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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pen Cinema Flyover: Lagos begins removal of structures on Right Of Way

...Property owners to submit  documents for payment of compensation - Tpl. Abiola Anifowoshe 

The Lagos State Government on Monday began the removal of structures on the right of way to pave way for the ongoing construction of the Pen Cinema flyover in Agege local government area as well as other major network of roads in the State.

In a statement by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Tpl. Abiola Anifowoshe said the Government had in recent time held stakeholders’ meetings with owners of properties that had to give way for the construction of the affected areas and had given assurance of adequate compensation.

According to Anifowoshe, “Before we remove any structure in Lagos State, the State Government would first hold Stakeholders’ meeting with the affected property owners within their domain to obtain their buy-in and commitment towards the projects.

“The Government has held meetings in all these locations and during these meetings allayed Stakeholders’ fears and assured them that the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode would not remove any structure without paying due process”.

Anifowoshe said that officials of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development officials had marked all identified structures that fall within the proposed Right of Way in these locations and have served all affected structures with necessary notices.

“We are removing these encumbrances to pave way for the infrastructural upgrade for the socio-economic growth of the State.

The Commissioner said, “I urged all affected property owners to submit the following documents for the ease of processing the payment of compensation by the State Government.

The documents include: Certified Registered Title Documents of Properties within the said Right of Way, Approved Planning Permit for the affected Buildings, and other relevant documents”.

Anifowoshe said the Government had also embarked upon removal of structures in Agric Isawo Road as well as Igbe/Igbogbo/Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road in Ikorodu Local Government Area.

He said the infrastructural upgrade and expansion of the major and adjoining roads was in fulfillment of the promise by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to transform the State into a safe, functional and efficient commercial hub in Africa.

He said “We use this opportunity to appeal to all affected property owners to cooperate with the Lagos State Government for the socio-economic development of their areas and Lagos State as a whole.

According to him, the road rehabilitation which is geared towards complementing Government’s efforts to ease and ameliorate traffic congestion and gridlock prevalent in these areas are in the overriding public interest of Lagosians.

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.

Gov. Ambode presents N1.046tn 2018 Budget, Christened Budget of Progress and Development.

Lagos State Governor,  His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode presented the 2018 Budget today at the Chambers of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

The proposed budget christened ‘Budget of Progress and Development’ has a size of N1, 046,121,181,680 (N1, 046tn).

Nigeria must create 4 million jobs annually to ensure growth - Ambode

…Asks CBN to reduce lending rate on N200bn MSME fund

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday said for Nigeria to meet its growth ambitions and achieve full economic potential, concerted efforts must be made to create at least four million jobs annually and as well jettison policies that stifle development.

Speaking at the opening session of the 9th Annual Bankers’ Committee Retreat of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) held at Renaissance Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, Governor Ambode said it was time for the government to review such policies that inhibit growth, and as well come up with a well-functioning low cost financial system that will work for all Nigerians.

While describing the theme of the retreat – “Improving Financial Access, Enabling Job Creation and Driving Inclusive Growth in Nigeria,” as apt, the Governor said same was at the heart of the nation’s economy and are important determinants of the country’s future prosperity, but that all hands must be on deck to create more jobs for the people and ensure 6.7 per cent annual growth rate.

He said: “To meet our growth ambitions we need jobs. Figures from the National Bureau of Statistics show that in employment terms, from a labour force population of about 81million people, we currently have 11.5million people unemployed in Nigeria and 17million people under-employed with the total employment is around 52.6million while the working age population grows by 3.7 per cent every year. So, to make a meaningful dent on un-employment and underemployment, and to reduce poverty (which is at over 60 per cent), we need to be creating at least four million jobs per year.

“Where do banks fit into all of this? Well, the reality is if we do not have a well-functioning banking sector, all of this is not possible. Both investment and day-to-day commerce requires the intermediation of banks. And while someone outside of the formal financial sector can in some cases make a living, the reality is that incomes of the bottom of the pyramid are increased when we have better financial inclusion but we are not there yet.”

The Governor, who particularly alluded to the strategy adopted in Kenya to deepen financial inclusion, said efforts must be made to ensure low cost access to banking services especially through mobile money.

He said it was painful that mobile money had been so slow to take off in Nigeria despite huge population, saying it remained very low, increasing from just 0.7million adults in 2014 to 0.9million in 2016, despite the fact that there were about 58.2million people who actually had mobile phones in 2016.

Besides, Governor Ambode challenged the CBN, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Commission (NDIC), commercial banks and other players in the financial system to decide the type of financial system that will really impact on employment and bring more people into the formal financial system.

According to him, “This is where we should focus as a nation not the type of directives or decisions that actually try to stifle growth and commerce. One clear example is this; as a State Government, I want to take a commercial loan from the bank and they tell me I should go and get a letter from Debt Management Office (DMO); I should get approval from the Federal Ministry of Finance; I should go to CBN and so on. Who does that?

“You want to accelerate growth and everything that I am doing even when I take loan from the bank; when I do bond and so on, I am only trying to reflate the economy. Each construction site that you see in Lagos, I am trying to create employment at the lower level so that the artisans, the bricklayers and so on can go home with N5,000. I need to do something in Badagry to make the people stay there and not come to the central Lagos and when you take the extra money outside the IGR, you are actually trying to help the economy to reflate itself and that is why you are able to excite yourself with the growth that you have seen in the third quarter that we say is 1.5 but that is not the number that we want.

“So sometimes, government seems to shoot itself in the leg. Why should Lagos State go and be meeting DMO to say I want to take a commercial loan when 80 per cent of my IGR can pay the loan itself back? So, you see that there is some sense of homogeneity in the policies that we make but sometimes they are not really flexible and you end up coming back to say we want to create jobs but the things that create jobs are the things that we are actually working against and you create unnecessary competition in the system.”

