Who killed Lagos?

By Chioma Gabriel

AgegePulse Magazine

Yes, it is the same Lagos that I’m talking about. Lagos is dead, murdered by bad leadership over the years. If you are living elsewhere and is nursing a dream about Lagos and the beautiful life, just know you are having a nightmare. The dream of a beautiful Lagos has been murdered by bad administration, selfish politicians and greedy businessmen. You don’t need to know their names but their actions speak louder than words.

Lagos is locked down. People sleep in traffic. There are no roads and where there seem to be, their bad conditions have hindered movements. The average Lagosian is a victim.  Every road is a pot hole and if you want to make a choice, it would be which pothole is deeper and how would you avoid deeper potholes. But there are no smooth roads anymore.


The problem with Lagos is the offshoot of failed promises handed down by subsequent governments at federal and state levels. The politicians say one thing and mean another.

They make promises bearing in mind that they would never execute them. They make political statements on how to fix the dilapidated port access roads, yet the nation’s business gateway suffers from the same problem.

And how do I know? I know because my office is located in the midst of the chaos; the chaos visited upon Lagos by politicians of yester-years and today who lied to Nigerians about what they planned to do for the people.

How many tank farms are located around the ports and who owns them? Now, the owners of the tank farms and other trailer-related businesses are the people that destroyed Lagos. Some are past leaders. Others are current leaders and they are bigger than Nigeria and other Nigerians.

They may be four or five; six or eight but they are selfish and care about themselves and not about others. The destiny of over 120 million

Who killed Lagos?

Nigerians are in the hands of these few people and because of them, an entire city is ruined; because of them, other businesses have been asked to go to hell; because of them, other road users have been asked to move to Siberia because the businesses of the few Nigerians located around the ports come first and these are the real owners of the roads. Others have been told they have no business living or operating around the area. We heard from the grapevine that even Nigerian Ports Authority will soon have to relocate and those in charge mean business.

Politicians past and present were consistently promising to end the protracted gridlock in Oshodi-Apapa and around the ports. The current governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu promised to end it within 60 days in office. But the truth is: the gridlocks have just matured to a new level. Sanwo-Olu has denied promising to end the gridlock in 60 days. The presidency and its task force on the gridlock have also failed. In fact, it’s as if the presidency is not being told the truth about what is going on in Apapa ports and its environs.

From all indications, it’s also obvious that Governor Sanwo-Olu does not understand the problem. As long as the tank farms and the tank-farmers are the untouchable Nigerians, that problem will never be solved. Why would any government approve so many tank-farms to be located within a small community causing thousands of containers to flood the area and the entire Lagos?

What happened to the trailer parks in Lagos and other places and why are there not enough? Why are the trailers refusing to park where they should and prefer blocking the roads? Why are they untouchable?

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4 RESCUED IN 2–STOREY BUILDING COLLAPSE AT GLOVER COURT, IKOYI, LAGOS

...As LASEMA Activates Lagos Emergency Response Plan

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A total of four out of the five trapped construction workers in a collapsed two–storey building has been rescued today, Friday 1st November, 2019 at  Glover Court Ikoyi.

In quick reaction to the incident, LASEMA the Agency saddled with emergency response in Lagos, has activated the State's Emergency Response Plans in an ongoing operation is still exerting all necessarily efforts to excavate the site in order to save the remaining trapped victim from the building that collapsed this afternoon at about 4.10pm.

In the ongoing operation at the Glover court construction site which houses a total of four different 2-storey buildings, all under construction of the five people trapped in the collapsed building at the time of collapse, the only construction worker reportedly still trapped under rubbles of the collapsed building is 24 year old Yomi, as all other workers have been accounted for.

Lagosians within vicinity of the incident have been enjoined to stay calm and allow emergency responders do their job.

Emergency responders present at the scene include LASEMA, LASG FIRE LASAMBUS and LASBCA.

Sanwo-Olu restates commitment to payment of new minimum wage

AgegePulse Magazine

The Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has restated thei commitment of the administration to the payment of the new N30, 000 minimum wage.

The governor stated this while addressing this year’s Long Service Award of the State at the Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja on Thursday.

In the address delivered on his behalf by the secretary to the state government, Mrs Sherifat Folashade Jaji, the governor said “As you are already aware, we are committed to the payment of the new minimum wage”.

He also commended the awardees made up of workers who have put in between 30 and 35 years in the service of the state.
He also stated the commitment of the state to staff welfare and development.

Secretary to Lagos State Government, Mrs Sherifat Folashade Jaji

“As a government we recognise the need to pay utmost attention to issues of welfare and capacity development which are crucial to the building of twenty first century economy. In line with this recognition, I wish to use this opportunity to restate the commitment of this administration to the training and retraining as well as developing innovative ideas to promote staff welfare”, the governor declared.

In his own address, the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, said the award which is the thirteenth in the series was designed to recognise the contributions of the workers to the service of the state and encourage them to work more in furtherance of the objectives of the administration.

Muri-Okunola also commended the governor for his commitment to the welfare of the workers.

About 1000 workers who have put in between 30 and 35 years in the service of Lagos State were recognised.

LSUBEB Permanent Board members in a group photograph with The Secretary to the State Government and  HOS.

Currency Couterfeiter Bags Two Years for N1.4m Fraud

AgegePulse Magazine

The EFCC, Sokoto Zonal Office, on Thursday, October 31, 2019 secured the conviction of one Muhammad Muzakkir (a.k.a Mai Bakin Gyale) before Justice Kabiru I. Ahmed of the Sokoto State High Court, Sokoto. Muzakkir was convicted on two separate charges of a one-count amended charge each of cheating and counterfeiting in currency, contrary to Section 320 of the Penal Code Law and punishable under Section 322 of the same law.

