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  The Wole Oluyede Campaign Organisation (WOCO), has condemned in strong terms, the ongoing vandalisation of its billboards by people it refers to as 'pained competitors giving up too early'.  In a statement signed by WOCO's Director of Media, Gboyega Adeoye, the group said series of vandalisation were visited on posters and billboards of Dr Wole Oluyede, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), across the state by perceived political opponents. Adeoye said : "we woke up this morning to be bombarded with phone calls from across the state that some agents of darkness, pained by our rising political profile, have resolved to visit their anger on our posters and billboards in a vain attempt to stop a moving train with bare hands. "We came out with few posters and billboards as a mark of assurance to the good people of Ekiti State, wickedly oppressed, dehumanised and yearning for freedom through our Lead Compatriot, Dr Oluyede. "We nev...

  Following months of engagement with key stakeholders within Eti-Osa /Lekki-Epe area, Lekki Concession Company Limited (LCC) hereby officially announces the formal return to tolling operations on Friday, 1st April, 2022 at the Ikoyi Link Bridge Toll Plaza. However, toll payment will not commence until 16th April 2022. LCC has been a worthy part of the Eti-Osa/ Lekki-Epe ecosystem and has served the community relentlessly and to the best of its  ability over the years. We are encouraged by the response and the cooperation received from the vast majority of residents and stakeholders who appreciate the value we bring to bear on their daily movement and continue to register for (or update ) their toll accounts in readiness for the commencement of cashless toll collection. All the points made at the engagements are well taken.  Whilst LCC is aware of the concerns expressed by some stakeholders regarding the return to tolling, it is common knowledge that the government cannot...

  •Governor visits incident site, orders unhindered movement on alternative routes •Chance of traders returning to site slim   The Lagos State Government’s seven-day ultimatum issued to occupiers of open stalls under the razed section of Eko Bridge at Oke Arin Market in Apongbon will not be extended, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu warned on Monday. The Governor said all illegal traders under the damaged bridge have till Wednesday (next two days) - the day the ultimatum will lapse - to vacate the site and remove their belongings, after which Environmental Taskforce officers will move in to clear wreckage left under the bridge, following the last Wednesday fire outbreak allegedly caused by inflammables stored under the bridge. Sanwo-Olu was on the site of the inferno at Apogbon area alongside his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and cabinet members, for an on-the-spot assessment of the level of damage on the 48-year-old infrastructure. Following the fire incident, the Government indefin...

  The recently conducted national convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress!APC) has been described as one of the best ever organized in the country and hitch free one,and in reciprocating the wonderful work done by the convention planning committee,all officers must get to work for the success of the party ,through reconciliation of aggrieved members. The Executive Chairman of Amuwo Odofin Council Chairman,Engr Valentine Oluseyi Buraimoh made the submission in a brief media chat after the swearing in of the national officers ,where he commended president Muhammadu Buhari for his humility and sincerity in the entire process, especially his insistence on having the convention.   The council boss also praised the Mallam Buni led Convention committee for a job well done and all other stakeholders for seeing to a successful convention that produced credible Nigerians as officers.   In his words " this is one of the most peaceful,credible and hitch free conv...

A civil society organization Committee for the Protection of Peoples Mandate (CPPM) has joined democratic interests both locally and internationally to congratulate and commend the All Progressive Congress (APC) for a successful national convention held on Saturday 26th March 2022 in the nation's capital city Abuja. In a press statement issued in Lagos on Sunday , few hours after the convention by it's Executive Chairman Nelson Ekujumi, the group stated that as part of it's responsibility as society's watchdog in our democratic dispensation, "CPPM is pleased to have observed that the convention was conducted in line with democratic tenets and provisions of the 2022 Electoral Act which is commendable". According to the group, "Since a society's democratic wellbeing is dependent on the wellbeing of the stakeholders namely the political parties, it behoves on the society to keep vigil to ensure that democratic principles are upheld at all times by the pa...

