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President Muhammadu Buhari Swears In Rhoda Gumus, Others As INEC Commissioners.

Posted by Onome Naomi

President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in six new commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

Those sworn in are; Mohammed Haruna (Niger State); Mrs. Agbamuche Mbu (Delta state); Okeagu Nnamdi (Abia state); Major General Abubakar Alkali (Rtd.) (Adamawa state); Professor Rhoda Gumus (Bayelsa state) and Sam Elumeku (Ogun state).

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Civil Society Groups applaud Council Chairman for Ultramodern PHC

Posted by Onome Naomi


Encomium continue to pour in over the recently commissioned Senator Oluremi Tinubu Primary Healthcare Center as the Executive Chairman of Amuwo Odofin Local Government, Engr. Dr. Valentine Oluwaseyi Buraimoh recieved the body of Civil Society Groups in his office to congratulate him on the completion of the laudable project.

Comrade Declam Ihekaire, Activists for good Governance established the fact that the Civil Society is out to appraise the good work of the administration of Engr Valentine Oluwaseyi Buraimoh which is immensely worthy of emulation for others to inculcate.

In a statement by the Executive Chairman, "the well equipped Ultramodern PHC is another dividend of democracy to the community". Noting that the health sector is the topmost priority of his campaign promise, one which birthed the construction of the PHC to accommodate the populace and accessing quality and affordable health services , considering the overstretched facilities of the former PHC which is challenging. The ultramodern PHC is designed to serve as a mini general hospital which possesses many features for the benefit of Amuwo Odofin and it's environs.

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Nigerian pastor dies three weeks to his 50th birthday after sending out invitation.

Posted by Onome Naomi 

Barely few weeks to the celebration of his golden jubilee, popular relationship and marriage counselor, pastor Ezekiel Atang has died.

The clergyman had sent out souvenirs and a letter to his friends inviting them to his 50th birthday party in Akwa Ibom on March 14. On Sunday, he attended a church program in Onitsha and had to sit on a chair to minister. He died the following day.

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EFCC arrests 31 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin.

By Onome Naomi 

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the EFCC, on Monday February 21, 2022 arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters at their hideouts in Benin.

The suspects are Chukwu Onyekachi, Augustine Omokaro Isreal, Franklin Ozoma, Kelly Osaretin, Uyi Eric, Aruna Charles Destiny, Osakpalor Joseph, Ogiamon Nosa, Otaru Praise Tobi, Lucky Tejiri, Clinton Amanemiye, Bright Omokhua, Aisosa Enobahkre, Imariable Aisosa Collins, Osamede Egboiy Nicholas, Louis Ekharuyi, Omokhua Destiny and Omagbon Friday Harry.

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New tenants disappear with three children in Ogun 24hrs after moving in.

Posted by Onome Naomi

Three children have been kidnapped by two new tenants, barely 24 hours after they moved into an apartment at Itsekiri street in Ajuwon, Ogun state.

The two women said to be in their 30s, reportedly disappeared with the children on the evening of Friday February 18, a day after they moved into a one-room apartment in the compound.

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BREAKING: APC Makes U-Turn, Announces New Date For National Convention.

Posted by Onome Naomi

APC has announced new date for national convention.

Reports filtering in states that the Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee has just announced that it will conduct the national convention on March 26, 2022.

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Jafaru Mohammed: EFCC denies its official stole N10.9bn from NIA funds found in Ikoyi.

By Onome Naomi

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied the “theft” of N10.9 billion belonging to the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) by its official.

On April 12, 2017, the EFCC uncovered about $43.5 million, £27,800 and N23.2 million inside Apartment 7B, Osborne Towers in Ikoyi, Lagos.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo chaired a presidential investigation committee that grilled the sacked NIA DG, Ayo Oke, ex-EFCC chairman Ibrahim Magu, among others.

A Brigadier General, Jafaru Mohammed, is accused of stealing a chunk of the money to purchase properties now forfeited to the Federal Government.

Mohammed is currently the Director of Finance and Administration, Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).

In 2017, the senior officer was appointed by Magu to oversee the N13 billion found in Ikoyi. The EFCC was then in charge of NIA bank accounts.

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Just In:Kenya’s High Commissioner Dies in Abuja

February 19, 2022

Posted by Onome Naomi

Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the sudden death of the country’s High Commissioner to Nigeria. Ambassador Wilfred Machage,
Machage was also accredited ambassador of his country to 12 other countries in Central and Western Africa.

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A Video footage where suspected drug smugglers under interrogation linked high profile NDLEA officials to 25kg drug smuggled into the country via Ethiopia from Brazil has emerged online.

Posted by Onome Naomi

A press conference organised by Mr Femi Babademi, the Special Adviser on Media to the NDLEA chairman, Mohammed Buba Marwa, had accused Kyari and four others of being members of drug syndicate.
The police also issued a statement signed by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police’s Deputy Force Relations Office afterwards saying the five police men tampered with exhibits in a case of illicit drug trafficking.The police said after investigations, it was able to identify two international drug couriers identified as Chibunna Patrick Umeibe and Emeka Alphonsus, who were arrested at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu on the 19th of January, 2022 upon their arrival from Addis Ababa aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight ET917.

The two suspects were subsequently transferred to the NDLEA on the 25th of January, 2022.

However, investigations have shown that only four police officers from IRT were involved in the arrest of the suspects and the 25kg of the drugs.
It was reliably gathered that, the four police officers ran into trouble for being unable to get compensation from NDLEA for the whistleblower, as always the case, having promised him he will receive full compensation, an agreement the whistleblower undertook to reveal the arrival of drugs into the country.
The head of the four police officers who went to Enugu for the operation subsequently contacted Abba Kyari if he knew any senior officer in the NDLEA so he could help get the whistleblower his compensation.
Kyari, acting on the fact that the four officers were under his control and moving to assist, accepted and called one of them, who was seen in the car with him.

They met two times according to the reliable source, with the second meeting showing a photograph of Kyari standing near the NDLEA officer’s SUV.

According to the source, the NDLEA had in their custody the two suspects and the drugs since January 22th but never proceeded with the case and only came out with the news declaring Kyari wanted in their bid to absolve the agency’s men, who are complicit in the deal. But a reliable source at the Police headquarters revealed that Kyari alongside three other agents of the IRT were called into the police headquarters on Saturday to enable the police carry out its investigation.
The police kept the four men until Monday to the full know of the NDLEA, according to the source.
He added that Kyari and the three others were actually with the police at the force headquarters when the NDLEA declared them wanted, raising concern about the motive of declaring people ostensibly under custody wanted.

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CRIME: TWO YEARS AFTER, WOMAN ROBBED BY POLICE SERGEANT YET TO RETRIEVE CELL PHONE.

By Akuekwe Joy

@Vonnews Reports that a travel agency operator, Mrs. Adeniyi Aderonke whose cellphone was snatched by a gun trotting policeman in 2020 at her Ikotun, Lagos office has yet to recover her gadget despite having petitioned the Assistant Inspector General of Police about the robbery.

The alleged incident took place on a fateful day in the month of Sept, when a certain police officer, Sgt. Idris Samson, stormed her office situated at the top floor of a two storey building, claiming that Aderonke had taken photographs of him and the LASTMA officials he was attached to whilst they impounded a vehicle.


Aderonke stressed that immediately Samson entered, demanded her phone, and pointed his AK-47 riffle at her when she proved adamant, action she said forced her to release her phone.


" Samson who quickly rushed out and descended the stairs, moved straight into their vehicle.


" Appeals for him to return my phone fell on deaf ears. He only told me to come for my phone at their office as they zoomed off", Aderonke noted.


Aderonke and her husband went to the LASTMA office where she quickly recognised the sergeant because his name was conspicuous, and that they were asked to go beg a LASTMA officer for the release of the phone, advice which her husband frowned at, leading to his petitioning the AIG, Zone 2, Onikan, as the Divisional Police Officer of Ikotun Division had advised when they went there earlier.

As the phone remains in the custody of Samson, as the authorities have not taken any drastic action, Aderonke is appealing to well meaning Nigerians to intervene for the sake of justice, particularly as the absence of the phone containing meaningful contacts has warranted business setback and loss.

Mrs. Aderonke also called for SOS as she can not tell the reason Samson Idris had withhold her phone, as well as every of her information is embedded there in. Moreso her safety and that of her family is at stake and as such she calls on the Inspector general to look into this case and help move into action.

WOMAN CAUGHT WITH STOLEN CHILD & FORGED ADOPTION PAPERS.

