The Lagos State Taskforce says it has impounded 344 commercial motorcycles, popularly called okada, during a week-long raid in different areas of the state. Its Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem states this in a statement issued Sunday. He said during the raid, the task force impounded 174 bikes in the Abule Ado axis, 50 bikes in Lagos Island, 50 bikes in Berger/ Grammar School, and 70 bikes were impounded in the Abule Egba axis. Abdulraheem vowed to bring the operations of recalcitrant okada operators in the state to a complete halt as it carries out a week-long…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) has intercepted a large consignment of Canadian Loud, an imported strong synthetic strain of cannabis, packaged in 324 bags with a gross weight of 111.2 kilograms in Onikan area of Lagos Island while being conveyed for distribution in an unregistered Grand Caravan vehicle by a 42-year-old suspect, Taofeek Yusuf. The Director Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the arrest of Taofeek and seizure of the imported consignment was made late in the night on Friday 12th January, 2024. He said the arrest was made following credible intelligence that came on the heels of…
A former National Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh has said that President Bola Tinubu has demonstrated proactive leadership that respects the sensibilities of Nigerians. Metuh in a statement issued Sunday said in the last seven months, there is renewed confidence in the Nigerian project. He noted that in the past eight years — May 2015 to May 2023, a vast majority of Nigerians lost hope and faith in the Nigerian project, giving the deep damage done to the psyche of citizens, the economy, national unity and the practice of democracy in our country. Metuh added that…
Following the abduction of six young girls in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, the Nigerian Police Force says it has initiated a comprehensive plan of action to rescue kidnapped victims unhurt and prevent further occurrence. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement issued Sunday, however, said the sensitivity of the situation necessitates discretion, and as a result, specific details are being kept confidential to avoid compromising ongoing operations. He noted: “The NPF is actively engaging and contacting individuals crucial to the rescue operations and investigation. “The objective is not only to bring…
The Deputy National Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Hon. Nze Duru, in this interview says last Friday Supreme Court judgement showed that there is no backdoor to electoral victory. Excerpts: History was made today over the Supreme Court judgements on governorship elections disputes. What is your impression about it as to many it was not favourable to APC? Well, I don’t know whether what is meant by it was not favourable to APC, law is what it is. Law is based on law and then on facts and if for anything, I want to believe that we should…
The Deputy National Organising Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Nze Duru has said that there was no plan to cede the Anambra governorship ticket to Senator Ifeanyi Uba or any member of the party He said Anambra state won’t be different from any other state as all the political gladiators an daspirants would be allowed to go contest in a primary election, which he assured that it would be free, fair and transparent. Duru made disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja during a media interaction, insisting that there was no iota of truth in the rumour…
Many stakeholders and radio listeners within and outside the Oyo State have been inundated with the poaching of On Air Personalities (OAPs) among radio stations in the Pace Setter state. This has become the topic of discussion in the state, especially the movement of sport presenters from one radio station to the other which has been dubbed a “new transfer window”. About four OAPS recently left Fresh FM, Ibadan for a new radio station called Success FM, also within the heart of Ibadan. Observers believed that such impromptu exodus might affect the listenership of Fresh FM. I personally monitored Fresh…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Special Presidential Panel, which would be led by the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and theMinister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, following six-week suspension of the four programmes under the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA). The President in a statement issued Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngilale, said the Special Presidential Panel was tasked with immediately undertaking a comprehensive review and audit of existing financial frameworks. The panel would also review policy guidelines of the social investment programmes with a view to implementing a total…
The Nigerian Army has resolved to investigate the claim by a female officer of alleged maltreatment by senior officers. Director Army Public Relations, Maj-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement issued Saturday said the army has been inundated with an audiovisual making the rounds on social media of the unprofessional conduct of a female soldier in mufti, who claimed to have been maltreated by some senior officers. He said it was instructive to state that considering the gravity of the allegations, Nigerian Army as a disciplined force would conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. Nwachukwu said: “It is crucial to point…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted over 365 pieces of Pawpaw size wrapped Cannabis Sativa weighing about 176kg to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ogun State Command on Thursday, 11 January 2024. The Commander 35 Artillery Brigade, Brig-Gen Mohammed Aminu has handed both the exhibits and suspects to the agency. In a statement issued Saturday, the Garrison Commander, Col. Legborsi Deedum Nule who represented the Commander 35 Artillery Brigade said the Brigade would continue to sustain all efforts in collaborating with other security agencies to rid the State of crimes. Aminu reiterated the Brigade’s commitment to ensuring…