When you are good at what you do, you will always be recognized and placed high among your peers. So it was for the very enterprising and officious Dele Phillips, a man with all means in his businesses. It was another day of glory for the Real Estate player and hospitality business guru, Dele Phillips when he audaciously bagged the Outstanding Businessman & Inspiring Leadership Award at the 4th Timeline Awareness Initiatives/Award that held at The Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja Lagos.  This year’s edition that had ‘imperative of harmonizedworking relationship between arms of government’ as its theme had many distinguished personalities in attendance. Hon. Dele Phillips, according to the organizers, was recognized and awarded, based on his exemplary business sagacity and leadership qualities, which have severally and individually distinguished him amongst his peers over the years. The very focused and well-intentioned businessman is a na...

Just as the jostling for the Leadership of the ruling All progressives Congress (APC) is on going, a former Deputy Speaker of the house of Representatives and an aspirant under the APC for the governorship ticket in Osun state,Rt Honourable Lasun Yussuf has resigned his membership of the party.   It was gathered from a competent source that hon Lasun Yussuf tendered his resignation letter at the party secretariat in Ogo oluwa area of the state capital,Oshogbo

  •‘Initiative optimises technology for safety, offers alternative for comfort’ - Gov •Ride-hailing drivers embrace scheme, say all scepticism addressed   A safe, comfortable and modernised taxi scheme has taken off in Lagos State, with the rollout of the first batch of 1,000 brand-new GAC-branded automobiles by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday. The scheme, codenamed “LAGOS RIDE”, was launched at a well-attended ceremony held at the State House in Alausa. The ride hailing taxi initiative, which is being operated on a lease-to-own basis, is a component of the State Government’s multimodal transportation blueprint being executed under the Traffic Management and Transportation pillar of the THEMES agenda of the Sanwo-Olu administration. The initiative is a partnership between Lagos State-owned IBILE Holding Limited and CIG Motors Company Limited, with the objective to provide clean and reliable means of taxis movement across the metropolis at affordable cost, using brand...

  The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday confirmed Mr. Salami Sikiru Adeniji, a nominee of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the substantive Auditor-General of the State. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, announced the confirmation following a voice vote of members of the House during plenary. Mr. Salami had earlier appeared before the lawmakers for screening. In another development, the Lagos State anti-corruption and transparency commission (amendment) bill 2022 scaled second reading on the floor of the House after which Dr. Obasa committed it to the Committee on Judiciary for further action. Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu (Eti-Osa 2) and Hon. Victor Akande, while contributing to the debate on the bill, commended their colleagues for acting responsively and responsibly. The Committee on Judiciary is expected to present its report to the House in a week.

   The Royal council of Owu Obas has directed the Balogun of Owu and former President Olusegun Obasanjo, to closely guide the Otileta ruling House and ensure they produce capable candidate for the vacant stool, strictly in line with existing Owu cultural age long procedure.  Olowu of Owu-Kuta, HRH Oba Adekunle Makama, Tegbosun 111, In a statement after the  quarterly meeting held at the Palace of Alawowo in ogun state recently said it’s imperative to follow the age long procedure of Owu Culture as regards the next Olowu in Abeokuta.  It was further agreed that "Royal Council of Owu Oba " be adopted for the gathering of Owu Obas.  While the council further directed its members to live harmoniously with their neighbours in their respective domains and state in general.  The council further counseled that no Owu Obas should engage in frivolous leadership tussle with one another and enjoined then to continue to uphold cultural and traditional advancement o...

   _• As ex-Super Eagles players defeat Team Lagos 2:0_  Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Sunday Dare; Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, public office holders at federal and state levels on Sunday converge on Lagos to honour the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, with a novelty match in celebration of his 70th birthday.   The novelty match between ex-Super Eagles players and Team Lagos, which took place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos was attended by former and present members of the National Assembly, Lagos State Executive Council, Lagos State House of Assembly and local government chairmen, as well as members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Lagos State APC executive members, among others.  The match, which was attended by Tinubu...

  Barely few days to the convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a Frontline chairmanship hopeful and former Governor of Borno state,Alhaji  Ali Modu Sheriff has stepped down  from the race,disclosing that he did that in the interest of the party   The former Governor made the announcement in a brief chat on Sunday morning in Abuja, stressing that he withdrew from the race due to the  zoning of the position to the north central,while he is from the north east.

