Lagos launches new buses with free service on five routes

...As residents hail Ambode, laud Bus Reform Initiative

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The Lagos State Government on Wednesday launched the new buses under the Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) with free service on five routes, assuring that the development would redefine public transportation and make the State globally competitive.

Specifically, the free service was launched across five routes including Berger to Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Berger to Oshodi, Oshodi to TBS, Ikeja to Alausa and Ikeja to Oshodi to commemorate the Workers Days, after which normal service is to start on May 2, 2019.

Speaking at Ikeja Bus Terminal, one of the modern terminals constructed as part of the BRI, an official of the Lagos Bus Services Limited, the operator of the buses, Mr Timi Olajide said it was a good thing that the buses have now been finally launched for the use of the people.  

He said out of the 5,000 buses planned for the initiative, the government was launching the scheme with 820 high and medium capacity buses, adding that aside the intelligent transport system component of the initiative which will aid Lagosians to plan their journeys, comfort and safety of the people have also been factored into the whole process.

“In each of the buses, we have six emergency exits and First Aid Box, while every seat has a dedicated USB port for charging of phones, free Wi-fi, television and CCTV cameras which are linked to our control centre to monitor everything going on in the buses, among other features.

“We have also taken the issue of people with disabilities specially and there are seats reserved for them in the buses,” Olajide said.

At the Oshodi Transport Interchange, a cross section of Lagos residents who enjoyed the free service, lauded the State Government especially Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for the buses and the infrastructure provided to support the transport reforms, saying the development was commendable.

A resident, Adewusi Oluwatobi Emmanuel said: “I am very happy to enter this bus today because it is a thing of joy that something like this can happen in Nigeria. I am happy that I can enter a beautiful bus with free Wi-Fi, free USB port, free air-conditioning and so on.

“With this, I know that this country is going to greater heights. One thing I believe we should do is to work together, love ourselves and before we know it, Nigeria will be one of the best countries in the world.”

Another resident, Mr Demola Aleshinloye, said:” This is a lovely idea. I like this development and I want it to be sustained. God bless Nigeria.”

On her part, Mrs Olorunfemi Funmilayo, another resident, said: “I am very grateful to enter this type of bus. When I entered I saw the USB charging port and free Wi-Fi. I so much like this and I pray that Nigeria will be great.”

Also, Mr Adabayo David, said: “This is a great initiative and I believe that if Lagos can get it right, every other State can get it right and I must give kudos to the visionary Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode for this wonderful initiative. Everything is working fine in the bus and as you can see, I'm charging my phone.

“I believe that God will take him (Governor Ambode) to greater heights. Something like this, if it's well managed, it's going to last us for a long time and so I must commend our exceptional Governor for this.”

Another commuter, who simply identified himself as Ifeoluwa, said: “Actually, I commend Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for doing a great job in Lagos State. Today, I can say Governor Ambode is still one of the best we have in this State. I love the Governor and the world loves him too. This Oshodi interchange is one of the greatest projects in Africa and I must commend the Governor and the contractor that handled the project.”

Insecurity: Buhari has approved community policing — IG

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President Muhammed Buhari has approved the adoption of a community police system to combat growing security threats across Nigeria, the IG of Police has said.

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, made the announcement Tuesday at the Forum of Northern Traditional Rulers in Kaduna.

The event deliberated on critical security issues, especially as they affect the north.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said the Federal Government would announce a new policy on community policing for better service delivery.

Mr Osinbajo said it would pave the way for modern policing in the country.
He assured that the establishment of community policing would not take away the powers of the national police.
Speaking in Kaduna on Tuesday, the inspector general said the NPF has achieved major successes in addressing security and safety threats in recent times.

Mr Adamu said the success was appreciable since the launch of ‘Operation Puff Adder’.

“It is a citizen-centred and community policing approach which will lead to more sustainable successes in the management of internal safety and security threats,” he said.

Mr Adamu said the Community Policing Model envisaged for the country will involve the establishment and utilisation of the Special Constables.

The IGP said Special Constables Model is mirrored after the Police Community Support Officers Standard in the United Kingdom policing architecture.

He said it will be tailored to align with the existing traditional security structure in Northern Nigeria.

“The Special Constables will be drawn from members of the community to serve as voluntary community police officers under the coordination of the Nigeria Police Force.

“This new drive is in line with the expressed desire and directives of the President, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR,” he said.

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, and other top government functionaries, said traditional rulers are strategic actors within the community policing architecture.

They said the traditional institutional structure present a unique framework which if properly engaged could enhance the attainment of community policing practices.

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Protesters Shut Down Computer Village Over 'Backward' Plan To Install 'Iyaloja, Babaloja

There’s an existing constitution that there will be election every 4 years.
Mr. Ojikutu Adeniyi is the current President of Computer Village, he has called for election but few of the aggrieved Yoruba dudes don’t want election to be held to go back to the analog of ‘Iyaloja and Babaloja’ because the president would be in favor of an Igbo indigene.

What do the Iyaoloja and Babaloja have to offer? What value are they going to add to the hub? And what technological innovations are they bringing?" he asked. "The computer village is not like any other street market where pepper and other things are sold. It is an international technology hub and it should be treated as such."


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Just in: Train crushes tricycle rider, 4 passengers to death in Lagos

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By  Eromosele Ebhomele

 There was chaos at the early hours of Tuesday, April 30, in Lagos as four passengers in a commercial tricycle and its rider were crushed to death by a speeding train.

 It was learnt that the incident happened at about 6:45 am at the Iju Ishaga area of the state. According to witnesses, the tricycle rider was attempting to cross the railway when it got trapped and crushed.

This Day reports that the witnesses said while the train approached, motorists and pedestrians stopped but the tricycle operator may have thought he could quickly dash through before the train would reach the crossing point.

It was earlier reported that in January, a train accident occurred at the Mongoro area of Ikeja, Lagos as one of the train coaches fell-off the rail track while in motion, causing another coach to derail, trapping the passengers in them.

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Just In: Lagos Assembly passes 2019 budget, adds N21 billion extra

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At last, the Lagos State House of Assembly has passed the 2019 budget presented to it by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in February.

The Assembly passed the budget on Monday evening and added N21 billion to the original budget of N852.317 billion presented by the governor.

The budget has been one filled with political undertone as Ambode could not present the budget in December and had to present it in February.

More details coming

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JAMB to release 2019 UTME results from Monday

...To check Results through SMS

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has assured candidates of the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) that results would be ready from April 29. The Board’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dr Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Bwari


Benjamin said that screening of the results would soon be over and the result released. “We are still screening but hopefully, anytime next week, the results will be ready,” he said.

Speaking also on the board’s readiness to screen results of UTME candidates from 2009 to 2018, Benjamin said this would begin after the release of the 2019 results. He said this was part of the board’s effort to address the issues of malpractice in the system.

