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LASWA to embark on safety sensitization, enforcement during ’ember’ months

As part of efforts to continue sensitisation and the enforcement of all waterways rules and regulations, the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), is set to commence a holistic safety awareness campaign and strict monitoring for the remaining four months of the year 2020.

A statement issued by the General Manager of the Authority, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, disclosed that LASWA plans to carry out an all-inclusive Safety Advocacy programme targeted at all waterways stakeholders, including Boat Captains and Deckhands, Fishermen, Dredgers, Loggers as well as Ferry passengers across all jetties and terminals in the State.

Emmanuel said, “During the planned Safety Awareness programme, Boat Captains will be educated and cautioned about the rainy season, overloading, consumption of alcohol or drugs, night travels and over speeding, among other safety measures. Other waterways users will also be enlightened on the importance of using standard Life Jackets with emphasis on what is expected of them when a boat is in distress and other survival skills during an emergency situation”.

Advising Boat Operators to always put the safety of their passengers above all other considerations by regularly going for a boat hull while engines undergo regular and routine maintenance, the General Manager emphasised that the Agency’s enforcement team will continue to patrol the waterways to ensure that all operators comply with best practices on design, construction, operations and safety.

While asserting that violators will be apprehended and prosecuted, Emmanuel maintained that as a responsible agency of government, LASWA will continue to adopt the carrot and stick approach by sensitising the populace at all times while also enforcing all waterways rules and regulations.

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Crashed Helicopter: Sanwo-Olu Commiserates With The Families of Victims

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed shock over the unfortunate incident of helicopter that crashed this afternoon into a private building at Opebi area of Lagos State where two lives were said to have lost.

In a statement personally released via his twitter handle, Sanwo-Olu said, “the unfortunate crash of a helicopter on a residential building at Opebi today in Lagos is a sad news. I commiserate with the families and friends of the victims of the crash.

Our government will work with all the relevant Federal Government agencies to unravel the remote and immediate cause of the accident so as to prevent a reoccurrence in the future.

I urge residents around the area in Opebi to go about their normal activities. My prayers and thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims”.

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Crashed Helicopter: Quorum Aviation identifies victims in Lagos

OduduwaNews gathered this afternoon that one helicopter belonging to Quorum Aviation Limited crashed into a private building in Opebi area of Lagos State. In the meantime, the aviation company has released a statement this evening to reveal the identities of the victims of the incident.

Quorum Aviation Limited, the owner of the helicopter that crashed in Lagos State on Friday, says two crew members died in the incident.

In a statement issued by the company on Friday, Quorum Aviation said the passenger was injured in the crash and is being treated at a hospital.

“Preliminary reports indicate that of the three souls on board – all crew, two of the crew members lost their lives whilst the third one is currently receiving treatment at a hospital,” the statement explained.

“We have been made to understand that nobody in the building, nor in the vicinity was injured for which we are grateful.”

Crowd and rescue officials gather at the scene of the helicopter crash in Lagos on Friday

It explained that “nobody in the building, nor in the vicinity was injured for which we are grateful,” adding that as soon as Quorum Aviation was informed about the incident, “we promptly informed the aviation authorities, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).”

The AIB has taken over the investigation and, the company, is, therefore, calling on the public to await its outcome.

“We hereby express our heartfelt condolences to the families of the crew who lost their loved ones in this tragic accident,” the firm added.

The helicopter crashed into a private building in the Opebi area of Lagos and sources say the aircraft, a Bell 206, with registration number 5N BQW, came in from Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital with two crew members and a passenger.

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Buhari Lauds Wale Okediran’s PAWA Appointment

…Says his appointment is a round peg in a round hole.

President Muhammad Buhari has joined Ghanian President, Dr. Nana Akufo in congratulating Dr. Wale Okediran for his recent appointment as PAWA Secretary General. In a statement signed and released today by Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Femi Adesina read as stated thus:

“As Dr Wale Okediran assumes office as Secretary-General of Pan-African Writers Association (PAWA), President Muhammadu Buhari says “the appointment once again attests to the excellence exhibited by Nigerians in almost all areas of human endeavour.”

