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2023 Election: Allow police regulate your rallies – IGP appeals to politicians

2023 Election: Allow police regulate your rallies – IGP appeals to politicians
Usman Baba-Alkali, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has appealed to political parties and politicians to allow the police to regulate their campaigns for the 2023 general elections.
Speaking in Maiduguri on Sunday October 9, Alkali said this would contain any possible breakdown of law and order.
He said;
“I want to beg the politicians and political parties to give us the opportunity to regulate their processions, rallies and campaigns so that they do not have a clash.
“The Commissioner of Police is not saying you must apply for a permit before you campaign or rally but for him to know so that he can provide security for the venue of the campaign or to tell you if another party is also campaigning, for you to adjust to another date.
“It’s a matter of regulating for the benefit of all, to avoid things getting out of control.”
Reiterating the force’s commitment to ensuring security for the election, the IGP said the use of pseudo-security agents by any politician or party would not be tolerated.
Alkali added;
“Right now, we have another 10,000 recruits undergoing training that we hope to graduate before the election.
“The successes we achieved in fighting Boko-Haram could not have been possible without injecting the Civilian Joint Task Force. The CJTF assisted greatly as they know who is who in the area and led security to flush them out. That is what we want to copy.
“Security is all about everybody playing his quota; what your next neighbour is doing must interest you.
2023 Election: Allow police regulate your rallies – IGP appeals to politicians
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APC Affirms One-China Principle, Lauds Nigeria-China Partnership

APC Affirms One-China Principle, Lauds Nigeria-China Partnership
By: Michael Mike
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has affirmed its unwavering commitment to the one-China principle, recognising Taiwan as an integral part of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
Speaking in an interview in Abuja on Wednesday, the APC National Vice-Chairman (North-East), Comrade Mustapha Salihu, said the party is in full alignment with the federal government’s diplomatic stance.
He said: “Nigeria is unequivocally committed to the One-China Principle. Consequently, the policies and principles of the APC will mirror those of our federal government in diplomatic matters.
“China is a significant partner for our nation; they regard us as equals rather than a lesser nation. This perspective fosters a relationship of mutual progress. Therefore, it is wise for the government to support the one-China principle.”
Salihu reiterated the APC’s firm support for the government’s diplomatic policies, stating, “As a party, we stand resolutely behind the one-China principle.”
He praised the positive outcomes of Nigeria-China diplomatic relations, particularly in trade, investment, and infrastructural development.
He said: “Our partnership with China has yielded substantial results. We have witnessed the construction of extensive roads, bridges, and railways by Chinese companies, with counterpart funding from the Chinese government.
“In addition, projects such as the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) natural gas pipeline and various free trade zones in Nigeria have been funded, in whole or in part, by Chinese institutions. Chinese enterprises are eager to establish factories and businesses in Nigeria, and many are already contributing to our economy,” he noted.
He attributed the influx of foreign investment in Nigeria to the APC administration’s business-friendly policies, including amendments to the Companies and Allied Matters Act, which have streamlined processes for investors.
He expressed the party’s readiness to strengthen ties with the Communist Party of China (CPC) through collaboration in cultural exchange, trade, education, and human capital development.
He said: “We are dedicated to fostering mutual growth and reinforcing our historic partnership.”
APC Affirms One-China Principle, Lauds Nigeria-China Partnership
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Yobe gets new Commissioner of Police

Yobe gets new Commissioner of Police
By: Yahaya Wakili
A new Commissioner of police has been posted to the Yob state police command.
The new Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmad, assume duty today 2nd, May 2023.
A statement from DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO Yobe State Command said CP Garba Ahmad hails from Kafur LGA of Kasina State.
He attended the Bayero University of Kano State (BUK) where he obtained a B. A in Education and later bagged MPA in the University of Maiduguri in 1996.
He was enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force in 1992 as a cadets Assistant Superintendent of Police ASP and a member of course 3 intake.
During his carrier in the force he served in different capacities and in various strategic offices across the country to mention but a few: Borno, Ebonyi, Kaduna, FCT, Adamawa, Gombe, Enugu, and Oyo among other states.
He attended many courses both at home and abroad, among which is the International Law Enforcement Academy in the United States of America USA.
He is a seasoned community policing officer with vast experience in Law Enforcement and Strategic leadership.
He rose through the ranks to the enviable rank of Commissioner of Police and was deployed to Yobe State Police Command as the new Commissioner of Police.
He is 32 Commissioner of Police since the creation of the Command,
He took over from the former Commissioner of Police CP Haruna G. Garba. On 2nd May 2023
Yobe gets new Commissioner of Police
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Zulum hands 9 armoured vehicles to Borno Police

Zulum hands 9 armoured vehicles to Borno Police
… More support coming, Gov says
… Lauds Buhari, IGP
By: Babagana Wakil
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday handed over nine armoured personnel carriers to the Borno Command of the Nigerian Police Force to increase their capacity in crime prevention and responses.
Commissioner of Police in the state, Abdu Umar, received the APCs during a brief ceremony held in Maiduguri.
Zulum at the presentation commended the Borno Police Command and other security establishments for their extreme commitment in the fight against Boko Haram and preventing other crimes across the 27 local government areas of the state.
Our correspondent reports that Governor Zulum has, in nearly four years, released more than 1,300 patrol vehicles to a combination of the military, police, DSS, the paramilitary and volunteers in the civilian JTF, hunters and vigilantes who have formations in all of Borno’s 27 local government areas.
… More APCs coming, Gov. says
Meanwhile, Governor Zulum has promised to approve more armoured personnel carriers and other forms of support to the Nigerian Police and other security outfits working to restore peace in Borno State.
“Our administration will continue to support the Nigerian Police to deliver their objectives of protecting lives and properties of citizens. We will buy more APCs and Insha Allah we will extend more pf our support to all the security agencies” Zulum said.
… Lauds Buhari, IGP
The governor commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his ceaseless commitment in the fight against insurgents which has significantly helped in Borno’s ongoing stability.
“For us in Borno State, there is nothing we can say rather than to thank the federal government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari for restoring peace and stability in Borno State. This can never be feasible without the support of the Nigerian military, the Nigerian Police, the DSS, NSCDC, paramilitary and our volunteers”, Zulum said.
Zulum also paid tribute to the Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba Usman.
“Let me commend the Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba Usman, for the giant stride he has been making in reforming the Nigerian Police and ensuring peace and stability in the country since he assumed the mantle of leadership as the IGP”, the Governor noted.
Zulum hands 9 armoured vehicles to Borno Police
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