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  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared Nigeria is in dire need of urgent rescue. Nigeria, he said, has been badly damaged and broken. He decried the unbearable and alarming conditions Nigerians are living with, lamenting hunger was ravaging as farmers have deserted their farms for fear of being killed. These were contained in a statement in Abuja on Sunday by Hon. Oladimeji Fabiyi, who stood in for the Waziri Adamawa at the weekend in Gombe State during the inauguration of the leadership of the North-east zone of the Nigeria Youth Congress for Atiku. “The hunger in the Northern Nigeria and indeed the entire country is getting to an unbearable and alarming rate as our farmers, fathers and mothers can no longer go to farm. “Agriculture is one of the comparative advantages the Northern Nigeria has over other regions in the country but as at today it is almost non-existent, unfortunately occasioned by abysmal insecurity in the region. “You hardly can drive ten kilometers in an

 GENERAL HOSPITAL IJEDE RECORDS BIRTH OF FIRST SET OF TRIPLETS ... As MD Attributes Feat to Investment in Qualitative Healthcare   The Ijede General Hospital, on Thursday, recorded a successful and historic birth of a set of triplets since the establishment of the hospital almost four decades ago. Speaking on the feat, the Medical Director/CEO, General Hospital, Ijede, Dr. Olufunmilayo Bankole expressed profound joy over the landmark achievement, attributing the development to investment in qualitative healthcare delivery by the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration. In her words, "The Lagos State Government has done a lot in putting up infrastructures, providing state-of-the-art equipment and recruiting professionals, who have been highly trained in their respective fields, as evident in our success story".  Dr. Bankole congratulated the parents of the triplets and assured the mother of adequate post-natal care as well as more qualitative healthcare for the babies.

PRESIDENT BUHARI WARNS AGAINST ETHNIC, RELIGIOUS PREJUDICES President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja warned that stoking ethnic and religious prejudices will not augur well for the development of the country, adding that his administration will continue to create the enabling environment for religious freedom as guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution. Speaking when the leadership of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) led by its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, paid him a courtesy call, President Buhari said:   “The Federal Government will continue to promote religious freedom as it is a constitutional responsibility. I must thank the Muslim ummah for promoting inter-religious dialogue in the country. It is self-evident that if the country must work, we must continue to work together in spite of our ethnic, religious and political differences because Nigeria is our collective project.  “Accordingly, the Fede

 Hoodlums attack Mapo police station free suspects Suspected hoodlums on Thursday  invaded Mapo Police station in ibadan, attacked some Policemen who had earlier arrested two suspects. The Commissioner of Police in a statement issued by the Command's public Relations Officer, Olugbenga Fadeyi said the hoodlums after attacking the policemen in Ibadan also freed the two suspects who had been arrested. Our correspondent gathered that some hoodlums have been terrorising innocent citizens around Idi Arere, Popoyemoja, Born photo, Molete, Beere, Shogoye, Akobi and other areas within the Ibadan metropolis. Recall that a 60-year old plantain seller was killed during a clash between two rival cult groups in one of the areas a few days ago. The state Police Command on Thursday announced that police officers from Mapo Division succeeded in arresting two suspects in connection with the series of public disturbance in most of the areas. Unfortunately, police said the suspects were set free by s

 OONI WARNS SUNDAY IGBOHO "YOU HAVE DONE WELL, BUT DON'T TAKE THE LAW INTO YOUR HANDS" “Let us be very objective. Igboho has been a mouthpiece for the downtrodden. He came up and everybody is listening now but my advice to him as a traditional ruler is that he needs to be very careful so that the politicians won’t hijack the whole motive from him. He has done well and we’ve already praised him but he shouldn’t take the law into his hands. We have the governor there, he is the chief security officer of the state and Mr President has invited him (Makinde). Let the right people that are being authorised to do what is right do it. “Igboho has done well and the world has heard him but everything should be done in moderation.” We know that the bandits are everywhere. He shouldn’t take the law into his hands. We have laws in this country, and we should follow the law. Let the right people do the job. He has done well, and we should leave it like that." -Ooni of Ife, Oba Ade

