Our Achievement In Education Is Unprecedented In Agege – Egunjobi

...Assures of more development in education  

...Egunjobi implementation of 2018 budget's convincing – Anigbajumo

…He’s a blessing to Agege – Gbenga Abiola

AgegePulse Magazine

The Executive Chairman of Agege LGA, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi says he will not rest on his oars until every child under his watch receives free, quality and accessible primary education through the provision of necessary infrastructures and conducive learning environment.

The council boss disclosed this while speaking with Agegepulse Magazine at the event marking the distribution of school uniforms, bags and exercise books to 26 public primary schools and 300 jamb forms to indigent students in Agege, held inside the council’s secretariat, Agege.

Egunjobi revealed that his administration has invested handsomely in education to with the aim of providing conducive learning environment and making studies interesting to primary school pupils in Agege.

He said, “education is a major pillar of our campaign and we have giving it needed attention through policies and investment. We have reviewed the lacuna in the sector prior to our assumption into office and remain committed to filling the void steadily as resources permit.”

“Our achievement in the sector is unprecedented. It is in fulfillment of our statutory function, hence we will continue to strive to meet the educational needs of our pupils and students, as well as ease struggling parents and guardians of financial burden.”

While speaking earlier during the event, Egunjobi reeled out several interventions from his government in the education sector. He stated that, “apart from the distribution of school uniforms, bags and exercise books, we have constructed a block of six classrooms with modern toilet facilities at Salvation Army Primary School, Dopemu. Others are:

2.  Rehabilitation of store building block of twelve classrooms in Iloro Primary with Security House at State Primary School, Iloro

3. Renovation of block of six classrooms and reconstructed collapsed fence at Oduduwa Primary School

4. Renovation of facility at State Primary School, Iloro

5. Provision of Desks and Benches for primary school pupils at Dopemu Primary School, State Primary School and Oduduwa Primary School

6. Establishment of additional three units of Vocational Training: Shoe and Bag Making, Graphic Art Design, Furniture and Carpentry.

7. Graduation and support of hundreds of graduands of the vocational training centre between 2017 and 2018.

He appealed to parents and guardians to prioritize their wards’ education, adding that it is imperative to secure the future of a child through education.

According to the leader of Agege Legislative Council, Alhaji Kola Anigbajumo in a brief interview with AgegePulse Magazine, he expressed delight that Egunjobi is delivering on his campaign promises. He stressed that he was pleased with the level of implementation of 2018 budget which enormous priority given to education, infrastructure and security, adding that this administration is committed in delivering dividends of democracy to its people.

On his part, former council boss and the SLG of Agege LGA, Hon. Gbenga Abiola told us that he was not surprised by the performance of Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi since his assumption into office. He said; “Egunjobi has demonstrated the quality leadership any community would love to have. Agege should give him all support he needed to take Agege to the Next Level.”

AMBODE LAUNCHES 1,000-HECTARES MODERN SATELLITE CITY IN EPE

...Project To Create 200,000 Jobs, Provide Housing Schemes For Lekki FTZ

...Lagos Gov's Policies Are About Economic Prosperity, Development, Says Audu Ogbeh


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Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday launched a 1000-hectare modern satellite city in Epe-Ibeju Lekki axis projected to create over 200,000 jobs and housing schemes for all the major projects coming on board within the Lekki Free Trade Zone.



Named Alaro Satellite City, Governor Ambode described the unveiling of the project as a major milestone in his administration's vision of making every part of the State economically viable and livable, adding that the development was a dream come true.



He said with major projects in the works in the Lekki-Epe corridor such as the Free Trade Zone, largest Deep Sea Port in Africa and International Airport, among others, a new city to provide housing schemes and other facilities for workers, investors and the people generally was desirous, hence the need for the initiative.



Giving details, Governor Ambode said: "The Alaro Satellite City was conceived to provide housing schemes to a broad spectrum of income earners, industrial workspaces, warehouses, hospitality and commercial office facilities amongst others.



"The project would not only open up the corridor but would transform its economic landscape by providing jobs, reducing poverty and contributing significantly to socio-economic development of the State, especially in terms of the GDP of the State in particular, and the country in general."



While commending the private sector especially Rendeavour Group and North West Quadrant Company for partnering with the State Government to deliver the new city, the Governor said the successful launch of the project was a demonstration of the confidence the Organised Private Sector (OPS) and foreign investors have in viability of doing business in the State, adding: "The Alaro Satellite City is a strong statement that our Lagos is still attracting more direct foreign investment."



The Governor, who assured the partners of the State Government’s unshaken commitment to the success of the project, also expressed strong optimism that the initiative would be continued by successive administration being that it is about creating jobs and scaling up the GDP of Lagos.



He said in anticipation of increase in human and vehicular movement within the axis as a result of ongoing gigantic projects, the State Government would construct a road to link Shagamu-Benin Expressway from Lekki Deep Sea Port and a 50-hectare truck park.



According to him, "We are aware that the increase in construction and industrial activities are already taking its toll on the road networks and other complementary infrastructure along this corridor.



"In order to forestall future chaotic traffic log-jams within this corridor and avoid similar incidences such as is being experienced in the Apapa axis, we have initiated the process of constructing the 7th Axial Road from the Lekki Deep Sea Port, en route the Lekki Free Zone to the Shagamu-Benin Expressway.



"The design for the construction of a 50-hectare truck park within the Lekki-Epe corridor is also in progress."



Besides, Governor Ambode lauded the host communities for their trust and forbearance, revealing that the State Government had approved 750 hectares of land as resettlement land for communities displaced from Parcel B of the Lekki Free Zone namely Yegunda, Abomiti and Eyin-Osa.



He said the Lands Bureau had also been instructed to expedite action on the enumeration of the land in question to accelerate payment of compensation and the issuance of the C of O, just as he assured all stakeholders of the commitment of government towards ensuring the security of all investments and maintaining good harmonious relationships between the investors and the host communities.



Speaking earlier, Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh commended those behind the project particularly Governor Ambode, saying his politics were about development and economic prosperity.



"I am particularly happy to be here for the launch of this project. Lagos is Nigeria's New York and I am told that nearly 72 percent of Nigeria's currencies circulate in Lagos and I am even happier because I like the politics of Governor Ambode because though you are a much younger person than I am, I can assure you that you have a big future ahead.



