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Today is Akin Obasa's birthday. The News/ PM News' retired journalist turns 64, and everyone is taking to social media to let him know how much they appreciate his legacy.

Akin, through his wealth of knowledge and reservoir of experience helped to launch several publications we now know today, and has remained the undisputed Ironman, within editorial rooms and social circles.

It's been over two years since anyone heard from Ironman in official capacity, especially since retiring from The News/ PM News, but he's a popular fix within the world of soft sell magazines and upcoming publications.

Journalist, husband, father, brother, friend, and mentor, say a kind prayer for my old man on his 64th birthday.

NSCDC BOSS RESTRUCTURES RIVERS STATE COMMAND, DECLARES TOTAL WAR ON VANDALS AND ECONOMIC SABOTEURS

Oki Samson
www.trekafrica.net

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi has restated his assurance to restructure and reconstitute the anti vandal unit of Rivers State command with a view to prioritize the safety and protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Corps' Director of Public Relations, DCC Olusola Odumosu stated that, "The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, PhD, mni, has affirmed his commitment to sanitizing and rejiging the Rivers State Command of the Corps for effective service delivery and optimal performance."

According to Odumosu, "This is in the furtherance of his assurance to restructure and reconstitute the anti vandal unit of Rivers State command with a view to prioritizing the safety and protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure towards putting an end to attacks or wanton vandalism."

"NSCDC as the lead agency in safeguarding all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure in Nigeria is poised to putting in place a robust response and coordination system to guarantee safety and formidability of the country as Africa's largest economy and leading oil exporter with the largest natural gas reserves."

Dr Audi made this bold statement, while receiving the report of an Investigative committee set up to investigate the allegations by the governor of Rivers State against some personnel said to be aiding and abbeting suspected illegal dealers in petroleum products.

The committee which conducted an on the spot assessment of different locations in Rivers State including the NSCDC jetty and the exhibit yard where all impounded oil tankers, drums of illegally refined products, barges and boats were kept while awaiting Court judgement was headed by Acting DCG operations, Mohammed Lawal Haruna from the National headquarters Abuja.

The CG decried the action of some bad eggs within the Corps in various formations and gave stern warning to all heads of anti vandal unit to refrain from any form of compromise, charging them to be more committed, purposeful and patriotic in fulfilling the mandates of the Corps without prejudice.

"Henceforth, a telescopic monitoring would be launched on the activities of the anti vandal squads in all formations and anyone not living up to expectation would be shown the way out immediately. You must wake up from your slumber to arrest and prosecute vandals and criminals. Audi said

In a transparent move to ensure greater efficiency in the frontline of the Corps Anti Vandalism campaign in Rivers State which is the epicenter of oil exploration activities, the Corps helmsman methodically rejig the Command by removing the former Head of the Anti Vandal Unit who is from the North Central and replaced him with a New Head from South East, the State Commandant has also been replaced with a New Commandant from the North West while the Zonal Commander hails from the South South.

"I have charged the New Commandant and the newly reconstituted Anti Vandal Unit to launch a total war against petroleum pipeline vandals, illegal oil bunkerers and all economic saboteurs by dislodging vandals, arresting oil thieves and dismantling all illegal refineries and road blocks. Any attempt to delay immediate prosecution of arrested suspects is tantamount to compromise and any personnel caught collecting settlement or tampering with impounded tankers, petroleum products and other exhibits would be sanctioned and dealt with decisively according to the Standard Operating Procedures and Code of Ethics of the Corps".... Audi said.

He assured that the NSCDC under his watch will not condone any act of recklessness, indiscipline, negligence or compromise by any operatives as this is not only counter productive but at variance with his principles and the corporate existence of the Corps.

OP HADIN KAI: TROOPS ELIMINATE BH/ISWAP TERRORISTS, CAPTURE EQUIPMENT IN YOBE, BORNO

Dejiplug

Troops of 120 Task Force Battalion, Sector 2, Joint Task Force(JTF), North East(NE) Operation HADIN KAI(OPHK) in consolidating on their operational feat against Boko Haram(BH) and Islamic State West Africa Province Terrorists (ISWAP) have eliminated the criminal elements in a fierce encounter at Goniri, Yobe State on Saturday 29 January 2022. Troops recorded this feat in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force(CJTF).

In a clearance operation code named "Operation DOMINANCE I, along the insurgents' route of manouvre at Ngirbua village, the gallant troops neutralized two BH/ISWAP terrorists following a ferocious battle, while others, bowing to troops' superior firepower retreated in disarray.

The troops recovered one AK 47 Rifle, one FN rifle and a motorcycle. These are aside other equipment recovered by troops.

The troops in conjunction with CJTF are currently, combing the general area to track down the fleeing insurgents.

Meanwhile, Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province Terrorists in Borno State have again sufered a bloody nose on Sunday 30 January 2022, as troops of Sector 3 Operation HADIN KAI deployed at Forward Operating Base Magumeri came in contact with the terrorists while on a fighting patrol around Mallumti general area. In the firefight that ensued, the dogged troops neutralized three terrorists and recovered three AK47 Rifles , one magazine, quantity 23 of 7.62mm special ammunition, one pick-up truck, two solar panels, seven mobile phones, food stuff and provisions, among others.

The good people of Yobe and Borno states are please enjoined to support the troops with actionable information on the movement of any insurgent in their localities.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
31 January 2022

INSECURITY: POLICE AIG LAUDS NSCDC FEMALE SQUAD PLEDGED UNALLOYED SYNERGY

Sam Oki
www.trekafrica.net

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi has been commended for his foresightedness, commitment over the establishment of the Special Female Squad (SFS) and the relentless efforts in the fight against insecurity across the nation.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Corps' Director of Public Relations, DCC Olusola Odumosu stated that, "The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Vetenary, Mrs Aisha'atu Abubakar has commended the efforts of the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni. for the establishment of the Special Female Squad (SFS) and the relentless efforts in the fight against insecurity occasioned by banditry, kidnapping, abduction of school Children amongst others in the nation."

According to Odumosu, "AIG Abubakar said this while receiving in her office the SFS National Commander, CSC Oluwakemi Imohnike and her entourage who paid a courtesy call to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja in order to strengthen the existing collaborations between the two organizations."

"While speaking on the activities of the Special Female Squad both in Abuja and other States of the federation Imohnike said, the NSCDC SFS was primarily established as a response to the clarion call by the federal government through the office of the Minister of Interior, Engr. Rauf Aregbesola who tasked the NSCDC Commandant General to develop a robust scheme that would tackle the menace of insecurity in schools. This pragmatic move of course is in tandem with the federal government safe schools initiative and since formation the Special Female Squad has not rested on her Oasis."

"Immediately the SFS was established we leveraged on the maximum support given by the Commandant General who had already set up a committee of intellectuals in corps that conducted a vulnerability studies on all schools across the federation, it was deduced that from over 82,000 government and private schools in the nation about 62,000 had no perimeter fencing or any security measures put in place to forestall external aggression and this informed our determination to put an end to kidnapping and abduction of School Children across the nation".

The Special Female Squad National Commander further said the Corps has employed a non-kinetic approach in tackling insecurity by carrying out sensitization and awareness programs across Primarily and Secondary Schools in Abuja and the entire federation as the students are being exposed to necessary security tips that would enhance their knowledge and make them develop a security conscious mindset in their day to day activities.

