TVCNEWS — broadcast 20260920 150000 UTC 509 transcript segments Google Speech-to-Text API Automatic Transcription (Chirp) Data courtesy of The GDELT Project (https://www.gdeltproject.org/), from the Internet Archive TV News Archive. Machine transcription. Treat it as a searchable index of what was broadcast, not a verbatim quotation record. [00:00:00] falls under. Step [00:00:01] of three: write your report. Step four: submit. [00:00:05] Hold your local government accountable. See it, rate it, [00:00:09] report it. [00:00:10] of Visit [00:00:14] of www.lgtracker.ng. Together, we can make our communities [00:00:18] in of better. At TVs and [00:00:22] wherever the beat news stories happening, we're get up to a great [00:00:26] it. TVs news, first with breaking. [00:00:37] of [00:00:45] of [00:00:46] of of [00:01:05] of of [00:01:06] me Hello and welcome to [00:01:10] TVC News at four, I am Saheed Arabisala. We start [00:01:14] off with the [00:01:15] of war against illicit drug [00:01:16] of trafficking where operatives [00:01:18] of the national drug enforcement agency have intercepted over [00:01:21] 1.3 million pills of traamador and other [00:01:25] of opioids as well as 60 kilograms of potent strains of cannabis [00:01:28] in major. operational break throughs across Lagus, [00:01:32] Edo, Niger, Delta amongst other states. [00:01:36] We have details in this report. Top on the [00:01:40] lineup [00:01:40] of the successful operations was the interception of [00:01:44] 1200 parcels of Canadian loud, [00:01:47] a synthetic strain of cannabis valued at [00:01:51] over 1.8 billion naira, the alleged [00:01:55] strafficer, innocent equal [00:01:57] of who allegedly impersonates a system. senior police officer [00:02:01] was arrested alongside his alert [00:02:05] accomplice, 39 year [00:02:07] of old Unduka Joseph. In doll [00:02:10] state, NDLA operatives arrested [00:02:14] 45 year old Matthew Osay, who reportedly [00:02:18] used his auto repair workshop as a front for [00:02:21] storing illicit drugs, 48 kilograms [00:02:25] of Canadian loud and 152 [00:02:29] gram of metapetamine were recovered by the [00:02:33] a NDLA officers. At the Tinkan Island port in [00:02:37] Lagos, 1,200 passels of Canadian [00:02:40] loud weighing 603.7 kilograms [00:02:44] were [00:02:45] of discovered [00:02:45] in a [00:02:46] of 40-foot container shipped from Montreal in Canada where [00:02:50] they were concealed [00:02:52] of inside 31 black jumbo bags loaded [00:02:55] into Toyota Sienna vehicles in the [00:02:59] container. in Niger state, NDLEA [00:03:02] operatives on patrol along the Abuja Kaduna [00:03:06] Expressway at [00:03:08] of Chachi Tafa Local [00:03:09] of Government area [00:03:10] of arrested three young suspects with two locally fabricated [00:03:14] AK-47 rifles and a magazine. [00:03:18] Suspected pedlers of cannabis, Skunk, [00:03:21] Tramadol were also arrested in Ondo, Gombe, [00:03:25] EMO states. With the [00:03:28] of same vigor, commands and for ambitions [00:03:30] of the NDLA across the country continued with the [00:03:34] war against drug abuse. the chairman chief [00:03:38] executive officer [00:03:40] of of of the agency, brigadier general Muhammad Boba Marwa, [00:03:43] retired, commended the officers for their efforts and [00:03:47] advised them to keep up the [00:03:50] commitment. [00:03:54] now to the nation's capital where the FCT police [00:03:57] of commanders of of conducted a [00:03:57] a massive raid on identify. fight crime flash [00:04:01] points across a butta, arresting hundreds of suspects and [00:04:05] recovering dangerous items. the [00:04:08] of in commissioner of police, fct command, ahmed sanusi says the operation is part of [00:04:12] ongoing air force to [00:04:13] of disrupt criminal activities and enhance public safety. about [00:04:17] 300 persons were taken into custody for screening with [00:04:21] items i recovered including knives, toigon, [00:04:24] cannabis and other illicit [00:04:26] of drugs. cp sonosi warned that substance abuse. [00:04:30] use violent behavior and exposes community to serious [00:04:33] risk. [00:04:37] this [00:04:39] of people, you are [00:04:40] of seen being paraded i've been [00:04:43] constituting menance of traffic [00:04:47] rubberry, house [00:04:49] breaking and [00:04:53] of stealing, cars removed from we [00:04:59] of park. and [00:05:01] also some other heous [00:05:05] crime that [00:05:06] are [00:05:11] they raided. the hideous have been have been [00:05:14] raided, uncompeted [00:05:17] buildings were raided, and [00:05:21] here we are, we [00:05:24] have been able to get about [00:05:28] 300 them just a [00:05:31] day, this we are going to sustain is [00:05:35] not going to end [00:05:37] today, away [00:05:41] from security. The Gumbami funakaya by [00:05:44] election has been concluded with all progressive congress winning [00:05:48] by decisive margin. Among the five contestant political [00:05:52] parties, the APC gagnard 88% the total valid vote [00:05:56] cast maintaining clear dominance the political landscape [00:06:00] of Gumba [00:06:00] state. [00:06:08] of My Jamaah APC having satisfied. [00:06:12] the requirements the law is [00:06:15] hereby declared the winner [00:06:19] and his return [00:06:20] elected [00:06:25] as the 2027 general election draw closer governor of [00:06:29] delta state sheriff oborovar as encouraged political [00:06:33] stakeholders and supporters of his administration to take the [00:06:36] achievement the more agenda to the grassroots. the governor gave the [00:06:40] advice a one day seminar. for special assistance, senor [00:06:44] special assistance and executive assistance on political [00:06:47] matters organized by the senior political advisor to the [00:06:51] governor, senator Immanuel agodo, [00:06:54] representing the governor, the chief of staff government house, Johnson [00:06:58] Erijo, at the participants to communicate the [00:07:02] administration's programs and achievements with facts while [00:07:05] engaging communities at the grass roads, it said the renewed hope [00:07:09] agenda the federal government and the more agent the delta state [00:07:13] government w focused on reforms aimed at strengthening the [00:07:17] economy, expanding opportunities and promoting [00:07:20] development. at the national [00:07:23] level, [00:07:25] president renewal agenda is driving [00:07:29] reforms to strengthen the [00:07:31] economy, expand opportunities [00:07:35] and promote sustainable [00:07:36] development. in delta [00:07:40] states, our more agenda. compliment this [00:07:43] vision and reflect our commitment to improving the [00:07:47] lives of our people, you must see [00:07:50] ourself at the [00:07:52] sheriff, food [00:07:55] soldiers also as [00:07:57] one the [00:08:01] ukodo political machine can [00:08:04] rely on, we are going into [00:08:08] the campaign system shortly and we must [00:08:10] ourselves. with [00:08:13] facts about the accomplishments of [00:08:17] our principles, so you need [00:08:20] facts, real facts, [00:08:24] real tables to be able [00:08:28] to make effective contribution, ask you [00:08:32] what happened, price of federal was this, price of this one [00:08:36] was this, there was no economy, there was no [00:08:39] country, if he wasn't there, because operating from [00:08:43] negative position, so you need to [00:08:46] equip yourself in this one day [00:08:50] seminar. let's turn our attention to [00:08:54] binuish state where the government has reemphasized the importance of [00:08:57] empowering residence at the grassroots and bridging the gap between the [00:09:01] government and the govern through providing long-term [00:09:04] development. executive chairman of west local government [00:09:08] council victor ormin said this during a distribution [00:09:12] ceremony. held at the Gol West Council Secretariat in Naka [00:09:15] Area of Beno State, Mayowato as [00:09:19] details: a major boost to grassroot [00:09:22] governance is this distribution of 105 [00:09:25] motorcycles and six vehicles to counselors, traditional [00:09:29] rulers, party leaders and other stakeholders in Guay West local government [00:09:33] area of binwe state. The distribution ceremony was attended by [00:09:37] government officials, party leaders, elders and stakeholders [00:09:41] from across Spainway. In his address, the council chairman [00:09:44] said the empowerment was aimed at facilitating official [00:09:48] duties, enabling beneficiaries to reach various communities more [00:09:52] easily and improving service delivery across Guay [00:09:55] West. He [00:09:59] explains that the initiative is the first phase of his [00:10:02] administration's empowerment program, adding that the second phase will be [00:10:06] implemented before December 2026. The traditional [00:10:09] institution is the key component the security. [00:10:12] architecture of every local government, the state and even the [00:10:16] federation. I want to believe that this will create very [00:10:19] positive and lasting impact in their lives and the life of [00:10:23] administration and the local government. the state