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  Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of the Iyalode of Yorubaland, Chief (Mrs) Alaba Lawson, as a huge loss to the nation. Abiodun, who said he received the news of the passing of the business magnate, educational entrepreneur and administrator with great shock, said he took solace in the fact that the deceased left huge landmarks across a broad spectrum of the Nigerian landscape and would be remembered for being a blessing to thousands of Nigerians who crossed paths with her. He added that as an epitome of excellence, the late Chief (Mrs) Lawson represented the very best of Nigerian womanhood and was a model to generations of women. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Saturday, Abiodun said: “The passing of Chief (Mrs) Alaba Lawson is without doubt a shocking development, but we are consoled by her sterling record of service to humanity and unblemished contributions to the development o

     For billionaire Aliko Dangote, these are not the best of times. Recall that the President set up a team led by former FRCN boss, Jim Obazee to look into the books of CBN and other organizations. The Obazee Committee was said to have submitted its interim report to the President some weeks ago and since then, things have not been the same with the head of the Dangote conglomerate. Villa sources confirmed that he had attempted to see the President about two weeks ago but waited for seven hours and was only able to see the President for between ten to fifteen minutes. The meeting did not yield the desired result. Insiders revealed that Obazee findings indicted Dangote for collecting 3.4Billion dollars from Emefiele-led CBN and what he paid back was 1.9billion dollars in Naira value leaving an outstanding 1.5billion dollars which he didn’t pay the naira equivalent. The President is said to have insisted that the 1.5billion dollars must be paid back. Moreover President is said to be mi

  First female president of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and Iyalode of Yorubaland, Chief Alaba Lawson is dead. The Iyalode of Yorubaland and Egbaland sources say passed away in the early morning of Saturday 28 October, 2023, at the age of 72. She died at her Quarry area of Abeokuta residence in Ogun state, according to a family source who confirmed the news to the press.

  . Calls on INEC to take constitutional action against candidates fanning ethnic division, stoking violence The Forum of Former Members of the Kogi State House of Assembly has unanimously declared its support for the governorship candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Usman Ododo, ahead of the November 11 election in the state.  The Forum, which comprises the entire past lawmakers in the state from 1999, across political parties, also resolved to go back to their different communities to ensure resounding victory for the APC candidate.  The lawmakers, who said their decision to support Ododo followed a painstaking assessment of all the candidates on the field and the need to save the state from being dragged back to the old days of ethnocentric politics and violence, spoke at a press conference in Lokoja on Thursday.  The Chairman, Forum of Former Members of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Alhassan Salisu Adakeke, who addressed the press, with other members in attendance

  Says "Verdict a reflection of the resounding victory at the polls" The Executive Chairman of Amuwo Odofin local government area of Lagos state, Engr Valentine Oluwaseyi Buraimoh has congratulated the president and commander in chief of he Armed Forces of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed TInubu on his victory at the supreme court In a press release issued by his media office , signed by himself described the victory of the president as "well deserved and an affirmation of the president as the authentic winner of the presidential election and that it's a reflection of the  resounding victory at the polls.  Engr Buraimoh also felicitated with the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC),Alhaji Ganduje and other members of the National Working committee for the reaffirmation of the victory of the party in the last election by the supreme court  He described the president as a "democrat , statesman, a unifier and above all a passionate Leader who builds

  …assures of completion of ongoing projects Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has assured the people that his administration would provide an additional 10,000 affordable houses and complete all ongoing road projects, including the agro-cargo airport in the next four years. He also promised to refurbish Primary Healthcare Centres in the 236 Wards in the State. Governor Abiodun who spoke at the Town Hall Meeting on the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2024 Budget for Remo Division, held at the Akarigbo Palace, Sagamu, also hinted at the construction of a Dry Port at Kajola and a Logistics Hub at Wasimi in collaboration with the private sector. Represented by his Deputy, Engr. (Mrs.) Noimot Salako-Oyedele, the governor said though his administration has done well in touching all sectors of the economy, especially in the provision of infrastructure, security and the general well-being of the people, efforts would be made in the next four years to deliver

  Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has described the ruling by the Supreme Court, which dismissed the petitions of the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party against the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a watershed and a moment of joy for all Nigerians. Governor Abiodun, in a statement he personally signed on Thursday described the judgement as rooted in law, even as he praised the judiciary for standing by the truth at all times. The governor said the victory is for all Nigerians, moreso as it came when President Tinubu's policies aimed at lifting Nigeria out of her current malaise were beginning to take shape. He siad: "In confirmation of his victory as a true reflection of the wishes of the majority of Nigerians who trooped out to exercise their franchise on February 25 this year, the Supreme Court, today, threw out the appeals filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP), putting to rest eight mo

  Nigerian President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed TInubu has been congratulated on his victory at the supreme court, after the justices of the highest court in the land affirmed him as the duly elected winner of the last presidential election in the country The congratulatory message was contained in a press release by some civil society organizations , signed on their behalf by Ahmed Balogun of the Frontline Socio- Economy Research Centre, commending the president for being a democrat who allowed the opposition freedom to pursue their constitutional rights ,by  challenging the outcome of his election without interference whatsoever  According to the CSOs "We, the Coalition of Civil Society, felicitate with the Nigerian President and his Vice, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shetima, on their joint victory through the eventual vindication by the Supreme Court, today in Abuja. It was long battle of hatred and calumny against the noble person of Asiwaju, whom by majority vote, won the F

  .......vehicles contravened after expiration of a 7-day 'Vacation Order' Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in a continuous enforcement operations which started yesterday contravened over 100 private/commercial vehicles operating illegal parking/garages on top bridges across the State. The Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Transportation Hon. Sola Giwa who led the enforcement operations disclosed that the exercise was carried out following the expiration of a 7-day 'Vacation Order' issued (Monday, 16th of October, 2023) to motorists/commercial bus drivers to vacate all illegal parking/garages on top bridges. Hon. Giwa disclosed further that the enforcement operations was aimed to totally remove every infractions impeding the free flow of traffic on bridges. He confirmed that these over 100  private/commercial vehicles were contravened at Ejalonibu, Obalende, Apongbon Ebute-Ero, Idumota (Cater) bridges on Lagos Island. H

  The Federal Government on Wednesday assured residents of flood-prone areas, particularly the Isheri North  community in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State of quick and permanent solution to the perennial menace of flooding in the corridor. This assurance was given by the Minister of State, Environment; Dr Isiaq Salako who was in the company of the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev. The Ministers were led to the areas by Governor Dapo Abiodun, and the Onisheri of Isheri, Oba Sulaiman Bamgbade,  during an on the spot assessment of the  community which has been ravaged by floods in the past days,  occasioned by the release of water from Oyan Dam.  Dr Salako, noted that the flood problem facing the community is multifaceted and must be tackled  from many angles, adding that the role and habits of the people, as regards the protection of the environment must be critically çonsidered. The Minister promised that with the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinu

  Ogun State Governor,  Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for the intervention of the Federal Government in tackling the perennial flooding that affect Isheri community in Ifo Local Government Area of the State. Governor Abiodun, who made the call when he received the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Tsev, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan Abeokuta, on Tuesday, said the magnitude of the flooding was beyond the capacity of the state government, hence the call for prompt attention by the federal government. The governor noted that the scale and magnitude of the flooding was beyond what the state can handle. He said: "Yesterday, I was in Isheri North where we bordered Lagos. The whole of that area is flooded and that is one of our most valuable parcel of land with Estates for upper and medium income earners and we also have lots of industries there because of its proximity to Lagos State. "We need the federal government's not just a

  Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has reiterated the focus of his administration to provide qualitative governance for the people of the state. Speaking during the citizen's engagement on the 2024–2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2024 budget at Ijebu-Ode, the governor said he will create enabling environment for a public-private sector partnership, which he said, is fundamental to the creation of enduring economic development and individual prosperity. The citizen engagement, which was the first in the series for the 2024 budget, attracted several stakeholders, including traditional rulers, women groups, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), students, professional groups and members of Community Development Associations (CDAs). Represented by his Deputy, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Prince Abiodun said that the administration was keen on the MTEF forum, based on the style of governance and avowed pledge to be open and accountable in all ways and to run an

    Hell was let loose in one of Guaranty Trust Bank branch at Oke Ilewo Abeokuta on Tuesday 24, October 2023 when an angry customer poured petrol on himself with the determination to set the bank building and other customers ablaze. It was gathered that the customer who was in the bank a day before the incident to complain about the disappearance of Five Hundred and Thirty thousand naira(₦530,000) from his account without him initiating the transaction was asked to come back the next day. Upon his arrival to the bank on the next day, sources at the bank premises revealed that the young man was attended to by a customer complain desk and was told that the bank cannot trace how his money disappeared at the immediate. The angry customer was said to have raised his voice in the banking hall, demanding refund of his money to his account. It was gathered that the bank manager came out and ordered the security to throw the man out of the bank premises. Our sources added that while many thoug

      Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence on Tuesday found the medical director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Doctor Olufemi Olaleye guilty of raping his wife’s niece. The judge held that the evidence of the victim and that of the doctor who examined her were consistent. He also stated that Olaleye’s confessional statement and exchange of WhatsApp and email messages with his wife were enough evidence against him. Justice Oshodi also held that the statement and undertaking he wrote and signed alongside his lawyer, Olalekan Buruji with his NBA seal at Anthony Police Station, showed he raped the victim and forced her to suck his manhood. Oshodi found him guilty of the offence of defilement and sexual penetration of a 15-year-old minor. The judge held that the prosecution was able to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt and that all the evidence before the court corroborated that of the victim.

  A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Gender Strategy Advancement International on Monday called on the media to hold the government accountable for the exclusion in decision-making process, women and people with disabilities.  The Executive Director GSAI, Adaora Sydney-Jack gave made the call at inclusive investigation training on accountability in governance for reporters and editors in Abuja. The training was organised under the auspices of Gender Accountability and Inclusivity in Nigeria Project, implemented by GSAI and funded by Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA). Sydney said journalists must be deliberate about inclusive reportage to shift the narrative and cultivate a culture that values and celebrates inclusion and accountability. She said: “The media is the partner for democracy and for democracy to thrive; we must have an inclusive society. It is not just the inclusion of women but also the inclusion of PWDs. Right now, I can tell you that there is limited spa

  Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration's commitment toward making the State a tourism station in the world in line with the Entertainment and Tourism pillar of the THEMES+ developmental agenda. Governor Sanwo-Olu said his government is intentional about making Lagos State, particularly Badagry, a preferred tourism destination. He spoke on Monday while receiving the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM),  Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa who led a delegation of Nigerians in the Diaspora for a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Ikeja.  The delegation included Dr. Julius Marcus Garvey Jnr., son of foremost civil rights leader, Marcus Garvey, and the Jogbe of Badagry kingdom, David Anderson, among others.  The delegation visited Governor Sanwo-Olu to appreciate him and the Lagos State Government for a successful celebration of this year’s edition of the Diaspora Festival, dubbed, ‘Door of Return’ in Badagry.  The

  …govt to sign concession agreement in 45 days, as commercial flight operations begin    Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun,  has said that the state government would soon recoup all expenses on the state’s Agro Cargo Airport, as various international aviation companies jostle for concessional operations. The airport, which was located along Iperu-Ilishan road in Ikenne Local Government area of the state was conceptualized as an aerotropolis, based on its strategic location, being contiguous to the nation's commercial capital of Lagos. The governor, shortly after inspection of the airport at the weekend had a chat with newsmen, asserting  that commercial flights would begin operations at the airport before the end of the year. He added  that the concessioning of the facility would be done in the next one and half months with the state recouping the money expended on the facility. He said: “I’m sure that in the next 30 to 45 days, we should sign the dotted lines of the conces