In her response AIG Aisha'atu Abubakar lauded the NSCDC Commandant General for giving the female personnel the opportunity of exercising their fundamental strength by contributing their quota to protection of lives and properties of the citizens; noting that women are diligent and dogged agent of positivity when given the much needed support and encouragement. She further affirmed that her office would facilitate a more elaborate interactive session, Security workshop and seminars between the two agencies to foster and strengthen the existing synergy and engender stronger collaborative effort in fight against insecurity.

Jostoman:
This thread is for agege people

Actually more for the entire southwest, Yorubas, especially Ekiti, Ondo and Lagos

Life goes on

RIP Honorable

Matt.6v33. Life is a gift. Life is a trust

https://www.nairaland.com/6958501/honorable-obasa-seasoned-broadcaster-politician

LillyandDaisy:
We will see how it ends!

It ends after everyone dies and proceeds to the White Throne room for judgement.

Matthew.6v33.

RIP Honorable Olayinka Obasa (Former Ekiti State Senator)

https://www.nairaland.com/6958501/honorable-obasa-seasoned-broadcaster-politician

https://www.nairaland.com/6958721/every-single-detail-own-story

Crazy things are happening (in Tems voice)

Meanwhile rate my girl's artwork

iderahezron:
globally

Hmm, life goes on. Honorable Olayinka Obasa represented Ekiti when he was alive, now he's passed on, life continues.

Live in view of Eternity. Repent and get closer to God while still alive o

https://www.nairaland.com/6958501/honorable-obasa-seasoned-broadcaster-politician

YesYes so, well said, meanwhile, today is Honorable Obasa's wake. Kindly say a parting prayer for him

https://www.nairaland.com/6958501/honorable-obasa-seasoned-broadcaster-politician

Reacting to the passing of his beloved brother, Tunde Oni-Obasa, a renowned banker penned this emotional note

"Igi to ba da, kii pe n'igbo' like the Yoruba adage goes is really true as the best trees in the forest don’t last. Words fail me as it is because it never occurred to me that I will be writing your tribute this soon.
They say we can't choose family but in my life, I have never regretted having you as my brother and if reincarnation exists and I have the opportunity to choose my family, I will choose you many times over. A brother who became a father, a best friend to all.  I don’t think I can recollect anytime you have gotten angry to the extent that you lost your cool and I can’t say that there has been any time that the atmosphere around you is dour as your smile and your jokes have always been a source of reassurance and joy. Humble and accommodating to a fault, everyone was is your friend
I will not say that I will miss you because that would be an understatement but one thing is certain; you have reiterated that true living is not by how long one lives but by how well one does. You lived well a life worthy of emulation and a life worthy of envy.
Honorable Olayinka Obasa, your honor has never been in question as you have lived your life well and to the fullest. Your legacy and your achievements attest to that fact.
Rest on dear brother, till we meet to part no more"

A combination of beauty and brains, Meet ebony nurse and Lasucom Rotaractor, Olaitan, as she proudly flaunts her portrait artwork, which she has captioned

"This is the real definition of work of art, for every single detail has it's own story"

I seriously think the art deserves a 5/10. What's the rating on your scorecard

To God be all the glory, as the entire Obasa dynasty, particularly the lineage of Chief Samuel Oni-Obasa solemnly announces the passing of Honorable Olayinka Ayodele Obasa JP, on the evening of December 24, 2021, following a brief illness.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF HON. OLAYINKA AYODELE OBASA

Honorable Olayinka Ayodele Obasa was born on 19th June, 1955, in Lagos, Nigeria, shortly before his father, Chief Samuel Oni-Obasa, traveled abroad to further his studies in the mid fifties. Chief Samuel was later joined by his wife, Victoria, and two little children; Yinka and his younger brother, Akin.

Late Chief Samuel Oni Obasa, qualified as a lawyer at the prestigious Lincoln's Inn, England. And his mother, Late Madam Victoria Ibidapo Obasa (nee Kayode), became a graduate of the London School of Fashion.

After the family returned to Nigeria with their kids, Chief Samuel Oni-Obasa was called to the Nigeria Bar and enrolled as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 1962.

Hon Yinka Obasa resumed schooling at Ladi-Lak Institute, Yaba, Lagos from 1962 to 1966.

For Secondary School, he went to Doherty Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Ijero Ekiti from 1967 to 1971 where he graduated in flying colours.

His Higher School Certificate made Comprehensive High School, Ayetoro, now in Ogun State, his next school for two years.

Yinka's next port of call was the University of Lagos (UNILAG), where he studied Mass-Media.

He married his heartthrob in November 1994, Shaki Adewunmi Obasa (Nee Shittu) and their union is richly blessed, with 3 adorable children namely, Oladapo, Adeoluwa and Oladamade.

Olayinka Ayodele Obasa Professional Profile

Between 1978 and 1993, He was with the Ondo State Radio Station where he won many awards and recognition as a consumate journalist. In 1993, he relocated to lagos to pursue different private initiative Ventures.

In 2000, following a vacancy in the Ijero constituency in the House of Assembly, he contested and won the bye-election into the Ekiti State House of Assembly on the platform of the Alliance for Democracy, and subsequently became the pioneer chairman of the House Committee on Information. While in Ado Ekiti, He studied for and obtained his Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management at the then University of Ado-Ekiti.

Honorable Olayinka relocated to Lagos after the 2003 elections and thereafter incorporated Milven Trust Nigeria Limited, of which he was chairman and Chief Executive Officer till his death.

His last pet project at the time of his demise was the installation and test running of llTA radio station in Ibadan. He had approval for similar projects in a number of higher institutions that were on the verge of implementation.

A seasoned broadcaster, Politician and a community leader, He was a darling husband, father, friend and exemplary leader, not only representing members of his extended Oni-Obasa family, but also a huge network of socio political and economic community of business, associates and ventures.

Announcing the interment plans for Honorable Olayinka, his first son Oladapo posted

"With total submission to the sovereign will of the Almighty, we announce the triumphant home call of our husband, father, brother and cherished friend, Honorable Olayinka Ayodele Obasa, which sad event happened on 24th December 2021."

"The family and friends will be honored by your esteemed presence at the following programs organized to celebrate his life"

Service of Songs and Wake
Date: Thursday January 27 2022
Venue: Golfview Suites and Conference Center, No. 12 Adeyinka Adebayo street, GRA- Ikeja.
Time- 4pm

Burial Service
Date- Friday, 28 January 2022
Venue: Young Men Christian Association (YMCA) of Lagos
77 Awolowo Rd, SW, Ikoyi

Honorable Olayinka Ayodele Obasa was called to Glory on 24th December, 2021.

May his beloved, gentle and generous soul rest in perfect peace.

Ubani Wins A Landmark Case Against EFCC, Court awards N12million as damages

Oki Samson

www.trekafrica.net

The FCT High Abuja has awarded the sum of 12 million in favour of Dr Monday Ubani for detaining him illegally for over 20 days on the ground that the woman (Dr Mrs Ngozi Olejeme) he stood surety for jumped bail. The court presided over by Justice Sylvanus Oriji was of the view that the detention infringed on the right of Dr Ubani and therefore entitled to the reliefs he sought for. The detention was declared illegal and instead of the sum of 5billion naira he sought for, he was awarded the sum of 12million naira as damages. The court however refused to order the EFCC to offer public apology for the illegal detention.