Responding to earlier comment by the CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele on the inability of the Micro Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) to access the N200billion fund earmarked for them, Governor Ambode said the easiest way to achieve same was to reduce the lending rate to about five per cent or lower.

He said at the State level, his administration created the Employment Trust Fund through which about N10billion had been disbursed to the MSMEs at five per cent with over 6,000 benefiting so far, saying the CBN could replicate such at the federal level for the overall benefit of the people and the system.

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Investors, private sector back Ambode’s tourism initiatives

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…As sponsors queue up for One Lagos Fiesta

The drive by the Lagos State Government to create a private sector driven tourism economy has earned the full confidence of multinational companies, notable entrepreneurs’ business owners and managers alike across the State.

This was the general consensus at a stakeholders review meeting held with sponsors of the Lagos Street Carnival and the forthcoming end of year eight days One Lagos Fiesta programme to be held across the five divisions of the State.

According to a statement by Mr. Fola Adeyemi, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, the Street Carnival was organized by Heat Limited in conjunction with the Ministry as a private sector driven programme of the State.

He disclosed that sponsors and investors are already lining up for the One Lagos Fiesta including, Guaranty Trust Bank, GLOBACOM, Nigeria Breweries Ltd, Pepsi Nigerian Plc, Access Bank, Dangote Nig. Plc, Multi choice, JMG Generators, Eko Atlantic City, Eko Hotels, South Energy X, among others.

Adeyemi said that aside the fact that the carnival was a private driven initiative and only backed with institutional support by the State Government, the private sector equally provided funds and support to ensure the success of the programme.

He said the quantum of tourism events in the State has taken an upward leap since 2015 with the emergence of the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Administration and the state policy of project T.H.E.S.E which stands for Tourism, Hospitality, Entertainment and Sport for Excellence.

He recalled that expansion of the former Lagos Countdown event into One Lagos Fiesta, a multi-location event with simultaneous concerts across the five administrative divisions of the state and the huge success recorded, till date has further proven to the private sector that Governor Ambode’s statement that the creative industry hold the key to a booming economy in Lagos was fast becoming a reality.

“The vision of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to create a platform to support the creative industry has exposed the tourism potentials of the state with a multiplier effect across various sectors of the state economy.

“Smart business owners and investors found it difficult to close their eyes to such monumental business benefits. Lagos State has evolved as the tourism and entertainment hub of the country in the last two years with an average of over 12 crowd pulling tourism, entertainment and sports event in a year,” the Permanent Secretary said.

Adeyemi said that the organized private sector has now taken the marketing advantage derivable in supporting Lagos State tourism initiatives, because of the numerous opportunities available and transparency of Government in managing the funds.

“The overall effect of all this is that it has led to resultant growth in the local economy of the five divisions that serves as the venues of the OLF, increased job creation opportunities, innovations and boost in consumer product sales not only around the event venues but all over the state,” the Permanent Secretary said.

Iya Rainbow' to deliver sermon at Xmas Carol

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... as Lanre Teriba, Dare Melody,  others sing

Popular Yoruba actress/prophetess Phillip Idowu  popularity called 'Iya Rainbow' is to deliver sermon at the maiden edition of 2017 Xmas Carol/Musical Concert which takes place on Thursday December 21.
The event as packaged a radio presenter Otunba Dayo Ajiteru popularlly called "Bishop Ori Radio" and Fans will hold at Bond FM premises No 1A, Adekunle Fajuyi Road, Sogunle, Ikeja G.R.A. at 12pm.
Notable gospel artists to minister at the occasion include Lanre Teriba, Mega 99, Dare Melody, D.F Fasonyin and Dunni Olanrewaju (Opelope Anointing)

Activities of the day include hymns, seven lessons and choir ministrations as Tope Folajimi will lead the congregation in a quality worship session.
There will be a special rendition of Halleluyah chorus by Celestial Church of Christ CCC, Mass choir.

Royal Father of the Day is His Royal Majesty (OBA) ABDUL SEMIU ORIMADEGUN KASALI (EMUGORIADE 1) ADEBORUWA OF IGBOGBO KINGDOM in Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty Evengelist Modupe Balogun (Olori of Ketu-Alapere) as Royal Mother of the Day while Chairman of the Occasion is a Prince Gbolahan Odo while General Manager Bond FM Mrs Adenike Adegoke is Chief Host.

 Eze Ndigbo of Lagos Eze Okechukwu Nwachukwu is also expected at the event.

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Chairperson Organising  Committee
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Horror: Lagos monarch crushes wife to death with his Jeep

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A traditional ruler in Ise Town, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State, Taibu Ogunbanjo, is currently cooling his heels in police custody for allegedly crushing his wife to death.

The baale runs a block-moulding factory at Folu, a community in Ibeju Lekki.

It was  learnt that Taibu and his wife, Rotimi Ogunbanjo, got married three years ago, but the marriage had been fraught with misunderstanding and fights.

On Thursday, December 7, 2017, the couple reportedly had a disagreement. After the altercation, Rotimi was said to have gone to the baale’s factory and damaged some blocks on the premises.

Taibu reportedly entered his Toyota Highlander, and was driving out of the premises in anger when he knocked down his wife.

A community leader, who identified himself simply as Akinsipe, said the wife died on the spot, adding that the corpse had been deposited at the Epe General Hospital.

He said, “He (Taibu) is the baale of the community. He and his wife had been having issues since they got married. I did not know what actually happened between them on that day, but I learnt that they had a disagreement in the morning.

“She went to his block factory and destroyed some blocks arranged on the premises. He entered his vehicle angrily and as he was driving out of the premises, the wife tried to stop him. He hit her and she died on the spot.”

Akinsipe stated that the matter was reported at the Akodo Police Station, adding that the baale had been arrested.

