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LAGOS UNVEILS DIGITAL EMERGENCY SYSTEM TO CUT RESPONSE TIME. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

- April 30, 2026

LAGOS UNVEILS DIGITAL EMERGENCY SYSTEM TO CUT RESPONSE TIME The Lagos State Government has unveiled the Lagos Emergency Responder Management System (LERMS), a technology-driven platform designed to enhance coordination among emergency agencies and significantly reduce response time across the state. Speaking at the launch held at the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic Conference Hall, Alausa, Ikeja, the Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Gbenga Oyerinde, described LERMS as a “transformative digital platform” that would revolutionise emergency management in Lagos. He said the initiative was part of efforts to build a safer, smarter and more responsive megacity, noting that the complexities of urban living required a shift from fragmented approaches to an integrated system. “LERMS brings together multiple layers of emergency response into a single, unified ecosystem, ensuring seamless coordination among first responders,” he said. According to him, the platfor...

OPERATION EASTERN SANITY: TROOPS RESCUE KIDNAP VICTIMS ARREST CRIMINALS IN THE SOUTH EAST. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

- April 30, 2026

OPERATION EASTERN SANITY: TROOPS RESCUE KIDNAP VICTIMS ARREST CRIMINALS IN THE SOUTH EAST Troops of Operation UDO KA in collaboration with other security agencies have continued to sustain operational momentum in the South East under the ongoing operation EASTERN SANITY. Troops recorded significant successes with the rescue of kidnap victims in Enugu State and the arrest of a criminal network member in Ebonyi State on 28 April 2026. In Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, troops of the 82 Division Garrison deployed at Akama acted swiftly on credible intelligence regarding a kidnap attempt along the Akama–Iwollo Road in Enugu state. The troops pursued and engaged the criminals, successfully rescuing four abducted individuals: Chisom Kingsley and Chuoke Chinedu, both from Akama. Others are, Jonathan Paul Chukwu from Akwa Ibom, and Patience John from Taraba State. A motorcycle and a vehicle were recovered during the operation. The rescued victims,...

MERYL STREEP SAYS SHE REJECTED ‘THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA’ UNTIL HER SALARY WAS DOUBLED: “THEY NEEDED ME”.(PHOTO).

- April 30, 2026

Meryl Streep says she rejected ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ until her salary was doubled: “They needed me” Meryl Streep recently shared that her iconic role as Miranda Priestly almost didn’t happen. During a reunion interview with Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, the Oscar winner explained that she initially turned down the offer to star in The Devil Wears Prada. Her refusal wasn’t about disinterest, but rather a strategic move to test her leverage. Streep revealed she doubled her asking price, and the studio quickly agreed, reshaping the deal entirely. Reflecting on the decision, Streep said it took her decades in Hollywood to realize she could negotiate so boldly. At 56, she recognized both the film’s potential and her own value, noting she was confident the project would succeed but prepared to walk away if the studio didn’t meet her terms. She admitted she was even ready to retire at the time, underscoring how pivotal the moment was in her care...

GEORGE CLOONEY SAYS RECEIVING AWARDS FEELS 'A LITTLE BIT EMBARRASSING, IF YOU WANT TO KNOW THE TRUTH. (PHOTO).

- April 30, 2026

George Clooney says receiving awards feels 'a little bit embarrassing, if you want to know the truth' George Clooney was celebrated in New York City on April 27 as the recipient of the 51st Chaplin Award, recognizing his significant contributions to cinema. Speaking with PEOPLE at the gala, the 64‑year‑old actor admitted that being the center of attention felt “awkward” and “a little bit embarrassing,” joking that his way of preparing for such events was simply to “drink.” Clooney attended with his wife Amal, noting that while she doesn’t give him red‑carpet pointers, he often defers to her for “smart answers.” The annual fundraiser for Film at Lincoln Center honored Clooney with tributes from friends and collaborators including Stephen Colbert, Julianna Margulies, John Turturro, and Sam Rockwell. Margulies, who starred alongside Clooney in ER, recalled his reputation as a prankster, saying she avoided becoming a target by never “rocking the boat.” Tu...

EFCC GRILLS MANAGING DIRECTOR, PARAMOUNT ENERGY LIMITED FOR ALLEGED N72.3MILLION FRAUD IN ENUGU. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

- April 30, 2026

EFCC Grills Managing Director, Paramount Energy Limited for Alleged N72.3million Fraud in Enugu Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have commenced investigations into the activities of one Ralph Chinazum Ajah, Managing Director, Paramount Energy Limited for an alleged case of obtaining by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N72, 300, 000. 00 (Seventy two million, Three Hundred Thousand Naira). A petitioner alleged that he sent the said sum to Ajah for the supply of petroleum products to some of his branches. The said money was paid in six tranches between April 11, 2022 and May 24, 2022. “After he collected the money, he kept promising to supply the products as agreed but failed to do so which then prompted us to do preliminary investigations and we discovered that Chinazumah Ajah and his company do not have the capacity to supply the products and he deliberately defrauded us of our business...