SABACO Ramadan Lecture: Embrace Peaceful Coexistence Unity, Love, Progress - Sheikh Habeebbulah Al-Ilory Advises

...As Obasa, Ogundimu, Egunjobi, JS Babatunde, Amb. Tunde Alao, Traditional Rulers, Clerics Commend Hon. Adejare

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The 15th Annual SABACO Ramadan lecture/prayer organised by Hon. Babatunde Amzat Adejare, the Lagos State Commissioner for WaterFronts and Infrastructure was like a lesser Hajj when top dignitaries thronged  the Blue Roof Hall in Orile Agege LCDA to keep their souls closer to their creator in this holy month of Ramadan.

Speaking, Mudeer Ul- Markaz, Sheihk Habeebulah Adam Al-Ilory urged Muslims and Christians in the area to be their brothers keepers, adding that the only ways to achieve success,  progression and live quality life is to love one another and make rooms for peaceful coexistence in a religious and ethnical settings.

Lagos Speaker Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa commended Hon. Babatunde Adejare for organising such an annual lecture to purify souls during the month of ramadan, he also thanked the leaders of APC and the Isamic Clerics for attending the event.

Obasa urged Muslims and the general public to tolerate one another, and live together in peace and harmorny, adding that Agege would continue to enjoy developmental projects and sustainble  programs that would better the lives of Agege people.

In separate messages, the Executive Chairmen of Agege and Orile Agege, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, Hon. JS Babatunde, Amb. Tunde Alao, Traditional Rulers, Clerics, others hailed Hon. Babatunde Amzat Adejare for the successful hosting of the Ramadan lecture.

Highlight of the event was the donation of about 10 pieces of generating sets to various mosques in Agege by Hon. Adejare.

Igbeyin Adun Central Mosque, Ashiri Abo Mosque, Ogba Tyre Mosque, Magbon Mosque, Nurul Ul- Udah, Tabon Tabon Central Mosque, Ile AnuOluwa kinsu, Olomowewe Central Mosque were amongst the beneficiary mosques.

The Annual lecture was gracefully attended by Rt. Hon. Speaker, Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa,  Hon. Oluyinka Ogundimu, Alhaji Owolabi Dada, Chief Safari Adaranijo, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, Hon. J.S. Babatunde, Otunba Richard Osungboye, Hon. Gbenga Abiola, Hon. James Agboola, Hon. Kola Anigbajumo and Honourable Councilors and supervisory Councilors from Agege Local Govt and Orile-Agege LCDA respectively, APC stakeholders, executives, loyal members and the general public.

Others include Oba of Lagos, HRM Oba Rilwan Akiolu ably represented, Olu of Agege, HRM Oba Kamila Isiba ably represented by Olorogun of Agege Kingdom, Sheikh Habeebullahi Adam Al-Ilory,  Chief Imam of Agege, Ogba Central Mosque and Orile-Agege,  other prominent Islamic Scholars, the traditional council of Orile-Agege led by the Alaige of Orile Agege. HRM, Oba Ambaliu Agbedeyi amongst others.

RAMADAN: Egunjobi urges Muslims to promote peace in Agege

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Executive Chairman of Agege, Alh. Ganiyu KolaEgunjobi, has urged Muslims faithful in the area to promote peace and unity as they begin this year’s Ramadan fasting.

Egunjobi in his goodwill message to Muslims in the local government on Ramadan, said fasting in the holy month teaches Muslims to practice piety, self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, tolerance, justice, fairness and empathy for the less fortunate in society.

He called on all adherents of the Islamic faith to reflect on these edifying lessons as they fast and make them a greater part of their daily lives.

The Chairman while speaking against the background of the recent political crisis in Agege in which 40-year-old Nurudeen Olonose was killed after the LG Congress at Central Primary School, Oniwaya, pleaded with Muslims to pray for peaceful co-existence of the residents of the area, saying "There is no gain in fighting and killing ourselves over mere political issues. We are all brothers and sisters with common backgrounds. We have no other place to call our own than this Agege.

"In our own little corner, we must promote peace and eschew violence, hate speech and divisive issues of any kind. It is my prayer that Allah Subhana Watala will accept our Ibadah in this holy month and after it."