Posted by Onome Naomi

Police detectives at State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba, Lagos, have arrested a 43-year old woman, Victoria Chizaram, who allegedly stole another woman’s child and forged adoption papers of a motherless babies’ home as having adopted the child from them.

The suspect of the stolen baby, Victoria Chizaram, allegely stole the child at Maza Maza area of Lagos State and kept in her home at Rev. Ajani Street, Iliyasu, Ilewe Bus Stop, Egbe and forged the adoption papers of the Mercyland Motherless Babies Home......
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Breaking!!! Jelili Shina Okanlomo, a Popularly known Land Grabber in Lagos and His Men Fights, Stabs and Dispossess Real Owners of their lands, Vandalises their Properties in Ijeododo Town Ijegun.

By Efe Wilfred

The owners of Lands and properties in Owonikoko Ijeododo is crying out to the government for a swift intervention in the Encroachment of their lands and buildings taken forcefully by one Shina Jelili Okanlomo and His fierce looking men who will stop at nothing to injure, kill or harrass anyone seen on the Owonikoko Ijeododo land.

The real owners of the properties told the press that this is a battle that had been going on for too long as all effort to make Okanlomo leave their properties in peace had all been to no avail. Shina inturn claims that beyond the canal is still Abule Ado Land against the land mark mapped out by the Lagos state government, the reason for the confrontation that had turned bloody.

These Land owners further mentioned that the authorities is aware of this tussle as they have submitted petitions to this effect to the Police State Command, Zone 2, Alagbon and Force Headquarters. An agreement and conclusion to the matter had been reached as they have inturn sent a letter across to the Lagos State Government, expecting responses to ascertain the next line of action to be taken against the act perpetrated by Shina, the land grabber.


The Lagos State Government intrusion had the matter settled by stating that the canal between Abule Ado Land and Owonikoko Ijeododo Land had been set as a boundary to divide both communities and as such there should not be any form of trespass.

Lagos state govt set the boundaries between the two communities which had a vast land space for buyers to purchase. Shina okanlomo disobeyed this order, went ahead to cross the boundary, forcefully grab over 200 plots of the Owonikoko Ijeododo land as well as some 5 plots of land belonging to Cp. Akeem Busari (Rtd) and vandalised properties of people who already had structures erected on their lands.

Speaking with the Baale of Ijeododo who sold the land in dispute, expressed his displeasure in the grabbers attitude, he noted that he had personally taken some drastic measures on the matter. He also stated that the office of the Inspector General of Police is aware as well as the state govt , he is also in full support of the measures to be taken against the land grabbers emphasising that the culprits involved should be charged to court..

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Photos of the structures destroyed and the Encroachment by Shina Jelili Okanlomo and His Men.

NOTORIOUS SCAMMER, ZEBEDE CHIBUZOR GOES INTO HIDING WITH WIFE AFTER SWINDLING BUSINESS MAN N19M

By Onome Naomi

The security agents have commenced manhunt for a notorious scammer and Managing Director, Home Decor Trend Solution, Zebede Chibuzor, who allegedly absconded with his wife, Patience, after he swindled a business man, Chief Julius Okwara, to the tune of about N19m under false pretence in Lagos State.

The suspect, Chibuzor, whose fake office address was located at GT 16, Lekki Garden Estate, Lagos, was said to have obtained the money and went into hiding with his wife and had been on the run since then.

The victim, Chief Okwara, who hold the chieftaincy title, Agubata, reportedly fell into his trap after he was introduced to him by one Golden, that he was into production and supply of unique Aluminum doors and windows including protectors and he promised that he would deliver the items within two months to Okwara’s home town in Ideato, Imo State.

However, the whole arrangement turned out to be a scam after Okwara had paid him about N14m with the written agreement that when he supply the items to his home town and he would be paid 20% balance and if he eventually fix the items and he accepted.

According to Chief Okwara, the contract was signed and agreed in Ideato South in Imo State and the address on his letterhead was discovered to a fake one, which he used to dupe people as there was no house with that physical address.

“I was introduced to him at my site in the village by one Mr. Golden, who was also doing wrought iron contract on the same site. The contract agreement was signed on 7th July, 2021 and to supply as agreed in the contract in two months being 7th September and this more than 5 months overdue. All efforts to see him have been negative because he refused to meet me in person. The public should avoid Chibuzor and his wife because they are scammers and should be apprehended and handed over to the Police anywhere they were found” he said. 

Chief Okwara said he has a handsome reward for anybody that will give any information of his residence, hotel or hideout and urged the public to be good Samaritans and help to take them off the street for good by giving useful information on them, which can done by calling the given number, 08086062433.

 He regretted that after he paid him the money, he absconded with his wife and since then he has been on the run and did not either refund his money or supply the items since last year.

Rather,  he was said to be threatening Chief Okwara that he can be kidnapped and dealt with, in order to intimidate him to forget the money.

Efforts to locate him at his known home have proved abortive as the residents stated that he had been on the run as EFCC had been on his trail and he had sold his house and escaped to unknown place. 

The alleged fraud was reported to the security agents, who have been trailing him but were yet to apprehend him or his wife.

According to Police sources, he rented an office at Marwa area of Lekki and when he discovered that the security agents had located the place, he abandoned the office and ran away.

The victim, Chief Okwara, described Chibuzor’s action as shocking and lamented that his dubious character has delayed his ongoing project in his home town explaining that Chibuzor has exhibited some traits that he was of a dubious character and had been defrauding innocent Nigerians.

When the suspect, Chibuzor, was contacted on the phone via his number, 08035022030, it ranged severally but he did not pick his calls confirming that he was actually into hiding.

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AOCOED- COEASU HAILS LAGOS GOVT AS AOCOED TURNS LASUED, ASSURES EFFICIENCY AND COOPERATION .


@Vonnews


The executives of the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union of the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Otto/ Ijanikin, Lagos, have applauded the Lagos state govt for the latest transmutation of the old college to a University of Education status, stressing that it is a response to an age long clarion call and a sign of governmental responsiveness.


AOCOED- COEASU'S chairman, Comrade Ajayi Ige stated these in a press release made available to newsmen who converged at their press conference on Tuesday.


According to Ige, the latest move of the Lagos state govt is a reflection of the proactive nature of this administration in providing the yearnings of the people.


He proceeded to laud the management of the college under the leadership of Professor B.B. Lafiaji Okuneye, provost of AOCOED, referring to it as one leadership that has reasonably brought sanity upon the school by ensuring prompt payment of salaries and more.


He therefore assured that the union will cooperate maximally with govt and school management in pursing the full actualisation of the upgrade, pointing that sometime ago, the COEASU-AOCOED instituted a committee to look into the resumes of members in preparation for this delighting development, specially with the view to remaining relevant in the latest scheme of things.
In the same vein, former president of COEASU, Victor Akinola, used the medium to appeal to the authorities to adopt ways that will prioritize the interest of the staffers who have sacrificed so much into the developmental phases of the premier institution.


More so, Comrade Sunday Fowowe while hailing Lagos state govt and the management of AOCOED on this great feat, stated that all policies and decisions must be such that will be friendly to the staffers who have been steadfast in the processes that gave the school its name and fame.


He also described the provost of AOCOED as a unique administrator who has already achieved a paradigm shift.



By Princess Agbonifo


@Vonnews


The executives of the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union of the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Otto/ Ijanikin, Lagos, have applauded the Lagos state govt for the latest transmutation of the old college to a University of Education status, stressing that it is a response to an age long clarion call and a sign of governmental responsiveness.


AOCOED- COEASU'S chairman, Comrade Ajayi Ige stated these in a press release made available to newsmen who converged at their press conference on Tuesday.


According to Ige, the latest move of the Lagos state govt is a reflection of the proactive nature of this administration in providing the yearnings of the people.


He proceeded to laud the management of the college under the leadership of Professor B.B. Lafiaji Okuneye, provost of AOCOED, referring to it as one leadership that has reasonably brought sanity upon the school by ensuring prompt payment of salaries and more.


He therefore assured that the union will cooperate maximally with govt and school management in pursing the full actualisation of the upgrade, pointing that sometime ago, the COEASU-AOCOED instituted a committee to look into the resumes of members in preparation for this delighting development, specially with the view to remaining relevant in the latest scheme of things.
In the same vein, former president of COEASU, Victor Akinola, used the medium to appeal to the authorities to adopt ways that will prioritize the interest of the staffers who have sacrificed so much into the developmental phases of the premier institution.


More so, Comrade Sunday Fowowe while hailing Lagos state govt and the management of AOCOED on this great feat, stated that all policies and decisions must be such that will be friendly to the staffers who have been steadfast in the processes that gave the school its name and fame.