With this judgement, the matter of Dr Ubani whose illegal detention generated so much tension in the legal circle has been laid to rest. NBA as a national body, NBA Ikeja Branch, Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria, Otu Oka Iwu, umbrella body of Eastern Lawyers, Eastern Bar Forum, group of Lawyers from the Old Eastern Nigeria, Mr Femi Falana SAN and the counsel of Dr Ubani, Chief Mike Ozekhome SAN were the groups and individuals that roundly condemned the detention of Dr Ubani by Magu led EFCC at the time of the detention.

The decision today further settled the already established law that a surety has not committed any crime when the person he stood surety jumps bail. The only legal implication for the surety is to show cause or forfeit the bail bond. Arresting and detaining such a surety amounts to a flagrant violation of the rights of that individual.

The Applicant expressed extreme joy for the victory. He specifically thank God, Chief Mike Ozekhome and his legal team like Barristers Malik and Benson who showed magnificent commitment in the handling of the case. He appreciated Femi Falana SAN who from beginning advised that EFCC was wrong to have detained Dr Ubani. He also thanked the NBA and several other groups and individuals too numerous to mention who stood by him in those trying times especially his wife Lady Faurstina Ubani and his children. The media institution is also appreciated.

Dejiplug

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya, has said only the best candidates who are medically and physically fit will be recruited into the Nigerian Army (NA).

The COAS gave the assurance today Tuesday 25 January 2022, when he visited the Nigerian Army Battle Fitness Centre (NABFC) in Falgore, Kano State, where the ongoing screening exercise for 82 Regular Recruit Intake is being conducted.

Lt Gen Yahaya charged the recruitment officers to leverage on the experience garnered from the previous recruitment exercises to improve upon the conduct of the ongoing recruitment and ensure that the goals of the exercise are not compromised.

Gen Yahaya also assured them of equipping the centre with more training aids and facilities to further enhance training at the centre.

The Director Manpower Planning, Maj Gen Umar Musa, while briefing the COAS, pointed out, that over 3,800 candidates are currently undergoing screening at the centre, adding that the main goal of the exercise is to recruit young and physically fit Nigerians to fill the manpower needs of the NA.

The COAS also took a tour of the centre during which he inspected completed as well as ongoing projects at the centre. Gen Yahaya also interacted with the candidates and left them with some words of encouragement.
Accompanying the COAS during the visit ate the General Officer Commanding 1 Division Maj Gen Kabiru Muhktar, Chief of Administration (Army) Maj Gen Usman Mohammed, Chief of Operations Maj Gen Olumide Akinjobi, Provost Marshal (Army) Maj Gen Robert Aiyenigba and the Chief of Military Intelligence (Army) Maj Gen Ibrahim Salihu

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
25 January 2022

•Governor to new CP: ‘Fight criminals with renewed fervour’

• ‘Eliminating bank robbery part of my legacy in Lagos’ - Odumosu



The immediate past Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Hakeem Odumosu, on Tuesday, inspected the final parade as a cop, taking a bow out of the Police Force.



Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in his note of commendation, said Odumosu served Lagos and the country with every mental and physical strength he is endowed with, saying it was time for the star crime buster to drop off the uniform for a post-service life.



Odumosu’s retirement from the Force followed his recent attainment of the rank of AIG, after which the statutory retirement age set in. He was enlisted in the police on March 3, 1990 and served for 32 years.



The AIG took a bow at the Pull-out Parade and Valedictory Ceremony organised in his honour by the Lagos State Government at the Police Training Ground in Ikeja.



The event was attended by members of the State Executive Council, representative of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), former IGP, Alhaji Musiliu Smith (rtd), Oba of Lagos, Alayeluwa Rilwan Akiolu, wife of the Minister of Works and Housing, Dame Abimbola Fashola, Commissioners of Police from Southwest states, Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials and family members of the retiring officer.



Odumosu, an astute law enforcement officer nicknamed “Tango One” for his exceptional skill in flushing out criminals, served as first chairman of Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Taskforce) and also the Commander of the State-funded Rapid Response Squad (RRS).



Sanwo-Olu described Odumosu as “nemesis” of criminally-minded elements, noting that the ex-Lagos Commissioner of Police had a deep knowledge of the nooks and crannies of the State.



The Governor thanked the outgoing AIG for his service to Lagos during which the State recorded receding crime rate. The Governor said Odumosu attended to his constitutional duties with vigour, courage and without giving excuses, adding that he led officers serving in the State’s Police Command from the front throughout his tenure as Commissioner.



The Governor said: “Hakeem Odumosu’s appointment in November 2019 as Commissioner of Police in Lagos came with much expectation, as it was believed that his arrival would bring the long-sought succour which many Lagosians yearned given the security challenges facing the State then. These expectations came as a result of his very deep knowledge and understanding of what security architecture of Lagos should be.



“Tango One, as we all call him, came with wealth of experience, and new approaches to pursue effective policing. Those approaches led to an improvement in security of lives and property in Lagos. He came, he saw and he is bequeathing a well-informed and motivated police command to officers serving in Lagos. He discharged his duties with diligence and emerged as outstanding police officer. I am happy to be at this occasion, which is a deserving farewell to AIG Hakeem Odumosu out of the Nigeria Police Force.”



Sanwo-Olu said Odumosu led the police in Lagos at challenging periods, pointing out that his stewardship brought back discipline and deepened character across hierarchies in the Command, especially the rank and file.



The Governor said Odumosu was leaving a big shoe in the Command, given his meritorious accomplishment as crime buster. He charged the new Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, to take up the gauntlet and build on the structure laid by his predecessor.



“It would be a disservice to AIG Odumosu if the level of policing in Lagos goes down after this moment. The least we can do is to ensure the labour of Odumosu is not in vain. I charge the new Commissioner of Police and all officers serving in Lagos Command to show renewed commitment to fight crimes and ensure security of lives is raised to the level where the State would be the envy of others in the country,” Sanwo-Olu said.



Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in charge of Southwest operations, Johnson Kokumo, who represented the IGP Usman Alkali Baba, said Odumosu, throughout his years of service, did not fit into the description of “mercantile police officer” – term used to portray unethical officers, stressing that the AIG was leaving a legacy of diligence, hard work and strictness in the Force.



Smith, who is chairman of Police Service Commission, said it was time for Odumosu to take a rest after an accomplishing career in the police and settle down as a family man.



In his valedictory speech, Odumosu, accompanied by his wife, Alhaja Nafisat, said he was not leaving the Force out of tiredness, but quitting to experience civil life, having attained mandatory retirement age.



He noted that his decision to join the police was not out of joblessness but his desire to serve his fatherland after his first degree in Arts at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria, Kaduna State.



Odumosu, who also holds a Law degree, two Master’s degrees and Diploma certificates, advised young officers to embrace discipline, which he described as the “bedrock of the Force”.



He said: “I want to make it known that, despite challenges I faced in the course of my career, I have no regret joining the Force. The police properly groomed me to become a professional law enforcement officer that can stand tall among his peers anywhere in the world.



“As Lagos RRS Commander, the job toughened me to frontally confront daredevil armed criminals whose passion was robbing banks. Since then, bank robbery incidents in Lagos nosedived. Today, I am proud to say that there was no single bank robbery throughout my tenure as Commissioner of Police in Lagos.



“It is time for me to quit the state and continue my journey into civil life. I have played my role and delivered my line. I am retiring today, but I am not tired. Nigeria Police Force will continue to be my constituency.”