WIZKID CONFIRMS TENI’S VIGINITY STATUS

Okay, so a Twitter user asked Teni whether she is still and a virgin but instead of answering, Teni directed the Twitter user to get an answer from Wizkid. Here is Wizkid's reply

Okay, so a Twitter user asked Teni whether she is still and a virgin but instead of answering, Teni directed the Twitter user to get an answer from Wizkid.

 Here is Wizkid’s reply ‘anywhere starboy enter! No dey close again‘

Wizkid
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@wizkidayo
 anywhere starboy enter! No dey close again 😎

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Direct Mobile Numbers Of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu And His Cabinet Members

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*Executive Council*

*LAGOS STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBERS.*
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*Names, Portfolio, E-mail and Phone Numbers*

1 Mr. BabaJide Sanwo-Olu Governor bosgov@lagosstate.gov.ng 09017077777

2 Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat Deputy Governor kohdg@lagosstate.gov.ng 08032215026

3 Mrs Sherifat Folashade Jaji Secretary to the State Government sjaji@lagosstate.gov. 08023122483

4 Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola Head of Service hmo@lagosstate.gov.ng 08034030263

5 Mr. Tayo Akinmade Ayinde Chief of Staff tayoayinde@yahoo.co.uk/td> 08022903706

6 Mr. Gboyega Soyannwo Deputy Chief of Staff gsoyannwo@lagosstate.gov.ng 090xxxxxxx

7 Dr.  Rabiu Onaolapo Olowo Commissioner for Finance rabiuolowo@lagosstate.gov.ng 08022903706

8 Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo Commissioner for Education fadefisayoo@lagosstate.gov.ng 08033008550

9 Prof. Akin Abayomi Commissioner for Health akinabayomi@lagosstate.gov.ng 09031101982

10 Dr. Idris Salako Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development isalako@lagosstate.gov.ng 08053500032

11 Mr. Tunji Bello Commissioner for The  Environment and Water Resources tbello@lagosstate.gov.ng 08035272200

12 Mr. Gbenga Omotoso Commissioner for Information and Strategy gomotoso@lagosstate.gov.ng 08034004237

13 Mrs. Bolaji Dada Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation WAPA bolajidada@lagosstate.gov.ng 08033244981

14 Mr. Lere Odusote Commissioner for Energy and Natural Resources lodusote@lagosstate.gov.ng 08175016555

15 Dr. Frederic Oladeinde Commissioner for Transportation foladeinde@lagosstate.gov.ng 08068519606

16 Mr. Gbolahan Lawal Commissioner for Agriculture glawal@lagosstate.gov.ng 08055552407

17 Moruf Akinderu Fatai Commissioner for Housing mfatai@lagosstate.gov.ng 08099000555

18 Mr. Moyo Onigbanjo (SAN) Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice m.onigbanjo@lagosstate.gov.ng 08033243869

19 Mr. Hakeem Fahm Commissioner for Science and Technology hakeemfahm@lagosstate.gov.ng 08183374053

20 Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions aponle@lagosstate.gov.ng 08023143545

21 Mr. Segun Dawodu Commissioner for Youth and Social Development segundawodu@lagosstate.gov.ng 08022241430

22 Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf Commissioner for Home Affairs uakinbile-yusuf@lagosstate.gov.ng 08033267731

23 Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs yarobieke@lagosstate.gov.ng 08033006419

24  Mrs. Lola Akande Commissioner for Commerce and Industry lolaakande@lagosstate.gov.ng 08028610411

25 Mrs. Olufunke Adebolu Commissioner for Tourism,Arts and Culture oadebolu@lagosstate.gov.ng 08162200022

26 Mr. Sam Egube Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget segube@lagosstate.gov.ng 08029990194

27 Dr.  Wale Ahmed Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-governmental Relations wahmed@lagosstate.gov.ng 08022234870

28 Engr. Aramide Adeyoye Special Adviser Works and Infrastructure aadeyoye@lagosstate.gov.ng 08077761036

29 Ms Ruth Bisola Olusanya Special Adviser for Agriculture rbolusanya@lagosstate.gov.ng 08069359523

30 Princess Aderemi Adebowale Special Adviser, Office of Civic Engagement remiadebowale@lagosstate.gov.ng 08155558770

31 Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo Special Adviser on Political and Legislative Affairs aayantayo@lagosstate.gov.ng 08054539126

32 Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka Special Adviser for Housing tbenson-awoyinka@lagosstate.gov.ng 0808155288

33 Mr. Joe Igbokwe Special Adviser Office of Drainage Services. jigbokwe@lagosstate.gov.ng 08033060452

34 Mr. Tubosun Alake Special Adviser for Innovation and Technology talake@lagosstate.gov.ng 08180445694

35 Architect Kabiru Ahmed Abdullahi Special Adviser for Urban Development k.abdullahi@lagosstate.gov.ng 08067770777

36 Anofi Olanrewaju Elegushi Special Adviser for Central Business Districts, CDB aelegushi@lagosstate.gov.ng 07055555886

37 Bonu Solomon Saanu Special Adviser for Arts and Culture bsaanu@lagosstate.gov.ng 08032661223

38 Mr. Oluwatoyin Fayinka Special Adviser for Transportation ofayinka@lagosstate.gov.ng 08023059317

39 Oladele Ajayi Special Adviser for Commerce and Industry deleajayi@lagosstate.gov.ng 08023290562

40 Mr. Tokunbo Wahab Special Adviser for Education twahab@lagosstate.gov.ng 08022042478

41 Mrs. Solape Hammond Special Adviser for Sustainable Development Goals and Lagos Global solape.hammond@lagosstate.gov.ng 007062157665

"Having big booty is better than having master degree” – Naira Marley

AgegePulse Magazine

Nigerian popular rapper Naira Marley has made a controversial tweet on Twitter that has got him trending on the platform.

