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  As the world ushers in the year 2024, a call has gone to  Nigerians, Lagosians and especially residents of Amuwo Odofin local government to continue to keep hope alive and have confidence in the ruling party , All progressives  Congress (APC), under the Asiwaju presidency to restore hope back to the nation The admonition was given by the Executive Chairman of Amuwo Odofin local government, Engr Valentine Oluwaseyi Buraimoh in a press release issued by his media office in the early hour of today, congratulating the people for  seeing the new year  Engr Buraimoh saluted the resilience and never- die spirit of Nigerians , especially with the removal of the subsidy in the country assuring that the present administration will return the country to the path of progress and development And to the residents of Amuwo Odofin local government, he promised to continue with his pro-people policies and programmes ,which he has been implementing since he was elected.  H...

  As year 2023 draws to an end, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Ali Biu has urged Nigerians to be more tolerant on the road, as well as improve on safe road use culture in view of the improved road rehabilitations and constructions going on across the country by the Renewed Hope Government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. This was contained in the new year message to Nigerians by the Corps Marshal where he urged members of the public to sustain the tempo by ensuring strict observance to all traffic rules and regulations as they drive into the new year. Dauda Biu in a press release signed by bisi Kazeem,Deputy Corps Marshal  expressed gratitude to God for the grace of protection and guidance given to the nation in the face of the various safety and security challenges experienced in the outgoing year. He appealed for sustained consciousness by people to overcome the challenges in the new year. He stated that he is highly pleased with the conduct o...

  ......handed him over to Police for further investigation. Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) today apprehended a driver of a fully loaded containerised truck after crushing a motor boy to death by MTN inward Sunrise along Oshodi - Apapa Expressway. A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of the fully loaded containerised truck (T_1360LA)  unknowingly crushed a motor boy who was sleeping under his truck while the driver was trying move along with other loaded trucks going inward Tin Can Port Gate, Apapa. Immediately the unfortunate incident happened and the motor boy was confirmed dead after rushing to a nearby hospital, the truck driver took to his heels but was immediately apprehended by Lastma officials led Traffic Officer Adams Lateef 'Zebra' (Zone 13) Apapa. The truck driver was later handed over by Lastma Officials to Police men from the Trinity Police Division area of Apapa for further investigation. The General Manager of...

  The palpable tension in the Lagos state council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW) seems to have abated as the incumbent Chairman ,Alhaji Musilius Ayinde Akinsanya a.k.a Mc Oluomo endorsed the candidacy of Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle popularly known as Tafa Sego At a meeting held at the Lagos house on Sunday 31st December, where the state Governor ,Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwoolu ,his Chief of staff Mr Tayo Ayinde,the Special Adviser on transportation,Hon Sola Giwa were present  ,equally had in attendance major stakeholders in the union as well as the two contenders,for the chairmanship seat of the union ,Mr Tafa Sego and Ikudeleti At the end of the marathon meeting ,it was unanimously agreed by all parties that Mustapha Adekunle known as Sego will be the next Chairman of the union in the center of excellence ,while Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya will be gunning for the presidency of the union in Abuja Immediately after the pronouncement, Alhaji Akinsanya and...

  Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, a Qatar-based businessman, Agu Amobi, and one other, Uchegbu Obi with consignments of psychoactive substances. A statement on Sunday by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi said while Amobi was arrested last Saturday at the departure point of Terminal 2 of the MMIA on his way to Doha, Qatar on a Qatar Airways flight, Obi was taken into custody same day following the seizure of a consignment of 72,000 pills of tramadol 225mg, which he attempted shipping to Kano on a local flight. According to Babafemi, Amobi who claimed he has been living and working in Doha, Qatar for over 10 years was caught with 1.3 kilograms of  cannabis sativa concealed in a bag of foodstuff. He claimed he bought the substance in Enugu to deliver in Doha to enable him raise enough funds to pay his rents in Doha and Nigeria and school fees of his three ...

  In a ceremonial event held at the Lieutenant General F Yahaya Badminton Court, Port Harcourt Barracks, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General JH Abdussalam, urged the recently promoted senior officers to embrace the Command Philosophy of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, as they assume their elevated roles. According to Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Public Relations Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, the occasion marked the decoration ceremony for five Colonels who were promoted to the rank of Brigadier Generals in the recently released promotions for the year 2023. Addressing the newly decorated officers, Major General Abdussalam underscored the significance of aligning with the COAS Command Philosophy, emphasizing the principles of sound administration focused on the welfare, training, and motivation of troops. He asserted that such alignment is imperative for effective command respo...

