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Lagos Taskforce Raids Blackspots In Oshodi, Environs

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2 years ago

October 16, 2022

….impounds 141 bikes plying restricted routes in Amuwo Odofin

The Lagos State Taskforce has carried out an intense raid of blackspots at Oshodi, Mafoluku and Airport road where it has been reported that criminal elements use as a hideout after carrying out their nefarious activities.

The raid which took place in the early hours of today was led by the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye who pin pointed these spots according to credible intelligence gathered by the Agency.

Jejeloye disclosed that 33 miscreants where rounded up and taken down to the office where they would be questioned and properly identified before prosecution.

“We carry out raids like these regularly in order to rid the streets of criminal elements who make use of these dark spots as a safe haven. We have rounded up 33 suspects who will be profiled and if found to be of questionable character, will be charged to court accordingly”

Jejeloye further stated that these men of the underworld use these locations as a take off point to rob, pick pockets of unsuspecting pedestrians and sometimes intimidate them in order to disposses them of their hard earned valuables.

“We are going to put an end to these acts by ensuring that these policing tactics are utilised every now and then to achieve adequate safety and security in line with the THEMES agenda of the State Government”

In a similar development, the Lagos State Taskforce carried out a raid of recalcitrant okada operators at Amuwo Odofin acc is where 114 bikes were seized for operating on restricted routes in the State.

The Chairman of the Agency described the activities of the okada riders as reckless and vowed to concentrate more on that axis to bring their activities to a halt.

“Okada riders in this part of Lagos take advantage of the massive road construction going on here to perpetrate their illegal activities but we wont condone it any longer”

Jejeloye sounded a note of warning to all elements involved in such vices and ensures them that the long arm of the law would soon catch up with them.

He assured Lagosians that activities of okada riders which had been brought down to a recogniseable minimum would not be allowed to resurface in a mega city like Lagos.

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JUST IN: Education Minister Reverses 18-Year Age Limit For Admission

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11 hours ago

November 5, 2024

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The newly appointed Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced the removal of the 18-year age limit for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

He also indicated the possibility of a comprehensive review of the nation’s education policy.

However, Alausa made it clear that there would be no reversal of the Federal Government’s decision to invalidate over 22,700 degree certificates acquired by Nigerians from unrecognized universities in neighboring Togo and the Benin Republic.

Speaking at his inaugural ministerial press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Alausa emphasized that practical education is key to tackling Nigeria’s unemployment crisis. He stated that tertiary institutions must stop producing graduates without ensuring job opportunities for them.

The minister also revealed plans for the federal government to partner with private sector players to provide training opportunities for students and help them realize their full potential.

Additionally, Alausa announced that universities focused on agriculture would be empowered to implement commercial farming practices as part of efforts to address the country’s food security challenges.

More to come…

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JUST IN: 114 Released #EndBadGovernance Protesters Arrive Presidential Villa

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12 hours ago

November 5, 2024

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One hundred and fourteen #EndBadGovernance protesters, including minors and adults acquitted by the Federal High Court in Abuja, have arrived at the Presidential Villa.

The protesters, initially arraigned by the Police Force, were released following a court ruling by Justice Obiora Egwatu.

The case was dismissed at the request of the Attorney General of the Federation (“AGF”), Lateef Fagbemi.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is set to officially receive the released protesters.

They are then handed over to their respective Governors, specifically Uba Sani of Kaduna and Abba Yusuf of Kano.

Ministers present at the State House Auditorium in Abuja for the reception include: Tunji Alausa (“Minister of Education”); Nentawe Yilwatda (“Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction”); Balarabe Lawal (“Minister of Environment”) and Tanko Sununu (“Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction”).

Also, Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement for the Northwest, Abdullahi Yakasai, is in attendance.

Other dignitaries present are Deputy Senate President Jubrin Barau and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abubakar Bichi.

More to come…

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