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Bokkos Council Chairman Launches Motorcycle Rider Uniforms, ID Stickers to Boost Security
In a move to enhance security and regulate motorcycle operations, the Executive Chairman of Bokkos Local Government Council, Hon. Amalau Samuel Amalau, alongside his Deputy, Hon. Wallangko Mahwel Joseph, has officially launched uniforms and identification stickers for motorcycle riders in the area.
The initiative, unveiled today, was well received by motorcycle riders across Bokkos, as it aims to improve security, curb criminal activities, and streamline motorcycle operations.
Hon. Amalau welcomed a broad security team, including representatives from the NSCDC, STF, DSS, FBI, RST, Immigration, NPA, and other security agencies. Also in attendance were key traditional leaders, including the District Head, Monday Adanchin, alongside various community stakeholders.
In his opening remarks, the chairman emphasized the importance of security awareness and urged the community to remain vigilant. He highlighted the registration of motorcycles and proper rider identification as a strategic measure to curb crime, especially as motorcycles are often used in kidnapping, robbery, and other criminal activities.
Hon. Amalau called for community-wide cooperation in sharing intelligence with law enforcement agencies, ensuring that facts prevail over false accusations. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to eradicating violence, motorcycle theft, and insecurity in Bokkos.
The President of the Motorcycle Riders Association, Alhaji Bashiru Mustapha Bala, commended the chairman for recognizing the significant role of motorcycle riders in the local economy. He pointed out that 90% of riders are youths and graduates who contribute meaningfully to society but are often overlooked in governance. He pledged full cooperation with law enforcement to ensure a safer and more structured motorcycle operation system.
A Road Safety representative acknowledged that criminals frequently exploit motorcycles to commit crimes and stressed that the new registration system would improve tracking and accountability. Plans are already in place to replace old motorcycle numbers with newly issued ones.
The STF Commander, Hassan, expressed gratitude to the chairman for his swift response to security concerns, including providing fuel for security vehicles to enhance their operations. He cautioned against registering criminals under any political or personal influence, emphasizing strict adherence to due process.
The NSCDC representative urged all stakeholders to enforce implementation effectively and ensure that only registered riders are allowed to operate. He recommended widespread awareness campaigns in local markets to inform the public of the penalties for fraudulent registrations.
The SIB representative highlighted the importance of clear communication between riders and security agencies, urging all motorcycle riders to always carry valid identification for verification.
The District Head of Bokkos, Monday Adanchin, commended the chairman for his decisive action in promoting peace and security. He prayed for continued wisdom and guidance for the chairman as he leads the community toward greater safety and development.
At the conclusion of the event, Hon. Amalau officially commissioned the distribution of uniforms and stickers to registered riders. He also announced plans to establish a new office for the Motorcycle Riders Association and the appointment of new leadership to oversee the initiative’s implementation.
The newly introduced color-coded sticker system is as follows:
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Blue Stickers – For private motorcycles
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Red Stickers – For commercial motorcycles
In his final remarks, Hon. Amalau declared:
“In the name of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, I decree and declare, Amen.”
Signed:
Mapis Jonathan Marawes
Director of Media, Bokkos Local Government Council
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From Producing Nigerian Internationals to Building Their Own Stadium: Buruj Sports Academy Takes Bold Step as Ikorodu Football Dream Attracts Investors
Buruj Sports Academy is turning years of grassroots football success into an ambitious infrastructure project, unveiling a proposed stadium development in Ikorodu, Lagos State, aimed at transforming opportunities for young Nigerian footballers.
The academy, founded by Dr. Waheed Salaudeen, has presented a new development layout featuring a standard 105m × 68m football pitch, spectator stand, changing rooms, administrative and first-aid facilities, toilets, parking spaces and perimeter security.
The project represents a significant step toward establishing a permanent home for the academy’s growing football development programme.
Buruj’s ambitions are backed by its record of nurturing promising talents, including former Nigeria Under-15 internationals Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen and Fawas Ayomide Adeleke, who represented Nigeria in youth competitions in Morocco and Algeria.
