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  • Top military officers patronising Apapa drug dealers, Council boss alleges

    Top military officers patronising Apapa drug dealers, Council boss alleges

    Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu LCDA in Lagos State, Jimoh Olawale Saliu, has accused some senior military officers of shielding illicit drug peddlers in parts of Apapa.

    He also alleged that some wealthy individuals in the community were financing the illegal trade.

    Saliu, in a statement on Sunday, identified a location known as Gidan Drama in Marine Beach, Apapa, located near Tego Army Barracks, as a hub for drug trafficking and other criminal activities.

    Describing the area as a hideout for notorious criminals, the council chairman said various offences, including the sale of illicit drugs and stolen goods, are perpetrated there. He alleged that some military officers shield the suspects from arrest and sometimes threaten or detain council officials on legitimate duties.

    Saliu spoke during the 70th anniversary of the Corona Schools Trust Council held at St. Theresa Nursery and Primary School, Marine Beach. 

    He urged the Lagos State Government and well-meaning organisations to acquire the Gidan Drama site for the construction of a secondary school, lamenting rising insecurity in the LCDA. 

    According to him, criminals often fled into the area after committing offences, making arrests difficult.

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    He alleged that council officials attempting to carry out enforcement operations in the area are often intimidated or detained. He cited an instance where three LCDA staff members were allegedly arrested and taken to a military base before they were released following intervention.

    Saliu also expressed concern over the involvement of elderly residents in drug trafficking, noting that two suspects were recently arrested during a police raid, with one allegedly concealing drugs in her wrapper.

    He lamented the impact of the criminal activities on the future of young people in the area, stating that the absence of adequate educational infrastructure worsens the situation. 

    The LCDA boss appealed to stakeholders to support the establishment of a secondary school at the site, describing it as a way to curb criminal activities and improve educational opportunities.

    Saliu commended the Corona Schools Trust Council for its efforts in promoting access to education and urged the organisation to extend similar interventions to Apapa-Iganmu LCDA, noting the absence of a senior secondary school in the area.

    Speaking at the event, Chief Executive Officer of Corona Schools Trust Council, Mrs. Adedoyin Adesina, said the organisation has been addressing the challenge of out-of-school children.

    She disclosed that 75 children have been enrolled in schools in the Ago-Egun community in Bariga LCDA within three years. She added that the initiative would be replicated in the Gangare area of Apapa-Iganmu LCDA.

    Adesina said 25 children were being enrolled in the first phase of the programme, with another 25 to be enrolled next year and an additional 25 in the third year. She noted that the council also supports the families of enrolled children and their schools to ensure sustainability of the programme.

  • Aisha Omade appointed national deputy director of RTIFN

    Aisha Omade appointed national deputy director of RTIFN

    Hajiya Aisha Oyiza Omade, Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Kogi State Social Investment Programmes Agency (KOSSIPA), has been appointed National Deputy Director of Contact and Mobilisation for Relax, Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN).

    The appointment was announced on the group’s official social media platforms, with her formal letter of appointment expected in the coming weeks.

    RTIFN, led by Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as Founder-in-Chief, features a high-profile leadership team including Comrade Bala Mohammed as National Chairman, Senator Alphonsus Igbeke as Patron, former FCT Minister Dr. Ramotu Tijani Aliyu as Matron, and Ateke Tom as South-South Coordinator, alongside actor Zack Orji and other notable figures.

    Omade, renowned for her grassroots mobilisation and dedication to women’s empowerment, has a longstanding political career. Introduced into politics by the late Kogi State Governor Prince Abubakar Audu, she has held key positions including pioneer Deputy Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, APC National Women Leader aspirant, Director-General of the Prince Abubakar Audu Campaign Organisation (Kogi Central) in 2016, and Senior Special Assistant to the Kogi State Governor on Community Engagement, before her current role as KOSSIPA DG/CEO.

    Her new role places her among those expected to coordinate nationwide contact and mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

    She has been mandated, alongside other national leaders of the group, to commence sensitisation and grassroots engagement on the Renewed Hope Agenda, with a focus on communicating government policies to citizens in clear and accessible language.

