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  .... to meet market leaders on way forward ....pledges palliatives, succor for victims Governor 'Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Sunday, visited the burnt down Agodi Gate Auto spare parts Market in Ibadan to assess the extent of damage done by the fire incident, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday. The governor, who inspected the market alongside top government functionaries, expressed shock and sadness over the loss of goods worth millions of Naira. He said that he would hold a meeting with leaders of the market to find common grounds on ways of resolving the travails of the market. The governor also promised that his administration will come to the aid of victims of the inferno by providing palliatives within the shortest possible time. He said: “I greet every one of you here this afternoon. I have seen the extent of destruction and I know how important this market is to the economy of Oyo State. “I was here during the electioneering and interacted with you. I am still ...

  Justice Aishat Opesanwo of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Igbosere on Thursday sentenced three men, James Udom, Nwem Etuk and Kazeem Anifowoshe to 14 years each in prison for unlawful possession of firearms with intent to commit armed robbery at Kuramo Beach, Victoria Island, Lagos State. The Director, Public Prosecutions, Mrs. Olayinka Adeyemi, who disclosed that the defendants had earlier been arraigned on a two-count charge of unlawful possession of firearms and conspiracy to commit armed robbery, said the trio were sentenced to 14 years imprisonment based on a 'Plea Bargain' agreement. She said the defendants were found in possession of firearms with intent to commit armed robbery at the scene of a crime when they were arrested by the Police, adding that the Prosecution, however, implored the Court to be lenient in sentencing the defendants having pleaded guilty to charges against them. Adeyemi said, "The Prosecution presented two witnesses and tendered exhibi...

  The Police detectives attached to Sagamu Road Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, Sagamu Road, Ikorodu, have apprehended a wanted serial killer cultist, Segun Agodo, in Odongunyan area of Ikoodu, Lagos State today April 4.   A statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, states that Segun, a senior member of Eye Confraternity, had been on the run for a while since he got the news that he had been declared wanted by the police for his atrocities in Ikorodu area of Lagos State. He was sighted in Ikorodu on  Sunday 4th April, 2021, while the DPO Sagamu Road Division and his men were on Surveillance patrol around Ikorodu. ''The suspect, who has been fingered in many murder cases, including alleged killing of a policeman, in Ikorodu, was arrested in possession of two (2) locally-made revolver pistols, each loaded with seven (7) and fourteen (14) rounds of cartridges, one axe, some cutlasses and assorted charms.'...

  The police operatives attached to Festac Division arrested 43-year-old Jonas Nnubia, pictured above, for defiling his wife's niece (name withheld) at 1st Avenue, L Close, Festac, Lagos State.    The victim who was taken to the police station in the company of some officials of the Child Protection Network, Lagos State, alleged that the suspect has defiled her severally and warned her not to disclose his criminal act to anyone.   The victim has been taken to the hospital for necessary medical examination and attention in order to assist the police in carrying out their discreet Investigation into the matter.    Confirming the incident to newsmen, the spokesperson of the state police command, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the state Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has directed that the suspects involved in the cases be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for proper investigation and possible prosecution.

  The Imo state Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma during the Easter celebration Sunday service at his Home Church, Omuma, called on all workers and the entire Imo citizens for true service to God and humanity and repentance in ways of corruption and de-service God, Imo State Government and Imo citizens. Governor Uzodimma in his statement on the Easter Sunday, called on all Imo workers and Imo citizens to recommit themselves and their Christian faith in true service to God, to their neighbors, and at their working places by re-examining their activities and conscience. Governor Uzodimma stated “Have we treated our conscience well, how have I managed my position as a government worker, am I among those cheating government, am I among those earning double salary and making noise that I have not been paid, am I among those frustrating every effort of government, if the answer is yes, then today is the day for you to repent.” He further enjoined Imo citizens that perseveranc...

  By Ejike Abana (ABS Government House Correspondent) Governor Willie Obiano has called on stakeholders in the state to make calls for stoppage of all forms of aggression against the police and other security agencies in the state. Governor Obiano made the call during a statewide broadcast on the successful rescue and release of the abducted Commissioner for Public Utilities, Engineer Emeka Ezenwanne. Recall that the release by the Anambra State Police Command confirmed the safety of the Commissioner for Public Utilities, Engr Emeka Ezenwanne who was released today, 4th April 2021. He was abducted following the attack at Isuofia Civic Center that led to the murder of three (3) Police Officers by some hoodlums, while five suspects in connection with the incident were arrested. According to the Governor, immediately after the unfortunate incident, the state security architecture swung into action, stressing that no ransome was demanded or given before his release. While commiserating...

  02/04/2021 .....GOMBE STATE FIRST LADY FLAGS - OFF DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS TO WOMEN AND VULNERABLE IN THE STATE ....ASSURES MORE SUPPORT FROM THE STATE GOVERNMENT AND JEWEL CARE FOUNDATION. Over three thousand,eighty women in the eleven local government areas of Gombe State will benefit from the State and federal government intervention through the JEWEL CARE FOUNDATION of the first lady , Asma'u Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya. The governor's wife disclosed this at the flagging - off of the distribution of food and non food items to women and vulnerable children in the three senatorial districts comprising Gombe north, south and central respectively. In her address at the three local government areas visited,the governor's wife stated that,the need to provide such support to women,orphans and vulnerable in the society became necessary in view of the current economic hardship people are facing accompanied by COVID-19 pandemic . " I believe that by providi...