The board had stated that it would only release the 2019 UTME results after undergoing thorough screening to identify and apprehend examination cheats. The process would identify those involved in multiple registration through biometric capturing and also address group registration by some elite schools, who end up mixing candidate’s data. The board said: “Normally, results are expected to be out within 24 to 48 hours as obtained in previous examinations held in 2017 and 2018.

“However, the board does not want this to be business as usual. “Hence the programmed delay, which is part of its deliberate effort to properly scrutinize, identify and address all forms of examination malpractice. “The board will continue to act decisively with regards to any irregularity discovered even after results are released.

“However, the board has made it a point of duty to screen all activities at all centres via CCTV recordings, to ensure that it does not release results of compromised examinations.” The board, while regretting all inconvenience caused in the process, reaffirmed its commitment to providing equal opportunity to all candidates in order to articulate their aspirations.

JAMB said that effective from when it would officially release the results, all candidates can simply send RESULT, via SMS, to 55019 using the same number that was used for registration. The result, it said, would be replied as an SMS shortly after.

 This process, the board explained, was simplified to eliminate exploitation by business centres and cyber cafés who often take advantage of candidates. It also urged candidates to ignore all messages in circulation on how to check the results as they were all products of deceit.

The 2019 UTME was conducted from April 11 to April 18 and over 1.8 million candidates registered for it. (NAN)



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HUMAN PARTS THIEVES CAUGHT INSIDE CHURCH’S CEMETERY

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A bricklayer, Kunle Adewunmi, an alleged specialist in breaking into cemeteries to steal human body parts, and his two accomplices have been arrested in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

They were arrested penultimate Saturday after allegedly  stealing human body parts from no fewer than 35 tombs in recent times.

It was said that nemesis caught up with the trio while they were digging up graves at a cemetery belonging to a parish of the Methodist Church at  Ogbe, Abeokuta.

They were said to have been sighted by a female member of the Odua People’s Congress (OPC), who was attracted to the scene by the loud sound of diggers used by the suspects.

The woman, sources said, raised the alarm which attracted other OPC members in the area who apprehended the suspects.
Members of the church were said to have identified Adewunmi as the bricklayer usually hired to plaster graves after burial of bodies at the graveyard.

‘’The bricklayer is very known to the church members. He is the one usually contracted to plaster tombs inside the cemetery and took advantage of that to carry out his nefarious act at the cemetery.’’

The suspects were handed over to the Ibara Police Division, where the suspects allegedly mentioned a trader at the Itoku market as receiver of human parts stolen from the graveyard.

Meanwhile, the suspects have since been arraigned before an Isabo Magistrate’s Court, Abeokuta, and granted bail in the sum of N200, 000 each.

A source however said only one of the suspects had been able to perfect his bail at pres

IYA ADURA, ESTHER, GIVES AILING VETERAN ACTOR Alabi YELLOW N10M FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT

- Ailing Nigerian actor Alabi Yellow has received help from Iya Adura

- The reverend mother gave the actor a sum of N10 million for his medical treatment

- Esther Abimbola Ajayi, popularly known as Iya Adura, is the founder of a Cherubim and Seraphim church in London

Veteran Yoruba actor Dayo Akinpelu, popularly known as Alabi Yellow, has received monetary help from a popular Nigerian reverend. It had been reported that the 62-year-old actor was battling for his life.

Legit.ng gathered that the actor received a sum of N10 million for his medical treatment from the general overseer of Love of Christ Generational Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Clapham, London, Reverend mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi.

The reverend had sent a representative from the United Kingdom, Abiodun Pasheda, to give the actor the monetary help he needs for his medical treatment.

In a video shared on Facebook by Esho Promotions, the reverend's representative was heard saying that Mother Ajayi had sent him to give the actor N10 million to take care of his health, just like she gave to recovering, actor Baba Suwe.

The actor, who is suffering from stroke, thanked the reverend for her help. In the video, his daughter, who is taking care of him, was heard singing with her father to thank Mother Ajayi for her help. Alabi Yellow also prayed for the reverend.

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Egunjobi empowers over 300 residents with N100, 000 each in Agege

..Don't Use the Money For Aso-Ebi, Egunjobi Advised

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Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State on Friday empowered another forty indigent residents, who are into private businesses with N100, 000(One Hundred Thousand Naira) each, bringing the number of recipients of its monthly financial empowerment programme to over three hundred.

Ganiyu Egunjobi and a resident The empowerment scheme is an initiative of the Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi led-administration aimed at supporting petty business owners and artisans.

Speaking at the presentation of the cash gifts to the new beneficiaries at the Council secretariat, Egunjobi said Agege local government under his leadership prioritised petty businesses and is out to support the owners and ensure the enterprises enjoyed low mortality rate.

He said the industry was critical to the economic growth of the area and the social well-being of its inhabitants adding that the council would stop at nothing to improve residents’ lots. “Since I took over the reins in July of 2017, the Council has made it a tradition to support selected indigent business operators every month. The beneficiaries of the scheme are generally Agege residents from various sectors of our economy including market women and men and artisans.

“The criteria to qualify for this monthly scheme are not rocket science. It is just to be a struggling business owner and resident of Agege. It is my hope that thousands of such people, who are yet to benefit from the scheme will one day enjoy it,” the council said. Egunjobi counselled the new recipients urging them not to divert the fund particularly by expending it on mundane things but invest it wisely in their businesses. “For those lucky to receive theirs today, I enjoin you to invest the money in your businesses and make wise choices. Please don’t expend it on Aso-ebi and other frivolities,” he pleaded.

The council chief went on to give account of his stewardship saying under his watch the council constructed fifteen roads, and blocks of classrooms with modern toilets in all the three public primary schools in the area just as it shared out uniforms, bags and customized exercise books to pupils among others.

 He enjoined Agege business owners not to shirk their responsibilities in payment of levies to the council. His word, “I enjoin business owners to recompense our good works by paying their organisations’ levies promptly. Paying your dues to government is part of the social responsibility of any organisation. “If you must know, your businesses benefit from the infrastructure, security, education, health and social peace the government put in place. They also use our resources. “The tax or levies you paid enable us to us to maintain the services that make businesses possible at all. So play your part.”

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LSETF To Hold Employability Training For Lagosians

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There are training and employment opportunities available for Lagos state residents  under the Lagos State Employment Support Program (LSESP) sponsored by Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) and United Nations Development Program.

Applicants will get a 5-weeks training and work placement for those that succeed in the assessments. Participants will be given transport fares for the duration of the training.

If interested, please register here.

https://www.lsesp.ng

Registration closes Monday the 29th of April by 12 noon.

Sanwo-Olu Promises To Maintain, Expand Ambode’s Projects

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Lagos State Governor-Elect, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised not only to continue and complete Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s projects, but also expand them.

Sanwo-Olu, who will take over from Ambode on May 29, 2019, disclosed this hours after himself and others accompanied President Muhammadu Buhari on a tour of some of Ambode’s legacy projects.


