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President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law, SPIDEL, Dr Monday O. Ubani over the death of his father, Pa Egbedubi Nwokocha at 101 years.

Pa Nwokocha passed on January 3, 2022 in Lagos and will be buried at his hometown Umuosoko, Awomukwu, Ikwuano Local Government Area, Abia State on April 22, 2022.

Other notable persons that have also sent their condolence messages to Dr Ubani include Governors Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State and the current Chief Whip of the Senate, Minister of Niger Delta, former Governor and former Senate Minority Leader, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, Minister of State for Mines and Steel, Dr. Uche Ogah, Senators Ekweremadu, Abaribe, Nkechi Nwaogu, Hon Sam Onuigbo, NBA President, Olumide Akpata, President of African Bar Association Mr Hannibal Uwaifor, Chief Judges of Abia and Lagos States, some Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, former Presidents of the Nigerian Bar Association and former Group Managing Director, Diamond Bank, Alex Oti amongst many others.

In a condolence letter dated April 11, 2022 and signed by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Buhari was quoted as giving glory to God for the gift of longevity, which saw Pa Nwokocha live up to 101 years.

The President was also quoted to have saluted the fact that Pa Nwokocha left his footprints on the sands of time, gaining reputation as a man of peace, a philanthropist, dutiful father, public spirited individual, and a man of integrity.

Condoling with Dr Ubani, the only son of the deceased, and the many grandchildren and great grandchildren left by the departed, President Buhari urged them to keep the flag of the good works hoisted by their patriarch flying, knowing that in that wise, Papa Nwokocha would live forever in the hearts and minds of all who knew him.

The President also urged the family to give the departed befitting rites of passage, as the soul of Egoro Oti marches on.

Totilopussylick:
Confronting Boko Bois is not in the NSCDC manual

Their primary focus is on patrol criminals, Train track robbers.

And pipeline scavengers .

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Iyana Oworo, Lagos

Glory be to God forever, as members of Winners Soldiers of Christ, based in Iju and under the Spiritual authority of God's servant Bishop David Oyedepo, will again be out on the streets of Lagos, today Friday 8th of April 2022, as is custom for their weekly prayer meeting and street evangelism.

A variety of successful business owners and corporate executives who are collectively intent on bringing Jesus Christ closer to people of all nations, the Winners Soldiers of Christ has become a byword for evangelism within local Christian circles.

In recent weeks, the Winners Soldiers have successfully marched across Iyana Oworo, Berger, Agege, Abule Egba and Iju Ishaga axis of Lagos, to preach the good news of Christ, and also distribute several thousands of tracts and flyers among residents of their host communities.

In correspondence with the ongoing Operation Change of Story, the Winners Soldiers of Christ who have been to over 20 locations, winning souls for the kingdom of God, are also engaging instructions from Canaanland, to pray for souls and preach the Gospel to everyone within reach.

God be praised

RIVERS NSCDC ARREST 14 SUSPECTS, IMPOUNDS 4 TRUCKS, 2 WOODEN BOATS AND 4 CARS LOADED WITH SUSPECTED ILLEGALLY REFINED AGO

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Rivers State Command under the leadership of Commandant Abu Tambuwal has recorded another feat in the fight against criminality, vandalism and oil bunkering 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, DSC Olufemi Ayodele stated that, "The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Rivers State Command has arrested 14 Suspects for unlawful dealings in petroleum products."

According to Oluremi, "These arrests premised on the renewed vigour and strategic efforts put in place by the Command to combat the menace of oil theft, illegal refineries, oil bunkering and illegal dealings in petroleum product in Rivers State. Parading the Suspects the Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC Rivers State Command; DSC Olufemi Ayodele said the arrests were made possible following a marching order given by the State Commandant Abu Tambuwal who has reiterated on his assumption of duty that the war against illegal bunkering in Rivers State is non-negotiable."

Ayodele noted that the Command is currently under a new Sheriff in town with zero tolerance for all anti-government activities most especially the act of sabotaging the economy of the Nation through Vandalism of oil pipelines and illegal dealings in petroleum product.

In his words " the NSCDC Rivers State Command in her renewed vigour to eradicate the menace of oil pipeline vandalism and other offences in connection with illegal dealings in petroleum products has arrested and hereby parading these 14 Suspects named: Chinoso Anowo (M) 35years, Babagana Umaru (M) 40years, Victor Emeama (M) 49 Years, Ifeanyi Chinaka (M) 42years, Ndubisi Nwoji (M) 41years and Echefulachi Okoro (M) 33years and others for illegal dealings in petroleum products and transportation of petroleum products without haulage licences being offences punishable under the Miscellaneous offences Act, law of the Federation 2004".

The first Suspect was arrested at Ada George Obio/Akpor Local Government Area with 18,000 litres capacity white Man Diesel Truck RIVERS MHA 435 XZ but a part of the content had been discharged before been apprehended by our operatives. The second suspect was arrested at Abua Junction, Ahoada East Local Government with a Truck NGL 141 XA in conveyance of 45,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) popularly called Diesel; from his confessional statement the truck was loaded at a dump in Ekporoho community in Ahoada East Local Government of Rivers State. Another Truck KADUNA MKA 701 ZF conveying 40,000 litres of suspected illegally refined AGO was also Impounded along Airport road. Four (4) Suspects were further arrested along a truck with number plate Ebonyi ZLL A3 XY in conveyance of products used for construction of illegal refineries"

The Command spokesman relayed that 3 suspects named: Oluchukwu Nwachukwu (M) 33years, Uche Nwankwo (M) 29years, Chiwendu Onwenyisi (M) 31 years were also arrested with 4 Cars conveying about 4 drums of suspected illegally refined AGO concealed in cellophane bags equivalent to 800 litres: a light grey coloured Toyota Camry with registration number IMO STATE AG 342 KGE, Blue Toyota Camry with registration number DELTA LEH 64 EX, a White Toyota Camry with registration number LAGOS LSD 58 BJ and a deep grey Toyota Camry Car with registration number RIVERS AM 25 BNY; they were all impounded at Airport round about in Ikwerre Local Government Area. In addition Isaac Helliday (M) 39years, Joseph Tambufo 50years, Wisdom Batubo (M) 35years and Felix Friday 32years were arrested with 2 wooden boats loaded with suspected illegally refined AGO on waterways along Bakana River and Abonima wharf respectively.

