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  Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) has commissioned a modern 24/7 call centre set up to attend to Nigerians from all parts of the country with needs on drug related issues. Speaking at the commissioning, Marwa said that drug users and addicts no longer have excuse not to seek treatment with the commissioning of the modern 24/7 call centre set up to attend to Nigerians from all parts of the country. The NDLEA call centre with toll free helpline is manned by professionals and experts in counselling, psychotherapy, psychology and psychiatry among others. According to Marwa, “the provision of this toll-free helpline is a milestone in our resolve to broaden access to quality health care for drug users in the country. This has become a necessity and a strategic intervention in our determined effort to bring under control the increasing cases of drug use disorder and related health concerns.” He said though the country

  It was celebration galore at the local Government councils and local council development areas (LCDAs) in Lagos state on Monday as they rolled out the drums to celebrate the birthday of the state's helmsman,Mr Babajide Sanwoolu who clocked fifty Seven years on Saturday.  The resolution to celebrate Mr Governor on Monday was passed to the Chairmen and Chairpersons of the councils and LCDAs by the chairman of ALGON,Hon Kolade Alabi.  Information gathered revealed that all 57 Local Governments and Council Development Areas also  organized special prayers in honour of His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. Speaking during a Telephone Interview on the essence of the joint Intra Council celebration of Mr. Governor, Conference 57 Publicity Secretary, Builder Sesan Daini, Executive Chairman of Igbogbo Bayeku LCDA, he described Mr. Governor as a man of the people who has justified his second term bid with landmark achievement in Lagos State. He said: "We are celebrating a le

  The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and National leader of the Party,Asiwaju Bola Ahmed TInubu has travelled out of the country.  He was said to have departed for France on Monday morning after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Villa.  The two term Lagos state Governor in a message by his media Office,Signed by Tunde Rahman disclosed that the standard bearer of the APC will be having critical meetings in France.  He is expected back into the country soon, according to the media statement..

  A Nigerian returning from Brazil, Igwedum Benson has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the arrival hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos with pellets of cocaine concealed in his private part. Igwedum, according to a statement on Sunday by the spokesman of the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, was nabbed at the Lagos airport last Monday upon his arrival on Ethiopian Airlines from Sao Paulo, Brazil via Addis Ababa.  Babafemi said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect had swallowed 50 wraps of cocaine before departing Brazil and excreted 48 pellets in Addis Ababa where he handed them over to another person.  According to the spokesman, Igwedum claimed he was unable to excrete the remaining two wraps at the hotel room in Addis Ababa before boarding his flight but later excreted them in the aircraft restroom during the flight from Ethiopia to Lagos. Babafemi, also revealed that after three weeks of painstaking investi

  Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) has been nominated as the Best Special Security Squad in West and Central Africa. The squad was nominated by the Board of Trustees, Executive Committee and International Award's Panel of Judges of Africa Security Watch Award at a meeting held in Ghana in March, 2022. The organiser in a letter jointly signed by Mr Patrick Agbambu, the award's International Coordinator/CEO, and Prof  Henri Fouche, it's Chair, International Awards Panel of Judges, the nomination was “anchored on your squad's operational dexterity, responsiveness, proactiveness and commitment to the protection  of lives and property in Lagos, which we found to be exemplary in West Africa". The award ceremony is billed to take place at the Movenpick Grand Al Bustan, Dubai, United Arab Emirate between Ñovember 8th and 10th, 2022.