A police source told our correspondent that the suspect’s family reported at the police station that the death resulted from an accident.

The source said, “The baale and the woman got married three years ago without a child and they had been having disagreements. On that particular day, she destroyed some blocks at the industry. The man became angry and as he was driving out, he crushed her with his vehicle on the factory premises.

“The relations of the suspect have said that it was a case of an accident. But looking at the circumstances surrounding the incident, the accident claim is untenable.

“He could not have lost control of the vehicle on the premises as a result of speeding. There is a limit to the speed the car can go on the premises.”

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Chike Oti, who confirmed Rotimi’s death, said the command would investigate the matter to unravel the motive behind the baale’s action.

He said, “We are investigating the matter to find out what transpired between the man and his wife before the incident happened. They were having family issues, which led the woman to the block industry to destroy things.

“We want to know whether what the man did was a reaction to what his wife did. We believe there is more to the ‘accident’ than meets the eye because there was an altercation between them before the incident occured.”

The PPRO added that the case had been transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Yaba.

Source: ( Punch Newspaper )

Infrastructure: Agege LG Begins Construction of Emergency Ambulance Point

...Egunjobi, Councilors, Others Inspect Project

Accident is said to be a known crisis but when it would occur is unknown.

It is in view of the aforementioned that the Executive Chairman of Agege LG, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi commenced the construction of an Emergency Ambulance Point at the T-Junction area linking Agege Motor Road and Capital Road.

In a chat with Agege Pulse, Egunjobi revealed that the Emergency Ambulance Point is aimed at complementing efforts of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA.

He stressed that the project will ensure safety of lives on roads within and outside the council as the rush that comes with yuletide season approaches.

"When completed, the Ambulance Point would provide swift emergency call on road for quick response to any road accident especially during the excessive rush of the festive period. The emergency services will not be for people of Agege only, but to every individual plying that busy axis."

"We believe the project will help to safeguard lives of our people by drastically reducing loss of lives whenever road accident occurs. Mostly, it will bring health facilities nearer to our people in order to complement efforts of Governor Ambode in this regard." Egunjobi said.

Moreover, the chairman, councillors - Hon Abiodun Folarin (ward G), Hon Odejobi Kabiru Akande ward E) and some other officials of Agege LG visited the site at the early hours of today to inspect level of work done.

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 *Headlines Today**[Sun-10-Dec-2017]*


Elephant Club Ambassador Alh. Sulaimon Alao  Malaika  sets to open  multi Million Naira Lekki Mansion.

RenewElephant Cup Resumes today

Infrastructure: Agege LG Boss, Egunjobi Inspects Ongoing Road Construction Project At Taiwo Dada Street

Councilor Kabiru Odejobi OKCO, others inspect Taiwo Dada Street

Incredible: Libya returnee rejects Gov Obaseki’s monthly stipend
....says Libya is the best place to work...

Lagos polytechnic to award degrees soon

Alaafin of Oyo to host Coronation of Otunba Gani Adams as 'Aare Onakakanfo' of Yorubaland in January 2018




*Punch Newspaper*

Man stabs teenager to death after engagement was cancelled

Conte gives up on Chelsea title hopes

Ligue 1: PSG sink managerless Lille to halt slide

Ex-agitators pledge continuous support to FG

Chinese electric carmaker to open Morocco plant

La Liga: Ronaldo stars as rejuvenated Real Madrid thrash Sevilla

PDP delegates reject constitutional amendment on women

PDP liberated North-East from Boko Haram, says Ekweremadu

Who was the French rocker Johnny Hallyday

France bids emotional farewell to rocker Hallyday

Son sinks Stoke to get Tottenham back on track

Buhari congratulates ex-NNPC boss, Kupolokun, at 70

PDP Convention: I have right to support any aspirant Wike

PDP convention: Police arrest 20 for stealing phones

End fuel scarcity now, NLC tells FG

(BREAKING) PDP Convention: Delegates get Unity list

20-year-old UNIBEN undergraduate wins NCDMB oil/gas essay competition

Court sentences man to death for brutal rape of housemaid


*Vanguard Newspaper*
PDP delegates reject constitutional amendment on women

2019: INEC to register more political parties

Any bids for ' a shot of Tupac's penis

Pacquiao in talks with Conor McGregor for a fight

Conte throws in towel as Kane sparks Spurs

Int'l Anti-Corruption Day: Reforms, technology, attitudinal change key to curbing corruption ' Obaseki

Edo First Lady hosts wives of state legislators, calls for unity, partnership

Six' candidates vie for PDP chairmanship

Home, Property Festival will help curb excesses of middlemen, says Organiser

CBN to continue supporting financial service penetration 'Emefiele

No law bars Gov Bello from building a personal house- Aide

Iraq completely liberated from Islamic State, premier says

Zanzibar reach Cecafa Cup semis

NLO football season to kickoff March 2018 ' Officials

LASU must adhere to rule of law, due process ' VC

PDP Convention: I have right to support any aspirant ' Gov. Wike

MFM FC wins South-West Pre-Season Tourney

Shell woes global innovators to fix Nigeria's energy sector


*The Nation Newspaper*
PDP committed to sustaining Nigeria ' Akpabio

LASU must adhere to rule of law, due process ' VC

PDP committed to sustaining Nigeria ' Akpabio


Gunmen shoot AIT reporter in Bayelsa

Insecurity: Pope urges FG to prioritize future of youth

Reforms, technology, attitudinal change key to curbing corruption ' Obaseki

PDP has become reference point in Nigeria ' Jonathan

Briton's murder: IYC delegation visits UK High Commission

Atiku calls for unity in PDP ahead of 2019 polls

Harmattan: Kuje fire department warns residents against bush burning

Amazing! See The Miracle Device That 'Cures Over 50 CHRONIC DISEASES' Without Drug

