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CC ALFADARAI ASSURES GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE MEDIA, DEPLOYS TACTICAL PATROL TEAMS TO DEESCALATE RUMOURS OF VIOLENCE.  

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….Embarks on election monitoring

….He charged personnel to protect the rights of voters, cooperate with all stakeholders involved in the conduct of the electioneering process in order to achieve greater peace in the state during and after elections.

 

The State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Commandant of Corps Usman Ishaq Alfadarai, fdc, mnim, mpa, fisn, has once again assured the respected and well revered members of the fourth estate of the realm, of his cooperation and the continuous enhancement of the good working relationship already established between the Corps and the media in Lagos State as well as across the federation.

CC Alfadarai who has been media friendly since his assumption into office about a month ago shares the essence of having a good working relationship, with the media as it is even more needed, at this critical time when the nation is conducting general elections.

This is coming after he was accused of not granting some members of the press an interview during his visit to the election polling units.

The commandant Corps sees the media has partners in progress and not the other way round and will do everything within the confines of the law to maintain that symbiotic relationship, without prejudice to any media organizations, outlets or platforms.

 

He further seized the opportunity, to commend the media for their support, so far, since his resumption in the state and asked them to continue to maintain their professional ethics, principles in reporting news about the activities of the Corps in the state.

 

The State Commandant, however, embarked on general monitoring exercise, with his team of senior officers, yesterday, Saturday, 25th February, 2023, during the Presidential and National Assembly elections in the state.

 

CC Usman Alfadarai, who directed patrol teams to calm situations in various places also visited, over forty polling units at least in about 10 Local Government Areas of the state to deescalate reported situations of a few pockets of violence and rumours of violence, during the exercise yesterday, around Ikeja, Agege, Alimosho, Oshodi, Aguda, Ikate, Surulere and Oshodi, before voting was concluded, just to mention a few.

 

The State Commandant went further to deploy some special patrol teams attached to cover all the various twenty Local Government Areas and thirty seven Local Council Development Areas, with the focus to abort any form of violence and break down of law and order during and after the elections in the state.

Having deployed a total number of three thousand six hundred and forty ( 3,640 ) officers and men to the various strategic fields ; such as the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC ), collation centres various polling units, locations and points across the state, CC Usman Alfadarai, said that we must do more as security agencies to achieve greater success of the exercise and ensure the maintenance of peace, law and order in the state.

 

The above aforementioned tactical patrol teams of personnel fully dressed in the NSCDC uniforms, were being drawn, from various departments and units, such as; Operation, Anti – Vandal, Armed Squad, CNAI, Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosives ( CBRNE ) Unit, Quick Intervention Squad ( QIS ), Agro – Rangers, Crisis and Disaster Management, Counter – Terrorism, Peace and Conflict Management et ce tera.

 

The State Commandant also read riot act to the tactical patrol teams and charged them on professional conduct, respect for media men and women, protection of fundamental human rights of citizens, while discharging their duties across the different LGAs of the state.

 

“It is pertinent to state that the Command also received series of calls, short messages and online chats, from members of the pubic, who assisted our situation room, with credible, helpful and timely information that later enhanced the performance and response mechanisms of the Command.

 

“While appreciating the members of the public for their high level of patriotism and trust in the Corps’ ability to deliver on its mandates, we sincerely ask them to maintain the channels of communication earlier opened to the public, through the public relations unit and the crisis and disaster management department of the Command. The social media handles of the Command, Area Commands, Divisions and outposts are also readily prepared to receive urgent information that requires quick response and intervention from the Command.

 

“We shall remain apolitical but remain on guard, during the entire process, from accreditation, to voting, collation of results and post election security, Alfadarai said.”

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IGP LAUDS OUTSTANDING RECOGNITION FOR NPF CONTINGENT IN INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING MISSIONS

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The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has lauded the recent commendations for personnel of the Nigeria Police Force in international peacekeeping efforts.

 

The United Nations, through its Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), recognized 140 officers and men of the Nigeria Police Contingent for their professionalism and outstanding performance in fostering peace and stability in Northern Mali. Similarly, the African Union presented Awards of Excellence and Professionalism to the Nigeria Formed Police Unit, comprising 160 officers and men deployed in Somalia, acknowledging their gallantry, professionalism, and dedication in countering Al-Shabaab terrorist elements.

