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6 students received Scholarship Awards |
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6 students received Scholarship Awards |
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Why We Built A Modern Market At Moshalashi, Agege - Egunjobi |
The Executive Chairman, Agege LG, Alh. Chief Ganiyu Egunjobi has revealed why his Administration deemed it to build a modern market at Moshalashi Alhaja Agege, Lagos.
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Outrage As LUTH Doctor Dies After 72-hour Non-stop Shift |
Tweeps have taken to X to share their thoughts on the death of a young doctor, identified as Dr. Umoh Michael, who died on Sunday after allegedly working 72 hours straight.
According to reports, Michael died during a church service at the United Evangelical Church on September 17. He was said to have worked a 72-hour non-stop shift at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, where he was a resident doctor.
Doctors under the aegis of the Association of Resident Doctors, LUTH chapter, in a letter addressed to the Chief Medical Director, LUTH, Prof. Wasiu Lanre Adeyemo, attested to the fact that the young doctor was overworked.
They claimed Michael returned home at about 3:00 a.m. Sunday after a 72-hour shift in the hospital, adding that he had barely slept in their apartment before that day.
The statement partly read, “We the house officers are in deep grief over the loss of our colleague, a co-house officer (Dr Umoh Michael) who died on 17th September, 2023, after having a 72hrs call in the Neurosurgery Unit.
"He is said to have been on call 72hrs before arriving home on Sunday morning to get set for church service, reaching his worship center (United Evangelical Church) where he slumped in the church at about 11 am.”
“His roommate attested to the fact that Umoh Michael had barely slept in their apartment over the past one week as he was always on call or the day he returned home was around 3 a.m. after surgeries and other activities in the Neurosurgery Unit.”
Reacting to the sad incident, LUTH’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Fakeye, who spoke on an online platform (not PUNCH) Online said, “It is not true that anybody worked for 72 hours. I have not been briefed about his death.
"We were at a programme yesterday (Monday), but I will find out; I can’t say anything now. I will check the medical report of what could have happened because anybody can say anything, but the medical report will show us what happened."
Tweeps have since taken to X to share their thoughts on the alleged inhumane treatment meted out to the doctors.
A tweep, drfynrekins, tweeted, "I salute my Hippocratic colleague & wish him farewell on his journey to the great beyond. I hope #nmanigeria would come out strongly and protect these young doctors. These deaths are devastating and unacceptable, and it would further deplete the numbers of those practicing in Nigeria and discourage those still in medical school. Unfortunately, the young doctors are the ones bearing the brunt of the decay in the healthcare system in Nigeria but this trend must be stopped."
Another X user, Doingood, tweeted, "We all need to be resting. Employers should please help us. May his Soul RIP ."
OgechukwuChime tweeted, "He is taking care of others and forgot to take care of himself."
Kuwait_magic also tweeted, "He lost his own life in the process of saving other people's lives. God knows I can’t be this good. I no fit die to make you live."
Camax3000 wrote, "Overworked, Rest in Peace."
Mazi_Ibem tweeted, "Lagos State Government should get more doctors from the already saturated labour market to assist. The daily pressure these doctors go through affects their health as well."
JoelUdanyi also wrote, "This is sad. Result of a health institution being understaffed…if not what else?"
"In a sane environment, it is a crime to work more than 11:30. You are entitled to 1-hour break as well," Kasalimi2029 tweeted.
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The Lagos State University (LASU) in an obvious move to preserve Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, has announced the inclusion of Yoruba Language as a compulsory course for all its students.
Lagos varsity makes Yoruba Language a compulsory course for all students, names it GNS104.
The new course added to the school’s curriculum from the 2023/2024 academic session is titled GNS 104 (Yoruba Language Studies).
LASU’s decision to introduce this course aligns with the broader national effort to preserve Nigeria’s diverse linguistic and cultural heritage.
The course, Yoruba Language Studies, is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the Yoruba language, one of Nigeria’s prominent indigenous languages.
It aims to equip students with language skills, cultural knowledge, and historical context, fostering a deeper appreciation for the Yoruba culture.
