Skip to content

30 Mar 2023

News 📳 Events 🌎 Information™ ~ LinkingIkorodu24/7

Sponsored

Home
Adverts
TCCG FC Updates
NOSTALGIA: INN’S RIBBON 3RD EDITION HOLDS DEC. 31ST 2023, WE MADE HISTORY TOGETHER!
Home

Search for:

Security

MARCH 18 GUBER ELECTIONS: IGP EXTENDS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO COMMANDS/FORMATIONS FOR EFFECTIVE ELECTION SECURITY MANAGEMENT ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

393ij4jj4j4jj5751214102736061488 The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, CFR, has extended additional human and logistic support to Commands and Formations across the country for effective election security management during the forthcoming gubernatorial and state houses of assembly elections scheduled for Saturday 18th March 2023. The additional support includes the deployment of personnel, operational vehicles, non-lethal weapons, personal protective equipment (body armour), anti-riot equipment etc. In the same vein, the IGP has ordered the continuous mop-up of illicit arms and ammunition across the nation as part of efforts of the Force, as the lead agency in internal security management, to curb the trafficking of illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) within the country and mitigate any form of insecurity or threats to the ongoing electoral processes and general safety of Nigeria. The IGP confirmed that within one month from the handover of previously recovered arms and ammunition to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) on the 16th of February, 2023, the Nigeria Police has recovered additional 182 sophisticated arms and 430 ammunitions of various calibres. He ordered all Commands and Formations to intensify efforts towards decimating the proliferation of illicit arms and ammunition in the country.
Furthermore, the Inspector-General of Police has charged all Strategic Police Managers to deploy the additional distributed operational assets and manpower to ensure the emplacement of a proper security arrangement for the upcoming elections as all hands must be on deck to ensure that the elections are conducted in a peaceful and secure environment.

2 min read

Awareness
Cautionary

MARCH 18 GUBER ELECTIONS: IGP EXTENDS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO COMMANDS/FORMATIONS FOR EFFECTIVE ELECTION SECURITY MANAGEMENT ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

INN 14 Mar 2023

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, CFR, has extended additional human and logistic support to...

2023 ELECTIONS: NPF, OTHER SECURITY AGENCIES COMMENDED FOR COMMITMENT TO MORE SECURED ELECTORAL PROCESS IN NIGERIA ®™√ INN Nigeria©

fb img 16775947777727754917738754191125 The Nigeria Police Force has been commended, alongside other security agencies deployed for election security management in the 2023 General Elections, for its commitment to ensuring that the electioneering process in the country is more secure. This commendation is coming on the heels of the African Union Commission (AUC) Election Observer Mission and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission visit to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja on Tuesday 28th February 2023.
The AUC Election Observer Mission (EOM) and the ECOWAS Commission led by His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, former President of Kenya, and the former President of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Ernest Bai Koroma, comprised Omar Alieu Touray, President of the Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS Commission; Ambassador Baba Kamara, Deputy Head of the EOM; Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, Vice President ECOWAS Commission; Dr Abdel-Fatau Musah, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, ECOWAS Commission
The Mission noted that despite pockets of incidences recorded at some of the locations for the Presidential and National Assembly Elections, the election security management emplaced by the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies deployed effectively ensured a de-escalation of the immediate security challenges.
The Inspector-General of Police appreciated the Mission for its visit and commendation assuring that the NPF will always put its best foot forward to ensure that more effort is deployed for better and standardized election security management. He also urged stakeholders to follow through with the process even as they comply with the provisions of extant laws in all conduct during and after the 2023 general elections.

2 min read

Awareness

2023 ELECTIONS: NPF, OTHER SECURITY AGENCIES COMMENDED FOR COMMITMENT TO MORE SECURED ELECTORAL PROCESS IN NIGERIA ®™√ INN Nigeria©

INN 28 Feb 2023

The Nigeria Police Force has been commended, alongside other security agencies deployed for election security management in...

