Day: November 5, 2025

Apapa Traffic: Sanwo-Olu Calls for Joint Action

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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged port operators and the state government to collaborate more deeply on tackling incessant traffic gridlock and logistics challenges in Apapa, Lagos. Speaking on Tuesday, November 5th, during a visit by Igor van den Essen, APM Terminals’ Regional Managing Director for Africa and Europe, the Governor stressed the need for a unified approach to infrastructure and community support efforts. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, acknowledged the operators’ contributions to maintaining Lagos’ commercial status. “We understand our responsibility, and we…

Kaduna Commissioner: Bandits Received Livelihood Offers, not Cash

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Kaduna is offering bandits livelihood opportunities, not cash payments, to curb killings and kidnappings, according to state Information Commissioner Malam Ahmed Maiyaki. The initiative aims to end years of violence in the state. The commissioner spoke at a one-day workshop on Peace Journalism, organized by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kaduna State chapter, in collaboration with the Global Peace Foundation Nigeria and the state Ministry of Information The “Kaduna Peace Model” represents a deliberate shift from confrontation to conversation, Maiyaki confirmed The initiative focuses on…

Crime Control: Gov Zulum Donates 63 Patrol Vehicles to Strengthen Security in Borno

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has handed over 63 patrol vehicles to security agencies and the Civilian Joint Task Force in Maiduguri. The vehicles, distributed to various security outfits, aim to enhance their mobility and response capacity in tackling security threats. 30 vehicles were given to the CJTF, 16 to Rapid Response and Anti-Social Vices, 10 to paramilitary organizations, 6 to hunters, and 1 to NAPTIP. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Zulum reiterated his government’s commitment to providing logistical support to security forces. He emphasized that security…