Four Die In Multiple Road Crashes Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

 By Ayodele Ifasakin 

Four Die In Multiple Road Crashes Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

At least four persons have been reported dead and one injured in a multiple road crash that occurred around Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The crash, which happened at about 7:35 p.m. on Thursday, involved an Isuzu mini truck with registration number T1079L, a Toyota Camry with registration number EPE200GK, a Honda Accord, and a BUA trailer with no registration number.

Confirming the incident to DAILY POST on Friday, the spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun Sector Command, Florence Okpe, said the total number of people involved was yet to be ascertained.

Okpe attributed the cause of the crash to brake failure, which led to a loss of control and caused the vehicle to ram into a car from behind while in motion.

She stated, “The crash occurred at about 19:35 hours around Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, involving four vehicles. The number of people involved has not yet been ascertained, but one person (a male adult) was injured, while four persons (one male adult and three female adults) were reported dead in the multiple crashes.”

Okpe disclosed that the injured victim was taken to AZ Zonecare Hospital, Magboro. The body of one of the deceased was deposited at Real Divine Hospital morgue in Ibafo, while the other three bodies were taken away by their families.

Sector Commander Akinwumi Fasakin expressed sympathy to the families of the deceased and cautioned motorists to avoid speeding, pay more attention to vehicle routine checks, and correct defects.

3rd Mainland Bridge: Govt. Clarifies Partial Closure

….To Commence Remediation Works on Alternative Routes

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In consideration of the strategic importance of the 3rd Mainland Bridge to commuters in Lagos, Government today clarified its position on the partial closure of the bridge to the public.

Speaking during a joint media briefing by the Federal and Lagos State Government the Federal Controller of Works, Olukayode Popoola, said that the proposed partial closure of alternate sections of the Third Mainland Bridge for repairs and maintenance works would commence by July 24, and will last for six months .

While urging commuters to cooperate with Government on the proposed maintenance works, the Federal Controller said the proposed closure is not total closure as reported in some segment of the media, but it is only “a partial closure to allow for the routine repairs and maintenance works which became necessary in order to avert structural damage to sections of the bridge”.

He said for the first phase of Third Mainland Bridge maintenance works traffic would be diverted to only the Lagos Island Bound section of the road to take motorists from Oworoshoki inward Lagos from 12 midnight to 1pm in the morning while in the afternoon, from 1pm to 12 midnight daily, the section of the road will be opened to traffic from Lagos Island inward Oworoshoki.

This arrangement will be alternated for the second phase of the project on the Oworoshoki bound lane after the first phase must have been concluded.

He advised motorists to use alternative routes such as from Carter to Bridge through Iddo, through Oyingbo to join Adekunle ramp inward Oworoshoki and another from Ijora-Olopa through Western Avenue to Ikorodu Road
Popoola, who said the last routine maintenance of the bridge was carried out over eight years ago however expressed regret over the attendant hardship and discomfort the maintenance works and partial closure would cause Lagosians.

Also speaking during the Press Briefing, Commissioner for Transportation, Fredric Oladeinde said a traffic advisory for alternative routes has been carefully planned to ease travelling for commuters plying the route.

He assured that officials from Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) as well as other relevant government agencies would be on ground to enforce the traffic plan and ensure easy movement during the closure.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Aramide Adeyoye, said as a follow up to the notice of routine maintenance works on the Third Mainland Bridge the State Government had commenced remediation works on identified alternative routes to make it motor able for the public.

While urging transporters to ensure that only road worthy vehicles are put on the road she enjoined residents to desist from putting vehicles that are likely to break down on the roads as doing so would escalate traffic congestion. She said in order to ensure that the remediation works provided on the alternate roads is effective, the State Government is set to enforce extant rules and impound vehicles that are not road worthy.

According to the Special Adviser, “We need to change our habits and refrain from dumping refuse in the drains, indiscriminate parking of vehicles on roads and bridges and driving vehicles that are not road worthy on our roads we can reduce traffic congestion in the metropolis. “Drains provided for roads are not meant for solid waste disposal, rather they are pathways for water to run and when the drainages are choked or the cross culverts are blocked, the asphalt surface will become water logged thereby accelerating the rate of dilapidation of the roads”, this would further affect the free flow of traffic, she said

Pero Bus Stop: Agege Community hails Ogundimu for quick intervention

By Adegbenro Nurudeen

AgegePulse Magazine

The residents of Old Ogba road, Agege; have hailed the House of Assembly Member, representing Agege ’02, Hon. Yinka Ogundimu for his quick intervention in fixing bad portion of Pero Bus Stop.

