First Lagos military Gov Mobolaji Johnson dies at 83

AgegePulse Magazine

 Retired Brigadier Mobolaji Johnson, the first military governor of Lagos State, is dead. Credible sources close to the Lagos State Government confirmed the death of the ex-governor last night.

  Mobolaji who was born on February 9, 1936, died yesterday at the aged of 83.

 He served as governor between May 1967 and July 1975, under the military regime of General Yakubu Gowon.

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14-Year-Old Barber's Daughter Emerges As Lagos One-Day Governor

A 14-year-old barber’s daughter, Miss. Gloria Ajala yesterday, emerged the One-day Governor after winning the 2018 Spelling Bee competition.

She is a secondary school 3 student of Lafiaji Senior High School, Lagos Island and she would perform the pseudo-role of the governor of the state at a yet- to- be announced date before the end of this year alongside his cabinet members.

A total of 17 One-Day Governors have been produced so far in the history of the competition, which was initiated by Senator Oluremi Tinubu, when her husband was the governor of the state.

Speaking with Vanguard, Gloria described her victory as reward for hard work and commitment, saying,

“I read several books to prepare myself for the competition.”

Tinubu Finally Endorsed Ambode for Second Term.

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally agreed to endorse Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for another term, THISDAY has learnt.

However, Tinubu’s resolve to endorse Ambode was made possible with the interventions of Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, both of whom the governor allegedly asked to wade into the situation that hitherto threatened his re-election in 2019.

An authoritative source confirmed the development to THISDAY at the weekend, noting that the two eminent Nigerians approached Tinubu at different times and prevailed on him to reconsider his stand on Ambode’s re-election, considering the larger implications.

The source noted that the APC leader yielded to the intervention of the vice president and the monarch out of respect for the two leaders.
This development regardless, the political class was still believed to be angry with the governor over alleged lack of respect and poor treatment of the people, who made it possible for Ambode to become governor in the first place.

The source said although Tinubu was displeased with the running of the government, he did not have any fundamental differences with the governor, the reason he yielded to the pleas to let Ambode return.
While the debate on Ambode’s fate in 2019 lasted, according to the source, Tinubu deliberately stayed above the fray because he did not want to get involved in the politics of conjectures about the governor’s re-election, more so that it might not be totally in his interest to do so, given the state of the party and government at the national level.

Another source hinted that one of the problems the governor had with Tinubu and many of the political leaders in the state was, because he wasn’t consulting on critical issues of state and had at a point, alienated everyone in the political class in the running of the state.

The source noted that while Tinubu had managed the situation with the best of political maturity, it didn’t take away the fact that he also had disagreement with Ambode over some of of his decisions and was displeased with the way the governor handled some critical issues.

“You’d agree that Asiwaju boasts an undeniable father figure and so, we cannot continue to attribute some of these petty politics to him. Yes, he may not be happy about certain things in the government, he really does not have any fundamental differences with the governor. That much I know. So, to your question, it is true there have been interventions and he is set to endorse him in order to put paid to some of these speculations,” the source said.

Fears that Ambode’s second term bid might have hit the rocks started to manifest significantly after the recent stakeholders meeting chaired by Tinubu himself at the party’s Lagos secretariat on Akilo, Ikeja. It is pertinent to state that the former Lagos State governor and Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, went through similar re-election baptism with Tinubu, but many people in the state rose early in support and defence of Fashola, which forced Tinubu to yield and eventually endorsed Fashola.

Thus, a similar stakeholders’ meeting was organised during Fashola’s time and it was at the meeting that Tinubu laid to rest all the speculations surrounding his re-election by raising his hands and pronouncing his second term a fait accompli.

But much longer than it took Fashola to clinch his re-election ticket, Ambode’s is still battling to known his fate, not to talk of the fact that he has refused to openly endorse him for re-election at the stakeholders’ meeting, which held on Tuesday.

“He will give him the ticket. It is our oga’s way of raising the stakes. He did it to Fashola and when the stakes were resolved, he endorsed him. In Ambode’s case, the stakes have been raised and will be resolved.

Lagos releases N2.04bn to pensioners in three month

The Lagos State Government has in the last three months released N2.04 billion to clear the arrears of pensions under the Contributory Pension Scheme.
Mrs Folashade Onanuga, the Director General of the Lagos State Pension Commission made this known in a statement in Lagos on Monday.

Onanuga said that the sum represented money released for the months of May, June and July.