In his tweet, the ‘Jo Soapy’ crooner stated that a woman who has a big butt is better than one with a Masters degree.

 He also went on to pray for his female followers to have bigger butt and flat stomach.

Having big booty is better than having master degree”

Then in a follow-up tweet, he wrote ;

“To every female Marlian may ur butty get fatter and may ur stomach get fatter”

See his tweets below;

First Lagos military Gov Mobolaji Johnson dies at 83

AgegePulse Magazine

 Retired Brigadier Mobolaji Johnson, the first military governor of Lagos State, is dead. Credible sources close to the Lagos State Government confirmed the death of the ex-governor last night.

  Mobolaji who was born on February 9, 1936, died yesterday at the aged of 83.

 He served as governor between May 1967 and July 1975, under the military regime of General Yakubu Gowon.

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LAGOS SHUTS 14 HEALTH FACILITIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE

……assures the public of best practices in health care delivery

AgegePulse Magazine

Lagos State Government through the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, HEFAMAA has shut 14 health facilities in the month of September for non-compliance with regulatory standards. 

 The Executive Secretary of HEFAMAA, Dr. Abiola Idowu who disclosed this after an enforcement exercise carried out by the agency recently, stressed that the state government remains committed to putting a halt to the ugly trend of having unqualified personnel work in health facilities and will continue to insist that the environment for the dispensation of medical care should be suitable for the promotion and maintenance of good health.

Idowu stated that the government will not tolerate any form of illegal health practices in the state as health security is an integral part of public security which is the primary duty of the government. She stressed that the government will ensure that all health facilities in the state conform to best practices. She urged all health facility operators to abide strictly by the standards of the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) to avoid being sanctioned.

She urged members of the public to continue to cooperate and support the State government in the fight against quackery and illegal operation of facilities by reporting those behind such acts to relevant government agencies to safeguard the health and the well-being of the citizenry.

She advised owners and operators of health facilities in the State to ensure they complete their registration with HEFAMAA, collect the agency’s logo and display them at a visible position in around their facilities where members of the public can see.

Dr. Abiola advised members of the public not only to be cautious but to desist from patronizing any health care provider that has not been certified as well as report any suspicious health care facility to HEFAMAA.

 She enjoined the people to continue to have confidence in government's ability to fulfill the mandate of accessible, affordable qualitative Healthcare.

“Lagos state is a responsible government and will not relent in its efforts of ensuring that the wellbeing of the people is upheld”, She said. 

Juju Scam: Court Remands Fake Native Doctor, Two Others in Prison, Orders Interim Forfeiture of Properties

AgegePulse Magazine

Justice Patricia Ajoku of the Federal High Court 1, sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State has ordered the remand of a fake native doctor, Fatai Olalere Alli (a.k.a. Baba Abore, Baba Oshun), and two others - Adigun Fatai Olusegun and Olufemi Kolawole - in prison custody pending the filing, hearing and determination of their bail applications. .
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The accused persons were arraigned by the EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, on criminal charges bordering on conspiracy, money laundering and obtaining money by false pretense. .
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The court had earlier granted the Commission’s prayer for an order of interim forfeiture of properties traced to Alli as well as freezing of accounts he allegedly used to received proceeds of crime.

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#Conspiracy #MoneyLaundering #ObtainingByFalsePretence #Crime #Fraud #Corruption #EFCC #TheFightAgainstCorruption #FightingForYou

LASG SET TO AUCTION VEHICLES ARRESTED FOR DRIVING AGAINST TRAFFIC ONE-WAY

. . .  As Taskforce Awaits Directives On 7350 Impounded Motorcycles

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The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) has concluded arrangements to auction vehicles of 31 traffic offenders already convicted by the court for driving against oncoming traffic as well as 22 automobiles that were abandoned for over six months after their arrest.

Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi disclosed that owners of the impounded vehicles who abandoned their cars have contravened the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law 2018, stating that public notice has been issued for owners of both the court forfeited and bandoned cars to identify their vehicles at the Agency's car parks in Ikorodu & Bolade-Oshodi.

"At the expiration of the one month verification exercise the Agency shall apply to court for an order of 'Public Auction' where members of the public would have opportunity to buy any of these vehicles”, the Chairman said.

Egbeyemi clarified that the owners of the vehicles forfeited to the government pleaded guilty before Magistrate Omobola Salawu of the Lagos State Mobile Court at Oshodi after their arrest for driving against traffic.

He affirmed that in addition to forfeiture of the vehicles, each traffic offender sentenced to 100 days 'Community Service' at any public institution.

The Chairman, however, maintained that with the State government’s zero-tolerance for violation of the law, the Agency will continue to prosecute traffic offenders until sanity is restored on our roads and law-abiding citizens are allowed to commute without being impeded by unlawful individuals.

Meanwhile, CSP Egbeyemi also confirmed that over 7350 impounded motorcycles are presently in custody of the Agency for plying restricted routes, including highways and bridges across the State.

