LASIEC Chairman Confirms 4 Years Tenure For Lagos LG Chairmen, Councilors

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The Chairman, Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Hon.Justice Ayotunde Phillips(Retd) has directed her staff to buckle-up at work this year in preparation for next year's local government elections in the state.

In her new year message to LASIEC staff, the retired bencher urged them to improve on their work abilities in readiness for the conduct of a free and fair local government elections in 2021.

This development has however put paid to the controversy over the tenure of local government Chairmen and Councilors which the State House of Assembly had increased from three to four years per term and signed into law with the consent of the former Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.


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Agege LG Holds First Procurement Committee Retreat

...As Lagos Procurement Boss Commends Egunjobi

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In ensuring the Council develop a value for money and Transparency system in delivering quality public infrastructure to the people of Agege, LGA, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi's led administration yesterday held first procurement planning committee retreat in Agege.

The event was held at Dami Event Centre, Lagos Street, Akilo, Agege, Lagos.

The Council Procurement Officer, Mr. S.O. Tiamiyu, in a welcome address, stated that it is imperative for every local government to have what is called "Needs Assessment" that would ensure a prudent spending of a Council funds at all times.

He said that, the objective of procurement planning retreat " is to enable the Local Government plan the projects and services it intends to render to its citizenry with the view to deliver the dividends of democracy to the grassroots, which this administration policy is premised on".
"This is first and unprecedented in the history of the Council". Tiamiyu said.

Guest Speaker, General Manager, Lagos State Public Procurement Agency, LSPPA, Mr. Onafowote Fatai Idowu, ably represented by Mr. Subair Akintunde, Head Monitoring, Enforcement & Compliance Public Procurement Agency, commended Egunjobi's led administration over the level of projects implementation delivered so far by the council.

He urged the council management to key into the system of Lagos State PPA law and Local Government guidelines to ensure "Value For Money" of Government funds. Adding that public procurement system would enable a level playing ground for contractors to bid for government jobs with quality service delivery.

In a remark, the Executive Chairman, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi stated that, "an effective and efficient procurement planning will enables the procuring entity and its staff to work smoothly to achieve the organizational goals with the right quantity and quality of input in place and at the right price".

He added that "Needs Assessment and Best Value for Money will always come first in the course of delivering infrastructural development to the grassroots and people of Agege".

Egunjobi commended the initiative of the procurement officer and promised to make it an annual event as a platform to dissect the need assessment and prioritize the council's projects and services in every fiscal year.

Sanwo-Olu Empowers 1050 Vulnerable Women, Artisans

...Gov Vows To Eradicate Poverty Through Socio-Economic Programmes

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In fulfilment of his pledge to end poverty through the implementation of socio-economic empowerment programs, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday empowered a total of 1,050 vulnerable and indigent residents in the state.

The Governor, who promised to uplift the living standards of the citizens at the inception of his administration kept part of the promise through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.

The government achieved the feat by working with various associations across the State, who in turn reached out to the beneficiaries.

The event, which held at De Blue Roof in Lagos Television Complex, Ikeja, marked a turning point for thousands of residents who could not hide their admiration for Governor Sanwo-Olu and his administration.

The Governor noted that the programme is in line with the foundational ideology of his political party, the All Progressives Congress, adding that it is an attempt to boost the economy of the most vulnerable in the society.

According to him: “One of the key functions of government is to bring the greatest good to the greatest number of the people. Living in poverty, or on the edge of poverty, is akin to being submerged in water, struggling to stay afloat. Poverty alleviation seeks to ensure that every person in the water is helped out, onto a boat, where they can then get a chance to take charge of their lives and their journeys henceforth.

“What we are doing here today therefore is lending a hand, to pull the most vulnerable people among us out of the water, in line with our campaign promises and the manifesto of our great party, the All Progressives Congress.

“It is therefore in line with this foundational ideology that, today, over 1,050 Lagosians made up of vulnerable women, indigent residents, as well as graduates of skill acquisition centres will be receiving requisite support to lift them out of poverty and set them firmly on the journey to financial/economic independence.”

The Governor stated that women empowerment shall remain a top priority of his administration, adding that any society that neglects the full potentials of its female population is guilty of short-changing itself.

The Governor said that no part of Lagos was left out as the Mega Empowerment programme covers all the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the State.

He further stated that the programme would be done on a quarterly basis.

Beneficiaries received, in addition to financial support, business support tools and equipment such as grinding machines, hair dressing tools, sewing machines, tyre repair kits, among other materials.

Speaking earlier, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs. Cecilia Dada, explained that women form the backbone of economy in Lagos State and the current administration is ready to place women where they belong.

She said: “It is an established fact that the economic activities of the women often times constitute the back bone of our economy. Studies have shown that increasing women's economic opportunities is the key to poverty reduction and economic growth. Lagos firmly believes that women's economic empowerment is a crucial pillar of sustainable development and poverty alleviation.

Vulnerable women, indigent residents, unemployed graduates of Skill Acquisition Centers, artisans that cannot set themselves up and religious groups were part of the beneficiaries of this empowerment.

Other dignitaries that graced the occasion include the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, members of the State Executive Council and other top functionaries in State.

Tinubu finally speaks about 2023 presidential election

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National leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday cautioned against the haste in debating which zone of the country should produce the next president now.

Tinubu, who spoke with State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, said such would affect the pace of governance by President Mohammadu Buhari’s government.

He cautioned that discussing 2023 the presidency would distract the government from providing people-oriented services such as roads, and other development agenda of the administration.

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Church-ownership Dispute: Pastor Stabs Wife, Self To Death In Front Of Congregants

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A Christian cleric did what many would consider an abomination on Sunday, 5 January, 2020: he stabbed his wife to death and committed suicide by slitting his own throat on the pulpit.

The pastor was reported to have committed the sacrilege with knives hidden under his shirt.

The church where the incident happened was co-founded by the pastor and his wife.
The incident took place at the second largest city in Kenya, Mombasa.

The heinous act was committed in the presence of stupefied congregants who had gathered for the day’s service.

Congregants at the church told journalists that Elisha Misiko was seated on the front pew when he walked over to his wife Ann Mghoi – who was at the pulpit – and stabbed her using knives hidden under his shirt.

He then stabbed himself in the stomach and slit his throat as congregants rushed to the pulpit.

He died on the spot while his wife died in hospital.

The couple was separated and had a quarrel over who should be in charge of the church, according to the Daily Nation newspaper.

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Community Service: Elephant Club of Ogba Donates Items Worth N1.5m to schools in Agege, Lagos

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The Elephant Club of Ogba, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has donated items worth N1. 5 million, for community schools in Ogba, and its environs to enhance learning and teaching.

