Just In: Chaos Erupts as NDLEA Officer kills civil servant with matchet in LG Secretariat

 

A staff of Alimosho Local Area of Lagos State simply identified as Samuel Koro-toe was today stabbed to death by an officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA.

The incident happened at the secretariat of Agege Local Government Area.

Late Okoro-toe, an activist,  was at the Council for the ongoing celebration of the 40th-year anniversary of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, across the country.

According to source, who captured the moment on camera, and posted it on social media, trouble erupted after some NDLEA officers, who have office in the council fired several shots into the air. They were said to be heavily drunk.

Their action was said to have been met with indignation from Council's staff, particularly NULGE Excos, who protested against the vile act.

The reaction infuriated the NDLEA officers and they went overboard shooting sporadically and stabbing Koro-toe with matchet. The latter was pronouced dead on the scene while the perpetrator fled but his colleagues were arrested by the police whose arrival averted a reprisal attack.

BREAKING: Senator Dino Melaye arrested in Abuja

Information reaching Agege Pulse has it that the Nigerian Police Force have arrested Federal Lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the red chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Dino Melaye.

This was revealed by the controversial lawmaker through his Facebook and Twitter Handles (Senator Dino Melaye and @dino_melaye) this morning.

The statement reads: "I have just been arrested at the international wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe airport on my way to Morocco for an official engagement sponsored by the Federal Govt after checking in."

Recall that Senator Dino Melaye was declared for arrest recently when he was allegedly named as sponsor of some bandits who were arrested with possession of sophisticated firearms in Kogi State.

See attached images for details.

LAGOS HONOURS GANI FAWEHINMI, UNVEILS NEW 44-FEET STATUE IN OJOTA

…Family Endorse Ambode For Second Term, Says Edifice Befitting Of Gani’s Legacies

…NLC, NCP, Falana, Odumakin, Others Eulogise Late Activist, Laud LASG

…Gani Remains A Hero, Role Model, Says Gov

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday unveiled a new statue of the late legal luminary, Chief Gani Fawehinmi at the ‘Liberty Park’, in Ojota, saying that the 44-feet edifice symbolises the phenomenon that the rights activist represented in his life time.

The unveiling of the statue, in commemoration of the 80th posthumous birthday of the late icon, the Governor said, was an affirmation of his administration’s commitment to celebrate personalities whose action have helped to define the fortune and spirit of Lagos State positively over the years.

Eulogizing the relevance of the personal sacrifices made by Chief Gani Fawehinmi in leading the struggle for attainment of human rights and dignity especially during the military regimes which dehumanized many Nigerians, Governor Ambode said the late human rights activist would continue to remain a hero and role model for many till date.

“We celebrate the invaluable contribution and personal sacrifices of Chief Gani Fawehinmi in the campaign for human rights and dignity, especially in Lagos State where he spent the greater part of his life.

“Chief Gani Fawehinmi loomed large in the minds of the people, especially the underprivileged and vulnerable masses for whom he was ready to lay down his life. In the hallowed corridors of the Law Courts where he fought many battles, he was revered as a titan. Also his acts of philanthropy were borderless. He remains a hero and role model to many till date,” Governor Ambode said.

The Governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Oluranti Adebule, also seized the occasion to reiterate the commitment of his administration towards advancing human rights and upholding of social justice at all time, adding that his administration would continue to draw inspiration from Chief Gani Fawehinmi’s struggles and ideals in its quest to make life meaningful for Lagosians.



“Although Chief Gani Fawehinmi is no longer in our midst; like all great men, he lives on in our hearts and memories. We will continue to keep his ideals alive and pass it on to the next generation. He will continue to inspire us as we forge ahead with the mission of building a better society. This monument stands as a testimony of his strength and courage.

Responding on behalf of the family, the son of the late activist, Mohammed Fawehinmi thanked the State Government and Governor Ambode, saying that apart from being a befitting representation to the legacies of their patriarch, the Statue would place their father’s name on the global map.

“I am totally overwhelmed. I want to say a big thank you to Lagos State Government and another very big massive thank you to Governor Ambode. In all honesty, he is the man I least expected this to come from.

“We understood when former Governor Fashola started this with a smaller statue and we were all glad that at least he remembered our mentor, our father, our leader in the human rights struggle and senior advocate of the masses. But now seeing this, I now started to say to myself that Governor Ambode has placed the name Gani Fawehinmi on a global map,” Mohammed said.

While describing Governor Ambode as a very reputable accountant and one of the most outstanding Governors in Nigeria, Mohammed said the Governor was the first in the history of Nigeria to do something such gigantic, saying that the statue would enter the Guinness Book of Records.

Mohammed, who alluded to the massive infrastructural renewal and efforts to make Lagos rank among top global cities, also announced the decision of the Fawehinmi family to endorse Governor Ambode for a second term in office to continue the good works across the State.

