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52-yr-old man arraigned, remanded in prison

52-yr-old man arraigned, remanded in prison

A 52-year-old man, Valentine Duru, has been arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrate Court in Lagos, for alleged fraudulent usage of counterfeit seal of medic 55, procold cap, Freecold plus, Mixa grip Caplet, all bearing the semblance of Orange Drug Nigeria Ltd products.

Human rights abuse bane of modern policing – CP Manko

Human rights abuse bane of modern policing – CP Manko

LAGOS State Police Commissioner, Umar Manko, has described human rights abuses as major hindrance to modern policing. The state police boss made this assertion on the occasion of the 14th graduation ceremony of police personnel selected from various formations and trained on how to respect human rights vis-a-vis policing by the Crime Victims Foundation of Nigeria (CRIVIFON). The ceremony which was held at the police officer’s mess, Ikeja was attended by security experts and stakeholders in the sector..

Navy clamps down on illegal Maritime Association

Navy clamps down on illegal Maritime Association

THE Nigerian Navy has clamped down on a group of persons discovered to be training Nigerian youths on military activities and rescue operations illegally. Already, the group known as Merchant Maritime Transport Safety Association, according to the Navy, had trained over 200 youths, with a promise to engage them in the Military and Marine sectors.

Edo polls: How Police scaled the acid test

Edo polls: How Police scaled the acid test

The battle for the soul of Edo State has come and gone. At long, long last, victory has gone to the popular choice of the people while other contenders are left to lick their wounds. However, where ever the pendulum swung to, what is paramount presently is that against all predictions and expectations of violence and anarchy, the election has come out to be successfully concluded with little or no skirmishes.

End of the road for Lagos robbers, as Police swoop on them

End of the road for Lagos robbers, as Police swoop on them

…Arrest three kingpins, recover loot
THE Police at Kirikiri, Lagos, last Thursday created a rare record for the force after it descended on hoodlums that have been terrorizing motorists along Mile 2, Otto Warf-Berger Yard axis on the ever-busy Oshodi/Apapa expressway.