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he Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed an Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) training camp near Mallam Fatori on the fringes of Lake Chad in the Northern part of Borno.

Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information confirmed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

Daramola said the training facility was destroyed by the Air Task Force (ATF) of the Operation Lafiya Dole.

He explained that the operation was executed based on credible intelligence reports and confirmatory Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

Daramola said the ISR identified a building on one of the Lake Chad islands that was being used by the terrorists as a facility to indoctrinate and train new fighters.
“The ATF therefore dispatched its aircraft to attack the location, which upon arrival over the target area observed significant activity of the terrorists.

“The attack aircraft scored devastating hits on the building completely destroying it and neutralizing the ISWAP occupants.

The few other fighters seen fleeing the location were mopped-up by follow-on attacks,” he said.

The spokesman said the NAF, operating in concert with surface forces, would sustain its operations against the terrorists in the North East.

https://www.akelicious.net/naf-destroys-terrorists-training-facility-in-borno/

Khafi Kareem, one of the housemates in the ongoing BBNaija (S4) reality show has maintained that she did not have sex with love interest, Gedoni Ekpata.

She reiterated that she is still celibate and would not have sex on the show.

Nigeria News Agency reports that Khafi, an officer with the UK Metropolitan Police, disclosed this to other housemates while they shared stories of things unknown to other people about them.

The former Head of House said she has been celibate for years as a part of healing for some issues she had in her life at a point.

The news came as a surprise for many fans as Khafi was earlier reported to have had sex with now-evicted love interest, Gedoni Ekpata while he was still in the house.

Khafi Kareem and Gedoni Ekpata Photo Source: DSTV

The mystery was resolved when fellow housemate, Ike Oyeama, on Thursday, revealed that he and Diana, a fellow housemate planted a condom by Khafi and Gedoni’s bed as a prank. It sparked rumours that the duo had sex.

Ike told a shocked Khafi that he initially wanted to plant the prank for Omashola and Tacha but was almost caught by the latter, causing him to settle for Khafi and Gedoni.

Reacting to the news, Khafi said, “Everyone was going to think it was me and Gedoni but my mind is clear, my conscience is clear, it’s not us. It was very funny.

“Me and Gedoni looked at each other and was like, no; I am a very physically affectionate person. Nothing will happen in the house,” she said.

Interestingly, the clip of this discussion was only available on Showmax, DStv’s on-demand platform which few fans have access to, and not the regular BBNaija station.



ShowMax has additional stations that show exclusive BBNaija clips that put some of the discussions into context, leaving the audience with half information on the main channel.

In the Khafi and Gedoni alleged sex saga, some fans interpreted the prank as evidence and shared these opinions on various social media platforms.

This led to series of trolling and hate towards the duo of Khafi and Gedoni a.k.a Khadoni from some social media users.

On Aug. 13, The Sun Uk was the first international medium to publish fans’ speculation and infer that the 29-year-old UK Metro police officer was pregnant.

The story was analysed on major UK news channels, causing Khafi’s management to release a statement describing the news as misleading and untrue.

reports that, on his part, Gedoni has repeatedly said that they did not have sex and the rumours were unfounded.

When asked to address the sex rumours, Gedoni told Ebuka Obi-Uchendu that he was unhappy that the rumour went viral and felt terrible about the effects on Khafi’s chances in the show.

He added, “I think I will allow Khafi to ask whether we had sex or not. There were intense moments but sex, no.”

He also detailed the moment he felt sparks for the bubbly Khafi and stated that his feelings for her were real.

https://www.akelicious.net/bbnaija-2019-i-did-not-have-sex-with-gedoni-khafi/

Alhaji Mohammed Abudullahi, Minister of State for Science and Technology, has advised parents to encourage their wards to study science as a subject in secondary school and course at tertiary institution in future.

Abudullahi gave the advice when the Karu Traditional Council, led by the Chairman of Karu Local Government Council, Mr Samuel Akala paid him a courtesy call in his office in Abuja on Thursday.

He said parents should to support their children to embrace the study of sciences; stressing that,“worldwide, nations have achieved development because of technology and innovation.’’

Abudullahi said the ministry would look into some issues raised by the chairman and connect the leaders of the council to the right agencies that would help them.

“I will make effort to introduce you to the relevant agencies of the government so that you can present the issues and see how they can be attended to.

“ I will also brainstorm with some of the directors to see areas we can offer our support, especially in the area of science and technology,’’ he said.

Abudullahi told his guests that the ministry had been in the fore front of promoting technology and innovation in the country.

“We have so many research institutions that produce first class materials and innovations to transform the nation’s economy.

“Our goal is to commercialise these researches so that they can be used to transform our economy,’’ he said.

Earlier, Akala appealed to the minister to support in the upgrading of the infrastructure in the area and to partner with the council on some development projects.

The chairman said the infrastructure in the area had been overstretched due to increase in population of the residents.

“ You are aware that 60 per cent of work force in the FCT resides in Karu Local Government and this development has presented us with both challenges and opportunities,’’ he said.

Akala, however, assured the minister of their prayer and support for him to succeed in office.

Also speaking, the Esu of Karu, Luka Baba thanked God for the elevation of one of the sons of the Local Council to ministerial position.

“The minister is from the local government and we are indeed very proud that our son has been elevated to this position.

“This is first the time that we are having a minister from the local government council.It is not easy but with our prayers and support, he will succeed,’’ he said.

Baba, also the Chairman, Karu Traditional Council told his host that Karu Local Government wass the most peaceful local government in the state.

“This is because we have been able to sensitise our people on the importance of living in peace.

“We have been able to work together as a family in the area, also we will work together as family to support in this task,’’ he said.

The Nigeria News Agency reports that Abdullahi is the former Secretary to the Nasarawa State Government before his new appointment.

He was appointed minister by President Muhammadu Buhari and deployed as the Minister of State for Science and Technology on Aug. 21.

https://www.akelicious.net/encourage-your-wards-to-study-science-minister-urges-parents/

Sen. Rochas Okorocha, the immediate past governor of Imo, has lamented the humiliating treatment meted out to him by his party the All Progressives Congress (APC), in spite of his sacrifices and financial contributions to the party.