PDP: Agbaje withdraws from Chairmanship race

Eight dead, nine injured in early morning expressway accident

PDP Convention: Kashamu rejects suspension

Live updates: PDP National Convention

National Convention: Eagle Square agog as delegates arrive

PDP on self-destruction ' Bode George


*Thisday Newspaper*

Aiteo Group, Peters Appoint Nigerian Legal Team

My Suspension, a Nullity, Kashamu Says

South West Aspirants Rally Support for Adeniran as Consensus Candidate

Makarfi: PDP Has Come Back to Life

South West Aspirants Rally Support for Adeniran as Consensus Candidate

Makarfi: PDP Has Come Back to Life

South West Aspirants Rally Support for Adeniran as Consensus Candidate

Makarfi: PDP Has Come Back to Life

South West Aspirants Rally Support for Adeniran as Consensus Candidate

Makarfi: PDP Has Come Back to Life

PDP Convention: Tight Security at Eagle Square

In Make or Mar Chairmanship Election, Secondus is Frontrunner

Adeosun: Allegations against Gwarzo Weighty, Ministry in Possession of Incriminating Records

US, Switzerland Sign Agreement to Return $621m Abacha, Alamieyeisegha Loots

Court Stops EFCC from Freezing AITEO's Accounts

Infrastructure: Agege LG Boss, Egunjobi Inspects Ongoing Road Construction Project At Taiwo Dada Street

In a bid to ensure that contractors keep to the details and agreement signed prior to the allocation of any project, the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government Area,  Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi is leaving no stone unturned.

Egunjobi today, paid surprise visit to Taiwo Dada Street where there's an ongoing road construction project.

Although, Egunjobi was satisfied with the level of work done on the road which has been begging for construction for years, he however, urged the engineers to ensure the few meters left, meet same quality as the areas already tarred.

Taiwo Dada Street is one of the most important roads under Agege LGA. It links  Morkaz Road, Awori, Alhaja Shifawu, and Ogunwo Streets. Also, it links Apata Street where Olu of Agege's Palace is situated.

The residents of Taiwo Dada were filled with excitement on sighting Egunjobi today. They were grateful that their road received government attention after decades of desertion.

History: Alaafin of Oyo to host Coronation of Otunba Gani Adams as 'Aare Onakakanfo' of Yorubaland in January 2018

Oyo State, South West Nigeria will play host to dignitaries from all over the world when the official installation and coronation of Otunba Gani Adams as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba Land comes alive.

This was revealed by sources close to the Odua Peoples Congress, OPC Leader through the event's invitation card.

Agege Pulse learnt that the Coronation will hold January 13th, 2018 at Durban Stadium, Oyo City, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Past Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland from the first to present:
1. Kokoro Gangan of Iwoye
2. Oyapote of Iwoye
3. Oyabi of Ajase
4. Adeta of Jabata
5.Oku of Jabata
6. Afonja of Ilorin
7. Toyeje of Ogbomoso
8. Edun of Gbogun
9. Amepo of Abemo
10. Kurumi of Ijaye
11. Ojo Aburumaku of Ogbomoso (son of Toyeje of Ogbomosho)
12. Latoosa of Ibadan
13. Ladoke Akintola of Ogbomoso (Premier of the Western Region in the First Republic)
14. M.K.O. Abiola of Abeokuta (the only man in history to simultaneously hold the titles of Basorun of Ibadan and Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland)
15. Gani Adams from Arigidi-Akoko, Ondo State (Leader of Odua Peoples Congress OPC).

Headline News

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* *Headlines Today*[Fri-08-Dec-2017]*


Community Day: Our government has done a lot to make life more comfortable for our people
... Making Lagos great for all requires our collective efforts - Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode

2018 holds better deal for Lagos residents, investors – Ambode

…Approves N28.5m grants, vehicles to Community Development Committees

…As 3900 CDAS endorse Gov for second term

Christmas: Lagos okays sale of Lake Rice

Ifeloju CDA of Orile Agege LCDA wins 11th Best CDA in Lagos reward with Cash Prize

 Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi  installs as the 19th Akarigbo of Remoland, Ogun State


*Punch Newspaper*

JAMB begins 2018 UTME registration in 700 centres

Palestinians reject Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Congo-based businessman forfeits $700,000 to FG

FG to seize, sell 2,000 properties in FCT

Court orders Lagos director to forfeit houses, N28.5m

#EndSARS: Reps accuse police of blackmailing Dogara

Boko Harams plot to bomb Abuja, others real Police

N78.59bn paid into civil servants RSA

We recommended Justice Ademolas sacking to Buhari NJC says judges resignation, an after thought

Kanos massive reception, clear signal to my opponent Buhari

LASG promises more projects in 2018

Well have world-class accounting records LASG

Osinbajo, Amosun urge Akarigbo to mobilise subjects for devt

Ex-Zimbabwean VP challenges women on leadership

11 hospitalised as cholera hits Anambra

Osinbajo decorates two NNMA awardees

Police promote two to AIG, confirm 248 others


*Vanguard Newspaper*
N17 billion had been raised under VAIDS ' FG

FG commences partial commercialisation of NIPOST

I retired voluntarily, immediately I was freed by court ' Justice Ademola

Novare unveils $68m shopping mall with 60 stores in Abuja

Integrate herdsmen, Kogi govt charges LG bosses, monarchs

2019 Presidency: Angry Atiku shuns press, others after talks with IBB

Federal Civil Service begins recruitment of OND, HND, BA/BSc

Lemo to Chair UNN Lagos alumni bi-annual dinner, ceremony

African Development Bank leads the way in renewable energy

Bachama group calls for judicial probe of Numan killings

PDP north central zone re-affirms stand on micro-zoning

What I saw in Kogi, Bayelsa, Rivers' elections really upset me ' Buhari

AHIARA SAGA: Apologize to the Pope, Catholic Bishops tell colleague

FAAC : Federation revenue declines by N25.3bn in Oct

2019 Elections: APC stakeholders threaten to sue President Buhari

Nigerian water firm targets four Africa markets for export

FG commences partial commercialization of NIPOST

Obaseki commissions Rongsheng glass factory in Benin


*The Nation Newspaper*
More troubles for Kiss Daniel

How to cash in on Aba

First scientists fair in Southeast coming

Hope for crash victims as Shell donates extractive equipment to FRSC in Bayelsa

Buhari: looters won't return to power in 2019

PDP convention: Jittery Atiku runs to IBB

Who becomes PDP chairman

Gwarzo's suspension: The inside story (II)