Okediran, a medical doctor-turned-writer, was President, Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), and former member of the House of Representatives.

The President describes his appointment as “round peg in a round hole,” as Dr Okediran has made name and reputation as a skillful writer and author of many books.
President Buhari urges the PAWA Secretary-General, who will be domiciled in Ghana for his tenure of office, to continue bearing aloft the flag of Nigeria”.

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Ekiti State Begins Recruitment of Amotekun Corps

Ekiti State Government, through the Board of State Security Network (Amotekun Corps), is set to employ personnel to commence operation in the State.

According to a time table released by the Board, the recruitment exercise is set to hold across the 16 Local Government Areas of the State, starting on Monday August 31, 2020 at 8am prompt.

The recruitment is sequel to the passage of the State Security Network Bill by the state House of Assembly, and signed into law by Governor Kayode Fayemi in March 2020.

The establishment of Amotekun Corps is aimed at curbing incessant killings, kidnappings, banditry, Farm invasion and other heinous crimes in the state.

Candidates are advised to visit the Amotekun website for further details.

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COVID-19: FG shall pay private school teachers, artisans soon – Osinbajo

Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday said the country is planning a survival fund and payroll support for artisans, private school teachers and small businesses.

“Through the Economic Sustainability Plan, the FG’s focus is to save jobs and create new ones,” Osinbajo said while taking questions at the ongoing Nigerian Bar Association Conference.

“Similarly, there is a survival fund and payroll support for artisans, private school teachers & small businesses,” he added.

The impact of coronavirus has really affected the country’s economy causing a spike in unemployment, inflation amongst several others.

Nigeria’s economy is facing collapse as it largely depends on oil exports. The oil markets have been on a downward trend as COVID-19 has crippled demand. Fuel prices fell and recorded 18-year low trading at less than 22 dollars per barrel and expected to go lower.

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Akinwumi Adesina re-elected AfDB President

The former Minister of Agriculture in Nigeria and the current President of African Development Bank AFDP, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has been re-elected for a second five-year term.

The election was taken place via electronic platform on Thursday at the virtual annual general meeting of the bank.

This was made known by President Buhari new media aide, Bashir Ahmad who tweeted via his twitter handle, “Nigeria’s Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has been re-elected as the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). With this re-election, he will spend another 5 years supervising the affairs of the Bank. Congratulations!”

Adesina’s reappointment on Thursday at the helm of the 56-year-old bank is considered a formality as he is the sole candidate.

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LASTMA General Manager Reacts to Misleading Media Report

The General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olajide Oduyoye has reacted to a television news story in which a man, named Godspower Osaze Ohamen, claimed that the brainbox of his Toyota Corolla Saloon car got missing within LASTMA premises after his arrest on Thursday, 20th August 2020.

Oduyoye explained that Ohamen failed to produce his Driver’s Licence for identification until he appeared on the television programme to reveal his identity, adding that in the process of arrest, the driver sprinkled a liquid substance on LASTMA men and recited incantations at the officials of the Agency.

He maintained that in a bid to verify the driver’s identity for issuance of a document charging him to Court, the LASTMA officials insisted that Osaze must produce his licence but he declined and opted to release his car keys before leaving the premises.

The General Manager stated that “the vehicle had to be towed into the premises of LASTMA because of Mr. Ohamen’s conduct before the arrest. After the vehicle was lowered from the tow truck, a joint inspection was carried out with our men before he locked his vehicle and delivered the keys in the presence of officers. All these procedures were captured on video by officials of the Agency”.

Speaking further, Oduyoye revealed that the accused showed up at LASTMA on Tuesday, 25th August, 2020, but officers insisted that his driver’s licence must be produced as earlier requested.

“The young man was again asked when he showed at LASTMA five days later to produce his driver’s licence; he simply stepped out and returned some minutes later to raise an alarm that his vehicle’s brainbox had been removed. It is surprising how he gained access into a vehicle that was locked and its keys were with the Agency”, Oduyoye said.