He also described the provost of AOCOED as a unique administrator who has already achieved a paradigm shift.



By Princess Agbonifo

AOCOED:

RAIN OF ACCOLADES AS SIMEON SUNDAY FOWOWE THE PRESIDENT OF ANPEN CELEBRATES PROF. LAFIAJI


@VONNEWS


*Dedication*
This compilation is dedicated to AOCOED PROVOST - PROF B. B. LAFIAJI OKUNEYE on your 50th Birthday (Golden Jubilee) and for being the carrier of good news of University of Education bill signed into law today ,2nd February 2022. You are a woman with an all-round luck and you have brought it to us in AOCOED . No doubt, God has used you to migrate our old College into a University of Education. May you be blessed with Special Wisdom, connection and understanding to navigate the mandate before you.




*Acknowledgements*
I appreciate so many people too numerous to mention who made most of the information in this booklet available .You are wonderful .To the Comrades at Local and National levels ; you know yourselves and you are ever great .Thanks as I honour you all.
How do put together some of his talk not relevant so help rule out what is not necessary:
Whao! It is another anniversary of your BORN DAY .Silver and Gold , I don't have but my compilation of your traverse in AOCOED -TWO YEARS ON...MILESTONES COVERED , for two years ..
I specially congratulate you on your Birthday as it coincides with the two years anniversary of your *Provostship*..
I therefore specially wish you a happy birthday and pray that you are blessed with wisdom and good health to take us to the Eldorado ..
Happy birthday ma...
*A look at an excerpt from the compilation will suffice its relevance to celebrate your day*

Unit one
*Salutation to a Strategic Thinker; a Fine Actualizer & an Astute Administrator:*
Prof. B.B Lafiaji Okuneye


It is well said in every sense that "The true measure of a "Visionary" leader is reflected in how much love he/she bestows; how selfless he/she shares whatever he/she can to help others; and how consistently he/she lifts those around him/her."

The above insight is largely true of the incumbent as well as the 11th Provost of Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED), Ijanikin, Lagos State: Prof. B.B Lafiaji Okuneye.

Though a woman, but as the Chief Executive of the Citadel, she has succeeded in achieving much more than several contemporary men in her status and height could. Evidently, today, her strategic role speaks volume of sound leadership skills and pedagogic as an actualizer and game-changer.

Sure, *in just two calendar years, she has not only covered grounds - but has likewise scored over twenty indelible "firsts!* Certainly, she is a God-sent imbued with selfless services, needless to also add that she is a role model for good governance. Here is something else we should know:

*She is an incredible teacher and a bank of wisdom! Words are not just enough to describe her empathetic and noble leadership style.*

Notwithstanding feminine traits, her unassuming attribute is worthy of commendation as we can attest to the truth that she has given much dedication and Commitment towards the upliftment of staffers and Development of the Citadel in general. In context:

▪️Prompt payment of SALARY to staffers without any waiver. At 24th of each month, the salary of workers are already disbursed ....

▪️Near-Completion of ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK that has been abandoned for over a decade.

▪️Construction of huge AUDITORIUM with befitting offices to replace the old dilapidated school of Part Time Studies.

▪️Completion of modern portable E-LIBRARY donated by Speaker Gbajabiamila and ably supervised by her office.

▪️Construction of new Under BRIDGE ENTRANCE GATE sponsored by His Royal Highness , Oniba of Iba Kingdom, and ably monitored as the Chief Executive.

▪️Building and maintenance of all abandoned, but accessible ROADS within the College.

▪️Migration of the College to a UNIVERSITY of EDUCATION status under her tenure.

▪️Prompt writing and submission of EXAMINATION RESULTS, unlike before, where students were the one dictating when to sit for exams.

▪️Introduction of Staff and Acrobatic GAMES ...The first ever staff game that cut across all ranks and files. Such games as Tug-of-War, Ludo, Hockey, Mix men and women Soccer games etc, were introduced and sponsored by her Management. Besides, the monthly Acrobatic Trek Game, first of its kind, has been of tremendous benefit to all the participants, needless to also add that testimonies abounds from Staffers who had participated in the game with regards to their renewed physical fitness.

*While all of these are certainly ever refreshing, for us on many levels, from the vintage point of the present, Prof. Lafiaji Okuneye, an icon of academic 'Distinction' has not only made history, but has continued to blaze a trail.*



*BY PRINCESS AGBONIFO

NEWS:

AOCOED POSITIONS FOR GREATER ORDER AS SENIOR STAFF GETS BEFITTING CLUB

@Vonnews

To declare that the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos is growing in leaps and bounds is to state the obvious, and to also affirm that the institution is progressively perfecting its readiness to wear the new mien of Lagos State University of Educatiin , LASUED which comes upon it soonest, will be another statement of verity; this is because the entire AOCOED internal space is fast becoming a breeding ground for development.

With the recent accomplishment of a senior staff club meant for the after- work parley of the senior staffers in the institution, no doubt, greater sanity leading to colossal productivity will be guaranteed.

According to the the first elected President of the club that will be a rendezvous of principal officers, Mr.Abayomi Odu,who was officially sworn in recently, the club will create an atmosphere for unity, collaboration and progress, especially as it will bring the think tank of AOCOED together under an atmosphere of leisure and relaxation to further proffer meaningful panacea to issues in the interest of peace and progress.


Abayomi who hailed the BOT members and other stakeholders for this unique development also pointed that the time for people who carried erroneous impression that staff clubs are places for beer and alcohol to discard their myopic impression is now, as such does not reflect the true narrative.


There used to be a staff club in AOCOED, but the berthing of the senior staff club has been greeted with accolades by the community of principal decision makers.

Princess Agbonifo

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NOTORIOUS SCAMMER, ABUBAKAR MAYAKI SWINDLES IBEJU LEKKI LANDOWNERS OF MILLIONS WITH COMMISSIONER’S NAME

Posted on January 25, 2022

MICHAEL AKINOLA

A notorious scammer, Abubakar Mayaki Suleiman, may have landed in trouble with serious upcoming legal battles after he allegedly swindled innocent landowners of millions of Naira under the false pretence of procuring land allocation from the Lagos State Government using the name of the Commissioner for Waterfront, Mr. Kabir Ahmed, which turned out to be a scam.



P.M.EXPRESS reports that security agents are now looking for Suleiman, who was said to have gone into hiding over the alleged fraud.


The suspect, Mayaki, who hails from Bida, Niger State, claimed to be untouchable because he knows the Presidency, former Inspector General of Police, IGP Idris and top Lagos State Government officials including the  Commissioner of Waterfront, Mr  Ahmed.

He is also said to always go about with sophisticated guns and shoots indiscriminately in the sites at Ibeju Lekki and obtains money from landowners. It was not confirmed if the guns he uses were approved for his use by the top government officials he claimed to be working with.

Mayaki has landed in trouble as the security agents are now after him for having reportedly obtained $40,000 USD from a businessman, Kenny, under the false pretence of facilitating to procure land allocation through the Commissioner of Waterfront, Mr Ahmed.

However, having obtained the money, he absconded and did not get the allocation as he had promised to do and did not make any contact with the Lagos State Government officials.

In a letter sighted by P.M.EXPRESS, sent to Mayaki dated 11th January, 2022, by a legal practitioner, Barrister Elvis Iyamu, captioned “Demand to Refund 40,000 Dollars”, the lawyer wrote :
That you, Mayaki, whose address is located at 107 Ogudu Road, Ojota, Lagos, on Sunday 2nd May 2021, demanded and received 40,000 dollars from our client at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, claiming to be acting on the instruction and on behalf of the Commissioner for Waterfront, Mr Kabir Ahmed. That the money was needed to help facilitate the process of land allocation letter from Lagos State Government through Ahmed within two weeks.”

“However, findings showed you were not acting on behalf of the Commissioner, Ahmed, as you claimed, and your claims were false because you did not procure any letter for our client land situated at Ibeju Lekki.”

“Consequently, you obtained the money using the Commissioner’s name which amounted to fraud.”

When P.M.EXPRESS contacted the suspect, Mayaki, on his known mobile phone number 08033414901, his phone rang, but he did not pick his calls. However, it was learnt he claimed to know high profile people in the Presidency, the Police and top Government officials and he can do whatever he likes because his contacts will protect him no matter what.


