I never lobbied to extend my tenure — IGP Egbetokun
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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has debunked reports alleging that he has been lobbying the National Assembly to tamper with the Nigeria Police Act 2020 to elongate his tenure and year of service of personnel in the force.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed the IGP’s denial in a statement, saying it is vital to clarify unequivocally that the bill was originally introduced during the 8th Assembly but did not progress beyond the initial stages before the Assembly’s dissolution. It is standard legislative practice to review and update laws to align with current national realities.
The proposed amendment seeks to extend the years of service for police officers from 35 to 40 years, and the age limit from 60 to 65 years.
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Russian military repels Ukrainian attack
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The Russian military has repelled attacks by two unmanned Ukrainian drone boats carrying explosives on the Russian port city of Novorossiysk, the Defence Ministry in Moscow said on Wednesday.
The boats were destroyed in the sea, according to the ministry.
Novorossiysk on the Black Sea is a large port where Russia’s Black Sea Fleet has stationed many of its warships for use against Ukraine.
Talent Hunt: Cross River Central Senator Hailed Over Gov Otu Soccer Tourney 2024
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Cross River State’s Commissioner for Sports Development, Agnes Atsu, has challenged politicians in the state to emulate the lawmaker representing Cross River Central senatorial district, Senator Eteng Williams, by coming out to sponsor any of the sporting competitions that will assist the state discover young talents who can represent Cross River in sporting activities.
The Commissioner made the during the inauguration of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) ahead of Prince Otu Cup 2024, a football tournament organised by the sports ministry and sponsored by Senator Williams, to fish out young talents in secondary schools across the 18 LGAs of the state.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, which took place on Tuesday at the VIP Lounge of U.J. Esuene Sports Stadium, Calabar, the commissioner charged Crossriverians in high places of authority to come out and invest in sports development in order to elevate the sector and tap its potential.
OML 245: All Issues On $1.3bn Oil Field Scandal Resolves – Lokpobiri
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The federal government has resolved all outstanding issues surrounding the $1.3 billion Oil Mining License (OML) 245 oil field scandal.
Minister for state for petroleum resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, who made this known, said a meeting between the Attorney general of the federation, NNPC, and officials of the disputing parties was held to address the lingering issues.