It was reported that 14 primary schools within and outside Ogba and Agege communities benefited from the kind gesture at a ceremony held at the Ogba Ashade Palace, to impact pupils in Agege Local Government, Orile Agege, Ikeja and also extend to community Primary School, Ijoko, Ota, Ogun State.



Prince Jelili Ashade, the Adele of Ogba, in his remarks thanked the NGO for the kind gesture by donating to the school for the benefit of the children.

Ashade, who is also a member of the club, said that the donated items would go a long way in enhancing both the teaching and learning process in the schools.

“The items will go a long way to help both the teachers and the pupils in the classrooms.



“The generators and the printers donated would would help the schools print their documents, examination and text papers, without stress or delay.

“I just want to advise both the teachers and the pupils to make good use of the opportunity and ensure they are used for the right purposes.



Mr Wole Ogunlolu, the guest speaker at the occasion, also advised the pupils, to always read their books, instead of spending most of their valuable time on social media.

Ogunlolu, who is the founder, Centre For The Redemption of Yoruba Civilisation Art (CRYCAT), urged the pupils to cultivate the habit of reading from primary school level, rather than focusing on what is going on social media.

Mr Alilu Salau, the Chairman, Elephant Club Ogba, in his own remarks thanked the Almighty God for giving the club the opportunity to dish out, such items to the school children in the community.

“We just concluded grassroots football, where the winning team was rewarded N500,000, the second position got N250, 000 and the third position got N100,000.

“This is another programme for the school children in the community, where the schools will benefit from the generators, printers and other items; to help them in the learning process in their schools.

“We are praying that more items will be donated at next event; so that more schools in the community will benefit,” he said.

One of the beneficiaries, Bakare Hikmat, a Pupil from Al-hikmat Primary School Ogba, thanked the organisers for the kind gesture to the school.

According to her, the items will go a long way in assisting them in both learning and teaching process.

Ashade Fatia, another pupil from Anwar-Ul- Islam Primary School Ogba Ashade, also commended the organisers, saying the first aid box, Exercise books and other items donated would help the school.

Nwankwo Chiamaka, a pupil from Local Government Primary School Agege, also thanked the Elephant Club, for their humanitarian gesture to the school.

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Sports: Pokilee FC wins N500,000 for 2019/20 Bet9ja Elephant Cup

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Pokilee Football Club of Ifako Ijaiye in Lagos State has won the 2019/20 Bet9ja Elephant Cup, a five-a-side grassroots soccer tournament defeating Oloke FC, Oshodi in the final match by two goals to one.

The match was held on Friday evening at the Ashade Ogba Palace playing ground in Agege Local Government area of the state.

Pokilee FC, was one of the 14 teams, drawn on Oct. 14 to groups to kick start the five-a-side grassroots soccer tournament.

Pokilee FC emerged victorious through penalty kicks after the 20 – 20 minutes encounter could not produce the winner.

The Pokilee FC was rewarded with cash prize of N500,000, while the second Oloke FC, Oshodi and the third place winner, Successful FC got N250,000 and N100,000 respectively.

In his post-match remarks, Mr Alilu Salau, Chairman of Elephant Club, thanked God for the success of the league.

Salau said that the competition had been in existence for the past 22 years at the same venue, and keep improving on it every year.

“I appreciate and thank all the teams that participated in the league from the beginning, for their sportsmanship and fair play attitude during the matches.

“The game went well and the players show some level of maturity during the tournament.

“We also thanked the supporters and the spectators for their peaceful conduct and coexistence during and after the matches,” he said.

Also, Rasheed Olalekan, the Best Goal Keeper of the tournament, thanked God for the success of his team to win the 2019/20 league.

“Though, it is not easy, God saw us through. We thanked all our sponsors, supporters and organisers of the game for giving us the opportunity to showcase our talents,” Olalekan said.

Commenting, Adetobi Osadipe, a representative of Nigerbev, one of the sponsors of the competition, thanked youths in the community for their participation in the grassroots football league.

“In fact, this league is fantastic; it was well organised and all the supporters were very friendly; there was no violence; everything went on smoothly in spite of the venue being crowded environment,” Osadipe

Education: LASG Welcomes Students back to School for 2nd Term, 2019/2020 Academic Session

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Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo has welcomed students of both Public and Private Schools as they return to school for the 2nd Term 2019/2020 Academic Session on Monday, January 6.

A statement issued on behalf of the Commissioner by the Director-General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Mrs. Abiola Seriki-Ayeni clarified that students of Private Schools and Public Senior Secondary Schools will resume on Monday 6th January, 2020 while all Public Primary School students are expected to return for classes on Monday 20th January, 2020.

The release urged all students in boarding school to return to their hostels by Saturday 4th January, 2020.

The Commissioner advised Proprietors and School Administrators to ensure strict compliance with the Lagos State Government academic calendar/resumption dates, wished them a successful academic session and solicited their support in maintaining the high educational standards in Lagos State.

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LASEMA Recovers First Y2020 Road Crash at Ile Zik

...'Ember Months' is a Myth-DG LASEMA Dr. Oke-Osanyintolu

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While still celebrating the successful cross over into the new year, LASEMA Response Team from it's Cappa Base made the Agency's first recovery of the year at  Ile Zik Inward Dopemu, along Lagos – Abeokuta expressway yesterday.

Upon arrival at the scene of the incident for recovery operation in what turned out to be the first incident of Year2020, it was discovered by the Response Team that the containerized truck with unknown registration fell on it's side due to mechanical malfunction, constituting obstruction to vehicular activities along the express road.

However, no loss of lives were recorded, nor were injuries sustained during the successful recovery operation conducted using the Agency's heavy duty equipment - the Super Metro, to recover the containerized truck off the express road.

Commenting on the incident, the DG/CEO of LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu said that scientifically, this most recent incident has further debunked the mythical assertions to the "ember" months to which a lot of people erroneously attribute road crashes and other disasters.

"Scientifically, this accident of the containerized truck with unknown registration that fell on it's side on first day of the Year2020, did not fall due to the date or months of this new year, rather, it fell due to the fact that the truck developed a mechanical malfunction.

"This incident goes to prove that if this, and other truck owners do the needful in terms of proper maintenance of their fleet, training and retraining of their drivers, as well as ensuring that appropriate precautions are taken, such incidents will surely be averted to it's barest minimum, if not completely eradicated.

" This is why LASEMA is moving on to it's next level of incident prevention this Year2020 with increased enlightenment and even it's catch-them-young School Advocacy programs in order to educate the upcoming generation and inculcate appropriate safety precautions in their lifestyles from their growing years, so that they will not depart from it when they are fully formed".

