The former Commandant, NSCDC Command and Staff College, Lamingo, Jos, Assistant Commandant General David Bille rtd, Superintendents of Corps Luqman Buraimoh, Personal Assistant to the Head of Insurance Unit, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), National Headquarters, Abuja and Oluwaseun Abolurin, Civil Defence Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command emerge Member, Institute of Security and Strategic Studies, MIS, at the Investiture, Awards and Induction ceremony held, today, Saturday, 30th November, 2024, at the Sehu Musa Yar’adua Centre, Abuja. The event was graced, by Major General Garba Audi, rtd, Chairman Governing Council, General Christopher Musa, OFR, Chief of…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
On Wednesday the 27th of November,2024 at about 2145hrs, acting on a distress call from the command’s control room over a kidnap incident along DLA road in Asaba where four armed hoodlums operating in a Toyota Camry 2.4 Model Reg. No. Enugu BLF 490 AA kidnapped one male and a female victim (Names withheld) and a Toyota Camry vehicle belonging to a woman was also taken by the hoodlums. The Commissioner of Police CP Olufemi Abaniwonda upon receipt of this information directed the command’s Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Squad to ensure that the hoodlums are arrested and victims rescued.…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Sector Command, has once again demonstrated its dedication to road safety through a prompt and collaborative response to a serious road traffic crash (RTC) involving two containerized trucks on the Apapa Wharf route near UBA Eleganza, six kilometers from Mile 2. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Lagos State Command (FRSC) has again demonstrated its commitment to ensuring road safety and minimizing traffic disruptions following a road traffic crash (RTC) involving two containerized trucks on the Apapa-Wharf route near Flour Mill, six kilometers from Mile 2. The incident, which occurred at 10:50…
The command is aware of a series of publications making rounds across some social media platforms alleging that operatives of the command are responsible for the death of one Mr. Okediachi Emeka. The Commissioner of Police CP Olufemi Abaniwonda on behalf of the command condoles with the family of the deceased. For the avoidance of doubt and for members of the public not to be misled especially via social media which has been known to be an easy way to spread falsehood, the command wishes to state thus; On the 14th of November 2024 at about 0100 hours, the command…
L-R: The General Manager, Radio Lagos, Mr Olajide Lawal; Head of Project Coordination and Local Government Affairs, Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA), Mrs. Abimbola Odunmbaku; Managing Director/CEO, LASAA, Prince Fatiu Akiolu; Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr Olumide Sogunle; Director of Administration and Human Resource, Lagos Television, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Ayanbadejo; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on LASAA, Hon. Kunle Dabiri; and Deputy General Manager, Operations and Innovations, Mr Gbolahan Dixon during the Agency’s commissioning of new offices (porta cabins) for operational expansion in Lagos recently Lagos State Signage and Advertisement…
Senator Yunus Akintunde has assured Nigerians that thier interest and welfare on any issue that required legislative consent will always be paramount and foremost at the National Assembly. Dr Akintunde the Distinguished Senator representing Oyo Central is the Chairman of Senate House Committee on Environment, an expert in Energy matters, financial and human capital development was emphatic in his contributions on the lingering debates at the various submissions on the Tax Reform Bills presently in the Senate for legislative consent. “We at the Senate and in conjunction with members of the House of Representatives are committed to Nigerians as regards…
. Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has successfully concluded the 5th edition of its Hackaholics initiative, a premier ideathon designed to empower and support the nation’s brightest tech innovators. The grand finale, which took place recently in Lagos, witnessed a remarkable showcase of ingenuity and problem-solving prowess, culminating in seven startups sharing an impressive N145 million in prize money—nearly double the initial prize fund of N75 million.This year’s Hackaholics stood out with a record-breaking 3,500 applications from across Nigeria. From this pool, 10 finalists showcased innovative solutions addressing real-world challenges,…
Mariam Ba was a Senegalese author and feminist born in 1929 in Dakar. She is best known for her novel So Long a Letter (Une Si Longue Lettre), which was published in 1979. The book is a powerful story about the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society. Through the character of Ramatoulaye, Ba explores themes like polygamy, widowhood, and the struggle for women’s rights in post-colonial Africa. Mariam Ba herself experienced these issues firsthand, which influenced her writing. Ba was not only a writer but also an advocate for women’s education and rights. She believed that education was…
In a recent press briefing, the Itsekiri Defense Council (IDC) expressed full support for the Niger Delta Liberation Movement (NDLM), particularly in their efforts to combat the ongoing oppression of the Itsekiri people. General Iwedundun Akpakpa, the esteemed leader of IDC, delivered a powerful message on the 28th of November 2024 in Warri North, denouncing the consistent mistreatment faced by the Itsekiri community. General Akpakpa commended NDLM for their dedication to addressing the plight of the Itsekiri people and vowed unwavering loyalty towards the organization. He emphasized IDC’s commitment to providing both intelligence and logistical support to NDLM in their…
The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State Chapter, under the leadership of its Chairperson, Dr. Adeola Ekine, extends heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi. We also celebrate the historic election of Dr. Abimbola Oyetunde as the first female Deputy National President of the NUJ, a groundbreaking achievement that reflects the growing recognition of women’s leadership in the media industry. Dr. Ekine commends the democratic process that produced this leadership team, emphasizing the critical role the NUJ plays in shaping the future of journalism in Nigeria. She notes…