Okorocha, the senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, told newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday that he got evil reward from APC for his commitment to the course of the party especially in the South East.

He noted that he had to go contrary to his kinsmen and political associates just to ensure that the party was placed on a sound footing in Imo and in the South East, but was surprised that he reward was suspension.

“If you recall I was called all sorts of names like ‘Okoro Hausa’ and that I was building mosques and all that were associated with it.

“But I kept deaf ears because I felt that I was on the right course with my people.

“I was instrumental to bringing Adams Oshiomhole as national chairman of the APC and he cannot deny that fact.

“I took the troubles of APC in the South East and the APC I see now can easily tell Gov. Emeka Ihedioha to come to its fold if only he can fight Rochas.

“That is really an unfortunate situation and it has weakened my spirit and my faith to the party because I thought we are family working to advance the course of this nation.

“But the way it is going, it does not look like there will be a solution. And there seems to be silence everywhere.

”I don’t even know my stand about my suspension because for some time, I don’t know what is happening in APC.

“But for the silence all over, it just looks as if it is normal.

“So, I am just waiting and thinking of what next to do but I am still a member of APC and I love the party and will support it,” Okorocha said.

According to Okorocha, there is need for a change in the party’s leadership to ensure the party does not collapse after the exit of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Okorocha added that Buhari’s reputation appeared to be the binding factor of APC in addition to the fact that the North was arguably the major decider in Nigeria politics.

“I have never thought of leaving the party; I feel that time will take care of most things but my only worry is that the party may disappear with the exit of President Buhari.

“For the moment, Buhari seems to be the strongest pillar upon which this party is built.



“If nothing is done to correct the injustices in our party at the national level, then, I fear that this party may disappear with Buhari’s exit.

“Our party is already busy thinking about presidency in 2023 and not supporting the issue of governance which is what we have right now.

“The score of our party or its assessment depends on what we have done with governance and what we have done with politics.

“These are some of the problems we have and thinking that being APC is a platform to catch political power.

“People have begun to zone where the president will come from and where he will not come from, leaving the issue of governance; so, these have been some of the challenges we have as a party but I hope they will be addressed.

“But that cannot be complete unless we do some surgical movement in the leadership of the party,” Okorocha added.

He noted that Nigerians would judge their leaders on the basis of what they had done as a government before they could decide what to do with them in 2023.

The former Imo governor further said that he was not in a hurry to make decisions on the next line of action following his suspension from the party.

He, however, revealed that his inlaw, Mr Uche Nwosu, would return to APC from AA if he eventually reclaimed his governorship mandate.

On the allegations of misappropriation of funds during his tenure as the governor of Imo, Okorocha challenged Gov. Ihedioha to try to surpass his record rather than the negative campaign against his administration.

He also said: “I challenge any government to do 50 per cent of what I achieved in Imo. I left N48.5 billion for the new government to take off.

“It is either the government of Ihedioha is confused or it is not relevant, if not, no normal thinking person will begin to witch-hunt me after all that I achieved in Imo.”

He blamed his travails on some unnamed top leaders of the APC whom he accused of conniving with opposition elements in the state to undermine him politically.

Okorocha commended the judiciary for upholding his election describing the tribunal’s ruling as a “proof of his innocence” after INEC accused him of obtaining victory through duress.

https://www.akelicious.net/i-was-hated-called-okoro-hausa-because-of-apc-okorocha/

The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial district, Senator Uche Ekwunife has described the judgment delivered on Monday by the election petition tribunal sitting in Awka as a vindication that she won both the 2015 and the 2019 Senatorial elections.

She spoke shortly after the tribunal affirmed her the duly elected Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial district.

Delivering judgment on the petition by Senator Victor Umeh and his party the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) seeking to nullify the election of Senator Ekwunife, the Justice Esther O. Haruna-led tribunal affirmed that Senator Uche Ekwunife's nomination as the candidate of the People's Democratic Party is in compliance with the electoral act. The tribunal also noted that the petitioners failed to show any credible evidence to prove any incidence of over voting, and hence dismissed the petition for lack of merit.

Reacting to the judgment, Ekwunife thanked the judiciary for being the hope of the common 'woman'. She described the judgment as a vindication that she won in 2015 and again in 2019.

While commending her opponent Senator Victor Umeh for putting up a good fight, Ekwunife urged him and his supporters to join her in the task of rebuilding the Senatorial zone. She appreciated her supporters who came out enmass to show solidarity with her over her victory in court, describing the victory as a true reflection of the wishes of the people.

Recall that Senator Uche Ekwunife during the February 23, 2019 general election defeated her rival Senator Victor Umeh of APGA with a total of 118,484 votes as against Umeh's 81,429 votes, winning in the entire seven local governments of the Senatorial district. Her victory which sparked a wave of jubilation was described by many as a reflection of Senator Ekwunife's acceptance by the people of Anambra Central.

https://www.akelicious.net/the-tribunal-judgment-confirms-that-we-won-in-2015-and-we-won-again-ekwunife/

Total assets base of mobile operators in Nigeria increased by 130 per cent between 2017, and 2018, hitting N1.95 trillion last year, from N847.97 billion.These assets include all facilities that make communications seamless in Nigeria, like the base transceiver stations, fibre cables, network operation centre, data centres, among others.

According to the 2018 Subscribers/Network Data report by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), MTN’s asset, which stood at N36.1 billion in 2017, increased to N999.5 billion in 2018.

Globacom’s asset rose from N439.1 billion to N552.4 billion; Airtel N285.1 billion to N360.3 billion; EMTS N25.5 billion to N27. 3 billion; Smile N29.1 billion to N22.9 billion, and Ntel N36.03 billion to N47.9 billion


The 85-Page document showed that the total number of staff reported by the mobile operators (MTN, Glo, Airtel, EMTS, Smile and Ntel) as at December, 2018 were a total of 7,567; 188 expatriates and 7,379 Nigerians. Further breakdown in this category revealed that 4,926 of the Nigerian staff are male while the outstanding 2,453 are female. Similarly, 185 are male expatriates and three are female expatriates.

