LASG INAUGURATES COMMITEE TO REGULATE ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY PRACTICE

  ……Tasks Committee to rid A.R.T practice of quackery

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Chairman Monitoring and Enforcement Committee on Regulation of ART practice in Lagos, Prof. Osato Osagie, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr.  Titilayo Goncalves and Executive Secretary, HEFAMAA, Dr.  Abiola Idowu at the inauguration of the Committee over the weekend in Lagos

Lagos State Government over the weekend inaugurated a seven-man committee to monitor, regulate and enforce quality compliance in Assisted Reproductive Technology (A.R.T) practice in the state.

Permanent Secretary in the State Ministry of Health, Dr. Titilayo Goncalves who inaugurated the committee last Friday at the Ministry's Conference Room noted that the constitution of the committee is in line with Lagos State government's commitment to ensure best practices in assisted fertility practice.

She said: "the constitution of this seven-man committee is in tandem with our resolve to implement the the policy document on ART regulations and practice which we unveiled recently in partnership with Association of Fertility and Reproductive Health (AFRH) and experts in fertility medicine"

She added that the inauguration of the committee is also aimed at fostering professionalism, quality assurance as well as curbing quackery in the assisted fertility practice.

Chairman Monitoring and Enforcement Committee on Regulation of ART practice in Lagos, Prof. Osato Osagie (Fourth left), Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr.  Titilayo Goncalves (Middle), Executive Secretary, HEFAMAA, Dr.  Abiola Idowu (Fourth Right); a member of the Committee, Prof.  Oladapo Ashiru (Third Right) and other members of the committee during their inauguration at the weekend in Lagos

Goncalves who stated that the members of the committee were drawn from private practitioners in fertility medicine, experts in the public sector, members of AFRH and officials of the Lagos State Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) noted that the committee is charged with the onerous task of educating, enlightening and sensitizing citizens on ART practice whilst bringing sanity through monitoring and enforcement compliance to the ART practice in the State.

"The need to protect members of the public from falling prey to quacks who parade themselves as experts in fertility medicine and the need to regulate practice in this specialized field of medicine in line with acceptable international best practices prompted State government's intervention", She said. 

The Permanent Secretary explained that the State Government, since 2017 has been involved in several enlightenment and sensitization campaigns to educate the populace ART practice. She expressed optimism that the development and implementation of ART policy document on practice and regulations will help eradicate quackery and unprofessional conduct in assisted fertility practice.

"We will intensify awareness and sensitization campaign as well as monitoring and enforcement of regulations in ART practice through this committee and HEFAMAA to ensure citizens do not fall prey to quacks in fertility practice"

"I want to assure you that the State government through HEFAMAA and the committee in partnership with AFRH and other professionals and experts in assisted fertility practice would channel energy to rid the State off quackery, unregistered and substandard health facilities in ART practices", Goncalves vowed.

While commending all those that contributed to the birth of the policy document and guidelines on ART practice, Goncalves task the Committee to live up to its billing and ensure fulfilment of its terms of engagement.


She assured that the policy document and guidelines of ART practice as well as the activities of the committee would go a long way in protecting clients and expert in ART practice, allay public concerns and help in guiding professional practice in assisted fertility medicine.

Executive Secretary, HEFAMAA, Dr. Abiola Idowu who is also a member of the committee assured that HEFAMAA in collaboration with the committee will do all it takes to ensure best practices in assisted reproductive and fertility practice.

"HEFAMAA is known for its tough stance against quackery and unprofessional practices,   and inline with our mandates, sanity must return to ART practice. I therefore used this medium to urge all practitioners and health facilities involved in ART practice to register and ensure proper accreditation with HEFAMAA because it will not be business as usual", She said.

Idowu stated further  that HEFAMAA will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that all facilities operating in the State are duly registered and operated by qualified health care providers within the armbit of the law.

She stressed that the State Government remains determined to putting a halt to the ugly trend of having unqualified personnel work in health facilities, be it private or public adding that the agency will continue to insist that the environment for the dispensation of medical care should be suitable for the promotion and maintenance of good health.


The Chairman of the Committee, Professor Osato Giwa-Osagie while responding on behalf of members of the committee, commended the efforts of the state government towards ensuring that strict and effective measures are in place to monitor and regulate the activities of ART practice in Lagos State.

Noting that experts and professionals have made several calls especially in recent times to governments at Federal and State levels for regulations of ART practices, Prof.  Osagie noted that Lagos State being the first to answer this call has created a standard model for other states to emulate.

‘’It is heartwarming that Lagos state Government in partnership with AFRH has picked up the call on regulation of ART practice especially with aim of ending quackery practice, this shows that the government is determined to end quackery and restore sanity to ART practice in the state’’ He said.

He assured that his committee will ensure that the practice of ART will be to the highest possible ethical standard as according to him quackery will not be tolerated under any guise.

BREAKING: SANWO-OLU TRANSMITS 25 NAMES OF COMMISSIONERS, SPECIAL ADVISERS

BREAKING: SANWO-OLU TRANSMITS 25 NAMES OF COMMISSIONERS, SPECIAL ADVISERS TO STATE ASSEMBLY FOR SCREENING

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In fulfilment of his election promise to accelerate his administration’s development agenda, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, transmitted a list of Commissioner-designates to the House of Assembly for ratification.

The list contained twenty five names, who are to assume duty as Commissioners and Special Advisers upon ratification by the legislature.

A statement by the Governor’s Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said Sanwo-Olu carefully picked the nominees based on their cognate experience in their respective professions.

The list, Akosile said, comprised names of technocrats and politicians, who understand the challenges of the state, noting that the painstaking and laborious selection process was aimed at constituting the best team that will serve Lagos in line with the agenda of his administration vision of delivering a city-state that will rank among the top most liveable cities in the world.

The statement said: “We took our time to pick the best hands for the tough job Lagosians have elected us to do. The nominees for the twenty five Commissioner and Special Adviser positions include women and men who have made their mark and at the zenith of their professional callings.’’

Governor Sanwo-Olu’ media aide stated further that the current list is first batch, saying that consultation was going on with regard to the complete number of the cabinet members.

He further disclosed that the new cabinet would be unique, because of its diversity. Quoting Governor Sanwo-Olu, he said Lagos would continue to take the lead in innovation, gender-balance and youth inclusion in the administration of the State.

“We have a blend of youth who are under 40 among nominees for Commissioners and Special Advisers. Women too are well represented in the list. We believe Lagos deserves the best and we cannot give the people anything less than that,” the statement said.

Breaking down the list of nominees, there are 17 men and eight women that will be sworn in as members of the State Executive Council. Also in keeping his promise of millennial’s inclusion, Governor Sanwo-Olu included youths who are in their early and mid-thirties in the list of nominees.

