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NEWS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 18TH APRIL 2018*


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

....Seeks security agencies support to end gridlock in the interim

 ..Says construction of 3,000 capacity truck terminal ready soon.

You can only get into political office through godfathrism - Dr. AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef

...Reveals alternative to godfathrism.

...hails bountiful foundation for its selfless service to Nation Building

 Senate adopts Not-Too-Young-To-Run bill, 11 other constitution amendments

I Believe the future is determined by actions taken now - Hon. Gbenga Abiola


*PUNCH*


FMC doctor killed our baby Parents

Theresa May asks Nigeria, others to revoke anti-same sex laws

UK visa applicant bags three years for lying about marital status

Herdsmen attacks force 300,000 Benue pupils out of school

Secure Chibok girls, Leahs rescue before 2019, Reps tell Buhari

We may shut NAssembly to help Buhari end killings Ekweremadu

Boko Haram: No amnesty for mass murderers

Nasarawa attacks: IDPs stone govs convoy, death toll rises

Kogi gov sets up panel to probe herdsmen crisis

LASG takes over truck terminal to tackle Apapa gridlock

Falae visits Obasanjo, says Buhari has failed

Banks fail to remit N74.1bn govt revenues 'RMAFC

Group laments insecurity, wants state police

Unity Bank, Oando, Skye Bank lift stock market

Delta APC attacks Saraki over Omo-Agege's suspension

Your daily petrol consumption claim untenable, Falana tells Kachikwu

AI slams police for attacking Shiite protesters

Ekiti APC delegates can't be bought ' Faparusi



*VANGUARD*



FG drops charge against civil servant docked over 86 exotic cars, houses

NASS probes $462m used for military chopper

He ended our marriage on the phone!

AFTER MEETING OBJ: I regret supporting Buhari in 2015 ' FALAE

Boko Haram kills three Chadian soldiers

Nigerian students killed by tree on Cameroon school trip

Falana seeks explanation for fuel subsidy increase from N261bn to N1.4trn

Pat Utomi ready to change Delta, says Enuha

Are we as a people fair to those who put down their lives so that we remain united ' ' IBB

Abia school teachers embark on strike over unpaid salary

No drain pipe project under Obaseki

Cultists kill father of 3 in A/Ibom

2019: Keyamo's appointment makes Buhari's re-election easier ' Group

Tinubu blames Jonathan, others for country's woes

Secondus alleges FG, APC's plot to frame him up

Secondus alleges FG, APC's plot to frame him up

Obaseki to partner private investors on mechanised farming for inclusive agric devt.

Guinness, Wecyclers sign MoU on waste management



*THE NATION*



Nigeria to create technology, innovation advisory council Osinbajo

Killings: Sack service chiefs now, senators tell Buhari

Ex-NSITF boss in $2.8m poll row with Eze

Nigerias economy to grow by 2.1 per cent, says IMF

Otun Olubadans twins freed

Bank reports judge to NJC, EFCC over questionable judgment

$2.1b arms cash: I never collected any money from anywhere, says Secondus

Tinubu: party supremacy for its sake is nothing

We wont abandon NEMA N23b fraud probe, says Rep

We ll welcome Mimiko back to Labour Party, says chair

Sex-for-mark as metaphor

Kolade: I will be first woman governor

Im in race to make difference, says cleric

OLUSOSUN DUMPSITE: POLICE ARREST 80, RECOVERS TOY GUN, WEAPONS FROM SITE

Lagos State Police have arrested over 80 miscreants, recovered a toy gun, 6 butchers’ knives, 21 kitchen knives, 9 hammers, substances suspected to be cannabis and other dangerous weapons from Olusosun Dumpsite squatters.

The police team, comprising of officers drawn from Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos State Taskforce, Counter Terrorism Unit, Alausa Police Station and other police formations, stormed the dumpsite early today to eject the squatters who had already built shades, where they dwell.

The miscreants in a bid to resist police arrest, set fire on the dump to discard the operatives from carrying out the clearing of the site as directed by the State Government but couldn’t do much before they were arrested.

Recovered from the shades built by the squatters were a toy gun, 23 pieces of fake US dollars, 3 cutlasses, 21 kitchen knives, 6 butchers’ knives, 9 hammers, 5 reflective jackets, substances suspected to be cannabis, charms among others.

It could be recalled that weeks ago, there was a rapid fire outbreak at the dump site which lasted for days and causing a lot of health hazards to Lagosians living within the vicinity.

Investigations during the period revealed that the fire was caused by the miscreants occupying the dumpsite illegally and as a result, the State Government ordered a close down of the dumpsite to forestall any further environmental disaster.OLUSOSUN DUMPSITE: POLICE  ARREST 80, RECOVERS TOY GUN, WEAPONS FROM SITE

Lagos State Police have arrested over 80 miscreants, recovered a toy gun, 6 butchers’ knives, 21 kitchen knives, 9 hammers, substances suspected to be cannabis and other dangerous weapons from Olusosun Dumpsite squatters.

The police team, comprising of officers drawn from Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos State Taskforce, Counter Terrorism Unit, Alausa Police Station and other police formations, stormed the dumpsite early today to eject the squatters who had already built shades, where they dwell.

The miscreants in a bid to resist police arrest, set fire on the dump to discard the operatives from carrying out the clearing of the site as directed by the State Government but couldn’t do much before they were arrested.

Recovered from the shades built by the squatters were a toy gun, 23 pieces of fake US dollars, 3 cutlasses, 21 kitchen knives, 6 butchers’ knives, 9 hammers, 5 reflective jackets, substances suspected to be cannabis, charms among others.

It could be recalled that weeks ago, there was a rapid fire outbreak at the dump site which lasted for days and causing a lot of health hazards to Lagosians living within the vicinity.

Investigations during the period revealed that the fire was caused by the miscreants occupying the dumpsite illegally and as a result, the State Government ordered a close down of the dumpsite to forestall any further environmental disaster

You can only get into political office through godfathrism - Dr. AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef

.. Reveals alternative to godfathrism.
...hails bountiful foundation for its selfless service to Nation Building

The latest edition of Mentoring TimeOut with Bountiful recorded another success with scores of quality and matured personalities from all walks of life graced the session  on Sunday at Mr. Biggs Multi Purpose Hall, Garage, Ogba Agege.

Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr. AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef  who was the special guest, clears the air on germane issues rocking the country politically at the program tagged: Youth Maximising Partisan and Corporate Politics.


Dr. AbdulLateef having reviewed a book written by young political aspirant, Bisi Ogunwale titled: 'Stepping Out' revealed that the new generation of young politicians can't do away with godfathrism in getting into political office, noting that structure and the platform had always been heavily invested on and to hijack the structure would be taxing.

However, he stated an alternative to godfathrism syndrome, noting that it is by building and investing in a particular new political party system that would share the same ideology with the aspirants vision and finds its place in electorates heart over time.


He stressed that, "It's better to be in business and also participates in active politics rather than being active in a spiral of silence or being a social media critic."



The Lagos commissioner in his statement lauds Bountiful Foundation for selfless service and creating a platform not only to make leaders but to nurture leaders in our dear country.


According to Mr. Bisi Ogunwale, Guest and Author of "Stepping Out", a book written to share his political experiences while seeking political office in Nigeria.


Mr. Bisi urged young politician to participate in healthy politics rather than subscribing to a do or die game of politics.


He noted that politics is about been loyal, and ability to identify stakeholders in politics and give  them their dues.

