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LAGOS STATE AUDITOR-GENERAL BOWS OUT OF CIVIL SERVICE The Permanent Secretary, Office of the State Auditor-General, Mr. Adeniji Salami, has meritoriously retired from the civil service after attaining the 35 years benchmark. Speaking recently at the event put together to commemorate his retirement in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, described the former Permanent Secretary/Auditor-General as an inventive pacesetter. The Head of Service, who was represented at the event by the Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr. Oluseyi Whenu, said: “Adeniji Salami is an intellectual, visionary and an actualiser. He had shown dedication, diligence and exemplary conduct in the service of Lagos State. He championed many causes before and while in office as the Auditor-General, that has allowed seamless integration of all audit activities within the State's purview”. More photos below. 

CAS MEETS OPERATIONAL COMMANDERS, CHARGES THEM TO INTENSIFY ONSLAUGHT AGAINST TERRORISTS  The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has charged Nigerian Air Force (NAF) operational Commanders in the various theatres of operation across the country to ‘show no mercy’ and ensure they employ maximum firepower against terrorists posing security threats in the country. While commending them for their efforts as well as the improved synergy with sister Services and other security agencies, Air Marshal Amao also underscored the need for effective allocation and utilization of all NAF platforms deployed for operations in the Northwest and Northcentral for enhanced operational effectiveness. Doing so, according to the CAS, will deny the terrorists freedom of movement while boosting the confidence of the populace and ensuring a peaceful country. Air Marshal Amao made these assertions when he met with frontline Air Officers Commanding (AOC) and Air Component Commanders (ACCs)...

Drama In Kaduna As Residents Mistake Airforce Helicopter For Bandits  Residents of Kakuri, Nasarawa, Kurmi Gwari, Angwan Tarke, Romi, on Tuesday, ran into their houses, while some took cover, upon hearing the sound of a helicopter passing across the sky. The residents who were initially busy performing their daily routines took cover, thinking that bandits may have devised another means, to attack them. They said they could no longer trust anyone, including the government or security agents, alleging that most of the attacks are backed by some highly placed individuals in the country. A resident of Kurmi Gwari, Shuaibu Murtala said on many occasions, helicopters fly past to the North or South. He said some residents who were outside, upon hearing the sound of the helicopter, left what they were doing and ran into their homes for fear of attack. He said we have always expressed fear of bandits’ attacking them using helicopters. Another resident, Maryam Yusufu said they have heard ma...

Why We Are Yet To Restore Services In Abuja-Kaduna Rail Corridor — Minister Minister of Transportation, Muazu Sambo, has said the need to rescue the abducted passengers on AK-9 train who are still in captivity was partly the reason train operations were yet to resume on the route. The minister stated this during his familiarization tour of the Idu and Kubwa train stations, Abuja yesterday. Accompanied by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, Engr. Fidet Okhiria, among others, the minister also said the federal government would spare no effort to install the required technological devices along the corridor to prevent future attacks. He said: “It is very important to get those Nigerians that have been kidnapped and reunite with their families. Otherwise, it will appear the government is not sensitive whereas the government is not only sensitive but is doing everything it can to make sure that those who ...

Gunmen Kill One, Abduct Kaduna Rector Gunmen have reportedly attacked and killed one person and abducted the Rector of the Federal School of Statistics, in Manchok, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A source told The PUNCH that the attack took place at about 8 pm, Monday night, when the attackers stormed the village in their numbers. The source lamented, “The terrorist stormed the community at night and killed one person while a lady was kidnapped including the rector.” The attack was coming barely three weeks when two Ad hoc staff in charge of distributing mosquito nets were gunned down en route Zangang-Zankan road in the same LGA. A resident, John Auta, told our correspondent that the terrorist stormed the community with sophisticated weapons shooting sporadically before abducting the duo. He lamented that some communities in the local government had been experiencing attacks by the terrorist and security officials were not doing enough to arrest the situation. He called ...