According to the leader of the legislative arm of Agege Local government, Hon. Muyideen Anigbajumo, the quick intervention came through Hon. Ogundimu after the community leaders registered their displeasure over the road.

Anigbajumo added that Lagos State Government has promised to do the road as the Public Works department is working on Akilo road, a suburb part of the local government.

A resident, Abiola Subairu, said, “the condition of the road has been like that for months and neither the local government or State Government did something until it become dungeon. Thank God, Hon. Ogundimu has done something over the road.”

Mrs Ogunaike, a landlord, revealed that the road needs total repair and Sanwo Olu led government should assist the community in fixing the road permanently.

Anigbajumo later urged the residents to shun the act of dropping their wastes in drainages.

12 Persons Die in Ogun Road Accident

AgegePulse Magazine

Twelve persons, including two drivers and a child, died yesterday in a road accident on Abeokuta-Kobape-Sagamu road.

The accident reportedly occurred when a speeding Kia Cerato car veered off its lane, crossed the median and rammed into a commercial bus on the opposite direction.

All occupants of both vehicles were said to have died on the scene.

The accident occurred around 1 p.m at the Siun stretch of the road.

The remains of the 12 victims were reportedly deposited at the morgue of the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) in Sagamu.

The Kia Cerato car, which was said to be speeding, had a burst tyre.

In panic, the driver was said to have applied the break and lost control of the wheel.

This led to the collision with the Toyota bus travelling in the opposite direction.

The state’s Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Mrs Florence Okpe, announced this yesterday.

In a statement on behalf of the Sector Commander of the FRSC, Clement Oladele, the education officer urged the people whose family members travelled within the period of the accident to contact the FRSC Command in Abeokuta, the state capital, or the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in Sagamu for identification of the victims.

The statement reads: “A black KIA Cerato car on high speed suffered a tyre burst and the driver was suspected to have applied break suddenly, which led to him losing control of the speeding car that left its lane, climbing the road divider and racing to the opposite direction where the car collided with a passenger bus, a grey Toyota sports space bus.

“The bus was traveling from Abeokuta towards Sagamu. The unfortunate crash killed all the occupants of the two ill-fated vehicles. The suspected cause of the crash is tyre burst and speeding.

“The details of the two vehicles are: LSR 334 FF for the Toyota sports space van (ash) and the second vehicle is marked (Lagos) KJA 806 BT, KIA Cerato, black colour.

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Agege Stadium, Secretariat Road Begs For Rehabilitation

AgegePulse Magazine

By Isaac Taiwo

Agege stadium road

Commuters plying the Pen Cinema en-route Stadium road to Ogba are beginning the New Year carrying over the burden they have endured in recent years.

While road users in other parts of Lagos are heaving a sigh of relief over the rehabilitation of some critical roads in their areas, it is a rough deal for the Pen Cinema/Stadium road users.

The road passing through the front of the Agege Local Government Area secretariat behind the magnificent Agege Stadium was once very smooth and the pride of the imposing secretariat, but it is today an eyesore of its former self.

FromPen Cinema, after the market, through the council secretariat behind the stadium and towards Ogba is a litany of potholes.

The immediate hardship to road users is that the journey that shouldn’t last five minutes takes nearly 30 minutes if the slow moving traffic is not held to a standstill. Mr. Adenekan Edun, a civil servant who resides in the area lamented the situation of the road, which he described as an eyesore.

“When we have a situation like this, we get baffled at what the government categorises as its priority. The surprising aspect of it is that the road passes in front of Agege Local Government Secretariat and one wonders if the council chairman does not pass the road at all. If not, something ought to have been done either as a palliative measure before the main rehabilitation is carried out.”

Reacting, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Ade Akinsanya, said the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) has intensified efforts to fix all potholes across the state and would soon get to the areas not yet touched.

