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PRESIDENT BUHARI SEEKS EXPANDED TRADE RELATIONS BEYOND GAS EXPORTS TO SOUTH KOREA; ENHANCED SECURITY COOPERATION   President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Seoul, expressed Nigeria’s desire to widen the scope of trade relations with the Republic of Korea beyond gas exports.   Speaking during a bilateral meeting with his Korean counterpart, Mr. Yoon Suk-Yeol at the Presidential Palace on the sidelines of the First World Bio Summit, the President called for expansion from the long-term gas contract to other areas.   On piracy in the Gulf of Guinea to which Korean ships had fallen victim, President Buhari noted that the level of attacks had decreased considerably over the last one year due to the provision of equipment to the Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) by the Nigerian government, while also commending the Korean government for the supply of a vessel to the Navy.     In this respect, the Nigerian leader said he ...

Governor Soludo Flags Off Skill Acquisition Training For Over 20,000 Anambra Youths In Awka. Governor Chukwuma Soludo has reassured that his administration will champion massive youth empowerment, job and wealth creation to accelerate economic growth and development in the state. Governor Soludo stated this while flagging off an intensive empowerment program tagged "One Youth,Two Skills" at the Anambra International Convention Center, Awka. The programme, which was organized by the Anambra State Ministry of Youth Development attracted over five thousand youths in Anambra, members of the state's executive council among others, and was aimed at profferring solutions to youth restiveness and crimes by ensuring that youths acquire skills and are positively engaged. While flagging off the programme, Professor Soludo said that his administration will help in building youths for the future. He said that the program is a process for productive empowerment, noting that his agenda ...

CBN to release re-designed Naira notes December The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has announced that the bank would release re-designed Naira notes by December 15, 2022. He also said that existing notes would seize to be regarded as legal tender by January 31, 2023. Emefiele disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. The CBN said that it is worrisome that 85 per cent of the currency in circulation is being hoarded by Nigerians. He further urged Nigerians to proceed to their banks to deposit their Naira notes, adding that the deposit fee would be waived for transactions below N150,000. Emefiele added that the redesigning of Naira notes would help to curb counterfeit notes, as well as hamper ramson payment to terrorists and kidnappers.  

Anambra Man, Ufodike Appointed Deputy Minister in Canada Anambra Canadian based entrepreneur, academic, finance executive and politician, Akolisa Ufodike has been appointed as the Deputy Minister of Trade, Immigration and Multiculturalism in Alberta, ANAMBRA PEOPLE reports. The 49-year-old was born in Maiduguri, Nigeria to the family of Colonel Leonard Ufodike and Ebele Ufodike of Umudim and Otolo, Nnewi. In the new role, Ufodike is expected to bring his experience as assistant professor at York University where he taught auditing at the undergraduate level, data analysis for performance audits and public sector finance at the graduate level. His research focused on accountability, public-private partnerships (P3’s), labour market integration, and equity, diversity and inclusion in business professions. Records have it that the Nigerian-born is a licensed public practitioner by CPA Alberta. He has almost 30 years of professional experience spanning telecoms, banking, utilities, educati...

Accident Opposite Fidelity Bank, Close to Regina Junction, Awka A 911 Truck fully loaded with tubers of Yam just fell inside a gutter opposite the Fidelity Bank that's is close to Regina Caeli Junction Awka the capital of Anambra State.  This has caused a little go-slow from Crunchies down to Regina Junction. It is suspected that the owner of the Yam quickly came to the accident venue and started auctioning the goods immediately while using another mini truck to trans-load the ones it can carry.  As you can see in the video, passerbys are utilizing the opportunity to get yams they can take home because the owner completely made it cheap and affordable.  Watch video below and more photos below.   