P.M.EXPRESS gathered that the victim reportedly fell into Suleiman’s trap when a notorious company, known as Urban Shelter, allegedly invaded a community known as Amisu in Idi-Orogbo area of Ibeji Lekki, Lagos, for land grabbing.
When the company was repelled and sent away from the victim’s parcel of land, Suleiman suggested to the victim to bring the said money for him to go to the Lagos State Government through the Commissioner, Ahmed, in order to secure the allocation, which will solve the issue of land grabbers in the site.


The victim believed him and gave out the money but he did not fulfill his promise of bringing the allocation or returning the money, which is now going to lead to heavy criminal legal battle in the Court of Law.

BREAKING: HON. IBRAHIM OLANREWAJU LAYODE (OIL88) FORMALLY EXPRESSES INTEREST TO CONTEST FOR MEMBER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, BADAGRY FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY IN 2023
-ANPEIN PRESIDENT OFFERS TOTAL SUPPORT


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Hon. Ibrahim Olanrewaju Layode has declared his interest to contest as Member, Federal House of Representatives in 2023 General Elections under the auspices of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Hon. Layode is a 4th-term member in the Lagos State House of Assembly currently representing the good people of Badagry Constituency 01.

The declaration was made yesterday at Hunwaji Hotel, Badagry in the presence of party faithfuls and loyalists.

Hon Layode, in expressing his interest, appreciated all Badagrians for their usual support, saying he is qualified, reliable, capable, experienced and responsible.

In the same vein, Sunday S. Fowowe, the President of Association of Nursery and Primary Education Instructors in Nigeria, ANPEIN, have pledged his total support for HON IBRAHIM OLANREWAJU LAYODE and confirmed him worthy of a chance in Badagary constituency 01, as he had been tested and trusted.



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Thanksgiving an application for more,Pastor chap. Daniel

By Sandra Emmanuel

While speaking with the province community newspaper recently,

Pastor Daniel chairman of Alter of Grace and Resurrection Assembly (AGRA) football Academy, and major general Chaplain Corp, Lagos.

Alter of Grace and Resurrection Assembly (AGRA) had her annual thanksgiving themed
"Thanksgiving an application for more"
Along side with a match they called a friendly match which they used as a means to appreciate God for the gift of life concerning the players and the growth of the church.
The Football Academy scored the church 5 goals while church scored 3 Goals. Eko justice who is also a member of the Academy played for the church.

Pastor Daniel said nothing was working out for him until he obeyed God as he was called by God in 1996. In 2013 he yielded to the call. In 2014 he got married and he's till following the will of God to teach young ones his way, and to help build their future. He established Alter of Grace and Resurrection Assembly (AGRA) football Academy

The football academy which is registered with CAC is privileged to train in all type of sport.
The academy is also privileged to import and export players globally

students are enrolled irrespective of their religion, the Academy is entitled to travel.

He also made reference to his wife appreciating her for her support and love towards him and the Academy

Don't ever believe the year is ever ending it is just the calendar that changed ,your year changes when your mentality change,
"your year has not ended until you make a change" he added.

Eko Justice the captain of Alter of Grace and Resurrection Assembly (AGRA) football team and Also vice youth president of The church, has been the captain of AGRA football team for 3 years till date
Being a captain of the team has been great but with lots of challenges which balls down to the fact that foot ballers are very stubborn.

Pst. Mrs Sara Daniel the pastor's wife who just welcomed a baby recently, said she was grateful to God for the success of the annual Thanksgiving.

"The church is still in existence because of the grace of God", she said due to the Demolition of other building around and the exemption of the church which saved the two building by our sides.

Mrs Sarah narrated how she met her husband, she stated that they never dated.

My friend told my husband about me but I was in Calabar, one faithful morning while I was in church, I received a phone call, he introduced himself as Pastor Daniel, and said he wanted to marry me
I was Astonished and told my pastor about him, then that was it, we got married and here we are today.

The enrollment form into Alter of Grace and Resurrection Assembly (AGRA) academy is 20,000 naira, and the training days are Tuesday, Wednesday Friday , Saturday and Sunday,

"Financing the Academy has not been an easy task ,sometimes, I restrict my family from certain right just for the growth of the Academy , I am always responsible for their transportation to any location to and fro". pastor Daniel said

The Aim of the Academy is to help young aspiring youths fulfill their dreams

He also made reference to his wife appreciating her for her support and love towards him and the Academy

He concluded by Appreciating God for exempting the church from being demolished out of many other building.

22 MILLION BITCOIN: VICTIMS ALLEGEDLY EXTORTED BY A DSP, CORDILIA OTHERS PETITION IGP

-They extorted N22m from me ,Nigerian in Diaspora alleges

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The end may not have been heard of the indictment of a woman Police officer, DSP Cordellia Nwawe and members of her team , attached to the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, FCIID, Alagbon ,Lagos, who were alleged to have extorted N22 million worth of bitcoin from two young Nigerians in July 2021.

This followed petitions by some Nigerians who claimed to have fallen victims of same fate as the two real estate developers identified: Morakinyo Peter and Yusuf Samson , attached to the Special Investigation Panel instituted by the Inspector- General of Police, IGP Alkali Usman Baba, to investigate the allegation of extortion by the police officers.

It was gathered that some of the petitions were written by Nigerians based abroad , some of whom recounted their ordeals during visits to their home country.

One of the petitions by a London- based Nigerian, Tosin Enikuomehin, alleged that DSP Cordelia and her team forced him to cough out N2 million to bail himself, three years ago.

Enikuomehin, in the petition, said, “ I had just come into Nigeria from London, to set up my business and further create employment for the people of my neighborhood in Lekki Lagos state.

On September 2,2019, I went to the bank to deposit some money into my GTB account in Victoria Island , when I noticed some men looking at me strangely. I ignored them as I was in the banking hall and felt a bit safe.

"As I was walking out of the banking hall towards my car, I noticed the men were following me. I got into my car and drove off as fast as I could. On reaching LekkiToll gate, they jumped out from a van, banged on my glass violently and demanded that I wound down my glass. I was shouting from inside my car, demanding to know who they were.

” One of them showed me an Identity card which read FCID with his picture and name on it. I calmed down a little bit and wound down, speaking to them. But one of them pushed my window down forcefully, opened my car door to allow his colleagues in. They seized my phone and started yelling at me ,saying I was into illegal dealings.

“ I laughed and showed the person that earlier introduced himself to me, (Austin) my work details , my business information and also a CAC certificate to start operations in Nigeria. They told me to get to the back of my car, they handcuffed me and seized my phones.

"When I got to the police station, they demanded N20 million for bail, which I thought was insane. They started making threats at me with their guns pointed at me, saying things like if I don’t cooperate they would put a placard on my neck and label me a fraudster and also parade me on television. They even threatened to shoot my ankle.

“ At that point I started pleading with them to give me my phone so I can speak with my lawyer and a family member. They refused and said I would only get my phone if I was calling to ask for money for them, otherwise I would be locked up.

"I demanded to speak to their superior who at the time was DSP Cordelia. She also showed no remorse towards me nor handled my matter professionally. Instead,she ordered them to lock me up if I didn’t pay. By then it was getting dark. They decided I was to be locked up in the cell with a bunch of criminals.

While in the cell, I started thinking to myself what could happen if I didn't cooperate with them. The next morning when they came to the cells, I told them that I would pay and they said my bail money was N2 million , I agreed out of fear of uncertainty.

One of the officers drove me to the bank where I withdrew N2 million cash and gave to them.

The following day after I was set free, I started feeling sick and subsequently got diagnosed with malaria. A few days later I flew out of Nigeria to regain sanity.

"Seeing the spotlight being put on these police officers is a major step forward in fighting corruption and also weeding out criminal elements within the police force.

Officer Austin is a short light skinned officer and DSP Cordelia, the lady who apparently schooled in the UK with such a bad example.

"I have the receipts of the forceful withdrawal made from my bank account and also video evidence of me in Alagbon. I have Austin’s phone number and his colleague's, Kenny ,who equally harassed and extorted me. I also have a lot of alibis in case this is needed in bringing these policemen to justice”, he stated.

Moves to truncate investigation:

From all indications, there are reportedly moves by some Nigerians to truncate ongoing investigation into the alleged extortion of N22 million bitcoin. Some of these moves, as reliably gathered, are from relatives and friends of top police officers, said to be prevailing on members of the Special Investigation Panel instituted by the IGP to carry out discreet investigations.

Already, DSP Cordelia and the other Police personnel allegedly indicted in the report, were ordered to report to the Special Investigation Panel, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on December 21, 2021 to answer to the allegations against them.