"The biggest responsibility of a governor in any country and in Nigeria in particular where we are struggling to build an economy is to develop the economy of the State; every other thing comes after. We have to create jobs; there are too many of our young people graduating from school looking for jobs and so when you find that an investor and a governor are investing and creating those jobs you desperately need, you definitely would put your hands together for them," Ogbeh said.

Breaking: Speaker House of Reps, Dogara Defects From APC To PDP

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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, at the plenary on Tuesday officially announced his defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party.

Dogara, along with President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, had so defected since July 2018 without announcing their defections on the floors of the chambers.

Speaker of the House of Representatives @HouseNGR, Yakubu Dogara @YakubDogara, formally announces defection from @OfficialAPCNg to @OfficialPDPNig

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Why Lagos Lawmakers Moved to Impeach Gov. Ambode

-May Begin Impeachment Process

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Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has been summoned to appear before the Lagos State House of Assembly within one week over the 2019 budget, which has caused disagreement between the two arms of government.

It will be recalled that Governor Ambode had sent the 2019 budget to the House in December against the tradition of laying the budget before the House.

The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa told the lawmakers that it was important to give the Governor a fair hearing over the issue involving the Governor and the 2019 Budget.

Obasa stated that there had been violation of the constitution and infractions on the part of the Governor.

"The Attorney General, Finance Commissioner and Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning that ought to have advised the Governor did not do so.

"The most important thing is that we should let the people know that a budget that was yet to be approved was being spent, which was why we could not attend to the Governor on the budget on Monday 21, January.

"We must give them a fair hearing to come and explain what happened.

"The point has been made that there must be something before the House before you can commence expenditure. We want to call on the Governor to come within a week to explain himself along with the affected commissioners.

"We can start gathering signatures for impeachment. We can exercise patience and wait till another time," he said.

The lawmakers had reacted to a report presented by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni as the Chairman of the Committee set up to look into the issues surrounding the 2019 budget during a parliamentary meeting of the lawmakers.

Members of the Committee included Hon. Moshood Oshun, Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts (State), Hon. Moshood Oshun, Chairman, House Committee on Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu, Chairman, House Committee on the Environment, Hon. Dayo Saka-Fafunmi and the Chairman, House Committee on Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Abiodun Tobun.

Eshinlokun revealed that the committee met with relevant commissioners and heads of agencies.

The Deputy Speaker stated that the committee met with the Commissioner For Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Segun Banjo, who said that no money had been spent in the year.

He said that the Accountant General told the committee that warrant had been issued that they could spend up to 25% of the preceding budget before the approval of that of the new year.

He said that they would have to make a recourse to the House if they wanted to spend up to N200 Million.

"We pointed out that the Governor ought to lay the budget of the New Year before December 31st, 2018, but that so far the budget was yet to be laid, which was on January 23, 2019.

"We asked them to bring out the law that allowed them to spend up to 20% of the budget of the preceding year. They could not bring out such law and we said what they did was wrong.

"We discovered that people have started receiving alerts and this has a grave implication for the executive.

"It is our finding that for smooth running of government, there must be a strict adherent to the constitution and it must not be violated. "We decided to bring the report before the lawmakers for us to take action," he said.

In his comment, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu revealed that the Committee on Budget discovered during budget review that there were some specific expenditure in the budgets that ought to have been approved by the House over which funds were expended.

Yishawu stated that these were misnomers, and that they noticed variation in the expenditure and budget approved.

"We had issues of virement and monies being spent without approval. We had cases of items that were not budgeted for being carried out, it shows the executive rewrite the budget at will.

"The Constitution states that the State House of Assembly must approve all expenditures," he added.

According to him, contracts are shutting down, things are being slowed down by the government.

He said that it was as if the executive was tired and that the people were complaining.

"It is as if nothing is happening in the state now. Breach of the constitution and gross misconduct are being committed here, and the punishment is clear.

"We should begin an impeachment process if need be if the executive does not retrace their steps," he said.

This was corroborated by Hon. Tunde Braimoh, who said that the revelation by the committee that considered the matter was of serious concern.

He stated that they all swore to uphold the tenets of the constitution of Nigeria.

He added that Sections 120 and 121 explained the roles of each arm of government when it comes to financial expenditure.

"If we continue like this, it means we are moving on the ebb of destruction. The issue of gross misconduct should be closely looked into and necessary sanctions applied," he said.

This was supported by Hon. Bisi Yusuf, who pointed out that the Governor is an accountant, and that he was an Acting Auditor General in 2001 and was confirmed in 2005.

"With his level of exposure, the Governor cannot claim ignorance. He is being surrounded by intellectuals, so they ought to have advised him including the Deputy Governor and the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning. The Attorney General ought to have been removed for quoting a law that does not exist.

"All those, who are given the Governor bad advice should be removed. "In the whole of Lagos, things have shut down. This is an offence that is not pardonable. I want to say this is an impeachable offence for the Governor and the commissioners," he said.

Also, Hon. Rotimi Olowo said that rewriting of the Budget is an impeachable offence, and that the Government had been shut down and Lagos roads were in a sorry state.

Olowo added that there must be continuity of projects in the budget and that this was not followed.

He added that borrowing without informing the house was impeachable, and that if the Governor was tired, he should resign from office.

In his contribution. Hon. Moshood Oshun stated that, When someone applied for a job, he could leave if he was tired.

"The budget is a law, when we pass a budget, they rewrite their own. "What they are saying is that they are above the law.

"If you go to Alausa today, all the MDAs are shut down. All their files are with the Governor and he did not work on them," he said.

Also contributing, Hon. Funmilayo Tejuoso said that the lawmakers were the voice of the people of Lagos State and that they perform oversight functions to ensure that the Government did the best for the people.

Tejuoso said; "Accountability is not being done here. Section 121 of the Nigerian Constitution made it clear that the appropriation bill should be laid before the house.

"Section 122 of the constitution states that if that has been done, you can now spend 25% of the budget estimate for a period of six months.

"We need to forward the infractions to the Governor. The tax payers should know what their money is being spent on."

The Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade stated that there are three arms of government of which the executive is one.

Agunbiade said that the Lagos State Government was still running and not shut down.

"What we want to do is to ensure that the infractions from one arm of the government does not affect another.

"It is clear that the budget has not been presented before the House. "My colleagues have addressed all the issues. We should let the public know that we do not have the budget before the House," he said.

