10 meanings of Donald Trump's #Covfefe that'll crack you up

Photos: Kano Police commence investigation after pregnant woman sets husband, herself ablaze weeks after wedding

Photo: Two commercial sex workers arrested for stabbing a customer to death in Ogun

CCTV footage shows four men who allegedly killed security guards, robbing a shop in Abuja

China: Man tows helicopter with penis, breaks record

  

ASTMA dismisses 20 officials for corrupt practices

 
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Monday said it had dismissed 20 of its personnel over corrupt practices.

LASTMA's Head of Public Affairs, Mr Mahmud Hassan, confirmed the dismissal to newsmen in Lagos.

He said that the action was part of efforts by the state government to reposition, improve the agency so that it could continue to offer better services to the state.

"The management of the agency has dismissed 20 traffic officials and sanctioned 20 others for offences ranging from extortion, misconduct to indiscipline.

"The actions of those dismissed were considered not to be in tandem with the agency`s new philosophy, rules and provisions of the Lagos State Civil Service.
"The decision was taken by the Lagos State Civil Service Commission at the end of its Policy Meeting.

"The meeting considered the Minutes of the Personal Management Board (Disciplinary) of LASTMA and representations made by the traffic officials involved in the unwholesome acts.

"All the dismissed officials had been directed to hand over all government property in their possessions, including staff identity cards to the agency's head of administration and human resources, immediately," Hassan said.

He also said that 15 other officials were given letters of warning for minor misdemeanor.

He said that they were admonished to be more diligent, be of good behaviour and desist from any act that could be inimical to the image of the service.

They were warned that future recurrence of acts of negligence against them could lead to their dismissal or termination of appointment from LASTMA and Lagos state civil service, he said.

Buhari’s wife joins President in London

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja
The wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, on Tuesday left Nigeria for London, United Kingdom, to join her husband who has been on medical vacation since May 7.
According to a statement by her spokesperson, Bisi Olumide-Ajayi, the President’s wife thanked Nigerians who have been praying for her husband.
The statement read, “The wife of the President, Her Excellency, Mrs. Aisha Buhari today (Tuesday) left for the United Kingdom.
“Her Excellency will spend some time with her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari, who is presently on medical vacation.
“She expressed her appreciation to the millions of Nigerians who have been praying for his quick and safe return.”
Mrs. Buhari’s journey came three weeks after her husband embarked on his latest medical vacation.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, had announced shortly before President Muhammadu Buhari left the country that the duration of his stay in London would be determined by his doctors.
The statement read, “President Muhammadu Buhari proceeds to London tonight for follow-up medical consultation with his doctors.
“He had planned to leave Sunday afternoon, but decided to tarry a bit, due to the arrival of 82 Chibok girls who arrived Abuja earlier in the day.
“The President wishes to assure all Nigerians that there is no cause for worry. He is very grateful for the prayers and good wishes of the people, and hopes they would continue to pray for the peace and unity of the nation.
“The length of the President’s stay in London will be determined by the doctors. Government will continue to function normally under the able leadership of the Vice President.
“President Buhari has transmitted letters about the trip to the Senate and the House of Representatives, in compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution.”