    Hajiya Omade  is also expected to mobilise support across the country for President Tinubu’s re-election bid.

    The appointment comes shortly after a delegation of RTIFN, led by its Secretary-General, Felix Arome,an engineer , paid her a condolence visit following the death of her younger brother, Felix Enehe Sule, who died on January 22 in Abuja.

  • Pipeline surveillance: End ethnic campaign against Tantita, N’ Delta activist cautions

    Pipeline surveillance: End ethnic campaign against Tantita, N’ Delta activist cautions

    Niger Delta activist, Comrade Preye Tambou, has warned ethnic groups in Delta State calling for the cancellation of the Federal Government’s pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), to desist forthwith.

    He described the agitation as dangerous and divisive.

    Tambou, speaking to reporters in Warri, said the campaign against Tantita on ethnic grounds threatens peaceful coexistence and undermines national security, stressing that the gains recorded in the oil and gas sector since the company took over surveillance duties are evident.

    He noted that Nigeria’s crude oil production had been at a historic low before the engagement of private surveillance firms, adding that output improved only after Tantita commenced operations.

    Tambou argued that pipeline surveillance is a Federal security contract, not an ethnic entitlement, and must be awarded strictly on merit and competence.

    “Those agitating for cancellation of the pipeline surveillance job awarded to Tantita over ethnic grounds should discontinue such a puerile position,” Tambou said, warning that it could set “dangerous trends among ethnic groups in Delta State and beyond.”

    He added, “When agitation shifts from ‘fix the system’ to ‘cancel it if I am not in charge,’ it stops being just and becomes elite competition by protest.

    “Pipeline surveillance is not ‘common wealth’; it is a Federal security contract. You do not share a security contract the way you share revenue allocation; you earn it by capacity, trust, and results.”

    He cautioned against proposals to fragment surveillance jobs among communities, warning that such an approach would fuel arms proliferation and weaken national security.

    “The idea of ‘community guarding pipelines’ is a security nightmare,” Tambou said. “Fragmenting surveillance into hundreds of community fiefdoms would militarize communities, encourage extortion, create parallel armed structures, and collapse national energy security.”

    Addressing allegations of corruption and wealth display, Tambou dismissed them as speculative without evidence.

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    “Owning a Rolls-Royce is not proof of theft; spending dollars is not proof of corruption. If corruption exists, produce court-tested evidence, not gossip,” he said.

    He maintained that the real metric should be oil theft reduction, noting that production rebounded after surveillance reforms, even if theft has not been completely eliminated.

    Tambou also accused critics of selective outrage, recalling that previous surveillance contracts handled by other firms did not attract similar ethnic protests.

    “The only thing that changed is the face of the contractor, and that alone reveals the dishonesty behind the current hysteria,” he said.

    He urged Nigerians to focus on oversight and performance rather than ethnic hostility. Starting: “Criticism is legitimate, but ethnic hate is not. Reform what is imperfect, audit what is powerful, prosecute what is criminal, but never destroy what is functional without a superior alternative.”

  • Group advocates stronger funding for cancer care as survivors, advocates march in Abuja

    Group advocates stronger funding for cancer care as survivors, advocates march in Abuja

    Cancer survivors, advocates and civil society groups have urged the Federal Government and other key stakeholders to give greater attention to Nigeria’s high cancer burden, the rising cost of treatment and persistent gaps in access to care.

    Project Pink Blue said more focused action by government and stakeholders, alongside increased public awareness, has become urgent given that Nigeria records about 127,000 new cancer cases each year, with an estimated 79,000 deaths, which translates to a mortality rate of more than 50 per cent.

    “Other countries have higher diagnosis rates but lower mortality. That’s where we hope to get to and that is why the public must be made aware of the cancers,” Programme Associate with Project Pink Blue, Faridah Banwo said.

    This emerged on Saturday when advocates and public health experts took to the streets of Abuja in a road walk organised by Project Pink Blue to mark World Cancer Day.

