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Lagos commences construction of Akinola Aboru drainage channel

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By Dada Jackson

The Lagos Lagos State Government has assured residents of Agbado Okeodo, Mosan Okunola, Ayobo Ipaja LCDA of a qualitative finish as work commences on the Akinola/Aboru drainage channel in order to permanently curb the menace of flooding in the area

Addressing stakeholders at a meeting held at Abule Egba, Lagos, on the project, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tunji Bello, said the flooding had almost become intractable.

He stated that it was the resolve of the Sanwo-Olu administration to prevent further loss of lives and properties occasioned by flooding that necessitated the award of the contract afresh.

Bello said the construction of Akinola\Aboru drainage channel would contribute to sustainable development and a quality living environment for all, adding that the cooperation of all residents was necessary to see the contract through.

According to him, without the residents’ “robust contributions and buy-in, we cannot achieve the desired success, which explains the reasons why your inputs are being sought as we commence the job.”

He charged the residents to form a committee among themselves in order to supervise the project and report their complaints to the ministry in case of discrepancy as regards the project.

Earlier in his remarks, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Drainage and Water Resources, Joe Igbokwe, commended the residents for collaborating with the state government on the construction of the major drainage channel in the axis.

He noted that construction of canals is going on in various areas across the  canals for water to flow naturally stressing that government will not relent in performing its responsibilities of maintaining flood free and clean environment.

Igbokwe appealed to residents to take ownership of the project after completion and desist from the arbitrary dumping of refuse into canals in order to continuously sustain a flood-free Lagos

 

 

 

Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services, Engr.Olalekan Shodeinde described the channel project as an engineering masterpiece which will run through 3 local councils.

He said the project may come with some pains as building on the setback and alignment may be moved, but it is for good of the majority.

He added that the Akinola bridge that collapsed recently which measured about 20 metres would be reconstructed and expanded so that water would flow freely underneath without damage.

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15 suspects apprehended over alleged money rituals in Benue

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15 suspects apprehended over alleged money rituals in Benue

The Benue State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Wednesday said it arrested no fewer than 20 suspected criminals in the state.

The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Sewuese Anene, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Makurdi, Benue.

Anene said the arrested suspects were involved in different criminal activities that ranged from money rituals to illegal gun running to armed robbery.

He added that the command’s operatives also recovered seven locally-fabricated barretta pistols and a motorcycle from the suspects.

He said the suspects were arrested during a police raid on their hideout along Adikpo – Vandeikya Road, following a tip-off.

“On 15th November the team stormed their hideout and arrested one Fater Terkula and Jem Demesugh.

“An on-the-spot search of the hideout led to the recovery of the six locally fabricated barretta pistols and motorcycle,” Anene disclosed.

“Further investigation led to the arrest of Ternenge kpamngu, Terkula Ihyungwa also known as Japan, Aondo Kusugh, Chukwudi Udeh and nine others.

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“Additional exhibits recovered from them include two gas cylinders, one welding cylinder, two welding nozzles and a Sienna bus.

“The suspects confessed that they have been in the business of producing and selling arms as well as training teenagers in arms manufacturing.

“Three teenagers of less than 13 years of age were also arrested at the training ground,” he said.

Anene added that the command also arrested two suspected armed robbers, after their victim, one Misaq Eke of Ugondo District, Makurdi, incidented the matter at E Police Division.

“During investigation, one Ushahemba Ayoough and Jeremiah Ugborgo were arrested in connection with the case and one locally-fabricated barretta pistol was recovered from them.

“And during Police routine patrol along Barracks road, Makurdi, it received information that one Godspower Oghenerumu, a suspected ritualist (yahoo yahoo), his pregnant wife and five others had arrived Makurdi from Delta and where they were carrying out ritual activities.

“The team rushed to the scene and arrested the spiritual leader, his wife and five others.

“During investigation, followers of the ritualist stated that they were involved in some ritual activities in Delta that did not yield any money as promised.

“So, Godspower told them that the spirit had directed that they should move to Benue where further directives would be given to them on how money will be made.

Investigation is ongoing,”Anene said in the statement.

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Polygamy solves all marital problems – Nigerian lawyer

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Ebikebuna Augustine Aluzu
Polygamy solves all marital problems – Nigerian lawyer
Bayelsa lawyer, Ebikebuna Augustine Aluzu, has said that polygamy is the solution to all marital problems, including disrespectful and complacent wives.
“If she’s tired, polygamy solves it. If she’s unappreciative, always complaining and nagging, polygamy solves it,” he wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
If she’s disrespectful, doesn’t listen to you, polygamy solves it.
If she doesn’t know how to cook or won’t cook, polygamy solves it. If she hates your family members, polygamy solves it.
If she’s getting complacent, doesn’t work or doesn’t want to work, polygamy solves it. If she doesn’t clean, wash dishes or wash clothes, polygamy solves it.
If she respect her pastor more than you, polygamy solves it. If she’s not supportive, polygamy solves it.
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Polygamy solves all marital problems - Nigerian lawyer says

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Police Inspector fires, kill fighting Kano youth, injures two others

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Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mr Husaini Gumel

Police Inspector fires, kill fighting Kano youth, injures two others

The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mr Husaini Gumel, has ordered the arrest of an Inspector who allegedly shot and killed one person and injured two others on Wednesday.

The state Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, in a statement said the Commissioner had also constituted a board of inquiry under the leadership of the Area Commander Dala to lead the investigation while assuring the public that justice would be served.

The statement further reads, “The Police Command is following up on the unfortunate development that occurred in Kurna Quarters, Fagge LGA, Kano State on 28th of November, 2023, where groups of rival restive youths engaged in fighting and a police inspector who did not receive any instruction from the existing chain of command fired a shot and unfortunately wounded two persons while one other person died at the hospital.

“It is in the forgoing development that the Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, directed the Area Commander Dala, ACP Nuhu Mohammed Digi to fish out the erring police inspector with a view to constituting a board of inquiry into the cause of the incident of which the outcome will be communicated to the public. Few hours later, the police inspector was arrested and is now in police custody.

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“This action of the police inspector is quite regrettable. This is because, since the assumption of office of the CP, the police have never entered into confrontation with the members of the public, let alone firing guns. It is a known fact that the police command is fully committed to the respect of rights and freedom of all people.”

The Commissioner was said to have called on members of the public to be rest assured that justice would be served in handling the situation which is quite strange when compared with the cordial relationship existing between the police and the public.

“The Commissioner of Police, while commiserating with the family of the deceased and praying for the departed soul, urged members of the public to maintain calmness as the Command is taking the incident with utmost seriousness and is committed to upholding the principle of justice and transparency.

“Please let us all recognize that this is a trying period for the Police Command alongside all the peace-loving people of the state as “hijackers” are all over the place to turn the protest political and instigate the escalation of violence which will not be in the interest of the state,” the statement added.

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