 COVID-19 VACCINE: LAGOS TARGETS 60 PER CENT ROLLOUT, AS STATE ENGAGES PFIZER, OTHER VACCINE DEVELOPERS •Sanwo-Olu Reveals Lagos’ Plans Towards Ending Pandemic On Live TV Interview Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed the State Government’s plan on Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine rollout and the effort to bolster mass vaccination of residents in the State. Lagos, Sanwo-Olu disclosed, is aiming to achieve 60 per cent vaccine rollout when the vaccination programme commences in the coming weeks, stressing that the figure would help check rate of transmission and build the resilience of the State against the ravaging virus. The Governor spoke on “Sunday Politics”, a live television programme anchored by Channels TV’s Kayode Okikiolu. He also spoke on activities of his Government since inception and other germane issues around development of Lagos. Sanwo-Olu said the State Government did not have the plan to make the COVID-19 vaccine available to all residents, as the S

FARMERS/HERDERS CRISIS: SOUTH-WEST GOVERNORS BAN OPEN GRAZING IN ZONE Some governors on Monday met with the national leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) in Akure, Ondo State capital, and condemned criminal activities by bandits, kidnappers, rapists among others who hide in forests to unleash mayhem on innocent citizens.    The governors include SeyiMakinde of Oyo State; GboyegaOyetola of Osun State; Muhammadu BadruAbubakar of Jigawa State; AbubakarAtikuBagudu of Kebbi State; OluwarotimiAkeredolu of Ondo State and the NGF Chairman who is also the governor of Ekiti State, KayodeFayemi. The governors also vowed to protect citizens of their state from the incessant attacks and promote good neighborliness through collaborative efforts.

  Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has chosen between Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo and FC Barcelona captain Lionel Messi. Ronaldo and Messi are considered to be among the greatest footballers of all time, with both players having been at the top of the game for more than a decade now. Ronaldo had finished second in the voting for The Best FIFA Men's Player award, only behind eventual winner Robert Lewandowski, while Lionel Messi was third, which goes on to show that these two player still remain among the best players in the world. Lukaku, who is enjoying a great season with Inter Milan, was asked to pick between Ronaldo and Messi during an interview with ESPN UK. The 27-year-old, who has been Nerazzurri's key goal-getter this season, picked Ronaldo over Messi. Meanwhile, Lukaku's Belgium team-mate and Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne was also asked the same question, and the midfielder chose the Argentine over the Portuguese. Ronaldo has been superb for Juventus th

  In a recent interview with a popular broadcaster, Kola Olootu, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, whose arrest has been ordered by President Buhari, speaks on why he gave a quit order to killer herdsmen in the Ibarapa area of Oke Ogun, Oyo State. We heard that you have been arrested, is that true? God forbid. You were seen in a video playing table tennis; how authentic is that? It is an authentic video of me at my residence. The gate of your residence was highly fortified, why? Tomorrow (Friday) is the D-day when the ultimatum given to killer herdsmen would elapse. This is not an issue that affects Sunday Igboho but a matter of concern to the entire Yoruba race. I am saying it pointedly that I am too strong for Fulani bandits to attack or capture, so this matter is not about me at all. I don’t have a child who would be kidnapped by Fulani men because my children are not even based in the country. We learnt that when gunshots were fired at

 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan zonal office, on Friday, arrested no fewer than 11 suspected internet fraudsters, otherwise known as yahoo boys in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. The EFCC said its operatives arrested the suspects with about 12 exotic cars, including SUVs and others. According to a statement on its Twitter handle, the anti-graft agency explained that it acted on intelligence and swooped on the suspects’ hideouts in Osogbo. It was confirmed that three Toyota Highlander SUVs, one Mercedes Benz GLK 350 SUV, one Acura SUV, two Honda Crosstour, two Toyota Venza and three other Toyota brands were recovered from the arrested Internet fraudsters. Also, mobile phones, laptop computers, and other devices were recovered from the suspects. At the moment, the EFCC explained that the eleven suspects, some of whom claimed to be students, artisans, farmers and businessmen, are being interrogated to ascertain their level of involvemen