REP. BENSON: PRESIDENT BUHARI HAS ACCEPTED DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT BUREAU BILL WHICH I SPONSORED ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

fb img 16766268329135297187498446764145 On his official social media page, Ikorodu federal lawmaker, Hon. Babajimi Benson MHR confirmed that the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has assented to the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) bill which he sponsored in the House.
In the post, dated 16th of February 2023, Rep. Benson, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defence, explained that the bill, which is now an Act, is part of his legislative contributions towards strengthening the Armed Forces of Nigeria through innovative, robust and strategic research that will transform the Nigerian military into a world-class body.
According to him, "It is in line with my vision, and indeed, that of the 9th House of Representatives as reflected in our Contract with Nigerians to ensure the safety of their lives and property, irrespective of where they reside across the country".
"I am particularly grateful to President Muhammadu Buhari for approving this all-important bill and the leadership of the National Assembly".
"My gratitude also goes to all members of the Defence Committee for their unflinching support".
"Last but, not in any way least, I thank the people of Ikorodu Federal Constituency for the opportunity to do this" Rep. Benson asserted.

1 min read

Awareness
Development
Ikorodu Federal Constituency
Law & Order

REP. BENSON: PRESIDENT BUHARI HAS ACCEPTED DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT BUREAU BILL WHICH I SPONSORED ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

INN 17 Feb 2023

On his official social media page, Ikorodu federal lawmaker, Hon. Babajimi Benson MHR confirmed that the President...

SANWO-OLU DEPLOYS AIRCRAFT FOR AERIAL MAPPING OF LAGOS ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

fb img 16766134358374051310447661782727 Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has deployed a Cessna 406 aircraft for aerial mapping of the state in line with the government’s determination to ascertain the actual figures of buildings and the infrastructural strength of the State.
Speaking during the inspection of the Aerial Survey Aircraft (ASA) for the 2023 Mapping and Update of the Lagos State Spatial Data Infrastructure for the eGIS Project at Dominion Hangar, Murtala Mohammed Local Airport, Ikeja, the capital of Lagos on Wednesday evening, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the aerial mapping will equally help in updating the state data.
He said the exercise will also assist the Lagos State Government to plan adequately for the residents of the State.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, said the exercise will form part of the state’s critical component of the Enterprise, Geographic Information System (EGIS) upgrade, which is aimed at providing a digital mapping platform.
The Governor said the Cessna aircraft with the registration number ZS-SSY from South Africa, would conduct the exercise for at least four and half hours daily for about six weeks, depending on the weather, while it would also fly at 4,500ft below sea level.
He said: “The aircraft has a huge camera. When it flies it can capture a coin. It flies relatively low at about 4,000ft below sea level. The essence is for it to capture everything that is in Lagos state. It can go and come back. There are layers of flying. The essence for us is to know what is in Lagos. It has a glider that can capture water and land. It would be flying for about four and a half hours daily, depending on the weather.
“We have done it before. Lagos like any other city is dynamic. What we had five years ago is not what you have today. The international standard is to do it every five years so that you can update your database and everything. So, what it does is that you can map every inch of soil in your land, and various buildings where you have your allocations and sizes.
"The essence is to know the data of your state and what that does is to enable you to plan. What you cannot measure, you cannot manage it. So, the essence for us is to be able to measure every inch of Lagos and its size.
“For us, fortunately, the census is coming up in March. If you have all those gladder information, you can map it with your census and it determines everything. It allows you to have enormous data to plan for your citizens so that you don’t globe in the dark.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu, who disclosed that the State Government had been carrying out the exercise since 2009 but chose to migrate to a bigger aircraft for more effectiveness and enhanced performance, urged Lagos residents not to panic when they see the aircraft pass through their domains in low altitude, stressing that it is for the benefit of all.
Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Enterprise, Geographic Information System (EGIS), and Planning Matters, Dr Olajide Babatunde, said the project would lead to the mapping of the state’s land, noting that after the successful mapping of the State, the government would also embark on the surveying of the land.
He said the exercise was part of the projects of the enterprise geographic information system that Lagos State was building to be able to tackle some challenges bedevilling the state at the moment.
"What we are doing now is mapping and thereafter we will do a survey. This will enable us to have our spatial data infrastructure complete.
“Currently, our land use database shows that we have over 600,000 properties in the state. However, I know we have more than that. And you know if you don’t have a title deeds plan, you cannot even go to the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA)for building approval,” he said.
Also speaking, Lagos State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr Hakeem Fahm, said the aircraft to be used for the exercise is equipped with a special camera, which showed that the State is leveraging the power of technology to do things accurately for the benefit of Lagos citizens. Fahm, who said he is so excited about the aerial mapping of Lagos State, said Governor Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat are fully committed to making Lagos greater.
The Cessna 406 aircraft operating team had been carrying out the exercise over the years in various African countries including Mozambique, Kenya, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Niger and Rwanda.

