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Customs creates two new commands in Ogun

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Customs creates two new commands in Ogun
Col. Hameed Ali (rtd)

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun Area Command says it has unbundled the Area Command to create room for greater efficiency in the service. From the exercise, two new Customs Area Commands will be created from the hitherto one command to enhance administration and boost revenue generation.
The Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Michael Agbara, disclosed this on Wednesday at the Idiroko border office of the command.
Comptroller Agbara explained that the approval for the unbundling was granted at the 50th Regular Meeting of the Nigeria Customs Service Board held on May 21, 2019.
He said: “It will interest you to know that the Management of Nigeria Customs Service has formally communicated a development directing the unbundling and creation of eight new Area Commands within the Service.
“Ogun Command is privileged to be among the beneficiaries with a view of enhancing administrative efficiency and boosting revenue generation for the Service.
“The two brand new Area Commands in Ogun State are Ogun I and Ogun II Area Commands.
“Ogun I will have an area of coverage relating to regulation and enforcement of all import, export and anti-smuggling related activities in Ogun State with headquarters at Idiroko, while Ogun II Area Command will be saddled with the responsibilities of enforcing and regulating all Excise (industries under Excise control), Free Trade Zone and Parcel Post related activities in Ogun State with Headquarters at Abeokuta.
“This visionary development is based on the outcome of the Nigeria Customs Service Board at its 50th Regular meeting held on 21st May, 2019.”
Comptroller Agbara commended sister agencies, opinion leaders, heads of traditional institutions, eminent personalities, the Media and other law abiding members of the public for their unflinching support to the NCS in Ogun State.
“It is our believe that the new structure of Nigeria Customs Service in Ogun State will indeed be recipe for further cementing the existing relationship towards the overall growth, development and stability of our dear country Nigeria,” he stated.

By : Emeji Noble

Delta Government Warns Residents to Relocate From Flood-Prone Areas

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Delta Government Warns Residents to Relocate From Flood-Prone Areas

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he call followed an earlier warning by the National Emergency Management Agency as a result of rising water levels around the River Niger area.

Delta State Government has warned residents living in flood-prone areas across the state to urgently relocate to safer areas so as to avoid any form of calamities. The call followed an earlier warning by the National Emergency Management Agency as a result of rising water levels around the River Niger area.

In a briefing with journalists on Tuesday in Asaba, the capital, Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu, disclosed that the move was necessary to avoid any loss of lives.

He said, “We have resolved to enlighten our people on the warning by NEMA that flood is rising and people living in flood-prone areas should as a matter of urgency, relocate to safer areas.”

Also speaking at the briefing, Commissioner for Works, James Augoye, disclosed that the state government had approved the construction of two more storm drainages to address the problem of flooding in Delta.

By : Emeji Noble

Hon. Bamidele lauded President Buhari’s administration for its commitment to welfare of pensioners

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Hon. Bamidele lauded President Buhari’s administration for its commitment to welfare of pensioners

[dropcap]H[/dropcap]on. Bamidele Salam, the Deputy Chairman , House of Representatives Committee on Pensions, has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for its commitment to welfare of pensioners.
Salam made the commendation on Tuesday in Yola after monitoring the ongoing verification of Federal Parastatals Pensioners who retired before June 2007.
The verification is being conducted by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate.
Salam said he was satisfied with the humane way pensioners were now being treated,particularly by PTAD, putting an end to the past experience when the ‘senior citizens’ died during such screening as a result of poor arrangment.
He said the National Assembly was satisfied with the effort of PTAD and would continue to partner with it in making life better for the pensioners.
Earlier, the Director,Parastatals Pension of PTAD, Suleiman Shelleng, said the exercise, which started on Monday,  was for Northeast and was going on simultaneously in Yola, Bauchi and Maiduguri.
He also announced that approval had been granted for the payment of pension to discharged staff of Savannah Sugar Company in Adamawa recently screened by PTAD, who had been denied their rights for several years.

 

By : Emeji Noble

DSP Nwode Urges Students to shun cultism and crime … As She Bags Excellence Award

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DSP Nwode Urges Students to shun cultism and crime … As She Bags Excellence Award

[dropcap]N[/dropcap]igerian Students have been advised to shun cultism in all its ramifications and be mindful of the company they keep. The Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of Public Complaints and Anti-Piracy in the Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, Princess Nkiru Nwode, gave the charge when she received representatives of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Ebonyi State chapter, who visited her at the Command’s Headquarters in Awka.

She urged them to always be civil in expressing their grievances so as not to infringe the rights of others and incur the wrath of the law.

The Public Complaints and Anti-Piracy Unit Boss, who also received an award of excellence from the students, told them to be serious with their studies.

Princess Nwode, who was the immediate past PPRO of the State Command, appreciated the students for finding her worthy for the award which she said would motivate her to render more selfless service to humanity.

The leader of the delegation and Director, Personnel Affairs, NANS Zone B, Comrade Joshua Onwe, explained that the recognition was to appreciate the Police officer’s invaluable contributions to lundering the image of the Force in the State and to encourage her to do more.