  Following its consistent positive performance in generating revenue, Ogun State has been ranked as Nigeria’s leading Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) state on Index A1. This was made known in the State of the States 2023 report by BudgIT, which posits that states that rank higher on Index A1 have been able to significantly grow their IGR year-on-year and are progressively reducing their reliance on federal allocations. Ogun, which beats other states to emerge as Nigeria’s most improved state on Index A1 with an index point of 0.53, is closely followed by Kaduna (0.47), Bauchi (0.41) and Rivers (0.36) in the latest ranking. Ogun, which had in the last four years, remained among Nigeria’s top four IGR states, coming behind Lagos, Rivers and the FCT, Abuja, has now taken the lead in percentage of IGR growth, in its avowed desire to consolidate its position as Nigeria’s top investment destination of choice.  Reacting to the development, the Ogun State government indicated that reducing

Events in the cement sector in the last couple of weeks have been really worrisome. Ever since BUA Group Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu disclosed that his products would be sold at 3,500 per bag, the other players in the industry have been jittery. First, the media was and is still agog with rhetorics over whether the price reduction was possible and feasible. Obviously, most of these did not come from outsiders in the industry but sponsored by industry leaders who feel threatened. Because these have not worked, stories of BUA Cement unavailability started circulating, also from the same sources. Meanwhile, investigations revealed that BUA Distributors in EDO, Sokoto and some other parts have been picking their supplies at 3,500 per bag. Indeed one of them, Mike Igwe, a distributor who spoke with us confirmed that ever since the price was reduced, he has been buying at that price and that those who claim that BUA is yet to effect the price change don’t know what they are saying. According

  Fledgling Nigerian carrier, ValueJet, which clocks one year in operations today, has promised better days for its numerous passengers, through impeccable and customer friendly services.  The airline which has  left positive impacts on itrack in the last one year of operations has been attracting  teeming customers that makes it the airline to beat on its chosen routes  Pundits are unanimous in saying that the airline's business model would ensure that Nigerians have access to affordable flights through competitive pricing. With a long-term vision and growth mindset, ValueJet has set its sights on the coming years to expand beyond the Nigerian airspace by building a cost-conscious business with an understanding of the sector and leaving assurance that Nigeria is poised to play a key role in developing Africa’s aviation business. When the airline took to the skies on October 10, 2022, not many gave it a chance because of the high turnover of airlines in the country. But the last ye

Ever since the bombshell dropped by BUA Group Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu that he was bringing down the price of cement there has been clamour for the reduction of Dangote Cement price. This is because he controls the larger share of the market and if BUA can bring the price down, there is no reason why other major stakeholders cannot do same. Rather than take a cue, react to what BUA has done, Dangote has unfortunately kept quiet with a view to maximizing on the price disparity. Unconfirmed reports claim that cement dealers  as well as distributors have been rebagging BUA Cement and selling it as Dangote Cement thereby making the BUA brand unavailable. This according to our findings is to ensure that they make more profit from the current situation. Investigations also revealed that some of the marketers have been claiming that they have not had supplies from BUA cement and so they cannot sell at the new rates. Our findings however negate this. What we see in all these are attempts by

  BUA Group has decided to being down the price of Cement effective October 2, 2023. According to a statement from the Cement manufacturer, the organization decided to bring the price reduction forward rather than waiting till when its new production lines were completed as it had earlier promised. Based on the latest development, the ex-factory price has now been fixed at 3,500 NAIRA per bag, 'so that Nigerians can begin to enjoy the benefits of the price reduction even before the completion of the new plants'. The statement further revealed that upon completion of the new plants which will increase BUA production volume to 17million Metric tons per annum, the company intends to further review downwards the price of cement by first Quarter of 2024 in line with earlier promise.