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NIGERIA SECURITY AND CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS (NSCDC). LAGOS STATE COMMAND. PRESS RELEASE. FRIDAY, 5TH AUGUST, 2022. YOUTHS' ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT IN LAGOS STATE :COMMANDANT EWEKA PROMISES SUPPORT FOR 'CADET INITIATIVE. The Lagos State Commandant pledges continuous synergy and support for Community Ambassador for Developmental Engagement Techniques ( CADET ) Initiative in the State. The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Commandant Eweka Edenabu Okoro, msc, acma, cna, received the Commander, CADET Initiative, Lagos State Command, Cadet Commandant Sobowale Opeoluwa and his team, in his office, at the Command's Headquarters, situated at Alausa, Ikeja, in the State. Cadet Commander Sobowale Opeoluwa, who was warmly welcomed, by the Commandant, NSCDC, Lagos State Command, received his commendation, over the initiative's robust synergy with the Command, in the areas of 'intelligence sharing and gathering and many more....

ICPC not at Liberty to Disclose Investigative Activities - ICPC Chairman The Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN has said that the Commission was not at liberty to disclose information related to the identity of a petitioner and suspects, or the status of any investigative activities until investigation was completed. Professor Owasanoye made this known on Thursday during an advocacy visit to the Commission’s headquarters by the Service Compact with All Nigerians (SERVICOM) Office led by its National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Nnenna Akajimeli. The Chairman revealed that when cases are received, they are investigated to ascertain which ones are to be handled by the Commission, as not all reported cases fall under the purview of ICPC. However, he said, despite the Commission’s efforts to be responsive to requests for information, ICPC was constrained by law not to disclose any piece of i...

PRESIDENT BUHARI CONDOLES WITH BONGOS IKWUE ON PASSING OF WIFE, JOSEPHINE IFEYINWA  President Muhammadu Buhari joins the entertainment industry, particularly artistes and musicians, in commiserating with ace instrumentalist, singer and song writer, Bongos Ikwue, who lost his wife, Josephine Ifeyinwa, 73. President Buhari condoles with family members, friends, Catholic Women Organisation, International Association of Lions Clubs and associates of the matriarch of Bongos-Ikwue’s family, who hailed from the Ijeh family in Issele –Uku Town in Delta State, but by providence shared most of her life with the Benue-born musician. The President notes the deceased’s dedication to the service of humanity, and dedication to Church, supporting the poor and needy across the country, especially prisoners, whom she regularly visited to pray with, counsel and guide on the fear of God, and provided support for the people awaiting trial, and their families. As wife of Bongos-Ikwue for more than 50 ye...

PRESIDENT BUHARI FELICITATES WITH SEN. DAISY DANJUMA ON 70TH BIRTHDAY  President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm greetings to Senator Daisy Ehanire Danjuma, wife of former Chief of Army Staff, businessman and philanthropist, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, as she turns 70 on August 6, 2022, praising her commitment to a better living standard for the less privileged.  In a congratulatory letter to the celebrant personally signed by him, the President said:  “On behalf of myself and my family, I wish to felicitate with you as you attain the auspicious age of 70.  “Distinguished Senator, I join your family members, friends and political associates in celebrating the auspicious moment with you, heralded by many years of service to the nation and humanity. “As an accomplished entrepreneur and philanthropist, I am particularly pleased by the commitment you have shown to the plight of the disadvantaged in the society especially women and children. “I also note that your passion fo...

IJORA EASTLINK/CAUSEWAY PROJECT: LASG ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN DIVERSION DATE The Lagos State Government has announced the postponement of the construction of flexible pavements to be undertaken by the Federal Ministry of Works along Ijora Eastlink/Causeway. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, said the project has been shifted from the previously announced date of August 6 and 7 to Friday 12th till Sunday 14th August, 2022,  Dr. Oladeinde added that motorists will be diverted into National Theatre to connect Ijora and Costain during the rehabilitation works on the scheduled dates. He, therefore, appealed to the motoring public to comply with the directives of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority personnel who will be deployed to the axis to minimise inconveniences to road users.  