The Police High command in a statement signed by its Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba, stated categorically that, “ the alleged actions of the Police Officers in question do not represent the standards and practices of the Nigeria Police Force and as such any officer found wanting will be visited with the full wrath of the law. Members of the public are enjoined to remain calm as the Force will provide timely updates and make the outcome of the investigation public”, Mba urged.

BY PRINCESS AGBONIFO

IGBO TRADITIONAL RULERS ENDORSE CHIEF SOLOMON OGBONNA AGUENE FOR 2ND TENURE AS OHANAEZE PRESIDENT

Posted on December 22, 2021

CYRIACUS IZUEKWE

Following sterling performance, the second tenure bid for President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Lagos State, by Chief Solomon Ogbonna Aguene received another big boost as a result of the endorsement by the chairman, Igbo Council of traditional rulers a.k.a Ezendigbo in Lagos, Eze Chris Offia.

P.M.EXPRESS reports that Eze Offia, also the Ezendigbo in Ibeju Lekki, publicly endorsed him during the Igbo Day Celebration and asked him to continue in office as President of the apex Igbo organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Lagos State.

He explained that Chief Aguene has done so well since he assumed office and has taken Ohanaeze Ndigbo to the next level to the delights of the Igbo people in Lagos State.

Eze Offia stated that Chief Aguene is accepted by every Igbo person in Lagos State and he should continue because a winning team cannot be changed.
“I give him 100 percent support for him to continue and he will surely continue as President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo,Lagos State” he said.
With the endorsement, the coast is now clear for the amiable Igbo leader, Chief Aguene, for a second tenure as the Igbo people in Lagos seem to have realised his leadership potentials and now want him to continue as President.
The chances became brighter when the Igbo King maker, Lagos State, Prince Chukwuemeka Onuoha, declared that there was no rotation of Ohanaeze Presidency in Lagos State, stressing that the position is open to any Igbo to contest for second tenure in line with the Constitution.
This may have informed the decision of the Ohanaeze Women’s Wing from Badagry Local Government to pay a courtesy visit to Chief Ogbonna at the Ohanaeze Secretariat in Surulere area of Lagos, thanking him for what he has done to the less privileged in the society while asking him to continue to lead the Igbo in Lagos State.

While the dust of their visit was yet to settle, a group from Ikorodu area of Lagos, known as Ogene Ndi Igbo, led by one Chief (Mrs.) Nelly, popularly known as Ada Igbo, led her group to the Igbo House and made Chief Solomon Ogbonna Aguene the Grand Patron of the group because he has proved himself as a great leader by touching the lives of people.
Also hundreds of Ohanaeze Women’s entertainment group, which is an arm of the Women’s Wing, have been singing praises of Chief Solomon Ogbonna Aguene for the transformation he has brought to the Igbo leadership in Lagos State and urged him to continue to lead.

The Igbo traditional Prime Minister (Onowu) of Ifako Ijayi, Chief Bright Ikechukwu Nwancho, described Chief Aguene as the man, who gave Igbo direction in Lagos State and endorsed him to continue to lead the Igbo in the State.
The former President of Igbo Speaking Community, Chief Chris Ekwilo, may have captured the feelings of majority of Ndigbo in Lagos State when he declared publicly at different fora that Chief Aguene was a prayer answered by God to the Igbo in Lagos.
Chief Ekwilo explained that Chief Aguene has not only united the Igbo in Lagos State from Wards, Local Governments Areas and State with his leadership quality but has connected Ndigbo to the critical Igbo stakeholders, other ethnic groups and the Lagos State.

Chief Aguene’s administration came with human face, truth and transparency, which a typical Igbo person wants in leadership. He has brought Ohanaeze to the limelight, connecting it to people that matters in the society and the host community with the likes of the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Grand Patron of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos, Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, Eze Uche Dimgba, Chief Oliver Akubueze, Council of traditional rulers led by Eze Chris Offia and many other respected Igbo leaders.
Today, Ohanaeze Lagos State has a new face via Chief Solomon Ogbonna Aguene, who they so much trusted that he can deliver the dividends of good leadership, which he has been doing since he took over the leadership.

Ola Western Food Festival, Feeding 500 Homes For Christmas

By Naomi

Hon. Folorunso Ola western touched lives and impacted humanity into the lives of 500 Homes on the 19th of Dec. 2021.

Speaking with the press Ola western stated that the essence of the program is to put smiles on the face of 500 families in Amuwo Odofin constituency as the yuletide season approaches, and also to deliver the good will message from the Apc leader Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the people of Amuwo Odofin constituency 1.

Asiwaju is a man of peace, Love and unity and today we are here to preach that amongst the people, we can't come to preach this with an empty hand Ola Western Noted. The love and unity has been displayed using this kind gesture to put smiles on the faces of people from all races to be a beneficiary of what is being given.

Political groups were also invited to join this exercise and be a beneficiary of the goodwill as long as you believe in Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu agenda

An access card was given to 500 people as a representative from each family uses the access card to pick up food items during the exercise.
Everyone with the access card went away with some food items to keep them satisfied during the yuletide season, people were seen with a pack of rice, life chicken, garri and vegetable oil.....

Hon. Ola western also noted that the good people of lagos state during the celebration season should take some safety measures into consideration by driving carefully and be security conscious as they prepare for the 2023 to cast their votes in support of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the betterment and unity of this country Nigeria ... Everyone here today is a supporter of Asiwaju, Hon. Folorunso quipped.

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OHANAEZE ELECTION: IGBO KING MAKER DECLARES SUPPORT FOR CHIEF SOLOMON AGUENE FOR 2ND TENURE AS PRESIDENT

Posted on December 8, 2021

CYRIACUS IZUEKWE

The support being garnered by the amiable President of Ohanaeze Lagos State, Chief Solomon Ogbonna Aguene, for second tenure is gaining momentum following the endorsement by the Igbo king maker, Prince Chukwuemeka Onuoha, who reportedly threw his weight behind Aguene as President at the weekend.

P.M.EXPRESS reports that the endorsement may have finally sent strong signals to Igbo residents in Lagos including the traditional rulers, Council of elders, women, youths and other stakeholders, who are now in full support of Chief Aguene for second tenure for his ability at repositioning Ohanaeze in Lagos State.


Prince Onuoha, who holds the title of Ugwumba in Bende, Abia State and Obi Ndigbo in Igbo-Elerin in Lagos, stated that he endorsed Aguene for second tenure because he has done extremely well by displaying leadership by example and protecting the interests of Ndigbo in the State.
 Chief Onuoha, also the Chairman/CEO Oman Logistics Limited, gave insight on the composition of the Ohanaeze and stated there is no rotation of power and single tenure, hinting that the position is open to every Igbo man including Chief Aguene if he wants to contest because he had only gone for one tenure.


He explained that he was a pioneer member of Ohanaeze Lagos State and had occupied many positions before Ezendigbo Gburugburu, late Dim Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, made him a king maker including Chief John Uche and Chief Osaai Igwe after Ohanaeze was formed in1998 in Lagos State.
Onuoha stated that the Constitution of Ohanaeze was created by eminent Igbo people such as Professor Ben Nwabueze, Professor Anya O. Anya and many others eminent Igbos, who ensured the structure of Ohanaeze was in line with protection and prosperity of every Igbo person anywhere they resides.

On the creation of Ezendigbo, he explained that the Ohanaeze constitution made it clear that there cannot be two Ezendigbo in one Local Government and where there is a Baale in such locality, the leader of Ndigbo in such area will be called Obi Ndigbo, who must link up with the Ezendigbo in the Local Government for dissemination of information to the Igbo in such areas.
 On why he is championing for Chief Aguene for second tenure, Onuoha stated that since Aguene took over three years ago, there has been a new face of Ohanaeze, stating that he has performed wonders and connected Igbo to the Lagos State Government.


He further stated that apart from connecting Igbo to the Government, Aguene has brought peace in Ohanaeze indeed the Igbo in Lagos State with his transparency, honesty and human kindness.

Onuoha noted that the past leadership of Ohanaeze led the organization either from their homes or hotels, but when Chief Solomon Ogbonna Aguene took over, the first thing he did was to get a befitting Igbo Secretariat, know as Igbo House in Surulere.


“Today, there is direction, focus and trust among the Igbo because Aguene is open and accommodates every Igbo with every sense of love and honesty and they believed in him.”
“Chief Aguene united the Igbo and repositioned the bastardized traditional institution, known as Ezendigbo and built a strong relationship with the Lagos State Government. Today, Igbo people are recognized in Lagos State due to the leadership qualities of Aguene and every Igbo man wants him to consolidate on the gains of true leadership hence the endorsement.”

