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August 18, 2023 Pastor Otu in Police Net Over Death of Lady in Hotel
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Pastor Otu in Police Net Over Death of Lady in Hotel

A certain pastor, Timothy Otu, of Agape Evangelical Ministry has been arrested by the Abia State Police Command over the death of a 43-year-old woman, Happiness Echieze.

Pastor Otu of whose church is located at the Obikabia Junction in the Obingwa Local Government Area of the state is in detention to help the police with investigations concerning the cause of the lady’s death in his hotel room.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday.

According to her, the pastor and the lady lodged in a hotel in Ovom village on August 12, 2023, around 9.23pm.

She said the lady’s naked lifeless body was later discovered in the room around midnight without a trace of the pastor.

The PPRO said the suspect was later arrested and the case was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for proper investigation.

The statement read, “On August 13, 2023, around 9.30am, Mr Godwin Akpan residing at Jubilee Guest House in Ovom Village, Obingwa Local Government Area reported to the Isialangwa Police Division that on the evening of August 12, 2023, around 9.25pm, a clergyman named Timothy Otu associated with Agape Evangelical Ministry at Obikabia Junction in Obingwa LGA, checked into the guest house along with a woman named Happiness Echieze from Isialangwa LGA, Abia State. Happiness Echieze was 43 years of age.

“Further details provided by Mr Akpan indicated that on the same date, around midnight, he entered the hotel room of the aforementioned clergyman and discovered the lifeless body of Happiness Echieze. She was found unclothed, and a white substance was emanating from her mouth and nose. Regrettably, the clergyman was absent from the scene.

“Preliminary investigations have been launched into this matter. The deceased’s body has been transported from the location and is currently at the SDA Mortuary in Aba, awaiting an autopsy.

“Additionally, the suspect in this case has been apprehended and the case has been transferred to the State CID for discreet investigations.”

August 3, 2023 Court Jails Tik-Tok User for Bullying Nollywood Star, Eniola Badmus
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Court Jails Tik-Tok User for Bullying Nollywood Star, Eniola Badmus

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday sentenced a user on popular social media platform; Tik-Tok, named Blessing Nwakaego Okoye, to three years imprisonment for social media bullying of  Nollywood star actress, Eniola Badmus.

Tiktoker, Okoye Blessing Nwakego, better known as Ego, had accused actress Eniola Badmus of connecting girls to top politicians in Nigeria for prostitution.

Justice Nicholas Oweibo convicted and sentenced Okoye after she pleaded guilty to the charges of Cyber stalking leveled against her, and was given an option of N150, 000 fine in lieu of the sentence.

Nwakaego Okoye and one Chimabia, now at large, were accused of having conspired to commit the offence between December 2022 and July 2023 in Lagos. It added that the offence contravened sections 24 (1) (b), (2) (a) (c), and 27 of the Cybercrimes Act, 2015.

 

July 31, 2023 Ag. IGP Sets up Schools Protection Squad to Enhance Security in Educational Institutions Across Nigeria
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Ag. IGP Sets up Schools Protection Squad to Enhance Security in Educational Institutions Across Nigeria

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, as part of his policy geared towards security of lives and property, most especially safety of schools and students, has announced the establishment of the Schools Protection Squad (SPS), a proactive initiative aimed at enhancing security and safety in educational institutions across Nigeria.

 

In furtherance of the safety drives, the IGP has also concluded plans to launch a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) handbook for the Safe Schools Programme. The official launch and training event is scheduled to take place on 9th of August 2023, with the participation of 250 individuals drawn from various sectors, including the presidency, executive, judiciary, legislature, security agencies, civil society organizations, media, school administrators, unions, and other stakeholders.

The Schools Protection Squad (SPS) is a specialized unit within the Nigeria Police Force tasked with drawing up policies and engaging relevant stakeholders to ensure the safety and protection of students, teachers, and school infrastructure. The squad will be equipped with relevant assets and advanced training to effectively respond to security challenges facing educational institutions.

