#Sports: How Samuel, Ridwan Brace Promoted Ottasolo FC Into Nigeria National League | AgegePulse Magazine

 

Classy Ottasolo FC defeated Seat of God 2 - 0 at the main bowl of the Kwara State Sports Complex in Ilorin in an NLO promotion playoff to pick the only available NNL promotion ticket at the Ilorin centre.

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Mercurial midfielder Samuel Ogunjimi and substitute Ridwan Adeshina scored in both halves to ensured the Lagosians cruised to an important victory over Seat of God FC to book a spot in the Nigerian Second tier football league.

'The Solo Boys' who were still basking in the euphoria of their unbeaten record in the group stage that set up a playoff final for them approached the game with huge determination and put their opponents from the North on the back foot right from the commencement of the proceedings.

AgegePulse learnt tha a game full of exhibition of good football artistry and talking points saw Ottasolo scored two magnificent unreplied goals to gain promotion to the Nigeria National League.

Megba Tomola could have put Ottasolo in front on 5th minute when he charged forward on the right and wriggled past his marker before unleashing a fierce strike that drew a spectacular save from the goalkeeper of Seat of God.

Four minutes later, Samuel Ogunjimi watched on as his acrobatic effort from close range narrowly missed the mark.

Despite their dominance of ball possession, Ottasolo FC could not carve a hole out of Seat of God resolute defense line that proved to be a hard nut to break.

Seat of God found it difficult to find their feet in the game as they were pegged back to their half and resolved on catching the Solo Boys on counterattack. 

Their planned to rely on counter-attack materialized on 25th minute but Solumade Boluwaji and Jelili Moshood stood their ground to thwart the danger posed by Olufemi Micheal.

Ottasolo would then break the deadlock on 27th minute when Samuel Ogunjimi benefited from a lofty cross by John Peter that Seat of God defense could not deal with and volleyed home a spectacular close range strike.

Seat of God threw more men forward in search of the equalizer but Ottasolo boys were always too strong for them to outsmart.

Ogunjimi Samuel could have completed his brace on the evening when he connected perfectly to a clever pass from Tomisin Adefuye but his low effort was blocked to corner and the resultant cornerkick was cleared by Abubakar Lawal of Seat of God.

The trio of Dominic Abah, Ogunjimi Samuel and Tomisin Adefuye were delights to watch in the middle of the park as they pulled the string perfectly for the 'Solo Boys' who dominated possession throughout the game.

Ottasolo goalie was cautioned at the tail end of the first 45 minutes for time wasting as the Lagosians went to the break with a goal advantage. 

Seat of God could have restored parity with five minutes into the second half when Esso Musa's glancing header found the target but Samuel Ogunjimi does brilliantly to head clear the danger to keep Ottasolo's lead intact

Coach Olufemi Elijah threw Adeshina Ridwan and Steven Ikenna into fray to add more enrgy to his team.

 While his compatriot from Seat of God also introduced some fresh legs to fortify his team who were trailing by a goal. 

On 68th minute, substitute Adeshina Ridwan doubled Ottasolo advantage with a clever tap-in off a sumptous cross by workaholic Hassan Hassan following a brilliant build up orchestrated by Dominic Abah and John Peter.

With ten minutes before stoppage, Coach Olufemi Elijah introduced legendary Muri Ogunbiyi into the game in place of Hassan Hassan

The former Enyimba star's first touch found the target but Seat of God goalie, Sunday Okoh was on hand to save the danger.

Ottasolo goalkeeper, Korede Shodipo was forced to a clever save to keep out a powerful header from Philip Asemota on 88th minute.

The Northerners poised a late threat but ottasolo defense stood their ground to ensure another clean-sheet in the competition.

The referee checked his watch and sounded the whistle for full-time as Ottasolo ran away with a 2 - 0 victory. 

Ottasolo star midfielder, Samuel Ogunjimi was adjudged the man of the match by the pressmen that saw the game.

With this vital victory, Ottasolo FC who were unbeaten in Seven games have now booked a place in the next season's Nigeria National League.

Nigerian Governors Agree On Two-week COVID-19 National Lockdown

The decision was reached at a meeting of the governors on Wednesday.