  The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has congratulated Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, as they both mark their birthdays. While Governor Sanwo-Olu celebrates his 57th birthday, Gbajabiamila is 60. In his congratulatory message to Sanwo-Olu signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, Dr. Obasa told the Governor: "Your purposefulness and dedication to serving the people of Lagos has resulted in unprecedented achievements even in the face of current economic realities. "Under your administration and supported by the state legislature, our dear state has kept on setting the pace for others to follow as we grow greater and develop better. "As you celebrate your birthday, my colleagues and I pray to God to continue to keep you in good health, amen." The Speaker also commended Gbajabiamila for making Lagos and Nigeria proud over his maturity and the w

  A Coalition of Civil Society Organizations across the country has passed a vote of confidence on the administration of governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, over his performance in the last three and half years. Addressing newsmen, in Osogbo, the state capital on Thursday after a two-day projects assessment tour, the National Coordinator,  Activist For Good Governance, Declan Ihekaire, said the administration of Governor Oyetola is giving Osun State a rewarding future. The organization numbering about 25 said we strongly believe, that there is a need, to consolidate the achievements of his administration in further delivering good governance. The groups noted that their observations during the tour and interactions with residents have shown that Oyetola embarked on projects in line with the demands and needs of the people. “We saw and was impressed by the excitement of the people in the manner, with which government now based its projects, based on the need, of the people, acco

Lagos Traffic Radio has continued to receive accolades for its timely and innovative delivery of travel advisory that has aided transportation and enhanced commercial activities across sectors of the local economy. Speakers at the traffic radio station’s Gala and Awards Night organised as part of the activities to celebrate 10 years of broadcasting with the theme: ‘Celebrating 10 Years of Traffic Reportage Gaining Momentum for the Future’, were unanimous in showering praises on its management and staff for making Lagos proud. Commending Lagos Traffic Radio, the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, said the last 10 years of the Station have been sustained by innovative leadership ideas that have expanded its frontiers beyond just traffic reporting. He pointed out that the station also provides information on Rail, Waterways and Flight schedules. Omotoso, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr. Olusina Thorpe, reiterated the Lag

  As PSC Rates Police Performance Satisfactory  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc has commended the electorates in Ekiti State for cooperating with the Nigeria Police Force, and other security agencies in the recently concluded Gubernatorial Election in the State. The IGP who applauded the peaceful conduct of the elections, equally lauded the efforts of the Police Officers deployed for the polls under the direct supervision of the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of  election security, DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo, psc(+), mni.  The IGP noted that the police officers conducted themselves professionally and in an humane manner which built trust with the electorates, and ultimately led to a successful electoral process. He emphasized that the timely situation reports churned out by the Police effectively covered all communication gaps with the people and eliminated all iota of doubts regarding the massive security presence in the State. 

  Arrests wanted notorious drug dealer in Adamawa; seizes tons of illicit substances in 5 other states Attempts by drug traffickers to export parcels of Methamphetamine popularly called Mkpuru Mmiri locally concealed in Cornflakes packs and body cream containers to Malaysia and Australia have been foiled by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, and a courier company in Lagos. As a result, two freight agents; Nneji Anoma And Etoh Barnabas involved in the bid to export nine parcels of Methamphetamine weighing 1.45kg hidden in packs of cornflakes to Malaysia through the NAHCO export shed of the MMIA on Wednesday 15th June 2022 have been arrested. Another consignment of 10 cartons of Tramadol 225mg packaged as Tramaking containing 500,000 tablets with a total weight of 407kg and an estimated street value of Two Hundred Million Naira (N200, 000, 000) have been seized during a joint examination with the Customs at the

  The candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti state in the gubernatorial election that took part in the state has emerged victorious in the election.   In the result released by INEC,the APC Candidate,Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji won in fifteen out if the sixteen local government areas if the state,while the candidate of the major opposition party,the PDP,Mr Bisi Kolawole won in his Efon Alaye local government,while former Governor Segun Oni of the social Democratic Party (SDP) didn't win any local government,aside his polling booth and ward.  The election was characterized by impressive turn out of voters across the sixteen local government areas of the state.  This will be the first time in the history of the state when an incumbent Governor will be installing a successor.

