Obasa Advises Colleagues On Efficient, Effective Service Delivery

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The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa has urged his colleagues to get over the celebrations of their victories at the polls and their respective state Houses of Assembly and get to the nitty gritty of delivering service as Speakers of their respective State Legislatures.

Rt. Hon. Obasa stated that thus, the Speakers’ gathering in Abuja on Tuesday will concentrate on ensuring that the leaderships of all the recently inaugurated state Houses of Assembly in the country share the same understanding of the vision and efforts of the Conference of Speakers and agree on a road map moving state Parliaments forward towards achieving greater heights in service delivery.

The Conference of Speakers’ Chairman stated this while welcoming the Speakers at a reflective meeting in Abuja on Tuesday.
According to him, "Evidently, this sitting will be an inaugural one for the new Speakers as well as an avenue to intimate you all with what we have been doing particularly concerning the issue of financial autonomy for the State Legislatures in Nigeria and its implemetation".

Rt. Hon. Obasa said that the financial stability of State Legislatures is sacrosanct as it is the catalyst for good governance.
He used the opportunity to admonish all new Speakers of their commitments to uncommon developments in their various states and by extension Nigeria.

He therefore implored the Speakers to make sure that the wellbeing of the people is paramount in their daily activities. He said, “let me remind us some of the pending issues that are yet to be resolved like the constitutional amendment that was ongoing during the 8th Assembly in the Senate and House of Representatives as well as State Police. We should all work together in the current Assembly to continue with the process of constitutional amendment, which is geared towards enhancing the wellbeing and improved standard of living of our people".

Rt. Hon. Obasa also seized the opportunity to condemn the Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and foreign nationals in South Africa, saying it portends great danger to continental peace.

Schools Resumption: TGPS Barr. Solarin Charges Educators, Students On "All Round Excellence"

... Urges Students To Shun All vices

... Perm. Sec., Education, Mrs. Abosede Adelaja Reiterates LASG Commitment On Quality Education

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As Lagos State schools resume for the 2019/2020 academic session, Tutor General/Permanent Secretary Education District 1, Barr. Titilayo Margaret Solarin has charged school principals, teachers and students to keep the fire burning in order to maintain the enormous successes recorded by the district in recent years.

Education District 1, which oversees Agege, Alimosho and Ifako Ijaye Local Government Areas of Lagos, started the Year 2019/2020 academic session with prayer and meeting with School principals at the multiple Purpose Hall of Government College, Agege.

Barr. Solarin, in her massage stated that "prayer is very key" in the event of recording success in all human endeavours.

She said, "As Y2018/2019 long vacation ends, I am so excited and honoured to welcome both the staff and the students back to school for highly promising and incredibly productive 2019/2020 session. I strongly believe that you all have rested, recharged and are now ready to start with new vigour and determination for highly improved performance in all ramifications.

"To our seasoned principals as Schools Administrator, skilled and dedicated staff; both teaching and non-teaching, who had resumed work a week earlier strategizing and preparing for smooth take-off of the session, the table is set as they are fully prepared to give their best to our tomorrow's leaders.

"My expectation is that this year would not be different but rather shall be far better.

"I therefore charge my students with all sincerity of purpose, to maximize every moment in the session taking "All round Excellence" as your watchword.

"To achieve this, both the staff and students need to  adequately prepare for each day's activities and programme within and outside the school environment and also develop zero tolerance for absenteeism and lateness to school, as we all know, punctuality is the soul of business.

"To this end, it is worth-noting that as good representatives, you owe me a duty to shun all vices such as hooliganism, cultism, pre-marital sex, Internet and cyber crime. These and many others are capable of hindering and terminating destiny of greatness. It is my prayer that you will all fulfil your destinies".

"To our esteemed parents and other stakeholders, I highly appreciate  your tremendous contributions to the development and growth of Education in Lagos State and in EDDI in particular. The good Lord will abundantly reward you." Barr. Solarin concluded.

Earlier, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Abosede Adelaja reiterated that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to invest  hugely in education as part  of his THEME Agenda for a greater Lagos.

Mrs. Adelaja who was a former student of Government College, Agege reminisced on her old days in the school school, said "hardwork and focus have played vital roles in her success story."

She urged students to be dutiful, obedient and study hard to achieve success in their educational career.

At the end, Barr. Solarin and Mrs. Adelaja accompanied by the district's directors, principals and Lagos State quality assurance staff tour several schools domiciled within the district to monitor the students resumption test, maximum compliance on recod keeping, teaching and learning, Sanitation amongst others.

National Youth Games : Small Doctor To Perform At The Opening Ceremony

By Mudashiru Shittu

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Ace crooner , Small doctor , is billed to perform at the opening ceremony of the fifth Edition of the National Youth games taking place at the University of Ilorin .

According to the Director of Grassroots Development, Ademola Are, who made the revelation during an interview section with journalists, said the choice of Small Doctor is perfect for a youth event.

“We have cultural display on yearly basis, we are still doing that, and we are bringing in some artists. We will bring small doctor, who is a renowned artist in the country. He is a youth, so we want him to perform for the children so that coast of the games can be enlarged and bring in more sensitization , so that his followership will be  drawn to the venue and everybody around will be aware of what is going on here and that is the area of entertainment , we are bringing in .”

The Opening ceremony is billed to take place on Tuesday , 10th at the football pitch of the University .

How Agbede Endorsed MC Oluomo As Lagos NURTW Boss

...Settle Rift, Caution Members

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The leadership crisis that many thought may lead to another blood bath among the members of the Lagos State Council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) was resolved “peacefully” on Monday, it was learnt.

This followed the endorsement of Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (aka MC Oluomo), who was appointed by the union’s national body as the Lagos State Caretaker Committee Chairman by the immediate past NURTW Lagos State Council Chairman, Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede.

Akinsanya and 17 others were last Wednesday appointed Caretaker Committee members to run the council union.

