I demand nothing but the best from you, Ambode tells new cabinet members

…Says completion of on-going projects, activation of new ones remain immediate priority

AgegePulse Magazine

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday swore-in five new members of the State Executive Council with a charge on them to hit the ground running and offer only the best of services to the people.

Speaking at a brief swearing-in ceremony held at the Lagos State Executive Council Chambers in Alausa, Ikeja, Governor Ambode said the new cabinet members were appointed based on their track record, expertise and experience, and as such they must immediately settle down in office and inject new ideas to reinvigorate and reenergize government machinery to the overall benefit of the people.

Addressing the appointees, Governor Ambode said their immediate mandate is to see to the completion of all on-going projects and activation of new ones to make life better and comfortable for the people.

“As you settle down to your new assignments, I demand nothing but the best from you. Your immediate task as you hit the ground running is to quickly bring yourself up to speed with the mandate of your MDA and key into the immediate priority for this year which is the completion of all on-going projects. This, however, does not preclude the initiation of new projects that are considered highly essential and critical to the general well-being of our people,” the Governor said.

Specifically, Governor Ambode said the appointees must be mindful of the fact that the greatest asset of his administration is the goodwill of the people which cuts across all segments of the society, saying that he remained committed to sustaining the goodwill by upholding the policy of inclusion and implementing programmes and projects which in turn would positively and directly impact on the livelihood of all residents.

The Governor said making Lagos work for all was a 24-hour job which required selfless service, hard work, dedication and an uncompromising focus on the improvement of lives of all residents, a development he said necessitated the vision of his administration from inception to build a clean, safe and prosperous State guided by the rule of law, as well as a globally competitive smart City.

According to him, “As simple as it sounds, this is a tough task but I am happy to state here that the job has been made uncomplicated because we have the best team working together to achieve this vision. Today, we are delighted to welcome on board the newly sworn-in members of the State Executive Council.

“You are joining a winning team of committed professionals and politicians who have been working round the clock for the past 32 months to make Lagos functional, efficient and a haven for business, tourism, entertainment and sports.”

He said the achievements so far recorded were massive but a lot still needed to be done to achieve the desired vision and moving the State forward on the path of sustainable growth, which was why the government was injecting new ideas with the appointments to reinvigorate government machinery.

Governor Ambode said as members of the Executive Council which is the highest policy making body of the State and also charged with the responsibility of implementing government programmes through the various MDAs, he expects the new appointees to bring their knowledge, expertise and experience to bear on the mandate of the Ministries to which they have been assigned and the overall vision of the present administration.

Besides, Governor Ambode commended former members of the State Executive Council for their dedicated service and contribution to the achievements so far recorded by this administration, just as he also appreciated the leadership and members of the House of Assembly for ensuring due diligence and speedy confirmation process for the new Cabinet members.

The newly appointed cabinet members are Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr. Hakeem Fahm; Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Ladi Lawanson; Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Segun Banjo; Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye; and Special Adviser on Communities and Communications, Mr. Hakeem Sulaiman.

Responding on behalf of the appointees, Oladunjoye thanked Governor Ambode for finding them worthy to be part of a robust administration which, according to her, had been implementing projects and policies in all sectors of the State, assuring that they would key into the vision and mission of government and offer nothing but the best to move Lagos forward.

Today's Headline

AgegePulse Magazine... The mouthpiece of Agege/Orile Agege
HEADLINES NEWS* Today Monday 5th February 2018::


LASG agencies synergise to ensure cleaner Lagos

LSUBEB assures Lagosians of quality education

Lagos City Marathon 2018: LASTMA announces traffic diversion

CHAN 2018 Final ' Morocco 4-0 Nigeria 

*The Nation*

Sergeant killed as hoodlums invade three petrol stations in Igando

2019: Drama over IBB's stand on Buhari's future

IGP orders Afegbua's arrest

EFCC sues firm, MD over alleged N1.275b 'gift' to PDP

Covenant Varsity to represent Nigeria at global competition

Insurgency completely defeated

One issue, two stands and a controversy

Falana asks Govt to bring back deported naturalised Nigerians from Cameroon

Get your voter cards, says Ikpeazu

Policeman, trader, villager killed in Benue

My counsel to the nation, by Babangida

How youths can make it big in Nigeria, by Inyang

YOWICAN disputed presidential election tears CAN apart

CMD boss seeks special budget for manpower training

Understanding our New Dawn Heritage in Redemption!

Maja-Pearce: It helps to demystify art

YWCA empowers women on leadership skills

Cowbell boost prize for Cowbellpedia winners


*Punch*

Relocate to Kano, Gov Ganduje tells herdsmen

Confusion as IBB disowns statement on 2019 issued by spokesman

$202m missing at NIA, not $44m, says Reps panel

Power grid records first collapse in February

Benue killings: FGs committee, a scam, say Tiv youths

SAN writes AGF Malami over delayed appointment of ACourt judges

Send confab, APC panel reports to NAssembly, Clark tells Buhari

Obasanjos coalition not a threat to PDP in 2019 Secondus

SERAP knocks FG for Cameroonians deportation

Command nabs suspected fake lawyer

Reps seek local production of gas-powered vehicles

Dickson, Obaseki seek regional integration

Suspected APC, PDP loyalists attack CRiver gov aspirant

Oyo targets hospitality sector to fund budget

Score feared dead in herdsmen, Adamawa villagers clash

Ambode warns youths against cultism

PDPs automatic ticket to APC lawmakers not practicable

NNSS alumni holds health walk





*Guardian*

NGO set to hold workshop on waste management

Maina sues Magu, EFCC over alleged defamation of character

Ikeja Electric trains 40 youths on catering

PDP has potential to take over presidency in 2019, says Ize-Iyamu

Killers of Gboko travellers are our enemies, says Tor Tiv

Bureaux de change and the economy

Addressing high cost of cancer treatment in Nigeria

Appeal Court to hear FG, Kashamu extradition case February 8

The joys of running a Start-Up

Fitch upgrades Access Bank's national rating to 'A+





*Vanguard*

The economic consequences of herdsmen/farmers clashes ' 2

Sensible path to a stronger Naira and economic prosperity ' Henry Boyo

Attack on Ooni of Ife: Iwo chief tackles Oluwo

PDP alleges neglect of Ambrose Alli University

Bayelsa monarch tasks Dickson on Ayama road project

Alleged missing $44m: NIA cash still intact ' Reps

Pension bureau to sanction erring PFAs in Delta

Hearing in trial of Emirates Airlines resumes tomorrow

Lagos policeman killed in shootout with robbers

BPP faults MDAs on compliance with public procurement requirements

2019: Nigerians will not succumb to propaganda again ' Adeniran

2019: Delta APC chairmen at loggerheads over Ogboru

Breaking: 11 PDP Governors in closed door meeting in Asaba

IBB urges Buhari to step down in 2019 for digital leadership

Workclick start operation with 5000 artisans

E-payment struggles to grow as transactions hit N69trn in 2017

Insurers owe Dangote Group over N400m

AMEN seeks FG's intervention to stop SMEDAN evacuation notice





*Tribune*

Ekiti 2018: Opeyemi Bamidele formally joins Ekiti governorship race

IBB statement not personalised to Buhari 'Spokesperson

Statement stands, represents IBB's thoughts 'Spokesperson

2019: Heed Obasanjo, Babangida's advice, don't dare contest 'Afenifere

IBB tells Buhari to go home 2019 [READ FULL TEXT]

UK will not 'surrender' over bespoke Brexit deal with EU 'Minister

Boko Haram chief physician's spouse surrenders to Nigerian troops

Buhari fully committed to creating new jobs 'Lai Mohammed

Boko Haram completely defeated 'Army Commander

Borno NDLEA boss decries drug usage in IDPs camps

The folly of misplaced aggression

Maldives army seals off parliament, arrests MPs

NSE closes 7-day trade bullish, adds N327bn

Syrian rebels down Russian plane, kill pilot

New pricing methodolody: 14 companies depreciate in stock value

Turkey warns Kurdish YPG forces will pay for soldiers' deaths

Seplat lists additional 25m shares on NSE

Flourmills to strengthen capital position with N40bn rights issue 'Plans launch of new products

