EKITI 2014: POLICE DEPLOY TROOPS, HELICOPTERS •NSCDC BOSS BRIEFS PERSONNEL

As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prepares to conduct Ekiti State governorship election on Saturday, the Nigeria Police, have deployed troops to maintain security in the state.
Speaking before the departure of the policemen, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Abubakar, said the police were also deploying three helicopters for surveillance in the three senatorial districts in the state.

WHY I BOYCOTTED APC CONVENTION – IKIMI

The controversy over the national convention of the All Progressives Alliance (APC) lingered yesterday as a chieftain of the party and former foreign affairs minister, Chief Tom Ikimi, explained why he boycotted the convention held in Abuja, on Friday.
Ikimi also said he would make his stand known on his speculated defection to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) this week.

IMO BOMBING ATTEMPT: GOVT LAUNCHES ‘OPERATION KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR’

Following the attempted bomb incident that took place on Sunday at the Winners’ Chapel Church in Owerri, the Imo State Government in collaboration with the security agencies in the state, has initiated some security measures to ensure adequate security of lives and property.

MASSOB TO TERRORIST: STAY OFF SOUTHEAST

THERE was outrage yesterday over the discovery of bombs that were planted in the Living Faith Church, popularly called the Winners’ Chapel, in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The Movement for Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra warnied terrorists to stay off the Southeast and threatened to “bring down” Nigeria should any part of the Southeast be bombed.
Six suspects are being held for the explosives. The motive of the planned bombing and its planners remain unknown.

3 MONTHS AFTER IMMIGRATION TRAGEDY: SAME FIRM RECRUITS FOR ARMY, NAVY, POLICE

The Ministry of Interior yesterday defended its choice of Drexel Global Tech Nigeria Limited for managing the process of recruiting staff into the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) early this year. It said it was informed by the reputation of its affiliate company, S. W. Global, known worldwide for excellent information technology (IT) services. The ministry noted that besides the company’s involvement in the e-passport project of the NIS, it had been handling e-recruitment data collection for renowned security outfits like the Nigeria Police, Army and the Navy.

3 MONTHS AFTER IMMIGRATION TRAGEDY: SAME FIRM RECRUITS FOR ARMY, NAVY, POLICE

The Ministry of Interior yesterday defended its choice of Drexel Global Tech Nigeria Limited for managing the process of recruiting staff into the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) early this year. It said it was informed by the reputation of its affiliate company, S. W. Global, known worldwide for excellent information technology (IT) services. The ministry noted that besides the company’s involvement in the e-passport project of the NIS, it had been handling e-recruitment data collection for renowned security outfits like the Nigeria Police, Army and the Navy.

FIRST LADY FOR ANOTHER MEDICAL CHECK-UP IN GERMANY

First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, may have travelled to Germany for a fresh medical check-up.
According to a competent source, Mrs. Jonathan may have gone to Germany where she is expected to undergo medical examination at St Joseph Hospital, Wiesbadan.
Although details of the expected medical examinations were not clear is at press time, a source revealed that it is a follow-up to the series of operations the First Lady had in 2013.

STEPHEN KESHI: THE WRONG COACH FOR THE WORLD CUP

This World Cup is done and dusted as far as Nigeria is concerned. We would be extremely lucky to get past the first round. There is no doubt in my mind that, barring an act of God, Nigeria’s chances are next to nothing. The only team we have a chance against is Iran and, even there, we are more likely to draw than to win.

What President Jonathan’s Appointment Of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur As ‘Ambassador-At-Large’ Mean

President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, the immediate past Chairman of the ruling PDP, as Ambassador-at-Large. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the appointment in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.

NIGERIA BATTLES IRAN IN CURITIBA

Nigeria and Iran go to battle in Curitiba tonight in their first match at the on-going World Cup in Brazil
The Super Eagles have taken just two points from six matches in their last two appearances at the World Cup, but have higher hope this time around after winning the Africa Cup of Nations last year.
And Coach Stephen Keshi believes getting the better of his opposite number, Carlos Queiroz, will be the biggest challenge for his side as they take on Iran.