4 min read

Awareness
Cautionary
Development
Law & Order
Movements

SANWO-OLU DEPLOYS AIRCRAFT FOR AERIAL MAPPING OF LAGOS ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

INN 17 Feb 2023

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has deployed a Cessna 406 aircraft for aerial mapping of the...

POLICE HAND-OVER 3,980 ARMS, 2,358 AMMUNITION, 1,057 CARTRIDGES TO CENTRE FOR CONTROL OF SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

o009888888ii111023446685460042 The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has supervised the handing over of 3,980 arms of different calibres to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW). The handed-over arms comprise 265 automatic rifles; 146 pump action guns; 1,909 locally fabricated pistols; 1,500 locally made single barrel guns; 98 locally made double barrel guns; 46 General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs); 16 locally made rocket launchers; 2 locally made Anti-Aircraft (AA) guns; and 7 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs). Similarly, 2,358 assorted calibres of ammunition and 1,057 assorted cartridges were equally handed over to the NCCSALW.
The IGP stressed that the exercise is part of the efforts of the Nigeria Police Force, as a lead agency in internal security management, to curb the threat of the proliferation of illegal Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) trafficking within the country. He similarly stated that the Nigeria Police Force under his leadership has been evaluating and re-evaluating its operational strategies while strengthening institutional capacity for the generation of actionable intelligence and the conduct of special operations directed at proactively check-mating the menace of arms proliferation.
On this note, the IGP has however directed Commissioners of Police in charge of State Police Commands and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police including Heads of Tactical Units of the Force to aggressively sustain the mop-up exercise to actualise the mandate of the Federal Government on the proliferation of small arms and light weapons.
The Inspector-General of Police re-affirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force and his assurance that the Nigeria Police Force will continue to partner with the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) as both institutions strive to achieve the mandate of the Federal Government on the control of the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the country.

2 min read

Authority
Awareness
Cautionary

POLICE HAND-OVER 3,980 ARMS, 2,358 AMMUNITION, 1,057 CARTRIDGES TO CENTRE FOR CONTROL OF SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

INN 16 Feb 2023

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has supervised the handing over of 3,980 arms of...

Posts navigation

1 2 3 4 … 11 Next

Download New Made-In-Ikorodu Video!

Sponsored

Sponsored

6,500,330 Views

591,754 Followers

Translate

More News On INN

TINUBU @71: WHY PRESIDENT-ELECT IS GOD’S GIFT TO NIGERIA – OBASA ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

img 20230330 wa00028587412206409722933 Nigeria's President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is one of God's gifts to Nigeria, the most populous black nation on earth, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has said.
Dr Obasa said this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, congratulating Tinubu who clocked 71 on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
The Speaker said Tinubu, a puzzle too hard to crack', equates with great men around the world whose stories show great passion and undying love for their countries and citizens.
According to him, the recent presidential election won by Asiwaju Tinubu is icing on the cake for the President-elect, who has never shied away from being of service to God and humanity.
The Speaker recalled the sacrifice Tinubu made to take Nigeria back from the military and entrench democracy in the country, noting how difficult it is to find individuals with such a level of patriotism.
"For a man, whose thought at all times is about salvaging the country from economic and social bondage, victory at the recent polls came at the right time.
"There is no way Nigeria's political story can be written without Asiwaju featuring prominently as a result of the positive roles he played before the current democratic dispensation and up till this moment.
"We believe that Almighty Allah has a reason for giving him to us in Nigeria, especially at this time of the nation's journey. We do not doubt his capacity to deliver. He has done it before.
"With a birthday that comes exactly two months to his oath-taking as President of Nigeria, it is not out of place to say Asiwaju is a blessing to us, one sent to put things right and lay the foundation upon which modern Nigeria would be built.
"On behalf of my family, members, staff and management of the Lagos State House of Assembly, I congratulate our dear Asiwaju on his 71st birthday and pray that Allah continues to favour him with vitality, good health and wisdom to navigate our country out of the woods, amin," Obasa prayed.

