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BUSINESS : IGP issues new mandates for SWAT
The IGP has announced the mandate for the newly formed Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT).
Published 3 days ago on October 14, 2020 By William Ukpe
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The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu announced the mandate for the newly formed Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), including response to robbery attacks, rescue operations, and special operations involving high-profile criminals.
This was posted on social media by the Nigerian Police Force on Wednesday.
Backstory
The Inspector-General of Police had earlier set up a new outfit to take over from the dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigerian Police Force.
The new outfit known as Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), will fill the gaps arising from the dissolution of SARS.
In the recently published statement, the IG said their mandates include
Response to robbery attacks.
Response to scenes of weapons-related crimes.
Rescue operations.
Special operations involving high-profile criminals
The IGP also disclosed a new training schedule, which will take place from October 18 to November 7, 2020, at the PMF Training College, Ila- Oragun, Osun State for personnel of the newly formed SWAT unit.
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BUSINESSFG to reopen Marine Beach, Eko bridges on Monday
The FG has directed the reopening of the Marine Beach Bridge and the Eko Bridge on Monday.
Published 11 hours ago on October 17, 2020 By Abiola Odutola
The Federal Government has directed that the Marine Beach Bridge and the Eko Bridge in Lagos State will be reopened on Monday, October 19, 2020.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, SAN, on Saturday, via a statement signed by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Publicity, Boade Akinola, according to Punch.
It read, “After concluding urgently needed repair works on Eko and Marine Bridges in Lagos, the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has directed that both bridges be reopened to traffic on Monday, October 19, 2020.”
According to the minister, the approval for the reopening of both bridges “was sequel to the report by the contractor handling the projects, Messrs. Buildwell Plant & Equipment Industries Limited that the repair works on the first phase had been completed 100 per cent.”
Back story: On July 23, Nairametrics reported that the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, revealed that the ongoing replacement of bearings and expansion joints on the Marine Beach Bridge in Apapa would be completed before the scheduled delivery date.
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This was disclosed while Popoola supervised the lifting up of the beams of some sections of the bridge. He pointed out that the project, which began in May, had recorded 30% completion so as to deliver it ahead of schedule.
Popoola said, “They (contractors) are supposed to have changed 36 bearings but as at today, they have changed about 60. So we are ahead of time because they were supposed to achieve that target by end of August.
“So, by that August, they will be laying asphalt on top of the bridge, so we are ahead of the scheduled time. We are working on the Apapa bound lane now and after completion we will now change to another lane, we are working section by section.”
CONTINUE READING BUSINESSOperators of BRT suspend operations on Ikorodu-TBS route
BRT has suspended operations from today, Saturday, 17 October, to Sunday, 18 October 2020.
Published 12 hours ago on October 17, 2020 By Omokolade Ajayi Blue BRT Takeover: How Primero is transforming Nigeria’s transportation system, COVID-19
The operators of the Blue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos, Primero Transport Services Limited, have announced the suspension of BRT operations on Ikorodu to Tafawa Balewa Square corridor for this weekend.
This disclosure was made by the company in an official statement issued via its official Twitter account, which was seen by Nairametrics.
The suspension of the Ikorodu to TBS Corridor operations of the Blue BRT Buses by the company is expected to extend over the weekend, from today Saturday, 17th October to Sunday, 18th October 2020.
However, this decision is as a result of the ongoing protests in Lagos against police brutality tagged “EndSARS”.
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The company reiterated that the suspension is necessary given the impact of the protest on the operations of the company. It will continue to monitor the situation at hand and resume operations whenever feasible.
The Management of Primero Transport Services Limited called on commuters to bear with the company during this period, as its priority is centred on conveying commuters safely to their destinations every day; as well as providing fast, affordable, and convenient services to Lagosians every day of the week.
CONTINUE READING BUSINESSFederal Government orders officers on Grade levels 10 and below to resume office
FG directs officers on grade levels 10 and below to resume duties every working day (Monday to Friday).
Published 12 hours ago on October 17, 2020 By Omokolade Ajayi Nigeria gradually moves to total lockdown as FG asks public servants to work from home
The Federal Government has issued a directive that officers on grade levels 10 and below are to resume duties every working day (Monday to Friday), effective from Monday, 19th October 2020.
This announcement was made in a circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation and signed by Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
This directive is a follow up to President Buhari’s approval of the recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation also disclosed that the officers are to be in the office by 8.00 a.m. and close by 4.00 p.m. daily, with effect from Monday, 19th October 2020.
Backstory
The Federal government, in a bid to curb the spread of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic in the country, issued in a memo via the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation on 24th of March 2020, that all public servants from levels 1 through 12 were to work from home effective Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
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In like manner, in August after the approval of the extension of the second phase of the eased lockdown, the Government disclosed civil servants on grade level 12 and above were to resume work fully by 8.00 a.m. and close by 4 pm daily.
However, in line with the guidelines of NCDC and the PTF on COVID-19, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan reiterated that the officers are to ensure full compliance with the directives and advice on the COVID-19 pandemic preventive measures, including maintenance of physical distancing, regular washing and/or sanitizing of hands and wearing of face masks.
She emphasized that Permanent Secretaries/Chief Executive Officers should provide necessary facilities in their respective MDAs, in compliance with the extant guidelines on the preventive measures against the spread of the pandemic. Furthermore, efforts should be made to avoid overcrowding and nobody should be allowed into the offices without wearing a face mask.
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