chairman the all [00:10:27] progressive congress APC Benjamin Omali calls on the people to [00:10:31] remain united and stead fast in their support for the [00:10:34] APC distributions [00:10:37] today, it is in line with the vision the [00:10:39] government to strengthen democracy, the APC [00:10:43] party is moving forward, [00:10:46] as we approaching election, we want to beg you please to forgive and [00:10:49] reconcile. Traditional rulers also reaffirms the traditional [00:10:53] council support for the state. government while appreciating the [00:10:57] construction of nakaka makodi road. we want to appreciate his [00:11:00] excellency the governor the state witness in [00:11:04] several completed and ongoing [00:11:08] projects scattered across the state and his [00:11:11] recent pronouncement to reconstruct [00:11:15] the beneficiaries expressed their [00:11:18] appreciation promising to make judicious use of items [00:11:22] delivered to them. democracy and as they said he [00:11:26] has demonstrated it down to the grassroot if i go [00:11:30] farm the bike will help any j i [00:11:33] had the bike they help me all of my activities like this [00:11:37] bike the council chairman also staged rally for the support [00:11:41] the reelection of governort earlier and president [00:11:45] bolamed sinubu in the 2027 general [00:11:47] election. tvc [00:11:51] news way west wd to take a [00:11:55] break on the news at this time we'll be back with more stories, stay with [00:11:58] us. [00:12:12] good morning everyone, it's a new day, how lamy day? hey guys, [00:12:16] i'm just at the rooftop, keeping my finger on the pulse and my eye on the [00:12:20] street, told my good morning, hope you're up and ready for the show today, yeah [00:12:24] i just got to the office. now have you contacted abuja? hello guys, we are set [00:12:28] and ride on our way to the studio and the guest is standing [00:12:30] by, hi real, i'm almost ready, just let me get my [00:12:34] grand for the show. good morning ibrahim, what about the days? i just [00:12:38] grabbed the papers, i'm on my way. good [00:12:42] morning guys, r good [00:12:44] morning, [00:12:47] good morning Nigeria, no one knows how today will go, but [00:12:51] every day starts with breakfast, so started right here on. bc [00:12:55] breakfast every weekday at [00:12:57] 7 [00:13:01] at news wherever the big news stories [00:13:05] happening we're get up to break it [00:13:08] news first with breaking [00:13:10] news [00:13:18] thanks for staying with us to more stories now experts have [00:13:22] called on legal's residence and the government to preserve open [00:13:26] spaces across the state to allow nature thrive and improve the [00:13:30] environment. the call was made at the 60th annual general [00:13:33] meeting in lecture the lagos to chapter the Nigerian institute of tan [00:13:37] planners held in lagos. the outgoing chairman acknowledged [00:13:41] existing town planning policies but noted that implementation [00:13:45] remains weak while the incoming chairman platch continued partnership [00:13:49] with government to strengthen enforcement. the lecture [00:13:52] themed green infrastructure. an enforcement of statutory [00:13:56] 10% softs landscaping policy in planning [00:14:00] permit illegals focused on the need for effective [00:14:03] implementation the policy. using lagas as case [00:14:07] study, the guest lecturer stressed that developments in the state have [00:14:11] a multiplier effect across [00:14:13] Nigeria. Legos [00:14:17] has limited land space. As we now [00:14:20] have increased in rainfall [00:14:23] pattern, uncoordinated land [00:14:27] use planning, emergency of poor waste [00:14:31] management, blockage of our drainages, all these are coming together [00:14:35] to give pressure on urban management, so one the way [00:14:39] out is the green infrastructure and the 10% soft [00:14:42] landscaping policy that the state government already [00:14:46] established since 2019, we hope that government will [00:14:50] really look into it by making sure that is not just a [00:14:53] government granting. 