Agege APC Leaders To Party Leaders, Police: Investigate Killing At LG Congress, Culprits Must Be Punished

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress  (APC) in Agege Federal Constituency were unanimous yesterday in their call for investigations into the circumstances that led to the death of a party member at the party's local government congress in Agege LG last Saturday.

They equally called on relevant security agencies to ensure that culprits indicted in the incident be brought to book.

Addressing journalists in Lagos on Sunday, the party leaders led by the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, decried the violence that erupted after the congress had been successfully concluded leading to the death of of a party member, Nurudeen Olanose.

Speaking earlier, the Chairman of Agege Local Government, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, stated that the congress had been concluded successfully before supporters and thugs loyal to an House of Assembly aspirant in the local government unleashed terror on the people. "I was even back in my office after the successful completion of the congress when I was informed the violence being unleashed on the people," he said.

Rt. Hon. Obasa stated that the leadership of the party should investigate the killing of Olanose. "The police should also do the needful by not only investigating the death of Olanose but also ensuring that those found culpable be brought to book," the Lagos Assembly Speaker said.

According to him, the APC is a united party in Agege. "You can see that all the party leaders are here, so we have no crisis. It's the inordinate ambition of one man that's causing this violence," he said.

Others who spoke at the event: Honourable Taofeek Abiodun Adaranijo, member representing Agege Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives; Hon Oluyinka Ogundimu, member representing Agege State Constituency 2 in the state House of Assembly; Dr Samuel Babatunde Adejare, state Commissioner for Waterfront  Infrastructure; pioneer Chairman of the local government, Chief Owolabi Dada; and the party leader in Agege, Chief Safari Adaranijo; all condemned the violence that led to the killing and were unanimous in their call for investigation into the matter and culprits being brought to book.

Sylvester Igboun Scores as FC Ufa Picks Europa League Ticket

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Agege born and Nigerian forward Sylvester Igboun scored on 50 minutes to make it 3-0 in a 5-0 FC Ufa's home win against Tosno.

FC Ufa of Russia finished sixth this season and picked a Europa League qualification slot.

The Nigerian goal poacher has been one of the inspirational strikers that earned UFA the Europa League slot with seven goals in 26 league appearances

Congratulations Sly Tata

MILE 12 TRADERS'LL RELOCATE SOON- Ambode

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Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has said the popular Mile 12 Market traders will soon relocate to a new market at Imota, which, he said, will be ready before the end of December.

The current location of the market at Ketu area, aside from being described as one of the filthiest markets in the state, has also been linked to the regular gridlock in the area.

The governor spoke through the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Adebowale Akinsanya, during a tour of projects by members of the state executive council to Imota, Agbowa Ikosi axis of the state, where the regional food stuff markets, Imota Housing Scheme, Imota Rice Mill and Agbowa Sawmills are located.

He said the first phase of the project, designed to accommodate about 1,500 shops, is already at 75 percent completion stage and would be delivered before the end of the year.

Adequate provisions, he said, have been made in the new market, to avoid the challenges which the present Mile 12 Market and other markets in the area constitute to the environment.



“We have seen what is going on as to our commitment to make this place a regional market. The first phase is 75 percent completed. The major challenge has been accomplished, though we still have some things to sort out, but, we are over the hurdle.

“What remains is to keep going, speed up and with the commitment of this government, we should be able to complete this project by September and, hopefully, by the end of the year, all the different markets in Mile 12 will be able to move here, and it will be a one-shop-centre for everybody,” he said.

The market, which is in two phases, will, among others, have facilities such as 1,000 capacity car park, over 100 capacity trailer park, power stations, sewage system and treatment,  bus lay-by, fire stations, concretised roads and drainages.

Also, the governor promised that a  32 tonnes rice mill, which he described as the largest in Africa, currently under construction in Imota, will be ready for commission in the first quarter of 2019

The project, he said, when completed, will provide over 200,000 jobs across the agricultural value chain, while it will also bring about the cultivation of 32,000 hectares of farmland, to produce rice paddy, which he equated to an estimated 130 million Kilogrammes (kg) of processed rice, per year (an equivalent of 2.6 milion 50kg bags of rice

Elephant Club of Ogba Ashade gives Account of Stewardship

...As Club Receives Certificate of Incorporation

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Executives of the prestigious Elephant Club of Ogba has given account of stewardship after the successful hosting of the club's 20th anniversary.