The Borno boy that shook hand with Gov Babagana Zulum yesterday feels proud of shaking hands with a Governor, rally on streets with framed photo of him and the Governor. More photos below. 

Yobe serving Commissioner of Youth and Sports, Bukar Goni Lawan (a.k.a BUGON) is dead.  He died to motor accident on his way to Kano in the evening after attending funeral prayer of Yobe federal Commissioner, Alh. Hassan Gambo in the afternoon in Damaturu.  He was member of house of assembly, three times member of house of reps of Geidam, Bursari and Yunusari federal constituency from 2007 to 2019 and Commissioner for many times.  May his soul rest in peace.  

Buni Sheds Tears Over Death Of Cabinet Member. . . Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, today broke down in tears and wept after leading Government delegation to perform the funeral prayers of his late Commissioner of Youths and Sports and political ally, Bukar Goni Lawan. Buni who couldn't resist his emotion decided to cut his Abuja trip short and return to Damaturu for the burial. Gov. Buni and the deceased had a long-standing relationship and he appointed him Commissioner of Youths and Sports after he was elected governor of Yobe State.  

PRESS RELEASE NATIONAL SECURITY: IGP MEETS STRATEGIC POLICE MANAGERS IN ABUJA, ORDERS CRIME MAPPING, MASSIVE DEPLOYMENTS TO VULNERABLE AREAS • Charts Pathway to Successful Election Security Management       The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, met with Strategic Police Managers - Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commissioners of Police, and the Force Management Team - on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, to x-ray the general security of the nation as well as make positive and proactive projections on management and effective decimation of security threats in the land, while equally preparing in earnest for a credible and secured general elections in 2023. The IGP expressed concern over the proliferation of arms in sub-Saharan Africa which has consequently led to an increase in security threats within the nation, notably the attack on the Kuje Correctional Facility ...

EFCC Arrests 17 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Lagos Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC, on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects are Ogunnowo Aderosola, Adebesin Adeyinka, Nkeokelonye Stanley Ifeanyi, Afolabi Babatunde Oluwaseun, Onyeka Nwokoro, Micheal Adedayo Owolabi, Musah Esosa Hakeem, Osim Happiness, Sanusi Timilehin Olawale, Sanusi Timilehin Rasak, Emmanuel Obogo Adeja, Ogunnowo Eniola, Idahosa Samuel Osas, Alabi Ajekola Peter, Timilehin Damilola Emmanuel, Egbuno Ifeanyi Favour and Jimoh Oluwapelumi Ibrahim. They were arrested in a sting operation at Kay-Farm Estate, Ishaga axis of Lagos State following credible intelligence on the activities of members of an Organised Cybercrime Syndicate Network who are into internet fraud.   Various items such as cars, mobile devices, and laptops were recovered upon their arrest.    

EFCC Convicts Electrician for Romance Scam The Kaduna Zonal Command of the EFCC on August 3, 2022, secured the conviction of one Shittu Taiwo before Justice Darius Khobo on a one count charge. He pleaded guilty to the charge, prompting the prosecution counsel, M.E Eimonye, to ask the court to convict the defendant accordingly. Justice Khobo convicted and sentenced the defendant to 5 years imprisonment with an option of fine of N100, 000,00. He is also to forfeit his Nokia G10 Android phone to the Federal Government. One more photo below. 

FRSC TO RESTRATEGISE FOR IMPROVED OPERATIONS, DEPLOY MORE OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENTS, PERSONNEL TO TRAFFIC AND CRASH PRONE AREAS NATIONWIDE In his quest to make the highways safer for all road users, the Acting Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Ali Biu has said that the Corps is currently restrategising to boost its operational activities through the deployment of adequate operational equipments and personnel to effectively mann traffic and crash prone areas nationwide. He stated this and many more while addressing the workforce at the national headquarters during his second parade held on Wednesday morning According to him, the deployment will include injecting new fleet of vehicles into the operational front, fixing of grounded vehicles that are presently impacting negatively on the general operations of the Corps, and tackle fuel inadequacies for patrol, rescue and administrative fleet of the Corps among others.  The new fleet which include ambulances for rescue servic...