The State House of Assembly is expected to carry out a screening of the nominees to set the machinery of governance in full swing. 
Below are names of the nominees:


1.     Mr. Rabiu Olowo Onaolapo
2.     Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo
3.     Prof. Akin Abayomi
4.     Dr. Idris Salako
5.     Mr. Tunji Bello
6.     Mr. Gbenga Omotoso
7.     Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka
8.     Mrs. Bolaji Dada
9.     Mr. Lere Odusote
10.   Dr. Frederic Oladeinde
11.   Mr. Gbolahan Lawal
12.   Ms. Adekemi Ajayi
13.   Mr. Femi George
14.   Dr. Wale Ahmed
15.   Mr. Moyo Onigbanjo (SAN)
16.   Mr. Hakeem Fahm
17.   Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle
18.   Engr. Aramide Adeyoye
19.   Mr. Segun Dawodu
20.   Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf
21.   Mr. Sam Egube
22.   Ms Ruth Bisola Olusanya
23.   Princess Aderemi Adebowale
24.   Mr. Tunbosun Alake
25.   Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo

11 arrested as Police avert bloodbath in Lagos

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Bloodbath was averted in Ejigbo area of Lagos, following the arrest of 11 suspected cultists who had planned to avenge the death of one of their own by unleashing mayhem on rival cult members and residents.

The suspected armed cultists, as gathered, had assembled inside the changing room of the Ejigbo mini stadium, waiting for the right time to strike, last Sunday, being July 7 (7/7). By the way, cultists have special dates such as June 6, (6/6) and July 7 (7/7) where they avenge death of their members in different parts of Lagos. Ejigbo, was picked as one of the battlefields , with alleged plans to burn down houses where rival members lived.

But a team of policemen led by the Divisional Police Officer in-charge of Ejigbo, CSP Okuwobi Olabisi, some officials of the Lagos Neigbourhood Safety Corp and Vigilante Group of Nigeria swooped on the suspects before the carried out their mission.

Some of them managed to scale the fence but five of them were arrested. Six others, were reportedly arrested during patrol round the community. A locally made pistol, three unexpended cartridges , four scissors , hammers , a yellow beret with the insignia of Aiye cult and some quantities of weeds suspected to be Indian Hemp , were recovered from those arrested on the field. Identities of the suspects are : Nurudeen Usman, Onyedikachi Tennyson Obinna, Augustine Chima, Azeez Busliu, Kingsley Edet, Kingsley Onuoha, Charles Onyekachi, Loveday Joshua and Lawrence Umorelym.

Another identified as Aro Gaddafi, 53, was alleged to be selling weeds suspected to be Indian hemp to his colleagues. Some of the suspects said that Ejigbo was their target for 7/7 because one of their members was killed in a recent fight there.

Police sources hinted that the arrest followed directives from the Commissioner of Police, CP Muazu Zubair’s , that Divisional Police Officers in Lagos must prevent and thwart cult related activities in the State.

Source: Polis 

Lagos: More Rains, More Pains

As Agege LGA, Orile Agege LCDA Embark On Drainage Clearing

Flood at Akilo Road

Rainfall is a natural blessing from God. It is not only desired but people pray fervently for rain especially during the annual farming season.

 But for Lagos residents, rainfall has become a nightmare in recent times. They are however, helpless as more rains are expected as the rainy season peaked. Eko Trust reports. Prior to the full commencement of the rain, many residents had expressed fears over impending flood across the state.

In the early parts of 2019, intermittent rainfalls across the state have been accompanied with flashes of flood across the state, raising fears of increasing rate of flood when the rainy season takes up in full swing.

From Lagos Island to the Mainland, Lagos East, West and Central, it has been more pains for Lagosians as it rained across the state.

Since the commencement of rainy season in 2019, the state has never witnessed persistent heavy downpour like last week and this week, when there was ceaseless downpour for seven days.

Motorists, pedestrians and residents of Lagos have one story or the other to tell about the devastating floods accompanying the rainfall. This, they say, has worsened traffic gridlock across the state.

Many residents, who spoke to Eko Trust also attribute the flood to presence of bad spots on major roads across the state. The development has caused untold hardship on the people who spend more hours inside the traffic gridlock.

The gridlock did not subside yesterday as the flash floods were yet to dry up in some areas. Our correspondents, who monitored the situation across the state on Monday as the downpour continued, report that flash floods were experienced in major areas in Ikeja, Agege, Ikorodu, Iju, Obalende, Lekki, Badagry, Ojodu, among hundreds of other areas in Lagos.

The current experience has confirmed fears earlier expressed about government’s unpreparedness for the rainy season.

Many local governments and local council development areas folded their hands as the rainy season began except few of them like Agege Local Government, Orile Agege LCDA which had embarked on drainage clearing and de-silting of waterways.

This did not however stop the flash floods from taking over the entire state and practically shut down human and vehicular movements across the state. A resident, Mr Gbolahan Soaga, who lives on the Mainland and works at the Island, recounted his experience:

“I was on my way to my office on the Island last Friday, June 28, 2019, and I was trapped along the road. I was trapped between 8am and 1pm along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. It was standstill (no vehicular movement) between Alausa Secretariat in Ikeja and old toll gate around the Motorways/7up axis for hours.

 “I was compelled to turn back home. This was because of the downpour that made the Estate at Alapere and Ogudu ends flooded. I believe the problem is largely drainage. Of course, there are bad portions of roads that require urgent repair. Perhaps, the road was not that bad before the rainfall.” Mr Azeez Haruna, who works and lives in Ikorodu, also said the deplorable condition of Isawo road in Agric bus stop during rainfall. “The immediate past government abandoned the construction of the Isawo road, thus leaving the road with no drainage by the sides. Anytime it rains, water has nowhere to pass through; hence, life has been difficult for people in the vicinity. Once it rains, the water stays on the road.

No vehicle dare pass through immediately to avoid being trapped. Vehicles start moving after some hours and this usually leads to heavy traffic. I work along the road and I know what people pass through due to the abandoned road that has since become a nightmare.” One of the marketers for a dairy company in Lagos, Mr Muyideen Aroyehun, noted that there are many parts of Lagos that are affected by flash floods. He said: “Ipaja Ayobo is usually a no-go area every time it rains especially that portion of the road between Oluwaga and Ayobo. The drainage is blocked but the water usually subsides 30 minutes after rain stops. Also, there is usually a flash flood at Ajasa command road at Agbado Oke-odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA). There is a small bridge there which is filled with water during rain.” Mr Aroyehun added: “The flood at vulcanizer bus stop at Akowonjo road in Egbeda is usually heavy.

Once it rains heavily, it sometimes takes up to two days before the water disappears. It’s usually so bad that water enters people’s house due to the way the road was constructed.” Mr Yusuf Oladimeji, called the attention of our reporter to the flash flood opposite the Ejigbo LCDA secretariat. Recounting his experience on the last Friday’s downpour, he said, “The flood between the entrance of Ejigbo LCDA and Access Bank along the Ikotun road is beyond comprehension.