Violence: Hausa Community, Group lament on Inhumane of Awawa Boys in Agege

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By: Muhammad Mujtaba Zakir

The atrocities being perpetrated by the so called (Awawa) hoodlums bedevilling our once Sacred Agege Community. The popularly known Agege Community which houses a large number of Hausa Residents of Lagos State is gradually loosing its tranquility at the brink of juveniles and drug-junkies that have nicknamed themselves with the nomenclature (Awawa).

The word Awawa is now being considered a common now for a hoodlum in Agege community. Indecent dressing, coupled with bizarre haircuts and sagging of trousers is considered a gesture of unity amidst them. The most bemoaning of all is that the majority of their members constitute youths within the ages of 16 to 24. Youths at their most assertive ages with enough manpower to instill in community development.

This piece is being necessitated by the most recent act of atrocity perpetrated by the so called group of hoodlums in the most popular streets of Agege Community known as Markaz for housing the popular Markaz Institute.

A party which later digressed into chaos left a young boy dead on the street. He was beaten to pulp with all kinds of shady and harmful objects. I am talking about a boy within the ages 15 to 17. I happened to be amidst the abrupt first responders. I became totally astounded as to what I saw. A dead boy lying on the street simply because he chose to become way-ward at such a young age?

We really need the contribution of everyone to understand what led to the orchestration of Awawa. What is their aim? Why are they still roaming on the streets of Agege committing crimes after so many intermittent efforts by the government to mitigate their existence?

Your replies might help in yielding an everlasting solution to this thread of violence in our community.

RRS FORCES ROBBERS TO ABANDON, BUS, GUN, FLEE INTO BUSH

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The operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command  on Thursday forced four armed robbers to abandon a hijacked danfo commercial bus, a gun and six passengers whom they had held hostage while in transit.

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Imohimi Edgal disclosed this today at the Command's headquarter while parading some suspected criminals the police arrested.

The four robbers who boarded the bus heading to LASU - Iba route from Iyana Ipaja hijacked the bus from the driver immediately one of the passengers alighted at Diamond Estate, Isheri, Lagos.

According to the driver of the bus, Sherrif Dada, “at around 11:00 p.m on Thursday, after returning from a chartered trip to Sango, my conductor and I went straight to our usual route at Egbeda to make some more money before the closing for the day. We saw lots of passengers at Egbeda Bus Stop who were heading to Igando.

We picked the passengers and we dropped the first passenger at Diamond Estate Bus Stop. Just after leaving the Bus Stop, one of the passengers, four guys in their 20s brought out a gun and told me to stop”.

“Just after pinning the gun to my head, the other robbers began to ransack the  passengers particularly, a lady suspected to be carrying a handbag and her Infinix Note 4 android phone. The robbers began to scuffle with the lady to dispossess her of her belonging but the lady refused to surrender her bag to the gun wielding bandits.

It wasn't quite long my conductor escaped that they threw me down on motion after sighting an RRS patrol vehicle chasing them. They felt I was not fast enough”, he stated.

According to the conductor, Hakeem Hassan, “I was also  held down at gun point after attempting to jump down from the moving bus to stop me from raising alarm.

Unfortunately for them for them I managed to escape from the bus after the driver slowed down. I ran for my dear life. They threatened to shoot me but I defied all their threat to stop me from calling attention of those around the area”.

He stated further, “immediately I manage to jump from the bus, I ran backward screaming for help and also hearing the robber telling me to stop that he was going to shoot me but I continued running until I ran into a filling station.

It wasn’t quite long I had been screaming for help when I saw an RRS patrol vehicle speeding towards me. I guessed other road users who saw me had told them”. 

“The chase by the police vehicle unsettled the four robbers. They instantly stopped collecting our valuables and were thinking of how to escape. As soon as we left Igando General Hospital, they drove the danfo into a bush and escaped leaving behind their only gun and mobile phone they took from one of the passengers", one of the commuters stated.

Recovered from the bus were a locally made gun and an Android mobile phone, which they collected from one of the passengers.

Both the danfo bus and the mobile phone were handed over to their owners at the RRS Headquaters in Alausa.

Commenting on the development, the Police PRO, SP Chike Oti said “Lagos is not a safe zone for any criminal to operate, if they risk it, we will  get them”.

Breakdown: Agege LG Boss, Egunjobi presents N2.33bn budget for 2018 fiscal year

...See breakdown of budget

...To focus on Infrastructure, Empowerment, Education, others

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There was renewed hope and optimism yesterday when the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi presented N2.33bn budget of the 2018 fiscal year to the council's Legislative Arm.

The budget, tagged, "Budget of Sustainable Social, Economic and Infrastructural Development", AgegePulse learnt N633m is proposed for capital expenditure while N1.7bn was for recurrent.

Agege Pulse also learnt that the proposed budget is about N150m higher than that of 2017. Egunjobi, while speaking, asserted that his administration was determined to walk its talk by making the budget highlights a reality.

Also, in a remark, Leader of the House, Hon. Muyideen Kola Anigbajumo promised that the House will expedite action on passage of the budget adding that the legislatures would monitor the implementation of the budget to almost 100 percent performance.

Below is the Breakdown of the Proposed 2018 Fiscal Budget

On Capital:

#Works, Housing & Infrastructure get, N552,137,063 with 87.2%,
#Health, N32,000,000 with 5.054%
#Environmental Services & Waste Management N12,000,000 with 1.9%
#Women Affairs & Poverty Alleviation WAPA N15,000,000 with 2.4%
#Agric and Social Development N8,000,000 with 1.3%
#Education N7,000,000 with 1.1%
#Planning & Budget N5,000,000 with 0.8%
#Commerce, Finance, Supply & Cooperation N1,000,000
Total = N633,137,063

#Recurrent: (Overhead & Personnel Salaries) N1.7Billion

Grand total = N2,335,468,749.8

2018 ONLINE APPLICATION INTO NIGERIAN MILITARY SCHOOL COMMENCES, ENTRY EXAM HOLDS ON MAY 26

The Lagos State Government has announced that the Nigerian Military School 2018 Entrance Examination will take place on Saturday, 26th May 2018 at all designated Centres nationwide.

A statement from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, (SSG), Mr. Tunji Bello informed interested pupils who are Lagos indigenes that the online application for 2018/2019 admission into the School commenced on February 20, 2018, and will close on May 19, 2018.

The release urged interested candidates to visit the NMS portal at https://www.nms1954.sch.ng, read the instructions carefully and follow steps 1-4 of the application process by filling all the required data.

It emphasized that on the “Payment Advice Page”, payment can be made online using ATM Cards or at the bank and stressed that candidates  must complete the application on the portal, adding that forms can only be submitted after an applicant’s payment is confirmed and a valid passport-size photograph uploaded.

The statement, however, implored candidates to print out their Application Form, Payment Advice Slip and Examination Photo Card from the portal after the final submission of the application, adding that it a must for all candidates to present the printed copy of the photo card on the examination day.

Agege LG Immortalizes Lagos Speaker, Obasa

....Names Legislative Building After Him

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The selfless service of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa towards the modernization of Agege has been honoured by Agege Local Government as management of the council, today, named its Legislative building after him.

The development was made known today by the Executive Chairman of Agege LG, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi during the presentation of the council's budget at the council's Legislative building.

Alhaji Egunjobi stated that the decision to name the building after Obasa was in appreciation of his remarkable representation of the Agege community in the state Assembly.

