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  seal off operations of Dangote Plc in the affected areas of the State. The House gave the order during a public hearing on activities of Dangote Group in the state, especially on the the massive exploitation , environmental degradation and non compensation to the affected owners of the land and without revenue accruing to the state government. The Speaker, Kogi state House of Assembly, Mathew Kolawole, charged the NSCDC commandant to ensure immediate implementation pending when the ad hoc committee on revenue clarifies some grey areas. Kolawole, who lamented the environmental degradation caused by mining activities on Kogi by the Dangote group and its subsidiaries, accused the multi national business concern of making billions in the state but yet fails to give back to it. Akwa Ibom is also finding it difficult to collect its entitlement from the Dangote Group. According to reports from the place, the Itu Local Government blocked Dangote premises with their trucks because the com...

  Ogun APC passes vote of confidence on Governor Dapo Abiodun, assures of candidates’ victories in 2023 The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has unanimously passed a vote of confidence on the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, while assuring him  and other candidates of the party of victories in the 2023 general elections. In a communique issued after the party’s monthly state executive committee meeting held on Wednesday in Abeokuta,  and signed by the secretary of the party, Prince Aderibigbe Tella, the party resolved that  “a vote of confidence and endorsment is hereby passed on the governor and leader of the party in Ogun State who is also the governorship candidate of the party, Prince Dapo Abiodun.” The communique also “commended all our national and state assemblies Candidates on their preparedness for the campaigns that will culminate into success at the 2023 general elections.” The monthly  meeting presided over by the state c...

Why NLC, TUC Must Protect Nigeria's Democracy - Obasa The survival of Nigeria's democracy should be a key focus of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its affiliates, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has said. Dr. Obasa gave the charge Thursday at the 2022 Independence Day Anniversary Lecture with the theme 'Nigeria in search for an enduring political structure: imperative of structural reform' held at the NLC Ogun State headquarters. According to him, Nigeria can only advance positively if the various unions and individuals play roles to keep the country's democracy thriving. The Speaker, who was chairman of the event, said that the country is seen as practising democracy because there are legislative arms of government in place both at the national and sub-national levels. He, however, lamented the attempts by some individuals in position of authority to 'pocket' these lawmaking arms of States citing...

2023 Elections: NIS to Shut Doors Against Foreign Migrants Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said it would shut the doors against the use of  foreign migrants from neighbouring countries in next year’s election. The Comptroller General of Immigration (CGI) Isah Idris made the pledge on Thursday at a meeting with top management staff of the Service, Zonal Coordinators and Comptrollers of Commands/Formations at the Service Headquarters in Abuja where operational briefing was given as part of preparatory activities for the forthcoming general elections in 2023. A press statement by the spokesman of the NIS, Amos Okpu said during the meeting, the CGI reiterated government’s commitment to a free and fair electoral process for the 2023 general elections and charged Heads of Commands and Formations across the country to upscale surveillance activities in all locations including Border Crossing Points to ensure successful elections.  He directed the activation ...

Federal Government Declares Public Holiday to Mark Independence Day The federal government has declared Monday October 3, 2022, as public holiday to mark the nation’s 62nd Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government on Thursday. Aregbesola congratulates all Nigerians on this year’s celebration and assures of government’s commitment to tackling all the challenges facing the nation and bring smiles to the faces of all the people. “The world is going through dire economic and security challenges which have also affected our nation. However, I am assuring us all that the government will not abandon the people, but will continue to confront all these challenges with all the might at our disposal until respite comes our way”, the Minister said. He reiterates the eminent position of Nigeria in the comity of nations and the greatness ahead of the country if we work hard at it as a people. “Our ...

