*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 23RD AUGUST 2019.*
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*PUNCH*
Sokoto lawmaker kidnapped
Deeper Life success camp
We didnt authorise corpers ill-fated trip Katsina NYSC
Sudan seeks foreign support for peace deal
The Nuremberg Awakening
NASS: Cesspit of waste
NYSC, TRCN and corps members posting
Buharis reading list for ministers, banks no-brainer survey
Lagos, if not now, when
Plateau candidate with best WASSCE result gets scholarship
FG spent N1.3tn on education in four years Buhari
70% of ailments can be solved via telemedicine
Moving forward in circles
Appraising recent gains in Buharis anti-corruption policy
Nigeria marks three years without polio
NCDC records 83 suspected cholera cases in Adamawa
Increase awareness of mental health, PSN urges FG
Nigeria receives 133 refugees from Cameroun
Poor funding threatens functional education ACCERS boss
NAF destroys Boko Haram logistics base, kills scores
PRONACO opposes Akintoyes choice as new Yoruba leader
Florida prepares to execute killer who targeted gays
Woman beats daughter to death, escapes with corpse in Ondo
*VANGUARD*
Repair your vehicles, adhere to traffic rules, regulations instead of bribing ' FRSC
Court dismisses Itopa's petition, upholds Asuku's victory in Kogi
3 UNILAG students invent flood level caution device to save road users
40 Vermont priests allegedly guilty of sexual abuse since 1950 'Report
Bauchi residents express concern over newly appointed ministers
Flood Threats: LASG warns inhabitants of prone areas to relocate
Oyo Gov Makinde congratulates new Youths & Sports Minister
Iran calls US talks 'useless' as it unveils new missile
Breaking: We're resolved to execute projects that will change narrative for Nigerians ' Buhari
Just in: 131 Nigerian refugees from Cameroon received
Tenant allegedly rapes landlady to death in Ekiti
I'll sanction banks that sack workers indiscriminately ' Ngige
Lightning strike kills five in Polish, Slovak mountains
FG to deepen impact of Foreign Direct
Investments '' minister
CIN warns Nigerian banks against transactions with Korea, Iran
Erdogan says Turkey to press ahead with gas search off Cyprus
Yoruba elders elect new leader
Businessman in court over alleged N4.2m visa scam
Planned closure of Enugu Airport
Breaking: US govt denies visa restrictions on INEC chairman, commissioners, others
We'll unlock Bayelsa's rural economy ' Igali
Ministers' first day at work, promise to deliver 'Next Level Agenda
Tribunal dismisses HDP's petition against Buhari's victory
*THE NATION*
Man arraigned for refusing to pay hotel bill
Commissioner pledges commitment to pilgrims welfare
2,150 Lagos pilgrims return
Six in court for alleged membership of cult
Disobeying court ruling on hijab will cause crisis
Unemployed accused of stealing motorcycles
Buhari: weve invested N1.3tr in education
Unity Bank, Signal Alliance host SME Clinic
LAPO Microfinance Bank lends N90b in eight months
FRC unveils individuals registration portal
Police confirm abduction of Sokoto lawmaker
FUOYE to honour Garguilo, Abdullahi, Ajakaiye
131 Nigerian refugees return from Cameroon
Suya seller arraigned for allegedly assaulting brothers
Sanwo-Olu is on course
Edo Assembly: Lessons from the past
Why Sylva should not contest for governor, by Binabo
Life Lager wraps up 2019 edition of Hi-Life Fest
Fairs: changing the frontiers for businesses
Life Lager wraps up 2019 edition of Hi-Life Fest
Fairs: changing the frontiers for businesses
Another chance
Legal profession and its future
*THISDAY*
Ogunrinde: Nigerias Education System Requires Radical Change
Ending Diversion of Cargos
STOAN Refutes Claims of Congestion at Lagos Ports
NPA Inaugurates Calabar Port Emergency Response Team
Local Refining of Aviation Fuel Will Save Nigerian Carriers
How NSC is Impacting Maritime Sector, Economy
African LNG to Attract $103bn in 2019
Paga Hits N1.5tn Transaction Value
THE BITCOIN AND BLOCKCHAIN REVOLUTION
Establishing Chicken Processing, Packaging Plant
Lufthansa Calls for Sustainable Growth
RE: In Imo, Probe of Okorochas Administration is Imminent
PRESIDENT BUHARI AND HIS NEW CABINET
Criminals in Uniform
LMC Holds Induction Workshop for Promoted Clubs
Cricket Federation Partners PwC for National U-17 Championship
Kompany Relinquishes Managerial Role at Anderlecht
2019 HiFL: Kano Pillars Odenigbo Fires UAM Tillers into Q finals
Juventus Advocate Early Kick-off for Asian Market
Ronaldo Hints at Possible Retirement Next Year
With New Ministers, Buhari Confronts Nigeria's Challenges, Offers Fresh Hope (II)
Enugu Airport Closure Will Hurt Economic Activities in S/East
Battling Flight Delays, Cancellations
*THE SUN*
Reasons Igbo should produce next president 'Ogbonna
APC does not believe in rotation if' 'Uwazuruike
My fears for Kogi election 'Abubakar, former governor's son
Akwa Ibom guber: INEC identifies fake presiding officer as APC witness
Rivers guber: PDP tenders results to justify Wike's re-election
Don't constitute nuisance,Imo PDP elders warn Okorocha
Tribunal dismisses HDP's petition against Buhari's re-election
Kogi: 'Payment of workers salaries indication of Bello's competence
Reuben Okoya joins Bayelsa State guber race
INEC identifies fake presiding officer as APC witness
CAF Champions League: Playing behind closed doors won't save Rahimo 'Afelohkai
Egbe tasks new sports minister on facilities
World Volleyball C'ship: Nigeria U19 demolishes South Korea in Tunisia
.. Nigeria dusts Madagascar in table tennis events
AAG 2019: Taekwondo's Nwosu delivers Nigeria's first gold medal
Former Zimbabwe Cricket boss Peter Chingoka dies at 65
Ex-Super Falcons player Chiejine, Ghana's Junior Agogo dead
Taekwondo gives Nigeria first gold medal at 12th African Games
Abiola shares waste-to-wealth narrative on Glo-sponsored CNN African Voices
Magu warns bankers against complicity with looters
Travellers, businesses count losses as operatives tighten security at Seme border
New Olowo of Owo installed today
Akintoye emerges new Yoruba leader
*GUARDIAN*
Iwobi not yet 100 per cent ready, says Silva
From Hajj back to temptations - Part 2
Behold our rickety primary health centres
Telcos tasked on value generation, new services
Youths oppose high electricity tariff as Ekiti, utility partner over supply
South East traders urge FG to review closure of Enugu airport
What is rape
Aerobic exercise programmes may improve endurance, walking after stroke
A looming fiscal crisis' Holy ghost, fire!
New proteins in snail slime provide novel antibiotics
*DAILY TRUST*
Tribunal dismisses HDP's petition against Buhari
APC screens Bello, other aspirants for Kogi gov'ship
Don't talk to me about 2023, Lalong warns
I'll reposition SDP to win 2023 presidential poll ' Prof Adeniran
Write letters but pay your tax, BMO tells Obasanjo
SSANU, NASU threaten 'mother of all strikes', demands N30bn earned allowance
Buhari inaugurates CBN's N7bn centre of excellence
Woman tortures daughter to death, escapes from hospital with corpse
Crisis in Ondo communities: Traditional ruler calls for justice, release of detainees
Project Manager docked over alleged theft of N378m construction materials
Lagos holds four-day retreat for cabinet members, perm secs
Ogun: 3 suspects in DPR net over illegal operation of gas plant
Youths block Enugu road, protest rape, murder of farmer
Ogun: Three suspects in DPR net for operating illegal gas plant
Botswana introduces new Blue Card
Israel shoots at own civilian aircraft, mistaking it for hostile jet
U.S. announces sale of crude oil from strategic reserve
Kwara deputy governor appointed polio eradication ambassador
Ebola: Medical directors urge FG to imortalise Adedavoh
FG, states, LGs owe NNPC N797bn ' NEITI
BVN, NIN compulsory for retirement savings accounts ' PenCom
Med-View Airline, NAHCON disagree over airlift contract's term
Forex ban on food items will boost agribusiness locally ' NIRSAL
*TRIBUNE*
Cancellation of pre-shipment inspection fuelling insurgency, group alleges
At coronation anniversary, Erinmo celebrates culture, tradition
Desertification threatens livelihood of 40m Nigerians ' Ministry of Environment
Boko Haram: 133 out of 4,000 Nigerian refugees in Cameroon arrive Adamawa
ERA/FoEN hails Ehanire, Mamora's appointments into health ministry
FG to recover N614 billion outstanding debt from 35 state govts ' Minister
Group elects Prof Banji Akintoye as new Yoruba leader
Presidential poll: Tribunal dismisses HDP's petition against Buhari's election
FG set to recover N614b bailout fund from state governments
Army denies attack on Gubio, Magumeri markets
I will give equal attention to Sports, Youth development ' Dare
EXCLUSIVE: Why Nigeria's Seme, Idiroko borders may remain closed for 28 days ' Investigation
$9bn damage against Nigeria in British court: FG to deal with culprits, Malami blows hot
#PMBinABU: CBN donates 'Centre of Excellence' worth N7bn to ABU
Odi Ogori Ba festival: Celebrating alliance of northern/southern Nigeria
Assets, liabilities before Buhari's ministers
Nigeria, peace is the key
The less used Nigerian Youths
Supporting Tambuwal for greater Sokoto
Death, depression as traders lament losses after inferno sweeps through Lagos market
Lessons of hajj and the legacy of Abraham
Quba Mosque to accommodate 55,000 worshippers after expansion
Poverty not part of Islamic culture 'Oladosu
*BLUE PRINT*
Ejidike congratulates new sports minister, preaches focus
NSF stages Nat'l Championship in Abuja
Jigawa establishes WASH department in all LGAs
Non-oil sector is last line of defence for Nigerian economy ' NEC
Re: El-Rufai and Napoleon complex
NCNE trains staff, moves to reduce out-of-school children
Police academy exam date set
Tribunal strikes out petition against Zacharia's election
APC youth group drums support for Bello
A looming fiscal crisis' Holy ghost, fire!
PRP rejects tribunal ruling on Sani, to appeal judgement
High expectation as tribunal reserves judgment on Plateau guber
Sowore: Falana seeks date for hearing of application
Kogi guber race: Akpa woos delegates, others
FG set to recover N614bn loan from 35 states ' Finance Minister
Edo: Obaseki goes offensive, mulls anti-graft taskforce, swears in 35-year-old commissioner
Nasarawa assembly condemns attack on deputy gov's convoy
The plight of citizen Dalori in the hand of EFCC
NBC set to hold 5th annual lecture August 27
Support implementation of our transitional agreement, Sudan urges Nigeria, other countries
Why we attacked Ekeweremadu ' IPOB
Plateau pilgrims missing bags found in Makkah
FG introduces new electricity tariff
*SPORTS*
.. Nigeria dusts Madagascar in table tennis events - The Sun
100m and three players from Real Madrid not enough for Neymar- PSG - Daily Times
12th AAG: Nwosu wins Team Nigeria's first gold medal - The Authority
2019 HiFL: Kano Pillars Odenigbo Fires UAM Tillers into Q finals - Thisday
60 Goals Soccer Star screening ends today in Lagos - The Authority
A-League and Australian football news LIVE: Socceroos defender becomes free agent - Goal
AAG 2019: Taekwondo's Nwosu delivers Nigeria's first gold medal - The Sun
Akpeyi fears losing Eagles spot - New Telegraph
American gold medalists reprimanded after protests at Pan American Games - CNN
Andy Ruiz Jr. Reportedly Agrees to Rematch with Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia - Bleacher Report
Ashes 2019: Jofra Archer 'flattered' by Dale Steyn comparison - BBC
Barcelona backed to win big against Real Betis - Goal
Barcelona vs Real Betis Preview: Where to Watch, Buy Tickets, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News - FTBpro
Bayern Munich odds on to record first Bundesliga win of the season at Schalke - Goal
Bengals Hold Moment of Silence for Cedric Benson After RB's Death at Age 36 - Bleacher Report
Breaking: Ex Super Falcon Chiejine dies - Daily Times
Breaking: Minister Sunday Dare would save us from political interference. -Shagari - Daily Times
Broncos' Vic Fangio: QB Drew Lock Could Open 2019 Season on IR with Thumb Injury - Bleacher Report
Bury FC nearing English Football League expulsion deadline - BBC
CAF Champions League: Former African champions face daunting challenges - Vanguard
CAF Champions League: Playing behind closed doors won't save Rahimo 'Afelohkai - The Sun
CAF Confed Cup: Troubled Niger Tornadoes hope to sweep aside rivals - Vanguard
CAF League: Enyimba Upbeat Despite Stadium Ban - Daily Independent
AgegePulse magazine is a platform for information dissemination and interactions about happenings in Agege LGA, Orile Agege LCDA and Lagos State at Large. AgegePulse magazine is the mouthpiece of Agege people.
