NO IMPEACHMENT AGAINST AMBODE, TINUBU DECLARES

…As APC Leaders Resolve Rift Between Gov, Lawmakers

AgegePulse Magazine

National leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday finally put the impeachment saga which had dominated the polity in the last one week in Lagos State to rest, declaring that there is no longer a question of impeachment of the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode.   

Speaking after a peace meeting brokered by the APC leadership in the State to end the rift between the Governor and lawmakers which was held at Lagos House, Marina, Tinubu said it was gratifying to note that the conflict between the Governor and the members of the State Assembly had been amicably settled.   

Tinubu, who spoke on behalf of all the APC leaders in the State, said the executive and the legislative arms of government in the State had resolved to work together in the interest of the State.

“We held a meeting on behalf of Lagos, the entire Lagosians, our party – APC leadership. In the last one week, there has been noise about the conflict between the executive and the State Assembly. It is of great concern to all of us and particularly what Lagos represents across the country.

“We have been able to look into the source of various conflicts which is not uncommon in politics; what is the genesis of those problems? We are one big family and as a big family, you will have some rumples, you will have some disagreement. As leaders of the party, we have looked into that; we have looked into areas where we have to compromise, discuss and build the institutions, encourage the institutions to really do what is right.

“We have resolved there is no question of impeachment in Lagos State. Let the two arms of government communicate and continue to respect one another and build consensus and understanding. That is all about politics. Conflict and conflict resolution mechanism is inbuilt in any political system unless leaders are lacking in their responsibilities,” Tinubu said.

He thanked the Governor, his deputy, Dr Idiat Adebule and the leadership of the House for agreeing to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, saying it was evident that consequences of allowing such conflict to fester would have been dire not just for the State, but the entire country.

“We thank the Speaker and the entire members of the House of Assembly leadership. We thank the Governor and the Deputy Governor who had demonstrated firm respect for the party leadership in Lagos State.

“You know when Lagos sneezes, the rest of the political equation catches cold and we are very happy that we are able to resolve amicably. The Deputy Speaker is also here and all of them put together, we are assured that things will start to run smoothly in Lagos both the House and the government,” he said.

Also speaking, a party chieftain, Prince Tajudeen Olusi corroborated Tinubu’s position, and expressed optimism that the House would soon meet to resolve other grey areas.

“The National Leader (Tinubu) has spoken and mine is just to confirm the decision. Conflict resolution is an essential ingredient of management. We have looked into the problem and the party has directed the two arms of government – the executive and the legislature to work together and very soon, the House will meet and resolve all grey areas,” Olusi said.   

The meeting was attended by both the executive and legislative arms represented by Governor Ambode, Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule; Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa; Deputy Speaker, Wasiu Eshinlokun; Majority Leader, Sinai Agunbiade; Chief Whip, Rotimi Abiru, among other principal officers of the Assembly.

Others in attendance were all the members of the Governors’ Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision making organ of the party in the State; Governorship candidate of the party in the State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr Femi Hamzat, among others.



HABIB ARUNA

How EFCC Arrested Six Suspected Internet Fraudsters, Recovers Cars, iphones, others

AgegePulse Magazine

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal Office have arrested six suspected internet fraudsters at their hotel hideout in Rumuigbo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

They were arrested on Friday, February 1, 2019 in a sting operation.

The suspects, comprising four men and two ladies are: Oghenekewe Innocent Akinnawo, Kemka Godseat Amadi, Revelation Macaulay, Damilola Adedoyin Oyinloye, Mary Ndubuisi and Jennifer Vandi.

Their arrest followed series of intelligence report linking them with alleged fraudulent activities ranging from love scam on numerous dating sites, obtaining money by false pretences and other fraud still being investigated.

Several items were recovered from them at the point of arrest. Some of them are three exotic cars: Benz- E350-4Matic; Toyota Camry XLE and Benz- GLE 450. Others are four iPhones, four laptops; one iPad, one iron sealed stamp; cheque books, car number plates and two un-used bullets.

They will soon be charged to court.

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How we survived helicopter crash with Osinbajo — Presidential Aide

Babafemi Ojudu, a political adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday thanked safety measures and quick response of security personnel for saving himself and 11 others who were in the helicopter that crashed on Saturday.

Mr Ojudu was on the delegation of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo when the accident occurred as their chopper was landing in Kabba, Kogi State.