VAIDS nets N17b in six months, says FIRS

5000 Nigerians trapped in Libyan camps

NJC recommends compulsory retirement of Justice Ademola, Tokode

Police: UK, U.S. warning of bomb threat is real

PDP in uncertain battle to save its future

UN condemns Libya's African slave trade

Society seeks review of occupational, environmental health laws

Patronise govt health care facilities

Remove tariffs on anti-diabetes drugs, others, Fed Govt urged

Pharmacists to Nigerians: check health status, stop stigmatisation


*Thisday Newspaper*
Sterling Bank, Others Commence e-Ticketing in BRT Buses

Buhari: My Kano Visit, Reception is a Clear Message to the Opposition

NSE All-Share Index Gains 1.2% as Equities Market Extends Bullish Run

NJC Rejects Justice Ademola's Resignation, Retires Him, Another Judge Compulsorily

Kachikwu Rolls Out Emergency Plan to End Petrol Scarcity

Boko Haram Threat to Bomb Abuja, Other Cities Real, Warn Police

Suspect Commits Suicide in Court

FAAC: States to Partake in Reconciliation of NNPC Figures

Makarfi, PDP Governors Ready for Transparent Convention, Says Adeniran

Dogara Proffers LG Devt as Panacea for Illegal Migration

PDP Convention is Our Chance to Restore Dignity, Says Mark

PDP Convention: Its Risky to Elect Anyone with EFCC Case, Kashamu...

Who Leads PDP

Onnoghen Steadily Restoring Confidence in Judiciary

Emefiele: Financial Ombudsman Bill to Be Re-submitted to National Assembly

Accion MFB Disburses N79.8bn Loans to Customers

One On One Session With Atiku Abubakar

Ronaldo Wins Fifth Ballon dOr to Equal Messis Record

2018 holds better deal for Lagos residents, investors – Ambode

Agege Pulse Magazine

…Approves N28.5m grants, vehicles to Community Development Committees

…As 3900 CDAS endorse Gov for second term

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday joined in the celebration of the grand finale of 2017 Community Day, assuring that the year 2018 would be better for residents and investors in terms of implementation of projects and policies aimed at making life comfortable and easier.

Speaking at the programme held at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa, Ikeja with the theme: "Community Affinity: Aligning Lagos Communities With Private Sector," Governor Ambode said though a lot had been done through implementation of various projects and initiatives by his administration across the communities, but a lot more would be done to truly transform and secure the future of the State.

The Governor, who at the event was endorsed for second term, particularly urged the people to continue to support the State Government and be faithful to their civic obligations, saying that government in turn would reciprocate by implementing various projects across the State.

He said: "Y2018 is going to be a better year for Lagos. It is a year we hope to achieve phenomenal increase in the State's ability to sustain itself by persuading more people to share in the burden of the transformation going on across the State.

"You are all witnesses to the modest projects our administration has executed such as the reconstruction of Airport Road, Light Up Lagos, the Oshodi Transport Interchange, the Abule Egba and Ajah bridges, the ongoing Agege flyover, waterways channelization and construction of jetties, the Ikeja Bus Terminal, the Badagry Marina and the massive deployment of security personnel and equipment across the State.

"What you have not seen, but which is on the way is the implementation of the embedded power project which will bring electricity to every home in Lagos. You have also not seen the reforms which we are going to execute in the transport sector which will ease connectivity across the State.

"With your support through the performance of your obligations, we can safely commit ourselves in the conviction that by the end of Y2018, our communities will be better with more youths gainfully employed and small businesses growing. With a home to return to and a community to live in, our dream of a more secure and prosperous State will be another Nigerian wonder."

While emphasizing the importance of the Community Day celebration, Governor Ambode said community development was at the heart of the policies of his administration and a key consideration in every government decision.

“It captures the vision and the mission of our administration to continually work for the general good of the people. At inception, we declared clearly our commitment to give governance to the citizens of this State, young and old, men and women, able and challenged.

“We said in our manifesto that from where ever you come from, as far as you labour and add value to the productivity of our dynamic and vibrant State, our government shall work with you to make Lagos State a better, livable and more prosperous home. Two and a half years after we signed that contract with you, we can confidently reflect on our policies, programmes and projects and assert that we have been true to our vision and we have been very honest in our mission,” the Governor said.

Besides, Governor Ambode commended the Community Development Associations (CDAs) for their various self-help initiatives aimed at developing their neighborhood, and urged them to continue.

At the event, Governor Ambode presented three vehicles to the best CDAs which performed creditably-well in executing projects at their neighborhood to complement government, while he also increased the prize of the community development competition to six vehicles next year.

The Governor also approved immediate support fund of N500, 000 each to all the 57 Community Development Committees (CDCs) in the State totaling N28.5million.

In his goodwill message, Chairman of Lagos State Community Development Advisory Committee, the umbrella body for all the 3900 CDAs in the State, Alhaji Tajudeen Quadri, said having reviewed the activities of Governor Ambode ever since assuming office, the body has decided to support him for a second term.

