By Fortune Abang

Abuja, April 29, 2025 The Federal Government on Tuesday condemned the terrorist attack in India.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kimiebi Ebienfa, quoted the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar as saying this on Tuesday in Abuja

The minister described the attack as unfortunate incident that resulted in the tragic loss of 26 innocent lives, mostly tourists and left many others injured.

Tuggar said, “The government of Nigeria strongly condemns the recent terrorist attack in South Kashmir’s Pahalgam.

“Terrorism in all its forms and manifestations is a global menace that requires collective action and firm commitment from the international community.

“Nigeria, having faced similar challenges, understands the devastating impact of such acts of violence and reiterates its call for enhanced global cooperation to combat terrorism and extremism.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of India as they recover from this tragedy and we stand united in the shared pursuit of peace, stability and justice worldwide.

From Sylvia Udegbunam Enugu 

The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command,  Mamman Bitrus Giwa,  has issued a stern warning to supervisory officers, particularly Divisional Police Officers, Heads of Tactical Squads and other Units, to redouble their efforts and justify their postings or face immediate replacement.

The Commissioner speaking during the  Police’s Strategic Conference with Senior Officers and a routine Briefing,  emphasised that this directive forms a core part of new measures aimed at strengthening accountability and operational excellence within the Command.

According to the Commissioner, officers who fail to demonstrate effective leadership, maintain discipline, or meet operational targets will be swiftly sanctioned, while outstanding performances will be recognised and rewarded.

Highlighting the critical need for public trust,  Giwa said, “The people of Enugu deserve nothing less than your utmost dedication. This is not merely a warning; it is our new operational standard. Those who cannot meet these expectations have no place in leadership within the command.” He further affirmed that the era of complacency is over, declaring that every officer must now prove daily that they deserve their position.  

These reforms, the CP noted, are part of the Enugu State Police Command’s ongoing transformation initiative to eradicate misconduct and enhance service delivery, aligning with the vision and mission of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, 

By Ngozi Njoku

Lagos, April 29, 2025(NAN) An Ogudu Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday remanded a 40-year-old man, Ibrahim Abdullahi, at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for alleged sexual harassment of a 13-year-old boy at Mile 12 market in Ketu, Lagos.

Abdullahi, of Mile 12 market, was charged with sexual harassment by the police.

The Magistrate, Mrs S.

She ordered that the case file should be forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecution for advice.

The Prosecutor, Insp. Donjour Perezi told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence in September, 2024 at Maidan area of Mile 12 Market in Ketu, Lagos.

Perezi alleged that the defendant sexually harassed the minor by using his manhood to rub the anus of the boy.

He claimed that the defendant gave the boy N2,000 and told the boy not to reveal it to anyone.

“Early this month, the boy was caught by his sister watching a pornography video and when questioned, he narrated how the defendant and one Emmanuel, who is at large, had been using their Pennis to rub his anus,” he said.

The prosecutor said that the offence contravened Section 262 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

Sections 262 stipulated 3 years imprisonment for anyone found guilty of sexually harassing another