Today's Headlines

*AgegePulse Magazine* the mouthpiece of Agege/Orile Agege

Headline News Today Monday 22nd January 2018::



*The Nation*



Motorists groan as fuel queues return to Lagos

Security agents: Islamic State fighters in Nigeria

Economy remains strong, says Emefiele

NNPC 'releases 250 trucks of petrol

Diezani in trouble again over withdrawal of $1.3b from NNPC accounts

Diezani in trouble again over withdrawal of $1.3b from NNPC accounts

Customs rejects another window for motor dealers

Olubadan: we're not celebrating High Court verdict

Olubadan: we're not celebrating High Court verdict

Fixing Lagos infrastructure deficit with tax earnings

How five men robbed me in Ketu, by victim

To end hunger in 2020 not realistic

Our ordeal in Libya, by returnee Ondo indigenes

A former oil minister and her billions

NBCC: cash flow major challenge to SMEs

Security: Beyond farmers/herdsmen crisies

Confusion as 'Fresh PDP' faction rejects truce with Secondus

Six firms face compulsory delisting for poor governance



*Punch*

Four feared dead in Adamawa herdsmen attack

JNI accuses CAN of using herdsmen issue to destabilise Nigeria

Ill hold you responsible for any attack, Fayose tells Fulani leader

Suspected herdsmen kill hunter in Plateau

Aide: Buharill consider his health before deciding on second term

Herdsmen kill one, rape woman in Delta

Herdsmen killings, sign of FGs failure PDP Reps caucus

Court affirms SERAPs right to challenge ex-govs double pay

Fulani herdsmen burnt down my farm, says Falae

Fuel queues return to Lagos, Ogun 'NNPC blames hitch on vessels berthing

Fuel queues return to Lagos, Ogun NNPC blames hitch on vessels berthing

Special forex window, others attract N7.406tn investments to stocks

Breach of contract: Court awards $10m against Shoprite owner

Special forex window, others attract N7.406tn investments to stocks

Emefiele allays fears over MPC meeting

Reps okay election offences panel, fix budget for candidates

Emefiele allays fears over MPC meeting

Seven banking ideas for students





*Guardian*

Activist challenges Kogi Assembly on variation in 2017 budget

Buhari's government has dragged Nigeria backward, says Junaid Mohammed

Media Seal appoints Adeniba GM

Lagos SWAN lauds Dalung over honour on group for sports' growth

Jibril seeks support for low carbon, sustainable environment

Kogi State government moves to curtail Lassa fever spread

Lagos commissions one-stop safety facility

Just two sausages per week may raise breast cancer risk

FBNInsurance wins global award

NGO donates school building, empowers 3,000 in Ebonyi community



*Vanguard*

NSC holds one-day meeting on Kaduna Dry Port operations

Ugwuanyi to reconstruct Ikem-Nkalagu federal road

King Ateke Tom backs Wike's 2nd term bid

Edo APC to hold LG primaries Jan 24

UBA introduces Leo, chat banking personality on social media platforms

UBA introduces Leo, chat banking personality on social media platforms

Itsekiri students to FG: Expedite action on NMU's name change

WAPIC becomes NFF's 'Official Insurance Services Provider

FRC moves to develop new National Code of Corporate Governance

FRC moves to develop new National Code of Corporate Governance

Ekiti people must vote PDP for continuity ' DEP GOV

Royal Exchange GMD charges staff to provide excellent customer service

Adekuoroye shines again in Pro Wrestling League

PDP can't derail our style of politics in Kwara ' Governor Ahmed

Royal Exchange GMD charges staff to provide excellent customer service

NOGIG 2018: Football preliminaries kick off today

NOGIG 2018: Football preliminaries kick off today

Expert cautions NSE, operators on introduction of derivatives





*Tribune*

Again, petrol scarcity hits Lagos

ISIS behind attacks in Benue, other areas, says Presidency

Transit herdsmen to pay N5,000 registration fee in Ekiti, says Fayose

BREAKING: Suspected herdsmen set Falae's farm on fire

Buhari is healthy to seek reelection in 2019, says Adesina

Jonathan among Africa's poorest ex-leaders 'Igali

2019: Buhari's health will be a factor 'Presidency

2019: APC leaders plan marathon reconciliation meetings to pave the way for Buhari

Fresh PDP collapses, pledges loyalty to Secondus

Osun 2018: 15 aspirants in APC, PDP jostle for Aregbesola's seat

Herdsmen, victim or culprits

Brands that will still retain consumers' loyalty in 2018

Dangerous leadership potholes

Cancelled January MPC meeting: Any effect on policy direction

Equities investors trade N46bn WoW on positive 2018 outlook

FRC inaugurates 16-man committee on National Code of Corporate Governance

Echoes from the handshake across the Niger

Minister commends Peak Milk for renovating Stadium gym

What gives birth to new trends

How good is your word' (2)





*Thisday*

UN: Over 10, 000 Cameroonian Refugees Registered in C'River

Daura Youths to Buy Nomination Forms for Buhari, Masari

Herdsmen Killing: Fayose to Hold Fulani's Leaders Responsible for Reprisal Attack

Dangote's Multi-million Naira UI Business School Ready Soon

Herdsmen Killings May Cost Buhari Second Term, Say PFN, CRM

NBA Visits Victims of New Year Day Attack in Benue

Appeal Court Judge States Why ACJA May Fail

Spate of Kidnappings Continue in Niger

Bayelsa to Shut down over 250 Sub-standard Private Schools

Media Firm Slams N200m Suit Against Access Bank over Unlawful Account...

FG Seeks Boost in Power Supply

WAPIC Becomes NFFs Official Insurance Services Provider

Lobi Stars Climb as Tornadoes Crash in Bauchi





*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





*Pm News*

Trending Video: Baba Obasanjo shows 'em the way

Fulani herdsmen must pay N5,000 to operate in Ekiti ' Fayose

Muslim body tasks Federal Govt on security

Fulani herdsmen burn down Falae's farm

Ogun Rice Pyramid: A Word for The Nay Sayers and Never-Do-Well

Saraki visits Kwara community over monarch's death

2019: Buhari healthy to seek re-election ' Adesina

Muller scores 100 Bundesliga goals

Lassa fever: Kogi NMA tasks health workers on safety

Over 25,000 pensioners not on FG payroll ' NUP

Why I stand with Buhari

New code will boost trade, investment ' FRC

DSS to Buhari: Islamic State sponsoring killings in Benue, others

2019: Group woos support for Atiku to clinch presidential ticket

Ronaldo, Bale grab brace as Madrid put seven goals past Deportivo

Presidency raises alarm over influx of foreign terrorists

Ekiti government promotes 18 Vice- Principals, 27 others

Fuel scarcity: NNPC releases 250 trucks to Lagos

Cross River provides assistance to Cameroonian refugees

Fire razes 50 shops in Kano market

Wike: Nobody can stop me in 2019

Agege ends 3-day Budget Retreat

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

Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State has presented its 2018 budget estimates after the Executive Council Management Committee completed a three-day budget retreat held at VIP Chalet in Badagary area of the state.

At the end of the event,  the council chairman, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi made it categorically clear to participants made up of the council management,  staff, Secretary(SLG), Councillors, Supervisors, and other political appointees  to put into practice their take-away from the retreat, adding that it was important that the council met its revenue expectation, and carried out its planned programmes and projects, a statement by the Special Adviser on Media to the council boss, Rotimi Sulyman claimed.

