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Sanwo-Olu and Defence Chief to Address Africa Security Conference
Lagos State Governor Babatunde Sanwo-Olu and Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa will speak at the 18th Africa Security Watch Award and Conference on December 10 in Doha, Qatar. Patrick Agbambu, CEO of Africa Security Watch, announced this at a briefing in Abuja.
Sanwo-Olu will focus on how Lagos promotes people-centered governance to enhance peace and security, while General Musa will discuss the link between citizens’ development and national defense.
Agbambu emphasized that the conference aims to address Africa’s pressing security challenges, noting that over 70% of the continent faces insecurity. He encouraged discussions that promote safety and peace. The event will feature distinguished speakers addressing critical security issues. Brig.-Gen. Kukasheka Usman (Rtd) mentioned Qatar’s commitment to security and quality of life, hoping participants can learn valuable lessons for Africa.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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