Speaking on the development, Professor T.M Salisu, the Dean of LASU Faculty of Arts and Humanities, expressed his enthusiasm for the introduction of the course. He emphasized its potential to strengthen students’ connections to their roots and promote cultural diversity.
“GNS 104 will not only enhance language proficiency but also encourage a more profound understanding of the Yoruba people, their customs, and traditions,” he stated.
The Yoruba Language Studies course will cover various aspects of Yoruba culture, including language structure, literature, history, folklore, and contemporary issues.
It will be open to students from all faculties as part of the General Nigerian Studies (GNS) program, reflecting LASU’s commitment to interdisciplinary learning.
Recall that the Lagos state assembly in conscious efforts to preserve Yoruba culture, heritage, and the use of the language in public places passed a bill in 2017 that made teaching of Yoruba compulsory for all schools in the state.
The assembly early this year also started using the Yoruba language for legislative activities.
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To complement parents’ effort as another school calendar commences, Agege Local Government Executive Chairman, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, on Monday distributed free exercise books to some pupils.
Agege Local Government Executive Chairman Distributes Free Exercise Books To All Primary Schools Pupils In Agege |
The Executive Chairman, who was ably represented by the Super for WAPA, Alhaja Aramide Aminat Abdulsalam at Dopemu Primary School and Leader of Agege Legislative Arms, Hon. Alliu Najeem Olohuntoyin, at Salvation Army Primary School.
Hon. Alliu Najeem Olohuntoyin, in his remarks, said the exercise was to serve humanity.
“Anything we do, we make sure to do it for the benefit of our community at large, making sure we do the little we can do to support education.
The Super for WAPA, Alhaja Aramide Aminat Abdulsalam, in her remarks, said the provision of the free exercise books would go a long way in ameliorating the life of the indigent pupils and their parents.
Head Teachers of Dopemu Primary School and Salvation Army Primary School, were excited thanked the executive chairman of Agege Local Government, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi for the humanitarian gesture.
“Thank you for the exercise books. It was very thoughtful of you. Some of the students here don’t have note books.
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Ikeja Electric Spent Over N200Millions To Boosts Infrastructure with Replacement of Faulty Transformer in Ikorodu |
Nigeria’s leading Electricity Distribution Company, Ikeja Electric Plc (IE) in its efforts to strengthen critical infrastructure to ensure improved service to its esteemed customers in the Ikorodu axis of Lagos State recently replaced the faulty 15MVA power transformer at Sabo Injection Substation (ISS) with a new one.
According to the Chief Technical Officer, Ikeja Electric, Engr. Olajide Kumapayi, the replacement of the faulty power transformer which costs close to Two Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (N250m), became necessary to ease the menace of poor power supply being experienced by over fifteen thousand customers that are getting supply from the power transformer one (T1) at Sabo Injection Substation before it went bad completely.
He noted that the replacement will increase the availability of supply from the previous three hours to a minimum of twelve hours daily. This would be based on the service band tariff class associated with the feeders.
Engr. Kumapayi stated that nine 11kv feeders were radiated from Sabo Injection Sub-station through the two power transformers which includes Ayangburen, Lasunwon, Lagos Road, Marie, Ladega, Erunwen, Igbogbo, Ijebu-Ode and Eyita communities and environs.
He further explained that the construction of a new Injection Substation at the Lagos State University of Technology (LASUTECH) Ikorodu will commence shortly noting that it will provide one dedicated 11kv feeder for LASUTECH and two additional feeders to relieve Erunwen and Ijebu-Ode 11kv feeders in the Sabo Injection Substation. He assured that these investments will no doubt ensure optimal utilization of the technical assets to guarantee wider access and power availability across all impacted feeders in our resolve to meet the demand of our esteemed customers.
The company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kingsley Okotiew hile expressing IE’s commitment to improved service delivery to her esteemed customers across the entire network coverage area, thanked vigilant customers, community leaders and security operatives who have continued to assist in safeguarding electrical equipment in their neighborhood against theft, vandalism and acts of sabotage as failure to do so will jeopardize concerted efforts of the company from achieving the desired objective of sustainably powering livelihoods, businesses and communities.
