premier League pace-setters Liverpool as they defended a lead given to them by Cole Palmer’s smooth 16th-minute strike. Fulham, however, never took a backward step and were rewarded in the most dramatic fashion with two late goals as Chelsea’s title aspirations suffered a serious setback. Marco Silva’s Fulham substitutions worked to perfection, first when Harry Wilson…

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Tribute To Stanley Amuchie

By Promise Adiele There is an unpronounced but subliminal consensus around Nigeria that social corridors suffer from leadership and personality deficits. Millions of people across the country believe it is difficult to find people with integrity, honesty, dedication to the common good, and sincere temperament to community development. Given the manner many public officers disingenuously conduct themselves in society, Nigerians continue to yearn for hardworking, selfless, and genuine citizens in love with humanity. Of course, such people abound in many parts of Nigeria, but it is difficult to locate them…

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In Era Of Unregulated Citizen Journalism, Don Says Time For NUJ To Sanitise Media Space Against Quackery

Dr Mustapha Lambe, a former Head of the Department of Mass Communication, the University of Ilorin, has urged the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to sanitise the media space against quackery. Lambe made the call in Ilorin while delivering a paper at the Grand Finale of the 2024 Press Week of Kwara Council of NUJ. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in the paper is titled: “Quackery in Nigerian Media Industry: Implications on Credible Journalism Practice,” Lambe enjoined the union to deploy relevant arsenal towards combating the scourge…

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Man City Might Miss Out On Champions League – Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club are in danger of missing out on a place in next season’s Champions League. City are currently in their 14th consecutive season in European football’s most prestigious club competition. Only Arsenal between 1998 and 2017, and Manchester United between 1996 and 2014, have a longer record of qualifying among English clubs. City are seventh in the Premier League after 17 matches, four points behind Nottingham Forest in fourth and a point behind fifth-placed Bournemouth. England are currently top of Uefa’s European Performance…

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