Odumosu thanked the All Progressives Congress leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sanwo-Olu and Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola for being pillars of support throughout his service years in Lagos.

AIG HAKEEM ODUMOSU RELISHES FULFILMENT AS POLICE, FRIENDS, FAMILY CELEBRATE HIM AT GRAND RECEPTION

By Oki Samson

It was planned to be a closed party attracting a few persons over the weekend but it turned out to be a massive celebration with the high flyers in security management, top socialites in Lagos in attendance. This was the grand reception in honour of the outgoing Lagos Commissioner of Police, AIG Hakeem Olusegun Odumosu. He will officially be bowing out of meritorious service to the Nigeria Police after attaining the statutory age of 60 this Tuesday.

The grand reception which held in POWA Hall, Oduduwa, GRA Ikeja, Lagos on Saturday had members of the Lagos Police Command Management team and other Senior officers including former Commissioner of Police in Ogun State Command, CP Edward Ajogun and his wife, CP Yetunde Longe, DCP Adegoke Fayoade (DC In Charge of SCID), DCP Ahmed Kontagora (DC In Charge of Operations), DCP Bassey Ewah (DC in charge of finance and administration), popular Crimebuster and former IGP-IRT Commander, DCP Abba Kyari, DCP Olasoji Akinbayo, DCP Waheed Ayilara, DCP Gbolahan Olugbemi, ACP Olajide Agboola, ACP Oludotun Odubona, ACP Hakeem Ajasa, ACP Mary Ayim, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, Lagos Command PPRO among other senior police officers in attendance including former Lagos Command PPRO, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi from the Force Public Relations Department Abuja. Other attendees are member of the board of Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Ayo Ogunsan and his Beautiful Wife; Commander of Lagos Sector of Federal Road Safety Corps, Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide; NSCDC Lagos Command boss, Commandant Eweka Douglas; Chairman of NBA-SPIDEL and human rights lawyer, Barr. Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani (MOU); members of the Odumosu family; executive board of the Lagos State Command Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) led by Apostle Kehinde Showemimo; and other dignitaries.

Reveling with joy, AIG Hakeem Olusegun Odumosu was gaily dressed in the ceremonial white suit and black bowtie of the Nigeria Police. The retiring AIG who couldn’t hide his joy jumped, danced, sang, and beamed with smiles throughout the celebration. The teeming personalities also praised and cheered him as the supercop celebrated. It is surely a good way to end a fulfilling and remarkable career.

Trek Africa Newspaper can report that the melodious tunes from the Police Band threw the entire hall into wild jubilation in honour of the gallant former Lagos CP who has been decorated with multiple awards through his career in the Nigeria Police including the prestigious Commissioner of Police of the Year Award by the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP.

During the ceremony, the senior management of Lagos Police Command presented AIG Hakeem Odumosu with a huge portrait. Also the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) Lagos presented him with an award of excellent service.

The gallant Police officer, AIG Hakeem Olusegun Odumosu shared: ‘All the legacies that I left behind, I implore the incoming CP to build on it. I built on what I inherited from AIG Muazu and that is why Lagos is now safer. Throughout my stay, there is no single bank robbery, cultism has reduced drastically, armed robbers being bold enough to tell residents that they are coming has stopped, social miscreants like 1 million boys, no salary boys have been stopped, the way we handled Endsars was spontaneous.’

‘All these are major hallmarks. I want the people I left behind to learn from that and make sure that Lagos remains the safest state in the country’, the fulfilled man said in his brief chat with Oki Samson of Trek Africa Newspaper and other Pressmen.

On behalf of the management team of Lagos State Police Command, DCP Adegoke Fayoade who read the goodwill message stated that the Grand Reception is ‘to honour and felicitate with our amazing and unique boss, AIG Olusegun Odumosu psc, fcia, outgoing CP Lagos whose unique leadership skill and mentoring is an incredible experience for all of us who had the honour/privilege of serving under him.’
On the AIG Odumosu’s successes, DCP Fayoade added: ‘When AIG Odumosu assumed office in November 14th 2020 as CP Lagos he knew the task before him. Within a week when he assumed office in order to facilitate the general and chaotic traffic situation in Lagos, he deployed over 1,000 policemen to join in tackling the gridlock that has made commuting difficult. He revived the time schedule of traffic from 10am – 10pm and second shift from 10pm-10am to morale covered with thins arrangement, policemen are on duty both traffic control and prevent hoodlums from attacking motorists and commuters.’

Felicitating with the supercop, the FRSC Lagos Sector Commander, CC Olusegun Ogungbemide noted: ‘AIG Odumosu happened to be someone I met not quite long because I came into Lagos 11th June 2020 and it has been wonderful relationship.

He is a strong man, a protector, he is always being there for me in full support through the crisis I had, you know we are not armed but when you look at him, he was there with all the energy to protect us and he is the man that took me as a personal younger brother, he never allowed me to feel the pressure of Lagos. There is no better place to be tonight than to celebrate with him. I wish him wonderful time and I pray that he would enjoy his days in good health. He is a man that is always willing to take challenges.’

‘One good thing is that when one man steps out, God is able to replace him with someone better. The man that is coming in, I know him since 1993. Lagos is lucky to have this caliber of men’, he remarked about the incoming Lagos CP, CP Sylvester Abiodun Alabi.

The NSCDC boss in Lagos, Commandant Eweka Douglas Okoro added: ‘AIG Odumosu is a workaholic. He believes in team spirit.

He is a professional to the core. He has passion for the job. He is a supercop. In his future endeavours, he should keep it up. There is still more for him to do.’

MAJ GEN AKPOR TAKESOVER AS DEFENCE SPOKESMAN, CHARGES MEDIA ON PRIORITIZING NATIONAL SECURITY

The new Director of Defence Information (DDI), Major General Ohwonigho Jimmy Akpor has urged the Nigerian media to play a noble role towards complementing the efforts of the Armed Forces and other security agencies in ensuring national security.

Maj Gen Akpor takes over from Air Commodore Wap Maigida who has been acting since erstwhile DDI, Maj Gen Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr was appointed Force Commander and Acting Head of Mission, United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), in South Sudan.

Speaking during the event, the new Defence Spokesman acknowledged the media as the watchdog of the society and a vital component in advancing the course of national security.

He further mentioned that, the military and security agencies are in the forefront of maintaining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation to facilitate economic, political and energy security amongst other aspect of national security.

Maj Gen Akpor promised to sustain and strengthen the existing media/military cooperation to build a more peaceful and progressive nation. He urged the media, particularly, defence correspondents to remain patriotic, objective and fair in their coverage and reportage of defence and security matters. According to him, "the Press must help in sustaining the morale of the military and security agencies towards dealing with the contemporary security challenges."

The outgoing acting DDI, Air Commodore Wap Maigida in his remarks, outlined the achievements recorded during his tenure to include, the production of the first ever video documentary for the entire military, christened “Armed Forces of Nigeria: The Bastion of Nigeria’s Unity and Sovereignty.” The documentary was aired during the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration.

Air Cdre Maigida thanked the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) for his leadership guidance which made it possible for the Directorate of Defence Information to record numerous successes. He commended officers, men and civilian staff of the Directorate for their dedication and sense of duty.

Maj Gen Ohwonigho Jimmy Akpor is a member of 39 Regular Course of the prestigious Nigerian Defence Academy. He was commissioned into the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps as a Second Lieutenant in September 1992.