The 36 state governors in Nigeria have recommended a national lockdown over the next two weeks to further curb the spread of Coronavirus.

The decision was reached at a meeting of the governors on Wednesday.

Chairman of the forum, Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, in a statement said the inter-state lockdown had become necessary following a continued rise of in number of infected persons and fatalities recorded. 

Fayemi said the governors also resolved to set up COVID-19 committees at the regional level to be headed by health commissioners.

The governors also expressed concern over the rising infection among health workers in the country.

2019: Atiku Emerges PDP Presidential Candidate

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Presidential Flagbearer in the 2019 elections.

Atiku scored 1,532 votes to defeat 11 other contestants including Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, who scored 693 votes and Senate President, Bukola Saraki who placed third with 317 votes.

Rabiu Kwankwaso polled 158 votes, Ibrahim Dankwambo (111 votes), Sule Lamido (96 votes), Ahmed Makarfi (74 votes), Tanimu Turaki (65 votes), Attahiru Bafarawa (48 votes), David Mark (35 votes), Jonah Jang (19 votes), Datti Ahmed (05 votes).

The Chief Returning Officer at the convention and Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, declared the former Vice President as the winner after the votes were counted at the Adokiye Amiesemeka stadium, the venue of the PDP National Convention in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

Atiku will now face the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, President Muhammadu Buhari, in the 2019 presidential election.

BREAKING: FG Suspends Planned National Carrier, Nigeria Air

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The Federal Government has suspended the proposed new National Carrier, Nigeria Air.

The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Serika, made the announcement on Wednesday through his Twitter handle.

“I regret to announce that the Federal Executive Council has taken the tough decision to suspend the National Carrier Project in the interim.

“All commitments due will be honoured.

“We thank the public for the support as always”.

I regret to announce that the Federal Executive Council has taken the tough decision to suspend the National Carrier Project in the interim. All commitments due will be honoured. We thank the public for the support as always.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

— Hadi Sirika (@hadisirika) September 19, 2018

He, however, gave no reason for the decision.

 The Federal Government’s decision to suspend a new national carrier follows its unveiling two months ago.

During its unveiling on July 18, the minister said the national carrier will be private sector driven and not a “social service”.

According to him, the Federal Government will not own more than 5% (maximum) of the new National Carrier.

Serika explained that the airline will create economic and job opportunities.

“We want to use this new private-sector-led airline to make a statement that, ‘Yes, Nigeria can do it!’ and we also want to promote our cultures and traditions. It will also create economic opportunities and jobs.”

Osinbajo knocks pastors for not preaching against corruption

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has berated gospel preachers for failing to support the Federal Government’s anti-corruption war by not preaching against the scourge.

Speaking at the 30th National Biennial Conference of the Students Christian Movement of Nigeria holding in Enugu, Osinbajo noted that preachers were preoccupied with preaching prosperity rather than righteousness.

He said “Very rarely do you hear our preachers talk about corruption from their pulpits. If a nation is not righteous nothing will help it.”

Osinbajo, according to the News Agency of Nigeria said that the problem with Nigeria was neither ethnicity nor religion but systemic corruption.

He said that corruption had been so entrenched in the country that if you dare challenge it, you will be in the minority.

He, however, challenged the youths to change the narrative and make the difference by checking the impunity of those that had stolen the resources of the country.

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State commended the organisers of the event for a successful convention.

Ugwuanyi said that Christians needed such events in order to seek spiritual reformation and renaissance, considering the situation in the world.

He said that Christians also needed to contribute their quota towards promoting good living among Nigerians.

20 years after, FG completes handing over of Presidential Lodge, Marina to LASG

…We'll transform edifice to national monument, says Ambode
...Thanks Buhari, Osinbajo, Fashola, Others


The Federal Government on Tuesday completed the final handing over of the Presidential Lodge, Marina to the Lagos State Government about twenty years after the journey to actualize it commenced.

Speaking at the brief but impressive handing over ceremony, held at the Conference Room of Federal Ministry of Works, Power and Housing in Abuja, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode said the development was a testament of the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to bring positive change to Lagos.