She said that N859.06 million was released for the retirees in May, N716.9 million in June and N466.9 million in July, totalling N2.04 billion.
She, however, emphasised that the total pensions fund released by the state government under Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration as of June had hit N38 billion covering  9,214 retirees.

Onanuga said that insurance benefits of N40.2 million were also paid to 15 beneficiaries of deceased employees.

She said that the state employees were expected to have signed-up a Retirement Saving Account with one of the 13 PFAs approved by the state.

The LASPEC boss said the PFAs were AIICO Pension Managers, ARM Pensions, Crusader Sterling Pension, Fidelity Pension Managers, Leadway Pensure, Nigerian Life, and Provident Company, Pension Alliance, and Premium Pension.
The others were Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, Trustfund Pensions, Sigma Pensions, FUG Pensions, and Legacy Pension Managers.

Onanuga said that the governor was committed to the welfare of retirees and was working toward clearing accrued pension backlogs that the administration inherited under the old pension scheme known as Defined Benefit Scheme.


“Retirees that retired solely under CPS for one reason or the other collected their gratuities upon retirement with steady monthly pension payments because the pension funds under CPS is intact,” Onanuga said.

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PDP Make Saraki National Leader

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has been appointed the national leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP at the party’s NEC meeting on Thursday.

Being the highest office holder in the party at the moment, Saraki will replace his deputy, Senator Ike Ekwerenmadu, who held the position until the defection of Saraki and other top APC members to the PDP.

The arrival of Saraki was heralded by loud ovation as he was led into the venue of the meeting by PDP national chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, and other top leaders of the party.

Saraki, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Sokoto State governor Aminu Tambuwal and Benue State governor Samuel Ortom were all present at the meeting.

The NEC meeting attended by the four former members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was in celebration mood as the politicians exchanged banters.

Apart from the former APC chiefs, the meeting hall had key figures in the PDP, including governors, lawmakers and some of the presidential aspirants.

Today's Headlines

*AgegePulse Magazine ...the mouthpiece of Agege /Orile Agege
HEADLINES* Today Tuesday 23rd January 2018::

Ambode promises Lagosians safety

LASG to shut illegal gas plants

Lagos Assembly to pass 2018 Budget next week ' Obasa

Orile Agege LCDA Boss, J.S Babatunde Presents Over 200 JAMB Forms to Students

Agege ends 3-day Budget Retreat

...We must not allow our sacrifice to be in vain by not walking our talk - Egunjobi


