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Tuesday 28 March 2017

Lagos Speaker Obasa Greets Tinubu At 65, Says He's Architect Of Modern Lagos

Lagos Speaker Obasa Greets Tinubu At 65, Says He's Architect Of Modern Lagos


The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has saluted the courage, determination, commitment and the will to succeed despite all odds of the former Governor of Lagos State and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Rt. Hon. Obasa stated this in his message to celebrate the 65th birthday anniversary of the former Governor. The statement was signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Musbau Razak.


Describing Tinubu as the architect of modern Lagos, Obasa stated that the ingenuity of the former Governor has turned the state once regarded as the dirtiest in the country to not only the cleanest but that has also achieved a mega city status.

"He's not only the architect of modern Lagos, he's also a great leader of men whose unrivalled ability to discover talent has led to the discovery of great leaders who have turned out to become reference point in great leadership and good governance in the present democratic dispensation in the country," the Lagos Assembly Speaker said.

Obasa stated further that Asiwaju Tinubu will continue to remain relevant and the main reference point in Nigerian politics forever because of his selfless and humane nature which centre on the development of man in particular and the nation in general.

"His love for the common man knows no bound and his passion for the development and growth of this great country makes him arguably Nigeria's greatest politician of the present political dispensation," he said.

He concluded saying, "on behalf of other members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, I greet our leader and wish him more years of celebration in good health and wisdom".

Wednesday 15 March 2017

Lagos needs N60bn to revamp public schools- Ambode

Lagos needs N60bn to revamp public schools- Ambode

…Reveals plan for A-Meal-A-Day programme
…Says N10bn already spent on rehabilitation

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has said that his administration would require about N60billion to give public schools in the State a befitting facelift as well as set up new schools especially in the riverine areas.

The Governor, who said this during an interview with journalists, said though his administration has spent about N10billion in the last 22 months to boost the quality of education in the State, there was still a lot to be done in the sector.

He said the State Government had carried out a study last year on the interventions needed in public schools and the construction of new ones, assuring that the funds set aside in the 2017 budget for education would be judiciously put to good use.

“The result showed that we need about N60billion to put our schools together. But we have started the massive rehabilitation of our schools last year and you can go round to confirm. We expended about N10billion trying to put the worst set of schools back in place.

“This year, a major intervention is also going to take place from our budget to see that at least let the existing schools even compete favourably with the private sector schools. That is the whole idea. I went to a public school and I must give back. Then, some of our riverine areas don’t really have schools. If you go to Ilaje and other places, there are no schools there and you see people taking canoes to go to school. So, that intervention is what we are also doing this year to see that there is continuous capital expenditure in public schools,” Governor Ambode said.

He said over 2300 qualified teachers have also being employed and posted across the various primary and secondary schools in the State to improve the performance of students, which according to him is already yielding results.

Explaining the delay in the take off for the A-Meal-A-Day programme, the Governor said his administration was working towards a sustainable plan for the programme to cater for the eventual take off.

He said that since the programme was a combination of resources from the Federal Government in partnership with State Governments, it was pertinent that the necessary funds to be provided to prevent hiccups after the take off.

“Yes, it was in our manifesto but again in practical terms, we are still on it. The number of students in Lagos and the budgetary provision also do not really match for us to start. I don’t like a situation whereby we come out for two to three months and then stop.

“I will like to sustain it when we start and don’t forget also that the project is a combination of resources from the Federal in partnership with State Governments. So, obviously in terms of provisions and resources, we in Lagos think we should have a long drawn sustainable plan and that is why we have not started it. What I can assure the people is that we are working on it,” Governor Ambode said.


Wednesday 8 March 2017

Maintain high standard of professional competence, integrity, Ambode tasks new judges

 Maintain high standard of professional competence, integrity, Ambode tasks new judges
….As Lagos CJ seeks appointment of more judges for State

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday swore in three new judges into the State Judiciary, with a charge on them to maintain a high standard of professional competence and integrity to be able to dispense justice to all manners of people without fear or favour, affection or ill will.
The new judges are former Director of the State’s Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Idowu Alakija; former Chief Registrar, High Court of Lagos State, Olugbemiga Ogundare; and former Deputy Registrar of the Court, Serifat Solebo.

Speaking at the Banquet Hall of Lagos House in Ikeja, venue of the ceremony, Governor Ambode said the swearing in of the judges, which was the first of his administration, signified another milestone in his commitment to enhance the quality of life of the people through a justice administration system that is just and fair.