Thursday 22 August 2019
We Are Set To SET A New Security Agenda for Nigeria - Aregbesola
AgegePulse Magazine
Security, Economy and Transparency, SET, is the new narrative that is set to drive the security agenda for the country, and the Ministry of Interior being the first line of action, is expected to lead the charge, so says the new Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.
He made the assertion yesterday, while paying familiarization visits to two of the parastatals under his Ministry, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDS and Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS.
Aregbesola reinstated the sanctity of governance as the guarantee of security and safety of the entire Nigerian people. He expressed his readiness to contribute his own ideas to improve the internal security of the country with collaboration and cooperation of the security agencies in intelligence gathering. He promised to set up a synergy between the agencies in his Ministry, the Police and other security agencies in the country in intelligence sharing, so as to improve on the security situation in the country.
"As a result of our commitment to a proactive security agenda for the country ,we are going to set up an early warning-alarm system in all the geopolitical zones, in other to nib in the bud any security breach before it happens".
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Barr. Georgina Ekeoma Ehuriah, MON, said, given the achievements recorded as the Governor in the State of Osun, she had no doubt that the Minister would make remarkable impacts in the Ministry in order to curb insecurity in Nigeria.
In his remarks earlier, the Commandant General of NSCDC, Abdullahi Muhammadu, stated the readiness of his agency to provide the needed intelligence for proactive measures as demanded by the Minister and promised the cooperation of his team.
At NIS, Aregbesola, reinstated his commitment to institute a culture of rewarding excellence and charged the agency not to retrogress from the flagship security agency that it has become.
Taking the Minister round some of the commissioned and ongoing projects at the headquarters, the Comptroller General NIS, Muhammad Babandede, said the agency can easily now register and data-capture all immigrants in the country. He also informed the Minister that passport can now be issued within 48 hours of application.
The familiarization visit by the Minister to other parastatals under his Ministry, continues today.
Security, Economy and Transparency, SET, is the new narrative that is set to drive the security agenda for the country, and the Ministry of Interior being the first line of action, is expected to lead the charge, so says the new Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.
He made the assertion yesterday, while paying familiarization visits to two of the parastatals under his Ministry, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDS and Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS.
Aregbesola reinstated the sanctity of governance as the guarantee of security and safety of the entire Nigerian people. He expressed his readiness to contribute his own ideas to improve the internal security of the country with collaboration and cooperation of the security agencies in intelligence gathering. He promised to set up a synergy between the agencies in his Ministry, the Police and other security agencies in the country in intelligence sharing, so as to improve on the security situation in the country.
"As a result of our commitment to a proactive security agenda for the country ,we are going to set up an early warning-alarm system in all the geopolitical zones, in other to nib in the bud any security breach before it happens".
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Barr. Georgina Ekeoma Ehuriah, MON, said, given the achievements recorded as the Governor in the State of Osun, she had no doubt that the Minister would make remarkable impacts in the Ministry in order to curb insecurity in Nigeria.
In his remarks earlier, the Commandant General of NSCDC, Abdullahi Muhammadu, stated the readiness of his agency to provide the needed intelligence for proactive measures as demanded by the Minister and promised the cooperation of his team.
At NIS, Aregbesola, reinstated his commitment to institute a culture of rewarding excellence and charged the agency not to retrogress from the flagship security agency that it has become.
Taking the Minister round some of the commissioned and ongoing projects at the headquarters, the Comptroller General NIS, Muhammad Babandede, said the agency can easily now register and data-capture all immigrants in the country. He also informed the Minister that passport can now be issued within 48 hours of application.
The familiarization visit by the Minister to other parastatals under his Ministry, continues today.
Police nab kidnappers who took yam, schnapps, palm oil as ransom
AgegePulse Magazine
Four suspected kidnappers who reportedly collected N3.5m, a carton of schnapps, 30 litres of palm oil and 10 tubers of yam before their victims were released have been arrested .
The Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State, Abimbola Oyeyemi, disclosed this on Wednesday .
The kidnappers were reported to have abducted three persons in Ode-Omi in the Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State — a boundary community between Lagos and Ogun states — on the eve of the last Eid-el Adha.
SEE ALSO: Kidnappers collect yam tubers, palm oil as ransom – Family
The victims who were later freed by their captors after allegedly collecting the items and N3.5m were siblings Bamidele Adams and Jelili Adams; and another individual who is a son of the Chief Imam of Ode-Omi, Abdulazeez Sanni.
Oyeyemi, in a statement, wrote, “Four of the kidnappers who abducted the three people, including the son of chief imam at Ode-Omi in Ijebu waterside on Salah day, have been arrested this morning by the police.”
Oyeyemi said operatives of anti-kidnapping unit of the Police Command had laid an ambush for the kidnappers since the incident happened.
“They were planning to relocate from the creeks. On Wednesday, we surrounded them and laid ambush for them.
“We allowed them to enter their vehicle and as they attempted to leave, we rounded them up and arrested them with their guns and other ammunition.”
When asked whether the suspects were the ones that collected the N3.5m and other items, the PPRO said “it is possible they are the ones who collected yam, oil, and money, among others.”
Punch
Four suspected kidnappers who reportedly collected N3.5m, a carton of schnapps, 30 litres of palm oil and 10 tubers of yam before their victims were released have been arrested .
The Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State, Abimbola Oyeyemi, disclosed this on Wednesday .
The kidnappers were reported to have abducted three persons in Ode-Omi in the Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State — a boundary community between Lagos and Ogun states — on the eve of the last Eid-el Adha.
SEE ALSO: Kidnappers collect yam tubers, palm oil as ransom – Family
The victims who were later freed by their captors after allegedly collecting the items and N3.5m were siblings Bamidele Adams and Jelili Adams; and another individual who is a son of the Chief Imam of Ode-Omi, Abdulazeez Sanni.
Oyeyemi, in a statement, wrote, “Four of the kidnappers who abducted the three people, including the son of chief imam at Ode-Omi in Ijebu waterside on Salah day, have been arrested this morning by the police.”
Oyeyemi said operatives of anti-kidnapping unit of the Police Command had laid an ambush for the kidnappers since the incident happened.
“They were planning to relocate from the creeks. On Wednesday, we surrounded them and laid ambush for them.
“We allowed them to enter their vehicle and as they attempted to leave, we rounded them up and arrested them with their guns and other ammunition.”
When asked whether the suspects were the ones that collected the N3.5m and other items, the PPRO said “it is possible they are the ones who collected yam, oil, and money, among others.”
Punch
Wednesday 21 August 2019
BREAKING: Know your ministers, their portfolios
AgegePulse Magazine
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday assigned portfolios to newly inaugurated cabinet.
Below is the full list of ministers and their portfolios:
1. Abia – Uchechukwu Samson Ogah – Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development
2. Adamawa – Mohammed Musa Bello – Minister of FCT
3. Akwa Ibom – Godswill Akpabio – Minister of Niger Delta
4. Anambra – Dr Chris Ngige – Minister of Labour and Employment
5. Anambra – Sharon Ikeazu – Minister of State, Environment
6. Bauchi – Adamu Adamu – Minister of Education
7. Bauchi – Ambassador Mariam Kategu – Minister of State, Trade and Investment
8. Bayelsa – Timipre Sylvia – Minister of State, Petroleum
9. Benue – George Akume –
10. Borno – Mustapha Baba Shehuri – Minister of State Agriculture and Rural Development
11. Cross River – Goddi Jeddi Agba – Minister of State, Power
12. Delta – Festus Keyamo – Minister of State, Niger Delta
13. Enugu – Ogbonnaya Onu – Minister of Science and technology
14. Edo – Osagie Ehanire – Minister of Health
15. Edo – Clement Agba – Minister of Budget and National Planning
16. Ekiti – Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo – Minister of Industry Trade and Investment
17. Enugu – Geoffrey Onyema – Minister of Foreign Affairs
18. Gombe – Isa Ibrahim Patami – Minister of Communication
19. Imo – Emeka Nwajiuba – Minister of State, Education
20. Jigawa – Sulieman Adamu – Minister of Water Resources
21. Kaduna – Zainab Ahmed – Minister of Finance
22. Kaduna – Mohammed Mahmud – Minister of Environment
23. Kano – Sabo Nanono – Minister of Agriculture and Development
24. Kano – Major Bashir Sani – Minister of Defence
25. Katsina – Hadi Serika – Minister of Aviation
26. Kebbi – Abubakar Malami – Attorney General and Minister of Justice
27. Kogi – Ramatu Tijani – Minister of State, FCT
28. Kwara – Lai Mohammed – Minister of Information and Culture.
29. Kwara – Gbemisola Saraki – Minister of State, Transportation
30. Lagos – Babatunde Raji Fashola – Minister of Works and Housing
31. Lagos – Adeleke Mamora – Minister of State Health.
32. Nasarawa – Mohammed Abdullahi – Minister of State, Science and Technology.
33. Niger – Zubairu Dada – Minister of State, Foreign Affairs
34. Ogun – Olamilekun Adegbite – Minister of Mines and Steel Development
35. Ondo – Tayo Alaosuadura – Minister of State, Labour and Employment.
36. Osun – Rauf Aregbesola – Minister of Interior.
37. Oyo – Sunday Dare – Minister of Youth and Sports.
38. Plateau – Pauline Talin – Minister of Woman Affairs
39. Rivers – Rotimi Amaechi – Minister of Transportation
40. Sokoto – Mohammed Dangidi – Minister of Police Affairs
41. Taraba – Sale Mamma – Minister of Power
42. Yobe – Abubakar Aliyu – Minister of State Works and Housing.
43. Zamfara – Sadiya Umar Farouk – Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management.
The nation
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday assigned portfolios to newly inaugurated cabinet.