RE: BUDGET DEFICIT: GOVERNMENT MAY SELL TBS, NIPPs, 25 KEY ASSETS The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to the news report on the front page of Punch Newspaper dated 21st October, 2022 that the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, is planning to either sell or grant concession in respect of Tafawa Balewa Square situate in Lagos Island, Lagos State. The Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation (HAGF) must be aware that the position of the Federal Government to either sell or concession the Tafawa Balewa Square cannot be valid as the HAGF is the Plaintiff in Suit No. SC.508/2012 between Attorney-General of the Federation vs. Attorney-General of Lagos State pending before the Supreme Court wherein the HAGF is seeking for a declaration that the ownership of the land, building, monuments structures and fixtures better known as Tafawa Balewa Square in the city of Lagos is vested in the Federal Government. The Sui...

FUEL SCARCITY: LASTMA CAUTIONS MOTORISTS AGAINST TRAFFIC GRIDLOCK The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has cautioned motorists queuing up for fuel at different filling stations against causing traffic gridlock that could impede the movement of other road users. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba gave the advice on Tuesday while deploying more officers of the Authority on traffic monitoring around filling stations across the State. Oreagba disclosed that the deployment became imperative following reports of long queues around filling stations caused by motorists parking indiscriminately and blocking roads while queuing to buy fuel. He expressed displeasure at the disorderly behaviour of some drivers, who queue up haphazardly and disrupt traffic flow around various petrol stations, imploring petrol marketers to ensure that their products are sold in an orderly manner that would not impede the free movement of other road users "The scarcity of fuel bei...

SANWO-OLU EXPANDS LAGOS FIRE RESCUE CAPABILITY, HANDS OVER THREE NEW FIRE STATIONS  •Governor upgrades Alausa fire station, as Lagos raises fire depts to 21 Lagos State Government has recorded a major asset expansion in its emergency response services, with the inauguration of three newly built fire stations in the State.  Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, physically commissioned the new fire station in Ebute Elefun, while he virtually unveiled the other two fire stations built in Oniru and Ajegunle. The projects were initiated to enhance the response time to disasters associated with fire and to bolster the capability of the State’s emergency management system. The Governor, on the same day, commissioned the upgraded Fire Department headquarters in Alausa.  With the three additional assets, Lagos now has 21 fully equipped fire stations across the State. The facility expansion programme was part of the recommendations that followed the 2020 comprehensive assessme...

Ogun West will get more roads next year ...holds town hall meeting on 2023 budget  The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, said his administration would construct more motorable roads in the Ogun West Senatorial District to ease the movement of people and goods in the axis. He noted that the axis with over 400 foreign and local industries deserves more attention in terms of infrastructural development, reiterating that his government  would redouble its efforts at ensuring that the district is given priority in the scheme of things. Abiodun stated this while declaring open the Yewa/Awori Division Town Hall meeting on the 2023-2025 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2023 Budget, held at Ilaro. He acknowledged the deplorable condition of roads in the senatorial district, but pleaded for patience, noting the state government was working to address the situation. "We cannot deny your pains, especially as it concerns mobility on some roads in this division....

Ref: AZ:5250/NAS/PRD/VOL. 2/008 Date: 26/10/2022 POLICE PRESS RELEASE Dr. Fred Ekpa Ayokhai 53yrs, Emmanuela  Ayokhai 18yrs, Bob Praise Ayokhai 23yrs and Saint-Dan Ayokhai 21yrs were today, October 26, 2022 arraigned at High Court 1, Nasarawa State before Justice Aisha Bashir-Aliyu, the Chief Judge of Nasarawa State on six (6) count charge of Criminal Conspiracy, House Breaking and Criminal Force or Assault to woman with intent to outrage modesty, Kidnapping and Inflicting Physical Injury on another. The Offences listed above are punishable under Section 97 of the Penal Code Law of Northern Nigeria, Section 3(1) & 4 of the Nasarawa State Kidnapping (prohibition) Law, 2019, Section 268 (2) & 354 of the Penal Code Law of Northern Nigeria and Section 3 (1) of the Nasarawa State Violence Against Persons (prohibition) Law, 2019. The case has been assigned to High Court, Obi for trail while the suspects have been remanded in prison custody pending formal arraignment. DSP Ramhan N...