“As I speak to you, the Public Works Corporation has intensified their rehabilitation of potholes across the state. We were initially held back by the rains, but with the dry season now, more roads have been covered in the last one month and we appeal to Lagosians to be patient, if you have not seen them in your area, they will get there soon.”

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Bad Road: Obaremo Road to be maintain by the State Govt- Egunjobi

AgegePulse Magazine

The Executive Chairman of Agege LGA. Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi has cleared the air on the bad state of Obaremo road in front of the Council Secretariat heading towards Pen cinema, Agege

Egunjobi disclosed this in a brief interview with AgegePulse and other newsmen during yesterday's APC Mega rally, he said that the  road is a State road and ought to be repaired and maintained by the Lagos State Government and the Contractor working on Agege Pen cinema Flyover Bridge as one of the alternative routes.

The council boss said that several letters had been written to the State government on this development waiting for response.

 As a responsible and responsive government "we will see what we can do in our own little way as a palliative measures while waiting for State government response, Egunjobi asserted.

Hon. JS Babatunde To Fix Ajiboye, Agbedeyi, Jobak Streets, Others.

...Seeks Commuter, Residents Support

AgegePulse Magazine

Going by the information reaching us from a reliable source, it was gathered that the Executive Chairman of Orile LCDA, Hon. JS Babatunde and his team will soon embark on massive construction/rehabilitation of roads, drainages and box culverts within the LCDA.

Agegepulse learnt that the new development is a continued effort to rebuild and restore the glory of Orile Agege LCDA as promised by the chairman.

According to Hon. JS Babatunde "This move is to decongest the major roads and provide link routes to reduce if not eradicate traffic gridlock around Agege/Orile Agege axis due to the on going construction of bridges and roads by the Lagos State Government".

The council boss who is  fondly called "Iremide" stressed that "it is pertinent for commuters to experience jolly rides on roads devoid of potholes and over flowing gutters to their destinations either within or out of their communities".

Below are the proposed streets to be constructed
Jobak Street, Basanya Street, Ashipa Street,  Ajiboye Street, Oko Oba Road, Dorcas Morolahun Street, Ayige/ Agbedeyi Street, Oremeta/Omoroge Street and others.

He appealed to the residents/Commuters of the highlighted areas to give maximum support to workers on the sites for effectiveness and good delivery of the infrastructural facilities within their domain.

APAPA GRIDLOCK: Why I Have Not Removed Tankers From Expressway - Ambode

...Unveils Plans to Fix Alternative Roads

...LASG Takes Over 3000-Capacity Truck Terminal in Orile-Iganmu to Tackle Apapa Gridlock

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said that the State Government would immediately take over the ABAT Truck Terminal Orile-Iganmu and commence immediate repairs on the terminal as part of efforts to permanently address the perennial traffic in Apapa axis majorly caused by breakdown of operations at the ports.

Governor Ambode, who disclosed this at the 2nd Quarter 2018 Town Hall Meeting, the 11th in the Series, held at the Apapa Amusement Park, said he was seriously concerned about the hardship residents in the axis were being subjected to as a result of the activities of containerized trucks and tankers moving in and out of the ports and tank farms, hence the decision to hold the meeting in the area to find lasting solutions.

“I cannot end this address without acknowledging that in Apapa, we have a major challenge; the menace of trucks on our roads and bridges causing endless traffic and loss of business time by Lagosians. This is why we have come here today. To see for ourselves and find a solution.

“Effective today, our government will take over the ABAT Truck Terminal Orile-Iganmu and commence immediate repairs to make the park ready for effective use. In the meantime, we will appeal to the Tanker Drivers Association to conduct themselves in an orderly manner and cooperate with our Task Force to ensure smooth flow of traffic and better access to the Ports.

“We thank the people of Apapa for enduring such harsh conditions but I assure you that this situation will be a thing of the past by the end of this year,” he said.

Governor Ambode said the ABAT Truck Terminal has a capacity to accommodate at least 3000 trucks, adding that the government was already working with security agencies to see how some of the trucks parked on the Western Avenue Bridge would be moved into the park.

“Already, we have cleared the shanties and the way we are trying to run it is such that we will be able to accommodate at least 3,000 trucks in the park. In addition to that, we will work with security agencies and see how we can move the trucks into the park because right now the park can accommodate about 300 trucks but the people are not using it.

