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Lagos to intensify sensitisation against quacks parading as materials test laboratory

Prince Odutola1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

The Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory Agency (LSMTL) is set to commence aggressive advocacy to eradicate quackery and curb sharp practices, as part of stringent measures to check subpar performance within the built sector. The General Manager of LSMTL, Engr. Olayinka Abdul, who disclosed this on Saturday during a workshop to upskill consultant partners in regulating building and construction materials across the State, stated that all efforts will be mobilised in creating awareness for Lagos residents to conduct their tests at only accredited Laboratories registered as the Agency’s affiliates. While urging officials of the Agency to intensify advocacy across all Media outlets to avert the open hawking of concrete, steel and soil tests on the streets, the General Manager suggested that such deliberations be extended to E-commerce platforms, being part of recommendations by members of Council For the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). Still speaking, Engr. Abdul averred “This training is to charge Engineering professionals to work more on preserving the ethics and legacies of their profession. Thus, I implore you via this medium to exude professionalism and avoid results falsification, results misrepresentation or create fast-track results to please clients at the detriment of the durability of the building’s structural integrity as well as the credibility of the Engineering profession”. “Stay in your lane as Technical Consultants. Yours is to state the results of the tests and advise the client to give such laboratory feedback to a Structural Engineer who will analyse it for them. You are expected to diagnose, let the experts analyse the symptoms and disease as it affects the structure”, she added. Engr Abdul underscores the critical role LSMTL plays as a citadel of Engineering Education with tertiary institutions like the Lagos State University (LASU) and the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), to embark on research-based operations that will empower professionals, solve real-life problems as soil topography and town development to curb mediocrity in all its forms. The General Manager emphasised that there was a need for professionals to conduct all statutory tests using appropriate gadgets for accurate readings that will guide the construction of structures that will stand the test of time. The highlight of the occasion was the presentation of certificates of participation to participants at the interactive session.

UK, Italy, Turkey, Qatar-bound cocaine, meth consignments intercepted in Lagos, Abuja

Prince Odutola1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

Attempts by drug syndicates to export large consignments of cocaine, methamphetamine and opioids through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja to the United Kingdom, Italy, Turkey and Qatar have been thwarted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, who in series of intelligence led operations recovered the illicit drugs and arrested the masterminds. A total of 13 parcels of cocaine weighing 4.40kg cocaine going to the United Kingdom via Frankfurt on a Lufthansa Airlines flight were intercepted by NDLEA officers at the export shed of the Lagos airport on 5th November 2024 while a businessman linked to the consignment, Ekeocha Anayo Nelson, was tracked and arrested on 8th November. The bid by another businessman, Adegbite Solomon (aka Obama) to export 7,800 pills of tramadol, 180 tablets of rohypnol, and 60 bottles of codeine to Italy was also foiled at the departure hall of the Lagos airport on Monday 11th November when NDLEA operatives arrested him after recovering the opioids concealed in food and other items while attempting to board an Ethiopian Airlines flight to Italy. He claimed to have travelled to Europe through the Mediterranean Sea and earned a living as a street beggar before delving into logistics business. Also related is the arrest of another businessman, Anoke Kingsley Roomy with 1,100 pills of tramadol 225mg hidden in his luggage while attempting to board his Ethiopian Airlines flight going to Istanbul, Turkey at the terminal 1 of the Lagos airport on Friday 15th November. Following credible intelligence, NDLEA officers of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation, DOGI, and their counterparts from the FCT Command of the Agency on Friday 15th November raided a hotel room at the Federal Housing Authority estate, Lugbe, Abuja, where they arrested two suspects: Omeh Uchenna Jude, 36, and Anene Valentine Chigozie, 34. Recovered from them was 1.8kg methamphetamine, which they were preparing to travel with to Qatar. Another suspect, Akande Moruf Olasunkanmi, was arrested with 1.8kg methamphetamine by operatives of a Special Operations Unit in NDLEA at his 9 Durojaiye street, Lawanson area of Surulere, Lagos home after weeks of intelligence and surveillance. In another intelligence led operation, officers of an NDLEA task force on Saturday 16th November foiled the attempt by a trans-border trafficker, Emmanuel Okechukwu Okeke to smuggle 50,000 pills of tramadol 225mg from Ghana into Lagos. The pills were concealed in the body compartments of a Toyota Hummer Bus belonging to GUO Transport Company, driven by the suspect. The vehicle was intercepted at Ijanikin area of the Lagos-Badagry expressway while coming from Ghana. In Edo state, not less than 997kg cannabis was recovered during raids in parts of the state. While 680kg cannabis and a Sienna bus marked FST-320 AE were seized at a bush path to Oghada forest in Oghada, Orhionmwan LGA, 180.5kg of same substance was recovered from a suspect, Cecilia Ibe, 31, at Ofosu forest, Ovia South West LGA and 136.5kg evacuated from a building in Otuo community, Owan East LGA on Thursday 14th November. A suspect, Ifejimagha Chinonso was on Wednesday 13th November nabbed with 88.3kg cannabis by NDLEA operatives on patrol along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway while personnel of Kano Command of the Agency on Friday 15th November arrested Ahmed Goni, 30, at Gadar Tamburawa, Kano- Zaria road where they recovered from him 65,730 capsules of tramadol. In Kwara state, NDLEA operatives arrested a suspect Adio Sulaiman with 120.8kg cannabis and some litres of codeine at Gaa Odota in Ilorin West LGA, while Kelechi Obichere, 42, was nabbed with 75kg cannabis at Eziobodo, Owerri West LGA, Imo state on Thursday 14th November. A total of 563.74 kilograms of same psychoactive substance were recovered from a 60-year-old suspect Anthony Anakabi, following his arrest at Iyalode, Iyana church area of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. With the same vigour, Commands and formations of the Agency across the country continued their War Against Drug Abuse, WADA, sensitization activities to schools, worship centres, work places and communities among others in the past week. These include: WADA enlightenment lecture to students and staff of Government Day Secondary School, Bazza, Adamawa; Community Secondary School, Ogan-Ama, Rivers state; NKST Secondary School, Adikpo, Benue state; Government Secondary School, Tambuwal, Sokoto state; Government Girls Secondary School, Kunchi, Kano; Ebele Chu Group of Schools, Nkpor Onitsha, Anambra; and Army Cantonment Senior Boys High School, Ojo, Lagos state, among others. While commending the officers and men of MMIA, DOGI, DI, Oyo, Lagos, Imo, Kwara, Kano, and Edo Commands of the Agency for the arrests and seizures, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) stated that their operational successes and those of their compatriots across the country especially their balanced approach to drug supply reduction and drug demand reduction efforts are well appreciated.

