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Naval Staff, Seven Others Abducted In Akwa Ibom Hotel
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Eight individuals, including a Naval Rating, have been abducted in Ibaka, Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
The incident occurred on Monday night at Classic Point Hotel, Ibaka, where gunmen forcefully took the victims to an undisclosed location, Akelicious reports
Confirming the incident Tuesday, Police Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom State Command, Timfon John, said, “When the police got the information, Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara, led a team of security personnel to the community
“I can assure you that with that visit by the CP and other strategic approaches normalcy will return.”
The Naval authority in Akwa Ibom are yet to speak on the development which is coming days after a bus driver and 18 passengers leaving Uyo to Port Harcourt, Rivers state were abducted with whereabout yet to be established.
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Police nab 179 robbery suspects, recover 73 firearms, 56 posh vehicles
As testaments to the promise of the Force to adopt improved strategies in the fight against various forms of crimes and criminality across the country, the Nigeria Police Force has unveiled some recorded significant achievements in its efforts to curb crime.
In a press briefing at the FID-IRT headquarters on the 22nd of January, 2024, the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force confirmed the arrest of 179 armed robbery suspects, 100 kidnapping suspects, and 152 Murder/homicide suspects.
The Operatives added that 34 suspects connected with the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, 77 rape suspects, 110 suspected cultists have also been arrested.
The success recorded by the Nigerian Police Force also includes the recovery of 73 various firearms, 310 ammunition of various calibers.
The Police was also able to recover 56 stolen vehicles and rescue 22 victims of kidnapping across the country.
The police also recorded several outstanding achievements including the arrest of Muhammed Kabir ‘m’ 36 years, and other members of his gang including Donald Okpere ‘m’, and Haruna Ibrahim ‘m’.
The gang operates by impersonating military personnel and defrauding victims of millions of naira, using fake alerts after purchasing gadgets and medical equipment.
In addition, the operatives arrested Sunday Okwo Ade ‘m’, Monday Solomon ‘m’, David Emmanuel ‘m’, and Shakiru Badmus ‘m’, who are part of a well-known gang that specializes in stealing motorcycles from farmers in various communities in Lagos and Ogun States. 15 motorcycles were recovered from this gang.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., however, reaffirmed the commitment of the Force to remain steadfast to the core principle of policing which is the safeguarding of the lives and properties of the general populace and creating an enabling environment for the public to go about their daily activities peacefully.
Egbetokun assured that the Force will not relent in its pursuit of criminal elements and ensuring justice is served when due and appropriate as the extant laws of our country have laid out.
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Goodbye to Medical Tourism as Anderson’s Hospital in Port Harcourt Introduces Advanced Electro-Physiology in Nigeria (Photos)
It is goodbye to medical tourism as Anderson’s Hospital, in collaboration with the Cardiovascular Education Foundation (USA) and a renowned British medical team, is proud to announce the reintroduction of advanced Electro-Physiology (EP) procedures in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
This cutting-edge initiative brings highly specialized medical solutions to patients requiring complex EP interventions Anderson’s Hospital is committed to pushing the boundaries of medical care in Nigeria.
Our strategic partnerships with global medical leaders underscore our dedication to delivering world-class healthcare solutions, bridging the gap between local and international medical standards
**What You Need to Know About EP
An electrophysiology study (EP study) is a test used to evaluate your heart’s electrical system and check for abnormal heart rhythms Natural electrical impulses coordinate the contractions of the different parts of the heart.
This creates the heartbeat or heart rhythm and keeps blood flowing the way it should during an EP study, your doctor inserts small, thin wire electrodes into a vein in the groin (or neck, in some cases).
Your doctor then threads the wire electrodes through the vein and into the heart. To do this, your doctor uses a special type of live X-ray “movie,” called fluoroscopy.
Once in the heart, the electrodes measure the heart’s electrical signals. Electrical signals are also sent through the electrodes to stimulate the heart tissue to try to induce the abnormal heart rhythm.
This is done to evaluate the rhythm and find its cause. It may also be done to help assess how well a medicine is working.
Nigerians at home now have this golden opportunity to receive treatment locally rather than traveling abroad, which will definitely reduce the cost of flight tickets and conserve scarce hard currency.
The hospital will carry out heart implants such as pacemakers, ventricular assist devices, biventricular implants, and implantable loop recorders, among others.
The hospital is running a one-week community outreach program where highly complex surgeries and implants will be performed.
The Nizamiye (Turkish Hospital) in Abuja is partnering with Anderson’s hospital to provide top-notch medical services to Nigerians in Port Harcourt.
See photos below:
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Trump Replies Episcopal Bishop’s Call for Mercy on LGBTQ+ Community and Migrant Workers
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
During the inaugural prayer service, Right Reverend Mariann Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, delivered a poignant message urging President Donald Trump to extend mercy to the LGBTQ+ community and undocumented migrant workers.
Her powerful appeal was made in front of a congregation gathered for the historic event, calling on the president to embrace compassion and understanding toward marginalized groups.
Following the service, President Trump was asked about the sermon and the bishop’s remarks.
In a brief interaction with the press, the president remarked that he did not believe the service had been “a good service,” without further elaborating on his stance.
Bishop Budde’s remarks have sparked a range of reactions, with advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and immigrant communities expressing hope that her call would resonate with the president, while others have criticized the president’s response.
The appeal for mercy and inclusion comes as the new administration begins its term, and its stance on issues of social justice and human rights remains closely watched.
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