While reaffirming the Command continuous synergy with relevant Sister agencies, Ayodele hinted that all the Suspects would definitely be charged to Court at the expiration of thorough Investigation. He called on the good people of Rivers State to collaborate with the NSCDC Rivers State Command by giving credible Intelligence noting that Safeguarding Critical National Assets and Infrastructure in the State is a collective responsibility. He further issued a stern warning to economic saboteurs in the State stating that they either engage themselves in legal ventures or risk facing the full wrath of the law.

Wetin you expect

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God be with us

Winners Soldiers of Christ Target Iyana Oworo

Lagos, Nigeria

"You can't become part of a church growth movement without experiencing supernatural advancement in return. Watch how God will start decorating your life in ways you cant imagine."- Bishop David Oyedepo

Same can be said of the Winners Soldiers of Christ, an evangelism team of business professionals, who have created a weekly schedule of dutifully preaching the good news of our Lord, Jesus Christ, while actively depopulating the kingdom of darkness to the glory of God.

Armed with the Word, relevant Living Faith tracts and some light refreshments for Oworo residents, last Friday the Winners Soldiers of Christ visited numerous locations within the Iyana Oworo axis of Lagos, and had a great time evangelizing to everyone who cared to listen about God.

DELTA POLICE ENGAGES DARE DEVIL KIDNAPPERS, KILL ONE, RESCUES THIRTEEN KIDNAPPED VICTIMS • Recover one AK-47 rifle

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The Delta State Police Command under the leadership of CP Ari Muhammed Ali has continued to make impressive track records in the fight against criminality, kidnapping, cultism, drugs abuse and insecurity 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, "Today 3/4/2022 at about 0840hours, information got to the Command that a gang of dare devil kidnappers intercepted a fourteen-seater bus with reg no M831-FJK along Aniagbala Community via Ubulu-uku express road in Aniocha south LGA, conveying sixteen occupants, kidnapped thirteen of the passengers and taken to the bush. The Delta State Commissioner of Police CP Ari Muhammed Ali directed that the DPO Ogwashi-Uku Division to lead men into the bush and ensure that the victims are rescued unhurt and also arrest the suspects. The DPO, CSP Mohammed Naallah swiftly led a combined team of Police operatives and Vigilantes into the bush and gave the hoodlums a hot chase which led to exchange of Gun fire. One of the suspects was hit and died on the spot while the other members of the gang escaped with bullet injuries. All thirteen kidnapped victims were rescued alive and unhurt and One AK47 rifle was recovered."

According to Edafe, "The bush is still being comb with a view to arresting the other fleeing members of the gang."

LEKKI TOLL-GATE PROTEST: BREAKDOWN OF LAW AND ORDER WILL NOT BE TOLERATED – CP ALABI

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The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi has frown and warns all intending to protesters at the Lekki Toll-Gate not to infringe on the rights of other Nigerians.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Command's Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin stated that, "The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, fdc, mnim, psc has assured Lagosians that the Command has put necessary measures in place to ensure the safety of lives and property, free flow of traffic and a peaceful environment for carrying out their respective lawful duties."

According to Hundeyin, "This assurance has become imperative following news making the rounds that some Nigerians are planning to protest at the Lekki Toll-gate, an action capable of grounding commercial activities and obstructing free flow of traffic."

"While the Command is not averse to the peoples’ right to freedom of assembly and association; and expression, the Command will equally live up to its mandate of ensuring that no person or group of persons is allowed to infringe on the fundamental human rights of others, especially the rights to freedom of movement and right to dignity of human persons."

CP Alabi therefore warns all intending protesters that anyone found infringing on the rights of other Nigerians will be dealt with in accordance with the law.

Meanwhile, CP Alabi once again enjoins all peace loving Lagosians to go about their lawful duties without fear of harassment or intimidation, reiterating that adequate security assets have been strategically deployed to ensure their safety and security.

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The significance of creating affinity in man’s life, goes beyond political mentalities. Realistically, no man can live without creating a web of connection or networking, if he wishes to make social change, or even achieve individual successes. The understanding of this pushes Mobolaji Ogunlende to keep pushing himself for greatness.

As seen in every media, he pays homage to former president Olusegun Obasanjo. This is coming a week after he was spotted with the APC presidential aspirant –Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The succession of this, is what is making the waves across media space.

His visit to Obasanjo any importance? Let’s take a deep dive into this.

Firstly, Mobo RAK is reviving the lost heritage. Badagry’s impacts in the history of Nigeria cannot be undermined, but it’s been forgotten now and the records are being stolen. Badagry seems to be enjoying only historical records which are so evident.

Otherwise, even the first Storey building we pride about would have been ascribed to the North. Don’t forget Abeokuta claims to have the first church in Nigeria. And Ilorin says, he owns the oldest Museum in Nigeria built in 1945 after the one in Badagry established in 1863.

The involvement of Mobolaji Ogunlende will remind Nigerians, Africans and the world of who we used to be and who we should be now. RAK is reminding everyone again that badagry still exists. Maybe we’ve been forgotten. It’s time to revive the lost heritage and bring back the glories of the old days. Both the ex president, and the CEO RAK Foundation, talked about the abandoned Bells University Permanent Sites situated along the Seme Expressway, owned by the Former President. A light of hope was sent on that.

Another, is the need to associate with people of influence. The last times, Badagry had persons who RAK is trying to feel their vacuum were the days of Oba Claudius Dosa Akran who was a Nigerian politician and traditional title holder who represented Badagry in parliament in 1951 and held the title of Aholu Jiwa II of Jegba. He was a member of the Action Group during the pre-independence period and was appointed regional Minister of Local Government and Economic Planning in 1952. He was an influential member of the party and was regional Minister of Finance from 1962 to 1966. His colleagues were: Awolowo, Shagari, Shonekan and so on. With his influence, he brought Ajayi Crowther, to the First Storey Building where the English Bible was translated into Yoruba dialect and also brought Badagry Grammar School after 100 years of establishing St Thomas Primary School, the first in Nigeria.

