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 Laderin Train Station Road to Be Completed Soon - Abiodun ...calls for quick dispensation of justice The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday promised that the construction of the Laderin train station road in Abeokuta will soon be completed. Governor Abiodun, who decried the idea by the Federal Government to conceptualize and build the train station without an access road, said that his administration, upon the construction of a world-class airport at Ilishan, deemed it fit to open up a new access road directly from the Sagamu-Benin Expressway, even as the Ilishan and Iperu roads still exist. The Governor stated this during a special church service to usher in the 2024/2025 Legal Year held at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Ake, Abeokuta. Prince Abiodun said that the contractor handling the road project has just completed the construction of two big box culverts (mini-bridges) that will channel water away from the road, while earthwork and drainage will soon co...

 The Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon Has Claimed Over 6,000 Lives, Including Traditional Leaders The separatist conflict in Cameroon's Anglophone regions has claimed the lives of over 6,000 people, including several traditional leaders. On September 10, 2024, Chief Obon Ekpoh Philip Nkwoi of Erat village and his wife were tragically killed in Mundemba, South West region, prompting widespread fear and causing many villagers to flee. Traditional rulers have become key targets in the conflict, often accused of aligning with either the separatists or the government. Since 2016, almost a dozen chiefs have been killed, with most of these attacks occurring in the South West region, particularly in areas like Ndian and Fako. These killings have been carried out by separatists, government forces, and armed groups. Some leaders, like Fon Yakum Kelvin Shomintang, have survived captivity, but many others have not been so lucky. The government's silence on these attacks has only increased the...

 Thirty-nine traffic officials were arrested for fraud and corruption in Mpumalanga and Limpopo since last week. This is part of a massive cleanup operation to restore discipline and ethical conduct in the traffic law enforcement sector. In Mpumalanga, 13 traffic officers were arrested today in various towns, including Nelspruit, Kabokweni, and Hazyview. This follows the arrest of 14 officials yesterday and a weighbridge master in Belfast. Meanwhile, in Limpopo, 11 traffic officers were arrested in Polokwane last week for allegedly taking bribes from bus operators, taxi drivers, and motorists on the N1 highway. The joint operation was conducted by the Road Traffic Management Corporation's National Anti-Corruption Unit, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, and Mpumalanga-based Crime Intelligence. Some of the suspects have already appeared in magistrate courts and were granted bail ranging from R2,500 to R10,000. As part of their bail conditions, they must surrender thei...

 Abia State Government says it may sanction Proprietors and Proprietress of Schools that resumed academic activities earlier than the proposed 23rd September resumption date Commissioner for Information Prince Okey Kanu who stated this today while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week's Exco meeting Presided over by the Governor, regretted how some School owners neglected Government's directives to resumed the academic session, adding that their actions runs counter to the strong regulatory measures put in place by the Governor in the Education sector The information Boss further stated that the Government would no longer tolerate the malicious destruction of Properties put in place for Public use, noting that management of a company that damaged newly constructed culvert along Ossah-Mission hill road had been arrested. He appealed to Traditional Rulers and Youth leaders of Communities to take ownership of facilities put in place in their areas by the Government. Kan...

 Anambra's Education Sector Gets Boost As Soludo Declares State of Emergency By Chizoba Njaka and Uche Kalu  Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has revolutionized the education system, prioritizing quality and standard learning for children. In an exclusive interview at her office in Awka, Education Commissioner, Professor Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, praised Governor Soludo's visionary approach, noting his academic background informs his understanding of education as the cornerstone of progress.  "As a renowned academic, the governor recognizes education's transformative power. This is why he declared a state of emergency in the education sector, underscoring his commitment to unlocking Anambra's true potential." The commissioner emphasized that Governor Soludo, recognizing the scarcity of quality teachers in most state schools, has taken decisive action. "To address this, the governor has approved the recruitment and re-employment of approximately 7,51...