Taking to his FB immediately after the tour, Sanwo-Olu made this promise: ‘Today, I joined H.E Akinwunmi Ambode in welcoming H.E Muhammadu Buhari to commission the new Ayinke House; the Oshodi Transport Interchange; the MMIA road, Lagos theatres and 820 medium/high capacity transport buses.

‘My government’s focus on #ProjectTHEME will see a continuation and expansion that will improve the lives of Lagosians.

#AgegePulseTv ‘#PMBInLagos.’

Two arrested for stealing female pants

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The operatives of Lagos State Police Command, Satellite Division, on Saturday, April  20, 2019, arrested two male suspects who gave their names as Friday Emmanuel, 21 and Obiora Nwabueze, 29, at Mile-2-under-the-bridge while at each other's throat.

Both suspects were arrested after they engaged each other in fisticuffs following the failure of one of the parties to keep to the terms of agreement regarding the stealing of female pants.

According to Friday Emmanuel, Obiora Nwabueze tasked him to steal used female pants for a fee of thirty thousand Naira. However, after he had  successfully accomplished the task, Obiora Nwabueze reneged on his promise and forcefully attempted to take the pants from him which led to exchange of blows.

During interrogation, the said Friday Emmanuel regretted listening to his friend, Obiora, who was pestering him to get him female underwear he desperately needed to become rich.

Meanwhile, both suspects were yesterday charged to Magistrate court-23, at Mbah road, Ajegunle, Lagos for conspiracy and stealing .

Man rejects house offer for borehole in his community.

A gateman, Musa Usman, has rejected a house offer as parting gift from his boss whom he served for 25 years, requesting for a borehole for his community instead.

Usman, who hail from Giljimmi, a Fulani settlement in Birniwa local government area of Jigawa state, lives with his family in a thatch house.

Usman, who served the Indian national, the Managing Director of a pharmaceutical company, Jawa International Limited in Lagos for 25 years, left the services of his boss in order to reunite with his family in the village.

When Usman was leaving, the Managing Director of the Jawa Internatiinal Limited, Mr. V. Verghese, decided to build a house for him as part of appreciation for his diligent service while he was his gateman but Usman, whose community is suffering from acute water shortage, rejected the offer of the house and asked for the construction of borehole for his people instead.

People in Usman’s community, who hitherto had to trek for long distance to fetch drinking water are now having drinking water in the community.

In his address at the commissioning of the borehole, Mr. Verghese, said his decision for the parting gift was as a result of high degree of honesty exhibited by Usman while he was working for him, saying there was never a time when any of his items ever missed in the house for the period he had stayed with him.

“Musa has served me diligently for 25 years. We will travel to India and leave our house under his care and behold, we will meet everything intact. He is indeed, a honest Nigeria.”

In his address, Usman, thanked Mr. Verghese, for the kind gesture, saying there was no regret in rejecting the house offer

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Buhari to Ambode: Your performance is satisfactory

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday; he gave the Lagos State governor, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode a pass mark for the audacious projects he has delivered to the people and congratulated him for his giant strides in the state.

He said: “The Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has performed satisfactorily in delivering governance to the people of Lagos and we should all congratulate him for working for the good people of Lagos State.”

He spoke at the Oshodi Interchange, where he had come to commission the project and flagged off the Bus Reform Initiative with 820 medium and large capacity buses at the Oshodi.

President Buhari had earlier commissioned the Institute of Maternal and Child Health, (Ayinke House), and the Lagos Theatre project at Oregun, in the Ojota area of the state, and the 10-lane Airport Road, all of which began in 2017.



Buhari singled out Lagos as the only state he would be visiting twice within two years, having come to the state March 29 last year when he commissioned the Ikeja Bus Terminal.

He said: “I also came here in February during our campaign and I am very grateful to all of you for voting our government back into office and pledge my total commitment to taking our country to the peak of our development and growth.

Buhari was accompanied to Lagos by Governor Ibikunle Amosun, (Ogun), Senator Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo), Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), Alhaji Bindo Jibrilla (Adamawa), Mr Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, and the Governor-elect of Lagos State Mr Babajide Sanwoolu and his deputy Dr Obafemi Kadiri Amzat.

Also on the president’s entourage are the Minister of Communications Dr Adebayo Shittu, and the Special Adviser to the President on Media Mr. Femi Adesina among others.

Buhari said he is happy that Ambode is leaving impressive legacies that would have a huge impact on the people of the state.

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He said the terminals when fully operational will ensure that commuters are made more comfortable as they wait for more comfortable buses that will move them faster, better and cheaper.

Highlighting the contributions of the Federal Government to the state’s infrastructure, Buhari said recently the Federal Government approved the repair of Oworonsoki-Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, which was last touched in the past 40 years, while the Lagos-Ibaan standard gauge rail line is almost at the completion stage.

When completed, the rail line would complement efforts to improve intermodal transportation as more passengers and cargo movement will be moved by rail.

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40 Agege Residents to receive N4m from the Local Government

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Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State has announced the next round of its monthly financial empowerment programme for indigent community members.

Recall that the Ganiyu Egunjobi led-government since its inception has been doling out N100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) each to twenty indigent residents particularly petty business owners monthly.

The one for March was rescheduled for April bringing the numbers of potential beneficiaries this month to forty.
The cash gift is aimed at boosting recipients’ petty businesses.
While announcing plan for the special edition, which is tentatively scheduled for Friday, April 26, at the Council Secretariat, Egunjobi reiterated that the programme is a social investment initiative designed to support struggling families living in abject poverty with the view of taking them out of the woods.

The Council boss assured indigent residents yet to benefit from the scheme to exercise patience adding that a process to reach out to them is in place.
The past recipients of the largess, which cut across all walks of life including market women, artisans, politicians, members of religious organisations and traditional institutions, are listed below with their home addresses and phone numbers:

I make N100,000 daily from sales of stolen phones — Robbery gang leader

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A suspected criminal, Godwin Okafor,  who specialised in robbery and pick-pocketing, arrested by operatives of the State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit, popularly called taskforce, said he makes between N80,000 and N100,000 every day selling stolen phones.

 The suspect, nabbed weekend, on Costain Bridge around Surulere area by Enforcement and Monitoring patrol team of the agency, said: “I make between N80,000 and N100,000 every day after selling stolen phones and other valuables from the operation.

 “We have been in this robbery and pick-pocketing business for long as we dispossessed our passengers of their valuables such as wallets, jewellery, including phones, which we sold as fairly used to the public.” Godwin Okafor, 31, of 127, Ojo Road, Ajegunle,  during interrogation said he started as a bus conductor 15 years ago before he transformed into pick-pocket

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I raped her at gunpoint to regain my respect. - Rapist

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A 27-year-old man identified as Alowale Salu, has revealed that he ambushed and used a gun to forcefully rape a lady to regain his respect.

According to Pm Express, the suspect revealed that he lives with the victim at Ojumoye, Ikorodu, Lagos, and had made several attempts to woo her to no avail. .