Late, Chief James Ogungbe was another man with such records of influential groups. The likes of MKO Abiola, Shagari, Odumegwu Ojukwu and Awolowo where his reference groups. During his time, he ensured Badagrians rights were never infringed upon.

We can all see what’s happening in Ibeju Lekki today, Dangote Sea port, Lagos Free Zone, Dangote Fertilizer Plant, Lagos Sea Port, another International Airport, Fourth Mainland Bridge are some of the social projects to be constructed. It was due to the influence of the influential sons and daughters along that corridor. Otedola, Adenuga, Alakija friends to Dangote. What do you expect? Badagry needs someone to ‘roll’ with these sets of people.

Second to the last promotion of Badagry products: Mobolaji Ogunlende visited the ex-president with an artwork from our own Awesu Gafar. It was not paid for in France, to be shipped into the country. Both of them talked about it. The president was in awe due to its uniqueness. Having a man like Abubakree to represent Badagry means, even our mats in Agbalata market will get to the National Assembly. And the likes of Asaka Victory will have international face. Dagrin Egun, a wrapper in Seme Border may also become the next Burna Boy and performs in Washington DC.

Lastly, Mobolaji Ogunlende creating his own connection. Yes, for any man to achieve social development, he must firstly work on himself. Mobo RAK is ambitious, and everyone can feel that. His personal success matters first, before he is seen in the society. Let’s make a quick reference to the football ace – Cristiano, Ronaldo. His personal success, accounted for his team’s success in Real Madrid for about 10 years. When envy set in, he left and those who thought he was their problems could not proffer a solution to the then challenges. It took three seasons before they regained themselves. That means a person’s personal success is enough to achieve social growth for everyone. RAK’s stand in National Assembly will heal thousands of wounds, from millions of Badagrians and open billions of opportunities.

The earlier, the better. 2023 is the right time!

Things dey sup for Naija

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The Lord is our shepherd and strength

NIGERIA IMMIGRATION BOSS, ISAH IDRIS REACTS TO SUSPENSION OF BIOMETRIC CAPTURE OF THE NEW ENHANCED E-PASSPORT OPERATION AT THE NIGERIAN HIGH COMMISSION LONDON 

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The acting Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Isah Jere Idris has reacted to the suspension of e-passport issuance to Nigerians based in the United Kingdom by the Nigeria High Commission, London, UK. According to a circular released by the High Commission over the weekend, the suspension was due to the challenges experienced by applicants at the Mission.

The acting CG hinted that the Service had unveiled a facility in London on 23rd Nov. 2021 which was intended to make the process seamless and wondered why issues were being raised now by the Mission. He noted that since the new system started about 5 months ago, 5918 passport applications had been received with 5225 successfully done while the remaining were cases of incomplete documentation and data change issues.

This, he believed, should not necessitate the recent step of the Nigeria High Commission in London, UK. He assured though that he will be sending a delegation to the UK to see what the issues are with the view to address them.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Service's Spokesperson, Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, Amos Okpu stated that, "The attention of the acting Comptroller General of Immigration Isah Jere Idris has been drawn to a Circular issued over the weekend by the Nigerian High Commission in the United Kingdom announcing the suspension of issuance of the enhanced ePassports to Nigerians in the United Kingdom."

According to Okpu, "The Circular had stated that the suspension is not unconnected with some noticed challenges being experienced by applicants while applying and processing their Passports at the Mission. This they claimed had resulted in some forms of frustrations leading to instances where some applicants have had to abuse and harass Mission Officials. The suspension they claimed is to enable the Mission put up certain measures to address the situation."

''While the Service would not want to be seen as opposing any move by the Mission to genuinely improve its services to our compatriots in the United Kingdom, it is imperative that we offer some clarifications on the subject matter. Suffice it be stated that as part of efforts to deepen the data harmonization policy of government and with a view to achieving the emergence of a seamless integrated national identity management system for the country, the Service unveiled the enhanced e-Passport facility in London on the 23rd November, 2021'', NAOSNP gathered.

'Some major requirements of the enhanced e-Passport include digitized application and payment process, mandatory requirement that Passport applicants would have been registered by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) on the same identity with which they will use for procuring the enhanced e-Passport as well as the introduction of the appointment system. The digitized platform is to ensure that applicants get to apply and pay the exact fee ONLY for the Passport category of their choice online via passport.immigration.gov.ng while the appointment system is aimed at reducing the avoidable age-long overcrowding situations at the Mission. It would be recalled that before the introduction of the appointment system, the entire premises of the Nigeria House on Northumberland Avenue London has not only been very chaotic but nothing close to decent. The appointment system has since addressed this as Passport applicants only go to the Mission for Passport services on their appointment dates.'

'Therefore, the claim in the Circular that the unveiling of the enhanced e-Passport and the appointment system has brought some challenges is at best an imagination. This is because the records of Passport issuance activities at the Mission since 23rd November, 2021 till date, show a remarkable improvement. Below is a summarized table of operations at the Mission.
Month
Enrolment
Issuance

November 2021
58
50

December 2021
402
376

January 2022
1424
1266

February 2022
1809
1411

March 2022
2225
2122

TOTAL
5918
5225

From the table above, a total of 5918 Passport applications have been received and processed out of which 5225 have been produced and the applicants issued their Passports within the period under review. The remaining ones are cases of incomplete documentation and data change issues. It is certainly not unexpected that innovations such as this often come with some associated concerns but that should not be sufficient reason (s) to announce an abrupt suspension of a system without considering the plights of applicants who desire Passport services and particularly those who have shelved other engagements to keep up their appointments with the Mission.

Consequent upon the above and in order not to subject our compatriots who desire Passport services in the United Kingdom to unnecessary pains in procuring Passports, the acting Comptroller General has in the exercise of the powers conferred on him by Section 9 (1) of the Immigration Act, 2015 directed the Immigration Attaches at the Mission to continue with the issuance of the enhanced e-Passports in the Mission.