Comrade Onwe, who is the Ebonyi State representative in NANS, observed that DSP Nwode, had stood out in humanitarian service and had contributed in no small way to boosting the image of the Nigeria Police Force as well as that of Ebonyi State

The NANS representative urged DSP Nwode to be at their forthcoming security summit in Ebonyi State to assist them in sensitizing the youth on the need to join the Police Force or engage in any other enterprising venture.

The students later met with the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. John Abang, who admonished them to work closely with the Police in Ebonyi State to ensure safety of lives and property.

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DSS seeks court order to detain Sowore for 90 days

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DSS seeks court order to detain Sowore for 90 days

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]n Abuja Federal High Court will, on Thursday, rule in the application filed by the Department of State Services seeking an order to detain Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress’s presidential candidate in the 2019 elections, for 90 days pending the conclusion of its investigation.
In an exparte order with number: FHC/ABJ/CS/915/19, Counsel to the DSS, G. O. Agbadua, told Justice Taiwo Taiwo that a video clip evidence was also attached to the application.
He urged the judge to grant the application seeking to detain the publisher of Sahara Reports beyond 48 hours as required by the law.
News Agency of Nigeria reports that Sowore, the Convener of #RevolutionNow protests, was on Aug. 3 arrested by the security outfit and moved to Abuja on August 4 for the protests he intended to hold across the country.
Justice Taiwo, who adjourned the matter until August 8, said the development was to enable him watch the video clip before delivering his ruling.

 

By : Emeji Noble

Festival of bloodshed at Ogidi and Ogbunike in Anambra … as Cult clashes claimed about five persons

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Festival of bloodshed at Ogidi and Ogbunike in Anambra … as Cult clashes claimed about five persons
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t was a festival of bloodshed at Ogidi and Ogbunike axis of Idemili-North and Oyi local government areas of Anambra state on Friday, as cult clashes claimed about five persons.
Although the reason for the fierce battle between the cult groups was yet to be ascertained, the police in Anambra state said their rapid response team quelled the battle that would have claimed more lives.
The police public relations officer PPRO, of the Anambra state command, SP Haruna Mohammed, told our correspondent that about three persons were shot dead instantly and have been confirmed dead by medical personnel at the hospital on arrival.
Mohammed said, “It was a cult clash. They equally shot two others at Ogidi. Police patrol teams rushed to the scene and took the victims to Iyenu hospital for medical attention but were certified dead on arrival.
“Meanwhile, the Police are intensifying efforts to apprehend perpetrators in order to bring them to justice.”
However, information from the grapevine has it that about five persons were killed during the clash between the Supreme Vikings Confraternity (Bagas) and some other cult groups over an alleged disagreement not ascertained.
The police are currently on the trail of suspects involved in the faceoff.
By : Emeji Noble

Agbeyeke emerges 14TH President of Rotary Club of Asaba East

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Agbeyeke emerges 14TH President of Rotary Club of Asaba East
Rotarian Philip Eku Agbeyeke

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Rotary Club of Asaba East, District 9141 Nigeria has installed its 14th president, Rotarian Philip Eku Agbeyeke, to direct the affairs of the club for the year 2019-2020. Agbeyeke took over the leadership of the club from the outgoing president, Rotarian Jane Ogoleh, who completed her one-year term, during the installation ceremony held at the weekend in Asaba, Delta State.
The event, which took place at the Orchid Hotel in Asaba witnessed a sterling gathering of Rotarians,family members and friends who came from far and wide to celebrate the newly installed President.

Agbeyeke,has contributed immensely towards the unity, development and growth of the Club within Asaba and beyond.

Agbeyeke in his acceptance speech said it was a moment of developing requisite strategies to turn situations around by taking up enormous task of solving people’s challenges and problems.He said giving to humanity is an act that is not predicted on one’s past, present or future conditions, but a determination to be a gift to others.“Rotary has become a way of life for him – with the intrinsic value and core belief in mutual responsibility and concern for one another as a cornerstone,”

He assured fellow Rotarians that his leadership will be dynamic and transparent, adding that all members will be carried along in their scheduled activities.

Speaking on his vision for the year, the newly installed President said that his leadership will render service to
humanity and execute projects. While calling on financial support to implement the projects, he said, “Let us be driven by an inclination to be part of a machinery committed to giving to our community, especially the less privilege.
Therefore, the projects in our programme can only be executed by the contribution, support and donations of Rotarians”. Commending the new president,the most senior Head of Pensonel Management(HPM) of Local Governemnt Service Commission in Delta State , Rotn Godwin Okonkwo said Rotarians are known for selfless service to humanity, adding that he is optimistic Agbeyeke would serve the people well.The Rotarian, however, advised the club to continue doing good to various people out there that need help and succour in whatever area of life.adding that one of the key objectives for Rotary International is service to humanity, focus on three core areas which are health, education and empowerment.