The Majority Leader emphasized that the Commissioners, who were approved by the House and are working with the Governor should have vote of no confidence passed on them based on their roles on the budget impasse, adding that they had failed in their responsibilities.

He then urged the Governor to resign or the House should begin an impeachment process against him.

The lawmaker stressed that the House could communicate to the Governor to resign from office and that failure to do so would be for them to start collecting signatures of lawmakers for impeachment so that they could be seeing to have done their job.

Others lawmakers, who spoke supported the impeachment move against the Governor.

The included Hon. Richard Kasunmu, Hon. Rasheed Makinde, Hon. Yinka Ogundimu and Hon. Sola Giwa

Others are Hon. Victor Akande, Hon. Fatai Mojeed, Hon. Jude Idimogu, Hon. Noheem Raheem, Hon. Fatai Oluwa, Hon. Oladele Adekanye, Hon. Sabur Olayiwola and Hon. Akeem Shokunle.

The rest are Hon. Mosunmola Sangodara, Hon. Setonji David, Hon. Akeem Bello, Hon. Dayo Saka-Fafunmi, Hon. Mojisola Miranda, Hon. Dayo Famakinwa, Hon. Saka Solaja, Hon. Folajinmi Mohammed, Hon. Lanre Ogunyemi, Hon. Omotayo Oduntan, Hon. Rotimi Abiru and Hon. Wahab Jimoh

2019: Accord Party Candidate Janja Bature Boasts to Shock APC, PDP Reps Candidates

AgegePulse Magazine

Accord Party Candidate, Ayinde Babatunde Oladipupo AKA Janja Bature has boasted to defeat the candidates of APC, Dr. Samuel Babatunde Adejare and PDP  Hon. Wole  in the forthcoming  House of Representatives election in Agege Federal Constituency.

Janja who defected from APC to Accord Party alongside former Agege Council Boss, Hon. Jubril AbdulKareem months ago, said that he had mopped up strategies that would deliver Agege for his candidature.

AMBODE SEEKS SUPPORT FOR HITCH-FREE LAGOS MARATHON, GENERAL ELECTIONS

…Urges Residents To Report Suspicious Activities

…We’ll Deal Decisively With Lawbreakers, CP Edgal Warns

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday urged residents to cooperate with security agencies in keeping the peace and ensuring safety of lives and property in the build up to the Lagos Access Marathon and the series of political events to herald the forthcoming general elections.



Addressing Government House Correspondents shortly after the Security Council meeting held at the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja, the Governor said the security agencies have assured that they would leave no stone unturned to ensure that the peace enjoyed in the State would not be compromised.



Governor Ambode, who chaired the meeting which had all heads of security agencies in attendance, particularly sought the cooperation of residents for the Lagos Marathon coming up on February 2, urging them to comply with the restriction of vehicular and human movement which would be observed within the routes for the competition.



“We have just finished the security council meeting this afternoon and as you are all well aware that the general elections is coming up and in another two weeks we would be having the presidential election and then on March 2 we would have the Gubernatorial election and it’s very clear in our minds also that in this month of February, on the 2nd, we would be having the Lagos Marathon and also some political activities that would be coming up at the weekend and throughout the month of February.



“I just want to appeal to Lagosians that just as we have been doing in the past, we have ensured that the Lagos Marathon is very successful and alongside that there would be some kind of vehicular restrictions in some parts of the routes for the marathon.



“The security agencies have assured me that we would keep the peace and make sure that there is proper security of lives and property and also ensure that we have a hitch free marathon. I want to assure Lagosians that they should just keep the city safe and also ensure that whatever restriction that we are going to make on that Saturday, they bear with us and also ensure that within the few hours that the marathon would take place they should also keep the peace,” he said. 



Likewise, the Governor said a lineup of political activities in the build up to the February 16 Presidential and National Assembly elections as well as the March 2 Governorship and State House of Assembly elections which would take place in the State, could require some restriction of movement, just as he appealed to residents for understanding.



He also urged residents to report any group or individuals planning to foment trouble in the State to the security agencies, assuring that the peace the State has enjoyed since the commencement of his administration would be sustained. 



“I want to appeal to all of us to cooperate with the security agencies, all the head of security agencies are alive to their responsibilities and we need the cooperation of Lagosians to make sure that we have a successful season.



In the last three and half years, you can also notice that security in Lagos has improved tremendously and we intend to keep that for the rest of the year and also ensure that whenever we notice any untoward behaviour or activity from any group please be free to notify any of the heads of security agencies and we would make sure that this city is safe and prosperous,” Governor Ambode said.



Also speaking, the Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Imohimi Edgal said the Police have been holding series of stakeholders’ engagement to carry everybody along, assuring that security agencies were prepared to ensure that the inconvenience as a result of the Marathon and other political activities is minimized.



The CP also warned persons planning to use the series of upcoming activities to cause chaos in the State to desist from such, warning that security agencies are on red alert to deal decisively with such persons if caught.



“Having said that, let me also use this opportunity to inform Lagosians that in the coming days, they would be seeing a lot of police, military and other security agencies operations and activities across the State. Don’t be alarmed, it’s in order to ensure that we have hitch free exercises and anytime you are approached to vacate a location or suspend activities in a location, please cooperate with security agencies,” he said.

Marathon: Traffic Advisory, Lagos Announces Road Closure and Alternative Routes

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The Access Bank Lagos Marathon holds on February 2, 2019 for about 12 hours. Some parts of Lagos will be closed to vehicular and human traffic for the safety of thousands of runners, hundreds of thousands of cheering fans and millions of Lagosians.

Find below ALTERNATIVE ROUTES that will ease the movement of Lagosians and thousands who would want to join us at the Eko Atlantic finish point.

·         All vehicles from Ikeja and environs headed to Victoria Island MUST go through Ikorodu Road.

·         All vehicles from Badagry, Mile 2 and environs going to Victoria Island MUST go through Apapa and Orile to link the Eko Bridge to Victoria Island.

·         Residents of Lagos Mainland, Surulere and environs MUST avoid Masha Area and National Stadium but can link Victoria Island through Iponri/Iganmu, Eko Bridge then unto Victoria Island.

·         Vehicles coming from Ibadan, Mowe and environs can link Victoria Island through Ojota, Ikorodu Road, Eko Bridge to Victoria Island.