Elegbeta: Lagos Govt removes shanties, dislodges illegal occupants

Prince Odutola1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

In consolidation of existing efforts aimed at reducing the spate of environmental nuisances to the barest minimum in the metropolis, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) popularly known as KAI effected the removal of 54 illegal shanties which harboured 84 illegal occupants and eight make-shift toilets beneath Eko Bridge at the Ebute-Ero area of the State on Monday. This disclosure was made by the Corps Marshal of the Agency, Major Olaniyi Olatunbosun Cole (rtd) who led the dislodgement operation. According to the Corps Marshal, ‘‘The Elegbeta Water Channel which spans the Lagos Lagoon right under the Eko Bridge around the Ebute-Ero axis turned home to miscreants, illegal occupants occupying the waterfront, usually in the habit of promoting indiscriminate dumping of refuse into the lagoon, activating the base of the bridge as a criminal hideout and enjoining open defecation, urination have been removed after serving the squatters a seven-day abatement notice which was not adhered to’’. Cole appreciated the laudable leadership of the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, stressing that the mandate of the Agency to maintain a cleaner and greener environment as enshrined in the THEMES+ agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu remains paramount and sacrosanct to the collective cleanliness of the State’s environs. The Corps Marshal also sounded a strong warning to environmental defaulters, usually in the habit of indiscriminate dumping of refuse into drains and water bodies, and erection of illegal structures on road setbacks, lay-bys, kerbs, medians and verges. He maintained that the law will soon catch up with all those involved in due course and deal decisively with defaulters who show clear disregard for the State’s environmental laws. The KAI boss also echoed the need for commuting Lagos residents to make appropriate use of pedestrian bridges instead of crossing highways, affirming that defaulters will be arrested and prosecuted on a daily to serve as a deterrent to others. Also, Cole enjoined Lagosians to be more safety-conscious as the yuletide approaches as he made a case for law enforcement to be provided with community-based intelligence when security issues are identified.

Lagos Women Run: Organisers target over 10,000 runners for 9th edition

Prince Odutola2 months ago2 months ago24 mins

The organisers of the annual 10km Lagos Women Run has said they are targeting over 10,000 runners for the 9th edition of the race coming up on November 9, 2024.

Lagos commends One-Day Governor for his diligence, intelligence

Prince Odutola2 months ago2 months ago01 mins

Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro has commended Master Abdulazeez Abdulrahmon for his level of diligence, intelligence, and responsibility by earning the opportunity to serve as the One-Day Governor and leaders of his peers. Head of Service stated this in his office on Monday while receiving Master Abdulazeez Abdulrahmon, his Deputy, Master Oki Sewanu as well as the Coordinator and Secretary to the State Government, Miss. Saheed Alimot Odere during a courtesy visit. He stressed that the One-Day Governor initiative is an inspiration to many young Lagosians who are eager to contribute positively to the State’s development. Responding, the One-Day Governor, Master Abdulazeez Abdulrahmon appreciated the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro for his good deeds for the entire Public Servants in ensuring that their welfare and well-being were adequately catered for.

