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In the past six months, the police in Ebonyi have apprehended 487 individuals.

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 The Ebonyi State Police Command announced on Friday that it documented over 300 cases and apprehended more than 487 suspects from June until now. Additionally, the command reported prosecuting 140 cases and bringing 187 suspects to court during this timeframe. Mrs. Augustina Ogbodo, the Commissioner of Police for the state, provided these statistics during a press conference in Abakaliki. Ogbodo further mentioned that the command achieved 15 convictions and successfully recovered 12 stolen vehicles and 20 assorted firearms within the same period. The command has successfully recovered 350 ammunitions of various calibers and ousted criminals from multiple hideouts across different parts of the state. "I would like to express my gratitude to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who granted us the opportunity to serve the state in this capacity. I commend our sister agencies for their cooperation, which contributed to the success of these achievements," she stated

Abia government urges parents to stay vigilant against child theft and provides contact lines for assistance.

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 The Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in Abia State has responded to recent incidents of child theft in two different areas of the state. They have urged parents to be more vigilant about the whereabouts of their children. According to a press release by Mrs. Ngozi Blessing Felix, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in Abia State, eight children from different families were reported stolen in Umuahia within a span of three weeks. The ministry emphasized the need for parents and guardians to exercise greater caution when entrusting the care of their children to others. The commissioner advised the public to stay vigilant, report any suspicious individuals, and question those found in the company of many children at unusual times to the police or the ministry's complaint desk. Contact numbers (08130737970, 07031301431, and 0818390314) were provided for assistance. Additionally, the Abia State NSCDC Commandant, Mr. Paul Igwebuike, assured reside

416,270 applicants have been selected by the police for screening on January 8th.

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The Police Recruitment Board has scheduled January 8, 2024, as the start date for screening successful applicants seeking recruitment into the constable cadre of the Nigeria Police Force. Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations, announced in a Thursday statement that decisions were made during the board meeting at the Police Service Commission's headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, regarding the upcoming stages of the recruitment process. "After closing the recruitment portal earlier this month, 416,270 Nigerian youths were identified as meeting the initial requirements for the next phase of the exercise. These successful applicants consist of 315,065 for general duty and 101,205 for specialist cadre," the statement added. The statement further mentioned that successful candidates should expect to receive their invitation letters on or before December 23, 2023. The next stage involves both physical and credential screenings to be conducted in the applicant's state o

Mourinho's Insight: Mikel Obi's Transition from Attacker to Defensive Midfielder at Chelsea

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  Former manager of Chelsea and Manchester United, Jose Mourinho, has clarified why he transitioned John Mikel Obi from an attacking midfielder to a defensive midfielder during his time at Stamford Bridge.  The former Nigerian international, who joined Chelsea in 2006, was widely regarded as one of the best young playmakers globally at that time. Working under Mourinho during the Portuguese manager's tenure at the London club, the 36-year-old underwent a positional shift to a defensive midfielder, a decision Mourinho explained on the ObiOne Podcast, stating, “I liked everything about Mikel. If you go through all the defensive midfield players that I have had during my career, there are lots of similar things.” Mourinho is currently managing the Serie A side AS Roma. "In addition to Claude Makelele, who was of smaller stature, all the others were tall and physically robust. They were adept at occupying space and possessed what I refer to as the 'simplicity of football,'

Leaders of state pilgrimages from the National Conference of Pilgrimage Coordinators visit Rome.

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 In preparation for the main pilgrimage scheduled for 2023 to Rome and Greece, the delegation from the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, along with state pilgrimage leaders and managers, arrived in Rome, Italy on Saturday for a preliminary visit. According to a statement released by the NCPC Spokesperson, Celestine Toruka, on Sunday, the delegation's purpose is to explore significant holy sites and assess hotels intended for use by prospective pilgrims in the upcoming exercise, set to begin early next year. The delegation is under the leadership of the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam. The statement outlined that the delegation plans to inspect and visit key Biblical holy sites in Rome and Greece, with a four-night stay in Rome before proceeding to Greece. During their time in Rome, the delegation will visit locations such as Mamertine Prison, St. Peter’s Basilica, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, and Basilica of Santa Mari

The Kano deputy governor has announced that an investigation will be conducted into the burning of the Gwale Local Government secretariat.

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  The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, has expressed his commitment to thoroughly investigate the recent fire outbreak caused by some troublemakers at the Gwale Local Government Secretariat. The incident resulted in significant financial losses due to property damage running into millions of naira. Gwarzo, who also serves as the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, made this pledge during a visit to the affected site on Saturday evening to assess the extent of the damage. He assured the public that the government would spare no effort in determining the cause of the incident and bringing those responsible to justice. Expressing deep sadness over the unfortunate event and the resulting losses, Gwarzo stated, "We will work tirelessly to investigate the motive behind this unacceptable act and ensure that anyone involved faces the full consequences of the law." He added, "We understand the frustration and anger this incident has caused, but