The National Deputy Secretary-General, Kayode Agbeyangi led the national and zonal leaders to swear in the new state helmsmen at the union’s state headquarters at Oko-Oba, Agege.

Agbede, who was said not to have favoured Akinsanya to succeed him, showed up at the swearing-in.

Many were surprised by his appearance and subsequent peace message to the gathering.

Agbede declared Akinsanya as the new leader of the state council.

He urged all members irrespective of where they belong to support Akinsanya and join him to move the association forward.

The era of changing leadership of the union through bloodbath, he said, should be jettisoned.

“I want members of our union in Lagos State to let peace reign and join hands together with the committee chairman to move theunion forward,” he said.

Agbede urged the union leaders to do things in accordance with the union’s constitution.

Agbeyangi hailed Agbede for ensuring that the leadership crisis is resolved.

According to him, the immediate past chairman has handed over all the property of the union in his custody to the new leadership.

He urged other former executive members totoe the same line.

He warned the new leadership not todiscriminate against any member.

Agbeyangi also enjoined members to stop posting negative materials on the social media.

According to him, executive members at branchesand units’ level have not been dissolved.

“No one should go and take over any branch because of the new leadership at the state level. You should also stop circulating rumours just to create unnecessary tension,” he said.

Akinsanya urged the members to sheath their swords and embrace one another.

“We have won the war but the most important thing now is to win the peace. We are one and we will always remain brothers irrespective of our differences during the struggle for this position. Whoever I have offended should forgive me; I also forgive those who offended me. Be sure that we are going to run this administration together. Let us join handtogether to make this union great,” he said.

The NURTW boss warned that henceforth there will be no forceful takeover of the union’s branch, adding that anybody that participates in such act will end up in jail.

He directed all branch’s chairmen to recall any member suspended during the electioneering period.

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46 YEARS OLD MAN DEFILES 14 YEARS OLD DAUGHTER

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Lagos Command arrested a 46 years old man, Mr. Chinedu Ifeleka on the 6th September, 2019 for sexually abusing his 14 years old daughter, Chinwendu Ifeleka at Mapowu street, Ojo Lagos state.

The suspect,Chinedu started abusing the victim in 2016 when she was 11 years old.This incidence according to the daughter happened twice when she was 11 years old.The victim said she reported to her mother but no action was taken.

In her statement,the victim,Chiwendu said her father sexually abused again on the 9th of August, 2019 While her mother was away at her paternal grandmother's place. Stating that her father woke her up at about 2:25a.m and started touching her inappropriately after which he had carnal knowledge of her.This incidence she reported to her mother.

The suspect in his statement admitted to committing the crime but insisted he had carnal knowledge of his daughter once.The Victim's mother,Mrs Florence Ifeleka in a separate statement said she was scared to report the first two incidence because the suspect,her husband threatened to deal with her ruthlessly if she did.

The Commandant,Mr. Cyprian E.Otoibhi, in his statement while addressing the press said "the  suspect will face the full wrath of the law and will be handed over to the appropriate agency for further investigation and prosecution.

He further stated that this is a heinous crime and all perpetuator of such,When caught will be made pay dearly. Reiterating the corps mandate of protection of critical infrastructure as well as protection of lives and properties, the Commandant said the corps will not rest on its oars in ensuring a crime free Lagos. He enjoined the populace to avail the corps and other security agencies with necessary intelligent information to rid the state of all forms of crimes".

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LAGOS TASK FORCE NABS TWO FOR TRICYCLE THEFT

. . .  Warns NURTW Against Public Disturbance

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The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force who were on night patrol at Oshodi have nabbed two persons for stealing a tricycle at Ifo area of Ogun State.

The Chairman, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi disclosed that preliminary investigation revealed the suspects - Sodiq Sulaiman and Saidi Ibrahim - stole the tricycle with registration No JJJ-706-QF from where the owner parked it on the road lay-by at Ifo area of Ogun State.

Egbeyemi said, "It was after they refused to stop that our officers ran after them before they were caught at Cappa after abandoning the tricycle on the road".

CSP Egbeyemi who urged residents to be careful and to take proper care of their belongings however hinted that during these 'Ember Months' Officers of the Agency have been deployed to strategic locations across the State to protect life and properties of the citizenry.

One of the suspects, Sodiq Sulaiman, an ex-convict, confessed that the tricycle was stolen at 'Ifo' and it was being taken to one 'Mallo' at Idi-Oro for sale at an agreed sum of N40, 000 before they were arrested at Oshodi the Task Force.

According to him "I was just released from Kirikiri prison last month where I spent seven months for not being able to produce a commercial tricycle given to me on hire purchase by the owner."

"I was trained as a tricycle mechanic for four years at 'Abekoko' area of Oyo State before I came to Lagos in the year 2017 and started stealing phones, bags including tricycles with one Saheed Ibrahim whom I met at 'Akala' area of Mushin”, he added.

The second arrested suspect Saheed Ibrahim, a bricklayer, revealed that before both of them started stealing tricycles they specialised in using motorcycles to rob innocent members of the public of their valuable items at night.

"We had stolen and sold more than 55 phones, jewellery, laptops and seven tricycles to one 'Mallo' at Idi-Oro area of Mushin. We sold all our stolen items to 'Mallo' and others at Ido-Oro and Akala area of Mushin", he stated.

While confirming that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police CP Zubairu Muazu has directed that the two arrested suspects be immediately charged to court for prosecutions, Egbeyemi urged residents to be cautious and take proper care of their belongings during these 'ember months’.

In a related development, the Lagos State Government has warned members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to conduct their activities in a peaceful manner and not to disrupt the peace of innocent members of the public.

A statement issued by the Chairman of the Lagos State Task Force, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi warned all members of the NURTW across the State to always conduct their activities in a peaceful manner as anyone caught fomenting trouble would be severely dealt with in accordance with the law.

He confirmed that 11 members of the Union were arrested over the weekend by the Enforcement team of the Agency for causing mayhem around Yaya-Abatan Garage at Ogba.