The water on the road reached the knee and it was difficult to move in it. It was even.


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Lagos commences work on Lagos-Badagry Expressway

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Ten years after the commencement of the 10-lane Lagos-Badagry Expressway, life is set to return to the axis as the Lagos State Government today flagged off the continuation of the road construction that experienced low activities in the last four years.

Performing the flag off, the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat stated that the return to the road not only marks the fulfilment of a promise made during a recent visit on June 2, 2019, to the people of the State by this administration but is also designed to bring relief to commuters who daily experience hardship on the road.

Speaking at the site office of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) contractors to the project, the Deputy Governor noted that the government would honour all the promises made to Lagosians, stressing that the project covers specifically the Agboju to Trade Fair segment as well as the rehabilitation of the Eric Moore - Mile 2 stretch.

The Deputy Governor, who stopped to address Lagosians who gathered while apprehending at least five errant drivers who drove against traffic, urged citizens to remain obedient to the Laws made to ensure a good life.

In his words, “we must obey the law, citizens' cooperation is critical to what successes we will be able to record during this tenure.  We must also monitor the project and report progress and observations to us”.

While commending the cooperation of the Federal Government, as both are combing efforts to repair the road up to Seme border, he explained that Lagos State is handling Eric Moore to Agboju while FERMA will do four-lane maintenance to Agbara.

He added that the Federal Government has awarded Agbara to Seme as a six-lane highway, while the State Government will soon deploy a task force to ensure the clean-up of the area as well as free the flow of traffic.

Earlier, the General Manager, Lagos Office of CCECC, Mr. Bill Bian reiterated the Corporation’s commitment to ensure that the project is completed on schedule.

Recall that the notion to expand the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, a major gateway connecting Nigeria and other neighbouring West African countries was conceptualised in 2009 by the Babatunde Raji Fashola administration to ease traffic in the region and upgrade the infrastructure from four to ten-lane dual carriageway.

Leave Lagos Now! DCP Alli Warns Criminals

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 The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of ‘B’ Department, (Operations), Lagos State Police Command, DCP Muhammed Ali, has read the riot acts to criminals, urging them to leave the state or risk the wrath of the Police.

P.M.EXPRESS reports that DCP Ali, who visibly talked tough at the weekend, said the new government in the State needed to enjoy crime free environment in order to be able to actualize their developmental mandate for Lagos and its dwellers.

Ali, popularly regarded by pundits in Lagos security circle as “the silent hero of Lagos security architecture”, noted that the State Police Command has decided to carry out massive fresh onslaught against criminal elements in the state to sustain peace and tranquility in order to engender development.
Ali, who acts for the Lagos State Commissioner of Police Mr. Muazu Zubairu at several instances, said there is no going back as the war against robbers, kidnappers, cultists, ritualists and fraudsters would be intensified and must be taken to the doors of the hoodlums.
The Deputy Lagos Police boss was also one of the brains behind the success of former Lagos CP, Imohimi Edgal, whose tenure recorded the lowest crime regime in the state’s history.

He said, “The only way to flush out the hoodlums is to be proactive and not reactive. I am the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of operations, I have been a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in many places and Area Commands in Lagos, so I know the language criminals understand and I also know the terrain. I know their mode of operations. We need massive onslaught against these criminals. Their mindset now is that since there is a new government in place, there would be lapses in security superstructure. I want to warn that there are no lapses; rather we are becoming more formidable and proactive. It is better you leave the state or you repent. I am also warning touts to conduct themselves in an orderly manner and not to cause break down of law and order in the state.

“As the DCP in charge of operations, I have been leading my men to arrest notorious criminals in their hideouts and dens without even firing a shot in most cases. We know in and out of the state and we have credible informants. This is to warn criminals that we are not joking. We act on information and intelligence. We will arrive your criminal den and pick you like snails. We know the time to pick you so that no innocent life will be lost.

“I am advising parents to warn their children to be of good conduct and behaviour. You should not come to beg when your children are picked in bad spots at unholy hours between 1am and 4am. To be candid, what would a teenager or an adult be doing in criminal hideouts at unholy hours? We won’t listen to parents who come to beg for their children. I know why I am appealing Lagosians now. It is going to be tough for criminal elements in the state. He, who has ears, let him hear “.

DCP Ali, who commended the Lagos State Government for providing logistics to the Police through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, said the state remains number one in the country as the government was always interested in the security of residents by investing so much money on security.

“No state government has supported the Police and other sister agencies like the Lagos State Government. The government has spent lots of money in procuring vehicles, gun boats, and helicopters among others to ensure that Lagosians sleep with their two eyes closed.”

However, Ali said the Police Command still needed more logistics and manpower, adding that “Like Oliver Twist, we have to ask for more. We want more and better logistics”.
He warned police officers against extra judicial killings.

“To avoid extra judicial killings, I want police officers and men to be guided by Force Order, Section 237. All police officers should be guided by that section as it will tell a police officer whether it is justifiable to use fire arms at a moment or not.” Alli said.

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Lagos Task Force Arrest 77 During Midnight Raid of Criminal Hideouts

The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force during a mid-night raid in some parts of the State arrested 77 suspected criminals including prostitutes.

Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi disclosed that the mid-night  enforcement raid was carried out due to the incessant complaints by residents around Akowonjo, Egbeda, Shasha, Iyana-Ipaja, Ayobo and Abule-Oki in continuation of total eradication of criminal hideouts across the State.

CSP Egbeyemi disclosed further that the enforcement raid was carried out on the directives of both the government and that of Lagos State Commissioner of Police CP Zubairu Muazu.

He stated that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police is poised at tackling current challenges and making sure that criminal elements were no longer allowed any free reign; they will not be given freedom of space to practice any of their criminal acts.

He confirmed that after the Agency conducted a thorough screening of all those raided, only 12 males and 26 prostitutes without proper means of identifications were left to be prosecuted.

"We want to assure members of the public that there is a synergy amongst all security agencies across the State and that we will not renege in fulfilling our primary responsibility of protecting lives and properties"

Also, the Lagos State Government over breached of security peace took over the 'Alluminium Village' at Dopemu area of Agege.

CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi hinted that the enforcement team of the Agency demolished all illegal shanties where criminal elements (Awawa cult gang) hibernate to perpetrate their nefarious activities on innocent members of the public.