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The Executive chairman of Orile Agege LCDA, Hon Johnson Babatunde has distributed 100 GCE forms to the students.
Orile Agege LCDA Chair, Babatunde distributes 100 GCE forms to Orile Agege students |
During this distribution, he emphasized the importance of taking this opportunity seriously and encouraged the students to excel in their examinations.
He assured them that this is just the first step in their educational journey and promised to provide them with free Jamb forms if they pass their GCE exams.
In addition, Hon Johnson Babatunde acknowledged and commended the efforts of the vice chairman and Supervisor for Education, Hon Pedro Kafilat Toyin Akanni, for her initiative and encouragement in supporting this programme.
Their combined efforts aim to empower the students of Orile -Agege LCDA by providing them with educational opportunities and assisting them in their academic pursuits.
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Tackling Security: Egunjobi put smiles on the faces of Agege Crime Fighters staff with N50,000 each |
The Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, *High Chief (Alh) Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi (JP)* has put smiles on the faces of the newly recruited and inaugurated Agege Crime Fighters staff, otherwise known and referred to as "PARAMOLE"; as take off grant.
Paramole as fondly called, is a local security outfit set up by Egunjobi led Agege Local Government Council administration to tackle local security challenges facing Agege community in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies, whose jurisdictions cover the council area.
Community media reports have it that the staff of the local government security outfit (Paramole), have gladly confirmed the receipt of the sum of *Fifty thousand naira (N50,000) each* via bank transfer on Friday, 15 September, 2023.
Recall that the council chairman had, in the presence of heads of all security agencies covering the local government area, announced at the inauguration ceremony on Monday, 11 September, 2023; that all the Paramole staff would be paid August salary in the sum of fifty thousand naira each as take off grants after passing through rigorous and transparent recruitment exercise.
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The Executive Chairman of Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has put a smile of the faces of Two hundred and ten (210) residents with the sum of #100,000 each.
Orile Agege LCDA Boss, Babatunde Dole Out 21 Million Naira to 210 Residents |
It was gathered that Mega Financial Empowerment Program, cost the council a sum of 21 Million Naira.
In his address, Hon Babatunde emphasized that governance, in its true essence, revolves around making a tangible impact on the lives of the people. This principle has been the guiding light of his administration since day one.
He reiterated that the pressing issue of fuel subsidy and the untold hardship it has brought upon our nation. He stressed that finding viable solutions to this problem is a priority for his administration, as it directly affects the cost of living and the livelihoods of his community.
Part of the empowerment initiative includes support to build and scale up small-scale businesses, with a keen focus on entrepreneurship as a means to ameliorate poverty within the community. The Chairman mentioned that there was transparency in selection of the recipients, he stated that 15 slots were given to People with disability, demonstrating his inclusive approach to empowerment.
Additionally, the Chairman hinted at a visionary plan—a 100-hectare Orile-Agege farming center. This ambitious initiative aims to boost agricultural activities within the LCDA, promoting food security, economic growth, and employment opportunities for residents.
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Egunjobi empowers thirty five traders, artisans with N100,000 each |
The Council Chairman of Agege Local Government, High Chief (Alh) Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi (JP) has again empowered Thirty five residents, which includes petty traders and artisans in the council area with the sum of One hundred thousand naira (N100,000) only for the month of September, 2023.
The beneficiaries received their cheques at the council secretariat on Thursday, 14 September, 2023.
Speaking on behalf of the council chairman, the Supervisor for Women Affairs & Poverty Alleviation, Alhaja Aramide Abdulsalam advised the beneficiaries to invest the money in micro business or add it to an existing business capital for improvement; noting that the financial grant is not for merry making, but to assist them in their businesses.
Appreciating Egunjobi led administration on behalf of other beneficiaries, Alhaji Mutawakilu Issaka, a fashion designer; commended the council chairman for the initiative since he assumed office in 2017, and for maintaining the standard unabated.