"Talk is cheap, we must put our action where our mouth is, we have been here for three days deliberating on how to move our council forward, we must not allow our sacrifice to be in vain by not walking our talk as soon as we return to the office," Egunjobi who presided over the retreat alongside the Council's Head of Administration, HOA, Builder M. A.Abass said in one of his remarks at the twilight of the event.    

Abass brought his knowledge of coordinating such occasion to bear, and in one of his numerous contributions urged participants, particularly the civil servants to contribute maximally to the deliberation,  saying that retreat was not a walk in the park.

 "When you are at a retreat, you are expected to work extremely hard, think hard and make contributions that would be of benefit to the organisation.

"We have all heard the Chairman promising to implement all the planned projects and programmes captured in the 2018 budget   asat when due. So we must seize this moment by making informed suggestions and contribution," the HOA said.

Some of those who made quite an impression on the Council management as a result of their contributions were the Chairman, Council Revenue Committee, Hon. Rasheed Osanyinpeju, the SLG, Hon. Gbenga Abiola, the Supervisor for Works, Hon. Olusola Osolana , the outgoing auditor, Mr.  Monsuru Adelu and his legal counterpart, Lawyer Akin-Kunle Akin-Ajayi.

Among the facilitators who took the participants through various issues were the acting Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Finance Committee, Hon. Oluyinka Ogundimu, SA on Budget and Planning to Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Otunba Richard Akin Osungboye   and a Geography Information System expert, Mr. Olubiyi Bidemi.

CLI: LASG, Visionscape intensify waste evacuation across metropolis

...Clear black spots, illegal dump sites

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The Lagos State Government and the environmental utility group contracted to implement the Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI), Visionscape Sanitation Solutions, have intensified evacuation of waste in black spots and illegal dump sites across the metropolis.

A tour of various parts of the State on Friday revealed that evacuation of filth had been carried out and still ongoing in major areas including Falomo Bridge, Obalende, Ikoyi, Mushin, Ikeja, Ipaja, Agege, Oshodi, Lagos Island, among others.

The clean-up exercise, which was simultaneously going on across the State, is in line with "Operation Deep Clean," a stop-gap measure designed to keep the city clean pending the full transition to the new waste management policy of the State Government encapsulated in the CLI.

The CLI was established to address, enforce and regulate the challenges in the solid waste management systems within the State in line with global best practices.

Speaking after observing the evacuation of heaps of refuse in Ikeja Along Bus stop on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, a resident of the area, Mr Babatunde Bamidele commended the State Government and Visionscape for the exercise, saying it was obvious that a good job was done.

He said: "What they have done here is very good. Everywhere is clean now. I will only appeal to them to keep up the good work by coming regularly."

Another resident, Tanwa Babarinde, who operates a public toilet in Ikeja, urged the State Government to designate officials to monitor the area especially at night to prevent indiscriminately dumping of refuse.

She said: "I like what Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is doing to make the State clean. The Visionscape people have been here to clean up this area and they did a very good job.

"My only appeal to the State Government is to designate their officials here especially at night to prevent indiscriminate dumping of waste because anytime they clean up the illegal dump site here, before the next day, you will see heaps of refuse again meaning that some people are coming here to dump waste at night," Babarinde said.

It would be recalled that the operators of Private Sector Participation (PSP) in waste management and the Lagos State Government had agreed to amicably settle a court case which delayed full implementation of CLI.

Investigation revealed that some people were going out in the middle of the night to dump waste on a large scale on the roads. But the government, in turn, had vowed to go all out after such unscrupulous elements and punish them accordingly in line with the law.

The State Government has also urged residents to properly bag their waste and put in front of their houses for evacuation by officials of the Cleaner Lagos Initiative and other assigned bodies.

TGPS, Dr Yinka Ayandele Extols Gov Ambode Over Investment In Education

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As the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode led administration continues to invest massively in education, the Permanent Secretary and Tutor General of Lagos Education District One, Dr. Yinka Ayandele has extolled the good gesture of the governor.

This is coming after the state government recently honoured and awarded 326 outstanding students and 54 teachers, principals and trainers of Education District 1 for their victorious performances in the year 2017.

The students were subsequently inaugurated as pioneer members of the Democratic Corps Initiative - a brain child of Dr Ayandele to encourage and motivate students towards excellent performance.

Dr Ayandele in her appreciation message,  congratulated the victorious students, principals, teachers and trainers for raising the bar of performance beyond expectations in 2017 adding that their exceptional performances placed the district above all in both curricula and co-curricular activities last year.

Also,  she expressed gratitude to Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode and his team for providing conducive environment for the students, teachers and principals to thrive through the all-round education package provided by the state government.

The statement reads: "Congratulations to all the 326 students, 52 teachers, principals, and trainers who nurtured our victorious students all through the year 2017. You are all wonderful people. We appreciate the commitment, focus and dedication exhibited in the course of bringing glory to Education District I. May you continue to prosper in all your endeavours.

Also, our unalloyed appreciation goes to the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule and other stakeholders whose ingenuity created conducive working and learning environment for us in the education sector. No doubt, Eko ntesiwaju. Thank You."

Lagos State Begins Rehabilitation, Upgrade of Computer Village Streets

Lagos State Government has embarked on the  rehabilitation and upgrading of all dilapidated streets domiciled within popular technologic hub, Computer Village.

Men of the Lagos State Public Works Corporation were seen with some earth moving equipment tilling and grading some of the roads yesterday night.

According to President of CAPDAN, Ojikutu Niyi who witnessed the operation, it started about 9p.m last night.

An elated Ojikutu said the rehabilitation is a promise kept by Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode to the people of computer village.

Ojikutu said: this is a laudable project by His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. It is a promise kept. We know if there's conducive environment, businesses will thrive and everyone will be happy.

"On behalf of myself and every member of the Computer Village family, we appreciate the good gesture of Governor Ambode."

Dr Babatunde Samuel Adejare Bids Farewell to Ministry of Environment

...Resumes As Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructures Development

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The immediate past Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Samuel Babatunde Adejare has bade farewell to staff members and political appointees in the ministry after three years of unrivalled performances.

Recall Dr Adejare was redeployed to the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development from the Ministry of Environment in a cabinet reshuffle by Gov. Ambode last week.

In a farewell message by Dr Adejare after meeting with members of the environment ministry, the cleaner Lagos initiator, wrote:

"There comes a day in our lives when we have to end what seems like a lifetime to start and welcome a new beginning, today is definitely one of those days. It was a very emotional moment for me today as I held a valedictory meeting with the SA, PS, Senior Staff and other members of the Ministry of the Environment.

He continued: "For me, it has been a very interesting time working with them all, they’ve been very wonderful. Today I say goodbye to the ministry of the environment as I move to the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development for a new assignment." the message concluded.

In addition, he urged the public to henceforth address him as Honorable Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructures Development.

Agege Pulse magazine learnt that Dr Adejare resumed the ministry of Waterfront Infrastructures Development on Monday amidst cheers and joy from members of the ministry.

LAGOS BANS CART PUSHERS, WHEEL BARROW OPERATORS FROM STREETS

The Lagos State Government on Saturday announced a total ban on the operations of cart pushers and wheel barrow operators in the State, saying that their activities were inimical to the environmental cleanliness in the State.