Going further, Dr. Oke-Osanyintolu asserted that it was important to enlighten the present population of active adults on safety measures, prevention of emergencies and by extension, disasters, continuing that several scientific researches has proven that it takes a minimum of ten years - one decade, to achieve attitudinal change.

" Due to the long time it takes to achieve attitudinal change, it's also imperative that we go beyond this present generation of adults to groom the upcoming generations on safety measures, emergency/disaster prevention, at home, schools, corporate offices, places of worship with large gatherings of people. Today's children are tomorrow's adults which makes it imperative that they must be included in LASEMA's emergency/disaster prevention programs because Emergency/Disaster Management is Everyone's Business".

Aside the LASEMA Rescue Team that performed the successful operation, other responders present at the incident scene  included LASTMA, FRSC and officers of the Nigerian Police Force who were controlling traffic, while the Police also provided security all through the recovery operation.

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JAMB Announced 2020 UTME/DE Registration & Examination Date

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The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the dates for the commencement of the 2020 JAMB UTME/DE Sales of form, registration, and examination.

This was disclosed by the JAMB Registrar, Prof Is-haq Oloyede at a stakeholders’ meeting on Monday in Abuja, where he met with Commissioners for Education from the 36 states.

According to Prof Is-haq Oloyede, the registration for the UTME would start on January 13 and end on February 17, 2020; while the examination will hold between March 14 and April 4, 2020.

He noted that an optional mock examination for candidates will take place on February 18, 2020....READ MORE http://bit.ly/2twgp7C

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Agege Pen Cinema Flyover Will be Ready by July, Says Sanwo-Olu

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Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured residents and motorists that the Agege Pen Cinema flyover bridge will be completed and commissioned for use by June ending or early July 2020.

The governor, who toured the project site on Friday in company of his cabinet members, said the bridge has reached 70 percent completion.

He stated June/July date was the commitment given by the contractors.

Sanwo-Olu also visited on-going work at the first segment of construction at the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, which is open to motorists.

The Agege Pen Cinema flyover, which connects Oba Ogunji road where it takes off and drops off at Agunbiade on the other side, also has a railway underpass and three abatements, splitting into adjoining streets all around Agege Pen Cinema.

Sanwo-Olu said: “At the completion not only would we see a major traffic gridlock improvement, we would also see real estate value coming back to the entire neighbourhood here and you could see better quality of life because it is all geared to ensure we continue to build smart environment and smart cities.

“This is one of the major flyovers happening right in the midst of Agege, so what it speaks to is the fact that what is good for the people on the Island is also good for my people right here.

“You can see road infrastructure, bridge infrastructure, all three coming to solve traffic, transportation and movement of human beings from one point to the other, and you can see economies, businesses coming up to flourish here.”

He appealed to citizens and residents around the area to bear with the government a little bit more and to exercise more patience and cooperate with the contractor, who has engaged many of them on site.

At the Lagos-Badagry expressway, the governor warned residents and motorists around Mazamaza- Alakija- Agboju against indiscriminate dumping of refuse, open defecation, illegal parking of tankers and trucks among other traffic and environmental nuisances on the expressway.

Sanwo-Olu noted that government has kept its promise made in July 2019 to deliver, quality, motorable roads to residents of the area, vowing to intensify enforcement of the state’s traffic and environmental laws.

According to him, before the end of the third quarter of this year, construction work will be concluded on the four point seven kilometres stretch of the Expressway from Agboju to LASU Gate.

The Governor, who was accompanied by his Deputy, Obafemi Hamzat and some cabinet members noted that the projects will ease gridlocks and boost economic activities in the areas.

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Awori Street, Morkaz, Taiwo Dada, Others To Experience 10 Days BlackOut

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The management of Ikeja Electric has taken to Twitter in the early hours of today to announce that there will be an interruption of power supply to certain areas under its network for a period of 10 days, due to planned outage that would result from the installation of new 11KV panels at Mangoro Injection Substation to boost the power supply in these areas.

On the official account of the Ikeja Electric Plc, @IkejaElectric, they tweeted:

“Dear Esteemed Customer,
1. This is to notify you that there will be an interruption of power supply to your area between Monday, 6th and Thursday, 16th of January 2020, to enable us install new 11KV panels at Mangoro Injection Substation to boost power supply to your area.”

“2. The outage will affect Onilekere, Sodeke, Onipetesi, Valley View, Santos Layout, Sunday Farm, parts of Dopemu Road, Oniwaya Road and Aluminium Village, Capitol Road, Sule, Arigidi and parts of Sebiotimo Streets.”

“3. Others include Adegbola, Ajakaiye, Ikuomola, Ni Olagoke, Abimbola, Oseni, Markaz, Akinjobi, Taiwo Dada, Owo, Ogunwo, Awori, Abeje, Yekinni and Olagoke Streets.
We solicit your understanding and assure you that power will be fully restored as soon as the work is completed.”

Lagos Public Servants to Receive Three Months Minimum Wage Arrears

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Public Servants in Lagos State began the New Year with a commitment by the State Government to pay a 3-month arrears of the new minimum wage, the implementation of which took off in November 2019.

Speaking today at the 2020 Annual First Working Day Thanksgiving for Public Servants in the State, the Deputy Governor stated that the gesture was in recognition of the significant contributions and commitment of the public service to the realization of the goals and aspirations of the Sanwo-Olu Administration.

According to him, “We do this because we know this is the best public service in the country. The skill is there and the capability to deliver.”

While promising that the state government is committed to the completion of some major projects like the Blue Line Rail, Red Line and the Bus Rapid Transit; which will have a multiplier effects on wellbeing of the citizens, the deputy governor solicited the continued support and cooperation of the public servants to deliver on the projects.

He emphasized that in line with the present administration’s commitment to better the lots of Lagosians, the state government has increased budgetary provisions to Works and Infrastructure, Health and Education adding that if Lagos gets everything right, Nigeria will get it right.

Noting the importance and strategic position of Lagos and Nigeria in the socio-economic and political development in Africa, the deputy governor urged public servants to do the right thing, work hard and pray.

Saying, “If Lagos don’t do well, Nigeria will not do well and if Lagos do well, Nigeria will do. We are the key to the success of Nigeria and Nigeria is the faith of the Black race. So, we must be upright, do the right thing; obey traffic rules and other regulations”

In his remarks, the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola disclosed that in consonance with the new Minimum Wage Act, the state Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved the payment of additional three months’ salary arrears to state public servants.