Egbeyemi revealed that dangerous weapons such as axes, diggers, broken bottles and cutlasses were recovered from all those arrested in connection with the mayhem.

He said that all arrested suspects have been immediately charged to court to serve as a deterrent to other union members who might want to disturb the peace in the State.

Nigerian Top Football Player, Sylvester Igbonu Opens K & M Events Center, Gives Gratitude To God

...As Pasuma, Small Doctor, Others Graced The Occasion

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A Nigerian professional football player, who currently plays as a striker or an attacking midfielder for the Russian Premier League club FC Dynamo Moscow on loan from FC Ufa, Sylvester Emeka Igbonu has offered gratitude to God, who he said has helped him to go far in life.

Igbonu, known for his blistering speed, spoke on Friday 6th September, 2019 at the commissioning of his multi-million naira events centre, K & M Events Centre located at 1 Dayo Close off Abiodun Kuye Street, New Oko Oba, Agege, Lagos.

Igbonu, who radiated joy throughout the colourful ceremony, said that football player had a short career, and that the profession is not for a lifetime, which he said was why he decided to diversify and ventured into hospitality business.

"When God is Blessing you, you have to think of something else. I know that at some point I won't be able to play football again.

"I have some people who guide me and put the ideas into me. The people really helped me and I am grateful to them," he said.

Recalling his early years and humble background in Agege, the talented player, stated that some things belonged to the past, adding that he is now living a new life.

Igbonu paid glowing tributes to his late parents, saying that they were there for him and his siblings and thanked God for their lives, while regretting that they were no longer alive "to continue to eat the fruits of their labour."

The football player used the occasion to offer pieces of advice to up coming players, and urged them to be focussed and be committed before and when they reach the peak of their career.

"There is nothing much for them than to work very hard. No one can help you but you can help yourself.

"As a football player, you have to believe in yourself, you must have a focus.

"When you believe you can do it, yes you can do it. As long as you can endure, you will get there and when you get there, you don't stop, you keep going," he said.

Enthusiastic Igbonu revealed that he had been playing professional football for about 15 years now, and said that he is always grateful to God, who he said has helped him to achieve success in life.

"I am grateful to God. I feel good, I feel blessed and I feel fortunate. There are so many people who can do it better, but they are not there yet. I count myself lucky and I am very grateful to God," he said.

The event centre was officially commissioned and declared open by a former goal keeper of the Super Eagles, Mr. Joseph Dosu, who commended Igbonu for his dexterity and passion for the round leather game.

Disu added that he was proud of Igbonu and called on other players to emulate his virtues and advised them to also plan for the future.

Amongst top Nigerian Hip Hop and Fuji Artistes that serenaded Igbonu at the events were; sensational Fuji Music artiste, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma aka Oganla, Small Doctor, Jawon, Destiny Boy, and Nurudeen Ajani Performer.

Also on hand to entertain the numerous family members, friends and well wishers of Igbonu were comedians such as Ijebu, funny bone and MC Pencil G.

EFCC GRILLS 58 SUSPECTED OIL THIEVES IN PORT HARCOURT

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt’s Zonal Office, has commenced investigation of 58 suspected oil thieves;  four Vessels, one Barge and  two wooden Boats allegedly involved in illegal oil bunkering. 

The suspects and Vessels  were handed over to the EFCC by  the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder for further investigation and possible prosecution.

The suspects are:  Daniel Faviel Flores, a Mexican; Khrstoliubov Victor, an Ukranian and 56 Nigerian  suspects:   Umoh Emmanuel Etim; Aliu Dominic;  Okwong Effiong Ukpong;  Talick Uche Epuk; Okon Emmanuel Sunday;  Ebenezer Marshal;  Awuletey Okon; George Obomate;  Johnbull Uroro; Alphonomsus Augustine Ufot; Jerome Adele-ekun; Mathew Jacob; Okoye Kachi Fred;  Johnwill Austin Omubo;  Utibe Peter George;  Dickson Amadi;  Uzi Chibueze Benard; Israel Essien; Job Wilfred;  Emmanuel Joseph Ohwimu;  Chinedu Nwachukwu Opara;  Pascal Chinedu Nnaji;  Okechukwu Chukwueke; Peter Ogar;  Olatunji Julius Adedokun;  Alabede Maruf Olakunle and Origbo Tekevwe Godwill.

Others are:  Evakpo David;  Mbachu Kelvin Okechukwu;  Nebeire Onyekachi Philip; Akanbi Oluwaseun Moses;  Wonodi Chisom Wisdom; Prince Austine Anyor;  Anjorin Rasheed Babatunde and Iffi Francis Chuka,

The rest are:  Tom Wisdom Udo; Fasina Isaac Kehinde;  Edo Nsongurua; Cookey Fubara;  Ayoka Joseph;  Benson Nwaya;  Akinfenwa Mike;  Ahmed A Shehu;  Okojie Favour Osahon: John Flash; Edward Modunwa;  Eyione Alex;  Onyeneke Wisdom Udoka;  Nwokeke Wisdom Udoka;  Nwokeke Michael S.U;  Anyasi Joshua Ikechukwu;  Edward Atorkemo Harrison;  Ekpeno Benjamin;  Rafi Nura Sani,  Thompson Deezua and  Edwin Ekpoto Omaretshogunwa.

It was alleged that the suspects were on board the Vessels when they were intercepted at different dates and locations in Port Harcourt,  Rivers State for alleged illegal oil bunkering activities.

The Vessels:  MV Western Orient;  MV Temile, AHT Ajemisan and AHT Jascon 23 together with  two wooden Boats were intercepted around Onne Anchorage while Barge Hannamarine was intercepted at Okorochiri Creek in Okrika, all in Rivers State.

Taking over the suspects and the accompanying Vessels, Barge and wooden Boats,  Samuel Umezuirike of the EFCC assured the Nigerian Navy of further investigation and possible prosecution.