Below is the full list of ministers and their portfolios:
1. Abia – Uchechukwu Samson Ogah – Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development
2. Adamawa – Mohammed Musa Bello – Minister of FCT
3. Akwa Ibom – Godswill Akpabio – Minister of Niger Delta
4. Anambra – Dr Chris Ngige – Minister of Labour and Employment
5. Anambra – Sharon Ikeazu – Minister of State, Environment
6. Bauchi – Adamu Adamu – Minister of Education
7. Bauchi – Ambassador Mariam Kategu – Minister of State, Trade and Investment
8. Bayelsa – Timipre Sylvia – Minister of State, Petroleum
9. Benue – George Akume –
10. Borno – Mustapha Baba Shehuri – Minister of State Agriculture and Rural Development
11. Cross River – Goddi Jeddi Agba – Minister of State, Power
12. Delta – Festus Keyamo – Minister of State, Niger Delta
13. Enugu – Ogbonnaya Onu – Minister of Science and technology
14. Edo – Osagie Ehanire – Minister of Health
15. Edo – Clement Agba – Minister of Budget and National Planning
16. Ekiti – Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo – Minister of Industry Trade and Investment
17. Enugu – Geoffrey Onyema – Minister of Foreign Affairs
18. Gombe – Isa Ibrahim Patami – Minister of Communication
19. Imo – Emeka Nwajiuba – Minister of State, Education
20. Jigawa – Sulieman Adamu – Minister of Water Resources
21. Kaduna – Zainab Ahmed – Minister of Finance
22. Kaduna – Mohammed Mahmud – Minister of Environment
23. Kano – Sabo Nanono – Minister of Agriculture and Development
24. Kano – Major Bashir Sani – Minister of Defence
25. Katsina – Hadi Serika – Minister of Aviation
26. Kebbi – Abubakar Malami – Attorney General and Minister of Justice
27. Kogi – Ramatu Tijani – Minister of State, FCT
28. Kwara – Lai Mohammed – Minister of Information and Culture.
29. Kwara – Gbemisola Saraki – Minister of State, Transportation
30. Lagos – Babatunde Raji Fashola – Minister of Works and Housing
31. Lagos – Adeleke Mamora – Minister of State Health.
32. Nasarawa – Mohammed Abdullahi – Minister of State, Science and Technology.
33. Niger – Zubairu Dada – Minister of State, Foreign Affairs
34. Ogun – Olamilekun Adegbite – Minister of Mines and Steel Development
35. Ondo – Tayo Alaosuadura – Minister of State, Labour and Employment.
36. Osun – Rauf Aregbesola – Minister of Interior.
37. Oyo – Sunday Dare – Minister of Youth and Sports.
38. Plateau – Pauline Talin – Minister of Woman Affairs
39. Rivers – Rotimi Amaechi – Minister of Transportation
40. Sokoto – Mohammed Dangidi – Minister of Police Affairs
41. Taraba – Sale Mamma – Minister of Power
42. Yobe – Abubakar Aliyu – Minister of State Works and Housing.
43. Zamfara – Sadiya Umar Farouk – Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management.
The nation
Tuesday 20 August 2019
Female Cultists, 7 Others Arrested During Initiation Into ‘One Million Boys’ax In Lagos
AgegePulse Magazine
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of eight suspected cultists, including a female while being initiated into a dread cult group, called “One Million Boys”.
A statement issued by Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Bala Elkana said they were arrested on Thursday by operatives of Operation Crush from Ilemba Hausa Police Station led by the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Kazeem Abonde, acting on credible Intelligence.
He disclosed that eight suspected members of One Million Boys Confraternity during initiation exercise were arrested. He said the suspects were arrested at No.15 Alado Street Shibiri where they were being initiated into the cult group by one Yusuf Abu, 20.
Those arrested are Sunday Gabriel, 20; Rilwan Dauda, 18; Mohammed Sikiru, 23; Oladimeji Abayomi, 18; Rasheed Alabi, 20; Habeeb Idowu, 18; Olaiya Bisola, 18 and Hazzan Hawawu, 19.
According to Elkana, three sharp cutlasses, a fetish calabash with dangerous ‘juju’ and weeds suspected to be Indian hemp were recovered from them, adding that suspects were charged to Court and remanded in prison custody.
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of eight suspected cultists, including a female while being initiated into a dread cult group, called “One Million Boys”.
A statement issued by Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Bala Elkana said they were arrested on Thursday by operatives of Operation Crush from Ilemba Hausa Police Station led by the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Kazeem Abonde, acting on credible Intelligence.
He disclosed that eight suspected members of One Million Boys Confraternity during initiation exercise were arrested. He said the suspects were arrested at No.15 Alado Street Shibiri where they were being initiated into the cult group by one Yusuf Abu, 20.
Those arrested are Sunday Gabriel, 20; Rilwan Dauda, 18; Mohammed Sikiru, 23; Oladimeji Abayomi, 18; Rasheed Alabi, 20; Habeeb Idowu, 18; Olaiya Bisola, 18 and Hazzan Hawawu, 19.
According to Elkana, three sharp cutlasses, a fetish calabash with dangerous ‘juju’ and weeds suspected to be Indian hemp were recovered from them, adding that suspects were charged to Court and remanded in prison custody.
*TARABA KILLINGS:* How Wadume was arrested at uncle’s house in Kano
AgegePulse Magazine
More revelations have emerged on how notorious kidnapper Hamisu Wadume was arrested late Monday night by operatives of the Inspector General of Police’s (IGP) Intelligence Response Team (IRT).
Daily Sun gathered that the kidnapper was arrested at his uncle’s house. The uncle is said to be a primary school teacher in Kano. Wadume had been in hiding at his house since the deadly incident of August 6, when he had been declared wanted.
He was arrested alongside seven members of his gang, including his uncle who harboured him. The seven suspects were arrested in Zaria, Kaduna, Abuja and Taraba. The arrest of the suspects paved the way for Wadume’s eventual arrest.
Police operatives are said to have recovered 13 cars and over 20 houses in Taraba and Nassarawa states belonging to Wadume. It was further gathered that 400 cows belonging to him had been relocated before the police arrived. All the recovered vehicles have since being taken to Abuja.
Wadume, a kingpin in organised kidnapping, is reported to have operated three kidnap groups in Taraba and Nassarawa states. The groups are said to report to him, as chief executive, on their day-to-day activities, giving them their directives.
Daily Sun gathered that operatives from the IRT, upon arresting the kidnapper, informed IGP Adamu Mohammed, who asked them to bring the suspect to the Police Force headquarters Tuesday morning.
To ensure the news of the arrest did leak to general police personnel, the IRT team hooded the suspect and took him to the office of the IGP, who personally interviewed him.
He was said to have been smuggled into the police headquarters for fear of being lynched by angry policemen who might want to attack him for killing their colleagues.
He was taken to the police headquarters on the orders of the IGP, who demanded to see the man incriminated in the deaths of his officers. After meeting with the IGP, the suspect was then taken to the Force Public Relations Officer conference room for an interview to prove to the world that he had indeed been rearrested.
Wadume, who does not speak English, has since confessed to the crime in a video in Hausa recorded by the police to confirm his arrest.
The suspect in the video narrated how soldiers on orders of their Commanding Officer, Captain Balarabe Tijani, shot the police operatives from behind, and how the captain took him to his house from the barracks and eventually set him free after inviting a welder to sever his leg chain and hand cuffs. The man at the center of the brutal killing of Captain Balarabe Tijani, happens to be an indigene Of Taraba State, it has been reported.
The police decided to have the suspect’s confession on video, Daily Sun learnt, in order to ensure that the investigating panel set up by the Defence Headquarters, which mostly comprises of only military personnel, would not have the opportunity to issue a potential false report.
Sources hinted that the committee, which has already commenced sitting, was yet to arrest the army captain and the soldiers involved in the killings; while the police have since arrested and detained three of their personnel alleged to have taken part in the killing.
It was gathered that rather than taking the captain into custody, the authorities asked him to report to the office of the Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) on a daily basis. It was not clear whether or not he is being closely monitored by intelligence officers.
Sources say the police have vowed to get to the root of the matter as the IGP and the entire police personnel are resolute to prove that the police are not a “second hand or inferior force,” to the military.
It was gathered that Wadume is ready to reveal his relationship with not only Captain Tijani, but other military operatives as far as the kidnapping is concerned.
To ensure that the kidnap kingpin was arrested alive and brought to book, the IGP is said to have mobilised the best IRT operatives from Rivers, Lagos, Imo, Kaduna states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Technical Intelligence Unit (TIU) of the Force was also deployed to the fullest to ensure the success of the operation.
The team was said to have travelled across five states including Kaduna, Taraba, Nasarawa before zeroing in on the suspect in Kano where he was eventually arrested.
Upon assembling the detectives, they were briefed on what to do before they embarked on the journey.
Sources say Wadume, a millionaire as a result of his criminal activities, had “empowered” many people in his village with vehicles, motorcycles and other gifts. A move by him to have the traditional ruler of his village appoint him as a youth leader was, however, opposed by prominent citizens in the village, who made it clear that they would not allow a thief to be installed in that position.
More revelations have emerged on how notorious kidnapper Hamisu Wadume was arrested late Monday night by operatives of the Inspector General of Police’s (IGP) Intelligence Response Team (IRT).
Daily Sun gathered that the kidnapper was arrested at his uncle’s house. The uncle is said to be a primary school teacher in Kano. Wadume had been in hiding at his house since the deadly incident of August 6, when he had been declared wanted.
He was arrested alongside seven members of his gang, including his uncle who harboured him. The seven suspects were arrested in Zaria, Kaduna, Abuja and Taraba. The arrest of the suspects paved the way for Wadume’s eventual arrest.
Police operatives are said to have recovered 13 cars and over 20 houses in Taraba and Nassarawa states belonging to Wadume. It was further gathered that 400 cows belonging to him had been relocated before the police arrived. All the recovered vehicles have since being taken to Abuja.
Wadume, a kingpin in organised kidnapping, is reported to have operated three kidnap groups in Taraba and Nassarawa states. The groups are said to report to him, as chief executive, on their day-to-day activities, giving them their directives.
Daily Sun gathered that operatives from the IRT, upon arresting the kidnapper, informed IGP Adamu Mohammed, who asked them to bring the suspect to the Police Force headquarters Tuesday morning.
To ensure the news of the arrest did leak to general police personnel, the IRT team hooded the suspect and took him to the office of the IGP, who personally interviewed him.
He was said to have been smuggled into the police headquarters for fear of being lynched by angry policemen who might want to attack him for killing their colleagues.
He was taken to the police headquarters on the orders of the IGP, who demanded to see the man incriminated in the deaths of his officers. After meeting with the IGP, the suspect was then taken to the Force Public Relations Officer conference room for an interview to prove to the world that he had indeed been rearrested.
Wadume, who does not speak English, has since confessed to the crime in a video in Hausa recorded by the police to confirm his arrest.
The suspect in the video narrated how soldiers on orders of their Commanding Officer, Captain Balarabe Tijani, shot the police operatives from behind, and how the captain took him to his house from the barracks and eventually set him free after inviting a welder to sever his leg chain and hand cuffs. The man at the center of the brutal killing of Captain Balarabe Tijani, happens to be an indigene Of Taraba State, it has been reported.
The police decided to have the suspect’s confession on video, Daily Sun learnt, in order to ensure that the investigating panel set up by the Defence Headquarters, which mostly comprises of only military personnel, would not have the opportunity to issue a potential false report.
Sources hinted that the committee, which has already commenced sitting, was yet to arrest the army captain and the soldiers involved in the killings; while the police have since arrested and detained three of their personnel alleged to have taken part in the killing.
It was gathered that rather than taking the captain into custody, the authorities asked him to report to the office of the Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) on a daily basis. It was not clear whether or not he is being closely monitored by intelligence officers.
Sources say the police have vowed to get to the root of the matter as the IGP and the entire police personnel are resolute to prove that the police are not a “second hand or inferior force,” to the military.
It was gathered that Wadume is ready to reveal his relationship with not only Captain Tijani, but other military operatives as far as the kidnapping is concerned.
To ensure that the kidnap kingpin was arrested alive and brought to book, the IGP is said to have mobilised the best IRT operatives from Rivers, Lagos, Imo, Kaduna states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Technical Intelligence Unit (TIU) of the Force was also deployed to the fullest to ensure the success of the operation.
The team was said to have travelled across five states including Kaduna, Taraba, Nasarawa before zeroing in on the suspect in Kano where he was eventually arrested.
Upon assembling the detectives, they were briefed on what to do before they embarked on the journey.
Sources say Wadume, a millionaire as a result of his criminal activities, had “empowered” many people in his village with vehicles, motorcycles and other gifts. A move by him to have the traditional ruler of his village appoint him as a youth leader was, however, opposed by prominent citizens in the village, who made it clear that they would not allow a thief to be installed in that position.