He stated that the acknowledgement of the pivotal role of the public servants in the implementation of the T.H.E.M.E.S was responsible for the payment of the 3 months arrears.

The Head of Service declared that the state government had prioritized the continuous and sustained training based on robust learning and development policy, budgetary provision and staff welfare oriented policies.

He urged workers to also improve the quality of service delivery and uphold the long-standing traditions of the public service namely the ethics and ethos of discipline, honesty, integrity and transparency.

According to the Head of Service, “In moving ahead towards successfully taking Lagos State closer to our shared vision of a cleaner, smarter and more habitable city through the highest standards of quality service delivery, it is imperative that we all recognize the critical importance of updating our knowledge, skills and competences.”

In their exhortations, the Islamic and Christian clerics charged public servants to do something good in the New Year and be more dedicated to their duties.

Highlight of the event was the offering of prayers for the Governor, the Deputy Governor, the State Executive Council, and the State Public Service in general.

Proposed NOUN centre will create employment for Agege residents – LG chairman, monarch

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Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi, the Chairman, Agege Local Government Council says the proposed National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Study Centre in Agege community will create employment for hundreds of residents of the community.

Egunjobi made this known in an interview with the Nigeria News Agency in Lagos on Wednesday.

The Nigeria News Agency reports that the NOUN management had in November solicited the council’s support to establish a study centre in the area.

Also, Badagry LG boss offers 5 graduating students immediate employment.
The council chairman was optimistic that many youths would benefit from such a development in Agege community.

“This is a welcome development in Agege area. With such a learning institution coming to our community, many of our youths will be employed.

“Such an institution will also improve the economic standard of the area in terms of demand and supply of goods and services.

“The university authorities have reached an understanding with the management of Agege Local Government Area to site a study centre in the suburb,’’ he said.

According to him, part of the agreements reached was the constitution of a six-man committee comprising of three from each side, charged with drafting a Memorandum of Understanding that will be binding on both parties.

He said the parties decided that the council would provide land on which the study centre would be built, while NOUN would construct the buildings.

Egunjobi said that the university authorities conceded to the council’s demand to have Agege residents dominate the centre’s workforce, particularly the non-academic staff when it comes into operation.

NAN reports that the Olu of Agege Kingdom, Oba Kamila Oyedeji-Isiba, recently received a delegation of the Advocacy Committee of the university in his palace.

The delegation was led by the Director of the Lagos Study Centre, Prof Abubakar Sulaimon.

The monarch appreciated the management of the school for counting Agege worthy of having a study centre of the university.

He pledged his total support toward realising the goals of the university and assured the university authorities of his people’s warm hospitality afterGB CNN establishing the study centre in Agege.

Edited by: Adeleye Ajayi
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LASG Announces Road Closure along Agege Motor Road Axis for Railway Modernisation Project

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The Lagos State Government has announced that the Adejobi axis of Agege Motor Road will be closed on the 4th of January, 2020 from 6.00pm to 12.00pm the next day for activities related to the modernisation project of the Lagos-Ibadan section as well as its extension to Lagos Port/Apapa rail tracks at the Level Crossing.

A statement issued by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation appealed to residents, especially motorists plying the corridor to bear the pains, noting that the project is aimed at achieving a seamless multi-modal transport system in the State.

According to the statement, alternative routes have been provided for road users during the course of construction, including Ashade Underpass and Fagba Crossing, to ensure motorists reach their various destinations with ease.  

The release said the government is taking steps to create proper road infrastructure that will ultimately improve the traffic situation and facilitate the free flow of traffic within the State.

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Relief For Lagosians, As Lagos Lawmakers Amends Land Use Charge Law 2018

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Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have amended the Land Use Charge Law, 2018 and for connected purposes.

The 6 Man Ad Hoc Committee, Chaired by Hon. Rotimi Olowo, presented the report of the findings of the Committee to Members at the Plenary today.

According to him, the House in response to the outcry of residents on some sections in the Principal Law on Land Use Charge, 2018, organised a Public Hearing to ensure public participation.

During the presentation of the report, the Chairman of the 6 Man Ad Hoc Committee, Hon. Olowo highlighted observations made by the participants at the Public Hearing some of which are;

According to him, Section 1(2), “Pensioner” should be redefined to include all retirees resident in the State from Federal and State Institutions and from both Private and Corporate organizations domiciled in the State;

The public hearing revealed that the Increase is generally perceived to be arbitrary and unrealistic in a recessed economy and the State Government should revert to status quo of the Land Use Charge for 2017;

Similarly, it was agreed by participants and stakeholders that vacant plot of land and unoccupied properties should be exempted from the Land Use Charge liabilities;

The Committee also posited that Section 17(c) (i) there is no need for 50% payment by an aggrieved owners over disputed charges before their eligibility to appeal; while aggrieved residents/owners should pay the preceding year’s charges while the disputed charges are being resolved; amongst others.

The Committee however, recommended that as from the commencement of this Law; there should be proper classification of commercial and residential properties in the State for the purpose of levying charges in accordance with the provision of this Law by the property identification officers of the Ministry;

He further recommended that there shall be twenty percent (20%) increase from the fees chargeable before the repeal of the Land Use Charge Law Ch. L79 2015, and the increment referred to in sub-section (1) above shall be renewable every ten (10) years; Pensioner should be replaced with a person who retires from a Pensionable Office; The owner of the property is liable to pay Land Use Charge in respect of any taxable property;

It should be noted that from the date when Land Use Charge is levied on a property in accordance with this Law, the provisions of the Assessment Law, Land Rates Law, Neighborhood Improvement Charge Law and any amendments made pursuant to it shall cease to apply to that property amongst other recommendations.

The House therefore adopted the recommendations as amended as resolution of the House.

It would be recalled that the House at the Plenary Session of Monday, 19th March, 2018 constituted a 6 Man Ad Hoc Committee to further look into the Bill and report its findings.

NASFAT bans Dec 31st/Jan 1st cross over Tahajjud

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Prominent Islamic organisation, NASFAT, has banned its branches from holding December 31st/January 1 cross over tahajjud.

This was contained in a memo obtained by iWitness NG.

Read the memo below:

Date:25/12/2019

From:The Mission Board Secretariat

To:All Missioners(Branch,Assistant, zonal and National)

Subject:December 31st/January 1st cross over Tahajjud program. A Reminder of its prohibition.

Salam alaykum wa rahmatul laah wa baarakatuhu, 

I write to remind us all that the above-mentioned type of tahajjud is not one of NASFAT programmes and thus no Branch of NASFAT Society is allowed to hold such in any manner.