Governor Ambode particularly commended the President, Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo; Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola and staff of the Ministry; Permanent Secretary in the Office of Chief of Staff to the President, and other stakeholders who worked to ensure the final transfer of the asset to Lagos.

The Governor said: "We are strongly delighted to be here on this historic day; on a day that actually finalises the intention of Mr President to bring positive change to Lagos.

"We want to sincerely appreciate President Muhammadu Buhari who has graciously approved that the Presidential Lodge be released to Lagos State and for the use of Lagos State which, just has said by the Minister, we have been trying to get for the last twenty years.

"We are pleased that on a day like this, it is my predecessor and present Minister of Works who is now doing the final handing over of which he had also been part of that process to get this asset back to Lagos but in God's own doing, the Minister is in the position today to do the final documentation and we are very grateful for that."

While alluding to the fact that the development was a sign of greater collaboration between Federal Government and Lagos State, Governor Ambode expressed optimism that it would be the beginning of process to get such assets back to the State Government.
Besides, the Governor said his administration would put the edifice to good use and transform it into a national monument to boost tourism and grow the economy of Lagos and Nigeria.

"This is a sign of greater things and greater collaboration between the Federal Government and Lagos State. We believe strongly that this singular gesture is part of what will improve the economy of Lagos because our intention is to turn that particular asset into a national monument where we can christen it a National Heritage Centre for Leadership and we will use it also as a tourist centre to bring Nigerians and foreigners to come to Nigeria and as well use that as a means of improving on the economy of Lagos State and Nigeria.

"On a final note, I want to show my sincere appreciation to the Minister and hope that this particular event will bring more good stories as we continue to see how much we can strive to get some of these assets back to Lagos State," Governor Ambode said.

Earlier, Fashola congratulated Governor Ambode and the people of Lagos State for the N1.04trillion budget estimate presented to the State House of Assembly on Monday by the Governor, and expressed hope that it would improve quality service delivery to the people of the State.

He said the signing of the document which formally vest ownership of the Presidential Lodge, Marina in the State Government was in fulfillment of the promise made by President Buhari, saying it was gratifying that the long journey spanning about two decades had finally come to an end.

He said: "This is a long journey that has come to an end; a journey that has taken almost two decades when the Lagos State Government asked that the property be vested in Lagos but for reasons that remained difficult to understand it did not happen but the President of change who is a promise keeper has made it happen."

Aside Governor Ambode, other Lagos State officials at the ceremony included the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello; Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Steve Ayorinde and Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Engr Adebowale Akinsanya.

Brigadier General A. Ellias Attu of 9 Brigade, Lauds Elephant Club of Ogba

...Promises Physical Security, Psychological Support


Towards ensuring maximum security of lives and properties during Elephant Club football fiesta and beyond, members of the highly revered humanitarian group  have paid courtesy visit on Brigadier General A. Ellias Attu of 9 Brigade, Nigerian Army recently for security talks.


Recall Elephant Club of Ogba has committed to tackling security challenges facing Ogba community and Agege in general having earlier donated entrance gate to Area G Command of Nigerian Police Force Ogba, the club has made a step further by seeking support from 9 Brigade of Nigerian Army to ensure interesting stories are told after their 20th Anniversary celebration.

Addressing the group, Brigadier General A. Ellias Attu commended Elephant Club for sustaining a cause of giving back and impacting to the communities positively for 20years.

General Attu revealed that he was amazed with efforts of Elephant Club for it's contribution to National Security through physical security, adding that the club's action shows it shares in Lagos State's vision of zero tolerance for insecurity.

The Army General who was born and breed in Lagos, promised to give the club full support beyond physical security, which includes personal participation in other community service.

Treasurer of the Club, Alhaji Lukman Ashade thanked the General for his hospitality and kindness. "We promised that the club would at all times looked after projects that would  impact Ogba community and Agege positively". Ashade asserted.

Present at the meeting were, Major AC Uba, Asst. Major Nagogo, Major Okorie, Major Aworinde, others include, Mr. Felix Ajanaku, Alhaji Shakiru Hamburger, Mrs. Alilu Salaudeen, Mr.Gafar Busari, Mrs. Bountiful Taiwo Adelanwa, Mr. Tajudeen Mustapha and Mr. Yomi Durojaye.