"There's no doubt that Rt. Hon. Obasa has contributed immensely to the development and growth of this great community. He has proven to be a role model for youths who want to achieve greater things in life. Rt. Hon. Obasa remains our symbol for his commitment, strong desire and resilience to the development and growth of this great community," Egunjobi revealed.

"He started his public career as an elected councillor at this hallowed council chamber in 1999 and today he is the leading lawmaker in Lagos State. It's because he started at this hallowed chamber we are naming the Legislative building after him. We are also unveiling his photograph while serving as a councillor here to serve as source of inspiration to young politicians that they can become great with commitment, loyalty, sense of purpose and perseverance," the Agege council chairman said.

Obasa who had honoured the invitation to witness the budget presentation as a guest was shocked when his eulogy took centre stage inside the chamber.

An elated Obasa was full of appreciation while responding to the gesture of the council. He said, "I'm happy and elated and I'm equally surprised at this very great honour. Nobody informed me that this is coming. I thought it was only for the budget presentation but indeed this is a very pleasant surprise, " Rt. Hon. Obasa said.

"We will not relent in our desire and commitment to the development and growth of the Agege community in particular and Lagos State in general.

"I also want to thank Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for his commitment to the even development and growth of Lagos in general and Agege in particular. I'm assuring you all that we remain steadfast to the growth of this state," he said.

Dignitaries from within and outside Agege witnessed the historic occasion. They include; Member, LSHA representing Agege Constituency 02, Honourable Oluyinka Ogundimu, Chairman, Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. JS Babatunde, Vice Chairman Agege, Prince Abiodun Ogunji, Leader of the House, Hon. Kola Anigbajumo, Agege SLG, Hon. Gbenga Abiola, All Councillors and Supervisory Councillors, former leader of the House, Hon. Richard Osanyipeju, Agege APC Chairman, Hon. Wale Adeyeye.

Others include: Olu of Agege, HRM. Oba Kamila Oyedeji Isiba, Sarkin Hausawan Agege, Alh. Musa Muhammed Dogon Kadai, the Baales, Head of Administration, Agege LGA, Engr. M. Abass, Head of Budget, Mrs. Yemi Rasaq, Management Staff, HODs, Agege CDC Chairman, S.A to Speaker on Budget Planning, Hon. Otunba Richard Oshungboye and other notable dignitaries.

Five arrested as police bust illegal brewery

...Brewery produces fake malt drinks, stout

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The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday uncovered an illegal brewery where fake malt and stout beverages are produced in Ikorodu, Lagos.

Five of the suspects behind the beverage manufacturing factory were also arrested by a team led by Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi.

It was discovered that the illegal brewery produced malt drinks, stout and ethanol, which they pump into, trucks to bottle at another location.

According to Imohimi, the suspects would be further interrogated to know where the drinks are bottled and sold.

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*  *HEADLINES TODAY *[FRI-09-MAR-2018]*

Ambode’s wife calls for removal of barriers impeding women’s progress

Education District 1 Student, Tomiwa Abraham Wins Full University Scholarship

...As Dr Ayandele Lauds Principals, Teachers Efforts

...My Mother, teachers source of my inspiration - Tomiwa Abraham

Lagos junior League honours Egunjobi For Youth Sports Development.


Hon. JS Babatunde fix Amoo Road to motorist/Residents

Mr. Egunjobi, Mrs. JS Babatunde join COWLSO to celebrate World Women's Day

*Punch Newspaper*
We won't spend money on Ajaokuta again ' FG

Order IG to enforce Benue anti-open grazing law, Reps tell Buhari

We wont spend money on Ajaokuta again FG

Dana Air welcomes FGs audit

Senate probes alleged plot to sack Saraki, destabilise chamber

Dana Air welcomes FG's audit

Thanks for being a loyal partner, Buhari tells Osinbajo at 61

PIGB: We wont sack DPR, PPPRA workers, says Kachikwu

PIGB: We won't sack DPR, PPPRA workers, says Kachikwu

Appeal Court reserves judgment in Kashamus extradition case

FG set to resell Yola Disco, Afam Power

Manslaughter: Youve case to answer, court tells Synagogue, engineers

FG set to resell Yola Disco, Afam Power

Parents of abducted Dapchi schoolgirls protest in NASS, demand rescue

Stop cutting corners, SON warns manufacturers

Stop cutting corners, SON warns manufacturers

Osun Groove: Aregbesola faults Omisores claim on road project

FG to complete N16bn road projects in Kwara


 *Vanguard Newspaper*
Umahi orders arrest of Deputy Chief of Staff, appointees from warring communities

Ateke's defamation suit: Court orders substituted service on Rivers APC Chair, 7 others

Secondus, Okowa, Uduaghan, expected at reception for Ibori

Ikpeazu tasks S'East states on Ease of Doing Business

NASS to go against corrupt VCs, lecturers

Security expert lauds Police for curbing crime in Oyo

A'Court reserves judgement in Kashamu's extradition suit

Enugu LGAs comply with digital budgeting

Obiano didn't sack political appointees, Commissioner

Piracy: PFSO urges FG to increase security for Egina

2018 C/Wealth Games contingent snubbed at Villa

No country can progress without rule of law'Obegolu

ERGP Focus Labs to boost economic diversification ' FG

You're embarrassment to public office, Labour tells el-Rufai

ERGP Focus Labs to boost economic diversification ' FG

Glut looms as buyers reject Nigerian crude

EKO CHALLENGE CUP: TORGAH maintains 2 shots lead after 36 holes

State police is clearly inevitable


 *The Nation Newspaper*
Our pains, by 110 abducted Dapchi schoolgirls parents

Groans in Enyimba City

Defence to Nigerians: ignore Ekweremadus coup comment

Why govt should make Koko, Warri, Sapele ports work, by don

Aisha Buhari to Boko Haram: Leave our daughters alone

Reps okayed N2b for Ajaokuta

Army gives cash to fallen soldiers widows in Enugu

Some infertility problems are preventable

Buhari: well end cycle of violence

Ifeanyi Odii launches Ultimus Entertainment

Four policemen, six soldiers killed in Rann attack

Comediennes to thrill today

Labour must do more for workers

PENGASSAN seeks NNPCs reimbursement for oil subsidy payment

Buhari: Osinbajo, a dependable partner in journey to transform Nigeria

93 Days, The Bridge for Hollywood screening

Groupseeks Chevron headquarters relocation to Warri

FIIRO eyes five million jobs yearly


 *Thisday Newspaper*
Fresh Crisis Looms as APC NEC Plans to Amend Party's Constitution

Again, US Secretary Tillerson Warns Nigeria, Other African Countries Against Chinese Loans

Abdullahi Adamu for Probe over Alleged Plot to Destabilise Senate, Oust Saraki

Jerry Gana Still in PDP, Says Niger Chapter

Buhari Expresses FG's Commitment to Ending Cycle of Violence in Plateau

Jerry Gana Still in PDP, Says Niger Chapter

Re: Ambodes Reputation on the Line

FIRS Threatens to Sell Properties of Defaulting Tax Payers

Playing Politics with Purpose

Re: Ambodes Reputation on the Line

Osinbajo at 61, Says I'm Gradually Attaining Class of Senior Citizens

Despite House Opposition, Fayemi Insists Ajaokuta Concession to Go Ahead

Secondus: Buhari's Government Most Corrupt in Nigeria's History

DHQ Tackles Senate, Ekweremadu over Comment on Military Take Over

Alpha Beta Denies Collecting Land Use Charge for Lagos

Six Banks Accounted for 57% Total Industry Deposits as at June

Sterling Bank Empowers Female Entrepreneurs

Respite for Wenger as Arsenal Puts AC Milan to Sword

Falconets Draw Germany, China, Haiti in U-20 Womens World Cup

Education District 1 Student, Tomiwa Abraham Wins Full University Scholarship

...As Dr Ayandele Lauds Principals, Teachers Efforts

AgegePulse Magazine

The popular quote of Princess Diana that 'carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.', could well be used to describe the unexpected fortune that befell former Head Boy of Keke High School, Ifako-Ijaye, Master Tomiwa Abraham yesterday.