·         Vechicles from Okota MUST go through Mile 2 to Orile, Eko Bridge to Victoria Island.

·         Vehicle from Sango-Otta going to Victoria Island MUST go through Mushin, Funso Williams Avenue (Western Avenue), Eko Bridge to Victoria Island.

·         Vehicles Coming from Epe, Ajah, Lekki and environs must use the Alternative Route to Victoria Island. Ikoyi residents going to the mainland can use the Alfred Rewane (Kingsway Road) link to Osborne then to the Mainland.

            THE FOLLOWING ROADS WILL BE TOTALLY OR PARTIALL CLOSED

A.   Total closure of the Third Mainland Bridge from 6.45am to 2pm

B.   Alaka Road Service lane will be closed from 5.00am to 7.30am

C.   National Stadium to Ojuelegba, Dormanlong Bridge. Onipanu Obanikoro and Anthony will be closed from 6.00am to 8.00am

D.   From Anthony ,Charley Boy Bus Stop to Oworoshoki Will be closed from 6.30am to 8.30am

From Adekunle Junction linking the Third Mainland Bridge will be closed from 7.00am to 2pm.

JUST IN: Lagos lawmakers move to impeach Gov Akinwunmi ambode ,

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Lagos lawmakers move to impeach Gov Akinwunmi Ambode, they Allege gross misconduct.

Plenary session in progress.

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African Nations Cup adjusted for Ramadan, to begin on June 21

AgegePulse Magazine

The dates for the 2019 African Nations Cup finals in Egypt have been moved back by a week, the Confederation of African Football said on Monday.

The shift was reportedly to allow players to rest after the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Ramadan is likely to begin on the evening of May 5 and end around June
Muslims observe fast during daylight hours over this period, which can have an effect on the performance of athletes.
The expanded 24-team tournament will now kick-off on June 21 and run through to the final on July 19.

A meeting of the CAF Emergency Committee took the decision on Saturday, with the governing body confirming the shift in a circular sent to its member associations.

According to media reports, a request was made for the move by a number of mainly Muslim North African nations, including Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria, who have  already sealed the qualification hurdles.

CAF also confirmed that the draw for the first round pool stage will take place in Cairo on April 12.

Fourteen countries have already booked a finals berth, including first time participants -- Madagascar and Mauritania -- with the remaining 10 places to be decided when the qualification campaign concludes in March.

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Security Tips: New Way of Kidnapping Children

AgegePulse Magazine

The New way of kidnapping children  has now been revealed by security agency.

Here is the tips "man and woman will pretend as if they are taking their children to school. They will put their so called fake wards with a particular school uniform. This uniform must be the uniform of a school that is along their route".

AgegePulse gathered that, If they are fortunate to see parents without car waiting for lift, they will stop and tell the parents that they should not worry going with them with a promise to drop their children.

 From there they will take them to unknown place for rituals or for ransom. So parents be careful.

Teachers circulate this for the sake of our lovely children.

Frm Police Children School, Minna

Egunjobi distributes 300 JAMB Forms to indigent students

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Hundreds of indigent students in Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State desirous of enrolling for the forthcoming Joint Admission Matriculation Board, JAMB examination, breathed sigh of relief as Executive Chairman of the Council, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, came to their aids.     

Egunjobi on Thursday shared out the forms to the students drawn across the seven wards of the local government at the secretariat even as he gave out uniforms, bags and exercise books to pupils of the twenty six public primary schools in the area.  

Speaking at the occasion, the council boss said his administration was committed to overall development of youths of the area, particularly as it relates to education and scholarship of the youth population.

He charged parents and guardians to prioritize their wards’ education saying, “Education like they say is the bedrock of a nation and the best investment for a child is to educate him or her.

“Each time I come across DSTV advert, Everything Else Can Wait, to whip viewers into renewing their subscriptions, i dissolve into laughter. The only thing that one should not defer, is the sponsorship of one’s children’s education.

“I appeal to parents and guardians to prioritize their wards’ education as they say in Yoruba adage, “A child we failed to educate, would sell his inherited property.”    

Recall that under Egunjobi’s watch, the local government constructed a block of six classrooms with modern toilet facilities in Salvation Army Primary School, Dopemu, rehabilitated a storey building block of twelve classrooms in Iloro Primary with Security House at State Primary School, Iloro, renovated block of six classrooms and reconstructed collapsed fence at Oduduwa Primary School.

Also, renovated toilets facility at State Primary School, Iloro, and provide desk and benches for primary school pupils at Dopemu Primary School, State Primary School and Oduduwa Primary School among others.

The benches, desks and bags distributed by the council to pupils of primary schools in the area were made by apprentice with its vocational training units while members of Agege chapter of the Lagos State Tailoring Association sew the school uniforms.

Baales Cup: Yidi FC to Host Defending Champion Mathew FC

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Yidi Street FC who defeated Majaro Street in the Semi Final of Baales Ajegunle Unity Cup will host the defending champion of this tournament Mathew Street FC in tomorrow's Final.

AgegePulse Magazine reliably gathered that the final match between the two teams will be a match of the Titans as the both teams are set to showcase their God given talent to their fans.

The organisers said that the final would  take place tomorrow 27th January, 2019 at the pupolar Yidi Praying Ground, Ajegunle Agege by 4.00pm.

They have assured the lovers of round leather ball game of full of entertainment with maximum security for the protection of lives and properties

It was also gathered that top dignitaries from all walks of life would be available to grace the final game.

BREAKING: President Buhari Suspends Onnoghen, Swears In Mohammed As Acting CJN

President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen.

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Following the suspension, he has appointed the most senior judge in the Supreme Court, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed, as the acting CJN.

According to the president, the development was based on the request of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, pending the completion of Onnoghen’s trial.

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Man Apprehended For Stealing Pants, Bra in Lagos

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Some residents of Ikeja area of Lagos State, on Thursday, apprehended a man for allegedly stealing bras and pants from where they were spread.

It was learnt that some residents, who saw the man while allegedly collecting the underwear, accosted him and demanded to know the content of the bag he was carrying.

He was said to have threatened to deal with the people for insulting him, but unmoved by his threat, some youths forced the man to open the bag.

An eyewitness, Bayo Ojo, said when the man finally opened the bag, bras, pants and other clothing items were found in it.