10% like keeping provision, but [00:14:57] they should also go out to enforce the provision of that [00:15:00] regulation, the laws are made for our own benefit, for [00:15:04] our own comfort, and it's not a new thing, it has been in the [00:15:08] law, but people try as much as possible to circumvent the [00:15:12] law, when we say 10% greiny for [00:15:16] everywhere, you know, in terms the building space and all of [00:15:20] that, but how faithful is government to [00:15:23] this, and these are so... the areas that where we want [00:15:27] to collaborate with government, we need to, we want to [00:15:30] strengthen our collaboration with government in making [00:15:34] sure that all these things, they are not just on paper, but in the... [00:15:42] implementation, the governor of indo state, lucky, that he was says his [00:15:45] administration is committed to transforming the state from a producer [00:15:49] of raw materials into a hub for processing, packaging, [00:15:53] branding and exporting value added products. governor was [00:15:57] stated this at the 2026 understate entrepreneurship [00:16:01] agency entrepreneurs summit where 20 [00:16:04] entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas were unvilled and [00:16:08] presented with checks senor reporterji morado reports [00:16:11] the summit [00:16:12] team the new [00:16:16] ow positioning entrepreneurs for imaging [00:16:19] opportunities attracted young entrepreneurs from across [00:16:23] into stage and beyond. addressing [00:16:26] participants, governor lied that it was said his [00:16:30] administration is deliberately building an entrepreneur [00:16:33] ecosystem designed to link ideas with skill. [00:16:37] As part of efforts to support small businesses, the [00:16:41] governor avaed the lucky light initiative, face [00:16:45] intervention that provide reliable, clean and affordable [00:16:49] solar electricity to 1ous small businesses [00:16:53] across the state. The governor also presented checks to [00:16:57] 20 entrepreneurs whose business ideas were [00:17:01] adjorded to have distributed themselves. Our [00:17:04] responsibility as a government is there. for [00:17:08] not to create dependency, [00:17:12] but to create an environment where entrepreneurs [00:17:16] can see opportunities and go and knock the door and [00:17:19] bring it out, minister of finance, was [00:17:23] represented at the vent, former managing director of [00:17:26] TVC entertainment, morabi brown orge [00:17:30] entrepreneurs to position themselves to take [00:17:33] advantage of imaging opportunities, so for all the young. [00:17:37] opinions that are also in the house, so it is very important that you just [00:17:41] sit back and pay all attention to the [00:17:44] speech, every opportunity brings [00:17:48] uh begins as a raw material, koko, casava, bitmen, [00:17:52] media, talking, interviews, and you need to refine [00:17:56] that. the special advisor to the governor, entrepreneurship, [00:17:59] innovation and investment, sumi, smart francis, [00:18:03] challenge young entrepreneurs to stop waiting for opportunities and [00:18:07] instead take deliberate steps towards creating and nering [00:18:11] them. when i even say right direction, we talking about [00:18:14] opportunities, and some of you, mr. [00:18:17] governor, [00:18:18] i don't know what my people this thing that don't let opportunity pass you by, don't you [00:18:22] that opportunity must be coming from somewhere, some of you, you have [00:18:25] wishes, but there is no clear path to get there. the [00:18:29] eye point the summit was a presentation of funding and [00:18:33] business support packages to 20 [00:18:35] entrepreneurs, the your [00:18:37] TVC, [00:18:42] let's head e your state where for decades, residents and [00:18:46] communities in the Ayegun Oleyo community of Ibado [00:18:50] have faced daily heartship navigating about 8 km [00:18:53] road, believe is now inside as major [00:18:57] construction work gets underway following an intervention by the [00:19:01] senator representing or your central [00:19:05] today, as details in the... [00:19:07] report: for [00:19:11] decades, residents of community in [00:19:14] ibadon have endured the deplorable condition the major road [00:19:18] linking the community with neighboring areas. [00:19:22] commuters and other road users have had to navigate port [00:19:26] holes, mudy portions and difficult stretches the [00:19:29] road, making movement in and out the community a daily [00:19:33] challenge. after years of appeals for government [00:19:37] intervention. the 8 km road is now receiving [00:19:40] attention with construction work currently ongoing [00:19:44] following intervention [00:19:45] the the senator representing [00:19:47] central senatorial district (yunus) we need [00:19:51] to note that this road was local government road, but [00:19:54] when we came in, i approached mr. president [00:19:57] in writing and graciously approved that the road be [00:20:01] converted from local