LAGOS TAKES DELIVERY OF TRAINS FOR RED LINE RAIL SYSTEM The Lagos State Government has achieved another major milestone in its determination to deliver the operation of the Red Line Rail System by the first quarter of 2023. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, said the TALGO SERIES 8 Trains acquired for the Red Line have finally arrived in Lagos, saying “The 2 Nos. Ten and Eleven Car trains which were bought from Milwaukee are here”. He explained that it was necessary to decouple the train into 21 individual cars for effective transportation to Lagos, adding that the trains will be recoupled with the help of rolling stock Engineers from Talgo, the company that manufactured the trains in the United State of America. Omotoso said: “The Engineers will also take the opportunity to train our local Engineers whilst they are here to equip our young people with the requisite skills. Once the recoupling is complete, the testing and commis...

BATCAN TACKLES PA AYO ADEBANJO,DESCRIBES HIS OPPOSITION TO TINUBU AS  ROAD TO PERDITION  A prominent support group for the candidacy of former Governor of Lagos state,Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, known as the BAT CAMPAIGN NETWORK (BATCAN) has attacked a leader of Afenifere ,Chief Ayo Adebanjo for his consistent criticism of the APC candidate, describing such as "exercise in futility and road to perdition".. BATCAN made its position known on Tuesday in a press release issued in Akure ,the Ondo state capital,signed by it's Director General,Engr Akinyele Akinbobola, stressing that the opposition of the Afenifere leader will not stop the Tinubu presidency as enlightened and politically savvy Nigerians are rooting for Tinubu.. According to Engr Akinbobola "Pa Ayo Adebanjo's press statement on Afenifere's support for Peter Obi's Presidential candidacy is nothing but a fallacy. It is rather very disheartening, that Pa Adebanjo has turned Afenifere into...

We will Mobilize South Youth For Asiwaju -TAG south west youth leader Barely twenty four hours to the commencement of open campaign by political parties and their candidates for National elections next year, prominent support group,The Asiwaju Group TAG (TAG), in the south western part of the country has promised to mobilize the youth for the actualization of the aspiration of the Presidential candidate of the All progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.. The promise was made by the south west Youth Coordinator of TAG, Hon Adegboyega Kuku while speaking with youth leaders in the six states if the southwest Nigeria,where he reiterated his confidence in the ability of the APC candidate to triumph in the election next year.  He disclosed that meetings are being held by the youth in their respective states to drum support for the actualization of the aspiration of the politician,whom he described as a "tactful politician with penchant for good governance and...

  APC PCC clears air on Campaign Council list, Chimaroke Nnamani’s name not a mistake The Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress hereby clarifies that the list of members of the campaign council released at the weekend, is a partial list. It contains only  the directors, deputy directors, secretaries of directorates and key stakeholders.  The council also assures our esteemed governors  that the secretariat  of the council has not jettisoned the names  submitted by them. Some of the nominees of our governors have emerged as part of the leadership, while others will soon emerge as members of the various directorates.  “No name is left out of the lists”, said the PCC secretary, Hon. James Faleke.  The PCC will also want to clarify that the appearance of the name of HE Chimaroke Nnamani, a distinguished senator from Enugu State, was not a mistake. He is on the list in his own right as a supporter of our presidentia...

  The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday passed a bill to protect witnesses and victims in the state. The 'bill for a law to provide for the rights and entitlements of victims and protection of witnesses and for connected purposes' was passed during plenary presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Obasa. The bill stipulates provision of  assistance and protection to victims and witnesses who have vital information that could help ensure effective prosecution of cases, but who face intimidation due to their cooperation with the prosecution or law enforcement agencies. A part of the bill further states: "Every person, including security agents shall render assistance to victims of accidents or crimes and ensure that such persons are taken to the nearest hospital for immediate care and treatment. "A public or private hospital shall provide immediate and adequate treatment to an accident victim or any person with gunshot and severe injuri...

  The candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ,Asiwaju Bola Ahmed TInubu has been described as the most qualified of the contenders for the presidency of the country and that he is well prepared to emerge victorious in February 2023.. This was the submission of a stalwart of the party and the south west Youth Coordinator of The Asiwaju Group (TAG),Hon Adegboyega Kuku in an interactive  session with members of his campaign team in Ikeja,where he reiterated the importance of permanent voters card and continuous political  education  of the would be voters.  Hon Kuku explained that unlike those running Helter skelter,Asiwaju has carved a niche for himself both in private and public services,so the experience garnered can't be compared with those who have not worked in multi national companies.  The youthful politician equally used the opportunity to equally appeal to his campaign team to embark on aggressive house to house campaign for the elec...

