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#EndSARS: LCC says it didnt remove CCTV before Lekki Toll Plaza shooting

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3 months ago

October 22, 2020

The management of Lekki Concession Company (LCC) has disclosed that the perimeter CCTV cameras were not removed and there was no instruction from anyone to remove the perimeter CCTV cameras.

This was disclosed by the management of the company in a press release, which was released by the company.

Backstory

Several allegations had been channeled at the company by Nigerians over the removal of the CCTV cameras at the Lekki toll gate on Monday a few hours to the shooting of #EndSARS protesters at the toll gate by security operatives.

However, members of the public have aired their respective opinions on social media about the alleged removal of the perimeter CCTV Cameras as some believed it was an attempt to compound the ongoing civil unrest and the breakdown of law and order.

What they are saying

The management of Lekki Concession Company strongly condemns the shooting of peaceful protesters at the Admiralty Circle Toll Plaza on 20th October 2020.

LCC management stated that there was no instruction from ANYONE to remove the perimeter CCTV cameras, and the company would never support or condone such an unscrupulous act meted out on unarmed protesters.

However, in the press release LCC reiterates that as the perimeter closed-circuit television system (CCTV) are Mobotix Digital cameras, it is impossible for the cameras to be removed, as removing them will require the use of machinery to reach the heights that they have been installed.

Other issues discussed

The company provided insight as to why there was a total power outage at the toll plaza on Monday Night, the company said;

“LCC receives power from the IPP grid, the power albeit stable is taken off from time to time. At such times, LCC relies on the backup generators for power supply. However, following the declaration Of the curfew by the state governor, LCC withdrew ALL her staff from the office locations. This is the reason why the lights could not be restored when the mains from IPP went Off temporarily. This is verifiable.

Additional statement in the press release reads; “CC sincerely regrets the unfortunate incident at the Lekki toll plaza and condemns the shooting of unarmed protesters.

“Since the commencement of the protests, the company cooperated with the protesters from, identifying with the cause and need to end the police brutality. This prompted the company to provide lights, toilets among other items to the youths as a show of solidarity.”

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Nigeria signs MoU with Niger Republic on petroleum products transportation, storage

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2 months ago

November 19, 2020

The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Niger Republic on the transportation and storage of petroleum products.

This was disclosed by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources via its Twitter handle on Thursday.

It tweeted, “Nigeria, Niger Republic Sign MoU on Petroleum Products Transportation, Storage. NNPC Pledges to Support SONIDEP on Capacity Building.”

The MoU was signed by the GMD NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari and the Director General of SONIDEP, Mr. Alio Toune under the supervision of the two countries’ Ministers of State for Petroleum, Çhief Timipre Sylva and Mr. Foumakoye Gado, respectively with the Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO), Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim in attendance.

Sylva explained that the development is another huge step in developing trade relations between both countries.

He said, “This is a major step forward. Niger Republic has some excess products which needs to be evacuated. Nigeria has the market for these products. Therefore, this is going to be a win-win relation for both countries.”

Nigeria, Niger Republic Sign MoU on Petroleum Products Transportation, Storage
…As NNPC Pledges to Support SONIDEP on Capacity Building@HETimipreSylva @BNabasu @MKKyari @NNPCgroup @garba_deen @FemAdesina @GarShehu @kennieobateru @halidanme
👇🏾https://t.co/0KTzj92Tw3 pic.twitter.com/JrgcDJxYzn

— Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Nigeria (@FMPRng) November 19, 2020

What you should know

Following bilateral agreements between Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and President Mahamadou Issoufou, talks have been on-going between two countries for over four months – through the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and Niger Republic’s National Oil Company, Societe Nigerienne De Petrole (SONIDEP), on petroleum products transportation and storage.

Niger Republic’s Soraz Refinery in Zinder, some 260km from the Nigerian border, has an installed refining capacity of 20,000 barrels per day. Niger’s total domestic requirement is about 5,000bpd, thus leaving a huge surplus of about 15,000 bpd, mostly for export.

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House of Reps to support full aviation reform

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2 months ago

November 17, 2020

The House of Representatives has promised to support total reforms in the aviation industry through legislation, as it appeals for active participation of stakeholders in public hearings.

This was disclosed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, via his Twitter handle on Tuesday.

According to him, the House has identified that the aviation industry is a key contributor to the growth of the country’s economy and through legislation it would do all it can to develop the industry.

During the opening of a 3-day public hearing session on six aviation-sector bills by the Committee on Aviation, he explained that the draft legislation would make the sector more effective and efficient.

He said, “It is imperative to note that the development of our aviation industry is an added advantage to the growth of our economy. It is in this vein that the House of Representatives will continue to support total rehabilitation and upgrading of our airports and allied services.

“The consideration of these Bills during this Public Hearing is a testament to our commitment to give new life to the aviation sector and make our airports to be a better non-oil revenue-generating sector as is witnessed in other advanced economies.”

The Speaker appealed to the public and interested parties to honour invitations to House committee public hearings so that they can share ideas on how to make critical sectors deliver optimally.

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Hoodlums loot Shoprite store in Ilorin, stole iPhone 11 mobile sets, others

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3 months ago

October 24, 2020

Some suspected hoodlums l allegedly looted the Palms Mall on Fate road, Ilorin, Kwara State capital. The mall hosts stores of Shoprite, and Lifemate Furniture among other stores including Mobile phones retailers.

This was revealed by an eye witness.

He said, “They allegedly stole iPhone 11 mobile sets, other mobile sets brands, Refrigerators, and households items among others.”

According to him, the suspected hoodlums forced their way into the Mall after they have stormed and allegedly looted Kwara Agro Hall, an agro resettlement centre, where they carted away Aluminium roofing sheets, mattresses, bags of cement and bags of flour among others.

Back story: Similarly, similar incidents had occured in Lagos when suspected hoodlums looted at Shoprite Malls across Surulere, Sangotedo.

According to reports, suspected thugs from Orile have invaded the mall and the neighbourhoods.

The alleged looters were seen with a cartload of goods on the streets along Ajah Road.

An eyewitness account also submitted that the hoodlums were looting shops around Bode Thomas and Adeniran Ogunsanya.