"A lot of criminal activities like rape, robbery and harbouring of criminals takes place at 'Alluminium Village' on daily basis. We receives daily complaints about criminal activities about the area from residents/victims and therefore mobilised to dislodged the entire area to flushed out all criminals"

The Chairman confirmed that 6 notorious  members of dreadful 'Awawa Cult Gang' were arrested while their ring leader Tobi Akinsanya aka 'Scorpion' who was just released from prison was at large"

According to the Chairman "While we are still on the trail of these two prime suspect (Tobi Akinsanya) and his second in command (aka Body), we want to assure members of the public that this 'Awawa Cult Gang' have murdered sleep and they see no sleep anymore we shall make sure that all of them are rooted out and they face the full wrath of the Law"

He however quoted the Commissioner of Police to have warned parents to always monitor their children and wards as anyone caught formenting any trouble or engaging in any criminal activities such as selling/smoking illicit drugs, rape, cultism or robbery would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

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Agege LG immortalises late veteran journalist, Animashaun, with Essay Competition

...Will Encourage Reading Culture, Creative Writing Amongst School Children Says Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi
 
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Agege Local Government area of Lagos State would commence the organisation and sponsorship of a yearly essay contest, which will be contested by pupils of public junior secondary schools in the community in immortalisation of deceased veteran journalist, Alhaji Kola Animashaun.

Alhaji Animashaun was a popular columnist, former Chairman of the Editorial Board of The Vanguard and hailed from Agege. 


He died on May 30, 2019 at age 80.

The Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, Alh. Ganiyu Egunjobi led a delegation of the council to pay a condolence visit to the bereaved family at Adegbite Close in Dopemu area on Sunday where they were received by his widow, Mrs Silfat Animashaun, Mr. Adeboye Animashaun and Mrs. Opeyemi Sarumi, their son and daughter respectively. 

Speaking during the visit, Egunjobi, who presented a condolence letter to the Animashauns, paid tribute to the late doyen of journalism, describing him as an illustrious son of Agege in whom everybody who has nexus with the area was well pleased with and proud of, adding that the deceased's contribution to Nigeria through journalism profession ranked high.

He added that late Animashaun was downright forthright and religious calling on the people of the area to emulate him. 

“Alhaji Animashaun was a journalist per excellence, a fine gentleman, a conscientious and decent person, who was committed to the development of Nigeria and bestrode the media like a colossus. His write-ups were insightful, inspiring and for some of us, it was a weekly tonic.

“He personified piety and professional excellence. It is my hope that many of us can replicate him and stay on the straight and narrow,” he said.

The Council chief urged the family he left behind to uphold his principles by being above board, and maintained a strong work ethic, adding that an essay competition to be contested by pupils of public junior secondary schools in the area to immortalise him has been conceptualised by the local government.

Egunjobi said, “We are happy that he has not died unsung. On our part at the council, we have come up with an annual essay competition to immortalise him. It will be contested by public junior secondary school pupils in Agege every July 5 on his posthumous birthday anniversary.

“Apart from immortalising the late doyen of journalism, the other aims are: to encourage reading culture, creative writing among school children and recognise hard work and talent of aspiring young writers.” 

Reacting, Mr. Adeboye Animashaun expressed surprise and appreciation at the immortalisation of their patriarch by the council.

He said, " We truly appreciate your effort at immortalising Alhaji Animashaun and accept our gratitude for deeming it worthy to confer enduring fame on him."

LASG ARRAIGN BULLION VAN DRIVER OVER ONE-WAY DRIVE IN LAGOS

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The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force today arraigned a bullion van driver for driving against traffic (One-way) before Magistrate Lateef Owolabi of the Lagos State Mobile Court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi, Lagos

CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, Chairman of the Agency disclosed that the driver of the bullion van was apprehended by the enforcement team of the Agency between Brown Street towards Cappa area of Oshodi.

The Chairman disclosed furher that the driver of the bullion van with registration number HK 218 EKY (Mr. Bamidele Ezekiel of Zenith Bank) admitted to have drove against traffic (one-way) in a statement he made to Agency.

Honestly speaking "I don't know why some enlightened and educated people within our society just flagrantly disobeyed laws made to regulate free flow of traffic on our roads without any regards to other road users"

According to the Chairman "It is imperative to urgently re-orientate these bullion van drivers on the need to abide by all traffic regulations and stop the habit of driving against traffic across the State"

He confirmed that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police CP Zubairu Muazu has directed that the arrested bullion van driver be immediately charge to court for prosecution to deterred others from this illegitimate act.

The driver of the bullion van (Mr. Bamidele Ezekiel 46yrs) said he committed the offence with one Mr. Kehinde Babalola (Manager of Zenith Bulk Teller) out of the curiosity to deliver money to his destination on time and that he never knew that he would be caught.

According to the driver "Yes i drove one-way and am appealing to the government to please tamper justice with mercy as i promised never to do such again in my life"

Meanwhile, the driver (Mr. Bamidele Ezekiel) was charged before Magistrate Lateef Owolabi for the offence of driving in a direction prohibited by law (one-way) punishable under Part (III) item 27 of the Transport Sector Law of Lagos State 2018.

The defendant (Mr. Bamidele Ezekiel) admitted his 'Guilt' when the charge was read to him, on asking him to affairm his plea of 'Guilt' he changed and said he was not 'Guilty again.

While the plea of 'Not Guilty' was entered by the court against the defendant, the case was adjourned to the 30th day of July, 2019 for 'Commencement of Trial' by the Magistrate.

NAPTIP DG hails Egunjobi

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The Executive Chairman, Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, has received plaudits from the Director General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Julie Okah-Donli, for the social intervention programmes of his administration.

Okah-Donli led a team of NAPTIP officials on a sensitisation and enlightenment campaign to the Council secretariat on Friday where she met with the management including Egunjobi and the Council manager, Olufemi Esan.   

Speaking during the visit, Okah-Donli lamented the prevalence of trafficking in Agege saying evidence available rated the area as the greatest concentration of traffickers and victims.

She sought the collaboration of the Council with the agency, urging the management to form an anti-trafficking taskforce, comprising of the stakeholders including Community Development Associations, CDAs, traditional rulers, religious and market leaders, and youth groups to tackle the menace.

The Director general said human trafficking is hydra headed, saying, “There are various aspects of it. Some people are into it without knowing. If you have a house-help you must send him or her to the same school your children are attending and eat the same food, if not, you are a culprit.” 

In his own remark, Egunjobi stated that the council had been doing its bit to discourage residents from taking up trafficking as a means to earn a living.

He said, “It is incontrovertible that economic reason is one of the factors encouraging trafficking and most victims of financial crisis are youths and women.   

“Agege has the best vocational centre in Lagos and has trained over a thousand youths in various vocational skills. Periodically, twenty women are empowered with N100, 000 each to support their businesses.”

Responding, Okah-Donli hailed the Council’s social intervention saying, “This is the first time I heard that a local government is doing such a great work. In fact, the chairman deserves an award.”

In attendance at the occasion include: NAPTIP Zonal Coordinator, Daniel Atokolo, representative of the Country Director, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime(UNODC), Chervine Oflodeh, the Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Gbenga Abiola Michael and the leader of the Council’s legislative arm, Hon. Anigbajumo Kola.