The Senior Officer who is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management, holds a bachelor of Science Degree in Geography and Masters in Strategic Studies from NDA and University of Ibadan respectively.

Maj Gen Akpor has attended several Military Courses which include: Young Officers Course (Infantry), Anti-Tank Platoon Commanders Course and Company Amphibious Operations Course. Others are Regimental Intelligence and Security Officers Course, Junior and Senior Staff Courses, Company Commanders Course, Commanding Officers Course and National Defence Course.

The Senior Officer has held several appointments since the beginning of his career, these include Staff officer Grades 2 and 1, Operations Officer and Commanding Officer 103 Battalion, Enugu. He was also Chief Instructor at Nigerian Army School of Infantry in Jaji and Deputy Director Personnel Services, Army Headquarters Department of Administration.

He was also the Deputy Director Exercises Department of Training and Operations, Army Headquarters and Coordinator Nigerian Army Operations Centre also at the Army Headquarters.

Prior to his latest appointment as the DDI, Maj Gen Akpor was the Director of Military Training at the Nigerian Defence Academy. He also served as the Commander 1 Division Garrison, Nigerian Army, Kaduna.

The DDI participated in several local and foreign operations such as Operation LIBERTY in Liberia under the auspices of ECOMOG, Operation SAND STORM/TIGER TAIL in Sierra Leone, and the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL).

He equally participated in the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) and the United Nations Mission in Liberia, as well as Operation Jubilee in Abia State and Operation Whirl Punch in Kaduna State.

You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public. Thank you for your support and cooperation.

OO Ademosu
Wing Commander
for Director Defence Information
21 January 2022

The Head, Corporate Communications of Polaris Bank has emerged as the new President of the Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks (ACAMB) at the Association's annual general meeting in Lagos.

In a press statement made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Association's Publicity Secretary, Mr. Abdul Imoyo Stated that, "The Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks (ACAMB) - an umbrella association of communications and marketing professionals, working in Nigeria's banking sector - has elected new executives who will pilot the affairs of the Association for the next two years."

According to the statement, "The hugely attended AGM/ election for key positions, saw Mr. Rasheed Bolarinwa, Head, Corporate Communications of Polaris Bank emerged the new ACAMB President."

First Bank's Mr. Oze K. Oze was elected First Vice President; Mrs. Lola Egboh of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Second Vice President, while the new Secretary-General is Mr. Sipe Babajide of Ecobank.

The position of Assistant Secretary General was won by Mr. Omede Odekina of United Bank for Africa (UBA), while Mr. Patrick Osilaja of Fidelity Bank emerged the Financial Secretary.

Wema Bank's Mrs. Funmilayo Falola is the new Treasurer while Mr. Abdul Imoyo of Access Bank will serve as the Association's Publicity Secretary. Also on the new executive list is Mrs. Ozena Utulu of Heritage Bank as Social Secretary.

Four distinguished members of the Association namely: The immediate past President, a staff from CBN, NDIC and CIBN respectively are to serve as Ex-officios.

The election of the new officers held on Thursday, 19 January at the Bankers' House, CIBN Building, Victoria Island, Lagos.

In his post-election acceptance speech, the new ACAMB President, Bolarinwa, assured members that he would reposition ACAMB as a foremost professional Association that they would all be proud of.

He added that his vision also includes innovating post-retirement strategy that ensures members have a sustainable livelihood long after exiting the industry.

"I will be committed to my vision, which is to reposition ACAMB as a foremost professional Association that encourages and ensures every marketing communications professional in the Banks aspires and attains the highest level of professional recognition and fulfillment on the job while at the same time being assured of a sustainable livelihood long after exiting the industry," he stated.

Bolarinwa, who served in the past executive as a two-term Secretary General, restated his commitment to the upliftment of members in line with his electioneering promises anchored on the four-pillar themed PEAL: Partnership & Platform, Engagement, Advocacy, and Learning & Value-addition (PEAL).

The new President further assured that ACAMB under his leadership would seek partnerships and platforms among strategic institutions and stakeholders with a view to delivering value to members, as well as enhancing professionalism.

He also said his team would embark on advocacy aimed to deepen awareness and knowledge of the banking industry and its contributions to national socio-economic growth.

Earlier, Chairman of ACAMB Electoral Committee, Mr. Segun Shonubi said all aspirants for the advertised position had met minimum requirements as outlined in the Association Constitution and therefore qualify to stand for the election.

A 1996 graduate of Mass Communication, Bolarinwa holds a Master's degree from the University of Ibadan and MSc degree from UNESCO-certified Mass Communication department of University of Lagos. He is a member of numerous professional bodies. These include Fellow of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN); Registered Practitioner, Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON), and Member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).

He has also attended several high- impact function-specific and leadership trainings at top business schools in Nigeria and overseas.


L-R: Patrick Osilaja, Financial Secretary; Abdul Imoyo, Publicity Secretary; Funmilayo Falola, Treasurer; Oze Kalu Oze, 1st Vice President; Rasheed Bolarinwa, President; Babajide Sipe, Secretary General; Ozena Utulu, Social Secretary and Omede Odekina, Assistant Secretary General, all of the Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks (ACAMB) at the inauguration of the new executives at the Bankers House, Lagos…on Wednesday

DELTA POLICE ARREST SUSPECTS SPECIALIZES IN STEALING VEHICLES, RECOVER VEHICLES WITH FOUR MASTER KEYS

The Delta State Police Command has recorded another feat in the fight against armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism and criminality in the State.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Command's Spokesperson, DSP Edafe Bright stated that, "On the 18/01/2022 at about 1500hrs, a distressed caller (Name withheld) informed the DPO Otu-Jeremi Division that on the 12/01/2022 at about 2230hrs, he was kidnapped in front of his house to an unknown destination along with his vehicle by unknown armed hoodlums. However, on the 17/01/2022 at about 2200hrs he escaped from his abductors at Owhorode Udu in Udu LGA. The DPO Ovwian-Aladja Division was immediately contacted by the DPO Otu-Jeremi Division and on receipt of this information, he swiftly mobilized and led police operatives to the scene. The hoodlums on sighting the police escaped. Upon searching their hideout, the following exhibits were recovered; one cut to size locally made gun, one Beretta pistol with eight rounds of live ammunition, one handcuff, six(6) assorted phones, nineteen(19) sim cards, one UBA ATM card, one wristwatch, one jackknife and cash sum of thirty five thousand naira (N35, 000). Manhunt for the fleeing suspects is ongoing."

According to Edafe, "On 18/2/2022, the DPO Sapele Division received a distressed call that a two man armed robbery gang were operating at No.6 power close Okirigbaga in Sapele. Consequently, The DPO Sapele Division, CSP Harrison Nwabusi detailed and led police patrol teams to the scene, the team upon arrival cordoned the area and laid ambush. One of the suspects named Liyo Okiri ‘m’ age 25yrs was arrested and one locally made pistol, two live cartridges and one expanded cartridge were recovered. Manhunt for the other suspect is ongoing."