The outgoing President Rotarian Jane Ogoleh, said Agbeyeke is regarded as a passionate lover of the less privilege,
adding that ” in his hands shall the waves of inspiration blow out to transform lives of many beyond Asaba East
community.

Outgoing president, Rotarian Jane Ogoleh handing over to new President Rotarian Philip Eku Agbeyeke

Pandemonium in Apapa As Truck Drivers, ‘Area Boys’ Clash

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Pandemonium in Apapa As Truck Drivers, ‘Area Boys’ Clash

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here is an ongoing pandemonium around Coconut axis, inwards the Tin Can Island Port of Lagos as touts clash with truck drivers. Already, four truck drivers were allegedly shot and have been rushed to the hospital.
Confirming the development to Grassroots Publishers online exclusively, Alhaji Innua Mohammed, chairman of dry cargo section of National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) said the fight has started early in the morning. Many port users were in panic and could not access the port through the Tin Can axis.

Innua confirmed that officials of the union were attacked by the hoodlums who were alleged members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW)

“At night, these area boys mobilised themselves with police escorts from Trinity Police Station, some of the drivers that were sleeping in their trucks were shot, matcheted and trucks were destroyed, they wanted to start burning some trucks”

“Apart from the driver they shot with their locally made pistol, we have about four people they matcheted”
Speaking with our correspondent on the cause of the clash, one of the drivers said the area boys were annoyed that trucks have hindered free movement of their buses coming out from Ajegunle area.

He alleged that the area boys got help from LASTMA officials and blocked the main expressway coming out from Tin Can Port, so as to give way for buses coming out from Ajegunle.

He said “We were in the truck, we didn’t even know what was going on, all of a sudden we saw the area boys coming out and matchetting us and shooting at us, I have personally taken three people to the hospital”

“My conductor is currently at the hospital, they have extracted eighteen bullets from his body already”

“The boys were escorted by police, the area boys were shooting guns while the police was shooting their teargas”
“These area boys are National Union of Road Transport Workers, they said it is because their trucks were not having access to move freely”

He alleged  that the hoodlums extort as much as N80,000 from trucks trying to pass through Ajegunle in order to beat traffic.  Union officials were  trying to calm down the aggrieved drivers as at the time of filing this report.

 

By : Emeji Noble

Delta announces installation of Instrument landing system at Asaba

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Delta announces installation of Instrument landing system at Asaba

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s part of it’s efforts to upgrade the Asaba International Airport, the Delta State Government has announced the successful installation of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) at the airport.

Mr Charles Aniagwu, Delta State Commissioner for Information, who gave this update in a statement on Friday, July 2, in Asaba, noted that with the successful installation of the Instrument Landing System, bad weather reports would no longer affect the operations of aircrafts flying into and out of the airport.

Aniagwu assured that once the ongoing installation of the Air Field Lighting systems were completed, the airport would be able to operate at night without hitches in line with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) standards.

 

“The Asaba International Airport has the capacity to become a major hub for local and international flight operations and called on the relevant regulatory authorities to give the necessary approvals for the operation of Boeing 777 and other bigger airplanes in and out of the airport”, the commissioner stated

He commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his commitment towards ensuring total upgrade of the airport, and make it an aviation hub in the region.

By : Emeji Noble

NUPENG Suspends Planned Industrial Action

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NUPENG Suspends Planned Industrial Action

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gad Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its planned nationwide strike following intervention by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

NUPENG had planned to down tools and begin a nationwide strike to compel Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL, honour agreement it reached with the union on June 20. But announcing the suspension of the planned strike in a statement, President and General Secretary of the union, Prince Williams Akporeha and Afolabi Olawale, respectively, directed members to demobilize and go about their normal duties.

NUPENG assured the public that there would be no disruption of fuel supply, and therefore no need to panic.The statement reads in part: “The National leadership of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) wishes to inform the rank and file members of the Union and the general public that following the intervention of Mallam Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director and his management team to avert the proposed industrial action of NUPENG over the blatant breach of agreement reached with the Union by Chevron Nigeria and its Contractor and considering the fact that appreciable progress is being made as discussions continue, that the Union hereby suspends with immediate effect the planned industrial action slated for next week.

“It should be put on records that this abrupt suspension became inevitable due largely to the timely intervention of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) having engaged NUPENG and all concerned stakeholders at two separate meetings on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd day of August 2019, to correct the anomalies and ensure that the agreement is respected.

“All our members are directed to step down the RED ALERT message, continue rendering their normal and lawful services to the nation while members of the general public are also enjoined to avoid any panic action/measure as we assure all and sundry of normal supply and distribution of petroleum products across the country.

“It should be noted however, that talks are still ongoing between NUPENG and all affected stakeholders to amicably resolve the matter putting into consideration the collateral economic damage the industrial unrest could possibly lead to in the country if not immediately nipped in the bud. It is our firm belief that the ongoing talks will meet the yearnings and aspirations of our demands and that of our overstretched and hardworking members in the interest of industrial peace and harmony.”

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