Furthermore, as at the period under review, MTN had employed 130 males, 568 females, which are Nigerians, while expatriates included 15 males and one female. Glo employed 2,199 males, and 941 females with 160 expatriates, which were a male and two females. India’s Bharti Airtel only had six expatriates, with local workforce made up of 416 males and 167 females.EMTS, trading as 9Mobile in the country, had one expatriate, who is a male, while other employees, who are Nigerians, include 809 males and 585 females.

Smile, according to NCC, had three expatriate, which are males as last December, while 123 males and 83 females. On its part, Ntel had 249 males, and 109 females.In the areas of revenue, NCC statistics showed that the mobile operators as at last December recorded total revenue of N1, 784,754,010,000. This reflected an increase of 13.9 per cent from N1, 569,861,900,000 revenue reported in 2017.

Specifically, MTN, which had N884 billion in 2017, rose to N1, 037 trillion in 2018. Globacom rose from N157.2 billion to N165.9 billion; Airtel from N315.2 billion to N399.5 billion. 9Mobile had N195.7 billion in 2017 but went down to N166.9 billion in 2018.Smile Communications Limited in 2018 recorded N11.1 billion from N8.9 billion in 2017, and Ntel fell as well from N8.5 billion to N4.4 billion.

The 2018 NCC report showed that the total operating cost as at December 2018 for the mobile operators stood at N1, 461,019, 890, 000. This illustrates a growth of 0.6 per cent from revenue figures reported in 2017, which was N1, 452,302,550,000.MTN, which controls 38 per cent of the market, rose from N685.5 billion to N768.4 billion; Glo from N56.1 billion to N165. 2 billion; Airtel from N264.5 billion to N284.1 billion; EMTS has N304.6 billion in 2017 and N217.1 billion in 2018; Smile N32.3 billion to N12.3 billion, and Ntel N9.2 billion to N13.9 billion within the period.

Further analysis of the data showed the total volume of data consumed by Nigerian subscribers increased by 50 per cent to 68,154.12 terabytes in December 2018 from 45,450.26 terabytes a year earlier.According to NCC, as of December 2018, the total active Internet subscriptions for the mobile segment was 112.06 million reflecting a 7.2 per cent increase from 98.69 million reported in December 2017.

Three of the four major GSM operators reported growth in subscription between December 2017 and December 2018.The 2018 data report showed that subscribers to Airtel Internet services grew by 24.1 per cent; MTN subscribers rose by 21.7 per cent and Globacom Internet users grew by 3.9 per cent.

However, 9mobile’s Internet subscription declined by 1.38 per cent during the 12 months under review.The regulator attributed declined subscription on the 9mobile network to low gross sales experienced within the year.The mobile market segment, according to NCC, accounted for 111.63 million of the total active mobile Internet subscriptions as of December 2018.The broadband penetration figure as of December 2018 stood at 31.48 per cent with total active 3G subscriptions at 47.33 million and 4G at 12.76 million. The data showed that tele-density increased from 103.61 per cent in December 2017 to 123.48 per cent in December 2018.

https://m.guardian.ng/business-services/mobile-network-operators-assets-in-nigeria-hit-n1-95-trillion/

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday released a statement that the intervention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) gave credibility to the 2019 general elections.


Mr. Mutiu Agboke, the Resident Electoral Commissioner(REC) in Oyo State, made the disclosure on in Ibadan during a thank-you visit to the Ibadan Zonal Office of the anti-graft agency. He said that war waged against vote-buying by the anti-graft agency checkmated vote compromises in the election and gave it more credibility.

The EFCC played a vital role in monitoring the illicit movement of cash and vote-buying during the last general elections.

Agboke said that the monitoring of vote-buying and selling in the last general elections across the country prevented the exercise from being compromised. Your intervention in the 2019 elections is not something that can be wished away. In fact, it gave credibility to the conduct of the elections.

“I was monitoring the analysis of the elections on the radio one day when somebody said he saw for the first time EFCC men around Oluyole area and Ibarapa axis,” he said.

Agboke said that apart from playing laudable roles during the buildup to the elections, the EFCC was there throughout the exercise.



“Your own computation during the collation was even more superb than what we were doing with the excel. I discovered that each time we were showing the results, you were the one telling me the margin between all of those figures. It is a commitment. It is not just because you are doing an official duty. It is supported. We thank you very sincerely. We thank all your personnel,” he said.

He also thanked the acting Chairman of the commission, Ibrahim Magu, for collaborating with the electoral body to help discharge its duties to the satisfaction of most Nigerians.

According to him, “the mandate given to us was to collaborate and interface with all the agencies of government to deliver acceptable elections. I know at the national level your chairman too was also interfacing with my chairman (Prof. Mahmud Yakubu) and that is responsible for the successes we recorded,” Agboke said.

Agboke further said that INEC had started preparing for the 2023 elections, nothing more than 700,000 Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) belonging to prospective voters in the state had yet to be collected.

“The commission is going to start the process of Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) very soon. Those who were unable to register will register. Those whose cards are still in our custody will be able to come and collect their PVCs. As I speak, we have over 700,000 PVCs uncollected,” he said.

https://www.akelicious.net/inec-efccs-intervention-gave-plausibility-to-2019-elections/

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, South Africa’s Defence Minister said on Monday that the attacks against foreigners in South Africa were planned by criminals and that government can’t prevent it.

Mapisa-Nqakula who said this in an interview with eNCA, a local channel described South Africa as an angry nation and insisted that the government can’t prevent the ongoing violence.

“The reality is that we have an angry nation. What’s happening can never be prevented by any government,” she said.

According to her the death of two people during a clash in Johannesburg CBD on Sunday Sept. 8, could have been avoided but that it was well orchestrated by criminal elements.

She however, said the xenophobic attacks were not politically motivated.

“People are saying some heads of state decided not to attend WEF; we should be talking about why this whole thing is coinciding with the World Economic Forum,” Mapisa-Nqakula said.

She said: “People are saying it is xenophobic attacks but it is not the first time we have had them in the past; here, we have criminals that have read the situation and are aware that we have challenges right now.

