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Lagos State Task Force Impounds 82 Commercial Motorcycles in Crackdown on Illegal Operations The Lagos State Task Force has impounded no fewer than 82 commercial motorcycles, commonly known as Okada, during a recent enforcement operation across various parts of the metropolis. This move is part of the ongoing efforts by the state government to curb the menace of illegal motorcycle operations, which have been linked to increasing cases of traffic violations, accidents, and criminal activities. The operation, which took place in key areas of the city, saw the task force officers targeting commercial motorcyclists who were operating in defiance of traffic regulations or in restricted areas where Okada operations have been banned. These areas include major highways, bridges, and key inner-city roads where the use of motorcycles for commercial purposes poses significant safety and security risks. The Chairman of the Lagos State Task Force, Shola Jejeloye, confirmed that the crackdown was in

  Inspector General of Police Directs Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, to Restore Law and Order After Local Government Secretariats Are Burnt The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a directive to the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State to take immediate steps to restore law and order in the state. This follows a series of incidents where some local government secretariats were set ablaze by hoodlums, creating tension and instability in the affected areas. Reports from Rivers State indicate that the destruction of these governmental institutions has escalated concerns about the growing lawlessness and unrest in the state. The burning of the secretariats, which are vital for local governance and service delivery, has disrupted the operations of local governments, leaving citizens in distress. In response to these incidents, IGP Egbetokun emphasized the need for decisive action by law enforcement authorities to prevent further damage and ensure the saf

  Port Harcourt, Rivers State — October 6, 2024: Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, is set to officially swear in the newly elected council chairmen today at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt. This significant event follows the recently concluded local government elections held across the state, where new leadership emerged for the various local government areas. The swearing-in ceremony, which is expected to be attended by top government officials, political leaders, traditional rulers, and key stakeholders, marks the formal inauguration of the new council chairmen into office. The council chairmen will take an oath of office administered by the Governor, pledging their commitment to uphold the responsibilities and duties entrusted to them. This development underscores Governor Fubara’s commitment to strengthening local governance and ensuring that leadership at the grassroots level is anchored on democratic principles. By swearing in the newly

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to take action against states that have not held credible local government elections. SERAP specifically urged the President to instruct the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Olawale Edun, to suspend federal allocations to these states until they comply. SERAP emphasizes the importance of democratic accountability and transparency in the distribution of funds. The organization believes that only democratically elected local government councils should receive allocations from the Federation Account, not any other entities. In its statement, SERAP asked Tinubu to direct Mr. Edun to "immediately withhold federal allocations to states that have failed or refused to conduct credible local government elections and to ensure that any funds from the Federation Account are allocated solely to democratically elected local government councils, and not to any other body