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The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of the Federal Criminal Investigative Department (FCID), Force Headquarters, Abuja, Mr. Abiodun Alabi, has called on journalists nationwide to refrain from publishing sensational and unconfirmed news that may exacerbate the current insecurity in some parts of the country.....Read Full Article>>

Alabi, who also serves as the Coordinating DIG in charge of the South West Geo-political Zone, made this plea on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, while delivering a lecture as part of the activities marking the 2024 annual press week public lecture organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti Council.

Speaking on the topic “The Role of Media in Promoting National Peace and Security,” the police boss emphasized the need for the media to prioritize news that fosters national peace, unity, and security.

The senior police officer also stressed the need for programs and initiatives that prevent terrorists from financing their operations, including providing technical assistance to enhance the capacity of allies.

In his words, “There should be responsible reportage with accuracy and balance. It should be unbiased to avoid tensions.

“Journalists should avoid sensationalism, derogatory and emotive language that may trigger security lapses.

“Stop giving oxygen to insurgents, stop giving them unnecessary promotion. By doing so, you are assisting them in achieving their aims of disrupting the peace of the nation.

“There should be a more proactive approach to protecting Nigerian cyberspace and electronic infrastructure from hacking and criminal interference.

“There should be the establishment of programs to prevent terrorists from financing their operations, including technical assistance to build the capacity of allies.”

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In his goodwill message, Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji commended the Ekiti State Council of the NUJ for the successful Press Week.

Oyebanji, represented by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, praised journalists operating in the state for what he described as their fair reportage of government activities and pledged further collaboration in the realization of his shared prosperity agenda.

In her remarks, the NUJ Vice President, B-Zone, Mrs. Ronke Samo, urged the government and security agencies to be functional while soliciting a free flow of information without interference.

The Chairman of the Ekiti State Council of the NUJ, Comrade Kayode Babatuyi, commended the DIG for the insightful lecture and assured that national peace and security would be prioritized across various media platforms.

Similarly, in his royal message at the occasion, the Olufaki of Ifaki-Ekiti, Oba Adegbenro Falore, urged members of society not to be discouraged from providing useful information to security operatives.

Describing security as a joint effort between the public and security personnel, the traditional ruler encouraged journalists to continue cooperating with security agencies in addressing the security challenges facing some parts of the country.

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The police in Limpopo, South Africa are seeking public assistance to provide information to trace an officer, Sergeant Nditsheni Vele, for allegedly k!lling his wife and their domestic worker.....Read Full Article>>

It was gathered that Vele f@tally shot his wife and the domestic worker on Tuesday evening, October 29, 2024, at their residence in Masisi policing area, Vhembe District.

The police urged anyone with useful information that can help locate Sergeant Vele, to contact the nearest Police station.

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The Nigerian film industry and the Yoruba cultural community mourn the passing of beloved actor Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, affectionately called Agbako, who has died at the age of 101.....Read Full Article>>

The legendary actor, whose career made an indelible impact on Nigerian cinema, passed away early Thursday morning after a short period of fatigue.

Mr. Latin, President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), confirmed Agbako’s passing on Instagram. While not disclosing details of his death, Mr. Latin announced that burial arrangements would soon be provided by Agbako’s family and the association.

“@tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO. Details of the burial arrangements will be shared at a later time. Good night father, 25/02/1923 to 31/10/2024,” he wrote.

The news was further confirmed by Nollywood veteran Jide Kosoko, prompting a wave of condolences from actors, filmmakers, and fans across Nigeria and beyond.

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Residents of Aribisala Street in the Igando area of Lagos State were thrown into confusion on Thursday after a woman identified simply as Fatima allegedly cut off the tongue of her neighbour, Mitsura.....Read Full Article>>

PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident happened while the duo was doing laundry on the premises where they live.

Trouble was said to have was said to started when Fatima who is in her early thirties allegedly accused Mitsura of using her bucket without taking permission from her.

This was said to have degenerated into an argument that eventually led to a fight between them.

During the fight, Fatima allegedly strangled Mitsura and bit off her protruded tongue in the process.

Speaking to our correspondent after the incident, on Thursday, the landlady who identified herself simply as Mama Ibadan, said she had earlier settled a fight between them.

She said, “They were both washing when neighbours called to inform me that they were fighting each other over the bucket. I quickly rushed down there to settle the fight and also appeal to both of them. It was after I had left that I heard people shouting that someone’s tongue had been cut off. It was when I got there that I saw Mitsura’s mouth soaked in blood. That was how I got to know that her tongue had been bitten off by Fatima.”

Mitsura who just turned 18 years was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment. She was however said to have been rejected at three different private hospitals before she was later admitted at the Igando General Hospital.

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“We immediately took her to a nearby hospital but she was rejected. This was the same with two other hospitals that we went to before we later took her to the general hospital. Fatima’s husband who was called and informed about what happened had also gone to the hospital,” a neighbour who gave her name as Funke told our correspondent.

Another neighbour, who preferred anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the incident, described the victim as an orphan, adding that she recently moved in to live with her friends, who rented an apartment in the building.

She said, “Mitsura had lost her parents. So due to accommodation challenges, she decided to move in with her female friends who rented an apartment here. The friends were not around when the incident happened. But when they heard what happened, they had to rush home quickly. After they took her to the hospital, they went to the police station to make a report.”

Our correspondent learnt that Fatima attempted to flee after committing the act but was restrained by some residents.

As of the time of filing this report, Fatima was being handed over to the police for prosecution.

When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said he was not aware of the incident. “I am not aware,” he said.

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