“We have talked on the issues of high rate of unemployment, of some foreign nationals who are not conducting themselves in an appropriate manner as we would expect, those breaking the bylaws of the country, and you now have criminal elements who have decided that we are going to use all of those things to find reasons to attack people.

“It is unfortunate and should not happen. The reality is that we need to have a serious dialogue about what is happening and we must take responsibility. The reality is that we are an angry nation and we must talk about it.

“Why are we an angry nation? Why are we so determined to collapse our project of nation building and social cohesion? We need to hold hands together between government and all state entities and the civil society and find solutions to what is happening,” Mapisa-Nqakula added.

https://www.akelicious.net/we-cant-stop-xenophobic-attacks-s-african-defence-minister-says/

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The governors of Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara States have jointly signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Governor of Maradi region in Niger Republic on best approaches to addressing the security challenges in their states.

This was contained in a statement issued by Yusuf Idris, the Director-General, Press Affairs to the governor of Zamfara and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Gusau.

He said that the meeting was called at the instance of the governor of Maradi region, Mallam Zakari Oumoru.

Idris added that the meeting was attended by Governors Bello Matawalle Aminu Masari and Aminu Tambuwal of Zamfara, Katsina and Sokoto states, respectively.

He said that the meeting, which was held at the Government House, Maradi, dwelt on trans-border crimes, especially banditry, kidnappings and cattle rustling in the four states which share common borders.

Idris stated that the participating states agreed to maintain good neighbourliness and cooperation among themselves, while jointly addressing the issue of security.

He said that the MoU agreed to uphold the renewed efforts of the three Nigerian states and Maradi of Niger Republic in curbing the menace of armed banditry within their borders.

Other areas covered by the MoU included their resolve to join hands in the fight against banditry, cattle rustling, kidnapping and armed robbery within the affected borders for the purpose of having peaceful states.

In his speech at the meeting, Gov. Matawalle described peace, dialogue and reconciliation as necessary tools of curbing the insecurity situation in the four states.

He explained that his administration had adopted dialogue with bandits after very wide consultations and later created contacts with men of the underworld, which led to a joint meeting with all the groups.

The governor further said that the peace process had yielded positive results, as peace had since returned to the state.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that heads of security agencies, including the army, police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Directorate of State Security (DSS) in the participating states were present at the meeting. (NAN)

https://www.akelicious.net/insecurity-katsina-sokoto-zamfara-states-sign-mou-with-niger/

The Management of the Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, has commenced the implementation of the review report on verification of staff and their certificates, as approved by the State Executive Council in April 2019.

The polytechnic also disclosed that it has sacked 258 of its workers, saying that it was parts of its determination to reposition the institution for a greater operational efficiency.

This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen in Aba by the Polytechnic’s Public Relation officer, Mrs. Chinyere Eze and obtained by Akelicious Sunday evening.

According to the statement, “we wish to inform members of the public that we have commenced the implementation of the review report on verification of staff and their certificates, as approved by the state executive council in April 2019.

“Following painstaking verification and reviews, letters have been issued to 258 staff members whose services are no longer required by the institution. All the affected staff are receiving full severance payment in line with their condition of service with the school.

“They will also receive due outstanding salaries as other workers are being paid.
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Among other things, the ongoing reform is expected to position the institution to achieve its motto of “towards excellence in technology”, meet regular salary obligations of its workforce as well as create necessary environment for academic excellence that the institution is known for”.

https://www.akelicious.net/abia-polytechnic-sacks-258-workers/

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Troops of Operations Whirl Stroke operating in Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba States have arrested 19 suspects in different parts of Benue and Nasarawa States for various offences bothering on armed banditry, kidnapping and weapons supply.

Parading the suspects at Tactical Air Command, Nigeria Air force, Makurdi on Saturday, the Force Commander of OPWS, Major General Adeyemi Yekini said that 13 of the suspects were arrested in Gboko and Katsina-Ala areas of Benue State.



General Yekini specifically identified Dauda Atara and Andrew Imbwase aka Don Moji as major armourers and suppliers of weapons to Benue’s most-wanted kingpin, Terwase Akwaza (aka Gana).

Speaking to newsmen, suspected arms supplier, Andrew Imbwase aka Don Moji admitted that he was arrested for illegally supplying arms and ammunition.
He said, “I was contracted to supply weapons and I contacted somebody in Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State.

“The last time, I supplied 2000 ammunitions to politicians in Gboko and I got my supply through (one) Dauda Atara, who is my friend. I am the one who led the army to his house in North Bank after l was arrested.

“I know Gana (wanted crime kingpin) and I supplied weapons to him through one of my maternal uncles who spoke to me about him. I have been in the business of weapons supply before the introduction of the amnesty programme by Governor Samuel Ortom. I was working with one of my late brothers.

“Later on, I committed a crime in which I was taken into custody for a very long time. So when the last general election was around the corner, I was brought out to come and assist some politicians. I collected three AK47 rifles and ammunitions from Dauda which I used throughout the elections period”, he said.

The other suspect, Atara Dauda said that he supplied weapons and ammunition to both Gana and Don Moji.



“What Don Moji said is true because I was the one that gave him all the guns and ammunition. It was not even three AK47 that we gave out to politicians but four. I supplied weapons to Gana but at a time l stopped because he (Gana) wanted me to join his gang but I refused. I have been supplying guns to Gana since 2014.

“I also supplied 2000 ammunitions to Moji and I got them from one Bala Igige in North Bank area of Makurdi”, he confessed.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDJw79JzFNs&feature=youtu.be

https://www.akelicious.net/we-supply-arms-to-politicians-during-general-elections-suspects/

An African Group of Democrats under the aegis of African Democracy Assessment Network (ADAN) based in Dakar, Senegal, has selected Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state for award of “Best Governor in 100 Days in office’’.

This is contained in a statement signed by Abba Anwar, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Ganduje and issued to journalists on Sunday in Kano.

The statement read, “Barely 24 hours after the traditional 100 days in office for governors who were inaugurated on May 29, an African group of democrats under the auspices of African Democracy Assessment Network (ADAN), has selected Kano State governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, for an award.

“After assessing what was achieved by all the governors in the last 100 days of their stewardship, Kano state governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has been selected by the Group to be awarded “Best Governor In 100 Days.”