In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tunji Bello, the State Government said that with the flag off of the Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI), the continuous activities of cart pushers will pose a threat to the success of the initiative.

Bello said that investigations had also revealed that the cart pushers are responsible for most of the illegal dumping of waste in canals and road medians at night which causes flooding, adding that aside constituting environmental nuisance, they were also traces of security threats.

“What the State Government has discovered is that these set of people use the night to perpetrate all sorts of dastardly acts. They dump refuse indiscriminately on the median of major roads and highways. They also pose serious security threats because they use those carts to hide arms and ammunitions and hide under the guise of carrying refuse to rob unsuspecting residents”, the SSG said.

He said the State Government has finalised plans to ensure that the CLI would cover every area of the State and ensure that refuse are well packed and collected, urging residents to desist from patronising them or risk prosecution.

“The State Government has declared zero tolerance for the activities of cart pushers and wheel barrow operators. Security agencies in the State have been directed to ensure that those found still operating are arrested and prosecuted according to the State Environmental Laws.”

“The law also applies to residents who patronise cart pushers. It is an offence and the State Government would not hesitate to enforce the law to put a stop to such practice,” Bello said.

Headline News

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 *NEWS HEADLINES, SATURDAY, 13TH JANUARY 2018.*

Ambode Swears-in Two New Perm. Secs



…Urges Appointees To Inject Fresh Ideas Into Public Service

HOD Environment Agege LGA to tackle noise pollution, illegal refuse dumping

Pen Cinema FlyOver: Agege Community rally support for Governor Ambode, Lagos Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Hon. Honourable Oluyinka Ogundimu over infrastructural development in Agege

Pen Cinema: The Executive Chairman of Agege LGA, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi visits site  allayed fears of residents of Agege assuring compensation for owners of affected structures

Agege Legislative Arms holds Year 2018 Prayer Session at the Council's Chamber, Agege.
... We believe prayer is key to every success in life, hence the need to commit our 2018 activities to God - Leader, Hon. Kola Anigbajumo

Elephant Club of Ogba appreciates supporters and sponsors Cormat Nig. PLC, Winners Golden Bet, Crycat, Nigeria Army, Bountiful Foundation, Agege pulse, others after successful hosting of 20th Anniversary

The new NPFL season start this weekend MFM FC to Abia Warriors in Umuahia


*PUNCH*

Confusion at UNIOSUN as lecturer dies during ASUU election

MKO Abiolas properties: Son accuses Kola, Deji and Agboola of playing god

Benue killings: ACF sets up committee on anti-grazing law

Buhari, seven northern govs in closed-door meeting

I'm still in race for presidency, says Fayose

SCourt berates SAN for filing frivolous appeal in Metuhs trial

Patience Jonathan loses bid to reclaim seized $5.9m

Alleged N388m fraud: Court orders retrial of ex-Lagos Speaker, Ikuforiji

Maritime varsity: Ex-Delta AG defends Malamis memo on location

Well fully implement public sector reforms in 2018 Dickson

Motorbike accident: Buharis son, Yusuf, discharged from hospital after 16 days

APC members oppose senators recall in Kwara

LPPC withdraws SAN rank from senior lawyer

Killings: Senate panel storms Benue, to meet Ortom, others

Court reverses judgment declaring Okonkwo as PDP senator

Buhari congratulates J.K. Randle at 74

SEast govs meet over Ekwuemes burial

Drama as Dike, suspected ritual killer, slumps in court


*VANGUARD*

Crude oil rebalancing and global forecasts 2018 ' Sonny Atumah

Nigerian executed in Saudi Arabia, 14 others to follow

Benue killings: Before the plot is totally lost

Between Buharists and IPOB supporters

Great sex: does size really matter' ' Yetunde Arebi

Education: Lagos adopts new strategy to end gender disparity

Installation of 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo: Security beefed up in Oyo town

Nigerian Armed Forces ready to tackle internal, external security threats ' Minister

IPAC warns against electoral violence

Dike, suspected ritual killer of niece, slumps in court

Electricity: The high cost of living in darkness

Killer of Kachikwu's uncle sentenced to death by hanging

PDP group debunks rumour of conceding reps to Ethiope West

Okupe faults Subomi Balogun's claims of being first indigenous banker

Only Buhari 'll stop Fulani herdsmen attack 'S-East town unions

Dopemu residents protest against estimated bills

The conspiracy in a handshake

Rivers APC crisis: Amaechi's lieutenants tackle Abe



*THE NATION*

How human history was revised in 2017

Fashion designers to set pace this year

Jang rejects proposed cattle colonies, says Lalong 'on his own

We dont know what to tell our babies about their fathers Libyan returnees with fatherless babies

Davido in another controversy as aide beats up airport security officials

Killings: My worries about Nigeria 'Emeka Anyaoku

Understanding why women fall out of love

WE DON'T KNOW WHAT TO TELL OUR BABIES ABOUT THEIR FATHERS'Libyan returnees with fatherless babies

Woman stabs rivals son to death

No apologies backing Buhari's re-election bid, say Ganduje, Lalong, five other northern govs

Enter new Yoruba Generalissimo

Amachree urges Nigerians in Diaspora to attract more tourists to the country

Carnival Calabar: Local flavour mixed with foreign hue

Role of Aare Ona Kakanfo in modern times

ACF condemns bloodshed in Benue

Killings: My worries about NigeriaEmeka Anyaoku

Robbers seal 89-yr-old woman's mouth with super glue

Alleged N388m fraud: Supreme Court orders retrial of ex-Lagos Speaker Ikuforiji, aide


*THISDAY*

Ambode Swears in Perm Secs

Coast Clears for Todays Anambra Central Senatorial Rerun

Gov Emmanuel, Akpabio, Exchange Innuendos as Relationship Thaws

Kwara South APC Leaders Re-Affirm Support for Senator Ibrahim

Between Arewa Youth and President Buhari

Nigeria Ends 2017 on a Firm Footing

S'East Governors Meet on Ekwueme's Burial

Between Decamping and Governance

Ambode Swears in Perm Secs

Politricks 101: The Making of Stomach Infrastructure

Lagos Trust Fund Enrolls Candidates

Obasanjo and Buharis Second Term

PDP, Jang Chide Lalong over Utterances Against Ortom

Buruji Kashamu: PDP Needs a Credible Candidate to Defeat Buhari in...

EFCC Director, Olowonihi, Sues Magu, Commission over Suspension, Demotion

Fail Abysmally, not Woefully

The Killer Squad Called Herdsmen

Aregbesola Refunds Students Stolen Fees


*THE SUN*

HERDSMEN ATTACKS: NIGERIA MAY EXPLODE SOON ' COL. NYIAM

I want CHAN Golden Boot 'Faleye

MY HELL IN KIDNAPPERS' DEN -ARISE

CBN buoys retail SMIs with $262.5m

I don't believe in Buhari 'Yerima

Why players suffer in Nigeria league 'Edewor

2019: WE'RE UNDER PRESSURE TO SUPPORT BUHARI ' GUJUNGU, AREWA YOUTH LEADER

Usain Bolt: Life after retirement

Ekiti 2018: We 'll trounce Fayemi ' Fayose

Moses, Ndidi battle for supremacy

Aiteo/CAF award: Event where Salah, Mane didn't walk alone

Again, fire razes over 100 shops at Ibadan plank market

Buhari to Adams: Use Aare Ona Kakanfo position for national unity

Dickson puts primary schoolteachers' salary on first line charge

S'East govs meet over Ekwueme's burial

Ikpeazu rejects cattle colony in Abia

A' Court upholds interim forfeiture of Patience Jonathan's $5.8m, N2.5bn

Navy appoints 3 new FOCs, redeploys others


*GUARDIAN*

Okowa urges council chairmen to ensure payment of salaries

YNaija picks Wizkid as Person of the Year 2017

Teachers' sack: Pro-government protesters ground Kaduna, storm Government House

Discovered talents will make country proud - FCBESCOLA

Agege LG, others, hold book presentation to address social vices

Efe Prime begins the year with blessed be the name

Surprise!

