*Manpower shortage: One officer doing job of two policemen — IGP Egbetokun (Tribune)*Tinubu appoints 2 NCS board members (Vanguard)

Manpower shortage: One officer doing job of two policemen — IGP Egbetokun (Tribune) The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has disclosed a plan of his administration to double the manpower strength of the Police Force in the country,…

*Senate asks Wike to revisit CCTV project in Abuja (Channels)*Made-in-China Adire: Alake constitutes committee to tackle adulterated Egba indigenous fabric in local markets (Sun)

Senate asks Wike to revisit CCTV project in Abuja (Channels) The Senate has asked the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to revisit the issue of the Abuja closed-circuit television (CCTV) project, where a N500 million contract to install cameras within and…

*Sickness: Mr Ibu’s leg amputated (DailyTrust)*APC to Obi: Drop your warped sense of entitlement to presidency (Tribune)

Sickness: Mr Ibu’s leg amputated (DailyTrust) One of the legs of veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor fondly known as Mr Ibu, has been amputated. A statement via the actor’s verified Instagram page on Monday said this was done due to…

*Kidnappers to Victim: We’re in Lagos because wealthy Igbos are shunning home (Vanguard)*Murder in BRT: Bamise’s death caused by bleeding inside brain, pathologist tells court (ThisDay)

Kidnappers to Victim: We’re in Lagos because wealthy Igbos are shunning home (Vanguard) A Lagos businessman who was abducted in Ago Palace Way, Lagos two weeks ago has been released after paying N30 million as ransom. He was kidnapped by…

*I want to reunite with Boko Haram husband – Chibok girl (Punch)*Borno holds first NYSC orientation exercise in 12 years (Sun)

I want to reunite with Boko Haram husband – Chibok girl (Punch) Another Chibok girl, Mary Nkeki, 27, has been rescued by troops of Operation Hadin Kai Theatre Command. Nkeki, who was rescued on Monday last week, said she was…

*Wike Visits Ganduje Amid Defection Rumour (DailyTrust)*KICC pastor Faseru debunks Ashimolowo’s rumoured retirement to face business (Guardian) 

Wike Visits Ganduje Amid Defection Rumour (DailyTrust) Former governor of Rivers State and a Minister designate, Nyesom Wike, visited the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Gnaduje, in Abuja, on Tuesday. Wike, who worked against…

*Mass Burial: Amnesty International investigation not objective  – Gbenga Omotoso (Vanguard)*DSS re-arrests Emefiele after tussle with Prison officials (Channels)

Mass Burial: Amnesty International investigation not objective  – Gbenga Omotoso  (Vanguard) Former Commissioner for Information in Lagos state, Gbenga Omotoso said the investigation of the Amnesty International on the alleged killing of 103 persons linked with the #EndSARS protest was…

*Tonto Dike thanks Pastor Jerry for ‘account balance shaking’ gift (Nation)*DSS invites suspended EFCC boss, Bawa (Tribune)

Tonto Dike thanks Pastor Jerry for ‘account balance shaking’ gift (Nation) Actress Tonto Dike has expressed gratitude to popular Pentecostal pastor and digital evangelist, Jerry Eze for the huge cash gift from him. The former Rivers Deputy governorship candidate said…

Bradley Cooper to star in Steven Spielberg’s new Bullitt movie

Bradley Cooper has signed on to star in Steven Spielberg’s new movie about police detective Frank Bullitt. The Hangover actor has closed a deal to play the no-nonsense San Francisco cop made famous by Steve McQueen in the 1968 action…

*Lagos robbers attacking motorists on Deeper Life bridge caught (Punch)*Sanwo-Olu approves marginal increase in BRT fare (Nation)

Lagos robbers attacking motorists on Deeper Life bridge caught (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspected traffic robbers, Alaba Ibrahim and Hammed Ibrahim, for dispossessing motorists of their valuables in the Gbagada area of…

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