LAW TO REINTRODUCE MONTHLY SANITATION COMING SOON - LASG

... Commissioner Meets Market Leaders On Waste Evacuation

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Lagos State Government on Wednesday informed residents that the enabling law to permit the reintroduction of the monthly sanitation exercise is on the way, just as it held a stakeholders' meeting with Association of Commodity Market Women and Men led by the Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Chief Mrs Folasade Tinubu-Ojo.

The State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, who made the disclosure at the stakeholders’ meeting held in Alausa, Ikeja noted that the invalidation of the exercise by a court is a temporary setback to the reintroduction of the exercise.

He said the meeting, which also had the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Ronke Odeneye and Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegeshin in attendance, was convened to seek the buy-in of market leaders, women and men on the government's zero-tolerance for indiscriminate dumping of waste.

The Commissioner told the market leaders who had not engaged the services of PSP waste operators to link up with the State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and do so immediately as well as ensure that no form of waste is dumped on the roads henceforth.

Bello averred that, in conjunction with the appointed PSP waste operators, a point within the market must be identified where all the waste generated should be gathered before being carted away by the PSP operator.

While assuring the market leaders that the State will not hesitate to sanction PSP operators that failed to perform their duties appropriately, he declared that the Government would have no option but to shut any market that proves recalcitrant, harbours refuse or dumps same on the roads.

He also revealed that as a form of motivation, competitions would be re-introduced to recognise and reward markets adjudged as the cleanest.

In her response, the Iyaloja-General, Mrs. Folasade Tinubu-Ojo promised to ensure that market sanitation becomes a daily task that all market leaders will adopt.

She assured that the association was ready to cooperate with the State government to adopt all methods proposed by the government to ensure cleanliness in all markets and its environs.

LSETF partners Access Bank to launch LSETF-W Initiative

…Earmarks N4 billion for women entrepreneurs in Lagos to grow their businesses


… As Fund Disburses cheques to 600 beneficiaries of the LSETF scheme

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In furtherance of its commitment to driving equality through gender inclusion, the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) in a partnership with Access Bank on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, launched the ‘LSETF W-INITIATIVE’ to provide funding for women entrepreneurs in Lagos State to achieve their growth objectives and create jobs for the youths. 

The ‘LSETF W Initiative’ has set aside a 4 billion Naira special intervention fund, contributed equally by the LSETF and Access Bank, to provide access to affordable finance for female-owned businesses in Lagos State.

The initiative will also provide business support to these businesses to stimulate growth and consequently create employment for the teeming young population in Lagos State. The intervention is expected to deepen the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the State, whilst helping to stem the tide on its unemployment rate. 

Women-owned businesses or enterprises with at least 50% women ownership and have been in business for one to five years are eligible to apply for up to N5mllion loan from the programme.

At the launch of the ‘LSETF W-INITIATIVE’ at the Blue Roof, LTV 8, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos, the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu expressed the commitment of his administration to tackle unemployment in the state adding that creating opportunities for small businesses and ensuring that women are in alignment with the THEMES objectives of the administration.

According to the Governor, “There is no argument that climes, where young people and women are at the centre of economic planning, have emerged prosperous, progressive and remain the model of development. In Lagos State, the Government’s strategy is to optimise and sustainably grow our local economy, projected to be the fifth-largest economy in Africa, by creating access to funds for our women entrepreneurs. We are confident that it is an intervention that would create wealth for small businesses and consequently put our young and productive youth to work.”   

In his remarks, the CEO and Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc, Herbert Wigwe said, “Access Bank is fully committed to bridging the existing gap and provide women with the support they need to successfully implement their business ideas.”

“Looking at the number of women present here today, I don’t think the initial N4billion we set aside to help women will be sufficient and based on that, the initiative fund will be increased to N10billion. Through partnerships with organisations such as LSETF, Access Bank will continue to help women break boundaries, reinvent the status-quo and take advantage of opportunities provided by technology and quality financial systems to make significant impact on the economy of Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole,” Wigwe added.

According to him, Access Bank has a long history of supporting female empowerment, offering over 8,000 personal loans valued at over N10.6billion since 2018, with over 330 loans given to women in business valued at over N16.6billion.

Also commenting, the LSETF Board of Trustees Chairman, Mrs Ifueko Omoigui-Okauru, said “The LSETF W Initiative aligns with the Fund’s strategic efforts to actualise the commitment of the State Government of ensuring that at least 50% of the beneficiaries of LSETF programmes are women.”

The BoT Chairman revealed that the Fund is incrementally achieving this objective through its three core programmes. Women represent a total of 5,263 or 50% of the total number of loan beneficiaries and account for 43.54% of the Fund’s total loan portfolio with (approximately N3.07billion) so far.

Also, over 74% of the beneficiaries in our Micro-Enterprise Start-Up Programme are women. Furthermore, 49% of the total 4,909 people trained through our Employability Programme are women.

“That is not all. We have supported 16 female-led start-ups with workspace vouchers as part of the Fund’s Lagos Innovates programme which seeks to make Lagos State the tech-hub of Africa”, she added.

In addition to the unveiling of the LSETF W Initiative at the event, 600 beneficiaries of the LSETF’s flagship Loan Programme were presented with cheques in a symbolic ceremony led by the Lagos State Governor. The new beneficiaries join 10,753 other entrepreneurs who have successfully been credited with N7.5 billion in the last 4 years.

BREAKING: Xenophobia: Nigeria recalls Ambassador to South Africa, shuns WES

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Nigeria has recalled its Ambassador to South Africa.

The nation has also pulled out of the World Economic Summit.

It also demanded full compensation, the News Agency of Nigeria has reported, quoting a “presidential source.”

Details coming…

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APCOM tasks newly-appointed Lagos State Commissioners, SAs on grassroots development

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… charges appointeees with delivering high quality performance in office

The umbrella body of community journalists in Nigeria, the Association of Practitioners of Community Media in Nigeria (APCOM), has tasked the newly appointed executive committee of the Lagos State Government with undertaking initiatives tailored towards grassroots development.