  The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a “true leader, brother and friend”  who demonstrated a “sense of purpose, composure, and maturity”  in the weeks leading to the Special Convention of the Party. In a letter to the President, which he personally signed, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu  expressed gratitude for the President’s congratulatory letter to him, adding that while all the contestants expected President Buhari to “choose” his successor, he simply allowed a level playing field.  According to him, “You belonged to everybody in the party and you belonged to none of the individual candidates of the party.” He congratulated the President for the successful conclusion of the Convention and assured him of an issue focused campaign leading to the 2023 general elections. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President  (Media & Publicity) June 18, 2022 The full text of the letter is reproduce

   The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has set up a situation room at the Ekiti State Command Headquarters with support from USAID, UKaid, Balm in Gilead Foundation for Sustainable Development and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) as part of deliberate strategies to ensure effective monitoring of security in Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Ekiti State, A statement by the spokesman of the NSCDC, Olusola Odumosu on Friday said: “The situation room is a proactive measure to swiftly respond to emergencies especially as it relates to security breaches and rescue probable electoral violence victims. It will also help to update Ekiti people and the general public on the conduct of the election. The Corps' Acting Deputy Commandant-General (DCG), Operations, Haruna Muhammed, in charge of EkitI election operations, said that although the state was adequately secured, it was important to ensure the rights of women and other vulnerable individuals are protected befo

  Few hours to the conduct of the gubernatorial election in Ekiti state,a call has gone to political parties and politicians in the state to eschew violence and accept the result of the polls in good faith.  This advise was given on Friday in Ado Ekiti,the state Capital by the Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence (CAIDOV) in a press release signed by its Executive Director,Comrade Gbenga Soloki,stressing that though the process has been transparent so far,having monitored the distribution of materials and the overall activities of the umpire, but that there is urgent need to warn politicians to play the game according to the rules..  The group stated that politicians in the state and their supporters should allow the true will of the people to prevail and desist from destructive act that can hamper the peace of the people in the state during and after the election  The CAIDOV equally appealed to INEC ,Police,other security agents and adhoc staff to carry out their assigned ro

  “We Failed To Protect These People” He Says “You Didn’t Fail, Your Determination To Protect Your People Is Unquestionable” -Bishop Arogundade  Tears flowed freely on Friday at the funeral mass for the victims of the June 5th, Terror attack at the Saint Francis Catholic Church, Owaluwa, Owo.  Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, and his wife, Chief Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu attended the funeral mass held at the Mydas Resort and Hotel, Owo.  Governor Akeredolu, who wept during his speech said the government failed to protect the victims of the terror attack.  But in a swift response, the Bishop of Ondo Catholic Diocese, Dr. Jude Arogundade declared that Governor Akeredolu has not failed in protecting his people.  Bishop Arogundade said:”You didn’t fail. You are a strong soldier. Your determination to protect those who voted you into power is unquestionable. This was done by cowards. You have tried your best.” Governor Akeredolu stressed that the forces on the other s

    A pan Nigerian movement,Nigerians Unite For APC has called on the people of Ekiti state to vote for the ruling All progressives Congress (APC), in the gubernatorial election in the state so as to actualize the presidential bid  of  Asiwaju Bola Ahmed,inorder to enjoy dividends of democracy by electing HoN  Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji popularly known as BAO as Governor on Saturday , stressing that he is the most qualified,going by his track records both in private and public service.  The position of the movement was made known by the convener of the group, Otunba Remilekun Balogun at a mobilisation walk in Ado and Irepodun local governments on Thursday in a press release signed by himself,positing that ',Oyebanji is credible, intelligent, politically savvy and a bridge builder who has served the state meritoriously' The group further disclosed that the Wonderful projects executed by the outgoing government of Governor Kayode Fayemi is equally an attestation that Oyebanji being

A pan Nigerian group, Nigerians Unite for APC, with membership across the country has been launched and declared its support for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed TInubu, in the next year general election. Speaking in Lagos on Tuesday at the group's headquarters in Magodo, the national coordinator of the group, Otunba Remilekun Balogun disclosed that the group was formed by Nigerians in diverse fields who are desirous of a greater Nigeria and can see the hope of such glorious era in the ruling APC, especially the candidate, Asiwaju TInubu. Otunba  Balogun stated that the group conducted extensive research before adopting the APC Candidate, stressing that the candidate's pedigree, his antecedent and clout nationally was taken into consideration before arriving at the decision.  The Nigerians Unite for Change Coordinator equally posited that from the array of political gladiators already elected for the exalted position', th