 Don’t make excuses, end banditry-Former COAS, TY Danjuma tasks CDS Musa An erstwhile Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Gen Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, has tasked the Chief of Defense Staff, CDS, Gen Christopher Musa, to end banditry and killings as soon as possible. Danjuma gave the charge on Tuesday in Abuja during the presentation of a book titled, ‘Big Boots: Lessons From My Military Service’, authored by Maj Gen Solomon Udounwa (retd). While addressing serving and retired military top brass including the current defence chief seated at the event, the octogenarian said the onus rests on serving officers to end the menace of banditry and senseless killings by marauders all over the country. “We must end the banditry and the killings that are going on in our country as soon as possible. “The responsibilities are on your shoulders; those of you who are still servicing. No excuses, absolutely no excuses. God bless you. God bless our country,” he said. Responding, CDS Musa said the Armed Fo...

 Press Release 17/09/2024 The Editors, CRIME: Ex-military defrauding three applicants arrested, set to arraign in court. As the CP cautions the public to be wary about such criminal elements Operatives attached to 'B' Divisional Police Headquarters has taken a significant step in apprehending an individual involved in fraudulent activities. L/Cpl Aliyu Adamu from Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State has been arrested on charges of impersonation, cheating, criminal misappropriation, and criminal breach of trust. This arrest follows complaints from three individuals who reported that L/Cpl Aliyu Adamu collected a total sum of two hundred thousand naira from them, promising to secure jobs for them in the Nigerian Army. However, they were not invited to the Nigerian Army depot for training as promised. The suspect admitted to having been dismissed as a Lance Corporal from the Nigerian Army a few months ago for being absent without official leave for a year. Furthermore, he c...

 It Is Illegal For NNPCL To Fix Price Of Dangote Petrol, Says Falana Senior Advocate Of Nigeria and Human Rights Activist, Femi Falana has said it is ‘illegal” for the state oil company, NNPCL to determine prices of Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol after deregulation. A statement released by Falana on Tuesday said the action of the National Nigerin Petroleum Company Limited violates section 205 of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). He said, “On September 5, 2024, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) stated that foreign exchange (forex) illiquidity had been a significant factor influencing the fluctuation in prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) governed by unrestrained market forces, as provided for in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). “The NNPCL was explaining the pump price of PMS imported into the country at the material time. Specifically, the Executive Vice President of Downstream NNPC Ltd Mr. Adedapo Segun, explained that Section 205 of the PIA, ...

 Super Falcons midfielder, Ngozi Okobi gives birth Super Falcons midfielder, Ngozi Okobi has announced the birth of her first child. Okobi took to her X account to announce the good news on Tuesday. She praised God for making her a mother. “Congratulations to me #godbepraised #iamamother #newmom I am in my new season #NSPPD,” Okobi tweeted. Okobi has been combining family duties with football. Recently, the 30-year-old took a break after former Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum dropped her from the team.

 18 PASSENGERS BURNT TO DEATH IN IJEBU-ODE/ORE EXPRESSWAY A total of 18 passengers have been burnt to death in Ogbere, Ijebu East Local Government Area along the busy Ijebu-Ode/Ore Express Way. The lone accident involved a Toyota Hiace,with registration  number XA 690AKU. While all  the passengers  burnt beyond recognition, the driver escaped with injuries. The Public Relations Officer of the Ogun state Traffic  Compliance and Enforcement  Agency, Babatunde Akinbiyi, confirmed the death of the 18 passengers in a statement in Abeokuta on Tuesday. He said that the accident was caused by a fire from a jerry can filled with petrol. “According to eye witness account and this  was corroborated by the driver, there was a keg full Petroleum Motor Spirit  inside the bus, it fell on it’s side when the vehicle got to a failed portion of the road.  “The PMS poured on the floor  of the bus and later dropped on exhaust pipe and caused the vehicle to c...