He said on several occasions the lady had disgraced him publicly and he decided to sleep with her to regain his respect. “On the day the incident happened, I went to one of my friends, Bayo, borrowed a gun and ambushed her on the road at night. .

I made her to surrender, forcefully penetrated her and collected her phone before I allowed her to go” Salu said. He blamed the incident on the lady, saying that if she had accepted in the first instance, that there would have been no need to obtain sex from her with a gun.

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One Dead As Awawa Boys Lay Siege In Agege

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There was pandemonium in Agege community, Lagos Mainland, on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, as members of the dreaded Awawa gang held sway in the community.

During the fight that broke out between the members of the gang and Hausa ram sellers along Railway market in Agege, Lagos Mainland, one person identified as Ibrahim Sanni was confirmed dead.

According to sources, the Awawa Boys were led by Tobi Omowaiye aka Kabakaba, destroyed properties including shelters used by the ram sellers during the melee.

It was gathered that the ram sellers after being pushed to the wall, retaliated and engaged the dreaded gang members who have already destroyed their properties.

The fracas led to the ram sellers chasing some of the Awawa Boys towards Ogba Central Mosque where the victim, Ibrahim was waylaid and stabbed by a one of the fighting gang members, InsideMainland learnt.

Sources revealed that Ibrahim who was returning from work was rushed to the General hospital for immediate care by onlookers before he passed. His death however threw his immediate family into a sober mood.

Late Ibrahim Sanni
As a result of the uneasiness created in the community by the fight, some concerned residents reported the matter at the Isokoko and Pen Cinema Police Divisions where they called for help from the security operatives.



The Police swung into action and apprehended a suspect who is currently in custody as investigation on the matter continues.

Speaking to Agege Pulse, the family of late Ibrahim expressed their sadness of the death of their son urging the government to come to their aid to ensure the perpetrators are brought to book.

A member of the family told Agege Pulse that it is important for the government and community leaders to find a lasting solution to curb the activities of the Awawa boys who have terrorized Agege community for long.

Recall that InsideMainland and AgegePulse earlier reported the deadly activities of the gang who specializes in robbing residents of their valuables without fear.

LAGOS BEGINS FIXING OF POTHOLES, LISTS 87 MAJOR ROADS

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The Lagos State Government has begun immediate repairs of potholes across the State, with over 87 major roads enlisted for intervention.

Special Adviser, Lagos State Public Works Corporation and Drainage, Engr. Temidayo Erinle, in a statement on Friday, said the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode had directed that the Corporation should commence immediate rehabilitation of critical roads across the State.

He said the roads mapped out for repair were presently in terrible state, and that the situation was impeding free flow of traffic in those areas with its attendant consequences.

"We have received quite a number of complaints from residents and motorists on the State of the roads and how it was directly affecting travel time which in turn has negative effects on the ease of doing business in the State.

"The Governor has therefore directed the Public Works Corporation to move immediately and commence repair on those roads to ameliorate the traffic that residents have been going through as a result of the State of the roads," he said.

Erinle, however, appealed to residents and motorists to bear with the State Government, urging them to drive carefully while the roads are being fixed.

He assured that in the next few weeks, all the potholes would disappear on Lagos roads.

Some of the roads captured for immediate repair include Ikotun-Egbe, Ijegun Roads, Alimosho and Dopemu Roads, Aka-Kemberi Road, Amuwo Odofin, Marina Beach Road, Apapa, Olaniyi Road in Ifako Ijaiye, Acme-Oba Akran Road and Ikeja.

Other roads also listed include Ijede Road, Sabo market Road in Ikorodu, Costain Road by Brewery, Glover Road, Herbert Macaulay Road in Mainland Local Government, Itire-Ogunlana drive intersection, Itire-Lawanson, Babs Animashaun Road in Surulere, Alakija/WAEC Road, Somolu, Obalende Road, Eti-Osa, among others.

Pre-paid meter: Manufacturers double production capacity to meet NERC’s deadline – Balogun

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Mr Kola Balogun, Chairman, Momas Electricity Meter Manufacturing Company Ltd., (MEMMCOL), Lagos says indigenous meter manufactures have commenced massive production of meters.

 This he said was to meet the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC’s) directive of May 1, rollout deadline. Prepaid Meters   Balogun disclosed this in an interview with Newsmen on Friday in Lagos.

NAN reports that on April 5, NERC issued permits to Meter Asset Providers (MAPs) to rollout new meters, not later than May 1.

According to him, manufacturers have also concluded to commence three shift production activities to actulise the NERC’s directives in meeting the May 1 deadline. “We will be producing a minimum of about 70,000 meters monthly on three shift production operations to support the May 1 actulisation.

“Manufacturers have taken bold steps to double production capacity in areas of employment capacity, raw materials and effective services to meet NERC’s May 1,” he said.

The Momas boss said that manufactures had commenced recruitment of more personnel to fill in for the three shifts, to be able to work round the clock to meet up the metering gap. The decision, Balogun said, had created more job opportunities for Nigerians. “We (meter manufacturers) have been able to take youths off the streets to start working with us.

 This will also boost the economic growth of the country. “It will also reduce the congestion of human capital at the labour market. “I want to assure electricity consumers that, the May 1 rollout of metering is visible and achievable. Consumes should look up to the timeline of May 1.” Balogun lauded the Minster of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, for the bold step he took in addressing metering gap and power challenges in the country. He also commended chairman of the NERC and its commissioners for their immense contributions toward the commencement of meter rollout in May 1.

According to him, meeting metering gap will be a new dawn in the power sector. “Meter manufacturers commended the Federal Government initiative toward ending metering gap in the country and ensuring all electricity consumers within discos were metered to abolish estimated billings.“ Balogun, however, urged government to support more indigenous meter manufacturing companies to excel, saying that MEMMCOL, for example, was an example of the local content policy of the government. “MEMMCOL is 100 per cent local content, employing young and enterprising Nigerians and equipping them adequately with requisite training locally and internationally.” Balogun said that bridging gap in metering in the country would put an end to metering challenges faced by customers. He expressed delight that MAP programme was introduced to ensure that consumers only paid for electricity they actually consumed.

Balogun said that MAP regulator rightly knew there were no free meters and, however, provided for third party to finance those meters for acquisition of such assets under terms issued by NERC.

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Gani Adams to Femi Adesina: Tell Buhari Nigerians are hungry

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The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Chief Gani Adams, on Thursday took on the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, on the claim that life had improved under Buhari’s watch.

This was as Prof Akin Onigbinde described the statistics on Buhari’s achievements as “the reality that we cannot see.”

The three men were among speakers at the 2nd annual lecture of Freedom Online, which held in Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday.

At the event, which had the Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, as guest speaker, both Adesina and Adams were guests of honour while Onigbinde was the keynote speaker.

Among other dignitaries on the occasion were former governors of Ogun and Abia states, Otunba Gbenga Daniel and Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, respectively.