It has come to the notice of the office of the Chief Missioner that some branches do organize this tahajjud under the disguise that they are holding other NASFAT-accepted socio-religious functions. This is not acceptable and I have the instruction of the CM to inform us that any Missioner that does otherwise will be sanctioned appropriately.

Missioners having any challenge on this in their Branches are to bring this to the notice of the Chief Missioner through the National Dawah Officer/Mission Board Secretary.

May Allah ease our affairs.

Animashaun Uthman
National Dawah Officer/Secretary,Mission Board

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School feeding: FG pays food suppliers in 33 states

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The Federal Government on Sunday said it had paid suppliers of foodstuff and cooks in 33 participating states under the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme.

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, said the payment, which was for January 2020, would ensure that the feeding of the 9.9 million pupils in the 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory starts immediately schools resume in two weeks time.

She explaining that the payment covered the cost of feeding the school pupils in the participating states, adding that the funds were released in December to give the suppliers and cooks adequate time to procure and stock foodstuff.

Farouq said, “We believe that paying these funds early is critical to the success of the programme. We do not want any hitches and we want to ensure that the  school children are fed on time and without any excuses.”

The minister warned that the Federal Government would not accept any drop in the nutritional quality of the meals given to the children.

She said the Federal Government had gladly received reports of improved attendance in the schools and improved hygiene among the pupils.

These outcomes, according to Farouq, were some of the reasons for setting up the school feeding programme.

She noted that under the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme a total of 9,963,726 pupils were fed in 54,942 schools across the country and were served by 107,862 suppliers and cooks.

The programme is one of the components of the National Social Investment Programme of the Federal Government.

The NSIP, which was previously under the Presidency, was recently moved to the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development.


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Lagos Deputy Gov arrests drivers for driving against traffic

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The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Saturday apprehended two commercial drivers and their buses for driving against traffic.

According to News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, the commercial drivers were apprehended at Majidun area of Ikorodu, on the outskirts of Lagos.

The buses with registration numbers, FKJ 704 XK and FKJ 864 XV were driving inward Ikorodu using the outward Ikorodu Lane.

The two buses and the drivers were handed over to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) at Owode Onirin police station for necessary actions.

LASG Begins Demolition of Illegal Shanties, Shops

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...over 2500 illegal structures removed

The operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) over the weekend began the demolition of all illegal structures, shanties, kiosks and containarised shops at 'Marwa Waterside' area of Lekki, Lagos

Speaking on the demolition, the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi disclosed that the exercise became imperative in preparation for the construction of a coastal road which will serve as an alternative route for the Lekki-Epe Expressway and enhance free flow of traffic on that corridor.

According to Egbeyemi, “Illegal business operators like Iron benders, Mechanics, food/fruits vendors and others were served a seven-day 'Removal Notice' by the government to remove their property and vacate the entire area and it expired on Thursday, 19th of December, 2019.

It was an eye-sore as these illegal artisans, food vendors and others littered the entire area with refuse and waste materials.

Investigation conducted revealed that none of these occupants and illegal business operators have any permit from the State Government as miscreants freely smoke and sell Indian hemp as well as engage in prostitution around residential premises.

The Taskforce confirmed that after the expiration of the removal order, the government still gave these illegal squatters additional eight days grace to vacate the entire area before embarking on the clean-up exercise as well as clampdown on all criminal elements disturbing law-abiding residents within Marwa waterside and the entire Lekki axis.

He implored all illegal occupants on any of the government lands/property to immediately vacate same as it would not be business as usual across the State.

Man beats wife to death on Christmas day

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The Police in Ogun State have arrested one Mutiu Sonola for allegedly beating his wife, Zainab shotayo to death.

Mutiu, 37, started beating his wife in the morning on Christmas Day, over minor disagreement.

He was said to have persisted in hitting her despite being told by neighbours to desist from further assaulting his wife, until the 34-year-old woman slumped and slipped into coma.

He, allegedly, fled home quickly when it dawned on him that his wife was not likely to survive the beating.

It was learnt that neighbours notified the father of the woman, who rushed to the scene and took his daughter to the State Hospital, Ijaiye, Abeokuta, for treatment but doctors confirmed she was brought in dead.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State, Abimbola Oyeyemi, in a release stated that the suspect was arrested by detectives from Ibara Division of the Ogun state Police Command.

Oyeyemi stated further that investigation had revealed that Mutiu habitually beat his wife at any slightest provocation and that the latest assault leading to the woman’s death was triggered by a “minor disagreement.”

According to him, the remains of the woman had been deposited at the morgue of the State Hospital, Ijaiye for autopsy, while her husband would be transferred to the homicide section of the state criminal investigation and intelligence department for further investigation and prosecution.

“The suspect was arrested on Wednesday 25th of December 2019 following a report by the father of the deceased who complained at Ibara division that he was called on phone that his daughter was having a misunderstanding with her husband and that she has been beaten to comma by the husband.

“He said that he quickly rushed to the scene and took his daughter to the General hospital, Ijaye where the doctor confirmed her dead.

“As soon as the suspect realised that the victim is dead, he took to his heels and on the strength of the report, the Divisional Police Officer, Ibara division, Dada Olusegun mobilized his detectives and went after the suspect.

“His hiding place was eventually located and he was promptly arrested,” he said.

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Hon. Dr. Dawodu Bashiru, MHR: An Epitome of Exemplary & Visionary Leadership

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In every age there comes a time when leadership must come forth to meet the need of the HOUR - The HOUR FOR CHANGE

Hon. Dr. Dawodu Bashiru MHR. epitomises such exemplary leadership for the people of Oshodi-Isolo

A critical appraisal of his undertakings as a legislator representing his constituency at the Federal House of Assembly, reveals that he possesses in no small measure the attributes of a quintessential leader

By taking full responsibility of his statutory obligation to use his office as an Honourable in the house of representative towards alleviating the plights of it's constituents, Hon. Dr. Dawodu Bashiru, MHR understands the purpose of his calling.

His intellectual sagacity and prowess with which he communicates his visions for his constituency, clearly,  creatively and consistently is unparalleled.

His medical background and international exposure were brought to bear in the budget defense process.

Problem solving to Hon. Dawodu has a route; ingenious creativity. No wonder he is a man people wants to follow

Hon. Dr. Dawodu Bashiru can be said as Charitable to a fault.   If you ask him why, be sure of this response from him "My Destiny is to care for others".

Hon. Dr. Dawodu understand that leadership in the twenty first century thrives with the synergy of ideas. His hand of fellowship towards Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, a.k.a MC Oluomo is geared towards a partnership that is attracting development to the community.