government to federal government road, which is the road [00:20:05] we are standing on and i'm pleased to inform you that the 8 [00:20:08] km road was awarded [00:20:11] 2023-24 and by today you can [00:20:15] see that more than 50% the span the road has been [00:20:18] constructed. for residents who have endured years of hardship on [00:20:22] the road, the ongoing construction offers hope of easier [00:20:26] movement, improved access to businesses and essential [00:20:29] services. for over 50 something here this road is a bad [00:20:33] road, very bad, even if you are us using [00:20:37] motor in this area, you cannot use it for past six months before you go [00:20:41] pack it, so if this thing now construct everybody, [00:20:45] every communities we must be happy, our that was [00:20:49] not our governor was on radio and we some of one of us [00:20:52] made a call do it was a phoning program, we made call to the [00:20:56] governor that leading that the [00:20:58] entire length the road is about 7 or 8 [00:21:02] km by our own estimation then, but the reply we got on [00:21:06] here was that we are refining to about some of 5 km as [00:21:10] just we've done the stone base at least by now [00:21:14] we are at kilometer 4 plus for [00:21:17] the uh stone base now you can see here we have started [00:21:21] the asfalt, we've done about 1 km asphalt now and we are continue if you look [00:21:25] forward you can see that peval is still working [00:21:28] and we are committed to finish this project as fast as [00:21:32] possible. residents are hopeful that the completion the 8 km [00:21:36] road will bring lasting relief and boost economic [00:21:39] activities within and surrounding [00:21:42] communities. tvc [00:21:45] news [00:21:48] the national commission for person with disabilities as inaugurated [00:21:52] six sub committees for the 2026 edition the [00:21:55] PWDs got talent reality tv show in partnership [00:21:59] with the discovering abilities and disabilities initiative. [00:22:02] daddy, executive secretary the commission ayuba Gufan [00:22:06] says the initiative is designed to shift the narrative [00:22:10] around disability from sympathy and charity to [00:22:14] talent and ability and empowerment. The show [00:22:18] is expected to feature. finalist drawn from the six [00:22:22] geopolitical zones and the FCT, we will leave together for [00:22:26] 30 days and complete for and compete for [00:22:29] opportunities under the proposed one billion ability talent [00:22:33] fund. the vision is [00:22:36] big, big [00:22:39] vision requires sol structure with [00:22:42] mandate to develop, compile, propose, secure, [00:22:46] sponsorship and manage all government corporate. [00:22:51] and development partner relation, [00:22:55] you are the driver the one billion [00:22:58] ability toilet form, the third one is media and [00:23:02] publicity, media and [00:23:06] publicity are to manage press, engagement, [00:23:10] tv, radio, online, etc. wdgot [00:23:13] talents is going to help talented persons with [00:23:17] disability to become a self All [00:23:20] right, um, we're going to have six [00:23:23] geopolitical zone audition where we are going to be [00:23:27] selecting 55 persons per geopolitical [00:23:30] zone for the audition, and after that we have the [00:23:34] final round the audition and have to who will go into the house, [00:23:38] so they will not just go into the house for competition, we know they are [00:23:42] talented, there's need also for us to bring professionals, [00:23:45] resource persons who is going to give them a pro mentorship where they will [00:23:49] become perfect and become uh [00:23:52] superstars. the [00:23:56] national president, the president the Nigerian association of [00:23:59] Chambers of commerce, industry, mines and agriculture, Jani [00:24:03] Ibrahim, as commended inneg state governor Peter for [00:24:07] his administration's efforts in combatting insecurity and [00:24:11] creating enabling environment for businesses to thrive. Mr. [00:24:15] Ibrahim made the commendation when it led a delegation the [00:24:18] association on the c. visit to governor mba at the government [00:24:22] house in ago, he said security remains the foundation [00:24:25] for economic growth as he expresses the association's [00:24:29] readiness to support mba's vision of growing inaugu state [00:24:33] economy from its estimated 4.4 billion as of [00:24:37] 2023 to 30 billion dollars by [00:24:41] 2031. governor ambas said his administration regarded [00:24:44] nasima as quote the voice the nigerian [00:24:48] business community. court stressing that the [00:24:52] government's economic strategy was anchored on private capital [00:24:56] with government providing an enabling environment and the risking [00:25:00] investments were [00:25:01] necessary. we we recognize [00:25:05] that if we want to [00:25:09] have new goods GDP in the next uh [00:25:13] five years by 2031 be one the top [00:25:16] three GDPs in the in the... [00:25:20] country, then we must do something [00:25:23] extraordinary. we also committed [00:25:26] to making anugu state the number [00:25:30] one states in terms of human development [00:25:33] and quality of of [00:25:37] life, and that essentially [00:25:41] requires that we eradicate poverty, you [00:25:45] reduce our poverty head count rates to [00:25:48] zero. there are a lot of issues. people were thinking they were writing [00:25:52] security, but I can tell you your excellency, we had [00:25:55] fun, there was no day he released us before 12 [00:25:59] midnight and I can confirm to you sir. that [00:26:03] my second deputy arrived uh in Enogu [00:26:07] at about um 7 o'clock and he was [00:26:11] a bit worried about moving from edugu to [00:26:14] nsuka but we encourage him so he came he arrived [00:26:18] safe and sound no problem I'm here [00:26:20] yeah [00:26:22] he's here so sir we commend you on that issue of [00:26:26] security we want to congratulate you because that is [00:26:30] the number one item. [00:26:34] That's it news this hour [00:26:36] for more updates and the stories we're monitoring you can visit our website [00:26:39] www.tv you can also [00:26:43] follow us on our social media anders facebook instagram and [00:26:47] x@ we also have updates for you on whatsapp [00:26:51] and telegram attivity news nigeria and youtube we're live [00:26:55] attivicy news nigeria on tiktok [00:26:57] itnews [00:27:01] thanks for watching [00:27:20] every day across forests, highways, towns and [00:27:23] villages, brave men and women stand watch so that Nigeria can [00:27:27] sleep, they leave their families behind, confront danger head [00:27:31] on and make... prices many of us will never see, [00:27:35] yet the enemies of our nation continue their assault, they target [00:27:39] our children, they murder innocent citizens, they force families [00:27:43] from their homes, they turn thriving communities into places [00:27:47] of fear and uncertainty, their goal is simple, [00:27:50] to break our spirit, divide our people and steal [00:27:54] the future of our nation, but Nigeria is stronger than [00:27:58] terror, as we demand greater accountability, stronger security. [00:28:02] measures and more effective action from those entrusted with our safety, we [00:28:06] must also play our part, support our security [00:28:10] forces, salute their galantry, stand with those [00:28:13] stand for us, if you see something, say [00:28:17] something, let us be our brothers keeper, we must [00:28:21] never surrender to fear, despair or hopelessness, [00:28:24] this is not the time for division, not by tribe, not [00:28:28] by religion, not by region, not by [00:28:32] political party, because terror recognizes no [00:28:35] ethnicity, no faith and no ideology. its [00:28:39] enemy is all of us and together, united as one [00:28:43] people, we can defeat it for our children, for our [00:28:47] communities, for our future, for [00:28:50] Nigeria, join the movement, stand for our [00:28:53] country, stand for one another, hashtag [00:28:57] #unite against [00:28:59] terror. [00:29:22] It's your street, your community and your [00:29:26] voice, now you don't have to [00:29:29] wonder whom to complain to from bad. and poor waste [00:29:33] management to broken street lights, drainage problems and other issues [00:29:37] affecting your neighborhood, see it, report it, appraise it, [00:29:41] complain about it, because your voice matters, and when your voice [00:29:44] joins the voices of your neighbors, it becomes a voice that cannot be [00:29:48] ignored, so how do you do this? visit [00:29:51] www.lgtracker.ng and follow [00:29:55] these steps. step one: choose the local government you want to [00:29:59] commend or file report on. step two: choose: what [00:30:02] category your report falls under. Step three: write your [00:30:06] report. Step four: submit. Hold your local [00:30:10] government accountable. See it, rate it, report it. [00:30:14] Visit [00:30:14] www.lgtracker.ng. [00:30:18] Together, we can make our communities [00:30:20] better. 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