“So, if I tell you that one of the areas that I always feel very bad about is this Apapa gridlock and that is the truth and that is why I have decided that lets bring all our resources together; let's discuss with people; let's also talk to the experts and see what is happening there,” he said.

The Governor, while responding to complaints from residents on the menace of motorcycle operators popularly called Okada riders, ordered the Police and other security agencies to enforce the State Traffic Law especially with regards to their restriction on major highways and roads so as to bring about sanity in the Apapa axis.

He added that as part of his administration’s efforts to regenerate the axis, Fadaini Road currently in a deplorable state would be fixed while Orile- Mile 2- Trade Fair- CMS Road would also be repaired to open up alternative roads for motorists plying the axis.    

Besides, the Governor while alluding to the fact that the 2019 election is fast approaching, said his administration would nonetheless complete all ongoing projects in the State and continue to ensure that residents enjoy the dividends of democracy.

He also urged residents to go all out and collect their Permanent Voters Card (PVC), saying that the State must use the election to confirm its status as the most populous State in Nigeria and thereby help to correct the anomaly in distribution of resources.

“I want to strongly appeal to all Lagosians, this coming election is a different one. We want to define once and for all where the population of Nigeria lies. So it's not just about APC or about any other party or people that are not interested, we want to use the PVC to send a message that the real population is in Lagos State.

‎”So the duty of all of us ‎is to say that before any census, there is one census, the census of votes and that PVC, so it becomes a finality that the real population is in Lagos State and that is why we must encourage each and every one of us to push ourselves if it is door to door or house to house, in our various groups and unions to ensure that they go out and get our PVC.

“Because each time we make our own State to look good, other people coming in and also put pressure on it for us and that's why we are having too much pressure on our health facilities, our schools and other facilities that we have arranged, but because we have refused to participate in our civic obligations, the long result is the shortchanging of the resources that is distributed across Nigeria. I want to appeal to all Lagosians and all party leaders that this mobilization for the PVC has a longer reach than what you think,” Governor Ambode said

Assuring that his administration would spare no effort that Lagos remains safe, clean and prosperous, the Governor said that the prosperity of Lagos would automatically translate to greater prosperity for Nigeria.

“Without mincing words, the prosperity of Lagos State is on a positive trajectory. We believe strongly in it, it is our vision and our mission and nobody is going to stop it that if we secure the prosperity of Lagos, we have secured the prosperity of Nigeria. Everything that we need to do to ensure that every Lagosian has something to do is what this government is committed to do. We would use everything within our reach to ensure that Lagos remains safe, clean and prosperous. Continue to fulfill your obligations and we would do more because that's how Lagos stands to grow,” Governor Ambode said.

Infrastructure, education, transport, security, health sectors to get lion share in Ambode N1.046trn Y2018 budget proposal

…Earmarks 67% to capital expenditure, 33% for recurrent, targets N720bn IG

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday presented the Year 2018 Budget proposal of N1.046trillion to the House of Assembly, with a pledge that his administration will make every effort to complete all ongoing projects as well as initiate new ones to consolidate on the development recorded in the last 30 months.

Governor Ambode, who christened the 2018 Budget as “Budget of Progress and Development”, said it would be used to consolidate on the achievements recorded in infrastructure, education, transportation/traffic management, security and health sectors.

He said the Budget would also focus on mandatory capacity building for civil servants, all teachers in public secondary/primary schools, officers in the health service sector and women & youth empowerment alongside Medium and Small/Micro Size Entrepreneurs (MSMSE’s).

Outlining the key components of the budget, Governor Ambode said capital expenditure would gulp N699.082billion while N347.039billion would be dedicated to recurrent expenditure, representing a Capital/Recurrent ratio of 67 percent to 33 percent and a 28.67 percent increase over Y2017 budget.

The Governor said that despite the modest achievements recorded in 2017, there was still much work ahead, assuring that Government would not relent in its efforts to give Lagosians the best by way of continuous and efficient service delivery.

“Lagos has always been a trailblazer and we must consolidate on the economic gains made so far by initiating people-friendly programmes and projects that will attract more economic improvement in Y2018.