As part of its 20th anniversary achievements, the club also presented Certificate of Incorporation obtained from Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

In a statement read by Chairman of the club, Prince Moroofdeen Ashade to members during the meeting, it was revealed that the club made lot of tremendous improvement during the 20th anniversary adding that it is ready to deliver more charity services to the people of its community.

It stressed that having registered with CAC, the club can now perform optimally both locally and Intentionally.

The Chairman reiterated that the club will continue to embark on more capital projects that would positively impact the community.

In the same vein, the club used the medium to congratulate its club ambassadors; Small Doctor and Monsuru Karounwi for winning Headies Awards and Medview Airline 2018 Hajj respectively.

Obasa, The Making of Agege's Political Leader

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It is no gainsaying the fact that Lagos State Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudasiru Ajayi Obasa is the dominant name in the sphere of politics in Agege. In banners, posters and signposts, different faces of the Speaker straddle the township. His acceptance as the leader of all political groups within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Agege Federal Constituency is unassailable. And many still strive to team up with him, even from outside the APC enclave. Daily, the quintessential politician receives droves of decampees from other parties across the political divides in Agege.

That the Speaker will be returned by the people of his constituency for another term as their representative is no longer the issue, as both his party and the entire populace are resolute on that, what with many benefits that have accrued to the community upon his ascending the speakership seat.


The issue is maintaining our current status as a stakeholder in the affairs of our exemplary state, Lagos. This is because, for a long time Agege has lagged firmly behind in terms of physical and human development until the current ascendancy of Mr Speaker.


That his speakership position has benefited us immensely is an understatement. Hardly has any other community benefitted so much from the speakership position at any time in the history of Lagos State than our own humble Agege. The cornucopia of this position is felt by almost all inhabitants of the entire Agege kingdom. And to add to all these is the enigmatic personality of the Speaker himself. Affable, humble, attentive, focused, hardworking, intelligent, experienced, dynamic and above all, pious,  Rt. Hon. Mudasiru Obasa is a shining example to many aspiring youths in whatever vocation they find themselves.


Many are born into leadership, many work their ways to leadership while many grow up to attain leadership, in the case of Obasa, for those of us who have been with him right from the beginning of his legislative career, the man had been dogged in his pursuit of the apex of his career. And it has not been easy, what with weathering many political storms that fill the paths of Nigerian politicians who manage to clinch their choice positions.


As an astute politician, Obasa's mind is recondite and impenetrable. Not given to too many words, the prayerful legislator operates with a fiery tenacity in the pursuit of his goals which he has achieved for himself and many of his followers who have benefited immensely from his political endeavors.


Initially wrongly perceived by many as arrogant, inattentive and unresponsive, many have now learned that he is actually humble, simple and easy to work with if only you recognize his forthright, truthful and upright dispositions. He has been benevolent to many who needed assistance not only within Agege but all over the state, but he won't make noise about it. These assertions are verifiable by anyone in doubt as the Speaker operates an open door policy both at his constituency office and his office at LAHA complex.


Another important aspect of the Mudasiru Obasa narrative is the glamour, charm, candor and prestige that his personality has attracted to the seat. By operating with panache, grace and amity among his colleagues at the house, the state governor Mr. Akinwumi Ambode and our great leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, he has been able to gain their confidence and friendship much to the chagrin of his detractors. Without mincing words, it would be difficult for his successors to fill his shoes upon leaving office. His popularity across the entire nation is unprecedented and this should be a source of glory and pride to us back home in Agege, a town relegated and unrecognized, perceived by many as lowdown township of peasants and riffraffs now respected by many as Lagos State's speaker's home base. If we could produce a speaker why not a governor in the nearest future?


As a versatile, ebullient and proficient Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudasiru Obasa has led the Lagos House of Assembly to be the most productive assembly in Africa. One of the major impact this proficiency has on the assembly is the adoption, by the house, of the native language of Lagos State, Yoruba, as a language of proceedings. This bold step aimed at resuscitating our dying language further bore upon the Lagos State Government into making Yoruba a compulsory subject in all basic and secondary schools in the state.