Meanwhile, a team comprising representatives of relevant stakeholders on the Passport platform to be led by the Assistant Comptroller General of Immigration overseeing the Passport Directorate is due to arrive the UK within the week to address the challenges raised by the Mission.

The acting Comptroller General therefore, wishes to use this opportunity to assure members of the public of management’s commitment to steady deployment of ICT solutions to eliminate all unnecessary bottlenecks with a view to maintaining quality and transparent service delivery across all service windows.'

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The Managing Director/CEO of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, has again stressed the need for waste sorting for residents, hinting that come April, residents who comply would get reduction in waste bills and increase for those who dont.


He said this while interacting with journalists in his office at Ijora-Olopa, Lagos, adding that LAWMA was engaging recycling as a veritable tool, to tackle the challenge of plastic pollution, as the state generated about 13,000 metric tonnes of waste daily, with plastic materials constituting seventeen percent.


According to him, “From April, you will get reduction in your waste bill if you sort your waste at source and vice versa if you dont. I am appealing to estates, companies and all residents to comply. What we face in Lagos is challenging. In fact, Lagos is 5th largest economy in Africa; and population wise, we have over 25 million people living in the city. Scientifically, weve estimated that each individual generates about 0.69 kg daily. Thats what we are dealing with - over 13,000 metric tonnes of wastes daily, seventeen percent of those are plastic related wastes.


Odumboni stated further that recycling initiative for waste management had gained traction, since the inception of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration, with the number of recycling companies operating in the state growing from only three to 78.


He observed, Since the launch of the recycling initiative by Mr. Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, weve grown from three recycling companies to 78 recycling companies and still counting. We currently have more than 600 aggregators, and over 6000 jobs created in the sector so far. So you can see that weve started a movement and a growth. Its over two years now and the progress that is being made is enormous.


The LAWMA boss reiterated the massive impact of recycling on the lives of many citizens, with the creation of jobs to alleviate unemployment challenges, and the positive impact on environmental sustainability, adding that more opportunities would still be created.


He further announced that the agency, as part of efforts to expand the recycling initiative, would partner with the BASF Group, on a project to convert waste to chemical, aimed at reducing the environmental impact caused by plastic waste in the state.


He called on corporate organisations, to join forces with the Authority, to create awareness among residents on the need to be actively involved in recycling, with attendant benefits for the people and the environment.


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

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Join us at the Living Faith Church, Area 59 Facility[/b]_1/3 Franklin Adejuwon Close, Olushesi[/i]_ today for the [b]CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT, and become a CEO in a very short time.

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Registration fee is absolutely free. This is an idea many of us are paying lots of money to Motivational speakers to acquire and is coming freely to us on a platter of gold. I can assure you, many will burn their [i]CV after this SUMMIT, because of the outbreak of light on their vision which will nullify it's usage. Pls ensure you don't miss this for anything. And let's invite others to also be a partakers of it. See you this evening, and don't come alone.

Time: 6:00pm



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"I'm sure some youths
are here with us today

If they are
Will the youths shout a loud Amen.

This is a very special program for you today.

One of the many things that beclouds youths is

How Do I Move Forward?

How do I get things done?

We'll be having a special capacity development Summit on Thursday, 6PM

The theme is Maximizing Opportunities and financing Your Dreams.

There are ways to doing everything

Come and learn of it

That's what Jesus said

"Come and learn of men"

There are many youths making it

Many youths in the Winners Family

Who are making it

There are many youths
Who have built their houses

Don't be a waka about Youth

Come and learn how to
Maximize opportunities

Opportunities everywhere

In the midst of dryness
People are making it

The blindness around you will be removed
And you'll be guided with provision
That will move your life forward"

6.30PM is the time at the Youth Chapel
Provision will be made for transportation.

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⁃ Seeks Collaboration for Election Security

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in Lagos State, Engr. Segun Osinowo has today paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Command's Spokesperson, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu stated that, "The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State, Engr. Segun Osinowo today March 16, 2022 paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, fdc, mnim, psc."

According to Ajisebutu, "Engr. Osinowo who visited the CP alongside senior executives of the Commission lauded CP Alabi for his strides and initiatives that have ensured relative peace and safety across the state."

"He equally solicited the support of the Commissioner of Police and the entire Command towards effective election security and a general mutually beneficial professional relationship."

CP Alabi on his part assured the REC of the readiness of the Command to at all times provide adequate security for the conduct of successful elections in the state.

The Nation

As Palmadex Global Integrated Services Ltd celebrates a landmark 7th anniversary, international trade communities reference stellar activities that shaped the benchmark to export trading in Nigeria and West Africa, coming up with a cast of relevant experts, to exceptional leaders in world trade today.

As the year pushes on, Palmadex is seeing well into the future by wooing Nigerians with strategic portfolios for international trade, including the Export Academy which trains internationally inclined producers, and even students to earn side income through wielding relevant export knowledge.

Widely regarded as the global export-import trading partner of choice, Palmadex was founded in March 2015 by Dr. Benard Adedotun Omoyeni, with a mission to continually expand the frontier of investment in non - oil export trade and services creating opportunities for economic advancement of its stakeholders and clients through sustainable partnership.

In his remark to commemorate the 7th year anniversary, the MD/CEO of the company Dr. Benard Omoyeni, a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultant (FIMC), glorified God for delivering the vision that birth the company and helping her to scale unusual heights in just 7 years, according to him, Palmadex was founded with the vision to be the global export-import trading partner of choice delivering superior services through integrity, efficiency and reliability in the international value chain. Today at 7 years, Palmadex prides itself as a global brand and a partner of choice with client base spread across Europe, America, Asia and Middle East given its leading position as a partner of choice through delibrate commitment to the ideals of global best practices. In the word of the MD/CEO Palmadex is proud to have contributed immensely to the GDP of Nigeria taking advantage of the opportunities in non-oil agro exports and creating employment opportunities for hundreds of Nigerians.