The launch of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) handbook for the Safe Schools Programme is an integral part of the initiative. This comprehensive handbook outlines the best practices and guidelines for securing schools, risk assessment, emergency response protocols, and collaboration between various stakeholders. The SOP will serve as a crucial reference for educational authorities, security agencies, and other participants involved in the Safe Schools Programme, empowering them to take coordinated and effective measures in ensuring the safety and protection of schools.

The Inspector-General of Police hereby calls on all relevant stakeholders to actively participate and support the initiative for the safety and general well-being of our educational assets in Nigeria. The IGP similarly believes that through collaborative efforts and a united approach, Nigeria can build a robust education system that guarantees a secure and conducive learning environment for every child. ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA. July 31, 2023.

July 24, 2023 Governor Umo Eno, Bassey Otu Attend Episcopal Ordination In Calabar
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Governor Umo Eno, Bassey Otu Attend Episcopal Ordination In Calabar

The Governors of Akwa Ibom and Cross River State, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno and Senator Bassey Otu were in attendance at the episcopal ordination of the first indigenous auxiliary Bishop of Calabar held at Saint Paul’s Parish, Calabar, alongside top dignitaries from the Akwa-Cross region.
Shortly after the ordination of Bishop Christopher Naseri-Mutiti Naseri, the governor of Cross River State, Senator Otu said he was determined to make the church an integral part of his government.
Governor Otu said, “the only constituency that we have few men of conscience is the church and that is why we want to make the body of Christ an integral part of our administration. Nigeria is passing through very difficult times, very precarious moments, but it is the spirit of our resilience and God that is going to see us through.“
According to him, through his ‘People’s First’ mantra, his government has “ushered in the season of sweetness; and with God on our side, not too long from now, we will begin to sing a different tune.
“Time has come for us to begin to take responsibility and move in the direction God wants us to move. So, I want us to understand that this event is very important in the calendar of Cross River State and please note that God has given us a mission.
“This simply means that we are ready to move to the next level. So, church, we need your prayers to pass through these difficult times because as a song writer says, “what God cannot do does not exit, so we need your prayers,” the governor urged.
Being part of history
Of the ordination, Otu remarked, “we are very happy and privileged to be part of history because it is going to go down in our books, especially as it is coming at a time where we are trying to bring the church closer to government than it used to be.”
Continuing he said, “let me use this opportunity on behalf of all Cross River people and those residing in the state to congratulate our Bishop Christopher Naseri on his ordination as the Auxillary Bishop of Calabar.
“God has a reason for bestowing this crown on you and I know that he has deemed you fit to serve him. All that we owe you as the people of Cross River State is to add you in our daily prayers for you to succeed in this apostolic responsibility,” governor Otu prayed.
Excited about the presence of his Akwa Ibom State counterpart at the ceremony, Senator Otu said, “let me thank my brother and friend, Pastor Umoh Eno for the team he has brought from Akwa Ibom State. You have come to show that we still remain the same. There may be state boundaries, but we are the same.
“I schooled in Akwa Ibom State throughout. So, if you want to check carefully I am also an Akwa Ibom man,” Otu stated.
The Bishop of Ikot Ekpene Diocese, Bishop Camillus Umoh charged the newly ordained bishop to be diligent is his episcopal calling by not allowing material benefits to be determinant of his service to God and man, noting  “God, who called you will empower you with his spirit so that you serve his people in accordance with His will.”
The preacher also used the occasion to advise political officer holders to be realistic in dishing out promises to their subjects by avoiding frivolous pronouncement but focus and embark only on programmes that would have socio-economic impact on the citizenry.
In a message to the gathering, Bishop Naseri thanked all those, who turned out to witness the ordination and urged the congregation to always include him in their prayers.
The occasion climaxed with the administration of the Oath of Office and presentation of paraphernalia of office by the Archbishop of Calabar, Archbishop Joseph Ekuwem on the auxiliary, Bishop Naseri.
Other dignitaries were the Consul General of Equatorial Guinea and his Republic of Cameroon counterpart, Mr. Salvador Mangue Edjang, and Mr. Patrice Onana, the Governor of Centre Region of Yaounde in the Republic of Cameroon, Mr. Paul Naseri Bea including senior Bishops from Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon.
Catholic bishops from across Nigeria and traditional rulers led by the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu the fifth were also present at the ceremony.

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