According to him, the crowd asked the man what he wanted to do with the items, but he kept mute.

Ojo stated that before the crowd could descend on the man, policemen came and took him away.

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See list of 12 Newly Constructed Roads By Hon. JS Babatunde

...To be commission Soon

Below are list of 12 newly constructed roads by the Executive Chairman of Orile Agege LCDA, namely

Basanya,Larunsi, popoola, DAYO SHITTU, ALAFIA, AKINTOYE, SERIKI, SADIKU, Osobu, JOBAK, ALAGBA BYE PASS.

LAWMAKING; ADARANIJO'S ENVIRONMENTAL SPONSORED BILL SCALES FIRST READING

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Member, house of representatives, representing Agege Federal Constituency, in Lagos, Hon. Taofeek Adaranijo's bill yesterday went through the first reading on the floor at the green chamber.

The lawmaker's bill titled Chartered Institute for Environmental and Public Health Management of Nigeria Bill, 2019 (HB. 1599) received attention at the plenary session.

It was gathered that the Plenary proceedings of the House of Representatives for the day was presided by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara.

BREAKING: Ezekwesili Withdraws From Presidential Race

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According to a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Obiageli Ezekwesili Presidential Campaign Organisation, Ozioma Ubabukoh, the former Minister was withdrawing to help build a coalition to defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the election.

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Reps bill to criminalise estimated power billing passes third reading

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A bill seeking to amend the Electric Power Reform Act, prohibit and criminalise estimated billing of consumers passed the third reading at the House of Representatives on Tuesday.


The Majority Leader, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, sponsored the bill in protest against the 'crazy bills' being issued by electricity Distribution Companies to their subscribers.


The committee report on the bill, following a public hearing held on it on June 5, 2018, was unanimously adopted by the lawmakers.


Gbajabiamila had at the public hearing stated that there was nowhere in the world where electricity customers were billed arbitrarily as it obtains in Nigeria.


The lawmaker had further stated estimated billing could only be used in situations where the meter of the consumers could not be accessed by the service provider. He said DISCOs had however deemed estimated billing to be normal.


“Any regulation that allows estimation of bills when the actual consumption can be ascertained is against natural justice and equity and should not stand," Gbajabiamila had said.

The Majority Leader had also said the bill, when passed into law, would put an end to estimated billing and would become a win-win situation for both the consumers and the companies.


“The bill will ensure that prepaid meters are installed in all houses, so long as the customers apply for the meters,” he had said.

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BREAKING: NLC Rejects N27,000 Minimum Wage, Says Govt Inviting Economic Shutdown

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“The Federal Government is only projecting a shutdown of the economy with its latest action,” he added. “This is because workers should not be held responsible for any development after its NEC meeting on Friday.”


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Just In! Council Of State Approves N27,000 Minimum Wage For Workers

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The National Council of State has approved N27, 000 as the new National Minimum Wage for workers in the country.

This was one of the decisions reached on Tuesday at the Council of State meeting which took place in Abuja.

The meeting was presided over by the President, Alhaji Muhammadu Buhari.
The Council of State consists of former rulers of the country and former Chief Justices of the Federation.

The organised Labour is pushing for a N30, 000 minimum wage. According to the organised Labour, they had agreement with the Buhari administration that the national minimum wage will be N30, 000.

The new pronouncement may again pitch the organised Labour with the government.

The Gazelle

In Ifako: One Died, Many Injured As Fatee Suspends Campaign

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PDP House of Representatives Candidate in Ifako Ijaye, Hon Fatimah Mohammed, Fatee has suspended her political campaign over the death of one of her supporters who was allegedly gunned down by another PDP faction in IFAKO IJAIYE.

This happened yesterday and according to report, the demise has been buried according to Islamic rites.

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

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*NEWS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 20TH JANUARY 2019.*



*PUNCH*



Oyo in difficult times Lanlehin

55% of electricity consumers lack meters NERC

Buhari, best choice for Nigeria, says Ambode

Ekiti screens 620 for cataract surgery

Senatorial candidate lauds APC

Ogun APC seeks Amosuns removal from presidential election council

A strong passion to serve makes the effort enjoyable Collins Akanno

Build a skill, connect with the right people Aregbe



NIPCO promises to step up CSR initiatives

We need to bring more people into the financial sector Sekibo

Five ways to earn income online

Non-oil exports fell by 72% in Q3 2018

695 new projects fail power certification tests

FIRS goes tough amid tax reforms

Firm, NCIC to promote clean energy innovations

FG restructures river basin authorities for economic diversification

Mums varsity students called her a witch because she was strict Sophie Oluwoles daughter

Bank PHB fund: FG set to interrogate Atiku over corruption allegation

Buhari not planning to arrest Onnoghen, other judges Presidency

ASUU, FG to resume talks on Monday

Elections: US warns of Boko Haram/ISIS attacks, military denies knowledge

NAF expects six more attack helicopters from Russia, Italy

Minimum wage implementationll be discussed after bill passage


*VANGUARD*


Kwara: Gov Ahmed quits senatorial race

PALTRY ALLOCATION TO HEALTH! FG spends N61.481 trillion in 10 years, allocates N2.775 trillion to sector

MultiChoice excites GOtv customers with top up campaign offer

Uwheru PDP political office holders empower party members

2019: Most of the people of Cross River see salvation in APC ' Enoh, governorship candidate

DELTA: Okowa is destined to do second term ' Onuesoke

Ooni appoints Prince Adegbola as Special Assistant on History and Culture

2019: UK group urges Deltans to shun sentiments, elect selfless governor

Rivers APC crisis: We could have done things differently ' Peterside

Collect your PVCs, let your votes count for Okowa, Majemite urges Urhobos

PDP condoles with E.K. Clark over son's death

CASE FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: The world is over-saturated with schools that don't work ' Salau

Taking infidelity In Your Stride!

