The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has said that with the introduction of the digital Central Motor Registry Information System (e-CMR), Police officers would no longer need to stop vehicles to check their papers.

In a post shared on his X handle, Adejobi said police officers would now be equipped with cutting-edge technology to verify documents in real time. He added that once the e-CMR goes into effect, vehicle owners and users would no longer need to carry physical documents as all vehicle document information would be available digitally.

“No more stopping to check papers—our officers are equipped with cutting-edge tech to verify documents in real-time. With the NPF’s new E-CMR system, you don’t need to carry around physical documents. Access all your vehicle info digitally—quick, easy, and secure.

If your vehicle is registered with the NPF E-CMR and gets stolen, you can instantly flag it as stolen through your online profile,” he wrote on X

He said the system then alerts all field officers nationwide within seconds, improving the chances of swift recovery.

Recalled that in July 2024 the IGP ordered the enforcement of the digitalised Central Motor Registry. He said the move was to modernise and digitize the motor vehicle registration system and improve the nation’s safety and security framework. The police expect a digitalised system to bring greater convenience and speed to vehicle ownership transactions through streamlined documentation and verification.

According to the police, the E-CMR system would simplify vehicle-related services such as ownership transfers, license renewals, and updates to engine or chassis details and would also help prevent the sale of stolen vehicles and improve recovery efforts.

The Lagos state police command says it has arrested two women over their alleged involvement in the sale of a set of twins. 

In a statement on Friday, Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos police spokesperson, said operatives of the command arrested the suspects on their arrival with the babies from Abia state on September 9.

“Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Ujunwa Una ‘f’ and Chinelo Igbechionwu ‘f’ for conspiracy and child sales,” the statement reads.

“The suspects were arrested by patrol officers from Ojodu Division stationed at Berger bus-stop, an entry point into Lagos State, whom had earlier been alerted about the suspects by a Good Samaritan.

“The suspects were found with two newborn baby girls, approximately six-days old, while traveling from Abia State on September 9, 2024.

“Investigations revealed that the suspects were en route to deliver the babies to one nurse in Lagos State whom the mother of the babies promised to link them up with only after they had arrived Lagos.

“Upon questioning, the suspects confessed to the crime, stating that they were paid the sum of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (₦150,000) for transportation of the babies to Lagos.

“The suspects added that the mother of the babies sold the babies because she could not give them proper care.

“The case was transferred to the Gender Unit of the Command from where the newborns were placed in the custody of a motherless babies home for proper care and medical evaluation.”

Hundeyin added the suspects were arraigned in court on Thursday, September 19.

A filling station, Pinnacle Oil, belonging to Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, has been reportedly set ablaze by unknown arsornists.

DAILY POST learnt that the incident occurred early Friday morning.

Sources hinted that the arsonists came in a Toyota Corolla car and carried out the operation. 

At least four cars within the vicinity were affected by the inferno.

As of the time of filing this report, the Agbani Road axis leading to the fuel station has been barricaded by men of the fire service and security operatives.

Meanwhile, the Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the fire incident.

However, the police said it may have been caused by a leakage from one of the vehicles that were on queue to purchase fuel.

This was contained in a statement issued by the DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Command.

According to him, “A fire incident occurred at Pinnacle Filling Station, Agbani Road, Enugu, in the morning hours of today, Friday, September 20, 2024.

“The fire was immediately put out with the support of the personnel of both federal and state fire services, who promptly responded to the emergency situation.

“No life was lost. However, three vehicles on the queue to purchase fuel were torched, while normalcy has since been restored by the police.

“A preliminary investigation suggests that the fire may have been caused by fuel leakage from one of the vehicles buying fuel at the station.

“However, the Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, who led police operatives to the scene, has ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State CID to conduct a full-scale investigation into the incident.”

Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has sponsored the medical treatment of a 13-year-old Abubakar Ibrahim, who suffers from severe acute malnutrition.

The boy is a resident of Yammawa quarters, an area in Katsina metropolis.

His video trended on social media, showing how he was seriously suffering from malnutrition and seeking for assistance.

The Katsina State Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Armaya’u Abdulkadir, said the party’s national leader
saw the video, and expressed concern over Ibrahim’s situation.

According to Abdulkadir, Mr Kwankwaso expressed interest to sponsor the medical treatment of the boy during his condolence visit to the Yar’adua family.

He added that “Kwankwaso directed that Ibrahim be taken to Kano for proper medical treatment and other necessary attention needed.

“The boy was immediately taken to the Abdullahi Wase Hospital in Nasarawa area of Kano, where he received adequatemedical
attention and provided with the needed foods and other vitamins.

“Thanks be to Almighty Allah, Ibrahim has recovered, and was brought back home. As you can see now, he’s looking healthy and strong.”

Speaking after their return on Thursday, Ibrahim’s mother, Fiddausi Ibrahim-Yammawa, commended the ex-governor for the
gesture, saying she will never forget the moment.