Prophet Kills, Buries 25-Year Old Wife

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The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a “prophet” of Cherubim and Seraphim, Dotun Ogunlade (aka Arole Jesu), for allegedly killing a 25-year-old housewife, Bosede Oguntade, for money rituals.

Ogunlade was said to have started a friendship with Mrs Oguntade on facebook.

The police said the “prophet” allegedly strangled the woman on her arrival from Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, when she sought Ogunlade’s help for her spiritual problems.

Police Commissioner Shina Olukolu, who led a team of policemen to where the woman was buried, said the head and arms of the victim were cut off before she was buried.

EFCC Arrests 27 Suspected Fraudsters in Ogun

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, has arrested 27 suspected fraudsters for offences bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretences, forgery and possession of fraudulent documents.

The suspects are: Joshua Awoyemi, Sadiq Adeola, Olusoga Sadiq, Olalekan Savage, Arinze Princewill, Ojelabi Adewale, Ibrahim Habib, Wusu Damilare, Kadejo Sola, Osho Omotolani, Adeosun Adeyemi, Sobiye Oluwafemi and Temitope Opaogun.

Others are:  Ademuyiwa Korede, Shotayo Ahmed, Azeez Sodiq, Iyedudu Benjamin, Ayeleso Joseph, Akintayo Toluwalope, Ale Olugbenga Abraham, Ogunlami Adetokunbo, Adebanjo Ayodeji, Ayodeji Yemi, Idris Ayandiran, Shittu Sadiq, Alayo Odunayo and Ayinde Olawale.

The suspects were arrested on Thursday, June 13 and Friday, June 14, 2019 in Abeokuta, Ogun State, following intelligence reports received by the Commission.

Items recovered from the suspects include seven cars, 25 phones and 10 laptops.

The suspects will soon be charged to court.

TRAFFIC OFFENCE : LASG PROSECUTES 13 WORKERS OF 'SEVEN-UP BOTTLING COMPANY' FOR ASSULTING LASTMA OFFICIALS

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The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force today arraigned 13 workers of 'Seven-Up Bottling Company' for  assaulting Officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).

Chairman of the Lagos State Task Force CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi disclosed that the enforcement team of the Agency arrested these 13 workers after they assaulted LASTMA Officers and injured 3 of them.

CSP Egbeyemi disclosed further that investigations revealed that these Officers were attacked while trying to towed a truck ( MUS 75 XX) belonging to the company causing serious traffic gridlock.

He noted that it was an eye-sore seeing drivers of 'Seven-up' trucks parking illegally on one side of the road thereby causing serious traffic obstructions to other motorists along toll gate area of the State.

"The prosecution of these 13 arrested workers became imperative to serve as deterrent to others who might want to attack law enforcement officers in the course of enforcement of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu 'Executive Order' on traffic offenders across the State"

"It was disheartening that Officers employed to safeguard members of the public were always being attacked by same people whose interest were being protected"

According to one of the injured lastma Officer who was transfered to LASUTH for treatment (Mr. Kazim Abayomi) "Most times drivers and workers of this company always engaged us physically with different weapons while trying to enforce traffic laws on their illegally parked trucks  on the road side"

2 other injured LASTMA workers (Towing truck operators) are Anozie Peter and Demeji Tonade .

Meanwhile, Magistrate Olajuwon Amos of the Lagos State Mobile Court who presided over the case adjourned the commencement of trail to 8th of August, 2019 after they all pleaded 'Not Guilty'.

They were all charged for 'Assault' and 'Conduct Likely to Cause Breach of Peace' under 'Part III, Item 26' of the Lagos State Traffic Sector Law.

Those charged to court include Musa Lawal, Sanni Abdullahi, Okechukwu Amaeze, Dayo Sanusi, James Water, Okunola Femi, Awotoye Afolarin, Ibrahim Umaru, Usbie Stephen, Kelvin Arueyingho, Emmanuel Uche, Salisu Haruna and Jimoh Darihutor.

N18.7m Fraud: Man Arraigned, Remanded in Prison Custody

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 17, 2019, arraigned one suspected fraudster, Nasiru Sanni, before Justice Sherifat Solebo of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on a one-count charge bordering on fraudulent conversion to the tune of N18,700,000 (Eighteen Million Seven Hundred Thousand Naira).

The charge reads: "That you, Alhaji Sanni, on or about the 15th day of March, 2017 in Lagos within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with a dishonest intent, converted to your own use the sum of N18,700,000 (Eighteen Million Seven Hundred Thousand Naira), property of Oluwatosin Emmanuel Sawyer, thereby committed an offence of stealing contrary to and punishable under Section 287 of Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015."

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him.
In view of his plea, the prosecution counsel, Abbas Muhammad, asked the court for a trial date and also prayed that the defendant be remanded in prison custody.

However, the defence counsel, John Enoh, informed the court of a pending bail application on behalf of his client.
Enoh also confirmed receipt of a counter-affidavit filed by the prosecution to the bail application.

He, therefore, pleaded with the court to grant his client bail, saying, "He is a responsible Nigerian with no previous criminal record and considering that the charge is a bailable offence."

In response, the prosecution counsel, Muhammed, vehemently opposed the bail application on the grounds that the defendant could be a flight risk, considering the magnitude of the charge brought against him.

Justice Solebo ordered the defendant to be remanded in Kirikiri Maximum Prison pending the ruling on his bail application.

The case was adjourned to July 9, 2019 for commencement of trial and ruling on the bail application.

LASG promotes 4,653 Civil Servants

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The Lagos State Civil Service Commission has announced the promotion of 4,653 (Four Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty-Three) Civil Servants who are statutorily due for elevation to the next level after undergoing the mandatory Structured Training Programmes.

According to the Commission, the recent release of promotion letters signified the conclusion of the year 2019 Promotion Exercise which kicked off on the 20th March with the briefing of eligible candidates on the conduct of the exercise and the subsequent Structured Training.

Speaking on the development, the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, Mrs. Taiwo Adeyinka Oyemade assured that the Commission will continue to discharge its core duties creditably, saying that the promoted officers had shown great commitment and consistency in the discharge of their statutory duties in the last three years.

While noting that the Structured Training Programmes was designed to get the best out of Public Servants, Oyemade expressed delight that the State Public Service can boast of a reliable and efficient workforce as evident in the progress and transformation of the State.

Oyemade, however, admonished those promoted to be steadfast and dedicated in their duties so as to reciprocate the good gesture of the State Government

LASG Sets To Begin Immunization Against Polio

...Seeks Cooperation Of Parents, Guardians, Communities

…As Rotary Club, Ikeja GRA Donate Branded Aprons To LASG

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As Nigeria continue to revel in the zero case of polio recorded in the country in the last thirty months, the Lagos State government is leaving no stone unturned in the quest towards ensuring the state maintained a clean slate against poliomyelitis.