“We hereby endorse Governor Ambode for second term in office to continue the good works in the State,” Mohammed said.

In his goodwill message, rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana described the statue as one of the best in the country, and thanked the State Government for honouring Fawehinmi with such imposing edifice.

“The monument we are unveiling today is one of the best in the country and it has to be so. We want to thank the Lagos State Government for the investment in this edifice. We can assure you that many Nigerians or anybody who enters Lagos through this road will want to find out who is here and every day we are going to teach lessons about Gani Fawehinmi.

“We thank the Lagos State Government for rebuilding this statue. We were wondering when the former one was collapsing but we are sure this one can never collapse. It is very solid and very strong,” Falana said.

On his part, National Secretary of National Conscience Party (NCP), Comrade Ayodele Akele, said the edifice was a wonderful 80th posthumous birthday gift to the family and associates of the late activist.

Akele, who spoke on behalf of the NCP, a party founded by late Fawehinmi, specially thanked the State Government and Governor Ambode, saying that the government deserved to be commended.

“I am totally flabbergasted by this wonderful edifice in honour of my icon, in honour of my mentor, late Chief Gani Fawehinmi. For me, this is a wonderful memory of late Chief Fawehinmi.

“This would be auspicious gift to the posthumous 80th birthday of our mentor and this is wonderful. For doing this to the memory of Chief Gani Fawehinmi, my humble self, National Conscience Party (NCP) and all its associates across the world say a big thank you to the Lagos State Government and particularly Governor Ambode,” Akele said.

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) represented by the Deputy National President, Comrade Issa Aremu also appreciated the State Government for the statue, saying it was well deserved.

“We appreciate the Lagos State Government ably led by Governor Ambode for the honour done to our mentor, our leader, late Chief Gani Fawehinmi. For us to identify with this occasion is a total commitment because when the late chief was alive, he was with us totally. He was there on the streets joining our protests and several times when we were being harassed with black market injunctions, Chief Fawehinmi was always there to defend us,” Aremu said.

On her part, rights activist and President of Women Arise, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin commended the State Government, saying that the legacies of the late Fawehinmi would continue to be remembered.

“We are gathered here today at the statue of a great life wire of the human rights and pro-democracy movement. I want to specially thank the Lagos State Government. I know that Gani Fawehinmi continue to live in the unconsciousness of the people,” she said.

The event was well attended by members of the human rights movement and Fawehinmi’s family including his widow, Alhaja Ganiyat Fawehinmi; Chief Femi Okurounmu, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, Jiti Ogunye, Debo Adeniran, Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi, Declan Ihekaire, Nelson Ekujumi, Dr Yunusa Tanko, among others.

EDDI TO HOST COOKING COMPETITION GRAND FINALE

...As Dr Ayandele Welcomes Deputy Gov., To Agege

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As education continues to take dynamic dimensions in Lagos State, the management of Education District One, Agege in collaboration with corporate organization stages the grand finale of the 2018 Cooking Competition for food vendors in the district.

The event is tagged: LOW COST MEALS FOR TEENAGERS; PROMOTING CREATIVITY, HYGIENE AND WELLNESS.

According to information reaching Agege Pulse, the grand finale comes up tomorrow, Monday 23rd April, 2018 inside district's headquarters, Dairy Farm Complex, Agege.



It was learnt that the 2018 edition of the cooking competition had started with preliminaries among cooks across the three local government areas (Agege, Alimosho and Ifako Ijaye) under EDDI.

The Tutor General and Permanent Secretary of EDDI will play host to Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule and other notable guests at the epoch making event aimed at improving food hygiene of students.

POLICE DESTROYS SHANTIES BUILT BY MISCREANTS

...Recovers Guns, Cutlasses, others

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In furtherance to yesterday’s effort by the State Government to rid the Olusosun dumpsite off illegal occupants and miscreants,  a joint operation which consist of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad, Task Force, LASEMA, Lagos Fire Service and men from different unit of the Lagos State Police Command today, brought down shanties built on the site.

The operation which lasted over 5 hours saw men destroying all the illegal shanties built by the miscreants and used as criminal hideout over the years.

It will be recalled that the Lagos State Government had earlier last month shut down the Olusosun dump site after a massive fire emerged from the garbage causing many residents to flee their abode.

Recovered at the site today were one improvised gun, one toy gun, knives and cutlasses.

BREAKING: Thugs invade Senate plenary, run away with mace

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At 11:15am, some hoodlums stormed the Senate chamber and made away with the mace.

The plenary had been disrupted while the sergeants-at-arms are battling with the men to retrieve the mace.

Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, who presided, said the invaders would be punished while calling on senators to settle down for continuation of the proceeding.

Details later...

Source: Punch Newspaper

#Senate, #Mace

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

...Unveils Plans to Fix Alternative Roads

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Agege Pulse Magazine

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.

Headline News

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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

AgegePulse Magazine

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

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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



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