Breaking News
BREAKING: Finally Military arrests four policemen for defying President Tinubu’s order on VIP escorts
The military has arrested four police officers for allegedly providing unauthorised escort services to a VIP in violation of President Bola Tinubu’s directive withdrawing police personnel from VIP protection duties.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Police sources revealed that the arrests took place on December 17 at about 9:30am while the officers were reportedly on escort duty.
Those arrested were identified as Musa Waziri, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, and Jeremiah Achimogu, an Inspector, both attached to the 45 police mobile force in Abuja.
Also arrested were Awipi Terry, an Inspector with the 21 Police Mobile Force, and Hassan Baba, an Inspector attached to the 50 Police Mobile Force in Abuja.
Security sources said the officers were apprehended by military personnel after allegedly flouting the presidential order withdrawing police personnel from VIP escort assignments.
The sources said the officers were dressed in uniforms resembling those of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, allegedly to evade detection and mislead enforcement personnel.
The arrested officers have since been detained, while disciplinary procedures were said to have been initiated against them in line with existing regulations.
The development comes amid reports that the directive by the Nigeria Police Force to withdraw officers attached to private individuals and VIPs has been widely undermined.
Sources familiar with the matter alleged that some affected officers resorted to disguises, bribery and administrative manipulation to return to duty.
According to the sources, some police officers affected by the withdrawal order have been wearing vigilante and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps uniforms to evade detection while continuing escort duties.
They alleged that officers were instructed to return their service rifles for redeployment but later had the same weapons reissued after paying as much as N500,000.
“Police officers are now disguising themselves in vigilante and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps uniforms to evade the so-called withdrawal order,” one of the sources said.
“Each officer was instructed to return their service rifle, only to have the same weapon reissued after paying N500,000, after which they resumed duty as usual,” the source added.
The sources also said some police guards now wear corporate suits and operate as private drivers for VIPs while still providing armed protection.
“Some police guards now wear suits and operate as private drivers for VIPs, and most officers have already returned to work,” another source said.
Breaking News
Sokoto residents flee as Explosive device burst into flames amid US operation
An explosive device burst into flames in Jabo, a town in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, on Thursday night, forcing residents to abandon their homes.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The development, which sparked tension, occurred around 9:30pm, according to witnesses.
Less than two hours after the development, US President, Donald Trump, announced a major operation against terrorists in North West, Nigeria.
Sokoto is one of the states in the North West region.
It is unclear if the operation led to the explosion in Jabo town as Trump did not give details and the Nigerian government had not commented on the incident as of press time.
An eyewitness, Attahiru Madawaki Jabo, told our reporter that the device caught fire after hitting the ground.
“I was at home when we heard a loud sound which shook some of our houses. Immediately the explosive object hit the ground at the outskirt of Jabo town, it burst into fire,” Jabo said.
According to local sources, soldiers stationed at a nearby checkpoint immediately moved to the scene and cordoned off the area.
The soldiers recovered the scattered parts of the device and took them to their base.
Some residents refused to return to their houses due to the fear of another explosion.
No official statement from authorities as of the time of filing this report.
Breaking News
BREAKING NEWS: After So Many Deliberations United States Military Launches Airstrikes Against ISWAP In Sokoto State
After So Many Deliberations United States Military Launches Airstrikes Against ISWAP In Sokoto State....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The United States Military has launched airstrikes against ISWAP terrorists in Northwest Nigeria. The Airstrikes which was confirmed by US President Donald on his Truth Social Media account took place in Sokoto State.
The United States Military has launched airstrikes against ISWAP terrorists in Northwest Nigeria.
The Airstrikes which was confirmed by US President Donald on his Truth Social Media account took place in Sokoto State.
Breaking News
BREAKING NEWS: Popular England Coach Sacked Because Christmas – FULL DETAILS
Thomas Tuchel will be hoping for a peaceful Christmas break as the England manager prepares to map out the Three Lions’ World Cup strategy. Following the group stage draw, Tuchel’s squad will face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in their opening fixtures.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Whilst the German will no doubt want to savour the festive season, he may well be switching his mobile off, mindful of the painful memory of being dismissed by former employers Paris Saint-Germain on Christmas Eve in 2020. The 52-year-old arrived in the French capital in 2018, securing consecutive Ligue 1 championships, the Coupe de France, and guiding PSG to the Champions League final in 2020. Despite these achievements, the German tactician’s position became untenable following several disputes with senior figures at the club.
The official announcement of his dismissal was delayed by several days. When it eventually came, PSG stated that Tuchel had been removed following an “in-depth analysis of its sporting situation”.
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said: “I would like to thank Thomas Tuchel and his staff for everything they brought to the club. Thomas has put a lot of energy and passion into his work, and of course we will remember the good times we shared together. I wish him the best for his future.
“We missed winning the Champions League by one match,” Tuchel reflected on his spell at the Parc des Princes. “And we never had the feeling that we had convinced people and that they recognised our performance. Sometimes that makes you a little sad or angry.”
Thomas Tuchel
He continued: “During the first six months I was asking myself, ‘Am I still a coach or a minister of sport?'” PSG ultimately decided to bring in former Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino as Tuchel’s replacement, whilst Christophe Galtier and Luis Enrique have subsequently taken charge in the French capital. Tuchel, meanwhile, has experienced quite the rollercoaster ride since departing France.
His stint at Chelsea proved highly successful, culminating in Champions League glory amongst other silverware, before facing dismissal once more. Bayern Munich became his next destination, where he clinched the Bundesliga title, only to suffer yet another sacking.
Tuchel took up the England manager’s position at the beginning of this year and has guided the Three Lions through an impeccable qualifying run for the 2026 World Cup. Barring any dramatic developments, he appears certain to remain in post through Christmas this time.
-
Breaking News3 months agoWorld’s Youngest Undergraduate is Nigerian JOSHUA BECKFORD, gained admission in Oxford University at the age of Six years
-
Breaking News2 months agoJUST IN: Finally United States President Donald Trump Revokes 80,000 Visas of Nigerians, Other Foreign Nationals
-
Breaking News3 months agoBREAKING NEWS: Woman in Trouble For Burning 7-year-old Girl’s Private Parts With Hot Knife
-
Breaking News3 months agoBREAKING NEWS: FULL DETAILS! Top Secret Leaked Why SIM Fubara Fails to Return to Government House After Reinstatement
-
Breaking News2 months agoBREAKING NEWS: Nigerian Billionaire Lawmaker Ned Nwoko, Orders Arrest of His Mother In Law Regina Daniels’ Mother, Rita
-
Breaking News3 months agoBREAKING NEWS: Federal Government Releases Proof of N25,000 Cash Transfers to 71 Million Nigerians in 8.1 Million Households
-
Breaking News3 months agoBREAKING NEWS: Another Rivers Saga: Just Reinstated Fubara Told to Sack All Sole Administrators Appointees, Seek Tinubu’s Assurance Over Impeachment
-
Breaking News4 months agoBREAKING NEWS: Finally Department of State Services (DSS) summons Sowore over post on Tinubu