The incident occurred around 3:00 p.m. Messrs Osinbajo and Ojudu escaped unhurt with 10 other persons on the helicopter. The minister of state for labour and productivity, Stephen Ocheni, was also onboard.

Caverton Group, an air charter service which operated the Augusta A139 helicopter, blamed “unusual weather conditions” for the crash in a preliminary statement. Further investigations are expected.

The vice president spoke shortly after the incident, saying he was alive and well and that campaign activities for the upcoming presidential elections would continue as scheduled.

Nigerians of divergent political and religious affiliations have congratulated Mr Osinbajo and all others in the fated helicopter.

The vice president, a Pentecostal Christian, is expected to take part at a thanksgiving service in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, this Sunday morning, according to persons familiar with his schedule.

He would then proceed to Ida, another major town in the state, for campaign tour. The presidential elections hold on February 16, and the administration is seeking reelection.

In a Facebook update, Mr Ojudu said he was calm during the accident, although the focus was largely on the vice president’s safety.

“To family, friends and associates thank you all for your concern and show of love and affection. I can’t thank you enough. It was a miracle we survived.

“The belts did a marvelous job and so were the security men on ground who quickly pulled us out of the wreckage not minding their own safety.

“We were also calm all through the ordeal. There was no panic of any kind.

“The immediate concern of all of us was the safety of our principal. We ensured he got out first. He too ensured we were all out before going into a vehicle.

“When we were all safely in the bus he insisted the assignment must go on and we drove to the palace of Obaro of Kabba.

“The Kabba people gave us a warm welcome and showered us with prayers. We thank them all.

“Above all God must be praised for providing us that umbrella of protection and prevented the helicopter from exploding in flames,” the former senator from Ekiti State said.

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We Are Safe And Sound, Says Osinbajo After Plan Crash

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reassured all those who have expressed sympathy with him and his entourage after a helicopter he was in crash-landed in Kabba, Kogi State, that they were safe and sound.

On his verified Twitter handle, Osinbajo shared a video of himself inside a moving vehicle, signalling to a cheering crowd.

He tweeted, “We are safe and sound! Thank you to everyone who has expressed concern and thank you to the crew who managed the situation well. We believe that God will continue to keep us and Nigeria safe even as we go higher.”

He tweeted, “We are safe and sound! Thank you to everyone who has expressed concern and thank you to the crew who managed the situation well. We believe that God will continue to keep us and Nigeria safe even as we go higher.”

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We are safe and sound! Thank you to everyone who has expressed concern and thank you to the crew who managed the situation well.

We believe that God will continue to keep us and Nigeria safe even as we go higher.

We continue #NextLevelEngagements in Kabba, Kogi State. pic.twitter.com/RjNFTm08kE

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New York based fashion entrepreneur returns to Nigeria to launch the first phase of “www.MadeinNigeria.org” An eccomerce platform for products made in Nigeria

Naomi Alabi “The return of individuals from the African Diaspora to invest especially Nigerian Americans could be one of the keys to empowering Nigeria’s economy.”

Lagos, Nigeria, January 31, 2019 —- A US-based entrepreneur, Naomi Alabi is calling on all Africans at home and abroad to support “www.MadeinNigeria.org” A new ecommerce platform that sells products made in Nigeria.

 This is to further promote the “buy Nigeria to grow the Naira” initiative launched in 2016. Naomi Alabi is strategically launching the “Made in Nigeria” platform in three phases. The first is a database building and exhitibition phase launching in the form of a convention taking place on February 9th, 2019.

 This convention will also feature panel discussions from credible members of the entrepreurship empowerment community. Organizations with a powerful platform to garner credible support for the www.MadeinNigeria.org initiative. The February 9th, 2019 convention will exhibit products from over fifty (50) merchants.

 Naomi Alabi’s goal is to then promote these brands internationally and in Nigeria via the www.madeinnigeria.org platform. Naomi Alabi addresses some of the challenges experienced by outsiders looking to do business in Nigeria. “It’s tough because people don’t view you as a permanent part of their community so they’re less prone to share their resources.

I am playing the long term game so hopefully overtime I can gain more supporters and advocate to join me in promoting www.madeinnigeria.org.

According to Dave Thomas, the founder of the American fast-food chain called Wendy’s.

He said, ‘What do you need to start a business? Three simple things: know your product better than anyone, know your customer, and have a burning desire to succeed.’

