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10 Wanted Interpol Suspects Entering Nigeria Arrested In One Week — Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo

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Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, announced that security operatives have apprehended 10 individuals from INTERPOL’s watch list while attempting to enter Nigeria.

Tunji-Ojo made the statement in Abuja on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Technology Innovation Complex by President Bola Tinubu.

“In the last couple of days, there were 10 people who were on the INTERPOL and immigration wanted list who were apprehended in one week,” the minister stated.

“Before now, those people would have entered Nigeria, causing terror. But we have now told them that under the new leadership, Nigeria is a no-go area for any criminal element.”

The complex, which includes the command and control centre (regular migration), NIS Data Centre, ECOWAS biometric card production centre, interior Data Centre, and a 0.5KW solar power plant, was among the facilities unveiled by the president.

The minister explained that the newly installed facility will assess the risk level of individuals entering the country, detect irregular migration patterns, and monitor unmanned borders in remote areas nationwide.

Tunji-Ojo highlighted that the solar power station was built to reduce costs and promote sustainability, emphasizing that it will save over N300 million annually.

“We decided to do an end-to-end solution. One that has an energy solution to power this facility. The 0.5KW solar power plant is 100 percent ready here, and it has been connected to the facility to power it,” he said.

“Also, the human factor is fundamental because you can build a structure, but how about the human element?”

“What we’ve been able to do is to train 250 officers. As I speak, we run shifts of eight hours three times a day, which is 24/7 surveillance.”

“Nigeria was wasting billions every year, but with this state-of-the-art technology, the country will save over N300 million annually.”

“We now have an ECOWAS travel document that will facilitate easy movement and travel, and for the first time in the history of this country, we now have over 200 borders, and we are fully in charge of the border governance, watching over them.”

“We now have an automated visa regime with 48 hours of visa approval.”

Tunji-Ojo reiterated his commitment to improving service delivery for Nigerians.

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BREAKING: Atiku’s Former Aide Daniel Bwala Decamps To APC

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Daniel Bwala, Atiku Abubakar’s former aide, has decamped to the All Progressive Congress.

This comes weeks after President Tinubu appointed him as his special adviser on media and public communication then later changed his portfolio to SA on policy communication.

In a post on his X (former twitter) page, Bwala posted a picture of him at the APC media centre and captioned it ‘Sweet Home’.

This however, is a fulfillment of the prediction of many after the former PDP apologist accepted to serve the APC government.

Meanwhile, Bwala used to be with the APC before he left for the camp of Atiku’s PDP during the 2023 presidential election campaign.

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Nigeria Retained Spot As Africa’s Biggest Oil Producer In November — OPEC

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The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has confirmed that Nigeria remains the largest oil producer in Africa.

In its latest monthly report on Wednesday, OPEC stated that Nigeria’s oil output rose in November to 1.48 million barrels per day (bpd), up from 1.33 million bpd in October.

The oil cartel noted that this production figure was the highest in Africa for October, with Nigeria maintaining its top position on the continent in the following month.

OPEC reported that in November, Nigeria surpassed Algeria, which produced 908,000 bpd, followed by Congo, which had an output of 268,000 bpd.

OPEC clarified that its data is based on direct communication, adding that secondary sources indicated Nigeria’s crude production increased to 1.417 million bpd in November, slightly up from 1.4 million bpd in October.

“According to secondary sources, total OPEC-12 crude oil production averaged 26.66 mb/d in November 2024, which is 104 tb/d higher, m-o-m,” OPEC stated.

“Crude oil output increased mainly in Libya, IR Iran, and Nigeria, while production in Iraq, Venezuela, and Kuwait saw a decline.”

Similarly, total non-OPEC DoC crude oil production averaged 14.01 mb/d in November 2024, an increase of 219 tb/d month-on-month. Output in Kazakhstan and Malaysia saw significant growth.

On the same day, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) reported that Nigeria’s crude oil production rose to 1.69 million bpd in November, up from 1.53 million bpd in October.

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Lagos Takes A Giant Leap Towards A Cleaner, Greener Future With Proper Waste Disposal Bins [PHOTOS]

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  • Join the Movement to Build a Culture of Proper Waste Segregation and Disposal in Lagos.

 

As part of its efforts to promote a cleaner, greener, and healthier environment, The Architects Place Ltd In conjunction with the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has launched an initiative to provide proper waste disposal bins across the state.

The initiative, which is aimed at building a culture of proper waste segregation and disposal, is designed to encourage residents, businesses, and institutions to properly dispose their waste and recyclables.

The proper waste disposal bins, which are designed to accommodate different types of waste, including recyclables, organics, and non-recyclable waste, will be strategically located in public spaces, markets, and other high-traffic areas.

This will help to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and waterways, improving environmental health and reducing the risk of disease. By providing separate bins for recyclables, the initiative will encourage residents and businesses to recycle more, reducing waste and conserving natural resources.

We urge all residents, businesses, and institutions in Lagos to join us in this effort to build a culture of proper waste segregation and disposal. Together, we can make a difference and create a cleaner, greener, and healthier environment for all.

For more information on the proper waste disposal bin initiative, please contact:

Ministry of Environment & Water Resources, Alausa Lagos State.

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