    The walk, held under the global theme ‘United by Unique’, was aimed at highlighting the different cancer journeys faced by patients while pressing for stronger government support, especially increased funding for cancer treatment, Banwo explained.

    The 8-kilometer walk, which also featured skating, a 10 km marathon, and 40 km cycling race, according to her, was focused on awareness and advocacy, noting that many cancer patients in Nigeria are forced to choose between basic needs and life-saving treatment.

    “To treat cancer, it’s very expensive here in Nigeria. Cancer patients have to determine, do they want to buy food or do they want to buy medication?” she said, adding that incomplete treatment due to lack of funds remains common.

    She called on the Federal Government to increase allocations to the Cancer Health Fund and urged state and local governments to establish their own cancer health funds to reach more patients and reduce treatment abandonment.

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    Banwo said Project Pink Blue supports cancer patients beyond awareness, providing psychological support, patient navigation and information on appropriate health facilities to reduce late diagnosis and misdiagnosis, which she described as a major contributor to cancer deaths.

    She also highlighted the organisation’s Pink Blue mobile app, designed to help patients and caregivers locate functional treatment centres and access reliable information.

    “You don’t just come down to Abuja from another state and find out that the machine is not working,” she said.

    Banwo said the road walk was part of broader efforts to push cancer awareness beyond hospitals and conferences, taking the message directly to the public in the hope of driving early detection, policy action and sustained support for patients.

    A colon cancer survivor of five years, Fortune Osilem, who joined the walk, said early detection saved her life and urged Nigerians to go for regular check-ups.

    “It’s not a death sentence. The earlier you detect it, the better your chances,” he said, while cautioning against stigmatizing patients.

    On his part, the General Manager of Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Martin Zarybnicky, said the hotel partnered the initiative as part of its commitment to supporting health and charity causes, noting that cancer awareness requires collective effort from government, private sector and the public.

  • Traditional ruler, political leaders, stakeholders call for investment, peace in Oba-Oke

    Traditional ruler, political leaders, stakeholders call for investment, peace in Oba-Oke

    Traditional authorities, political leaders and community stakeholders in Oba-Oke, Osun State, have called for increased investment, improved infrastructure and sustained peace as critical pillars for the town’s development.

    The calls were made during the 27th Oba-Oke Day celebration, which attracted government officials, political figures, community leaders and sons and daughters of the town from within and outside the state.

    In his address, the Oloba of Oba-Oke, Oba Adam Bamidele Iyiola Yusuf Esutola II, urged residents to maintain peaceful relations with neighbouring communities and cautioned youths against thuggery and other social vices capable of undermining development. The monarch encouraged young people to pursue education and vocational skills that would enable them to be self-reliant.

    The Chairman of the Oba-Oke Development Union (ODU), TPL Yakubu Oladipupo Abdul-Ganiyu, highlighted the town’s agricultural strength and expanding fishing activities, noting that Oba-Oke produces cocoa, kolanut, rice, maize, cassava, yam and plantain. He added that despite these advantages, inadequate infrastructure continues to limit economic growth.

    Abdul-Ganiyu appealed to private investors and Oba-Oke indigenes in the diaspora to take advantage of the town’s peaceful environment, fertile land and strategic location, while also calling on government authorities to provide enabling infrastructure to support investment.

    Speaking at the event, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2026 Osun election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), expressed concern over the state of infrastructure in Oba-Oke, describing the condition of access roads, schools and public facilities as unsatisfactory.

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    Oyebamiji said the continued neglect of the town, particularly the underutilisation of the Owala Dam, represents a missed opportunity for job creation and economic expansion. He stated that the dam has the potential to support tourism, agriculture and other commercial activities if properly developed.

    He assured residents that, if elected governor in 2026, his administration would prioritise the rehabilitation of roads, improvement of schools and the full development of the Owala Dam, drawing on his experience as former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA).

    Also speaking, the Chief Launcher of the event, Rt. Hon. Busayo Oluwole Oke, a member of the House of Representatives, stressed the importance of effective collaboration between local and state governments to ensure that public funds are directed toward priority development projects.

