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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Sokoto youths protest, demand release of suspected Deborah killers
Some Muslim youths on Saturday morning May 14, stormed the streets of Sokoto to demand the release of the two suspects arrested by the police in connection with the murder of Deborah Samuel.
Deborah, a student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, was killed on Thursday, May 12, over claims that she insulted Prophet Mohammed.
The protesting youths armed with placards, were seen shouting “Allahu Akbar” meaning, “God is great”.
The protest started at the roundabout of Zabira Mall Sokoto and they marched through Gao-nama onwards flyover within the state metropolis.
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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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Group alleges scandal in NNPCL ₦3tn fuel importation
Group alleges scandal in NNPCL ₦3tn fuel importation
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, November 15, CELT’s Executive Director, Henry Owolabi, criticised NNPCL’s Group CEO, Mele Kyari, for favouring fuel imports over domestic refining.
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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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