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Rotary Club of Akowonjo (Lagos) renovates classrooms, plants trees, donates items
Rotary Club of Akowonjo under Rotary International District 9110 in Lagos State has inaugurated some renovated blocks of classrooms and planted trees at the State Senior High School, Alimosho.
This was done by the District Governor, Rotarian Remi Bello (FCA), early in the week, as part of the club’s usual style of spreading humanitarian services to impact lives and the environment.
According to a statement obtained on Friday, the club whose aim is ensuring that society witnesses positive development, embarked on this exercise to mark the official visit of the District Governor (Bello) for the 2021/2022 Rotary year under the club’s leadership of Rotarian President Comrade Victor Amaraegbu.
Bello espoused the philosophy of Rotary which he summed up as giving and continuous giving to society.
He said, “We give not because we are extremely rich but because we simply made up our minds to give.”
He, therefore, extended an invitation to the school’s management staff, Lagos State representative at the event and students to embrace the Rotary philosophy and join the club to better the society.
The District Governor’s entourage later attended the club’s Board of Directors meeting where he gave the club a very high mark in their strategic plan for the year and a reception at the residence of past Assistant Governor, Dr Olukayode Akinlade.
The District Governor also visited a number of places in the Alimosho Local Government including Rauf Aregbesola Nursery and Primary School, Akowonjo, where he donated quality books for the Adult Literacy Programme which the club has been sponsoring for over 25 years.
There was a visitation to the Little Saints Orphanage, Shasha, where gift items were given to the home.
The president urged children of the Little Saints Orphanage to aspire to the highest level in their lives and not see themselves as disadvantaged because they have many parents in the pubic spirited organisations and individuals that cater for their needs on a daily basis.
He assured the children and management of the orphanage of the club’s continued support for as long as it is in existence.
He also visited the Elegbeda of Egbeda, Oba Aremu Orelope Kareem Laka, who was inducted as a honorary member of Rotary Club of Akowonjo
He told the monarch that the club would always ensure that its projects were evenly spread across the whole of Alimosho Local Government Area.
In his response, Oba Kareem Laka was full of praise for the Rotary Club and other humanitarian organisations for partnering with the government to improve society and requested more social and developmental interventions in his domain for the benefit of the people.
In an interview with journalists, Bello (FCA) stated that the club of Akowonjo had gone the extra mile in ensuring that the Rotary International standard was upheld despite the global economic downturn owing to the raging COVID-19 pandemic.
He said, “Although Rotarians the world over have had their own share of financial challenges with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, I am glad we are able to tackle that to make sure the club’s dream remains intact.”
He noted that “the commissioning of the school to support education and tree planting in support and beautification of the environment as part of the seven areas of focus of Rotary International were just a tip of the iceberg compared with the grand plans we are about to execute.”
He added, “I am sure Rotary Club of Akowonjo will do more in the years to come.”
President of Rotary Club of Akowonjo, Amaraegbu, said the club had been known for its humanitarian gestures for 36 years of its existence and development activities in its catchment community, Akowonjo-Alimosho.
Speaking with reporters, Rotarian President Victor Amaraegbu said, “This is not the first time we are embarking on projects commissioning in our community; we have been doing so for 36 years now.
“It has been known as our annual rite to give back to the society. It is not about the millions we are spending annually on humanitarian services but about the awareness we are creating for people to learn how to share love and develop the society with the little they have.
“We are not getting any financial reward in return but happy making positive impact and developments in our community.”
The District Governor’s visit was rounded off with a club’s fellowship at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos where two new Rotarians were inducted as the latest addition to the teeming membership of the club.
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Tinubu Removes NMDPRA Chief Saidu Mohammed Months After Appointment
Tinubu Removes NMDPRA Chief Saidu Mohammed Months After Appointment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Mr Saidu Mohammed as the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), just months after his appointment, in a major shake-up within Nigeria’s petroleum regulatory leadership.
The President has also nominated Mr Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new Chief Executive of the agency, subject to Senate confirmation.
According to a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the decision was taken “in the public interest” and in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021.
The statement explained that the move is aimed at strengthening regulatory efficiency and improving governance in the midstream and downstream petroleum sector under the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Pending Senate confirmation of the new nominee, the most senior officer in the NMDPRA will oversee the agency in an acting capacity.
The Presidency also thanked the outgoing Authority Chief Executive, Saidu Mohammed, for his service and wished him success in his future endeavours.
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Mr Rabiu Abdullahi Umar, the newly nominated head of the agency, is described as a seasoned energy executive with over 25 years of experience across the energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. He is noted for expertise in strategic leadership, operational transformation, and large-scale project delivery.