Greater Lagos Fiesta will discover, nurture Talents – Tourism Commissioner

….Olamide, Zlatan, Niniola, Patoranking Other Top Artistes Billed To Perform

...Event To Hold Simultaneously For 5 Days In Five Locations

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The Lagos State Government, in furtherance of its commitment to boost tourism and entertainment, is set to hold the 2019 ‘Greater Lagos’ fiesta in a grand style.

Addressing reporters on Monday, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Shulamite Olufunke Adebolu, stated that the 2019 celebration has additional features that will help to discover and nurture talented performers to become celebrated stars across the country.

The event, usually celebrated annually is an entertainment funfair highlighting the State's rich talents reservoir and promoting the relevance of entertainment and tourism as a major driver of the State’s economy.

According to the Commissioner: “This year, Greater Lagos Fiesta is more than a show, it is all encompassing. That is the reason we want to cement our position as Lagos being the absolute place for top-notch entertainment and tourism in Africa. For the first time on the continent of Africa, we are going to be experiencing a proper show that can rival any show in Dubai, the United States and the United Kingdom.

“In addition to that, it is very critical to understand and nurture the talents we have in Lagos State. Many international artistes that are up for Grammy Awards are home grown talents. To this end, the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration realises that there is need for a platform for our talents to thrive.

“This year, we have injected some addition to the formula on ground whereby Lagos actually identifies a talent, nurtures and grows the talent to become the future stars.”

The show, which will hold from 25th to 31st of December, was described as a family event where everybody is expected to attend with members of their family.

She announced that the show will hold in five locations simultaneously and two winners that will contest at the Grand Finale will emerge from each of the five locations.

She said: “Across the five Ibile Zones – the locations where these events will be holding, there will be competition such as talent hunt. There will be two last contenders in each of the five zones that will contest at the venue of the Grand Finale at Eko Atlantic City. We will ensure that by 2021, these artistes will perform as big shots in the country.

“The bottom line is to engross us with the culture, talent and diversity of Lagos. We are diverse and we need an avenue to display it. Mr. Governor is offering it this year, taking the greater Lagos platform to another level.”

Also speaking, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, assured that the issue of insecurity would not be a barrier noting that Lagosians have nothing to fear while attending the shows.

“It is not the kind of show you will be afraid to attend or take your kids and family members to. There is no room for negativity at the shows.

“I want to also reaffirm that it is going to be a show like never before because it is well planned. New stars that will go into the shoes of the already established stars in the country will be discovered,” he said.

He further explained that entertainment is the big game changer in the economy.

Notable artistes like Olamide, Naira Marley, Zlatan, Patoranking, Niniola are expected to perform at the events. In addition, popular artistes in each locality of the Ibile would be allowed to perform.

Again! Fire Guts 4-Storey Building at Tejuosho Market

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There was another fire outbreak at Tejuosho Market, Yaba, Lagos.


LASEMA Response Team on arrival at the scene of incident discovered that the electrical engine room on the ground floor of a 4 - storey building was gutted by fire as a result of overheating due to lack of adequate ventilation in the room.


Though the fire was quickly put out with no recorded loss of lives nor injuries at the scene of incident, primary responders were readily available to curtail the fire.


These first line of defence included the LASEMA Response Team, the Federal and LASG Fire Services as well as Officers of the Nigerian Police were all responders at the incident scene...

Orile Agege Legislators Celebrate Council Chairman, Hon. JS Babatunde in Grand Style

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There is no end to celebrating an Icon the synergy between the major players of Orile Agege Council which are the Legislative, Executive and the Management  have brought about an unending Celebration of the political generalissimo of Grassroot Governance, Hon.Johnson Sunday Babatunde,the Executive Chairman who marked his birthday few days ago.

The 4th Legislature of Orile Agege LCDA, under the leadership of the amiable and vibrant Leader of the House, Hon.'Wale Fayemi and other  Members of the House who threw a surprise retrospective birthday Get-Together for the Council Mayor to show their support and appreciation to his led Administration.

Hon. Johnson Babatunde was amazed to see the love and dedication shown to him by the honourable House.

The Council Chair showed his appreciation and further enjoined the Hon.Members to play their role as advocates of the people they represent as well as protect the interest of the Local Council Development Area,Orile Agege.

Lots of Exotic and customised gifts were presented to the birthday boy by Members of the proactive 4th Orile Agege Legislative Arm.

At the occasion were the celebrant, Hon. J.S Babatunde and his beautiful wife,Mrs Mojisola Babatunde,the Vice Chairman,Hon.Kafilat Pedro,the Party Chairman,Hon.Salau, the Party Secretary, Hon.Fatai Ajibola,the SLG, Hon.James Agboola and other EXCO Members.

Others were the Council Manager, Mrs Tejumade Lawal and other Management Team,Political faithfuls,kegites Members who gives sonorous gyrations to commemorate the day and other well wishers.

Egunjobi presents car gift to 2019 Best Aides

...As Agege NULGE Celebrates Outstanding Staff

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The Executive Chairman of Agege LGA, Alhaji Kola Ganiyu Egunjobi, today presented a car gift to  2019 best Aides.

AgegePulse Magazine learnt that, Alhaji Omodele Moruf, SSA on Environment and Hon. Omotosho Ajala, Vice Chairman, Revenue Agege LGA were still in surprise mood as the Chief Security Officer of Agege LG who appears in security outfit and Council Treasurer, Mrs. Tawakalitu Mebude presented the car keys to both beneficiaries at the Council Secretariat to ease their operations.

In the same vein, the Council NULGE rewards outstanding staff with  gifts and cash prizes at its Annual End of the Year Party organised to celebrate and reward hardworking and outstanding staff of the Council.


While receiving the Xmas surprise gift, the newly elected CDA chairman of Gbogunleri Alhaji Moruf Omodele Olohunwa and Hon. Ajala appreciate Egunjobi, adding that the council Chairman is a man of "Integrity" and many surprises.

See TOP 60 Arrests Made By DCP Abba Kyari

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1• Arrest of Nigeria’s most notorious Kidnap kingpin Billionaire Kidnapper Chukwudumeme Onwaumadike Aka Evans in Lagos State and his Gangmembers,

2• Arrest of the killers of former Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) Air Marshal Alex Badeh ‘rtd’ along Keffi-Gitata Kaduna Road,

3• Arrest of the most wanted Boko-Haram Commander Umar Abdulmalik and Eight (8) of his Terrorists gang members,

4• Arrest of Twenty-two (22) Boko-Haram Terrorist gang members responsible for the kidnap of the Chibok School Girls in 2014 and also responsible for series of suicide bombings/several attacks and ambush against Security Agents in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States.

