In a series of posts on his X handle on Monday, Hundeyin cautioned that a shot once fired cannot be retrieved.The Lagos police spokesperson also advised citizens against challenging armed individuals on how many people they can kill....CONTINUE READING

“Ladies and gentlemen, especially the woke generation, for your safety, please stop challenging/daring an armed person to shoot; asking an armed person, in a daring manner, how many people he/she can kill, or attempting to disarm an armed person,” Hundeyin wrote.

“It never pans out well, nowhere in the world does it. A shot once fired can never be retrieved. A life once lost can never be brought back.

“Remember, one with gun is majority. Note: This is not about armed police officers only. This is about any armed person, security forces or criminals.”

Vice President Kashim Shettima, who was set to attend the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas. on behalf of the President, has been forced to return after encountering technical issues with his aircraft....CONTINUE READING

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar

, has been designated to represent President Bola Tinubu in his stead.

The aircraft issues prompted a change in plans based on advice from the Presidential Air Fleet.

In a statement released by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha

, on Monday, it was announced that Vice President Shettima will focus on fulfilling other national responsibilities within the country.

The US-Africa Business Summit, a prominent gathering to be held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, will draw political and business leaders from various African nations, the United States, and beyond. The event’s agenda includes significant discussions, networking opportunities, and plenary sessions.

The primary objective of the US-Africa Business Summit is to promote economic collaboration and identify investment prospects between the United States and African countries.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has protested to his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, over the reported repatriation of youths believed to be indigenes of Osun to their state of origin allegedly by Lagos State government authorities....CONTINUE READING

Several luxury buses were reportedly seen dropping off hundreds of youth at various points of Ilesa area of the State at the weekend after allegedly rounding them up in several parts of Lagos State.

A statement signed by the Spokesperson to Governor Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Monday, said his principal has consequently interfaced with Governor Sanwo-Olu over the development, urging the Lagos State governor to look into the matter and put an end to the incident.

“The report was confirmed by an investigation team set up to confirm the veracity of the story by the Osun State Government.

“The state team reported that eyewitness accounts confirmed the dropping of the youths in several luxurious buses by a team suspected to be from Lagos State.

“The state’s report showed that the youths were systematically dropped at

Ilesa-Akure Express junction, Breweries; Ilesa – Ibodi – Iginla to Ife Express junction; Osun Ankara Express junction; Imelu Express junction; and Iperindo Express junction.

“In his interaction with the Lagos State Governor on the incident, Governor Adeleke expressed shock at the development, urging Governor Sanwoolu to look into the matter and put an end to it if the report is true,” the statement said.

Raheed further quoted Governor Adeleke as saying that, “I spoke with my brother, Governor Sanwoolu on the matter. He too was surprised and he denied ever authorising any such action.

“Governor Sanwoolu has promised immediate investigation to unravel the facts of the situation. The Lagos team will update us as quickly as possible.

“I am subsequently directing our security agencies in Osun to mount surveillance in and around Ilesa to track the deported youths and their destinations.

“I will update our people on this development. I urge residents to be calm while the security agencies carry out surveillance.”