Monday 19 August 2019
Breaking: Lagos Assembly rejects 3 of Sanwo-Olu’s cabinet nominees
AgegePulse Magazine
Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday rejected three of the cabinet nominees presented to it for approval by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Those rejected include Adekemi Ajayi Obembe, Mr. George Obafemi and Prince Olanrewaju Sanusi.
The Assembly, however, confirmed former Editor of The Nation, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso as a commissioner and the All Progressives Congress (APC) Publicity Secretary in the state, Joe Igbokwe,
Arc. Kabir Ahmed, Prince Anofi Olanrewaju Elegushi, Mrs. Solape Hammond, Dr. Mrs. Lola Akande and Mr. Moruf Akinderu Fatai.
Others include Assistant Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, APC Secretary Dr. Wale Ahmed and former member of the Assembly, Prof. Akinola Abayomi.
Details later...
Lagos Panorama
Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday rejected three of the cabinet nominees presented to it for approval by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Those rejected include Adekemi Ajayi Obembe, Mr. George Obafemi and Prince Olanrewaju Sanusi.
The Assembly, however, confirmed former Editor of The Nation, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso as a commissioner and the All Progressives Congress (APC) Publicity Secretary in the state, Joe Igbokwe,
Arc. Kabir Ahmed, Prince Anofi Olanrewaju Elegushi, Mrs. Solape Hammond, Dr. Mrs. Lola Akande and Mr. Moruf Akinderu Fatai.
Others include Assistant Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, APC Secretary Dr. Wale Ahmed and former member of the Assembly, Prof. Akinola Abayomi.
Details later...
Lagos Panorama
We Rob in Traffic, Especially Long Bridge-Suspect As RRS Nabs Three Traffic Robbers
AgegePulse Magazine
Three robbers operating in Ogun Long Bridge, Isheri, Ojodu - Berger and Agidingbi, Ikeja were yesterday arrested by the operatives of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and two android phones which they had robbed were retrieved from them.
The suspects, Issa Jidda (15), Alli Jumah (19) and Adamu Mohammed (22) were arrested yesterday around 8:46 p.m. around Olowopopo Way, Ikeja after robbing two ladies in Agidingbi, Ikeja and Isheri.
According to one of the suspects, Issa Jidda, the gang had been operating in Ogun Long Bridge, Isheri, Unilag Estate, Gateway Estate, Ojodu – Berger, Fela Shrine and Agidingbi since May, 2019.
“We have been operating since last month. I was invited into the gang by Adamu. He is the leader of the gang. I have gone out on robberies with them seven times. Our targets are mobile phones, wallet and jewelry”, he stated.
“We also rob in traffic, especially Long Bridge. We avoid operating in Kara because we live there. Our colleagues might see us. We sell the phones and share the money.
The motor cycle that we use is owned by Alli. The three of us operate on it using a knife and dagger as our arms”, the primary school dropout added.
The trio were arrested by RRS patrol team after it responded to a distress call that some robbers on bike were operating in Agidingbi.
The officers trailed the robbers to Olowopopo Way, where a motorist who got a hint that the suspects were being chased hit their okada to prevent them from escaping into the Lagos – Ibadan Expressway.
The owners of the two android phones snatched in Gateway Estate, Isheri and Agidingbi, identified the suspects.
They have been transferred to SARS today for further investigation
Commenting on the development, the Commissioner of Police,Lagos State Command, Muazu Zubair urged Lagosians to continue to co -operate with the police in order to address some of the security challenges in the State.
Three robbers operating in Ogun Long Bridge, Isheri, Ojodu - Berger and Agidingbi, Ikeja were yesterday arrested by the operatives of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and two android phones which they had robbed were retrieved from them.
The suspects, Issa Jidda (15), Alli Jumah (19) and Adamu Mohammed (22) were arrested yesterday around 8:46 p.m. around Olowopopo Way, Ikeja after robbing two ladies in Agidingbi, Ikeja and Isheri.
According to one of the suspects, Issa Jidda, the gang had been operating in Ogun Long Bridge, Isheri, Unilag Estate, Gateway Estate, Ojodu – Berger, Fela Shrine and Agidingbi since May, 2019.
“We have been operating since last month. I was invited into the gang by Adamu. He is the leader of the gang. I have gone out on robberies with them seven times. Our targets are mobile phones, wallet and jewelry”, he stated.
“We also rob in traffic, especially Long Bridge. We avoid operating in Kara because we live there. Our colleagues might see us. We sell the phones and share the money.
The motor cycle that we use is owned by Alli. The three of us operate on it using a knife and dagger as our arms”, the primary school dropout added.
The trio were arrested by RRS patrol team after it responded to a distress call that some robbers on bike were operating in Agidingbi.
The officers trailed the robbers to Olowopopo Way, where a motorist who got a hint that the suspects were being chased hit their okada to prevent them from escaping into the Lagos – Ibadan Expressway.
The owners of the two android phones snatched in Gateway Estate, Isheri and Agidingbi, identified the suspects.
They have been transferred to SARS today for further investigation
Commenting on the development, the Commissioner of Police,Lagos State Command, Muazu Zubair urged Lagosians to continue to co -operate with the police in order to address some of the security challenges in the State.
Sunday 18 August 2019
AFROBASKET 2019: PRESIDENT BUHARI HAILS D’TIGRESS FOR VICTORY
President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with national female basketball team, D’Tigress, for a highly impressive outing at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2019 in Dakar, Senegal, that saw them coasting home to victory at the finals, winning the hosts, 60-55.
President Buhari congratulates the D'Tigress for a remarkably synergized play that enabled them to outpace and outplay all the teams at the tournament to retain the title they won in 2017, further consolidating their position as African champions with four titles.
The President commends the team for discipline, maturity and focus all through the tournament, and deliberateness in promoting the Nigerian flag and accompanying virtues of resilience, persistence and dogged pursuit until victory was achieved.
President Buhari sends appreciation to all the officials and technical hands that guided the team to win the African title, urging them to remain focused in deploying such energy and talent in subsequent global tournaments.
FIRE OUTBREAK IN KATANGOWA MARKET
AgegePulse Magazine
Early morning inferno, as fire engulf part of Katangowa market, Super bus stop in Agbado/Okeodo LCDA, along Lagos Abeokuta expressway, Lagos.
The fire outbreak which started at exactly 3.15am this morning destroyed the entire stretch of fairly used clothes shops opposite the Central Mosque in the market.
As at the time of filing this report, 3 fire service water tanks with servicemen, official of LASEMA LRU and traders are on ground to quench the fire in order to ensure it doesn't extend to other parts of the market.
Policemen led by the DPO of Okeodo Police Divisional Headquarters, and the Chief security of the market with his committee members are also on ground to prevent vandalization of shops.
Five suspects Arrested over Clash between scavengers and Area Boys at Oke Odo
AgegePulse Magazine
On 18th August, 2019 at about 10.00am, one Alhaji Adekunle Habib 'm' of Ilepo market reported at Oke Ode Police Station that there was a misunderstanding between one Hausa scavenger and an Area Boy from yoruba ethnic group. The area boy was carrying some goods on his head and was pushed by the Hausa boy in error and the goods fell down. Arguments ensued between the two parties which led to exchange of blows.
Friends of the two parties joined in solidarity fight and other miscreants took advantage of the moment to steal and loot. They blocked Lagos/Abeokuta express way .What started as a fight between two miscreants almost snowballed into ethnic crises, if not for the timely intervention of the Police.
Police teams from Oke Odo Division were the initial responders. The Command sent reinforcements from the Operations Department, Rapid Response Squads, Taskforce, Tactical Units and Police Mobile Force.
Divisions within the Area Command equally send reinforcements. The situation was brought under control and traffic cleared. No dead recorded but four persons sustained various degrees of injuries and are receiving medical attention.
Five suspects namely, Kabiru Mohammed m', Kabiru Adamu 'm', Bashiru Mohammed 'm, Saliu Madu 'm' and Yusuf Amuda 'm' were arrested in connection with the breach of peace.
Normalcy has been restored and patrols are ongoing in the affected areas. Suspects will be charged to Court.
On 18th August, 2019 at about 10.00am, one Alhaji Adekunle Habib 'm' of Ilepo market reported at Oke Ode Police Station that there was a misunderstanding between one Hausa scavenger and an Area Boy from yoruba ethnic group. The area boy was carrying some goods on his head and was pushed by the Hausa boy in error and the goods fell down. Arguments ensued between the two parties which led to exchange of blows.
Friends of the two parties joined in solidarity fight and other miscreants took advantage of the moment to steal and loot. They blocked Lagos/Abeokuta express way .What started as a fight between two miscreants almost snowballed into ethnic crises, if not for the timely intervention of the Police.
Police teams from Oke Odo Division were the initial responders. The Command sent reinforcements from the Operations Department, Rapid Response Squads, Taskforce, Tactical Units and Police Mobile Force.
Divisions within the Area Command equally send reinforcements. The situation was brought under control and traffic cleared. No dead recorded but four persons sustained various degrees of injuries and are receiving medical attention.
Five suspects namely, Kabiru Mohammed m', Kabiru Adamu 'm', Bashiru Mohammed 'm, Saliu Madu 'm' and Yusuf Amuda 'm' were arrested in connection with the breach of peace.
Normalcy has been restored and patrols are ongoing in the affected areas. Suspects will be charged to Court.
Friday 16 August 2019
Obanla Extols Hon. Johnson Babatunde, Offers Special Prayer in Saudi
AgegePulse Magazine
The Councilor representing Ward C, Oko Oba and Chief Whip of Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. Ibrahim Ishola Obanla has extolled the led administration of Hon. JS Babatunde since assuming office.
Obanla who will be returning from Saudi Arabia after performing 2019 Hajj said Hon. JS Babatunde has been a blessing to the people of Orile Agege with his monumental infrastructural development, welfarism amongst others in Orile Agege.
The Chief Whip in a chat with AgegePulse online disclosed this and offered special prayer for the council boss, christened "Mr. Project".
Below reads his prayers.
"I dedicated todays jumat service in Saudi Arabia to Hon. Johnson Babatunde (Mr. Project) placing him for Allah Trust, because whoever is under Allah trust will always be guided and protected.
"Increase him in wisdom and clearer vision to continue in the campaign to rebuild and restore the glory of Orile Agege".
"Ya Allah bless and guide his Administration, his entire Management Team and the Legislative Arm of the council". Amin ma sha Allah, Obanla Prayed.
The Councilor representing Ward C, Oko Oba and Chief Whip of Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. Ibrahim Ishola Obanla has extolled the led administration of Hon. JS Babatunde since assuming office.
Obanla who will be returning from Saudi Arabia after performing 2019 Hajj said Hon. JS Babatunde has been a blessing to the people of Orile Agege with his monumental infrastructural development, welfarism amongst others in Orile Agege.
The Chief Whip in a chat with AgegePulse online disclosed this and offered special prayer for the council boss, christened "Mr. Project".
Below reads his prayers.
"I dedicated todays jumat service in Saudi Arabia to Hon. Johnson Babatunde (Mr. Project) placing him for Allah Trust, because whoever is under Allah trust will always be guided and protected.
"Increase him in wisdom and clearer vision to continue in the campaign to rebuild and restore the glory of Orile Agege".
"Ya Allah bless and guide his Administration, his entire Management Team and the Legislative Arm of the council". Amin ma sha Allah, Obanla Prayed.
Tragedy: How Man, Son Electrocuted On Sallah Day
AgegePulse Magazine
Tragedy struck in Emiloju Street area of Agege Local Government in Lagos State on Eid-Kabir day following the deaths of Mr. Mutiu Afolabi and his 7-year-old son, Muhammed, from electrocution.
Muhammed
The deceased lived at N0 21 in the area and had joined other Muslims faithful for the occasion’s prayer in the morning and returned home for the festivity.
A pall of gloom however, descended on the family at around 2.00pm on the fateful day after a neighbour’s child aged 4 raised alarm that four children had been electrocuted at the backyard.