Indeed, by the landmark achievements that the Speaker has recorded in his first term, we are rest assured that his second term would be more eventful and equally scandal free. This is because Obasa has learnt the ropes and garnered requisite experiences over the years at the Assembly.


It gladdens my heart that we're speaking with one voice again after so much rancor, resentments and bitterness elicited by last year's contests. All along, the Speaker, as I was aware then, was all for peaceful resolution of the issues that generated back then but some misconstrued his intentions for attempt at domination and all hell broke loose. Now, almost everyone is coming back to their senses: the hen is coming home to roost.


And having rallied all political gladiators and political office holders in Agege together, from my humble self, to the two council chairmen: in the persons of Hon. J.S. Babatunde and Hon. Ganiyu Egunlobi; member, Lagos State House of Assembly representing constituency 02, Hon. Olayinka Ogundimu; state Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure, Hon. S.B. Adejare;  member of the House of Representatives representing Agege Federal Constituency, Hon. Taofeek Adaranijo; former member, House of Representatives, Hon. Amunikoro; former member, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Asimiyu; among many others, Obasa successfully united all political forces in the community and this impacted heavily on the just concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congresses that took place in all political wards in both Orile Agege and Agege on Saturday, 5 May, 2018.


The APC being almost about the only party in Agege, people from all walks of life trooped out to participate in the congresses. And, speaking with one voice in the presentation of party excos, the congresses held all over in the thirteen wards in peaceful atmosphere, without any incidence whatsoever.


I must at this juncture commend the Rt. Hon. for taking it upon himself to settle all scores and balancing the political equations in Agege, so that together, we may move forward. We must realize the need to speak with one voice, spoken through the Speaker, whom the Almighty has ordained to lead us to the promised land. We thank all those who understood our plight and listened to our wisdom and followed the moving train. We urge the fractional minority still nursing one animosity or the other to come with us under the umbrella of Mudasiru Obasa leadership. As he himself has said, there's enough to go round.



Afolabi Ayantayo, former Secretary to the Local Government  (SLG), Orile Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA), writes from Agege.

Headies Award: Small Doctor Beats Olamide, CDQ, Skuki To Win Best Street-Hop Award

Agege born Hip Hop star, Temitope Adekunle a.k.a Small Doctor yesterday, proved to be bigger than his name when he emerged winner of the Best Street-Hop category beating industry big names like Olamide, Skuki, and CDQ to the award.

Recall Agege Pulse reported last week that Small Doctor's popular song titled Penalty was nominated for the 2018 Headies Awards in the best street song of year.

Despite not being the favourite in the category, the award is no doubt, well-deserved going by the street acceptability of the hit song - penalty, for the year under review.

Other songs and artistes in the category include: PENALTY by Small Doctor, WO by Olamide, SAI BABA by CDQ, SHEPETERI by Idowest FT. Dammy Krane and Slim Case, PASS THE AGBARA by Skuki, and LEGBEGBE by Mr Real FT. Idowest, Kelvin Chucks, Obadice.

Agege Pulse congratulate Small Doctor for  reaching another milestone in his career and for putting our dear community into limelight once again.

Exclusive: Small Doctor's Penalty Nominated For Headies Awards

Agege born Hip Hop star, (put his full name) a.k.a Small Doctor has been nominated for awards in two different categories at the forthcoming 2018 Headies Awards.

The information was contained in the list of nominees released by organisers of the popular Headies Awards.

According to the organisers, the year in review for the award is July 2016 to December 2017.

Small Doctor's popular song titled Penalty, is nominated among Nigeria's popular street songs within the period under review for Best Street-Hop Artiste. The nominees include: PENALTY by Small Doctor, WO by Olamide, SAI BABA by CDQ, SHEPETERI by Idowest FT. Dammy Krane and Slim Case, PASS THE AGBARA by Skuki, LEGBEGBE by Mr Real FT. Idowest, Kelvin Chucks, Obadice.

Also,  the Akeweje Oganla crooner is nominated among Nigeria's finest artistes for the Song of the Year award. The nominees include: PENALTY – Small Doctor, WO – Olamide, IF - Davido, YEBA – Kiss Daniel, MAD OVER YOU – Runtown, and FIA – Davido.

Fans of Small Doctor should visit http://theheadies.com/nominees-list/ to vote for the penalty crooner in the aforementioned categories.