Though, there are isolated environmental cases in Makoko, Maracana and Itire, LASG is however set for the commencement of a 4-day house to house immunization campaign for children aged zero to five years across the state from Saturday June 15 to Tuesday June 18, Agegepulse Magazine has gathered.

The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Titilayo Goncalves, revealed that the four-day campaign is safe, free and aimed at ensuring that all child is vaccinated.

She said; “The immunization is safe and free. It can be taken in spite of former Immunization status and no child is safe from the vaccine preventable diseases until immunized.”

On his part, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Tayo Lawal described polio as a viral disease that is yet to be eradicated in Nigeria even though it is one of the major vaccine-preventable killer diseases of children under the age of five.

He revealed several efforts the state is putting in place to ensure Lagos maintained a clean slate from polio adding that the only means of prevention of the disease is through the oral polio vaccination.

He said; “To ensure the success of this second leg of this year’s campaign which is being is being conducted by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMoH), and Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) with support from health development partners such as WHO, UNICEF, CDC-AFENET and Rotary International, many training workshops had been organized to strengthen the capacity of health workers/vaccinators and social mobilizers across the State, Local Government and Ward levels.”

“The State Government has equally embarked on public and media sensitization and awareness campaigns one of which is this town hall meeting with health correspondents. Specifically, town announcements; community dialogues; mosque/church announcements; sensitizations with schools; and advocacy meetings with LGA Executives and key traditional and religious leaders have been and are still being carried out. Volunteers from developing partners such as UNICEF, Rotary Club International to mention a few have also  been involved  in the creation of the needed awareness at all levels.”  

Lawal stressed that, “the polio vaccination campaign would involve house-to-house, transit and fixed post teams. Children at homes, markets, churches, mosques, major car parks and social event venues would be specifically targeted. The house-to-house and transit components of these teams  comprising of 7381 trained personnel will administer only OPV to children aged 0–59 months irrespective of their immunization status. They will also encourage the eligible children in the houses to visit the immunization posts located within all our Primary health care centers  and General hospitals for the other antigens. The operations will be between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily.

Also speaking, the representative of World Health Organisation, WHO, Dr. Fiona Braka, said Nigeria has made remarkable progress in the fight against polio stating that Nigeria is now 32 months without a wild polio virus.

Highlight of the event was the presentation of 2000 branded aprons for Polio Immunization Officials of the Lagos State government by members of Rotary Club, Ikeja, GRA. 

BREAKING: JAMB, institutions approve 160 as cut-off mark for 2019 admission

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For public polytechnic, 120 UTME score was approved, while 110 score was approved as the least score for admission into private polytechnic.

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Breaking: Ahmed Lawan Emerges Senate President

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Ahmed Lawan has emerged the Senate President after a keen vote at the inauguration of the 9th Assembly.

Lawan Polls 79 votes as against 28 polled by Ndume from 107 votes by Senator Elects.




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Anthony Joshua gets £20m for shock defeat, Andy Ruiz £5m for winning

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Andy Ruiz Jr might have produced one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight history on Saturday, but his pay cheque was distinctly lightweight, compared to Anthony Joshua’s.


The Mexican stunned Britain’s WBA, IBF and WBO champion to shake up heavyweight boxing’s established order in dramatic style.


Ruiz is understood to have made only around £5m from the fight at New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden, The SUN has reported.


Despite taking home Joshua’s three belts, Ruiz was not even meant to be on the money list on Saturday night.


He took the fight with just five weeks’ notice after Joshua’s original opponent Jarrell Miller failed three drugs tests in the build-up.


The cash is the largest purse of Ruiz’s career, but he can expect to earn a lot more than that in any rematch later this year.

His previous biggest payday came in at a reported £770,000 for his defeat by New Zealand's Joseph Parker in 2017.

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BREAKING: JAMB releases 4,536 withheld UTME results

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of 4,536 candidates earlier withheld by the board.

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We can't afford to fail Lagosians, Sanwo-Olu tells workers

...Promises to Address Concerns of Workforce on Minimum Wage

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday urged workers in the State to brace up and contribute their quota to the development of the State, saying that they cannot afford to fail Lagosians at this critical point.

Speaking at a meeting with Civil Servants and Permanent Secretaries during his familiarisation tour of offices in the Secretariat, Alausa, Governor Sanwo-Olu acknowledged that there were challenges, but urged the workers not to be deterred and imbibe the right attitude to work.

"I just want to say to Lagosians that new things will begin to happen. Yes, there are issues and that is why there is a word ‘issue’. There will be issues, there will be challenges but out of it, looking at all your faces, we cannot afford to fail the citizens at this period.

"So, my charge is this: whatever we know that we are not doing so well even in the period of Ramadan, let's ask God for forgiveness,’’ he said.

The Governor, who was accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and the Head of Service (HOS), Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola acknowledged the rousing welcome from Civil Servants and heads of parastatals who had gathered as early as 8a:m to receive him (the Governor).

Earlier,  the HOS had introduced the Governor to the workers after which they accompanied him on a walk to the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, where they sang different songs to his delight.

The Governor also advised the workers to be change agents, assuring them that their concerns would be addressed, but that the workforce must reciprocate his good intention through hard work and innovations to bring about the desired changes and development.

"I know that when we take care of you, you will take care of Lagosians and so those are the promises I want to draw from all of you.

I know all these because I have been here before but let us begin to think and innovate on how we are going to bake a bigger cake; let us begin to think out of the box and when we do that it becomes available for all," the Governor said.

He gave assurance that issues surrounding the minimum wage would be addressed, promising to ensure that the take-home pay of workers will truly take them home.

"On the issue around the minimum wage, we are going to sort that out very soon and I will make sure that whilst we do the work that we are meant to do, your take home will begin to take you home, but Lagosians have to feel it from day one from the way we speak to them and from the way we take their records."

Court grants Naira Marley Bail

MOTOLANI ALAKE

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Ten days ago, Nigeria singer appeared before the Federal High Court, Ikoyi for alleged internet fraud where he pled not guilty to charges against him.

At the conclusion of his plea, the singer's bail hearing was scheduled for today, May 30, 2019.

As he was ushered into Court by members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for his bail hearing , his supposed fans, ‘The Marlians’ caused a scene.

Wearing dark blue shirt and black jeans, the singer appeared before the Court. The motion for his bail was presented and the court granted him the bail on the conditions of; a Two Million Naira (2,000,000) bond, and two sureties, one with a landed property and the other, a Civil Servant, not lower than a level officer.

You would recall that…

On May 10, 2019, Naira Marley, born Afeez Fashola was arrested by the EFCC alongside men now identified as rapper, Zlatan Ibile, Rahman Jago, Guccy Branch and another unknown person. Five days later, Zlatan Ibile, and three others were released.

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Corps Member, Graduate, Two Others Jailed For Internet Fraud

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, on Thursday May 23, 2019 secured the conviction of four internet fraudsters.