Two-storey building collapses in Lagos

Prince Odutola2 months ago2 months ago01 mins

A two-storey building has collapsed in the Orile-Iganmu area of Lagos. The incident occurred at about 8am on Monday. Social media footage showed the moment the building caved in as people in the vicinity scampered for safety. Nosa Okunbor, head of public affairs unit of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASEMA), said there were no casualties from the incident. “LASEMA Response Teams in Search & Rescue Operation at a self-collapsed building on Amusu Street, Baale Bus Stop, Orile Iganmu,” he said. “Incident summary: Transmitted at 08:54am; No Casualties.” Okunbor said the agency would share more information in the coming hours.

Breaking: Davido, Chioma set for white wedding

Prince Odutola3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Nigerian musician David Adeleke aka Davido and his heart rob Chioma have revealed plans for their white wedding. Chioma in a post on her X handle on Monday wrote; “Are you ready for Round 2? “The Chivido2024 white wedding.” The couple held their traditional wedding in Nigeria’s commercial city, Lagos, on Tuesday, June 25th. The wedding was attended by notable people, including former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Davido’s uncle Ademola Adeleke, who is also the governor of Osun State. Two other governors also attended the ceremony. The other prominent guests were musicians Don Jazzy and Patoranking, football star Victor Osimhen, and Seyi Tinubu, the son of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The ceremony was filled with bright smiles, hearty laughter, dance, networking and gifts. During the wedding rites, Davido assured Chioma’s parents that he would respect and protect her. The wedding was a culmination of colourful activities including the release of pre-wedding photos and videos on Davido’s Instagram page, where he has nearly 30 million followers. In a past interview, 31-year-old Davido said he met 29-year-old Chioma before the musician became widely famous. The two met at Babcock University in Nigeria’s southwestern state of Ogun in 2013. Davido was pursuing a bachelor’s degree course in music, while Chioma was pursuing a bachelor’s degree course in economics at the institution. She later developed an interest in becoming a professional chef. When Davido and Chioma first met, Davido’s song “Dami Duro” was ruling the airwaves, and his music career was taking off. In a recent interview, Davido said one of his close friends often teased him that he had everything in life except a wife. The artiste added he was grateful that he met Chioma before becoming famous. In his words, Davido said: “If I was single today, and I met a lady, I would feel she is probably talking to me because I am Davido, the celebrity who has money.”

Randle hospital urges students to speak up against Sexual abuse, domestic violence

Prince Odutola3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Students of Adebola Baptist Senior High School and residents have been enjoined to speak up against Domestic and Sexual Violence, as a way of preventing abuses and vices that can affect their progress in life. The advice was given by various speakers at a two-day programme organised as part of activities marking the Y2024 Domestic and Sexual Awareness Month by the Randle General Hospital, Surulere. A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Surulere Constituency, Honourable Desmond Elliot, in his address at the event, explained that the programme was designed to educate as many people as possible on the menace. He said that in Nigeria, lots of people are suffering domestic violence, either physically or through abusive words. Hence sensitisation is needed for people to have respect for each other. While advising that the victims have a right to report cases when they occur, the Honourable stressed that domestic violence is not only about women but concerns everyone, irrespective of age or gender. The Medical Director/CEO of RGH, Dr. Olumide Sojinrin declared that the hospital is ever ready to support everybody, adding that all staff have been enjoined to do everything in their power to assist victims of SGBV in the community. The Head of Department, Social Welfare in the Hospital, Mr. Mojeed Olabode took the students on an interactive session, detailing the meaning of SGBV, causes and harmful effects of domestic and gender-based violence. A Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G), Dr. Shakirat Smith-Okonu appealed to the students to see themselves as leaders of tomorrow, and as such, should avoid vices that could hinder their progress. She said they should avoid going out with strangers or allowing the opposite sex to touch their private parts and delay any form of sexual activity till they are adults or married. “You are also not to dress indecently or inappropriately or follow friends to parties. Ensure to always inform your parents of your whereabouts”, she advised. On her part, Apex Nurse Boateng Elizabeth pointed out that domestic violence also includes force marriages, child genital mutilation and right violation, adding that the hospital health workers are always poised to help survivors and protect their dignity. Other speakers, at the event that witnessed a large turnout of students and teachers, encouraged participants, especially the students, to say something, when they see something, to say NO to Sexual Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence, and to report cases appropriately, in line with the dictate of the Month’s slogans.