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LAWMA BEGINS CLEANUP OF APAPA, TIN CAN AXIS

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has commenced clearing the heap of refuse on an illegal dumpsite at Tin Can Island Port, on Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, targeted at ridding the axis of black spots.

JUST IN: IGP ORDERS POSTING OF CP EDWARD EGBUKA AS COMMISSIONER OF POLICE KOGI STATE

• Charges Kogi Citizens to support the Police for improved security.

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the immediate posting of CP Edward Chuka Egbuka as the new Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command.

Beware! Lagos airport’s car park unsafe for travellers, vehicles

By Wole Oyebade 

• FAAN, concessionaire trade blames on security
• ‘Vehicles are packed at owners’ risk’, facility operator push back

For the third time in less than a week, the Seymour Aviation Multi-level Car Park at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, has recorded multiple vandalisation of vehicles at the fee-for-service facility.

RRS HEADQUARTERS UPGRADED WITH NEW STATE OF THE ART OFFICIAL EDIFICE • Commander Egbeyemi commends Governor Sanwo-Olu for support

By Ibrahim A. Jagaba

• Structure completed under 12 months

The Lagos State, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), a unit set up over two decades ago to shore up the tasks of policing the state, has today, the 29th of December, 2021, unveiled a new addition to it arsenal in the form of a new office extension, towards ensuring an increasingly motivated and efficient workforce.

Police patrol van chasing yahoo boys crush policeman to death in Ekiti; The Lie Of The Year

The Ekiti State Police Command has denied and debunked viral online reports over the police patrol van allegedly chasing Yahoo boys and crush a police officer on bike to death.

Obasa To Police: You Must Treat Every Lagosian With Respect, Dignity • As Outgoing Commissioner Odumosu, Others Visit

- Speaker Kicks Against Harassment Of Residents

Speaker Mudashiru Obasa of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday cautioned the police in the state against harassment, intimidation and extortion of residents if they wanted to be respected.

Dr. Obasa said this on the floor of the House when the lawmakers honoured the outgoing Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hakeem Odumosu, who has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police and due to retire in January 2022.

Ecobank, GTB Lead eNaira Adoption in Nigeria

Ecobank and GTB are currently leading in customers adoption of the eNaira. eNaira is Africa’s first Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in October.

A report by TheCable says with more than 2,000 merchant wallets active, about 20 percent are domiciled with Ecobank, while GTB has majority of the consumer wallets activated by users amongst the top 10 financial institutions in the country.

SUSTAIN TEMPO OF OPERATIONS AGAINST ALL CRIMINAL ELEMENTS - CAS CHARGES TROOPS

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has charged troops of Operation GAMA AIKI (OPGA) and personnel of 013 Quick Response Force (013 QRF), Minna, Niger State to sustain the tempo of operations and continue to fight gallantly until insurgents, armed bandits and all other criminal elements are completely eliminated and peace restored to the State and all other troubled parts of the country.

FIRSTBANK, DRIVING DOLLAR REMITTANCES, ECONOMIC GROWTH VIA IMTOS

For centuries, there have been heated debates over the sources of economic growth in developing economies and why some countries reflect strong economic growth compared to others.

The hypotheses have often centred around crude oil, agriculture, revenues, private capital, bubbling stock market, stable security, low unemployment rate, high standard of living amongst others.

YULETIDE: HON. HAKEEM BAMGBOLA OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION GREETS CHRISTIANS ON THE OCCASION OF CHRISTMAS

Hon. Hakeem Bamgbola has described the period of the Christmas celebration as a season during which Lagosians should rekindle their love and affection towards each other.

He stated this in a statement released in commemoration of the celebration of the Christmas.

OYEYEMI FELICITATES WITH CHRISTIANS, REAFFIRMS FRSC'S COMMITMENT TOWARDS ZERO CRASH DURING CHRISTMAS AND THE END OF THE YEAR CELEBRATIONS AND BEYOND

As Christians all over the world mark the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has felicitated with christian faithfuls in Nigeria, assuring them that the Corps is highly committed to ensuring a crash free celebrations all through the period and beyond.

2021 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS: IGP ORDERS ROUND-THE-CLOCK VISIBILITY PATROLS

- Pledges improved service delivery in 2022

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has ordered Commissioners of Police (CPs) in the thirty-six (36) States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja as well as their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs), to initiate and implement well-coordinated crime prevention strategies and ensure round-the-clock visibility patrols towards peaceful Christmas and New Year celebrations in the country.

CP BABAJI ORDERS FULL ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROHIBITION OF CAR AND SPEED RACES IN THE FCT • Directs the arrest and prosecution of violators

In his efforts to curb the menace of recklessness, risk to lives, damages of personal property and critical national infrastructure and imposed hardship in traffic navigation caused by illegal car racing, acceleration contests, speed competitions or test of physical endurance, amongst others, the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Babaji Sunday, has ordered all Divisional Police Officers, Area Commanders in the FCT to ensure full enforcement of the prohibition of all kinds of car and speed races in their respective Area of Responsibility (AoR).

LAWMA Partners West Africa ENRG For Lagos Badagry Expressway Cleanup

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has partnered West Africa ENRG, an environmental services company, for a thorough cleanup of heaps of refuse in black spots along the Lagos Badagry expressway, stretching 19 kilometres, from Mile 2 to Iyana Iba.

Ecobank Supports Reliable Credit Practice In Nigeria – Akinwuntan

The Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan has stated the readiness of the bank to partner with the Institute of Credit Administration (ICA) to create a reliable and enhance credit practice in the country.

YULETIDE; RAK FOUNDATION PIONEER, OGUNLENDE VISIT VICTIMS OF FIRE OUTBREAK AT ASAKPO IN BADAGRY

... Promised to rebuild the burnt house before New Year

Today the Pioneer of Real Act of Kindness - RAK Development Foundation, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende has promised to rebuild new house for the family of Mr & Mrs Fagbeji Felix, the victims of fire outbreak at Onyami Community, Asakpo Badagry West who lost all their property including building to fire outbreak.

AIR FORCE COUNCIL APPROVES PROMOTION OF 29 AIR VICE MARSHALS, 31 AIR COMMODORES AND GRANTS CONCESSIONAL COMMISSION TO 6 SENIOR NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS

It's promotion galore as the Nigerian Air Force approved the promotion of sixty senior officers to the next higher ranks in the force.

In a press statement received by the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) and e-signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet stated that, "The Air Force Council (AFC) has approved the promotion of a total of 60 senior officers comprising 29 Air Vice Marshals (AVMs) and 31 Air Commodores (Air Cdres) to the next higher ranks in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).

WE’LL CONTINUE TO PLAY LEADING ROLE TO SECURE LAGOS, SAYS SANWO-OLU • N3m needed to kit one police officer, says LSSTF Boss

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reassured residents of the State that his administration will continue to play the leading role to secure the State.

He said his administration has demonstrated its commitment in the past and will remain resolute in its quest to enhance peace and security, with the support and partnership from people of the State.

BREAKING: FG Declares Three Days As Public Holidays

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has declared Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th December 2021 and Monday, 3rd January 2022 as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day celebrations respectively.