Three of the convicts - Alimi Azeez Oluwadamilare, Paul Opeyemi Omotunde and Igberase Hope Odianosen – were tried in the Federal High Court, Abeokuta Division, while the other, Okuneye Opeyemi James, got the reward for his criminal act at the Ibadan Division of the court.

Alimi, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and Omotunde, a 2019 graduate from the Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB), were convicted and sentenced to four months in prison by Justice Ibrahim Watilat of Federal High Court 1, Abeokuta.

Also in Abeokuta, Justice Mohammed Abubarkar of Court 2 jailed Igberase for four months.

The trio were re-arraigned on a one-count amended charge of criminal impersonation, contrary to Section 22 (2)(b)(iv) of the Cyber Crime Prohibition Prevention Act, 2015 and punishable under the same Act.

The fresh arraignments were sequel to the plea bargain arrangements between them and the EFCC which reduced the number of charges in the initial charge sheets to one.

Besides sending them to jail, the presiding judges also ordered that they refund sums of money in United States Dollars to their respective victims as restitution.

All items recovered from them during their interrogation are equally to be forfeited to the Federal Government.

In the same vein, Justice Patricia Ajoku of the Federal High Court, Ibadan sentenced Okunoye Opeyemi James (a.k.a. James Kosta) to four months in prison.

The 24-year-old was facing a one-count amended charge bordering on fraudulent impersonation contrary to Section 22 (2)(b)(iv) of the Cyber Crimes (Prohibition, Prevention Etc) Act, 2015.

He was arrested for internet-related offences on April 11 by officers of the Nigeria Police Force who later handed him over to the Ibadan zonal office of the EFCC for further investigation.

Investigations by the Commission revealed that the convict’s modus operandi was to illegally hack into people’s accounts to gain unrestricted access to vital and sensitive information, and covert same to fraudulent use.

He eventually pleaded guilty to the one-count charge of criminal impersonation preferred against him on Thursday. He was accordingly convicted and sentenced by the presiding judge.

The court also ordered the convict to make restitution of the sum of N889,995 (Eight Hundred and Eighty-Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred and Ninety-Five Naira), being benefit he derived from his fraudulent act.

He is similarly to forfeit one Iphone 7, and one Huawei handset to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

BREAKING: Naira Marley Appears In Court Looking Subdued, Mother Bursts Into Tears On Seeing Him

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Naira Marley was arrested in connection with advance fee fraud popularly called 'yahoo yahoo'.

He is being tried on 11 count charges preferred against him by the EFCC.

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RRS ARRESTS FAKE SOLDIER, ROBBER

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The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), a unit of the Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday arrested a fake soldier and a robber.

The fake soldier was arrested along Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way near Muritala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja while the robber was caught in action at Oshodi robbing commuters.

The fake soldier, Yusuf Quadri, 22, from Ogun State, was arrested during a cautious stop and search by RRS officers. The suspect was riding a commercial tricycle along Airport Road, which has been restricted by Lagos State Government.

Quadri when stopped by the police told the officers he was a military officer. A little probe by the officer revealed he was impersonating.

Quadri, a primary school certificate holder disclosed during interrogation that he stole one of the military uniforms of a newly promoted officer, who he was assisting to get his luggage ready.

He added that he thereafter used the uniform to take a photograph, which he subsequently converted to an identity card.

The suspect in his confessional statement told the police that he made use of his military photograph and outfit to by-pass security operatives, Local Government and LASTMA officials that might attempt to arrest him whenever he was on the wrong side of the law. The stolen military uniform was recovered from the suspect’s home.

The robbery suspect, Emeka Ohiaeri, from Imo State had around 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday night pulled off a mobile phone from the hands of a youth corps member in Oshodi traffic.

Unknown to Ohiaeri, RRS operative spotted him and trailed him to where he was standing with his colleagues before arresting him. The phone was recovered from him and handed over to its owner at the RRS Headquarter, Ikeja, the following day.

The suspect confessed to the police that since arriving Oshodi few years ago, he had been surviving through stolen phones, purses and handbags.

He added that he had lost count of the numbers of phones he had collected in traffic. He emphasized that he has a regular buyer for such phones.

Meanwhile Lagos Commissioner of Police, CP Muazu Zubairu, has directed that the two suspects be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, adding that RRS reinforce its presence in Oshodi to curb traffic robbery.

My Priority Is To Return Obasa As Lagos Speaker - Hon Ogundimu

...Debunks Rumoured Rift With Lagos Speaker Obasa, Says It's Frivolous, Mischievous

...Affirms He Has No plan to become Deputy Speaker

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If there is anything that has been working for Agege Local Government Area in recent years, it is the acoustic synergy that exists between Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt Hon Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa and the former chairman of House Committee on Finance, Hon Oluyinka Ogundimu.

They represent Agege Constituency 01 and Agege Constituency 02 respectively in the Lagos House of Assembly.

As Obasa is widely known as policy executioner, Ogundimu is regarded as the brain box, master planner and the think-tank of the All Progressives Congress in Agege and Orile Agege.

The two political heavyweights have unselfishly, strategically and systematically used their most recent offices to position Agege as the fastest-growing suburb of Lagos State.

Like a seismic twins, Hon Obasa and Hon Ogundimu have been an inseparable unit since 2015 when the former emerged the number three man in Lagos State. Rather than becoming complacent with lures and juices of office, they otherwise ensured their constituencies become construction sites as well as influencing several opportunities towards their constituents.

But in recent weeks, political calculators have overwhelmed the Lagos air waves with rumoured rancour between Obasa and Ogundimu. The carriers alleged that Ogundimu is nurturing the drive to dethrone his erstwhile political twins as Speaker of the Lagos assembly. The rumour mongers stressed that should he (Obasa) fails to emerge the speaker, he's planning to take the Deputy Speaker's office when the 9th Assembly comes alive.

Undoubtedly, Agegepulse reliably gathered that these rumours have been sending palpable tension across APC loyalists in Agege and other Lawmakers who have resolved to return Hon Obasa as Speaker unopposed.

However, as a loyal member of the ruling party and having formed an exquisite working and friendly relationship with Hon Obasa, Hon Ogundimu has swiftly and unequivocally moved to deny the rumours.

While addressing the media and his unique people during a press conference held at his constituency office in Agege, Hon Ogundimu said only a shallow minded and low thinker will ever believe or spread such an unthinkable story that there is a rift between the Right Honourable Speaker, brother and friend from Agege constituency 01, Honourable Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa and me over his return as the Honourable Speaker of the 9th assembly.

"As I speak, none of the returning House Members has shown interest in the leadership of the House, and myself with other returning lawmakers are committed to returning Obasa as the speaker of the 9th Assembly which is more paramount than coveting the Deputy Speaker of the House.