 Naomi Alabi , definitely has that burning desire to succeed and is being proactive during her trip to Nigeria. Naomi Alabi in collaboration with organizations in her network are focused on the objective of creating a global standard and more awareness for Made in Nigeria products. “Naomi Alabi and the “Made in Nigeria platform is poised to establish and sustain a reputation of quality products in Nigeria and no time is better than now to move our country forward. >

Www.Madeinnigeria.org Network includes: > Technology, Data mining & Professional Organizations,Marketing & > Investor Groups > Email: contact@madeinnigeria.org > www.madeinnigeria.org





Ikeja City news 

Breaking: Ethopian, Sintayehu Legese Wins Lagos City Marathon

Sintayehu Legese has won the 2019 Lagos City Marathon.  He is from Ethopia.

He also became 50 thousand dollars richer.

Legese finished the race with a time of 2:17:26.

Joshua Kipkorir came Second

The second and third placed  runners are expected to go home with $40, 000 and $30, 000 respectively.

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The moment Sintayehu Legese crossed the finish line to win the 2019 #LagosCityMarathon. He also became 50 thousand dollars richer. Bag, secured.💰#AccessTheLifepic.twitter.com/1DdFmGEV2I

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EFCC Arrests Bamidele Ayodele, 18 other Yahoo Boys With Pants, Charms, See Photos

AgegePulse Magazine

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office have arrested 19 suspected internet fraudsters yahoo boys with pants, charms and other assorted items used for fraud.

They were arrested at the Ologuneru Area of the metropolitan city of Ibadan and at Akobo, Ibadan, Oyo State.

They are, Bamidele Ayodele Samson, Bamidele Philip, Tunji Oladapo Sowale, Bololaji Olalekan and Abdulrauf Abiodun.

Others are: Olaleye Pelumi, Anuokuwapo Olanrewaju, Paul Damilola, Olateye David Tobi, Arewa Adekunle Ibrahim, Oyesanmi Ayomikun Oluwaseun, Olaleye Israel, Adediran Kemisola, Omobolade Alarape and Olowolusi Oluwatomisin.

The four other suspects arrested early hours of Friday, February 1, 2019 at their hideout at Akobo, Ibadan are, Babatunde Afeez, Akorede Ahmed Olalekan, Adeleye Damilola and Moshod Richard.

In a sting operation led by the zonal head, Friday Ebelo, Ibadan zonal head, the suspects who are between the ages of 21 and 35 years were taken by surprise when operatives swept on them at one of their notorious havens in the city.

Five of them allegedly claimed to be undergraduates while the other 10 claimed to be self-employed in varied vocations.

They are already helping operatives with useful information.


The Commission got wind of their activities following series of intelligence report, alleging that they engaged in various fraudulent activities ranging from obtaining money by false pretences through sending of scam emails to unsuspecting victims mostly in the United States of America, while others were engaged in romance scam on several dating sites.

At the point of arrest, EFCC operatives recovered four different models and brands of exotic cars, five laptops, 20 telephones (10 iPhones) and one small bag containing items suspected to be fetish objects (juju) from them. Several documents, including international passports, and ATM cards were recovered from them.

In a related development, operatives also arrested four other suspects on February 1, 2019 at their hideout at Akobo, Ibadan. The suspected cyber criminals are between 21 and 30 years.

Their arrest followed series of intelligence alleging that the suspected fraudsters engaged in fraudulent activities of obtaining money by false pretences from unsuspecting victims.

At the point of their arrest, EFCC operatives recovered SIM cards, one exotic car, laptops, telephones, female underwear’s and four bags of fetish objects (juju) from them. Several documents containing false pretences were also recovered from the suspects.

They will all soon be charged to court.

AgegePulse Magazine Headline News

*NEWS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 2019.*



*PUNCH*


Design Union portfolio size hits $600m

Airtel promotes giving culture with ATL initiative

Guinness inaugurates agric scheme to support local content

Marafa asks Buhari to shelve Zamfara rally, hails INEC

Indomie introduces new variant to Abuja consumers

Lawmakers move to ensure completion of CBNs projects

NIRSAL MFB targets 400,000 SMEs in two years

Why Onnoghen should resign today!