Corporate Affairs Commission Recruitment 2018

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POLICE ARRAIGN SENATOR MELAYE, GRANTED BAIL

...Lawmaker Ordered to Deposit International Passport Before Bail

The Police today arraigned Senator Dino Melaye before an Abuja Magistrate court sitting at Wuse Zone 2 for breaking the windscreen of police vehicle conveying him to Lokoja, and threatening to kill himself. He arrived in a stretcher.

The arraignment by the police was based on a first information report, accusing him of breaking the windscreen of the police vehicle conveying him to Lokoja and also threatening to kill himself and intentionally implicating the police officer over his death.

In a ruling presiding magistrate, Magistrate Mabel Bello granted him bail and ordered that one of the sureties must be a civil servant on grade level 14, and must show evidence of his residence in FCT.

The court ordered also Senator Melaye to deposit his international passport with the FCT Commissioner of Police and that he shall also report himself at Wuse Zone 2 police station every first working day of the week.

The court later adjourned the case to June 6 for proper trial.

EDUCATION DISTRICT 1 TEACHER WINS INSPIRATIONAL EDUCATION AWARD AGAIN

...Thanks To LASG, Winning Is Natural To Us - TG/PS District I Agege, Dr. Ayandele

In a fell swoop Education District 1  Agege has again produced winner of the prestigious National MeadowHall Foundation 'Inspirational Educator Award (INSEA)' for Y2018 held recently.

The final selection that saw Mrs. Usillo Oluwawemimo Kikelomo of Ifesowapo Aboru Senior Secondary School in District 1, emerging first in a tie with her Ogun State counterpart took place in a keen contest at the corporate headquarters of the Non Governmental Organization's office in Lekki, Lagos on Saturday 21st April, 2018.

The expanded National Inspirational Educator Award's stringent criteria reportedly pruned the over 400 entrants down to 10 qualifiers, six finalists and eventually the two winners that emerged in a tie after a very serious contest, sequel to the maiden edition of Y2017 which was confined to Lagos State alone.

Commenting on outcome of the contest while celebrating winner of the Y2018 edition of the prestigious INSEA second time in a row, (as winner and first runner up of the maiden edition in Y2017 emerged District 1), the Tutor General /Permanent Secretary, Education District I, Dr. (Mrs) Olufolayimika Abiose Ayandele, (a multiple Award winner herself), was full of praises for  Usillo.

Said she on describing the second Winner of INSEA produced by the District; "Mrs. Usillo is a multi-talented hard worker" known for working smart as well, proudly claiming that Usillo was fast towing her path, just as she gave kudos to the organisers for the stringent, transparent process of selection and the Lagos State Government for providing the needed platform for hard working staff, especially, teachers to excel.

Going further,  the TG/PS stated that "it is heart warming to see Teachers that stand out with outstanding performance" while recalling that in the 99 schools under her charge within Agege, Alimosho and Ifako-Ijaiye with a staff population of approximately 4250, this same Usillo emerged Best Teacher in District 1, for Y2017, saying of the INSEA, that she was highly elated because this time, the contest was not just within Lagos as obtained in the maiden edition, but held at the national level and judged by people of high intellect and integrity.

Dr.  Ayandele, still commending Mrs Usillo, stated that it was imperative that leaders groom young replacements. Saying that while these replacements are best selected naturally from those thrown up through merit due to extra personal efforts, she said it was comforting to see that Education District 1 was consistent in producing tomorrow's work force through diligence, hard work and working smart for the knowledge based workforce of tomorrow.

The TG/PS recalled that Usillo, just like her predecessors (Winner and first runner up) of the prestigious Y2017 INSEA, we're both teachers from Education District 1 Agege, thus saying,  "Usillo's win this year is a continuation. Only that this time, the award is at the  National level. Proof that "winning is natural to us in District I. Further proof that all previous laurels won by it's Teachers were not by accident nor a fluke" that it was by dint of focused hard work.

Speaking, the several times award winning Usillo who beat over 400 other contestants to clinch THE Y2018 INSEA stated that though she put in her best as usual, that she was pleasantly surprised when she was named in the tie with her Ogun State counterpart as winner of the prestigious national MeadowHall Foundation award for Y2018.