  ...Suggest former Speaker, Olabimtan As the search for a new Deputy Governor for Ondo State is ongoing,  a group, Ondo state Positive Thinkers on Friday urged Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to seek for an experience hand that would help him stabilise the state.  Aiyedatiwa was sworn-in as the governor of the state following the demise of Governor Olurotimi Akeredolu who lost the battle against prostrate cancer on Wednesday morning. The governor had been reported to have started consultations across the state and outside the state. He was in Lagos on Thursday where he had a close door meeting with President Bola Tinubu.  Though, he has promised the president to mobilise all stakeholders in his domain to move the state forward, the group said the governor would however need to achieve this by the calibre of choices he made first hid Deputy Governor and also members of his Executive Cabinet.  The group in a statement signed by its President, Balogun Bodeola and made a...

  … Commutes Death Sentence of 39 Inmates to Life Imprisonment Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, has approved the release of 246 inmates from various correctional facilities across the State and the commuttal of death sentence for 39 inmates to life imprisonment. The Governor signed the release and commuttal orders on the 20th of December, 2023 in cognizance of the New Year Celebrations. The exercise is in pursuant to the provisions of Section 212 (1) (2) of the 1999 Constitution of The Federal Republic of Nigeria (amended). The Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy in reaching its recommendations exercised due diligence in its deliberation of the applications in line with the applicable guidelines. The Council took note of the information provided by the correctional authorities, the nature of the offence, period of incarceration, age, health and behavioral conduct of the inmates. The approval for the release...

  Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N703.028bn signed into law will further enhance the development of the state and make it Nigeria's infrastructure capital. The governor stated this while signing the Bill into law after it was presented to him by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, supported by principal officers of the House at the Governor's Office, Oke-Mosan Abeokuta. It will be recalled that the Budget tagged "Budget of Sustain Growth and Development," was submitted to the House on November 30th, 2024, by Governor Abiodun. Speaking after signing the Budget, the governor said that the state has continued to grow in leap and bounds in the last five years, noting that the budget is a testament of his administration’s commitment to irrevocable implementation its vision. He said: "When we assumed office on the 29 of May, 2019, we were committed to a vision to ensure that we create a...

  A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State, Omooba Adekunle Adebayo Ayoola has described the death of the governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu as an unquantifiable loss to the people of Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole. The Poland based international trade and security expert described the 67-years old Akeredolu as a very courageous and selfless leader who gave all to serve the people even to the point of death. He said it was so painful death had to snatch the legal luminary this early when people with robust knowledge and lover of prosperous democracy like him are needed to join force with President Bola Tinubu-led administration to return smiles to faces of Nigeria. Ayoola said "I am broken and sad with the news of the demise of the governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu fondly called Aketi. The accomplished lawyer and former President of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) was no doubt another sel...

  Governors of the South Western states under the aegis of the South West Governors' Forum, have resolved to set up a joint committee to collaborate with the family of Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu to give the late Governor of Ondo State, a befitting burial. This was disclosed on Friday by the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun during a condolence visit to the home of the Akeredolus in Ibadan, Oyo State alongside his counterparts from Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji while Governor Seyi Makinde was represented by his Deputy, Bayo Lawal. Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Prince Abiodun described the deceased as a very dependable, reliable, predictable, consistent person, who never hesitated at any point in time to say exactly how he feels on any issue no matter how controversial. Prince Abiodun said the late Akeredolu was a fearless and courageous man who advocated and championed the course of a southern presidency and worked towards its success. ...

  ….........Reveals Plans to Promote Beach Tourism......... Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has unveiled plans to hold a 72-hour #Greater Lagos Fiesta - a non-stop entertainment show beginning from the 29th of December, 2023 to the early hours of 1st January, 2024. The three-day end-of-the-year event is part of activities conceived to herald the Y2024 with an anticipated number of participants of over 25,000 who will be thrilled with different types of entertainment including cultural performances, and children's corners, amongst others. The State Commissioner for Tourism, Art and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, who made this known on Friday at a news conference in Ikeja said that the Ministry will use the annual end-of-the-year event to also market its beach potential. According to her, the grand finale which was usually held at Eko Atlantic City would now be held at Sol Beach in Iru-land as a way of exposing the State’s rich beachfron...