Agege Pulse learnt that after graduating in flying colours, Tomiwa took it upon himself to assist other students who are still in school by putting up an outstanding performance during a 2-year extra coaching initiative organised by Brighter Days Youths Empowerment.

His commitment and unrelenting effort was well noticed and won him a four years scholarship.

The presentation of the scholarship award was done today at Keke Senior High School of Education District 1, under the leadership of Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, Dr. Yinka Ayandele.

Two old students of the school, Mr. Olaolu Williams and Kofo Durotimi-Etti of Brighter Days Youths Empowerment Initiative and NextGem Farms Limited respectively, presented the scholarship to Tomiwa.

Agege Pulse gathered that the award is a full scholarship programme which would allow him to study Agriculture/Crop Protection and Environmental Biology in the University of Ibadan free of charge till graduation.

Speaking at the presentation, TGPS Dr. Mrs Ayandele said the gesture epitomizes   a wonderful event of elevation and heartwarming. She commended the kind move to reward excellence by the initiative.

"Thanks to the initiative of Mr. Olaolu Williams and Kofo Durotimi-Etti of Brighter Days Youths Empowerment Initiative and NextGem Farms Ltd that deemed it fit to sponsor former Head Boy of Keke High School, Tomiwa Abraham who is also one of the 300 students of EDD1 who got a straight admission into University upon graduation.

"We appreciate the principals, teachers, school supports and everyone who are contributing immensely to ensure these students have a flourishing future. We hope other students will give much needed attention to their studies in preparation for a day like this." Dr Ayandele concluded.

On his part, Tomiwa Abraham appreciated God for the privilege to witness such a day. He acknowledged how his mother and teachers have been huge source of inspiration to him adding that the Brighter Days Youths Empowerment Initiative and NextGem Farms Limited gave him platform to showcase his love for fellow human being.

How To Calculate Your Land Use Charge Correctly

Land Use Charge: Payment is only 0.076% of the 60% of the value of a Property – Real Estate Professionals

...it is a more scientific and standardised payment

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Following the announcement of the re-enacted Land Use Charge Law (LUCL) 2018 of Lagos State, the Coalition of Real Estate Investors and Surveyors in Lagos State has revealed that after its thorough analysis of the LUCL 2018, Owners-Occupiers are expected to pay a token percentage of 0.076% of the value of the assessed property.

Mr. Ayokunle Gregory, the convener of Coalition of Real Estate Investors and Surveyors in Lagos, made this revelation through a press statement after a closed-door meeting of the Coalition held in Lagos on Friday, March 2, 2018. While also expressing dismay at the level of misinformation circulating about the law among the unsuspecting public, Mr. Gregory further stated that some mischief-makers were bent on exploiting the new law for their selfish purpose by confusing the entire populace through dissemination of half-truth.

"And as such, we feel obliged to address the falsehood from a professional perspective before the unsuspecting public is misguided to bewilderment and violation of the law".

The newly implemented LUCL 2018 is a repeal of the Land Use Charge Law 2001 (the LUCL 2001) that lacked clarity on the formula used to derive an accurate rate. Also, under the old law, the LUC rate was totally inaccurate and retrogressive which deprived the state of keeping track of all economic activities that relate land in Lagos State.

According to the coalition, the reviewed LUCL 2018 is to put in place a regulated and standardised system that enables clarity and self-assessment. It was reviewed by the Lagos State House of Assembly and signed into Law by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on February 8, 2018. Property owners in the state have gone ahead to pay their LUC following the flag off by the Lagos State Governor on February 19, 2018.

The law is a consolidation of Ground Rent, Tenement Rate, and Neighbourhood Improvement Levy. Thus, the Tenement Rates Law, the Land Based Rates Law, the Neighbourhood Improvement Charge and all other similar Property Rates or Charges, Laws or amendments to any such property Laws shall cease to apply to any property in the State as from February 2018.

Nonetheless, all pending invoices, orders, rules, regulations, etc. under the 2001 repealed Law shall continue to be in effect until such obligations are discharged.
The LUCL is payable annually by owners and occupiers holding a lease to a property for 10 years or more. Using the applicable formula provided by the reviewed law, owners and occupiers can now calculate their rate by multiplying the Market Value (MV) of a property by the Applicable Relief Rate (RR) and Annual Charge Rate (CR).

Providing detailed breakdown on the law, Ayokunle Gregory said, "For Owner-occupied residential property, the LUC per annum is at 0.076%. For instance, if the Market Value of an owner-occupied property is at N15, 000,000.00 it means that that the amount payable is N6,840 per annum only which amounts to N570.00 per month. For a property occupied by tenants, used for commercial purposes, at the same Market Value of N15, 000,000.00, the LUC rate of that property will be N68, 400 per annum".
It was made known that the state government has made available some reliefs applicable to the entire property owners and also some specific owners according to their status.

"These include a general 40% relief for all property liable to LUC payment, a 10% relief for owners and occupiers with persons with disabilities, a 10% relief for owners and occupiers of 70 years and above, a 10% relief for properties above 25 years, a 5% relief for properties occupied by their owners for over 12 years, a 20 % relief for non-revenue generating federal and state government property, and 20% partial relief for non-profit making organisations", he disclosed.

In addition, some properties are exempted from the LUC payment, such as properties used for public and religious activities, properties used as registered educational institutes and charitable activities, properties occupied and owned by pensioners of 60 years and above, public cemeteries and burial ground and all palaces of recognised Obas and Chiefs in the State.

According to the press statement, the state has provided professional services of registered Estate Surveyors and Values to get accurate data which will help in assessment and valuation of properties in the state.

"In order to clear the air of any misinformation, we implore all owners and occupiers of properties in Lagos to do a self-assessment using the formula provided, and also provide officials with valid documents to ensure a smooth run of the exercise for the benefits of all", the coalition concluded.

Signed
Mr. Ayokunle Gregory,
Convener - Coalition of Real Estate Investors and Surveyors

Lagos, NWFL Urge Students To Mix Academics With Sports

...Hold Career Mentorship Programme For EDDI School Girls

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The Nigerian Women Football Leagues (NWFL) in collaboration with Lagos State Government has called on school girls to consider venturing into sporting activities alongside their studies for a brighter rewarding future.

The charge was given at a career mentorship programme held at Government Girls College under Lagos Education District One Agege, where hundreds of School Girls were encouraged to take advantage of the enormous opportunities embedded in sports in line with their God given talents.

The Career Talk was part of events used to herald the staging of the maiden Nigeria Women Football League Champions Shield title which was eventually won by Rivers Angels after defeating Nasarawa Amazons 4-3 on penalties at the Agege Ultramodern Stadium.

According to the Chairman of Nigerian Women Football League, Mrs. Aishat Falode, the Career Mentorship Programme is aimed at teaching and encouraging over 1000 schools girls across the country on how to make the best use of the opportunities available in sports for them.

Aishat Falode appreciated Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on his tremendous investment in quality education and sports development in the state.