Mr. Afolabi raced to the scene on rescue mission but was also caught in the web, according to report said he and his son, Muhammed suffered casualty and have been buried according to Islamic rites while two children involved in the tragic incident survived with injuries.
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“No one paid tithe, so I stole a car to pay my debt” – Pastor
AgegePulse Magazine
Fleeing Pastor Jeremiah Ehindero, the G.O of Jesu Miracle Church, Sango-Ota, Ogun State, has been arrested by the Federal Special Anti-robbery Squad, for allegedly stealing a Toyota High Lander valued at N1.2 million from a car dealer.
He was alleged to have sold the car in Ore, Ondo State, for N600,000 and escaped. Other suspects arrested with him include Lateef Oyetunde, who purchased the stolen SUV; Jamiu Abiodun, 35 and Lukman Moyoyesa, both of who introduced the buyer to the pastor.
According to the police, trouble started for the pastor when he went to a car sales outlet belonging to one Jamiu, to introduce himself as a pastor and that he needed a Toyota Highlander for evangelism purpose.
After the car dealer and the pastor agreed on N1.2m for the car, he trusted him and allowed him to test drive it, only for him to drive off to Ondo State, where he sold it for N600,000 and escaped.
When the dealer waited for 24 hours without seeing the Pastor and his SUV, he reported the matter to the police who got the suspect arrested. Ehindero confessed to the crime and blamed it on the devil.
According to him: “I decided to steal the SUV and use the proceeds to settle the N650,000 I borrowed from Mirco-finance bank in Lagos. I borrowed the money to renovate my church and to recover the investment from tithes and offerings
Online
Fleeing Pastor Jeremiah Ehindero, the G.O of Jesu Miracle Church, Sango-Ota, Ogun State, has been arrested by the Federal Special Anti-robbery Squad, for allegedly stealing a Toyota High Lander valued at N1.2 million from a car dealer.
He was alleged to have sold the car in Ore, Ondo State, for N600,000 and escaped. Other suspects arrested with him include Lateef Oyetunde, who purchased the stolen SUV; Jamiu Abiodun, 35 and Lukman Moyoyesa, both of who introduced the buyer to the pastor.
According to the police, trouble started for the pastor when he went to a car sales outlet belonging to one Jamiu, to introduce himself as a pastor and that he needed a Toyota Highlander for evangelism purpose.
After the car dealer and the pastor agreed on N1.2m for the car, he trusted him and allowed him to test drive it, only for him to drive off to Ondo State, where he sold it for N600,000 and escaped.
When the dealer waited for 24 hours without seeing the Pastor and his SUV, he reported the matter to the police who got the suspect arrested. Ehindero confessed to the crime and blamed it on the devil.
According to him: “I decided to steal the SUV and use the proceeds to settle the N650,000 I borrowed from Mirco-finance bank in Lagos. I borrowed the money to renovate my church and to recover the investment from tithes and offerings
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Thursday 15 August 2019
Why I locked my cousin in a dog’s kennel – Suspect
AgegePulse Magazine
A 24-year-old lady, Onyinye Mbadike, who was arrested by the Lagos state police command over the viral video showing her assaulting and locking a 10-year-old boy, Chibike Eziamaka, in a dog’s cage, has opened up.
Spokesperson of the state police command, Bala Elkana, said Chibike, who is an orphan, was brought to Lagos by his aunt who is Onyinye’s mother.
The suspect told the police that she dehumanized the victim because he was misbehaving after drinking a liquor in their refrigerator. According to her, Chibike smashed her car’s side mirror with a stone, at their No 7 Trimnell Street, Aguda residence.
Onyinye revealed that she only locked him in an empty dog kennel for few hours before bringing him out. The boy has since been rescued and taken to a secured shelter while the suspect will soon be charged to Court.
A 24-year-old lady, Onyinye Mbadike, who was arrested by the Lagos state police command over the viral video showing her assaulting and locking a 10-year-old boy, Chibike Eziamaka, in a dog’s cage, has opened up.
Spokesperson of the state police command, Bala Elkana, said Chibike, who is an orphan, was brought to Lagos by his aunt who is Onyinye’s mother.
The suspect told the police that she dehumanized the victim because he was misbehaving after drinking a liquor in their refrigerator. According to her, Chibike smashed her car’s side mirror with a stone, at their No 7 Trimnell Street, Aguda residence.
Onyinye revealed that she only locked him in an empty dog kennel for few hours before bringing him out. The boy has since been rescued and taken to a secured shelter while the suspect will soon be charged to Court.
Truck kills nine-year-old, injures five
AgegePulse Magazine
The driver of a truck in the early hours of Thursday lost control and rammed into a building at Ijaye in Abeokuta, killing a nine-year-old boy and injuring five occupants of the building.
Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, the Spokesperson, Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abeokuta.
Akinbiyi, who noted that the incident occurred around 3:46a.m on Ijaye -Iyana Mortuary axis in Abeokuta, said that the driver of the truck took to his heels immediately after the accident.
He alleged that the accident was caused by speeding and loss of control by the truck marked LND-754 XV.
He explained that there were eight occupants in the building, comprising of one female adult, three female children, two male children and two male adults, when the incident happened.
“I learnt the truck was coming from the Iyana-Mortuary axis inbound Itoku when it suddenly lost control due to speeding, crossed the culvert and rammed into the shops and the house behind it.
“The little child who lost his life in the accident was around 9 years old and he has also been taken to Ijaiye General Hospital mortuary,” he said.
He added that the injured persons were taken to the General Hospital, Ijaye, Abeokuta, for treatment.
(NAN)
The Nation
The driver of a truck in the early hours of Thursday lost control and rammed into a building at Ijaye in Abeokuta, killing a nine-year-old boy and injuring five occupants of the building.
Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, the Spokesperson, Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abeokuta.
Akinbiyi, who noted that the incident occurred around 3:46a.m on Ijaye -Iyana Mortuary axis in Abeokuta, said that the driver of the truck took to his heels immediately after the accident.
He alleged that the accident was caused by speeding and loss of control by the truck marked LND-754 XV.
He explained that there were eight occupants in the building, comprising of one female adult, three female children, two male children and two male adults, when the incident happened.
“I learnt the truck was coming from the Iyana-Mortuary axis inbound Itoku when it suddenly lost control due to speeding, crossed the culvert and rammed into the shops and the house behind it.
“The little child who lost his life in the accident was around 9 years old and he has also been taken to Ijaiye General Hospital mortuary,” he said.
He added that the injured persons were taken to the General Hospital, Ijaye, Abeokuta, for treatment.
(NAN)
The Nation
Electricity: FG’ll pay ‘failed investors’ N736bn to repossess Discos
...Review power sale but don’t politicise exercise —ECAN
AgegePulse Magazine
The Federal Government is considering repossession of 10 electricity distribution firms as one of the options to rescue the nation’s beleaguered electricity industry.
This is coming ahead of the scheduled final performance review of the private firms that bought into the distribution companies carved out from the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria.
However, document available to one of our correspondents shows that the Federal Government would require up to $2.4bn (N736bn) to repossess the privatised distribution assets from the core investors if it finally takes the decision.
Giving clue that it could recover the assets from the core investors, the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing in a document sighted by one of our correspondents has described the co-owners of the distribution companies as ‘failed investors.’
The distribution and generation companies carved out of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria were handed over to private investors on November 1, 2013, following the privatisation of the power sector by the President Goodluck Jonathan administration.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, which is responsible for electricity transmission, is still fully owned and operated by the government.
The PUNCH had on Friday reported that 17 of the nation’s 27 power stations had been forced to shut down some of their units on the back of low demand by Discos, worsening the blackout being experienced by millions of customers across the country.
The President, Electricity Consumers Association of Nigeria, Mr Chijioke James, told one of our correspondents in a telephone interview that there was a need to revive the power sector.
He said, “It is a welcome development that by December, there will be a review to know how the core investors who took over the power assets have performed. It is based on that feedback mechanism that the government can make an informed decision, which should not be political because the power sector is a very strategic sector for the economy of our country.
“Therefore, in taking any decision, they should have the overall national interest at heart, and not make the same mistakes made in the past. We will love to see a situation where things are done based on merit.
“The Discos that are doing well should be supported and encouraged to do more; those who have failed should be shown the way out.”
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Wednesday 14 August 2019
TENNIS: Quadri retains title, Polina wins Women’s Singles
AgegePulse Magazine
Men’s singles top seed, Aruna Quadri retained his title, defeating Austria’s Robert Gardos in the final of the Interhational Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Challenge Plus - Nigeria Open which was concluded recently.
Quadri’s triumph capped another remarkable tournament of excitement for table tennis in Lagos and Nigeria, an event that has become a reference of the development of the sport in Africa.
Ranked number 22 in the world, Quadri was in peak form as he defeated world number 64 in a thrilling six games 15-13, 11-3, 8-11, 11-6, 10-12, 11-1 much to the delight of partisan home supporters at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium.
Having won the tournament in 2018, Quadri successfully defended the title to equal the record solely held by Egyptian Omar Assar who won back-to-back Nigeria Open titles in 2014 and 2015.
Speaking during the closing ceremony, the Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission, Dr. Kweku Tandoh, who also doubles as the tournament director, said the ITTF Challenge Plus Nigeria Open was the third tournament held in Lagos in as many days and the State benefited so much from hosting the championships.
In his words, “For us in Lagos State, it’s been 11 days of exciting Table tennis and the benefits are there for us to see. The exposure for our own athletes because we have 20 players from Lagos that registered to play from the qualifiers.
The economic benefits are not in doubt at all; you can see how much business has been going around, not just around the stadium alone but the hotels, transport agencies and so on”.
"Again the capacity building this tournament has built for us, our staff at the Lagos State Sports commission organising the international event will definitely help to develop them. Every year, we hope to keep improving in the various areas of organising events and this experience has added so much more to us in that regard", Tandoh said.
On his part, the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Barrister Wahid Enitan Oshodi, diaclosed that the record entries of players from 28 countries has made the Nigeria Open one of the top events on the International Table Tennis Federation calendar.
The former Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Social Development in the State commended the support of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in ensuring that Lagos staged another successful event.
He said: “Lagos is where the heart of Nigeria sports and the State is doing so much supporting sports events, be it the marathon, the international classics across different sports, supporting the federations, the association, developing and promoting local sports. Hosting international tournaments like this, is how to build the tourism base and improve the economy of the State”.
Others winners in the just concluded challenge include Nuytinck Cedric and Robinot Quentin who defeated Nigeria’s duo of Toriola Segun and Omotayo Olajide in a straight 3-0 to win the men’s doubles event while Polina and Yana won the Women’s doubles event after beating Croatia duo of Jazbec Ida and Malobabic Ivana.
The African Club Championship and the Africa Cup qualifiers for the ITTF World Cup are the other events held in Lagos recently.
Men’s singles top seed, Aruna Quadri retained his title, defeating Austria’s Robert Gardos in the final of the Interhational Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Challenge Plus - Nigeria Open which was concluded recently.
Quadri’s triumph capped another remarkable tournament of excitement for table tennis in Lagos and Nigeria, an event that has become a reference of the development of the sport in Africa.
Ranked number 22 in the world, Quadri was in peak form as he defeated world number 64 in a thrilling six games 15-13, 11-3, 8-11, 11-6, 10-12, 11-1 much to the delight of partisan home supporters at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium.
Having won the tournament in 2018, Quadri successfully defended the title to equal the record solely held by Egyptian Omar Assar who won back-to-back Nigeria Open titles in 2014 and 2015.
Speaking during the closing ceremony, the Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission, Dr. Kweku Tandoh, who also doubles as the tournament director, said the ITTF Challenge Plus Nigeria Open was the third tournament held in Lagos in as many days and the State benefited so much from hosting the championships.
In his words, “For us in Lagos State, it’s been 11 days of exciting Table tennis and the benefits are there for us to see. The exposure for our own athletes because we have 20 players from Lagos that registered to play from the qualifiers.