*The Nation*

SA killings: culprits apprehended, arraigned says Mission

Presidency outlines Buhari's achievements

Igbo APC leaders re-endorse Buhari for 2nd term

Herdsmen attacks: OPC calls for lasting solution

Tracking high-profile corruption cases

Herdsmen attacks: OPC calls for lasting solution

Why passenger traffic dropped in 2017, by NCAA

Two NIA chiefs grilled as bid to grab $44m fails



Illegal firearms case stalled again

We are investing in navigational tools, says NAMA

Buhari: we're delivering on campaign promises

The President NBA needs

Bright prospects as Oando, Mangal feud ends



*Punch*

$500,000 bribery: CJ returns Farouk Lawans case for continuation of trial

SEast APC leaders ask FG to immortalise Alex Ekwueme

Queens College old girls, ex-principal disagree on pupils death

Ambode promises Lagosians safety

LASG to shut illegal gas plants

Govt tackles impersonation with uniform

Cattle colonies: Southern states shun FGs request for land

Delayed MPC meetingll slow down investment inflows Economists

Benue killings: Too early to blame ISIS, say police

Delayed MPC meeting'll slow down investment inflows ' Economists

Lassa fever kills Kogi doctor, five others in Ondo

Airport concession: ICRC initiates FAAN, Bi-Courtney settlement

Alleged misconduct: EFCC reports three judges to NJC

FIRS generated N4.03tn in 2017 Fowler

Ill build free, equal, just Liberia, says Weah

Petrol scarcity persists, new vessels arrive Apapa





*Vanguard*

Lassa fever: Umahi pays unscheduled visit to health ministry

FG collaborating with judges to frustrate our cases'IPOB

Lagos Assembly to pass 2018 Budget next week ' Obasa

Refuse takes over Owerri, adjoining communities

Ex-N'Delta agitators to renege on Amnesty Programme

Herdsmen attacks: Govt panel wrongly composed 'Macaulay

Sahara Group seeks increased investment in power projects

Petrol: Imo residents face extreme hardship

We have capacity to make power sector work ' GENCOs

Reconsider your harsh stance against Buhari, Presidency tells Naabba

80 students escape death as fire razes Sokoto Govt Sec School hostel

Oil market to stabilise on increased OPEC cut, swells FG's excess revenue

Herdsmen's attack on Falae's farm not a Presidency affair ' Adesina

Gov. Ortom warns against cattle rustling, retaliation

Buhari's 2nd term promoters, enemies of Nigeria'Udeogaranya

Concession Regulatory Commission wades into FAAN, Bi-Courtney faceoff

Gov. Yari swears in council chairman, 14 Permanent Secretaries

Oando ownership tussle: Peace, stability return as Tinubu, Mangal reconcile





*Guardian*

Kane gets Men's 2017 Player of the Year award

Torino set to release Joel Obi

Africa remains stable as global FDI falls to $1.52 trillion

Sanchez's move to Man U was for money, Wenger declares

Google celebrates Keshi Stephen

My success is your success, ex-footballer Weah tells Liberians

Why Samsung may not site a plant in Nigeria now

Emirates airline, Airbus agree $16b deal to keep A380 production going

Nigeria loses N1.74 trillion to absence of petroleum law

The jet set





*Thisday*

MMA2: ICRC Set to Resolve Concession Disagreement between FAAN, Bi-Courtney

Soldiers Move into Troubled LGs in Niger to Dislodge Cattle Rustlers, Kidnappers

FG Inaugurates New Revenue Generation, Collection in Mining Sector

MMA2: ICRC Set to Resolve Concession Disagreement between FAAN, Bi-Courtney

MMA2: ICRC Set to Resolve Concession Disagreement between FAAN, Bi-Courtney

Soldiers Move into Troubled LGs in Niger to Dislodge Cattle Rustlers, Kidnappers

FG Inaugurates New Revenue Generation, Collection in Mining Sector

MMA2: ICRC Set to Resolve Concession Disagreement between FAAN, Bi-Courtney

Soldiers Move into Troubled LGs in Niger to Dislodge Cattle Rustlers, Kidnappers

FG Inaugurates New Revenue Generation, Collection in Mining Sector

Sokoto Spends N2bn on Payment of Scholarship for Indigenes

Kaduna Inland Dry Port Operational Manual Ready Thursday Kasim Sumaina Abuja

Soldiers Move into Troubled LGs in Niger to Dislodge Cattle Rustlers, Kidnappers

FG Inaugurates New Revenue Generation, Collection in Mining Sector

Sokoto Spends N2bn on Payment of Scholarship for Indigenes

Kaduna Inland Dry Port Operational Manual Ready Thursday Kasim Sumaina Abuja

With Equities Market Sustaining Gains, Elumelu Confident of Nigeria's Economic Recovery

Suspected Herders Set Falae's Farm Ablaze, Casualties Recorded in Another Adamawa Clash



*Tribune*

Five die in Ondo as govt confirms 24 cases of Lassa Fever

I'll give my best to all Nigerians, Buhari tells APC South East leaders

Change your harsh stance on Buhari, Presidency begs Na'abba

Herdsmen: Nigerians protest in UK, submit letter to PM, charges Buhari to stop killings

2019: INEC seeks UN support

PHOTOS OF FARM DESTRUCTION: Why Fulani herdsmen are after me 'Falae

Benue gov rains curse on killers of his people

Court to hear Evans application seeking to quash kidnapping charges against him, February 28

Kwara 2019: Unveiling PDP's 'surprise' package

CBN pledges support for cocoa, tomato farmers

Palm produce association cries out over illegal importation of palm oil

Kwara, Kaduna, 14 others to commence establishment of cattle colonies

George Weah sworn in as Liberian president, completing historic transition of power

Sokoto govt spends N3.4bn on fertiliser for dry season farming

My husband was murdered for loving me

FG to create more job in agriculture through LIFE scheme

American sentenced to one year in Cambodian prison for raping boy

NAPRI urges FG to revive vandalised facilities

Rice, wheat farmers benefit from FADAMA projects in Anambra

Long term sustainability farming in Nigeria through value chain ownership

Environment business will yield five times more profit than others 'FRIN boss

What was destroyed in a twinkle of an eye is worth millions of naira 'Farmers lament herdsmen invasion of Ondo community

