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Inter-Agency Collaboration: Lagos FRSC Boss Pays Courtesy Visit to LSSTF ES, Transport Commissioner
As part of efforts to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and partnership, Lagos Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corps Commander Patrick Dung Davou, has paid separate courtesy visits to the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr. Balogun Abdulrasaq, and the Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Oluwaseun Osiiyemi.
The visits were aimed at fostering robust relationships as well as promote efficient involvement of the Corps in the State, according to a statement by available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP).
Receiving the Corps Commander, who was accompanied by senior FRSC officials, the Executive Secretary expressed appreciation for the Corps’ efforts in maintaining a better traffic environment in Lagos State.
During the visit, the Sector Commander raised vital concerns, including the shortage of patrol vehicles, PowerBikes, and Ambulance for efficient operations, as well as the need for special patrols to clamp down on over-speeding and enforcement against articulated vehicles transporting humans and animals.
The Executive Secretary welcomed these concerns and promised to cooperate with the Corps to improve collaboration, enhance work efficiency, and maintain assets.
The visit concluded with the Sector Commander presenting a plaque to the Executive Secretary as a symbol of appreciation for the existing relationship. Both parties reiterated their commitment to maximizing their partnership for the benefit of the State.
At the meeting with the Transport Commissioner, which also has in attendance the General Manager of LASTMA, Director VIO and other directors of the Ministry of Transport, Davou reiterated the need to foster a robust relationship and promote a continuous mutual working relationship for better transport management in Lagos State.
In his remarks, the Commissioner also expressed appreciation for the Corps’ efforts towards a better traffic environment in Lagos State.
Among issues of concern raised at the parley were the increasing spate of hit and run, misuse of bus stops, menace of commercial buses, need for enforcement of pedestrian bridge use, and collaboration to combat overloading and speed violation.
The Commissioner and other officials from the ministry and agencies, including LASTMA and VIS, responded positively, expressing delight in the existing relationship and the need to improve it.
The Commissioner disclosed efforts by the state government to address the concerns raised, including re-jigging of KAI to tackle pedestrian bridge abandonment, construction of more pedestrian bridges, and plans to set up a task force to holistically address traffic problems.
He further reiterated his resolve to partner with FRSC to maximize their wealth of experience for the benefit of the State.
The visit concluded with a promise to convene a stakeholders’ meeting to discuss the modality for the task force and a commitment to meet again with sister agencies within the next 30-45 days.
Abuja, the nation’s federal capital, came alive with joy and excitement on Wednesday as a new set of winners in the ongoing Globacom Festival of Joy promotion received mouth-watering prizes they won at a special presentation ceremony held at the premises of Globacom at Aminu Kano Crescent.
A glittering brand new Toyota Prado, a brand new Kia Picanto, tricycles (Keke Napep) and scores of other prizes including power generating sets, sewing machines and grinding machines were handed over to joyful winners.
Sarah Ilya Madu was presented the keys to her brand-new Toyota Prado by Senator Simon Lalong, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Youth Development, supported by a stellar cast of celebrities and influencers.
Sarah, a federal civil servant from Borno State, who emerged winner of the Toyota Prado in the draw of the promotion held in Abuja last Friday, expressed shock when she was called up. She dropped the call from Globacom several times because the news was too good to be believed.
She said, “I was prevailed upon by my colleagues to do a video call with the Glo staff who called me. Even when I saw the office environment, I was still doubtful.” She added that when she eventually agreed to visit the Glo office, she went with a hefty colleague just in case she was being set up.
Ufot Victor, a 43-year-old businessman based in the FCT, was expectant about winning as he had been recharging regularly so as to cross the minimum requirement for a car. Winning a brand new Kia Picanto was a huge reward for his dedication.
Other lucky winners also went home with tricycles (Keke), power generating sets, sewing machines and grinding machines. Ireimiya Mallo, a SIM registration agent and native of Nasarawa State, who won Keke, said, ”I was so joyful on learning I had won a Keke”. He disclosed that he would be deploying it for commercial purpose”, while the winner of a power generating set, Felix Gabriel, thanked Globacom for always remembering Nigerians every year in its annual promos.
The Special Guest, Senator Simon Lalong, praised the Chairman of Globacom for putting the promo in place for Nigerians and also extolled his strong support for sports. He said he would love to be a winner in the Glo promo one day soon. Also Senator Yemi Adaramodu, the spokesman of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Youth Development, said Globacom has always been a brand after his heart, adding that the network is not just attracting customers but also giving out to show that it means well not only for the customers but also for Nigerians.
In his remarks at the event, Globacom’s Head of Division, North West, Mr. Kazeem Kaka, said that to participate in the Festival of Joy promo, new and existing subscribers should dial *611# so as to opt into the promo and to keep recharging thereafter to meet the threshold for the various prizes. He added that new subscribers can participate immediately by purchasing a new SIM, registering it and dialing *611#.
Guests at the event included representatives of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), Mariam Imam, Assistant Director, Consumer Affairs at the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Moses Iyi; comedians, Tee A, Seyi Law, and Gordons.
Others were Nollywood duo of Ebube Nwagbo and Juliet Ibrahim as well as popular content creator, Kiekie.
U.S immigration and border officials will be able to arrest migrants at so-called “sensitive” locations again, after the Trump administration overturned policies limiting where such arrests could happen.
Officers will now be able to make arrests at designated “sensitive” areas, including houses of worship, schools, and hospitals.
Officials have been prohibited from doing this since 2011.
Later, the Biden administration expanded the regulation, further restricting the authority’s powers.
“Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest,” the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement.
“The Trump Administration will not tie the hands of our brave law enforcement, and instead trusts them to use common sense.”
A second directive reinstates the ability for the U.S. to quickly deport any undocumented person arrested who is unable to prove they have been in the country for more than two years.
A 23-year-old Turkish OnlyFans model, Azranur AV aka Ezra Vandan, has been arrested by Istanbul police after announcing her plan to engage in sexual activity with 100 men within 24 hours.
Vandan’s social media post, in which she declared her intention to live-stream the act in an attempt to set a national record, was deemed “obscene” and “damaging” to public morals by authorities.
“My goal is to break a Turkish record first, then a world record!” she wrote in the now-viral post.
Her arrest was carried out by the Morality Bureau of the Istanbul Security Branch Directorate at a cosmetic surgery clinic in Atasehir, Istanbul.