"On the 17/01/2022 at about 2200hrs a distressed caller (name withheld) reported at Enerhen Police Station that at about 2145hrs, while he was sitting in his Toyota Camry car with Reg. no. WWR457LS, Chassis no. 4T1BE46KX8U775688, Engine no. 2AZ9070187 black in color at Thermocool premises opposite Ecobank, Udu road in UDU LGA, some hoodlums double crossed him with a custom colored Highlander jeep, pointed a gun at him and forcefully robbed him of his car along with the following items; Iphone 12 Pro valued N600, 000, Oppo phone valued N195, 000, two gold chain valued N380, 000, and Apple series wristwatch valued N150, 000. The DPO Enerhen Division detailed Police Detectives to investigate. Upon a technical intelligence led investigation, the vehicle was located at Orhuwhorun in Ovwian-Aladja. The Armed robbers replaced the Vehicle number plate with another with reg. no. TDU269AA. The Vehicle was recovered, while manhunt for the hoodlums is ongoing. Similarly on 18/1/2022, a Toyota Haice Bus with two occupants was intercepted by Police Operatives attached to Sapele Division while on stop and search duty. Upon searching the Vehicle, four master keys usually used for removing vehicles from where parked were recovered."

Two suspects arrested while investigation is ongoing.

AIG HAKEEM ODUMOSU RECEIVES NEW ARMY COMMANDER, BRIG. GEN. WASE ON FAMILIARIZATION VISIT; LAUDS BRIG. GEN. SARASO FOR HARMONIOUS RELATIONSHIP

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The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State command, AIG Hakeem Olusegun Odumosu has received the newly posted Army Commander of 9th Brigade Command, Maryland, Brig. Gen. AS Wase and his outgoing counterpart, Brig. Gen. MLD Saraso who came on a familiarization visit.

The familiarization visit which took in the Command Headquarters Conference Hall, Ikeja had in attendance the Deputy Commissioner In Charge of Operations, DCP Ahmed Kontagora, Deputy Commissioner In Charge of Finance and Administration, DCP Bassey Ewah, Deputy Commissioner In Charge of SCIP- Panti, DCP Adegoke Fayoade, ACP Olajide Agboola, the Police Command PRO, CSP Ajisebutu Adekunle, and ACP Olukemi Tijani. On the Army end, the entourage included Major AK Bello, Major T. Emirin, Major Etimi, Lt. Pam and Warrant Officer Tanimu. Also present is a Board Member of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Ayo Ogunsan.

Paying glowing tribute to the harmonious relationship that existed between him and the outgoing Army Commander, Brig. Gen. MLD Saraso who is moving to Asaba, Delta state, AIG Odumosu stated: ‘We should all give thanks to the Lord Almighty for making us to be friend beyond the official relationship. I believe in interpersonal relationship than official because official relationship goes through official procedure and it takes a longer time. And in security, every second matters. In operations, every second matters. That is why we all believe in the Army and in the Police that response time matters. Something might go out of hand if we are going through official procedure. That is why I believe in interpersonal relationship, no matter how tight my assignment is, once is military, I have to forgo others to make sure I am there.’

Speaking further on Brig. Gen. Saraso who he regarded as ‘my bosom friend and co-traveler in making Lagos secured’ in the visit covered by Members of the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP, AIG Odumosu said: ‘i want to put it on record that since you assume office, MLD Saraso, there has never been clash between the military and the police.f

Whoever gets the information first will usually tell the other to come on board. There is never a case of military detaining police or police detaining military except those officers who got themselves involved in criminal activities.’

‘You are leaving 9th Brigade, you are not leaving Army, you are not leaving Police, you are not leaving Odumosu. God Almighty will go ahead of you in Asaba and work with you. He will keep the homefront for you. As you leave Lagos, don’t forget Lagos.’

Addressing the new Brigade Commander, Brig Gen, AIG Odumosu shared: ‘You are most welcome to Lagos State Police Command. Lagos is the economic nerve centre of the country. Anything that happens in Lagos, the whole country have a feeling of it. 80% of flight from Abuja on Thursday, Friday is going to Lagos likewise on Monday, the opposite happens to Abuja. So everybody is interested in Lagos.’

‘Nothing succeeds without security. So we need to keep Lagos safe and I want you to build on that. It is true that I am leaving the service when I attain 60 years on 25th of this month. I am leaving service but I am not out of service. Anything that is needed in Lagos, don’t hesitate to call me outside of office.’

In the same vein, the Brig. Gen. MLD Saraso praised AIG Odumosu, ‘I want to show appreciation to AIG Odumosu for the tremendous support, co-operation that he has given me during the time as the Commander of 9th Brigade. The co-operation I enjoyed transcended beyond official level. He is somebody that I could at anytime pick my phone to call or send him text to report something that comes to my knowledge about happening in Lagos that could contribute to maintenance of law and order and where necessary, asking him of where we can come to provide support so that we can plan ahead. He has done that so much for us. It makes things much easier.’
‘We have not had any major incidence of breakdown of law and order in Lagos to God be the glory and to his credence and that of other stakeholders for the period I worked with him. This is due largely to the interpersonal relationship that we maintained. I thank the CP and his team as well as other critical stakeholders with whom I have had the privilege to serve’, says the fine Army officer who took charge of the 9th Brigade Command, Maryland, Lagos in April last year.

In his response, the new Army Commander, Brig. Gen. Wase said: ‘Having seen the working relationship between my predecessor and the Lagos Police Boss, I will like to request that the same cooperation is given to me. Where I can upgrade it, I will do so. I will like to say happy retirement to AIG Odumosu as he bows out of service.’

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As part of it mandate to ensure a cleaner Lagos, the Lagos Waste Management Authority has embarked on a two day massive enforcement operation across the State.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Agency's Spokesperson, Mrs. Folashade Kadiri stated that, "Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has embarked on a two-day enforcement operation at Lekki axis, to clear the roadsides of various illegal activities defacing the environment."

According to Kadiri, "The exercise involved clearance of waste nuisance and dislodging of street trading from First Roundabout to Jakande axis, as well as Freedom Way entrance, on Lekki Epe expressway."

"The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni said the operation would ensure that the area was rid of structures and elements constituting environmental nuisance, such as littering and improper waste disposal, currently undermining efforts of the Authority at maintaining sustainable cleanliness."

He said, “Our enforcement team is carrying out a two-day campaign, which began on Thursday, January 20, 2022, to stem the tide of littering and defacing of the environment, ensuring that effective sanitation is sustained within the VI axis of the state”.

Odumboni pointed out that street trading activities by some persons in the area, had attracted all forms of gathering, including beggars, thus leading to high level of environmental degradation, including littering and open defecation.

The LAWMA helmsman stated that the agency had rolled out various programmes and initiatives, aimed at achieving a consistently clean environment across the metropolis, calling on residents to support those efforts, by avoiding indiscriminate waste disposal and other vices.

He also implored residents to imbibe the habit of bagging their wastes at all times, using appropriately covered waste bins for containerisation, as well as patronising assigned PSP operators, who had been mandated to evacuate wastes generated by tenements.

For inquiries on waste management related issues in your area, please call LAWMA toll-free numbers: 07080601020 and 617 (for GLO users).

ONE SOLDIER ARRESTED AS INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING TO IDENTIFY AND ARREST ALL CULPRITS IN THE UNFORTUNATE ASSAULT ON TRAFFIC WARDENS IN IBADAN

Following the viral video of an assault on two traffic wardens by men on military uniform suspected to be soldiers, the Headquarters Nigerian Army ordered immediate investigation to identify and arrest the culprits. Preliminary investigation has shown that the unfortunate incident took place on Friday, 7 January, 2022 at Adeoye Road by Ring Road, Ibadan.