FIRS rakes N4.03trn in 2017, surpasses 2016 collection by N720bn 'Fowler

Nigeria's Economic indicators strong 'CBN Gov

CBN boosts forex market with $210m





*Pm News*

I am not desperate to be president' ' Lamido

2 South African policemen arrested for killing Nigerian

Presidency outlines Buhari's achievements to angry Na'Abba

Nigeria condemns killing of its citizen in South Africa

Rapper, Eldee Loses His Mum

Video: Olamide Breaks Down True Meaning Of 'Science Student

De Bruyne signs new deal with City

Man. United signs Sanchez from Arsenal

Lagos CJ Inaugurates Civil Procedure Rule Review Committee

Man wanted over alleged defilement of 13-year-old girl in Nasarawa State

Analyst advises Govt. to sensitise herdsmen, rejects open grazing idea

Telecos plans special documentation of ICT companies

President Buhari sympathises with victims of Kano market fire

Nigerian customs service to celebrate global community Day on Jan. 26

Nigerian Govt. to boost Ebonyi farmers' production output

Nigerian Navy destroys over 700 illegal refineries in N/Delta

Federal Govt. to complete Sabke Dam project soon ' official

Stakeholders call for total deregulation of Oil and gas sector

Eko Disco prepaid meters runs into hitches

Low funding hampering our effective operations ' Ibok-Ete Ibas

GOV. AMBODE EMERGES 2017 CITY PEOPLE MAN OF THE YEAR

 Agege Pulse Magazine

Lagos State Governor, His Excellency Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has emerged winner of City People Magazine's 2017 Man of The Year Award.

According to Organisers, Governor Ambode clinched recognition For Positively Affecting The Lives Of Over 20 Million People.

Agege Pulse learnt that It took weeks of serious brainstorming for the management of City People to pick on this action governor of Lagos State for so many reasons. This is on account of the very remarkable way he has transformed Lagos from just been the ordinary city it has always been to the super city it is fast becoming and on its way to becoming a mega city.

According to a report on the medium's website, it said: Picture Lagos when Gov. Ambode took over the reins of government from his predecessor BRF and compare it to how it looks today. Its a world of difference. As at the time he took over from BRF many people felt there was not much Ambode could add to the giant strides of BRF, but it took only a year plus, to show the great stuff he is made up of. He built and improved on the existing template and began on a new course, with the result that Lagos got better with the passing of each year.

Ambode Opens Johnson, JJT Park in Alausa

…Says Former Govs, True Legends Of Lagos

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday officially unveiled an ultra modern recreational park in Alausa, Ikeja, in honour of three former Governors of the State, Brigadier Mobolaji Johnson Rtd, Alhaji Lateef Jakande and Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Governor Ambode, who spoke at a ceremony to unveil the park known as Johnson, Jakande, Tinubu Park (JJT Park) and located in front of the State House of Assembly and a few metres away from Lagos House, said it was part of efforts by his administration to immortalise heroes who worked hard for the emergence of Lagos as not only the Centre of Excellence, but also one of the most prominent City States in Africa.

He said the three former Governors were outstanding in their contributions to the development of the State and wrote their names in the sands of time, especially during their time in office.

Governor Ambode said: “One of the hallmarks of any progressive society is to always recognise and reward the efforts of heroes who contribute to the growth of that society. In the case of Lagos State, we have so many heroes who toiled and laid a solid foundation for the Lagos we enjoy today.

“Today, we are here to celebrate and honour three past governors of our dear state who were outstanding in their contributions to the development of Lagos Sate. These eminent Lagosians are some of the very few brave men that stood to be counted on the side of justice and even by their performances while in office have written their name in gold for future generations.”

“The roles played by Brigadier Mobolaji Johnson Rtd., the First Governor and Military Administrator of the State; Alhaji Lateef Jakande, the First Civilian Governor of Lagos State; and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor and Architect of modern Lagos; can never be forgotten. They are the true legends of our State, and architects of the Lagos we are proud of today.”

Going down memory lane, Governor Ambode said Brigadier Johnson, laid the foundation as the pioneer Governor of the newly created Lagos State in 1967 and constructed the 60.7-kilometre Lagos–Badagry Expressway linking Nigeria with countries in the West African sub region, the Itoikin Bridge linking Epe and Ikorodu; the Eko Bridge and a network of roads and bridges that opened up the new Lagos.

He said Alhaji Jakande, the first elected Civilian Governor of Lagos State, who held office for four years introduced masses-oriented programmes particularly in the education, housing and health sectors.