Two killed in crash involving Amtrak train, freight train

Cold politics inside Celebrity House

Deji Tinubu: A tribute

Herdsmen's killings: Between Buhari and Dan-Alli

Secondus reacts to Babangida's advice to Buhari

2019: PDP hails IBB's declaration on Buhari

Diamond Bank to give out N433m in DiamondXtra Season 10





*Vanguard*

The economic consequences of herdsmen/farmers clashes ' 2

Sensible path to a stronger Naira and economic prosperity ' Henry Boyo

Attack on Ooni of Ife: Iwo chief tackles Oluwo

PDP alleges neglect of Ambrose Alli University

Bayelsa monarch tasks Dickson on Ayama road project

Alleged missing $44m: NIA cash still intact ' Reps

Pension bureau to sanction erring PFAs in Delta

Hearing in trial of Emirates Airlines resumes tomorrow

Lagos policeman killed in shootout with robbers

BPP faults MDAs on compliance with public procurement requirements

2019: Nigerians will not succumb to propaganda again ' Adeniran

2019: Delta APC chairmen at loggerheads over Ogboru

Breaking: 11 PDP Governors in closed door meeting in Asaba

IBB urges Buhari to step down in 2019 for digital leadership

Workclick start operation with 5000 artisans

E-payment struggles to grow as transactions hit N69trn in 2017

Insurers owe Dangote Group over N400m

AMEN seeks FG's intervention to stop SMEDAN evacuation notice





*Daily Independent*

Govt To Sanitise Construction Industry

Ambode Asks Lagos Corps Members To Surpass Predecessors' Records

UNIUYO Trains Fresh Students, Warns Against Cultism, Sexual Escapades

Buhari's 2018 Budget Dead On Arrival 'Senators

French, Italian Police Finger Nigerian Diplomats In Organ Sales

Kidnappers Of Epe Students Granted Amnesty After Surrendering Arms

Why Judges From 12 States Won't Make Appeal Court ' NJC

NNPC Targets 10% LPG Growth, 15% Downstream Market Share

FG Vows To Tackle Violent Extremism, Hatred

2019 Election Will Show How Popular President Buhari Is ' Danu

Niger Delta: Amnesty Wants Shell Prosecuted For Rights Violations

Latest Boko Haram Attacks Politically Motivated ' Odeyemi

How Quack Doctor, Nurse Allegedly Killed My Wife, Baby 'Husband

2019: Will Nigerians Give Atiku Their Mandate

How Lagos Banker 'Tortured' Wife To Death

Edo Police Arraigns Four Over Alleged False Information

W'Cup: Bring On Any Team ' Ighalo

Adepoju Counsels Super Eagles' Players Ahead World Cup





*Sahara Reporters*

SERAP Drags FG, Cameroon To African Commission Over Illegal Return Of Refugees, Asylum Seekers

Babangida Asks Nigerians To Vote Out Buhari In 2019 (READ FULL TEXT)

Alleged Corruption: HEDA Seeks Investigation Of ADDAX Petroleum, Nigerian Officials

Falana Asks Buhari To Bring Back Naturalized Nigerians, Refugees And Asylum Seekers Deported To Cameroon

Sex, Cronyism, Corruption: The Janus-Faced Development Practice In Nigeria By Chima Amadi

Alleged N9.4b Contract: EFCC May Declare Oduah Wanted

The Fear Of Fish Eye (Oj Eja) By Remi Oyeyemi

The Insidious Nature Of Ignorance By Ajayi Ifeoluwa Love

London Houses Worth 15 million Linked With Saraki Listed For Probe

Charly Boy Gives Daughter, Adaeze Hand In Marriage in Abuja

Ondo Confirms 9 Deaths With 36 Cases Of Lassa Fever

461 Stranded Nigerians In Libya Return In Port Harcourt

Herdsmen Hit Taraba Again 10 Hours After Governor's Alarm

Navy Arrests Suspected Smugglers, Seizes Bags Of Rice

Why New Court Ruling Backing Senate Can't Sack Magu- Lawyers

Tinubu Reacts To Obasanjo's Letter, Says It's 'A Political Game.

National Intelligence Agency Director-General Orders Investigation Into Leaked Information, Bars Directors From Traveling

Bayelsa Commissioner slumps, Rushed Out Of Gov Dickson's 6th Year Anniversary Event

UN Slams Nigeria Over Cameroon Extradition

Herdsmen Killings: There May Be No Elections In 2019 - Bafarawa

Odinga Not Recognized As Kenya's President- US





*African Football*

Nigeria outclassed by Morocco in CHAN final

CHAN 2018 Final ' Morocco 4-0 Nigeria

Morocco coach expects tough CHAN final

Fagrie Lakay earns Ajax Cape Town a point in Polokwane

Stars claim thrilling 3-3 draw in Eastern Cape

Nigeria coach: We will play to win

AmaZulu beat Arrows in KZN Derby

Danny Muprhy: Salah and Mane will trouble Tottenham

Ahmad speaks on Cameroon's 2019 AFCON readiness

Claude Puel hopes Riyad Mahrez will come back to training

Amaju Pinnick urges Nigeria to lift CHAN trophy

Libya bag fourth spot at CHAN 2018

CHAN2018: Libya 1(2)-(4)1 Sudan -As It Happened

Orlando Pirates edge out Maritzburg United

Sadio mane: We can beat any team in England

CHAN2018: Libya 0-1 Sudan ' Live

Kaizer Chiefs held by Wits in Braamfontein

Africa Stars Watch: 03 February 2018 ' As It Happened

SuperSport end losing streak

Free State move into second place

AMBODE PROMISES TOUGH TIME FOR SEX OFFENDERS, ECONOMIC CRIMES

...Says Judiciary remains a sanctuary of hope for the common man

AgegePulse Magazine

R-L: Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode; rep. of the governor of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluranti Adebule; wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo; Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Opeyemi Oke; and chairman, Committee on Judiciary - LSHA, Hon. Funmi Tejuosho.

Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has vowed to make the state uncomfortable for sexual offenders and bring perpetrators of economic crimes to quick justice.

He said this at the commissioning of special courts to try corruption and economic crimes and sexual offences, at GRA, Ikeja.
The governor represented by his deputy, Dr. (Mrs.) Idiat Adebule, noted that economic crimes and sex-related offences had become too rampant, hence the establishment of dedicated courts, to handle such matters for quick dispensation of justice.

According to him, The creation of these special courts, will assist in expeditious prosecution of economic and financial crimes and ensure that justice is attained by bringing offenders to justice without delay.
Ambode disclosed that the state was collaborating with the British Council and other agencies charged with investigating and prosecuting corruption offences, by providing enabling environment, responding to inquiries and giving information to economic and financial crimes commission, to assist them in performing their statutory functions.

He added that the present administration had a coordinated strategy, across state agencies and non-governmental organizations, to prevent violence against women, children and men, through the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT), to provide holistic response to issues of sexual and gender-based violence in the state.

In her comments, wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, commended the state government for implementing the Hon. Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mr. Justice Walter Onnoghens directive, by designating not one but four courts as special offences courts, stressing that it would aid speedy hearing and prosecution of such cases.
Alarmed at the statistics given of reported cases, Osinbajo urged the citizenry to look beyond the statistics, as many more cases were probably not reported.

She urged everyone to aid the long arm of the law to reach far and wide, by ensuring that cases were reported and given speedy hearing. This according to her, would ensure that justice reigns for all survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, not just in Nigeria but around the world.

