 Hello, welcome to Plush Reports, where we bring you some of the stories and events that made the news recently, and in case you missed out on some of them, don't worry, we've got you covered in this edition. I'm Jacinta Obuco, it's 1,570,291 registered voters in the state collecting their PVCs, that is 1,038,902 voters. The highest for any state did not collect PVCs in Lagos state. Now, ahead of 2023 general elections, a chief ten of the People's Democratic Party PDP, body judge, has called on INEC party leaders and managers to educate the people on the importance of the permanent voters card, PVC, and the need for the electorate to participate in elections. 72.7 million collected their permanent voters card before the 2019 general elections, according to the nation's electoral body. This represents 86.3% of the over 84 million registered voters in the country. According to INEC, the percentage of the registered voters as at March 2019 stands at 49.78%. In a chat with a chief ten of the People's Democratic Party body judge, he said INEC and all consent parties need to take voter education seriously if the next election will be anything to reckon with. There must be a deliberate effort to inform the people, to educate the people. The Trump criers must go out explaining to them, send those town hall meetings, let them explain to them, let them even show them the importance of the PVC. What does he do? How does he work in the various Nigerian languages? Senator Tornat had the last election seems worrisome at 34.75%. On the streets, a cross-section of the Nigerians shared the ideas on how to eradicate voter apathy. I think the government should sensitize youths more on platforms that are known by the youths. For example, Meta, that's the new name for WhatsApp, and most betting sites today should run adverts there because that is where youths go to involve the youth. I feel to get people come out to vote, the voting process should be kind of flexible. We as Nigerians, we play a lot, we are always excited, because the voting process most times is rigid, vigorous, and a lot of people can't stand the stress. So when they say something that is exciting, something like a side attraction that can actually excite someone or someone should come out to vote. They challenged INEG to do thorough checks and balances and its oppressions. Some of the PVCs that were not utilized, that were not collected, why? Those are the things I believe Proff and his team must go and ensure that all is well. I know there is no system that is 100% perfect, where we won 99.999%. Perhaps the coming governorship elections in Ocean and Iquiti states come June and July will stand as a litmus test for the conduct of the 2023 January elections by INEG. The thrust here is that nobody should make you think or believe your vote does not count. Please get registered, make effort to collect your PVCs, and come out to vote when it's time. The mega state governor, Babadeh Sungu, who has promised to empower the wives of army officers at 9th Brigade Garrison Continent in Keja does not count to acquisition. He also spoke about adding infrastructures to schools and the barracks. He made his commitment to the West Africa social activities to mark the end of troops training in 2021. Destiny Momo was there. It was an evening to unwind as culture, talents, thug of war, and other activities were on display. Governor Sungulu, who appreciated the officers and men for the effort in securing the nation's integrity, pledged his commitment to empowering wives of the officers. I want to publicly acknowledge and thank the officers and men of the Nigerian army for the great work they are doing for our country, for the great work they are doing to keep the security and the sanctity of our nation, the great work they are doing with other security operatives in Lagosud in particular. I do not have a better opportunity than now to thank each and every one of you. But today until we work together and our ministry will come and identify what kind of empowerment, what kind of skills can we come and bring to you that can help you, that can ensure that you can also be a source of support to your spouse, to your husband while they are serving the nation. We will also come around and see if there is any support we can give to your school in terms of infrastructure or in terms of internet, facility or in terms of computers just so that we can help the children that are going to the schools in these barracks and they can turn to become great citizens tomorrow. Larry's in commander Lieutenant Colonel Tahir Abdallah who was overjoyed at the turn of event congratulated the troops for the end of a successful training in 2021. He also thanked the governor for the donations made by the state over time. As you know, Nigerian army is deployed in various theaters of operation across the country and we have had tremendous successes who are indeed grateful for your excellency. Let me also thank the chief of army staff, Lieutenant General Farouk Yahya, the general officer commanding a 21 division, Major General L.A. Fejioku for the tremendous support and guidance throughout the year. Prizes were given to winners of various tugs of war competitions. As the West African social activities celebrations come to an end, the Nigerian army starts a week-long celebration of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day with Kirsten and Muslim prayers. Destiny Momo for Plus TV Africa. On crude oil theft, 22 suspected crude oil thieves have been arrested by operatives of the Nigerian Navy along the Akasa River in a brass local government area of Biosas state. The suspects and the vessel used in the perpetrator and the crime have been handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for prosecution. Our correspondent in Biosas state, JSAAC, covered the handing over. Entities 4 was intercepted on December 6, 2021, with 15 crew members on board for allegedly transporting about 700,000 litres of stolen crude. Investigation by operatives of Nigerian Navy ship NNS Oro led to the arrest of seven other collaborators. The Navy is not empowered to prosecute, this is a handover ceremony. We have established the fact that the vessel and our crew are complicit in crime that border on economic sabotage. As a result of that, we are here today to officially hand over the vessel and our crew to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission. We will be signing the handing over and taking over notes. The EFCC promises to do a thorough job in its investigation of the crime. On behalf of my Zuna commander, I hereby take over MT, TIS-4 and the crew member. After this official taking over, EFCC will now commence its action of investigation and after the investigation, the need will be done in accordance to the law. The interception of the few vessel on the sea looked to be a major breakthrough for the Navy in 2021 as securing the nation's waterways and the resources therein still remains its core duty. Jesse A.C. for PLOSDV Africa. It's now time for a short break, we'll be right back with more.