However, after thanking the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode led administration and the Lagos State Government for providing the platform which she leveraged on,  Usillo revealed that though she had always been hard working,  diligent and focused, she said  that having to contend with some teachers that just returned from international contests gave her the shivers and cold feet that almost led to her surrender during the final selection process, that she was truly amazed when she was announced the winner of the coveted Y2018 INSEA.

An elated Usillo, a multi-talented Physics teacher, narrating her experience on how it all happened, stated that for several moments after her name was announced as Inspirational teacher award winner for Y2018 amongst the over 400 contending teachers from various schools domiciled all over the federation of Nigeria, she went into a state of shock in utter disbelief for several moments before being galvanized into motion by the applause and shouts of encouragement from other  contenders.

According to her, "My winning can only be God at work because when I arrived at venue of the final interview and met so many other exposed competitors, most of whom had very impressive Corricullae Vitae; even two teachers from this very same District 1, I felt dejected and lost all hopes of winning because, this year's edition of the program was special. It was an expanded version of the maiden edition that held last year, the scope was widened to accommodate more teachers from all over the federation which made the competition even stiffer."

Speaking on secrets of her incessant award winnings, the Award Winner Teacher of District I, said "Am an inspirational teacher an a passionate person who focuses on the mission of winning with zeal as I did and won the Best Teacher Award of District I in Y2017, the same way I did when I entered for the Lagos State Best Teachers Award whose results will soon be released.

In thanking MeadowHall Foundation for inaugurating the 'Inspirational Education Award (INSEA)' which she said scrupulously assesses teachers abilities, encouraging them to aspire to even greater heights in delivery, just as she said she likes the notion of accommodating a self improvement and motivational course at the Lagos Business School as a part of the award prize reward instead of only cash.

While thanking MeadowHall for their efforts and gesture which she said was specifically targeted at teachers to encourage them in going the extra mile in order to achieve more in imparting the much needed knowledge in their students with updated skills, Usillo seized the opportunity to thank the Lagos State Government whom she said was responsible for providing the  platform, gave kudos to the Governor Ambode led administration saying she was particularly motivated by efforts of her Tutor General, Dr. (Mrs.) Olufolayimika Abiose Ayandele whom she stated was her "Mentor and a Trail Blazer".

On the other hand, her school principal, Mr. Alli Babatunde who was equally proud of  Usillo, was full of praises for the physics Teacher whom he described as "a bundle of talent, energy and a hard worker", claiming that her attitude to work set her apart while her monumental achievements were a source of inspiration to her students and even other teachers.

Speaking further on INSEA, her school principal, who is also a Physics Teacher of long standing, stated that the organiser's (MeadowHall Foundation) assessment were so stringent that he was not contacted during the process. He stated that "the verification call only came after the whole exercise had been concluded".

Babatunde further stated that "this most recent Award is our success and we are even anticipating another from the contest for Best Teacher Award Y2018 organised by Lagos State Ministry of Education, for all Teachers in state government employ" to which Usillo has equally applied.

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WHY TRUMP SURPRISINGLY BECAME HUMBLE TO BUHARI

...The Power of Integrity

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It is no more news that American President, Donald Trump has been at loggerheads with one world leader or the other since his arrival at the White House.

Many were however, taken by surprise when he invited and gave full presidential hospitality to Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari at the White House to the extent of promising to visit Nigeria for Buhari's sake.

No doubt, Trump might be a torn in the flesh and controversial element, his sudden humility towards PMB deserves some thoughts. These are put into perspective below:

He snubbed Angela Markel in White House; refusing to shake her hands in oval office.He shocked President Al Sisi of Egypt.  Told him point blank in WH that he will cut aid to Egypt.He called North Korean leader Kim Jung Un , the 'Rocket Man'.He has chastised President Putin. Heaping sanctions on his close associates.He called out Theresa May of Britain.He criticised China and her leaders. He took a risk of  trade war with China.He called Mexicans rapist , drug peddlers and unsavoury names. Even plans to build a wall.He fought American footballers who refused to honour their anthem.

He is fighting the largest media platform, CNN.He is fighting establishments in US; FBI, CIA, JUDICIARY etc. He knocked NATO allies. Threatened Iran. Shot into Syria.He fights with his appointees if needs be.He called black Americans 'LAZY' before his elections.He  called African nations 'shithole'. He is not afraid to tell it to you , no matter who you are because he is the POTUS. He says it exactly the way it is, snubs, Bullshits even world leaders.He rarely gives compliments.