According to her, The statistics given are frightening, even more so, some do not report the crime. We must look beyond statistics and focus on the faces of the survivors.
We must ensure that the long arm of the law reaches far and wide, all and sundry. We must assist them to bring justice which they deserve. Justice should reign for all the survivors, not just in Nigeria but around the world.
In comments to pressmen, wife of the governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, described the establishment of special courts for sexual offences, as a new phase in criminal justice administration, meant to bring sex offenders to book.

She observed that cases of rape, defilement and related others, had become an albatross around the society, which must be fought with appropriate machineries of government.
Bolanle contended, that the development would assist in comprehensive implementation of the Child Rights Law, Law against Domestic Violence and other female-friendly laws, already in force in the state.
She said, Happily, the establishment of the special courts, will guarantee sufficient judicial attention, quick determination of cases bordering on sexual offences and ultimately, quick dispensation of justice. It will also go a long way to assist in comprehensive implementation of the Child Rights Law; Law against Domestic Violence and others.

 The governors wife urged victims to always speak up, and parents and guardians to assist juvenile victims report such cases to appropriate government agencies for redress and punishment for offenders.

In her own address, the chief judge of the state, Hon, Justice (Mrs.) Opeyemi Oke, noted that the special courts for sexual offences were first of its kind in the country, adding that Lagos State was also the first, to carry out the directive of the Chief Justice of the Federation, on the establishment of special courts, to try corruption and economic crimes.
She was optimistic that the justice sector in the state would strive to be at its best to bring succour and hope to the people, stressing that the judiciary remained a sanctuary of hope for the common man.

AGEGE LG BOSS, EGUNJOBI LAUNCHES MOBILE GOVERNANCE INITIATIVE

...Takes Administrative Activities To The People

Agege Pulse Magazine

The Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi has taken activities of the council to the doorsteps of electorates.

This is part of Egunjobi's campaign promises to foster inclusive governance within the council.

The event is tagged: Mobile Governance: - Effective Service delivery to resident's doorstep.

Agege Pulse learnt that the Mobile Governance Initiative is to directly listen to the yearning of the people of Agege and proffer tailored solutions to several issues affecting all the seven wards in Agege.



The unprecedented Mobile Governance is first of its kind with the maiden edition held today  at Ogeretedo Street of Aluminum  International village, Agege Ward B.

 Agege Pulse learnt that the ward was chosen as venue of the maiden edition in honour of late Opeyemi Beckley who died recently while serving as the councillor representing Ward B.

It was also learnt that The Council carried out all administrative activities for the day outside the council's secretariat for the first time in history.

Speaking, Chairman of Aluminum Village, Alhaji Olanite Biliaminu Oladimeji expressed joy at the unusual gesture of Egunjobi saying that they are happy for the development, adding that their long yearning for conducive environment in Aluminum village would receive a desired attention.

At the location are all Management Staff of the Council, Public Affairs Unit,  Surbodinates, SLG, and other Supervisory Councillors.

Lagos releases N5.5bn to contractors for 181 inner roads

 …Project to be delivered within six months

AgegePulse Magazine

The Lagos State Government on Thursday said it has released the sum of N5.563billion to contractors to flag off the construction of the 181 roads spread across the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the State.

In a statement by the State’s Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya, the Government said the construction of the 181 council roads was in fulfillment of the promise by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to open up more inner roads across the State following the successful delivery of the 114 roads in September 2016.

According to Akinsanya, the roads would be constructed in phases, noting that phase one will see the construction of one road each in the 20 LGs and 37 LCDAs of which contractors have been mobilised to move to site immediately.

The Commissioner said the sum of N5,563,697,382.00 released was 30 percent payment for the construction of the 57 roads while the total cost of the roads stands at N18,545,657,940.00.

“The roads will be done in phases, already phase one has been released. This phase involves 57 roads cutting across the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas.

To enhance immediately mobilization to site, 30 percent has been given to all the contractors upfront. This is in line with the magnanimity of Governor Ambode’s administration to ensure service delivery all year round,” Akinsanya said.
He said due process was observed in awarding the contracts, adding that bids were opened on November 1, 2017 after which they were evaluated and considered.

He said there are 57 contractors involved in the first phase of the construction with a mandate to deliver in six months.

“Governor Ambode is totally committed to ensuring that Lagosians continue to enjoy good governance. There are many projects going on simultaneously across the State and the roads to be constructed will further open up the LGs and LCDAs for economic prosperity,” Akinsanya said.

The Commissioner, however, urged residents to continue to pay their taxes promptly to enable the Government to meet up with its target to complete all ongoing projects in the State this year.

LASG issues 20-day ultimatum for markets clean up

...Warns against dumping of refuse on roadsides, medians 


AgegePulse Magazine

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has expressed displeasure with the present state of various markets across the State, saying that leaders of the various markets must prevail on their members to clean up their dirty surroundings within the next 20 days or risk closure of their markets.

The directive was issued in Alausa during a stakeholders forum with market leaders in the 57 local governments and local council development areas of the State.

Governor Ambode, who was represented at the event by Commissioner for the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, Mr. Muslim Folami said the present administration abhors the dumping of refuse on roadsides, medians, bus stops as well as markets, urging market leaders to promptly rid their environment of waste.

He said dumping of refuse within the market environment poses health hazards, discourages customers and residents from patronising stalls within the markets, thereby reducing economic activity within the market environment.

“You have 20 days to clear the refuse in your markets. The State Government would not hesitate to shut down any market that is dirty because we will not be happy to see any market within our metropolis dirty” he stated.

Ambode emphasised that the State Government’s resolve to ensure a cleaner and healthier Lagos informed the Cleaner Lagos Initiative and the recruitment of street sweepers across the State.

He urged the market leaders to prioritize the cleanliness of their markets and cooperate with Visionscape officials by ensuring prompt and proper packaging of their waste for easy disposal.

He admonished the market leaders to ensure their members desist from street trading and urged all traders to get shops within the markets so as to ease the flow of traffic and prevent road accidents.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, Mr. Fola Padonu solicited the support of market leaders to justify the huge resources already committed to the Cleaner Lagos Initiative by the Lagos State Government.

“All markets must be kept clean, the State Government has spent so much on various projects and we want you all to be partakers of these benefits. Work with us to ensure Lagos is cleaner.” the Permanent Secretary said.

Today's Headlines

*AgegePulse Magazine...the mouthpiece of Agege/Orile Agege

HEADLINES* Today Wednesday 31st January 2018:

NURTW Boss, Agbede to be conferred Balogun of Agege Kingdom Chieftaincy

...Visits Executive Chairman of Agege LGA, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi

Bamigbetan calls for partnership from NIPR

Tears, tributes as Deji Tinubu makes final journey home

...Ambode, Amosun, Dolapo Osinbajo pay last respects

...He was a great professional, says LASG

Lagos pays N723 million to 149 retirees

Child Rights Law: OPD takes campaign to children with special needs

NPFL: MFM FC to Play Wikki Tourist in Agege


*The Nation*

Foundation donates tricycle to father of six

Troops raid shrine in Benue, arrest chief priest

2019: NGOs back Buhari as Obasanjo's coalition lands

Senators may boycott Senate's security summit

What manner of third force

How to make police effective, by IG Idris

Adeosun, Gwarzo disagree on SEC, Oando crisis, others

2019: Ijaw leaders threaten to reject anti-restructuring candidates

Ahmed: I'm not returning to PDP

Ibadan chieftaincy law review for elevation of metropolis

Tears, tributes as Deji Tinubu is buried

TCN recovers 500 containers of transmission equipment

Senate to investigate digital currency trading

Global wealth rises as inequality persists, says World Bank

Fed Govt eyes N300b privatisation cash to fund budget

Lagos trains workers on service delivery

Capital Bancorp predicts 25% return for equities in 2018

PCMN reverts to private status, delists from NSE



*Punch*

Key points from Trumps maiden State of the Union

Dreamer immigrants get front-row seat to Trump speech

State of Union speech: Trump vows to keep Guantanamo Bay prison open

Trump honors North Korea defector at State of Union speech

Reps give Amaechi 72hrs to produce $195m contract documents

2019: INEC to announce results electronically

EFCC cant probe states accounts without Assemblys nod Court

Group lambasts Obasanjo, asks Buhari to contest

Gunmen kill seven in Nasarawa, Taraba warns of fresh attack

Herdsmen: CHDR, IYC urge Buhari to implement Osibanjo panels report

Sultan, Ooni, others urge FG to probe killings

Ijaw wont back anti-restructuring candidates in 2019 Dickson

EFCC hasnt violated Patience Jonathans right, says court

Bible Society Founders Day

Our MITROS policy is working Amosun

Tears, tributes as Lagos buries Deji Tinubu

Stealing discourages Nigerians from paying tax CITN President

Revisit murder of NURTW boss, Faparusi tells IG



*Guardian*

Style Crush Of The Week- Ifeoma Amadi

Again, Cameroonian soldiers invade Cross River community

Tears as Deji Tinubu is buried in Ikoyi cemetery

Global killer disease is imminent, experts warn

Figma chief in Nigeria, advocates system design

Nigeria produces 236.97bcf gas in November

Lekki Port begins construction of $1.5 billion facility

UK hits 95% broadband penetration as Nigeria struggles at 21%

Governor Bello and politics of cattle colony in Kogi State

Yoruba mythology from an outsider's palette

Trump: 'open borders' promote guns, gangs and cost lives

Ex-attorney general faults poor funding of SMEs

INEC,NCC partner on electronic transmission of results in 2019 polls

Emulate Ekwueme's style of politics, Nigerians urged

Firm donates bungalows to Abia communities

Court jails two oil marketers eight years for N789.6m fraud

The Oloyode I knew

Customs tackles diversion of petroleum products to neighbouring countries

MITROS policy is working, Amosun insists

Seven persons killed, homes burnt in Nasarawa community





*Tribune*

Suspension of SEC DG, Gwarzo in order 'Adeosun 'My suspension illegal 'Gwarzo

Panel recommends Gwarzo's dismissal, refund of N104m severance package

2019: Fayose receives Lamido, says 'I'll go to court if Obasanjo returns to PDP

Buhari returns to Abuja after his inauguration as AU anti-corruption champion

Tears, eulogies as Ambode's aide, Deji Tinubu, is laid to rest

First sx doll brothel opens in France, as hundreds flock to s'x club

Ekwueme burial: FRSC deploys over 150 officers for traffic control in anambra

BREAKING: EFCC lacks power to investigate state's finances, court rules

Nigerians must vote out under performing political office-holders in 2019 'Lanre Banjo

Niger-Deltans should allow NDDC focus on its core mandate 'Nwaoboshi

Tracking the National Housing Fund

Restrategising BBOG campaign

On Igbo presidency in 2023

How FG can reposition oil and gas sector

Brains and Hammers partners Lagos govt on real estate development

Akande, others task stakeholders on climate change adaptation

Tribute to Dr. Ekwueme

Restructuring and 2014 Confab report

Total announces arrival of Egina FPSO to Nigeria

Largest onshore projects to add 1.1mbpd to global production by 2025

Amazon, JP Morgan and Warren Buffett announce launch of independent healthcare company

Opposition leader, Odinga, sworn in as president in Kenya, challenges Kenyatta

CIA director expects Russia will try to target US mid-term elections

Palestinian protesters disrupt business seminar US helped organize

Trump administration holds off on new Russia sanctions, despite law





*Vanguard*

Nigeria: British colony, cattle colony

Illegal deductions: Senate summons CBN gov, banks MDs, Bankers C'ttee, others

Sack Defence Minister, rejig security architecture, Afenifere tells Buhari

Salaries, allowances: NLC tells workers to vote out defaulting govs

Senate probes viability of bitcoin as form of investment

End corporal punishment in schools

Benue killings: Nigerians not till FG arrests, prosecutes perpetrators ' Aregbesola

Man Utd extend Mata's contract

Meet Benjamin ' The Creative Shoe-maker

All set for Ekwueme's final journey

No tolerance for killings, kidnappings anymore ' Buhari

3 dead as Lassa Fever hits Taraba

Jubilation as rural farmers get 'LIFE' line from FG

2019: We've options other than Buhari, Nigerians reply El-Rufai

Decongestion: FG frees 951 prison inmates, as 430 gain varsity admission

NCC confronts companies accused of 'call masking' as deadline nears

Army commmends media on war against insurgency

Why we can't concession Ajaokuta Steel Plant ' FG





*Thisday*

Capital Bancorp Lists Factors to Boost Stock Market Rally

Senate to Probe Arbitrary Charges, Illegal Deductions by Commercial Banks ...

NNPC Staff, Seven Others Killed by Herders in Benue, Nasarawa

NPA Gives Intels Two Weeks to Pay $48m Debt

Panel Recommends Gwarzo's Sackas Adeosun Defends His Ouster

Adichie's Bookstore Anger Lights up Social Media

Ijaw Leaders: We Will Back Any Candidate Who Will Restructure Nigeria

Patience Jonathan Losses N2bn Rights Suit against EFCC

Saraki: Separation of Powers Key to Survival of Democracy, National Security

You Can'tProbeGovernors Without State Assembly's Nod, Court Tells EFCC

Ekwueme Exhibited Uncommon Political Selflessness, Says Ekweremadu

INEC, NCC Seal Deal on Electronic Transmission of Results

Kwara Gov: Saraki and I Have No Plan to Return to...

Sokoto APC Adopts Tambuwal for Second Term





*Pm News*

UNICEF launches $3.6bn emergency appeal fund for Nigeria, others

INEC seeks NCC, telecom operators partnership ahead of 2019 elections

English clubs biggest spenders in record transfer year ' FIFA

Liverpool back to winning ways with easy win at Huddersfield

Sokoto State spends N4bn on pension, gratuity in 2 years ' Commissioner

I will name my sponsors in court ' Stephanie Otobo

Effective workers-customers relations key to repositioning Public Service ' Ambode

Hunger battering 9 countries in Africa, others ' UN

Nigeria requires more than God-fearing leader ' Bishop Kukah

Soldiers raid shrine in Benue, arrest chief priest

Nigerians mistakenly deported to Cameroon

APC will kill Nigeria ' PDP Chieftain

Calamitous Gunners gunned down 3-1 by Swansea

Federal Govt announces special funds for tertiary health facilities

Olamide loses mom

Lagos pays N723 million to 149 retirees

Gwarzo should be sacked, refund N104.85m ' Panel recommends

Minister's absence stalls budget defence

Ministry of Information earmarks N6.8bn for 2018

Enugu Chamber of Commerce gets new president

Senate urges CBN, NDIC to educate Nigerians on Bit-coin danger

NURTW Boss, Agbede to be conferred Balogun of Agege Kingdom Chieftaincy

...Visits Executive Chairman of Agege LGA, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi

Agege Pulse Magazine

Following the procedures to install a new Balogun of Agege Kingdom, the Lagos State NURTW boss Alhaji Tajudeen has appeared on the floor of  Chieftaincy Council of Agege to validate its chieftaincy title as Balogun of Agege Kingdom.

The screening exercise which was carried out to test the ability and capability of the NURTW Boss was done in the  presence of the all traditional rulers in both Agege and Orile Agege ranging from Olu of Agege, HRM Oba Kamila Isiba, Alaige of Orile Agege, HRM Oba Ambaliu Agbedeyi, Chairman of Baale, High Chief Afogunlowo, all Baales in Agege and Orile Agege, Iyaloja General Agege, Alhaja Taibat Tijani Lawal and other notable dignitaries.

Agege Pulse reliably gathered that Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede would be install as "Balogun" of Agege Kingdom by February, 2018.

In another development, Agbede, today, visited the Executive Chairman of Agege LGA, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi in his office. This is the first official courtesy visit of the NURTW Presidential Aspirant on Egunjobi since assumption into office last year.

