Governor Samuel Ortom has donated 16 Toyota Hilux vehicles to four security agencies in the state to boost their daily national duty. The vehicles were given to the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) and the State Security Services (SSS). He also assured the benefactors of government’s patronage and support in the discharge of their duties, Ortom said the vehicles should help to strengthen their operations. He also said that the provision of improved security would be the basis to attract the needed revenue inflow from both local and foreign investors. He then…
Author: David Folami
The Lagos State Government has donated 120 power generating sets to 107 Police Divisions and 13 Area Commands in the state to improve their operations. Speaking through a representative, Mr Oye Hassan-Odukale, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode mentioned that security was a major agenda of his administration. “The idea of these generating sets came from the Governor because anything about security is of high priority to him. “We know the situation of security in our country today and we on our part need to be proactive to secure the lives and property of the citizens and make Lagos safe. “We urge police…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described Professor Itse Sagay as a rogue elephant. In a recent interview, Sagay described the leadership of the APC as weak and unprincipled. APC was not pleased with this. Replying Sagay’s comment, the APC national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi accused the Sagay of describing President Buhari – who is the leader of the party – as weak. His words: “In the said interview, Sagay described the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the most unprincipled group of people who are encouraging and accepting rogues in the party. Sagay said: “When I say…
Ibrahim Idris has asked officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to take crime scene management very seriously. He was represented by DIG Training, Mr Emmanuel Inyang as he issued out a statement. “The basic raw materials for forensic analysis in crime investigation are obtained at the crime scene. “Effective and timely crime scene management and investigation will in most cases result in a positive outcome. “Whereas a shoddy crime scene investigation often produces unresolved cases by the police which leads to failure of criminal charges in court,” he said. He praised the organising partners and urged participants to…
The Federal Government has reassured women and girls of their security in the country. Aisha Alhassan, said this at the women in peace and security conference organised by UN Women, UNICEF and Norwegian Embassy in Abuja. However, she begged them to participate in peace processes for their rights and priorities to be adequately looked into. Mrs Ifeoma Abagbogu, the minister said: “Women have been an integral part of the development in Nigeria. We cannot forget the contributions of women such as Margaret Ekpo, Gambo Sawaba and Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti who worked tirelessly with the men to ensure women peace and security.…
Muhammadu Buhari has asked for the immediate exit of Nigerian students hanging around in Dominican Island occasioned by the reported Hurricane Maria that thrashed the Island. Nigerian students attend medical schools in Dominican Islands ready them to move to the U. S. and Europe for the completion of their medical degree programmes. Reports say that the ministry, which has been tailing the situation, had already given a senior official the duty of travelling for the aim of issuing the stranded students with temporary travel certificates. The affected students had since been evacuated to safety. Malam Garba Shehu confirmed the Presidential…
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has blasted the attack on Ogba Zoo and Nature Park in Benin, Edo State, on Sunday, during which three policemen were murdered. The Minister described the attack on one of the country’s foremost tourist destinations as a big blow to ongoing efforts to lift the tourism sector in the country. ”The success or failure of a tourism destination depends largely on a safe and secure environment. “Incidences such as the attack on the Ogba Zoo and Nature Park therefore negate the concept of tourism as well as government’s determination to develop our tourism industry as a tool…
Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Nigeria after a quick visit to London. According to reports, Buhari went to London to meet up with a medical appointment after he attended the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Also, the Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad confirmed his boss’ arrival in a series of tweets on his timeline. Atiku Abubakar also recently praised President Buhari over his speech at the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly. The former VP also hailed Buhari for bringing the attention of the world to the suffering…
Manchester United manager has said he was not aware of the reason he was sent off in the final minutes of Manchester United’s 1-0 victory at Southampton and blamed their average performance on the good weather. Asked why he had dismissed, Mourinho said: “I don’t know. Craig told me to leave, and I left. “Did I ask for an explanation? No. He told me to leave, and I left. “[I collided] with the fourth official [Mike Jones]. “[My players] were really tired at the end. Nine of them didn’t play in midweek [in the 4-1 defeat of Burton] so nine…
Marouane Fellaini is ready to miss Manchester United’s Champions League clash with CSKA Moscow on Wednesday after suffering an ankle injury against Southampton. Fellaini was on the receiving end of a challenge from Southampton striker Shane Long during the first half of Saturday’s 1-0 win at St Mary’s. Long appeared to catch Fellaini with his studs on the back of the left leg leaving the Belgium midfielder in massive pain on the ground. Fellaini was able to complete 90 minutes but reports have it that he is unlikely to travel to Russia with the rest of the squad on Monday.…