Young Ibrahim’s mother further explained that she was very happy as he has regained his health, saying that she was also given N200,000 to start a business.

Meanwhile, limited financial resources, limited access to nutritious foods, and medical conditions, are some of the major causes of severe acute malnutrition.

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The Borno State Government says it has realized over N12billion cash and material donations for victims of Alau Dam flood disaster in Maiduguri.

Abdurrahman Bundi, the Senior Special Adviser on New Media to Borno Governor, gave the update on the donations for the Maiduguri Relief Fund on Thursday in Maiduguri.

Mr Bundi said the donations came from corporate entities, state governments, State and National Assembly members, individuals, and Non-Governmental Organisations.

List of donors showed that the North East Development Commission, NEDC, donated N3b and food stuff, Aliko Dangote N2b, Aminu Dantata N1.5b, and Mohammed Indimi N1b.

Other donors were Borno LGAs; N1.2b, Oluremi Tinubu; N500m, Bauchi and Niger states; N250m each while the people of Southern Borno donated N200m.

Dahiru Mangal, Atiku Abubakar, Rep. Mukhtar Betara, Ali Modu Sheriff, House of Representatives, Abdulsalam Kachala, and JAIZ Bank states comprising Kebbi, Yobe, Kano, Taraba, katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara gave N100 each.

The Director General of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Buba Marwa and Matrix Energy donated 10 trucks of fertiliser and foodstuff worth over N120m each.

Those who gave N50m include Adamawa state, Peter Obi, Rabiu kwakwanso, Ahmed Lawan, Mohammad Maifata, Ibrahim Umar, Mohammad Imam, Ali Dalori, Bauchi APC chapter, Sen. Tahir Monguno, and Sen. Kaka Kaka Shehu and I8th Engineering Company, while the State Assembly donated N60m.

The Nasarawa Government also presented six trucks of rice, spaghetti and sugar.

Many other people donated between N1m and N30m respectively.

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Dr Musa Aliyu, Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, says within the last 24 hours, the commission has recovered about four billion Naira stolen by public office holders.

Mr Aliyu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja, on the sideline of the One-Day National Anti-Corruption Coalition, NACC, Members Hybrid Interactive Forum.

He said that ICPC would deploy technological measures, especially AI to unravel corrupt practices easily.

”Today, I want to underscore the potential of technological solutions in promoting accountability and good governance.

”Technology can work wonders because it is not biased like humans. It can help us tackle challenges if we use it properly and effectively.

”This technology, as I have mentioned, has the capability to address numerous issues.

”We know there are digital platforms that sometimes, unfortunately, contribute to corruption

”However, I can tell you that in the last 24 hours, we have been able to recover four billion Naira of public funds, which were diverted into private accounts,” he said.

According to him, it is alarming to see how much money is being misappropriated, and some individuals have billions of naira in their possession for personal gain.

”It is a shocking reality that people are hoarding public funds, instead of using them for the benefit of the nation.

”As a commission, we are utilising technology and management systems to restore confidence in the fight against corruption.

”We are committed to ensuring transparency in this endeavour,” he said.

Mr Aliyu said that there were systemic flaws in the country, especially regarding public spending.

He said that there was the need to invest in technology that could help minimise the challenges of corruption, particularly in public procurement.

”By implementing tech-driven processes, we can reduce practices like contract inflation.

”Using technologies like blockchain can help eliminate manipulation and ensure the integrity of public procurement.

”Data analytics are also crucial. The data we rely on is often outdated or inaccurate, which causes inefficiency.

”By embracing AI, we can easily convert certain processes to be more transparent and effective,” Mr Aliyu said.

He underscored the importance of implementing preventive strategies to combat corruption.

”This is why social integrity and capacity building are essential. Civic engagement and public education are key to ensuring that people understand their rights and responsibilities.

”When citizens are aware, they can hold public officers accountable. We must empower our people. Four or five years ago, we could have seen this transformation if we had started then.

”There is the need to ensure that the systems we build today withstand the test of time and foster respect for human rights and dignity.

”We need to build a culture that discourages corruption and promotes ethical governance,” he said.

He also called on the National Assembly to ensure speedy passage of the Whistle Blowing Act, adding that to fight corruption, there was the need to protect whistle blowers.

Muhuyi Magaji, the Chairman Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission, said that fighting corruption was a collective responsibility.

Mr Magaji said that when citizens joined hands against corruption, the monster would be easily defeated.

”When people own the fight against corruption, that is when it will always be strengthened. It is not for us at the government level to fight corruption alone.

”It needs the involvement of all, it is a collective fight so the occasion itself is a very important,” he said.

Demola Bakare, Acting Director, Public Enlightenment and Education, ICPC, urged the participants at the forum to fight corruption without sentiment.

Mr Bakare advised them to also have a deep knowledge of the Act that established the commission to enable them discharge their responsibility effectively.

He said that fighting corruption was like a marathon race that needed perseverance and endurance to win.