He said: “Having reviewed the activities and lofty accomplishments of our silent achiever in the area of equitable distribution of road infrastructures, health, education, security, emergency response, welfare especially with consideration for people living with disabilities, among others, we have unanimously resolved to support this administration for a second term to consolidate on the gains of the last 30 months in our match towards a megalopolis of our dream.”

Exclusive: CAPDAN President, Ojikutu Niyi Honoured as Most Friendly Community Personality of Ikeja

Agege Pulse Magazine

To say the incumbent President of Computer and Allied Product Dealers Association of Nigeria (CAPDAN), Comrade Ojikutu Niyi Hammed is friendly, humble and sheerful is like saying the obvious. He's proven to be choiced personality with alluring virtues that would endear people towards him naturally.

The youthful computer village leader has become a household name in Ikeja, thanks to his many developmental strides in the popular one-stop computer hub.

Although, the dandy dude has won several personal laurels, he was taken by surprise yesterday when he was presented with the award of the Most Community Friendly Personality in Ikeja by Ikeja Community Development Council during the 2017 Community Day celebration.

An elated Ojikutu put his feelings into perspective through an update on his facebook status. He said; "I have received Awards Locally and Internationally but I must say that I appreciate this, so much that it triggers the Happiness and Appreciation Button in me."

"I don't have all the monies in the world, but I am always happy at humanity." Ojikutu said.

He dedicated the award to all CAPDAN excos, members, Ikeja CDC and the entire Ikeja Local Government.

Reps Honour Disabled Ex Homeless Street Beggar turned Lawyer, Medical Student Record Breaker

The House of Representatives on Tuesday honoured Mr Abdulsalam Kamaldeen Idowu, a disabled and former homeless street beggar for sponsoring himself through school to become a lawyer and political science graduate and Miss Aarinola Olaiya of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife for attaining exceptional record in her academic pursuit.

The decision followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by the House Leader, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila (Lagos-APC).

The House resolved to establish, by law, a Parliamentary Honours/Award System for recognition of extraordinary achievements by Nigerians.

Gbajabiamila while introducing the Honourees said that the motion was intended to reward excellence and encourage citizens who had elevated the ideals of the Nigerian society.

"When ordinary Nigerians do Extra ordinary things then they must be celebrated and all men and women of power and influence must rise and bow to them", he said .

"Nigerians and the world celebrate Messi and Ronaldo everyday for the amazing things they are able to do with their legs and today we must celebrate Abdulsalam for the amazing things he has been able to do without his legs", the House Leader added.

According to him, Abdulsalam Idowu displayed resilience and hard work by studying political science and law from street begging and despite being homeless for years sleeping at Idumota Motor Park in Lagos.

“Idowu lost his two legs to polio at the age of three, lost his mother at the age of four, started primary school at eight and resorted to street begging to raise money to buy uniforms, books and to feed.
“He begged for arms from primary through secondary school and was known on the streets of Lagos as a beggar.

“From street begging he bought GCE form in 2002, sat and passed the GCE and Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exam and was subsequently admitted to study political science at the University of Lagos.

“As he was preparing to complete his first degree, he sat for the West African School Certificate Examination and JAMB.

“In his determination to become a lawyer, passed the exams studied law and was later admitted to Nigerian Law School in 2015 and was called to the Nigerian Bar on Nov. 30 2016,’’ Gbajabiamila said.

Gbajabiamila also said, “Aarinola, 24, who was admitted into OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun to study Medicine and Surgery in 2011, scored an excellent Cumulative Grade Point (CGPA) of 4.74 in her first year.

“Subsequently in her second through to the sixth year scored Distinctions and in Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry and Physiology (200L), Distinctions in Medical Biochemistry and Pharmacology (300L); Distinctions in Pathology and Pharmacology (400L).

 She capped it with "Distinctions in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mental Health and Dermatology (500L) and Distinctions in Surgery (600L), an achievement that had been elusive for a period of 28 years in the university.", the House Leader added.

Gbajabiamila informed his colleagues that Master Ayodele Dada of Adisa Bashua Street, Surulere 1, federal constituency, Lagos who was similarly introduced to the House and the world in same manner on the 26th of March, 2016, for breaking the 5.0 Cumulative Grade Point at graduation in the University of Lagos just concluded his service at the Central Bank of Nigeria and preparing to further his studies abroad after receiving several job offers and do believe that Aarinola and Abdulsalam will soar higher as well.

Other members who spoke glowingly of the achievements of the duo of Aarinola and AbdulSalam are: the Deputy Speaker, Lasun Yusuff (APC, Osun); Rep. Edward Pwajok (SAN); Rep. Sunday Adepoju (APC, Oyo); Rep. Johnson Oghuma (APC, Edo); Rep. Saheed Akinade Fijabi (APC, Oyo); Rep. Sodaguwo Festus-Omoni (PDP, Bayelsa); Rep. Dapo Lam-Adesina (APC, Oyo).

The Lawmakers gave the honourees a standing ovation while the Speaker of the House of Representatives shook hands of Aarinola and Abdulsalam and charged them to keep hope burning having succeeded in shattering the glass ceiling.  A larger number of lawmakers and staff of the National Assembly were seen taking pictures with the honourees.

News Headlines

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HEADLINES TODAY *[THU-07-DEC-2017]*

Protect women against abuse, Ambode urges Govs

...As Ajimobi, Aregbesola, Dickson, others underscore women's role in nation building

Agege LGA/Orile - Agege LCDA celebrate Year 2017 Community Day in Style

Egunjobi, JS Babatunde hail Gov Ambode for decentralization of Community Day across 20LGAs/37LCDAs

Agege LG Vocational Training Centre graduates 300 Students
...Reward best outstanding students

Hon. Egunjobi urges graduating students to think entrepreneur and create more jobs

Decentralisation of 2017 Community Day Celebration across LGAs/LCDAs is another show of the inclusive governance of Gov. Ambode - TGPS EDDI, Dr. Yinka Ayandele

Kano Agog as President Muhammadu Buhari arrives Kano for a two-day official visit.