Delta Police arrest kidnap syndicate, foil attempt to collect ransom

Court sets aside own judgment, as Anambra Central Senatorial election rerun holds today


*DAILY TRUST*

I gave my wife N500 to abort her pregnancy, so it cant be mine

After Xmas day violence: Uneasy calm pervades Bwari

New LG monitors boast premium picture

Apple applies for patent for wireless chargers

Spectranet 4G LTE leads ISP market in Nigeria, bags NTITA award

Kwara United unveil 17 new players

AJC Qualifiers: Marylove, Kushimo win gold to shoot Nigeria top

Nigeria beat USA in Intl Armed Forces polo opener


*TRIBUNE*

Buhari's son, Yusuf, discharged from hospital

$5.8m: Patience Jonathan loses at Appeal Court

7 northern govs in Aso Rock, ask Buhari to re-contest

I'm still in presidential race 'Fayose

Jang berates Lalong over anti-Benue comment

We have not acquired 9Mobile 'Glo

Southern states tackle FG over cattle colonies

Yusuf Buhari discharged from hospital

Supreme Court orders retrial of ex-Lagos Speaker, Ikuforiji, over alleged N388m fraud

Appeal court upholds interim forfeiture of Patience Jonathan's $5.8m, N2.5bn

Herdsmen attacks: Benue lawmaker seeks Sultan's intervention

Crisis over MKO Abiola's properties: 40 children accuse brother, Kola, of 'playing god

BREAKING: Yusuf Buhari ready to be discharged 'Hospital

BREAKING: UNIOSUN Engineering Dept HOD slumps, dies on campus

Those who are hoarding fuel are wasting their time 'Amaechi

Why I want to become the next gov of Osun State 'Aspirant

A man of many parts

I had no peace, I was always moving with caution 'Suspect arrested for allegedly receiving snatched vehicles


*LEADERSHIP*

World Bank Hails Oyo On School Census Report

WAEC Extends Private Candidates Registration Till January

Fayose Prays For Speedy Recovery Of President Buharis Son, Yusuf

Ambode Appoints Onibon As MOCPED Acting Provost

Aregbesola Presents N173. 9bn Budget For 2018 Fiscal Year

SEC, Journalists Synergise On Investor Education

Devolution Of Powers, Not Restructuring Will Solve Our Problems Sen Borofice

2017: Governance Suffers As Senate, Presidency Feud Remains

New Import Guidelines Negate Ease Of Doing Business Stakeholders

DPR Dispenses 57,000 Litres Free To Motorists

4 Killed, 13 Wounded In Borno Suicide Bomb Attack

Bike Accident: Litany Of Prayers For First Son

Miners Oppose Removal Of Mining From Exclusive List

Senate Cuts Short Recess To Address Fuel Scarcity

Nigerian Stock Market Among Worlds Top 5 Performers In 2017 CNN Report

AIbom Jailbreak: 14 Inmates Re-arrested


*SAHARA REPORTERS*

Davido's Crew Member Held In Prison Custody Until He Perfects Bail Conditions

El Zakzaky Is Alive- DSS

If The Federal Government Cant Protect Us We Will Raise An Army- Unongo

Alleged N388m Fraud: Court Orders Retrial Of Ex-Lagos Speaker, Ikuforiji

On Donald Trump's 'Shithole' Comment By 'Tope Oriola

Kudirat Abiola's Son Accuses Older Siblings Of Plotting To Kill Him Over Their Father's Properties

Yusuf Buhari Departs Nigeria For Germany On Air Ambulance To Get Further Treatment For Head Injuries from Bike Crash

Former Nigerian First Lady Patience Jonathan Loses In Court Of Appeal In $5.9 Million Slush Fund Litigation

Nigerian Troops Kill Arrested Militant Warlord And His Gang Members Who Kidnapped And Murdered British Missionary In Delta

Silence Of President Buhari On Herdsmen Killings Is Enough Ground For His Impeachment - Barr. Adesina Ogunlana

Innoson CEO's Fraud Trial On Hold As High Court Judge In Lagos Opts To Wait For The Supreme Court

Legal Practitioners' Privileges Committee Strips Kunle Ogunba Of SAN Title, Suspends Conferment On Toyin Bashorun

The Untold Story Of Nigeria's Human Compass, Who Led Nigerian Troops Into Sambisa Forest Against Boko Haram And Got Killed For It

Fulani Herdsmen Attacks: Buhari's Silence Discomforting

Customs Seized Pump Action Guns: Judge To Visit DSS Office Tomorrow

Court Jails Varsity Student One Month For Fraud

I'll Turn Nigeria's Six Geopolitical Zones To Nine Economic Zones - Presidential Aspirant

#Handshake AcrossTheNiger: Southern Leaders Demand Prescription

Fayose Rallies Ekiti Hunters Against Herdsmen Invasion

Davido's Crew Members Attack Customs, Baggage Check Officials At Lagos Airport

Funke Akindele To Star In Hollywood Movie, Avengers


*PREMIUM TIMES*

Fresh crisis in 9Mobile as Court nullifies order approving its interim management

Ex-Governor Jang opposes cattle colonies in Plateau

NLC Protest: No going back on teachers' sack ' El-Rufai

How to resolve herdsmen crisis ' Nigerian Working Group

2019: Why my presidential bid campaign has slowed down ' Fayose

Oil, gas agency plans to fund recurrent expenditure from IGR

Trump denies 'shithole' remarks amid global outrage

We are ready for Anambra Central re-run on Saturday ' INEC

Navy announces new appointments of officers

Seven APC governors ask Buhari to run in 2019

Buhari thanks Nigerians after son's 'recovery

South-east Governors meet in Enugu on Ekwueme's burial

Nigerian who placed marriage advert on Facebook marries 'applicant

Again, Maiduguri curfew extended by another week

Amnesty International warns against extradition of Cameroon separatist leaders arrested in Nigeria

JUST IN: Seven APC governors ask Buhari to run in 2019

Supreme Court orders re-trial of ex-Lagos Speaker for alleged corruption

Nigerian military announces arrest of suspected killers of British missionary

Patience Jonathan loses at Appeal Court, $5.8 million, N2.4 billion remain forfeited to Nigerian govt

Man bites off tip of wife's nose, remanded in prison

Nigeria records 140 million voice, 93 million internet subscriptions in Q3 ' NBS


*BUSINESSDAY*

Adepoju: Super Eagles vs. England friendly very crucial

Reps: Court adjourns Jibrin's suit on 180 legislative days suspension

Modern Democratic Party, others receive INEC certificates of registration

Escravos Pipeline fire: Gas supply to power plants remains intact ' NNPC

Trace denies money-for-video-play allegations

Mangalis pushes frontiers of world-class hospitality in Africa

Pen Cinema FlyOver: Agege Community rally support for Governor Ambode, Obasa, Ogundimu, others

Pen Cinema FlyOver: Agege Community rally support  for Governor Ambode, Lagos Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Hon. Honourable Oluyinka Ogundimu over infrastructural development in Agege

Agege Pulse Magazine

The Executive Chairman of Agege LGA, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi visited the site today and allayed fears of residents of Agege saying Gov. Ambode will compensate owners of affected structures appropriately.

