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Suspected Bandits Ambush Police Officers Travelling To Zamfara From Sokoto, Several Feared Dead

Suspected Bandits Ambush Police Officers Travelling To Zamfara From Sokoto, Several Feared Dead

Several police officers are feared dead following an attack by suspected bandits on a vehicle conveying personnel from Sokoto State to Zamfara State for a special duty assignment. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday, November 2, when the officers were travelling between the two North-West states. However, the circumstances surrounding the attack and the exact number of casualties remain unclear. Footage purportedly recorded at the scene has circulated online, showing what appeared to be the bodies of some officers inside the vehicle. Their hands and legs were reportedly tied, while personal belongings lay scattered around the scene. Bloodstains were also…
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Italy Offers to Train 5,000 Nigerian Police Officers as IGP Disu Moves to Boost Fight Against Terrorism, Kidnapping

Italy Offers to Train 5,000 Nigerian Police Officers as IGP Disu Moves to Boost Fight Against Terrorism, Kidnapping

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has secured an offer of specialised training for up to 5,000 Nigerian police personnel following security cooperation discussions with Italian authorities during his working visit to Italy. The proposed training will focus on counter-insurgency, intelligence-led operations and tackling terrorism, kidnapping, arms trafficking and other security threats, particularly in rural and forested areas. The programme is expected to cover tactical operations, cybercrime, digital forensics, explosives detection, financial investigations, asset tracing and anti-extortion techniques. It will also include leadership courses for senior officers and junior commanders. Disu also proposed a memorandum of understanding covering training, technology…
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Abia State Accountant General Celebrates Governor Otti As Labour Party Flags Off Campaign

Abia State Accountant General Celebrates Governor Otti As Labour Party Flags Off Campaign

The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, yesterday flagged off the Labour Party Campaign for the 2027 General Elections. It was a great event that brought together who is who in Abia State. The Accountant General of Abia State, Deaconess Njum Nnennaya Uma-Onyemenam FCA, in an interview with journalists during the event, congratulated her boss, the Governor of Abia State, and his Deputy, on the successful flag-off. She also congratulated all Labour Party candidates, from the National Assembly to the State Assembly. She encouraged all Professionals, Accountants in the state , Ohafia women and indeed all Abia women…
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Amb. Osita Offor Celebrates Abia Trade Commissioner, Dr. Mrs. Salome Obiukwu, On Birthday

Amb. Osita Offor Celebrates Abia Trade Commissioner, Dr. Mrs. Salome Obiukwu, On Birthday

President of OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, has celebrated the Honourable Commissioner for Trade and Commerce in Abia State, Dr. Mrs. Salome Nkemakolam Obiukwu, on the occasion of her birthday, describing her as a distinguished public servant whose contributions to the state deserve recognition. In a birthday message, Offor, popularly known as "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gbogbo of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), acknowledged Obiukwu's role in public administration and her responsibility in driving the growth of trade and commerce in Abia State. He also recognised her position as the OTTIMANIA State Deputy Woman Leader, noting that her…
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Ohafia Ancient Kingdom Celebrates Iriji Ohamoha 2026 In Grand Style

Ohafia Ancient Kingdom Celebrates Iriji Ohamoha 2026 In Grand Style

It was a great day for the people of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom as they rolled out their drums to celebrate this year's New Yam Festival, Iriji Ohamoha. The Accountant General of Abia State, Deaconess Njum Nnennaya Uma-Onyemenam FCA , a noble seed of Ohafia, joined in celebrating the great cultural event. Speaking at the event, Deaconess Njum , who was ably represented by Mrs Nkechi Jim- Dorgu, congratulated Nde Ohafia on the successful Ohafia Day celebration. She prayed that the Almighty God will continue to make Ohafia a better place and grant bountiful harvests in the years to come. Deaconess…
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