Beneficiaries:
(1) Rashidi Safuratu Abike
07088235597
(2) Billy Jamiu
08034789904
(3) Aishat Adam
09099997273
(4) Habeeb Owolabi Ajakaiye
08062088030
(5) Olorunibe Ajoke Ramota
07085204422
(6) Mrs. K. Salawu
08099433227
(7) Mutiu Agboke
09059252602
(8) Alhaji Wahab Dada
08027089207
(9) Muyinat Olalabi
08104482353
(10) Ogundare Ronke
08063756016
(11) Morakinyo Shalewa Oluwakemi
08106492641
(12) Animashaun Janet Omolara
08060003728
(13) Aderemi Adekitan
07033332160
(14) Fashola Ibrahim Abiodun
09135759194
(15). Albert Nwabuba
09150772353
(16). Bello Alimot Olabisi
07087570187
(17). Anochili Chinedu
08063117024
(18). Oladimeji Tawakalitu
09169568663
(19). Jamiu Adeola
09016579708
(20). Muyideen Salako Abiola
08032311559
(21). Ibrahim Adeyemi
07063954995
(22). Akinwale Afusat
08060030230
(23). Olalekan Shonubi
09085834427
(24). Dapo Akinyetu
07087579253
(25). Omowunmi Sekinat
08146954041
(26). Adedoyin Akade
08035667924
(27). Oloruntoyin Tomiwa
08124426616
(28). Muhajirina Haruna Adamu
07065209695
(29). Mutawakilu Issaka
07060448246
(30). Ajayi Funmi Jolade
08053292218
(31). Mariam Dojegbe
08132296157
(32). Alhaja Ogunleye
08084548037
(33). Alhaja Hassan Oluwakem
08113024550
(34). Alhaja Mariam Tajudeen
08160167961
(35). Isiaka Awosanya Agarawu
08087998173.
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Egunjobi |
The Council Chairman of Agege Local Government, High Chief (Alh) Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi (JP), has congratulated Hon. Afolabi Ayantayo and Hon. Afolabi Tajudeen on their appointments as Commissioner and Special Adviser respectively in Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's cabinet.
The message was contained in his press statement released by his media aide on Wednesday, 13 September, 2023.
The statement reads in part "I congratulate Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo and Mr. AfolabiTajudeen on their appointment as the Hon. Commissioner for Establishment, Training & Pensions; and Special Adviser, Legislative and Civil Engagement respectively.
"It is a well deserved appointments for both of you and it also affirms your leadership prowess with wealth of experience to contribute immensely towards actualising Governor Sanwo-Olu's Greater Lagos Raising agenda.
"On behalf of my family, council cabinet, legislative arm, management & staff and the good people of the council area, I wish both of you divine wisdom to deliver dividends of democracy." Egunjobi said.
Why We Inaugurated Agege Crime Fighter "Paramole" - Egunjobi, Gbenga Abiola |
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Hon. Johnson Babatunde Donates Over 30,000 Writing Materials To Enhance Learning in Orile Agege Public Primary Schools |
Executive Chairman of Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. Sunday Johnson Babatunde has today donated over 30,000 Exercise books and other writing materials to all public primary schools pupils in the council area to enhance their learning capacity.
The Council Boss, fondly called Mr. PROJECT flagged off the distribution of the exercise books and other writing materials to the School Pupils.
While addressing the gathering at the inauguration, Sunday Babatunde said the Council decided to dole out the materials to the pupils to bring relief to the parents.
”We shall continue to bring educational development to our Council Area. Orile Agege LCDA shall continue to build, rebuild and restore the Local Council Development Area until it gets to enviable height.
”Our Administration is leaving a legacy that whoever is coming after us can have a good standing to build more for the Council area. The upcoming Administration just need to be maintaining the structures we have erected in all our public primary schools,” he said.
On the same vein, Education Secretary, Local Government Education Authority, Agege, Mrs Catherine Ogunyomi thanked the Chairman for investing in the education. She lauded the achievement of Orile Agege Council boss for constructing several buildings in all Public Primary Schools in Orile Agege.