When Chief Solomon Aguene emerged as President, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos in 2018, many Igbo people believed he would toe the normal way of his predecessors. But today, he has changed the narrative. The present Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos has gained more popularity both home and abroad under the leadership of Chief Solomon Ogbonna and Ndigbo are well respected in Lagos because of him.


His administration came with human face, truth and transparency, which a typical Igbo person wants in leadership. He has brought Ohanaeze to the limelight, connecting it to people that matters in the society and the host community with the likes of the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Grand Patron of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos, Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, Eze Uche Dimgba, Chief Oliver Akubueze, Council of traditional rulers led by Eze Chris Offia and many other respected Igbo leaders.
Today, Ohanaeze Lagos State, has a new face via Chief Solomon Ogbonna, who they so much trusted that he can deliver the dividends of good leadership, which he has been doing since he took over the leadership.


The former President of Igbo Speaking Community, Chief Chris Ekwilo, captured the feelings of majority of Ndigbo in Lagos State when he declared publicly at different fora that Chief Aguene was a prayer answered by God to the Igbo in Lagos.

Chief Ekwilo explained that Chief Aguene has not only united the Igbo in Lagos State from Wards, Local Governments Areas and State with his leadership qualities but has connected Ndigbo to the critical Igbo stakeholders, other ethnic groups and the Lagos State Government.
Indeed, the Igbo people have seen, believed and they want continuity in order to consolidate on the achievements of Chief Ogbonna with his transformation agenda for good leadership in Lagos State for the good of Ndigbo as the endorsements continue from different Igbo groups in Lagos State.

NEWS:
FIB-IRT COMMANDER, DCP OLATUNJI DISU WINNING THE WAR AS HIS MEN CONQUER ROBBERS IN LAGOS


@VONNEWS


In what could be termed a brilliant move by men of the FIB Intelligent Response Team,IRT, another robbery gang was bursted at Iyana Iba area of Lagos state yesterday.


Luck ran out of the armed robbers when the encountered the IRT policemen who were on duty around there.


Information obtained by Voice out Nigeria News correspondent revealed that one Chigozie Anene from Delta state was formerly based in Ajah area of Lagos state but now stays at No 4 Moshalashi street of Igandu road and his cohort, Kaka were on their way to sell a snatched Toyota Camry car when they met their Waterloo.


While Kaka escaped, Chigozie was not so Lucky as he was arrested.


During his confession, Chigozie said that one Obi introduced him to car robbery and that he initially specialised in snatching tricycles popularly called Keke Maruwa in Lagos.


Ahigozie also confessed to have been deceiving people with a boutique outfit and that his wife still believes that his business him as a boutique dealer .


The Toyota Camry car and other exhibits were recovered.


By Princess Agbonifo

NEWS:

WAR AGAINST CRIME: FIB- IRT DEVASTATES ROBBERS IN LAGOS


@VONNEWS




In a continued onslaught against crime and criminality, especially felonious ones, men and officers from the Southwest annex of the FIB-IRT have bursted a 4-man robbery gang in Lagos.


The gang allegedly violently dispossessed their victims of United States Dollars and two Mercedes Benz GLK cars, worth 11million naira and sold them for 800,000 naira.


One of the stolen items sold by the robbers include gold.


The gang leader, Adebad Tunde Okuaola,31, told the police that he formed this gang after he had issues at his former group.


Sunday Oni, 27,Ismaila Suraju also 27, from Ogun state and Ojugbele Suruju, 58, from Benin Republic who receives stolen vehicles from his Nigerian counterparts,changes the number plates before selling them.


Ojugbele also supplies the guns with which the gang perfects various robberies in Nigeria.


The gang leader confessed this to IRT men who nabbed them on their way for another robbery operation at Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos before he died.


The gang also confessed how the attacked a home at about 1am, took 120 dollars,and a Lexus 330, expressing regret for all the evil they committed in Ajah and everywhere.


Coordinator, FIB-IRT, Lagos, Southwest annex, Igbinazaka Ugowe Joel, Superintendent of Police, used the occasion to warn people who indulge in various criminal activities to relocate or prepare to face IRT men who are ever battle ready against dangerous criminals.


Different kinds of dangerous weapons including plat number and police guns believed to have been taken away during Endsars protest

Recovered where also the foreign plate number used to cross the cars to Benin Republic and the receivers also supplies them weapons back to Nigeria.


By Princess Agbonifo

NEWS:
FIB-IRT SUSTAINS ACTIONS AGAINST CRIMINALS IN LAGOS, ARREST MANY

@VONNEWS

As part of efforts to rid the nation of criminals who remain a torn in the flesh of law abiding citizens, officers and men of the Federal Intelligence Bureau- Intelligence Response Team(FIB-IRT),South west annex, Lagos, have recently harvested a number of criminals who have been causing neighborhoods tension and sleepless nights.

Some of the dangerous elements nabbed by the IRT men at different areas and times include gang members and others who carry out robberies and fraudulent activities.

Tasuru Aminu from Katsina state, a buyer of phones from robbers,Oluwosusi Gbenga,Olaitan Olutimi and Samuel, leader of a four-man robbery and scam gang were nabbed on their way to the hotel where they roost and plot crime against the people
of Iju Ishaga and the whole Oko Oba area of Lagos state.
Some of these robbery suspects are secondary school dropouts and artisans.

It was learnt from their confessions that they use sim cards from stolen phones to siphon funds from victims' bank accounts, and that their stolen phones are sold at the popular computer village
in Ikeja.

The police recovered cartridges and a pistol from the gang.

Princess Agbonifo

*THE CATASTROPHE OF DECISIONS*

The recent displayed of youths and concerned citizens of Nigeria in the ENDSARS Saga still lingers. It's a pointer to Leadership to further avoid any Act of oppressions and injustice which can trigger any kinds of unrest in a democratic setting like ours.

One would have thought that caution would not be thrown into the air by our politicians, particularly Our Uniform Men like The Nigerian Police Force who were major casualty in the Saga due to their Inhuman treatment of human beings records on ground and extortion activities at some points. But after few Months, everything is now business as usual.

Infact,the speed and strategies of carrying out these crooked act is more alarming because it's in conjunction with those we enthrust our votes to rule us, the politicians, thereby legalising every acts of Corruption without any restriction.

The recent on-going legalised crime in Ikotun is a pointer to Catastrophe to come in decision-making soonest like that of EndSars, in which the Nation is still counting her costs/losts,if not check.

Ikotun community cries out to the Commissioner of police in Lagos, CP Odumosu to look into the activities of the men of Ikotun Police Division in the extortion of Motorists in collaboration with The Local Govt officials to extort money from motorists by arresting their vehicles unjustly and deflation of vehicles tyres, immediately.

After settlement, The Local Govt officials will also make demand for a gate fee as well as the vulcanizers fee before the vehicles can leave the Police Station. By this, it shows that both parties are working hand-in-hand in This Game of Extortion.

These Acts of motorists being bullied is uncalled for and this Act of cowardice, we appeal, should stop with immediate effect.

Therefore, the community will be grateful if the CP can wage into Action by investigation and calling those parties involve into Order.

We are Peace lovers and also pray for Same to continue in our area for The Progress Nigeria is mobilising for.

IGBO DAY: SHOPS, OFFICES TO BE CLOSED IN HONOUR OF SANWO-OLU ON DECEMBER 12

The Igbo in Lagos State have concluded plans to close their shops and offices as a mark of honour to the Executive Governor of Lagos, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who will be given one of the highest awards during the Igbo Day celebration coming up on 12th December, 2021.
P.M.EXPRESS reports that the epoch event, which is slated to hold at the Police College in Ikeja, will attract several dignitaries both within and outside Lagos State.
Gov Sanwo-Olu was nominated for the award because of his outstanding performance and identifying with the Igbo people in Lagos within his inclusive government policy.


This was disclosed by the Igbo leader and President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Lagos State, Chief Solomon Ogbonna Aguene, who has demonstrated his leadership quality by mobilizing and organizing this year’s Igbo Day Celebration.


Apart from Governor Sanwo-Olu, who will be given one of the highest Igbo titles for his kindness to Igbo and other ethnic groups living in the State, other important personalities will also be honoured on that day. 
Among them is Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, the Grand Patron of Ohanaeze, Lagos State, Chief Ifeanyi Odii, and late Adekunle Fajuyi, to be honoured posthumously, having demonstrated his love for Igbo man, former Military Head of State, Major General Johnson Aguiyi Ironsi.


