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IGP Recommends Suspension Of ASP Drambi Vandi By: Kehinde Adekunjo Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has recommended the immediate suspension of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Drambi Vandi the officer attached to the Ajah Divisional Headquarters of the Lagos State Police Command, responsible for the shooting and killing of Barrister Omobolanle Raheem while waiting for the detailed report on the incident.  According to a release signed by the  Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi,  the IGP noted that the recommendation for the suspension of the officer is in line with the internal disciplinary processes of the Force.  He further noted that the suspension is also expected to create an enabling environment for necessary legal procedures to uphold justice in the case without interference. The suspension is without prejudice to the constitutional presumption of innocence in favour of the officer.   Meanwhile, the IGP has reaffirmed the commitment

Polaris Bank assures Nigerians of seamless transactions this Yuletide By: Kehinde Adekunjo Polaris Bank has assured that customers and non-customers alike can shop seamlessly and carry out all their transactions via its alternate channels: VULTe, USSD *833#, Polaris Mobile, PolarisXperience, ATMs, and PoS terminals during the Yuletide holidays.  This commitment was disclosed by the Bank's Group Head, Strategic Brand Management, Nduneche Ezurike, while speaking on the readiness of the Bank to ensure that customers and non-customers enjoy the benefits of using Polaris Bank's alternate channels during this festive period.  Nduneche said, "VULTe digital banking platform makes it easy to bank on the go, enabling customers and non-customers to instantly meet their payment needs and obtain loans anywhere and at any time directly from their mobile device."  He explained that VULTe allows customers to manage their accounts, send money, obtain loans, pay bills, buy airtime, pay

Hon Micky Kazzim Visits Alake,  Gets Royal Blessings . By: Kehinde Adekunjo Hon Micky Kazzim has gotten the royal blessings and endorsement of the paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo as a boost and fortification of his journey to the green chamber as Allied People's Movement (APM's) candidate for Abeokuta South Federal Constituency in 2023 election. Micky Kazzim in company of his supporters stored the popular Ake palace on Monday, December 26 and were cheerfully received by Oba Gbadebo and his chiefs.  Hon Micky who had earlier represented Abeokuta North, Obafemi Owode and Odeda Federal Constituency in the 8th assembly, highlighted some constituency projects he facilitated, as well as those personally funded projects. He spoke briefly about his journey to Abeokuta South and his family lineage in Egbaland as a whole.  Hon Micky further cleared that, his aspiration back to the chamber  is not business as usual. In his speech, he said "I am a contestant wh

Assures of Secured Public Space for Christmas, New Year Festivities By: Kehinde Adekunjo Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Babah has assured  Nigerians and residents in the country, particularly those who will be travelling or joining friends and relatives in public places for the Christmas and New Year celebrations, of their safety and security during and after the yuletide season.  According to a release by th  Force P.R.O   CSP Oluwuyiwa Adejobi Usman, reassured those who will be plying roads, waterways, airports, and rail tracks that proactive measures have been emplaced to ensure they arrive their respective destinations devoid of the activities of rogue individuals and criminal elements.  To achieve this, the IGP has ordered Assistant Inspectors-General of Police in charge of Zonal Police Command's and Commissioners of Police in charge of States as well as heads of tactical, intelligence and operational units to ensure heavy deployments of officers in uniforms on

Ace Broadcaster Oluwatoyin  Salami Bags Ph.D By: Kehinde Adekunjo Ace broadcaster, Alhaja Oluwatoyin Shakirat Salami, has successfully defended her thesis at the Lagos State University (LASU) for the award of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Communication and Media Studies. Salami who heads the Abeokuta Production office for Newage Network Limited, defended her thesis titled; “Media Access and Information Source Preference among Rural Rice Farmers in Southwest Nigeria,’ before a board of renowned Professors and scholars of communications at the School of post-graduate studies of LASU. They include Professor Lai Oso of LASU Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Professor Tejumaye from University of Lagos, Professor Rotimi Williams from LASU Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, among others. Before her new post, the Ibadan, Oyo state-born new scholar was head of unit (HoU), programme, and Group Head, Programme Services at Newage Network, Ltd., Kaduna. Born in 1973, Salami had

  Steps To Take Your Business To The Next Level With VULTe By: Kehinde Adekunjo    In a bid to promote the success and survival of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs)   across the nation, Polaris Bank Limited has made available SME Loan products on its VULTe digital Bank platform, using a simple five steps self-service application process, designed to take your business to the next level. According to a release sent by the bank, whatever the “Next Level” means for your business, you can achieve it.   What would N100 million do for your business? Would you buy more equipment, acquire a bigger warehouse, move to a larger office space, hire more professionals or expand your supply chain? Get up to N100 million to take your business to the next level with the following products: • Overdraft : This is a safety net for SMEs to manage fluctuations in cash inflow or respond to emergencies. This facility allows you overdraw your account. • Term Loan : This facility offers compet

Dangote Cement Rolls Out Multi-Million Naira CSR Projects By: Sekinat Salam-Opebiyi Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese plant, has taken its social performance initiative higher with the launch of multi-million Naira Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects for its host communities in Nigeria. During the event tagged “2022 Host Community Day”, the company unveiled various empowerment programmes in skill acquisition, scholarship, farming techniques training as well as empowerment of vulnerable women in its 17 host communities. More than 120 students from primary school to higher institutions filed out to receive their scholarship cheques, while 50 vulnerable women among them widows went home with grinding machines to support their household income. Dangote Cement Ibese Plant equally launched its maiden issue of the Community Newsletter as part of measures to intimate the people of the host communities on developments. The traditional rulers of the host communities that graced

  "My Candidacy"- Hon Micky Kazzim   By: Kehinde Adekunjo  My emergence as the flagbearer of Allied People's Movement (APM) for Abeokuta South Federal Constituency is by   popular interest cum homecoming to promote better legislation, more infrastructural growth, even development, equal distribution of wealth and youth engagement. " Movement to APM”   Constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria provides the citizens some   fundamental rights and freedom which promote and/or protects the   democratic system and participating. Amongst such rights are freedom of association, freedom of movement, freedom to vote and be voted for. Most especially freedom of life to all adults. Therefore, to further the actualization of a selfless service to my nation, my constituents, my state and humanities in general, it’s important I form alliance with a credible party and also join   the movement with   people whom,   together we can work to achieve our common goals of n

Lagos Free Zone Company partners Nigerian Conservation Foundation on sea turtle conservation By: Kehinde Adekunjo. In its bid to mitigate the impact of human activities on the ecosystem, the Lagos Free Zone Company (LFZC) has partnered with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) to protect and conserve sea turtles around its operational area in Lagos State.   According to a statement signed by the NCF communications Manager Mr Oladapo Soneye, the partnership is part of LFZC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Lagos State, , the company is determined to support the ecosystem to mitigate the impact of human activities, hence its collaborating with the NCF, the foremost conservation organization in Nigeria with over forty years of conservation experience and a national footprint in ecosystem conservation. LFZC which is located at Ibeju Lekki in Lagos state has as part of its environs, the shoreline adjoining the sea identified as important sites for sea turtles most of wh