  •Says Time For State Police Is Now  Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has said that the Federal Government pronouncement of the Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP) as the terrorist group behind the terror attack at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Owaluwa Street, Owo on June 5th, 2022, was too hasty.  Governor Akeredolu noted that he took the conclusion with a pinch of salt, adding that ISWAP are known for claiming responsibility for their attacks.  The Governor spoke on Friday during a virtual interaction with a Swiss-based Christian human rights Organisation, Christian Solidarity International (CSI).  He said:”The statement is too hasty. I take their conclusion with a pinch of salt. ISWAP don’t hide their attacks. If they have done it, they would have owned up. We are yet to know their identity and our security people are still on their trail.” Governor Akeredolu, who said the attack was a crime against humanity, stressed that the Southwest regi

  The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians on the occasion and urged all citizens to support the present administration in its efforts at ensuring a secured, united and prosperous nation. Aregbesola advised Nigerians to use the occasion to reflect on the long journey the country has made towards the enthronement of a civil democratic order, before national Independence in 1960 till date and the sacrifices of our patriots.  He reminded Nigerians of the challenges we have faced and overcome, including a civil war, and said any form of agitation that threatens the unity of the country should be shunned for the good of all, saying the space known as Nigeria would be a haven of peace, unity and progress if all citizens love their neighbours and embrace the spirit of brotherliness. Aregbesola said: “As we mark another Democracy Day in the history of our dear country, let us reflect on the efforts o

  The United Kingdom has said it will provide One Million Pounds (£1million) worth of support to enhance the operations of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA in 2022 and additional provision over a period of three years. This was disclosed by the Director, Home Office International Operations, Nick Fowler when he led a team comprising Julie Hartfree, Africa Regional Director and Kris Hawksfield, West Africa Regional Manager, both of Home Office International Operations on a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) on Thursday 9th June. In his welcome remarks, Marwa expressed appreciation to the visiting UK team and the British government for past support to NDLEA. He said with the expansion of the operations, commands structure and staff strength of the Agency, he would need more support and collaboration from the UK government. While stating that the President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government has been very suppor

  Barely twenty four hours to the special convention to elect the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),President Muhammadu Buhari and the Governors of the northern state of the country are in a closed door meeting.  Information gathered that though most of the governors have arrived the federal capital territory for the convention,but they were not in the know of the meeting exclusively with Mr President.. A reliable source at the villa informed that,the meeting which was called at the instance of the president may not be unconnected with the primary election of  the party.   Despite the appeal by Mr President to all the aspirants to meet and come up with a consensus candidate,there has not been resolution as the aspirants continue to meet and mobilize delegates for their aspirations.

All Progressives Congress National Leader and frontline presidential aspirant, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Monday promised to work with Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to bring succour to the victims of Owo Massacre. Speaking at the Palace of Olowo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin  Ogunoye during a condolence visit in company of Arakunrin Akeredolu, Tinubu condemned the violent attack on innocent worshippers and described the attack as evil that must be defeated saying there is no place for such hatred and wanton taking of innocent lives in our country. Gunmen invaded St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo on Sunday leading to the death of over 30 people who were mostly children and women. Before he visited the church for on the spot assessment, Asiwaju Tinubu pledged the sum of N50million to the victims and another N25million to the Owo Catholic Church. Expressing his sadness over the tragic incident, Tinubu noted that the South West had never witnessed such an attack of such magnitude saying it was horrendo