    The Chief Host, Ambassador Issah Adedotun Niniola, thanked guests and donors for their support, noting that community-driven projects remain essential to Oba-Oke’s progress. He called for sustained unity among residents and stakeholders to advance the town’s development agenda.

    The celebration ended with a collective appeal to Oba-Oke indigenes in the diaspora to return home with ideas, capital and partnerships, reinforcing the message that sustainable development will require unity between government, traditional institutions, and the people.

  • LASEMA organises retreat for senior staff

    LASEMA organises retreat for senior staff

    The management of the Lagos State Emergency Agency (LASEMA) has organised a retreat for its senior staff in Lagos.

    The programme followed last week’s retreat held for the junior staff of the agency.

    The event which started on Saturday is expected to end today, with a focus on mental wellbeing.

    LASEMA’S Permanent Secretary, Dr. Oke Osanyintolu, explained that the retreat was organised to rekindle, rebrand, refocus, restart, and most importantly to thank the responders.

    Osanyintolu said that the agency had tackled lots of emergencies and disasters, noting that the agency had always been on top on disaster and emergency management.

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    He attributed the success of the agency to the enabling environment provided by the Lagos State governor, Mr. Babjide Sanwo-Olu.

    “With a viable working force, we have a viable emergency responders that are working as a team, to ensure the safety of lives and property. Today we are saying thank you, we are saying we appreciate you.”

    He also noted that the personnel of the agency are not immune to the prevalent mental health challenges in the country, saying that there was the need to tell responders on how they need to reorientate themselves.

    “We have to tell them how to prevent mental challenges. They are highly vulnerable to it because they are emergency responders. We have to tell them how to manage stress; we have to educate them on how to handle mental challenges.”

    Osanyintolu restated the commitment of the state government to protection of lives and property due to his huge investment in high technology equipment, disclosing that more have been purchased and will be inaugurated soon.

    At the event were Chairman House Committee on Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Olawale Age-Sulaiman; the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special Duties, Mr. Sesan Ogundeko, and others.

  • Ex-INYA president Umuakpo defects with 1,000 supporters to APC in Delta

    Ex-INYA president Umuakpo defects with 1,000 supporters to APC in Delta

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has received a major political boost following the defection of renowned youth leader and former National President of the Isoko National Youth Assembly (INYA), Comrade Ovie Umuakpo, joined the party alongside over 1,000 supporters.

    The high-profile defection, widely described by political observers as a significant realignment in the state’s political landscape, took place recently at Ovrode in Isoko North Local Government Area.

    The event drew top government officials, party leaders, stakeholders, and a large crowd of APC faithful who gathered to formally welcome the influential youth mobiliser and his supporters into the party.

    Among those present to receive Comrade Umuakpo were the Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme; the APC Chairman of Ellu/Aradhe/Ovrode Ward 3, Chief Patrick Ferife; as well as other party chieftains and grassroots leaders from across the area.

    Speaking at the event, party leaders hailed the defection as a testament to the growing acceptance of the APC in Delta State, particularly among youths, and expressed confidence that the development would further strengthen the party’s grassroots base ahead of future elections.

    Formally declaring his allegiance to the APC, Umuakpo, who currently serves as Executive Assistant to the Governor on Education Monitoring, said his decision was anchored on loyalty, conviction and confidence in the leadership of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. 

    He stated unequivocally that where the Governor stands politically is where he stands, stressing that he strongly believes in the Governor’s MORE Agenda and its vision for inclusive growth, peace and sustainable development across Delta State.

    Umuakpo urged leaders and people of Ellu, Aradhe and Ovrode wards, as well as Deltans at large, to close ranks behind Governor Oborevwori, whom he described as a visionary, fair-minded and detribalised leader committed to delivering tangible dividends of democracy to all parts of the state. 

    Welcoming the new entrants, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, commended Comrade Umuakpo and his supporters for what he described as a wise and timely decision to join the ruling party, assuring them of full inclusion and equal treatment within the APC. 

    “As you are joining us today, you should know that you are already considered old members of the party,” Onojaeme declared. 