Meanwhile, Headteacher of Shiloh Primary School, Mrs Osanyintola Moboluwaji, Agbeke also thanked the chairman for taking the burden of the parents away by providing writing materials for the pupils.
Babatunde later promised that his administration will not relent in the transformation of Public Primary Schools within the Council Area.
The distribution took place in St. Peters school complex, Okusanya School complex amongst others.
Present at the event were, Vice Chairman Hon. Pedro Kafilat Toyin, The Leader of the House, Hon. Wale Fayemi, Hon. Akinola Toyin , Chief Mrs Bola Britto , amongst others
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Moyo Lawal Says Leaked S3x Video Shared Without Her Consent, Threatens Legal Action
Actress Moyo Lawal has finally reacted to the now-viral video of her which was leaked online on Saturday.
The video which shows the actress engaging in a sexual act with a person, now revealed to be her ex-fiance, has since got many talking online with the majority claiming that the 'A Time To Heal' actress leaked the tape herself.
Taking to her Instagram page on Sunday, Lawal first confirmed she was the person in the tape before debunking rumours that she authorised the distribution of the said tape.
"A private video of mine from a while ago has been inappropriately shared without my consent, violating my privacy and trust," her statement began.
"I want to emphasise that this video was done with my ex whom I was to marry at that time, was never intended for public consumption and its unauthorised distribution is a breach of my boundaries. However this criminal breach of privacy will be treated with legal action," the statement read.
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Sanwo-Olu's Nominees: Lagos Lawmakers Confirm Dr. Afolabi, 14 Others, Reject 2 |
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed 15 out of the second batch of 18 nominees sent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently.
The confirmation happened after Hon. Mojeed Fatai, Chief Whip and chairman of the sceening committee, laid a report of the exercise before the House.
At a sitting presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the lawmakers rejected Engr. Olalere Odusote, Mr. Samuel Egube, and Hon. Tolani Sule Akibu.
However, the House resolved to step down the confirmation of Hon. Tolani Sule Akibu for another day.
Dr. Obasa, commended the committee saying the members did a thorough job screening the nominees. His position was supported by the lawmakers present at plenary.
Those confirmed include:
Dr. Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen
Mr. Oluwaseun Oriyomi Osiyemi
Prof. Akinola Emmanuel Abayomi
Dr. Oluwarotimi Omotola Wahab Fashola
Mrs. Folashade Kaosarat Ambrose-Medem
Mrs. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe
Mrs. Bolaji Cécilia Dada
Mrs. Barakat Akande Bakare
Mr. Olugbenga Omotosho
Mr. Mosopefoluwa George
Dr. Yekini Nurudeen Agbaje
Dr. Olumide Oluyinka
Mr. Abayomi Samson Oluyomi
Dr. Iyabode Oyeyemi Ayoola
Hon. Sola Shakirudeen Giwa
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Yabatech’s Rector warns students on social vices |
The Rector, Dr. (Engr) Ibraheem Abdul has issued a stern warning to students of the foremost institution, Yaba College of Technology to shun any form of social vices, ranging from raping, cultism, gangsterism, and other forms of infidelity that can plunge the image of the College.
This was contained in a news release issued by the Deputy Registrar, Centre for Communication Information and Public Relations (CCIPR) of the College, Adekunle Adams
He cautioned the entire community to desist from these vices as the Management would not hesitate to apply the full weight of the law on any apprehended student or group of students found wanting in this regard.
He implored the female students to always keep themselves safe at any forum and to report any clandestine act noticed or harassment within the college vicinity.
The present administration, the Rector vowed, will not tolerate or treat with kid gloves issues relating to cults, rape, sexual harassment, and indecent acts perpetrated by any student of the College.
Dr Engr Abdul admonished the students to study the students’ handbook to be conversant with the dos and don’ts guiding their stay in the College in order to be worthy in character and learning.
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said the four oil refineries in Nigeria will never work.
NIGERIA'S REFINERIES WILL NEVER WORK -Obasanjo |
The four refineries are located in Warri, Port Harcourt and Kaduna states.
