Tayo Olanipekun

Policies, Digital Procedure Failure Causes Of Apapa Gridlock— Shippers Council

*As Lagos Traffic Radio Holds 3rd Lecture Series Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) Hassan Bello, has said the major causes of the gridlock being experienced at the Apapa-Tincan Road, were based on non-implementation of policies and failure to employ digital procedures at the terminals. He averred that contrary to previous assumptions, the bad road condition of the …

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Help! Hoodlums Have Taken Over Ajegunle, Residents Raise Alarm

Folake Sokoya Redsidents of the Ajegunle/Boundary area of Lagos State have cried out for help as they said hoodlums have taken over the place,terrorising the neighborhood on a daily basis. A shop owner who has been robbed twice in one week at 28, Okoya Street, said the “boys” usually wait till it is dark before they invade the area in …

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‘Ambode Is A Special Gift To Lagos’

Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr. AbdulLateef AbdulHakeem, has described Governor Akinwunmi Ambode as a blessing from God to the people of Lagos State. He made this known in Lagos while speaking with newsmen over the weekend. According to the Commissioner, a renowned Islamic cleric, God’s unwavering love for Lagos State has manifested in the leadership of Governor Ambode, …

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2019: Jonathan Endorses Atiku,Calls Him Friendly,Supportive

Folake Sokoya Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has commended Atiku for appointing former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel as Director General of the Atiku Presidential Campaign Organisation. He noted that Daniel’s choice as DG was spot on, considering that as DG of his own (Jonathan’s) Campaign in the South west, his hard work paid off and was …

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Police, SARS Rated 89% ‘Extremely Low’ As NHRC Begins Cells Audit

Tayo Olanipekun An online poll on the operations of the Nigeria Police and its Federal Special Anti Robbery Squad (FSARS) unit has had 89 per cent of its participants rate the Force performance “Extremely Low.” The survey, in which 1,031 persons have so far participated on Wednesday, also put the ratings of the security agency at one per cent “Above …

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‘Reforms: Greatest Legacy Of Gov. Ahmed’s Administration’

Folake Sokoya The various reforms carried out by Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed are some of the greatest legacies of his administration in Kwara State. The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media and Communications to the Governor, Dr Muideen Akorede, who said this during a radio programme on Monday, noted that these reforms have placed Kwara on a sustainable pedestal.   He stated …

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Ambode Unveils 37-Feet Abiola Statue

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode,has unveiled the 37-feet Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale, MKO Abiola’s statue. The new monument at the Alapere area of the state was erected in honour of the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. The Governor spoke at events in honour of Abiol, including the June 12 Anniversary celebration at the Lagos Television, Ikeja. …

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Offa Robbery Too Serious To Be Politicised – Gov Ahmed

Folake Sokoya Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to carry out a thorough investigation into the Offa robbery and ensure all criminals involved in the dastardly act are brought to justice. The Governor made the call in Ilorin when he received members of the state’s Artisan Congress led by its President, Alhaji Saadu …

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Probe Agip/Shell’s $2bn OPL 245 Zabazaba Project,Group Tells Buhari

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–Claims Oil Giants Against President’s Reelection –Wants Agip’s MD Interrogated The Grassroot Movement Against Corruption (GMAC), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately direct the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), the National Security Adviser and Directorate of State Security (DSS), to beam their searchlights on the alleged $2 billion corruption scandal in the award of OPL 245 Zabazaba …

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Delta Assembly Speaker Lists Achievements, Advocates Citizen Participation

Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, (DSHA), Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori (JP), has called on Deltans to actively participate in the process of lawmaking. Oborevwori gave this charge at a press briefing marking the third Anniversary of the Sixth Assembly, tagged, “Account For Stewardship: The Journey So Far.” While thanking Deltans for entrusting the members of the Assembly …

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