Adesina had reeled out statistics on the achievements of the Buhari’s administration since 2015, saying only those who chose to be wilfully blind would not acknowledge government’s achievements.


Adesina said under Buhari’s watch in 2017, Nigeria’s agricultural export grew by 180.7 per cent; while raw materials export in the same year rose by 150.2 per cent.


“Five million new taxpayers were added since 2016,” Adesina said, adding that between 2016 and 2017 government spent N2.7tn on infrastructure, “unprecedented in Nigeria’s history.”


“If you choose to be wilfully blind, even if they put something in your face you won’t be able to see it,” the presidential spokesman said.


But in his remarks, Adams said though Adesina’s analysis was beautiful, it meant little to the man on the street.


He said, “You made a very good analysis, but by the time we check it, I know you are a very honest person and you are telling us the truth, but with this analysis, I think the grass-roots people should feel the government; they should feel the impact of government by all means.


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BREAKING: Buhari signs new minimum wage bill

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President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the new minimum wage bill.

The bill, which has now become a law, will usher in a new pay structure for Nigerian workers.

The National Assembly had passed the bill approving N30,000 as the minimum wage for workers.

State governors had opposed the N30,000 minimum wage with many of them saying they will be unable to pay their workers.

A source at the Presidential Villa confirmed to journalists that Mr Buhari signed the bill today (Thursday).

He also said the president’s aide on National Assembly (Senate), Ita Enang, is meeting with the president and will brief the press later.

Details later…

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Ambode receives UEFA Champions League Trophy in Lagos

…Lauds Okocha, Puyol’s Contributions To Football Development

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Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday received the UEFA Champions League Trophy alongside its Ambassador and former captain of Barcelona FC of Spain, Carles Puyol in Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja.



Puyol, a three-time Champions League winner is in Nigeria on a three-day visit to lead the UEFA Champions League Tour connecting with consumers and football lovers.

Governor Ambode, who was represented by the Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission, Dr Kweku Tandoh, also received Nigerian football legend, Austin JayJay Okocha, who was part of the delegation.

Speaking while receiving the trophy, Governor Ambode expressed excitement with the fact that the organisers of the tour considered Lagos as one of the states to visit, adding that the development was particularly gratifying more so that the synergy between sports and entertainment as well as tourism had been massively played up in the last four years.     

The Governor also lauded the contribution of Puyol and Okocha to the development of the round leather game in Nigeria and worldwide, saying they deserved to be appreciated and celebrated.

“I must say I am very pleased with the organisers of this Trophy Tour for deeming it fit to take the UEFA Champions League Cup to Lagos. We are particularly excited because our administration has focused on the synergy between sports, tourism, entertainment and the arts, among others and the people can see the positive effects of our efforts in that regard.

“We are pleased to also welcome Barcelona FC and Champions League legend, Carles Puyol to Lagos, as well as our legend, JayJay Okocha to Lagos House. Many of us underrate this legend that we have and just yesterday, I understand Puyol had a very difficult time on the field of play in Uyo when JayJay had to give him a few tricks.

“Unfortunately, JayJay did not get to play for Barcelona; he would have lifted the Champions League but I must say we appreciate what Okocha has done for Nigerian football. If you have a player that is sometimes compared to Messi, Maradona and spoken about in the same breath, then we know we have a star in our midst and so I like to thank JayJay for his contribution to football,” Governor Ambode said. 

He said in order to ensure a successful Trophy Tour, the relevant security and government agencies have been contacted, assuring that all the activities lined-up as part of the tour would be hugely successful.

While wishing the team a successful tour in Nigeria, Governor Ambode said the State Government would be glad to receive the trophy back in the State in the nearest future, just as he assured that the government remained committed to make Lagos the sports hub not just in Africa but the entire world.

Speaking earlier, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Breweries Plc, organisers of the Trophy Tour, Mr Jordi Borrut Bel thanked Governor Ambode for warmly receiving the team, saying the Trophy Tour was specifically organised to bring the tournament closer to fans.

He said as part of the tour, there would be a road show from Maryland Bus Stop to Ikeja City Mall, among other activities. 

Besides, he commended Governor Ambode for his well-though out policies and projects in all sectors and sections of the State, saying the Governor deserved to be appreciated for also creating enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the State.

“I will like to say that this visit is a great opportunity for the management team of Nigerian Breweries to appreciate Governor Ambode on the success that he has recorded in the last four years of administering the State which is a testament to the fact that well-thought policies have been implemented as has been witnessed in security, in transportation, in health, in welfare sectors in the State, and particularly in the continuous construction of impactful infrastructure as well as the Governor’s focused and dynamic leadership in the State.

“We also want to thank the Governor for sustaining a supportive business environment in the State,” he said.

To Avoid SARS Killings, Speak Pidgin Not Fluent English - Police

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An Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Yomi Shogunle, on Wednesday, April 17, said that another way of avoiding being killed by Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is not to speak Queens English to police officers.

He said this in a tweet quoting Tunji Dunsi’s video where he was addressing members of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos.

earlier reported that the commander of the RRS, Disu, advised officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force in Lagos on the need to be good ambassadors of the force. Disu said that he is very much concerned about the issue of police killings that have been going on around in the country.

The commander said the matter is so worse that he believes his officers should be ashamed of even putting their uniform to go around town. He said that the officers should be careful about the firearms they carry around, that the same arms were purchased for them with the money gotten from the public.

Disu then asked why kill the people who are paying them and whose money financed their arms. The RSS commander reminded the officers of a very important lesson they were taught in the police academy, that it is better to let robbers escape than kill one innocent person.

He also lamented that a few members of the force are spoiling the image of the police, questioning the need to carry corked guns around people

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Shocking! 7.9kg Fibroid Removed From Woman's Stomach In Lagos After 9 Years

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A woman who lives in Ikorodu area of Lagos, has undergone a successful surgery to remove a massive fibroid which she had been carrying in her stomach for over 9 years.

The woman sells pure water on the road in traffic with this NIH load in her stomach.

According to report, she had been to five hospitals and was rejected because the height of the fibriod was at the base of her heart from the previous scan she had .

The woman who paid a visit to Dr Benjamin Oluwatosin Adesoji Olowojebutu in Lagos, finally had massive fibroid which weighed 7.9kg - removed from her stomach.

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JAMB 2019: How to check your result

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By Nwafor Sunday

As the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, releases its 2019 result, many candidates are worried over the accessibility of their respective results. JAMB In view of this however, JAMB via its official website ‘https://jamb.org.ng/printslip.htm’ brought out step by step on how results could be accessed. Below are the instructions:

INSTRUCTIONS: PRINTING OF RESULT SLIP You shall be required to create a profile via the Sign Up (New User) Page if you are a new user. For existing users, simply type in your login details.

To create your profile, you will provide your valid email address, surname, first name, Mobile No, State and LGA of Origin and password, then click on the Sign Up button. Each candidate is entitled to only one profile.