Obasanjo said the refineries will never work as long as the government continues to hold onto them. The former president who stated this in an interview, said Shell Oil Development Company turned down his offer to them to run the refineries.
He disclosed that after much persuasion the managing director of Shell, at the time, listed four reasons why the oil company wouldn’t get involved in running Nigeria’s refineries, including “too much corruption in refineries.”
Recall that President Bola Tinubu last month assured that the petroleum refinery in Port Harcourt will start working by December 2023.
Tinubu, had in a statement by former presidential spokesman, Dele Alake, in August, said the “Port Harcourt refineries will start production by December 2023 after the completion of the ongoing rehabilitation contract between NNPCL and Italian firm, Maire Tecnimont SpA.”
The President stated this when he met with labour unions at the State House in Abuja to halt the last nationwide protest.
Labour, had among other things, demanded the government’s commitment to getting local refineries to work, an objective that has gulped about N11.35 trillion in the last 10 years.
But responding to a question on the state of Nigeria’s refineries in the interview, Obasanjo said, “They will not work as long as the government is keeping hold of them. When I was president, I invited Shell to a meeting. I told them I wanted to hand over the refineries for them to help us run. They bluntly told me they would not. I was shocked.
The Lagos State House of Assembly will on Tuesday commence the screening of a second batch of nominees sent to by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
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Breaking: Lagos Lawmakers Begin Screening of New Set Of Nominees As Sanwo-Olu Sends Names |
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, urged the screening committee led by Hon. Fatai Mojeed to ensure a thorough screening process and report to the House on Thursday.
Prior to the Speaker's comment, the Clerk of the House, Barrister Olalekan Onafeko, read a letter from the governor listing the names presented.
In the letter, Governor Sanwo-Olu said some of the names were represented while new names were added.
Titled: 'Fowarding of Official List of Nominees for Appointment as Commissioners and Special Advisers', the letter thanked the Speaker and members of the House for their diligence and commitment in relation to the recent screening and confirmation of 22 nominees.
"Your rigorous accessment of these nominees in adherence to your constitutional obligations demonstrates your dedication to ensuring a competent and effective council," Sanwo-Olu said.
The governor said after careful consideration of the 17 names that were rejected, "I have decided to represent a list of nominees which includes a balanced selection of previously presented and new individuals.
"This list represents a broad political spectrum and diverse backgrounds reflective of the rich diversity of our lovely state," he added in the letter.
The governor said he is confident that the new nominees would bring fresh ideas that would help the growth and progress of Lagos.
He urged the House to screen the nominees for clearance.
Names
1. Dr. Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen
2. Mr. Oluwaseun Oriyomi Osiyemi
3. Prof. Akinola Emmanuel Abayomi
4. Engr. Olalere Odusote
5. Dr. Oluwarotimi Omotola Wahab Fashola
6. Mrs. Folashade Kaosarat Ambrose-Medem
7. Mr. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe
8. Mr. Samuel Egube
9. Hon. Tolani Sule Akibu
10. Mrs. Bolaji Cecelia Dada
11. Mrs. Barakat Akande Bakare
12. Mr. Olugbenga Omotoso
13. Mr. Mosopefolu George
14. Yekini Nurudeen Agbaje
15. Dr. Olumide Oluyinka
16. Mr. Abayomi Samson Oluyomi
17. Dr. Iyabode Oyeyemi Ayoola
18. Hon. Sola Shakirudeen Giwa
Meanwhile, the House of Assembly has resolved to review the performance of the 2023 budget in preparation for the presentation of the 2024 budget eatimate by Governor Sanwo-Olu.
Recall that the House had approved N1.768 trillion for the Year 2023.
Speaker Obasa urged the Committee for the budget review, headed by Hon. Sa'ad Olumo to ensure a proper review and make its report available to the House.
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PHOTOS: Police Foil Attempted Robbery On Lagos Bank
The Lagos State Police Command has foiled an attempted robbery on a bank opposite Maplewood Estate, Oko Oba, Lagos.