Egunjobi urged the residents to be calm adding that their utmost cooperation is imperative to the success of the project.

Hon. Richard Osanyinpeju who also spoke to us, said the bridge would decongest traffic on that axis adding that it would also bring socio-economic development to Agege when completed by November this year.

However, some of the aggrieved residents who according to a rumor gathered by Agege Pulse, had said they didn't want the proposed pen cinema bridge because of the enormous demolition of properties and fear of inadequate compensation, thereafter, appreciated and thanked the Chairman for his swift response to their yearning.

The cursory briefing was well attended by many stakeholders in Agege. They all promised to give needed support to the contractors all the construction  period.

Also, they promised to pay back Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa and Honourable Oluyinka Ogundimu their votes come 2019 for the massive infrastructural projects brought to Agege and environs.

Elephant Club of Ogba Appreciates Sponsors, Supporters After Successful Hosting of 20th Anniversary

To whom much is giving, much is expected could well be used to describe the current gesture of Elephant Club of Ogba as she unequivocally extend words of appreciation to sponsors, supporters and well wishers who made the 20th anniversary of the club a success.

In a statement made available to Agege Pulse Magazine by the Publicity Unit of the club, it was stated that save for the enormous supports received from individuals, groups, and corporate organizations, the aims and objectives designed for the 20th anniversary would have been a mirage.

The statement reads in pairs: "It is not by our might neither our power but with the grace of Almighty God for a fulfilled 20th anniversary.

We sincerely appreciate all our supporters and sponsors ranging from Cormat Nig. PLC, Winners Golden Bet, Crycat, Nigeria Army, Nigeria Police Force,  Bountiful Foundation and Agege pulse magazine.

It is our privilege also to say thank you to all individuals that supported us with cash and kind. They include Our Patrons, Hon.Yinka Ogundimu, Hon. Jubreel Abdulkareem and Mr Wole Ogunlolu.

Our Matrons, Chief Mrs Kehinde Orejoko and Chief Mrs Khadijat Adeyemi. Our Advisers, Hon Richard Oshungboye and Alhaji Sulaiman Adekunle Malaika

Our appreciation will be void and null if we failed to mention our pride and great Ambassadors, who have gotten breakthrough in their respective endeavours. They include: Super Eagles star, Mr Sylvester Igbonu (Tata), Mr Felix Ajanaku, Ace Dancehall artiste, Mr Temitope Adekunle (Small Doctor), Alhaji Sakiru Balogun (Hamburger) and Sonorous On Air Personality, Mr Monsur Karounwi amongst others.

We are also grateful to every other individuals that have supported us through the thick and thin so as to achieve our aims and objectives. Your names might not be mentioned but Almighty God knows you all. We say thank you. May you be rewarded in manifolds

God bless you all." the statement ended.

Gani Adams lauds Ambode's role in S'West integration

…Visits Alausa, Says State Witnessing Massive Transformation

…We’re Committed To Progress Of Yoruba Race, Says Lagos Gov

The Aare Ona Kakanfo Designate, Otunba Gani Adams on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode at the Lagos House in Alausa Ikeja, where he commended his role in the political and economic integration of the South West Region.

Adams, who said he was in Lagos to pay homage as well as invite the Governor to his installation scheduled for January 13, alluded to the fact that Governor Ambode since assumption of office has taken the growth of the South West region to heart.

"I want to thank you for your role in the South West integration. I believe that Lagos is south West even though it’s the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria, in your own tenure, I have realised that you are more interested in the integration of the South West and we are Yorubas no matter where we come from, thank you so much for that”, Adams said.

The Aare Ona Kakanfo Designate also lauded Governor Ambode, noting that it was in his tenure that Lagos joined the Oodua Investment Group, an initiative tailored towards expanding the economic integration of the South West Region.

"I have realised that in your own tenure, you clearly came out to support Oòduà Investment. So, its important for any Governor of Lagos State to support the Group, because about 50 to 60 percent of Oòduà investment is in Lagos and as the number one citizen and Chief Security Officer, its a good direction and God will bless you for that ".

Commending the developmental strides in Lagos, Adams said the Governor in the last two and half years had succeeded in giving the State a major facelift, adding that appreciable level of progress has been recorded across the State.

"I am so particular about the Light up Lagos. If I am driving from the Island anytime from 8pm, I always ask my Chief of Staff or driver if we are in Europe or we are still in Nigeria or the same Lagos that we are living before?



"I think that anyone that gives light, gives life, by giving light to Lagos State, you are giving life to Lagos State and the more you keep on lighting up Lagos, God will continue to develop Lagos State," he said.

He said his visit to Lagos House was also to establish a relationship with the State Government going forward.

"Chief Obafemi Awolowo said that there is no permanent enemy or permanent friend in politics. No matter anything that has happened I want to build a relationship with you, personally, with the Lagos State Government and with the people of Lagos," the Aare Ona Kakanfo Designate said.

Responding, Governor Ambode said Lagos over the years has remained the heartbeat of the future of the Yoruba race, assuring that no stone would be left unturned to engender South West integration as well as preserve its rich heritage and culture.

He said his administration remains firmly committed to the economic and political integration of the South West and would continue to support initiatives towards its success.

“We believe so much in the Yoruba race, we believe so much that Lagos remains the bull work of the future of the Yoruba race and we would not let the Yoruba race down. Yes, we believe so much in Nigeria but we know where we are from and we know that everything that binds us together as one we would continue to support,” he said.

Congratulating the Aare Ona Kakanfo Designate, Governor Ambode said the title was one of the most significant in the Yoruba culture, noting that the emergence of Otunba Gani Adams clearly shows that the economic integration and political cohesion of the South West region was on course.

“This visit is not ordinary, it’s significant for us. It also shows that we are embodiment of the Yoruba heritage. We support fully, the ascension of the title, Aare Ona Kakanfo in the person of Otunba Gani Adams. What the State Government is trying to do this morning is to say that the Yoruba culture and the Yoruba heritage must not be left in tatters and just as he has said, this title is one of the most significant titles that actually bind the Yoruba culture together.

“So for us, for Otunba Gani Adams to have been so chosen divinely as the next Aare Ona Kakanfo, it shows that what we have been speaking about the economic integration and the political cohesion of the Yoruba race is in good hands,” the Governor said.

While thanking the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi for choosing Adams as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Governor Ambode said the title comes with some deference, authority and responsibility, assuring Otunba Adams that the State Government would offer support to make his tenure a success.

“We as a government, beyond the fact that we would support you, we would also put you in prayers that whatever the responsibility is, God in his infinite mercies will support you; you would  be the most successful Aare Ona Kakanfo that the Yoruba race has ever had. Because we are involved, we would make sure that everything that has to do with the Yoruba heritage, everything that has to do with the Yoruba culture, we would protect with all our heart,” the Governor said.

