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TRAFFIC: POLICE LAUNCH JOINT OPERATION TO RESTORE SANITY ON LAGOS ROADS

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… Identify Worst Hit Areas, To Impound Cars Of Defaulting Motorists

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The Lagos State Police Command has launched a joint operation with other sister agencies to seriously tackle the upsurge in traffic gridlock on roads across the State caused by lawlessness on the part of some motorists, among other factors.

 

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Tagged Operation Restore Sanity On Lagos Roads/Operation Velvet, the police said it would henceforth impound the cars of defaulting drivers and arraign them immediately in a Mobile Court that will be attached to the joint service team to enable quick dispensation of justice to erring motorists.

 

In a statement on Sunday by the Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command, CSP Chike Oti, the police said it had already identified the worst hit areas, while the joint operation team involving the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence  Corps (NSCDC) had been constituted to commence enforcement activities with immediate effect.

 

According to Oti, “The frustrations of commuters plying Lagos roads, substantially caused by recent  upsurge in the volume of traffic and lawlessness of some road users with its attendant gridlock, has attracted the attention of the Nigeria Police, Lagos State Police Command and it has resolved to tackle the hydra headed problem with all the seriousness it deserves in order to bring back law and order on the roads through a Joint Service Operation code named ‘Operation  Restore Sanity On Lagos Roads/Operation Velvet.’

 

“The Command identified the underlisted places as worst hit areas requiring robust intervention by security agencies: Akpongbon Bridge, Obalende Bridge, Idumota inward Iddo, Marina, Victoria Island by Bar beach, Ijora-Marine bridge, Oshodi Apapa Expressway, Ijora-Badia to Alakia junction, Ojuelegba under bridge, Tradefair, Alakija, Volks, Iyana-Oba, Alaba Rago, Festac 1st Gate, 2nd Rainbow, Agege Motor Road, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Allen Avenue, Agidingbi by Omole and Ile Zik to Mangoro.

 

“Others are Oko Oba Road, Ashade Road, College Road, Elere Oke Koto, Pedro by Charlie Boy, Ketu Mile 12, Maryland Intersection, Odo Iyana Alaro, BRT Lane inward Ojuelegba, Jibowu, Bariga Traffic towards express, Lekki Admiralty Way, Freedom Way Ikate, Chevron Roundabout,  VGC Roundabout, Ilaje Bus Stop, Ajah, Ado Road by Ajah, Abraham Adesanya Roundabout, Customs Point by Agbara Bridge, Agege Road by Dopemu, Ikotun Egbeda Bus Stop and Iyana-Ipaja Roundabout.”

 

Oti added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Imohimi Edgal had already met with State Chairmen of all major transport unions and leadership of LASTMA and FRSC where the root causes of the chaotic traffic were traced to activities of motorists driving against traffic, adding that the relevant laws would be applied to address the situation.

 

“In a meeting held  on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Powa Secretariat, Oduduwa Street,  GRA Ikeja, attended by the State Chairmen of all major transport unions in the State, Federal Road Safety Corps officials and  the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA), the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State,  CP Imohimi Edgal, noted the activities of intransigent commercial drivers and motorcyclists as well as motorists driving against traffic and on the BRT lanes, as  root causes of the  chaotic traffic situation  being experienced in the State.

 

“He, therefore, warns that the police in collaboration with sister agencies like the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Civil Defence Corps of Nigeria Lagos State Traffic Management Agency  (LASTMA), will impound the cars of defaulting drivers and arraign them immediately in a Mobile Court that will be attached to the Joint Service Team to enable quick dispensation of justice to erring motorists,” Oti quoted the CP as saying.

 

The police said the decision to come up with the enforcement became imperative owing to the fact that if allowed unchecked, the situation has the potential to lock down the entire State and bring the wheel of economic activities to a grinding halt.

 

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ASR AFRICA SET TO COMMENCE THE CONSTRUCTION ABDUL SAMAD RABIU HOSTEL BLOCK FOR THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGER STATE

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ASR AFRICA SET TO COMMENCE THE CONSTRUCTION ABDUL SAMAD RABIU HOSTEL BLOCK FOR THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGER STATE

 

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Sahara Weekly Reports That The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) is set to commence the construction of a state-of-the-art hostel block for the Federal University of Technology, Minna. The project, which is being executed under the philanthropic initiative of the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu (CFR, CON), will provide contemporary hostel accommodation for undergraduate students within the university’s main campus. The proposed hostel facility will accommodate 108 students with other auxiliary facilities such as laundries, kitchenettes, common rooms, and the warden’s room.

 

 

 

 

ASR AFRICA SET TO COMMENCE THE CONSTRUCTION ABDUL SAMAD RABIU HOSTEL BLOCK FOR THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGER STATE 

 

 

 

 

Speaking at the groundbreaking event, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Faruk Adamu Kuta, expressed joy for having the University as one of the beneficiaries of the ASR Africa Tertiary Education Grant Scheme. He extended the University’s appreciation to the Chairman of ASR Africa and the BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu and added that upon completion, a large number of students will have access to hostel accommodation thereby reducing the number of students that are exposed to insecurity and other vices outside the university campus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In his response, Dr. Ubon Udoh, the Managing Director of ASR Africa, affirmed the excellent reputation of the University of Minna which ranked amongst the top 10 Nigerian universities and top 2500 in the world by Webometrics. He applauded the management of the university for prioritizing the security of their students amidst the institution’s quantum of needs. In his words, “The choice of this project will facilitate the relocation of the university’s temporary accommodations back into the main campus”. Dr Udoh urged the student to ensure proper use of the building which is constructed with state-of-the-art facilities.

