According to NiDCOM, the rescue operation was orchestrated by combined and coordinated efforts of the Ghanaian Anti-Human Trafficking Police, The Rescue Live Foundation International, and Nigeria in Diaspora Organization, NIDO, Ghana working in collaboration with NiDCOM
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Lagos announces closure of popular bridge in Apapa for 97 days
Lagos announces closure of popular bridge in Apapa for 97 days
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion on the Marine Bridge, outbound Apapa, for 97 days to allow for repairs on the asphalt section of the road.
The partial closure of Marine Bridge is scheduled to run from Monday, 18th November 2024, to Tuesday, 25th February 2025.
In a statement released on Friday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, advised motorists to use alternative routes during the period.
He stated, “Motorists heading to Lagos Island from Apapa are advised to go through Costain Roundabout inwards Eko Bridge to reach Lagos Island. Alternatively, they can use Ijora 7up through the Marine Bridge to access the ramp linking Ijora Causeway Access Road via Ijora Oloye and proceed to Eko Bridge to connect Lagos Island.”
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Osiyemi further explained the alternative routes for those heading to Ijora Causeway or Iddo from Apapa.
“Motorists from Apapa can go through Costain Roundabout to link Eko Bridge and access Ijora Causeway via the Eko Bridge access ramp, after which they can make a U-turn on Ijora Causeway to reach Iddo.
“Alternatively, they can use Ijora 7up through Marine Bridge to access the ramp connecting Ijora Causeway Access Road via Ijora Oloye to link Ijora Causeway and get to Iddo,” he added.
He clarified that the diversion would only affect traffic inwards Ijora Olopa, while movement towards Costain via Sifax would remain open.
Osiyemi assured that personnel from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) would be deployed to manage vehicular movement along the diversion corridors to minimise inconveniences.
He added, “The duration of the repair works will be strictly monitored to ensure timely delivery. Motorists are implored to exercise patience as the diversion is part of the traffic management plan for the rehabilitation of the road sections by the Federal Ministry of Works (Office of the Federal Controller, Lagos).”
Lagos announces closure of popular bridge in Apapa for 97 days
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NAF air strikes kill scores of bandits in Kaduna, free kidnap victims
NAF air strikes kill scores of bandits in Kaduna, free kidnap victims
The Nigerian Air Force said on Saturday that its fighter aircraft conducted strategic airstrikes targeting major bandit enclaves located within Dunya Hill and Batauna Forest in Giwa, Kaduna State, resulting in the neutralisation of many combatants as well as the obliteration of significant stockpiles of weapons and resources critical to the bandits’ operations.
As a result of these intensified strikes, credible sources from local communities have confirmed that bandits are on the run, their once-secure enclaves in disarray.
Director of NAF Public Relations, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, while disclosing this, said, “In a sign of the operation’s success, multiple reports have emerged detailing the escape and liberation of several kidnapping victims, who have managed to regain freedom amidst the chaos inflicted upon their captors.”.
He said, “In furtherance of the intense air interdiction campaign in Northwest Nigeria nicknamed Operation Farautar Mujiya, the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma on November 12, 2024, conducted strategic airstrikes targeting major bandit enclaves located within Dunya Hill and Batauna Forest in Giwa, Kaduna State.
“These areas have long served as safe havens for bandit groups due to their dense vegetation and the natural protection provided by an array of caves.
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“The objective of the strikes was to dismantle the entrenched criminal networks and degrade their capacity to operate effectively.
“The airstrikes were preceded by intensive intelligence gathering that meticulously identified high-value targets, including key logistics hubs and hidden armouries used by the bandits.
“The aerial assault resulted in the neutralisation of many combatants as well as the obliteration of significant stockpiles of weapons and resources critical to the bandits’ operations.
“Since the commencement of this intensified campaign, credible sources from local communities have confirmed that bandits are on the run, their once-secure enclaves in disarray.
“In a sign of the operation’s success, multiple reports have emerged detailing the escape and liberation of several kidnapping victims, who have managed to regain freedom amidst the chaos inflicted upon their captors.
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Appeal court affirms Baruwa as NURTW president, renders MC Oluomo election invalid
Appeal court affirms Baruwa as NURTW president, renders MC Oluomo election invalid
The recent emergence of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo as National President of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has been rendered invalid.
This follows a new judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja affirming Tajudeen Baruwa as the re-elected NURTW president.
Newstrends recalls MC Oluomo was elected as the president of NURTW last Saturday after being the only candidate to run for the position at a South-West forum for NURTW leaders.
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He was said to have secured unanimous votes from all of the delegates in the Union’s Quadrennial Delegate Conference for Zone 2 Council of the Union held in Osogbo, Osun State.
But the appeal court in a unanimous judgement delivered on Friday, November 8, upheld the March 11, 2024 ruling of the National Industrial Court, Abuja, affirming the re-election of Tajudeen Baruwa as the president of the NURTW.
Appeal court affirms Baruwa as NURTW president, renders MC Oluomo election invalid
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13 Nigerian girls rescued from traffickers in Ghana
13 Nigerian girls rescued from traffickers in Ghana
Thirteen girls trafficked from Nigeria to Ghana have been rescued, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, has said.
The agency made the disclosure in a statement by its Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun.
According to Balogun, with the Ghana rescue operation, 163 people have now been repatriated back into the country within five months.
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“Among the 163 included the 13 girls that were rescued and brought back to Nigeria over the weekend,” the statement said.
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