He holds a degree in Accounting from Bayero University and is also an alumnus of Harvard Business School.
His nomination comes months after Tinubu initially submitted Mohammed’s name to the Senate for confirmation following leadership changes in key petroleum regulatory agencies. At the time, Mohammed had been expected to lead the NMDPRA, while another nominee was proposed for the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
Mohammed, a chemical engineer with decades of experience in the oil and gas sector, previously served in senior positions within the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) structure, including Managing Director roles at the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company and the Nigerian Gas Company. He also participated in several national gas infrastructure projects.
The latest development is part of ongoing restructuring within Nigeria’s oil and gas regulatory framework under the Petroleum Industry Act, which has seen changes in leadership across key agencies.
The Senate is expected to consider the nomination of Rabiu Umar in the coming days as part of its confirmation process.
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Police Order Dismissal, Prosecution of Officers Over Effurun Killing
Police Order Dismissal, Prosecution of Officers Over Effurun Killing
The Nigeria Police Force has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State, describing the incident as “criminal and unprofessional” and inconsistent with police standards of engagement.
Addressing journalists at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, said the April 26 incident was unacceptable and reaffirmed that no officer has the authority to take the law into their own hands regardless of the circumstances.
The IGP confirmed that the principal suspect, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nuhu Usman, along with other officers involved in the operation, have been transferred from the Delta State Command to Abuja to face disciplinary proceedings. He added that the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) has already taken up the case.
He further disclosed that three inspectors who were part of the operation have been subjected to an Orderly Room Trial as part of internal disciplinary procedures to determine their individual levels of involvement.
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Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Killing of 17-Year-Old UTME Candidate
Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Killing of 17-Year-Old UTME Candidate
According to the police leadership, investigations established that ASP Usman violated Force Order 247, which governs the use of firearms, as well as other standard operational procedures regulating police conduct during arrests and engagements with suspects.
The Force has recommended the immediate dismissal of all officers found culpable in the incident. It also directed that they be handed over to appropriate judicial authorities for prosecution over unlawful homicide after their removal from service. The recommendations have been forwarded to the Police Service Commission for final approval.
The Inspector-General distanced the institution from the actions of the officers, stressing that they acted outside official rules and the core mandate of the Nigeria Police Force. He stated firmly that “no uniform is a licence to kill” and reiterated the Force’s zero-tolerance stance on abuse of power and extrajudicial conduct.
He also extended condolences to the family of the deceased and assured Nigerians that justice would be served transparently. The IGP urged residents of Delta State and the general public to remain calm and avoid taking the law into their own hands while investigations and disciplinary actions continue.
The police leadership said the case reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability within the Force and ensure that officers who violate professional standards face appropriate sanctions.
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Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Killing of 17-Year-Old UTME Candidate
Lagos Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Killing of 17-Year-Old UTME Candidate
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Elijah Emmanuel and Tony Ekwane Oghanetega, in connection with the killing of a 17-year-old Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidate, Thompson Omokhafe Adams. The case has also exposed an alleged wider criminal network linked to kidnapping and murder.
Police said the suspects were arrested during coordinated intelligence-led operations in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The operation followed days of surveillance after the killing of the teenager, who was reportedly targeted after returning from an examination centre.
According to the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, the arrests are part of broader security operations that led to the detention of 118 suspects in one month for offences including armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism, and illegal possession of firearms.
Investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly confessed to killing the 17-year-old to cover up another crime. Police sources said the victim had reportedly identified one of the suspects before his abduction and killing.
A police source further disclosed that the suspects lured the teenager before attacking him. He was reportedly tied up and strangled after being taken to a secluded location. Investigators said both suspects took turns in carrying out the act.
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The police also linked the duo to an earlier kidnapping and murder case in November 2025, in which a female victim was abducted and killed after a ransom of ₦300,000 was collected from her family.
Authorities said the pattern of operations suggests involvement in organised kidnapping activities targeting victims for ransom and later eliminating them to avoid identification.
The Lagos Police Command also revealed that during the wider operation, officers recovered several weapons and incriminating items, including locally made pistols, a Beretta pistol, dane guns, cutlasses, knives, telecom batteries, suspected cannabis, and charms.
CP Jimoh said the arrests demonstrate the command’s commitment to intelligence-driven policing and ensuring public safety across Lagos State. He added that investigations are ongoing to track down other accomplices linked to the crimes.
The suspects remain in custody and are expected to be prosecuted after investigations are concluded.
Lagos Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Killing of 17-Year-Old UTME Candidate
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