 TROOPS OF 3 DIVISION NIGERIAN ARMY/OPERATION SAFE HAVEN ARREST NOTORIOUS GUNRUNNERS, RECOVER ARMS AND AMMUNITION IN PLATEAU STATE Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN in pursuance of one of its core mandate of mopping up illegal arms and ammunition in the Joint Operations Area, arrested 5 notorious gunrunners and recovered arms and ammunition in an intelligence-driven operation carried out in Plateau State.   The operation commenced from midnight of 16 Sep 24 to the early hours of 17 Sep 24. The troops raided the hideout of a gunrunner identified as Mohammed Sani at Naraguta Mining Area in Bayameni along Bauchi Road in Jos North LGA of Plateau State during which the suspected gunrunner and 4 others were arrested. Weapons and ammunition of different calibres were also recovered as listed below: a.   Two AK-47 rifles. b.   One Fabrique Nationale automatic rifle.  c.   Fourteen AK-47 magazines. d.  One Fabrique Nationale magazine.  e....

 How Bandits Attacked Catholic, ECWA Churches In Kajuru, Abducted Pastor, 30 Others   Three people have been feared dead, and 30 others have been kidnapped following a bandits' attack on churches in Bakinpah-Maro, Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, on Sunday. The former chairman of Kajuru LGA, Cafra Caino, confirmed the incident, stating that the assailants arrived in large numbers around 10am. They reportedly targeted both an ECWA church and a Catholic church.  "The bandits came in large numbers and attacked the two churches," Caino said, according to The Nation.  Among those abducted was Bernard Gajera, a pastor from one of the churches.  The police have yet to release a statement on the attack. This attack comes amid recent efforts by the Maro community to raise funds for a security post to attract more law enforcement personnel, addressing persistent security issues that have disrupted farming activities.

 Highest Joy is from God and self don't buy the rumors - Nollywood Actor Bolanle Ninalowo reply fans Actor Bolanle Ninalowo have reply to the fans who say is happy for the reconciliation of the actor marriage.  This comes when Bolanle Ninalowo posted a video of him travel to Mumbai. A fans shade him by commenting the highest Joy is the joy you get from Your home anything after this is refreshments, just look at him after he settle with the wife, look plumping and brave like a lion. Reacting to the comment Ninalowo said highest Joy is from God and self , don't buy the rumors! That relationship been dead and gone never to return again in Jesus name.  More photos below. 

 Mali army says situation 'under control' after 'terrorist' attack Armed insurgents attacked a training centre for gendarmes in Mali's capital, Bamako on Tuesday morning, but the situation is now under control, the army says. The Malian military says a 'group of terrorists attempted to infiltrate' Faladie Gendarmerie school in the capital Bamako, according to TRT Afrika. Security sources tell Anadolu news agency bodies are lying near a Gendarmerie camp in Mali's capital, Bamako, following the attack. An Associated Press reporter heard two explosions and saw smoke rise in the distance. The training school is located on the outskirts of the city. Unidentified gunmen It was unclear who the attackers were, how many there were and whether the situation was under control. The sound of gunfire echoed through the streets of Bamako, Mali's capital, early Tuesday morning, residents say. People living in the Banankabougou neighbourhood reported hearing the shot...

 PRESS RELEASE GOVERNOR SOLUDO APPOINTS NEW MEMBERS TO ANAMBRA STATE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the appointment of distinguished individuals to serve as members of the Anambra State Civil Service Commission.  This move is part of the administration’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the state’s civil service system. The appointments are as follows: 1) Ezenwaka, Anthony Uchechukwu – Chairman 2) Barr. Uwolloh Chuma Christopher – Member 3) Mrs. Okoli, Philomina Chikaodinaka – Member 4) Mrs. Udealor, Adaobi Margaret – Member 5) Dr. Ogbaka, Luke Chidiebele – Member The members are expected to bring their wealth of experience to bear in ensuring that the state civil service functions optimally, with a focus on efficiency, professionalism, and service delivery, all geared towards enhancing the well-being of Ndi Anambra. Governor Soludo congratulates the appointees and ...

 South Sudan ready to restart pumping oil through Sudan South Sudan and Sudan have made progress towards restarting the pumping of South Sudan's crude oil through a pipeline running to a port in its neighbour The main pipeline carrying oil from South Sudan through Sudan for export was halted in February because of damage stemming from a war between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces. "Sudanese engineers have accomplished the necessary technical preparations for the resumption of oil production," South Sudan President Salva Kiir's office said in a statement late on Monday after a meeting in Juba between Kiir and Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. "Engineers from South Sudan are expected to visit Sudan in the coming weeks to familiarise themselves with the readiness of the facilities so as to jump-start production."