  Ogun State House of Assembly has passed the Year 2024 Appropriation Bill of N703,028,013,431.64 earlier presented to it for consideration by Governor Dapo Abiodun. The Appropriation Bill was  presented about four weeks ago, with a review in the capital and recurrent expenditures as well as projected revenue of 18 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The Bill was titled: "A Bill for a Law to authorise the issue and Appropriation of the sum of Seven Hundred and Three Billion, Twenty-Eight Million, Thirteen Thousand, Four Hundred and Thirty-One Naira, Sixty-Four Kobo Only from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the Services of Ogun State Government of Nigeria for the Financial Year Ending Thirty-First day of December Two Thousand and Twenty-Four." The passage of the bill followed the presentation of the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation by its Chairman, Hon. Musefiu Lamidi, who subsequently moved the motion for its adoption, seconded by Hon. Dam...

The All  Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogun State  has bemoaned the death of the Governor of Ondo State and former Nigerian Bar Association  president, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, describing it as “the end of an era.” In a press statement  issued in Abeokuta on Wednesday and signed by Ogun APC Publicity Secretary, Tunde Oladunjoye, the party described the late Akeredolu as a man of courage, who gave all he had to his state, Ondo, and to the nation.      From his highly successful legal practice which spanned several decades and  saw him emerged,  not only as a Senior  Advocate  of Nigeria but also the president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA); through  politics, he  bestrode the scenes like a colossus and displayed loyalty, tenacity and  integrity.  Our party commiserates with the bereaved members of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF),  families and friends of  the departed governor and the peopl...

  The Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools of Nigeria (ASUSS) Ogun State chapters have commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for the Christmas bonus paid to civil and public servants in the state. The two unions, in their seperate letters of appreciation, signed by the state's Chairman of TUC, Akeem Lasisi, and Comrades Felix Oluwaseun Agbesanwa and Bankole Oluwaseyi, Chairman and Secretary of ASUSS respectively, described Governor Abiodun as a true leader, who has the interest of the state workforce at heart. Lasisi, in his letter on behalf of TUC, said the payment of the Christmas bonus, along with  December salary will cushion the effect of the current economic challenges on workers and their families. He said that although TUC was surprised by the gesture, it was not unmindful of the governor's humane nature. He said: "When the news broke that His Excellency, in his usual gracious capacity, has approved the payment of the Christmas bon...

  The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed surprise at what it termed the "unbelievable ignorance about money laundering" displayed by the governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the last election, Mr. Ladi Adebutu. Adebutu had on Wednesday honoured a long pending Police invitation for questioning over allegations of money laundering and vote-buying levelled against him during the 18th March, 2023 governorship and House of Assembly elections Speaking with the media shortly after his release on bail by the  Police, Adebutu said, " The frivolous allegations that Ladi Adebutu has been laundering his money, I don’t know how you can launder your personal wealth, that is the allegation against me by the APC; that I have laundered my money…” “It was a dictate of my late mother to be of help to women and children. We have done empowerment programmes and we will continue to do them." The APC in a statement signe...

BUA Group Chairman has disclosed that the price of its cement will remain at 3,500 per bag going forward into the new year. Speaking to State House Correspondents after paying homage to President Tinubu in his Lagos home for the yuletide, the billionaire industrialist disclosed that it will not increase the price of its products even though there are hints that other manufacturers might tinker with their prices. According to him, BUA cement remains 3,500 Naira per bag plus VAT. There will be no price increase. He however hinted that given the fact that the new Sokoto factory just came on stream, transportation to other parts of the country may change the delivered price. According to him, products manufactured in Sokoto and sold in Sokoto will not be sold in Maiduguri at the same price. He however emphasized the fact that the company’s new factory would ensure that it has a major say in the way the product is sold nationwide with the additional 6million tons its new factory is adding t...

A member of the house of representatives from Lagos state, Hon Benjamin Adeyemi Olabinjo had lost his daughter ,Mojisola Ayobami Olabinjo to the cold hands of death  An unconfirmed report has it that the young lady died of cancer  The late Mojisola departed the world on 22nd December 2023,two days to her 26th  birthday  in the united kingdom where she was residing before she passed on  The Ojokoro,Lagos  home of  the Olabinjos has been receiving mourners who have been coming to commiserate with the lawmaker and his family

  Nigerians, especially residents of Amuwo Odofin local government area of Lagos state have been enjoined to imbibe the spirit of humility and love as exemplified through the birth of Jesus Christ,as christians across the world celebrate Christmas  In his Christmas message on Monday ,the Executive Chairman of Amuwo Odofin local council,Engr Valentine Oluwaseyi Buraimoh gave the admonition in a press release issued by his media office,where he congratulated residents of the council ara for keeping faith with his administration despite the economic downturn Engr Buraimoh posited that though the economic downturn has greatly affected the purchasing power of the people, he maintained that there is hope with the present administration ,with the renewed hope agenda In his words " on the occasion of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ,let me congratulate Christian brothers and sisters across the globe, especially in our local government on the 2023 Christmas celebration. I want to use...

  Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) early Monday morning rescued a drunk driver who rammed into a road median at C.M.S inward outer Marina area of Lagos. The driver of a Volkswagen Space bus with registration number AAW 56 AA rammed into the road median on top high speed and got trapped. A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of the Volkswagen Space bus lost control and rammed into the road median as a result of much intake of alcohol. Immediately the accident happened, Lastma personnel working around CMS outer Marina rushed to the accident scene and rescued the driver who was later rushed to 'Odan' General Hospital for medical treatment. Police men from ' Lion Building' provided security backup while Lastma personnel recovered the trapped vehicle off the median to enable free vehicular movement inward outer Marina. The General Manager of LASTMA Mr. Bakare Oki who was on a monitoring tour with top management of the Agency ...

  The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated Christians in Lagos and across Nigeria as they celebrate this year’s Christmas. Dr. Obasa, in his Christmas message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, commended Lagosians for their belief in the Nigerian project and their faith in God. He also appreciated them for constantly interceding on behalf of the State and country. The Speaker said it was instructive to reflect on the lessons around the birth of Jesus Christ, for whom Christmas is celebrated, His growth and teachings. “This Christmas comes at a time that Nigeria is bracing up against economic and other challenges, but your prayers and constant intercessions have helped immensely. “Therefore, let’s make this Christmas a celebration of love, tolerance and more hope and prayers for our country and her leaders. “We all desire a great nation and this can happen if we remain united and always speak with one voice. ...

  Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has urged Christians and Nigerians not to allow the current economic challenges to dampen their spirit, saying that there is hope of economic turnaround. Prince Abiodun, in his Christmas message on Sunday, also urged Nigerians to imbibe the spirits of love, peace, and goodwill. The governor in a Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, said the current hardship in the country occasioned by double digit inflation will soon give way as governments at the federal and state levels fashion out ways to ensure economic recovery and improved living conditions for Nigerians. Prince Abiodun praised the perseverance and the never-say-die spirit of Nigerians, even as he called for more support for the new governments, which were sworn-in on May 29, this year. He said: "On this joyous occasion of Christmas, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt wishes to each and everyone of you. It is a time when we come together to celebrate the...

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has thwarted desperate attempts by transnational criminal organisations to flood Nigerian communities with large quantities of assorted illicit drugs during the yuletide season with the interception of millions of tramadol 225mg pills, thousands of codeine syrup bottles and bags of Canadian Loud in consignments arriving the country ahead of the Christmas celebration. A statement on Sunday by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi read that at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, all tricks employed by the drug syndicates to smuggle into the country 7.5 million pills of tramadol 225mg through the NAHCO import shed of the airport were frustrated by NDLEA officers with the cooperation of men of the Nigeria Customs and other stakeholders. Babafemi said the consignment which was taken into custody last Friday came onboard Turkish airline with no country of manufacture or origin, adding that apart...

  . Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) over the weekend warned Landlords and various Community Development Associations (C.D.As) to immediately comply with government regulations directing that all interlink roads must be accessible on daily basis across the State. The General Manager of LASTMA Mr. Bakare Oki Olalekan, disclosed that those acting contrary to Street -Gate regulations were posing a great security threat to the government’s resolve to achieve a safe and secured environment. They are advised to desist from the unwholesome acts. Mr. Bakare Oki disclosed further that the policy on street gates was meant to enable easy access for residents and all road users in the State, noting that the act of denying motorists and pedestrians access through the various community gates before the stipulated time is totally unacceptable to the State Government. "Traffic Officers have been facing serious challenges in diverting motorists to alternative routes through nearby...