5• Captured the Most Deadly Kidnapper in the History of Nigeria, Henry Chibueze Aka “Vampire” in Owerri, Imo State and his gangmembers,

6• Arrest of the Deadly Offa Bank robbers that invaded Offa Town, Kwara State and robbed five commercial Banks, the gang also murdered over Thirty-one (31) innocent Nigerians Making it the deadliest Bank Robbery in the History Of Nigeria.

7• Arrest of kidnappers who kidnapped a serving Assistant Comptroller of Customs In Portharcourt,

8• Arrest of a syndicate of kidnappers, armed bandits and their sponsors in Zamfara State, after the gang had kidnapped the twin sisters before their wedding,

9• Arrest of deadly armed robbers and murderers who escaped from lawful custody at the SARS Lokoja, Kogi State,

10• Arrest of deadly kidnappers responsible for the kidnap/murder of Mr. John Iheanacho a staff of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)/President of Eastern Zone Investment Cooperative Society Ltd, in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State,

11• Arrest of suspect responsible for the murder of Lieutenant Abubakar Yahaya Yusuf a serving Naval Officer and his girlfriend Miss. Lorraine Onye in Rivers State,

12• Arrest of deadly kidnappers responsible for the kidnap of two South African Citizens in Kaduna State,

13• Arrest of the Terrorist responsible for the bombing of Kuje and Nyanya towns of Abuja and recovery of primed bombs in the FCT,

14• Arrest of deadly kidnappers responsible for the kidnap of two Americans and two Canadians in Kaduna State,

15•Arrest Of a Notorious Criminal who threaten to Kill the Former Vice President of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar and his Family.

16• Arrest of the kidnappers of elder statesman Chief Olu Falae in Ondo State,

17• Arrest of gang of deadly killers responsible for the killing of several innocent persons in Benue State and recovery of their operational weapons,

18• Arrest of notorious arms and dealer who specializes in selling arms to armed robbers, kidnappers and Politicians in South-West/recovery of over Fifty arms and thousands of life ammunitions,

19• Arrest of the most notorious armed robber in the South-West, Abiodun Egunjobi Aka “Godogodo” in Ibadan, Oyo State, he was responsible for the death of over Five hundred (500) innocent Nigerians & Police Officers,

20• Arrest of the Kidnappers of the Turkish School Girls in Ogun and Lagos States,

21• Arrest of the kidnappers/murderers of Barrister Sherif Yazid along Abuja-Kaduna Express road,

22• Arrest of most the notorious kidnapping kingpin in Kogi State Halti Bello and twenty of his gang members, the gang had been terrorizing Kogi State and its environ for many years, who also kidnapped and murdered one Istifanus Gurama a senior staff of Dangote group,

23• Arrest of more than Fifteen (15) different gangs of kidnappers totaling over Three hundred (300) kidnappers and recovery of over Two hundred (200) AK47 rifles and other dangerous weapons used in terrorizing Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highways,

24• Arrest of kidnappers/murderers of the Production Manager of Niger Delta Petroleum Resources Limited Mr. Ubani Onyema ‘m’ 64 years old, in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State,

25• Arrest of the most Notorious assassin in the South-west Ade Lawyer and his gang responsible for series of killings in various parts of Lagos State and South-western Nigeria,

26• Arrest of the Kidnappers of Isheri Landlords in Lagos State,

27• Arrest of the Kidnappers of Eighty (80) years old Chief Felix Ogbona in Aba, Abia State,

28• Arrest of assassins and masterminds who gruesomely murdered Mr. Uba Emmanuel aka Onwa in Festac Town, Lagos State,

29• Arrest of kidnappers of Dr. Alex Pepple in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State,

30• Arrest of the Kidnappers of Ikorodu School Girls in Lagos State,

31• Arrest of the Kidnappers of CBN Governor’s wife in Delta State,

32• Arrest of the Kidnappers of Ambassador Bagudu Hirse in Kaduna State,

33• Arrest of the Kidnappers of Serrie Leonian Deputy High Commissioner in Kaduna State,

34• Arrest of the Kidnappers of former Minister of Finance Okonjo Iweala’s Mother in Delta State,

35• Arrest of Niger-Delta militants planning to bomb 3rd Mainland bridge/recovery of arms and explosives in Lagos State,

36• Arrest of Niger Delta militants/notorious Kidnappers and recovery of GPMG, Ak 47 rifles and military grenades in Port-harcourt, Rivers State,

37• Arrest of notorious gang who planned to Kidnap Nigerian billionaire
Femi Otedola in Lagos State,

38• Arrest of the Kidnappers of Oniba of Iba a first class King in Lagos State,

39• Arrest of kidnappers of Hon. Sani Bello member of House of Reps/representing Mashi Federal Constituency of Katsina State (now late),

40• Arrest of the Armed Robbers/Militants who attacked and robbed Lekki, Ikorodu, Festac and Agbara Banks in Ogun and Lagos State,

41• Arrest of the Kidnappers of the three (3) Orekoya’s Children in Lagos State,

42• Arrest of the Kidnappers of Former Chairman of Ejigbo LGA in Lagos State,

43• Arrest of Killers of Oyo State member of House of Assembly in Oyo State,

44• Arrest of the kidnappers and Killers of Reverend father Adeyi in Otukpo Benue State,

45• Arrest of Kidnappers of Alhaji Salami in Abuja,

46• Arrest of the kidnappers of two (2) ABTI American University of Nigeria Female Students in Abuja,

47• Arrest of the attackers of Nimbo Community in Enugu State and many more breakthroughs that are too numerous to mention.

48•Rescue Of Magajin Garin Daura from Kidnappers in Kano State and Arrest Of 13 of the Kidnappers/Terrorist

49•Arrest Of a Notorious Southwest Kidnap Kingpin Abubakar Mohd Aka Buba and his Gangmembers In Oyo State.

50•Arrest Of the deadliest Kidnapper in the Southwest Abdullahi Abubakar aka Osama and his Group In Ekiti State.

51•Arrest Of Adamu Umoru aka Dabo and Group, Kingpin Of Abuja-Kaduna expressway Kidnappers Responsible for Kidnapping Dr Mahmoud Chairman UBEC, Killinghid Driver and Many Other Kidnappings and Killings Along the Expressway.

52•Arrest Of Usman Mohd and Group Of Kidnappers Responsible for kidnapping the Son Of the immediate Past Minister Of Health In Oyo State and Many Other kidnappings in the Southwest.

53•Arrest Of Tony Raphael aka Chairman and his group, Kidnap Kingpin Terrorizing Rivers State.