The academy has also facilitated opportunities for players in Spain and Lithuania, while six Buruj youngsters recently earned selection for an international football exposure programme following the Italian Consulate General U-20 Tournament.
Unlike its earlier three-acre, 5,000-seat stadium concept, the latest architectural proposal adopts a more practical, phased approach, beginning with an approximately 80–100-seat stand and essential football facilities. Punch Newspapers +1
Dr. Salaudeen, who serves as founder and Chief Executive Officer, has consistently championed football development alongside education.
“This dream is bigger than Buruj Sports Academy alone. We are appealing to private individuals, corporate organizations, investors, and well-meaning Nigerians to support this vision.”
His appeal reflects a determination to build a sustainable sporting institution capable of serving generations of young Nigerians. Sports247 Nigeria +1
For potential investors, the project offers opportunities in stadium naming rights, facility sponsorship, youth development partnerships, football tournaments and community sports programmes.
With a survey document and proposed layout now presented, Buruj is inviting partners to help turn its vision into reality, subject to necessary technical assessments and development approvals.
From discovering football stars to building the infrastructure that produces them, Buruj Sports Academy is no longer simply dreaming of the future — it is preparing to build it.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed the flag-off of its presidential campaign in Sokoto State, earlier scheduled for Saturday, October 31, to Wednesday, November 4.
The party’s Presidential Campaign Council in Sokoto State announced the postponement in a press statement issued on Wednesday, and signed by its Director-General, Bello Aliyu Goronyo.
According to the statement, the decision was taken to address certain planning and coordination issues to ensure the successful conduct of the campaign event.
The council appealed to party leaders, stakeholders, supporters and members of the public to take note of the new date, while expressing regret over any inconvenience caused by the change in schedule.
“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council in Sokoto State wishes to announce the postponement of its Presidential Campaign Flag-off, earlier scheduled for Saturday, 31st October 2026, to Wednesday, 4th November 2026,” the statement read.
Explaining the reason for the change, the council said, “The decision follows the need to address certain planning and coordination considerations to ensure the successful conduct of the event.”
“The Campaign Council regrets any inconvenience the change may cause and sincerely appreciates the understanding, patience and continued support of party leaders, stakeholders, supporters and members of the public,” Goronyo added.
He urged all concerned to take note of the new date and expressed the council’s readiness to welcome party leaders, supporters and other stakeholders to the event.
The postponement comes amid reports of difficulties involving hotel accommodation in Sokoto ahead of the campaign flag-off originally scheduled for Saturday.
Reports had emerged that hotel rooms were being booked ahead of the planned ADC event, with allegations that some hotel owners were refusing to release rooms to prospective guests.
The development comes as the ADC continues preparations for the 2027 general election, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate.
The party is seeking to strengthen its support across the country as opposition parties prepare to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming presidential election.
Earlier on Wednesday, the ADC Presidential Campaign Council at the national level disowned an unsigned campaign timetable circulating on social media, urging party members, supporters and other stakeholders to disregard the document.
The council said the timetable, which contained proposed dates and locations for campaign rallies and other political activities across the country, had not been authorised by the campaign organisation.
In a statement signed by the Director of Media and Publicity of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party clarified that the document did not originate from the council or its campaign office.
“The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has disowned an unsigned campaign timetable currently in circulation, clarifying that the document did not emanate from the Council or its campaign office,” the statement said.
Ologbondiyan urged party members and stakeholders to wait for official announcements regarding the campaign schedule.
“Accordingly, all members and stakeholders are urged to disregard the document and await official communications from the ADC-PCC on campaign activities and schedules,” he added.
The unsigned timetable listed Sokoto State as the proposed starting point for the presidential campaign on October 31, 2026, and outlined proposed activities in several other states before a closing rally scheduled for Adamawa State on January 11, 2027.
The document also contained proposed dates for rallies, town hall meetings and other political engagements in states including Kebbi, Zamfara, Ogun, Oyo, Rivers, Delta, Edo, Cross River, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, Benue, Plateau, Kaduna, Kano and Borno.
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