 Subsequently, you shall use your email address and password to sign in.   Once logged in, you will be taken to the landing page where you will see all available services. 

Select “Print Result Slip”. This is available on the side bar or on the Home page.   Once you select this service, a Transaction ID is generated for this service. This will be displayed on the confirmation page screen.

 Review the details displayed on the Confirmation Page. Also, note the Transaction ID displayed in a bold red font. The Transaction ID is useful for all future references concerning the Transaction. A copy of this transaction ID will be sent to your registered email address.

   Click on the Continue button if you wish to pay with your card immediately. If you wish to use other payment channels like ATM, Cash at the Bank or Quickteller, please note the transaction ID as it will be required.   On the Interswitch Payment page, enter your card details and click on the Pay button.   The status of your payment will be displayed on the “My Payment Section”.

An SMS and email containing your unique Transaction Identification and payment status will be sent to you after payment. Click on the Continue button.   Once payment is completed, you will be asked to provide the following: Year of Exam and JAMB Registration Number. After entering the information correctly, you can now print the Result Slip as shown on your screen.

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Obasa, Lagos Assembly urge FG to allow states to generate electricity

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Lagos State House of Assembly has urged the Federal Government to allow states or local governments that can generate electricity to do so.

Obasa made this known during the plenary session held on Tuesday.

The Speaker explained that concentrating electricity generation in the hands of the Federal Government, when there are no resources to do so is wrong.

He then ordered the Clerk of the House, Mr Azeez Sanni to write the National Assembly and the Minister of Power, Works and Housing on the resolution of the House on the matter.

Representing Kosofe Constituency 2, Hon. Tunde Braimoh called on the National Assembly to expedite action on the Electricity Power Reform Act 2018 that criminalizes the estimated billing system.

He added that the House should call on the National Assembly to amend the schedule two of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to allow states and local governments to generate electricity.

“The National Assembly should expedite action on the Electricity Reform Act 2018.

“I call on the Minister of Power and the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to call on Eko and Ikeja DISCOs to desist from taking transformers away from consumers over non-payment of bills.


“The Minister and NERC should ensure the distribution of prepaid meters to consumers and the Consumer Protection Agency should ensure that the rights of consumers in Lagos State are protected,” he said.

Speaking also, The representative of Somolu 1, Hon. Rotimi Olowo said that the issues started occurring when the DISCOs took over.

“What is generated cannot be transmitted because we don’t have the facilities for transmission.

“We should call on the Minister of Power to make a critical analysis of these companies.


“The DISCOs don’t have the financial muscle to provide power for the people.


 We need to overhaul the electric service providers since they don’t have enough financial requirement, and their monopoly gesture has made life unbearable for our people,” he said.

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Ambode inaugurates 20-man transition committee

…Tasks Members To Ensure Smooth Take Off For Next Administration

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday inaugurated a 20-member Transition Committee that would be saddled with the responsibility of ensuring a seamless transition to the next administration on May 29, 2019.

Inaugurating the Committee, Governor Ambode, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello, said a smooth transition to the next administration was imperative to ensure that the machinery of government continues to run smoothly without any hitch, considering the economic importance of Lagos to Nigeria.

“In about seven weeks from now, the tenure of this administration will come to an end and a new administration will commence under the leadership of His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

“A smooth transition to the next administration is imperative to ensure that the machinery of government continues to run smoothly. Our State is a delicate one with very significant importance in the economic and social stability to our nation.

“To maintain this stability, build on the solid status of our State and give the next administration a smooth take-off, it is imperative to quickly put in place a transition committee whose major responsibility will be to ensure a seamless transition to the next administration come May 29, 2019,” Governor Ambode said.

He commended Lagosians for keeping faith with the progressive ideals of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last two decades and also his administration, expressing optimism that the incoming administration would build on the achievements recorded so far.

‘Let me use this opportunity to once again express my profound appreciation to all Lagosians for keeping faith with this administration and the rare privilege to serve. Government is not a sprint or a short distance race. It is an unending race.

“For us in Lagos State, it has been a progressive race in which every successive administration builds upon the achievement of the past administration.

He charged the Committee, which would be co-chaired by the Deputy Governor-elect, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello to accord the assignment the diligence and commitment it deserves.

Members of the Committee include the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola; Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem; Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Akinyemi Ashade; Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Ade Akinsanya, Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr. Obafela Bank-Olemoh and Special Adviser on Urban Development, Mrs. Yetunde Onabule.

Other members include Permanent Secretary, Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Jimi Hotonu; Accountant General and Permanent Secretary Treasury Office, Mrs. Abimbola Umar; Permanent Secretary, Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Abayomi Kadiri, Ayo Gbeleyi; Sam Ngube; Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin; Engr. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins; Mr. Bayo Sotade; Solape Hammond; Mrs. Bunmi Fabanwo; Mrs. Bukola Odoe and Mrs. Toke Benson Awoyinka.

In his vote of thanks, the Deputy Governor-elect assured that the Committee would immediately commence its work and ensure that everything done is in the interest of the State, adding that it would be a transition of the same government as the incoming administration would build on the existing template to move the State forward.

“Lagos State has always been a pace setter in everything and that’s exactly what we would do here. Everyone on this table is a prominent Lagosian and everything would be in the interest of the State; it’s the same government and it should be pretty straightforward,” he said.

Onnoghen resigns as CJN ‘with immediate effect

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Walter Onnoghen has resigned as the chief justice of Nigeria (CJN) with immediate effect, TheCable can report.

He turned in his resignation letter to President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday evening, a day after the National Judicial Council (NJC) recommended that he be compulsorily retired for misconduct.

By virtue of section 306 of the 1999 constitution, his resignation takes immediate effect.

Section 306 says “(1) Save as otherwise provided in this section, any person who is appointed, elected or otherwise selected to any office established by this Constitution may resign from that office by writing under his hand addressed to the authority or person by whom he was appointed, elected or selected. (2) The resignation of any person from any office established by this Constitution shall take effect when the writing signifying the resignation is received by the authority or person to whom it is addressed or by any person authorised by that authority or person to receive it.”

The resignation, TheCable understands, was the “best possible option” for Onnoghen under the current circumstance.

It will also save Buhari from having to get two-thirds majority of the senate to confirm Onnoghen’s retirement as stipulated in Section 292 (1) of the 1999 constitution which says a “judicial officer shall not be removed from his office or appointment before his age of retirement except in the following circumstances – (a) in the case of – (i) Chief Justice of Nigeria… by the President acting on an address supported by two-thirds majority of the Senate.”

Buhari may not be able to muster the needed majority.

‘GOLDEN HANDSHAKE’

TheCable previously reported that Onnoghen’s retirement benefits in cash and kind will cost tax payers about  N2.5 billion.

As part of the package for a retired chief justice, a house will be built for him in Abuja with a nine-digit sum for furnishing — in addition to a severance gratuity that is 300% of his annual basic salary of N3,363,972.50, as well as pension for life.