LAGOS TASKFORCE CLAMPS DOWN ON OKADA OPERATORS PLYING BANNED ROUTES … Says Okada Passengers Risk Three Months Jail Term The Lagos State Taskforce has continued its enforcement of the ban on commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada, that ply restricted highways, particularly in the six Local Governments Areas and nine Local Council Development Areas across the State. Speaking on the exercise which took place in Agege/Fagba, Apapa and Ajah, the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye, described the activities of the recalcitrant okada operators as rebellious and vowed to ensure those who continue to disregard the ban would have their bikes confiscated and crushed by the State Government. Jejeloye further stated that 322 bikes have been seized since the commencement of the week-long raid in the aforementioned areas of the State, assuring citizens that more will be done until the State’s vision of maintaining safety and sanity on Lagos roads is actualised.   

This is PC Okoi Liyomo, the policeman who was caught in the viral video flogging one man with a cutlass in Cross Rivers State.  He has been brought to the Force Headquarters Abuja. He met with the IGP today. The IGP has ordered for his trial.  

Kaduna SMEs Operators Close Shop Over High Cost Of Diesel, Petrol Rising cost of diesel and petrol has forced many Kaduna business owners to close down operations, as they attributed their actions to unbearable cost of doing business in the country.   LEADERSHIP checks revealed that some of the businesses like hotels, table water, and printing companies among others that have endured the skyrocketing prices of materials and diesel had reduced the hours of running business using generators to control expenses. In an interview with our correspondent in Kaduna, manager of Nitex Hotels and Suites, Emmanuel Eze, lamented: “NEPA bills, diesel have increased. Now, for us not to close down, we only put on our generator in the night for our guests. People are complaining about no money and things are going up. The prepaid meter billing has gone up, they have reduced the units drastically, now I use plenty money to buy small units of NEPA. Even fuel now in some filling stations is N250 per l...

MAN KILLS FATHER FOR MARRYING SECOND WIFE IN NIGER A middle-aged man, Kazeem Muhammed, has fled after he killed his father following a dispute in Kwankashe area of Suleja, Niger State. The sad incident was said to have occurred on Wednesday morning. It was learnt that Kazeem had been angry with his father for getting married to a second wife for over a year. According to Daily Trust, a brother to the deceased, Isah, said that soon after killing his father, Kazeem fled. He said, “The boy is a drug addict and is always involved in bad activities. While they were arguing on Wednesday morning, he carried a plank and hit his father who fell on the floor. Immediately Kazeem noticed that he ran away. We rushed my brother to the hospital, but he died afterwards.” He further said the matter had been reported to the appropriate authorities while his brother’s remains had been buried according to Islamic rites. Meanwhile, the police in the area declined comment on the incident.  

PRESS RELEASE Hosting UNESCO Confab Will Boost Campaign Against Fake News, Misinformation - Minister The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the 2022 Global Media and Information Literacy (GMIL) Week, which Nigeria is due to host in Abuja from Oct. 24th to 31st, will give a boost to the Government's ongoing campaign against fake news, misinformation and hate speech. The Minister stated this in Abuja on Friday when he inaugurated the 25-member Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the event ''Hosting the 2022 GMIL will go a long way to address the growing trend of fake news, misinformation and hate speech, thus enhancing the campaign we launched in 2018 against these practices,'' he said. Alhaji Mohammed said the decision to give Nigeria the hosting right is a testament to the fact that the country is a known strong advocate of Media and Information Literacy (MIL). ''In 2013, Nigeria successfully hosted the First Global Forum for...