2 min read

Lagos State House Of Assembly

TINUBU @71: WHY PRESIDENT-ELECT IS GOD’S GIFT TO NIGERIA – OBASA ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

30 Mar 2023

IMF CELEBRATES JB: 51 HEARTY CHEERS TO THE PEOPLE’S REP, HON BABAJIMI BENSON, MHR ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16801714518197390274203098501416 A tender-hearted message, celebrating Ikorodu Federal Lawmaker, Hon. Babajimi Benson, MHR on his 51st birthday has been published by Ikorodu Media Forum (IMF) on the 30th of March 2023.
The article, signed by the media forum's convener, Omo'ba 'Peju Akinyemi, lengthened its warm wishes to the Ikorodu-born National legislator, wishing him a Long Life, Good Health and More Impactful years in the service of Mankind. It reads, "On behalf of the entire Members of Ikorodu Media Forum (IMF) across Ikorodu Federal Constituency, we celebrate a Distinguished Federal Lawmaker and Caring Rep, Hon Babajimi Adegoke Benson, MHR".
"Your outstanding People-oriented legislative excellence and Infrastructural interventions across Ikorodu Division have stood you out among your peers".
"There is no doubt that Millions of Ikorodu Federal Constituents are blessed and proud to have you as their Representative".
"Cheers to a Greater you, MHR!" The statement ends.

1 min read

Ikorodu Federal Constituency
Recognition

IMF CELEBRATES JB: 51 HEARTY CHEERS TO THE PEOPLE’S REP, HON BABAJIMI BENSON, MHR ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

30 Mar 2023

IKODIV 2023: 2ND EDITION OF IKORODU TRADE FAIR INTEGRATES MORE BUSINESSES, CREATES PEOPLE-ORIENTED TRANSACTIONS ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

393ok3kekemm2540913322324610780 The business stimulative nature of the 2nd edition of Ikorodu Trade Fair also known as IKODIV has spurred the Lagos State Governor, Mr Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu to reaffirm his aim at providing a conducive environment and enabling business growth in the State.
A collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, and the Lagos State University of Science and Technology, LASUSTECH, the Ikorodu Division Expo is organised by the Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI).
Held at the LASUSTECH campus, It is organised to energise small-scale enterprises, recognising their key potential to an inclusive and sustainable recovery for economic development.
The official opening of the trade fair peaked on Monday, 27th of March 2023, with likes of royal personalities; HRM, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Ayangburen of Ikorodu Kingdom, HRM, Oba Abdul-Semiu Oyebo, Obateru of Egbin Kingdom, HRM, Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, HRM, Oba Mudashiru Ajibade-Agoro, Ranodu of Imota and HRM, Oba (Engr) Bashir Aremu Sotonwa, the Sekumade of Ipakodo were all in attendance.
Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Dr. (Mrs.) Lola Akande at the opening ceremony, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Adetutu Ososanya, affirmed that the administration of Governor Sanwo-Olu is intentional about implementing programmes and projects meant to support businesses in the State.
She explained that projects like the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Ibeju Lekki; Lagos Rice Mill in Imota, here in Ikorodu; 18.75km Eleko-Epe six-lane rigid pavement expressway; the first phase of the 13 kilometres Lagos Blue Light Rail and others are all meant to enhance the State economy business scale. "Without doubt, these projects are already impacting labour and many enterprises positively in different parts of the State". "Ultimately, MSMEs will form the greater percentage of beneficiaries as they work towards the sustainable recovery for economic development" Mrs Akande added.
Over 100 product exhibitors enlisted for the trade extravaganza, showcasing their unique products and services.
The President, of Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Chief Kayode Shoderu expressed his delight in the organisation of the Expo, which he described as part of the commitment to building sustainable MSMEs.
According to Chief Shoderu, reiterating his earlier statement at the press conference before the launch, the Trade Fair (IKODIV) gives a platform to showcase products and services while exploring opportunities for growth and innovation.
The Keynote Speaker and Lagos State Chairman, of the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), Dr Adams Adebayo emphasised the need to support MSMEs as they are the backbone of every economy.
Dr Adams eliminated that the challenges confronting the MSMEs varied and include access to low-interest loans, inadequate infrastructure, subsistence and manual production, mindset and lack of innovative ideas. He continued, "Relevant institutions must create access to low-interest funds for entrepreneurs to access while there is a need for MSMEs to scale up their production to meet local and export needs".
"I also want to advise the Government to create a three-year pre-retirement entrepreneurship/investment window to transform public servants into entrepreneurs", he stated.
In his brief address, the Vice-Chancellor, of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya averred that the Trade Fair is an opportunity to grow the economy of the Ikorodu Division.
Prof. Odusanya explained that focusing on the MSME sector can transform even the nation's economy and lift people out of poverty. "It is a time to market, sell and exchange goods and services", he said.