  Former Nigeria's international football players have commended All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, for his contributions to democracy and good governance as well as sports development in the country. They made the commendation when they visited Tinubu on Saturday in Lagos to congratulate him on his 70th birthday which comes up on March 29. The ex-Super Eagles players included former Eagles' goalkeepers, Peter Rufai, Ike Shorunmu and Dosu Joseph, ex-Eagles' captains Austin JJ Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu, defenders Taribo West and Uche Okechukwu, Obafemi Martins, Tijani Babangida, Victor Ikpeba and Mutiu Adepoju. Lauding Tinubu particularly for his achievements in Lagos, Okocha said the former Lagos governor is the reason why he usually calls Lagos home. Nwankwo who instituted the Kanu Heart Foundation disclosed that the first seed money for that initiative was donated by Tinubu in 2002. "Without that money, there wouldn't have been Kanu Fou...

Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum  (SGF) and Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has congratulated the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo on his inauguration as the Executive Governor of the state.  Governor Akeredolu also congratulated Ndi Anambra for the peaceful transition to another administration.  The SGF chairman who charged Prof. Soludo to brace up for the herculean job ahead, noted that the security and economic challenges in the Southern part of the country and the nation at large require joint efforts and unalloyed commitment.  He said:”We rejoice with our brother Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo and we welcome him to the Southern Governors’ Forum. We are confident of his track records and his ability to provide the right leadership for the people of Anambra State.  “We look forward to his viable and rich contributions to the development of Southern Nigeria because his vast experience spanning the economy and human...

  The acting Comptroller General of Immigration Isah Idris has approved the immediate removal of two operatives from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command for unprofessional conduct. The action was taken in response to an allegation of a twitter user on the 19th February 2022 that her 14-year old daughter who was travelling out was extorted of some sums of money at the Lagos Airport.  Upon receipt of the allegation, the Service via its Twitter Handle contacted the woman and assured her that the matter will be investigated. Consequently, the acting Comptroller General ordered a full investigation into the matter including a thorough check on the CCTV facility at the airport. After diligent investigation by the committee headed by the Lagos Airport Comptroller of Immigration, CIS KN Nandap, two personnel who attended to the passenger were found culpable of unprofessional action in the handling of the clearance process of the passenger. A statement by the spokesman o...

      … Wins Cash Prize, Trip to Finland, Scholarship A student of Oriwu Model College, Ikorodu, Abdulazeez Abdulrahman, has emerged winner of the 20th edition of the Lagos State Spelling Bee competition at the grand finale held on Thursday at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, after a tense final competition. Speaking at the event, the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, expressed satisfaction with the progress of the competition since its inception, pointing out that the initiative has become a confidence booster for many students as well as a platform to help the youth showcase their potential. The Head of Service, who was represented at the occasion by the Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, Mr. Samson Ajibade, applauded the organisers of the competition, emphasising that past winners have risen to the leadership positions in their chosen careers. While extolling the efforts of the winners and all participants in the annual...

  In a bid to rid the State of environmental nuisance and achieve a cleaner environment, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), in a joint operation with the Governors’ Office Taskforce Team, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources enforcement arm, has removed illegal structures on the Abule-Egba stretch of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway and Agege area of the State. Speaking on the joint operation at the Command Headquarters, Bolade-Oshodi, the Corps Marshal of LAGESC, CP Gbemisola Akinpelu (rtd.), said the exercise was embarked upon because illegal structures on the Abule-Egba axis of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway and Agege had encroached on the right of way. She said: “The occupiers of the illegal structures on the Egbeda axis and the developer of a block of shops at Agege had earlier been served with abatement notices but they failed to comply. This was why our Special Squad had to remove these structures in conjunction with the Governors’ Office Special Proje...

  Nigeria has been given US$1 million from Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to boost food and nutrition needs in Katsina, Zamfara and Borno states. The fund was given to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in 2021 as part of an ECOWAS humanitarian assistance to the Nigerian Government for victims of violent conflicts in North West and North East Nigeria.   According to a statement on Thursday by WFP, the fund from ECOWAS was granted to the government of Nigeria from the ECOWAS Regional Stabilization Fund. The Government of Nigeria accordingly sought the collaboration of WFP in Nigeria to apply the fund for alleviating food and nutrition needs in Katsina, Zamfara and Borno states.   The programme targeted 840 food insecure households (some 4,196 persons) in Zamfara, Katsina and Borno states with food assistance. The target beneficiaries receive an average cash transfer of N27,000 in their prepaid bank cards or WFP SCOPE cards every month to buy ...