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Today's Headlines

*AgegePulse Magazine ...the mouthpiece of Agege/Orile Agege
HEADLINES NEWS 29th Monday Jan.2018

Grassroot football: Mathew Street FC wins 2018 Baale Ajegunle Unity Cup

...Baale Ajegunle, High Chief Alhaji Murisiku Balogun congratulates Mathew Street FC eulogizes Mr. Seyi Whenu for support

Agege LGA Holds Special Intervention Program On Refuse/Waste Evacuation

...As Egunjobi, Others Clear Black Spots Across Agege Metropolis

Agege  LGEA, Hon. Lekan Majiyagbe honour Pa. Joshua and Madam Juliana Olusanyan

Image DryCleaners Holds Annual Staff Get-Together
...Rewards Outstanding, Long Serving Staff With Prizes, Cash

The annual event designed to fete reward staff members who have given their all towards the achievement of company's goals yearly- CEO, Image Drycleaners, Sola Osolana


*The Nation*

2019: Senate to confront Buhari on order of polls

Ex-First Lady's 'fake firm' in N300m deals

Fed Govt won't force cattle colonies

Buhari meets Obasanjo at AU summit

Ekwueme's body for Enugu today as final rites peak

Tax fraud: Govt probes 200 whistleblowing tips

Business Eye returns to newsstands

Nigeria passing through turbulent time, says CAN

How ready is Nigeria for Cattle colonies

ISGPP to host seminar on economy

Driver recruitment and management

Coscharis presents Ford Ranger to Titan winner

Mercedes A-Class set for Feb debut

FirstBank celebrates awards

African Economic Outlook: Poor infrastructure impeeds growth

Stanbic IBTC gives success tips to youths

Ford to produce driverless police car

Quantum leap

*Punch*

APCs 389 candidates clear Osun LG poll

Obasanjos daughter, Iyabo, backs dad on letter to Buhari

Killings forced 10,000 pupils out of school Benue SUBEB

Judiciary workers, SERAP kick as Abia lawmakers suspend CJ

Killings by herdsmen: Osinbajo panel wants increased military presence in trouble spots

FCT policemen lament breakdown of 13 patrol vehicles

Yewa youths unveil N200m unity house

Yewa youths unveil N200m unity house

NDIC seeks IoD's support for corporate governance in banks

New medical lab begins services in Katsina

NDIC seeks IoDs support for corporate governance in banks

CPC, LASG move to fight consumer abuse

CPC, LASG move to fight consumer abuse

Investors look to property over new asset classes

HURIWA knocks Dan-Ali for justifying killings by herdsmen

BDCs back Nigeria's return to JPMorgan bond index

BDCs back Nigerias return to JPMorgan bond index

At FGs night of tributes, Osinbajo, others hail Ekwueme





*Vanguard News*

To fight corruption Africans, especially leaders, must have a change of mindset ' ' Buhari

Probe panel: We shall meet in court, Fayemi tells Fayose

Oyo 2019: Lawmakers endorse Akintola

Assets Falsification Charge: Saraki's CCT Trial Resumes Feb 6

Rep rallies support for PDP in Delta

Edo LG polls: ADP, LP move to unseat APC

FG has spent N1 Billion on Ekwueme's burial ' Ngige

Senator tasks Bayelsa farmers on agricultural best practices

Osinbajo, Atiku, Sambo eulogize Ekwueme

Ogbia youths hold mega rally for Dickson

MASSOB vows to resist creation of cattle colonies in Igboland

Education crucial to eradicating militancy, Amaechi says

Maritime workers issue 7-day ultimatum to FG over failed ports access roads

OBJ offered Ekwueme Senate Presidency ' Ngige

These mindless killings must stop ' CAN

Ordinary Nigerians will win 2019 again for Buhari ' Lauretta Onochie

Ekwueme led the G34 which confronted Late Gen. Sani Abacha ' Gana

Operators advocate postponement of new rates for compulsory insurances





*Guardian*

Transcorp, FCMB, others lift NSE's volume by N42.5billion

Groups raise concerns on feasibility of 2018 budget

Maritime workers threaten shutdown at nation's seaports

How Nigeria can exploit its coal, mineral resources for wealth creation

Unending reign of frivolity and 2018 budget fears

Super Eagles is Argentina's major threat at World Cup

How FIRS attained N4 trillion revenue target in 2017, by Fowler

Child labour and human trafficking

Financial insurance tip to guide Nigerians in 2018

How P&G supports FG's backward integration programme





*Daily Independent*

Govt To Sanitise Construction Industry

Ambode Asks Lagos Corps Members To Surpass Predecessors' Records

UNIUYO Trains Fresh Students, Warns Against Cultism, Sexual Escapades

Buhari's 2018 Budget Dead On Arrival 'Senators

French, Italian Police Finger Nigerian Diplomats In Organ Sales

Kidnappers Of Epe Students Granted Amnesty After Surrendering Arms

Why Judges From 12 States Won't Make Appeal Court ' NJC

NNPC Targets 10% LPG Growth, 15% Downstream Market Share

FG Vows To Tackle Violent Extremism, Hatred

2019 Election Will Show How Popular President Buhari Is ' Danu

Niger Delta: Amnesty Wants Shell Prosecuted For Rights Violations

Latest Boko Haram Attacks Politically Motivated ' Odeyemi

How Quack Doctor, Nurse Allegedly Killed My Wife, Baby 'Husband

2019: Will Nigerians Give Atiku Their Mandate

How Lagos Banker 'Tortured' Wife To Death

Edo Police Arraigns Four Over Alleged False Information

W'Cup: Bring On Any Team ' Ighalo

Adepoju Counsels Super Eagles' Players Ahead World Cup





*Tribune*

I won't run against Buhari 'Tunde Bakare

Group to organise rallies for President Buhari

Find lasting solution to Fulani herdsmen's killer squad 'Oodua Progressive Union

Buhari has spent N1bn on Ekwueme burial so far 'Ngige

Yoruba Youth Council disowns Buhari support rally organisers

Buhari, Obasanjo meet in Addis Ababa

Fayemi's commissioner sues Fayose, aides for alleged libel, demands N20bn damages

Iyabo Obasanjo chides Buhari's agents over re-circulation of 2013 letter

Ekiti govt sues Fayemi, commissioner for alleged misappropriation of N4.9bn

It is unprofessional for PR agencies to establish communication measurement agencies

Leave small fights for small-minded folks

Choices leaders have to make

Obasanjo, Nigeria's mouthpiece

My return to APC will further stabilise the party 'Oke

6 project management tools the world's top startups actually use

CBN may keep rates steady to woo Foreign Investors 'Ebo

Reduce interest rate to re-redirect commercial banking operations 'Analyst

The 6 arenas of success





*Sahara Reporters*

"Africa Is Lagging Behind Global Educational Revolution', Falana Warns

SERAP to Gov Ikpeazu: Restore Uzokwe As Abia State CJ Or Face Legal Action

Nigerian Troops Kill 7 Boko Haram Members, Injure Hundreds In Sambisa Fores

A Nation Of Accomplices By Modiu Olaguro

Iyabo Obasanjo Speaks On Her Father's 'Letter' To Buhari

Protesting Youths Of Ahoada Shut Transmission Station, Cause Outage In Bayelsa

Police Free 2 South Africans From Abductors In Kaduna

New Lekki-Ikoyi Toll Tariff Takes Effect February 1st

EFCC Releases Babachir Lawal On Bail

Stephanie Otobo Retracts Her Claims, Says She Was Paid To Defame Apostle Suleman

NDLEA Arrests Single Mother With Drugs At Abuja Airport, Says Couriers Prefer Ethiopian Airlines