  The Lagos State Government has debunked the claims contained in a viral video on social media alleging its participation in forcing the motoring public to purchase stickers to raise funds for the campaign of some All Progressive Congress candidates. A statement issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde condemned the claim in strong terms, stating that the sticker was neither created nor circulated by the Ministry or any agency of the government. He urged stakeholders, especially those providing public transportation, to report anyone caught selling the stickers in the name of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, advising those involved in the mischief to refrain or face the wrath of the Law.

The lingering strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) which has placed all universities in Nigeria under lock and key is part of the prayer requests of the Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II as he on Sunday began the annual 7-day seclusion rite being part of the symbolic activities marking the annual Olojo festival in Ile-Ife.  Ooni Ogunwusi who appeared in his usual white traditional attire laced with colorful ancient beads, told newsmen on his way out of his Ile-Oodua palace that he will use the spiritual moment of seclusion as a point of contact to God Almighty towards resolving all issues in Nigeria as the country gears up for next year's General election. The Co-chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria(NCTRN) explained that the government must as a matter of core urgency end the strike to avert the looming anger of Nigerian youths. "The youths are angry and no one can blame them for that. Just ...

  - Praises Hamzat for his dedication to service of Lagos The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, says the State remains proud to have Dr. Obafemi Hamzat as its Deputy Governor. Dr. Obasa said this on Sunday in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, celebrating Dr. Hamzat, who clocks 58 on Monday, September 19. According to the Speaker, the Deputy Governor has shown, consistently, his commitment, dedication and passion to the goal of making Lagos an enviable State in Nigeria and one admired by the world. He added that Hamzat at 58, remains a perfect example of a technocrat who is not only effective in the discharge of his duties, but uses all within his powers to ensure the good of the majority. The Speaker further noted the seamless running of the Lagos government made up of the Executive, legislative and judicial arms, attributing this to the knowledge, wisdom and zeal of leaders including Hamzat to make the State constan...

  Our attention has been drawn to the recent characteristic charade of the PDP governorship candidate in Lagos state, Jide Adediran.  It’s saddening that Jandor and his deputy, Funke Akindele,  have graduated from playing politics with human lives to blatantly encouraging the break down of law and order in our dear state.  The visit to citizens who paid the price for violating state traffic laws, compensating , inducing and encouraging them is an act that’s totally unacceptable in any decent  society.  The move of Jandor amounts to turning compassion and charity on its head.  It was pathetic that he simply interpreted the loss of his hosts to having their means of livelihood taken away from them when in actual fact, people have lost their lives to accidents as a result of driving against traffic.  However, we are not surprised by the promotion of lawlessness by the opposition party as it remains consistent with their desperation as  we count ...

  Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Plateau State Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong on Wednesday 14th September 2022 received Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the APC Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Hajiya Nana Kashim Shettima, wife of his running mate at the Tinubu Campaign Headquarters in Abuja. The DG who met with the wife of the Presidential Candidate and his running behind closed doors in company of the Secretary of the APC Presidential Campaign Council Hon. James Faleke, Assistant Secretary Christopher Tarfa and Chief of  Staff to the DG Hon. Yakubu Dati said the visit is part of the engagement and consultations towards a successful campaign for the victory of APC in the 2023 General elections. Sen. Oluremi Tinubu informed the Director General that they were at the Headquarters to strategise on the participation of women in the forthcoming campaigns in line with the decision of the APC to carry all women along by ensuring ...