He said over the years, the State Judiciary, apart from being the busiest and most vibrant in the country, had established a reputation for itself as a trail blazer in the entire federation with intellectual judicial pronouncements that have stood the test of time at appellate courts, hence the new judges must also contribute positively to the advancement of administration of justice.

The Governor added that the niche which the State Judiciary had carved for itself over the years was achieved through various reforms that were initiated and faithfully implemented by succeeding leaderships of the State Judiciary in partnership with Executive and Legislature, and pledged that his administration would initiate key reforms in the sector especially in areas of infrastructure, technology, people and processes and improved welfare for the judiciary.
He said the reforms would be based on the recommendations of the recently held Justice Summit by the State’s Ministry of Justice which brought together several stakeholders in the justice sector.
He said: “I congratulate the newly appointed judges for being
adjudged fit and proper persons to be on the respected higher bench of the busiest and most vibrant State judiciary in the country.

“In the end, we hope to bequeath a more vibrant and qualitative judiciary and justice sector fit for the 21st century and beyond. It is also my hope that with the caliber and qualities of these new learned personalities, our bench will be further enriched to effectively discharge its constitutional functions and deliver hope and justice to our people.

“My lords, may I remind you that by these appointments, your conducts and carriage will become subject of public scrutiny. You must therefore maintain a high standard of professional competence and integrity to be able to dispense justice to all manners of people without fear or favour, affection or ill will,” Governor Ambode said.

Earlier, the State’s Chief Judge, Justice Olufunmilayo Atilade thanked Governor Ambode for approving the exercise that led to the appointment of the judges, as well as other stakeholders who contributed in the painstaking appointment process.

Besides, the CJ also urged the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen to approve the appointment of more judges for Lagos State Judiciary, being the busiest in the country.
“On the average, a judge in Lagos has over 500 to 600 cases in his or her docket. I was talking with the Chief Judge of Ekiti State the other time and I was told that the whole of the Judiciary of the State has just 400 cases. So, I like to renew my call to the CJN to approve more judges for us and I also urge Governor Ambode to approve another appointment process,” Justice Atilade said.

She also urged the newly appointed judges to embrace hard work and dispense justice without fear or favour.

Responding on behalf of the appointees, Justice Alakija thanked Governor Ambode for their appointments, and pledged that they would carry out their duties diligently and abide by the code of conduct.

International Women’s day: Lagos Deputy urges women to unite against gender disparity

Lagos Deputy urges women to unite against gender disparity
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As the Lagos State Government joined the rest of the world to mark the year 2017



International Women’s day celebration, the Deputy Governor, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule has called on women from all walks of life to unite together and speak with one voice that all forms of discrimination, domestic violence and gender inequality against women be stopped with immediate effect.
Adebule noted that the annual International Women’s Day celebration by the United Nations is in recognition of the important roles that women play in the political, social and economic development of the society, adding that in spite of all the barriers being faced in the society, women over the years have broken the walls of limitation to be highly successful in their chosen careers.

Adebule who described the theme for the year 2017 International Women’s Day Celebration, “BE BOLD FOR CHANGE” as relevant and instructive, stated that it is a clarion call for women to unite, come together and take bold and pragmatic steps to accelerate gender parity and fight all forms of discriminations that have hindered women development.

“We all must work in synergy to ensure all girls have access to free, equitable and quality education. Our unity of purpose must be to help all women to end all forms of discrimination, assault, abuse, trafficking, and harmful practices such as early and forced marriages”, Adebule advised.
The Deputy Governor who noted that, though, there had been some significant efforts by government in many countries to remove all barriers being faced by women and the girl-child to guarantee their full right and freedom, there is still need for women to rise against other forms of discrimination and abuse against them that still persist in some other regions.

While commending the Lagos State government for implementing programmes and policies geared towards repositioning women to meet new challenges for their development, Adebule disclosed that the State government has been focused and proactive in the formulation of policies that ensure fairness, equality and full protection of women and girl-child rights in the State.

“In the Lagos State public service for instance, all persons irrespective of gender are treated equally in the areas of recruitment, promotion and career progression, while it is worth noting that the last four successive Heads of Service in the State have been women”, adding that women have been occupying the position of Chief Justice of the State in the last eight years.