“It is our resolve in Y2018 to strive and complete all on-going projects in order to meet their specified completion period and embark on new strategic projects. We intend to improve on our Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the face of the dwindling accruable revenue allocation from the Federal Government, sustain our vision on wealth creation and poverty alleviation,” Governor Ambode said.

The Governor also listed key projects captured in the 2018 Budget to include the Agege Pen Cinema flyover; alternative routes through Oke-Ira in Eti-Osa to Epe-Lekki Expressway; the 8km regional road to serve as alternative route to connect Victoria Garden City (VGC) with Freedom Road in Lekki Phase I; completion of the on-going reconstruction of Oshodi International Airport Road into a 10-lane road and the BRT Lane from Oshodi to Abule-Egba.

On infrastructural renewal, Governor Ambode said his administration remains committed to sustaining the tempo of continuous construction, rehabilitation, upgrading and maintenance of network of roads across the State including those within the boundary areas of Lagos and Ogun States and that the bus reform initiative would be consolidated with the introduction of high and medium capacity buses, construction and completion of bus depots at Oshodi, Anthony, Yaba and many others.
He also said the movement of Mile 12 market to Imota had reached an advanced stage and would be completed in good time to pave way for relocation next year, while the 181 Local Government Roads will be commenced as contractors will be mobilized immediately, as well as continuous gridlock resolution, junction improvement, construction of more laybys and advancement of signalization that will improve traffic congestion especially along the Lekki-Epe corridor.

In the area of job creation, Governor Ambode said the Government would construct an ICT Focus Incubator Centre in Yaba, commence the development of Imota and Igbonla Light Industrial Park as well as the provision of additional small scale industrial estate at Shala, while the State Employment Trust Fund will disburse more funds to Lagosians to support business and stimulate the economy.

Governor Ambode also assured that his administration will vigorously pursue its planned direct intervention in the power value chain towards generating 3,000MW Embedded Power Programme within a three-year plan to achieving 24/7 power supply for the State, stressing that the challenge of inadequate power supply must be resolved for the economy to perform optimally.

He said within the 2018 fiscal year, the Government would continue to rekindle its efforts in the area of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture as well as embark on some major projects that would ensure that the State emerges as the hub for tourism, sports and entertainment.

He listed some of the projects to include completion of the five new Art Theatres; establish a Heritage Centre at the former Federal Presidential State House recently handed over to the State Government; build a world class museum between the former Presidential Lodge and the State House, Marina; fast-track construction of the proposed four new stadia in Igbogbo, Epe, Badagry and Ajeromi Ifelodun (Ajegunle) and complete the on-going Epe and Badagry Marina projects.

On Housing, Governor Ambode said that all on-going projects especially those at Gbagada, Igbogbo, Iponri, Igando, Omole Phase I, Sangotedo and Ajara-Badagry would be completed for delivery under the Rent-to-Own policy.

While acknowledging the cooperation and support received from Lagosians, members of the Business Community, Professional Bodies, Non-governmental Organizations and the State Civil Servants in years past, the Governor noted that the modest achievements by his administration within a short period couldn’t have been possible without residents who have been paying their taxes willingly and faithfully.

Besides, Governor Ambode urged residents to embrace the Public Utility Levy as the Cleaner Lagos Initiative aimed at ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment would commence in 2018.

Governor Ambode also commended members of the House of Assembly for their selfless service and support, saying that they have proven themselves to be dynamic and robust lawmakers and partners in progress.

Giving a sectoral breakdown at a press briefing in Alausa, Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Akinyemi Ashade said General Public Services got N171,623bn, representing 16.41 percent; Public Order and Safety, N46.612bn, representing 4.46; Economic Affairs, N473,866bn, 45.30 percent; Environmental Protection, N54,582bn, representing 5.22percent while Housing and Community Amenities got N59,904bn, representing 5.73 percent.

Ashade also told journalists that Health sector got N92.676billion, representing 8.86percent; Recreation, Culture and Religion got N12.511billion, representing 1.20 percent; Education got N126.302billion representing 12.07percent, while Social Protection got N8.042billion representing 0.77percent.

Receiving the budget, Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa commended Governor Ambode for faithfully executing the year 2017 budget, saying the positive impact of such had been felt across the State with various projects such as the Abule Egba, Ajah and Pen Cinema Flyovers, among other numerous projects in various sectors.