  OfficersOfficers of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State have apprehended two girls with tampered passports. The suspects: Adebayo Kazeem and Babalola Kehinde, were about to board a Cairo-bound Egypt Airline flight on Thursday, but the Migration Information and Data Analysis System failed to scan their passports due to “an imposed fake identity of the true holder.” NIS spokesman, DCI Sunday James, disclosed the information in a statement. According to James, the suspects were duly subjected to interrogation when caught against their claim of traveling for business as the journey was an arranged one by a suspect who they claimed to be their Agent, simply identified as Muri, whose number was called several times without response. He stated that Muri was alleged to be behind the processing of the tampered passports with a man’s picture on the chip when read by the MIDAS scanner, an offence punishable by the Imm

 Gov. Abiodun bans Tankers, Trailers from plying flyovers in Ogun Ogun State Government has banned tankers and other articulated vehicles from plying overhead bridges in the State, just as those who flout the order would be made to pay stiff penalty. The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun who gave the order after inspecting an accident scene caused by a petrol tanker at Kuto, Abeokuta, said henceforth, tanker drivers would no longer be allow to use the bridges. "Tanker drivers will no longer be allowed to use the bridges. Anything that has trailer behind it, be it trailers, flatbeds and other articulated vehicles of either 33 or 66 tons, are henceforth ban from using the bridges", he ordered. The Governor who recalled similar accident at Ota in 2019, also stated that the State would enforce road worthiness to ensure that articulated vehicles plying the State's roads are worthy to avoid such future occurrences. "We are going to enforce strict road worthiness on tanke

POLICE ARREST 13 TRAFFIC ROBBERS IN LAGOS As police intensify efforts towards a crime free Lagos, in response to the Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu’s directive, the operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) yesterday arrested 13 suspected traffic robbers lurking around Motorways, Old Toll Gate and Olusosun Dump site, Ojota.   The suspects, who were picked up yesterday evening through an undercover operation led by the Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, resulted into the arrest of the 13 suspects.   The suspects are: Akeredola Taiwo (33), Oriyomi Solola (28), Olanrewaju Sikiru (25), Hakeem Ridwan (22), Joseph Ovie (33), Muhammadu Aminu (32), Monday Nweke (35), Emmanuel Anthony (24), Onyeka Muoghara (40), Salaudeen Rilwan (32), Kayode Dele (31), Silas Manner (27) and Favour Elijah (26).   Some of the suspects, who were caught red – handed while taking drugs in their hideouts around the corridor couldn’t explain what they were doing in those spots as at

 Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Shun calls for division, inter-ethnic wranglings - Abiodun Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called on Nigerians to shun calls for division, insurgency, banditry and all inter-ethnic, religious and politically motivated wranglings capable of disintegrating the country.  Rather, they should embrace team-spirit, brotherliness and compassion for fellow beings. The governor made this call on Friday, at the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held at the Arcade Ground, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. He noted that in order not to make sacrifices made by the country's fallen heroes be in vain, Nigerians  must encourage the use of democratic and appropriate institutions in the processes of seeking redress.  Represented by his deputy, Mrs. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, at the event attended by traditional rulers, top government functionaries, military and para military organisations, Abiodun opined that whatever peace cannot achieve, war is not likely to achieve it, urging

 ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY: SANWO-OLU COMMENDS NATION'S SECURITY OFFICERS   Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended all officers in the Military, Nigerian Police and the legion for their efforts in protecting the country against external aggression and keeping the peace internally. Speaking at the year 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day parade and wreath laying ceremony at the Remembrance Arcade, Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos on Friday, Governor Sanwo-Olu said Nigerians should be thankful to God for celebrating this year's ceremony despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Sanwo-Olu while applauding the organisers of the programme, said despite the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria and other parts of the world, they could keep up with the yearly ritual while adhering to safety protocols. He said: “It is usually a yearly ceremony and we are thankful that this year's ceremony could still be observed. “I want to congratulate and comm

LAGOS REAFFIRMS SCHOOLS’ RESUMPTION DATE OF MONDAY, 18TH JANUARY, 2021 The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its earlier pronouncement that all public and private schools in Lagos State below tertiary level should resume on Monday, 18th January, 2021 for the second term 2020/2021 academic session. The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, who disclosed this today in Ikeja, noted the directive is in line with the Federal Government’s resolution after reaching a consensus with relevant stakeholders. Adefisayo urged all students and members of staff to stay safe and adhere strictly to COVID-19 guidelines, adding that proprietors must provide soap, wash hand basins, alcohol-based hand sanitisers, thermometers and other essential items in public and private schools across the State. While wishing both students and staff of the schools a happy and successful new academic term, she stressed that washing of hands, wearing of face masks and maintenance of physical