Buhari Signs Eight Bills Into Law

Baba Olusegun Obasanjo, Not So Fast By Bukola Oreofe

If Our People Insist, We Will Go Back To PDP, Says Kwara Governor

UK Authority, Ground Handler Sabotaging Our London Flights - Med-View Airline

Suspected Boko Haram Attacker Arrested In Germany

Ambode Deserves A Second Term- Lanre Razak

$1.3b NNPC Cash: I Acted On Jonathan's Instructions - Diezani

Seven Policemen, Two Soldiers Killed In Adamawa In Herdsmen-Farmer Crisis

Police Told Kano State Former Governor, Rabiu Kwakanso To Shelve Visit To The State

How Customs Official Paid N12 Million Into Justice Ajumogobia's Account- Prosecution Witness





*Pm News*

Chike Drops 'Beautiful People

Federer wins record 20 Grand Slam titles

Medikal Premiers 'For You' Video

Skales Blasts His Follower

City ease into FA Cup 5th round with 2-0 win

Home Eagles beat Angola, zoom into CHAN Semi-finals

Buhari, Obasanjo meet at AU Meeting in Ethiopia

Ugwuanyi tells electorates to take voters registration seriously

My uncle slept with me five times ' 12-yr old househelp

Good governance: Ex-Speakers pledge commitment

NIA: Presidency defends Abubakar's appointment

TRCN begins monitoring of schools in 12 states ' Registrar

Fraud: FG investigates 200 whistleblowing tips on tax officials, taxpayers

Domestic violence: Police to deal with perpetrators ' Enugu CP

I have no plan to leave APC ' Oni

Herdsmen/farmers clashes: Security expert calls for recovery of arms

Breaking: DSS, Army kill Don Wanny's brother

FG, AfDB trains 8,317 farmers

Olugbode takes over as Nigerian Navy new spokesman

Virtual reality will transform Nigeria's tourism industry ' stakeholder

Security forces kill another wanted suspected cultist

Image DryCleaners Holds Annual Staff Get-Together

...Rewards Outstanding, Long Serving Staff With Prizes, Cash

In a move to show unalloyed appreciation to staff members for their commitment and dedication to work in the year 2017, One of the leading Drycleaning Service Outfits in Nigeria, Image Drycleaners has held it's annual appreciation/reward get-together for staff of the company.

The event was held yesterday, at Class Suite Hotel in Agege, Lagos

According to CEO of Image Drycleaners, Sola Osolana, the annual event was designed to fete reward staff members who have given their all towards the achievement of company's goals yearly.

"We are always proud of our staff in all our branches across Lagos State. This annual get-together is to appreciate and reward the most outstanding and long serving staff members for their selfless service for the year 2017." Osolana said.

Deserving staff of the company were rewarded with items like Refrigerator and cash gifts

The event was graced by the number one citizen of Agege, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, Leader of Agege Legislative Arm, Hon. Kola Anigbajumo, Deputy Leader, Hon. Joel Adigun, APC Agege Wards Chairmen, Alh. Mutiu Badru Agbede, Pastor Olayemi, Agege APC Women Leader and Super for WAPA, Chief Mrs. Bola Britto, Alhaja Aminat Abdulsalam, Hon. Bisi Odeomu and other top dignitaries.

Others are friends, families and staff members of Image DryCleaners.

See images of the beautiful and colourful events.

Lagos Speaker, Obasa Condoles With Tinubu Family, Ambode Over Deji Tinubu's Death

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has expressed shock at the sudden death of Mr Deji Tinubu, Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Commerce and Industry.

In his condolence message to the Tinubu Family and the Akinwunmi Ambode led Lagos State Government, Rt. Hon. Obasa prayed to God to give the deceased a peaceful rest and the family as well as the state government the fortitude to bear the huge loss.

"The sudden death of Mr Deji Tinubu was shocking. He was a likeable man, diligent and humble. His contributions to the development of this state, within and outside government, cannot be overlooked," the Lagos Assembly Speaker said in the statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Musbau Rasak.

According to him, the late Tinubu died at a very critical time when his services are most needed to complement the present administration's desire to ensure that Lagos continue to excel.

"However, who are we to question Almighty Allah? It's His desire that our brother's time on planet Earth has expired. We pray to Him to give the Tinubu family and the Lagos State Government under Governor Akinwunmi Ambode the fortitude to bear the huge loss. We also pray that the soul of Deji Tinubu continues to find peace with his Creator," he said.

Strange! Ambode's Aide, Deji Tinubu slumps, Dies during Football Game

Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Commerce and Industry, Deji Tinubu has slumped and died.

Tinubu was said to be playing football with other members of the State Executive Council after the end of the second day of the ongoing Retreat for Permanent Secretaries, directors and executives members late Thursday in Epe when he slumped and died.

Government sources said he suddenly shouted during the football match and then slumped and died.

The death of Tinubu has thrown the entire Governor Akinwumi Ambode’s cabinet and the entire state government into mourning.

Tinubu was the Chairman, Lagos Sports Commission and Special Adviser to the Governor on Sports. He was later made the Special Adviser on Sports alone after the sports commission chairman was given to another person by Ambode.

At the recent Cabinet reshuffle by Ambode, he was redeployed to Commerce and Industry as Special Adviser before his death.

Tinubu was also the Director General, Lagos Sports Commission during the former Governor Babatunde Fashola’s tenure.

Bolanle Ambode urges Nigerians to be prayerful

AgegePulse Magazine

Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has called on Nigerians to intensify their prayers in order to ensure that all challenges facing the country become a thing of the past.

She made the call today at the Special Prayer Session for the State and the Nation, organized by the Fatima Charity Foundation held at the City Hall, Lagos Island.

Mrs. Ambode noted that though our country may be facing some challenges like many other countries, it is not beyond divine solution and that the Almighty God will never close His ears to the supplication of His children.

In her words, “Today, our nation like others is faced with challenges which are multi-dimensional and also threatening the peaceful co-existence of the different nationalities that make up the entity called Nigeria”.

“At a time like this, we need to unite in prayers for divine intervention. We need to pray to God to give our leaders the wisdom, the strength and the courage to find a lasting solution to the challenges facing the nation and the people”, she asserted.

Commenting on the theme of the Prayer Session, “The Practice of Islam in Multi-Religious Society”, the Governor’s wife noted that our religious diversity should serve to deepen our understanding and strengthen our social bond.

She said, “We must come to terms with the fact that, it is the will of God that we belong to different faiths. What is expected of us is to see ourselves as brothers and sisters and live together in peace, unity and harmony”.

Earlier in her welcome address, President of the Foundation, Chief Bintu Fatima-Tinubu, disclosed that the annual prayer which is the 7th in the series was organized primarily to commit the nation, leaders and the citizenry into the hands of God based on the conviction that tremendous progress could be made through spiritual guidance despite challenges and diversities.

She noted that the foundation had over the years shown tremendous commitment to national development, by organising the annual prayer programme with different topics, towards solving national challenges.

Fatima-Tinubu, therefore, urged the people to continue to support the efforts of government in building a better society, by advocating good morals among people and encouraging the youths to shun violence and tow the path of Godliness.

Present at the programme were former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu, League of Imams from the five divisions, Baba Adinni of Lagos, white cap chiefs and other eminent personalities.

