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OKPOKO BUILDING COLLAPSE: ANAMBRA COMMISSIONER CONDEMNS ILLEGAL STRUCTURE, ORDERS DEMOLITION. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Okpoko Building Collapse: Ojukwu Condemns Illegal Structure, Orders Demolition ‎ ‎By Chukwuka Ugokwe ‎ ‎The Anambra State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Bar. Chijioke Ojukwu, has on Oct 8, described the collapse of a three-storey building under construction in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area, as unfortunate. ‎ ‎The incident, which occurred in the Anata Anaba area of the town, claimed the lives of a middle-aged woman and her 14-year-old daughter, amid allegations that warnings about the safety of the building had been ignored. ‎ ‎The victims, identified as Happiness Ugoagu and her daughter, Chikaima, were reportedly asleep in their bedroom when the building collapsed onto their residence. ‎ ‎Ojukwu, who visited the scene alongside officials of the ministry, alleged that substandard materials had been used in the construction. He also disclosed that a stop-work notice had previously been served on the building. ‎ ‎Describing the structure as illegal, ...
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LAGOS ADOPTS ONLINE VERIFICATION EXERCISE FOR RETIREES.[PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      The Lagos State Government, today, revealed that the Y2020 bi-annual verification of its retired officials, usually known as “I AM ALIVE”, will be held virtually through online Biometric and Facial Verification in replacement of the existing method. Speaking at a Press Conference held in Alausa, Ikeja, the Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle said the new approach is in furtherance  of the government’s efforts to reduce the effects of COVlD-19 pandemic in the State, and in observance of physical distancing rules and protocols. "This new initiative represents a total departure from the usual verification exercise whereby pensioners are expected to be physically present at their respective Local Government Areas for the verification exercise and revalidation of their documents", Ponnle explained. She added that “The Y2020 online Biometric Verification Exercise of Pensioners will now be done at the Civil Service Pensi...
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SANWO-OLU @55: NO CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES IN NEWSPAPERS.[PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      This is to inform friends, families, professional colleagues and political associates of the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu that no congratulatory advertisements should be placed in newspapers to celebrate his forthcoming birthday. The Governor wishes to continue his tradition of reaching out and sharing love with the needy in the society. Mr. Governor believes that an occasion of one’s birthday, especially a milestone such as the age of 55, should be a day to reflect on one’s purpose of existence in life and, this according to him, is “to serve humanity”. Apart from the outreach, Mr. Governor is scheduled to spend the better part of the day to attend to many important State matters. The Governor thanks his numerous supporters and well wishers, who may have planned to celebrate with him in one way or another as he turns 55, advising them to use same resources to touch the lives of the most vulnerable people in their spheres of influence. ...
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PHONE THIEF ARRESTED TODAY BY THE POLICE IN IKEJA.{PHOTO}.

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    This suspect was caught by police officers on patrol along Awolowo Way in Ikeja for stealing the phone of a young passerby. He struck his body against the victim intentionally & stole his phone stylishly while his partner kept distracting the victim with words & slaps.More details later.
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LASG ALLAYS FEAR OF RESIDENTS OVER CONTINUOUS HEAVY RAINFALL.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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     . . . Releases Schedule of Water Releases From Oyan River Dam The Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, allayed fears of residents on the continuous heavy downpour being experienced in the past few days, assuring that necessary measures are in place to effectively manage the flash floods resulting from the rain. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, gave the assurance at a Press Briefing in Alausa, while outlining measures already put in place for this year’s rainfall pattern, stating that additional heavy rains should be expected in July and September. He urged all residents of low lying areas like Agboyi-Ketu, Ajegunle and several others to relocate from their residences, without further delay, to avoid being trapped by the rainfall at the risk of their lives and property. The Commissioner also advised residents living along the plains of Ogun River to be on the alert and take necessary precautions as the Ogun Osun River ...
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POLICE NAB ANOTHER SUSPECT FOR ALLEGEDLY DEFILING A MINOR.[PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      On the 22/6/2020 at about 3:pm following a tip off, Police operatives attached to Isiuwulu Division arrested one Ikechukwu Okoli 'm' aged 22years native of Ndilionwu village in Orumba North LGA but reside at Uzoegwu Street Nkpor in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State. Suspect had on the same date allegedly defiled a ten years old girl in his room.Scene was visited by police detectives and victim taken to the hospital for medical examination where laceration of her hymen was confirmed. Meanwhile,the Commissioner of Police *CP John B.Abang,fdc* has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal investigation Department,Awka for discreet investigation after which suspect would be charged to court for prosecution please. *SP Haruna Mohammed,PPRO* Anambra State Police Command, For-Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command.    
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PRESIDENT BUHARI PARTICIPATED IN A VIRTUAL SUMMIT,HOSTED BY WEST AFRICAN MONETARY INSTITUTE ACCRA GHANA {PHOTOS}.

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     President Muhammadu Buhari participated in an Extra-Ordinary Virtual Summit of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Member States of the West African Monetary Zone hosted by West African Monetary Institute Accra Ghana.More photos below.
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GOV. ABIODUN APPOINTS SELIMOT OTTUN AS NEW HEAD OF SERVICE.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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    Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has appointed Alhaja Selimot Olapeju Ottun as the new Head of Service in the state. This was contained in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kunle Somorin. The former Head of Service, TPL Amope Ajibola Chokor, bowed out of the public service of the state at the weekend. According to the statement, Alhaja Ottun comes into her new position with impeccable pedigree and service record. An accomplished psychologist, community development expert and administrator, she becomes the fifth woman to occupy the office and the 17th Head of Service since the creation of the State. Until her appointment, Ottun was Permanent Secretary in the Bureau of Political Affairs and Administration. She previously served as Permanent Secretary at the State’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism between 2015 and 2019. A 1985 graduate of Psychology from the nation’s premier University – the University of Ibada...
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