Anwar said that the group, in a letter sent to the governor and signed by the West African Regional Coordinator, Mr Samson Theodore, looked at the major sectors that were likely to improve the living standards of the majority of people in the state as against the few individuals before selecting Ganduje for the award.

“We carefully selected these areas: education, health agriculture, security, economy, infrastructural development and politics, with concentration on supremacy of political party or parties as the case may be.

Anwar quoted the group in the letter titled “Why Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje Picks First Position in 100 Days in Office” as saying that Ganduje was selected after the Mid-Year Democracy Review Meeting of the group.

“Your intention to establish College of Education, (Technical) for Women is considered by our panel of research, as genuine policy pronouncement. This will also go a long way in boosting Girl child education in the state.

“Ganduje made a clear pronouncement that both basic and secondary education will be free and compulsory.

“We are amazed that your policy pronouncement on free and compulsory basic and secondary education has become a reality.’’

https://www.akelicious.net/100-days-ganduje-gets-best-governor-award/

Controversial on-air personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze has called on the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, to start arresting people praying for their enemies to die.

Daddy Freeze, on his Instagram page, said praying for enemies to die should be classified as suicide.

According to him, SARS should arrest such people and begin charging them to court for attempted suicide.

He wrote: “In Nigeria, praying for enemies to die should be classified as suicide, we are, by a wide margin, our own enemies.

“SARS needs to start arresting people praying for their enemies to die by fire and begin charging them for attempted suicide.”

https://www.akelicious.net/sars-should-arrest-people-praying-for-enemies-to-die-daddy-freeze/

The National Coordinator PDP Youth Alliance has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to stop Parading as the president of the federal republic until he clears the true position of his Cambridge,and WAEC certificates.Omini who says the presidency should know that the law will take it’s cause

Full details at https://www.akelicious.net/stop-parading-yourself-as-president-for-now-omini-to-buhari/

The Nigerian Stock Exchange on Thursday announced the reclassification of Oando Plc from Medium Priced Stock to Low Priced Stock.

A statement by the Exchange said that the reclassification became effective Thursday.

This is in compliance to Rule 15.29: Pricing Methodology, Rulebook of The Exchange, 2015 (Dealing Members’ Rules), the NSE said.

Oando shares dropped below the N5 mark on April 30, and traded below N5 up till close of business on 30 August 2019.

Low Priced Stocks are securities that have traded below N5 per share in four out of the last six months period.

For upward or downward movements in price to occur on any Low Priced Stock that is priced at below N5 and listed on the NSE, stockbrokers are required to trade a minimum volume of 100,000 units and tick size of N0.01kobo.

Full details at https://www.akelicious.net/nse-reclassifies-oando-shares-as-low-priced-stock/

The Akwa Ibom Police Command says it has arrested 137 suspects for various offences ranging from armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, cultism and child theft in the last three months in the state.

The State Commissioner for Police, CP Zaki Ahmed, gave the figure while parading the suspects in Uyo on Wednesday.

He said that the suspect would be charged to court at the end of the investigation.

Ahmed explained that the arrests were made possible as a result of the cooperation of the people of the state.

He said that new security measures had been put in place by the command to fish out criminals in the state.

The governor commended the state government, sister security agencies and the media for supports to eradicate crime in the state.

He disclosed that 13 out of the 137 suspects were arrested for stealing eight transformers belonging to the state government, adding that the transformers had been recovered from the suspects.

“On assumption of duty, I promised the good people of Akwa Ibom that I will interface with them on regular basis as we partner in fighting crime to a standstill in the state.

“Within the last few months, I have reappraised the security architecture of the Command in order to effectively police the state and bring crime and criminalities to the barest minimum.

“I am happy about the progress made so far at the plaza, where a total of thirteen suspects were arrested in connection with armed robbery, phone snatching, one-chance and assault on innocent citizens.

He noted that normalcy had returned to the University of Uyo and tight security put in place and other parts of the state.

“I am aware that much more is desired of us, hence, I am calling on the good people of Akwa Ibom to be more vigilant and utilise our hotlines in reporting crimes promptly.

“We have further increased our response capacity and are now closer to the people,” Ahmed said.

https://www.akelicious.net/police-arrests-137-suspected-criminals-in-akwa-ibom/

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Imo has arrested 33 suspects and seized a total of 35.846 kilogramme of exhibits from June to August.

The agency’s commander in Imo, Mr Nse Jack, who revealed this in Owerri on Wednesday, listed the seized substances to include; 35.226 kg of cannabis, 0.030 kg of cocaine, 1.33 kg of psycho-tropics and 0.02 kg of amphetamine.

He added that the agency also counseled 51 persons and conducted 17 public enlightenment programmes and lectures during the period.

“We recorded successes in the months of June, July and August. We arrested 33 suspects comprising 28 males and five females and seized a total 35.846 kg of exhibits.

“It is noteworthy that this figure is huge considering the fact that all the exhibits were meant for consumption in Imo because Imo is not a transit point,” he said.

Jack, who thanked other security agencies in the state for maintaining a cordial relationship with the agency, also called on religious institutions to partner with the agency in its mandate.

He advised parents to be mindful of their children’s activities while they are in school where they are more prone to misdemeanour and peer influence.

The commander however called on the state government to provide funding and logistics support to the command to enable it improve the quality of its services to residents.

https://www.akelicious.net/ndlea-arrests-33-suspects-seizes-35-846kg-exhibits-in-imo-state/

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), says it has so far transported 28, 612 pilgrims back home in 59 flights.

According to its command and control centre in Makkah monitored by the Nigeria News Agency in Abuja on Wednesday, the latest returnees were 531 pilgrims from Kaduna State with two officials of NAHCON aboard Max Air flight NGL 2076.

NAN reports that NAHCON had conveyed 44, 450 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj from State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Commissions and Agencies in 93 flights.

No fewer than 1.8 million pilgrims around the world, including 65, 000 Nigerians performed the 2019 hajj in Saudi Arabia. (NAN)


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Rev. (Dr) Ola Ayankeye, Deputy President (Academics), Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary (NBTS), Ogbomoso, has attributed the challenges in the country to the failure of churches to preach undiluted gospel.

