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Honourable Justice A.R. Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has scored a very big goal for Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), the nation’s biggest Copyright Collective Management Organization. On April 14, 2022, Justice Mohammed delivered a long-awaited ruling in Suit No: FHC /ABJ/CS/389/2021, a suit in which the COSON Chairman, Chief Tony Okoroji; the COSON General Manager, Mrs. Bernice Eriemeghe Ashibuogwu; Deputy General Manager, Mr. Vincent Adawaisi and Head of Licensing, Mrs. Anne Okomi-Adeyemi all joined COSON as Plaintiffs. COSON and its officers went to court in 2021 seeking a declaration that Nigeria’s biggest security agencies have been unlawfully deployed against them by one Pretty Okafor, a judgment debtor to Chief Tony Okoroji and one Biodun Eguakhide and that the Defendants have been engaged in an unlawful, unconstitutional and coordinated brutal, horrendous, wicked, harassment and torture of the Plaintiffs who are innocent citizens of the Federal Republic of Ni...

Accelerate, a digital, lifestyle and entertainment platform, has unveiled the ‘Phoenix Project’ to boost the creative industry and provide the resources needed for individuals to succeed. Mrs Colette Otusheso, Accelerate’s Chief Executive Officer, made this known during the official launch of the Phoenix Project in Lagos on Friday. Otusheso said that the new initiative powered by Access Bank Plc was an exciting learning platform aimed at expanding the creative potential of Nigeria’s youths. She quoted a report by Jobberman as saying that the creative industry was positioned as the Nigerian second-largest employer and has the potential to produce 2.7 million jobs by 2025. According to her, the industry will also employ additional set to contribute five trillion naira to the country’s Gross Domestic Product. She said: “Our society is filled with large pool of resourceful, creative and energetic young people seeking opportunities to advance as well as build rewarding careers borne out of ...

The Coalition of Nigerian Youth on Security and Safety Affairs (CONYSSA) on Thursday called for the involvement of youths in the security architecture of the nation to check insecurity.  CONYSSA made the call during the Lagos Security Summit which held Onikan Youth Center, Lagos Island, themed "The Role of Citizen on Security and Community Safety". CONYSSA organised the Lagos Security Summit in conjunction with Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Lagos State Government. The Director General, CONYSSA, Amb. Ade Mario Emmanuel while speaking on the purpose of the summit said it will address the situation of insecurity and provide better solutions with citizens' participation.  He added that the summit and the gathering is a further assurance that there is hope for the country in terms of tackling insecurity which he described as a major challenge of the country.  "If our youths can be incorporated into the security architecture of all the states and...

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni has sued for peace and directed personnel of the NSCDC Imo State Command to remain calm and not take laws into their own hands following the invasion of the Command along Okigwe road, Owerri by some heavily armed personnel of a sister security agency. Dr Audi maintained that security is a collective responsibility and every agency of government empowered by law to protect lives and property of Nigerians must work together and see themselves as partners in progress, noting that two wrongs cannot make a right and there are more progressive channels to resolve issues amicably without necessarily resorting to violent attacks on each other's personnel or facilities.  He described the invasion of its Command headquarters in Imo state as avoidable and unnecessary in the face of synergy and collaboration that is needed to combat the various security challenges in the country and urged all NS...

  The leadership of the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has met with stakeholders over the reported sale of hazardous and contaminated milk products that surfaced online recently and the subsequent closure of a warehouse in the Isheri area of the State. Speaking at the meeting held at the head office of LASCOPA in Ikeja, the General Manager, Afolabi Solebo, said the forum was organised as part of efforts to further investigate and unravel the source of the contaminated milk product, ensure that the product batch is subjected to more tests and possibly recall the contaminated milk from markets and distributors. His words: “As a responsive and responsible government, the safety and wellbeing of our people are paramount and must not be compromised for any reason. It is LASCOPA’s duty to protect our people and shield them from any form of hazardous products that may likely have a negative health impact, regardless of whose ox is gored; this is our mandate and we would ...