The suspects were breaking the security doors to gain entry when men of the state police command stormed the scene to restore order.
The robbery was averted and a suspect was arrested.
The Lagos State Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said "We got the distress call at 4:20 am and responded swiftly. Keeping Lagos State safe and secure is a task we are not relenting at."
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Four Celebrity Marriages That Crashed In 2023 |
Celebrity marriages in Nigeria have remained a hot topic among many. This is due to the rate at which these marriages have continued to hit the rocks.
Although many have continued to thrive, others have sadly ended, leaving fans in shock.
Here are four celebrity marriages that have unfortunately crashed in 2023.
Bolanle Ninalowo
Fans were left speechless when news filtered in that the 17-year-old marriage of popular Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninalowo, and his wife, Bunmi, had ended.
Ninalowo shared the sad news via his Instagram page on Friday, adding that the split was for the best of everyone involved.
This won't be the first time the couple would be making headlines for their relationship hitting the rocks.
In 2017, the actor in an interview with Genevieve Magazine confirmed that after 12 years together then, he and his wife had decided to end things. They, however, reunited in 2018.
Yomi Gold
Yoruba actor and producer Yomi Alore aka Yomi Gold, announced the end of his second marriage to his wife, Meenah, in January 2023.
Gold took responsibility for the marriage crashing, tagging his wife, a 'good person,' while announcing the split.
BRed
Nigerian artiste Adebayo Adeleke aka BRed's marriage to wife, Faith Johnson, hit the rocks in 2023 amidst allegations of abuse and infidelity.
The estranged couple, who share a son, Adetayo Oshioke Adeleke, born in 2019, have since unfollowed each other on Instagram and continued to lambast each other on social media.
Faridah Sobowale
Farida made headlines when news of her attempted suicide surfaced online.
The Lagos socialite attempted to end her life following the crash of her two-month-old marriage to her now-estranged husband, Demola Odulaja.
Odulaja, in an interview with Yoruba social commentator, ArewaTopeFamous, claimed Sobowale's promiscuous way, was the reason the marriage ended.
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How 20-year-old killed father for ritual |
A 20-year-old man identified simply as Ridwan has allegedly killed his father, Ishau, for the purpose of ritual in Oshoku Village in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Commander of the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, Soji Ganzallo, through the Director of Information and Public Relations, Moruf Yusuf, on Friday.
According to the statement, the suspect was arrested during a routine patrol of men of the So-Safe Corps at about 12 a.m. on Thursday when they heard a strange noise in a building which prompted them to verify what was happening which led to the discovery of the lifeless body of the victim.
The statement read, “At about 12:00hrs on Thursday, August 31, 2023, officers of the Corps on routine patrol heard a strange noise in a building while at Oshoku Village in Ijebu North Local Government Area.
“The Officers entered the building to confirm what was happening, but to the officers’ dismay, they found a man’s body lying lifeless in a pool of his own blood and the alleged killer fled the scene.”
With the commander’s instruction, the corps launched a manhunt on the alleged killer and he was nabbed in a bush where he was hiding.
The suspect confessed to killing his father for the purpose of the ritual.
Ganzallo instructed the Zonal Commander, Ijebu Zonal Command, ACC Marcus Ayankoya, to get the suspected killer Ridwan arrested under 24hrs. The suspected killer was nabbed where he was hiding in a bush.
“He confessed to having killed his father, Ishau, with a rope tied to his neck and a knife used to remove the needed parts of his body for ritual purposes.
“The alleged killer told the officers of the corps that he only removed the private part, larynx, and just four teeth of his father as requested by a ritualist he identified as Baba Kekere.
However, efforts made by the corps to get the details of the ritualist who instructed the suspect to get the body parts for rituals proved abortive as the suspect did not disclose the location of the ritualist.
He was therefore handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.
“Ganzallo further revealed that when he was asked about the whereabouts of the ritualist, he refused to give details.
“The alleged killer had been transferred to the Nigeria Police Force, Ogbere Divisional Headquarters for further investigation and likely prosecution,” the statement concluded.