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  IGP urges collaboration towards prioritising school protection nationwide NKIRU NWAGBO,  AWKA 30/10/2024 Inspector-General of Police, IG Kayode Egbetokun urged collaboration among stakeholders towards prioritising security and protection of schools across the country. Egbetokun stated this yesterday at police force strategic stakeholders forum for security of schools in Anambra State and training of the schools protection squad (SPS) held in Awka. The theme for the forum is "strengthening security resilience and integration of host communities in the protection of education". According to him, the police have kick-started the process by establishing SPS and training of State coordinators and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) nationwide, and required collaborations of the host communities, including teachers, community leaders, parents, institutions and others. The IG, represented by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police Zone 13 Ukpo, Godwin Aghaulor, explained that it w...

IGP urges collaboration towards prioritising school protection nationwide NKIRU NWAGBO,  Inspector-General of Police, IG Kayode Egbetokun urged collaboration among stakeholders towards prioritising security and protection of schools across the country. Egbetokun stated this yesterday at police force strategic stakeholders forum for security of schools in Anambra State and training of the schools protection squad (SPS) held in Awka. The theme for the forum is "strengthening security resilience and integration of host communities in the protection of education". According to him, the police have kick-started the process by establishing SPS and training of State coordinators and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) nationwide, and required collaborations of the host communities, including teachers, community leaders, parents, institutions and others. The IG, represented by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police Zone 13 Ukpo, Godwin Aghaulor, explained that it was parts of effort...

  Christ may not have been baptised by Immersion  By Valentine Obienyem  Fr. Ambang Njume’s reflection today, based on Ephesians 4:1-6, centred on the unity of faith within the Christian community, emphasizing St. Paul’s call to “one Lord, one faith, one baptism.” He expanded on the sacrament of baptism, outlining its significance and how it is administered according to the Catholic Church, the traditional custodian of Christian teachings as rooted in Scripture and apostolic tradition. He pointed out that for baptism to be valid, it must follow the Trinitarian formula—baptism “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” Fr. Ambang also addressed the methods of baptism, explaining that the Catholic Church recognises different forms. Yes, in the Catholic Church, baptism can be by immersion, pouring (affusion), or sprinkling. Each is valid as long as they adhere to the Trinitarian formula. Baptism is one subject on which Christians have continued to d...

  Withdraw the bill on LG funds it's undemocratic, Lawmaker tells Soludo . NKIRU NWAGBO  The member representing Awka south 1 state constituency, Hon. Nigeria Henry Mbachu has asked the governor of Anambra state, Prof. Charles Soludo, to withdraw an executive Bill he sent to Anambra state house of Assembly for passage Expressing concerns about the bill, which requires newly "Selected" Local Government chairmen to contribute a portion of their funds to a consolidated account, Hon. Mbachu highlighted the potential negative impacts. This directive would restrict local governments from managing their allocations from the Federal government. Pinpointing that the bill could compromise Governor Soludo's integrity and have adverse effects on the democratic environment in Anambra State, Hon. Mbachu called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to monitor governors who are undermining progress in local government elections by compelling elected chairmen to divert funds to the state gov...

  Soludo lauds Anambra Speaker calls him "politician of remarkable integrity" NKIRU NWAGBO AWKA The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has described, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Nkemakonam Udeze, the Speaker the Anambra State House of Assembly, as a distinguished parliamentarian and politician of remarkable integrity. In a statement signed by Mr   Christian Aburime, the Press Secretary to the Governor yesterday on the occasion of the Speaker's birthday noted that the Speakers Leadership of the house since 2023 has been exemplary.  According to the governor" the Speaker is a distinguished parliamentarian and politician of remarkable integrity, whose leadership of the House since 2023 has been exemplary, showcasing his steadfast dedication to legislative excellence and the progress of Anambra State"  "Therefore, the Governor celebrates not just the milestone of Speaker Udeze’s birthday, but also the positive impact of his service to Anambr...