In addition, Adebule stated that Lagos State government has taken a bold step to be the first to inaugurate the Domestic and Sexual Violent Response Team (DSVRT), the Agency saddled with the responsibility of protecting women and the girl-child from violence and abuse by reporting and prosecuting any offender of the act.
In her goodwill message, the Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs Bolanle Ambode, said the International Women’s Day celebration is highly significant towards acknowledging the achievements of women and appreciate the contributions they have made to the socio-economic development in the society.
While acknowledging and appreciating the role of women in politics, economy, academia and manufacturing, she urged women to come out of their shell, take bold steps and refuse to be limited in their vision to achieve their hearts’ desire.
“Change is the only permanent thing in life; it signifies progress and overcoming the barriers to achieving greatness. We, must, therefore, embrace change with boldness and by so doing open a new door of opportunities for ourselves”, she said.
Earlier in her welcome address, the State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs. Lola Akande, enjoined women to see themselves as potential leaders and be committed to pragmatic actions which would foster women emancipation and advancement.
She stated that this year’s International Women Day celebration is noteworthy as it coincides with the Lagos State 50th Anniversary Celebrations and therefore called on women to reflect on how they can collectively and individually be ready for a change that will totally free them from intimidation, oppression and discrimination as manifested in the theme of the celebration “Be bold for change”, urging them to have a mindset that says no to domestic violence, gender discrimination and its attendant repercussions.
The Commissioner further used the occasion to urge mothers to develop themselves in order to have constructive engagement with their children

Sunday 5 March 2017

AgegePulse HEADLINES TODAY

AgegePulse HEADLINES TODAY 
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Olu Agege HRM Oba Kamila Isiba to mark 5th year anniversary on Throne

AgegePulse Magazine celebrates second year anniversary on Social Media,

Abule Egba Bridge FlyOver nears completion, to be open for commuters soon.