Just like state governors, a retired chief justice is entitled to a number of domestic staff and sundry allowances for personal upkeep.

This package for judicial officers was put together by the NJC long before Onnoghen became the CJN in 2017.

However, if he is dismissed, he will not be entitled to any benefits.

Onnoghen chose the option of resignation as a measure of damage control, his associates told TheCable.

CASED CLOSED?

TheCable reported on Wednesday that the NJC had recommended the embattled CJN for compulsory retirement after deliberating on a petition by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) which alleges “financial impropriety, infidelity to the constitution and other economic and financial crimes related laws”.

Onnoghen, who denied all allegations, is also undergoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over charges of false asset declaration.

Onnoghen has closed his defence at the CCT and the tribunal is expected to give its judgment at the next sitting on April 15.

But for the crisis, Onnoghen, who is 68, was due for retirement in 2020.

If the “soft landing” option is favoured by Buhari, the EFCC may not proceed with filing criminal charges while the case at the CCT could become academic because the major punishment for Onnoghen would have been his removal from office.

He could be banned from holding public office for 10 years, while his assets believed to have been acquired illegitimately will be confiscated.

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LASPARK Hails TGPS Ayandele As She Plants Trees To Honour Retirees

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The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency, LASPARK has showered enconmium on the Tutor General /Permanent Secretary of Lagos Education District One, Dr. Yinka Ayandele for her commitment towards making Lagos green and conducive


Assistant Director, LASPARK, Mrs. Funmilayo Dawodu expressed the agency's appreciation while speaking at a tree planting event organized by EDD1 in honour of five retiring staff of the district as part of the ceremonies marking their last day in office.

Mrs. Dawodu commended Dr. Ayandele for her show of dynamism through impressive innovations in executing tasks. She added that no one would have thought of planting trees in this version.

This is indeed awesome. It is a great show of ingenuity and creativity from Dr Ayandele. Mrs Dawodu asserted.

According to her, the Green Initiative is part of the efforts to compliment the efforts of the agency to make Lagos green, healthier and conducive.

Assessing the EDD1 tree planting event, the Public Relations Officer of LASPARK, Mr. Sanusi noted that the initiative Is first of its kind and worthy of emulation. He stressed that Dr Ayandele is a great thinker with unique perspective to issues. He revealed that the species of the trees planted are Nerium and Lager Stromia adding that the two species are good for the location, WEMCO Road, Ogba - a reserved area for greening in Lagos.

Mr Sanusi urged other agencies, clubs, corporate bodies and individuals to emulate and adopt the idea of making their environment green.

Earlier, TGPS, EDD1, Dr. Yinka Ayandele said the significance of the event was to plant trees to commemorate the last day in office of district's staff retiring in the month of March/April, 2019.

The multiple award winning educationist stressed that the initiative was considered because tree planting precipitates abundant environmental supports to humanity adding that the district deemed it fit to honour the retiring members' selfless services to humanity with an everlasting project.

"Trees are for life and the initiative will allow them (retiring staff) to remember Lagos for life. Trees provide shieId for man, fresh air and the aesthetics given to our environment and surroundings are second to none. They (retiring staff) have served meritoriously, they deserved to be celebrated. Dr. Ayandele said.

Speaking on behalf of other retirees, the immediate past Director of Schools Administration, EDD1, Mrs. A.A. Ako eulogized Dr. Ayandele for immortalizing them as they bow out of office statutorily. Mr. Lawrence Ajiteru, Mr. J.T Bolarinwa, Mrs. M.F Aroluwayin and Mrs. Akinlosotu are other retiring staff of the District.


She added that they will be grateful to Lagos State forever for affording them opportunity to serve the state, using their God given talents to serve humanity selflessly.

CP Lagos Paid Condolence Visit To Kolade Johnson's Family

... We have full assurances that Justice will prevail - Family


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The Commissioner of Police Lagos State, CP Zubairu Muazu today paid a condolence visi​t to the family of Kolade Johnson. The CP was accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Department of Finance and Administration, DCP Ayuba Elkanah, Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Department of Operations, DCP Mohammed Ali, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation Department, DCP Yetunde Longe and other Senior Police Officers from the Command.

The Commissioner of Police was received by the Head of the deceased’s family Alh Remi Lukman in their residence at No. 1 Beco Street, Onipetesi, Mangoro Bus stop.

In his remarks, the Commissioner of Police condemned the action of the members of the Anti Cultism team suspected to have carried out the shooting and reiterated his commitment in ensuring that justice is done in the matter. He stated that the men suspected to have carried out the shooting have been apprehended and subjected to internal disciplinary procedures.

 He revealed their names as (1) Insp Ogunyemi Olalekan and (2) Sgt Godwin Orji attached to Anti Cultism Squad
The CP prayed for the repose of the soul of Kolade Johnson and also prayed that the Almighty God will grant the family, friends and well wishers the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

In his reaction, the Head of Kolade Johnson’s family expressed his gratitude to the CP for honoring the family with his presence and his resolve in ensuring that justice prevails in the case. He commended the CP for the bold steps taken in exposing those behind the shootings.

He added that “I thought it is going to be a one man’s fight but seeing the Police high Command joining our family in this fight has shown that Justice will not only be done to Kolade but to the entire Nigerian youths.

 I am glad that we have a new police force which believes in Justice” He described his late son as a peace loving person and called on well wishers to remain calm and allow the law to take its cause.

Drama between police officer and a motorist who refused to bribe him

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 Owolawi If one was made to name some of Nigeria’s problems, bribery and corruption will undoubtedly be listed. This negativity is even found among personnel who are meant to protect lives and properties.

 The Nigerian Police Force has come under heavy criticism in recent times for the apparent corruption among some of their personnel.

Legit.ng recently gathered the report of the drama that ensued between a police officer and a motorist who refused to bribe him.

According to reports, the incident happened in Maiduguri and the police officer had asked the motorist for some money after it was discovered that all his papers were in order.

 The motorist refused and in a video that has started making waves on social media, the policeman can be seen on the driver’s bonnet even though the car is on motion, the driver had to plead with the policeman to get down from his bonnet.

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Police Arrest Suspected Killers Of Kolade Johnson, Vow To Ensure Justice Prevails

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The police have arrested a team of personnel allegedly involved in the killing of one Kolade Johnson in Mangoro area of Lagos State.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Bala Elkana, confirmed this in a statement on Monday, a day after the victim was alleged to have been shot while he was watching a televised football match.

“On 31/03/2019 at about 5.05pm, the Command received a distress call that Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway has been blocked by some angry youths who were protesting the shooting of one Kolade Johnson m of No.1 Beco street, Onipetesi, Mangoro Bus Stop by a team of Policemen from Anti Cultism unit,” Elkana said.

He added, “A team of policemen from the Rapid Response Squads and Metro patrol were promptly drafted to the scene. The account of eyewitnesses helped in identifying the team which fled the scene immediately after the incident.

