Author: Saint Augustine

…Seeks more collaboration to ensure effective road safety in Oyo State Special Marshals of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Oyo State Command have commended the Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA) for effectively managing road traffic in the State despite the population increase. This was disclosed earlier today by the Oyo State Coordinator of the FRSC Special Marshals, Mr. Adegbotoluwa John who led a delegation of the leadership of the Marshals on a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman OYRTMA, Mogaji Akin Fagbemi at the Authority’s Headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan. In his address, the State Coordinator expressed great satisfaction…

…says too painful to fathom, calls for Prayers House of Representatives Member, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has described the death of late Chief Mrs. Angela Nwaka Folarin as a devastating blow to the people of Oyo State, too painful to fathom. Angela Folarin, 47 years, is the wife of a high ranking Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Teslim Folarin representing Oyo Central Senatorial District. Mourning Angela Folarin’s passing, Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe called for prayers in the State noting that the rate of deaths needs prayers. The Oluyole Federal Constituency representative said, “Angie as I fondly call you, I can’t…

.. As Police launch manhunt for fleeing suspect Three young boys whose ages range between 17 and 20 years were in the early hours of Saturday 29th of January, 2022 arrested by men of Ogun State Police command for allegedly killing a girlfriend of their friend for money making ritual. The suspects, Wariz Oladehinde, 17 years, Abdul Gafar Lukman 19 years and Mustakeem Balogun 20 years were all arrested following an information received at Adatan Divisional headquarters from the head of the community security guard, that the suspects were seen burning something suspected to be human head in a local…

… Commiserates with victims of market fire incident in Onitsha Anambra State Governor-elect, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo has commiserated with the victims of the fire incident at Obodo Ukwu Road in Onitsha following the unfortunate fuel tanker explosion which occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, January 28, 2022. In a release from his media office signed by Joe Anatune, Prof. Soludo expressed deep sorrow at the magnitude of material losses suffered by the victims. He lamented the incessant tanker explosion in the Onitsha axis and other cities around the country. He assured that a lasting solution to prevent…

The officers and men of the the Seme command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted eleven (11) parcels of substance suspected to be Cocaine in a Ford Transit bus conveying religious books. The command’s spokesman, DSC Huassaini Abdullahi who disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Friday stated that officers and men of the command intercepted the substance while conducting stop and search along the the Seme-Badagry Expressway at about 09:00hrs on Sunday January 23, 2022. Abdullahi further disclosed that one suspect has been arrested in connection with the impounded goods. He revealed that the Customs Area…

… As Jamoh raises concern over rate of students’ failure in CoC examinations … Agency surveys 489 vessels in 2021 In a bid to check incidences of forgery of Nigerian certificates and enhance the employment of the Nigerian seafarers in the maritime sector, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reactivated the online seafarers Certificate of Competency verification platform. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh stated this while briefing maritime journalists on Friday at the agency’s headquarters in Lagos. Jamoh who was visibly worried by the rejection and discrimination of the Nigerian seafarers by ship owners…

The Governor of Jigawa State, Muhammed Abubakar has expressed the appreciation of the government and people of Jigawa state to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya and troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) for their sacrifices and commitment in tackling banditry and other sundry crimes in the state. The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Mallam Umar Namadi gave the appreciation today during COAS’ visit to the Governor while on a working cum operational tour of formations and units in North West Nigeria. The Governor described the visit as a clear indication of the commitment…

… Says floating dock to be operational before end of first quarter 2022 The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has reassured stakeholders and players in the maritime corridor of his commitment to concrete safety and security in the nation’s maritime industry. Speaking to a group of journalists in Lagos on Friday, including representatives of the National Association of Online Security Reporters, NAOSRE, Dr. Jamoh disclosed that the apex maritime regulatory agency’s commitment to safety and security were the reasons inspection of ships, which is in accordance with the safety requirements of the…

… Hands over 250 parcels of Indian Hemp to NDLEA The Customs Area Controller, Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone B, Kaduna, Comptroller Albashir Hamisu has disclosed that his unit intercepted 856 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 474 kegs of 25 litres each premium motor spirit (PMS) amongst other items worth N275,989,659.70 between 22 December, 2021 and 27 January, 2022. In a parley with newsmen in his office in Kaduna on Thursday, the Controller also disclosed other item impounded to include 22 units of vehicles, 92 bales of secondhand clothing, 41 bales of foreign new textiles, 825 cartons of foreign spaghetti…

The Nigerian Navy has released the posting of 54 Rear Admirals following the recent promotion of senior officers in the Service. In the postings, Rear Admiral Saidu Garba, formerly the Navy Secretary has been appointed Chief of Policy and Plans, Naval Headquarters while Rear Admiral Barabutemegha Gbassa, formerly Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command is now the Chief of Administration, Naval Headquarters. Rear Admiral Sanusi Ibrahim, formerly Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, moves to Naval Headquarters as Navy Secretary while Rear Admiral Sileranda Lassa, formerly Flag Officer Commanding Logistics Command has been appointed Group Managing Director, Navy Holdings Limited.…