Over the years, Palmadex Global has invested heavily in major sectors of Nigeria's economy, including agriculture, food processing, export and education. The Company has also shown that it is committed to creating trans generational value, by building and establishing a number of international trade offices across several nations, including Palmadex International General Trading LLC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Palmadex, Van Tu, Vietnam and many other offices domiciled and fully registered in many other nations across the globe.

Locally, Palmadex portfolio includes Palmadex Export Academy, which comprises of 8 modules including Introduction to Export, Export Financing, Export Contract Execution, Challenges in Export, and How to find buyers within its curriculum. Essentially, the institution has important areas covered to ensure that trained persons are fully equipped to get into export business profitably and risk free to the barest minimum.

Other portfolios being fully harnessed by Palmadex include Export Partnership and Consulting, Export Investment, Farming & Afforestation, Sawmill Factory, Nigerian/African Foods Processing, Packaging and Export.

Speaking on the Export Academy as a value adding institute with journalists, the Business and Research Development Manager of Palmadex, Nnenne Azubuike, describes Palmadex as primarily an export company, where people from different walks of life and careers are trained to be professional exporters.

The Palmadex Export Academy (PEA) was flagged off in the year 2018, and had since produced crops of Professionals in the export and import trade enabling the graduants take advantage of the streams of income in export business.

Some persons are in business already but they need international exposure, especially those in Agricultural sector. Most Agro commodities including Sesame seeds, Soya beans, Stone Flower, Peanuts, Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Shell, Cassava products, Sorghum, spices like Peppersoup, Banga and different processed Flours like yam and plantain, even the fruits can be exported actually. Attending the training gives exposure in terms of knowledge, and hands-on practical experience.

Recommended participants to benefit from the Export Academy, are M&A Professionals, Traders, Agricultural Products/ Food Producers, Directors of SMEs and Entrepreneurs, Bankers, Strategy Professionals, Young Graduates, Business Owners, with deal makers and negotiators. And key benefits include learning how to identify and overcome competition, understanding international negotiations, building global relationships, better trade practices and earning in foreign currencies to grow the national GDP.

The Operations Manager, Dr. Patrick Omoyeni, highly and globally ranked export business expert and gold medalist of the prestigious Kwame Nkruma Award for Transformational Leadership, also emphasizes on how highly ranked Palmadex Group including the export training/academy is, describing it as a world class export training facility.

"We are the benchmark to export trading in Nigeria, and actually highly ranked, because of our world class export training facility, which has earned us our motto of benchmark of qualitative export training facility in Nigeria. We provide executive training, best curriculum, hands-on training, that lets you determine what and when you want your training to be done."

"We have won the Best Agricultural Product export company of the year by the Nigeria Export Summit. And also won the best export trading institute of the year 2019
Export Academy".

Palmadex is a globally rated company certified by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), International Chambers of Commerce (ICC) and the American Food & Drug Administration (FDA) among others

A remarkable testimony is that of Bisola Ebhonu (ACA), the company's Accountant who describes her Palmadex experience as "moving out of your normal business, career territory, along with customer relationship outside your normal business mode".

"Coming to this organization, I've come to learn more about export, with customers relationship. I've come to know a lot about customers and how they transact on foreign terms, with customers abroad.
.
Come for training, leverage contacts, you cannot do this without knowledge. So get adequate knowledge, venture into export business. And see how the financial aspects of your life changes for good. For you, your children and everybody around you.

With the company's partnership with Fixit Nigeria, the brand has indeed carved a very unique niche for itself in Nigeria and beyond.

Details on Palmadex export product list is shown in the company website
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CP ABIODUN ALABI VISITS NSCDC LAGOS COMMANDANT, WANTS EXISTING SYNERGY KEPT GOING; AS EWEKA DOUGLAS ASSERTS POLICE NO. 1 ROLE IN INTERNAL SECURITY

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The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Sylvester Abiodun Alabi fdc, psc, mnim yesterday paid his first official visit to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos Command. The meeting was to strengthen ties between the two security agencies for the common purpose to nip criminality in the bud. The CP who was accompanied by his management team viz. DCP Ahmed Kontagora (DCP Operations), DCP Bassey Ewah (DCP Finance and Administration), CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu (Police Public Relations Officer) among others, was warmly received by the Head of NSCDC Lagos, Commandant Eweka Douglas Okoro.

In his address, CP Abiodun Alabi said: 'My aim here is to fulfill all righteousness because I have met virtually everybody here but it is to make it official and strengthen our relationship.'

'Our works are interwoven, we are not in competition with anybody rather we have to collaborate for the common purpose which is to fight the criminals. We are ready to ensure protection of lives and properties', National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP reports.

Reiterating the need for synergy, CP Alabi continued: 'We need synergy as NSCDC and Police. I want to appeal to you that the synergy must be kept going and even become better during my tenure in the area of intelligence and information sharing so that we can do our jobs seamlessly.'

'We also need a forum whereby our relationship will cascade down to our people. We can have workshops and seminars at the tactical and operational level so that our men can know and see themselves so that whenever they see each other, they will embrace themselves as members of the same family', he concluded.

In his response, the Commandant of NSCDC Lagos Command, Commandant Eweka Douglas Okoro consoled Nigeria Police on the demise of a top ranked officer and DIG In-Charge of Force Criminal Investigation Department, DIG Joseph Egbunike. 'Thank you for visiting us today. Let me use this opportunity to commiserate with the entire Nigeria Police over the loss of DIG Joseph Egbunike.'

Asserting the no. 1 role of Police in internal security, the illustrious son of the Eweka dynasty of ancient Benin kingdom shared: 'If a child has clothes like an elder, he cannot have rags like the elder. The Nigeria Police has demonstrated that they have been in the business for long, we are just coming up. We are not competing, we are working together to rid this country of criminals.'

'It's a very glorious day for me and the entire team. We are really happy that the amiable CP Alabi came on a visit and he has shown solidarity to work with us. It shows operational synergy and I can tell you that it will continue for both of us. It means criminals should know that it will not be business as usual.'

