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NOISE POLLUTION: LAGOS SEALS FIVE CHURCHES, 19 HOTELS. (PHOTO).

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 Noise pollution: Lagos seals five churches, 19 hotels The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has temporarily shut down no fewer than five churches and 19 hotels over noise pollution between March 23 and April 26  Calculations by our correspondent also showed that no fewer than four markets and shopping complexes were also shut down over noise pollution and other environmental infractions. The churches that have been temporarily sealed include St Monica’s Hall of Our Lady of Lord’s Catholic Church, Christ Rock of Fire Ministry, Wonderful Bible Prayer Ministries, God’s Porch Ministries, and an unnamed Catholic Church Some of the hotels affected are School2bar, Blue Seasons Hotel and Suites, Sulerious Lakeside Hotel, Monero Hotel and Suites, and Lekki Hotel and Suites. A post shared by the state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on his X account on Friday, said various establishments, including churches, bars, and hotels, in areas like Ifako-Ij
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AS OPERATION RATTLE SNAKE CONTINUES, NAF FIGHTER JETS OBLITERATE A TERRORISTS MEETING VENUE AT KOLLARAM IN BORNO STATE.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       In continuation of Operation RATTLE SNAKE, the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has neutralized some Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters as they assembled for a meeting at their hideout in Kollaram on the fringes of Lake Chad in the Northern part of Borno State. The operation was executed on 14 December 2019 following credible  intelligence reports indicating that some of the ISWAP leaders had assembled for a meeting in one of 2 buildings at the centre of the settlement. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jets dispatched by the ATF to attack the location scored accurate hits on the target building completely obliterating it and killing its terrorists’ occupants. The NAF, operating in concert with surface forces, will sustain its efforts to completely destroy all remnants of the terrorists in the Northeast. IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA Air Commodore Director of Public Relations and Information Nigerian Air Force. More photos below.
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NIGERIAN ARMY APPROVES NEW POSTINGS AND APPOINTMENTS.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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        Due to the recent promotion of some senior officers, it became imperative to deploy them to appropriate appointments to the new ranks. Consequently, the Nigerian Army has just released the postings and appointments of the affected officers. The posting which was approved by the Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen TY Buratai is a routine exercise carried out to reinvigorate the system for greater professional effectiveness/efficiency. The highlight of the posting includes the appointment of Maj Gen EO Ogunkale from Command Army Record Lokoja to Defence Headquarters as Chief of Defence Standards and Evaluation, Maj Gen AO Uthman from Nigerian Army School of Signals, Apapa, Lagos to Defence Headquarters as Director Defence Communications, Maj Gen OO Soleye from Defence Headquarters to Headquarters Command Army Record Lokoja as Commander, Maj Gen YI Shalangwa the erstwhile Director Legal Services 'Army' now redeployed to Defence Headquarters as Director Legal Services, Maj Gen DC
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LEAD BY EXAMPLE,PUBLISH YOUR SPENDING-PDP CHALLENGES BUHARI PRESIDENCY.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      December 16, 2019 Press Statement Lead By Example, Publish Your Spending - PDP Challenges Buhari Presidency The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenges the Buhari Presidency to lead by example by publishing details of its spending and financial transactions as an impetus to enforce its financial reporting directives on Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The party also tasks the Presidency to publish details, including the beneficiaries, the purpose and the amount of each payment, in line with the Presidential directive to the MDAs. The PDP says it is not enough for President Muhammadu Buhari to issue spending directives to MDAs, without his Presidency, which received billions of naira in budgetary allocation, leading by example. Nigerians deserve to know how much is allocated to the Presidency, the various expenditure subheads, process of award of contracts, the contractors, the beneficiaries, amounts paid and payment system. Perhaps such would explai
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APC CHIEFTAIN 'IDDE' DIED AND BURIED TODAY IN NASARAWA STATE.{PHOTO}.

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     APC Chieftain, Idde Is Dead A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, Zakari Abdullahi Idde is dead, a family source confirms. Idde, former National Vice Chairman (N/Central) of the ruling party died after a brief illness at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Jabi, Abuja-FCT. His remains will be buried according to Islamic rites on Monday, December 16 at his Hometown of N/Eggon, Nasarawa State.May His Soul Rest In Peace,Amen.
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COURT JAILS FIFTEEN FRAUDSTERS IN ENUGU.{PHOTOS}.