Schools resume January 18: FG The Federal Government has given the go ahead for schools to resume on January 18. The decision was taken after the ministry of education, Governor's and commissioners of education and other stakeholders reached  consensus. The consensus was reached at a meeting between the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu and Commissioners of Education in Abuja. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Arc. Sonny Echono, who confirmed this said Government has had extensive discussions with state governors, proprietors of schools, labour /staff unions and students’ representatives over the matter.  He however said the reopening of schools will be in compliance with COVID-19 protocols, especially strict adherence to non-pharmaceutical procedures.

Amotekun set to commence operations..SA on Security  The State government says it is being thorough in setting up its security outfit, code-named ’AMOTEKUN’, to ensure a seamless relationship between it and other conventional security agencies. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, AIG Olusola Subair (Rtd.), while taking his turn to brief the National  Economic  Council Implementation Committee team  from Abuja said before now, the government has been taking its time in advancing harmonious working relationship between the outfit and other security agencies, adding that fund for the purchase of necessary equipment and security gadgets, as well as patrol vehicles for the agency, has been drawn from the pool of the Ogun State Security Trust Fund. Subair also noted that the State government is on the verge of installing Close Circuit Television (CCTV) at strategic locations across the State, especially in border areas to monitor security threats. The Security Chief also informe

Just IN: FG Cancels School Resumption, Reviewing Opening Process. Barely a week to the resumption of schools across Nigeria, the Federal Government has made a U-turn on the directive and announced that the date, January 18th, 2021, would be subjected to another review considering an upsurge in the number of Coronavirus positive cases recorded recently in the country. The government added that from tomorrow, the Ministry of Education would commence a review of the date to determine when safe for schools to resume for the 2020/2021 second term across the country. Announcing the new development on Monday at the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 press briefing in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, said that the rising cases have become a source of worries to the government. “You will all agree with me that what is happening presently is not friendly. And earlier before we made the announcement on resumption, it was agreed that it was not sacrosanct

Three Officers Killed as Gunmen invade Ebonyi Police Station Three police officers  have been confirmed dead with others injured, when gunmen invaded the Onueke police station in Ezza local government area of Ebonyi state. According to the state police spokesperson Loveth Odah, three officers were killed when the gunmen opened fire on the policemen on duty, while two others sustained injuries. Efforts are on according to the police PPRO to apprehend the fleeing criminals.

 Don Jazzy joins #StingyMenAssociation In the Nigerian digital space, different days birth different trends. Today, the hashtag, #StingyMenAssociation is trending and popular Nigerian celebrity, Don Jazzy, has joined the bandwagon.   The Sweet Boy Association, originated by popular singer Falz, trended in 2018 to celebrate handsome men, however, the Stingy Men Association is a sharp contrast.  Basically, Nigerian men who have 'joined' the association take pride in the fact that they are stingy to ladies; especially when these ladies request money from them. To make the trend more fun, Twitter users have gone as far as making 'identity cards' to prove their membership while potential members are asking questions on how to join the association.  Showing his legitimacy as a bonafide member of the association, Don Jazzy took to his Twitter handle on Monday to announce that he has joined SMA. He shared his 'ID' card bearing his photo and his personal details alongsid

Ogun uncovers unauthorised flyover bridge in Omo forest, orders demolition Ogun State Government has detected and ordered an immediate destruction of an unlawful flyover bridge undergoing construction across Oluwa River, a boundary between Omo forest, Area J4 in Ijebu East and Ondo State. The Commissioner for Forestry, Hon. Tunji Akinosi, who led a monitoring team to Laagan Village, where the unauthorised construction of about 50 meters long bridge was located, commanded the settlers to pull it down within two weeks before the next monitoring exercise that would come up on the 21, this month. Akinosi said aims and objectives behind the heinous act, was for easy transportation of the State’s forest resources by illegal loggers and flitches production, called ‘Alamole’, to be freely stolen and taken away to neighbouring States. He pointed out that the present administration would not fold its arms and allow illegal settlers to take over the forest reserve, adding that some unscrupulous e