House Reps seat: Group drums support for Chalele

Uvwie will send its best to DTHA ' Monarch

Drama at presidential debate: Buhari absent, says he is busy; Atiku walks away from debate

Lions Club donates N100m diabetes clinics to Osun, Ekiti

OPL 245: Four NGOs write The Netherlands Justice Minister, warn against out-of-court settlement with RDS, others

Ondo monarch 'missing
Five MTV Base shows to look out for in 2019

The fuss about INEC's Election Guidelines

#PresidentialDebate: Ezekwesili, Durotoye, Moghalu reel out economic plans

Tambuwal urges electorate to vote leaders that will secure Nigeria's future


*THE NATION*


A judicial mess
CCB, CJN and indeterminate future

$3m probe: Fresh anxiety as detectives screen CJNs account

Retired generals conspiracy against Buharill fail, says Oshiomhole

Buhari, Atiku absent at Presidential Debate

NASS members dont hate Buhari, says Dogara

Jimoh Ibrahim loses mum to Lagos fire incident

APC women, youths mobilise for Buhari, Osinbajo in Southwest

Ijeoma Obasi: I feel I was born a century late

Indians laud Indo-Nigerian ties

Ekiti pensioners laud Fayemi for payment of pension

117 people feared dead after migrant boat sinks off Libya

The end of the world and other historical mysteries

2019 Polls: Kwara in the throes of violence

Understanding the guber imbroglio in Imo

I wont regret opposing Buhari Galadima

2019 elections: Women in the race

Ugwuanyis passion and Enugu 2019

Why Wike is afraid of Lulu-Briggs

SDG projects implementation more focused under Buhari Orelope-Adefulire

2019: Ezekwesili, Durotoye, Moghalu reel out economic plans

2019: My administration will focus on high level of intelligence gathering

Nigeria needs different kind of leadership Moghalu


*THISDAY*


An NSITF without a Board

NNPCs Insistence on Ending

Election Spending May Worsen Inflation Outlook

FG Presents Buharis Economic Scorecard

As the 8th NAssembly Counts Down

How Much is Your PVC Worth

There Was a Police Chief
A Penny for Kanus Thoughts

Can Yakubus INEC Be Trusted

With Atikus US Visit, PDP Consolidates Winning Chances

Onnoghen: An Unparalleled Siege on Nigerias Judiciary

APCs Litany of Misadventures

APCs Contentious Primary Election About 2023 Power Game

Atiku, a Picture of Life in America, Buhari, a Picture of...

How Ugwuanyi Gave Chimaroke Back His Groove

In the Name of Democracy

Australian Open: Serena Williams Comforts Teenager after Third-round Win

Liverpool Edge Seven-goal Thriller, Move Seven Points Clear

Sunshine Queens in Lagos for Serious Business, Says Wemimo

NFF, NIKE Meet to Strategise for New Year

Organisers Ready for Final Stages

Amnesty Programme Reintegrates 13,000 Ex Militants

DSS Grills Ikeja Oba-elect


*THE SUN*


The problem of Nigeria is leadership ' Amb. Kwande

Election: We won't go far without election offences commission ' Nwankwo

Wahun Four-nation tourney: Falcons chase bronze against Romania

DON'T CRY! : Serena Williams tells teenager at Australian Open

Pacquiao celebrates 24th year as prizefighter

AFCON 2019: Egypt requests CAF adjust opening ceremony date

Salah scores 50thPremier League goal

Aiteo-CAF Awards : Aiteo, other African brands investing in African football

Bargain hunting intensifies on Customs Street

Is stroke the end of life

Presidential Debate: Nigerians outraged over Buhari, Atiku's absence

2019: Police deploy 2,350 officers, six gun boats, helicopter for show of force

Mr President be sensible
Timely advice to Nigerians on the 2019 elections

I have not been suspended by Imo APC -Okorocha

Sonny Iwedike Odogwu: A tribute

No plans to order Onnoghen's arrest, frame Supreme Court Justices ' Presidency

Wike signs 2019 Appropriation Bill

Reforming teacher education in Nigeria

CHARISMATIC KICKOFF
What Ojukwu taught us while in exile ' Kanayo Esinulo, ex-Biafra leader's media aide

I'll create 25,000 jobs in 24 months if elected governor ' Akinlade, Ogun APM candidate

How to know your man is controlling


*DAILY TRUST*


There was no cabal in Shagari's goverment ' Alhaji Isyaku Ibrahim

41 senators lose return opportunity

How primaries are tearing Bayelsa PDP apart

APC remains the only option for Nigerians ' Mrs. Buhari

We'll resist plot to postpone Rivers elections, says Wike

2019: PDP rejects INEC's 'move' to accommodate APC in Rivers

Alleged misappropriation: Ekiti may drag VC, provost, others before EFCC

NUC has not ranked Nigerian universities in the past 14 years ' Executive Secretary

One person injured as PRP, APC supporters clash in Bauchi

Mobs kill 3 suspected informants in Katsina

117 people feared dead as migrant boat sinks off Libya

Don't evict Nigerian refugees, UN tells Cameroon

Binge eating and smoking linked to bullying and sexual abuse ' Study

Are your Facebook friends making you feel sick

The Ranka Dede Republic
2019 polls: Ezekwesili, Durotoye, Moghalu reel out economic plans for Nigeria

2019 elections may halt scheduled South-West polo festivals

$1m gauntlet of Polo series gallops-off February

240 golfers tee-off Daily Trust President Buhari golf tourney in Benin

Only Nigerians think golf is for elites ' Igweh

Serena Williams comforts teenager after third-round victory

Liverpool battle through to move seven points clear

Alex Iwobi in action as Arsenal beat Chelsea at Emirates


*TRIBUNE*


How I spent my NYSC allowance to renovate my father's house 'Adesina

Your pants or your life' Claims of ladies being held at gunpoint for their pants spread

MC Oluomo, Bayo Success and curse of motor park banditry

Nigeria: The fear of newness

#2019Debate: I can't participate without Buhari ' Atiku; We're too busy with campaigns ' Buhari

#2019Debate: Supporters of Sowore protest noninclusion among participants


*LEADERSHIP*


Dig A Little Deeper
Police Arrest 11 Suspects For Vandalising Security Communication System

APC Candidates Will Be On The Ballot-Peterside

APC Stakeholders Pledge Support For Lalong

There Is No Division In Southeast PDP ' Umahi

PMB Condemns Tiv, Jukun Clash

20,000 Nigerian Girls Trafficked To Mali

North West Governors Consider Death Penalty For Kidnappers

President Congratulates Bishop Idowu-Fearon At 70

PMB Commissions Baro Port, First In The North

Buhari, Atiku Explain Absence At Presidential Debate

No Plan To Arrest Onnoghen ' Presidency

Kogi Gets 3 New Sugar Development Companies

Nigerian Varsities Unrated In 14 Years ' NUC

Arsenal Beat Toothless Chelsea To Blow Champions League Chase Open

Evolving Intrigues In Atiku's US Trip

China, Africa and Washington's weird worry

Hogwash On Paper: Gov Yari's Response To Ishiekwene

Why Lawani Will Win Benue South Senatorial Election.