 

 

 

 

ASR AFRICA SET TO COMMENCE THE CONSTRUCTION ABDUL SAMAD RABIU HOSTEL BLOCK FOR THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGER STATE 

 

 

 

 

 

The hostel accommodation is designed to have an apartment styled accommodations with each room having an en-suite bath and water closet facilities. This model of each room having its independent convenience and shower has been found to engender hygiene and a sense of responsibility amongst the students which is what the university aim to achieve among its students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About ASR Africa

 

 

ASR Africa is the brainchild of African Industrialist, Philanthropist and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) was established in 2021 to provide sustainable, impact-based, homegrown solutions to developmental issues affecting Health, Education and Social Development within Africa.

 

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Emerging Nollywood Actress, Lawrence Valerie Ebere, is an entertainer per excellence, she is also a model, dancer, and content creator

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Emerging Nollywood Actress, Lawrence Valerie Ebere, is an entertainer per excellence, she is also a model, dancer, and content creator.

 

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Sahara Weekly Reports She graduated from the university of Benin city, studied Mathematics and economics. She had her primary Education in Chris flourish children School, Alakuko-Alagbado, Lagos state. She had her Secondary Education at Lord’s college, Casso, Alagbado Lagos, she later completed her secondary education at Adeoye international College, Off idiroko road, sango Otta, Ogun state.

 

 

 

Emerging Nollywood Actress, Lawrence Valerie Ebere, is an entertainer per excellence, she is also a model, dancer, and content creator. 

She graduated from the university of Benin city, studied Mathematics and economics. She had her primary Education in Chris flourish children School, Alakuko-Alagbado, Lagos state. She had her Secondary Education at Lord’s college, Casso, Alagbado Lagos, she later completed  her secondary education at  Adeoye international College, Off idiroko road, sango Otta, Ogun state.

 Lawrence Valerie was born  into the family of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Otabor, and she’s the last child  of a family of 6.

 Originally from Delta state, ika-south local government, Agbor, but born and brought up in Lagos state, Alakuko-Alagbado and later her family moved to Sango Otta, Ogun state.  

Ebere completed her National youth Service Corp in March, 2023.

 This beautiful and talented act joined the theatre industry in 2018 in Benin city while schooling when she performed on stage at different indoor and outdoor school events, She started featuring on Tv screen in the year 2020 in Lagos, She is a member of the 2nd intake of Ebony life creative Academy for the 2023 batch, where she received extensive formal training. She won the award of Best supporting female Actress from their short film “IMOLE”. She has always had passion for acting from a very young age, She finds herself re-enacting a scene she just saw from a movie in front of the mirror in her house, One of Her favorite hobby is being in front of the Camera and her Favorite line to hear is “ACTION”. She has featured in movie  projects like the award winning Amvca movie “Leaked”, Netflix movie like Shanty town, Cinema movies like Battle on Buka street, Movies that appeared on African magic like Dilemma, Mr wonderful, My siblings and I, Rok movies like Love lace, Single ladies and YouTube movies like A mother’s lie, Visa on Arrival, My dad and I, just us, chilled revenge, three of us, and so many more. She has done a commercial for Zenith bank, Modelled for some big clothing brands like House of Sota, She is committed to achieving the highest standard of performance and she's always willing to listen and learn from others, She is every producer’s and director’s delight. She is energetic, prepared to go the extra mile and is sure to make a real difference to any project she is involved in.  

 She looks forward to achieving greater things and being on every Big Screen.

 

 

 

Lawrence Valerie was born into the family of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Otabor, and she’s the last child of a family of 6.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Originally from Delta state, ika-south local government, Agbor, but born and brought up in Lagos state, Alakuko-Alagbado and later her family moved to Sango Otta, Ogun state.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ebere completed her National youth Service Corp in March, 2023.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This beautiful and talented act joined the theatre industry in 2018 in Benin city while schooling when she performed on stage at different indoor and outdoor school events, She started featuring on Tv screen in the year 2020 in Lagos, She is a member of the 2nd intake of Ebony life creative Academy for the 2023 batch, where she received extensive formal training. She won the award of Best supporting female Actress from their short film “IMOLE”. She has always had passion for acting from a very young age, She finds herself re-enacting a scene she just saw from a movie in front of the mirror in her house, One of Her favorite hobby is being in front of the Camera and her Favorite line to hear is “ACTION”. She has featured in movie projects like the award winning Amvca movie “Leaked”, Netflix movie like Shanty town, Cinema movies like Battle on Buka street, Movies that appeared on African magic like Dilemma, Mr wonderful, My siblings and I, Rok movies like Love lace, Single ladies and YouTube movies like A mother’s lie, Visa on Arrival, My dad and I, just us, chilled revenge, three of us, and so many more. She has done a commercial for Zenith bank, Modelled for some big clothing brands like House of Sota, She is committed to achieving the highest standard of performance and she’s always willing to listen and learn from others, She is every producer’s and director’s delight. She is energetic, prepared to go the extra mile and is sure to make a real difference to any project she is involved in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She looks forward to achieving greater things and being on every Big Screen.

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Nigerian Prophet, Tomi Arayomi Heals Man Who Has Been Deaf For 47 Years (VIDEO)

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Popular Nigerian prophet and founder of Rig Nation, Tomi Arayomi has healed an ex-naval officer who has been deaf for 47 years.

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In a video shared on the prophet’s social media page, the ex-naval officer was seen jubilating after he was miraculously healed by God through the hands of Prophet Tomi Arayomi.

The Ex-naval officer confirmed that he had been deaf during his navy days in 1977 and couldn’t hear with one of his ears until God healed him through the ministry of Prophet Tomi Arayomi.

In the video, he was asked to cover the good ear with his finger to further confirm that he could properly hear with the previously bad one and once again, he heard everything that was said clearly.

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