National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW Lagos State Chapter get new secretariat.


 *PUNCH NEWSPAPER*
Boko Haram war: Army removes commander

Edo trafficked victims to undergo medical test

FG shouldnt negotiate minimum wage for states, LGs Afenifere

Trump recognises Jerusalem as Israels capital

PUNCH wins Newspaper, Editor of the Year awards at DAME

UN Security Council to meet Friday on Jerusalem

FG okays six new private varsities

Buhari visits Kano, supporters urge President to seek re-election

Judge arrested for alleged demand of N200m bribe

Customs uncover 57 smuggled exotic cars in Lagos

Ambode hails grass roots roles in governance

Lagos community laments harassment

Court adjourns Metuhs trial till January 22

SCourt rules in Dasukis case March 2

Bayelsa uncovers 5,000 non-lecturers in NDelta varsity, others

Ekiti inquiry commission can probe you, court tells Fayemi

PDPll become regional party without SWest national chair Kashamu

YarAduas 20th memorial programme


 *VANGUARD NEWSPAPER*
Why we oppose single regulator for up, downstream sectors ' NECA, others

Fuel scarcity worsens as NUPENG blames cabal

ACJA as key to modern criminal justice (2)

Kebbi stands with the majority on LG autonomy'Bagudu

The Templars win legal awards

Lagos State AG, Kazeem bags legal award

Character is the basis of good leadership ' Lady Maiden Ibru

Electricity consumers protest 9 months power outage in Anambra

Gowon, Sam Amuka, Okiro, others for CrimeWorld newspaper award, launch

Tiv accuse Rep, ex-Commissioner of aborting INEC's registration of IDPs

I agree with those who said we should stop criticising Jonathan's govt ' Ameachi

Why I'll win again in 2019 ' Buhari

Breaking: Justice Ademola retires as FHC Judge

My reforms targeted at more vibrant Judiciary ' CJN

PDP CHAIR: Wike, govs backing Secondus for selfish reasons ' Oyelese

IBB's associates outfoxed as PDP BoT rules out micro-zoning

PLO says Trump declaration destroys two-state solution

NASSI, ASBON appraise FG's MSMEs Clinic drive


 *THE NATION NEWSPAPER*
Ikwerre people in Rivers endorse Wike for second term

Coutinho hits hat-trick as Liverpool rout Spartak to top group

Shakhtar beat City to reach last 16, as Ronaldo sets new record

UN chief urges caution as Trump recognises Jerusalem as Israeli capital

49,000 PVCs unclaimed in Taraba'INEC

Southwest states united on constitution amendment

The Nation'swriters win coveted prizes at DAME

PDP : IBB loyalists, Jonathan, Adeniran tinker with 'national list

Expectant mum, husband, kids burnt to death

Pope, UN, EU, others chide US President

Wike, others backing Secondus for selfish reasons

PDP alleges APC plot to disrupt convention

Kashamu: it'll be unfair to relegate southwest in PDP

Falana seeks release of persons in illegal custody of DSS

Makarfi, Okowa,Ishaku visit IBB

KIHEM to hold 24th anniversary of Jesus' 1000 years reign

THEME: THE FULL ARMOUR OF GOD (22)

Watermelon: The super fruit


 *THISDAY NEWSPAPER*
FG Orders Kachikwu to End Fuel Scarcity

Buhari Visits Kano, Grants Amnesty to 500 Prison Inmates

PDP Permutations and the South-west Gamble

PDP Woos Saraki, Kwankwaso, others, Assures Transparent Convention

Another 257 Nigerians Deported from Libya

FG Summons Representative in Libya over Slave Trade

South-west Govs Meet, Take Unanimous Position on Constitution Amendment

Petrolex to Invest $5bn in 250,000bpd Refinery

Buhari Signs Three Bills into Law

200 Families Sacked by Fulani Herdsmen in Cross River

PDP Woos Saraki, Kwankwaso, others, Assures Transparent Convention

Amaechi Cause of Rivers APC Crisis, Says Abe

Makarfi, Okowa , Others Meet Babangida, Niger Gov Ahead of PDP...

Plot to Render South-west Irrelevant in PDP Must Be Stopped, Says...

Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality Endorses Wike for Second Term

PDP Chairmanship: Group Roots for Secondus

Oye: APGA Has No Plans to Align with APC

Let the People Choose Their Governor, Adeola Tells Amosun

Protect women against abuse, Ambode urges Govs

...As Ajimobi, Aregbesola, Dickson, others underscore women's role in nation building

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday acknowledged the resilient nature of women and their strategic role in national development, saying that it was important for concerted efforts to be made to protect them against abuse and anything that can inhibit their progress.

Speaking at the 2017 National Women Summit of Oyo State Officials' Wives Association (OYSOWA) held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Governor Ambode said women are endowed with God-given abilities to get stronger no matter the circumstances and equally make positive difference in the lives of others even at their detriment.

The Governor, who attended the event alongside his wife, Mrs Bolanle Ambode, said the least to appreciate women is for efforts to be made to create space for them and fight for their rights.

According to Governor Ambode, "The least we can do to appreciate our women and reciprocate their resilience and sacrifice is to give them all the support they require to achieve their dreams.

"As a Governor, I am strongly committed and determined to create the space for our women and protect them against abuse and everything that will inhibit their progress.

"This is my commitment and I believe, it is the same for my other colleagues, including my brother, Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State whose support for his darling wife has made this event a reality."