The investigation is also already yielding results as one of assailants, a Lance Corporal of the Nigerian Army has been taken into custody. Efforts are being made in collaboration with the Oyo State Command of the Nigerian Police Force to identify, locate and arrest the remaining culprits.

Even as investigation is still ongoing, the Nigerian Army wishes to dissociate itself from the very reprehensible conduct of the individuals seen in that video. The vicious attack on fellow security personnel or any unarmed citizens in the manner seen in the video is not consistent with the ethos and professionalism of the Nigerian Army and therefore stands condemned in very strong terms.

At the end of investigation, anyone found culpable in the sordid incident will be made to face the full wrath of the disciplinary provisions of the Nigerian Army.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
10 January 2022

https://www.sunnewsonline.com/army-arrests-soldier-over-assault-on-traffic-warden-in-ibadan/

Deuteronomy 8:18

A business is any commercial or industrial activity that one engages, with the purpose of making profit. The main purpose of any business is to generate income- the ability for a man or woman to eke out a living- either periodically or per commodity.

A typical example is the fashion designer, whose income is generated through sales of clothing materials and professional skills; in this same vein, A business can also be defined as the platform for exchange of value for goods and services.

Business is a vital aspect of life and living, which has been in existence for ages, and continues to evolve throughout generations of mankind. And we find documented evidence of God's hand in man's business, as far back as Biblical times, like Father Abraham (Gen 13:2-4), Job (Job 1:3), Apostle Paul (Acts 18:3) and King Solomon ((1 Kings 10:22-29, 2 Chronicles 9:13-14)were all successful businessmen.

No one is entitled to financial gain without engaging in productive activity or exchange of value for service provided. And every child of God belongs to a breakthrough family in Jesus Christ. (Prov;13v11: Matt;5v13-15: Matt;7v20)

All of our skills and special talents that we use in our businesses are all given to us by God, and that is a very good reason to include HIM in all of our business plans

When making decisions about every venture- especially after gathering relevant information, it is very important to always invite God to give the verdict, through prayers, or HIS Word, because it is HE alone who knows all things. And only through His will do we become a wonder to our generation

It is one thing to be in a place and another to partake in the blessings associated with that place. Just as, it is not enough to associate with God, but to fully abide in Him, hence our hearts must be connected. (1Cor;7v20: John;15v5: Matt;7v24-25).

Top 5 Reasons GOD Should Be Your Business Strategist

God has been since forever.
Imagine co-running a business or project whatsoever with an Entity that has been, that still is and forever will be, or simply tapping from His ageless wisdom. HE knows what has been, what is being and what will be
Although GOD has been around orchestrating mighty acts since before the beginning of time, God does not meddle in the affairs of men, unless invited.

God will speed your processes
If your ways and processes align with divine ordination, God is known to bend time, skip lengthy processes and even break supernatural laws for you. Those who have experienced God's speedy hand at work in their affairs call Him the Time Bender, who needs no permission from anyone. God's ways are not our ways, neither are His thoughts on the same track with ours.

God will improve your quality
We live in a highly competitive world today, where we have more discerning customers who are not easily impressed. But having a Master strategist like GOD, who confuses the wise with the foolish things of this world, success is guaranteed.
My mentor in the Faith shared the testimony of a fashion designer who bought a car within months by handling just one customer.

God will make your workforce more productive with less.
When the productivity of a business declines, it's normal to look for ways to make the workforce more productive, with cost reductions. But what God does is to help remove the limitations of the workforce, and allowing workers to do more with less.
Consider Gideon in the Bible, with 300 selected men, he defeated an army of several thousands, by simply following God's counsel.

SYLVESTER OROMONI: NO EVIDENCE OF TORTURE, CHEMICAL INTOXICATION - SECOND AUTOPSY REVEALS; LAGOS CP WARNS AGGRIEVED PERSONS TO DESIST FROM PROTESTS FORTHWITH


The Lagos Commissioner of Police, AIG Hakeem Olusegun Odumosu has urged family, friends, and other aggrieved members of the public to seek redress in court in the case involving the late Dowen College student, Sylvester Oromoni. This is because unlawful acts aimed at disrupting peace and order in Lagos state will no longer be tolerated forthwith. The CP made this assertion at the press conference covered by the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP held at the force headquarters, Ikeja, Lagos.

He added that the second autopsy conducted on the 12-year old reported that there was no evidence of blunt force or chemical intoxication, NAOSNP gathered.

Sharing the autopsy report, AIG Odumosu said: 'For purpose of clarification, it is pertinent to convey to members of the public in simple terms, the commentary/submission of Dr. SS Soyemi, the consultant pathologist who led a team of pathologists to carry out the autopsy. He declared and I quote: Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, a 12-year old student of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, reportedly died on November 30, 2021 at a private hospital in Warri, Delta State.'

'It was alleged that the deceased was physically assaulted and poisoned in the school prior to death. The first autopsy was done in Warri on December 2, 2021.'

'Following an order for a second autopsy, the body of the deceased was brought to Lagos for a second autopsy. Our findings at the second autopsy include marked pallor of organs, pneumonia (infection of the lungs), infections of the liver and kidneys as well as the heart. These infections emanated from the ankle infection described earlier in the report. Microscopic sections also confirmed these findings.

Death was caused by Septicaemia following infections of the lungs and kidneys arising from the ankle wound. No evidence of blunt force trauma in this body. The findings in the oesophagus and stomach are not compatible with chemical intoxication. Death in this case is natural', AIG Odumosu quoted the autopsy report conducted in Lagos State University Teaching Hospital on 14th December 2021.

The autopsy carried out by Dr. S.S Soyemi, the Consultant Pathologist and Chief Examiner, Department of Pathology and Forensic Sciences, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos was done in the presence of representatives of all the parties involved in the case. The witnesses are Dr. Uwon Eze, a consultant Pathologist from UCH represented Timile’s family;
Dr. Badmus Kabiru, Consultant Pathologist from LUTH represented Dowen College;
Dr. Nwigwe Chikodili Isabella, Consultant Pathologist from Military Hospital Yaba represented Edward Brown, student of
Dowen College; and Dr. Clement Vhriterhire, Consultant Pathologist who performed the first autopsy represented the family of the deceased. Others are Dr. Musa Stephen Itopa, Consultant Pathologist from UPTH represented Michael Kasamu, student of Dowen College; Dr. F.E. Emiogun, Consultant Pathologist in LASUTH; Dr. O.O. Kila Uvie-Emegbo, Consultant Pathologist in LASUTH;
Dr. O.O. Onayemi, senior Registrar in LASUTH; Dr. M. Salisu, senior Registrar on autopsy posting in LASUTH; Dr. A.C. Chima, Registrar from ABU on autopsy posting in
LASUTH; and Dr. F. Emetomah, Registrar.

The Police was represented by CSP Rasak Oseni, Homicide Section, represented the Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Command; DSP Olusegun Bamidele, Homicide Section, also represented the Nigeria Police Force, Lagos state Command; and Sgt. Shola Adeniyi, Homicide Section, represented the Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Command, Trek Africa Newspaper reports.

AIG Hakeem Odumosu continued: 'The result of the second autopsy carried out in Lagos was released on 21st December, 2021. The result attributed the cause of death to ‘Septicaemia, lobar pneumonia with acute pyelonephritis and pyomyositis of the right ankle’. On 30th December, 2021, the toxicology screening results of the first autopsy carried out in Warri was released.