UBA expands to Mali

Ecobank boosts home remittance with RapidTransfer App

Stock market investors lost N326bn in January

EAC, NSE to launch investment guide

Lawmaker dumps PDP for APC in Ekiti

Notore expects cost savings to boost profitability

FGs new maintenance policy will drive SMEs Fashola

New revenue formula far from sight Investigation

Electricity returns to Ondo community after five years

Foreigners, others quit contributory pension, withdraw N24.95bn

Airtel Nigeria records 25% revenue growth in Q3

How to fix your camera when it falls

The Candidates: APC faults Atiku, Obis claims on economy, others

How to avoid making payment to wrong account

Investing in real estate to tackle housing deficit


*VANGUARD*


2019: Put Nigeria first, group urges voters

Court grants Samsung access to fabrication

Osun monarch feeds 5,000 less privileged

LASG committed to innovative reforms in education, says Dep. Gov

Edunabon Chieftaincy Rumbles: No to imposition of candidate ' Kingmakers

INEC to deploy 13,394 Adhoc staff for election in Ebonyi

Onnoghen: Lawyers resume in Anambra courts after 2-day boycott

Reps applaud CBN's project in UNILAG

POLLS: PDP lawmaker defects to APC in Ekiti

Monarch hails FG for budgetary provision for Ikere-Akure road

CAN holds special prayer session for elections

FG's maintenance policy's to empower Nigeria ' Fashola

PDP, APC bicker over breach of peace accord in Kano

Brambaifa tasks N-Delta on Buhari's re-election bid

Delta students endorse Okowa for second term

Delta LG boss raises alarm over security threat

Moghalu promises better economy

Where Buhari failed, by Obasanjo

Bishop Kukah's Almajiri challenge

Ikpeazu to Abia: Help is on the way

Atiku's restructuring plan ambiguous, says Buhari support group

Buhari's voting for parties across party lines comment not to benefit Okorocha, Nwosu

Imo rally: Buhari was misinterpreted 'APC Leaders


*THE NATION*


Human nature and constitutional corruption

Leadership problem: Islamic solution

INEC clears Sanwo-Olu, Kashamu, Ogah, others

Buhari in Kano: Ill continue to fulfil my promises

Presidency: Time to change Nigeria is now, says Soyinka

Poll: Magu warns bankers on politicians repatriating stolen funds

Why restructuring is key to unity, by Akinrinade

Why Atiku should sue Obasanjo, by Oshiomhole

How to save judiciary, by democratic lawyers

Kolade, varsity dons, others seek peoples constitution

Ill complete 2nd Niger Bridge because of my wife, says Atiku

Why Atiku cant get support from Southwest

Governorship candidates decry infrastructure deficit in Kwara

Im next governor of Kwara, says Abdulrazaq

Alaba traders endorse Salis for Lagos governor

Plans to impeach Ambode self-destructive Action Alliance

Lagos PDP to INEC: Dont involve NURTW members in elections logistics

2019: Oshiomhole challenges Atiku to sue Obasanjo over credibility

INEC to recruit PLWDs as adhoc staff in Zamfara

I am seeking re-election to correct Nigerias ills Buhari

We employ 94,422 cooks to feed children Osinbajo

Kachikwu mulls duty waiver for Project 100

FBI launched to breed creative giants


*THISDAY*


Nigerias Manufacturing Index Rises for 22nd Consecutive Month

Lawmakers Laud CBNs CSR Initiatives

Guinness Nigeria Posts N3.8bn Half Year Profit

UBA Expands to Mali

Flour Mills of Nigeria Posts N9bn Profit in Nine Months

NSA Plans to Shutdown Internet Service to Aid Rigging, Wike Alleges

FG Reinforces Security at International Airports

Bello: Poor Policy Framework Obstacle to Nigerias Fleet Development

Ede: Customers to Benefit Immensely from Diamond, Access Merger

Truckers Move to Harness Benefits of Reconstructed Wharf Road

NCAA to Issue Circular on Drones Usage

SAA Partners AWA to Extend Flights to Washington

Ethiopian Airlines Incentivises International Passengers

Choosing the Right Aircraft for Nigerian Market

Dilemma of Nigerian Exporters

Revamping Airport Facilities

Ethiopian to Restructure US Network

SIFAX Assures of Improved Service Delivery at Warri Port

Power Supply Back in Igbokoda as Osinbajo Commissions BEDC, NDPHC Restoration Project

NCC to Boost Institutions Research on New Technologies

INEC Maintains APC Has No Candidates in Rivers, Zamfara

Soyinka: APC, PDP Dont Deserve Our Votes

Atiku Promises to Complete Abandoned Ports in Delta, Second Niger Bridge


*THE SUN*


FG's new Code of Corporate Governance to protect whistle blowers

INEC won't allow election riggers undermine 2019 polls 'Igini

Oshoala joins FC Barcelona

Iwobi, Ndidi preview Eagles' new jersey

Peak congratulates Nigeria para-powerlifting team

Why government should increase supervision of construction sites

CAF Competitions: Rohr to grace Lobi Stars, Rangers matches

Estate focus : Garki, Abuja

Zenith Bank/Delta Principals Cup: Obule hits final, to play Boys Sec School

Golden Eaglets resume training camp in Abuja

Estate surveyor decries conversion of residential homes to commercial property

Delta School Sports Festival: Ebie tasks athletes over discipline, fair play

Effective monitoring can prevent building collapse ' Expert

Consortium of real estate operators collaborate to fight housing deficit

Hall 7 commissions The Bridge Peridot estate in Abuja

FG to work with private sector to raise revenue

Access Bank marathon: FRSC bars trucks, tankers from Lagos roads

Sell offsin bellwethers drag NSE ASI down 1.9%

NIRSAL Microfinance Bank takes off February 'FG

Onnoghen opens up on foreign accounts

2 pastors on the run for sodomy, minor infected with HIV ' Police

PSC promotes Lamorde, 17 others to AIG

Court fixes Feb 7 for suit seeking Buhari's disqualification


*DAILY TRUST*


No to speed limiters on private vehicles

Police dispel news of attacks on Kaduna-Abuja highway

Police arrest woman over alleged theft of 5-day-old twin baby

If I were to vote
The amity between Buhari and Borno politics

Yobe: Security, infrastructure and hope re-kindled

DJIBOUTI: 38 migrants confirmed dead after boats capsize

VENEZUELA: President Maduro ready for talks with opposition

UNITED NATIONS: UN says six die every day in Mediterranean crossings

IRAN: We'r facing the toughest economic situation in 40ys ' Rouhani

ETHIOPIA: Ex-regional president charged of instigating ethnic violence

UNITED STATES: Trump tells US spy chiefs: 'Go back to school

INDIA: 'Witch hunters' kill mother and four children

SAUDI ARABIA: Govt to release Houthi prisoners after ill soldier freed

Onnoghen: Getting the Judiciary and the Bar to work for justice

Is Nigerian democracy in recession

Stage set for 2019 summit on Nigerian petroleum


*TRIBUNE*


Hoodlums attack Agbaje's campaign trail, injure his supporters

10 injured, vehicles destroyed as APC, APM supporters clash in Ogun

2019 elections: Defection of big wigs from APC'll not affect our party's electoral chances ' Basiru

Woman burnt alive for alleged kidnap of pupils in Nasarawa

I will fix Olorunda-Iware road, provide water for Adeyipo village ' Alao-Akala promises Lagelu people