3 min read

Exhibition
Ikorodu Chamber Of Commerce And Industry
Product

IKODIV 2023: 2ND EDITION OF IKORODU TRADE FAIR INTEGRATES MORE BUSINESSES, CREATES PEOPLE-ORIENTED TRANSACTIONS ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

30 Mar 2023

TINUBU AT 71: ASIWAJU IS ALLAH’S CHOSEN, HE IS A SPECIAL BEING – SHEIKH YAHYA ASHAOLA ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

78657hjkoooiio2544337968922659084 Spiritual Leader, His Eminence, Sheikh Yahya Ashaola (As-Samadaani), Chief Imam of Oriwu Central Mosque of Ikorodu has referred to Nigeria's President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a special being chosen by Allah to lead the current generation.
In a sermon given to Muslim faithfuls on Wednesday, 29th of March 2023, marking the 71st birthday of Bola Tinubu, the chief Imam exhorted Nigerians to pray for the President-Elect, for Allah to bestow on him the ample disposition to oversee the nation.
The liturgy was delivered after a special prayer and Thanksgiving session were held in the mosque dedicating Tinubu's birthday.
Sheikh Ashaola, in his words, "Tinubu is the epitome of Intellectual capacity, a human resource developer and an economic stimulant, equipped for this time to rescue the shattered dreams of Nigerians".
Urging the Muslim communities to put him (Tinubu) in their devotions at all times, the chief Imam said he can see the special work of Allah in the life of the incoming president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Underscoring another reason for brethren to beseech for Tinubu, Sheikh Ashaola said winning the 2023 presidential election has hoisted Bola Tinubu into a stature that even some well-respected political figures didn't attain.
He explained, "The Late Obafemi Awolowo was considered the best President we never had. He was the head of the Yorubas, but he never permeated the North and East".
"Today, Asiwaju has accomplished that!".
"He's the most successful politician in Nigeria as we speak".
"Asiwaju also suffered for the Democracy we enjoy today, he was tortured and humiliated, but his sense of focus and divine direction kept him moving to where he is now" Sheikh Ashaola added
Crediting Tinubu's intellectual strength, Sheikh Ashaola asserted that the President-Elect is known to assemble the best brains to achieve sufficient results, narrating that he exemplified the same act during his first 6 months in office as Governor of Lagos State back in 1999.
Subsequently, lecturing attendees, Imam Ojifinni Abdul-Ganiu, the Mufasir of Ramadan 1444/23 in Ikorodu, illustrated that it takes an extraordinary leader to discard his birthday celebration to engage more in service to humanity.
Imam Ojifinni stated that the Yoruba population should emulate Bola Tinubu's life ethics, and ensure to give his incoming administration the peace it deserves.
"No Yoruba group or body should be brainwashed or influenced to cause havoc on Asiwaju's presidential tenure, because the truth is, his effective performance at Aso Rock will open more doors to Yoruba leaders in the future, given them opportunities to also become president".
"We must be careful not to allow people to use us to generate chaos and anarchy towards Asiwaju's tenure, it is the only way we can show him our profound support" Imam Ojifinni asserted
On the backdrop of his 71st birthday, President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed that special prayers and thanksgiving service be held on March 29, 2023, instead of his annual birthday colloquium.
The special prayers were also held in Lagos and other parts of the country, simultaneously.

3 min read

Awareness
Prayer

TINUBU AT 71: ASIWAJU IS ALLAH’S CHOSEN, HE IS A SPECIAL BEING – SHEIKH YAHYA ASHAOLA ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

30 Mar 2023

Copyright INN© All rights reserved For Ikorodu News Network. DarkNews by AF themes.

INN's Sir Mikky Here, Let's Talk!

%d bloggers like this: