“THE JOURNEY OF MY LIFE”

The sad and the ugly incident started in the year 2018, an incident that tored me apart, an incident that made me a divorcee, then I felt my whole world has come to an end. I lost all hope when I got the terrible blow of divorce! tears became my companion and love was against me, I had wondered where to pick up the pieces from,”how will I cope with this hard blow life has given me”I had asked myself but then the creator of heaven and earth had my story already written beautifully. My creator wanted something greater for me so he had the door closed so I can turn towards a greater door he had opened for me, then came along with an old time friend back in 2008. We met again for the first time i was stepping out after my Iddah performance.(In Islam, iddah is the period a woman must observe after a divorce, which last for three months.) We met again for the first time i was visiting Nahaziyat eatery in okene. No any other person than Honourable Abdulmumin Danga Adoke. The former SSA on Political to GYB, Adavi/okehi constituency. People do say politics is dirty i never understood that until it came to reality. But still, his love and support was second to none, he was a brother to me, he helped wiped my tears and supported me when i needed it most. Thank you for being part of my life at a critical stage, I will forever cherish you !

Then again my whole story changed not without my beautiful, adorable, elegant, unshakable lioness a mentor and a role model my beloved Godmother Barrister Natasha H Akpoti. She motivated me, thought me how to be strong, how to build a castle with the bricks life threw at me, she thought me how to face life fearlessly and above love myself rightly, thank you my mentor, mother, sister and friend, my benefactor my heroine! My love for you mum has no ending may God bless you and your family today and always.
I’m using this medium to reach out to my fellow sisters who in one way or the other finds herself in a situation so hard to handle. Loose not hope have faith, love yourself, go down in prayers give no one the chance to intimidate you, think positivity always and say to yourself “I ain’t a loser”people would surely throw bricks at you don’t throw back simply collect them and build yourself a castle to be successful in life you must go through some hurdles. it now depends how you take it! to destroy you or to make you great.

To my beloved parents in all odds thanks for always enduring my mistakes and taken me more closer for being a better person than i was. Long life in good health is what i wish for
By:Abdulkadir Hannypet

The Nigeria Police Force says Nigerians have the right to search its men in select circumstances.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, said this in a statement on Monday titled, ‘(Part 2) Tips For Safe And Cordial Conduct During An Arrest.’

The Police said if an officer is about to search a citizen or a property, that citizen has the right to first search the policeman in order to ensure that no evidence is planted.

According to the NPF, Nigerians also have the right to demand to know the reason for their arrest whenever an arrest is about to be made.

The Force spokesman further stated that in some instances, Nigerians have the right to demand that an arrest warrant is presented before allowing themselves to be apprehended.

The statement reads in part, “You may politely request that the officer be searched before searching you. Often times, this helps to allay fears that someone may be trying to plant incriminating items on you or implicate you in any other way.

“Demand to see the warrant of arrest where necessary (note, however, that not all invitation/arrest requires a warrant). As a matter of fact, under our laws, the Police have wide powers to arrest without warrant in many circumstances.

“Politely request that the officers allow you inform a trusted friend or a family member or a lawyer soon after your arrest in order to avoid unnecessary apprehension as to your whereabouts or safety.

“If the arrest requires the officer to conduct a search on you, demand to see the Search Warrant and comply with all legitimate instruction during the search (note that there are a lot of instances where a policeman can search you with or without warrant).”

The Force called on Nigerians never to resist arrest, even if it seems unjustified.

It also counselled Nigerians to never interfere in the arrest of a third party.

According to the statement, the Police may ask one to perform some tests such as walking in a straight line if a person is pulled over on suspicion of being drunk or high on drugs.

A Nigerian also has the right to decline writing a statement upon arrest.

Court of Appeal Abuja Division Appeal no.
CA/A/1123/2019
INEC V NATASHA AKPOTI
came up for Hearing before Hon Justices Adamu Jauoro, Emmanuel Agim & M.B. Idris.

Upon hearing of counsel on both sides, Court held that since crux of Appeal was whether the Fed High Court rightfully held that INEC had no power to disqualify Respondent Natasha Akpoti from contesting Kogi Gov. election, which election had been held as at the date of hearing of the Appeal, same was academic, lacking in merit and accordingly dismissed.