 BORNO STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE 17th September, 2024 SUCCESSFUL RE-ARREST OF ESCAPED CONVICT The Borno State Police Command is pleased to announce the successful re-arrest of an escaped convict, Abubakar Mohammed, 27, who was serving a jail term for culpable homicide and had escaped from the medium-security custodian centre in Maiduguri. On September 15, 2024, at about 1500HRS, a resident of Bulakara Ward, Gubio LGA, alerted the police after sighting Abubakar in Gubio town following his escape from the Medium Security Custodial Center, Maiduguri, due to the collapse of the fence wall caused by a flood disaster.  A swift response by a police patrol team, the escaped convict was apprehended. Abubakar will be handed over to the Nigerian Correctional Service, and efforts are ongoing to locate any other convicted felons who may be in the area. The command remains committed to ensuring public safety and urges members of the public to provide timely information and report a...

 Dangote Refinery still in its pre-commissioning phase, yet to be full licence, says NMDPRA The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has revealed that Dangote Refinery is still in its pre-commissioning phase and has yet to receive a full operational licence. This is coming at a time Danote Refinery and Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) contending Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol price The update comes amid high expectations for the Dangote Refinery, which is anticipated to significantly reduce Nigeria’s reliance on fuel imports once it achieves full operational status. The Head of Public Affairs at NMDPRA, George Ene-Ita, clarified that the refinery is currently undergoing a phased process, with only two out of four priority sections approved for the introduction of hydrocarbons. “The entire plant is subdivided into four sections technically referred to as priorities one, two, three, and four,” Ene-Ita explained, adding tha...

 Lagos man Benjamin hangs self A 54-year-old man, simply identified as Benjamin, has committed suicide by hanging himself in a store in the house he was living at the Agege area of Lagos state. While confirming the incident on Monday, the spokesperson for Lagos Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the incident happened on Sunday at about 8:00 p.m. According to him, the elder brother to the deceased reported the incident at the Elere Police Station that his brother allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself to death in the store of their house. “Officers of the division immediately visited the scene and the deceased was lowered and taken to the Orile-Agege General Hospital, where he was certified dead. “No mark of violence was found on the body of the deceased, ” Hundeyin said. The command’s spokesman said that the body had been removed from Oriole-Agee Hospital and deposited at Mainland Hospital, Yaba for autopsy. According to the police image maker, detectives are invest...

 Man allegedly kills woman, son over sanitation dispute in Lagos A man has been arrested for allegedly killing his neighbour simply identified as Gloria and her son over environmental sanitation dispute in Lekki area of Lagos State. The suspect subsequently put their dead bodies in a big sack for disposal but his neighbours foiled the plan, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos Police Command revealed on Monday in Lagos. Hundeyin said the incident happened on Sunday at about 10:50 p. m. He said investigation was ongoing to ascertain what the suspect used to perpetrate the crime. He said that on Sept. 15, about 22:50, an information was received at the Elemoro division that the suspect allegedly killed one Gloria, who was his neighbour and her son, over an argument on cleaning of the environment. The command spokesman alleged that the suspect put their dead bodies in a big sack to dispose the bodies. He said that luck was against him, when other neighbours informed the po...

 Chelsea ponder pre-January Osimhen offer By Peter Akinbo Chelsea are reportedly considering a move to sign Victor Osimhen before the January transfer window, with the English Premier League club keen to secure the services of the Nigeria striker, The PUNCH  reports. The Stamford Bridge giants, who missed out on the Nigeria striker during the summer transfer window, are said to be closely monitoring his situation at Galatasaray, where he is currently playing on loan from Napoli. A source close to Football Insider revealed that Chelsea are eyeing a potential deal, thanks to a break clause in Osimhen’s loan agreement with the Turkish giants. Their interest in the player has been reignited following his impressive debut for Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig. The former Lille striker made an immediate impact, providing an assist in a 5-0 thrashing of Rizespor and setting a new league record with seven shots on goal in a single match this season. Osimhen’s performance showcased ...