She said, 'If the future of young girls is secured, the future of the Nation is secured as well. Girl child is an asset to the society. She needs quality education combined perfectly with career chosen sports, i.e being a doctor and a footballer.

"There are lots of career opportunities in sports ranging from sports journalism, broadcasters, physiotherapist, players agent, sports merchandising, nutritionist amongst others. However, you need to be focused, disciplined and resolute, then, the sky will be beginning of your shining stars." Falode concluded.

On her part, the Tutor General and Permanent Secretary of Education District 1, Agege Dr. Mrs Yinka Ayandele was full of praise for Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and NWFL - the organisers of the mentorship programme for the wonderful initiatives and opportunities given to the students, stressing that it should not be a one-off show so as to help the children pursue their chosen career in sports at early stage.

"We appreciate our amiable Governor, His Excellency, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode and the Executives of the NWFL for this laudable initiative. Although, the female football team of Education District One has been doing well previously, we are confident that they will become more victorious with the career mentorship programme.

"What we want from our children is to remain focused on their studies as they strive for a career in sports. We want them to see the business part of sports and balance it with education. Through education, they will make most beneficial use of whichever aspect of sports they venture into." Dr Ayandele stressed.

Sharing her experience with the girls, Super Falcons striker, Rasheedat Ajibade said being a sport person has pitched her among kings and queens across the world. She said, "As a student and footballer, I started travelling round the world through the round leather game when my parents didn't have international passports. I've used sports to bring fortune to my family, you can do it too."

RRS NABS FATHER, SON FOR SELLING HARD DRUGS TO SCHOOL PUPILS

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The operatives of Rapid Response squad of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested father and son for selling Tramadol and other hard drugs to primary and secondary school pupils in Itire, Lagos.

The father, Ibrahim Sheu (40) and Franku Ibrahim (23) were arrested on Friday after officials of the Office of Education and Quality Assurance, Lagos State, alerted the Rapid Response Squad officers about the incident.

The suspects, who are petty traders at a kiosk in Adedeji Bus stop, Itire, Lagos were caught selling the drugs to school pupils. Some of the pupils were later interrogated and released to their parents.

The officials of the Ministry of Education, Lagos State, on routine monitoring of schools around the area had gotten report of strange attitude of some of the school pupils in the area.

The curiosity led to the discovery of the traders selling tramadol and other hard drug to some of the school pupils in the area.

Further investigations by Rapid Response Squad officials led to the confirmation of the report and arrest of both the father and his son.

Recovered from the suspects were 72 pieces of Tramadol capsules, 28 tablets of Tramol and some other capsules.

The father, Ibrahim Sheu, who initially denied selling hard drugs to pupils, stated that it was his son that sold to the pupils whenever he was not around later confessed they both sold to pupils but added that they sold to adults too.

Commenting on the incident, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Imohimi Edgal advised parents and guardians to always debrief their wards whenever they come back from school to know their activities in schools and the kind of friends they associate with.

Edgal added that the case would be thoroughly investigated and the prosecution monitored.

The suspects are to be transferred to the SCID for further investigation.

LAGOS, KANO SIGN MoU FOR ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP, INVESTMENT

...Set Up Technical Working Group To Oversee Implementation

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The Lagos and Kano State Governments on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for economic partnership and to jointly explore investment opportunities aimed at creating jobs and facilitating growth and development.

The MoU, which was signed by Governors Akinwunmi Ambode and Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Lagos and Kano States respectively, at the closing ceremony of the inaugural Lagos-Kano Economic and Investment Summit held at the Jubilee Chalets, Epe, seeks to create a common platform for exploring, expanding and developing areas of economic development and Investment.

According to the MoU, the two States agreed to expand the current level of economic and investment cooperation between them especially in key areas of Governance, Security, Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), Agricultural Value Chain, Tourism, Education, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Skills Development.

Other areas include Commerce with specific focus on ease of doing business and Infrastructure in Power, Transportation and Urban Waste Management.

The objectives of the MoU, among others, are to establish a formal and flexible framework between the two States to expand trade and investment cooperation, foster scientific and technological collaboration for business development in emerging key sectors, strengthen communication, enhance trust, boost economic development and create jobs.

Under the agreement, the two States have also set up a Technical Working Group to oversee the implementation of the objectives of the MoU.

In her closing remarks, Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, said the signing of the MoU by Governor Ambode and Governor Ganduje was a clear testament of the commitment of both States to collaborate in the overall best interest of the people.

She said the two Governors, by the development, "are telling the entire world that collaboration, cooperation, partnership can always work to bring about economic sufficiency in our States and off course the entire nation."

While describing the summit as historic and successful, Adebule said the programme witnessed presentations from experts, erudite minds, scholars from both public and organised private sector with numerous positions expressed and outlined .

She said: "In this process, our minds have been availed with torrents of ideas, information, statistics, interpretation and above all vision and collaboration leading to economic sufficiency.

"I am convinced that the most valuable outcome of this engagement is the fact that we have Governors who have vision and have the opportunity of sharing this vision. Today, we are not just sharing the vision but providing an enabling environment for this vision to be actualized.

"Today, we have the political will; today, the political will has been demonstrated and it signifies the fact that we are ready for business. Lagos and Kano mean business and we are ready for business," the Deputy Governor said.

Today's News

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

Headlines 1st March, 2018

Ambode not reversing Fashola's Policies, says Bamigbetan

Hon. Kehinde Bamigbetan reiterates support for Cleaner Lagos

...implores Lagosians to be calm with VisionScape

181 Roads Construction: Egunjobi, JS Babatunde inspect sites in Awori, Itogbe, others

2019: Hon. Ogundimu holds meeting with APC Excos in Ward G Agege

"Serving is a call I cannot afford to ignore" - Hon. Fatee Mohameed

Subulu-li-Mardiyyah Muslim Society of Nigeria to hold Moulud Nabiyyi this Month

Azeez Nurudeen urges Young adults to get involve in politics at the grassroots level.

Nasir Olawale hails Gov. Ambode on Awori Street Construction of Road/drainage

Nine states vote for LG autonomy, as NULGE blast Obaseki, Okorocha

*Punch News*

Boko Haram war now a business venture, says Fayose

Injured Neymar thanks fans for support ahead of surgery

Buharis ministers delaying passage of 2018 budget Senate

How bank surcharged Fani-Kayode N2.2m for exceeding withdrawal limit Witness

$2bn needed to revive Lagos-Kano rail line ' Osinbajo

Minister orders IG relocation to NEast, UN flays girls abduction

FG to open first section of Apapa-Wharf road

NEC didnt endorse Buhari for second term, says APC

SEC's free e-dividend registration ends

Establish ranches before banning open grazing, IG tells govs

Again, CBN warns against investment in Bitcoin, others

Jonathan fabricated evidence against me Okah

TUC kicks against NNPC as sole provider of fuel

Herdsmen, cows eating crops left by Benue sacked villagers

Polls re-ordering: We'll override President's veto, say Reps

MTN eyes $5.2bn NSE listing in July

Housing fraud: EFCC quizzes NAWOJ president, contractor again

Maina seeks to join Malami's suit against N'Assembly



*The Nation*

Princess Tutus paint sells for African record N508million

Dapchi as failure of leadership

Chibok, Dapchithe evil goes on

Peaceful transfer of power in South Africa

UN demands release of 110 Dapchi schoolgirls

FRSC official killed as gunmen abduct reporters wife, kid

IMF seeks economic reform

Legal obstacle for Oyeguns, others tenure extension

Diezani forefeits $4.760m penthouses

Lawmakers revolt against governors

Traditional institutions symbols for development, says Amosun

Lassa fever death toll hits 72 in 18 States

Eight wounded in Ekiti, Kwara boundary clash

Aregbesola, Osinbajos wife, others pray for safe return of abducted Dapchi schoolgirls