REVEALED: HOW TINUBU'S SON, JIDE DIED MYSTERIOUSLY - AgegePulse

...As eminent Nigerians sympathize with family

Nigerians were thrown into mourning state when the rude news of the demise of first son of All Progressives Congress, APC National Leader, Ashiwaju Bola Tinubu arrested the airwaves on a black Wednesday.



However, barely 24 hours into the death of Jide Tinubu, the circumstance which led to his transition to the underworld has been revealed.

According to a member of the Tinubu family, who spoke on anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the matter, Jide suddenly collapsed and died from what was suspected to be a heart attack around 9pm on Tuesday.

The source said, "however, after the incidence, close family members rushed him down to hospital on Lagos Island where he was confirmed dead on arrival,”

He added that the tragic news was kept secret because the father, Bola Tinubu, was in Abuja for the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of his party, the APC.

Eventually, Chairman of APC in Lagos, Otunba Henry Ajomale confirmed Jide’s death in a short statement he (Ajomale) issued on Wednesday.

“It’s with regrets that I inform you of the demise of Mr. Jide Tinubu, the Son of Our dear and esteemed Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” the statement said.

Meanwhile, eminent Nigerians which include President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President, Bukola Saraki, House of Representatives Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, and the All Progressives Congress, have extended condolence messages to the family of Bola and Senator Oluremi Tinubu urging them to remain strong at this ugly moment in the family's life.

Agege Pulse learnt that the late Jide was a 40year old legal luminary who has been on the board of respected international companies in the oil and gas sector as part of their legal team

Take lead role in national development - COWLSO urges women

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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

COWLSO KICKS OFF 2017 NATIONAL WOMEN'S CONFERENCE IN STYLE

...As dignitaries enjoin women on nation building, creativity

The virtues and relevance of women in nation building were unequivocally lauded by Nigeria's top dignitaries at the opening ceremony of the National Women's Conference, organized by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO, held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos Island, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

In turns five Nigerian governors, including Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State and Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State and wife of the Lagos State governor, Bolanle Ambode and the wife of the Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osibanjo on Tuesday said for the nation to move forward women are key agents in driving the nation building agenda

The other Governors were Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson; Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel and the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki.

Speaking at the colourful gathering, Gov. Ambode said women were constantly creative; making something out of nothing.

Creativity has become very essential to succeed in todays world because we face new challenges everyday  at home and at work. As the woman creates and transforms, she positively impacts the family, the workplace and the nation.

With the female population in our country today, it is clear that our women have the capacity to positively affect the Nigerian economy and are already doing so. What is required is a deliberate and articulated policy to support female entrepreneurs and MSMEs. And from my experience, female entrepreneurs are outstanding business people who are very creative and hardworking. If you want a job done properly and delivered on time, give it to a woman, he said.

The governor emphasised that his administration remained committed to supporting female entrepreneurs, disclosing that through the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, many female run Medium and Small Scale businesses had been funded, adding that as at September 2017, 2,613 female entrepreneurs had received a cumulative sum of N2.1 billion, which he said represented 42% of the total loans disbursed but that governments target was to ensure that at least 60% of the loans were given to women.

Moreover, Ambode encouraged more women to approach the Employment Trust Fund and also take advantage of the many initiatives from the Ministries of Wealth Creation and Women and Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, saying that supporting women businesses should no longer be seen as a social support or empowerment but as a necessary step to revive and improve the economy.

On his part, Gov. Emmanuel said women represent love, stressing that celebrating women should be a habit and not at an event as their rights were God-given, adding with love, women could actually create and transform the nation.

Edo Governor, Obaseki said his administration would continue to support the course of women in the area of entrepreneurship development.
Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose emphasized that life without women would be one full of crises, saying that if women were put at the helms of affairs of the nation, they would turn things around.

We must encourage women, even in politics; women should not be second fiddle. When you conduct Local Government election, they should make it to be that when a woman scores 40 percent of the vote, they should be declared winner, he said.