  " Peaceful co-existence in Lagos must not be destroyed " Supporters and Members of the Labour Party Presidential Candidate have been warned not to embark on the planned rally on October 1st in Lekki Lagos.. The warning was handed down on Wednesday by the National president of the group,Mazi Akuna Uche Aloysius in a press release made available to journalists in Lagos,stressing that the planned rally and the threat of a counter rally by some other groups will ultimately affect  the peaceful atmosphere in Lagos as well as co-existence of all ethnic nationalities residing in the state of aquatic splendor.  Mazi Akuna equally restated that the planned rally at the Lekki Toll gate will be a sad reminder of the unfortunate mayhem that happened two years ago ,which unfortunately led to destruction of life and property by some misguided youth.  According to Mazi Akuna " we want to warn these faceless characters to stop this planned rally as it's an attempt to cause another...

An Aide of the president,the senior special assistant to president Nuhammadu Buhari on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Princess Adejoke Orelope Adefulure has emerged as member of the Highest decision making body in Lagos state,the Governor's Advisory Council (GAC). The former deputy Governor of the center of Excellence was considered for the exalted position based on her loyalty to the party,commitment to it's ideals and track record of honesty.   Information also has it that she was chosen to replace the late Chief Mrs Kemi Nelson,who was a member of the council before her demise.  It was also gathered that a former head of service,Mr Sunny Akinsanya Ajose has also been admitted into the prestigious council of wise men.  Though the GAC has not made official announcement of their admission, credible source in the state confirmed the news and stated that the official confirmation will be made soon.  Political associates,friends and families have been congrat...

  The Federal Government has again pledged its commitment to advance the course of human rights so as to consolidate on the achievements made so far in the area of it’s promotion and protection in the country.  The promise was made by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, when the 5th Governing Council of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) led by its Chairperson, Dr. Salamatu Sulaiman paid him a courtesy visit.  The Attorney General, who described the visit as a quest towards advancing the course of human rights in the country, said Nigeria has recorded tremendous successes with regard to human rights consideration, adding that the country has put in place both legislative and institutional frameworks to promote and protect human rights. According to him, “the President Buhari administration has advanced the services, functions and responsibilities of the NHRC which has risen from the position barking to biting, the ...

A Brazilian returnee, Okolie Nwabueze has been arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, for importing 92 wraps of cocaine, which he ingested and eventually excreted after days under observation in the agency’s facility. The 53-year-old trafficker, father of two was arrested on Friday 2nd September upon his arrival on Qatar Airline flight enroute Brazil-Doha-Abuja.  According to a statement on Sunday by the spokesman of the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, the suspect claimed to have left Nigeria to Mozambique in 2004 and finally relocated to Brazil in 2017, where he obtained a residence permit before deciding to import the illicit substance for a $4,000 fee. Babafemi also disclosed that a 42-year-old man, Aliyu Kwasare, has been arrested at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, for attempting to export a consignment of new psychoactive substance, Akuskura, to Saudi Arabia. According to him, Kwaso...

  The state funeral of HM the Queen Elizabeth II will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th September at 1100hrs BST.  Prior to the state funeral, the Queen will Lie-in-State in Westminster Hall for four days, to allow the public to pay their respects. The Queen's coffin currently rests in the Ballroom at Balmoral Castle. Her Majesty's coffin will travel to Edinburgh tomorrow, Sunday 11th September, by road, to arrive at the palace of Holyroodhouse, where it will rest in the Throne Room until the afternoon of Monday 12th September. On the afternoon of Monday 12th September, a procession will be formed on the forecourt of the palace of Holyroodhouse to convey the coffin to St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh.  The King and members of the royal family will take part in the procession and attend a service in St Giles’ Cathedral to receive the coffin. The coffin will then lie at rest in St Giles' Cathedral, guarded by vigils from The Royal Company of Archers, to allow t...

  The Lagos Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has concluded arrangements to collaborate with the Federal Capital Territory Administration, (Economic, Planning, Revenue Generation & Public Private Partnership) on traffic Management and Control. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba disclosed this while welcoming officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to his office at LASTMA Headquarters on Wednesday. Mr. Oreagba explained that due to the high influx of people trooping daily into the metropolitan City of Lagos, traffic congestion has become a menace that required urgent attention, necessitating the establishment of LASTMA on the 15th of July, 2000 during the administration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The General Manager, who was represented by the Director of Rescue Department, Mr. Adeolu Joan added that the 22 years old Agency, in achieving its mandate, has over 4000 personnel managing the traffic across the metropolis for the desired ...