This was disclosed in a statement released by the Force’s Spokesperson ACP Muyiwa Adejobi on Saturday.

 

According to Adejobi, the accolades extend beyond individual police officers deployed to UN missions in South Sudan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, and Somalia, among others. The Nigeria Police Force has consistently received awards commending the professionalism, dedication to duty, and exceptional performance of its officers, earning them a reputation as among the best in the field. Furthermore, Nigeria Police officers hold key positions at the Police Division of UN Headquarters and African Union Headquarters, where they continue to diligently execute their duties, garnering respect and admiration.

 

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed confidence in the integrity, professionalism, and outstanding performance of NPF officers. Consequently, ECOWAS has requested the deployment of Nigeria Police officers and men to its missions in Guinea Bissau and Sierra Leone. It is noteworthy that upon arrival in peacekeeping missions, NPF officers undergo competence-based interviews and selection processes aligned with international standards and best practices. Their consistent placement in strategic positions is proof of their competence and commitment to the missions’ success.

 

The Inspector General of Police expresses gratitude for these prestigious recognitions, which serve as a testament to the dedication, professionalism, and outstanding performance of Nigeria Police Officers in promoting global peace and security. The IGP further reassures that the police will consistently adopt modern standard operating procedures to accord quality service delivery, in all spheres, to Nigerians across the country.

 

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Ogun APC Youth Group condemns PDP for hailing Speaker’s alleged removal

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A political group known as the All Progressives Congress Youth Alliance for Justice (APC-YAJ) in Ogun state has condemned the Ogun state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for hailing the alleged removal of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kunle Oluomo.

 

In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday by its Coordinator, Suraj Fadairo, the group said, “The comments of the PDP shows that it has more than a hand in the orchestrated plot to change the leadership of the Assembly. Both the timing and the manner of alleged leadership change which happened a few days after the Supreme Court affirmed the re-election of His Excellency, Governor Dapo Abiodun (CON) goes to show that it was pre-planned.

 

“When the purported leadership change at the House of Assembly is viewed against the backdrop that the PDP and its defeated candidate were boasting that they would soon take over the reins of government in the state and had in fact made appointments and constituted an imaginary state executive council, then the full picture would be clearer to the discerning.

 

“The whole scenario of perjury and forgery has the trappings of the PDP. They are known for their crooked ways of inducement through vote-buying and money laundering.

 

“What is discomfiting and still a mystery is how some members of our party allowed themselves to be co-opted into the divisive and destructive politics of the PDP and its mindless minders.

 

“We hold that even if there were genuine grievances against the Rt. Hon. Oluomo-led leadership of the Assembly, there are channels of communication and ventilation of such within the party and government that could have been explored. But, what did we see? A few misguided members of our party in the House joining hands with the minority PDP to attempt a leadership change and thereby disrupt the cordial relationship peace being enjoyed between the executive and legislative arms of government in the state.”

 

The group said it noted the role played by the Minority Leader of the House of Assembly in the whole saga, adding that the comments by the PDP was in furtherance of his role and “the invidious agenda of his party”.

 

“We take particular notice of the conspicuous role of the Minority Leader in the whole saga and now the comments by his party, the PDP,” the statement read in part.

 

The APC-YAJ urged the leaders of the APC and youths to stand by the party and government.

 

“It is in the light of all these that we wish to urge the leadership of our party in the state and faithful party men, women and youths to rise up and stand by our party and government so that the defeated opposition (PDP) would not get through the backdoor what it could not get at the polls and the courts,” the group added.

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Oyo Gov’t Rules Out 2023 Tax Returns Deadline Extension

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The Oyo State Internal Revenue Service (OYIRS) has warned that there would be no extension in the deadline for the filing of 2023 annual tax returns.

 

The Executive Chairman Oyo State Internal Revenue Service, Mr. Adebowale Olufemi Awakan gave this warning in a release from his office.

 

He warned Employers of Labour, Company owners, or their representatives to file their 2023 Annual Tax Returns before January 31st, 2024.

 

Awakan noted that the filing of tax returns is a law that all employers of labour must obey.

 

He warned that non-compliance would attract penalties, including a fine of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (500,000.00) for Corporate bodies. Individuals are given till March 31st, 2024 to file the returns on their Direct Assessment.

 

Non-compliance also attracts penalties.

 

All returns are to be filed online via the self-service platform. Kindly log on to www.selfservice.oyostate.com to upload the returns.

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