  The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby draws public attention to plans by criminal elements to return the country to the pre-2015 era reminiscent of IED attacks on soft and hard targets in parts of the country. Peter Afunanya, Ph.D, fsi, Public Relations Officer, Department of State Services National Headquarters, Abuja, said in a statement that though there are already reported cases of such incidents in some areas, the Service has uncovered a ploy by suspected criminal gangs to forge an alliance among themselves with a view to launching further attacks on critical infrastructure and other frequented public places like worship and relaxation centres,  especially during and after the holidays and festive celebrations.  "The objective is to achieve some self- serving interests as well as cause fear among the citizenry. The Service, however, recalls its earlier warning that some groups and individuals were plotting to stoke violence in the country.  "Following...

  The Ports and Terminal Multi-Services Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has continued to perform creditably, especially in its revenue collection and trade facilitation mandates despite trade inhibitions. In the recent revenue collection performance chart made available to the press by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SC Mohammad Yakubu, the command, despite the VIN-Valuation Strike saga that characterized the major part of the first quarter of the year was able to pull a commendable revenue collection feat by generating a total sum of N51,629,992,669.00 (i.e Fifty One Billion, Six Hundred and Twenty Nine Million, Nine Hundred and Nine Two Thousand Naira Six Hundred and Sixty Nine Kobo), within the first quarter (January -March) 2022. According to the report, the above sum generated is 10.2 percent higher than the total sum of N46,850,639,870 generated within the same period of 2021, which shows an increase of N4,779,352,799. Meanwhile, the ...

  FX translation of the FCY loan book led to a drop in the Group’s net loansby 4.7% from ₦1.80trillion recorded as at December 2021 to ₦1.72trillion in March 2022. Deposit liabilities however grew by 0.7% from ₦4.13trillion in December 2021 to ₦4.16trillion in March 2022.   The Group’s Balance Sheet remained well structured and resilient with Total Assets and Shareholders’ funds closing at ₦5.50trillion and ₦908.8billion, respectively. Strong Capital Ratios and Asset Quality was sustained as CAR, NPL ratio and Cost of Risk (COR) closed at 22.9%, 5.9% and 0.1% in March 2022 from 23.8%, 6.0% and 0.5% in December 2021, respectively. Commenting on the results, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, Mr. Segun Agbaje, said; “Our first quarter results show a decent improvement across key revenue lines as well as other financial metrics, which demonstrates our ability to effectively navigate the evolving business landscape anchored on our strong ...

Starling revelations came from the Force Intelligence Bureau's Intelligence Response Team IRT as the Police team arrested four male suspects for criminal conspiracy and kidnapping over the well coordinated kidnap of one Miss Hannah Queen at Apo Estate in Abuja. The suspects all between the age group of 20-30 years were identified as Bello Ahmed  male 25 who hails from Gombe town in Gombe State, Ibrahim Mohammed male 30 from Katsina LGA of Katsina State, Bilyamiyu Mohammed male 30 from Sokoto South LGA Sokoto State and Uche Daniel male 30 a native of Obowo town, Obowo LGA Imo State. The kidnap of victim who was kidnapped on 26th March 2022 at Suniville Estate Apo was reported to the IRT Headquarters at Guzape by one of the uncles of the victim ACP Yusuf Sanni and the Police team arrested the suspects after they had released her. The kidnapped victim a lawyer and daughter of a renowned diplomat was said to be engeged in a relationship with the suspect one Bello Ahmed who lives in Dub...

  Iyabo-Ojo, a Nigerian multitalented Nollywood actress had kept the news buzzing and social media platforms busy with her revealing roles in the Real Housewives Of Lagos, a Nigerian Entertaining Movie series. Iyabo Ojo is a TikTok sensation,   brand influencer, serial entrepreneur, among other endeavours. When Showmax announced her as one of the cast members of The Real Housewives Of Lagos, several reactions positioned her as one to watch on the show and she hasn’t let her fans down since the series started to air. Yes, she had told her fans what they should expect from the show in a recent interview and she had being at her best. She had started trending on several social media platforms following her performance on the show that she even had to tell fans that “she isn’t as troublesome as they think"…lol. Iyabo-Ojo has proven to be the icing on the cake for the series. No doubt, Real Housewives Of Lagos has really exposed the real Iyabo Ojo. Priscilla Ojo, her ...

The Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) Lagos Command has resolved to partner Lagos Island Connect (LIC) for the growth and progress of Lagos residents.  This was agreed during a visit by the PCN Lagos Commandant, Pat. Kuforiji Williams and his entourage to Ms Yemisi Ransome Kuti, a Co-founder of LIC. ReelzzNewzz24 reports that LIC was set up by a group of friends to put up write ups and presentation of papers to the government for the purpose of bringing opportunities to the people.  During the visit, Pat. Kuforiji Williams appreciated Mama's  effort and strength in standing by the Youth despite several challenges.  The commandant while speaking with Ms Ransome-Kuti about the core mandates of PCN said its strength of over 12,000 officers and over 8,000 volunteers of youths is filled with high level of intellects.  "Our officers go as far as help in intelligence gathering, for security purposes, they do voluntary tasks to assist Lagos residents and also visit schools t...

  A budding Artiste, Alexander Ukem, popularly known "Arlex skillz" said on Friday that music was a tool that must be used appropriately to impact people's lives. He said that music could be used to influenced people positively with good lyrical and quality content. Arlex told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview, in Lagos.  He said that his genre of music which is afrobeat and rhythm and blues (RnB)  is not complex but comes with great messages. He added that his new single is a typical example that music should be used to pass messages.  "My musical preferences are not complex. It is just based on good lyrics, quality content and the message the music is passing across because I believe music is a tool and must be used appropriately. "I have a new single titled ‘kool temper’. It is trying to preach patience, calmness and not having to worry so much amidst life issues and daily challenges.  "So the song is just telling you to stay calm. It is w...

The Area Controller, Tin Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Comptroller, Adekunle Oloyede has described eight containers of brand new cutlasses seized by his command as weapons of war, unless the National Security Adviser (NSA) says otherwise. While addressing news men in his office, the Customs Area Controller said the command intercepted eight containers unscrupulously laden of cutlasses, amounting to 206,000 pieces, said to have been imported from Ghana. He said the unapproved consignments  stands seized having been brought into the country without an End-User-Certificate (EUC) from the Office of the National Security Adviser, which approval alone would have validated the legal use of the machetes; and leading to customs clearance without hindrances or let. “Bringing in this quantum of machetes at a time this country is passing through serious security challenges means that they are instrument of war. At our level here, this items stands seized, unless the ...

The Nigerian Navy on had said it would continue to fight against crude oil theft, which is an economic sabotage against the nation. The Chief Staff Officer of the Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Hamza Kaoje, made this known while hosting the Atlantic French Naval Forces led by Admiral Olivier Lebas. Responding to questions on the issue of crude oil theft, Admiral Kaoje said that the preparedness of the navy to tackle the problem led to the establishment of Operation ‘Dakatar Da Barawo’ which is translated to mean “Stopping the Thief.” He said: “The navy has been doing so much to tackle oil theft. Just recently, Nigerian Navy under the leadership of the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo,  launched ‘operation Dakatar Da Barawo’…meaning “Stopping the Thief.” “You are all aware that over some times now we have had crude oil theft. Nigerian Navy has deployed over 26 vessels to the Niger Delta. We have made a lot of arrests as well. “Nobody will sit down and allow crimin...

Following the just concluded 2022 Easter special patrol which lasted from 14 April, 2022 to 19 April 2022, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has stated that it rescued 405 people without injuries from a total of 131 crashes nationwide involving 857 people.  This figure according to the data released by the Corps represents 47% increase in total number of people rescued without injuries. The Corps revealed that there was a significant increase in the number of people rescued without injury during the 2022 Easter special patrol exercise due to the wider coverage given to the operations within the period under consideration. The Corps Public Education Officer of FRSC, Bisi Kazeem who made this public  stated that 275 people were rescued without injuries in the same period in 2021, while 405 were rescued during the 2022 Easter special patrol without injuries, which marks 47% improvement from 2022 record.  However, he noted that the number of persons rescued with injuries f...