BUTwhen he met President Buhari, everything changed. He was so excited that he could not control it. To d extent that he was even longing for a 'selfie'/ close shot, smiling to the camera. Meaning it was deliberate. Gave PMB the full presidential compliments he has hardly given any other leader since assuming office.He didn't stop there, he went on and on with eternal compliments. Buhari became a  Rock star to him.

WHY????The honour and unusual integrity , dedication and commitment of a black man. Finally he said, " I have tremendous respect for President Buhari.....Buhari is a honest & great leader Africa has produced ....For your sake, I will like to visit Nigeria pretty soon."He also called him the No. 1 President of Africa. Keep your honour. It will speak for u someday.If the Hater's hero can say this about President Buhari, why should one attempt to support or vote another.

It took a 75 year old President to attract such an honour to Nigeria. What far younger ones couldn't do for years. It is an honour for us all; all Nigerians not for PMB alone. Integrity pays.

Proudly Nigerian.

FG bans importation of codeine-based syrup

The Federal Ministry of Health has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to ban with immediate effect further issuance of permits for the importation of codeine as active pharmaceutical ingredient for cough preparations.

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said this in a statement on Tuesday.

The directive came less than 48 hours after a documentary titled, ‘Sweet, Sweet Codeine,’ was aired on BBC.

The documentary which has gone viral showed some Nigerian youths who were addicted to codeine displaying symptoms of mental illness and confined to an ill-equipped rehabilitation centre.

The minister said the decision to ban codeine became necessary due to the gross abuse of its use.

Adewole said cough syrups containing codeine should be replaced with dextromethorphan which is less addictive.

He also directed the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria and NAFDAC to supervise the recall for labelling and audit trailing of all cough syrups that contain codeine in the country.

The minister noted that NAFDAC had an emergency meeting with the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group to inform them that there was an embargo on all new applications for registration of codeine-containing cough syrups as well as applications for renewal had been abolished.

The statement read in part, “The PCN has been directed to continue enforcement activities on pharmacies, patent and proprietary medicine vendor shops and outlets throughout the country.”

NAFDAC was also directed to fully carry out its functions among others: to regulate and control the manufacturing, distribution and sale of drugs, including inspection at points of entry of drugs, drug products and food for compliance with the new directive.

Adewole said the ministry would ensure collaboration among regulatory agencies namely, NAFDAC, PCN, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, for effective implementation of extant Acts, regulations, policies and guidelines on codeine control and usage.

Source: Punch

Oyo Speaker's Death: Obasa Condoles With Oyo Govt, Assembly, APC, Family

...Says He Was A Peace-loving Man

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has described the late Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Michael Adeyemo, as a peace-loving man who stood for peace, equity, justice and rule of law.

He also described the deceased as a man who strived for the good of his fellow man as well as the development, progress and growth of his state and the country at large.

The Lagos Assembly Speaker stated this in a condolence message released on his behalf by his Chief Press Secretary, Musbau Rasak, addressed to the Oyo State Government, the state House of Assembly, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the immediate family of the deceased.

"The news came as a shock but it pleases Almighty God to take him away at this particular period. Who are we then to querry His authority? We love Rt. Hon. Adeyemo but God loves him more.

"He was such a peace-loving man. A man of wisdom who strived for the good of his fellow man as well as the progress, growth and development of his state and the country at large.

"We will all miss him, particularly at the Confrence of Speakers. The Oyo State Government will miss him, his colleagues at the state House of Assembly, the entire members and leaders of the APC will miss him as well as members of his immediate family. I pray to Almighty God to give us all the fortitude to bear the huge loss. I also pray to God to grant him eternal rest," the Lagos Assembly Speaker said.

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AbdulLateef Cautions Traders Against Wrongful Measurements in Markets.

...Advised to conduct business activities with truth.

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The major goal of trading is to make profits but profits made through exploitation of prospective buyers is wrongful before Allah

The Lagos Home Affairs Commissioner, Dr AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef made the submission during a public lecture organized by Ifesowapo Iron and Building Materials Market, yesterday in Surulere, Lagos.