  . Meets French experts on drug supply reduction Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has explained that he had to undergo a surgical procedure recently to treat a long-standing lower back pain that was due to his sporting activities in his younger years in the Nigerian Army. He stated this while responding to questions from journalists after a meeting with some French experts on drug supply reduction and law enforcement in his office at the NDLEA National Headquarters, Abuja on Thursday 17th March 2022. When asked if he was admitted in a London hospital to undergo surgery as being rumoured, Gen. Marwa said Indeed, I recently had surgery for long-standing lower back pain that was due to my sporting activities in my younger years in the Nigerian Army. Aside from being an avid polo player, I was an active member of the Nigerian Army athletics team in the 1970s when I participated in the long jump and triple...

  As Lagos State Task Force on Environmental through Lagos Building Investment Company (LBIC) demolished Mile 2 sewage treatment plant yard under Lagos State Wastewater Management at the low-cost housing estate Amuwo Odofin (New Town), Landlords/Residents Association (AOLA) took to the streets to protest the demolition of the sewage yard which many are saying the Government wants to turn to a container terminal. They described the situation as unhealthy hazard to the Estate community. The aged people in the Estate chanted solidarity songs and carried different placards at the sewage yard which read: "Call LBIC To Order, Jankande Legacy Is Being Destroyed." "Gov. Sanwo-Olu promised To Build Modern Sewage And Not To Destroy." "Sanwo-Olu, Stop Illegal Act.", etc.  The AOLA President, Prince Mufutau Ayilara while speaking during the protest, said enough is enough and asked when did the Lagos State Government turned to a land-grabber.  According to him: "W...

  Member, House of Representatives, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has debunked claims in some quarters that she is set to decamp to the Peoples Democratic Party, ahead of the 2023 General elections.  Akande-Sadipe was reacting to a viral social Media post in which a member of PDP, (names withheld) posted her picture with the text "Congratulations to Oyo PDP as Hon. Tolu Sadipe, the Lawmaker representing Oluyole federal Constituency at the House of Representatives is soon to land in our party. Full details later".  In a press release made available to journalists in Ibadan, on Tuesday, the Lawmaker said the porported claim is false.  “I Appreciate the support and concern of my people. Such claim is very laughable The mud slinging has started. Cheap media trick. I am sure nobody is falling for this. I am the APC Rep. from Oluyole in the House of Representatives for Oluyole, and as my people wish 2 terms in a row. I am committed to the development of Oluyole. Please tell those...

  Lagos socialite, Ms. Ogbulu Chindinma Pearl has been arraigned on Monday before Chief Magistrate Kehinde Ogundare at the Special Offences (Mobile) Court sitting at Oshodi. Ogbulu was arraigned on a four (4) count charge of distributing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS ) a.k.a Petrol as souvenir during her installation party on the 5th of March, 2022  at Havillah Event Centre, Lagos. The offences violates section 251(1), 168 (1), 244 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 and Section 195 (2)(b) of the Environmental Management Protection Law of Lagos State 2017. The defendant was granted bail in the sum of Two million Naira (N2,000,000) and 2 responsible sureties in like sum, address to be  verified and 3years tax clearance payment. The Matter was adjourned till 24th of March, 2022 for trial.

Twenty-eight (28) years after winning the African Cup of Nations, the Federal Government has redeemed it’s housing pledge to the Super Eagles 1994 Set. Speaking at the official commissioning of the Housing Project under the National Housing Programme (NHP) Phase 1 in Abere, Osun State, President Muhammadu Buhari, who was represented by the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, said houses are now available to the conquering Super Eagles Set of 1994 to pick from. He said the motive of the Federal Government was beyond improving the human condition of living through the provision of houses like the project being commissioned, but by also providing opportunities to fulfil its pledge to her citizens. The Federal Government had promised each of the members of the Super Eagles captained by the Late Stephen Keshi, which also paraded Late Rasheed Yekini and present Super Eagles handlers Augustine Eguavoen and Emmanuel Amunike house in any state of their choice  after winning the 19...