Lagos PDP seeks ban of APC from 2019 polls

Ganduje endorsement: Buhari's anti-graft war still on course ' Presidency

Kogi SDP accuses Bello of planning election rigging

I am seeking re-election to correct Nigeria's ills, Buhari declares in Kano

Afenifere denies endorsing Buhari's re-election

BREAKING: Again, APC excluded as INEC releases final list of Rivers candidates

Why lawmakers abscond from constituencies 'Gbadamosi, SDP Rep candidate

As Titi traversed South West for Atiku

Economy: Atiku to lower corporate taxes for jobs creation

Kogi PDP accuses State of stockpiling arms ahead polls

We are with you in your suffering, Fani Kayode tells Southern Kaduna

2019: Dogara, best for Dass, Balewa, Bogoro Federal Constituency

Ethiopian Airlines starts free transit tour for international passengers today

Enough of dirty politics on Offa robbery 'Ibiyeye-Adisa

Electorate should verify at the pedigree of each candidate 'Akande-Sadipe

Almost 60 years, friends still live together, operate joint account, business

What safety feature(s) are vehicles equipped with

In the throes of marriage


*LEADERSHIP*


Food Security: 2019 NiMet Predictions And Socio-economic Implications In Nigeria

The Struggle For Water Is A Battle For Life

Buhari And Antics Of Opposition Elements

No More Defection If PMB Wins Re-election ' Sylva

Senator Marafa Hails INEC Over Rejection Of Zamfara APC Candidates

Atiku Not Interested In Nigeria's Wealth ' Wife

APGA Candidate Launches Free Transport In Kaduna

Rivers: Wike, Lulu-Briggs Shun BBC Governorship Debate

Nasarawa Govt To Complete Lafia Airport Before May 29

Misbehave On Election Duty, Face Penalty ' PSC Boss

Extortion: Beware Of Ex-officers Parading As Staff, EFCC Warns

Aisha Buhari Raises The Alarm Over Plans To Disrupt Election

Wike Alleges Plot To Shut Down Internet

I Won't Vote For PMB, Atiku ' Soyinka

Ogun APC Gov'ship Candidate Escapes Assassination In Abeokuta

Magu Charges Banks On Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing

INEC Chairman Urges FRSC To Track Vehicles Conveying Election Materials a

Army Unveils Forward Operation Base In Gembu

Alaba Int'l Market, Biggest Employer Of Labour ' Stakeholder

Project 100: Base For Nigeria's Economic Revolution ' Kachikwu

CAC Applauds National Assembly On Passage Of CAMA Bill

WTL Tasks NCC On Use Of Excess Spectrum For Rural Coverage

Global Smartphone Shipments Down By 4.9% ' IDC


*BLUE PRINT*


Poor policies and companies' collapse

Anambra: Atiku pledges to complete 2nd Niger bridge if elected

Buhari won't get 5 million votes in Kano ' PDP

5 million Shia worshippers endorse APGA's presidential candidate

Public buildings' maintenance policy to boost economy -Fashola

518 ships broken on S/Asian beaches in 2018-Report

Italy impounds 2.7 tons of cocaine aboard cargo ship

Police promotes ex-EFCC Boss, Inalegwu, 16 other CPs to AIGs

Dalung, Pinnick, Dikko in UK for meetings with NIKE

NIRSAL to unveil MFB in February

Kogi gov't stockpiling weapons, training militia, PDP alleges

2 cops bag Global Peace Ambassador Awards

Why I'm most qualified to be president ' Atiku

21 political parties adopt Nyako as guber candidate

Bauchi 2019: The coast is clearer for Abubakar

APC stalwart lauds INEC over Zamfara

Extortion: Ex-officers parading as personnel, EFCC warns

How Ekiti people received Fayemi's court victory

43 migrants dead after 2 boats capsize near Djibouti

Politicians infiltrating INEC ad-hoc staff recruitment- REC

Police arrest woman for allegedly stealing 5-day-old baby

I 'll complete 2nd Niger bridge, restore all seaports- Atiku

External forces, local collaborators planning to disrupt 2019 elections ' Buratai


*BUSINESSDAY*


A decade of Boko Haram, but no trauma care for victims

USDA partially admits wrong data on Nigeria's rice imports

Nigeria's declining health workforce: Its implication ahead achieving health-related SDGs

With Kotoka airport, Ghana again points the way to Nigeria

Politics grounds governance in Lagos

Fixing tomato value chain could reverse N72bn losses (1)

France, Italy and Africa
Red wine, dinner and a tale of three doctors

It's governance, stupid!
HLA spurring innovation to improve leadership, accountability in Nigeria's healthcare

Manufacturing PMI at 58.5 expands for 22nd times in January on slower rate

Lessons Nigeria can learn from India in poverty fight

Investors 18% bid for NTB show quest for higher rate after elections




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Infrastructure: Egunjobi Embarks On Rehabilitation of Dilapidated Ijaye Road Opposite Agege LG Secretariat.

...It's the Trunk-B road that links Ogba Ijaye with Agege.

AgegePulse Magazine

After several months of calls from residents and visitors who ply the dilapidated Ijaye Road daily, the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi has decided to bring succour to the people by fixing the damaged portions of the busy road. 

You recall that Egunjobi in a chat with Agegepulse Magazine after the APC rally in the LG last week, revealed that the Ijaye Road is under the jurisdiction of the Lagos State government being a Trunk-A road. 

He stressed that he had written several letters to the ministry of works to call its attention to the plight of people plying the road under serious inconvenient conditions daily but no response from the ministry.

However, the young LG boss and his team have taken it upon the themselves  to sort the road that has been given the Agege secretariat bad reputation for some months now.

Speaking with Agegepulse today, Egunjobi said; "As a responsible and responsive government, we cannot continue to waiting for State Government to fix this road for us."