Today's Headlines

 *AgegePulse Magazine... The mouthpiece of Agege/ Orile Agege
HEADLINES* Today Thursday 25th January 2018::

Lagos DNA Centre Sets To Tackle Homicide, Drug, Alcohol , Abuse.......Resolves 35 Cases In Three Months

Bolanle Ambode urges Nigerians to be prayerful

Lagos arrests cart pushers, residents for dumping waste on road medians, canals

2018 Budget Retreat: Agege Legislative Arm Leader, Anigbajumo Optimistics of a Better Agege

...Promises Swift Passage of 2018 Budget Upon Presentation By The Executive

Ambode inaugurates Governing Council of Citizens Mediation Centre

...Charges members to advance alternative dispute resolution mechanism

MFM FC defeats FC Ifeanyin Uba 2-1 in Agege, Lagos


*The Nation*

We are true coalition of Nigerians ' PDP

Police chief warns personnel against 'oppressing' members of the public

[Full Text]: FG replies Obasanjo, list achievements of Buhari

Buhari to Obasanjo: you're wrong on my scorecard

Two tankers burnt in oil depot

EFCC detains ex-SGF Lawal after eight-hour grilling

N20b UBEC 'fraud': EFCC seizes 5 houses from contractor

Row over Oyo workers' warning strike

Brighter days assured for Nigeria, says APC

Bill Gates to pay Nigeria's $76m polio debt

Nuturing health with apple cider vinegar

Some herbal guardians of health in 2017 (3)

WAPCO rewards students

Al-Hikmah varsity matriculates 690

Protesting poly students arraigned

The service commission we want, by teachers

UI to mentor new varsity for five years

Nigeria needs iron, steel, says FUTA don





*Punch*

Dreamers could earn citizenship in 10-12 years, says Trump

FG replies Obasanjo, says economy getting better

Senates embargo on Buhari appointees remains, says Saraki

Gani Adams is prayer warrior, says chief of staff

Atiku, Fayose meet in Ekiti, knock Buhari

EFCC detains ex-SGF, Babachir Lawal

FG okays $1m for free contraceptives

Minister shares Buharis campaign caps at FEC meeting

Reps seek ban on importation of fish

NHRC condemns Ezekwesili, others arrest by police

Federal character responsible for poor leadership Ibidapo-Obe

Lassa fever hits Imo, kills three, seven quarantined

No work no pay, Oyo tells striking workers

EFCC takes Justice Nganjiwas corruption case to SCourt

Suspected Fulani herdsmen kill six, torch houses in Plateau

Should government revive farm settlements

Ambode seeks improved dispute resolutions

Lagos awards contract for toxicology section



*Vanguard*

CHAN: Yusuf applauds Eagles' character

AJ petitions UN body over alleged rights violations

A-Ibom govt to construct 16 internal roads in Eket

Ogoni problem not oil but injustice 'MOSOP

Senate probes Brass LNG over alleged $784m fraud

Okorocha's claim to massive infrastructural development, a scam'Olehi

Plot to sack Saraki thickens

Niger Delta militants list key oil assets targeted for destruction

To raise education standard, govts must monitor teachers, students'Don

NDE trains youths in cosmetology, GSM phone repairs, others

Obasanjo's letter: More reactions as 2019 campaign materials surface at FEC

NDE trains 2000 youths in Ebonyi

We've not ended continuous voter registration ' INEC

Obasanjo letter: Buhari will not listen to voice of reason ' Tanko Yakasai

Setting Financial Goals for 2018

Entrepreneurship fund: BoIopens portal for corps members

Stanbic IBTC target youths to deepen entrepreneurial skill

How to come up with business ideas



*Guardian*

Nyiam offers path to Nigeria's security challenges

Tension, delay trail Edo APC council primaries

EFCC arrests own personnel over theft of case file

Lassa fever kills three in Imo, Enugu NMA seeks enlightenment in South East

Quality control, a major setback in construction sector

Crisis mars Edo council primary as DSS whisks away aspirant

FUOYE gets government nod to commence postgraduate programme

Osun imports N200m worth medical facilities

NOC moves to avert visa hitches for Team Nigeria

Akwa United's coach pleased with club's second win at home





*Tribune*

BREAKING: EFCC detains ex-SGF Babachir Lawal

Grandmother who chained 12-yr-old grandson for 2-month arrested in Ogun

Atiku visits Ekiti, consults with Fayose on 2019

FG replies Obasanjo, says ex-president ignorant of Buhari's effort

FG replies Obasanjo: Thank you for your positive comments

Obasanjo letter to Buhari, belated, self-serving 'Fayose

Tinubu, Akande not aware of Obasanjo's statement before meeting Buhari 'Aide

Obasanjo, the letter writer

What do your eyes say about you

Why you must avoid sitting crossing legs

FG may terminate Webb Fontaine contract agreement

Herdsmen and arms

We'll make PCU a world class university 'Wale Oke

From the rising to the shining of the sun: A glimpse into what makes Ondo great

Why God should not be taken for granted in 2018

Cattlecracy

The handshake across the Niger

ISIL claims attack on 'Save the Children' in Jalalabad

Total's $16bn Egina FPSO berths in Nigeria

Customs expresses commitment to remove impediments to businesses

ICRC promises to resolve issues about MMA2 concession

Emirates to acquire additional A380s

British Airways partners world biggest business festival



*Daily Times*

Oyo declares workers strike illegal

Southern, middle belt forum calls for 21-day beef boycott over Herdsmen killings

Nigerian Air Force appoints New AOCs, redeploys other senior officers

We lost 85 personnel to high blood pressure, heart attack in 2017- INEC boss

Central bank of Nigeria hints of possible rate cut in H2 2018 on easing inflation

Zimbabwe president promises elections by July, says Mugabe not immune from prosecution

Breaking: Tanker explosion causes panic in Lagos

Nigerias Buhari, Equatorial Guinea President meet in Aso Rock

Senator Shehu Sani urges President George Weah not take advice from Nigeria

Nigeria set to vaccinate 25 million people, its biggest yellow fever campaign ever

Daily Times sues Sen Obiora, IGP, DIG Dagala over unlawful detention of 5 workers

Terrorism: Court sentences Berende, Adewumi to 40 years imprisonment

Shittu shares Buhari/Osinbajo 2019 campaign cap at FEC

FG replies Obasanjo, says hes too busy to notice APCs achievements

73 days after, Nigerias research institutes still grounded by strike

Village Head Remanded in Prison Custody For Land Scam

Atiku visits Ekiti (PHOTOS)

PDP national chairman, others pay condolence visit to Ekwuemes family in Enugu

China -Nigeria bilateral trade stood at $12.3bn in 2017

U.S Trump to meet with world leaders, business CEOs at Davos forum

The Only Exercise I Do Is Sex Don Jazzy

Simi now Opera brand ambassador

Photos: See London-based Millionaire who matches the colour of his Rolls Royce to his Turban everyday



*The Sun*

Benue 2019: Tiv, Idoma in another hide and seek

NPFL: Akwa wins away

Russia gives April 1 guarantee for World Cup infrastructure

Australian Open: Federer beats Berdych to reach semi-finals

Ikpeazu releases funds for Enyimba Stadium completion

NOGIG 2018: NNPC crashes out, Chevron, Shell qualify for semi final

Disgraced US Olympics doctor jailed for 175 years

NNPC nets$3.73bn fromoffshore crude sales

GDP growth to accelerate to 2.1% in 2018 ' Afrinvest

Enugu electricity station to gulp N200m

NSCDC impounds 8 trucks diverting petrol to Benin Republic

Oando: Sanusi, Mangal can't stop forensic audit 'Shareholders

PZ-Coolworld rewards customers, promises quality products

Customs seizes 2,200 jerrycans of petrol at border

Airline owners reject Nigeria's participation in open sky deal

Cassava innovation is substandard ' PBAN

FG may terminate Port Harcourt Airport remodelling contract 'Sirika

FG fires back at Obasanjo







*Premium Times*

Atiku visits Ekiti, speaks on Obasanjo's statement

EFCC arrests former SGF, Babachir Lawal

Six universities adopt African agricultural fund initiative, SAFE ' NUC

Nigeria Football League: Plateau Utd return to top spot

Why Voter registration will be suspended 60 days before 2019 polls ' INEC

Herdsmen attacking us are foreigners ' Plateau traditional rulers

Female talking drummer, Ayanbinrin, drops new singles

Three killed, village razed in Plateau over mud blocks

Ozekhome, another lawyer clash over who represents Patience Jonathan's firms

Obasanjo Vs. Buhari: APC replies former President

Lassa Fever: Stop drinking garri, Okorocha warns as death toll rises

BREAKING: Obasanjo Vs. Buhari: APC replies former President

Lassa fever: Nigeria records 16 deaths in less than one month

Oil depot gutted by fire in Lagos

Nigeria is in a 'coma'' Wike

IPOB speaks on Obasanjo's letter to Buhari

Oyo govt. threatens workers over strike

Buhari govt replies Obasanjo; speaks on ex-President's rebuke

Despite facing corruption trial, APC women woo PDP's Ngozi Olejeme to join party

BREAKING: Buhari govt replies Obasanjo; speaks on ex-President's rebuke

4,062 persons benefit from free eye care programme in Sokoto

2018 Budget Retreat: Agege Legislative Arm Leader, Anigbajumo Optimistics of a Better Agege

...Promises Swift Passage of 2018 Budget Upon Presentation By The Executive

Agege Pulse Magazine

Leader of the Legislative Arm of Agege LGA, Hon. Kola Anigbajumo has ensured the people of Agege that the legislative arm under his watch would swiftly work on the 2018 Appropriation Budget when presented to the hallow chamber.