The association also charged the newly appointed officials with delivering high quality performance in the discharge of their duties to achieve meaningful impact in the lives of all Lagosians.

APCOM congratulated the officials, stating that their appointments were in recognition of their stellar contributions to community development and growth over the years.

In a statement released by the Association, the President and Publisher of Today Community Newspapers, Mr. Dayo Akintobi said: “We congratulate all the newly-appointed members of the Lagos State Cabinet, with particular emphasis on the Ministries of Information & Strategy as well as the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, both of which APCOM collaborates with in serving the interests of information dissemination and community development in Lagos State.

"We are proud of the appointments as they are well-deserved considering the exemplary backgrounds of the appointees to these two ministries in information dissemination and community advocacy.

Akintobi added that the officials must show commitment to serving the people diligently, professionally, ethically, and truthfully.

Furthermore, the association stressed its own commitment to supporting the government in achieving its target of elevating Lagos State into Africa’s third-largest economy by 2020.

“We consider it critical that in alignment with APCOM’s objectives of promoting community growth and development, the association will continue to propagate the ideals of government as well as publicize its activities, strategies, and initiatives to the citizens of the great State of Lagos,” the statement concluded.

I Want To Write My Story In Dynamo, Says Sylvester Igbonu

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Super Eagles Striker, Sylvester Igbonu Sly has reiterated his commitment to re-write his history with his new club, Dynamo Moscow.


The Russian Premier League club Dynamo Moscow yesterday announced the signing of Nigeria international and Agege born football star, Sylvester Igbonu from rivals FC Ufa.

The FC Ebedei product will be spending the remainder of the 2019-2020 season on loan at Dynamo Moscow.

Igboun joined Ufa in the summer of 2015 and has taken part in 108 matches in the Russian Premier League, scoring 25 goals and bagging 10 assists.

Commenting on his transfer to Dynamo Moscow, he told the club's official webpage : ''From the very first moment I felt at home in Dynamo. I was well received, showed great interest. Glad to be here. I will try to prove myself in the best way.

''Dynamo is a club with a rich history and glorious traditions. To become part of such a team is a great happiness.

''I have already been told about the goals facing the team in the upcoming season. I liked that Dynamo was going to fight for European competitions. I want to write my story here. ''

After eight matches in the Russian Premier League, Dynamo Moscow occupy the 11th position in the table with nine points.

Culled from All African Football
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LAGOS, NGO PLAN FREE SURGERY FOR 100 PEOPLE

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...As Governor Sanwo-Olu Commemorates 100 Days in Office

As part of activities lined up to commemorate 100 days in office of the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the State Government through the Ministry of Health in collaboration with a non-governmental organization; Benjamin Olowojebutu Foundation (BOF) will be carrying out free surgical intervention for 100 people with lipomas, breast lumps, hernia and fibroid.

State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi who disclosed this at the weekend said that the surgical intervention tagged '100 in 100' will start with screening and selection of patients for the surgical intervention.

He said: "this surgical intervention programme tagged -'100 in 100' will commence with a five day screening exercise for patients with lipomas, breast lumps, hernia and fibroid from tomorrow Monday, September 2 to Friday September 6, 2019 at the General Hospital, Ijede and surgeries will hold immediately after at designated General Hospitals to be communicated to selected patients."

Abayomi noted that apart from the screening and surgery, medical consultation and dental services will be provided to patients at no cost.

The Commissioner while stating that the health intervention programme provides an opportunity for people to benefit from health services that will improve their well-being without worrying about the cost of accessing such services explained that the program like other free medical intervention programme act as a stop gap to improve access to quality healthcare service in the drive to achieve universal health coverage.

While commending the NGO; BOF for collaborating with State government in a humanitarian venture that seek to ameliorate sufferings and offer succor to people who are in need,  Abayomi said the State Ministry of Health is always open to partnership and collaboration from well-meaning individuals and organizations whose ideals and mission aligns with that of government.

"As a State that believes in community participation and vibrant partnerships, the  Ministry of Health is always open to collaborate with well-meaning Nigerians whose plans and intentions align with the vision of the Government to ensure that citizens live healthy and productive lives", he said.

The Commissioner urged residents who have lipomas, breast lumps, hernia and fibroid to take advantage of the opportunity offered by the programme to get needed help.

"I also wish to encourage everyone, not just in Ijede, Agbowa or Ikorodu, but all Lagosians to take advantage of this opportunity to get free health checks from qualified medical professionals", he added.

The Executive Director of the BOF, Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu who also spoke on the programme at the weekend said that the his foundation is happy to collaborate with the State Government to offer help to indigent who are suffering from various diseases adding that the 100 days of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presents BOF with a good platform to touch people’s lives positively in line with the foundation's mission.

“We are driven by love and compassion to help indigent people suffering from various diseases such as Fibroids, Lipomas, Breast lumps, Hydrocele, and Hernias. The goal of BOF is to in the long run change the healthcare space with love and compassion”, he said.“

"We want to let people know that there is help for them through our foundation. If you have this health conditions and can’t afford surgery, just come for screening at Ijede General Hospital from Monday and we will readily offer care” he said.

Olowojebutu added that his foundation in collaboration with various State governments would ensure that 1,000 indigent women across the 36 states of the federation undergo fibroid surgeries free-of-charge in 2019.

SANWO-OLU TO UNVEIL 110-BED MOTHER AND CHILD HOSPITAL IN ETI-OSA

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu will on Tuesday September 3, 2019 launch a specially designed state-of-art 110-bed maternal and child centre (MCC) built by the State government at Eti-Osa Local Government area, the State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has said.

Abayomi who stated this at the weekend after an inspection and overall assessment of the facility for quality health service delivery noted that the facility is the eight in the series of similar facilities constructed by the State government in strategic locations across the State to improve access to maternal and child health services and health outcomes.

“This is a four-floor facility with 110 beds designed to provide integrated specialist healthcare for the mother and child”

“It has been adequately staffed with specialist doctors in maternal and child care, experienced nurses, pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists and other necessary staff”, he said.