  The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has stated that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will ensure it thoroughly investigate the cause of the Super Mushshak trainer aircraft crash that occurred on19 April 2022 at NAF Base, Kaduna.  According to a statement signed by Edward Gabkwet. Air CommodoreDirector of Public Relation and Information, Nigerian Air Force, the Chief of Air Staff stated this when he visited Kaduna to commiserate with families, friends, and colleagues of the 2 pilots, Flight Lieutenant Abubakar Muhammed Alkali and Flight Lieutenant Elijah Haruna Karatu, who lost their lives in the tragic accident.  "Air Marshal Amao had constituted an Accident Investigation Board upon receiving the sad news of the crash yesterday, to determine the immediate and remote causes of the crash.  "While at Kaduna earlier today, he assured the officers, airmen and airwomen of 401 Flying Training School that all measures will be emplaced to avert similar occurrence ...

The Delta State Police Command has intercepted a child trafficking syndicate and rescued five girls from the dare devil perpetrators.  A statement signed by the state Command's Spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe revealed that the suspects were intercepted following a tip-off off information.  "On 15/4/2022 at about 2330hrs, the Command received information that Fagoma Hotel located at Aragba in Otokutu in Ughelli South LGA of Delta State is being used as a brothel where underage children are trafficked and used as sex slave.  "The command upon receiving this disturbing information raided the brothel and the following underage girls were rescued: "Happiness Johnson ‘f’ age 13yrs, Esther Godspower ‘f’ age 21yrs, Angel John ‘f’ age 22yrs, Miracle Bishop ‘f’ age 19yrs, Happiness Isreal ‘f’ 19yrs. "Investigations revealed that one Joy ‘f’ surname unknown now at large trafficked the underage girls from Rivers State took them to Patani where they were forced into taking an...

The driver of a green Toyota Sienna vehicle, with Reg. number, FST 901 AR, knocked down and ran over a LASTMA official, Jamiu O. Issa, who was later confirmed dead, on the 19th of April, 2022. A statement signed by Filade Olumide, Asst. Director, Public Affairs LASTMA read that Late Issa was said to have approached and accosted the Sienna vehicle driver who was driving against the direction of flow of traffic (One-way) facing oncoming vehicles from Chevron towards the Conservation Toll Plaza. "It was reported that Issa, the LASTMA patrol team leader in Ajah, who accosted the driver by standing inside the driver opened door was knocked down and run over by the traffic law offender, who had pretended to be alighting from the vehicle but changed his action and tried to escape by reversing the vehicle, knocking down Issa with the opened door while the front tyre also ran over the officer, this action fatally injured Issa in the process. "Issa's colleague at the scene of the e...

  Between the months of January to March, 2022, SIFAX Group, the shipping logistics conglomerate, trained 101 personnel from different subsidiaries, a step taken to boost capacity for increased productivity on their part. In a release by Muyiwa Akande, the Group Head of Corporate Communications, the training became necessary to satisfy staff needs in key operational areas such as leadership competence, operations management and terminal traffic management.  Others are health, safety and environment, security, digital marketing and corporate governance. The focus of the training was, among other areas of need, the acquisition of  practical skills needed to perform more effectively and efficiently in key areas of operations.  "Selected traffic managers from Ports and Cargo Handling Services (PCHS) were trained on terminal traffic management. Operations staff from the same subsidiary were trained on current terminal operational skills, as well as an understanding of the...

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested suspected armed robbers on Lekki-Ajah Expressway, Lagos. According to a statement signed by the State Command's Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, luck ran out on the suspects allegedly terrorising the Ajah area of Lagos State on Thursday April 14, 2022 at about 1240hrs at the Ajah underbridge. "The Anti-Crime patrol team attached to Ajah Divisional Police Headquaters, Ajah, Lagos, while on routine patrol, intercepted a silver-coloured Honda City vehicle with registration number GGE 288 GV with three occupants namely Emeka George 'm' 30yrs, Ahmed Balogun 'm' 23yrs and Bolaji Elewuro 29yrs.  "In an exhibition of conscientiousness, the operatives on reasonable suspicion conducted a courteous search on the occupants of the vehicle and in the process recovered 1 locally made pistol with 3 live cartridges. "The operatives immediately moved the suspects to the station and preliminary investigation commenced . ...