    “In this party, there is no discrimination. When we joined last year, we were warmly and wholeheartedly received, and for almost one year now, we have enjoyed full inclusion without any form of discrimination.” 

    He noted that the APC leadership in the state had consistently carried everyone along, irrespective of when they joined, adding that whatever is due to one person in the party is due to all. 

    The Commissioner also lauded Governor Oborevwori’s leadership style, describing him as focused, fair and inclusive, with a development philosophy that cuts across ethnic and geographical boundaries. 

    “The Governor is doing excellently well. He has performed creditably for all of us. The least we can do for him is to come together as one, and that is exactly what we are doing here today,” Onojaeme said. 

    He stressed that politics should not be driven by selfish or personal interests but by the genuine desire to deliver meaningful development to the people, pointing to ongoing infrastructure projects across the state as clear evidence of the administration’s balanced approach. 

    Citing the recent groundbreaking of the Uromi Junction flyover project in Agbor being executed by Julius Berger, as well as similar projects inaugurated earlier in Warri, Onojaeme said the spread of development across Delta State underscores the power of unity and inclusive governance. 

    He further admonished party members to uphold respect, discipline and unity, warning against divisive rhetoric or speaking ill of leaders. 

    “Nobody should speak ill of any leader. If anyone calls on me to condemn a leader, I will instead call on that leader,” he said, urging party faithful to maintain harmony at all times. 

    The defection of Comrade Umuakpo and his large support base is widely seen as a strategic gain for the APC in Isoko North and Delta State at large, reinforcing the party’s grassroots strength and consolidating support for Governor Oborevwori’s administration ahead of future political engagements.

  • Journalists urged to spotlight climate finance for global investments, job growth

    Journalists urged to spotlight climate finance for global investments, job growth

    Amid growing calls for economic resilience, a recent training initiative has equipped Nigerian journalists to highlight climate finance opportunities, aiming to attract international investments and create better jobs for citizens.

    The workshop, held in Abuja, focused on human-centered climate reporting, emphasizing how journalists can frame stories to connect environmental challenges with governance, policy, and economic prospects. 

    Organized by a consortium led by Goldapples Media Associates, in partnership with Climate Africa Media Initiative and Centre (CAMIC) and African Newspage, the sessions trained reporters from radio, TV, print, and digital platforms in solutions-oriented journalism.

    Ayo Makinde, CEO of Goldapples and consortium lead, stressed reframing climate issues as daily realities influenced by policy decisions, enhancing accountability and public awareness.

    Facilitators like Aliu Akoshile of CAMIC linked climate science, finance, emissions, and justice to Nigerian communities, while Adam Alqali of African Newspage shared ethical approaches to accountability reporting. Participants tested CAMIC’s Climate Explainer Toolkit, introduced by Helen Bassey Osijo, to simplify complex topics.

    Supported by the UK-funded Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE), the program underscores journalism’s role in national development.

    PACE media advisor, Enene Ejembi, said that PACE is a UK International Development funded programme that works with the Government of Nigeria to identify governance and climate challenges and develop solutions that increase prosperity and economic development.

    According to Ejembi, PACE works closely with government institutions to unlock service delivery while also amplifying citizens’ voices by identifying their needs, priorities, and expectations.

    “The media is the fourth estate of the realm. Journalists play a critical role in aggregating citizens’ voices and ensuring accountability. That is why we engage closely with journalists and media executives.

    “Governance has more than one side. There is the government side and there is the citizens’ side. We always ask: where are the citizens in this conversation?”, Ejembi stated.

    She noted that PACE adopts a whole of society approach, working with civil society organisations, government agencies, community groups, state governments, and the press.

    Speaking on climate finance and economic opportunity, she said that when journalists highlight climate finance opportunities and resources, they help Nigeria attract global investment, deepen existing investments, and create higher incomes and better jobs for Nigerians.

    She urged journalists to approach climate and governance reporting with patriotism and national development in focus, ” What do Nigerians need to know about climate and governance? How can these lead to more investment, trade, job creation, and prosperity for Nigerians?” 