In her welcome address, wife of the Governor of Lagos State and Chairman, Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO, Mrs Bolanle Ambode said the theme of the conference, "She Creates, She Transforms," and with a theme thrust of "Creativity and Skill Acquisition," was expected to focus on ingenuity of the Nigerian women in the pursuit of innovative and practical solution aimed at achieving sustainable development within her immediate sphere and community at large.

"Women are uniquely created, endowed with skills and blessed with creativity. We are helpmates, we care for the family. We impact our immediate environment positively. The woman out of very little creates. We transform the little created to something bigger and better. Our transformation efforts extend to all facets of human engagement."

She listed some of the topics to be examined to include "Building a better World," "Women in Agriculture," "Women Empowerment-A Pathway to Development," and "Financing Option for Micro, Small and Medium sized Enterprises."

Mrs Ambode said women must rise and have zero tolerance for the barbaric practice of female genital mutilation, saying that the campaign must start from the homes, churches, mosques, offices, among others.

According to her, female gender mutilation is evil, it is evil, it is anti-social and unjustifiable. In fact, it is a crime against women. We must devote time for enlightenment and awareness, especially among uneducated mothers. We must stand together against it until the practice is totally eradicated in our country and the world."

Mrs Ambode said women must never fall to the temptation of pursuing economic empowerment at the expense of taking good care and paying attention to their children, warning that children, who did not enjoy good parental care, easily grow to potentially dangerous youths, who becomes nightmares for the society.

"We must desist from and discourage child-labour, Child Abuse and fight child-trafficking with all our strength. We owe it a duty to give good parenting to our children and indeed all other children put in our care. We must give them hope and allow them see the positive side of life as a way of bringing back good morals and societal stability," she said.

Declaring the conference open, Mrs Osinbajo challenged women to reflect on the past and to know where they were coming from and continue to create and transform the nation in all spheres of life.

She listed several women who had achieved greatness in the past, such as Funmilola Ransome-Kuti and challenged women to emulate their virtues.

She also charged women to speak out against rape and abuse; speak for the needy and speak in defence for the unity of Nigeria.

Major highlights of the opening ceremony was the launch of the COWLSO anthem- We are one, and the presentation of the inspirational woman of the year award to Engr. (Mrs.) Sandra Aguebor (MFR), aka Lady Mechanic.

GOV. OKOWA TO DELIVER FOURTH TREK AFRICA AWARDS SPEECH - AgegePulse

As the exciting moment for the continental award event; Trek Africa Awards/National Discourse (TAWA) return for the 2017 edition.

The Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Gov. (Dr.) Arthur Okowa Ifeanyi has been selected to deliver the fourth annual national discourse award speech.

In a statement by the Project director, Mr. Oki Samson the ceremony is expected to be in a class of its own as eminent Nigerians, captain of Industries, other Africa Personalities and members of the Press will be in attendance at the award dinner.

The organizers (McKinggs Media Productions, Publishers of Trek Magazine) said Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa was chosen to deliver the speech based on his wealth of leadership and political experience as a grassroots politician to being one of the finest Executive Governor in Nigeria today. He is a former grassroots leader, secretary to a Governor, Local government Chairman, a successful manager of Men and Resources, Senator, performing Governor and a renowned National statesman. The Executive Governor will be speaking on, “PATRIOTISM, CATALYST FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.”

The event will be hosted by celebrity Ghanaian TV Host; Dzifa Grey and Nigeria’s On Air Personality; Dotun of Cool FM and will hold at Oriental hotel, victoria island, Lagos on Sunday 29th October, 2017 by 2pm.

The 2017 Theme; “Patriotism” was deliberately chosen to carefully address the state of the Nation. Nigeria is evidently and unarguably a land of great potential. This view stems from her enormous natural resources, talents, diversity of culture, population strength and citizens resourcefulness. Great nations in history enjoy only one thing in common; “deliberate effort of citizens to build a secured and prosperous fatherland.”

The TAWA2017 Criteria focus largely on Personality, Market Domination (Companies), Leadership style, Uncommon Patriotism, Entrepreneurship, Level of Success recorded and Degree of Societal Impact.