 Banditry: Bello Turji will be killed soon, only a matter of time — Zamfara Gov Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has expressed optimism that the reign of terror unleashed on the state and its environs by notorious and wanted bandit leader, Bello Turji will soon come to an end. The governor stated this on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today when asked about the likelihood that the notorious bandit will be stopped. Governor Lawal was positive that the bandit leader will soon be apprehended or eliminated. “With what we have in place, with the collaboration between us (the state government) and the Federal Government, security agencies, believe me, it is only a matter of time; Turji would be killed very, very soon,” he said. This is coming just days after the military made significant gains against bandits, killing wanted bandit leader Halilu Sububu, who had been terrorising citizens in Zamfara, Sokoto and other parts of the North-West. Recall that ...

 ‘I contracted HIV after cheating on my wife 31 years ago’ — Nigerian man opens up   A Nigerian man identified as Salisu Ahmed has shared his experience living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) for 31 years. In a recent interview with reality star Doyin David, Ahmed revealed that he contracted the virus after his first extramarital sexual encounter. He discussed the stigma he faced, including being denied access to a shared toilet and bathroom, losing his teaching job, and being abandoned by his wife and children. “I am Salisu Ahmed, I have been living with this virus for 31 years,” he said. “The first experiment of going outside my matrimonial home is how it happened. It has been proven that about 85 to 90 percent of people living with HIV contracted this thing through sexual intercourse. “I was denied the use of the bathroom of the compound, I was not allowed to access the toilet, I was formerly a teacher so I was asked honourably to stop coming to the school. “She pac...

 Video shows Brazilian mayoral candidate’s opponent attack him with a chair A televised mayoral debate took a violent turn in São Paulo, as news anchor and mayoral candidate Jose Luiz Datena shocked viewers by attacking his opponent with a chair. The incident left Pablo Marçal with a fractured rib and a dislocated finger. Marçal had been polling in third place in the race, behind incumbent Mayor Ricardo Nunes and a leftist candidate, Guilherme Boulos. Leading up to the debate, Marçal said he planned to “destabilize” Datena, who was trailing with just 6% of the vote. During the debate, Marçal repeatedly brought up sexual harassment allegations against Datena. Although the allegations were later retracted, the topic struck a nerve with the man. Datena claimed his opponent, an Instagram influencer, was turning the debate into a spectacle, calling it another one of Marçal’s internet stunts. But tensions boiled when Datena picked up a chair and slammed it into Marcel’s back. Marçal late...

 Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested Monday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New York said. Combs was arrested at the Park Hyatt hotel on West 57th Street, a representative said. He was caught off-guard by the apprehension, according to a person familiar with the situation, who added he had been living at the hotel for several weeks. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams confirmed in a statement that on Monday evening, federal agents had arrested Combs, based on a sealed indictment filed by the Southern District of New York.   “We expect to move to unseal the indictment in the morning and will have more to say at that time,” Williams said. Combs’ attorney Marc Agnifilo expressed disappointment in a statement. He said Combs, 54, had been cooperative with the investigation and “voluntarily relocated to New York last week in anticipation of these charges.” “Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and proven philanthropist who has spent the last 30 ye...

 Zimbabwe to cull 200 elephants to feed citizens left hungry by drought Zimbabwe has authorized a mass slaughter of elephants to feed citizens left hungry by its worst drought in decades. With nearly half of the country’s population facing the risk of human hunger , “we are targeting to cull 200 elephants,” Tinashe Farawo, a spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority, told CNN on Monday. The move follows a decision in Namibia to cull elephants and other wild animals to relieve food insecurity fueled by a prolonged drought. The culls have drawn criticism from animal rights activists and conservationists. Zimbabwe is home to more than 84,000 elephants, Farawo said, around double its “capacity of 45,000,” he added. Zimbabwe’s elephant population is the second-largest in the world, exceeded only by Botswana’s. Environment Minister Sithembiso Nyoni told parliamentarians last week that “Zimbabwe has more elephants than we need and more elephants than our forests can accom...