80% of child deaths are reported to be prevented annually when optimal breastfeeding is practiced….Minister of State for Health 80% of child deaths are reported to be prevented annually when optimal breastfeeding is practiced. This was revealed by the Honourable Minister of State for Health, Hon. Joseph Ekumankama at the flag-off ceremony to commemorate the 2022 World Breastfeeding week, with the theme “Step up for Breastfeeding: Educate and Support”, held on Monday 1st August, 2022 in Abuja. The weeklong event is geared towards creating awarenes to generate support to improve breastfeeding practices for good health and wellbeing outcomes of infants, young children and mothers. Hon. Ekumankama who represented the Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, said that the importance of breastfeeding cannot be overemphasized. It is the foundation of child survival, health, growth and development as well as provides every child with the best possible start in life. The global breast...

I Can't Question Buhari's Expenese On Niger Republic - Finance Minister  The Federal Government has confirmed that it has purchased vehicles worth N1.4 billion to help Niger tackle insecurity. The Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed gave the confirmation on Wednesday, explaining that providing intervention to the neighboring Niger Republic is not new and it is the prerogative of President Muhammadu Buhari who approved the purchase. According to her, President Buhari, whose actions she cannot question, has the right to make his own assessment of situations and give directives accordingly. She added that the financial support, which is primarily for the purpose of enhancing capacity to protect their territory, based on a request by the Nigerien Government, is also in the best interest of the country. The minister, who was speaking after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by the President, responded to questions regarding documen...

ANAMBARA MAN DONATES $1 MILLION DOLLARS TO UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN The acting Dean of Medical College, University of Ibadan,Prof Adebola Ogunbiyi held Zoom meeting with former students of the medical college. The acting Dean of the college ended her speech by appealing to the alumni of the college to support her in rebuilding and restoring the lost glory of the medical college. The donations were coming in trickles. 1 million naira here... 200,000 there. Until it got to the turn of Dr. Philip O. Ozuah (attached in the picture), an old student of the college who is currently the President and CEO of Montefiore Medicine in New York. Philip Ozuah did not say too much as he went straight to the point of making a donation of $1,000,000 (700,000,000). In his words, UI’s medical college shaped and refined him into the man he is today, so he has the duty to give back to the school. Dr. Ozuah is from Anambara state.  

GOV AKEREDOLU SWEARS IN 15TH HEAD OF SERVICE IN ONDO  •Reiterates Commitment To Priotising Workers’ Welfare  Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Wednesday swore in Pastor Kayode Olaniyi Ogundele as the 15th Head of Service of the State.  The Governor also unveiled the Civil Service Regulatory Books.  The event took place at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s office, Alagbaka, Akure.  Governor Akeredolu said Ogundele’s appointment was based on his rich and inspiring record of service to which all honest and decent people attest.  He congratulated Ogundele on being considered worthy to serve as the number one civil servant at this crucial moment in the history of the State, expressing hope that his elevation will justify the expectation of quality service and unalloyed loyalty to the State. The Governor noted that Ogundele will be moving into an office which has assisted his administration to achieve a great measure of stabi...

PRESS RELEASE NO RECRUITMENT OUTSIDE OFFICIAL CHANNELS, BEWARE OF IMPOSTORS– FPRO The attention of the Force has been drawn to a message being circulated on WhatsApp and other social media platforms inviting members of the public, particularly Muslim women, interested in joining the police, to forward their curriculum vitae to phone numbers 08036250317 or 08036014324 via WhatsApp. The Force wishes to state unequivocally that the message did not emanate from the Nigeria Police Force neither are its content true.  All communications regarding recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force is published publicly on national dailies and the police e-recruitment website at https://www.policerecruitment.gov.ng. The message which is in a mix of Hausa and English, as well as the phone numbers attached, have been forwarded to the relevant unit for prompt investigation and further necessary action.  The Force enjoins members of the public to discountenance the message as it is clearly the han...