Governor Ambode added that apart from the successful implementation of the Free Education Programme, Alhaji Jakande’s administration also established new neighbourhood Primary and Secondary schools, and also constructed over 30,000 housing units indifferent parts of the State for the benefit of low income earners.

“His tenure also witnessed the completion of the General Hospitals in Gbagada and Ikorodu as well as the establishment of about 20 health centres within the State. Alhaji Lateef Jakande conceived and initiated the Metro line transit system that would have provided a solution to the challenge being experienced in the transportation sector today,” he said.

The Governor while describing Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the architect of modern Lagos, said his tenure witnessed the development of a blue print for the future development of the State and which successive administrations have continued to build upon and actualize today.

“One of the remarkable achievements of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration was the reform of the State Tax administration system which resulted in the State attaining the status of the most viable and self sustaining State in Nigeria. He also made huge investments in education and initiated new road constructions, required to meet the needs of the fast-growing population of the State.

“Asiwaju also established the institutional framework which ensured that the State was properly and efficiently run.  I

Dr. Yinka Ayandele felicitates with Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Idiat Adebule

TGPS Education District 1, Dr. Yinka Ayandele felicitates with  Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Mrs Idiat Oluranti Adebule as she celebrates another glorious year on earth.

"No amount of words can fully describe your quintessential personality, but one major phrase that distinguishes leadership is 'Listening Ears' - a virtue you're known for. As you add another glorious year on earth, I pray that you continue to grow in leaps and bounds amidst sound health. Look closely at the shoe, every word you see describes you, unequivocally".

Happy Birthday!!!
From Dr. Yinka Ayandele

Ambode appoints Folashade Adesoye as new Head of Service

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday approved the appointment of Mrs. Folasade Sidikatu Adesoye as the 20th Head of Service (HOS) in the State.

A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Habib Aruna, said Mrs. Adesoye’s appointment, will take effect on November 11, 2017, following the statutory retirement of the outgoing HOS, Mrs. Olabowale Ademola on November 10, 2017.

The new HOS was first appointed into the Lagos State Civil Service on December 28, 1983 as an Accountant and has served in several ministries.

She was elevated into the Body of Permanent Secretaries in 2010 and was deployed to the Civil Service Pensions Office where she served till August 2015 when she was deployed to the Office of Local Government Establishment, Training and Pensions Office. In 2016, she was asked to serve in the same capacity as Permanent Secretary, Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.

Until her appointment, she was the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.

Governor Ambode thanked the outgoing HOS, Mrs. Ademola for her meritorious service to the State and wished her well in her future endeavours.Ambode appoints Folashade Adesoye as new Head of Service

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday approved the appointment of Mrs. Folasade Sidikatu Adesoye as the 20th Head of Service (HOS) in the State.

A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Habib Aruna, said Mrs. Adesoye’s appointment, will take effect on November 11, 2017, following the statutory retirement of the outgoing HOS, Mrs. Olabowale Ademola on November 10, 2017.

The new HOS was first appointed into the Lagos State Civil Service on December 28, 1983 as an Accountant and has served in several ministries.

She was elevated into the Body of Permanent Secretaries in 2010 and was deployed to the Civil Service Pensions Office where she served till August 2015 when she was deployed to the Office of Local Government Establishment, Training and Pensions Office. In 2016, she was asked to serve in the same capacity as Permanent Secretary, Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.

Until her appointment, she was the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.

Governor Ambode thanked the outgoing HOS, Mrs. Ademola for her meritorious service to the State and wished her well in her future endeavours.

Take lead role in national development - COWLSO urges women

AgegePulse Magazine

The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO, has charged women to be positively aggressive and assertive in words to contribute to the development of the nation.



This was one of the recommendations at this year's National Women's Conference organized by COWLSO at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

Delivering her closing remarks, the wife of the Lagos State Governor and Chairman, COWLSO, Mrs Bolanle Ambode urged participants at the conference to make use of what they learnt for their personal benefits.

Mrs. Ambode said women should key into the area of entrepreneurship at this challenging period to make positive impact.

In the area of agriculture, she challenged women to have good mentors, be consistent and persist in doing things right as challenges were stepping stones that did not kill.

She urged them to take advantage of the paradigm shift from crude oil, which is leading to a major leap for the agricultural sector.