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, has confirmed the appointment of CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, as the 25th indigenous Force Public Relations Officer.  This was contained in a statement signed by SP Anjuguri Jesse Manzah, Admin Officer, Force Public Relations Department, Abuja. ReelzzNewzz24 recalls that CSP Adejobi was appointed in acting capacity on 16th February, 2022 after taking over from CP Frank Mba who was nominated by the Inspector-General of Police for the Senior Executive Course at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos. "CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi studied Archeology and Geography (Combined Honours) from the Premier University in Nigeria, University of Ibadan.  "He holds a master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the same University. He had a long stint as Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State Police Command from 2008 -2016.  "He also served as PPRO Zone 2 Headquar...

The Lagos State Government has ordered the closing of all Chrisland Schools in Lagos over the circulation of a video showing immoral acts of the students of the school.  A statement signed by the state government revealed that the need was necessary to ensure that a thorough investigation is carried out.  "The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to the alleged sexual violence case involving students of Chrisland Schools which occurred in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.  "It is pertinent to note that all allegations are being investigated by the relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies, including Ministry of Education, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Ministry of Justice and the Lagos State Domestic & Sexual Violence Agency, whilst the criminal allegations have been escalated to the Commissioner of Police. "In view of the allegations, we are committed to ensuring that adequate medical and pscyho soci...

The Lagos State Police Command on Monday said the command has commenced investigation into an alleged rape of a Chrisland School student.  A statement signed by the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin revealed that the command commenced investigations following a video being circulated on social media platforms.  "The attention of the Lagos State Police Command has been drawn to an alleged rape video purportedly depicting students of Chrisland School Lagos, going viral on social media.  "The Command has commenced investigations into the matter with a view to establishing the identities of the players in the video, the true incident in the video, the geographical location of the incident, the alleged threat to life against a student of the school and circumstances surrounding the alleged repeated pregnancy tests conducted on a student without parental consent.  "The Command is equally taking cognizance of the cybercrime angle to the whole episode and would no...

The Lagos State Command, Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) and the Osolo of Isolo, HRM Oba Kabiru Kolawole llufemiloye Adelaja Agbabiaka has synergised for the peace, security and development of the society.  This was revealed during an official visit by PCN Lagos State commandant, Pat. Kuforiji Olanrewaju Williams on April 12 to the monarch who also happens to be the secretary for the Council Of Obas in Lagos State.  According to a statement signed by the PCN Lagos Commandant, the visit was done with his team to pay a traditional homage as it is done in yoruba land to the king.  "The Peace Corps of Nigeria Lagos State Commandant, thank His Royal Majesty, Osolo of Isolo kingdom for his unrelenting support from over the years till date.  "The commandant also assured the king of his continued support and service in return to the people of Isolo kingdom and Lagos State as a whole.  "The commandant also went further to update the king on the passage of the Nigeria Peace ...

  The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Abiodun Alabi, fdc, mnim, psc on behalf of officers and men of the Command felicitates with residents and the good people of Lagos State, especially Christian faithfuls, on the occasion of the 2022 Easter celebrations.  In line with his policing vision, CP Alabi has also directed all Area Commanders, DPOs, Tactical Commanders and Intelligence Officers to deploy adequate human and operational resources to all strategic and vulnerable points across the State. According to a statement signed by the Lagos State Police Command's Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, this was to forestall any form of breach of security; while deployed officers have been charged to be professional, courteous but firm in the discharge of their duties. "CP Alabi therefore gives assurances that the emplaced security architecture will be closely monitored and reviewed as required in a bid to sustain the existing peace in Lagos State.  "The Command ...

  Nigerian up-and-coming artiste, Chukwukere Elvis Chekwube popularly known by his stage name Mr Chuks had said music is more of a way of life rather than a career to him. The native of Ntueke in Ideato South LGA, Imo State artiste who was born on October 2, 1994 said he has been writing his songs since he was 12 years of age which made him grow into it. Speaking about his journey into music, Mr Chuks said; "I was born and raised in Onitsha, Anambra State and based in Lagos State Nigeria. I am a vocalist, song writer and performer. I Studied computer science at Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, in Ekiti State in the Western part of Nigeria. "I started writing since I was 12, will always record with my Brother's Nokia phone. Funny funny songs, we'll always laugh at them.  "Gradually, I started developing passion for music, with every year that goes by, I see myself improving and evolving. I guess I started from the bottom, now i'm here to stay. "I recorded m...