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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Special Weapons and Tactical Team (SWAT) will commence a training program on Humanitarian Laws, Police conduct in conflict situations, human rights standards, especially in the use of force and firearms, and arrest and detention on Monday, October 19, 2020. The selected personnel will undergo training at the Police Mobile Force Training Schools in Ila-Orangun Osun State and Ende Hills Nasarwa state.In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer Frank Mba, the training is in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross.

A leading Chairmanship Aspirant for Abeokuta North Local Government, Honourable Adesina Adeyemi Adejumo popularly known as Motun Congratulates Alhaji Fatai Bodunrin on his appointment as member of the Advisory Council in Ogun State. MOTUN in a release signed by his Media Director, Honourable Jamiu Keshinro described Alhaji Bodunrin as “a leader who is worthy of his onions” The Statement partially quoted reads: “I congratulate our father and leader on his appointment as one of the advisers in Elders Council in Ogun State, our own Alhaji Fatai Bodunrin, you are a Leader whose sagacity worth emulation” “I pray that God gives…

One of the foremost and emerging logistics companies in Nigeria today, SR IPD container and logistics company limited has reiterated its strong commitment to safety and professionalism in the industry as it marks the first year in cargo, haulages and logistics . The company set to celebrate its 1st anniversary by redefining its commitment in service delivery made this known to the newsmen in Lagos yesterday. The chairman and Managing Director, Mr Segun Idowu, SR IPD Container and Logistics Company Limited who described SR IPD as a company, started operation on 14th october 2019 into marine logistic business, taking goods…

Igbos For A Progressive Nigeria, IPAN, an organization formed to unite the Igbos and build bridges of understanding and partnership with other regions of the country, has released an official statement reacting to the current mass protest by Nigerian youths to end police brutalities. In a statement made available to us, Igbos For A Progressive Nigeria, IPAN, congratulates Nigerians for uniting to fight a common menace bedeviling all and sundry in the country. According to the Worldwide President of the group, Lawrence Onuzulike, “The collective will of all Nigerians to fight this danger without any ethnic, religious or political colouration…

The Chairman of Ogun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alh. (Dr.) Sikirulahi Ogundele on behalf of Ogun State Executive Committee, party leaders and PDP family in Ogun state console with our very amiable leader, His Excellency, the Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde over the transition to eternal glory of his dear mother, Madam Omojolagbe Abigail Makinde whose demise occurred yesterday Thursday 15th October, 2020 at the ripe age of 81years. Our party in Ogun state grieves over the loss of this great personality, particularly at this time Oyo state and indeed the nation at large, require…

The Chairman, Federal House of Representatives’ Committee on Rural Development in the 8th National Assembly and a leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State, Hon. (Dr.) Oladipupo Adebutu has sent his condolence to His Excellency, the Governor of Oyo state, Engr. Seyi Makinde on the transition of his dear mother, Madam Omojolagbe Abigail Makinde to eternal glory on Thursday, 15th October, 2020 at the ripe age of 81. Adebutu, in a condolence message made available to the Press on Thursday, 15th October, 2020 by his Media Consultant, Afolabi Orekoya described the departed mother of the Oyo State Governor…

The Independent National Electoral Commissioner (INEC) says it is set to conduct a by-election in Lagos East Senatorial District and Kosofe II House of Assembly constituency following the death of the representatives. The Commission gave the assurance at a stakeholders meeting to reel out plans for the bye election where Peace Accord was signed by candidates of various political parties in the election to ensure free and fair poll. The elections became necessary in view of the passing away of the representatives, Senator Bayo Oshinowo and Tunde Buraimoh, at different times this year. Addressing the Stakeholders at the meeting, the…

Condemns the negligence and insensitivity of the Federal Government

Many years ago, most transactions were carried out with both parties meeting physically. Money and goods were exchanged directly and everyone went their way. It was hard to attempt to swindle anyone. However, we are now in the digital age and the world has evolved. People can now order and pay for goods and services from the comfort of their homes. Both parties – buyer and seller – don’t even have to meet for transactions to be carried out. Thanks to online banking, paying for goods and services is much easier than ever before. This technological evolution, however, has increased…

Following the conclusion of collation and announcement of final result for the Governorship election in Ondo State which saw the re-emergence of the incumbent and candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Rotimi Akeredolu SAN., for a second and final term, Chieftain of the APC and erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party (nPDP), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has expressed satisfaction over the exercise. In a statement made available to media houses, Monday, Eze said a holistic appraisal of the electioneering processes and balloting which took place last Saturday, reveals that the exercise was not only relatively…