Indigenous Shipowners Groan Over Delay In Disbursement Of CVFF

Milestones Achieved In 2018 By MMSD

New Dawn As More States Launch Health Insurance Scheme

Why Banks Should Inject Bigger Cash Into Digital Transformation ' Akano


*BLUE PRINT*


EPL: Liverpool grind out victory at Anfield, Man Utd extend winning streak

Breaking: Arsenal overpower Chelsea, close up on EPL top 4 chase

Breaking: Why Buhari didn't show up at Presidential debate ' Keyamo

Breaking: Atiku arrives venue, but opts of Presidential debate over Buhari's absence

Fire engulfs Aba Guinness coy

Breaking: From US, Atiku heads back to Nigeria as Presidential debate looms

Australian Open: Halep send Venus packing, sets up Serena clash

Zimbabwe govt clampdown on internet users, blocks Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter

Kidnappings, attacks: Entire govt Officials resign in Burkina Faso

EPL: Gunners, Blues rekindle rivalry

Umahi to INEC, security agencies: sign Peace Accord

I 'm interested in projects than campaign- Umahi

Court stops attempt to remove Bayelsa monarch

NYPF pays tribute to late Shehu Shagari, hails Tambuwal

Ohaneze calls for extension of date for PVC collection

We need adequate power for sustainable economic devt ' Ganduje

Bauchi NUJ condemns attack on Alabarka Radio presenter

FCTA tasks farmers on value-addition

9 perish, 84 injured in Ogun road crashes

NUJ tasks INEC, police on credible polls

Niger police deploy 1,711 officers for Buhari visit

Fresh Tiv, Jukun crisis: Ortom orders security to fish out perpetrators

Truck loses control in Ibadan, kills one


*BUSINESSDAY*


Understanding guber imbroglio in Imo

Finger-pointing in Rivers: You are behind CJN's travails ' Wike tells Amaechi

Educational resource centre is key to teachers' success in Nigeria

I am bent on privatising NNPC even if it costs my life ' Atiku

WHO lists HIV as one of the top ten threats to global health in 2019

Commanding supplier loyalty (1)

Christians need to mount more pressure on government to free Leah Sharibu

Study reveals how much fiber we should eat to prevent disease

CJN's CCT trial and matters arising

AFIG Fund II in NEM raises foreign control of Nigeria's insurance industry




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2019: BUHARI REMAINS THE BEST CHOICE FOR NIGERIA-Ambode

…Says Kaduna Mammoth Crowd Proof Of Nigerian’s Love For President

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday evening reiterated his position that President Muhammadu Buhari, who is flag-bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 16 Presidential election, remains the best choice for Nigeria to move forward to the next level.



Cornered by journalists at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna, venue of the Presidential rally, Governor Ambode said President Buhari in the last three and half years has set the nation on a trajectory of reviving its glory days, adding it was expedient for him to consolidate on the achievements with another term of four years.



“The choice before Nigerians is simple; to go back to the days of corruption, infrastructural decay and insecurity or continue with the trajectory of infrastructural development, steady anti-corruption war and the constant fight against territorial threats. This is what the Buhari and Osinbajo ticket represents.



“They have initiated social inclusion policies and constructed critical infrastructure across the federation which is gradually bringing back the nation’s economy in the right path and giving Nigerians a real sense of belonging. This is the way we want to go and Nigerians have shown that this is where they are going to go,” the Governor said.



He said the unprecedented crowd that thronged out to witness the APC Presidential rally in Kaduna was a testament to the fact that Nigerians are fully in support of President Buhari’s government and are going to go all out to renew his mandate come February 16, 2019.



“What we saw in Kaduna was unprecedented, just look at the crowd and the way they came out in droves. The passion, the trust and support that the Nigerian people have for Buhari is unrivalled and iconic. People just love Buhari; they trust him because he has performed well in the last three and half years, together with the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, they have delivered on their electoral promises and what is in the APC manifesto,” Governor Ambode said.



He urged supporters of the party to remain focused and not be distracted by the campaign of calumny the opposition parties have decided to harp on rather than focus on issues affecting Nigeria, saying that President Buhari has remained focus to deliver a new Nigeria that would take its rightful place among the comity of nations.



“We are not deterred by all the false narratives the opposition are spreading; we would rather focus on the issues and these issues are basically on how to make the life of Nigerians better. You can see for yourselves, the people have seen that President Buhari is a man of integrity that they can trust him and that is why it is important that he continues. He promised change which he has fulfilled and the next level is to consolidate on that change on the policies he has introduced and implemented,” the Governor said.

Education: LASG releases timelines for Y2019 admission test into model colleges

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The Lagos State Government has released the timelines for admission into its16 Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary schools, just as the sale of forms for the Screening of Primary Six pupils into the Schools is scheduled to commence from Monday 14th January 2019 till Friday 26th April 2019.

According to the Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Olufemi Hassan the screening test for this year’s academic session will be in two parts - the Computer Based Test (CBT) and Paper Pencil Test (PPT).

While noting that the registration form will cost N10,000 (Ten Thousand Naira), Hassan pointed out that late registration will commence on Wednesday 29th April and end on Friday, 24th May 2019 at a cost of N15,000 (Fifteen Thousand Naira) each.

He, however, warned parents to be wary of fraudsters, stressing that interested parents and schools should obtain a Payment Invoice from the Accounts Department of the Lagos State Examinations Board for making deposits into the account of the State Government at designated banks and obtaining the PIN/CD which will be issued to candidates.

The Director also maintained that only public and private schools' Primary six pupils who are aged between 10 and 11 years old by June 2019 are eligible to participate in the screening test.

Hassan also noted that candidates for the Computer Based Examination are advised to indicate their choice location at any of the divisions in order to facilitate the collection of examination date within five days.

The CBT will hold at the ICT Center, Lagos State Examinations Board from Monday 3rd to Friday 7th June 2019, while the paper-pencil version is slated for Saturday, 8th June 2019 at 45 designated Centres across the State.

