Author: Adeniyi Daniel

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the education sector through the provision of world-class infrastructure, teachers’ development, and initiatives that foster inclusive and innovative learning environments. The Governor, represented by his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, gave this assurance at the 27th Quarterly Meeting of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Management with Executive Chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs), themed “Bridging the Gap between Planning and Performance towards Achieving Quality Basic Education,” held at Watercress Hotel, Ikeja. Highlighting the strides Lagos has made under the THEMES Plus Agenda, Sanwo-Olu…

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded yet another milestone in its sustained offensive against violent crimes, with daring operations in Kebbi and Abia States leading to the rescue of five kidnapped victims, the neutralization of armed gangs, and the recovery of a cache of weapons. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed in a statement that the operations reaffirm the Force’s resolve to protect lives and property while dismantling criminal networks across the country. In Kebbi State, three victims abducted from Sangara Village in Shanga Local Government Area on July 27, 2025 — identified as 25-year-old Muhammad Nasamu…

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against transnational crime with the successful arrest and repatriation of a high-profile fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, to the People’s Republic of China. The operation, executed by the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Beijing and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, underscores the Force’s commitment to ensuring that fugitives find no hiding place within the country. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Dai Qisheng, a notorious gang leader wanted in Guizhou Province, China, for violent…

The Enugu State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its relentless campaign against violent crimes and cult-related activities, arresting six suspects in separate sting operations across the state. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed in a statement that operatives of the Command’s Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, on 22nd August 2025, arrested four suspects identified as Samuel Chisom Okpubo (23), Steven Agwu (26), Elijah Umah (27), and Ifenre Ifebuche (22). A firearm, one expended cartridge, substances suspected to be methamphetamine (“Mkpuru-miri”), and other exhibits were recovered from them. “Their arrest followed the confession of Uzor Okwudili, aged 23, earlier…

Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved a comprehensive retraining programme for senior officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), aimed at reinforcing leadership competence and aligning the agency with global best practices. The 5-day executive leadership and capacity development programme, which commenced in Oshodi, is tailored for 50 zonal heads and a total of 82 principal officers of the agency. This followed the Governor’s earlier directive at the beginning of 2025 that facilitated the retraining of over 3,000 frontline personnel across LASTMA. Speaking on the initiative, LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Taofiq Adebayo, said the retraining…

Lagos State is strengthening its cultural diplomacy and creative economy through deeper ties with France, following a high-level meeting between the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and senior officials of the French Embassy and Consulate in Ikoyi. The meeting, held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, was led by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, alongside the Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture, Mr. Idowu Johnson, Head of Legal, Mrs. Eunice Ibitola, and Deputy Director, Monuments Department, Mrs. Folashade Jide-Oyesola. The French delegation included the Consul General of…

The Nasarawa State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its sustained war against criminal elements, with the arrest of a dreaded armed robbery and kidnap kingpin, Mohammed Bammi, popularly known as Zomo. The suspect, a resident of Yelwa village, had long been on the police watchlist for masterminding multiple kidnappings and robberies across Doma Local Government Area and neighboring communities. Confirming the development, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, said Zomo, who narrowly escaped arrest last month when some of his gang members were apprehended, was captured during a clearance operation at Doka Forest. “In a…

A 50-year-old widow and fashion designer, Mrs. Ifeoma Henrietta Ezewuike, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over attempt to traffic 1.3 kilograms of cocaine, using fake pregnancy as a façade to escape scrutiny and detection. The widow, who is a mother of one and proprietress of Golden Star Creation, a fashion outfit in Ago Palace Way, Okota Lagos, was arrested at a bus terminal in Jibowu, Yaba area of the state on Friday 22nd August 2025 while attempting to move the cocaine consignment to customers in Abuja. According to a statement issued on…

The Kebbi State Police Command has foiled a planned kidnapping operation, neutralizing three suspected kidnappers during a fierce gun battle in Shanga Local Government Area. The success followed intensified patrols around Shanga and adjoining communities, which have been part of the Command’s renewed anti-crime strategy. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, said the operation took place in the early hours of Sunday, August 24, 2025. “At about 2:30 a.m., intelligence revealed that a gang of suspected kidnappers was sighted in the nearby forest along Tungargiwa/Saminaka road, plotting to abduct commuters,” he explained. On receiving the…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has appointed leading media practitioners as Traffic Mayors to strengthen advocacy and ensure greater traffic discipline across the State. The initiative, inaugurated under the leadership of the General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, is designed to complement the efforts of LASTMA officers in promoting order, safety, and mobility on Lagos roads. According to the Director of Public Affairs and EnlighteTaofiq Adebayo, the pioneering scheme represents an unprecedented blend of media advocacy and traffic enforcement, strategically harnessing the influence of journalists to deepen public compliance and encourage a shift in motorists’ behaviour. Speaking at the…