Others include former governors of Lagos and Anambra States, Chief Ebute Ukiwe and Chukwuemeka Ezeife,  Super Eagles Captains, Austine J.J. Okocha, Kanu Nwankwo, including their former coach, Mr. Bonfre Jo and popular socialite, Obinna Iyiegbu, a.k.a Obi Cubana. Also to be honoured are Chief Chidi Anyaegbu (Chisco), Allen Onyema (Air Peace).

The Chief Host is the President General of Ohanaeze worldwide, Ambassador George Obiozor, while the host is the President of Ohanaeze (Lagos State), Chief Solomon Ogbonna and his executives including the Vice President, Chief Vitus Uzor, the General Secretary Chief Everest Ozonweke, Treasurer, Chief Damian Okoye and Women Leader, Violent Obiora, while the Mother of the Day is Hon. Rita Daniel, President of Ohanaeze Women Wing worldwide.


Chief Aguene stated that the event will be unique because it will be the first time such is organized in Lagos State. 
He explained that those to be honoured were carefully nominated for their contributions and for making Nigeria proud and great.
On late Fajuyi, Ogbonna stated the Igbo wants to demonstrate that they have not forgotten the love he showed on an Igbo illustrious son, late Aguiyi Ironsi, by paying the supreme price and to show there has been a good relationship between the Igbo and Yoruba and the relationship still continues.


Chief Ogbonna stated that the event will witness the presence of Igbo from the 20 Local Governments and 37 LCDAs, the  council of traditional rulers in Lagos State led by their Chairman, Ezendigbo in Ibeju Lekki, Eze Chris Offia.
Top Igbo citizens and captains of Industry across the globe will attend the event including the Grand Patron of Ohanaeze worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.
Chief Ogbonna further stated there will be display of various Igbo cultural heritage including masquerades, dance groups, drama and Nollywood actors will also be present to add glamour to the event.


On the award to Governor Lagos State, Aguene explained that Governor Sanwo-Olu has demonstrated that he loves the Igbo since he took over as Governor of the State by empowering the Igbo in various ways. Hence the Igbo found him worthy to be given the award as mark of honour and to demonstrate that the Igbo appreciate what he has been doing through various palliatives, which many Igbo have benefited from.

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WAEC ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF RESULTS FOR THE WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (WASSCE) FOR SCHOOL CANDIDATES, 2021 ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2021 AT THE WAEC NATIONAL OFFICE, YABA,LAGOS

Speaking during a press brief with Gentlemen of the media, Patrick E. Areghan, FCGP Head expressed his gratitude to God on behalf of the Registrar to Council, the Management and Staff of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, as he welcomes all to the press brief to officially announce the release of the results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, 2021 in Nigeria.

The examination, which was an international one, took place simultaneously throughout the five member countries of the Council – The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone, using the same International Timetable.

The examination spanned seven weeks, between August 16 and October 8, 2021. Throughout the period, we were faced with serious security challenges in the South East (IPOB and ESN sit-at-home order) and banditry, kidnapping, insurgency, etc, in the north and other parts of the country. All these, coupled with the continuous effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic, made the whole exercise an Herculean one.

In conducting the examination, we were guided by the various measures/
protocols rolled out by the Federal and various State governments, aimed at checking the spread of the Corona Virus Disease. The Coordination of Examiners and Marking of Candidates’ Scripts took place at Eighty Five (85) traditional and three (3) e-Marking Venues throughout the country. A total of Seventy Seven Thousand, Three Hundred and Sixty-Eight (77,368) Examiners participated in the coordination and marking exercise.

The examination ended on October 8, 2021 and today, Monday, November 22, 2021 – 45 days after the conduct of the last paper, we are releasing the result! This is a record time, taking into consideration the fact that we lost a week to insecurity, during the marking exercise in the South East, occasioned by the heightened tension before and during the Anambra Gubernatorial election.
It is, therefore, not true, as you can see, that WAEC delayed the release of the results of the WASSCE (SC) 2021 as is being speculated in some quarters. We have kept to our promise, in spite of all odds. We should be praised rather than being vilified. Nothing can be faster or earlier than what we have done. We do not release results without marking the scripts and processing the scores. We are grateful to the examiners for doing a good job within the stipulated period.

Addressing the media, he further stated that the Council in Nigeria has continued to reposition itself by the deployment of technology in most of its operations to enhance its service delivery to stakeholders, hence, this has positively affected our prompt release of results. Today, I am happy to inform you that all the processes leading to the release of results have been completed. It is now my pleasure to announce the release of the results of candidates that sat the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, 2021 in Nigeria.

A total of One Million, Five Hundred and Seventy Three Thousand, Eight Hundred and Forty Nine (1,573,849) candidates registered for the examination from Nineteen Thousand, Four Hundred and Twenty Five (19,425) recognised secondary schools in the country. Of the number that registered for the examination, One Million, Five Hundred and Sixty Thousand, Two Hundred and Sixty One (1,560,261) candidates sat the examination. The examination was also administered to candidates from some schools in Benin Republic and Cote d’Ivoire, where the Nigeria curriculum for Senior Secondary School is being used. Schools in Equatorial Guinea could not present candidates for the examination due to logistic challenges posed by COVID-19.

Reporting that a total of One Thousand, Five Hundred and Thirty Nine (1,539) candidates, with varying degrees of Special Needs, registered for the examination. Out of this number, Four Hundred and Sixty (460) were visually challenged, Five Hundred and Eighty Two (582) had impaired hearing; Three Hundred and Sixty Two (362) were spastic cum mentally challenged and Fifty Nine (59) were physically challenged. All these candidates were adequately provided for in the administration of the examination. The results of these candidates have been processed and are also being released along with those of other candidates, he said.

Of the total number of One Million, Five Hundred and Sixty Thousand, Two Hundred and Sixty One (1,560,261) candidates that sat the examination, Seven Hundred and Eighty Four Thousand, Six Hundred and Seventy Seven (784,677) were males while Seven Hundred and Seventy Five Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty Four (775,584) were females, representing 50.29% and 49.71%, respectively.

Out of the total number of candidates that sat the examination in Nigeria, One Million, Two Hundred and Fifty Six Thousand, Nine Hundred and Ninety (1,256,990) candidates, representing 80.56% have their results fully processed and released while Three Hundred and Three Thousand, Two Hundred and Seventy One (303,271) candidates, representing 19.44% have a few of their subjects still being processed due to some issues being resolved. Efforts are, however, being made to speedily complete the processing to enable all the affected candidates get their results fully processed and released within the next one week.

The analysis of the statistics of the performance of candidates in the examination shows that out of the One Million, Five Hundred and Sixty Thousand, Two Hundred and Sixty One (1,560,261) candidates that sat the examination,

One Million, Three Hundred and Ninety Eight Thousand, Three Hundred and Seventy (1,398,370) candidates, representing 89.62%, obtained credit and above in a minimum of any five (5) subjects (i.e with or without English Language and/ or Mathematics;

One Million, Two Hundred and Seventy Four Thousand, Seven Hundred and Eighty Four (1,274,784) candidates, representing 81.7%, obtained credits and above in a minimum of five (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.

Of this number, Six Hundred and Thirty Thousand, One Hundred and Thirty Eight (630,138) i.e. 49.43% were male candidates, while Six Hundred and Forty Four Thousand, Six Hundred and Forty Six (644,646) i.e. 50.57% were female candidates. The percentage of candidates in this category in the WASSCE for School Candidates, 2020, that is, those who obtained credit and above in a minimum of five (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, was 65.24%. Thus, there is an appreciable 16.46% improvement in performance in this regard.

The results of One Hundred and Seventy Thousand, One Hundred and Forty Six (170,146) candidates, representing 10.9% of the total number of candidates that sat the examination, are being withheld in connection with various reported cases of examination malpractice. Of great worry here is the activities of rogue-website operators and some other social media platforms, who post examination questions online immediately after the commencement of the paper being administered. The increasing use of cell phones in the examination hall, in spite of the existing ban, and organized cheating in some schools, are other big concerns. All the cases are being investigated and reports of the investigations will be presented to the appropriate Committee of the Council for determination in due course. The Committee’s decisions will be communicated to the affected candidates through their various schools.

He noted during the briefing that the results are being uploaded on the results website. Candidates who sat the examination and who have fulfilled their financial obligations to the Council can access their performance on the Council’s results website: www.waecdirect.org. Needless restating the fact that the results of indebted candidates/Schools/States will not be released until they pay up.

The Result Checker PIN and Serial Number required by candidates to check their results online are contained on the Candidate’s Smart Identity Card used during the conduct of the examination. Certificates of candidates whose results have been fully processed and released will be ready within the next 90 days, counting from today.

