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Lagos Taskforce Carries Out Late Night Raids In Ikeja, Goes All Out On Street Trading

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In the interest of environmental decorum and maintenance of Lagos State’s Mega City  status, the Lagos State Taskforce has expelled illegal Street traders from Alade Avenue, Orishe Street and Johnson Street, off Obafemi Awolowo Way which had been converted to mini markets and restautarants thereby causing serious human/vehicular traffic obstructions and serious environmental pollution along those routes and adjoining streets.
The two-days raid which was led by the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Adetayo Akerele took place at dusk which it usually the period when the illegal street traders erect make shift shops and place barricades which occupy parts of the road and cause traffic impediments to vehicles trying to access those roads. Their activities have also been noticed to seriously flout laid down environmental laws of the State through indiscriminate disposal of waste and solid materials into the gutters which end up clogging up canals and drainage systems in the Metropolis.
CSP Akerele described the raids which will be a continous exercise as a step made in the interest of the citizenry who have longed for solutions to the menace of street trading which also encourages criminality. Some of these locations serve as safe haven for criminals and they enjoy the proceeds of their criminal activities there. The flooding experienced in some parts of the State is also a result of improper disposal of waste that end up clogging the drainage channels.
“The activities of street traders at Johnson Street, especially at night is repugnant at all levels. They sell drugs indiscriminately there which is counter-productive to the society and they also contribute immensely to traffic build-up on Awolowo Road during rush hour at night when workers who have spent all day at work still shave to spend hours in traffic on Awolowo road just to get home. It is unfair to residents of this area and we will ensure that it is reduced to the barest minimum.”
Akerele reiterated the stand of the State Government on Street Trading and assured that all hands will be on deck to ensure that street trading is a thing of the past. He disclosed that the Agency is collaborating with other sister Agencies to ensure that the environment is preserved as prescribed in the THEMES PLUS agenda of the State Government.
The Chairman appealed to all other recalcitrant street traders and vendors to relocate their stores to designated outlets designed for trading and vacate the streets and inner roads. He assured them that the Agency will visit every nook and cranny where activities of street traders have impeded the flow of traffic and inconvenienced residents one way or the other.
He urged residents who have useful tips concerning street blockages by illegal traders or any other useful information on illegal environmental activities to contact the Agency through thee  social media handles or come forth with them to the Headquarters of the Agency at Bolade Oshodi.
“We will continue to do our job in line with THEMES PLUS agenda of the State Government and the directives of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade  mni, psc.”
All suspects arrested were carefully screened and those with genuine business were allowed to go while others will be charged to court.

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JUST IN: Governor Sanwoolu Approves N85,000 As Minimum Wage In Lagos

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Governor Babajide Sanwoolu of Lagos State has approved N85,000 as minimum wage for civil servants in the state.

This is in line with the federal government’s approval of N70,000 as minimum wage in Nigeria.

Governor Sanwoolu made this announcement on Channels TV this night in an interview session.

 

More to come…

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Describing Killers Of SuperSport Crew As ‘Non-State Actors’ Wrong — British Diplomat Tells Peter Obi

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British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has described the description of the killers of the Supersport crew as “non-state actors” as wrong.

Laing made this known during a visit to Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Abuja.

According to her, “When you have people killing innocent people, you shouldn’t describe them as non-state actors.

“They are criminals, they are murderers and that is how they should be described.

“Describing them as non-state actors somehow suggests that there is some sort of legitimacy or justification or explanation or mitigation.

“There is absolutely no justification or explanation or mitigation for killing people.”

Laing expressed concern over the growing insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the Southeast.

“The level of violence, particularly in the Southeast, is of huge concern.

“We are very worried about the security situation and the impact it is having on the citizens.”

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TikTok Deletes 2.1 Million Videos In Nigeria Over Guideline Violations — CGE Report

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TikTok reported removing over 2.1 million videos in Nigeria in the second quarter of 2024 due to violations of its community guidelines.

In the Community Guidelines Enforcement (CGE) Report released on Tuesday, TikTok stated that this action is part of its ongoing initiative to improve content moderation and ensure a safer platform for users.

According to the report, “Key findings show that 99.1 percent of these videos were proactively removed before users reported them, with 90.7 percent taken down within 24 hours.

These figures highlight TikTok’s commitment to staying ahead of harmful content, ensuring a safer platform for Nigerian users.”

The removed videos account for less than 1 per cent of total uploads in Nigeria during the specified period.

Globally, TikTok announced it had taken down over 178 million videos in June 2024, with 144 million of these removals managed through automated systems.

TikTok noted, “With a proactive detection rate now at 98.2 percent globally, TikTok is more efficient than ever at addressing harmful content before users encounter it.”

The company affirmed its commitment to further investment in technologies aimed at enhancing content moderation and assessing potential risks.

Additionally, TikTok reinforced its dedication to transparency and platform safety for its diverse user base in Nigeria and worldwide.

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