The economic benefits are not in doubt at all; you can see how much business has been going around, not just around the stadium alone but the hotels, transport agencies and so on”.
"Again the capacity building this tournament has built for us, our staff at the Lagos State Sports commission organising the international event will definitely help to develop them. Every year, we hope to keep improving in the various areas of organising events and this experience has added so much more to us in that regard", Tandoh said.
On his part, the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Barrister Wahid Enitan Oshodi, diaclosed that the record entries of players from 28 countries has made the Nigeria Open one of the top events on the International Table Tennis Federation calendar.
The former Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Social Development in the State commended the support of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in ensuring that Lagos staged another successful event.
He said: “Lagos is where the heart of Nigeria sports and the State is doing so much supporting sports events, be it the marathon, the international classics across different sports, supporting the federations, the association, developing and promoting local sports. Hosting international tournaments like this, is how to build the tourism base and improve the economy of the State”.
Others winners in the just concluded challenge include Nuytinck Cedric and Robinot Quentin who defeated Nigeria’s duo of Toriola Segun and Omotayo Olajide in a straight 3-0 to win the men’s doubles event while Polina and Yana won the Women’s doubles event after beating Croatia duo of Jazbec Ida and Malobabic Ivana.
The African Club Championship and the Africa Cup qualifiers for the ITTF World Cup are the other events held in Lagos recently.
3 die in Lagos boat mishap, 2 missing
AgegePulse Magazine
The Lagos State Waterways Authority says three people have been confirmed dead while two others are still missing in a boat accident that occurred at Irewe community in Ojo, near Lagos late on Tuesday.
The General Manager of LASWA, Mr Emmanuel Oluwadamilola, who made the disclosure in a statement, said that 13 people were rescued in the incident.
“At about 6:10 p.m, Aug. 13, two passenger speed boats had a head-on collision along the creek in Ojo local Govt Area of Lagos State.
“There were 10 passengers in a boat coming from Ojo jetty and eight passengers in another coming from Irewe community when the incident occurred.
“Eighteen passengers in total were involved with 13 rescued alive with three fatalities and two still missing–an adult and a child.
“Search and rescue operation is ongoing by relevant state agencies and the local community who were the first responders.
“Preliminary investigations by LASWA and LASEMA revealed that the incident was caused, due to reckless driving and over-speeding on the part of boat captains as one of them wasn’t in his right of way.”
The LASWA boss said that further investigations would be carried out by the authority and that those found wanting would be sanctioned accordingly.
He advised waterways users to always adhere to safety rules and regulations to avert untoward incidents. (NAN)
Tuesday 13 August 2019
Tricyclist killed over right of way in Lagos
AgegePulse Magazine
The police in Lagos say a tricycle operator, Aniete Bassey, has allegedly been killed by a motorist over right of way in Surulere area of the state. Spokesman for the police in the state DSP Bala Elkana confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday, saying that it happened on Sunday along Akerele Street, off Falolu, Surulere.
Elkana said at about 9.130pm on Sunday, Surulere police station received a distress call from Randle Hospital Surulere that a tricycle operator was brought there with a broken head, in a pool of blood but died on arrival.
He said information gathered by homicide detectives revealed that the deceased had a misunderstanding with a man in a jeep on a major road along Akerele Street, Surulere.
According to Elkana, during the scuffle, the driver of the Jeep brought out a wheel spanner and hit the deceased person twice on the head. He said that after a thorough examination of available traces, the Jeep driver was identified as Christian Innocent, 39 years old. “He was arrested by a team of detectives led by the Divisional Police Officer Surulere, CSP Jimoh Jabaje on Aug. 22.
He confessed to have engaged the deceased person in a fight over right of way. (NAN) “He confessed that there was a vulgar abuse between him and the tricyclist over who among them had the right of way as they both accused each other of rough driving.
“There was no crash between the Jeep and the Tricycle. Suspect will be charged to court,” he said.
The police in Lagos say a tricycle operator, Aniete Bassey, has allegedly been killed by a motorist over right of way in Surulere area of the state. Spokesman for the police in the state DSP Bala Elkana confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday, saying that it happened on Sunday along Akerele Street, off Falolu, Surulere.
Elkana said at about 9.130pm on Sunday, Surulere police station received a distress call from Randle Hospital Surulere that a tricycle operator was brought there with a broken head, in a pool of blood but died on arrival.
He said information gathered by homicide detectives revealed that the deceased had a misunderstanding with a man in a jeep on a major road along Akerele Street, Surulere.
According to Elkana, during the scuffle, the driver of the Jeep brought out a wheel spanner and hit the deceased person twice on the head. He said that after a thorough examination of available traces, the Jeep driver was identified as Christian Innocent, 39 years old. “He was arrested by a team of detectives led by the Divisional Police Officer Surulere, CSP Jimoh Jabaje on Aug. 22.
He confessed to have engaged the deceased person in a fight over right of way. (NAN) “He confessed that there was a vulgar abuse between him and the tricyclist over who among them had the right of way as they both accused each other of rough driving.
“There was no crash between the Jeep and the Tricycle. Suspect will be charged to court,” he said.
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Taraba killings latest: Army Captain had 191 phone chats with wanted kidnapper
AgegePulse Magazine
The Nigerian Army Captain who allegedly ordered soldiers on security check-point along the Ibi-Jalingo Expressway in Taraba State, to attack and kill police operatives attached to the Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team, IRT, has been identified.
Vanguard gathered, yesterday, that police investigation carried out so far has revealed that telephone conversations between the kidnap kingpin, Wadume and the Captain , were about 191 within the space of one month between July 9, 2019 and August 6, 2019. The source explained that the police authorities believed that the army captain might have been providing cover for the kidnapper, who is said to have received hundreds of millions as ransom from his victims.
Army Captain Taraba
Vanguard gathered that the Army Captain , who is currently undergoing interrogation at the Defence Headquarters Abuja, was arrested alongside five other Army personnel, who were alleged to have taken part in the horrific killing of the three policemen and their two civilian agents in an operation to arrest a notorious kidnapper, Alhaji Hamisu Balla, alias Wudume, in Ibi area of Taraba State.
Vanguard learned yesterday that the arrested solders confessed that they received orders to attack the policemen from the captain, whom they said informed them that Wadume had been kidnapped and was being transported in a silver-coloured Toyota Hiace Bus.
A source at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, told Vanguard that the soldiers claimed that they acted squarely on the orders of the captain, being their superior officer, but Police sources at Force Headquarters Abuja, disclosed that the police authorities have established strong links between the army captain and the notorious kidnapper, alleging that the army captain was on the kidnapper’s payroll.
The source added further that its investigations have also revealed that the army captain, who was not present in Ibi Town at the time the IRT operatives arrested Wadume, might have ordered his men to attack and kill the IRT operatives as well as rescue his friend, the kidnapper.
Petition against Wadume received
Meanwhile, Vanguard also gathered, yesterday, that the IRT’s manhunt to arrest and bring down Wadume’s kidnapping empire began in March 2019, when it received a petition from one Sheriff Umar of Kirikinua South Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
It was gathered further that the petitioner reported that his cousin, Usman Mayo was kidnapped on the 15th of February, 2019 at Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State and his kidnapper demanded the sum of N200 million as ransom for his release.
The source explained that the family of the kidnapped victim negotiated and paid the sum of N85 million first, on March 11, 2019, but the abductee was not released. He said they paid an additional N15 million, on March 16, 2019, making a total sum paid to the kidnappers N100 million and the kidnappers refused to release their victim insisting that that the family must pay the N200million they demanded.
The source explained that the family reported to the police and the IRT was drafted to investigate and track down the suspects behind the kidnapping and rescue the victim. It was learned that while investigations into the matter commenced, members of the kidnapped victim’s family paid an additional N20m to the kidnappers and the victim was released, but the police discovered during investigations that Wadume had strong links to the kidnappers, who got N120 million as ransom from their victim.
I sold 6 AK-47 rifles to Wadume — Ajomo
The police source, further disclosed that it investigations also revealed that Wadume, had bought several AK-47 rifles from a notorious trans-border arms dealer, Ojomo Adebowale Gbenga, who was arrested in May 2019, by operatives of the IRT for supplying heavy arms and ammunition to kidnappers and armed robbers.
45-year-old Ojomo, said to be a major arms dealer in the South-Western part of the country, made startling revelations about the fleeing Wadume during an interview.
Ojomo, who was earlier in the year paraded by police authorities over his criminal activities and later detained in Lagos, told Vanguard that he met Alhaji Wadume four years ago in Benue State and had been selling arms to him under the guise of using them to fight terrorist Fulanis.
Speaking with Vanguard, Ojomo said that he got to know Wadume through his business partner, Moses in Benue State, and he told him that he needed rifles to fight herdsmen who were killing farmers in his community. The gun runner explained that he got all the rifles, which he sold to Wadume and his friends from Burkina Faso, Mali and Libya and he said he sold the arms to them because they told him that they were having community clashes.
He further disclosed: “I started selling fire arms since 1993 after my secondary school. I worked with a company that deals on licensed arms in 1993 and I left in 1996 and went to school but, I linked up with arms dealers in Ibadan, which is the headquarters of arms dealing in the south western part of the country. I started selling automatic firearms which is prohibited, then one of my friends who is now late, Moses led me to the north. He took me to Benue State and I sold arms to several people, including Alhaji Hamisu (Wadume). He came to me through Moses’ contacts and they identified him as a don. You know arms dealing is a cartel business. I knew very little about him and I sold eight rifles to him in 2015 and in January 2019, he called again and told me that he needed 10 rifles, but I had only six and because he was in hurry, I sold them to him at N800,000 each, and the bullets for N350,000 per can. But after my arrest, I gave information about him to the police. It was while in detention I heard he has been arrested.
Police inspector arrested, recants
Also, a Police Inspector who was accused of informing the Army that operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team that visited Ibi community in Taraba state, last week to effect the arrest of the suspected kidnap kingpin did not report to Police authorities, has been arrested.
Preliminary investigation, as reliably gathered, revealed that the policeman was cajoled to say so in order to cement evidences by troops of the 93 Battalion that the operatives were not only kidnappers but were there on an illegal duty.
It was also learned that one of the villagers who allegedly collected the firearms from the dead policemen revealed during interrogation that the weapons belonging to the slain police officers were collected from him by some soldiers.
Vanguard learned that the Police inspector attached to Ibi Police Station confirmed that the operatives visited the station to inform the senior officer there that they had concluded their operations and were leaving with the arrested suspect.
Unconfirmed reports said the policeman was given an undisclosed amount of money to maintain his stand that he told the troops that the policemen did not report at the station.
However, sources said the Inspector denied during interrogation at Force Headquarters, Abuja, that he did not collect any money from the Army.
It was further learned that about three villagers collected the firearms that were flung in different places into the bush after the police team was shot, when their vehicle somersaulted. One of them was said to have taken the arms to his home from where it was collected by the soldiers.
A villager who spoke on the condition of anonymity revealed that the suspected kidnap kingpin who is still on the run, is a popular person in Ibi community.
He was said to have contested for the House of Assembly, Ibi constituency in the last election, under the Young Democratic Party, but lost.
The 35-year-old man, said to be a petty trader, was revered in the community, due to his philanthropic nature.
He was said to have bought motorcycles for some youths, some of who thronged the scene where the operatives were killed, jubilating that their benefactor’s enemies had been overpowered.
At the moment, villagers in Ibi community are said to be keeping sealed lips on what transpired during the arrest of the suspected kidnapper, last week, for fear of being attacked by loyalists to the suspect.
Some of those close to the kidnap suspects have taken to their heels, apparently to avoid being arrested over his whereabouts.
Widow to address press today
Meanwhile, widow of the slain Inspector Mark Ediale, who is yet to come to terms with the rude shock of her husband’s demise, has left Lagos for the Force headquarters, Abuja, where she was received by senior police officers who condoled her and other widows over the tragic incident.