  A national movement for the actualisation of the presidential ambition of vice President Yemi Osinbanjo, Osinbajo Presidential Support Group (OPSG) has called on the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwjau Bola Ahmed TInubu to jettison his aspiration and support the vice president for the exalted office.   OPSG in a press release signed by its National Coordinator, Engr Akinyele  Akinbobola disclosed that the research conducted by the group revealed that seventy percent of Nigerians want vice president Osinbajo to succeed his boss, President Buhari.  According to the OPSG "It will be an understatement, to say Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a force to reckon with, in Nigeria's political space.  Asiwaju Tinubu is certainly larger than life, in the politics of Nigeria. From the days of NADECO till date, Asiwaju Tinubu has played very significant roles in the enthronement of democratic governance in Nigeria. This fact can not be taken away from him" It

  Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) this afternoon rewarded some of its officers and teams for their outstanding performances and gallantry at their beats.   The awards include 5 individuals rewarded for their outstanding contributions to the performance of the squad and eleven teams’ awards for sterling gallantry.   Some of the teams rewarded with commendation letters included: team that intercepted a busload of illicit drugs and turned down a bribe of N500,000:00; recovery of a AK 47 and Pump action gun; recovery of robbers’ loot and pistols; recovery of three locally made guns among others.   Presenting the awards, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Chief of Staff, Mr Olawale Musa commended all the awardees for their contributions toward security in the state. He urged them to see the award as a token of appreciation of their efforts.   The award, which was designed to encourage hardworking officers, was also meant to motivate other officers to be alive to their responsibilities and

  …. June 1st okada ban compliance rate is encouraging but okada riders are not to be trusted. …. The enforcement of the ban has come to stay Following the announcement of a total ban on operation of commercial motorcycles popularly known as Okada on all Highways across six Local Government Areas and nine Local Council Development Areas  of the State by the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Sanwo-Olu, The Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce CSP Shola Jejeloye has said that the Agency will tomorrow Friday crush another set of 2,228 impounded Motorcylces to further make the enforcement of the ban thorough and effective. Speaking in his office at the Head Quarters of the Agency at Bolade, Oshodi, The Chairman highlighted that the Agency though has been carrying out crushing of bikes in time past, the last of which was on 25th of May,2022, the Agency would further intensify its effort in ensuring that all impounded Okada are crushed after following the due process of Traffic Laws as ens

  Historical Background Epe Federal Constituency comprises Epe Central and Epe North which is further broken down to comprise Epe LGA, Eredo LCDA and Ikosi/Ejinrin LCDA.   Since the inception of the new democratic dispensation which began in 1999, almost 24years ago, Epe Central has occupied the House of REPS position for four terms while EREDO has had it for two terms.  Below are the personalities that have occupied the post: Late Hon. Stephen Banjo EPE 1999-2003 (1 Term) Late Tunde Salau EREDO 2003-2007 (1 Term) Hon. Bola Gbabijo EPE 2007-2011 (1 Term) Hon. Lanre Odubote EREDO 2011-2015 (1 Term) Hon. Wale Raji EPE 2015 till date  (2 Terms)      To the utter dismay of the indigenes of Ikosi/Ejirin area of Epe federal constituency who have been at a disadvantaged position since inception of the present political dispensation, Epe Central had used the most part of the seat till date. Further investigation revealed that only Late Dr. Bayo Amure  who won the seat on two occasions, first i

  The June 1 deadline on the ban of operation in six local government Councils of Lagos state recorded a huge success on Wednesday, as motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders stayed off the roads in compliance with the order of the state government.  A visit to all the affected local government areas reveal total compliance as there was no presence of the riders on the roads aside the dispatch riders.  The affected local government areas concerned are Apapa, Ikeja, Surulere, Lagos Island,Lagos Mainland and Eti-Osa and the riders complied substantially with the order.   On Abeokuta Express way by Ikeja along,there was heavy presence of security personnel all through to Oshodi.  On Ikorodu road,the road was deserted by the riders and heavy presence also.. Majority of the motorcyclists who spoke with cityblognews appealed to the state governor to rescind his decision of the ban,but rather organize the operations of the riders .  They promised to comply with any of the regulations p