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Oyo working on architecture to solve security challenges -Makinde ...says FG will copy our ideas when we are through ...charges LG boses to strengthen intelligence gathering in communities  …‘Security, economy infrastructure devt, others must be top priorities’ Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration is busy working on the security architecture of the state to ensure a holistic solution to insecurity challenges being faced by the state. Governor Makinde, who stated this while declaring close a two-day retreat for Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and Heads of Local Government Administrations (HLAs), in the 33 Local Government Councils of the state,  held at the Ilaji Hotel and Sports Complex, Akanran, Ibadan, said that his government has, indeed, been working hard to find a lasting solution to the challenges in the all-important sector. He stated that when ongoing efforts to rework the security system are completed, even the Federal Go...

In line with the directives of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims' Welfare Board has commenced the refund of payment for the year 2020/2021 hajj fare deposit by intending pilgrims who could not perform the holy pilgrimage to Mecca and Medinah due to COVID-19 pandemic. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Salau Babatunde while interacting with journalists in his Office at Oke Mosan, Abeokuta said  intending pilgrims who are seeking for a refund as a result of the cancellation of the  exercise should visit the Board's Secretariat, Block B Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta with evidence of payment receipts and other documents for the process. Salau further stressed that it was permitted for those who are willing to defer their hajj fare deposits till 2022 exercise to notify the Board of their decision so as to have them properly documented, assuring all intending pilgrims not to panic over untoward rumours as their money is secured in the ...

  PRESS RELEASE 40 SCIENCE SCHOOLS RECEIVE INDIGENOUS SCIENCE KITS The Federal Government announced that 40 Secondary Schools from across the 36 states in Nigeria, have received science kits made by indigenous manufacturers.  The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu announced this at the Training of Teachers/Distribution of indigenous Science kits for secondary schools in Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja. Dr. Onu said that the scientific kits will spur the curiosity of young Nigerians and further stimulate the interest of students to study science, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Dr. Onu further said that students will explore different branches of science including chemistry, Biology, Physics, Ecology and Astronomy, adding that teachers will be further trained on the use of the science kits.    Dr. Onu said that the nation needs the manpower to efficiently utilize all the natural resources available in all parts of the country. In his words, “Nigeria...

"The late Prophet TB Joshua was an extraordinary servant of God. It is still quite shocking to be referring to him in the past tense. It is difficult to come to terms with the fact that the prophet has well and truly gone to be with his Maker. The prophet was a dedicated servant who dwelled in the presence of God; a man of such humility, and knowledge, a man so infinitely impactful, personable with a reassuring presence. These poignant words of Emily Dickenson remind us of his spectacular exit to be with the Lord in eternal glory: 'Because I could not stop for Death – He kindly stopped for me – The Carriage held but just Ourselves – And Immortality.' I was privileged to know Prophet TB Joshua, through President (Prof.) John Evans Atta Mills of blessed memory, under whom I had the honour of serving as Vice President. President Atta Mills and Prophet TB Joshua shared a special bond and was his spiritual mentor and counsellor. I had the opportunity to participate in several p...

  POLICE PRESS RELEASE, LAGOS STATE COMMAND, DATED 22ND JUNE, 2021 SEXUAL OFFENCES: LAGOS POLICE SPEAK TOUGH, PARTNER GOVERNMENT, NGOS *Arrest Man for Allegedly Defiling 2 Year Old Daugher* The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has again vowed to fight sexual offences and domestic-based violence headlong in Lagos State. The Police boss made the pledge today Tuesday 22nd June, 2021, while reacting to a case of alleged defilement of a minor by her biological father and sexual harassment of his wife's house maid, at the Command Headquarters, Ikeja-Lagos. The Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, reiterated his zero tolerance for such sexual offences like Rape, Defilement, Sexual Harassment and Assault, Domestic-Based Violence etc which have been the order of the day in our society; and promised to work hand in hand with relevant Government agencies and Non-Government Organisations to fight the societal menaces to a halt in Lagos State and by extension, in Niger...

  President Buhari presides over Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in State House on 23rd June 2021.More photos below.

