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Presidency: Nigerian Women Can Follow Greece Example with Rate Your Leader App

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6 years ago

January 22, 2020

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By Eric Elezuo

Nigeria politically inclined women can easily follow the example of 63-year-old Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou, who was overwhelmingly voted the first female president of Greece by a cross party majority of 261 MPs, by getting connected to the new digital democracy project app, better known as Rate Your Leader.

Speaking on the app, the Founder and Nigerian born techpreneur, Mr. Joel Popoola, noted that there is a possibility of Nigerian women to take advantage of the app, which is noted as a connecting bridge between politicians and voters, using absolutely non abusive languages. He noted that the app enhances communication between the elected or would-be elected and the electors within their constituencies.

“As a communication bridge between the politicians and eligible voters, Rate Your Leader app is digitally designed to make interaction between the elected and the electors stress-free and rewarding. Consequently, the Nigerian woman, who probably has an elaborate agenda and manifesto, can easily tell her would-be voters directly what her plans are in an interactive tone and manner without interruption or attacks.

“This way, she is able to sell herself for the good she wishes to offer thereby making it easier to approach the polling stations and ballot boxes, diffuse all fake information making the rounds as well as present the real her to the voting public.

“In other words, the work would have been completely done digitally before the day of election,” Popoola said.

Rate Your Leader app, which is due to be launched in Nigeria in February, is already making waves in the United Kingdom.

Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou was elected on Wednesday as the first female president in the country’s history. She is a senior judge with expertise in environmental and constitutional law.

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IGP Disu Removes Benjamin Hundeyin As FPRO

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10 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has reportedly removed Benjamin Hundeyin as the Force Public Relations Officer (PRO) and replaced him with a new appointee, though the name hasn’t been officially announced.

Hundeyin was previously serving as the Lagos Command PRO before being promoted to the national role.

This move comes as part of Disu’s efforts to revamp the Nigeria Police Force and improve its public image.

As the 23rd IGP, Disu has emphasized professionalism, accountability, and transparency, warning officers that there will be no tolerance for misconduct or abuse of power.

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Assets Declaration: Court Dismisses NDLEA’s Case Against Abba Kyari

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11 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, dismissed a case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), against suspended DCP Abba Kyari on allegations bordering on non-disclosure of assets.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the suit, filed against Kyari and his younger brothers, Mohammed Kyari and Ali Kyari, for failure of the anti-narcotic agency to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.

The judge held that the burden of proving a case beyond reasonable doubt falls in the prosecution which it had failed to do so.

The ruling covers only asset declaration allegations. Other cases including drug related offences are still ongoing.

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NDLEA Nabs UK-wanted Drug Lord after 15-Year Hunt

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17 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 58-year-old fugitive drug lord, Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, who had been on the wanted list of Nigerian and British authorities for over 15 years.

His arrest was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by spokesman of the agency, Mr. Femi Babafemi.

Ilomuanya, according to the agency, was apprehended in Lagos on Monday, February 23, 2026, following what officials described as a high-stakes, well-coordinated operation by officers of the Agency’s Special Operations Unit.

He was first arrested in February 2003 in the United Kingdom and later convicted for drug trafficking.

He was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment but released after serving two years following a successful appeal.

In July 2011, Ilomuanya was again arrested in the UK for drug-related offences.

Though granted administrative bail, he absconded and fled to Nigeria, evading further prosecution.

In November 2018, NDLEA operatives arrested him in Nigeria after uncovering two clandestine methamphetamine laboratories — one at his country home in Obinugwu, Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, and another at his residence in Lagos.

During the operation, officers recovered 77.960 kilograms of methamphetamine and extensive drug production equipment.

He was subsequently charged before a Federal High Court in Lagos but later jumped court bail, remaining on the run until his latest arrest.

Reacting to the development, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), described the arrest as a major breakthrough in the agency’s sustained crackdown on drug trafficking networks.

“This arrest serves as a stern warning to those who think they can hide behind borders to escape justice. Whether you jump bail in London or set up clandestine labs in your village, the long arm of the NDLEA will eventually catch up with those who choose to undermine the health, security, and future of our nation,” Marwa said.

He added that the Agency remains committed to strengthening intelligence-led operations and deepening international collaboration to prevent Nigeria from becoming a safe haven for global drug cartels.

Marwa commended officers of the Special Operations Unit for their professionalism, resilience, and diligence in tracking down the fugitive, stressing that the NDLEA remains unwavering in its resolve to dismantle drug trafficking networks operating within the country.

The agency is expected to proceed with legal action against Ilomuanya in the coming days.