Obasa, who specifically lauded the fact that the 2018 budget estimate had provision for continuous infrastructural development in various sectors such as transport, security, environment, housing, health and capacity building for all public servants including teachers and health workers, however assured that the House would scrutinize it and ensure that the budget delivered on its promises to stimulate the economy of the State by focusing on infrastructure development, delivering inclusive growth and prioritizing the welfare of all Lagosians.

The event was attended by dignitaries in the State including members of the State Executive Council led by the Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, former Speakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly, members of the National Assembly from Lagos State, former Deputy Governors of the State, party chieftains, traditional rulers, religious leaders, among others.

Headline News

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Headlines Today*[Fri-01-Dec-2017]*

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Agege LGA holds Budget stakeholders meeting
 ...To spend hugely on infrastructure in 2018

 Agege'll feel the impact of 2018 budget than ever - Executive Chairman, Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi

Hon. JS Babatunde sets to commission Coker street, Omotoye street today

Mrs. Mojisola Babatunde embarks on 5-Day deworming exercise for children

LASG Fixes Akilo Road...Reopens To Motorists

Sports: Baale Ajegunle Cup Kicks Off Today At Yidi Praying Ground

Lagos declares zero-tolerance for safety hazards in construction industry

Lagos celebrates People Living With Disabilities




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BHaram is France, Nigerias common enemy France envoy

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Buhari, others seek end to crisis in Togo

Seized N13bn: Union Bank opposes Ikoyi flat forfeiture

Ayade presents N1.3tr budget for 2018

Maina: Produce probe report within seven days, Reps order AGF

Paris Club refund: Court freezes seven accounts linked to governors forum

Jonathans cousin got $40m from $1.2bn approved by ex-President Witness

Fund public complaints commission

Jonathan described subsidy scam as oily business Saraki

Convention: PDP begs govs, aspirants for money, okays 13 panels

Ningi on George

2019: NEC, Afenifere, Junaid, others differ on Buhari

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TOTAL Upstream, NiBUCAA launch HIV/AIDS campaign in Lagos schools

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How we steal, sell generating sets ' Suspects

LASACO Assurance denies owing N278.5m tax

4,079 persons infected with HIV in 9 months in Bauchi

Ambode charges accountants to uphold ethics of profession

Why Lagos is working under Ambode ' Rep Agunsoye

Ayade presents N1.3tn record breaking budget for 2018

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Glo's Everyday Bonanza spreads joy, touches lives

Osinbajo visits late Ekwueme's family

We have enough resources to go round, says Osinbajo

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CBN's PMI indicates further economic expansion in November

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Taobao auctions two 747 jets for $50m


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2,800 delegates for PDP convention

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Group decries doctors' threat to go on strike

Govts advised to invest in nutrition programmes

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Common disorders occurring in pregnancy (4) Infections

Varsity workers begin strike

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Two Years of Unlawful Detention: A Memo to Sambo Dasuki

Jonathan was Not Prepared for Presidency, Says Saraki

Adeosun, AGF Insist Maina Not on FG's Payroll

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Ortom Backs Buhari for 2019, Says Atiku is on His Own

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Before You Mistook Pen Cinema For Another Area?

This is to inform all road users most especially motorist that by the time they drive towards Pen Cinema, Agege tomorrow, the popular and ever busy Roundabout may appear like another Roundabout because of some physical restructuring that was done in the area today.

This evening, men of the Lagos State Public Works were sighted at Pen Cinema, dismantling the beautiful sculptural work which houses the statue of erstwhile King of Agege Kingdom, Oba Ogunji.

Below are pictures from the scene:

Orile-Agege LCDA gets infrastructural boost- AgegePulse

Orile-Agege LCDA gets infrastructural boost as Executive Chairman, Johnson Sunday Babatunde inspects ongoing road construction across the council.

Agege Pulse Magazine

The amiable Chairman who has placed roads construction and rehabilitation atop his agenda for the LCDA, was sighted in a yellow flowing agbada yesterday around Omotoye Estate gate leading to Iresi Street and going down to Daddy Oniyide Street where he was inspecting the level of work done by the site engineers.

Feelers in Orile Agege say the ongoing construction is one of the most economic viable roads in the area because it links many inner roads to the major road.

