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Police Arrest Murder/Robbery Suspects recover Arms.

Following intelligence report,Police  operatives attached to Federal Special Anti robbery Squad (FSARS) Akwuzu have arrested a syndicate at Ire village, Ogidi in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State, On 12/1/2019 at about 4am. It was gathered that the suspects had on the 11/1/2019 allegedly robbed and killed one Ifeanyi Nwanga in ifite dunu at about 4:30 pm with a gun. The suspects are Chimezie Aronu 'm' aged 22 years, Uchenna Obiora 'm' aged 18 years and, Chibuike Omankwu 'm' aged 20 years. They however  confessed to the crime and also led the Police to the place where they hide the weapon used in perpetrating the dastardly act. Exhibit recovered from the suspects include one cut to size single barrel gun and one cartridge. The case is presently under investigation after which suspects would be charged to Court for prosecution.

ADOL-PAUL HOSPITAL, UTUH OFFERS FREE MEDICAL TREATMENT

Recently, a newly established mission hospital, Adol-Paul Specialist Hospital, Utuh, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, owned by The Redeemed Pillars of Fire Praying Ministry, Inc., has rolled out free medical treatment, where individuals suffering from one health problem or the other were diagnosed and treated free. The free medical outreach organized on Monday, January 7, 2019, was part of activities marking the official opening of the health facility. Our correspondent reports that over 1,000 cases of eye problems were diagnosed by optometrists, and free lenses were given to the patients. Other category of patients, who reportedly received free medicare during the outreach include those diagnosed of hepatitis A and B, elderly people with prostrate enlargement, as well as those with some other sicknesses, both communicable and noncommunicable diseases. In his remarks during the event, the founder of the hospital, Bishop Adol-Paul Obinwaogu, said the establishm...

I Have Issues With Nigeria Police, Buhari Opens Up

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the Police are supposed to be at the forefront in fighting crimes in the country, not the army. Buhari also noted that even though the idea of state Police is great, he does not buy it. He told Arise TV that “It may be more efficient, which was why I congratulated the governor of Lagos State (Akinwunmi Ambode) when he started the Lagos State Neighbourhood Corps. It’s a good initiative.” According to Buhari, “Lagos State is richer than the Federal Government. How many states are there that can pay salaries and you now ask them to go and form state Police? “And, do you know what can happen if you can’t feed the Police? Do you just give him uniform and a gun but can’t pay him salaries for six months? “It’s going to be a problem and I don’t want to be a part of it.” Also, he said: “I have a problem with the Police and I told them that, from my training and experience, the Police...

IKEDI OHAKIM KICKS OFF GUBER CAMPAIGN WITH TOWN HALL MEETING*

In keeping to his promise to engage in issue-based campaigns for the 2019 governorship election, His Excellency Dr. Ikedi Ohakim, the immediate past Governor of Imo State and 2019 governorship candidate of Accord, will on Thursday, 10th January, 2019,  kick off his governorship campaign with a town hall meeting. The town hall meeting which is the first in a series will hold at the popular All Seasons Hotel, Owerri, at 10am prompt. Ohakim will during the town hall meeting unveil his comprehensive policy on health, which will be community driven with the appointment of a Surgeon General for the  state. Ohakim will also unveil his draft bill for the healthcare sector. Ohakim is saddened at the high mortality rate of about 39% and the dearth of healthcare facilities and services in the state as a result of deliberate actions and inactions of the present government since 2011. He is also saddened that the 19 general hospitals and 46 healthcare centers where all sold and the buyer...