Idris and Transitioning of Nigeria’s Troubled Police
To his relief and that of most Nigerians, Mr. Ibrahim Kpotun Idris, has finally been transitioned from Inspector-General of Police to an ordinary civilian by way of belated retirement. And as he joins other former top cops to reflect on his service years and how far he was able to shape The Nigeria Police, Idris would discover that what he did and did not do while in office would continue to be subject of public conversation.
Already, the former IGP’s extra 12 days in office have become a trending topic. Did Ibrahim Idris, whose flip-flops in office included the hasty charge against Senator Adeleke for examination malpractice, revise his birth date? What happens to the salaries and emoluments he received in those bonus days from Nigerian taxpayers?
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British MPs Vote Overwhelmingly to Reject Brexit Deal
British lawmakers voted overwhelmingly yesterday evening to reject the European Union (EU) divorce deal struck between London and Brussels, in a historic vote that leaves Brexit hanging in the balance.
The Members of Parliament (MPs) in parliament’s lower House of Commons voted by 432 to 202 to reject Prime Minister Theresa May’s agreement with the EU.
“The house has spoken and the government will listen,” May said, immediately after the vote. It is clear that the house does not support this deal but tonight’s vote tells us nothing about what it does support. Nothing about how, or even if, it intends to honour the decision” taken by the British people to leave the European Union, she said.
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ASUU Strike, Violence, Others May Mar Polls, Anambra INEC Alerts
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Anambra State has expressed worry that violence and Operation Python Dance III may constitute obstacles to smooth elections next month.

It also argued that the strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) would be another major challenge for a successful conduct of the polls.It stated this while evaluating its readiness to organise, supervise and conduct the elections.
The Guardian learnt on Tuesday that threat by ASUU not to release its staff for the elections, commencement of Operation Python Dance III and violence among political parties were potential threats to the exercise.It was also learnt that school authorities are buying time for the election dates to elapse before they could get serious with academic work in order not to be caught in the web of crisis and bloodletting being envisaged.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/ASUU-strike-violence-others-may-mar-polls-anambra-inec-alerts/

BREAKING: IGP Adamu Re-appoints Frank Mba as Police PRO
Frank Mba, a former Police Force Public Relations Officer, is set to replace Jimoh Moshood as the new PRO.
Mba, who is an Assistant Commissioner of Police, served as the Force PRO under the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar from 2012 to 2014.
He was relieved of this position following the departure Abubakar.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/breaking-igp-adamu-re-appoints-frank-mba-as-police-pro/

Ibrahim Isah, Nigerian Ambassador to Cote D’IVoire Passes On
The Nigerian Ambassador to Cote d’Ivoire, Ibrahim Isah, is dead.
Isah passed on Tuesday in Abidjan after a protracted illness.
The late Isah, from Niger State, joined the Nigerian Foreign Service in 1983.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/ibrahim-isah-nigerian-ambassador-to-cote-divoire-passes-on/