  ...As NDLEA seizes 40 parcels of Cocaine at MMIA; consignments of Heroin, Codeine, Tramadol at Apapa port, Kaduna, Yobe, Anambra Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested the General Overseer of Christ Living Hope Church, Rev. Ugochukwu Emmanuel Ekwem at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos while on his way to a three-week crusade in Nairobi, Kenya, with 54 sticks of drugs wrapped around his body. The youthful and popular preacher who has his church headquarters in Isuaniocha, Mgbakwu road, Awka, Awka North LGA, Anambra state and two other branches in Lagos and Abuja, was arrested on Monday 7th March, during the outward clearance of passengers on Ethiopian Airlines flight to Nairobi via Addis Ababa. When tested, the 54 sticks proved positive to cannabis. The clergyman confessed during preliminary interview that he packed that quantity of illicit substance on his body to use during his three weeks crusade in Kenya.  ...

  In furtherance of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s zero-tolerance policy against all forms of domestic and sexual violence, the State Government has begun the publication of pictures and details of sex offenders in the State. The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, made the disclosure on Thursday at a Press Briefing held in the Agency's office in Ikeja. She said details of convicted sex offenders to be publicised by the Office include: Name and Picture of the Sex Offender, the Nature of the Offence as well as the duration of the sentence handed down by the court. Mrs. Vivour-Adeniyi noted that the commencement of the initiative is in line with the provisions of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency Law, particularly section 42 which provides that the Agency is to periodically publish details of Sex Convicts in the State. While revealing that Letters of Advisory have been issued to local governments and traditio...

  Embattled Commander of IGP-Intelligence Response Team (IRT), DCP Abba Kyari in another legal battle as the Independent Investigation Panel on Human Rights Violations by the defunct SARS and other units of the Nigerian Police Force on Friday ordered the Chairman of National Drug Laws Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd) to produce him before the panel to explain his role in the case of missing persons. Abba Kyari before now his facing prosecution in United States for alleged involved with Ramon Abbas, commonly known as Hushpuppi, Hush, or Ray Hushpuppi who is facing criminal charges in the United States for conspiracy to launder money obtained from business email compromise, and another case in Nigeria over involved in drug. In the latest battle, a Representative of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) at the panel, John Aikpokpo Martins while presiding over the panel on behalf of the Chairman, Justice Suleiman Galadima (rtd), made the order that Abba Kyari should...

  •Governor lists infrastructure scorecard in Ikorodu, as work commences on Ijede-Gberigbe Road  •74 claimants get N500 million compensation on properties demolished for road projects  Ikorodu Division in Lagos State, on Thursday, throbbed with palpable excitement for the inauguration of twin projects built for the youth by the State Government. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu fulfilled his pledge, delivering a state-of-the-art mini stadium and a computerised Youth Centre in Ita-Elewa area of the ancient town.  Sanwo-Olu commissioned both facilities during his working visit to Ikorodu to inspect State Government’s capital projects across the area. A large crowd thronged the Ikorodu Town Hall, where the Governor and members of cabinet met with residents to get feedbacks on how the programmes and policies of the Government are impacting lives.  Chairmen of all the six local councils that make up Ikorodu division were in attendance with their deputies and councillors. ...

  Seven officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) were injured and one of the agency’s vehicle damaged in a face-off with some thugs during the arrest of a notorious Taraba drug dealer, Micha Godwin. A statement on Wednesday by the anti-narcotics agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi said the operatives of NDLEA were at Nukai market, along Jalingo-Wukari road in the Taraba state capital, Jalingo, to arrest Micha Godwin, during which the anti-narcotic officers came under attack and at least seven of them were injured and one of their vehicles damaged. Babafemi said despite the attack, the officers managed to arrest their target after recovering some quantities of illicit drugs from the suspect and thereafter retreated to take the wounded to the hospital for treatment. He revealed that following intelligence, the operatives last Tuesday stormed the market at about 2.30pm to arrest the drug dealer and evacuate illicit substances in his warehouse, adding that soon after ...