But her late husband’s family, it was reliably gathered, will be briefing journalists in Abuja today, where some salient questions would be posed to killers of their son.
The family, Vanguard learned, is requesting an explanation on how Inspector Ediale died, when he was seen alive in a video clip that went viral.
Vanguard
The Nigerian Army Captain who allegedly ordered soldiers on security check-point along the Ibi-Jalingo Expressway in Taraba State, to attack and kill police operatives attached to the Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team, IRT, has been identified.
Vanguard gathered, yesterday, that police investigation carried out so far has revealed that telephone conversations between the kidnap kingpin, Wadume and the Captain , were about 191 within the space of one month between July 9, 2019 and August 6, 2019. The source explained that the police authorities believed that the army captain might have been providing cover for the kidnapper, who is said to have received hundreds of millions as ransom from his victims.
Army Captain Taraba
Vanguard gathered that the Army Captain , who is currently undergoing interrogation at the Defence Headquarters Abuja, was arrested alongside five other Army personnel, who were alleged to have taken part in the horrific killing of the three policemen and their two civilian agents in an operation to arrest a notorious kidnapper, Alhaji Hamisu Balla, alias Wudume, in Ibi area of Taraba State.
Vanguard learned yesterday that the arrested solders confessed that they received orders to attack the policemen from the captain, whom they said informed them that Wadume had been kidnapped and was being transported in a silver-coloured Toyota Hiace Bus.
A source at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, told Vanguard that the soldiers claimed that they acted squarely on the orders of the captain, being their superior officer, but Police sources at Force Headquarters Abuja, disclosed that the police authorities have established strong links between the army captain and the notorious kidnapper, alleging that the army captain was on the kidnapper’s payroll.
The source added further that its investigations have also revealed that the army captain, who was not present in Ibi Town at the time the IRT operatives arrested Wadume, might have ordered his men to attack and kill the IRT operatives as well as rescue his friend, the kidnapper.
Petition against Wadume received
Meanwhile, Vanguard also gathered, yesterday, that the IRT’s manhunt to arrest and bring down Wadume’s kidnapping empire began in March 2019, when it received a petition from one Sheriff Umar of Kirikinua South Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
It was gathered further that the petitioner reported that his cousin, Usman Mayo was kidnapped on the 15th of February, 2019 at Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State and his kidnapper demanded the sum of N200 million as ransom for his release.
The source explained that the family of the kidnapped victim negotiated and paid the sum of N85 million first, on March 11, 2019, but the abductee was not released. He said they paid an additional N15 million, on March 16, 2019, making a total sum paid to the kidnappers N100 million and the kidnappers refused to release their victim insisting that that the family must pay the N200million they demanded.
The source explained that the family reported to the police and the IRT was drafted to investigate and track down the suspects behind the kidnapping and rescue the victim. It was learned that while investigations into the matter commenced, members of the kidnapped victim’s family paid an additional N20m to the kidnappers and the victim was released, but the police discovered during investigations that Wadume had strong links to the kidnappers, who got N120 million as ransom from their victim.
I sold 6 AK-47 rifles to Wadume — Ajomo
The police source, further disclosed that it investigations also revealed that Wadume, had bought several AK-47 rifles from a notorious trans-border arms dealer, Ojomo Adebowale Gbenga, who was arrested in May 2019, by operatives of the IRT for supplying heavy arms and ammunition to kidnappers and armed robbers.
45-year-old Ojomo, said to be a major arms dealer in the South-Western part of the country, made startling revelations about the fleeing Wadume during an interview.
Ojomo, who was earlier in the year paraded by police authorities over his criminal activities and later detained in Lagos, told Vanguard that he met Alhaji Wadume four years ago in Benue State and had been selling arms to him under the guise of using them to fight terrorist Fulanis.
Speaking with Vanguard, Ojomo said that he got to know Wadume through his business partner, Moses in Benue State, and he told him that he needed rifles to fight herdsmen who were killing farmers in his community. The gun runner explained that he got all the rifles, which he sold to Wadume and his friends from Burkina Faso, Mali and Libya and he said he sold the arms to them because they told him that they were having community clashes.
He further disclosed: “I started selling fire arms since 1993 after my secondary school. I worked with a company that deals on licensed arms in 1993 and I left in 1996 and went to school but, I linked up with arms dealers in Ibadan, which is the headquarters of arms dealing in the south western part of the country. I started selling automatic firearms which is prohibited, then one of my friends who is now late, Moses led me to the north. He took me to Benue State and I sold arms to several people, including Alhaji Hamisu (Wadume). He came to me through Moses’ contacts and they identified him as a don. You know arms dealing is a cartel business. I knew very little about him and I sold eight rifles to him in 2015 and in January 2019, he called again and told me that he needed 10 rifles, but I had only six and because he was in hurry, I sold them to him at N800,000 each, and the bullets for N350,000 per can. But after my arrest, I gave information about him to the police. It was while in detention I heard he has been arrested.
Police inspector arrested, recants
Also, a Police Inspector who was accused of informing the Army that operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team that visited Ibi community in Taraba state, last week to effect the arrest of the suspected kidnap kingpin did not report to Police authorities, has been arrested.
Preliminary investigation, as reliably gathered, revealed that the policeman was cajoled to say so in order to cement evidences by troops of the 93 Battalion that the operatives were not only kidnappers but were there on an illegal duty.
It was also learned that one of the villagers who allegedly collected the firearms from the dead policemen revealed during interrogation that the weapons belonging to the slain police officers were collected from him by some soldiers.
Vanguard learned that the Police inspector attached to Ibi Police Station confirmed that the operatives visited the station to inform the senior officer there that they had concluded their operations and were leaving with the arrested suspect.
Unconfirmed reports said the policeman was given an undisclosed amount of money to maintain his stand that he told the troops that the policemen did not report at the station.
However, sources said the Inspector denied during interrogation at Force Headquarters, Abuja, that he did not collect any money from the Army.
It was further learned that about three villagers collected the firearms that were flung in different places into the bush after the police team was shot, when their vehicle somersaulted. One of them was said to have taken the arms to his home from where it was collected by the soldiers.
A villager who spoke on the condition of anonymity revealed that the suspected kidnap kingpin who is still on the run, is a popular person in Ibi community.
He was said to have contested for the House of Assembly, Ibi constituency in the last election, under the Young Democratic Party, but lost.
The 35-year-old man, said to be a petty trader, was revered in the community, due to his philanthropic nature.
He was said to have bought motorcycles for some youths, some of who thronged the scene where the operatives were killed, jubilating that their benefactor’s enemies had been overpowered.
At the moment, villagers in Ibi community are said to be keeping sealed lips on what transpired during the arrest of the suspected kidnapper, last week, for fear of being attacked by loyalists to the suspect.
Some of those close to the kidnap suspects have taken to their heels, apparently to avoid being arrested over his whereabouts.
Widow to address press today
Meanwhile, widow of the slain Inspector Mark Ediale, who is yet to come to terms with the rude shock of her husband’s demise, has left Lagos for the Force headquarters, Abuja, where she was received by senior police officers who condoled her and other widows over the tragic incident.
But her late husband’s family, it was reliably gathered, will be briefing journalists in Abuja today, where some salient questions would be posed to killers of their son.
The family, Vanguard learned, is requesting an explanation on how Inspector Ediale died, when he was seen alive in a video clip that went viral.
Vanguard
Monday 12 August 2019
How Saheed Osupa & I Parted Ways after 2 kids – His Ex-Wife, Hajia Bisi Bismilai
AgegePulse Magazine
Hajia Bisi Bisimilai is not new on Lagos social scene. This is not just because she was once married to a popular Fuji star Saheed Osupa but because she is a daughter of a popular Oyo billionaire Alhaji Bisimilai. Her father is one of the Oyo prominent businessmen who play big in Oil and Gas Construction.
A few days ago, this popular Gold jeweler opened an 18-carat Gold shop and exclusive Senegalese shop on Opebi Street, Ikeja in Lagos. The event paraded many Lagos big society women of note. City People’s Assistant Society Editor, ABIOLA ORISILE, had an exclusive interview with her where she spoke about how her marriage to Saheed Osupa crashed and how she did everything within her power to make it work among many other related issues.
*Let us go a little personal, your husband, King Saheed Osupa, a few weeks ago, said that he was not married, adding that he does not have any Bismilai’s as a wife, how do you feel about his utterances?*
It’s quite funny to hear him talk that way. If Saheed said he doesn’t have a wife that means he doesn’t have a wife. He may be saying the truth. We have been separated for over 5 years now.
Everybody has his or her own challenges. Our marriage is blessed with 2 wonderful brilliant kids. If he said that he doesn’t have a wife, I don’t feel bad about it. He is a musician after all. Don’t forget that he may say I am the love of his life tomorrow. I am not affected by it knowing that I have not offended him or done anything wrong.
*How did he move out, you had a fight?*
No, we didn’t have a fight we enjoyed a very good relationship. He told me he was getting an office at Magodo and he went to have it. He then stopped coming, giving different excuses and I tried my best to know why he stopped coming home, but to no avail. Until he had that interview and said he didn’t have a wife, so I don’t have a husband too.
*You are humble and sweet, why don’t you look for a way to pacify him?*
I have tried all I could as a dutiful woman. As I am speaking with you, I am still living in his house despite that I have completed my house at Papa Ajao. I have put everything in place since last year but I am living in his house. My kids are with me. I have searched my conscience and believe that I have done nothing to offend him. He always has a series of excuses.
*You are so English, where did you grow up?*
My father sent us to good schools. I went to Ore Ofe Oluwa Nursery/Pry School, Ibadan and later to FGSS Oyo, I was a boarder with my father providing all we needed. I later went to the Polytechnic Ibadan, where I read Marketing and Communication for my ND & HND. After that, I went to London to live.
*What has life taught you?*
Life has taught me to lie low when rich. Even Saheed does that. He taught me to be prudent, people who make noise are not rich.
*How do you rest?*
I am a very homely person when I’ m not attending parties. I love being with my kids because they are my future.
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Hajia Bisi Bisimilai is not new on Lagos social scene. This is not just because she was once married to a popular Fuji star Saheed Osupa but because she is a daughter of a popular Oyo billionaire Alhaji Bisimilai. Her father is one of the Oyo prominent businessmen who play big in Oil and Gas Construction.
A few days ago, this popular Gold jeweler opened an 18-carat Gold shop and exclusive Senegalese shop on Opebi Street, Ikeja in Lagos. The event paraded many Lagos big society women of note. City People’s Assistant Society Editor, ABIOLA ORISILE, had an exclusive interview with her where she spoke about how her marriage to Saheed Osupa crashed and how she did everything within her power to make it work among many other related issues.
*Let us go a little personal, your husband, King Saheed Osupa, a few weeks ago, said that he was not married, adding that he does not have any Bismilai’s as a wife, how do you feel about his utterances?*
It’s quite funny to hear him talk that way. If Saheed said he doesn’t have a wife that means he doesn’t have a wife. He may be saying the truth. We have been separated for over 5 years now.
Everybody has his or her own challenges. Our marriage is blessed with 2 wonderful brilliant kids. If he said that he doesn’t have a wife, I don’t feel bad about it. He is a musician after all. Don’t forget that he may say I am the love of his life tomorrow. I am not affected by it knowing that I have not offended him or done anything wrong.
*How did he move out, you had a fight?*
No, we didn’t have a fight we enjoyed a very good relationship. He told me he was getting an office at Magodo and he went to have it. He then stopped coming, giving different excuses and I tried my best to know why he stopped coming home, but to no avail. Until he had that interview and said he didn’t have a wife, so I don’t have a husband too.
*You are humble and sweet, why don’t you look for a way to pacify him?*
I have tried all I could as a dutiful woman. As I am speaking with you, I am still living in his house despite that I have completed my house at Papa Ajao. I have put everything in place since last year but I am living in his house. My kids are with me. I have searched my conscience and believe that I have done nothing to offend him. He always has a series of excuses.
