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Daily Post Nigeria Christmas: NSCDC deploys 1550 officers in Abia Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport News Christmas: NSCDC deploys 1550 officers in Abia Published on December 23, 2024 By Daniel Chibuike The Abia State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has deployed 1550 officers and men to ensure a safe and secure environment for the Yuletide season in the state. According to the state commandant, the deployment is aimed at ensuring the general public enjoys the holidays in peace. Aderemi added that the NSCDC Abia State Command has made adequate provisions for personnel to be deployed to all places of worship and recreational centres across the state. He noted that the personnel deployed include officers and men from various departments, units, divisions, and area commandants across the state. “The NSCDC will focus on securing critical national assets and infrastructure, recreational parks and centres, strategic facilities, and public spaces. The Commandant felicitates with Christians and urges peace, love, and unity among all citizens,” he said. He warned criminal elements, particularly vandals, to desist from their illegal activities or face the wrath of the law. Related Topics: abia NSCDC Don't Miss BREAKING: Tax reform here to stay — Tinubu You may like Otti appoints Abia State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board Mutane 10 sun mutu a mummunan hadarin Abia Gwamnan Jihar Abia ya nada sabbon shugaban ma’aikata Eight feared dead, 3 injured in Abia road crash Truck driver flees as Abia Govt agency confirms 6 dead in Ohafia accident Fire destroys shops in Abia market Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media LtdMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola denied he has a “personal problem” with Kevin De Bruyne and insisted Tuesday the playmaker's absence from the team in recent weeks was down to his fitness issues. City has not won in seven games in all competitions — its worst run under Guardiola — and De Bruyne has featured only as a substitute in the last five of those matches after recovering from a pelvic injury. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.I'M A Celeb host Declan Donnelly was left red faced over a very embarrassing blunder live on TV last night. Presenters Ant and Dec appeared on the spin-off show on Friday night alongside Unpacked host Joel Dommett. Joel asked the duo what the original camp was like when the jungle show first started in 2002. Dec made a cheeky blunder by comparing it to a "really big bush", while also sticking two fingers up by mistake. Ant said: "It was a lot hotter," while Dec explained: "It was really thick thick bush, think under...thick jungle." Dec paused for a moment as he realised his mistake and awkwardly laughed. Spin-off panel member Sam Thompson was left in hysterics as he covered his face with second-hand embarrassment. While Joel was also left howling, as Dec tried to clarify saying: "Thick jungle." Joel interjected: "The hand isn't helping," as Ant quipped: "Big bush, big bush." Ant then showed the camera two fingers and added: "Why are you doing that? Don't do, those two fingers combined are not good." The hosts were left crying with laughter, with Ant yelling: "Just show a clip of it, don't get us talking about it...Dec and his big bush." It comes after Loose Women and Sun Columnist Jane Moore became the first celebrity to be eliminated. While some have accused ITV of “choosing the winner already ” as they hit out at a “campaign” for a star on the show. Viewers have noticed that during the I’m A Celebrity ad breaks, there are adverts for Coleen Rooney’s Wagatha documentary. Disney+ released the news that it would be launching Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story on October 18 of last year. And promoting the three-parter during the ad breaks, ITV’s ad sees Coleen pictured wearing a striking pink suit and holding her phone. She sits in front of a background of newspaper headlines. The documentary was created after Coleen sensationally accused her Wag rival Becky of leaking stories about her in a dramatic social media post. Now, fans of I’m A Celeb have accused ITV of “choosing the winner” as Coleen, who is currently starring on the show, has a TV show being advertised in between. On social media, one person wrote: “I feel like there is a campaign to push Colleen to be Queen of the Jungle especially with the documentary commercials about her. Is it a fix for her to win?” Someone else said: “Oh these Coleen ad breaks must be a ploy to get her to win the show.” Coleen has been very frank when it comes to discussing her personal life while in the jungle. On Friday night, Coleen bravely opened up on her miscarriages and shared her story during a conversation with I'm a Celebrity stars Oti Mabuse and GK Barry .