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division Nigerian Army Major General Taoreed Lagbaja has lauded the support of Sterling-Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Ltd (SEEPCO) to the Division's Training School. He made the commendation during a presentation ceremony of furnishing items donated to the school on Tuesday 22 June 2021 at Abakpa Cantonment Enugu. The GOC represented by his Chief of Staff Brig Gen Greg Omorogbe expressed gratitude to the exploration company pledging to put the items into training use to enhance troops efficiency. Some of the items presented included 140 pieces of mattresses and bed frames, 7 pieces of flat screen televisions and 120 pieces classroom set of chairs and tables. Others are 22 pieces of air conditioners, 8 HP Laserjets printers and 6 Comb printing machines. The SEEPCO Vice President, Mr Sandeep Singh represented by the Security Coordinator Captain Charles Egbe (retired) while handing over the items said 82 Division has been key sec...

For the first time since its inception in 2002, the Little Wonders FC, a football team resident in the Nigerian Army 9 Brigade Command, Ikeja Cantonment, Maryland, Lagos has qualified for the Lagos State League. When the news of this success got to the Brigade Commander, Brig. Gen. M. L. D. Saraso, he was so elated that he decided to give the team a surprise visit by Super Eagles and Nantes FC of France forward, Moses Simon who used to be a young player in the barracks and also a novelty match against popular Lagos team, 36 Lions FC. The match which held despite the heavy rains last Sunday was played inside the Lt. Gen. T.Y. Buratai sports complex inside the barracks. The 60-minute-long football cracker packed with lots of frills and thrills ended 3-2 in favor of Little Wonders to the rapturous claps of the guests and the barracks community present. The Brigade Commander, Brig. Gen. Saraso noted: 'the reason for this event is to encourage our barracks youth who are skilled in vario...

  A lecturer with the Nasarawa State University (NSU), Dr Akyala Ishaku, has alleged that the state Civil Service is flooded with ghost workers, appealing to Governor Abdullahi A Sule to carry out another round of verification exercise.  Ishaku, an indigene of the state from Obi Local Government Area made this known in an open letter to the governor over the ongoing workers' strike. According to him, the exercise will give the governor idea on who are supposed to retire and who are on payroll that are supposed not to be.  "Carry out staff verification (onspot and physical data capture) you will be amazed how many Ghost workers we have in Nasarawa State. The verification will give you an idea on who are supposed to retire and who are on payroll that are supposed not to be.  "It's critical at this point. Contract a forensic recruiting firm to do the data verification", he said.   "Mandate Nasarawa State ICT Bureau to come up with a classic DNA electronic card...

  A farmer simply identified as Atso, has been murdered in cold blood while working on his farm at Nyamadaga, a community in Kadarko district of Keana Local Government Area, Nasarawa State.  The farmer was killed by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen who invaded his farm yesterday morning, a villager narrated.  According to the villager, the deceased was working on the farm alongside his wife and children who were however left unharmed by the invaders.   He appealed to the government for more security presence in the area to safeguard lives and property.

The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), has organised a capacity building programme for key functionaries as part of efforts towards strengthening Child Protection and Case Management. Declaring open a three-day event held at the Patron Hotel, Sangotedo, Lekki-Epe Expressway, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Dr. Olugbenga Ayoola Aina, said the training was aimed at improving the skills of participants in delivering essential services towards ending violence against women and girls in Lagos State. According to him, the decision to train key State Actors and Volunteers by the United Nations (UN) agencies implementing the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative was informed by the rising figures of violence against children and the need to create a platform for participants to acquire 21st-Century skills in Child Protection. The Permanent Secretary added that the programme, which was di...

Yesterday,With a little help from Griffin Primary pupils and Waterstones Children's Laureate Cressida Cowell, Her Royal Highness opened the school’s brand new ‘Life-changing Library’!  📖 The new library is one of six that have been created in primary schools across the UK as part of the Children’s Laureate’s flagship campaign to showcase the transformative impact of a well-resourced reading space on a child’s opportunities in life. Each of the libraries will be well-stocked with 1000 inspiring and engaging books, curated by charity BookTrust, of which The Duchess is Patron.  Later, The Duchess met Elmer the Elephant and her friends from Elephant Family in St James’s Park to host a special storytime for local school children, as the National Literacy Trust's Elephant Story Trail was launched.More photos below.