US Chamber Of Commerce Confirms Atiku’s Business Meeting In Washington

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The United States Chamber of Commerce has confirmed a private meeting with Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In a mailed response to TheCable’s inquiries on attending the meeting, Katharine Cooksey, senior manager, media and external communications, US Chamber of Commerce, said no reporters will be able to attend the meeting.

“Thank you for reaching out to us. The event you mention is private, closed press, and off the record,” Cooksey said.

“Only U.S.-Africa Business Center members are invited. No reporters will be able to attend.”

Native Reporters

Incredible: How IKEDC Turned Agege Residents Into Money Making Machine

…Houses Get Astronomical 120% Monthly Bill

…They’re Rich Enough To Pay The Bill - IKEDC

The news of Nigeria’s power distribution companies dishing out astronomical power bills to consumers across the country cannot be overemphasized. Obviously, it is no longer news to the populace, as this singular action is synonymous with the discos, leaving Nigerians without prepaid power meter to pay through their noses for power they do not consume.



Since the privatization of the power sector, one of the beneficiaries, Ikeja Electric Distribution Company, IKEDC has always been alleged to be more interested in milking its consumers of their hard earned money without equating it with services expected of them.



According to credible information at our disposal, power consumers in Agege are not happy with IKEDC. It was gathered that the disco has intentionally decided to deprive the residents prepaid meter as being agitated for by the people who feel cheated on a monthly basis by IKEDC.



Agegepulse learnt that the residents of Adedosu Street, off Akilo Road, Agege were greeted with a New Year shock when they were served their December 2018 bill by the IKEDC. It was gathered that the bill came with the 120% increment trend that has been witnessed continuously for months despite constant complaints to IKEDC.



Accordingly to a resident of Adedosu Street who claimed anonymity, she said IKEDC have turned their street to money making machine, where the average monthly billing for each building of face me and face apartments is ranging from N25,000 to N50,000.00 respectively. (i.e single room pays N6,000-N7,000.00 monthly)



Though, she confirmed the relatively constant availability of power supply, yet she claimed that prepaid meter would help them to regulate the power usage through appropriate billing. She alleged that residents have constantly lodged complaints on this crazy billing to IKEDC but would not yield to their plight.



“We have always complained and requested for prepaid meter but the IKEDC have always turned dumb ear. We are very sure that they (IKEDC) are doing this intentionally to be reaping us of our hard earned money through skyrocket estimated billing”. She alleged.



Another resident who resides on the same street shared his own sad experience. He said; "I am occupying a 2-bedroom flat and I receive nothing less than N25,000 on a monthly estimated billing."I have invited them to my resident on several occasions to check if my electrical appliances would consume power to the tune of the N25,000 estimated bill they serve me monthly but they didn’t care how you feel about it.”



He also alleged the IKEDC of denying the street prepaid meter due to illegal estimated billing that increases about 120% monthly, sighting that neighbouring streets have received their prepaid meters months ago leaving Adedosu Street without prepaid meter because of the extortion by Ikeja Electric staff.



“Other members of the community and I have made several efforts to get prepaid meter from IKEDC but they declined our requests simply because of the corrupt practices they are perpetrating through the exorbitant and extorting estimated billing they are serving us monthly.” The concerned resident regretted.



“When we complained to IKEDC staff that come to disconnect peoples’ light about this extortion, their response was that we are rich enough to pay the bills. That is how serious the matter is.” Another resident alleged.



“The most pathetic part of the story here that, according to residents, staff of IKEDC hurriedly disconnect customers a week after serving them a bill irrespectively of reasons behind their inability to pay immediately.”


When Agegepulse contacted IKEDC to react to the allegations through their customer careline, we were told that the affected customers should get in touch with the Business Unit Department in Oregun, Alausa for review of the estimated billing.


Lagos State Government and other stakeholders to interfere in this corrupt practice from IKEDC before residents began to take laws into their own hands.

Photos: Mr. Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat experienced one day vocational training in Auto Mechanic and phone repairing In Agege, Ikeja.

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Lagos APC Governorship Candidate and Deputy Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dr. Obafemi Hamzat experienced One day vocational training in auto Mechanic and phone repairing at Oba Ogunji Mechanic village in Agege and Computer village in Ikeja Lagos.

"Learning by development"
#ForAGreaterLagos

Osinbajo Asks: Who Can Point To One Single Beneficiary Of Jonathan's SURE-P Scheme? | Sahara Reporters

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Asked what the government is doing to boost the economy, the Vice President said: “We started the largest investment programme for social investment in the history of this country. That’s why we have the conditional cash transfers; we are giving the poorest people in our country today N5,000; we are hoping we are able to [help] about one million people. We are doing our school feeding, feeding 9.2 million children every single day in public schools."

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Agege Stadium, Secretariat Road Begs For Rehabilitation

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By Isaac Taiwo

Agege stadium road

Commuters plying the Pen Cinema en-route Stadium road to Ogba are beginning the New Year carrying over the burden they have endured in recent years.

While road users in other parts of Lagos are heaving a sigh of relief over the rehabilitation of some critical roads in their areas, it is a rough deal for the Pen Cinema/Stadium road users.

The road passing through the front of the Agege Local Government Area secretariat behind the magnificent Agege Stadium was once very smooth and the pride of the imposing secretariat, but it is today an eyesore of its former self.

FromPen Cinema, after the market, through the council secretariat behind the stadium and towards Ogba is a litany of potholes.

The immediate hardship to road users is that the journey that shouldn’t last five minutes takes nearly 30 minutes if the slow moving traffic is not held to a standstill. Mr. Adenekan Edun, a civil servant who resides in the area lamented the situation of the road, which he described as an eyesore.

“When we have a situation like this, we get baffled at what the government categorises as its priority. The surprising aspect of it is that the road passes in front of Agege Local Government Secretariat and one wonders if the council chairman does not pass the road at all. If not, something ought to have been done either as a palliative measure before the main rehabilitation is carried out.”

Reacting, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Ade Akinsanya, said the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) has intensified efforts to fix all potholes across the state and would soon get to the areas not yet touched.

“As I speak to you, the Public Works Corporation has intensified their rehabilitation of potholes across the state. We were initially held back by the rains, but with the dry season now, more roads have been covered in the last one month and we appeal to Lagosians to be patient, if you have not seen them in your area, they will get there soon.”

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