*You are so English, where did you grow up?*
My father sent us to good schools. I went to Ore Ofe Oluwa Nursery/Pry School, Ibadan and later to FGSS Oyo, I was a boarder with my father providing all we needed. I later went to the Polytechnic Ibadan, where I read Marketing and Communication for my ND & HND. After that, I went to London to live.
*What has life taught you?*
Life has taught me to lie low when rich. Even Saheed does that. He taught me to be prudent, people who make noise are not rich.
*How do you rest?*
I am a very homely person when I’ m not attending parties. I love being with my kids because they are my future.
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Thursday 8 August 2019
Another Nigerian taxi driver Joseph Ajouna, has been killed by gunmen in South Africa.
AgegePulse Magazine
Joseph Ajouna
This comes less than a week when Benjamin Simeon, also a Nigerian taxi driver who hails from Okposi, Ebonyi State was killed in Johannesburg on August 3, 2019.
Explaining the incident, the leader of the Nigerian Citizens Association, Western Cape Province, Mr Charles Eleberi, said the victim who hails from Umuahia Ubeku in Abia state was stabbed several times by passengers he went to pick in Nyanga location, Cape Town, South Africa.
READ ALSO: Another Nigerian Killed In South Africa
Mr Eleberi further stated that the late Ajouna’s car and belongings were stolen and was declared dead by the time he reached the hospital.
In July, the Nyanga police had called on Uber and Bolt (formerly Taxify) drivers to avoid the Browns Farm Crossroads and Nyanga areas as robbers and hijackers targeted the e-hailing service drivers.
However, Nigeria’s High Commissioner, Ambassador Kabir Bala, along with other mission officials have visited his pregnant widow and two children where he promised that the case will be followed up till the perpetrators are brought to book.
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Shocking as Police reveal identities of officers killed by soldiers in Taraba
AgegePulse Magazine
The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday revealed the identities of its men killed by soldiers in Taraba on Tuesday.
Three policemen and a civilian were shot dead by unidentified soldiers along the Ibi-Jalingo Road, Taraba State, on Saturday, in an incident that the Nigerians Army said was a case of mistaken identities.
The Nigerian Army said the policemen and the civilian were mistaken for kidnappers — a claim that the Nigerian Police Force has rejected.
President Muhammadu Buhari has since constituted a panel of inquiry on the matter.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police has revealed the identities of the shooting death victims.
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The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday revealed the identities of its men killed by soldiers in Taraba on Tuesday.
Three policemen and a civilian were shot dead by unidentified soldiers along the Ibi-Jalingo Road, Taraba State, on Saturday, in an incident that the Nigerians Army said was a case of mistaken identities.
The Nigerian Army said the policemen and the civilian were mistaken for kidnappers — a claim that the Nigerian Police Force has rejected.
President Muhammadu Buhari has since constituted a panel of inquiry on the matter.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police has revealed the identities of the shooting death victims.
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Electricity: Senate supports reforms, re-capitalisation of DisCos
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The Senate says it wants a robust power sector road map that will include the generation, transmission and distribution segments in a holistic picture on how to resolve power supply challenges.
The Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Usman Gur Mohammed, who disclosed this at a quarterly press conference in Abuja, said that was aimed at further expanding and stabilizing the grid.
A statement by TCN said the Senate also declared its support for the proposal to recapitalise the Distribution Companies (DisCos). It advised that the 40 per cent holding of the Federal Government as stipulated in the Power Privatisation Act 2005 might be more beneficial if it was sold to foreign investors with technical know-how.
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Court Jails Former New Prudential Bank MD, Adetunji Abudu Two Years for N195m Fraud
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of Adetunji Abudu, a former Managing Director, New Prudential Mortgage Bank Limited, to two years imprisonment for N195m fraud before Justice I.N. Buba of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.
The convict was arraigned on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 on a four-count charge of acting in contravention of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act( BOFIA) 2004 to the tune of N195m( One Hundred and Ninety-five Million Naira).
Abudu, while being the Managing Director of the bank, obtained a N35m loan and another N110m loan without authorisation.
The former New Prudent Bank boss also approved the setting off of a N50m loan granted to Total Access Concept Limited by Addoser Micro-finance Bank, which was also not authorised in accordance with the bank’s policy and in contravention of BOFIA 2004.
In another count, the defendant failed to disclose his interest in Total Access and Integrated Concept Limited, an offence contrary to Section 18(8) and punishable under Section 18 (11) of the BOFIA LFN 2004.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against him by the prosecution, thereby leading to his full trial.
In the course of the trial that began on April 12, 2016, the lead prosecution counsel, A.B.C. Oziokor, called seven prosecution witnesses and tendered several documents that were admitted in evidence by the court, while the defence presented five witnesses.
Both parties consequently adopted their written addresses, after the closure of the case.
Delivering his judgment on Justice Buba found the defendant guilty on counts one, two, three and four as charged.
The Judge further held that “The court has considered the fact that the convict is a first-time offender, a family man and a breadwinner.
“The court will be lenient, given that the convict is a first offender. But this will also send the right signal that it is this type of attitude that has led our financial institutions into trouble.
“This is a matter the convict should not have allowed to go through the rigours of a criminal trial, having been given the opportunity to refund the money. But he still remained obstinate.”
The Judge, therefore, sentenced the convict to two years on counts one, two, three and four, without an option of fine, with effect from the day of Judgment.
The sentences are to run concurrently.
The convict was ordered to make restitution to the complainant, in accordance with Section 321(a) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, ACJA, “if the properties released cannot meet up the amount of exposure to the complainant.”
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of Adetunji Abudu, a former Managing Director, New Prudential Mortgage Bank Limited, to two years imprisonment for N195m fraud before Justice I.N. Buba of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.
The convict was arraigned on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 on a four-count charge of acting in contravention of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act( BOFIA) 2004 to the tune of N195m( One Hundred and Ninety-five Million Naira).
Abudu, while being the Managing Director of the bank, obtained a N35m loan and another N110m loan without authorisation.
The former New Prudent Bank boss also approved the setting off of a N50m loan granted to Total Access Concept Limited by Addoser Micro-finance Bank, which was also not authorised in accordance with the bank’s policy and in contravention of BOFIA 2004.
In another count, the defendant failed to disclose his interest in Total Access and Integrated Concept Limited, an offence contrary to Section 18(8) and punishable under Section 18 (11) of the BOFIA LFN 2004.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against him by the prosecution, thereby leading to his full trial.
In the course of the trial that began on April 12, 2016, the lead prosecution counsel, A.B.C. Oziokor, called seven prosecution witnesses and tendered several documents that were admitted in evidence by the court, while the defence presented five witnesses.
Both parties consequently adopted their written addresses, after the closure of the case.
Delivering his judgment on Justice Buba found the defendant guilty on counts one, two, three and four as charged.
The Judge further held that “The court has considered the fact that the convict is a first-time offender, a family man and a breadwinner.
“The court will be lenient, given that the convict is a first offender. But this will also send the right signal that it is this type of attitude that has led our financial institutions into trouble.
“This is a matter the convict should not have allowed to go through the rigours of a criminal trial, having been given the opportunity to refund the money. But he still remained obstinate.”
The Judge, therefore, sentenced the convict to two years on counts one, two, three and four, without an option of fine, with effect from the day of Judgment.
The sentences are to run concurrently.
The convict was ordered to make restitution to the complainant, in accordance with Section 321(a) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, ACJA, “if the properties released cannot meet up the amount of exposure to the complainant.”
LASG SHUTS 52 ILLEGAL, SUBSTANDARD PHARMACIES AND PATENT MEDICINE STORES
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No fewer than 52 pharmacies, patent medicine shops and unlicensed premises at Isolo, Egbeda, Ikotun, Bariga and Somolu in Oshodi-Isolo, Alimosho and Somolu Local government areas of Lagos were sealed on Tuesday August 7 by the Lagos State Taskforce on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods for offences bordering on illegal operation, operating beyond scope amongst others, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Titilayo Goncalves has said.
Goncalves who disclosed this today when she received the report of the operation by the Task Force explained that the affected pharmacies and patent medicine shops indulged in the practice of operating without license, engaging unqualified persons to man and dispense drugs to unsuspecting citizens, operating beyond scope through sale of ethical products and displaying and storing drugs in unconducive environments which compromise the potency and integrity of the drugs rendering them ineffective.
“Although some of the pharmacies visited were registered, it is disheartening to note that quite a number of them had no qualified pharmacists on duty and displayed expired drugs for sale to the public”, She said.
Goncalves added that some of the premises visited also engaged in illegal clinical practices such as patient admission and setting of intravenous infusions. She noted that such practice is unacceptable and vowed that the State Government will do whatever is necessary to enforce the law and sanction erring operators.
“ The sealing of the affected pharmacies and patent medicine stores was in accordance with the provisions of Section C34 of the Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods Miscellaneous Provision Act of 1999, No. 25”, She said.
The Permanent Secretary stated that licensed patent medicine vendors are authorized to sell only drug products in their original packs in approved pack size as produced by the manufacturing companies. “The law prohibits dispensing and wholesaling of drugs by patent medicine vendors,” She said.
While noting that the recent operation of the taskforce was coming on the heels of the war being waged against fake drugs and illegal drug shops, Goncalves warned that the activities of the State Task Force on Fake Drugs would not only be sustained, but intensified until operators in the sector adhere strictly to the provisions of the law on the operation of pharmacies and patent medicine shops, in order to safeguard the health of the citizenry.
Speaking in the same vein, Director Pharmaceutical Services in the Ministry, Dr. Moyosore Adejumo said that the State Government will not relent in its efforts to stop the inherent dangers associated with the operations from unlicensed pharmaceutical outlets and drug shops.
She added that the Task Force through the Pharmaceutical Inspectorate Unit (PIU) of the Pharmaceutical Services Directorate has been re-energized to intensify the on-going war against fake, expired and substandard drugs being peddled by unlicensed and illegal premises.
“This closure is thus part of the government’s renewed efforts to sanitize the drug distribution system and curb proliferation of fake drugs in the State” Adejumo said.
She explained that an investigative meeting would be held with owners of the sealed premises to make further inquiries on the status of the sealed premises and to notify them of the procedures and appropriate conditions to be met for reopening in line with government regulations and payment of administrative fee.
The enforcement and compliance raid by the State Task force on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods was carried out in collaboration with the National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Pharmacists’ Council of Nigeria (PCN), Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Federal Taskforce on fake drugs and the Police Officers from Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Task Force) of Lagos Police Command.
Wednesday 7 August 2019
LAWMA TASKS LAGOSIANS ON PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL AT EID-EL-KABIR
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The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has called on residents to properly dispose of their domestic wastes during and after the forth-coming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
The Assistant Director, Public Affairs of LAWMA, Mrs. Folashade Kadiri, in a statement, disclosed that adequate measures had been put in place to ensure that the celebration was observed in a filth-free environment, as waste evacuators have been mandated to work round the clock to clean up the city.
The statement noted LAWMA’s resolve to stamp out all forms of improper waste disposal in the metropolis, which has resulted in environmental degradation, calling on residents to patronize only their assigned PSP operators.
According to Mrs. Kadiri,toll-free lines had been made available to the public, for swift response to complaints, as well as back-up operations in areas witnessing service gaps.
While speaking on its plan for effective and improved services within its three (3) districts, during the festive period, she said LAWMA would be distributing free trash bags to residents for easy storage of extra waste that would be generated during the period.
Accordingly, the LAWMA spokesperson advised residents to desist from dumping waste indiscriminately on road medians and verges, but to patronize accredited PSP operators in their areas.
She also assured that extra trucks had been deployed to ensure adequate back-up for the PSP operators, urging residents to call the Authority’s toll free lines 07080601020 or 617, to request for prompt attention.
While wishing residents happy celebrations, she appealed to Lagosians to shun acts capable of negatively impactingon the environment, stressing that the task of achieving the desired cleaner and healthier environment was a collective responsibility.
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