On the experience garnered at the conference, Mrs Ambode explained that one of the things learnt during the conference was that, stress contributed to death of six out of 10 people worldwide, adding that as such, women should conduct annual comprehensive medical checkups, exercise regularly, maintain ideal body weight and shun habits like smoking, hard drugs, among others.

On his part, Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode tasked women to implement all 21 resolutions reached at this year's COWLSO Conference ahead of the 2018 edition.

The governor reiterated government's commitment towards supporting the course of women in Lagos State.

The special guest of honour, the Governor of Adamawa State, Bindo Jibrilla, represented by his Deputy, Matis Babale, in declaring the conference closed urged women to be nation builders. He charged them to be creative and industrious, so as to positively transform the family, community and the nation at large.

The communique read by Prof. Ibiyemi Bello also charged women to embrace entrepreneurial disposition which would be helpful in overcoming challenging situations.

The conference said there should be more advocacy to encourage women to explore their innate abilities to make a difference.

It charged women to source for funds through grants equity and debt financing.

Also, COWLSO urged government to provide land and conducive environment for women farmers, adding that women could source funds through grants, equity and debt financing, among others.

It stressed that government should  provide more opportunities and full support for young women and youths, to acquire skills for agri-business, while women should be empowered to take care of the family, community and nation, among others.

Recall that 3 cars were won last year, while 6 brand new cars, comprising of 1 Hyundai 110 and 5 MG cars were won alongside all expenses paid trips to Dubai among other gifts won at the gala night.

Certificates of appreciation were presented to friends of COWLSO - Chief Micheal Ade-Ojo; Chi-Nigeria Limited and Chevron Nigeria Limited.

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Wife of the Governor of Lagos State and chairman, Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), Mrs. Bolanle Ambode (2nd left); and recipients of Appreciation Award towards COWLSO vision, chairman, Elizade Motors, Chief Michael Ade Ojo (L); and Chevron Nigeria Limited, during the closing ceremony of the 17th National Women’s Conference of the Committee, in Lagos, on Thursday, 26th October, 2017

AgegePulse Magazine Headline News

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*Headlines Today* *[Tue-24-Oct-2017]*


Gov. Ambode appointed as Chairman, Dickson, Umahi as Co-Chairmen at the Southern Governors Forum (SGF) in Lagos

.Southern Governors unite on true federalism, devolution of powers

…To collaborate on security, infrastructure, economy

Agege  LGA embarks on a Cleaner Agege, A Must for All Campaign

...We enjoin all to keep their environment clean and hygienic always -Executive Chairman of Agege, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi

SA to Governor on Community and Commication, Hon. Kehinde Bamigbetan, Hon. Richard Adedamola, Prince Jide Kosoko, others present at the Iyaloja Book Launch in Lagos

Lagos Education District 1,Topline Synergy Integrated Services  hold Retreat for School Administrators on Building and Managing Workforce through positive mindset.

Be creative and always think outside the box while solving problems, Dr. Yinka Ayandele advised School Principals

Grassroot Football: Oju Oja FC, Basic FC win in an Opening of Renew Elephant Cup 2017