He stated that the Agency is awaiting further directives from the government in respect of the impounded motorcycles, disclosing that the motorcyclists were apprehended around Agege, Pen-Cinema, Apapa, Ikorodu, Mile 2, Obalende, Oyingbo, 2nd Rainbow, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Ojota, Maryland, Yaba, Oshodi, Ikorodu Road, Apongbon, Ikeja and Iyana-Ipaja.

Sanwo-Olu appoints Tiamiyu as acting general manager, LASDRI

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The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Mrs. Afusat Anike Tiamiyu as the Acting General Manager of the Lagos State Drivers’ lnstitute (LASDRI).

According to a letter (LAG/HOS/78/T/135) dated 10th October 2019 and signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, the appointment took due cognisance of her integrity, selfless service and record of impressive performance.

Tiamiyu graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, with Second Class Upper Degree in Education/Yoruba in 1992 and also has a Masters Degree in Transport Studies obtained from Olabisi Onabanjo University in 2004.

The Acting General Manager joined the Lagos State Public Service in 1993 as a Traffic Management Officer in the Ministry Of Works and Transport and was later deployed to Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) as one of its pioneer staff in 2000. She served in various capacities and was also the first female Zonal Head at LASTMA.

She was later redeployed to the Transport Policy and Coordination Department in the Ministry of Transportation in 2004 and subsequently posted to Lagos State Drivers’ lnstitute (LASDRI) on 8th December 2009.

A pioneer staff of the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute, Tiamiyu served in various capacities including Head of Centre, Ikeja, Head of Corporate Affairs Department and Director, Training Department.

The Acting General Manager is expected to bring her expertise to bear in the management of the affairs of the institute in line with the Transportation policy thrust of the present administration.

She is a member of the Nigeria lnstitute of Personnel Management, Canadian Association of Road Safety Practitioners and the Swedish Alumni Association of Nigeria.

Sanwo-Olu approves Rehabilitation of public schools

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In fulfilment of his inaugural promise to invest in the education of the children and young adults, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the rehabilitation of 60 public schools across the State.

The Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo disclosed this during an interactive session at Ministry, noting that the bold vision of the Governor will herald a new vista that repositions the Education Sector in the State.

In her words, “These Schools, 10 from each of the six Education Districts, are part of the efforts and impact-driven activities in kick-starting transformation in the Education Sector aimed at improving standard and quality of education as well as education management in Lagos State”.

The Commissioner stressed that the commencement of rehabilitation may not take-off until all due processes, including procurement, are fully completed and strictly adhered to by all parties involved.

According to her, this administration has resolved to introduce measures aimed at addressing three broad critical issues affecting education in the State - the need to upgrade the teaching profession, the curriculum, and school infrastructure, adding that Government will ensure all Public Schools in Lagos are made number one nationally and are able to compete globally with much-needed skills, while preparing for the jobs of tomorrow.

In aligning the school curriculum with 21st century realities, the Commissioner hinted on leveraging technology platforms to teach, assess, test and reinforce learning in conjunction with the Private Sector and development partners, while ensuring collaboration with Industry, Federal Government and Academia in updating the school’s curriculum to reflect current and future industry needs that will positively influence and reshape the present educational system in the State.

She enthused that the Government is desirous of promoting knowledge transfer and co-creating workable and functional models for taking education sector in Lagos to an admirable height, reiterating plans by the State Government to recruit qualified teachers for public schools.

Only those doing well should be called ‘Excellency’ – Sanwo-Olu

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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says the appellation, ‘Excellency’, should only be used for executive officers who have performed well.

Sanwo-Olu said he was working on an executive order to ensure that a person will be referred to as ‘Excellency’ only after doing well.

The governor said this while addressing a congregation at the King’s Court Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lagos, on Sunday.

The church is headed by Pastor Ben Akabueze, who is also the Director-General of the Budget office and former commissioner to ex-govs Bola Tinubu and Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State.

Addressing the church, Sanwo-Olu said, “I don’t want title in front of my name. I am actually going to come up with an executive order. This Excellency thing, I think it is when you have finished and if you earn it, then you should be called Excellency.

“If you haven’t earned it, if you haven’t delivered, there is nothing excellent in the Excellency. You are just Mr Governor for crying out loud and it s only when you have finished the kingdom assignment, when you have finished God’s work in the chosen place that you have been called to do that people can say in truth that you are a good representation and you deserve to be called ‘Excellency’.

Sanwo-Olu, who has been governor for five months, has come under intense criticism in the last few weeks over the poor state of roads and public infrastructure in the state as well as the filthy state of Lagos.

The governor appealed to parishioners to be patient, promising to ensure that the roads are repaired after the rains may have subsided.

Lagos Reporters

Bet9ja Elephant Cup: Organisers say crowd control is major challenges

by Sam October 28, 2019

AgegePulse Magazine

Organisers of Bet9ja Elephant Cup say crowd control at Ashade Palace pitch, Ogba, Agege, Lagos venue is a major challenge facing the five-a-side grassroots soccer tournament.

Hundreds of spectators during the Bet9ja Elephant Cup matches at Ashade Palace Ogba Agege on Sunday Richard Akin-Oshungboye, an adviser of Elephant Cup Football Organising Committee, said that over 3000 soccer fans crowded to watch three league matches played on Sunday at the mini pitch meant for 1000 spectators.

Results, Gettinge FC draw 2-2  with Scope FC, while Sango Agege FC defeated Iyalode FC 2-1 and Keke United FC also defeated Ghetto FC with 4-3 on Sunday. “The league have been in existence for more than 20 years and the venue keep witnessing more crowd on weekly basis,” said Akin-Oshungboye, also an aide to Speaker of Lagos Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa.