According to Dr AbdulLateef, nothing is wrong with making profits but cautioned traders against shortchanging unsuspected buyers.

Noting that Islam condemns in strong terms the wrong use of measurement in the market to shortchange customers.

The Commissioner implored traders to conduct their business activities with truthfulness to receive blessings that follows faithful sales.

"Conduct your business activities with truth. Don't reduce measurement as a traders to maximize your profit. Seek the blessings of your Lord in all you do and never mention the name of Allah's  falsefully to justify your actions"

He cited  Chapter  verse 1 to 5 of the glorious Qur'an that prohibits market frauds and other related activities.

"Woe to those that deal in fraud, Those who, when they have to receive by measure from men, exact full measure, But when they have to give by measure or weight to men, give less than due. Do they not think that they will be called to account on the judgement Day"

Dr AbdulLateef also urged traders and entrepreneurs to shun  gambling and alcohol intake which he said are capable of destroying their businesses.

"Shun gambling and alcohol, it doesn't bring anything good to you and your businesses", he added.

By: Olalekan Murisiku
M.A to the Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs

Education District 1 Produces First Male Student Chef In Cooking Competition

...It's First Of Its Kind In Lagos - Deputy Governor

...It'll Promote Creative Provision of Nutritious, Affordable, Hygienic Meals For All - EDDI Perm. Sec., Dr. Ayandele

...I'll Consider Catering As A Career - Winner


Lagos State Education District 1, Agege has scored another first in the drive to make education dynamic, interesting and imparting in the state.

This time, it was in the area of ensuring hygiene, nutritious and cost effective feeding for students as management of the district on Monday, held the grand finale of its Y2018 Cooking Competition inside the premises of the district's headquarters, Agege.

The epoch making event tagged: "Low Cost Meals for Teenagers; Promoting Creativity, Hygiene And Wellness", marked another milestone in the history of the district as students demonstrated their culinary creativity alongside food vendors of the district with sumptuous delicacies.

The grand finale was keenly contested by six students and six schools food vendors after the preliminaries held across the zones under the district.

After careful consideration of the cooking skills and taste of the delicacies prepared, Monday Ajodo of Shasha Community Senior High School was adjudged winner in the students category while Mrs. Olufunke Falaya of Iju Senior Grammar School claimed best cook in the food vendors category.

According to the chief judge of the contest, Professor Pat Mbah, the winners emerged through their level of creativity, appearance, nutritional adequacy, cleanliness amongst others.

Prof. Mbah while announcing the winner of the competition asserted that competitions of such magnitude is inevitable to encourage the ability to prepare balanced food with low cost. She urged students to embrace Home Economics as a course and career due to its possibilities of making students successful entrepreneurs after school days.

She hailed Dr. Yinka Ayandele for the invaluable initiative to herald balanced diet in students meals while in school.

Earlier in a statement,  Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule ably represented by Mrs. O.A. Giwa lauded the cooking competition initiative amongst students and schools food vendors as another stride towards ensuring quality food consumption of students. She described the competition as first of its kind in the history of Lagos.

She said, "this is a great idea which will bring about students' passion towards what will bring food to their table after graduation."

On her part, the brain behind the Initiative, the Tutor General cum Permanent Secretary of EDDI, Dr. Yinka Ayandele stated that the Y2018 Education District I Cooking Competition is targeted at creating nutritious, affordable, balanced and hygienic meals for staff and students in all the 99 secondary schools across the three zones (Agege, Alimosho, Ifako Ijaye) under its jurisprudence through keen contests. She revealed that the competition had 220 contestants that were made up of Food Vendors and students in the pioneer edition of the competition.

She said, the idea is to make schooling more interesting to students and turn students' passion into career opportunity.

As usual, Dr. Ayandele thanked Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode for investing heavily in education and creating serene environment for quality learning, adding that the governor has given privileges to making learning interesting for students.

She noted that the competition would be an annual event while promising that next year's edition will accommodate more contestants and be more dramatic.

AgegePulse in a brief chat with the winners, Monday Ajodo expressed his joy for winning the maiden edition of the competition adding that he would consider catering as a career in the future. On her part, Mrs Falaya promised to remain committed to the delivery of quality, tasty, balanced and hygienic meal to students with varieties at affordable cost.

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.

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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.

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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