Mr Bakare pledged the support of the anti-graft agency to all the stakeholders, in winning the war against corruption in the country.

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Abuja, Sept. 20, 2024 (NAN) President Bola Tinubu has called on all stakeholders in the upcoming Edo governorship elections to conduct themselves peacefully and sportingly.

The President implores the governorship candidates, political parties, and supporters to respect the democratic process and the people’s will, in the election scheduled for Sept. 21.

In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, the President said he believed in the voters’ ability to make informed decisions about their future leaders.

“President Tinubu emphasises that democracy thrives on civility, tolerance, patience, and respect for the rules of the game.

“He notes that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has committed to conducting a free and fair election and urges all stakeholders to work together to ensure a successful and peaceful process,” said the statement.

The President commended the governorship candidates and political parties for their campaigns, which he said had focused on issues that mattered most to the people of Edo.

He noted that the candidates pledged to improve livelihoods, promote economic growth and contribute to national development.

He urged all citizens in the state to remain peaceful and respectful throughout the voting process, and encouraged them to resolve any disagreements amicably through the constituted authorities.

“In addition, President Tinubu expresses unwavering confidence in the professionalism and integrity of security agencies and INEC officials.

“He urges them to remain impartial and avoid any actions that could compromise the integrity of the electoral process,” said the statement.

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The Minister of State, Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has denied allegations levelled against him by Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State that he is behind banditry in the state. 

Reacting to the governor’s allegations, Bello Matawalle’s office said the Governor has repeatedly towed the same line of action of accusing the Minister of sponsoring banditry which the Minister has consistently denied.

Matawalle’s office referred Vanguard to a statement by his media consultants, denying his involvement in banditry or terrorist activities, following a similar allegation in a video by wanted Bandit’s kingpin, Bello Turji, describing the claims as baseless and mere attempts to distract and discredit him (Matawalle’s).

The statement, signed by Dayemi Saka, Lead Partner at Lambert and Curtis, read in parts: “Our attention has been drawn to a video shared on the X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook page in which baseless, malicious, unfounded, mischievous and deliberate concocted lies were told against the Honourable Minister of State for Defense, H.E Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle.

“We are not unmindful of the sustained attacks on the person, integrity, and patriotic sense of duty of our client.

“What we find disheartening and despicable is the brazen disregard for public safety and national security.

“While the video speaks to its discredibility, it is pertinent to address the outlandish allegations made by Bello Turji, a wanted kingpin of banditry.

“It is noteworthy that the efforts of the honourable minister of state, while as Governor of Zamfara State between 2019 and 2023, saw banditry and all other sundry of criminality tackled head-on.

“His demonstration of the strength of Character by insisting he was not going to negotiate with Bandits after the closure of the amnesty window for them to lay down their arms, and strong insistence of Bello Turji doing such is enough motivation for the hatchet man job is he doing.”

The statement added, “All arms seized, recovered, and received from bandits were submitted at Government House Gusau, and there is a record for it.

“The Government House does not have armoury, and it is also on record that the cache of arms was handed over to relevant security agencies of government.

“Anyone with basic knowledge of psychoanalysis of a terrorist and deranged mind like Turji will know that he is engaging in ‘victim mentality.’”

Turji linked the escalation of banditry in Zamfara and other states in the northwestern part of the country to the policies rolled out by the administration of Matawalle when he was governor.

I recall that in the video, the bandit kingpin had said, “Any person living in Shinkafi, Zurmi (Zamfara State) and Isa (Sokoto State) cannot deny this claim.

“There is a particular group of bandits whom the former governor pampered. I chased the group from Shinkafi, I killed their leader, Dudu, for peace to reign in Shinkafi. The group had 200 arms, but the governor later hosted them (Dudu’s boys) at the Government House.

“But the government failed to ask the group to surrender their weapons. Another group led by Bashari Maniya has over 300 guns” he said.

Bernice Asare, the Kumawood actress and movie producer has openly shared the challenges she faces in her marriage to a pastor, revealing her regrets about the decision to marry him.

In an interview with Zionfelix, she explained that what once seemed like an ideal relationship ultimately became one of the biggest mistakes of her life.

Bernice revealed that her husband's deep commitment to his religious duties caused significant tension in their marriage, leaving her feeling emotionally neglected.

She shared instances where he would prioritize ministering to others, including praying for prostitutes, over spending time with her, which made her feel isolated and deprived of emotional support.

Reflecting on the early stages of their relationship, Bernice described how her husband had provided her with comfort during a time of emotional vulnerability following a previous heartbreak. His calm demeanor and use of Bible verses drew her in, and their bond eventually led to marriage.

However, after they tied the knot, Bernice struggled with feelings of loneliness, as her husband was frequently occupied with his pastoral duties.

"Marrying a pastor was the biggest mistake of my life," she admitted, shedding light on the emotional toll of being married to someone whose primary focus was on his ministry.