Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Video - Comparison of the Lagos Police College in Nigeria and the Miami Police College in America
And here is the Police College of Miami, USA below:
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Four army officers dismissed from military for rape
The Nigerian Army has dismissed four soldiers who were involved in cases of abduction, rape, extortion and assault.
The Commander, Guards Brigade, Brig-Gen Emmanuel Atewe, disclosed this Tuesday at a media briefing at Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment, Abuja.
Atewe, who was represented by Maj. Peter Elayo, said the allegation was broadcast in one of the nation's broadcast station, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) on Jan 14, 2013.
The soldiers were later handed over to police for prosecution.
Following the incident, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) had called on the Chief of Army Staff and the Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command to investigate the allegations that some men in Army uniform abducted and raped some women in Abuja under the guise that they were prostitutes.
The Executive Secretary NHRC, Prof. Bem Angwe further requested that the two concerned security agencies to update the commission with any action taken on the subject matter to enable it take further necessary action in line with its mandate.
The Commander, Guards Brigade, Brig-Gen Emmanuel Atewe, disclosed this Tuesday at a media briefing at Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment, Abuja.
Atewe, who was represented by Maj. Peter Elayo, said the allegation was broadcast in one of the nation's broadcast station, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) on Jan 14, 2013.
The soldiers were later handed over to police for prosecution.
Following the incident, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) had called on the Chief of Army Staff and the Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command to investigate the allegations that some men in Army uniform abducted and raped some women in Abuja under the guise that they were prostitutes.
The Executive Secretary NHRC, Prof. Bem Angwe further requested that the two concerned security agencies to update the commission with any action taken on the subject matter to enable it take further necessary action in line with its mandate.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Video - World's largest football jersey unveiled by Guinness in Nigeria
A Guinness world record has been set in Lagos, Nigeria for the world's largest football Jersey.
Super Eagles draw to Burkina Faso 1-1 in Nations Cup
Nigeria Monday night, marked their return to Africa Cup of Nations with a fumbling 1-1 draw with Burkina Faso in a Group C match at the Mbombela Stadium
In a largely uneventful game watched by vuvuzela-sounding fans, Emmanuel Emenike edged the Nigerians in front in the 23rd minute but sloppy defending by Godfrey Oboabona and Joseph Yobo gifted the Burnikabes a precious and well deserved draw, after Alain Traore equalised in the last minute of injury time.
For most period of the game, the Eagles looked out of sorts as they failed to stamp authority in a match that a first half goal ought to have given them the confidence to play better than they did. Save for Mikel, the others were making textbook errors. Mikel was voted man of the match. The goal by Emenike was the only silver lining that the Nigerian could hold on to.
It was a real poacher's goal from the Spartak Moscow forward, who dived to poke the ball home from close range ahead of the onrushing Burkina Faso goalkeeper Abdoulaye Soulama, after a deft knockdown from strike partner Brown Ideye.
But after the goal, the Eagles threw caution into the wind as they were booked for reckless fouls. The likes of Fegor Ogude, Efe Ambrose, Nosa Igiebor, Mikel all got booked by the Algerian referee. Efe pulled a defender's shirt and this earned him the red card.
The one man advantage paid for the Burkinabes, who mounted pressure on the Eagles and deservedly got their equaliser in the 94th minute.
Jonathan Pitroipa got clear in the penalty area but the chance looked to have been wasted as he put in a poor cut back while falling over. But the centre back pair of Yobo and Oboabona, then got in each others way, allowing substitute Alain Traore to expertly place his shot past Vincent Enyeama.
In a largely uneventful game watched by vuvuzela-sounding fans, Emmanuel Emenike edged the Nigerians in front in the 23rd minute but sloppy defending by Godfrey Oboabona and Joseph Yobo gifted the Burnikabes a precious and well deserved draw, after Alain Traore equalised in the last minute of injury time.
For most period of the game, the Eagles looked out of sorts as they failed to stamp authority in a match that a first half goal ought to have given them the confidence to play better than they did. Save for Mikel, the others were making textbook errors. Mikel was voted man of the match. The goal by Emenike was the only silver lining that the Nigerian could hold on to.
It was a real poacher's goal from the Spartak Moscow forward, who dived to poke the ball home from close range ahead of the onrushing Burkina Faso goalkeeper Abdoulaye Soulama, after a deft knockdown from strike partner Brown Ideye.
But after the goal, the Eagles threw caution into the wind as they were booked for reckless fouls. The likes of Fegor Ogude, Efe Ambrose, Nosa Igiebor, Mikel all got booked by the Algerian referee. Efe pulled a defender's shirt and this earned him the red card.
The one man advantage paid for the Burkinabes, who mounted pressure on the Eagles and deservedly got their equaliser in the 94th minute.
Jonathan Pitroipa got clear in the penalty area but the chance looked to have been wasted as he put in a poor cut back while falling over. But the centre back pair of Yobo and Oboabona, then got in each others way, allowing substitute Alain Traore to expertly place his shot past Vincent Enyeama.
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Monday, January 21, 2013
Mother throws child in river
A 30-year-old mother, Yidiat Bakare, has been sentenced to five years in prison by an Osogbo Magistrate’s Court for throwing her three-month-old baby into a river in Ifon-Osun community, Osun State.
Yidiat was said to have thrown the baby into the river to express her grievance following a disagreement with her husband, Amodu Bakare.
According to the charge sheet obtained on Friday by our correspondent, the offence was committed on January 10, 2013 at about 4pm.
The woman, who pleaded guilty to the offence when the charge was read to her, urged the court to temper justice with mercy.
Police prosecutor, Mr. Oladoye Joshua, said her behaviour resulted in the death of the baby, stressing that the offence was punishable under Section 325 of the Criminal Code, Cap 34, Volume II, Laws of Osun State of Nigeria 2003.
Yidiat’s lawyer, Mr. Jimoh Daramola, urged the court to be lenient in its judgement, describing the incident as a personal tragedy to the mother.
After listening to the positions of the prosecution and defence counsel, Magistrate Olusola Aluko found Yidiat guilty.
The magistrate described the crime as unacceptable and heinous.
Aluko said, “People should exhibit restraint during disputes. It is always good to seek amicable resolution of conflicts at all times.
“The baby sent to the grave does not know whether the parents were quarrelling or not. This crime is unacceptable and heinous.”
He thus sentenced Yidiat to five years in prison with hard labour without an option of fine.
PUNCH
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Yidiat was said to have thrown the baby into the river to express her grievance following a disagreement with her husband, Amodu Bakare.
According to the charge sheet obtained on Friday by our correspondent, the offence was committed on January 10, 2013 at about 4pm.
The woman, who pleaded guilty to the offence when the charge was read to her, urged the court to temper justice with mercy.
Police prosecutor, Mr. Oladoye Joshua, said her behaviour resulted in the death of the baby, stressing that the offence was punishable under Section 325 of the Criminal Code, Cap 34, Volume II, Laws of Osun State of Nigeria 2003.
Yidiat’s lawyer, Mr. Jimoh Daramola, urged the court to be lenient in its judgement, describing the incident as a personal tragedy to the mother.
After listening to the positions of the prosecution and defence counsel, Magistrate Olusola Aluko found Yidiat guilty.
The magistrate described the crime as unacceptable and heinous.
Aluko said, “People should exhibit restraint during disputes. It is always good to seek amicable resolution of conflicts at all times.
“The baby sent to the grave does not know whether the parents were quarrelling or not. This crime is unacceptable and heinous.”
He thus sentenced Yidiat to five years in prison with hard labour without an option of fine.
PUNCH
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