    At the end of the programme, attendees reported greater confidence in linking climate stories to human impacts, with the consortium committing to ongoing support for journalism that drives investment and growth in Nigeria.

  • Osun: N16.5bn dual carriageway, township roads to boost Ilesa economy

    Osun: N16.5bn dual carriageway, township roads to boost Ilesa economy

    The Osun State Government on Saturday said the N16.5 billion dual carriageway and 10 township roads in the Ilesa industrial corridor were constructed to stimulate economic growth, expand business hubs, and support start-ups in the ancient town.

    The Director of Highways, Engr Moruf Ojebode, told journalists during an inspection of the projects that the roads formed part of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s infrastructure-driven agenda to reposition Ilesa as a major commercial and economic hub.

    He said the improved road network, spanning about 20 kilometres, has eased movement, improved access to markets and industrial clusters, and created a more enabling environment for investors and small-scale businesses.

    Ojebode added that Ilesa had never had a dual carriageway before the current administration. 

    He said the new road stretches from the palace of the Owa-Obokun through the International Brewery axis to the Ilesa–Akure expressway, covering about 6.2 kilometres, with walkways and solar-powered street lights.

    “If you look at the geography of Ilesa, you will discover that the industrial section of it is the road that we have chosen. We have International brewery and others that are located in the corridor of that road. You will discover that after the completion of that road, those areas and houses have transformed into companies and business hubs.”

    He continued, “That dual carriageway has put Ilesa in limelight, it has developed the town more by bringing out majestic upliftment of the ancient town.

    “We have completed other roads in the town numbering about 10 namely; Ademoroti, Ogbon titun, Bonke, Ita Ofa, Atakunmosa market, Imose, Adeti, Oke Ese, Ajimoko and INEC roads.”

    The community through their leaders lauded the infrastructure interventions and endorsed Governor Adeleke for Second term in office, stating that it resonated with their demands. 

    The council chairman of Ilesa West, Hon Oladiti Aluko, advised the residents and road users against activities that is capable to damage the road, saying, “our governor has fulfilled part of his electoral promises to us and we must make good use of the road.”

    Also, a community head, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran said “All Ilesa indigenes are behind Governor Ademola Adeleke for second term. He has done so well in the area of infrastructure and we must continue to support his government.”

    Similarly, the Vice Chairman of National Union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW), Abuja Park, Temitope Matthew, said “this road is beneficial to my members and we are in full support of this government. We will vote for him massively in 2026 guber poll.”

  • Lagos taskforce cracks down on street trading

    Lagos taskforce cracks down on street trading

    The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) conducted an enforcement operation on Lagos Island on Friday to curb street trading and illegal shop extensions.

    Taskforce Chairman, Mr Adetayo Akerele, in a statement, said the operation was part of a clean-up exercise to remove street trading, unauthorised displays, road blockages, and other environmental offences.

    The enforcement covered Marina, Davies Street, Breadfruit Street, and surrounding areas, targeting traders causing obstructions and environmental nuisance along key roadways.

    “Traders were found displaying goods on highways, roadways, and walkways, obstructing free movement along the Lagos Marina Expressway,” Akerele said.

    He expressed concern over persistent disregard for environmental and traffic regulations by some traders, urging compliance for public safety.

    “Traders had blocked the entrance of St. Paul Primary School, making access difficult for pupils and staff,” he added.

    During the operation, all illegally displayed goods on Davies and Breadfruit Streets were confiscated, restoring order and normalcy in the affected areas.

    “Davies Street, once a vibrant social hub, had deteriorated due to street traders and illegal stalls obstructing roads and walkways,” Akerele explained.

    The agency also cleared Iyana-Ipaja Underbridge of unauthorised stalls, easing movement for motorists, commuters, and pedestrians.

    All confiscated goods will be forfeited to the Lagos State Government under the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law of 2017.

    Akerele warned traders against obstructing highways and road corridors, stressing that violations increase travel time and attract strict enforcement.

    He urged street traders and illegal occupants to desist from such acts or face the full weight of the law.

    (NAN)