The Commissioner explained that the facility has treatment rooms, intensive care baby unit, first stage labour rooms, recovery room, operating theatre, autoclave room, routine clinics facilities, consulting rooms and emergency resuscitation room.

“The facility also has family planning clinic, scan room, procedure room, pharmacy, laboratory, call room, store, clean utility room, kitchenette, antenatal ward, postnatal ward with cots, delivery room, recovery room, nursery, side laboratory, open ward and reception area and offices”, Abayomi said.

He added that facility has key equipment such as chemistry analyzer for determination of electrolytes and urea values; Blood- gas Analyzer for immediate estimation of the blood gases of patients on ventilators; suction machines to prevent fluid aspiration and oxygen therapy equipment to prevent asphyxia.

“There is also ventilators to support patients in coma; defibrillators for keeping the heart functional; baby incubators to support premature babies; phototherapy units to treat jaundice; nebulizers for treating asthmatic patients and microscope for microscopy of urine and cerebrospinal fluids amongst other tests”, the Commissioner said.

Abayomi opined that the provision of the ultra-modern facility will go a long way to improving patient care and reducing morbidity and mortality during ante partum, intra partum and postpartum periods.

He noted that the facility will increase access to maternal and child health services help improve maternal and child health indices of Eti-Osa local government and adjoining communities and serve as referral centre to primary health care centres and private facilities in the area.

EFCC Arrests 12 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in a Yahoo yahoo School

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 12 suspected Internet fraudsters in Lagos.

The suspects-Oluwaseun Ogunbunmi, Haruna Yusuf , Olubori Hassan, Wasiu Idowu, Basit Adeniran, Aina Olajuwon, Okafor Joseph, David Ado, Olamide Ogunseye, Opeyemi Ahmed , Monsuru Amao, Taiwo Rasak- were arrested on Thursday, August 29, 2019 in a rented three-bedroom apartment in the Ikotun area of Lagos, where they used as a Yahoo Yahoo school.

The arrest followed intelligence reports received from concerned members of the public about their alleged criminal activities.

During the raid,  some of the suspects attempted to flee by hiding on the roof of their apartment.

Items recovered from the suspects include laptops and mobile phones.
The suspect will soon be charged to court.

As part of efforts to curb the menace of computer-based frauds, the EFCC is calling on members of the public to report any suspicious activities of internet fraudsters in their neighbourhood through the Commission's email address: info@efccnigeria.org or the hotline:  +2348093322644 (0809EFCCNIG)

Lagos Taskforce intercepts truck with 123 men, 48 bikes

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Lagos State Environment Sanitation and Special Offenses Taskforce on Friday intercepted a truck laden with 48 motorcycles and 123 men coming from Jigawa State.

The truck was seized, following a tip off by members of the public who raised security concern about the manner with which the occupants of the truck conducted themselves.

After the interception, the truck and its occupants were moved to the office of the Taskforce in Oshodi for interrogation.

Chairman of Lagos State Taskforce, Mr Yinka Egbeyemi, said the trailer was accosted in the wee hours on Friday, after a security alert from the public. He said his team swiftly responded to the information, which led to the seizure of the truck and its occupants at Agege area of Lagos.

He said: “While my team was on operation, we got information from the public that some people had entered into Lagos in trailer loaded with over 300 people. We swiftly responded to the alert and trailed the truck from Berger area to Agege. We eventually intercepted the truck which carried no few than 123 men and 48 motorcycles.

“We have interrogated most of the truck’s occupants; from the information we gathered, some of them said they were coming from Jigawa State, with 48 of them claiming to own seized motorcycles. The rest of them said they came to Lagos in search of greener pasture.”

Egbeyemi said the Lagos Police Command had directed that a fact-finding panel be constituted to profile the detained occupants of the truck, but he added that nothing incriminating was found on them apart from the motorcycles.

One of the detained occupants, Shuaibu Haruna, said he left Jigawa State to work in Lagos with his motorcycle. He claimed to have a wife and a son, but said he needed to double his income to cater for his family.

Haruna said he intended to stay in Isolo area to which he had already paid N7,000 as accommodation fee.

Another occupant, Mohammed Ibrahim, said he left his base in the Northern part of the country to keep himself busy after finishing his farm work. He said he was going to Badagry to join his brother.

Lagos Assembly Begins Probe Of Ambode Over Purchase Of Buses Worth N45 Billion

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The Lagos State House Assembly on Tuesday during plenary set-up a committee to investigate the purchase of 820 buses by the administration of former governor Akinwunmi Ambode of the state.

The House stated that it was important to investigate the purchase of the 820 buses out of the 5,000 buses proposed by former governor Akinwunmi Ambode for mass transit in the state, but which was purchased despite objection by the House of Assembly.

In a motion titled; Lagos State House of Assembly Motion Number 2, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu (Eti Osa 2), explained that the House noted that at the Executive/ Legislative parley held at Golden Tulip in FESTAC in September 2017, Ambode informed the lawmakers that 5,000 buses would be bought by the state government.

He stated that the executive proposed to spend N17 billion to purchase the buses in the 2017 budget, but that this was not approved by the Assembly.

"In the 2018 and 2019 budgets, the state government proposed N24 Billion and N7 Billion respectively, but these were not approved.

"The state government still went ahead to import 820 buses at N7 Billion, and out of them 520 are still awaiting clearance at the ports,"  he said.

He added that the House was worried that 520 buses were still awaiting clearance from the bonded warehouse and the Port, waiting to be cleared, and that they were purchased with taxpayers' money without approval.

Hon. Yishawu then submitted that the House should set up an adhoc committee to investigate all the issues relating to the purchase of the buses.

He also stated that the House should investigate the cost of the purchase of the buses and other issues surrounding the purchase to prevent a re-occurence.

"The state government requested waivers for the importation of the buses and it was not granted.

'The value of the buses were overrated. Some of the buses are still in the ports and they are attracting demurrage.