"The exquisiteness of the concordance between us and other APC leaders in Agege hitherto can never be over emphasized, as you can remember that as a party (APC in Agege) we promised you all to return the speakership of the 9th assembly to our party and to Agege. On this mandate, we all still stand as a formidable team and nothing outside this is in my thought. How can I, with all my commitment to our common goal and joint effort during the general elections now work against him or join any form of alliance not in favour of my Right honorable speaker and brother from Agege at legislative house as being spread by the unscrupulous rumour mongers?, Ogundimu questioned.

He elaborated that the mischief makers have been using his wife's linage as a princess from Lagos Royal family to plot unhealthy consideration that he could use such to lobby kingmakers to swing the tide to his side. He reiterated that he it is impossible for him to forget his root or hinder his loyalty to the APC.

He said; "setting the records straight here and now, I honourable Oluyinka Ogundimu of APC Agege constituency 02 is not interested in becoming the 9th Lagos state assembly deputy speaker neither am I working against my brother and friend Right honourable Obasa’s re-election as the speaker, so please tell all mischief makers to go elsewhere to do the evil work they are known for because there is no place for their stock in trade in our one Agege.

"The fact that my amazing and ever supportive wife is a beautiful princess from the prestigious Lagos Royal family is not enough reason to make me forget my root or jettison my loyalty to my ever supportive Agege APC family as spread by the rumour peddlers, it is with this precious family ties I have always work in concordance with my brother and speaker Rt. honourable Obasa both at home and in the House ever since and that is not stopping NOW.

"It is worthy of note at this juncture that the Right honourable speaker has also completely disassociated himself from these unfounded rumours by enemies of our great party and Agege progress. There is nothing of such or any form of rift between us or the party, ladies and gentlemen, our cordial relationship is intact and unthreatened." Ogundimu concluded.

Herbalist Impersonates GMD NNPC, Femi Adesina, Others, Dupes Foreigner of N30million

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Office  has arrested a 31-year-old Islamic scholar/herbalist, Jamiu Isiaka for impersonating  the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC) Dr Maikanti Baru and the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina among other prominent citizens.

The suspect with others who are still at large allegedly used the names of the senior government officials to scam a South Korean national, Keun Sig Kim, under pretence of getting him an NNPC license that would enable him purchase a company.

The petitioner had paid over N30million (Thirty Million Naira) into the suspect's account as fee to get the license.

According to him "I transferred $4,285.071 (Four Thousand, Two Hundred and Eighty-five United States Dollars, Seventy-one cents) to the United Bank of Africa, account number 2107575870 in the name of one Jamiu Isiaka, an associate of Mr Shola Adeshina. It is noteworthy that this account particulars have been provided severally for me to make transfer to."

Isiaka, during interrogation with EFCC officials, claimed that he used the money to perform sacrifice on behalf of the petitioner.

He claimed to have bought a vulture, elephant’s skin, elephant’s intestine, skull of a lion, liver of gorilla, among others.

The suspect will soon be arraigned in court while efforts are ongoing to nab the accomplices at larger.

Top African Group, Africa Brand Review Commends Dr Ayandele, EDD1 Staff

...Says Dr Ayandele Is Peerless Among Nigerian Educational Managers

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There is no doubt that excellence is never an accident but a result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution which represent the gradual result of relentless striving to do better. The aforementioned as well as the motto of Lagos Education District One; - 'Do it right, be the best,' are the rationale behind the latest recognition that is coming the way of Tutor General and Permanent Secretary of EDDI, Dr Yinka Ayandele and her team from outside the shores of Nigeria.

After claiming multiple awards and recognitions for outstanding performance this year, Dr Ayandele and her team have once again been commended for their invaluable contribution to the growth of education and individuals under their watch.

The latest recognition was coming from the Premier School Rating Agency In Africa (Organisers of Africa Top Schools Awards). According to a congratulatory letter tagged 'Congratulations To An Achiever' sent to Dr Ayandele, the agency expressed delight towards the excellent performance of EDDI staff and students who have been outstanding in different capacities this year, Agegepulse learnt.

Agegepulse Magazine gathered that the agency sighted Mrs Modupe Akinbami who won the 2019 Inspiration School Leader Award of Meadow Hall Group and Master Ezeunala Ekene Franklin (a product of Dr Ayandele's Diplomatic Corps Initiative) who emerged overall best candidate of the 2019 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination as some of the proceeds of the hard work and success of several initiatives of Permanent Secretary and her team.

The group singled out Dr Ayandele as peerless among several managers of education in Nigeria due to the high level of successes that are always recorded from her initiatives. It however, promised to add another feather to the overflowing awards cabinet of the soft-spoken educationist come 2020.

"These landmark achievements represent enormous credit to your team, teachers and students to their hardwork and success. The results and your numerous initiatives/programs show that you are a special breed among the technocrats managing schools in Nigeria.

"These are achievements for which you and all Lagosians can be proud of. From African Brands Review, we send our best wishes for continuing improvement in the years ahead and restate our resolve to specially honour you during the March 5, 2020 Africa Top Schools Awards." The group commended.

Africa Brand Review is an Integrated Marketing Services Company in Africa with expertise in brand management, research, training, and awards.

WEAH, DROGBA, ETO'O, TOURE, OTHERS TO STORM AGEGE STADIUM FOR AMBODE TESTIMONIAL MATCH.

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African football legends both in Nigeria and abroad will on Saturday storm Agege Stadium in Lagos to feature in the testimonial match organised in honour of outgoing Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State.

Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Dr Kweku Tandoh, in a statement on Thursday, said the event tagged ‘Match for Ambode’, was organised to honour Ambode for his laudable contributions to sports development in Lagos since he assumed office in 2015.

“Among the stars that have confirmed their participation for the one-day event include the President of Liberia and former world footballer award winner, George Weah, Cameroonian Samuel Eto’o, Ivorian Didier Drogba.

“Yaya Toure also from Cote d’Ivoire, Diomansy Kamara, Peterside Idah, Geremi Njitap, Michael Essien, Lomana Lua-Lua, Didier Zokora, Kader Keita, Richard Kingston, Christian Karembu, El- Hadji Diouf.

“Others include Peter Rufai, Finidi George, Mutiu Adepoju, Samson Siasia, Augustine Eguavoen, Joseph Yobo, Ike Shorunmu, Kanu Nwankwo, Austin Jay- Jay Okocha, Daniel Amokachi, Emmanuel Amunike, Phillip Shuaibu (Deputy Governor, Edo State).

“Taribo West, Victor Ezeji, Tijani Babangida, Emma Okocha, Ifeanyi Udeze, Uche Okechukwu and Garba Lawal,” he said.

He said the organisers, a group of ex-internationals led by Waidi Akanni, have promised to put up a memorable event.

Tandoh added that all the African football legends who come for the match would have a taste of good hospitality of the government and people of Lagos State.

He also assured that adequate security before, during and after the event which starts by 10:00 a.m. on Saturday had been firmed up.

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