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Dr Monday Ubani Loses Mother at 90   The former 2nd Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN, has announced the passing of his beloved mother, Mrs. Gladys Nsomma Ubani. She passed away at the age of 90 on Wednesday, February 18, 2025. In a press statement made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by her, Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN on Saturday, confirmed the sad news, expressing gratitude for a life well lived. “I have lost my mother, Mrs. Gladys Nsomma Ubani, at the age of 90. She is survived by me, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The family will announced her burial arrangements in due course,” he stated. Dr. Ubani also recalled the passing of his father, who lived to the remarkable age of 101 years before his demise in 2021. Despite the sorrow of losing his mother, he expressed gratitude to God for her long and impactful life.

Lagos Lawyer, Barr. Chinwe Onuoha Remanded In Kirikiri Prison Over Alleged Forgery and Fraud Lagos, Nigeria — The Police Special Fraud Unit (SFU) has arraigned Chinwe Onuoha and Elhcrim Nigeria Limited before Justice Hakeem Oshodi of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on a twelve-count charge bordering on conspiracy, forgery, and the uttering of false documents, aimed at defrauding the Bank of Industry and as well Remanded In Kirikiri Corrections Çenter  The charges, filed by the SFU, detail how the defendants, along with others now at large, allegedly conspired in 2020 to forge a lease agreement dated February 12, 2018.  The forged document was purportedly submitted to the Bank of Industry as part of a scheme to fraudulently secure a loan, to the detriment of Ngozi Braide. Details of the Charges: The first count accuses the defendants of conspiracy to commit forgery by creating a false lease agreement, contrary to Section 516 of the Criminal Code Cap. C38, Laws o...

CSP Mariam Ogunmolasu: The 'Small But Mighty Czar' Restoring the Image of the Nigeria Police *By Temidayo Babalola*   In a remarkable display of dedication and professionalism, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Mariam Ogunmolasu, affectionately known as the "Small But Mighty Czar," has become a beacon of hope and transformation within the Nigeria Police Force. Her unwavering commitment to combating crime and restoring the force's image has earned her widespread acclaim both locally and internationally.   Since assuming office as the Officer-in-Charge of the Zonal Anti-Piracy Unit, Zone-2 Command, CSP Mariam has breathed new life into the command. Under her leadership, criminal elements operating within Ogun and Lagos states have been forced to either reform or flee, fearing the relentless dragnets set up by her operatives across the region. Her strategic approach and hands-on leadership have significantly reduced crime rates, earning her the trust a...

Nigeria Customs Service, NPA Collaborate to Boost Port Efficiency   The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has emphasised the importance of collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of Nigerian ports. During a courtesy visit to the NPA on Thursday, 13 February 2025, the CGC noted that the success of the NCS is closely tied to the effectiveness of the ports. "If we get it right in our ports, we will get it right in the Service," he said. He further stated: "We have a number of initiatives that we are pursuing, and we need the critical buy-in of a stakeholder like the NPA for those initiatives to succeed." The CGC commended the existing collaboration between the NCS and the NPA, highlighting the success achieved at the Export Processing Terminal. He expressed optimism about implementing similar initiatives in the ...

*Akwa Ibom State Police Command  pass out 1,511 re-trainned Women Police Officers* The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has achieved a significant milestone with the successful passing out of 1,511 re-trainned women police officers drawn from Divisions and Area command following an intensive tactical and operational training program at the 26 Police Mobile Squadron. Speaking at the ceremony, the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, expressed his delight at the successful completion of the re-training, describing it as a strategic move to strengthen the security architecture of Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria at large. "This training is not just a routine exercise; it is a deliberate and strategic initiative that underscores the evolution of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Under the visionary leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, the Force is undergoing remarkable transforma...