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      The EFCC, Enugu Zonal office secured the conviction of fifteen (15) fraudsters on 9th and 11th December, 2019. They were convicted before Justice I.N Buba of the Federal High court, sitting in Enugu, Enugu state on separate one count charge bothering on Impersonation and Obtaining by False Pretences. The convicted internet fraudsters who were arrested at various locations at Enugu and Owerri are: Echebiri Vincent, Chinedu Ronald, Stan ley Dike, Oledibe Osinachi, Ibegbulem Precious Chinedu, John Samuel Chukwuemeka, Kanu Ikenna, Daniel Chinedu Prince, Noolisa Chisom, Vincent Okafor, Uchenna Nwosu, Nnmadi Maduekwe, Odinachi Micheal Somtochukwu, Temple Samuel and Chisom Ezeala. Their arrest followed intelligence obtained by the Commission that they were involved in internet fraud and living ostentatiously.More photos below.
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EFCC ARRAIGNED GOMBE BOARD OF INTERNAL REVENUE OVER N47M FRAUD.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       The EFCC Gombe Zonal office arraigned one Aishatu Yakubu, Mohammed Musa Mohammed, Wesley Kumusa Audu and Mijinyawa Sani Labaran before Justice Nehizena I. Afolabi of the Federal High Court, Gombe on twenty five (25) count charges bordering on Conspiracy, Obtaining Money by False Pretence and Money laundering. The defendants in their c apacities as former Executive Director, Admin and Finance; Executive Director, Tax Operation; Executive Director Tax and Audit and Executive Director Non Tax Operations respectively, allegedly connived among themselves to pay several allowances and benefits which amounted to N47million without government approval. They also raised fictitious contracts for which payments were released and diverted for their personal use. These payments were allegedly made from the national plate number account of the Board which is meant for remittance into the state IGR account.
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APPOINTMENT: MY GOVT COMMITTED TO FAIR DEAL FOR WOMEN-GOV. ABIODUN.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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     Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has allayed the fears of women in the state, assuring that more women will be brought into the state executive council, as well as agencies and boards in the state. Prince Abiodun, who noted that the recently released commissioners list was not exhaustive, said that new commissionership positions reserved exclusively for women would be unveiled shortly. The governor, who gave this assurance in a statement released in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Monday, said that the interests of women remained at the forefront of his administration's agenda and that his promise that women would play a pivotal role in his administration remained irreversible. He pointed out that the choice of a female, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, as his deputy was to drive women-focused programmes in the state, adding that already, a number of his Special Advisers and cabinet-rank members were women. He added that in addition to appointing women in office as
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LASG SEEKS LASTING SOLUTION TO MENACE OF CONTAINER TERMINAL IN SATELLITE TOWN.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       The Lagos State Government has assured Satellite Town residents of a lasting solution to the problems caused by the container terminal in the Ijegun/Egba community area of the State. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako gave the assurance when representatives of the community visited his office in Alausa. Dr. Salako said the government is currently identifying strategies to ensure that residents of Satellite Town are relieved despite the enormous commercial and industrial activities within their environment. He urged the people of Lagos State, particularly residents of Satellite and Ijegun-Egba to continue to repose confidence in the ability of the present administration to take meaningful and beneficial decisions that would provide succour to the people. However, he made it clear that the Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development had not granted any approval for container terminal in the area. The Commissio
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LAGOS STATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY MATRICULATES OVER 400 STUDENTS.#PRESS RELEASE.

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         The Lagos State College of Health Technology, Yaba has enrolled over 400 students into the institution during the 20th edition of its matriculation exercise held at the College premises. The State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, in his address to the students during the matriculation ceremony, urged them to support the State government in its quest to achieve efficient healthcare delivery. Abayomi, represented at the event by the Director of Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health, Dr. Sherifat Owokoniran, felicitated with the school management and admonished them to uphold the standard of producing middle-level manpower that would continue to advance the State’s health sector. In his speech at the event, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Barrister Tokunbo Wahab, charged the newly admitted students to embrace diligence, hard work and be focused in their studies. According to him, "Your success here and eventual graduation is ti
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READ IGP'S REMARK TODAY,DURING THE END OF THE YEAR CONFERENCE WITH STRATEGIC POLICE MANAGERS IN NIGERIA.#PRESS RELEASE.

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        REMARKS BY IGP MOHAMMED A. ADAMU, NPM, mni DURING THE END OF THE YEAR CONFERENCE WITH STRATEGIC POLICE MANAGERS IN NIGERIA ON MONDAY 16TH DECEMBER, 2019 AT THE FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA Protocols I welcome you all to this Conference which is the last strategic management meeting of the Nigeria Police for the year 2019. This meeting is being convened for four major objectives. 2. First, is to dissect the internal security dynamics within the out-going year and critically review the impact of our strategies. Second, is to evaluate our performances, challenges, and achievements within the framework of our policing strategies, and the third objective is to project and set targets for the Nigeria Police Force against the New Year. 3. The fourth major purpose of this Conference is to recognize and appreciate the sacrifices of all officers of the Nigeria Police in our collective strive to attain our internal security Mandate. In this regard, I pay due tribute to our colleague
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