Headline News

*AgegePulse Magazine ...the mouthpiece of Agege/Orile Agege
Headlines Today Wednesday, 10 January 2018

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode receives the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of the Yoruba land in  Lagos House, Ikeja.

Agege LGEA Public Primary Schools Start Post Resumption Test

Alaige of Agege, HRM Oba Ambaliu Agbedeyi, Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede, Politicians, friends,  others congratulate Olu Agege, HRM Oba Kamila Oba Oyedeji K. Isiba as the monarch gets a new queen,  Olori Adeshikemi Ayorinde

Hon Taofeek Adaranijo Mhr, National Directorate of Employment flag off 2weeks National Open Apprenticeship on Cosmetology in Agege

AgegePulse, Lagos Panorama, Oriwu Sun, others to benefit from LASG Quarterly Media Campaign on Gov Ambode's Achievements

Ajegunle Primary School, Al-Hikmat and Akilo bag Elephant Club of Ogba School Debate Contest in Agege



*PUNCH*

Benue, Nasarawa govs disagree on killer herdsmens location

FG monetises N280m cars for Obasanjo, Gowon, Jonathan, others

Maina: Senate knocks AGF, Sagay seeks Malamis probe

Contractors owe FG N100bn in tax liabilities Adeosun

Four soldiers, militants killed in Bayelsa clash

Fire and Fury: Bannon steps down from Breitbart News

Ex-perm sec forfeits N664m, $137,680 to FG

Scores of migrants missing in Mediterranean

Delta cautions new LG chairmen

NECO results out, only 24 Zamfara candidates pass

Maina sues AGF, EFCC, INTERPOL for being declared wanted, demands damages

INEC releases timetable for 2019 elections

Death toll hits 25 in Nasarawas herdsmen, farmers crisis

Were behind you, Ambode tells Gani Adams

Benue killing is terrorism, ethnic cleansing, says Fayose

233 blacks were shot dead in my presence Libyan returnee

Search for PDP presidential candidate has started, says BoT

We wont pay striking teachers, says Kaduna govt

I washed dead bodies to survive as student abroad Ajimobi

Onikan-MarinaII soon become tourism hub Ambode

We are investing in education

Smart city vision dependent on workers, says Ambode

Group tackles Buhari on performance

Israeli shot near West Bank settlement dies

2019 elections: INEC releases timetable

Hypocrisy in tackling Fulani herdsmen terrorism

I won't dump APC, says Abe

Oil rises above $68, highest since May 2015

Banks borrow N404bn from CBN in six days

CBN disowns fake Emefiele Twitter handles

Sterling Bank to host non-interest banking lecture

Average T-bills yield settles at 14.64%

Afreximbank taps Islamic finance to support Africa trade

Nigeria spends 34% of revenue on debt servicing ' DMO

254 firms submit bids to buy, sell Nigeria's crude

Nigeria, Swiss firm sign pact on product dumping

2017 budget: Debts on federal roads hit N2.8tn

StarTimes reloads classic bouquet with five new channels

47 stocks advance as market sustains gains

Diamond Bank gets advisory role at WEF

Essential things to know when cashing old cheques

Access Bank appoints Bajomo as executive director

Oyegbami on a second fuel subsidy

Striking the right balance in fuel pricing

Yellow card to the All Progressives Congress

As the kids return to school

Wife poisons husband two weeks after wedding

Burglar attacks LASUTH ward, steals 75-year-old patients phones, money

Fulani herder dies after fight with female farmer


*VANGUARD*


Benue Killings : Do the needful on Benue killings, Ortom tells Buhari

Villagers flee as soldiers rummage Bayelsa creeks for militant leader

Dickson tasks Ijaw on unity

Kwara 2019: Opposition healthy for democracy ' Sobi FM boss

Kaduna invokes no-work no-pay policy on striking teachers

Why we must win anti-graft war ' OSINBAJO

Treat rampaging herdsmen as terrorists, PFN tells FG

EKITI GOV: Olujimi, Adeyeye accuse Fayose of plotting to subvert PDP constitution

Another medical doctor kidnapped in Calabar

New Chivita 100% unveils limited edition pack

Imo Govt challenged to publish names of contractors

Experiential marketing to grow more in 2018 ' Practitioners

CIPM restates commitment to human capital development

Ogun leads as NECO releases Nov/Dec SSCE 2017 results

Prima Garnet, Ogilvy agree on Out-of-Court settlement

Handshake across the Niger summit

Local content: We were offered vessel to drop petition against oil firm, Senate alleges

Divergent views in debate over relevance of CSR

Adams lauds Ambode's role in S'West integration

254 local, foreign firms bid to trade Nigeria's crude oil in 2018

Stock market hits 3 year high as All-Share Index crosses 40,000 points

Naira appreciates to N359.38/$ as I&E records $26bn turnover in 2017

A-Ibom LG polls: Court to rule on Council Chair's eligibility Feb 7

Intercontinental Hotel: IHG, Receiver Manager on collision over breach of contract

China and Aba's 30 shoemaking Argonauts

More investors and Azura-Edo power plant

Experts lament rising global e-waste in 2017

Telecom Services: Kudos, knocks for telcos as subscribers review 2017

Africa Junior Tennis: Team Nigeria start well

Mercy Johnson loses cool! Says Mind your business, my marriage not in crisis

Iwobi faces 60,000 fine for partying

500 supporters to cheer Eagles at World Cup

I'm different from young artistes ' Majek Fashek

Moroccan ambassador tips Eagles for CHAN glory

Where are Nigeria's technocrats

Igbinoba: How I turned discouragement into multinational success story

Fuel supply sabotage and the enemy inside

Rising Poverty in Nigeria: Solution (2)

NNPC spent N112bn on fuel subsidy payments in 10 months

Ease of Doing Business: MAN laments cumbersome process to get waivers

Niger/D youths tackle Minister over completion of East-West Road

Fayemi decries huge losses over illicit gold trading

Meet Princess Adeola Adeyonu ' The Diet Planner

NIPS will attract new oil, gas investors to Nigeria ' Project Director

Edo Govt. to arrest, prosecute parents for denying children access to education

NCDC confirms 45 deaths from Yellow fever

Keep hope alive, experts urge parents of children with Sickle Cell Disorder

Igbere community agog as maiden cultural carnival takes off

Celebration in 12 Imo communities as 30 indigent students get scholarship


_The mind is the reality. You're what you think. Remain positive.

Enjoy a fruitful day!

AgegePulse, Lagos Panorama, Oriwu Sun, others to benefit from LASG Quarterly Media Campaign on Gov Ambode's Achievements

Agege Pulse Magazine

The Lagos State Government on Monday launched the Second Community Media Campaign on Ambode’s achievements in a bid to enlighten communities.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Communities and Communications, Mr Kehinde Bamigbetan

The campaign will enable them to know about the present administration’s initiative in improving the lives of the people at the grassroots and assist the government to meet the felt needs of its residents.

Speaking at the official launch which was held at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, The Special Adviser to the Governor on Communities and Communications, Mr Kehinde Bamigbetan stated that the Quarterly Community Media Campaign for the Community Media Practitioners in the State was part of the present administration’s community driven initiative.

Bamigbetan noted that the Quarterly Media Campaign is to showcase all the land mark achievements of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode through the Community Newspapers such as tourism,  security,  environment and community development.