Traffic robber was arrested after dispossessing motorist of valuables The Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has revealed that a traffic robber was arrested at Otedola bridge in the early hours of Wednesday. The Lagos police spokesperson on his Twitter page added that the thief was arrested and dangerous items were recovered from him, including a locally fabricated toy guy. Hundeyin added that investigations were already ongoing. “Investigation is ongoing.” In the picture of the thief posted by Hundeyin, hand gloves, screwdrivers and a lighter could be seen as the suspect knelt down in the Lagos police custody.  

The Police Command in Cross River has confirmed the recovery of the lifeless body of a middle-aged lady in a hotel at State Housing in Calabar. The command spokesperson, Irene Ugbo, told journalists that hotel staff members found the body in one of the rooms early this week. She said the identity of the deceased was yet to be ascertained. Ms Ugbo said the lady and a male friend had checked into the hotel on Saturday night. According to her, the unidentified male guest left early in the morning under the guise that he was going to withdraw money from the ATM but failed to come back three hours later. She, however, said seven staff of the hotel had been arrested for interrogation. “We arrested them because we need them to produce the contact of their guest in a bid to get to the root of the matter,” she explained. The police spokesperson advised hoteliers to ensure the data collection of guests. ”We are already on the trail of the deceased’s partner who absconded. I can assure the public...

Female Lawyers Hails Police, Demands Justice For Young Lady Assaulted By FULafia Lecturer, Others  ***  Female lawyers has condemned in strong terms the recent incident of assault on a young lady, Blessing Mathias in Lafia, Nasarawa State.  The lawyers under the auspices of the International Federation Of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Nasarawa State chapter in a statement on Tuesday said it was appaled by the entire incident and the violence perpertrated against the young lady.  Chairperson of the association, Rabiatu Addra, in a statement added that they are in constant touch with the Victim and the Nasarawa State Police command.  Mrs Addra commended the Nigeria Police in swiftly investigating the case, leading to the arrest of four suspects connected with the crime.  “FIDA like all well meaning citizens eagerly await the conclusion of investigations and subsequent prosecution of those involved.  “While FIDA calls on the general public to always be watchful a...

POLICE ARRESTS GANG NOTORIOUS FOR STEALING AND DISMANTLING CARS FOR SPARE PARTS SALES  Operatives of Ijora Badia Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested four suspects who specialize in stealing vehicles and dismantling them for onward sales as spare parts. The suspects, Alafia Afiwajuomo, Ganiyu Tajudeen, Olamilekan Hassan and Lucky Esomojumi were arrested at Igamu under bridge following a painstaking investigation and intelligence gathering that was launched when information was received on the 29/09/2022 that a Toyota Camry was snatched at gunpoint from one Sandra (surname withheld) at Iganmu in Surulere, Lagos.  The car was in the process of being dismantled before it was recovered by the police.  Parts of cars suspected to have been dismantled and sold as spare parts were also recovered at the scene.  Suspects have been charged to court.  SP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, Mitra POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER  LAGOS STATE POLICE COMMAND IKEJ...

OGUN POLICE ARRESTS FOUR NOTORIOUS ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS. 26/10/2022. Operatives of Ogun state Police Command in the early hours of Monday 24th of October 2022, arrested four notorious armed robbery suspects, who specialized in snatching motorcycle from owners at gun point. The suspects, 20 years old Muhammad Adamu, 22 years old Okacha Alidu, 28 years old Yusuf Mohammed and 20 years old Muniru Sunmaila were arrested following a distress call received at Ajuwon Police Divisional Headquarters at about 3:00 a.m, that the suspects were operating and had attacked one Sunday Doile at Onibudo area of Akute and snatched his Bajaj motorcycle on gun point. Upon the distress call, the DPO Ajuwon division, SP Andrew Akinseye, quickly mobilized his patrol team and moved to the scene.  On sighting the policemen, the hoodlums who are about six in number took to their in different directions, while one of them escaped with the snatched motorcycle. Others were hotly chased, and four amongst them ...