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Amuwo Odofin LGA Poll: Adewale’s TCG Produces More Aspirants
As the local council elections in Lagos State draws closer, more aspirants continue to signify their interest to contest various positions within TCG in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area.
The Consolidation Group (TCG), led by its leader and founder, Comrade Ayodele Adewale who is also the National Patron of Tinubu Media Team, (TMT), held its weekly general meeting on Monday 26th April 2021,
The focus of the meeting was the upcoming LG election for the positions of Chairman and Councillors. Plans and strategies were discussed on how to field the most qualified candidates that would pass the screening test of the APC in Lagos State and also ensure a successful outcome for the selected candidates.
Comrade Ayodele disclosed that, the group had received intent letters from Nine (9) chairmanship aspirants and fifteen (15) councillorship aspirants within the group.
He encouraged others to indicate their interest in contesting at the July 24, 2021 council elections.
Comrade Adewale, the National life Patron of NATA, reminded the crowd that their key priority should be devising methods of increasing the numbers of APC faithfuls that will help win the July, 24, 2021 election which will be via direct primaries. He directed that they continue to connect and follow up with all registered members of the APC to keep them ready ahead of the elections.
He greatly appreciated the efforts of members towards flying the Party’s flag (APC) higher and promoting the group TCG in their wards. He advised them to double their efforts in order to achieve more wins ahead of the local governments election.
He was particularly impressed by the drive and enthusiasm of all TCG members who regularly attend the ward meetings and are proactive in pushing the agendas.
He spoke about Muslim faithfuls who have shown resoluteness and vigour in carrying out activities especially during this holy month of Ramadan.
In closing, Comrade Ayodele wished all brethren well and asked them to seize the opportunity of the holy month of Ramadan to pray for Nigeria, Lagos State, Amuwo Odofin LGA, the Executive Governor of Lagos State Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and his team, leaders of the Party and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The former council boss disclosed that an lslamic Cleric would be present at the National Secretariat of TCG to deliver a lecture on Monday, May 3rd 2021.
Coordinators of the seven respective wards in Amuwo Odofin LG gave their reports which was followed by accreditation of One Hundred and Sixty Seven (167) members present at that meeting.
The next meeting comes up on Monday, May 3rd, 2021 by 4:00pm prompt at the same venue.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has emerged as the Best Road Safety Agency in Africa. This monumental achievement corroborates the Corps’ almost four decades of dedication, resilience and passion towards safeguarding lives on Nigerian roads.
The Corps, according to a statement made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), received the award at the 3rd edition of the Kofi Annan Road Safety Award held in Elzuwini in the Kingdom of Eswatini, South Africa between 14th and 15th of April 2025.
You may recall that Kofi Annan Road Safety Award was initiated by the Office of the United Nations Secretary General’s Special Envoy on Road Safety in collaboration with Kofi Annan Foundation to immortalize the contributions of African illustrious son Kofi Annan who served as the Secretary General of the United Nations.
The prestigious Road Safety Management Award represents a badge of honour for Nigeria, and a pure testament of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to unflinching support for the Federal Road Safety Corps and his believe in the Corps’ potential to serve as a model for other African nations. Indeed, FRSC’s tireless efforts to reduce road crashes and promote safe driving practices have paid off, earning recognition across the continent.
The recognition further speaks volume, as well as justifies the giant strides Nigeria has made in ensuring safety of road users and her leadership role in the Sub-region.
Reacting to the recognition, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed said that it is a testament to FRSC’s unrelenting passion for road safety. He thanked the entire community of the motoring public, stakeholders, partners, and the Nigerian people for their support. Emphasising that together, the Corps was able to achieve the enviable feat because of the collective energy and all round support received from the motoring public.
The Corps Marshal also revealed that FRSC’s winning formula includes, innovative strategies, implementing cutting-edge road safety initiatives that drive results, collaboration, fostering partnerships with stakeholders to promote road safety awareness, community engagement, educating the public on safe driving practices, full deployment of technology and road safety protocols.
The award was received on behalf of the Corps and the Federal Republic of Nigeria by the Principal Staff Officer to the Corps Marshal ACM Meshach Adigizi Jatau.
A Chief Magistrate in the Rivers State Judiciary, Mr. Ejike George, has resigned his appointment.
He hinged his decision on the unease over the appointment of a Sole Administrator to oversee the affairs of the State.
His resignation was contained in a letter dated April 11, 2025, and addressed to the Honourable Chief Judge of Rivers State through the Secretary of the Rivers State Judicial Service Commission.
The letter was titled “Voluntary Retirement From Service.”
George, who disclosed that he had put in 16 years in the judiciary, said the appointment of a Sole Administrator is tantamount to a “quasi-military administration.”
He expressed dismay over the direction of the governance of the State, which he said is “alien” and “antithetical” to the values of the legal profession.
The statement read: “This present is intended to convey my decision to voluntarily retire my appointment as Magistrate of the Judiciary of Rivers State.
“This difficult and regrettable decision is informed largely by my discomfort with the recent appointment of a quasi-military administration to run the affairs of a modern state like ours.
“Milord will agree with me that this type of governance system is not only alien but also runs antithetical to our hallowed profession as legal practitioners and adjudicators.
“Having put in a whopping 16 (sixteen) out of my 22 (twenty-two) years of legal practice into this Judiciary as Magistrate under successive democratic administrations, I find it difficult to work with the current setting, as doing so would amount to a tacit and naive acquiescence.
“Thanks Milord, for the opportunity to serve.”
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a manhunt following the theft of a black Toyota Hilux vehicle belonging to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Nuhu Ribadu, which was stolen during Friday’s Juma’at prayers in Abuja.
Reports said that the vehicle was parked around 1:05pm opposite the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) complex in Area 10, while the official attended prayers at a nearby mosque.
Security source, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the incident via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, revealing that the ONSA official returned from the mosque only to find the vehicle missing.
According to him, a sources said the theft was immediately reported to the Garki Police Division at approximately 2:00pm, leading to a swift response by law enforcement.
Meanwhile, the FCT Police Command promptly activated a stop-and-search operation at various checkpoints and across all entry and exit points in the capital city.
Police authorities confirmed that investigations are ongoing and all efforts are being made to apprehend the culprits and recover the vehicle.
The Command said it had intensified efforts to track down the fleeing suspects and recover the stolen Hilux.