He stated further that the campaign will use the print, electronic and social media segments of the community media in Lagos State to reach their audiences spread across the state.

Bamigbetan, maintained that beyond the placement of advertorials in print and spotlights on radio, the campaign will encourage continuous reportage of community development associations and other stakeholders active at the grassroots.

The beneficiaries of the Quarterly Media Campaign inludes; Oriwu Sun Newspaper, The Impact Newspaper, Ilupeju Today Newspaper, Ifako- Ijaye Post Newspaper, Ifako- Ijaye Voice, The Grassroots Newspaper, Agege Pulse Magazine, Town watch Newspaper, Epe Times Newspaper, Our Community Newspaper, Ikorodu News Newspaper, Surulere Watch Newspaper, Mushine Newspaper,News Aeena, City 105.1 FM, Blackface FM, LASPOTECH FM, Inside Mainland Online, Agege Online and UNILAG FM.

INFRASTRUCTURE: PEN CINEMA FLYOVER, LAGOS ALLAYS FEAR OF STAKEHOLDERS OVER COMPENSATION

...Says Prompt Submission Of Documents ‘ll Enhance Payment Process

The Lagos State Government on Monday allayed the fears of property owners affected by removal of structures for the construction of the Pen Cinema Flyover, assuring that all would be compensated in due course.

In a statement by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Abiola Anifowoshe, the government specifically debunked media reports suggesting that it was unnecessarily delaying compensation, saying those whose structures were demolished would be paid.

Anifowoshe said the State Government had already held a stakeholders' meeting with the affected property owners during which the details of the flyover project were presented to the stakeholders.

According to Anifowoshe, “It was instructive that the stakeholders at the meeting welcomed the development and the Lagos State Government secured their buy-in.

"The government representatives at the meeting also urged the people to submit all relevant documents showing proof of ownership. Our officials served all the statutory notices and even gave more than enough time for the affected property owners to be aware of the removal.

“Also, there were newspaper publications to that effect stating government intention and expectations from the people. As a matter of fact, many of such have been submitted to my office and the compensation process has commenced fully,” the Commissioner said.

Alluding to the fact that the construction of the flyover was in a bid to bring about development and end the perennial traffic situation in Agege axis, Anifowoshe said the State Government had to remove its own staff buildings belonging to the Lagos State Development Property Corporation (LSDPC) to give way for the project.  

“I want to use this opportunity to appeal to all residents of LSDPC in Agege that the Lagos State Government will compensate everyone involved and also to all other privately-owned property owners that the government understands their plight and is working tirelessly to ensure that those affected are compensated,” he said.

While emphasizing that prompt submission of relevant documents would facilitate the process of payment, the Commissioner urged all affected property owners who are yet to produce their planning documents such as Certified Registered Title Document of Properties within the said Right of Way, Approved Building Plan Permit for the affected structures and any other relevant documents as proof of ownership, to do so without delay.

“We like to urge them to submit their documents to the Office of the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Block 15, The Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja to ensure that all affected owners are compensated appropriately.

“In conclusion, the Lagos State Government hereby reiterates its commitment towards ensuring that there is even development across the State. By the time the Pen Cinema Flyover construction is completed, there will be traffic decongestion in the axis and this will enhance the socio-economic development of Agege and environs,” Anifowoshe said.

LAGOS WILL EXPERIENCE NEW MILESTONES THIS YEAR- AMBODE

...As Adeboye, Ademowo, Adefarasin, Okonkwo, Others Grace 2018 Thanksgiving Service

AgegePulse Magazine

Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (3rd right), his wife, Bolanle (2nd right); General Overseer, Redemeed Christian Church of God worldwide, Pst. Enoch Adejare Adeboye (m) & his wife, Pst. Folu  (3rd left); Rev. (Mrs.) Mercy Ezekiel (2nd left); Pst. Paul Adefarasin (L); and Bishop Mike Okonkwo (r)

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday expressed optimism that the State will experience new and wonderful milestones this year.

Governor Ambode, who spoke at the State's 2018 Annual Thanksgiving Service held at the Lagos House in Ikeja with the theme, 'Ceaseless Praise', said that despite the several economic and security challenges that enveloped some parts of the country, Lagos has continued to experience peace and prosperity over the years.

Attributing the steady progress of the State to divine intervention and the grace of God, the Governor said he was confident that the State would record more landmark achievements throughout the year.

"Since the inception of this administration, we have called on God at the beginning of the year and our prayers have been prophetic as He always granted our desires beyond our expectations. At a time when the nation was in recession, our State was experiencing economic growth and while there was insecurity in other places, Lagos remains calm and peaceful.

"This is not as a result of what the Government has done but by the special grace of God. And all we need to do is continue to give Him praise and thanksgiving and He will continue to bless and provide for us as Lagosians and a State.

"In this New Year, we submit to Him again and I am confident that irrespective of whatever is happening elsewhere, our State and all our people will continue to excel in peace, good health, prosperity, love and joy. God will continue to shower His blessings on us as a State and our families and homes will experience new and wonderful milestones by His grace," Governor Ambode said.

He said the Annual Thanksgiving Service presents an opportunity to commit the affairs of the State to God, in acknowledgement of His supreme power in the development of the State.

"It is my prayer that as we come to His Gates and Courts with thanksgiving and with praises today, He will release His blessings upon us, guide and direct our path and lead us through the year successfully," Governor Ambode said.

The Governor also used the occasion to appreciate the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye and his wife, Pastor Mrs Folu Adeboye and other religious leaders for their prayers and support for the State since the inception of his administration.

"I offer my sincere gratitude to all our religious leaders for your presence today and continued support for the peace and progress of Nigeria and Lagos in particular. God bless you all," he said.

In his sermon, General Overseer of the RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye urged  Nigerians to draw closer to God, assuring that when they do so, they will continue to enjoy special favour and blessings from God.

Among dignitaries who graced the service include Governor Ambode, his wife, Bolanle, first Civilian Governor of the State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, his wife, Abimbola, Chief Judge of Lagos, Justice Opeyemi Oke, Chief Rasak Okoya, Professor Pat Utomi, Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal, Senator Ganiyu Solomon, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo, Pastor Ituah Ighodola, Rev Adebola Ademowo, Bishop Mike Okonkwo, among others.

Today's Headline

*AgegePulse Magazine ...the mouthpiece of Agege/Orile Agege
 *Headlines Today*[Fri-05-Jan-2018]*

Agege to look like Lekki, Ajah soon- Gov. Ambode

Pen Cinema Bridge: Executive Chairman of Agege LGA, Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi pacifies motorist, residents of Agege, urges to cooperate with Contractors.