Why Canon launches My Naija Story photograph campaign

Dickson: we are working hard to fix Bayelsa

Im closer to my goal, says DJ Cuppy

INEC rolls out general elections dates for next 36 years





*Vanguard*

Gunmen abduct VOA reporter's wife, child in Kaduna; kill FRSC official

PDP blasts Edo govt over human trafficking to Libya

MEND leader, Henry Okah, accuses S-Africa govt of maltreatment

N3bn loot: Court grants ex-NNPC boss, Yakubu, medical leave abroad

MISSING $202M NIA FUNDS: We're working towards its recovery ' MAGU

PDP scribe killed, as gunmen invade Adamawa community

Shrinkage of Lake Chad contributes to farmers/herdsmen clashes ' Buhari

Herdsmen attack: Lawmaker urges Ebonyi community to defend itself

Tenure extension: APC won't go beyond 2019 ' Timi Frank

Court orders forfeiture of penthouses linked to Diezani

Fight against Boko Haram now a business venture ' Fayose

SME bank sought for micro-business financing

FIFA 2018 WC: Uzoho not Eagles No. 1, says Rohr

Wages alone can't transform to decent life ' Oshiomhole

NLC @40: Challenges ahead of us ' Wabba

I won't go to school again, says escaped Dapchi girl

2019 presidency: Ex-CBN deputy gov formally declares interest

Govt intervenes in Qur'anic recitation crisis between SUBEB, Tsangaya School



*Tribune*

Youths honour Chief Ayorinde for selfless service towards nation building

Compulsory education: Bayelsa threatens parents with imprisonment

Lagos PDP crisis deepens as West Senatorial calls for sack of Salvador

Oyo PDP exco harmonisation: Senator Agboola appeals to stakeholders

Our investment in Lekki Free Zone 'll earn Nigeria N8trn annually 'Dangote

Oyo: How my twin was shot dead at Pete's Bar & Lounge, brother narrates

Alleged N4.6bn laundering: Witness testifies against Fani-Kayode, Nenandi Usman, others

Again Evans asks court to quash kidnapping charges against him

EFCC recovers N750bn loots in 2 years 'Falana

Nine states vote for LG autonomy, as NULGE blast Obaseki, Okorocha

Akure airport incursion and matters arising

Fight against Boko Haram now a business venture 'Fayose

APC crises: I am ready to make sacrifices 'Oyegun

Wanting to lose weight' Try ginger

Buhari wants quick action to resuscitate Lake Chad

How to get N200,000 online loan in minutes

Lassa fever: Nigeria recorded 43 deaths in two months

Buhari reappoints Segun Awolowo NEPC CEO




*Thisday*

We Were Not Expecting Full Support, Says Oyegun on Opposition to Tenure Elongation

Enwonwu's Tutu Sets New Record, Sells for 1.205m

Ahead of SSCE, Dapchi Final Year Students to Relocate to Nguru

Despite Security Concerns, NNPC to Return to Lake Chad for Oil Exploration

IMF: With Economic Policies, Nigeria Will 'Muddle Through' in Medium Term

Again, CBN Warns against Virtual Currencies

Buhari Re-appoints Segun Awolowo NEPC CEO

Dangote: Nigeria to Earn N8tn from Lekki Investments Annually

Lassa Fever Cases Rise to 317, Surpass 2017 Total

Senate Gives MDAs One-week Ultimatum to Appear for Budget Defence

We Were Not Expecting Full Support, Says Oyegun on Opposition to Tenure Elongation

Enwonwu's Tutu Sets New Record, Sells for 1.205m

Ahead of SSCE, Dapchi Final Year Students to Relocate to Nguru

INEC Releases Dates for General Elections for Next 36 Years

Despite Security Concerns, NNPC to Return to Lake Chad for Oil Exploration

IMF: With Economic Policies, Nigeria Will 'Muddle Through' in Medium Term

Makarfi: PDP Not Bothered by Order of Elections

Again, CBN Warns against Virtual Currencies





*Guardian*

Long-lost Nigerian portrait sold for 1.2m

Section of N4.3b Apapa-Wharf Road project opens next week

Collaboration among states critical to leapfrogging Nigeria's economy, say Osinbajo, others

CBN disburses smaller naira notes to traders to end scarcity

Chewing sticks prevent tooth decay better than conventional toothpastes

FG seeks review of ECOWAS law on free grazing

Court orders final forfeiture of property linked to ex-petroleum minister, Alison-Madueke

Nigeria gets WHO-prequalification for lab test kits

Hate speech offenders to die by hanging in Senate's new bill

Rivers community lauds NAOC for road project, drainages

VC seeks government support for private tertiary institutions

Court orders Ajudua to appear for his trial over alleged $8.4m fraud

Total signs MoU with oil producing communities

FG plans investing in young scientists to boost economic growth

Nomads 'convert' sacked Benue farmers' produce to cattle feeds

I will restructure Nigeria if elected

Prophecies, prophets and nation-building

Six reasons you are always exhausted

The role of phytonutrients in prevention of diseases

Once bitten





*Daily Independent*

Nigerian Newspapers: Major Headlines To Know Today

Nigeria Will 'Muddle Through' With Economic Policies In Medium Term ' IMF

Lassa Fever: UK Govt Deploys Support To Nigeria

Outrage As Herdsmen Kill PDP Scribe, 24 Others In Adamawa

Digital Credit Boosts Microloans In East Africa

Division In APC Over Tenure Of Oyegun-Led NWC

Call For Exceptional Tax Concessions To Save Tech Sector Thickens

Dambazau Directs Relocation Of IGP, NSCDC Boss To North-East

Few Phone Makers Will Survive Industry's Brutal Economics

Global Smartphone Sales On Decline

Kidnappers Abduct Journalist's Wife, Child, Kill FRSC Officer

Truecaller, Vconnect Partner To Expand Services In Africa

Nokia Pushes For Innovative Devices

5G Can Help Operators Add To Revenues By Over 30%

HP Results Beat Estimates, Raise 2018 Profit Forecast

Oyegun: Another Survival From The Jaws Of Defeat

South Africa's Ramaphosa And The Task Ahead

Ajibulu Empowers Kogi West Students In Ijumu





*Pm News*

Police kill man during argument over parking space

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Julius Berger to return to in March

World Cup: Putin demands safe environment in Russia

Florida shooting survivors return to class

Cryptocurrencies: CBN warns Nigerians

Banks advised to consider social reputation in lending

NAPTIP arrests suspected child traffickers, recovers children

PDP demands investigation on slain Adamawa spokesman

Enough of senseless killings ' Atiku

Apapa-Wharf Road 20% completed ' Officials

APC NWC tenure extension done in good fate ' Oyegun

Only nine states voted for LG autonomy- NULGE

Trump, UAE leader discuss U.S.'UAE ties

Benue Assembly discovers expired drugs in health facility

Herdsmen killings: Akiolu warns Sanusi to beware of his utterances

NASS to transmit Disability Bill to Buhari ' Saraki

Man, 36, shot dead on Oyo-Ogbomosho Road

Fleeing Housemaid Sent To Prison For Stealing Employer's N2.4m

Lake Chad: Development banks reaffirm financial support to basin

Reps to probe trading stagnation of some companies on NSE

Court orders final forfeiture of another Dieziani's properties



*#ThrowbackThursday*

AMBODE SEEKS CORPORATE ORGANISATIONS’ SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

...Continue to adopt strategic grassroots football initiatives to encourage teenagers -Suri

...SaysNigeria is blessed with a lot of young talented sports athletes

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has called on Corporate Organisations especially Multinational Companies to partner with government in its various community development projects aimed at improving the quality of lives of residents.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode made the call today at Gbagada in Kosofe Local Council Development Area of the State while commissioning the remodelled Araromi Youth Development Centre donated by the Coca-Cola Company Nigeria.