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The president of South Korea early Wednesday lifted the martial law he imposed on the country hours earlier, bending to political pressure after a tense night in which troops surrounded parliament and lawmakers voted to reject military rule. President Yoon Suk Yeol, who appeared likely to be impeached over his actions, imposed martial law late Tuesday out of frustration with the opposition, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against opponents who control parliament and that he accuses of sympathizing with communist North Korea. Police and military personnel were seen leaving the grounds of parliament following the bipartisan vote to overrule the president, and the declaration was formally lifted around 4:30 a.m. during a Cabinet meeting. Parliament acted swiftly after martial law was imposed, with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik declaring that the law was “invalid” and that lawmakers would “protect democracy with the people.” In all, martial law was in effect for about six hours. The president’s surprising move harkened back to an era of authoritarian leaders that the country has not seen since the 1980s, and it was immediately denounced by the opposition and the leader of Yoon’s own conservative party. Lee Jae-myung , leader of the liberal Democratic Party, which holds the majority in the 300-seat parliament, said the party’s lawmakers would remain in the Assembly’s main hall until Yoon formally lifted his order. Woo applauded how troops quickly left the Assembly after the vote. “Even with our unfortunate memories of military coups, our citizens have surely observed the events of today and saw the maturity of our military,” Woo said. While announcing his plan to lift martial law, Yoon continued to criticize parliament’s attempts to impeach key government officials and senior prosecutors. He said lawmakers had engaged in “unscrupulous acts of legislative and budgetary manipulation that are paralyzing the functions of the state.” Jo Seung-lae, a Democratic lawmaker, claimed that security camera footage following Yoon’s declaration showed that troops moved in a way that suggested they were trying to arrest Lee, Woo and even Han Dong-hoon, the leader of Yoon’s People Power Party. Officials from Yoon’s office and the Defense Ministry did not respond to requests for comment early Wednesday. Seemingly hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Assembly, waving banners and calling for Yoon’s impeachment. Some protesters scuffled with troops ahead of the lawmakers’ vote, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major property damage. At least one window was broken as troops attempted to enter the Assembly building. One woman tried unsuccessfully to pull a rifle away from one of the soldiers, while shouting “Aren’t you embarrassed?” Under South Korea’s constitution, the president can declare martial law during “wartime, war-like situations or other comparable national emergency states” that require the use of military force to maintain peace and order. It was questionable whether South Korea is currently in such a state. When martial law is declared, “special measures” can be employed to restrict freedom of press, freedom of assembly and other rights, as well as the power of courts. The constitution also states that the president must oblige when the National Assembly demands the lifting of martial law with a majority vote. Following Yoon’s announcement of martial law, South Korea’s military proclaimed that parliament and other political gatherings that could cause “social confusion” would be suspended, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said. The military said anyone who violated the decree could be arrested without a warrant. In Washington, the White House said the U.S. was “seriously concerned” by the events in Seoul. A spokesperson for the National Security Council said President Joe Biden’s administration was not notified in advance of the martial law announcement and was in contact with the South Korean government. Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said there was no effect on the more than 27,000 U.S. service members based in South Korea. The South Korean military also said that the country’s striking doctors should return to work within 48 hours, Yonhap said. Thousands of doctors have been striking for months over government plans to expand the number of students at medical schools. Soon after martial law was declared, the parliament speaker called on his YouTube channel for all lawmakers to gather at the National Assembly. He urged military and law enforcement personnel to “remain calm and hold their positions. All 190 lawmakers who participated in the vote supported the lifting of martial law. At one point, television footage showed police officers blocking the entrance of the National Assembly and helmeted soldiers carrying rifles in front of the building. An Associated Press photographer saw at least three helicopters, likely from the military, that landed inside the Assembly grounds, while two or three helicopters circled above the site. The leader of Yoon’s conservative party called the decision to impose martial law “wrong.” Lee, who narrowly lost to Yoon in the 2022 presidential election, said Yoon’s announcement was “illegal and unconstitutional.” Yoon said during a televised speech that martial law would help “rebuild and protect” the country from “falling into the depths of national ruin.” He said he would “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.” “I will eliminate anti-state forces as quickly as possible and normalize the country,” he said, while asking the people to believe in him and tolerate “some inconveniences.” Yoon — whose approval rating dipped in recent months — has struggled to push his agenda against an opposition-controlled parliament since taking office in 2022. His party has been locked in an impasse with the liberal opposition over next year’s budget bill. The opposition has also attempted to impeach three top prosecutors, including the chief of the central Seoul prosecutors’ office, in what the conservatives have called a vendetta against their criminal investigations of Lee, who has been seen as the favorite for the next presidential election in 2027 in opinion polls. During his televised announcement, Yoon also described the opposition as “shameless pro-North Korean anti-state forces who are plundering the freedom and happiness of our citizens.” He did not elaborate. Yoon has taken a hard line on North Korea over its nuclear ambitions, departing from the policies of his liberal predecessor, Moon Jae-in, who pursued inter-Korean engagement. Yoon has also dismissed calls for independent investigations into scandals involving his wife and top officials, drawing quick, strong rebukes from his political rivals. Yoon’s move was the first declaration of martial law since the country’s democratization in 1987. The country’s last previous martial law was in October 1979, following the assassination of former military dictator Park Chung-hee. Sydney Seiler, Korean chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, argued that the move was symbolic for Yoon to express his frustration with the opposition-controlled parliament. “He has nothing to lose,” said Seiler, comparing Yoon’s move to the Hail Mary pass in American football, with a slim chance of success. Now Yoon faces likely impeachment, a scenario that was also possible before he made the bold move, Seiler said. Natalia Slavney, research analyst at the Stimson Center’s 38 North website that focuses on Korean affairs, said Yoon’s imposition of martial law was “a serious backslide of democracy" that followed a “worrying trend of abuse” since he took office in 2022. South Korea “has a robust history of political pluralism and is no stranger to mass protests and swift impeachments,” Slavney said, citing the example of former President Park Geun-hye, the country’s first female president, who was ousted from office and imprisoned for bribery and other crimes in 2017 . ___ Associated Press writers Hyung-jin Kim in Seoul, South Korea, and Matt Lee, Didi Tang and Tara Copp in Washington contributed to this report. Kim Tong-hyung, The Associated Press
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