"The road is important to us and other motorists because it is one of the alternative routes for the ongoing construction of Pen Cinema flyover bridge."

"APC government is one government from the national  to the state and local government level, hence cooperation is needed to deliver the dividends of democracy to our people and that is why we have decided to proffer solution to the niggling inconvenience that the dilapidated road is causing our people and visitors." 

"On this note, we will like to inform the general public that Agege Local Government is currently rehabilitating Ogba-Ijaiye Road. The work, which commenced yesterday (Thursday), will be completed next week. 

As a result of the on-going rehabilitation, the road is partially closed to traffic and we urge motorists to use alternative routes, namely Shobowale Street, Oshindehin Street, and Oshugboye Street, all off Akilo road.    

“We deeply regret any inconvenience this might cause the road users.” Egunjobi concluded. 

2019: Accord Party Candidate, Janja Bature Seeks Agege Electorates' Supports

*AgegePulse Magazine*

Accord Party Candidate, Ayinde Babatunde Oladipupo AKA Janja Bature has reiterated his commitment to deliver quality represention to the people of Agege if  given the opportunity to represent them at the Federal House of Representatives in the forthcoming election.

Janja who appealed to the people of Agege to come out enmasse to exercise their Civic right by voting for all the candidates of Accord party while advising them to be  law abiding citizen, before, during and after election.

However,  strategic plans have been drawn to deliver Agege for the candidates of Accord party.

Priotize Teachers' Welfare, Ambode Tells New TESCOM Board Members

…Swears-In Perm Sec/Auditor General For Local Govt

 AgegePulse Magazine

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday inaugurated chairman and board members of the State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), with a charge on the appointees to give top considerations to teachers’ welfare and ensure employment of only well qualified professionals to teach in public secondary schools in the State.

Speaking at a twin event which also witnessed the swearing-in of Mrs. Adesumbo Abolarin as Permanent Secretary/Auditor General for Local Government, held at Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja, Governor Ambode said it was important for the public officers to justify their appointment by working ultimately in the interest of the people.



He said the passage and signing of the Teaching Service Commission Bill was a great moment for the education family in the State coming after eight years of several attempts, adding that the development became imperative as a result of the unrelenting efforts of the State Government to strengthen the education sector.

“With the knowledge that education plays a very vital role in the development of our society and that a society cannot thrive above the level of its educational attainment, the passage and signing of this Law was very essential.



“Today, in fulfillment of the provision of that law, we have just witnessed the inauguration of the Board whose responsibility will be to ensure that the objectives of the law are achieved.



“For avoidance of doubts, let me state that one of the major aims of this law, which shall be a key responsibility of this Board, is to ensure improvement in the welfare of our teachers and also ensure that well qualified teachers are recruited into our public secondary schools,” Governor Ambode said.



He said it was particularly instructive that seasoned educationists and administrators had been carefully selected based on their track records for appointment into the TESCOM board, expressing optimism that the State would witness rapid improvement in the education sector, particularly at the secondary level.



“You will agree with me that if we are to achieve the kind standard we desire in our educational system and also lay a good foundation for the future development of our State in terms of quality manpower, we must give adequate attention to maintaining highly motivated and effective teaching personnel.



“I, therefore, charge the Chairman and members of this Board to study very carefully the provisions of the law in order to fully understand their role and responsibilities expected of them. I also enjoin you all, to ensure that due process is followed in all matters that would be brought to your attention and for your decision.



“You should be unbiased in the discharge of your responsibilities as a board. We have done a lot in the provision of educational infrastructure in our public schools; all of these infrastructural facilities will amount to a waste if not complemented with dedicated, well-motivated and committed teachers,” Governor Ambode admonished the appointees.



The Governor also appealed to teachers to cooperate with the Board to further ensure fair play in the discharge of their responsibilities.



While the Chairman of the Board is Mrs Olabisi Ariyo, others members are Mr. Jacob Ashaka, Mrs Sidikat Smith, Mr Adeleke Oluseun Kara and Mrs Adijat Kuburat Hassan.



Responding on behalf of the appointees, Ariyo thanked Governor Ambode for the confidence reposed in them, and assured that the board would work hard, be unbiased and prioritize the welfare of teachers, as well as train and retrain them for optimal performance.

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

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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


AgegePulse Magazine

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

AgegePulse Magazine

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.