Funke Busari, Lagos The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on Monday have recovered 58.5 grammes of cocaine and 13.9 grammes of heroine concealed in the palace of a prominent traditional ruler, (names withheld) in Anambra State. Already, the agency is investigating how the illicit drugs were hidden in the palace. The palace guards are helping in tracing the dealer behind the consignment, according to Muhammadu Misbahu Idris, the Anambra state Commander of the NDLEA. Meanwhile, the Director, Media & Advocacy, NDLEA Mr. Femi Babafemi said that a suspected drug trafficker, Hassan Bishi Taiwo is now in the agency’s custody…
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Today prof Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo SAN,GCON, the vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria clocks 64 years. This Quintessential professor of Law, with speciality in the Law of Evidence is also an eminent Senior Advocate of Nigeria as well pastor of the Redeemed Church of God. Significantly he serves today as the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The birthday celebration of this extraordinary Nigerian endowed with uncommon talents and rare administrative abilities ought to be celebrated for a number of unique reasons. First the celebrant is a statesman. He has demonstrated this trait since the inception…
Funke Busari, Lagos Wives of Leaders of Aye Confraternity, Igbokuta, Gbamila Iyabo, and Salisu Islamiya, Emure both in Ikorodu have been arrested with guns. Also arrested is one Abiodun Abbey, alias Oju Ogunle, alleged to have killed more than 22 people in Ikorodu area. During a sting operation, one pump action loaded with 8 rounds of cartridges was found with Iyabo while a locally-made pistol with some live cartridges were found with Islamiyat. These arrests are in addition to 52 other persons arrested in connection with cultism and armed robbery in Ikorodu and Lekki areas of Lagos State. The suspected…
Kwara Emerging Leaders, KEL, a group of young professionals who are deeply passionate about politics, public service, policy and governance has announced the appointment of Dare Akogun, a News Editor with SOBI 101.9FM, as the new Head of Media and Public Relations of the group. A statement by its Convener, Seun Awogbenle, on Sunday March 7, 2021, said Akogun’s over 10 years experience in the print and broadcast media which cut across reporting, editing, live commentary, programme presentation and production makes him a perfect fit for the role. “Truly pleased to announce the appointment of Dare Akogun as our New…
Funke Busari, Lagos There is no doubt that love is still possible between the Police and civilians, and this assumption is already being proved with the union of Mr. Ugege Godwin Omon, a police inspector and Loveline Chinonyerem Ofon, a civilian who tied the nuptial knot post EndSARS protests on Thursday. The Police Orderly attached to Justice Hakeem Oshodi of Lagos State Judiciary, has formally wedded his lover, at the Ikeja Local Government Marriage Registry. The statutory marriage was followed by a reception ceremony at the Nigerian Bar Association Hall, Ikeja Branch, Lagos. The reception was made colourful by displays…
Funke Busari, Lagos Chief Judge of Lagos State, Honourable Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba has urged journalists particularly those reporting court’s cases to report truthfully, correctly and factually. The request was made on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by National Association of Judicial Correspondents, NAJUC, Ikeja Chapter. Justice Alogba stressed that journalists should ensure truth in their reporting, cautioning that they should not add or misrepresent information as this usually have unpleasant effects on those concerned. He maintained that he will never ask that any information that is bad be hidden from the public and also expect that the media should…
Funke Busari, Lagos Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria, CRAN, has welcomed the appointment of Mr. Femi Babafemi to serve as Spokesperson for the newly repositioned anti-drug outfit, the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. Speaking in one accord through its President, Mr. Odita Sunday in a statement, signed by Asiwaju Raymond Tedunjaye, JP, the group stated that the Agency made a right choice in the person of Babafemi for the position, based on his experience, achievements and versatility in the media and public relations industry. Babafemi, who was the Editor, Saturday Sun, was recently appointed as the Director Media and…
Funke Busari, Lagos To deter further attacks on police personnel, the Lagos State Police boss, CP Hakeem Odumosu says it will resist persons who unleash terror on his officers carrying out lawful duties. The CP served this warning on the heels of a recent attack on Woman Inspector Atim Umoh, on Tuesday, 2nd March, 2021 at about 11:30a.m by a suspect, Adeyemi Abayomi. The incident happened when one Madam Nneka Regina of 103, Lagos Street, Ebute Metta, made a complaint at the police station in Surulere against the suspect, Adeyemi Abayomi of No 115, Itire Road, Surulere for illegally occupying a…
The 4th Annual public lecture series of Integrityreporters newspaper will be specially graced by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, while Ovation Media Group, Basorun Dele Momodu, Kenny Martins and other eminent personalities across the country are also billed for the event. This is according to the publisher of the newspaper and convener Mr. Adewale Ogunniran. He said that the event is slated for Thursday 25th March, 2021 at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos while the title of the lecture is: “Security Challenge And Implication On National Development.” The event will be chaired by Chief Dele Momodu, one of the most decorated…
Funke Busari, Lagos Two witnesses are pointing accusing fingers at a couple Mr and Mrs. Stephen as the killers of their maid, Joy Okom Adole, during the COVID-19 lockdown in April 2020. The deceased’s uncle, Mr. Elijah Isiegbe O. and a lady Blessing Inaka Oyikoro who brought the deceased to work in Lagos made the accusation before the trial judge, Justice Oyindamola Ogala, at the Lagos State High court, Ikeja on Thursday. While separately being led in evidence, the witnesses said that the deceased couldn’t have committed suicide as claimed by the couple. In Mr. Elijah’s testimony, he told the…