The result issued and signed by Dr Clement Vhriterhire, same doctor who carried out the initial autopsy attributed cause of death to ‘acute bacteria pneumonia due to severe sepsis’. At the end of diligent investigation carried out so far, there is no evidence to establish a case of torture, bullying and forceful application of poisonous substance against the suspects.'

'All the suspects denied the allegations of torture, bullying and administering of poisonous substance to the deceased. Allegation that the deceased was being forced to join a cult group was also not established as other students interviewed denied this. Final results of the post mortem and toxicology examination conducted both at Warri and Lagos agreed that the deceased died a natural death.'

On the legal angle, CP Hakeem Odumosu shared: 'Despite this and following legal procedure, the case file was duplicated and sent to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice. Legal advice, however, indicated that ‘there is no prima facie case of murder, involuntary manslaughter and or malicious administering of poison with intent to harm’ against the students and the House Masters, hence they cannot be prosecuted. Hence they were all released on bail. The final result of the autopsy and DPP advice were officially released by the State government earlier in the week.'

The eight suspects including three House Masters of the College and five students who were said to have been mentioned by the deceased before his death have been released on bail. They were granted bail after the expiration of the 21 days remand order. The students are Ansel Temile ‘m’ aged 14; Michael Kashamu ‘m’ aged 15; Kenneth Inyang ‘m’ aged 15; Favour Benjamin ‘m’ aged 16; and Edward Begue ‘m’ aged 16. The House masters are Valentine Igbokwe ‘m aged 45; Ahmed Bariyu ‘m’ aged 52; and Adesanya Olusegun ‘m aged 42.

Issuing stern orders to anybody who may want to disrupt the peace of the state, CP Hakeem Odumosu said: 'In spite of the transparent investigation carried out by the police and the non-establishment of prima facie case against the suspects, some members of the Ijaw Youths Council, Lagos led by one Comrade Henry Oyobolo protested in front of Bowen College for over two hours yesterday 6th January, 2022. The protesters including masquerades carried placards and were drumming, thereby causing panic and apprehension. The protesters who conducted themselves in a manner capable of causing breach of peace also caused temporary traffic jam. But for the professional way the police managed the protest, it would have led to violence.'

'Much as we commiserate with the bereaved family on the death of their lovely and promising child, it is advised that the protesters and other individuals or groups who are still aggrieved should go to law court to seek redress instead of taking the law into their own hands. Thus member of the public who may have any misgivings about the outcome of the police investigation, medical enquiry and legal advice with this case are advised to follow due process in law rather than resorting to self help.'

'The police will not fold their arms and allow any act or omission that could threaten the peace being enjoyed in the state', he warned.

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List items required at Police training school


The Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with the Police Service Commission has finally released names of successful candidates for the long awaited 2020 Police recruitment exercise. 

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Delta State Command's Spokesperson, DSP Edafe Bright stated that, "Delta State Police Command wishes to inform the general public particularly indigenes of the state that the NPF in collaboration with the Police Service Commission have released names of successful candidates for the 2020 recruitment exercise."

According to Edafe, "Candidates are advised to visit www.policerecruitment.gov.ng and check for their names or alternatively come to the Police Command Headquarters Asaba."

Successful candidates who are indigenes of Delta state are to report at Police Training School Benin (PTS) from 10th -15th January 2022.
Candidates who fail to report on the stated date will not be admitted for the training.
Candidates are to come along with the following;
a. Two (2) pairs of White Round-Neck T-Shirt and Short Nicker,

b. Two (2) Pairs of White Trainer Shoes and White Socks,

c. Two (2) Pairs of White Sports Wear,

d. Two (2) Pairs of White Bed Sheets,

e. Two (2) White Pillow Cases,

d. Face Mask and Hand Sanitizer,

e. Small Food Flask with Two Flat Plates and a set of cutlery,

f. One (1) Hoe, Cutlass and Broom each,

g. One (1) Bucket and toiletries, 

h. Hard Cover Note Book,

i. Original Copy of National Identity Card/Slip,

j. Original Copies of Credentials, and

k. Four (4) Copies of Passport Photograph with White Background.

The Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Ari Muhammed Ali FCIA, PSC+ while congratulating the successful candidates advised them that the exercise is absolutely free. The CP also advised candidates to remain focused, committed, obedient, responsible, honest and dedicated during the period of the training so they can achieve the ultimate goal when the training ends.

For further inquiries candidates can reach the Command through the following numbers;
+234 915 557 0008
+234 915 557 0007
+234 902 907 0037.

Many shouted happy new year with us
But now, are no more
Others in the hospital
Prison or morgue
We all serve the same God

Thank God for life and freedom
God of the Bible, Father of Jesus.
God who so loved us
Enough to give us his Son
How well do you love God

Is the Lord with you
The laborers are few
Are you a dedicated Christian or Muslim
Knowing God is not enough
How close are you to HIS Will

Are you a true worshiper
True love requires sacrifices
For pleasures, we indulge no excuses
For God, we tender excuses
What sacrifice are you rendering to God

Everyday alive is an opportunity
To serve God in truth and spirit
Jesus Christ came to show the way
To serve, worship, fast and pray
In this season of turnaround escapes

God is a rewarder of men
Never a user of men
God is a good businessMan
Doing business with those who serve Him
What is your business with God

The charge for this week is to draw closer to God through prayers and word study, find a unit in your local assembly and be committed to serving God. And watch how He decorates your life this year!

WSOC January 2022, Week 1:

Innocent Odey, Caroline Okeke, Omotayo Julius, Daniel Dominion

The Winners Soldiers of Christ Network is an evangelism gathering of diverse business persons unified by the Gospel of Christ. And working under the spiritual authority of Bishop David Oyedepo and Pastor E.A Adeboye.

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) and the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi has agreed to strengthen existing partnership and synergy between the two agencies in various areas of operations especially in the fight against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the  Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr. Femi Babafemi stated that, "The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC have agreed to strengthen existing partnership and synergy between the two agencies in various areas of operations especially in the fight against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking."


According to Babafemi, "The commitment was the highpoint of a courtesy visit by the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi to the Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) at the anti-drug Agencys national headquarters in Abuja on Thursday 6th January 2022."

In his remarks, the NSCDC boss said he was on the visit to tap from the knowledge and experience of Gen. Marwa in transforming NDLEA within a short time; seek for synergy and collaboration between the two agencies, while noting that he has continued to follow Marwas antecedents and achievements in public service since he was still a student.
In his response, the NDLEA Chief Executive commended the NSCDC boss for bringing to bear his experience and intellectual capacity on the work of the Corps. He said whatever has been achieved in the past year in NDLEA was due largely to the grace of God as well as the commitment of officers and men of the Agency.
According to him, well like to bring the problem of drug abuse under control as quickly as possible because of its effects on public health and national security. As such, well like to call for renewed partnership with the Civil Defence so that together we can bring criminalities under control in communities and the country at large. With your visible physical presence in the grassroots, well work with you in our drug demand and drug supply control efforts.

Earlier, the leadership of Global Peace Advocacy and Empowerment Initiative led by Ambassador Sadiq Badamasi Ibrahim also visited Gen. Marwa during which they sought partnership with NDLEA on their mission to take anti-drug advocacy campaigns across the country. The global body also conferred on Marwa the 2021 Man of the Year award among other recognitions.

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