  As the Federal Government continues to take step to keep the national parks safe and free of criminals, the National Park Service during the year 2023 has made 646 arrests across the country. Addressing the media at the weekend on successes made in 2023, the Conservator General of the National Park Service, Dr. Ibrahim Goni gave the break down of the arrest to include 44 hunters, 222 grazers, 131 loggers, and 249 others, noting that these arrests were made in all the national parks, with Gashaka-Gumti recording the highest number. He said in relation to banditry incidents, 37 suspects were apprehended in connection with mining/banditry in Old Oyo National Park, while Kainji Lake National Park arrested three suspected bandits and neutralized five others.  Goni added that four victims were rescued during these operations conducted within the year, and various items such as motorcycles, phones, and machetes were recovered. He also revealed that a total of 646 cases were prosecu...

  Lagos, Nigeria – December 23, 2023 – Teksight Edge Limited, a pioneer in innovative public relations practices, clinched two prestigious awards at the 8th edition of the Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala and Award (LaPRIGA) held on Thursday, December 15th, 2023. The company was honoured with the coveted "Best Innovation in PR Practice" and the "Best in Entertainment PR" awards for their remarkable achievement in the realm of Public Relations excellence in Nigeria. Expressing his delight, Charles Edosomwan, the Founding Managing Director of Teksight Edge Limited, stated, "We are thrilled and deeply honoured to receive these awards. This recognition reaffirms our unwavering commitment to pioneering innovative strategies in the field of public relations." Edosomwan added, "We remain dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence and creativity in PR. These awards motivate us to continue redefining boundaries and spearheading innovation." LaPRIG...

    Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has taken giant stride to restore electric power to Damaturu and environs after outage as a result of vandalized KVA towers in the state. The state government in a press release signed by the Yobe State Secretary to the Government, Baba Mallam Wali, said: “As a result of power outage in Damaturu and Environs, His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni CON has contacted the Federal Government for the reconstruction of the vandalized KVA towers. The TCN has already awarded contract for the reconstruction of the affected towers.“ The statement added that: “Meanwhile in order to provide alternative power to Damaturu and Environs. His Excellency Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON has directed the R.E.B and YEDC to restore the 33KV line from Potiskum to Damaturu with immediate effect.’ The governor enjoined the general public to kindly exercise patience as Government is doing everything possible to address the situation, while also calling on them to con...

.....cautioned motorists to consider other road users. As part of its statutory responsibilities in ensuring unimpeded flow of traffic across the State, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has deployed more personnel, patrol and tow vehicles to strategic locations across the State. The General Manager of LASTMA Mr. Bakare Oki Olalekan disclosed that the Agency is specifically dedicated to ensuring free-flow of traffic and prompt response to any infractions that could by any means extend the journey time of motorists. According to the General Manager "The Agency carried out an  annual 'Ember Months Road Safety Advocacy Campaign' accompanied by aggressive public enlightenment, traffic control, rescue operation, and enforcement" He admonished the motoring public to make use of the State Emergency toll - free numbers '112 & 767' or call any of these LASTMA hotlines (08100565860, 08129928503 & 08129928515) for prompt intervention in case o...

  Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved an exciting end-of-year package for civil servants in the state.  The bonus, which spans across all levels of the workforce, aims to bring some succour amidst the economic challenges facing the country. The Christmas bonus ranges from 68% to a whopping 159% of the basic salary. Level 01 officers will receive an impressive 159%, while other levels will enjoy varying percentages according to a circular from the office of the State's Head of Service (HoS). Level 02 officers get (165), level 03 (135), level 04 (122), level 05 (113), level 06 (104), level 07 (88), level 08 (81), level 09 (88), level 10 (70). Others are level 12 (80), level 13 (80), level 14 (68), level 15 (70), level 16 (102), and level 17 (84). In monetary terms, levels 1-8 will receive N20,000 as bonus, levels 9 and 10 (N25,000), level 12 (N35,000), level 13 and 14 (N40,000), level 15 (N55,000), level 16 and 17 (N100,000). The initiative builds upon the Abio...

  . The Management of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Friday, 23rd of December, 2023 began releasing letters to 267 newly promoted Junior Staff of the Agency as approved and confirmed by the Personnel Management Board on Promotion (Junior Staff Committee). The General Manager of LASTMA Mr. Bakare Oki Olalekan disclosed that promotion of these 267 Junior Officers by the Government was in line with the ongoing strategic repositioning of the Agency for a more effective service delivery to the general public particularly motorists. Mr. Bakare Oki confirmed that while 26 Junior Officers were promoted from Grade level 05 to 06, 241 others were elevated from Grade Level 05 to 06 including males and females. The General Manager confirmed further that their general promotion was approved based on good credibility and efficiency in performance on duty. "The Agency will continue to reward diligent, committed and hardworking personnel of the Agency in order to encoura...