While describing the theme of the summit which is “The Resilient Woman: Making a Difference,” as apt, Governor Ambode said it confirmed the hidden strengths of women which keep them going even in the face of most difficult challenges.

He added: "It is this resilience that has made the woman the warmth and bond that keeps the family together.

"This is very graphically expressed in the words of Eleanor Roosevelt who said “a woman is like a tea bag – you cannot tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water”. Our women have shown that they are not only strong but resilient, hardworking, gentle, loving and beautiful.

"Over the years, the indispensability of women in governance has continued to be appreciated and recognized particularly in this part of the world. In Lagos, whenever I have the opportunity I always say this; if you want a job done well, give it to a woman. Women make the difference," Governor Ambode said.

Besides, Governor Ambode admonished women to positively deploy their skill set in any given position for the betterment of the country.

In their lectures, former Vice President of Zimbabwe, Dr Joice Musuru and former First Lady of Liberia, Senator Jewel Howard-Taylor, who were the keynote speakers, said African women must be inspired to do more even when the challenge appears insurmountable and also have the desire to make positive transformation.

They also advised women to be real, create their own stories, never give up and mentor the next generation of women leaders.

In their goodwill messages, Governors Rauf Aregbesola (Osun); Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa) and the host Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) all underscored the importance of women to nation building, saying any society or organization that position women other than the frontline role is destined for failure.

They also called on women to revive the tradition of productivity and responsibility to the country in their children, saying such would bring about a better society, better nation and better people.

2017 Community Day Celebration: Lagos Takes Governance To Grassroot

The entire 20 Local Governments Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas of Lagos State will today come alive with the celebration of 2017 Community Day.

The state government through its Ministry of Local Government and Communities Affairs had earlier announced that this year's community day celebration will be decentralized to further enrich community participation in all the nooks and cranny of the State.

Hence, AgegePulse gathered that Agege LGA and Orile Agege LCDA are set to host members of the community at their respective secretariat to mingle and review progress made by government and other stakeholders in nurturing the networks of families and individuals with common interests.


Speaking at a press briefing recently, the Special Adviser to the Governor of the State on Community and Communications, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan, disclosed the decentralisation is targeted at increasing communalism by the various communities in the state.

He however, commended the over 3,900 CDAs in the State for initiating various self-help projects and for complementing government’s efforts in their various localities. He said the Ministry of Local Government and Communities Affairs had compiled the various needs of communities in the State through a need assessment survey it conducted recently.

Bamigbetan said: “The monitoring, evaluation and feedback roles of CDAs in project initiation, execution and delivery, the visibility accorded the CDAs in the organisation of government programmes, the renewed guidelines to local governments emphasizing the consultation of, and partnership with community development associations as a code of governance of this administration and many more.”

Today's Celebration will be followed by the grand finale at Adeyemi Bero auditorium, the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, tomorrow.

3 Experienced Nigeria Footballers who could be recalled to Russia 2018 World Cup

AgegePulse Magazine

Nigeria boast of one of the youngest football squads in the World and as a matter of fact FIFA claimed the Super Eagles paraded the youngest squad throughout the FIFA World Cup qualification for Russia 2018.

But as the Super Eagles prepare for the football showpiece in Russia in 2018, we take a look at some of the older and experienced Nigerian players around who can be recalled to compliment the young bloods in the team.

 1. Obafemi Martins The former Inter Milan striker who has been involved with the Super Eagles in time past has been in good form for his Chinese club Shanghai Greenland Shenhua . Though Martins might be in his 30s but he has proven himself in China that he still has one it takes to represent the Eagles at the World. He is one of Nigeria's greatest ever goalscorers with 18 goals for the Eagles.


2. Sylvester Igboun Sylvester Sly, currently plays for the Russian Premier League club FC Ufa, he made his international debut in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification game against Tanzania on 5 September 2015.

Since then he has rarely gotten a looking but the former FC Midtjylland midfielder has been one of the brightest in the Russian Premier League this season,  having scored two goals and assist the third in 3-0 defeat of Amkars last weekend,  Igboun is known for his blistering speed and he is a goal scoring midfielder, he can compliment the already solid Nigerian midfield of Onazi and Mikel if given a look in for Russia 2018.

3. Michael Babatunde
Michael Babatunde plays for Qatar SC in the Qatargas League, he has established records for goals scored and great performances en route to worldwide recognition as midfielder and forward.

Source: Sport.naija.ng

Agege LG Partners Nollywood Super Star, Antar Laniyan

...To Empower Youths in Film Making, Acting and Audio-visual Productions

In a bid to ensure youths in Agege Local Government Area are gainfully and positively engaged, management of the council under the leadership of Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, is set to partner Veteran Nollwood actor, Antar Laniyan.

This was disclosed yesterday when Mr. Anta Laniyan paid courtesy visit on the Execuitve Chairman of Agege LG, Alhaji  Egunjobi.

Recall that Egunjobi, during his electioneering, had promised to design various empowerment programmes that would prevent youths from illicit and immoral engagements.

Agege Pulse reliably gathered that the partnership with the Nollywood star would take the youths out of the street through empowerment in the area of Art which includes acting, scripting writing, film making and audio-visual production.

Speaking at the meeting, Antar Laniyan said: "We want the youth to know their potential and what they are capable of doing because we started raw with little or no resources".

"The best time to achieve this is now that Agege Local government has an amiable chairman who is a good listener". Antar Laniyan concluded.

On his part, the chairman asserted that his administration is mostly interested in sustainable development of the youth, which is beyond giving peanuts to them.



In a brief chat with Agege Pulse, Antar Laniyan revealed that he spent part of his teenage years in Agege, hence understands the myraid of potential deposited in Agege youths.

He said the proposed youth empowerment initiative tagged: 'Annual Agege Youth Festival (AAYF),' would serve as a way of giving back to the community that made him.