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The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has lauded the efforts of police officers and operatives of various security agencies for their robust support in ensuring security during the recently conducted elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States. Commending the diligence and commitment displayed by security personnel, the IGP praised their efforts in overseeing a smooth electoral process, defying earlier anticipated challenges. The electoral process in the aforementioned states unfolded seamlessly, thanks to the outstanding efforts of the security operatives in maintaining law and order. Their vigilance significantly contributed to safeguarding the electoral process and ensuring the safety…

Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has upheld the electoral victory of Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Obafemi Kadiri Hamzat. Justices of the court in a unanimous decision dismissed the appeal of the Peoples Democratic Party for lacking merit. The judgement was delivered today Wednesday 15 November, 2023 three Justices, namely: Justice Yargata Nimpa, Justice Samuel Bola and Justice Paul Bassey.Details later….

In a bid to prevent a leadership vacuum at the Rivers Police Command, newly appointed Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, has assumed duty with a promise to improve the level of security through an effective policing of all forms of crime across the state. Disu promised Rivers residents that efforts would be put together to ensure that residents could move anytime within the state without nursing any fear of being harassed, dispossessed of personal belongings, and other forms of crime in the state. He resumed office on Wednesday barely a week after his appointment and that of over seven…

The Murtala Muhammed Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Wednesday, said it has collected the sum of N74, 286,707, 443.01 from import between January to October 2023.In comparison to the revenue collected same period in 2022 which stood at N60b.This was disclosed in a press release by Ogagbor Victor, Superintendent of Customs, Public Relations Officer, MMACThe Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Muhammed Yusuf disclosed that the Command also intercepted N3.55 billion Tramadol tablets imported into the country from Pakistan and India.“The shipment was intercepted on the suspicion of exceeding the approved threshold by the Federal…

*Says I’ll Continue To Be Governor For All Bayelsa State erupted in jubilation on Monday as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Governor Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of the off-cycle governorship election in the state. Governor Diri polled 175,196 votes to defeat his closest rival, Chief Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored 110,108 votes. In the state capital, Yenagoa, jubilant crowd trooped into the streets singing, dancing and waving the PDP flags in carnival-like celebrations. Governor Kefas Agbu of Taraba State and his Delta State counterpart, Sheriff Oborevwori joined Governor…

Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has said the state owned Agro-Cargo International Airport is destined to be a game changer in the nation’s aviation sector. Prince Abiodun said that because of the facilities in place at the airport, which begin operations before the end of the year, many companies have approached the state to relocate there, paving the way for the airport to be a commercial success in the aviation industry. The governor spoke in a chat with newsmen at the weekend. According to him, with the longest runway, the biggest apron and control tower, the cargo airport is…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the establishment of ten new dialysis centres, one for each of the ten federal constituencies of the State. Consequently, the Governor has directed the immediate commence of recruitment and training of professionals to meet the manpower needs of the dialysis centres which are to be fully operational by June 2024. Announcing these at the Immanuel General Hospital, Eket, where he commissioned the Enoch and Folu Adeboye Dialysis Center, donated by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Governor Eno also ordered the deployment of relevant personnel from the State hospitals to…

In a remarkable feat under the ongoing Operation Water Guard , NNS Beecroft’s patrol team, successfully intercepted and seized a large fibre boat transporting illegally obtained Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) Sub-Lieutenant HA Collins, Base Information Officer Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT disclosed in a statement on Monday in Lagos.The Commander NNS BEECROFT Commodore Kolawole Olumide Oguntuga,stated that his team acted on credible intelligence and discovered the vessel abandoned near Ijegun community. The perpetrators, upon sighting the naval team, fled. The confiscated boat contained over 90 drums of 250L each of PMS, totaling approximately 22,500 liters and valued at about 15 million…

The Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has appointed Dr. Wilfred Latimore Oghenesivbe as his Executive Assistant on Orientation and Communication. This appointment was conveyed to him through a letter dated November 6 and signed by the Secretary of Delta State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu. In addition to strategic communication, Oghenesivbe will also articulate government policies, programs, and achievements via the orientation portfolio in rural communities by deploying multifaceted media and publicity strategies. Reacting to his appointment, the media and communication strategist said, “As a loyal party man and a core ambassador of the agenda, I accept my…

Statewide Waste Environmental Education Programme (SWEEP) has concluded a workshop on leadership and vocational skills acquisition in Lagos. The highly intensive, interactive and educational workshop attracted students from far and wide as they were lectured on Leadership, Waste management, Socialism and types of Personalities. President of SWEEP Foundation, Amb. Phillips Ozoemena Obuesi lectured the students on types of personality and mentioned types of personality namely,The thinker, The Socializer, The Supporter and The Director.Barrister Obuesi informed that Lagos state being the most populous state in Nigeria generates high volume of waste daily. He listed types of domestic waste such as, Food…