"N45 Billion would be spent on the total purchase of the buses and we need to prevent such an occurrence in the future," he added.

Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa said in his submission that the House needed to prevent waste because the expenditure had been done.

According to him, "the vehicles are in the ports and they have been there for almost a year.

"The state will continue to suffer if we allow the buses to stay in the ports.

"We should be the regulators of transporters, the state should not operate the buses.

"How much are we giving the buses out should be addressed. We should get the buses to the roads and safe the state from further wastes," he said.

The House subsequently set up a committee headed by Hon. Fatal Mojeed (Ibeju Lekki 1) to look into the matter and report to the House in due course.

Members of the committee, according to the Speaker included Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu, Hon. Bisi Yusuff (Alimosho 1), Hon. Olanrewaju Afinni (Lagos Island 2), Hon. Rasheed Makinde (Ifako Ijaiye 2), Hon. Yinka Ogundimu (Agege 2), Hon. Mojisola Miranda (Apapa 1) and others.

The Speaker directed the committee to invite the Accountant General of the state, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, and others that were involved in the purchase to state what they knew about the purchase.

He also told them to invite the current Commissioner for Finance, the Managing Director of LAMATA and others.

In his contribution, Hon. Yinka Ogundimu (Agege 2) stated that the House needed to investigate every transaction that had to do with the procurement of the buses.

He added that It would become a bad precedent if the House didn't do anything about the matter.

"A huge amount of money still needed to be paid on the purchase of these buses. Whoever has erred should be brought to book," he said.

Also speaking, Hon. Rasheed Makinde stated that it was obvious that the last administration did a lot of misdeed in awarding contracts.

Makinde stressed that some of these included Vision Scape and the proposed fourth mainland bridge.

"The House rejected the proposal on the buses, yet they went on to spend N45 Billion on the project.

"Since we did not approve the contract expenditure is null and void, so the money should be refunded.

"The Account General of the State, Procurement Officer and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation must be called to speak on the matter," he said.

In his view, Hon. Rotimi Olowo (Shomolu 1) stressed that the provision of the 1999 Constitution in Section 120 has been flouted with the purchase.

"They told us that they wanted to start a pilot project, yet they went ahead with the project.

"Can we still wait for the vehicles to be in the port and attract demurrage.

"The incumbent Governor of the state should ask for waivers from the Federal Government so that we could retrieve the vehicles from the ports," he said.

The House subsequently went on a break until further notice as the members would be embarking on a lot of programmes such as training programmes outside the country, while it would town Hall meetings across the 40 constituencies on September 10, 2019 amongst others.

Three die as truck rams into BRT in Lagos

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Two employees of Primero and a female passenger were killed on Tuesday morning after a Dangote truck rammed into a Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) at Majidun in Ikorodu.

Over 55 other passengers were said to have sustained varying injuries while the BRT driver was allegedly unconscious and his leg decapitated.



It was gathered that the cement-laden truck had a brake failure and suddenly skidded into the BRT lane crushing an oncoming mass transit bus with registration number LSR228XS.

The BRT, it was gathered had a total of 60 passengers on board with 20 of them standing.

Announcing the death of his workers, Primero boss Fola Tinubu said there was nothing the BRT driver could do as the truck jumped from his lane and hit the bus head-on.

He said: “A Dangote truck jumped from the regular lane on to the BRT lane and hit our bus head-on. There was nothing our driver could do to prevent the accident.

“Unfortunately, we lost two of our staff and one passenger in the accident. We are working with the authorities to apprehend the truck driver.



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“Right now our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the deceased and we are praying for full recovery for the injured.

“All our vehicles are fully insured and our passengers are also insured but that will not bring back the dead. I pray for God to grant the deceased souls eternal rest and we’ll continue to investigate the accident.”

According to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osayintolu only one mortality was recorded in the accident.

He said the bus was carrying 40 seated and 20 standing passengers, adding that all the passengers on board suffered injuries.

“All passengers on board suffered various degrees of injuries with one female passenger losing her life. The driver suffered severe life threatening injuries with his leg totally decapitated.

“The combined efforts of the agency’s assets (Medical Unit, Tiger unit, Papa Eagle and Cobra unit) are on ground working alongside LNSC, Police, FRSC and LASTMA to ease vehicular movement and ensure a swift recovery of the accidented truck. Recovery operation is ongoing,” he said.

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Dr Yinka Ayandele Pens Emotional Farewell Message To EDDI Staff

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The level of emotional reactions that filled the airwaves in Agege, Alimosho and Ifako Ijaiye education circuit since the news of the redeployment of Tutor General/Permanent Secretary (TGPS), Dr Yinka Ayandele from Lagos Education District 1 to District 3 are unquantifiable.

Agegepulse magazine learnt that apart from the countless unprecedented heights that EDDI attained under the leadership of Dr Ayandele, virtually all staff of the district are basking in the euphoria of how the enigma's work ethics, discipline, creativity and motherly approaches have improved them on the job and in individual family lives.

Some of the staff told us that since the news broke, they have prayed fervently that the decision is rescinded in order to keep Dr Ayandele at EDDI till retirement due to how she had changed the narratives of EDDI performance from bottom of the ladder to the top in all the district's academic and co-curricula engagements.

However, what looks like a rumour was confirmed earlier today when Dr Ayandele penned a well-worded emotional farewell note tagged: 'Signing Off In Style, The EDDI Way', on her social media platforms. In the message, she expressed gratitude to all the stakeholders of EDDI noting that their unflinching support was invaluable to her tenure at the district.

The message reads:

"Signing off in style... The EDDI Way

One thing that we have been accustomed with in the last 4 years is the fact that excellence being our watchword, we strive to do everything right. Eventually, we achieved myriad of successes and recognitions.

We're signing off my tenure in Education District 1 with another Award of Excellence which further demonstrates the relentless contribution of every stakeholder of EDD1 to the development of education in our community and Lagos State at large.

