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Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams has blamed president Muhammadu Buhari for the worsening security situation in the country, particularly that of the northern part. He expressed this view shortly after his Ordination on Sunday as an Apostle at the Saviour’s Ministries in Lagos. Iba Gani Adams who attributed Nigeria’s biggest problem to leadership, condemned the recent abduction of about 600 students in a school in Katsina, saying it is a clear evidence of the porous security situation in the country. Aare Adams said president Buhari lack the courage to tackle the spate of insecurity in the country, declaring that…

Officers of Nigeria Customs Service Federal operation unit zone B, have intercepted a truck loaded with locally produced rice with some sacks concealed under the rice, containing arms and ammunition. According to the NCS spokesperson, DC Joseph Attah, the interception was carried out on information patrol along Yauri, Zamare water side. In a press statement issued on Sunday December 13, 2020, DC Attah staed that,” Upon careful examination the bags were found to contain 73 locally manufactured guns and 891 cartridges. “Three were immediately arrested and are being detained while preliminary investigation is ongoing. Controller of FOU, Zone B, Hamisu…

Following Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s exposure to a confirmed case of COVID-19, a PCR test performed Friday, December 11, 2010 has confirmed that he has indeed been infected with the virus which is supported by mild symptoms and fatigue typical of a mild case of COVID. Governor Sanwo-Olu is receiving treatment and is being closely monitored at home by the very experienced State COVID-19 clinical team from IDH Yaba. According to the Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, the governor is doing well on treatment and rest. He stated further in a statement to confirm the governor’s status that,…

Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency over the state of insecurity in the country. Atiku gave thia advise while condemning the abduction at the Government Science Secondary School, Kankara in Katsina. In his submission, he called on the federal government to declare a state of emergency in states where terrorism and banditry are rampant. “The abduction of a large number of students at the Government Science Secondary School, Kankara in Katsina State, is a very unwelcome escalation of the spate of insecurity in the nation, one which I condemn in the…

The Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) has concluded plans to hold a 2-Day training workshop for its members at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos, from Thursday 17 to Friday 18 December, 2020. The theme of the workshop is: ‘An Insight Into Nigeria’s Blue Economy Project,’ and it is part of measures to create the much deserved education of the journalists reporting the maritime industry, for a proper understanding of the nation’s Blue Economy Project. A statement on Friday signed by the President and Secretary of AMJON, Mr. Paul Ogbuokiri said the two day event would attract stakeholders from the…

Famous Yoruba leader, Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams has recorded another milestone achievement as he bags an award of professional Administrator over the weekend. Aare Gani Adams was inducted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Administration (FCIA) at the 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the 46th edition of the induction ceremony of new members of the institute. The award giving to Aare Adams at the institute’s Secretariat, CMD road, Shangisha, Lagos, is an addition to the numerous awards in his archive. This new feather in his cap puts him among the league of notable professionals and…

The police officers attached to Trade Fair Station of the Lagos State Police Command has recovered Ogun State House of Assembly’s missing mace on Friday at Abule Ado Area of the state. The Lagos State police command spokesperson, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the police officers, who were responsive, worked on an intelligence from members of the community that, someone in a moving vehicle, suspected to be in Toyota Siena Space Wagon, threw out an object into the nearby bush and recovered the object which was later identified to be the Ogun State House of Assembly Mace. The mace, according to…

The Zamfara State Police Command has dismissed a purported attack of Sokoto State Mass Transit Bus and kidnap of passengers in it, at Kwashabawa village in Zurmi local government Area. The police in a press release signed by the command’s spokesperson, SO Mohammed Shehu said the report is a fiction imagination of mischief makers who derive pleasure in spreading rumours to instil fear in the citizenry. The police also stated that the true position of things as at today and about 0900hours is that” a Mass transit Bus conveying passengers from Sokoto to Katsina developed a mechanical fault along the…

Delta state Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has on Thursday inaugurated the state security outfit, “Operation Delta Hawk,” with a charge to ensure success and safer state. Speaking at the event in Asaba, governor Okowa said the outfit is a fulfillment of his administration’s promise to ensure a more secure state. He announced the provision of 18 Hilux Pick-Up Vans, a 24-hour communication office and equipment among other gadgets to the outfit to facilitate its smooth operation. He commended the synergy among the various security agencies which, he said, helped to ensure peace and security in the state. The governor also said…

Preparations are on top gear for the much awaited general Thanksgiving Service of the Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu at his home town in Jettu Etsako West Local Government Area on Sunday, December 13, 2020. The thanksgiving Service and Christmas Celebration would offer the Deputy Governor the opportunity to appreciate his people for their trust and confidence reposed on him as a Legislator both in the State House of Assembly, National Assembly and their Solidarity with him in the last Governorship election. In a Statement issued from his media office, the thanksgiving cum Christmas and forthcoming New Year…