Ayankeye said this on Monday in Ogbomoso at a news conference heralding the 2019 NBTS Ministers’ Conference.

The ministers’ conference, with the theme “Guard the Gospel”, is expected to commence on Sept. 9, at the seminary in Ogbomoso. No fewer than 5,000 ministers from across the world and denominations are expected at the conference.

Ayankeye attributed the security challenges rocking the nation to failure of the church to reach out to unbelievers and speak truth to power.

“The seminary has recognised the problem of washing down the gospel. The Bible says the gospel is God’s power unto salvation.

“You know when people don’t understand God, they behave anyhow. So to “Guard the Gospel” here is talking about getting yourself equipped, understand, apply, teach and lead the gospel.

“If you do that, others will see you and learn from you in a way that they will want to live their lives to ensure transformation of the society.

“By that, all the problems we are facing will be reduced drastically,” he said.

The cleric affirmed that recklessness on the part of the leaders and the followers was because many Nigerians were not spiritually grounded, stressing the need for the nation’s leaders to work with the church to restore its fortunes.

While noting that the gospel was central to the transformation of the lives of Nigerians, he said that the ministers’ conference is aimed at recharging church ministers to live up to their roles of guiding the nation’s leaders aright.

Ayankeye debunked insinuations that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) was involved in partisan politics, saying that the association was only playing its role as a stakeholder in the nation’s project.

“When we say partisan politics, has CAN ever planned to take over Aso Rock? No. The fact that the one who is wrong is not from my tribe doesn’t make me an enemy of that person.

“So, because the person speaking does not belong to us, therefore, he is partisan. But if he is speaking what I want to hear, he is not practising partisan politics. Is that what we are saying?

“Objectivity should be allowed in our polity so that whatever anybody says should be considered rather than the person saying it. We should value issues rather than personality.

“CAN should continue to be what it is. To be CAN does not mean it should not speak about what is going on in the country. If CAN does not speak, then, it is not playing its expected role,” he said.

The cleric added that this year’s conference would focus more on equipping the ministers, stressing that adequate security had been provided to ensure a smooth event.

Rev. (Dr) Gabriel Olaniyan, the Deputy President (Advancement) and Rev. (Dr) Dele Oluwole, the Registrar, pointed to the huge funds expended on purchasing ammunition to combat insecurity as evidence of poor leadership.

They noted that the nation’s security challenges would be minimal if government, over the years, had invested hugely on people’s welfare through provision of social and physical infrastructure.

Among those expected at the conference are the CAN President, Rev. (Dr) Samson Ayokunle, Chairman, Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC), Rev. Olumide Kehinde, NBC Vice-President (Ministerial), Rev. Dickson Madoghwe and NBTS President, Rev. Emiola Nihinlola.

https://www.akelicious.net/churches-have-failed-nigeria-rev-ayankeye/

Our attention has been drawn to the fabricated story designed to incite members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) against the Enugu State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Gburugburu).

In a statement signed by Dr. Edwin Obune, National Coordinator of the coalition, the group denied report making round in the social media which alleged that Gov. Ugwuanyi was trailed to a social event in New Jersey, United States of America by IPOB members.

The group noted that Gov. Ugwuanyi is the darling of everybody, both Igbos and non-Igbos including the IPOB members because of his purposeful leadership, good governance drive and participatory democracy in all parts of Enugu State and therefore, no need for anybody to trail him to anywhere for whatever reason.

It is on record that Governor Ugwuanyi remains the first and only Governor in the Southeast region and Nigeria at large to have recruited and deployed Forest Guard operatives to their various posts for the purpose of securing lives and properties in all the communities in the state.

Accordingly, there is no doubt that some pro-active security measures of the Governor like mounting of Vigilantee or Neighbourhood Watch group in all communities of the state, sending Anti-Kidnapping Bill to the state House of Assembly, purchasing of 260 vehicles and motorcycles with state of the art communication gadgets, inauguration of Agro-Rangers in the state as well as providing logistical supports to all federal security agencies in the state among other strides have stemmed the tide of the sudden security lapses experienced in the state last month.

Therefore, Gov. Ugwuanyi has not offended anybody or groups including the IPOB members to warrant trailing him to anywhere for any purpose.

In fact, notable Igbo groups like Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo, Southeast Governors Forum, Enugu State Chapter of the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties among other groups have come out to praise the Governor for establishing Forest Guards as well as mounting formidable security structures to tackling the menace of criminality and banditry in the state.

In spite of all these, the Governor is not leaving any stone unturned in his desire to make the state a crime-free society.

Therefore, we view the story in the social media as an attempt to incite IPOB members against our God-fearing Governor after several efforts had failed in the past.

IPOB members are discernible enough and will never allow themselves to be dragged in to fighting any political battle for any selfish group or individuals in Enugu State.

Therefore, no matter how hard they try by adopting strategy after strategies in the execution of their evil plot against the government and people of the state, Enugu State will continue to be in the Hands of God.

Signed:

Dr. Edwin Obune,
National Coordinator,
Enugu Youth Coalition

https://www.akelicious.net/you-cant-incite-ipob-members-against-ugwuanyi-coalition-tells-critics/

Gov. David Umahi has approved the recall of his suspended Special Assistant on Project Documentation, Mr Francis Nwaze and re-assigned him with a new portfolio.

In a statement signed on Sunday by Dr Kenneth Ugbala, Secretary to the State Government, the governor said that Nwaze would be in charge of Social Media.

“The former SA on Social Media, Mr Emmanuel Igwe, has been directed to move as the new SA on project documentation,” the statement read.

The change, according to the statement is with immediate effect.

Nigeria News Agency recalls that Nwaze was the first member of the state Executive Council to be suspended.)

https://www.akelicious.net/umahi-recalls-re-assigns-suspended-aide/

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau will on Monday swear in the newly-appointed Secretary to the State Government, Prof.Danladi Atu, and Chief of Staff, Government House, Noel Dongjur.

A statement issued on Sunday by Dr Makut Macham, Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor, said that the event would hold at 11 a.m. at the Banquet Hall, Government House,Jos.