On the need for the relationship to be replicated down the rank and file, the Civil Defence boss added: 'I know that at this top level we don't usually have issues but we will keep strategizing so that our men can continue to work together. We, as your junior brothers will work assiduously to cooperate with you. God will increase your wisdom to move Lagos state to heights'.

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The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has denied reports from a section of the media that its operatives arrested 200 Chinese nationals in Suleja, Niger State, saying the information is alleged, fake and misinformed.

In a press statement signed by the agency's Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, Amos Opku, on behalf of the Acting Comptroller General of Immigration, and exclusively made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), the agency noted that only a routine check up was undertaken at the facility, where 12 nationals were discovered to have irregularities in the travel documents.

The statement noted that the 12 were offering clarifications to officers of the Service at the time of going to press, and advised gentlemen of the media to always seek clarifications before publication.

The full statement:

The attention of the acting Comptroller General of Immigration, Isah Jere Idris has been drawn to some media reports alleging that the Service has arrested over 200 Chinese in a facility somewhere in Suleja Niger State.

The Service would have ordinarily ignored such bogus report but for the need to set the record straight and avoid the spread of such unfounded report that may mislead unsuspecting members of the public.

Suffice it be stated that our operatives were at that facility for routine company inspection exercise on the 10th March 2022 to check the immigration status of the foreign employees in the company. During the exercise, our operatives noticed some inconsistencies in the travel documents of 12 of them. They are currently offering some clarifications to us with respect to their immigration status in the country and investigation is still ongoing.

The acting Comptroller General therefore, wishes to use this opportunity to state categorically that the Service did not arrest 200 Chinese in any facility in Suleja Niger State as claimed in some media reports earlier in the day.

He affirms the Service’s renewed commitment to improved company inspection activities and effective migration management efforts in line with best practice. He called on the highly esteemed members of the Press to always feel free to seek out our perspectives on any issues before publishing.

LAGOS CP ABIODUN ALABI PAYS VISIT TO FRSC LAGOS, SEES GREAT WORK AT DRIVER'S LICENSE PRODUCTION CENTRE;  OGUNGBEMIDE SAYS VISIT 'IS LIKE HOMECOMING'

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As part of his familiarization with sister agencies in the security business, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Sylvester Abiodun Alabi, fdc, psc, mnim yesterday paid his first official visit to Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command. More like homecoming for him, the CP was able to reignite his longtime friendship with the FRSC Sector Commander, Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide. He was also able to interact with members of the leadership team in the road safety agency, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can reliably inform.

Recounting the stories, CP Abiodun Alabi said: 'It is good to be here today. The Sector Commander is my very good friend. It's like we started together. We have been very close for like 30 years.'

He, then, detailed the purpose of the visit. 'I have come here to familiarize myself with the people we will be working together to prevent danger in Lagos and to strengthen the synergy. In Lagos we have a lot of traffic and I know that even before coming to Lagos, I have been hearing about the work you are doing. Rest assured that we will partner together and see ourselves as partners in progress.'

'Secondly, policing is not done alone. We share intelligence and information so I will solicit your support. Policing is everybody's business. In the course of your interaction with others, in your neighborhood and area of responsibility, when you hear of anything untoward, you can help us with information.'

On his part, FRSC Lagos Sector Commander, Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide recalled: 'This coming is somehow emotional. I joined the system in 1992. I proceeded to Aba, he was already there as Area Commander. I had a very good boss then who allowed me to interact with them. Our way have crossed severally. I have been so close to the CP in the last 30 years. It is like homecoming.'

'One thing I have learned from him is that he will never allow his official business to mix with social life. I recalled when we were having a gathering and he received a call, then he left telling us duty calls', NAOSNP gathered.

On the good interaction he has had with the Police in Lagos which he wants to continue, Ogungbemide said: 'AIG Hakeem Odumosu took me like a brother, gave me the necessary comfort. He will just call me there is something happening, come over. The last time he told me he will be leaving in January and doesn't know who will come next, I was very emotional but I didn't know it's my very own brother that will come to take over.'

Olusegun Ogungbemide then called on his friend, CP Alabi to facilitate a forum where all security agencies in Lagos can interact. 'One thing that was not in Lagos was the joint meeting of agencies that we do in other states. When I got here, it is only the big 5. I met Mr. Governor and I told him about it so he directed me to Mrs. Jaji to coordinate all the security agencies and we report to the big 5. This is because there are lot of information that we get in the road as FRSC. Crime starts and ends on the road. I am sure that it is an added value to security in Lagos.'

'Now that you are here, you are in a better position to make this work better. One great thing is that there is no security agency that can do it alone. For the CP to have come here gives credence that synergy among the agencies will assist in the management of security and traffic issues in Lagos', Ogungbemide urged the Police boss.

As part of the visit, the FRSC Sector Commander, Olusegun Ogungbemide took CP Abiodun Alabi on a tour of the processing centre where driver's license is produced. Alabi expressed his satisfaction at the great work that's being done in the centre.

Meanwhile, the Lagos CP also used the opportunity to interact directly with members of the leadership team at FRSC, NAOSNP can report.

The FRSC Intelligence officer, Victor Okelola asked the CP to see to the issue of touts on Lagos roads. He said: 'Touts will come and ask you for payment if you don't pay them, there is problem they will damage your car. I want you to help us so that we can have peaceful roads. Pickpockets and other criminals hide under the activities of the touts.' The CP Abiodun Alabi mentioned that he is aware of the issue and that the Police is working towards solving it.

The Public Education Officer, FRSC Lagos Sector Command, Route Commander Olabisi Sonusi also raised the issue that some pedestrians don't use pedestrian bridges because of insecurity, 'Some of the bridges are covered with signage so people are afraid. So I want to suggest that maybe in your meeting, the agency can limit the signage so that in cases when someone is attacked, people can see. That's my observation.' To this, CP Abiodun Alabi responded: 'we all know Nigerians are fond of wanting to cross the road. I think the cover are for the benefit of our people.'

'If people are using it together, it will be difficult for anyone to attack them. But as you have observed, I will raise it at the next security council meeting', he remarked.

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The presiding Bishop of Winners' Chapel Int'l wished the Bishop David Abioye (his longest serving son in the ministry) a Happy Birthday.