 *Punch Newspaper*

Rwandan court refuses bail for Kagame critic

Giroud wins 2017 FIFA Puskas award for goal of the year

Female corp member escapes being raped by Okada rider

BREAKING: Zidane wins 2017 Best FIFA Mens Coach of the Year award

AC Milans Bonucci banned for two games

Buharis sack of Maina an afterthought Fayose

2019: I want to be run for presidency, Sule Lamido writes PDP

PHOTO: Gani Adams visits Ooni of Ife

Lagos Police arrest four Air Force personnel for vandalising water pipe

Im afraid my husband will kill me, wife tells court

Mainas reinstatement not surprising PDP

Pope deplores plight of Rohingya children

Suicide : Police to send Sojes body for autopsy

Dambazau lied, I didnt reinstate Maina Head of Service

Two men impersonate Ambode, attempt N50m fraud

Two men impersonate of Ambode, attempt N50m fraud

580 Nigerians to return from Libya this week

Buhari attends meeting on common currency for W Africa in Niamey


 *Vanguard Newspaper*
NLC commends Buhari over Maina's sack

Maina's disengagement was an act of hypocrisy ' Charly Boy group

Catalonia set for showdown with Madrid

PDP Convention: Youths back Olajide for Nat'l Youth Leadership

Delta: Govt. is committed to construction of schools ' Commissioner

Ondo State Govt. directs owners of gas plants to abide by govt. guidelines

Thailand asks for tip-offs on unauthorised drones

Head of Civil Service denies reports of re-instating Maina

French activists offer to host Catalan Government in exile

3SC sacks Amoo as club's head coach

Amnesty Programme Heading towards Disaster' Muturu

Sack Dambazzau, Malami, arrest Maina, PDP tells FG

Maltese Journalist's family appear in Court for government libel case

Sen. Shehu Sani tasks Journalists on ethical conduct, professionalism

EFCC storms Maina's $2m mansion in Abuja

Court dissolves driver's 10-year-old marriage

Buhari's sacking of Maina an afterthought ' Fayose

Belgium investigates riot after Dutch, Belgian fans clash


 *The Nation Newspaper*
Lagos Assembly passes College of Nursing Bill

FG moves to avert another strike

Maina: Ex-NBA boss lauds Buhari for immediate disengagement

Federal agencies failed to remit N1.695tr in four years ' Senate panel

Court dissolves 10-year-old marriage over husband's excessive drinking

Odion Ighalo Good for W/Cup says Udeze

Maina: Buhari must be decisive on corruption ' NLC

Come and Fight for Shirt, Alloy Agu Tells Enyeama

Another developer fleeces victims of N50m

Four Air force personnel, others arrested for 'vandalising' water pipes

Buhari to Jonathan: Fuel now available, even without paying N1.3trn for subsidy

Ayade's critic docked for social media comments

NDE trains 100 youths in five skills in Zamfara

17 states benefit from Buhari 'sSch Feeding Programme ' Presidency

Edo Assembly directs EIRS boss to furnish house with financial details

Officials pledge tight security during Kenya repeat polls

Court charges man with attempted murder

300 displaced persons return to Bayelsa


 *Thisday Newspaper*
Proscription: IPOB Alleges FG Ordered Judge to Stay away from Court

Onnoghen: Oil Sector Beneficiary of Judiciary's Impartiality

Buhari Orders Maina's Dismissal, Queries Head of Service

Ebonyi Empowers Youths, Women with N750m, 130 Tricycles

N'Assembly Environment Committee Chairmen Absent at EIA' Act Review Workshop

16 Killed in Another Attack on Maiduguri

Court Order on Forfeiture of Monies Not Linked to BVN Unsettles Banks

MTN,Airtel, ntel, 13 Other Firms Scramble for 9mobile

FG Considers Reviewof NNPC Appointments

AIG Announces Retired Ghanaian Chief Judge, Georgina Wood as Fellow

Deconstructing Intels

EU Denies Favouring Buhari in 2015 Presidential Election

Tier-1 Banks Grow Market Dominance

Importers Applaud Intels' Chairman over Move to Resolve Contract Dispute

DMO Clarifies Position on $5.5bn Proposed External Capital Raising

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Proposed Pen Cinema Flyover Bridge: Agege React

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It is no more news that Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode recently approved the construction of a flyover bridge at Pen Cinema in Agege LGA. According to authorities, the bridge would be constructed from Oba Ogunji via Ijaiye road into Agunbiade road. The news of the 700meters long bridge has generated mix reactions from residents and commuters around the area. Below are some of the reactions:

Babatunde Josua:
It will ease traffic, it will be bring development and open Agege more for Businesses.

Opeyemi Oretuyi:
It will bring a monumental development to Agege, It is long overdue to have a bridge at Pen Cinema. Though it will affect some structures in the area, we can only hope that Lagos state government will compensate those affected.

Yomi Omoyele:
The proposed Agege Flyover will, in no small measure, transform Agege and its environ. This will be visible, especially, in three key areas, viz: social, economic and aesthetic. As a basic item of infrastructure, it has become a necessity to ease the Pen Cinema/Agunbiade axis, being a multi-directional link road, of seemingly intractable traffic congestion. If this is achieved, social value accrues naturally to the entire Agege Township. People get more attracted to Agege for habitation and livelihood. Beyond these, the bridge would be an aesthetic structure.

Alhaji Maikudi: 
It is a progressive gesture for commuters. Whether you are coming from Iju or Alimosho side heading towards Lagos, you have to pass through Pen-Cinema. But on a bad day, you may become locked up inside Pen Cinema traffic for two to three hours. However, with the proposed bridge, it is going to be smooth ride. We really appreciate the effort of Gov. Ambode to bring such huge development to Agege.

