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NDE Trains 810 Youths, Women In Imo On Vocational Skills

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6 years ago

January 30, 2020

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has flagged off the training of 810 youths and women in Imo State under its Basic National Open Apprenticeship Scheme (B-NOAS).

NDE Director-General (DG), Dr Nasiru Argungu flagged off the training in Owerri on Thursday.

The beneficiaries will be trained on vocational skills such as fashion designing, interior decoration, computer operations and electrical work amongst others.

Delivering a keynote address at the flag off, Argungu thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for the initiative, adding that youth unemployment has been of grave concern to the president.

The D-G, who was represented by the Imo NDE Coordinator, Mrs Ngozi Iheanacho, said that the 810 beneficiaries were drawn from the 27 local government areas of the state and were part of the 23,220 beneficiaries across the federation.

He noted that the NDE had been a principal benefactor of Federal Government’s attention towards discharging its mandate of creating jobs.

Argungu also thanked the NDE’s Vocational Skills Development (VSD) department for its doggedness and commitment to the program.

He urged the trainees to make maximal use of the skills to build their capacity for the attainment of the FG’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) and to assert their own dignity.

“We thank President Buhari for this initiative and I urge you, the trainees to take advantage of this rare opportunity to improve your lots in life for the benefit of the society at large.

“We also thank the state governor for creating the enabling environment for this training. We pledge continuity and increased commitment,” he said.

In his remark, Deputy Director, VSD, Mr Obinna Ofia, said the directorate would empower the best trainees to become self established while urging the trainees to remain committed to training.

Also speaking, the Head, VSD department in Imo, Mr Emmanuel Iwuagwu said that the selection process was transparent as according to him, only the best of the best have been selected.

He, therefore, charged the trainees to effectively utilize the training so as to achieve its major essence of poverty reduction through skills creation.

Responding, one of the beneficiaries from Ngor-okpala LGA, Mr Anthony Azubuike, thanked the NDE for thinking towards the youths. He pledged to put the skills to their best use.

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Lagos Govt Begins Clearance Of Illegal Structures Along Lagos-Badagry Expressway

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2 hours ago

January 5, 2026

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The Lagos State Government has begun a coordinated enforcement exercise along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway aimed at dismantling illegal structures and easing traffic congestion on the busy corridor.

The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the development on Monday via a statement shared on his official X account.

According to Wahab, the clearance operation took off at Alakija in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area before moving through Iyana Iba.

He said enforcement activities are currently ongoing opposite Lagos State University, LASU, with additional operations being carried out around Alaba Market in Ojo Local Government Area.

He explained that operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Agency, LAGESA, working alongside other enforcement units under the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, are leading the exercise.

“The clearance operation commenced at Alakija and has progressed through Iyana Iba. It is presently ongoing opposite LASU, with active enforcement also taking place at Alaba Market along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway,” Wahab stated.

The commissioner noted that the exercise is part of the state government’s commitment to improving environmental hygiene, restoring order to public spaces and ensuring the smooth movement of vehicles along the expressway, in line with established environmental and urban planning regulations.

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Nigerian Army Confirms Arrest Of Suspected Suicide Bombing Facilitators

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January 5, 2026

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The Nigerian Army said its troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), following intelligent gathering, have arrested eight suspects including two principal suspects believed to be key facilitators within the suicide bombing network.

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Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI who stated this, in a statement on Monday, said, a search of the arrested suspects’ residence led to the recovery of cash, mobile phones, identification documents, ATM cards, jewellery, and other personal effects, which are currently undergoing forensic analysis to support ongoing investigations.

It said during identification procedures, a suspect already in custody positively identified the two principal suspects as individuals who supplied materials used in preparing the Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

The statement confirmed that additional occupants of the residence were also linked to the network, adding that all suspects remain in military custody, undergoing detailed interrogation to facilitate further intelligence recovery before being transferred for continued investigation.

In a related development, OPHK troops intercepted a large consignment of suspected terrorists’ logistics in Mayo Nguli, Maiha Local Government Area of Adamawa State on 4 January 2026.

The troops seized 45 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), with a total volume of approximately 1,125 litres, suspected to have been smuggled for terrorist use.

The suppliers reportedly fled upon sighting the troops, abandoning the petroleum products, which are now in military custody pending further action.

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Delta Police Command Punishes DPO Over Extortion, Intimidation Involving Good Samaritan

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January 5, 2026

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The Delta State Police Command has removed and sanctioned the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of the GRA Division, Asaba, over allegations of extortion and intimidation involving a good Samaritan.

The action may not be unconnected to the unlawfully detention of Tomi Wojuola, help a stranger who collapsed on the road.

The incident gained attention after Wojuola shared his experience online, accusing officers at the GRA Police station, prompting swift reactions on social media.

According to Wojuola, he rushed the unconscious man to the hospital in a bid to save his life. However, the victim reportedly died shortly after they arrived at the medical facility.

Wojuola explained that after the man’s death, he followed due process by requesting police involvement. “Instead of receiving assistance, l was detained at the GRA Police station in Asaba and treated as a suspect”

In his account, Wojuola alleged that he was accused of murder and had his statement taken under caution.

He further claimed that the Divisional Police Officer, (DPO), identified as CSP Joseph Udoh, threatened him for intervening in the situation.

“To tell you how wicked some officers of the Nigerian Police Force could be, I was instead accused of murder,” Wojuola wrote. “The DPO told me he must deal with me for acting like ‘Jesus’. Those were his exact words.”

He added that the officer allegedly warned him that after the experience, he would never attempt to help a dying person again, even though the deceased man’s family had reportedly confirmed that their son had an underlying medical condition.

Wojuola further alleged that he was only released after the intervention of a high-ranking government official, claiming that the police extorted money from him as bail, leaving just N2,000 in his bank account.

Reacting to the viral allegations, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), SP Edafe Bright, confirmed on Saturday that disciplinary action had been taken against the DPO involved.

“The guy has since been contacted, the DPO removed and sanctioned, and the money refunded,” Edafe wrote in an official update.

Wojuola later confirmed the development on his Facebook page, thanking members of the public for their support.

“DPO removed and sanctioned. Money refunded. Thanks all. Naija go better one day!” he said.