"Happy birthday to the 1st Vice President of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Abioye,

My prayer is that you continue to go from strength to strength! Your best days are ahead of you.

May the oil upon you remain ever fresh in the name of Jesus Christ. Congratulations"

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FRSC LAGOS SECTOR HOSTS 2ND EDITION OF WOMEN-IN-UNIFORM TO MARK 2022 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

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• 'Dare to be Different': Rear Admiral Hotonu Counsels Women-In-Uniform 

As part of the activities to mark the 2022 International Women's Day, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC Lagos Sector Command has held the annual Women-In-Uniform programme on Wednesday in Lagos.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the FRSC Lagos Deputy Route Commander, Jesutomipe Mala stated that, "To mark the 2022 United Nations International Women’s Day, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Lagos Sector Command held its annual Women-In-Uniform programme at Radisson Hotel GRA Ikeja Lagos on Wednesday, March 9, 2022."

According to Mala, "Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide, Sector Commander, FRSC Lagos Sector Command and the chief host, was ably represented by Cyril Zango Mathew, Deputy Corps Commander, Operations Lagos Sector, in his welcome address noted that women are part of the pillar of any successful society.
He emphasised on the importance of empowering and including women in all spheres of affairs because the whole world will gain from such."

"Mrs. Folashade Jaji, Secretary to Lagos State Government, while addressing the participants, said, "Today's gathering presents to us another opportunity to celebrate women and to call on the Government at all levels as well as organization to implement policies that will correct the bias against women.”

The SSG who was represented by Mrs Omotayo Gbajabiamila-Olamond, Director, Admin and Human Resource of SSG Office, further stated that “Mr. Governor has also pledged that his administration will continue to stand by women to ensure fair representation at all levels of Government while the Speaker of the House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa alsoaffirmed that the House will continue to make laws that will benefit the women in the State.” 

She commended Emma Fekoya, Chairman, Women-In-Uniform and Assistant Corps Commander for the success of the first edition and the tenacity in preparing for this second edition.

Mrs. Jaji called for a fair representation of women In the improvement of the economic, social and cultural development of the nation.

Rear Admiral Itunu Hotonu (rtd), first female Rear Admiral, Nigerian Navy as well as Africa, and the guest speaker, on the theme of the 2022 UN International Women’s Day “Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow” said “Women need to take their space, we should assimilate and live it that we may be different but we are equal hence we all have what we need to achieve our goals”. She admonished women not to be afraid of being different, Live a life of sacrifice, It is not enough to conquer the ground, having conquered, you must hold it”
Deputy Comptroller General Mulikat Lade Adegoke (rtd) of Nigerian Customs Service, encouraged women to get familiar with their organizations codes of conduct and conditions of service, establish and maintain cordial relationship with very senior colleagues, show empathy to fellow women and surround yourselves with team of researchers.

Mrs Grace Ikani, who stood in for Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, the Senior Pastor Trinity House Church, congratulated all women especially Women-In-Uniform for the 2022 UN International Women’s Day. He commended FRSC Lagos Sector Command for the great initiative and appreciated the Women-In- Uniform for holding the home front together.

Other guest at the event include CC Lagos Plant, CC Rahilia Koli represented by SRC Popoola; Dr. Fashina Abiodun, Lagos State Maternity Hospital Lagos Island; Pastor SEA Oludare of Christ Apostolic Church Yaba Assembly; Special Marshals, Road Safety Wives Association (ROSOWA), female officers from various military and paramilitary agencies.

The event also featured a health talk powered by Lagos State Ministry of Health on medical status of women in uniform and measures to be taken to ensure sound health during/after their service to the nation.

The Women-In-Uniform initiative was put together by FRSC, Lagos Command to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of all the women working with different Military and Paramilitary organizations in Lagos, which include but not limited to Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, Federal Road Safety Corps, Immigration, Customs, Fire Service, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority among others. The gallantry efforts of these women in keeping their home-front together while serving in different capacities in their various organizations cannot be over emphasized.

DEATH WHILE IN SERVICE: IGP MOURNS DIG JOSPEH EGBUNIKE, CONDOLES WITH FAMILY

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has on behalf of the Management team, and Officers of the Nigeria Police Force, regrets to announce the demise of the Head, Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) and the supervisory DIG in charge of the South-East.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Acting Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated that, "The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+),NPM, fdc on behalf of his Management team, and Officers of the Nigeria Police Force, regrets to announce the demise of DIG Joseph Obiajulu Egbunike, PhD, ACTI, mnin, FCNA, which occurred at about 9pm of March 8, 2022 at the National Hospital, Abuja, after a brief illness. DIG Egbunike was until his death the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department and the supervisory DIG in charge of the South-East."

According to Adejobi, "DIG Egbunike was a dedicated and seasoned police officer who served the nation in various capacities including as the Commissioner of Police in charge of Police Accounts and Budget. An officer with finesse and commitment to intellectual development and was instrumental to the achievements of the giant strides within the Police architecture."

"The Inspector-General of Police hereby condoles with the immediate family, relatives, and friends of the deceased DIG who passed away in active service of his fatherland and prays for the repose of his soul."

NSCDC Lagos Commandant, Eweka Okoro Outlines Achievements, Promises More Hard Times for Criminal Elements

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The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, Commandant Eweka Douglas Okoro, has presented a scorecard of achievements of the Command in the Badagry division.

In a press statement the Commandant personally signed, and exclusively obtained by the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), he commended the Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, for his transparent leadership and visionary directives, which led to the efforts and subsequent operational achievements.

The statement noted that "one hundred and seventeen (117) yellow kegs of 25litres each and some empty kegs, suspected to be Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), attempted to be psyphoned by suspected vandals" were arrested in Badagry.

Okoro further noted that the Corps will build on the achievements through constant and periodic combing of criminal areas while it has also launched a search for as many that escaped their clutches

The statement in details:

SITUATION REPORT ON LAGOS COMMAND'S SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN BADAGRY DIVISION TODAY.