The statement invited the Chief Judge of Plateau, the Grand Khadi of the State, the President, Customary Court of Appeal and all Superior Court Judges.

Others invited include; the Speaker and members of the Plateau State House of Assembly, members of the Plateau Security Council and President and members of the Plateau Traditional Council.

Also to grace the occasion are; permanent secretaries, chief executives of boards and parastatals and chairmen of the 17 local government councils in the state.

According to the statement, religious leaders, state chairman of the APC and other party leaders and members of the general public are also cordially invited to the event.

https://www.akelicious.net/gov-lalong-to-swear-in-new-sgs-chief-of-staff-monday/

A photojournalist with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Ibrahim Bashir has been detained by soldiers at the venue of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) convocation in Kaduna.

The soldiers also seized the photojournalist’s camera and took him to the guardroom.

Confirming his arrest through a phone call, Ibrahim said he was lucky his phone was not seized by the solders and was able to place a call to colleagues.

“Right now as we speak with you, I am inside a guardroom at the NDA because a senior officer ordered for my arrest without telling me my offence.

“I showed him my Identity card that I’m a photojournalist with NAN but they (Soldiers) refused to listen to me.

“I was not manhandled by the soldiers. They only detained me and took away my camera,” he said. When contacted, the NDA Public Relations Officer, Major Abubakar Abdullahi, said the photojournalist had been released even though he didn’t say why the photojournalist was detained.

https://www.akelicious.net/soldiers-detain-nan-photojournalist-at-efcc-convocation/

The confidence of the Nigerian Army troops in the front line of the operation Lafiya Dole in Borno have been boosted following a visit by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai.

The visit which took place between Friday and Saturday, followed an ambush by the Boko Haram terrorists at Gasarwa village, along Gajiram-Monguno road in Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno on Saturday.

Col. Sagir Musa, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, explained that the troops were of Sector 3, Operation Lafiya Dole attached to the Super Camp in Monguno.

Musa said that the troops dealt a devastating blow on the terrorists along Monguno-Mairari-Gajiram axis.

He said the patrol team came in contact with the terrorists and engaged them with heavy fire that neutralized countless number while a few escaped with gun shot wounds.

According to him, the gallant troops also recovered some weapons and equipment from the terrorists.

“Sadly, during the encounter 3 of our gallant soldiers paid the supreme price while 8 other soldiers sustained injuries.

“The bodies of the fallen heroes and those that sustained injuries have since been evacuated and the wounded are being treated and are in stable condition.

“The highly motivated troops have continued combing the general area with a view to clear remnants of hiding terrorists,” he said.

Buratai, who arrived Maiduguri on Friday, proceeded to the scene of the incident in company of some Principal Staff Officers from the Army Headquarters.

He later proceeded to Monguno military barracks where he held meetings with the Theatre Commander Operation Lafiya Dole and other Commanders.

The army chief also visited the hospital where some wounded soldiers were receiving treatment before returning to Maiduguri on Saturday.

He thereafter received the Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi at the Nigerian Air Force base Maiduguri.

Before departing the base, Magashi inspected the fighter jets and other airforce equipment and was briefed on their operations.

The minister also held dinner with Borno elders and top military officers in Maiduguri.

https://www.akelicious.net/boko-haram-buratai-visits-troops-boosts-confidence-after-attack/

The African Development Bank (AfDB), says African countries import nearly 50 billion dollars net of food annually.

A statement by AfDB’s Communication and External Relations Department said the bank’s Vice President for Agriculture, Human, and Social Development, Jennifer Blanke said this at a panel discussion at the 7th Tokyo International Conference in Japan.

The Nigeria News Agency reports that the conference which began on Aug. 28 in Tokyo, ended on Aug. 30.

The theme of the conference was: “Advancing Africa’s Development through People, Technology, and Innovation.’’

Blanke explained that it was unfortunate that in spite that the continent was holding 60 per cent of the world’s arable land, it still imported food.

She said investing in Africa’s food markets, governments could win the fight against stunting and improve nutrition across the continent.

Blanke said that with support from institutions like the AfDB, the results would be a win-win situation for all.

“There is a business case for governments to invest in grey matter, or brainpower, and this requires much more nutritious diets.

“With most people in Africa getting their food from local markets, business opportunities for healthy foods abound everywhere in the food system and potential investors are urged to engage and explore,” he said.

Blanke, however, added that women in agriculture were an overlooked stakeholder group, saying that in most parts of Africa, most farmers were women.

She disclosed that the bank’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa initiative known as AFAWA, sought to support women entrepreneurs in Africa.

According to her, through AFAWA the AfDB aimed to raise at least 300 million dollars for a guarantee facility will spur lending to African women entrepreneurs.

https://www.akelicious.net/african-countries-import-50bn-worth-of-food-annually-afdb/

The scarcity of aviation fuel yesterday bit harder on local operations, as airlines had difficulties carrying out both scheduled and chartered operations.

The Guardian learnt that the development has affected the ongoing airlift of hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, with some of the visitors still stranded in the holy land.

For instance, no fewer than 265 passengers of a charter operator, Skypower Express Airlines, are currently delayed in Saudi Arabia.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Skypower Express Airlines, Capt. Muhammed Joji, confirmed the development.


Joji said attempts to buy fuel in Lagos and Kano were futile, but eventually bought the product at very exorbitant rate, which enabled the airline to continue with the second leg of the exercise.

He said at least 265 pilgrims that were enlisted on the carrier were airlifted out of Saudi Arabia on Thursday night with a Boeing 777 aircraft leased from a local operator.

He further explained that another batch of 265 pilgrims would be airlifted back to Nigeria on Saturday (today).

Joji added that the scarcity of the product in the local scene was affecting flight operations in the industry and called on the government to make the product available to airlines.

“It is unfortunate that we don’t have fuel anywhere in Nigeria. I think this is sabotage. How can a country has three refineries and can’t get aviation fuel to supply to its airlines. Apart from local operators, other foreign carriers operating into Nigeria are equally faced with the same challenge. It’s high time we settled this issue one and for all, ” he said.