He advised the players to always demonstrate spirit of sportsmanship during the games to avoid casualties during and after the matches. He urged both the government and corporate bodies to support the grassroots league for better performance of the teams and make the pitch more conducive for the games.

In his remarks, Kola Anigbajumo, the Leader, Agege Local Government Legislative Council, gave kudos to the organisers of the competition for puting in place the grassroots soccer among communities in the area. “This competition has given youths in Agege an opportunity to come together in unity for the betterment of the community.

“We socialise, relate with one another at the same time discuss on how the community can move forward. “It is a very good opportunity and I want to advise other communities to emulate this type of sport development by bringing the youths together in unity,” he said.

Anigbajumo also advised the youths to shun violence during the matches.
Adetobi Osadipe, a representative of Nigerbev, one of the sponsors of the competition, in his remarks, hailed youths in the community for participating in grassroots football.

“In fact this league is fantastic, it is well organised and all the various supporters are friendly, no violence, everything is going smoothly despite the crowded environment.

Playground’s Essential To School Pupils' Development - Egunjobi

...As Vina Progressive Donates Playground Facility To Agege School

As it's widely believed that 'Play' is the key to physical, mental, intellectual and social development of children, the Executive Chairman of Agege LG, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi recently stated that playground is imperative to the all round development of pupils in school.

Egunjobi who was ably represented by the Vice Chairman of the Council, Prince Abiodun Ogunji at the launching of a Playground Facility constructed and donated to a public school in Agege by Vina progressive Association.

The Council Chairman, appreciated Vina for this facility saying that It will impact hugely on almost every developmental aspects of children’s lives, holistically.



“Besides, for many children, school play time is the most active part of their day. Therefore, school playground and school playtime are vital to children for their fun and relaxation as well as their good health and well-being”.

Speaking at the launching,  the President of Vina Progressive Association, a not-for-profit organisation, Mrs. Ronke Babaita said that the school playground is an important facility for children to play every day on their own initiatives.

The facility includes a swing, See-Saw, Slide, merry-go-rounds, spring riders etc. These are options for school children to choose desired play choice.

 “It puts enormous positive impacts on children’s development and learning curve”. Says, Babaita

AgegePulse Magazine in a brief chat witb School administrators, Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, Education District 1, Barr. Mrs. Titilayo Margaret Solarin, ably represented by Director of School Co-Curricular, Mrs. Akande and Education Secretary, Agege LGEA, Hon. Olamilekan Majiyagbe lauded the initiative.

They both commended the initiative, saying it will provide students with the leisure facilities to make primary education interesting and student-friendly. Like Oliver twist, the administrators urged other NGOs to emulate the gesture.

The playground was officially unveiled by Olufemi Awogbami (Executive Member, Vina Progressive Association)

Asiwaju Tinubu’s daughter, Folasade welcomes second surrogate child

AgegePulse Magazine

Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, first daughter of the National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has welcomed her second baby, a girl, through surrogacy.

Folashade who is the Iya-Oloja General, had on 25 December, 2017 welcomed her first baby boy through surrogacy to the Tinubu-Ojo’s family, who have been expecting a baby several years after marriage.

The arrival of the second baby girl last week Friday, October 18th brought joy to the Tinubu-Ojo’s family. The naming ceremony of the new baby was done on (Friday) at the Tinubu’s Sunday Adigun, Alausa, Ikeja home amidst pomp and ceremony.

The new baby was given several names including; Yewande, Iyabowale and others. At the colourful ceremony were the All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos State Chairman, Alhaji Tunde Balogun; former Senator, Tokunbo Afikuyomi; Folasade’s husband, Oyetunde Ojo and other dignitaries.

Lagos Reporter

Woman used by at least 6 pastors to perform fake miracles has been traced

AgegePulse Magazine

The woman who was used by at least 6 pastors to perform fake miracles has been traced by a Facebook user.


Chris Kehinde Nwandu announced to his Facebook followers that he has traced the woman and he went on to share photos he took with her. In the photos, she's seen displaying her normal arm.



Woman used by at least 6 pastors to perform fake miracles has been traced

No explanation has been given yet on how and why she collaborated with pastors to stage a miracle or even if she collaborated with them at all.



Woman used by at least 6 pastors to perform fake miracles has been traced

The staged miracles were exposed after multiple pastors were seen performing healing on the same woman at different times (read here). In the videos, she is seen with one stunted arm but as the pastor prays, her arm begins to lengthen until it becomes normal again (read here ).



So far, all the pastors involved in the fake miracle have not commented.

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LAGOS TASK FORCE OFFICIAL HIT BY STRAY BULLET FROM MISCREANTS AT APAPA

 AgegePulse Magazine

A Police Officer attached to the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) Sergeant Owoeye Olumide was hit by a stray bullet from miscreants around 'Lily Pond Transit Truck Park' at Apapa.

The operatives of the Agency was serious attacked by miscreants with Cutlasses, charms, broken bottles and guns while clearing criminal hideouts around Apapa.

CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, chairman of the Agency who confirmed the incident disclosed that the attacked was as a result of the demolition of illegal structures and shanties which serves as abode to these miscreants around the area.

They hide inside these illegal structures and shanties to carry out their nefarious criminal activities on innocent members of the public.

"One of my Police Officer Sergeant Owoeye Olumide was hit by a bullet on his left thigh from these miscreants who protested against the demolition of these illegal structures around Lilly Pond Road, Apapa"

The demolition exercise became imperative following complaints of criminal attack by residents and traders around the area.