INTRODUCTION

In line with your very clear directive and charge sir, Commandant General (CG) Ahmed Abubakar Audi PhD, mni, to stem the tide of insecurity and criminality in the country, which include; oil pipeline vandalism, and vandalism of other critical national assets and infrastructure et ce tera, the Lagos State Command, through its operatives in the Badagry Division, has immediately swung into action to arrest suspected one hundred and seventeen (117) yellow kegs of 25litres each and some empty kegs, suspected to be Premium Motor Spirit(PMS), attempted to be psyphoned by suspected vandals, today, in Badagry, Lagos.

OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES

1. The Lagos State Command through its anti - vandal and marine team, in Badagry Division, led by the Divisional Officer, CSC Akinyemi Rasheed Ayodeji, today, 4th March, 2022, at about 02:15hrs ( wee hours ), arrested one hundred and seventeen( 117 ) yellow kegs of 25litres each and some empty kegs, suspected to be Premium Motor Spirit(PMS), discovered at Alakoto - Meji, which was also attempted to be psyphoned by suspected vandals to the Republic of Benin, via a boat.

The dastardly act of the suspected vandals was forestalled as a result of the professionalism of the Command's operatives. The criminal minded vandals on sighting our operatives, who intercepted them through credible intelligence, also took to their heels, in a bid to avoid arrest.

The Command's operatives, who intercepted the economic sabotage of these suspected criminals also acted professionally, in a bid to avoid oil explosions as a result of the evil activities of the suspected vandals.

The petroleum products, which was initially moved to the Badagry Division, in Ibereko, have also been ordered to be moved to the Command's Headquarters, in Alausa - Ikeja, Lagos, for further investigation to be carried out .

OBSERVATION

We have also resolved to continue to comb all black spots in Lagos State, in connection with our mandates and functions, in a bid to put an end to the activities of oil pipeline vandalism in Lagos State.

CONCLUSION

Finally, the Command has also immediately launched a search light on the suspected fleeing vandals, in a bid to deter others, who may be interested in such economic sabotage from involving in such.

POLICE WOMEN DRESS CODE: ADOPTED, APPROVED IN LINE WITH INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICES

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The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has on Friday approved and unveiled new dress code for Women officers which permits them to wear stud earrings, headscarf among others.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Acting Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated that, "The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc, has approved a new and improved dress code for Women Officers which permits them to wear stud earrings, and headscarf under their berets or peak caps as the case may be while in uniform. The dress code was unveiled at the IGP’s meeting with Strategic Police Managers on March 3, 2022."

According to Adejobi, "The IGP noted that the Nigeria Police workforce has officers from every local government in the country with a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds, and an increased inclusion of female folks. This therefore brings the need to guarantee inclusion, gender mainstreaming, ethnic and religious diversity in the work place for optimum output and professionalism. This has informed the improvement for effective global workforce diversity management. Other countries that have adopted same dress code include Canada, the United States of America, Sweden, Turkey, Australia and the United Kingdom amongst others."

"The dress code is optional and Senior Women Police Officers have been tasked by the IGP to ensure compliance with the approved standard for women police officers who have opted to adopt the dress code."

The Inspector-General of Police noted that this development, which is in line with international best practices addresses the growing concern for gender mainstreaming and respect for culture and diversity.

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The Honorable Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has stated that applicants seeking to procure the Nigerian Passports do no longer need the services of anybody to do so henceforth. The Minister stated this on Thursday in Enugu while unveiling the enhanced electronic Passport facility for the South East region.

In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by Sevice Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, Amos Okpu stated that, "The Minister of Interior Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has said that applicants seeking to procure the Nigerian Passports do no longer need the services of anybody. The Minister stated this on Thursday in Enugu while unveiling the enhanced electronic Passport facility for the South East."

According to Okpu, "He noted that with the seamless online option that the NIS has enabled prospective Passport applicants can now sit in the comfort of their homes and Offices and apply for any category of Passport. He stressed that “Passport applicants don’t need anybody again to get Passports; it is so easy to apply online and applicants will only be required to come to the selected Passport Office on the appointment date for enrolment”.

The Minister maintained that the main aim for the introduction of online application and payment option is to eliminate all forms of Passport racketeering, touting and clumsy processes. He enjoined Passport applicants to visit the NIS Passport portal via passport.immigration.gov.ng to apply, complete the form, pay online and get appointment date for enrolment without assistance from anybody stressing that many of such assistances tend to complicate the entire process. He advised applicants to ensure that they have their National Identity Number (NIN) and be ready to supply verifiable documents to enable easy processing of their applications.

Earlier, the acting Comptroller General of Immigration Isah Jere Idris had stated that the enhanced ePassport is the latest technology in Passport production. It comes in three categories of:
(i). 32-page, five –year validity;
(ii). 64-page, five-year validity and;
(iii). 64-page, ten-year validity.

The data page is polycarbonate and water-resistant. It has additional 25 security features over the ordinary electronic Passport.

He maintained that with the unveiling of the enhanced Passport and commissioning of the Production Centre in Enugu, all the five Passport Offices in the entire South East have been migrated to the enhanced Passport platform. He enjoined holders of the ordinary electronic Passport not to worry as the two documents are valid and running concurrently. He requested prospective applicants for the enhanced ePassport to avoid giving out cash payments or patronizing touts for assistance as the process is easy by simply visiting the Passport portal to apply and pay. He further enjoined members of the public to also utilize all available contact channels such as +2348021819988 and social media handles (Twitter&Facebook both @nigimmigration) to make enquiries or lay complaints.

Speaking earlier, the Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government Prof. Simeon Uchenna Otuanya thanked the Nigeria Immigration Service for its valuable contributions to the security architecture of the State. He lauded the introduction of the enhanced ePassport to the entire South East while assuring the Minister that the State would continue to support all agencies in the State.

It will be recalled that the enhanced ePassport facility for the South West was launched sometime in December last year in the ancient city of Ibadan. Plans are underway to extend the same facility to all the remaining geographical zones of the country.

A critical highlight of the event was the commissioning of the Passport Production Centre facility by the Minister of Interior ably assisted by the Secretary to the State government.

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