Chief Operating Officer of an aviation fuel marketing company, however, dismissed the scarcity, saying “any airline that is ready to pay for service will not have a short supply.

https://www.akelicious.net/fuel-scarcity-disrupts-airlift-leaves-pilgrims-stranded-in-saudi-arabia/

The Police Command in Enugu state has arrested two men, who allegedly specialised in vandalising electricity transformers in Obinagu community in Udi Local Government Area.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ebere Amaraizu, stated this in a statement issued on Friday in Enugu, adding that the suspects were arrested on Aug. 25.

Amaraizu noted that the arrest was made by operatives of Udi Divisional Police Station, following a tip off from members of the community.

He commended the neighbourhood watch for its role in ensuring the arrest of the suspects who, he said, had put the community in darkness.

He stated: “On Aug. 25, police operatives nabbed one Chigozie Nwamba over his alleged nefarious activities, ranging from vandalising transformer accessories and cables located around St. Dominic Catholic Church, Obinagu.

“Following his confession, police also arrested his cohort, identified as Chibuike Igbokwe.

“The suspects are helping the police in their investigations regarding their nefarious activities.’’

The police spokesman said that items recovered from the suspects included cables and the tools used in cutting them.

He advised members of the public to be security conscious in order to be aware of criminal activities happening around their environment.

“Residents should continue to partner with the police for safety and security of their environment,’’ Amaraizu said.

https://www.akelicious.net/police-nab-2-alleged-transformer-vandals-in-enugu/

Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Mr Suleiman Dabo, a member of the State House of Assembly representing Zaria Constituency.

The Command’s Public Relation Officer (PPRO), DSP Yakubu Sabo said on Friday in Kaduna that the lawmaker was abducted along Kaduna-Zaria road.

Sabo said that the command was informed of the incident by the Police Divisional Officer of Mararraban Jos.

He explained that the lawmaker’s Toyota Camry car with Reg. No ZAR 972 TL was found parked without occupants near Farakwai village along Kaduna-Zaria Expressway.

He added that a patrol team was immediately dispatched to the area and took the vehicle to the police station.

“Upon search, an ID Card bearing Hon. Suleiman Ibrahim Dabo, a member of Kaduna State House of Assembly Representing Zaria Constituency was found.

“A contact was made and it was confirmed that he was the person involved in the incident.”

He added that a team of conventional police personnel, Special Anti-Robbery Squad and Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the command are tracking the criminals.

“The IGP’S IRT were also contacted for technical support in tracking the hoodlums. Update will follow please.” he said.

https://www.akelicious.net/kidnappers-abduct-kaduna-lawmaker-police/

The Acting Chairman of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu says one the most wanted suspect by the Federal Bureau of investigation, FBI, Oyediran Joseph, has been arrested in Ilorin, Kwara State for his roles in internet fraud.



Magu disclosed this on Friday in Ilorin at a press conference to explain the EFCC/FBI Collaboration in the fight against internet fraud and cyber crime .

The EFCC Chairman who was represented by Ilorin Zonal Head of the Commission, Mr Isyaku Sharu said the anti-graft body has been supportive to the activities of FBI and every other foreign counterpart whose responsibility is similar or analogous to the Commission.

“Three weeks ago, the US authority had written to us for assistance in tracking and possible arrest and prosecution of two most wanted FBI suspects in Nigeria.”

“Investigation conducted by the EFCC revealed that Joseph had benefited about N60 million from the loot via western union transfers,” he said.



Magu said that within seven months of operation, the Ilorin Zonal office independently arrested over 50 suspected internet fraudsters, secured conviction of 25, and got forfeiture of their exotic cars.

He said that the money acquired from the fraudsters was millions of naira and all forfeited to federal the government in line with court judgement.

Magu said that four properties were linked to some of these cybercrime suspects, located in choice areas in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti state.

“These properties include Supermarket, Plaza, and so on, and the conservative value of these properties cannot be less than N800 million to N1 billion.”

Magu said that the nation depends on the vibrancy of the economy, which is a common denominator binding Nigeria together, and business worldwide are being conducted through the medium of cyber.



He said that there is need for Nigerians to come together in fighting the scourge of internet fraud and cybercrime with a view to make the cyber space well-fortified, so that foreign investors can invest to further boost our economy,” he said.

https://www.akelicious.net/n60m-scam-efcc-arrests-most-wanted-internet-fraudster-by-fbi/

The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Agency (Task Force) says it has impounded 125 motorcycles from operators for flouting traffic regulations and security reasons.

The Chairman of the agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, said on Thursday in Lagos that the motorcycles were impounded around Ejigbo and Cele Bus Stops on Wednesday.

Egbeyemi said that the agency had commenced clamp down on illegal commercial motorcycle operators plying restricted routes, including all inner streets across Lagos for security reasons.

He said that the agency was compelled to embark on the crackdown, sequel to series of complaints received on daily basis from innocent members of the public.

According to him, members of the public have complained about criminal activities perpetrated by the illegal commercial motorcycle operators early in the morning and late at night.

”We are going to ensure that there is total compliance with the Lagos Traffic Regulations by all commercial motorcycle operators across Lagos.

“These include motorcycle operators in all our local governments and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), as well as by those operating within inner streets.

”Motorcycle operators must avoid restricted routes, not carry more than one passenger, pregnant woman, adult with baby and child below 12 years.

”The operator must not install any musical gadgets, must wear an apron, not operate beyond 10.00p.m, operate with a rider’s permit and have their motorcycles registered with the state government,’’ he said.

Egbeyemi said research conducted by the state government revealed that most riders of the illegal commercial motorcycles were not from Nigeria, but from neighbouring countries.

The agency chairman said that some of them were also involved in criminal activities in the state.

He, therefore, warned all commercial motorcycle operators to ensure that their motorcycles were duly registered with the state government.

“Anyone caught will be seriously dealt with in accordance with the law,’’ he warned.

Egbeyemi also urged the general public, especially motorists to ensure that their valuable items were safely kept while in traffic.

He called for the cooperation of all residents in providing useful security information about criminal activities around them to security agencies through the Lagos State free Emergency Toll Lines 112 and 767.

https://www.akelicious.net/lasg-impounds-125-motorcycles-for-flouting-traffic-regulations/