Why Parts of Nigeria Will Experience Total Blackout This Year - Ministry of Power

Salah, Oshoala Win 2017 Aiteo CAF Best Player Awards
...As Cuper, Egypt Beat Nigeria To Win Coach, Team Of The Year

Sports: RenewElephant Cup Final holds today

*Punch Newspaper*
IPOB to begin Hausa radio service Saturday

Anti-Olukere protest rocks Ikere-Ekiti

Economic growth should reflect in consumers' welfare ' LCCI

Army rescues another Chibok schoolgirl in Borno

2017 was tough for advertising 'Babaeko

Uncaring parentsll be prosecuted, says IG

Young entrepreneurs establish online wealth creation portal

Hayat Kimya brands win ADVAN awards

Young entrepreneurs establish online wealth creation portal

Brothers accused of rape, robbery

Chivita 100% unveils breakfast packs

Made-in-Aba campaign gets international recognition

Seven die, 14 injured in Sokoto auto crashes

Chivita 100% unveils breakfast packs

Overcoming six digital banking fears

Benue killings: Police go after masterminds, dispatch DIG

Two international awards excites Nigerian hotel

Overcoming six digital banking fears


*Vanguard Newspaper*
Clamp down on BUA: Firm threatens legal action

BUHARI'S RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN: PDP calls for Amaechi's resignation

Wike calls for scheme to carter for ex-servicemen

Your defection, relief to us, PDP tells Sen Ogbuoji

Ugwuanyi to build police intervention camp at Nkpologwu

EFCC clears NABDA boss, Ogbadu of N23m fraud allegation

Increase of Delta budget by DTHA illegal 'CENTREP

Why we back Igbo Presidency for 2019'Northern youths

AIB revolutionises accident reporting, investigation with Mobile App

Abia women protest activities of herdsmen

Delta LG polls: APC alleges hijack of ballot materials

Onianwa family frowns at DTSG over continued indebtedness

Fuel Scarcity: FG hopes on NASS to okay money for debt payments ' BARU

Scores injured as thugs attack PDP chairman in Ondo

Foundation targets 3,000 free eye treatments in Enugu

How Masari is charming his former PDP foes

NITDA committed to FG's policy of local content development'DG

Debut Sovereign Green Bond records N101m oversubscription


*The Nation Newspaper*
4501 loaded petrol tankers vanish in December

Fuel price war rages

Killings planned, say Benue leaders

Mohamed Salah is 2017 CAF African Footballer

Mohamed Salah is 2017 CAF African Footballer

Mark returns to EFCC for another grilling

Mark returns to EFCC for another grilling

Troops rescue Chibok girl Solomi Pagu

Falana to govt: don't succumb to pressure on fuel price hike

Falana to govt: don't succumb to pressure on fuel price hike

Six killed in Rivers

Morison Industries closes application for N502.2m rights issue

Enforcement of anti-open grazing law cause of Benue killings

Three persons killed in attack on Benuevillage

ICRC: Port concession has been successful

Minister: Benue, Kaduna killings disturbing

Minister: Benue, Kaduna killings disturbing

Occupational therapy lucrative profession


*Thisday Newspaper*
NCC: Jan 16 Deadline for Conclusion of 9mobile Sale is Sacrosanct

Osinbajo, Family Leave Nigeria on Vacation

Clampdown on BUA: Edo Acted to Forestall Outbreak of Violence

Ogbeh Condemns Mindless Benue, Rivers Killings

Despite Challenges, We've Performed Credibly, Says CDS

Uba Condemns Recent Killings

IPOB Launches Hausa Radio Service

Fire Guts Customs Warehouse, Several Vehicles Destroyed

PDP Asks Amaechi to Resign as Minister over His Appointment as...

New Killing Spree: Presidency, APC Not Keen on Arresting Perpetrators, Alleges...

Pandemonium as APC, PDP Clashin Ondo

Ugwuanyi Keeps Faith with Enugu

Moodys Foresees Oil Price Range of $40-$60 in 2018

Nosak Group Rewards Workers with Long Service Awards

Make History, Win Premier League, Niger Govt Tasks Tornadoes FC

Mohamed Salah Crowned Aiteo/CAF Player of the Year

Salah, Oshoala Win 2017 Aiteo CAF Best Player Awards

...As Cuper, Egypt Beat Nigeria To Win Coach, Team Of The Year

Agege Pulse Magazine

History was rewritten yesterday as Egypt and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was crowned 2017 Aiteo Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Player of the Year.

Salah, 25, was announced as the 2017 recipient at the State House Banquet Hall, Accra, Ghana on Thursday night.

The 2017 BBC African Player of the Year winner beat club teammate and Senegal forward Sadio Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Gabon and Borussia Dortmund to claim the award. They emerged 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Salah becomes the first Egyptian since Mahmoud El Khatib in 1983 to be crowned African best player.

In the category for the Women’s Player of the Year award, Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala emerged the winner, thereby retaining her title which she won in 2016 and has now won it three times (2014, 2016, 2017).

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr lost to Egypt coach Hector Cuper in the Coach of the Year category while the Pharoahs of Egypt who qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and were finalist at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations won National Team of the Year.

As Part of events to mark the 2017 CAF awards, past winners of the CAF Player of the Year Award were present. Also top African music stars like Nigeria’s Tiwa Savage, Phyno, Flavour, Wizkid, Olamide, Patoranking and Fali Ipupa of Democratic Republic of Congo were on hand to entertain the guests.

Full List: 2017 CAF Award Winners:
Men’s Player of the Year:
Mohamed Salah (Egypt and Liverpool)
Women’s Player of the Year:
Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria & Dalian Quanjian)
Women’s National Team of the Year:
South Africa
Coach of the Year:
Hector Cuper (Egypt)
National Team of the Year:
Egypt
Club of the Year:
Wydad Athletic Club
Youth Player of the Year:
Patson Daka (Zambia and Liefering)
CAF Legends Award:
Ibrahim Sunday (Ghana)
Leader of the Year:
Ahmed Yahya (Mauritania)
Platinum Award:
Nana Akufo-Addo (President of Ghana)
George Weah     (President of Liberia)

Why Parts of Nigeria Will Experience Total Blackout This Year - Ministry of Power

Agege Pulse Magazine

The series of dramas bedeviling the growth and development of Nigeria is not ending soon. This is because while Nigerians were still rejoicing that the country's power generation hits all time high as stated by President Muhammadu Buhari in his New Year message, another unforeseen crisis has rocked the epileptic power sector.

In a statement from the ministry of power on Wednesday on the current blackout being experienced across the country since Tuesday, Agege Pulse learnt that a fire incident gutted the Escravos Lagos Pipeline System of the Nigerian Gas Processing and Transportation Company Ltd (NGPTC), thereby causing shutdown of the pipeline supplying gas to Nigeria's largest power plant, Egbin.

The statement reads in pairs:

1. Regrettably, after a sustained period of increasing production and distribution of power since September, the Nigerian Gas Processing and Transportation Company Ltd (NGPTC) has reported a fire incident on its Escravos Lagos Pipeline System on Tuesday, 2nd January, 2018.

2. The incident requires a shutdown of the pipeline supplying gas to Egbin 1,320MW; Olorunsogo NIPP 676MW, Olorunsogo 338MW, Omotosho NIPP 450MW, Omotosho 338 MW and Paras 60MW power stations.

3. The sudden loss of generation due to interruption in gas supply from these stations caused the national transmission grid to trip off around 20:20 on 2nd January 2018. The national transmission grid is owned and operated by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

4. Most of Nigeria's power generation is from thermal power stations that require gas for fuel. The gas is produced by oil and gas companies overseen by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.

5. The gas is delivered to the power stations through pipelines owned and operated by Nigerian Gas Processing and Transportation Company Ltd (NGPTC), a subsidiary of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC).

6. TCN and the generation companies are working to restore operation of the national grid.

7. Once the national grid is restored output from the hydroelectric power stations and all other unaffected gas fired thermal power stations will be increased to the extent possible to minimize the impact of loss of generation from the affected power stations.

8. We urge members of the public to bear with us as we work to overcome this set back which will be temporary.