Anigbajumo made this known to Agege Pulse Magazine in an exclusive interview  at the chamber in Agege.

Anigbajumo who joined the Council's Management team at the just concluded 3-Day Budget Retreat as an observer, revealed to Agege Pulse that the Retreat was full of positive and quality deliberations adding that the current administration under the leadership of Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi will focus more on education, environment, security and infrastructural development amongst other pertinent areas.

He was however, optimistic that if properly executed as deliberated at the  Retreat, the people of Agege are bound to witness a new Agege beaming with infrastructures, conducive environment, empowerment and gainful engagement of youths in the community.

Watch out for the next edition of Agege Pulse Magazine for the full exclusive interview with the youngest leader ever in Agege Legislative Arm.

Lagos DNA Centre Sets To Tackle Homicide, Drug, Alcohol , Abuse...

...Resolves 35 Cases In Three Months

 The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it has awarded the contract for the expansion of the operations of the DNA and Forensic Centre to include a world class Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry Section in line with efforts to expand the scope of operation of the Centre to offer more services.

The State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, who disclosed this in a statement, said the addition of the Toxicology and Chemistry Section was due to the high incidence and growing cases of homicide and suspicious deaths related to substance, alcohol abuse, drug related accidents and deaths, as well as suspected cases of poisoning.

“The award of this contract by the State Government is in fulfilment of the promise made by His Excellency Governor Akinwunmi Ambode at the commissioning of the Centre in September 2017, where the Governor informed Lagosians and the World that the first phase of the Centre was that of DNA and Forensic Biology and promised that the State would move to other phases by expanding the scope of operation of the centre to include Forensic Toxicology & Chemistry, Latent & Trace evidence, Firearms & Toolmark, Questioned documents and Digital evidence to expand the level of services offered by the DNA Centre,” the Attorney General said.

Kazeem expressed optimism that the Toxicology and Chemistry Section, which would be ready for commissioning in the third quarter of 2018, would automatically place Lagos as one of the leading centres for Forensics in Africa.

Highlighting some of the strides by the Governor Ambode administration in the justice sector, the Attorney said  the DNA and Forensic Centre in the last three months received over 150 requests for forensic analysis from within and outside Nigeria, while over 35 cases have been resolved using Forensic Technology.

He said the DNA and Forensic Centre since it began operation in September 2017, has become a significant milestone and a symbolic manifestation of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s efforts to carry out reforms in the justice sector.

Kazeem listed some of the cases handled by the Centre to include: Suspicious Death Investigations, Analysis of Human Remains that were exhumed to resolve inheritance disputes, Child Trafficking, Rape, Impersonation, Paternity and Maternity issues, among others.

“In stating the achievements of the Ambode Administration in the ongoing reform in the Justice Sector in Lagos State, the Attorney General confirmed that the Lagos DNA Forensic Centre in the three months of operation has received over 150 requests for Forensic Analysis from within and outside Nigeria, while over 35 cases had been resolved using Forensic DNA Technology,” the Attorney General said.

Besides, he explained that the Centre held workshops and training for Judges, Legal Practitioners, Police, other Law Enforcement Agencies and Emergency Responders in the State, while several representatives of foreign embassies in Nigeria and several International agencies have visited the facility and expressed their willingness to partner with the Centre, a situation, which demonstrates the importance and credibility of the centre.

As part of the ongoing overall reform of the justice sector, Kazeem also pledged the State Government’s commitment to support the reform and digitization of the probate system currently being driven by the Judiciary to make it more efficient and responsive to the needs of the people. He also vowed to accelerate prison decongestion through aggressive use of restorative justice techniques, plea- bargaining and non-custodial sentencing.

While reiterating the continued commitment of the present administration to justice sector reforms, Kazeem thanked Lagosians and enjoined all stakeholders to continue to partner with the State Government in its effort towards maintaining security, law and order.

Lagos arrests cart pushers, residents for dumping waste on road medians, canals

AgegePulse Magazine

…Apprehends four others over attack on LAGESC officers, vehicle
…Impounds 150 waste carts, suspects charged to court

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday arrested a total of 24 persons including cart pushers, street traders and some residents for dumping waste on road medians and canals contrary to the Environmental Sanitation Laws of the State.

The suspects, who have been charged before the Special Offences Court sitting in Ogba, Ikeja, were arrested in an early morning operation carried out by men of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) recently inaugurated by the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode.

Giving details on the operation, LAGESC Corps Marshal, Daniel Isiofia said the suspects were arrested following investigation which revealed that cart pushers and some residents were indiscriminately dumping domestic refuse at sites not designated for waste disposal and canals, thereby sabotaging the ongoing efforts to make the State clean and hygienic.

He said: “Recently, there has been clamour for cleaner Lagos and the Governor has been very keen on making Lagos clean. To this end, he gave us a mandate to ensure that Lagos is kept clean by ensuring that acts that lead to the city to be dirty are curbed.

“We know that there have been massive efforts to clear the backlog of refuse on the road and our men went on surveillance and we eventually discovered where the cart pushers are operating at Ogunlana Street by Ogbomosho in Itire area. We raided the area and saw the cart pushers whose job is to collect refuse on payment from some residents who feel that they cannot dispose their refuse according to government directive and dump on road medians and canals.

“Often times, if you go to the canal at Itire-Ijesha area, you will see the cart pushers dumping refuse into the canal thereby blocking the waterways which leads to flooding. So, with the determination to stop this menace, we raided them at about 4am this morning and we succeeded in impounding 150 waste carts used for this purpose and arrested 11 suspects while others fled.”

Isiofia, who is a retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, advised residents to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse in public places, as well as patronizing cart pushers, saying such were against the law, just as he vowed that ongoing efforts to stop the menace would be sustained.

“We are going to sustain this process. I like to advise the operators of the waste carts to know that Lagos is not a place for them. They should leave Lagos or look for another job and to those who patronize them, if we get them, we will charge them to court because they are running foul of the law.

“We are appealing to the citizens to know that a clean Lagos is a healthy Lagos. It is for the benefits of all of us for our environment to be clean. Some people see us as enemies but we are not; we are only doing this job for the benefit of all.

“We are partners in progress; Lagosians should assist us. Governor Ambode too has pleaded with the people to support the bid to make Lagos clean and we are joining the Governor to appeal to people to desist from indiscriminate dumping of waste and make Lagos a very clean city,” Isiofia said.

Meanwhile, four hoodlums have been arrested for attacking LAGESC officials while performing their lawful duties.
The hoodlums carried out the attack on men of the agency on Tuesday at Brown Street area of Oshodi while on their way to enforce the ban on illegal dumping of refuse and street trading.

Two LAGESC officers – Olasilola Muyiwa John and Haastrup Ifealuwa were seriously injured while a Black Maria used as operational vehicle was badly damaged. All the suspects have since been charged to court.