"The entire Lily Pond area of Apapa has now become an abode for criminal elements who rob unsuspecting members of the public of their valuables such as wallets, jewelleries including phones"

The Chairman confirmed that 16 miscreants were arrested in connection with the attack and that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police CP Zubairu Muazu has directed that all those arrested be charge to court for prosecutions.

One of the arrested miscreant Akeem Ajibola (39yrs) confirmed that it was one of their leader popularly called 'Range' that ordered them unleashed attack on personnel of the Agency.

SEE MATERNAL MORTALITY AS A NATIONAL EMERGENCY, COWLSO URGES FG

…As National Conference Ends With Participants Winning 2 Houses, Cars, Cash Rewards, Others

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The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) on Thursday urged the Federal Government and indeed all the States of the federation to see the issue of maternal mortality as a national emergency that must be seriously addressed with the view to considerably bringing down the high figures.

The Committee, in a communique issued at the end of its annual National Women Conference, 19th in the series, held from October 22 to 24, 2019 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, also called on government at all levels to empower women, saying there was strong need to invest effectively in maximizing the capacity of women.

   
According to COWLSO, “Maternal mortality is abysmally high; the death of a woman is more grievous than the death of a man. Maternal mortality is taken for granted in Nigeria and this must be seen as a national emergency.

“An empowered and educated woman would raise empowered children, as a nation we need to invest effectively in maximizing the capacity of women.

“All stakeholders - families, schools, religious bodies, communities and government must, therefore, play active roles in nurturing the child to be upright, hardworking, result oriented, focused, organised and have the fear of God. Moulding a child is a collective responsibility. Every child should have access to quality education.”

While noting that there are limitless opportunities in entrepreneurship, COWLSO also urged the people to see it as a vital way out of financial difficulties, just as the Committee admonished residents to imbibe voluntary compliance to laws, and well-being.

“Government at all levels must continue to partner with the private sector to develop and implement strategies that will showcase the nation’s potential in entertainment and tourism to the world.

“Every society must seek to evolve its own legal instrument through the culture of voluntary compliance to the laws of waste and traffic management.

“Also, well-being is a satisfactory condition of existence and Wellness is more than being free from illness but a dynamic process of change and growth,” the Committee said, while equally urging women to strive to be a total woman, adding: “A total woman is a profitable daughter, an extra ordinary woman, a celebrated mother and award-winning woman.”

In her opening remarks, Chairman of COWLSO and First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu said it was indeed gratifying that the conference had been positively impactful, and urged participants to make good use of the lessons learnt.

“It has been three days of mind shifting trainings and brainstorming on how to equip women and position them to key into the emerging opportunities in our dear State. Several papers have been presented on the main theme which centers on unlearning, learning and relearning, as well as other topics.

“I can confidently say that we have all benefited tremendously from the facilitators who have mounted this stage to address us. For me, the target is that we must all go back to our respective offices, homes and business areas to put what we have learned into practice,” she said.
 
Also speaking, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu commended the COWLSO executives and members for putting a brilliantly impactful conference together, and urged women to be the ambassadors of his administration.

The Governor, who was represented at the closing ceremony by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Folashade Jaji, said: “I want to believe that we have all unlearnt; we have learned and we are going to relearn because learning is a life-long thing. Our take away is that after this conference, we owe a lot to this administration because we are all part of this administration.

“We are all going to be the Ambassadors of what the government is doing; we are going to be the role models for those things they have asked us to do and I hope that we wont allow it to just end here; we are going to be the Ambassadors of this administration so that we can all together achieve the greater Lagos of our dear Governor.”

On his part, the Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule congratulated COWLSO for the success of the conference, urging women to ensure that the knowledge and skill-sets acquired at the conference are put to good use.

Several mouthwatering prizes including two houses, cars, return tickets to London, Dubai and Ghana, cash rewards, deep freezers, cooking gas, television, washing machines, exquisite beds, among others, were won by some of the participants at the conference, while A-list artist including Tope Alabi, Teni the Entertainer and others, performed at the Gala Night of the Conference.

Awards were also presented to deserving women including Senior Pastor of DayStar Christian Centre, Pastor Nike Adeyemi; Wife of Deputy General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor (Mrs) Siju Iluyomade; and President of Elishama Ideh Ministry and former Presidential aspirant, Elishama Ideh, among others.

Agege Born Football Star, Stephen Odey grabs Champions League consolation goal for Genk

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Stephen Odey put some respectability to a heavy home defeat for Belgian champions KRC Genk when he scored his first-ever UEFA Champions League goal against a rampant Liverpool tonight.

Odey came off the bench after 81 minutes in place of compatriot Paul Onuachu and seven minutes later he got his name on the scoreboard.

He smartly spun around inside the box to connect a pass home.

Onuachu also had a chance to score earlier in this contest, but he was denied by the Liverpool shot stopper.

Defending champions Liverpool won 4-1 on the road to stay second in the standings on six points from three matches, a point behind leaders Napoli, who won 3-2 at Salzburg.

Genk remain rooted at the bottom of Group E with a point from three matches.  



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LAGOS PERFECTS MODEL FOR PRIMARY HEALTH CARE REVITALIZATION

...calls for stakeholders collaboration

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Lagos State Government has said that it has developed and perfected a model for Primary Health Care System revitalization in the state to enhance a sustainable health care delivery and achieve universal health coverage.

The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi who disclosed this today at a Press Parley on the agenda of the Sanwo-Olu led administration in the health sector noted that the model is anchored on upgrade of existing primary health centres, construction of new ones in riverine and hard to reach areas, recruitment of more health workers, strengthening of referral system and human resource development at that level of care amongst others. 

