As part of measures to ensure a safe and peaceful Yuletide season, The Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has announced that the ban on fireworks is still in force and that the command will be enforcing it strictly which includes ban on the use, sale, and display of pyrotechnics, including fireworks and firecrackers known as ‘knock-out’, and ‘banger’. This decision comes as part of ongoing efforts to prevent and reduce crime as experience shows that criminally minded persons can take advantage of this to unleash terror on law-abiding residents. On that note, parents and guardians are advised…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Our attention has been drawn to a photo circulating online that has caused confusion regarding the identity of the individual who assaulted an FRSC officer on duty. To set the record straight:• The individual behind the bar in the photo is the offender who assaulted the FRSC staff.• The person directly in front of her, taking the details of the case, is a police officer carrying out her lawful duty of documenting the incident. The police officer is in no way involved in the offense but is assisting in ensuring justice is served. We urge the public to refrain from…
At the prestigious Industry Women Conference 2024, held on December 13th at CIBN House, Victoria Island, Lagos, Ufuoma Ogeleka, Vice President of Commercial Operations at UAC Nigeria PLC, was celebrated as a trailblazer in the Quick Service Restaurant sector by being awarded the Industry Women Leadership Award. Known for her exceptional leadership qualities, transformative strategies, and undeniable charm, Ogeleka used her acceptance speech as a platform to advocate for greater inclusion of women in leadership roles across industries. She also emphasized the importance of women empowering themselves to rise to the occasion and break through barriers to achieve excellence. While…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) profoundly regrets to announce a devastating road accident that occurred on Tuesday 17th , December 2024 at the Iyana Ishasi U-turn inward Mile 2, involving a fully loaded Howo tipper devoid of registration details. Preliminary findings indicate that the Howo truck, in an ill-fated attempt to navigate through traffic at an excessive speed, suffered a catastrophic brake failure, resulting in a complete loss of vehicular control. The out-of-control vehicle tragically veered off its path and struck an innocent pedestrian walking along the roadside, causing instantaneous fatality. Swift intervention from Federal Road Safety Corps…
The command scorecard since my assumption of duty as the 22nd commissioner of Police Delta State in February 2024. We have had our challenges but with the cooperation of other security agencies, stakeholders, and the good people of Delta State, we surmounted them to a reasonable extent and restored peace to the state. Below are some of the command’s recent achievements; Thank you allCP ABANIWONDA S. OLUFEMICOMMISSIONER OF POLICEDELTA STATE COMMANDASABA.
New Media Vision to Elevate AfricanNarratives In a glittering celebration that drew together international media heavyweights, thought leaders, royalty, and policymakers, Stephanie Busari was honoured for her 25 years ofgroundbreaking work in journalism and 16 years of distinguished service at CNN. The event, held in Lagos at the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture & History and attended by a constellation of influential figures, paid tribute to Busari’s extraordinary legacy—an Emmy,Peabody, and Gracie award-winning journalist whose reporting has reshaped global perspectives on Africa. The evening overflowed with accolades, heartfelt testimonials, and stirring endorsements from a chorus of eminent voices. They…
Warri based Legal firm, Robinson Ariyo & Co has raised an alarm over allegation of stockpiling of small, medium and heavy Firearms against Tantita Security Limited, (TSSL), a private company owned by Ex-Niger Delta Militant, Government Ekpemupolo popularly known as ‘Tompolo’. The firm while calling on President Bola Tinubu to investigate the activities of the Tompolo’s said the recent finding clearly shows that Tantita is an arm stockpiling company which is against its mandate. The legal firm in a letter of protest addressed to President Bola Tinubu and copied the President of the Senator, Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the Federal…
The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 27 senior Police Officers comprising of 11 Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the substantive rank of Commissioners of Police, INSIGHT GLOBAL NEWS can report The newly promoted Officers were in the Corporate Headquarters of the Commission on December 16th, where they went through both written and oral examinations. Commission Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd, mni said both written and oral examinations would henceforth be a pre-requisite for promotion in all the cadres of the Nigeria Police…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has marked a significant achievement in its pursuit of justice with the arraignment and remand of Miss Monalisa Osayi, following her assault on RMA-II Habeeb Ndaman Sayidi of RS2.19 Lekki Unit Command during a routine patrol on 7th December 2024. Miss Osayi was apprehended on Sunday, 15th December 2024, at approximately 4:05 PM by the Unit Commander of RS2.19 Lekki Unit Command after a week-long effort to ensure her accountability. She had earlier been released on bail by the Ajah Divisional Police Headquarters but was subsequently detained through strategic coordination by the Unit Commander.…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has commenced a three-day training for some staff members of Ekiti State Waste Management Authority (EKSWAMA), on professional approach to waste management. The EKSWAMA team, led by its Director-General, Mr Olasunkanmi Onipede, was received by the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin and his management team. Welcoming them at LAWMA headquarters, Ijora Olopa, Gbadegesin expressed his delight, stressing that the Authority was always open to resource sharing, just as it had done with other states and some West African countries, on modern waste management techniques. His words, “ LAWMA, was initially established in…