Alhaji Shakiru Balogun Hamburger: 
It is good news needed for the improvement of the Agege community and Lagos state at large. The bridge will definitely reduce the incessant traffic jam in the area and make the road more beautiful.

Alhaja R. Komolafe:  
The bridge has been proposed and cancelled before but thanks to Hon. Obasa and other prominent members of Agege who were able to convince the governor on the relevance of the bridge. The bridge will be very essential to white collar workers in and around Agege who pass through Pen Cinema daily. It will ease the ugly traffic lock down experience they are forced to witness day and night in the area. The bridge will be constructed from Pen Cinema to Ahmed Nursery and Primary School which is the main center for traffic jam.

Lagos Speaker Obasa Hands Over Report Of Constituency Meeting To Ambode

Lagos Speaker Obasa Hands Over Report Of Constituency Meeting To Ambode; Gov Says it’ll Form Part Of 2017 Budget

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has handed over the reports of the constituency stakeholders’ meeting organised by the House to the state Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode for implementation.

The constituency stakeholders’ meeting, second in the series, took place simultaneously in all the 40 constituencies in the state.

The reports contained the requests and recommendations of the people of the state spread across the 40 constituencies on how the state will continue to achieve development and growth.

On Friday during the Executive-Legislative Parley organised by the state government, Obasa told the Governor that the reports contained the wishes and recommendations of the people of the state urging him to ensure their implementation.

“We decided to feel the pulse of our people through the constituency stakeholders’ meeting and what I’m presenting to you today is their aggregate demands and recommendations collated by our field officers who worked in the 40 constituencies,” the Lagos Assembly Speaker said.

Governor Ambode while receiving the reports from the Speaker assured that the contents would form major components of the 2017 budget.

“These are the wishes of Lagosians and these will help us greatly in preparing the 2017 budget. These reports will save time because they are the direct requests of the people so we have something to work on,” Ambode said.

He commended the state Assembly for the initiative boring that the initiative complements the efforts of state government to bring dividends of democracy closer to the people. “This is a very unique initiative which has been complementing the efforts of the government to improve the welfare of our people and bring dividends of democracy closer to them,” he said.

Ambode later handed over the reports to the state Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Akinyemi Asade for implementation.

Ambode Employment Trust Fund: Prospects for Agege

It is no more news that the Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode recently flagged off the Employment Trust Fund, an initiative designed to empower unemployed youth, business owners and entrepreneurs. Also, the Lagos State Civic Engagement in Collaboration with The Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment swung into action to sensitize the public on how unemployed youths could tap into the initiative, what is new is that it is an avenue for the hardworking artisans, and Small and Medium Enterprises that litter Agege LGA and Orile-Agege, LCDA to witness massive turn around if they key into the initiative and consequently, gainfully employ the thousands of unemployed youth in the area. Therefore, it is imperative to breakdown how to access the N25billion Lagos Employment Trust Fund to the people comprehensive.

Below are steps you need:
1. The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund is an Act of the Lagos State House of Assembly
2. The Fund is administered by a Board of Directors headed by Mrs. Ifueko Omogui Ukauru other members include reputable entrepreneurs, businessmen, youth representatives, civil society organization, women representatives & two representatives of the Lagos State Government.
3. The Operational Guidelines for accessing the Fund has been worked out awaiting the approval of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
4. The loan will attract 3% rate.
5. LASRRA registration is a requirement.
6. Lagos State Government Tax Card is required.
7. Two Tax Paying Guarantors must be presented.
8. The earliest feasible probable date for disbursement is September.
9. Forming Cooperatives is one of the ways for accessing the Fund
10. N6. 25bn is up for disbursement in the first release.
However, as laudable as the good gesture of Governor Ambode appears, it is important to inform you that there are certain offences and penalties designed for beneficiaries that may default the stated rules and regulations of the Employment Trust Fund. They include:
1.  Any person who without lawful authority levies or accepts any contribution from any person, purporting such contributions to be made for the purpose of this law commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (#500,000.00) or two (2) times the value of collections received which is greater, or to Imprisonment for two (2) years or both.
2.  Any person who makes a false statement or misrepresents the facts in order to gain momentary or any other form of benefits under this law commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine or two (2) times the value of the disbursed funds and forfeiture of fund property in his/her care and to any non-custodial sentence
3. Any person who misappropriates funds for purposes other than that for which it was disbursed commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of two (2) times the value of the disbursed funds and to imprisonment for two (2) years.