He averred that the State government recognizes that primary healthcare is the bedrock of healthcare service delivery system worldwide stressing that the present administration is set to bring quality and efficient health care services closers to the people through effective health care delivery at the primary health care level.

“One of the core policy objectives of the present administration in the health sector is to increase access to health care services through the revitalization of the State's primary health system, this we are committed to,” Abayomi said.

He added that the present administration is  poised to ensuring that the entry point of the State health care system which is the primary health care centres delivers on its mandate of providing quality basic health care services without any barrier whatsoever noting that this is  in line with the State government's commitment to achieve universal health coverage.

“We will restructure health care deliveries in our comprehensive Primary Health Centres,  renovate and upgrade existing ones as part of the drive to put confidence in the system and increase access to health care services”,  he said. 

The Commissioner stated further that the success of the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme is largely dependent on the functionality of the primary health care system as the primary health care facilities are the closest to the communities. He also added that the effectiveness of the primary health care will also go a long way in reducing the pressures on the secondary and tertiary health care facilities.  

Abayomi stated that government will not relent in putting in place necessary measures in enhancing best practices in the healthcare system in its drive to achieving universal health care coverage. He mentioned further that the government remains committed to its obligation to develop, collaborate and execute health related strategies and implement quality health care projects across the state.

 He emphasized the need for collaborations with relevant agencies of government, stakeholders and the private sector with a view to revitalizing the primary healthcare system.

He disclosed further that the present administration, as part of the THEMES mandate has pledged to gradually increase the allocation to health from the present eight percent to 15 percent stressing that this is aimed at achieving a universal Health.

The Commissioner added that the government is putting in place strategies to meet the dynamic health needs of the state being a fast growing city with over 22 million people.

Otedola Bridge Multiple Accident: LASEMA Rescues One, Recovers One, Five Vehicles

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LASEMA has successfully rescued an adult female stuck in a crushed white Toyota Hilux with registration number KRD 797 XN involved in a multiple road traffic accident this morning.

The incident involving five vehicles which occurred earlier today before the Otedola Bridge inward Berger where a yet to be identified adult male; driver of the crushed Toyota Hilux lost his life and the trapped female named Toyin was rescued by LASEMA teams using cutters and spreader to extricate the accident victims.

The trapped adult female who was rescued alive and extricated by the LASEMA team was handed over to LASAMBUS which administered first aid treatment while ensuring she was lucid all through administration of the treatment before being transfered to the Trauma Centre by the old Toll Gate at 7up.

The yet to be identified adult male who lost his life in the incident while driving the said Toyota Hilux with registration number KRD 797 XN   was bagged with his remains handed over to the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit, SEHMU for proper disposal.

Recovery of the five vehicles involved in the multiple accident which included a DAF Truck with registration number LSD742 XK (Lagos), Toyota Sienna space bus with registration number: NEN 16 XQ (Anambra State), Ogun State Bus Mass Transit Scheme EPE 679 XT and a bus (OG L112), was coordinated by LASEMA's Director of Operations, Engineer Akinsanya Olatunde who ensured the accident vehicles were quickly recovered off the road for smooth flow of vehicular activities to resume.


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Lagos Teacher, Megbowon Wins Maltina Teachers Award

..... Emerged 1st in Lagos State

.... Presents Awards To TGPS, Barr. Solarin

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The Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Education District 1, Barr. Mrs Titilayo Margaret Solarin has felicitated with the Winner of the 2019 Maltina Teacher of the year, 5th Edition in the series at the State level and also Winner of 2019 1st Runner Up of the year at the Federal level, Mr  Soji Megbowon VillageTisa when the Award was officially presented to her at the District Headquarters in Agege

A Computer and Further Mathematics teacher at Jakande Estate Comprehensive Senior College, Abesan Ipaja, Lagos State, Mr Soji Megbowon, emerged as the 1st runner up in the 2019 Maltina Teacher of the Year, thereby taking home an absolute one-off sum of 1.5M Naira plus a whooping sum of 0.5M for being a state champion representing Lagos state.

The award, which was held on Saturday October 19 2019, at the prestigious Eko hotel and suites, Victoria Island Lagos also had other states champions selected across 23 states in the fully packed hall. Mr Soji was also decorated and handed over with two different award plaques for his immense contribution to modern education and learning.

An elated Mr Soji Megbowon, who could not hide his joy at the occasion, was also shortlisted among the 50 best teachers of the Global Teacher Prize held earlier this year in Dubai with support from Education District 1 led by former TGPS, Dr. Yinka Ayandele and was also the overall best teacher at the annual INSEAD National Inspirational teacher Award 2019, thanked the Lagos state Government under the leadership of His Excellency Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu, the Executive Governor of Lagos State for his giant strides in seeing to it, that public education takes the first place in Lagos State. He also used the glorious moment to thank the Tutor-General of district 1, as well as his present and former school principals Mrs Adesanya and Mrs Makinde for their support to his teaching career.

Soji while responding, thanked the organizer of the award, Nigerian Breweries, for their deep insight and commitment to help in growing the education sector in Nigeria and making it vibrant again.