Antonio Conte hailed Alvaro Morata for putting up to the physical challenge of the Premier League beyond expectation after the striker scored his first Chelsea hat trick in a 4-0 thrashing of Stoke City. “Now he is involved totally in our style of football and our idea and he is very strong,” Conte said. “You can see that today [he took] a lot of good contact and tackles and I think he’s showing that he’s a really good, complete player. “This league is not easy, above all for the strikers because during the game there is a lot of physical…
Antonio Conte has said in a recent interview that it is a “matter of fact” that he misses Italy, adding that he will most likely not spend the rest of his coaching career abroad. “For me, I do miss Italy and this I can say without any doubt, there is certainly no thought in my mind of remaining abroad for a long time,” he said. “Italy is my country so, once I’ve had a good, learning experience, I will return to Italy. “I don’t know when it will be, but I’ll come back. It’s always hard to predict the future,…
Zinedine Zidane has said that outsiders might have their doubts about his side’s current form, but he and his players believe in what they are doing. “I don’t believe we have lost confidence,” the Los Blancos coach said. “We are confident about what we are doing. It is true that outsiders might have doubts, but not us. Every year this gets more difficult. “If we are not brilliant sometimes, this can happen. But I am not worried about how we will play this year. La Liga is the most difficult league, I watch European football, and the games are not…
Pep Guardiola has come out to say it is easy to keep his Manchester City players focused because they know the season has just begun. “It is better to be in this position but it’s just September — there’s a long time, a lot of games still to play,” the City boss told a news conference. “The last years Manchester City have always started good and after were not able to achieve the results. We go game-by-game and focus on all competitions. “All we have to do is keep going — that is the secret. We are professionals and all…
Uli Hoeness has said that “a €100 million player is unacceptable” for the Bayern Munich as his club prepare to face big-spending Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday. “The market is way too hot at the moment,” Hoeness said. “Clubs are now goading each other. I’ve clearly said that a €100m player is unacceptable for Bayern.” “The time will come when all those clubs that have spent large amounts of money will have to cut their spending because they didn’t have the success the investor had in mind,” he said. “Because of our decision not to sign any…
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said striker Alexandre Lacazette has “similarities” to Ian Wright but still has to improve on his aggression to really [erform like] the Gunners legend. “Yeah, there are similarities,” Wenger told Arsenal’s official website. “Maybe Lacazette is a bit less aggressive than Ian Wright but hopefully he will get that because in England you have to survive. “Up front is a very difficult position because you get harsh treatment sometimes. But he looks to have shrewdness and overall I believe if the team plays well he looks always to be at the end of some interesting…
Jose Mourinho will not face further FA sanctions after being dismissed during Manchester United’s 1-0 victory over Southampton on Saturday. The United manager was sent to the stands by referee Craig Pawson in the closing stages at St Mary’s after being told by fourth official Mike Jones that he had strayed onto the pitch. Mourinho had been trying to reshape his team as Southampton launched an attack and briefly stepped over the touchline. However, the FA has decided Mourinho will face no further punishment. Bryan Robson had previously said in response to the incident it would have been “a disgrace”…
Jurgen Klopp has said Philippe Coutinho’s reemergence into the Liverpool side has been made easier by the nice reaction from fans. Coutinho did not feature in the first six matches of Liverpool’s season as he looked to clinch a move to Barcelona in the recent transfer window, but has since returned to Klopp’s side and received a great reception from the Anfield crowd when he made his return as substitute in the 2-2 draw with Sevilla earlier this month. “It’s not about Coutinho’s character but it says a lot about the relationship with our supporters and Phil Coutinho,” Klopp said.…
Wizkid has entered the Guinness book of world records. He has added his name to the few Nigerians in the Guinness book of world record after his collaboration record with Drake, “One Dance” became the most streamed song on Spotify globally. Wizkid played a key role in the creation of the single. Nigeria’s name was first put on the list in 2006 after Kafayat Shafau (Kaffy) got the record for longest dance in the world. After this, Harrison Chinedu, Chidra Annemega and Obi Ajuanumo also earned records for different achievements. Drake’s “Views” was streamed 2.6 billion times on Spotify in…
Eedris Abdulkareem believes that D’banj was not wise to leave Don Jazzy. The rapper tore into Dbanj for his 2012 separation from Don Jazzy. “The biggest mistake someone like D’banj made was to be so stupid and leave Don Jazzy. You know why? Dbanj no get talent. Na razzmatazz he get,” he said. ‘Don Jazzy has the technical backup to produce D’banj and make him sound very nice. I love Don Jazzy for that.’ Eedris Abdulkareem, during the failed protest proposed by fellow musician, 2Baba, earlier in the year, accused the artist of chasing all the good people around him…