RE: SOLDIERS BEAT POLICE OFFICER TO DEATH IN LAGOS The attention of the 81 Division Nigerian Army has been drawn to a story online over the unfortunate incident that occurred between some soldiers and policemen around Ojo in Lagos resulting in the loss of the life of a police officer.  The Division is already in touch with the Lagos State Police Command to resolve the matter. This incident is highly regrettable given the Division’s disposition and zero tolerance for any misconduct. Accordingly, the Division has instituted a Board of Inquiry to unravel the circumstance surrounding the unfortunate incident At the end of the investigation, anyone found culpable will be made to face the full wrath of the disciplinary provisions.. Consequently, the Division wishes to commiserate with the Ojo Police Division and members of the family of the victim. OLANIYI OSOBA Major Acting Deputy Director 81 Division Public Relations  5 August 2022  

IVM: GOVERNOR UZODIMMA EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR LOCAL CONTENTS  Governor Hope Uzodimma has stated that the Imo State Government's contract with Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) for the supply of various brands of their products, was in the spirit of support and promotion of local content. His Excellency stated this yesterday, while fielding questions from the press after his meeting with the Managing Director of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC). According to His Excellency, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) reneged on an agreement it entered with the State Government for the establishment of a Technical Service Workshop Center in Imo State, for the servicing of the supplied vehicles.  IVM non-compliance to the contract has led to the grounding of over 70% of the supplied vehicles. However, the Governor stated that the State Government is open for resolution of the difference for the interest of both party but he will not indulge in mismanagement of public ...

₦2.5 Billion Debt: Innoson Replies Imo Government Innoson Vehicles had filed a lawsuit against the Imo government over ₦2.54 billion debt claims. Cornel Osigwe, head, corporate communications and affairs, Innoson Vehicles, said this in a statement on Monday, August 01, 2022. The statement reads, “Our attention has been drawn to a statement purportedly released by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon. Declan Emelumba on behalf of the Imo State Government,” the statement reads.   “The said statement was unscrupulously written to water down the facts and substance stated in our earlier statement. We do not wish to join words with Imo State Government as we now have it on good authority that it has engaged its e-dogs to discredit our brand in the media space. “The matter is now before the courts and we have always believed in the integrity of the judiciary to do the right thing when facts are stated.” On setting up a maintenance and mobile workshop in Owerri, Innoson said...

INSECURITY: Regent of Nri Kingdom Breaks Silence, Sends Strong Message To His People The Regent of Nri community, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, Prince Ikenna Onyesoh, has raised the alarm over what he described as worsening security challenges besetting residents of the community. Prince Ikenna Onyesoh in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday, noted that the spate of insecurity in the community was at the moment deteriorating thereby degenerating the state of affairs with regards to the security of lives and property of the people. The Regent therefore appealed to the Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo to as a matter of urgency intervene and order that the vigilante apparatus be restored to the Palace as it is in other communities. See details of the statement below: THE INSECURITY IN OUR DEAR TOWN The distardly attack on my cousin, Chief Sunday Alike, in front of his residence, is unacceptable and contradicts “Udo Nri,” a key legacy of Nri civ...

The JTF tracked down the camp of the Unknown g#nmen Ukpor Nnewi South Local Government. This time they recovered cars charms, coffin, and military wears and apprehended some men and shot others. Unknown G#nmen have been terrorizing Anambra State for while now until the people and the government of Anambra State decided to fight them head-on. Since the resolve to fight them, the people have been winning them.  - Charles Kelechi Iteshi. More photos below. 

Soludo's Daughter Kicks Off Supports For Father's Made-in-Anambra Initiative By Daniel Ezeigwe  Ms Adaora Soludo, daughter of the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, is set to organize one of the biggest fashion carnivals in South East Nigeria on the Anambra soil.  The fashion show, named "The Anambra Fashion Expo 2022", is a brainchild of her clothing brand, Aorah, which has made incredible foray into Europe and America in the last couple of years.  According to the Ms Soludo, the Anambra Fashion Expo, scheduled for September 16 this year, is geared towards activating the fashion ecosystem in Anambra State and to give local talents in Anambra State and beyond an opportunity to embrace the global stage with their potentials. She noted that the event which will hold in Awka, Anambra's capital city, will bring together the entire local fashion cycle in one place at one time, with approximately 800 persons in attendance and millions of others who wo...