In his words, Mr Soji Megbowon said “Teaching in the 21st century is beyond the confinement of the four walls of a classroom” Teachers need to integrate into their students, the knowledge of “The Future of Work and the Work of the Future”. They need to learn about Artificial intelligence AI, Robotics, Coding, Basic Programming languages, Soft skills, Augmented reality and the application of this to solve real life problems. It is this preparedness that will make our students globally competitive and become social innovators . He added that the contribution of the company to encouraging teachers in Nigeria and putting smiles on the faces of the seemingly forgotten teaching professionals is a feat worth celebrating. He therefore re-iterated his commitment to continually work harder to make Nigeria proud and show case the excellent emblem of Lagos state to the whole world.

Soji popularly known as “Village Tisha” then called on all stakeholders in Nigeria to emulate the good gestures of Nigerian breweries by supporting and complementing Teachers efforts in helping the students become globally competitive. Artificial intelligence Laboratories, Internet enabled computers, virtual reality devices and various innovative kits should be made available to schools across the country in order to make teacher’s job easy as many of them struggle to teach full practicals about the labour market to their students. Local and international exposure is also needed by these pupils in order to be relevant and not be left behind, Soji added.

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Lagos to recruit more teachers, improves public schools

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The Lagos State Government has restated its genuine commitment to making learning in the state very conducive and comfortable as it has also concluded plans to recruit more teachers for the state public schools.

The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat stated this today while on an unscheduled visit to some public primary and secondary schools in the state for on-the-spot assessment.

Dr. Hamzat said that the State Government is set to address infrastructure decay in public schools across the state.

He added that the visit was to enable the state government understand the state of infrastructure and know how well the teachers are teaching the students, emphasizing that the Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu administration is prioritizing education sector in the State.

According to the deputy governor, “Our government will do whatever we can do to improve public schools in the State and make sure that public schools are as good as any private school”.

Speaking further, the deputy governor remarked that the state government attached great importance to educating children in the state; and as such places high premium on the environment where pupils .

He added that the state government plans to address some of the challenges discovered during the visit. He said, already the Honourable Commissioner for Education and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education have presented some proposals for consideration which is already receiving attention from the state government.

He noted that the state government is ready to ensure that the best is recruited for the teaching job in the state. According to the Deputy Governor, prospective candidates for the job must be a graduate, have teaching skill/knowledge and must be ICT savvy with ability to teach and do data analysis and not just recruiting anybody as the future of the children they are to teach is very important to the state government.

Addressing the students during the visit, the deputy governor charged them to be determined and explore opportunities in order to achieve their goals and ambitions in life. He added that they can become whatever they so desired only if they face their studies and are serious about it in spite of challenges that might confront them in their quest for success.

Some of the schools visited by the Deputy Governor include Ade-Oshodi Memorial Baptist School, Sura, Fazil-Omar Ahmadiyah Nursery and Primary School, Sura; Dolphin Junior and Senior High Scools and Sura Handicraft Centre all in Lagos Isand.

Lagos lawmaker, Small Doctor, hail Bet9ja Elephant Cup 2019/2020 league in Agege

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A Lagos lawmaker, Mr Yinka Ogundimu, representing Agege Constituency 02, says football remains a medium of engaging youths to achieve their full potential, thereby curbing social vices among them.

The lawmaker said this as the Bet9ja Elephant Cup 2019/2020 League in Agege, a suburb area of Lagos kicked off on Sunday at the Ashade Place, Ogba in Agege, Lagos.

Ogundimu, who is the Grand Patron of Elephant Cup, while speaking at the event, said youths involved in soccer have the opportunity to exhibit fully their God-given potential.

He said that the competition was one of the efforts in engaging the youth in the community against social vices like drug addiction and others.

Ogundimu appreciated the organisers of the Cup and the supporters of the grassroots soccer for their consistent support annually.

Also, a popular musician, Temitope Adekunle, known as “Small Doctor’’, said the soccer matches was one of the competitions that brought the youth in the community together in unity.

According to him, many youths in the community have been engaged through the soccer competition, while some have been picked for international competitions.

He, however, advised the players and their supporters to always imbibe the spirit of fair play and shun violence during the matches.

Mr Felix Ajanaku, the Chairman of Elephant Cup Football Committee, commended the organisers for their steadfastness in organising it over 20 years.

“We thank God for his grace and for the opportunity given to us to continue the match for over 20 years of its existence.

“We advise the players and their supporters to shun any form of violence during and after the matches in the community,” he said.

The opening matches was between Great Achiever FC and Pokilee FC with Pokilee defeating their opponents 2-1, while Baddy Oosa FC and Unique FC end theirs in 2-2 draw in their first match.

NAN also reports that both players and over 1,000 spectators defied the heavy rainfall on Sunday to watch the opening of Bet9ja Elephant Cup league matches.

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Elephant Club of Ogba

Rice Farmers Promise To Crash Price To N9,000, Record Bumper Harvest

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Rice buyers should expect a crash in the commodity’s price to about N9,000 per 50kg bag in three weeks’ time as rice farmers record a bumper harvest, OKECHUKWU NNODIM reports

Farmers and millers of rice say they will soon flood the markets with the commodity and drastically cut the price following a bumper harvest.

This is coming after months of hike in rice prices occasioned by the closure of the nation’s land borders preventing foreign rice from coming through such channels.

Since the Federal Government closed the borders, some persons have reportedly been engaging in hoarding, buying and storing both rice paddy and milled rice.

Farmers, who confirmed that the hike in rice prices was largely caused by this act, told our correspondent on Saturday that they just recorded bumper harvests and this would warrant a crash in local rice price in about three months’ time.

In an interview with The PUNCH in Abuja on Saturday, the President, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria, Aminu Goronyo, said, “We have a bumper harvest that we never had before. We have never had the type of bumper harvests that we recorded this year.”

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