Represented by his Deputy, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule, the Governor noted that Community Development Projects aimed at improving the quality of lives of the people should not be considered as the sole responsibility of Government alone.

He urged other Corporate Organizations to borrow a leaf from Coca-Cola by sponsoring more development projects as part of their corporate social responsibility, assuring that the government will continue to provide an enabling business environment that will guarantee quick returns on their investment.

While commending Coca-Cola for its good vision for Youth Development, Governor Ambode said: “The commissioning of the remodelled Araromi Youth Development Centre today will not only serve the Gbagada community but also join the list of world-class sporting facilities available in Lagos”.

Ambode stated that the present administration is fully committed to the provision of sports parks and vocational facilities in public places so as to revive grassroots, community and school sports in line with the vision of the State government to take the sports sector to the next level.

The Governor opined that all efforts in this direction are yielding positive results as Youths are now being meaningfully engaged in different communities, while indirectly contributing to the growth of the economy of Lagos rather than roaming about or engaging in vices.

He said, “Our plan as a government is to ensure the provision of sports parks and recreational facilities in our communities to revive grassroots, community and school sports, this is in furtherance to the goals of our administration to meaningfully engage our youths in different communities in Lagos State”.

“It provides a platform for the positive engagement of our Youth and the discovery of talented young people who will make a career out of their skills and contribute to the growth of the economy”, Ambode said.

The Governor who charged community leaders to ensure that the public facilities and infrastructure are protected, tasked Youths of Araromi, Ifako and Soluyi areas, who are the direct beneficiaries of the facility, to ensure adequate maintenance and shun any act capable of undermining government’s efforts in sports development.

Earlier, the Managing Director, Coca-Cola Nigeria,  Mr. Bhupendra Suri explained that the organisation has, as part of its corporate social responsibilities, continued to adopt strategic grassroots football initiatives aimed at empowering and inspiring teenage football players to actualize their dreams.

He noted that Nigeria is blessed with a lot of young talented sports athletes but the opportunity to make some of them maximize their potentials is almost non- existent, adding that his company came up with the idea  of upgrading selected football pitches across the country to help young players have access to world-class football training facilities in their communities.

“This is what we did with the COPA Coca-Cola, a grassroots youth-development programme designed to discover budding football talents across the world, provide them with opportunities to pursue their passion while encouraging them to bond with their peers from other parts of Nigeria and beyond”, Suri explained.

Also speaking, the Company’s Director of Public Affairs and Communications, Clement Orji, said the new ultra-modern sports facility is equipped with facilities that include a standby generator, changing rooms, basketball court, spacious car parks, toilets, water and large space for future development of other sporting activities.

AMBODE NOT REVERSING FASHOLA'S POLICIES, says Bamigbetan

...speaks on VisionScape Challenges

Agege Pulse Magazine

The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan, has said that it is wrong for some people to say that the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is out to reverse the policies of his predecessors.

Bamigbetan said instead of doing that, Ambode was building on the policies of the past governors in the state, including the immediate former governor, Babatunde Fashola’s policies.

The commissioner said this on Tuesday, when he led a team from the state’s Ministry of Information and Strategy on a courtesy visit to The PUNCH Place, the headquarters of the Punch Nigeria Limited, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Bamigbetan was asked if Ambode was trying to reverse the legacies of Fashola by the recent changes in the state’s environmental and sanitation system, to which he replied, no.

He said, “We have not been undoing the policies of the predecessors. Rather, what we have been doing is to build on them and see how we can make them more efficient, effective and people-oriented than before and the refuse and ‘okada’ (commercial motorcyclists’) cases are just part of it.”

Earlier, Bamigbetan had admitted that there had been challenges recently in the collection and disposal of waste in the state, which had made Lagos dirtier with heaps of waste dotting the streets.

The commissioner said the problem was caused because the Private Sector Participation operators, also known as the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria, who were initially in charge of domestic waste collection had been moved to the commercial sector while Visionscape, the company that should take over from them had challenges getting its equipment into the country.

He said, “It is a fact that we do not build compactors in this country. It is a fact that our manufacturing sector is so weak that you cannot even have them produce bins, so they have to be sourced from abroad and for you to bring them in; they must go through the Customs’ process. So, a company that had been given the mandate to take over from January 1, was still battling with Customs processing.

“What will normally take one month to do in other countries, including Togo, takes five months here. It took them (Visionscape) five months to get the first batch of compactors in. They had a target of 600 compactors but as of now, they have fewer than 200 compactors.

PUNCH

2019:: Young Adults Have To Create Options - Tope Fasua

Barely three (3) months into their registration as a Political Party by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Abundant Nigeria Renewal Party (ANRP), which prides itself in collection, accommodation and presentation of vibrant young Nigerians with innovative adoption of technology has gone ahead to hold its congress recently, while also conducting election of members into Party’s national offices so as to set out for work ahead of 2019.

The congress in Abuja saw already, many, registered members who travelled down from various States to exercise their rights to participate in politics. The election of members into Party’s offices was done in an open Option A4 format, where the delegates stood behind the contestants of their choices for a transparent counting in order to elect the officers.

Speaking at the congress, the National Chairman elect, Mr. Tope Fasua declared that the practice was to show other parties how to conduct internal democracy with transparency. He said that the ANRP would be a “First Force Party” for Nigerians to take as model, but not a “Third Force” for any of the existing political parties in Nigeria.

While he appraised the organic membership generation and impressive turn out at their first ANRP congress in only a short time after its registration by INEC, Mr. Fasua declares that crowd-funding is also one of the party’s outstanding qualities that readily distinguishes it from others.

He said the choice of Eagle Square as venue for their first congress without having any access to national vault or Government resources is one of evidences that the Party is well started-out and has great potential as a platform for young Nigerians to take their political destinies in their hands.

The congress was also observed by officials of INEC, student observers and some Nigerians from diaspora who attended by way of solidarity and support for the party’s innovative standing.

A delegate from Lagos which is an Agege based Azeez Nurudeen serving as a coordinator from ANRP Agege LGA witnessed the event encourage young adults to take their destinies into their hands by getting involve in politics at the grassroots level.

To join this party is easiest by searching www.ANRP.org.ng and fill up the form therein.

Today's Headlines

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

Today Tuesday 27th February 2018::

*Punch*



Operating surpluses: We deserve return on investments, says FG

Army admits withdrawing troops before girls abduction

Five feared dead, worship centres torch in Kaduna attack

EFCC arraigns banker for diverting N700m from customers accounts

Ortom laments influx of herdsmen, cows in Benue

World 'll pay dearly if Lake Chad goes into extinction - Buhari

I used part of NIMASA fund to build hotel Calistus Obi

Patience sought Lamordes advice on $15.5m gift Dudafa

Shagaya in legal battle with EFCC over frozen N1.9bn

Is FGs decision to sell recovered public assets appropriate

Ambode signs 2018 Lagos budget

N3.9bn fraud: EFCC grills Oduah for eight hours

Patience Jonathan, EFCC disagree over demolished property

Ladoja is my leader in PDP Makinde

New minimum wage implementation begins third quarter ' FG

New minimum wage implementation begins third quarter FG

Olukoya advises youths on music choice

Publish your tax agenda, FIRS tells political parties



*The Nation*

Abuja Civil Servant Reveals Natural Viagra Juice That Helped Him Last 25minutes in Bed with his woman and Increase Manhood size Without using Chemical Drugs!