GENERAL
Using the opportunity of a briefing with the media, the FCGP Head acquainted the media and other stakeholders with the latest developments in the operations of the Council.
1. WASSCE FOR SCHOOL CANDIDATES, 2022
(1) Period for the Examination
He thanked the Federal and the various Ministries of Education for working so hard to stabilize the academic calendar. Accordingly, as a result of the return to normalcy, the Honourable Minister of Education has requested that the WASSCE for School Candidates, 2022 should be conducted in May/June 2022. This position has been communicated to the Registrar to Council in Accra and he has assured us that it will be reckoned with in drawing up the International Time-table for the examination. And so, by the special grace of God, the WASSCE for School Candidates, 2022 will be taking place in May/June 2022. Entries for the examination will be floated on Monday, December 6, 2021.

(2) Continuous Assessment Scores (CASS)
All schools are to willy-nilly upload the CASS of their candidates as earlier stipulated – SSI and SSII in the respective years and SSIII during the registration of candidates. It is important to note that there is always no result without Continuous Assessment Scores (CASS), which are always standardized before use. We appeal to schools to co-operate with us to avoid the hiccups experienced in 2021.

(3) National Identification Number (NIN)
Another component of the registration requirements will be the National Identification Number (NIN) of candidates. Schools will be expected to supply the NIN of every candidate as part of the registration requirements. This is in line with the directive of the Honourable Minister of Education. We advise all schools to comply accordingly. They should ensure that all their SSIII students and indeed, all students register to obtain their NIN in order to make the registration process seamless.

(4) New Registration/Entry Fee
Owing to the devastating effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic which has brought the global economy to its knees, the unabating spiraling inflation in the country as can be seen in the general cost of doing business and the multiplier effect of the unabating insecurity in the country, which have consequential effects on the cost of our operations, it is no longer possible to continue to provide services with the current fee of N13,950.00 per candidate. Furthermore, our ad-hoc workers – Supervisors, Examiners, Checkers, item Writers and indeed, all examination functionaries, have been agitating for improved remunerations.
We have received approval from the appropriate quarters with effect from the WASSCE for School Candidates, 2022, to charge N18,000.00 per candidate. We are, therefore, asking all school principals to collect N18,000.00 per candidate for registration. A part of this new fee has been dedicated to the enhancement of the remunerations for the various examination functionaries and our Governing Board has graciously approved the remunerations, which will come into effect from the WASSCE for School Candidates, 2022.

Any amount beyond this ceiling will not be to our consent or knowledge and will definitely not come to the purse of the West African Examinations Council.

(5) WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2021 – Second Series
The WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2021 – Second Series is currently on-going. The examination which started on November 12, 2021 will end in December 22, 2021. There is provision for entry as a walk-in-candidate throughout the duration of the examination. You can enroll a day to the date of the paper you wish to take and simply walk into the examination hall to take it. This is also an international examination. The result is expected to be released 45 days after the conduct of the last paper.

(6) WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2022 – First Series
This is also a Private Candidates examination. It will take place from February 2 to February 18, 2022. The entry will be floated in due course. There will also be provision for walk-in-candidates. The result will also be released 45 days after the conduct of the examination.
Why the Series of Examinations?
The various examination diets have been derived to address or reduce the waiting time for the release of results and hence, avail candidates endless opportunities to obtain their papers and enable them to access tertiary education without any loss of time. The available opportunities also equip them for gainful employment and other endeavours.

(7) WAEC Verify
The Council has successfully launched the use of WAEC VERIFY Platform to checkmate result falsification by candidates and other stakeholders. WAEC Verfiy provides access to tertiary institutions to integrate the result verifier directly on their admission platforms. This facilitates the verification of intending students’ credentials, thus making admission and verification processes seamless.

( Rebranded WAEC – Info Box
WAEC Nigeria has launched a rebranded WAEC Info-Box which is aired on some national Television channels every Sunday (Silverbird Television and TVC by 3:30pm and 9:00pm, respectively). This is used to campaign against examination malpractice, stress the need to maintain integrity of WAEC examinations and enlighten stakeholders on the activities of WAEC, generally.

(9) WAEC CHATBOT
WAEC Chatbot, which is an online communication channel between WAEC and its stakeholders has been launched to help reach out to many candidates and other stakeholders who have one enquiry or the other to make. They can now access WAEC services, real time, online in the comfort of their homes without necessarily traveling to visit any WAEC office.

(10) Digital Certificates
We have been working with a technology company on certificate digitalization. We are now ready with the product and it will soon be launched. This will make it possible for candidates and stakeholders to access the exact replica or images of candidates’ certificates online, real time. The electronic image remains, even in cases of fire or other natural disasters. It can be carried on cell phones and other electronic gadgets. It makes it easier to authenticate the genuineness of certificates.
I'm conclusion, he stated that the Management and entire Staff of the Council in Nigeria, wish to express their profound gratitude to the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Honourable Minister of Education, Minister of State for Education and the various State Governments, for providing an enabling environment for the successful conduct of the WASSC examination for School Candidates, 2021. He extended his gratitude to all the Supervisors, Invigilators, Custodians, Examiners and other Ad-hoc personnel for their contributions towards the successful conduct of the examination and marking of scripts. Our sincere appreciation equally goes to the Chairmen and Members of the Senate and House Committees on Basic & Secondary Education, Chairman and Members of the Nigeria Administrative and Finance Committee of WAEC, all retired staff of the Council (for their continuous prayers and support) other Friends of the Council, ANCOPSS, and the Nigeria Police for their assistance and cooperation before, during and after the conduct of the examination. Colleagues and Heads of Division and the entire staff wasn't left out in his appreciation- for their dedication, unquestionable sense of commitment and loyalty. They remain my dependable pillars of support and strength.

NEWS:
FIB - IRT COMMANDER ,DISU Olatunji J.I VISITS SOUTH WEST ANNEX , LECTURES AND URGES MEN , OFFICER ON QUALITY DELIVERY.

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To boost the moral of the men and officers of the FIB - IRT Annex, southwest, for excellence Deputy commissioner of police, Dcp Olatunji Disu, commander of the department has visited the southwest annex with a lecture towards proper use of police wireless message and general quality delivery.


The visit and lecture which took place yesterday at the IRT annex office in Ikeja yesterday was a most welcome and significant development at a crucial time when the police in Nigeria must be up to the game.


During this lecture,the commamder also imploved inter - outfits synergy for effectiveness and efficiency toward stemming the rising tides of insecurity in Nigeria.


He also tasked them on best pratices, urging officers and men to eschew corruption and acts capable of dimming the image of the Nigeria .


Coordinator of the annex, SP . Ugowe Igbinazaka used the moment to parade and display achievements as a mark of loyalty and account of stewardship.


Ugowe however expressed indepth appreciation to the commander for finding time out of his very tight schedule to visit the southwest Annex, assuring that greater efforts will be invested toward boosting the great image of the police, especially through improved gallantry in area of investigations and crime bursting. He charged officers and men to take the commander's visit as an honour.


By Princess Agbonifo.

PRESS RELEASE

NO FEMALE POLICE OFFICER WILL BE EJECTED FROM BARRACKS FOR RESIDING WITH CIVILIAN SPOUSE, SAYS IGP
• Orders Investigations into viral signal suggesting otherwise

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc, has assured that no female Police Officer in Police Barracks across the country would be ejected for residing with civilian spouse. The IGP gave the assurance while reacting to a signal purportedly originated by the Enugu State Police Command, stating that women Police personnel occupying barracks accommodation with their civilian husbands should vacate before 31st January, 2022.

The IGP, who is miffed with the said “directive”, described it as unlawful, discriminatory, obnoxious, reprehensive and totally out of tune with the concept of equality as enshrined in our Constitution. He noted that the “directive” is not in line with the Force Gender Policy which institutionalizes gender mainstreaming as a core value in the Nigeria Police Force. The IGP further noted that a Police Force that has produced several top-ranking, successful female officers, including Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs), Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs), State Command Commissioners of Police, Area Commanders, DPOs, eminent Spokespersons, an Olympic Gold Medallist, amongst others, will never walk such a retrogressive path.

Meanwhile, the IGP has ordered the Force Provost Marshal to carry out immediate investigations into the viral document and assures stern disciplinary action against any person(s) found wanting. He calls on members of the public, particularly, female Police Officers and their families, who might have become disturbed as a result of the unconscientious directive, to ignore same as the said illegal order is null and void and of no effect whatsoever. The IGP further assures that the Force remains committed to advancing the general well-being, rights and privileges of its personnel, irrespective of rank or gender.

CP FRANK MBA
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA

17th November, 2021