  As pupils of schools across the state resumed back educational activities, the Executive Chairman of Oshodi-Isolo local government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede, has welcomed them back, promising that good time awaits education henceforth within the local government. The Council chairman welcomed the students in a press release by his media office, where he enjoined them to focus more on their educational pursuits as that is the gateway to prosperity.  The council chairman also called on teaching and none teaching staff in the schools to ensure they discharge their duties diligently and dutifully.  He disclosed that his government will continue to give priority attention to education and youth development.  In his words, "Let me on behalf of the government welcome back our pupils to school. I want to reiterate that education still remains the foundation for prosperity across the globe. We will continue to prioritize education in our local government and I want t...

  The  chairman of the defunct  National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Amuwo Odofin Branch C' Prince Ajele Abeyi Abayomi, also known as Ikomodina has facilitated 1.7 km road for rehabilitation in Mile 2, area of Amuwo Odofin local government. The road project was awarded by Grimaldil PTML shipping company to Monterosa construction limited. The full stretch of Mile 2 Road rehabilitation upon completion, will link Otto Wharf, Berger Suy, Kirikiri, Tin-Can, Apapa corridors and also provide easy access to avoid motorists taking one way which against the traffic rules in Lagos state. It will be recalled that the branch chairman, paid a courtesy visit to the Grimaldil PTML and  spoke  on the deplorable state of the road and urged multinational shipping company to consider it done for the community and commuters to ply the alternative route. In his response , the Managing Director, Grimaldil PTML Terminal, Lagos, Nigeria, Ascanio Russo assured the LASPGM chai...

  Lagos State Government has directed all schools below the tertiary level to resume on Monday, 5th September, 2022, in compliance with the Y2022/2023 Harmonised Academic Calendar approved by the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo. A statement signed by the  Director-General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Mrs. Abiola Seriki-Ayeni, urged all schools to ensure  strict compliance with the resumption date for delivery of quality and sustainable education in Lagos State.  She advised students and school-based staff to adhere to health and safety protocols for a productive school year. Mrs. Seriki-Ayeni  also informed the general public, especially school management and parents, to download the school academic calendar via:  www.oeqalagos.com  or email:  support@oeqalagos.com  for further inquiries,  

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) today hosted Post Graduates Students of School of Transportation, Lagos State University (LASU) at its Headquarters, Oshodi, Lagos. The General Manager of the LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba who received these students disclosed that LASTMA was a child of necessity as of the time it was established on the 15th of July, 2000 by the then Governor Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He disclosed further that the Agency was established mainly to transform the State transportation system in order to ensure free flow of traffic and also reduce accidents. Mr. Oreagba stated that operations of LASTMA are governed with three 'E's 'Traffic Engineering',  'Traffic Enlightenment and Education' and 'Traffic Enforcement' He confirmed that the deployment of Traffic Management Solution (TMS) handheld devices and body-worn cameras to capture real-time picture evidence of traffic violators has improved traffic management and control...

  Lagos Government has declared there is no going back on its decision to ban activities of commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as okada riders, in some local government areas (LGAs) and local council development areas (LCDAs) in the state. The state government, yesterday, reiterated its directive to enforcement teams to fully implement the proscription order placed on the activities of okada riders, and bust any of them that errs across the councils listed as from today. Speaking, during a press briefing, organised by the inter-ministerial committee on Okada ban at Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, Commissioner for Transportation, Frederic Oladeinde, directed law enforcement agencies and security personnel to ensure the total compliance. The commissioner implored the public to comply with the order, as both the rider and passenger are both liable to three years in prison if prosecuted, while their motorcycles will be impounded and crushed in the public view, in line with the prov...