Coker Street and Mulero Junction are some of the major areas of the community that the J.S BABATUNDE led administration has given facelift to.

Today's Headline News

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*Headlines Today*[Thu-09-Nov-2017]*

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Education Secretary, Agege LGEA , Hon. Olamilakan  Majiyagbe lauds Hon. JS Babatunde on School Facilities

Tabitha Heritage Foundation distributes Free School Bags In Amosun Primary School Agege

Asisat Oshoala Foundation to host Lagos Girls Football Clinic in Lagos

Agege Stadium 60% Ready - LASG

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*Punch Newspaper*

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IG at Senate, refuses to answer questions

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JAMB delists 72 CBT centres

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*Vanguard Newspaper*
WHO inaugurates first African institute for health policy studies in Ebonyi

Navy to carry out daily raids on illegal refineries

Nigeria unity negotiable ' Chidoka

CBN expands Anchor Borrowers' Programme

Crisis hits Ekiti pensioners association as members dissolve exco

Abba Kyari, Oyo-Ita reconcile at FEC meeting

Buhari directs Minister to investigate outbreak of 'unknown disease in Jigawa

IPOB faults Financial Times of London on Biafra

Igboekulie partners WAEC to reward best Igbo candidates

Afe Babalola wins GUNI-Africa award

Misau: IGP appears before Senate, says he he has nothing to hide

Soldier dies, as troops repel Boko Haram attack in Adamawa

Executive/Legislature: Days of impunity by top govt officials over ' Senate

Huwei unveils co-effective solution for broadband access

Diversification puts economy on right trajectory 'Mansur

Accountability index'll enhance public finance mgt'ICAN

Biafrans not terrorists, but want to be heard ' CAN President

Afreximbank invests $16bn in Nigeria


*The Nation Newspaper*
Budget 2018: Better days are coming, say experts

Magu: EFCC recovers N738b in two years

IGP blocks Senate probe of Misau's allegations

Ibadan 21 obas: Olubadan 'll reconcile with Ajimobi, says Oluwo

Nine die, four injured in Plateau attack

Senate refers NDDC board extension row to SGF

Drivers protest colleague's death in Abuja

Budget 2018: Our hopes, fears, by stakeholders

How Diezani cash was allegedly shared, by EFCC

Immigration boss accused of flouting court's order

How to checkmate cardiac arrest

Nigerian food crops loaded with deadly poisons

UNIOSUN:Will VC survive the probe

Sokoto partners Kent Varsity on culture

Ezekwesili calls for radical education

Old students build principal's quarters

Prizes rain at Dansol School

Poor funding bane of education


*Thisday Newspaper*
CBN Moves to Expand Anchor Borrowers Programme

Report Shows Marginal Increase in Price of Maize

Adamawa PDP Begs Atiku to Return to Party

Fayemi to Seek Buharis Permission to Contest Ekiti Guber Election

Rumble in Abia PDP as Discontent Mounts against Ikpeazu

PDP Alleges Plot by Buhari to Incarcerate 50 Members

Adeniran Can Lead PDP to Victory, Says Ugwuanyi

EFCC Trial Wont Affect My Chances, Says Gbenga Daniel

Mohammed: It Will Be a Tragedy If PDP Returns to Power

Nwoye Will Make a Good Governor, Says Ekwueme

Ekwueme in the Eyes of History

Madjer Declares War on Injury Depleted Eagles

TGI Group Tasks Eagles to Go for Victory against Algeria

Preventing Diseases through Food Safety

Bode: Health Workers, Doctors Should Stop Battle of Supremacy

Expert Urges Nigerians to improve Diet, Dental Health against Heart Infection

CHAI, Lagos Warn against Female Genital Mutilation

DG NIMASA Tasks Nigerians on Early Detection against Cancer

Dokita247 Launches First Online Platform to Interact with Patients

Ganduje Spends N1bn on Primary Healthcare Delivery

334,400 Children not Immunised with PCV in Lagos State

Standard Generic Partners Beximco for Revolutionary Approach in Diabetes Care

Preventing Diarrhoea Through Hand-Washing

Organisation Offers Free Cancer Screening to Residents of Eti-Osa against Cancer