Seven feared dead as Amotekun, herdsmen clash in Oyo Community Seven persons were reportedly killed when personnel of Oyo State Security Network Agency, also known as Operation Amotekun and some Fulani herdsmen engaged in a clash at Aiyete in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of the state. The clash was said to have started at Okebi village on Saturday morning but the cause of the violence could not be immediately ascertained at the moment. A man identified as Salisu who claimed to be a resident of the area said about seven houses have also been razed. According to him, Alhaji Usman Okebi and his two sons were killed adding that the cause of the fight remain unknown as Some persons were shot and others injured.h He added that the number of people killed has increased to seven while those who were shot and ran away later died in the bush. Another source said the clash was between the Amotekun Corps and Bororo people adding that some persons were killed but could not say which side suf

 Obaseki triumphs, hails Court verdict  ...says ruling ‘victory for truth, rule of law’ The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has hailed the ruling of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on the certificate forgery case brought against him by the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor, in a statement, said the judgement is a triumph of the rule of law and a testament to the fact that truth would prevail ultimately no matter how vehemently detractors push lies in the face of incontrovertible evidence. According to the governor, “The verdict of the Federal High Court, delivered by Honourable Justice Ahmed Mohammed is well-received and a victory for the rule of law. It was a most needless attempt by desperate individuals trying to undo the will of the people through the backdoor but we are happy today that justice and truth have prevailed.” He noted that the verdict confirms once again that Edo people were well-guided in trusting him to lead them in the September 19th governorship

 LASG INTENSIFIES PUBLIC SENSITISATION ON SECOND WAVE OF COVID-19  The Lagos State Government has intensified its public advocacy and sensitisation on the emergence of a second wave of COVID-19, through interaction between staff of the Ministry of Information and Strategy and members of the public. At one of such interactions today, the sensitisation team engaged members of the public at markets, motor mechanic workshops, garages and parks at Agege, Ojota, Ikeja, Ogba, Alausa Secretariat and environs, addressing the people and obtaining feedback, just as essential Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials such as flyers and posters were distributed. The team, led by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Mr. Toyin Adeni-Awosika, emphasised the need for adherence to guidelines stipulated by the government to curtail the spread of the deadly virus, pointing out that the State Government is dismayed at the flagrant disregard for COVID-19 protocols by members of the public. “

LAGOS WILL CONTINUE TO ARREST, PROSECUTE VIOLATORS OF COVID-19 GUIDELINES   The Lagos State Government has warned that law enforcement agents will continue to arrest and prosecute residents who violate COVID-19 guidelines and directives issued to curtail the spread of the deadly virus. A combined enforcement team of the Lagos State Police Command and the Lagos State Safety Commission arrested youths partying at a Lounge located at 38, Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, in the early hours of Saturday, 9th January 2021. The team, led by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, Mr. Hakeem Odumosu, arrived at 38, Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, about 1a.m and found scores of people clubbing - in contravention of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s directive on the closure of clubhouses. The culprits also violated the 12a.m to 4a.m curfew imposed by the Federal Government to stem the spread of COVID-19. All those arrested will be prosecuted. The enforcement will continue across the State

COVID-19: SANWO-OLU COMMISSIONS ARMOURED SHIELD ISOLATION CENTRE IN LAGOS  •Says LASG Will Not Backtrack On Public Health Deliverables •Governor Did Extremely Well In Leadership, Battling First Pandemic – Reddington Hospital Boss   Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday commissioned Armoured Shield Isolation Centre in Victoria Island. The isolation centre is a purpose-built medical facility equipped with ICU capacities in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The isolation centre was established by Armoured Shield Medical Centre to provide an emergency isolation centre to respond to the potential risk of local transmission of COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the official commissioning of the Armoured Shield Isolation Centre in Victoria Island on Friday, Governor Sanwo-Olu assured Lagosians that his administration will not backtrack on public health deliverables. He said COVID-19 is still a public health issue, therefore government will continue to lead from the front