Disclosing that the incident has been reported to the Police, Oduyoye gave an assurance that the result of investigations into the matter will be made available to the public and affirmed that LASTMA will not be deterred from carrying out its mandate despite threats, intimidation or blackmail from some unruly members of the public.

The General Manager urged motorists to report any complaints about the Agency’s personnel through telephone numbers – 08129928503, 08129928490 or 08129928469 and advised members of the public to always obey the traffic laws of Lagos State to avoid the consequences of unruly conduct and possible prosecution.

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Suspected Terrorists in Oke-Ogun: No Cause For Alarm-Defence Hqtrs

The Nigerian Army has responded to the statement recently made by the leader of Are-Ona-Kankanfo-In-Council, Are Gani Adams that some ISIS terrorists have infiltrated Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State.

The Defence Headquarters through its Spokesman, Major Gen. john Eneche has allayed the fear the statement credited to Are Onakankanfo might have caused to the people of Oke-Ogun and Oyo State at large by assuring the entire people of Southwest of adequate security in view of the alleged claim that suspected ISIS operatives and terrorists have infiltrated SouthWest States.

The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, said this while addressing newsmen at a media briefing on military operations across the country on Thursday in Abuja.

Enenche, who said people should not be panic about the alarm as there was nothing to fear about, added that the security agencies will not leave no stone unturned until the evolving security challenge is addressed and tackled headlong.

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, was said to have disclosed, in a communique issued after an extraordinary meeting of the Aare Ona Kakanfo-in-Council that suspected ISIS operatives and terrorists were now in Oke-Ogun, Oyo State.

“More worrisome, the intelligence report also reveals that suspected ISIS operatives have positioned themselves in Niger State via Ibaruba land and are now within the Oke-Ogun corridor of Oyo State.

“Indeed, the Intel also revealed that about 500 power bikes and assorted ammunition belonging to the terrorists have been sighted along the abandoned Lusada route moving towards Sokoto, from Igbo-Ora in Oyo State,”he claimed.

Enenche, however said that the claim was nothing, but just an alarm and that Nigeria security agencies were equal to the task, and would not handle it with a kid’s glove.

The coordinator, who said that the security agencies were on top of the situation, also reiterated the determination of the military to put all measures in place to be ahead of the challenge.

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Akeredolu to Security: Call Jegede’s Supporters To Order

Akeredolu has called on Nigerian Police Force to call Jegede to order. This was contained in a statement personally signed by Olabode Richard Olatunde
Spokesperson, Akeredolu/Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation.

“We have observed with dismay, an ugly trend ahead of the October 10, 2020 governorship election and wish to alert the good people of Ondo state and relevant security agencies.

Members of the APC and supporters of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, have been subjected to unprovoked attacks from hoodlums loyal to the governorship candidate of the PDP, Eyitayo Jegede, SAN.

Innocent members of the APC who were going about their personal routine were rounded up at Odopetu in Akure by PDP thugs who inflicted bodily harm on them and removed their branded caps and T-shirts bearing the name of Governor Akeredolu and APC logo.

It is gathered that the Eyitayo Jedege thugs have been harrasssing and attacking anyone wearing branded caps and T-shirt bearing the APC logo and Governor Akeredolu‘s name.

We see these mindless and unprovoked attacks as a direct affront on the peaceful resolve of the APC and its candidate, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN.

While no one has a monopoly of violence, Governor Akeredolu is a known man of peace whose respect and value for the lives of the good people of the state is unshaken.

We , therefore, warn the PDP not to take the political maturity of the APC and its candidate, Governor Akeredolu for granted or be misconstrued as a sign of weakness.

We are calling on the security agents to call the PDP to order as the people of the state will no longer tolerate any act of intimidation and harassment from the drowning PDP.

While we are not known for violence, we shall continue to guide our members and supporters to eschew violence and allow the electoral process to fruition. Our confidence to return to office remains unwavering”.

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