“Members of the team suspected to be involved in the shooting have since been arrested and are currently in police custody undergoing interrogation.”

The command’s spokesman said the police personnel would be subjected to internal disciplinary procedures and may be prosecuted in conventional court if implicated by the ongoing investigation.

He further said that the Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Mr Zubairu Muazu, has called for calm on the part of the residents.

According to him, the police commissioner assured Nigerians that justice will prevail in the case and condoled with the family, friends and well-wishers of the victim.

Mr Muazu also promised to initiate far-reaching reforms to help in repositioning the Anti-Cultism Squad for effective service delivery, particularly in areas of respect for human rights and proficiency in the use of firearms.

He urged members of the public who have complaints on the activities of the Anti-Cultism Squad or other police teams to call the following numbers – 08063299264, 08065154338 and 08060357795.


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Lagos task force arrests two for impersonation, extortion

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The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit (Task Force) on Monday arrested two suspects for impersonating Officers of the Agency and extorting money from a motorist at Ojota, Lagos.

Disclosing details of the incident, Chairman of the Task Force, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi said the two suspects were apprehended by the 'Monitoring and Enforcement Team of the Agency after they had negotiated and collected N15,000 bribe.

Egbeyemi stated that preliminary interrogations revealed that the suspects presented themselves as officers of the Agency and arrested a motorist for traffic obstruction by Ojota bus-stop.

He said, "They arrested the owner of the vehicle for obstruction at Ojota, drove him down to Bolade bus-stop opposite Task Force office where they negotiated and collected the sum of N15,000 from him".

According to Egbeyemi, the Agency also discovered that the suspects had perpetrated the act before saying, "We have severally received complaints from motorists, particularly commercial bus drivers, about activities of these unscrupulous fraudsters who specialise in impersonating officers of the Agency and defrauding people across the State".

The Chairman reiterated that all Police Officers attached to Lagos State Task Force enforcing traffic and environmental sanitation laws always wear a jacket with a bold inscription of the Agency's name for proper identification while on duty.

He clarified that only the Agency and Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) are empowered by law to enforce traffic laws on 'BRT' corridors across the State.

While urging motorists to desist from giving bribe to traffic enforcement officers, the Chairman disclosed that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police CP Zubairu Muazu has directed that the arrested suspects, Ademola Oyegunwa (40yrs) and Olaogun Adamson (48yrs), who have both confessed to the crime, be arraigned immediately.

Detect Students' Career Interests Early - Dr Ayandele Urges Schools Counselors

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The Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Education District One, Dr (Mrs) Yinka Ayandele has called on members of the  

Association of Professional Counselors,  APROCON to be vigilant and observant of the career interest of every students right from their first day in school.

Dr Ayandele gave the advise while speaking at a one-day in-house workshop organised for counselors domicile within Lagos Education District One, tagged; Developing Latent Abilities: Guidance Counselling Service For Total Development of the Child.

She stated that Counseling is a process of guiding students to their expected outcome with full concentration on areas where students have strengths, hence guidance and counseling officers must be ready to observe this interest and help the students build their consciousness towards their choice career path.

"Guiding students to a particular subject towards career courses is very key. As you do this, you need to embrace technology to widen your knowledge and that of the students for appropriate guidance and counseling." Dr Ayandele said.

Earlier, EDD1 Head of Guidance and Counseling, Mrs. Owoo M.B stated that the significance of the workshop is to facilitate the learning process and self-development of learners.

She said the role of Counselors can never be over ruled in raising the moral values of students.

In another presentation, Barrister Taiwo Akinlami advised the counselors, teachers and other stakeholders to always be source of solution to any challenges whenever they appear in a child's life.

Barrister Akinlami added that in view of many advancements and inventions of 21st century, child counselors encourage embrace technology to be at the same exposure level with the children. 

Breaking: Nigeria ranks 6 miserable country in the world

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By Nwafor Sunday

 The recently published report by Steve Hanke, an economist from John Hopkins University in Baltimore, United state, listed Nigeria, Venezuela, Iran, Brazil, others among the first ten (10) miserable countries in the world. According to the report Venezuela was listed as the most miserable country in the world. 

Reacting to this Hanke said, “Venezuela holds the inglorious title of the most miserable country in the world in 2018, as it did in 2017, 2016, and 2015.” Economic activities resume expansion —CBN report However, Argentina jumped to the No. 2 spot after yet another peso crisis. Since its founding, Argentina has been burdened with numerous economic crises.

Most can be laid at the feet of domestic mismanagement and currency problems (read: currency collapses). Iran took third in the ranking, before Brazil that made it to the fourth position. Turkey took the fifth position as the giant of Africa Nigeria emerged sixth. The Misery Index was calculated using economic indices including unemployment, inflation and bank lending rates.

For Nigeria, unemployment rate was the major contributing factor to its miserable state. According to Hanke, “The first Misery Index was constructed by economist Art Okun in the 1960s as a way to provide President Lyndon Johnson with an easily digestible snapshot of the economy. That original Misery Index was just a simple sum of a nation’s annual inflation rate and its unemployment rate.

The Index has been modified several times, first by Robert Barro of Harvard and then by myself. Nigerian economic confidence falls by 3% in 12mths — ACCA “My modified Misery Index is the sum of the unemployment, inflation and bank lending rates, minus the percentage change in real GDP per capita. Higher readings on the first three elements are “bad” and make people more miserable. These are offset by a “good” (GDP per capita growth), which is subtracted from the sum of the “bads.” A higher Misery Index score reflects a higher level of “misery,” and it’s a simple enough metric that a busy president, without time for extensive economic briefings, can understand at a glance.

“The accompanying table contains Misery Index rankings for the 95 nations that report relevant data on a timely basis. For consistency and comparability, and with few exceptions, data were retrieved from the Economist Intelligence Unit.” See the data below:

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BREAKING: Innoson Motors moves to take over GTBank

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Innoson Nigeria Limited has moved to take over Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) following a ruling by the Supreme Court over the bank’s N8.7 billion indebtedness to the company.

Chairman of the company, Innocent Chukwuma, instituted the move through the Writ of FiFa.

The Supreme Court had on Wednesday dismissed GTB’s appeal and affirmed the concurrent judgement of both the Court of Appeal and the Federal High Court, Ibadan, which ordered GTB to pay N2.4 billion to Innoson with a 22% interest per annum.

Spokesman of Innoson Motors, Cornel Osigwe, in a statement on Friday said the “Judgment debt of N2.4B has an accrued interest as at today of about N6,717,909,849.96 which results to about N8.8 Billion.

“Based on the Supreme Court’s decision of 27th February 2019 the counsel to Innoson, Prof McCarthy Mbadugha ESQ, had approached the Federal High Court, Awka Division for leave to enforce the judgment having obtained Certificates of Judgment from the Ibadan Division of the Federal High Court.

“Having obtained the requisite leave, the Federal High Court issued the necessary process for levying execution – the Writ of Fifa.”


 Veracity Desk