FirstBank backs 2018 Lagos Social Media Week

Lagos eyes N897b revenue as Ambode signs 2018 budget

Army, police in big row over 110 girls abduction

We lost hope

EFCC grills Oduah over N9.4b contract

EFCC grills Oduah over N9.4b contract

SADE: Filmmaker unveils exciting plans for animation film

Anti-Buhari Senators, Reps should leave APC, says Adamu

PDP will reconcile before 2019

Buhari seeks unity of APC ahead 2019 polls

Neymar shows off heavily-strapped ankle

Juliet Ibrahim plans autobiography

Dudafa: Ex-EFCC chair advised Jonathans wife on funds

Oracle expands service level agreements

All registered voters will get PVCs before 2019 INEC

Ambode to spend N1.046tr on four new stadia, others





*Tribune*

Reps adopt report regulating issuance of work permit to foreigners

Come with your academic credentials, tax papers, Ekiti PDP tellsgovernorship aspirants

Troops arrest herdsman with bulletproof vest, cutlass

SPONSORED: Discover the Natural way of Eliminating Staphylococcus, UTI and other Infections

80m people poor in Nigeria 'Presidency

Shettima urges northern residents against further abduction by insurgency

NASU strike: Students threaten sympathy strike

Labour calls for inauguration of Kokori-led NSITF board

Herdsmen attacks claimed 300 lives in three months

APC: Buhari, Tinubu in game of wits

Please get my daughter for me Baba Buhari 'Dapchi parent

Governors who can't pay workers should resign 'TUC

Dapchi school attack, a national disaster 'Buhari

Uniforms of trouble

Akinwunmi Ishola's son: Why my father chose book-writing over politics

Is social media really ruining your social life

Timi Frank, Muiz Banire: Acid test in APC reconciliation drive

My alleged suspension is laughable 'Kekemeke

Battle for Ekiti gov seat: Inside the camps of gladiators

I'm the most qualified to be Ekiti gov 'Arise

2018 gov race: How I'll transform Ekiti 'Ajayi

Ekiti poll: Stakeholders not addressing core issues 'Bejide

2019: We will fight, resist el-Rufai's tyranny in Kaduna 'Senator Shehu Sani

Borno 2019: The men after Shettima's job





*Guardian*

How to Handle Advances from Relatives

Ed Sheeran Named World's Best-Selling Artist Of 2017

Residents killed, houses burnt in fresh Kaduna religious crisis

PDP wants National Assembly to probe Dapchi schoolgirls' abduction

Expert promotes ethical values in arbitration

Judiciary should be in first line charge for better access to funds, performance

Solanke charges senior lawyers on pupillage

At The Guardian sessions, experts task traditional media on content

Search to prevent next human pandemic

Buhari won't save you from misdeeds, Melaye tells Bello

Ojudu unveils blueprint for a prosperous Ekiti State

Police parade suspected killers of LNSC official, 67 cult members

South Sudan close to famine, facing 'toughest year

Edo plans novel self-financing module for Bendel Insurance, says Shaibu

LASG charges civil servants on optimal performance

Older fathers may mean shorter lifespan for offspring, study shows

GE, NYSC announce partnership to empower corps members with entrepreneurial skills

Court orders railway MD to show evidence for his absence

Performance, reliability define LG's latest air-conditioners

Anyaoku, Sanusi, Moghalu seek effective foreign, domestic policy





*Daily Independent*

Obiano's Promises Not Political, Says Anambra HOS

Group Lauds Obaseki For Completion Of Okpuje Road Project

Jonathan Report On Chibok Girls Could Have Foiled Dapchi Kidnap

APC Crisis: How Buhari Waded Into Oyegun, Tinubu Feud

I Used N331m NIMASA Funds To Build Hotel, Says Ex-DG

New Minimum Wage Takes Effect Sept 'FG

Scores Killed, Houses Set Ablaze In Fresh Kaduna Crisis

The Lagos Yoruba Preservation And Promotion Law

FG Must Initiate Workable Policy On Farmers, Herdsmen Crisis 'Okowa

Dream Comes Alive As PSML Commissions Aladja Steel Complex

Bonny-Bodo Road: Rep Accuses Julius Berger Of Conspiracy

Brig.-Gen. Chukwu Assumes Duty As New Army Spokesman

Abaka Appreciates God For Uvwie Monarch At 10

Strike: JUSUN Bars Nasarawa CJ From Entering His Office

Chinese Girl Rides Bicycle From Morocco To Lagos

Alleged N136m NIMASA Fraud: Court Revokes Second Accused's N5m Bail

Col. Joe Achuzie Dies At 90

Reps Issue NGA DG 24hrs To Provide Documents On N7m Contract





*Vanguard*

Delta youths mix methylated spirit, soft drink to 'get high

Why many Nigerians are in Chinese prisons ' Envoy

Stop attacking Amaechi, others, Abe warns loyalists

Ogoni splits again over oil exploration

We're not interested in presidency without restructuring'Igbo leaders

GOV POLL: Ekiti has 215,000 unclaimed PVCs, INEC raises alarm

APC MEMBERSHIP: Ondo youths fault Akeredolu's comments on Boroffice

ATTACKS: Declare amnesty for armed herders, others, Afenifere tells FG

Dapchi 110: The tragedy of a nation

Iheanacho keen to make impact at Russia World Cup

Herdsmen attacks: Police've lost fire power 'Ex-DIG Ekpoudom

It's not about Buhari's age, Nigeria needs courage, vision 'Ibori

Oshiomhole's performance as Edo gov credit to labour leaders 'Jega

KIP, model for Okowa's industrialisation of Delta 'Otuaro

Omoku killings: Court asks Obuah to appear for police questioning

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Meet The Elegushi of Ikateland

HRM Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi (Kusenla III), the youngest Oba in Lagos State, was born to the family of late (Oba) Yekini Adeniyi Elegushi, Elegushi Royal Family of Ikateland, Lagos State on the 10th of April, 1976.

He had his Primary School Education at the St. Mathias Primary School, Lagos between 1981 and 1987. He also had his Secondary School Education at the Methodist Boys’ High School, Lagos between 1988 and 1994 and went to the prestigious Lagos State University, Ojo Campusbetween the year 1995 and 2000 and studied Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Economics where he graduated with a Second Class Honourary Degree.

He also had his Master’s Degree in Economics at the Lagos State University, Ojo Campus between 2002 and 2003.

The then Prince Saheed Ademola Elegushi also proceeded to the University of Manchester, Manchester Business School, United Kingdomand studied Master Degree in Public Administration between the year 2008 and 2010 before his emergence as the Oba Elegushi of Ikateland.

Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi has worked in many sectors and has many more years of experience accumulated in various capacities as a distinguished professional, politician and a philanthropist.

The handsome  Oba Elegushi is married to Olori Sekinat Aramide Elegushi and blessed with three (3) kids.

He was the Personal Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu between 2003 and 2007 and remained the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN on Special Duties from June 2007 until his installation as the Oba Elegushi of Ikateland on the 27th of April, 2010.

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