NPFL: MFM 1-0 Remo Stars, goal from Stephen Odey

Ibile Peaceful Assembly Inaugurate over 3,000 members in Oyo

Lagos holds community rehabilitation programme

PUNCH NEWS
FG to recover assets illegally converted to private use

Govt removes 10% contribution on mortgages below N5m

Onnoghen: Saving a judiciary on the cliff

CBN new forex policy fails to excite foreign investors


Firm to invest $6bn in electricity generation

Naira may reverse losses this week on dollar injection

Economic recovery'll be driven by technology, innovation 'Udoma

Nine accounting mistakes small businesses must avoid

Property market not likely to bounce back soon ' Akomolede

Experts highlight opportunities in LFTZ, Dangote refinery

We paid retirees N801m in February ' LASG

All MDG projects will be completed 'FG

UnityKapital introduces e-payment channels

Omatek founder, Florence Seriki, dies at 54

NCF expresses concern over sand mining in Lagos

IEI gets shareholders' approval to raise N13bn

Kaduna increases workers pension savings to 20%

Environmentalist seeks better wetland management


VANGUARD NEWS
Senate uncovers alleged N10trn fraud in NNPC

3,000 cultists submit arms to cleric in Rivers

N10m bribery scandal: Court admits statement implicating CCT boss

FG creates assets database

No threat of famine in Nigeria ' Ogbeh

To evade arrest smugglers abandon canoe-load of rice, jump into river

Bayelsa LG bosses move to resolve Odioma, Obioku land dispute

Chinese national dead, 3 injured in Bauchi-Jos road auto crash

FG's policies on N-Delta, anti-graft war get kudos

HOSTCOM hails FG's order to oil firms on relocation of Hqtrs

13% derivation fund: Why we must review sharing formula in N-Delta 'Ikponmwen

Auchi Poly: Community, traders beg unions to end strike

Five missing after 122 migrants rescued off Libya

S.Africa vows to pay 17 million welfare grants despite crisis

11 Malian soldiers killed in attack on border base

Buhari calls Obasanjo

Gale of deportations of Nigerians

We are proud of your legacies, achievements; PDP tells Obasanjo


THE NATION NEWS
Senior citizen Bolaji's plight

Candidate Mugabe's Corpse

INEC probe panel on N23b bribe: REC got N140m cash

Banks get 24hrs for BTA, PTA requests

Akeredolu'll give account soon

I'm not under pressure to step down, says Makarfi

Mbang: Obasanjo best President Nigeria ever had

Minister laments poor power supply to Abuja

Masari bans unlawful assembly in Katsina

Fertiliser to cost below N6,000 per bag, says Ogbeh

Okada rider brutalises The Nation man

Why Southern Kaduna crisis may not end, by CAN

Operator seeks low cost capital for domestic carriers

Funding projects with savings bond

Ikeja Electric to cut supply

Speculators lose N100m as CBN pumps dollars into interbank

Misuse of hazard lights

Transcorp optimistic on improved performance in 2017


THISDAY NEWS
Supreme Court Affirms FG's Decision to Void OPLs 321, 323 to KNOC

Florence Seriki, ICT Icon, Passes on

Buhari Calls Obasanjo, Bello from London

Southern Kaduna Killings: Catholic Bishops Accuse FG of Indifference

FG Tasked on Attractive Environment for Private Sector Engagement

Survey Shows CFOs Remain Pessimistic about 2017

Investors Stake N44.39bn on Shares in January and February

Concerns over Non Payment of N5.4bn Premium for Group Life Insurance

Ilaje Residents Cry Out

Why Cant South Africans Love Nigerians in Return

Kano Pillars Crush Enyimba as Plateau Hangs on to the Summit

Dutch Coaches Confirm for Greensprings/Kanu Football Camp

Western Naval Command Wins 2017 Nigerian Navy Games

Solanke, Aregbesola, Win Oshonaike Junior Tourney


17 Schools Get Set for SEast Cricket Championship

Thursday 2 March 2017

Lagos ready to take over Surulere National Stadium – Ambode

….Declares confidence in State’s capacity to transform edifice

… Deplorable condition of stadium a national disaster, says Dalung
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday declared the readiness of the State Government to take over the Surulere National Stadium from the Federal Government and transform the facility from its present deplorable condition to a world class sporting centre.
Speaking after embarking on an extensive inspection tour of the facilities in the Stadium alongside the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung; Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Mr. Amaju Pinnick and other top government functionaries, Governor Ambode said it was unfortunate how things had degenerated, but expressed preparedness to hit the ground running towards restoring the old glory of the Stadium once officially handed over to the State.
The Governor, who recalled how enthusiastic and interesting it was for people in the past to visit the Surulere Stadium even with their families to watch matches and catch fun among others, said repositioning the Stadium would not only help to bring about layers of employment but that it would also facilitate family bonding.
He said: “This visit is very historic. I recall that during our campaign, we promised that we are going to use tourism, entertainment and arts and sports to drive youth employment as well as drive excellence. So, this is just one chapter in that roadmap to growing the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Lagos.
“With the state of affairs here, we cannot fold our arms and just leave this monument to just waste away. The last match that was played here was about fifteen years ago but the truth is this, the inner key to youth empowerment and youth employment is actually in re-establishing this edifice to its real world class standard,” he said.
The Governor thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for graciously approving that the Ahmadu Bello Stadium be given to Kaduna State as well as Enugu Stadium and Calabar Stadium be given to Enugu and Akwa Ibom State Governments respectively.
“What we ask for in Lagos is not as if we are being aggressive, we just think that we need to stand up for leadership here and take over the National Stadium,” the Governor said.
The Governor also commended the Sports Minister for spearheading the move to handover the Stadium to Lagos State and expressed optimism that the journey which had started would eventually lead to a formal pronouncement.
He said aside the fact that the State Government was already planning to construct five stadia in the five administrative divisions of the State to grow sports, the government also has a functional agency in charge of facility management, assuring that the Surulere Stadium would be properly and efficiently managed once handed over to the State.
Earlier, Dalung lamented the dilapidated condition of the Stadium which he described as a national disaster, just as he called for serious and comprehensive action to reposition the Stadium and return it to its pride of place.
While expressing confidence in the ability of the State Government to transform it, Dalung specially thanked Governor Ambode for his interest and commitment to the success of the move to reposition the Stadium.
“We have gone round and we have seen the edifice in a sorry state. Whatever we can do to arrest the situation, we must do it. In my village, there is an adage, which says once there is fire disaster, there is no choice of liquid and any liquid that can contribute to extinguish the fire, must be mobilized including liquor. But today, we have a disaster and we must do everything possible to extinguish it.
“I want to thank the Governor for finding time to come. I have received what I can call football gossip from football federation that if the Surulere Stadium is handed over to Lagos and renovated in six months, the next match of Nigeria against Zambia would be played here,” the Minister said.
He also appealed to Governor Ambode to revamp the Stationary Stores Football Club of Lagos.
Some of the facilities inspected at the Stadium include the Molade Okoya Tennis Hall, 3000 Capacity Multi-Purpose Indoor Sports Hall, Beach Soccer Pitch, Synthetic Football Pitch and the 38,000 Capacity Main Bowl Football Field.