As I was honoured by the Nigerian Union of Journalists NUJ, Lagos Television Chapel with Award of Excellence in Education on Friday, I am glad to forge ahead with this memory while keying into the Greater Lagos agenda of His Excellency.

In the same vein, one of our teachers, Ms Adeola Adefemi was honoured with the Outstanding Young Persons of Nigeria Award for her excellent performances in the classroom over the years.

Undoubtedly, our achievements in Education District 1 would not have been possible without the brilliance, commitment, readiness and unflinching support of Lagos State Government, principals, teachers, staff, parents, students and other stakeholders of the district.

As I wave you goodbye and begin a new chapter of my career at Education District 3, it is my utmost prayer that EDD1 continues to grow in leaps and bounds.

Thank you for the unforgettable memories through the overcoming of several hurdles to arrive at meaningful conclusions in all our academic and co-curricular activities.

I urge you to transfer all the overwhelming love, support and commitment you showed me to the wonderful personality that will resume as your new Tutor General/Permanent Secretary (TGPS)".

Thank you and best wishes always.

IT TAKES ME FOUR MINUTES TO STEAL A VEHICLE’S BRAIN BOX’ - SUSPECT

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The operatives of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad, a unit of the Lagos State Police Command, have arrested two suspects, who specialized in vandalizing vehicles and stealing their brain boxes.

The suspects Sodiq Musa, 28 years old and Saidu Atiku, 34 years old were arrested at 27, Awolowo road Ikeja with three Toyota vehicle brain boxes while Ridwan Adamu escaped with the fourth box.

One of the suspects, Sodiq claimed he was a graduate of Political Science from one of the Nigerian University where he studied Political Science before He came to Lagos in 2017 in search of greener pasture.

“I worked in Lagos as a barbeque man in various hotels and events before I met Ridwan who introduced me to brain box theft where He taught me all the antics and styles.”

“We use ‘magic stone’ that is, vehicle spark plug to break vehicle windows without attracting attention. It takes two minutes to loose a Toyota Hiace bus brain box and it takes four minutes to lose a Toyota Hilux box”.

“The spark plug reduces the noise and effects quick break of any vehicle window and we tie the plug in a handkerchief in a situation where we have multiple vehicles to work on.”

In his confessional statement to the RRS operatives, Sodiq told the officers that Saidu was a security guard who works for a company located on that street where they were arrested and had earlier in the day called Ridwan who is the leader of the team to come feast on vehicles belonging to their company which are parked outside the company’s premises but which he Saidu is supposed to guard.

On getting the hint, Ridwan and Sodiq set to action and got to the venue around 1:00 a.m. The broke into two Toyota Hiace and two Toyota Hilux belonging to the company who employed Saidu as night guard stealing their brain boxes before another security nearby raised alarm. This led to their arrest. Sodiq was caught with three boxes while Ridwan fled with one.

Sodiq was thereafter taken to RRS Headquarters, where he confessed the involvement of Saidu. He disvlosed that he invited them for the operation and was reported  to have slept beside the vehicles, which they vandalized and stole from while Saidu cooperated and pretended like nothing was happening.

“We specialised in stealing Toyota brain boxes because they fetch good money in the market. The demand for them are higher than any other brand. For example we sold a Toyota Hiace bus for N40,000 while that of Toyota Hilux goes for N20,000 respectively”.

“Ridwan connects with the buyers of the brain boxes who he claimed are from the popular spare part market in Lagos. We always meet the buyers outside the market where we exchange our loots for cash.

They usually pay in cash and will never wait more than two minutes as we already have an understanding on the prices”.

“Ridwan gives me 40% of whatever we make from the sale of our loots. He has never disclosed where we were to carry out our next operation because he feels he is my boss.

Our target areas are usually night clubs where people come with different types of vehicles. We strike around 1:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. when most of the clubbers would have started enjoying themselves”.

The suspect also confessed to have stolen two boxes at a popular night club in Lekki, another at Ogunlana Drive and Allen Avenue, Ikeja. All these areas house popular night clubs and joints in Lagos.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Zubairu Muazu in his reaction to the incident directed the transfer of the case to State CID, Panti.

He  advised night clubbers in the State to be extra careful while enjoying themselves and leaving their vehicles parked where it’s not safe.

Two Brothers In Fake Currency Mess, Nabbed In Ogun

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By Felix Mordi

The case of two Durosinmi-Onikoyi brothers could be akin to the common saying that, "Everyday is for a thief, a day will be for the owner".

These two brothers, Sunday and Felix, aged 29 and 22 respectively, had been living a dubious life of spending fake Nigerian currencies until Thursday, August 22, 2019 when they met their waterloo.

They had left their 30, Akala Street, Idi-Oro residence in Lagos for Sango otta in Ogun State, to defray the over N100, 000 fake currency notes they armed themselves with.

Crime Puzzle gathered that, having succeeded in beating unsuspecting traders to the game and purchased eight bags of rice with the fake currency, they moved on to one
Moses Nwese's shop in the Gasline area of Ijoko in Sango-otta axis, where they bargained for two bags of the same item (rice), payed N29, 000 and hurriedly left the scene with their operational Honda Odyssey bus, with registration number LSR 504 AZ.

But, while they were fleeing, the shop owner recounted the money, payed in N1, 000  denomination, only to discover, in shock, that they were all counterfeits, and raised an alarm.

Co-incidentally, according to a press release made available to Crime Puzzle, the Sango-otta Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Godwin Idehai, who was on a routine patrol of the area, got wind of the development and detailed his operatives to chase the suspects, whom they caught up with in no distant time.

The Command's spokesman (PPRO), DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirming the incident in a press release said: "On searching them,#78,000 (Seventy Eight Thousand Naira) fake One thousand naira notes, an unregistered Bajaj motorcycle and 10 bags of rice were recovered from them.

Oyeyemi further stated that the State Commissioner of Police, Bashir Makama, had ordered a full scale investigation into the activities of the two brotherly partners in crime, adding that, on the completion of investigation activities, they should be arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction.

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