 Twitter, Facebook Block Trump over Capitol Attack Posts. Twitter and Facebook suspended Donald Trump on Wednesday over posts accused of inflaming violence in the US Capitol, as social media scrambled to respond to mayhem by supporters buying into his baseless attacks on the integrity of the election. The unprecedented sanctions came after the president took to social media to repeat his numerous false claims about fraud and other impropriety in the election he lost to Joe Biden. “This is an emergency situation and we are taking appropriate emergency measures, including removing President Trump’s video,” said Facebook vice president of integrity Guy Rosen. “We removed it because on balance we believe it contributes to rather than diminishes the risk of ongoing violence.” Facebook barred Trump from posting at the social network or its Instagram service for 24 hours, saying his messages were promoting violence. Trump’s falsehoods, ranging from specific allegations to broad conspiracy the

 EndSARS: SANWO-OLU SEEKS FG’S COLLABORATION ON REBUILDING LAGOS •Governor Urges Citizens To Take Responsibility As COVID-19 Cases Rise   Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday sought collaboration from the Federal Government in rebuilding Lagos State following the aftermath of last year's #EndSARS protests, hijacked by hoodlums, which led to the destruction of public and private properties and businesses in the state. Governor Sanwo-Olu said the goal of ensuring Lagos State becomes Nigeria’s investment hub can only be achieved through economic collaboration between the State and the Federal Government. Speaking to journalists after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, Governor Sanwo-Olu said Lagos State Government has started working on how it will make available all that is required by the Lagos State Police Command for the law enforcement agency to be more alive to their responsibilities. Governor Sanwo-Olu, wh

 SOWORE: SOWORE, OTHERS ARRAIGNED, REMANDED IN KUJE PRISON An Abuja Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of online publisher Omoyele Sowore in Kuje prison pending hearing Tuesday on his application for bail. Sowore, a former presidential candidate along with four others were arraigned Monday at the Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja on three-count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly, and attempting to incite others. Galaxy's Godfrey Eshiemoghie reports that this comes on the heels of their arrest by the police for leading a protest against bad governance on New Year’s Eve in Gudu area of Abuja.  In his chat with newsmen, Mr. Sowore restated media reports that he and four others were detained at a facility of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit in the capital city where there were allegedly assaulted while in custody.

One dead, three injured as elevator crashes at cocoa house An elevator conveying people at the Cocoa House building in Ibadan reportedly crashed and claimed the life of One person leaving three people injured. According to an eye witness who spoke on condition of anonimity said the elevator was been repaired before it crashed and fell on people working on it today, Wednesday, 6th of January, 2021. As at the time of this report, journalists have been barred from the area while rescue mission is ongoing.

 OBASEKI, PDP CLOSE DEFENSE IN ALLEGED CERTIFICATE FORGERY SUIT Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki has closed his defense in the case of alleged certificate forgery instituted by the All Progressives Congress APC and a party chieftain, Edobor Williams. Galaxy's Godfrey Eshiemoghie reports that Obaseki, the PDP and INEC, all defendants in the suit have closed their case. The first defendant had closed its defense by presenting the third and final witness, Professor Eghosa Osaghae of the Department of Comparative Politics, University of Ibadan. The certified true copy of the witness' Political Science certificate issued by the University of Ibadan in 1979 was admitted as exhibit by the court. He related his experience trying to make a duplicate copy of his certificate on an A4 paper, where he said the portion of the document that had the date and registrar's signature was cut off in the process of photocopying. During cross examination of the witness, he said with the constra

LAGOS DEPLOYS 1,250 SPECIAL CONSTABULARY TO BOOST COMMUNITY POLICING …As Sanwo-Olu Urges Lagosians To Support Initiative, Cooperate With Officers Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday deployed 1,250 Special Constabulary Officers for community policing to boost security in different parts of the State.  Community Policing is an initiative of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Muhammed Adamu, to complement the efforts of the Nigeria Police to effectively combat crime and criminal activities. Speaking at the passing-out parade of the Community Policing Special Constabulary Officers held at Police College, Ikeja, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, appealed to all Lagosians, especially community leaders and associations to support community policing by cooperating with the officers.  Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, assured the Special Police Constabularies that his administration will provide everything they will require to carry