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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.