54•Arrest Of Abdullahi Sani and his Group Responsible for the Kidnapping Of the Mother in-law Of Governor Masari Of Katsina State.

55•Arrest Of Notorious Kidnapper Isa Abdullahi aka Biyi and his Gang Responsible for Several Kidnappings and Killing In Katsina State.

56•Arrest Of Gbenga Ojomo the Most Notorious Illegal Arms and Ammunition Smuggler in Nigeria, Responsible for Smuggling Thousands Of Rifles and Ammunition from Libya and Burkina Faso to Nigeria.

57• Arrest Of Sunday Abel aka School boy and his Deadly Gang Of Kidnappers Terrorizing the Southeast Responsible for Kidnapping and Killing a Serving American Soldier In IMO State and Many other Kidnappings and Killings in the Southeast.

58• Arrest Of Cajetan Otti and Group Of Notorious kidnappers Terrorizing Abia State and Recovery Of Several Rifles.

59• Arrest Of Divine Nmeni and his gang of Notorious Kidnappers who were Responsible for several Kidnappings and Rapes In Rivers State.

60• Re-Arrest Of Notorious Taraba State Kidnap Kingpin Hamisu Bala Wadume and Recovery Of Several Rifles after he was Rescued and released from IRT 2 weeks earlier.

May Almighty Allah, The Nourisher, the sustainer , the master of the day of judgement and owner of the majesty and honour guide and Protect Dcp Abba Kyari and his team members from any kind of conspiracy known or unknown.

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Prudent Spending Helped Us Deliver More Projects With Limited Resources Says Hon. JS Babatunde

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The Chairman of Orile Agege Local Council Development Area(LCDA), Hon. Johnson Sunday Babatunde has said that his administration's focus on prudent spending of the limited resources available has helped his administration to deliver huge dividends of democracy to the people of Orile Agege LCDA within two years in charge of the Council.

Hon. Babatunde stated this at a Media Parley organized for press men in Orile Agege.

He reeled out his administration’s achievements in the last 27 months, "Our administration has invested hugely in providing infrastructure, education, health, security, sports and welfare to Orile Agege Residents".

"On Youth and Women Empowerment, We have financially empowered over 2,385 youths with our monthly N100,000.00 and N30,000.00 stipends for startup business"

The Council Chair said, that all these would not have come to reality without his wise spending and ability to block revenue leakages of the Council on assumption into office.

Recall, Hon. JS Babatunde recently presented about 250 furnitures, writing materials to Public Primary Schools in the LCDA at the Council Secretariat to address issue of lack of furniture and to improve learning curve of primary school pupils in Orile Agege.

However, He has also promised to revamp the moribund Orile Agege LCDA Schools of Vocational Training with "World Class"equipments that would face the test of time globally and avail our secondary school leaving students opportunity to acquire vocational skills.

While answering questions on the allegation of abandonment of some infrastructural projects, Hon. Johnson assured that his administration has never abandoned any project as the Council contractors are still working on all the existing projects.

He said, “we are not neglecting any projects. Up till yesterday, our men are still working. For example, James Okiki Street, Ademolu Street, Afuwape Street, Ifeloju Street, Okusanya and other areas of the council".

"Year 2020 Budget will be more promising in providing dividends of democracy to the residents of our dear community". JS asserted

RRS NABS TWO INTER - STATE ROBBERS

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Two inter - state robbers who have been breaking into homes and boutiques in Lagos and Ogun State and dispossesing residents of their belongings were on Wednesday arrested by the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad in Oshodi after another successful outing.

The robbers, Gbemi Ogunleye, 45, a fairly used cloth seller in Ijora and Ini Effiong, 32, a road side Gala  hawker in Oshodi were arrested in early Wednesday morning after an all night robbery at the resident of one church cleric in Ibafo, Ogun State.

The suspects, in their confessions stated that they break into homes and boutiques in Ibafo at midnight, cart away clothes, mobile phones and electronics.

 They added that during the day, they sell the electronic and phones as well as clothes before returning to their respective businesses in Ijora and Oshodi, Lagos.

Ogunleye stated that apart from the fairly used clothes popularly known as ‘okrika’, which he sells in Ijora, he also sells clothes and shoes taken from their victims at night. He maintained that they target boutiques and surveyed the environment days before breaking into them at night.

Effiong in his confession to the police disclosed that although he hawks snacks in traffic, he teamed up with Ogunleye to rob at night.

He explained that he also robs in traffic at night, adding that he has snatched many mobile phones in traffic in Oshodi Oke, Bolade and PWD while hawking snacks.

The two suspects who couldn’t give the specific figure of houses and boutiques they have broken into confessed that their operations have been more restricted to Ibafo and Mowe because they feared they would be arrested if they attempted to rob in Lagos.

Ogunleye noted that he met Effiong in February 2019 in Oke - Koto, Agege. He stated that their discussions on how to survive the nation's economic realities made them team up.

He further maintained that before he met his colleague, he had been operating alone limiting himself to Ibafo and Mowe. “I dont rob or burgle houses and boutiques everyday. Whenever I have money, I buy ‘okrika’ in Kotangoa market and sell them in Ijora, Lagos”.

The suspects disclosed that whenever they want to rob, they would converge in Kara, Ogun State before proceeding to Ibafo around 11:00 p.m to hang around the area before striking their target at about 1:00 a.m.

On their last operation in Ibafo, he said, “we hid in the bush till 2:00 a.m before we could gain entrance in to the house. We used cross bar to shift the burglar - proof from where we entered. We were with the occupants of the house till 5:00 a.m.

We collected 5 mobile phones, N4, 000 and a motorcycle. We were in Oshodi when RRS bike riders intercepted and arrested us in the morning”.

Already, about three of their victims have identified the suspects  at RRS headquarters. One of them, a teenager revealed that the suspects spent more than 5 hours with her and her younger sister while their parents were away.

She added that they parked all her mother's jewellery, clothes and two flat screens before escaping.

Also arrested with the suspects was one Chinedu Onyema, their receiver. He came to Oshodi with N30,000 trying to bribe the police to release the suspects.

Recovered from the suspects were seven mobile phones, N4000 and a motor cycle with the registration number GGE 962 QN

Onyema has confessed being their receiver and that he bought mobile phones and electronics from the suspects.

Commenting on the development, the Commissioner of Police Hakeem Odumosu stated that there would be no hiding place for criminals in the metropolis.

I Was Once A Bus Conductor/ Bike Rider, Says Small Doctor, Flaunts His G-Wagon

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Popular  Agege Born Nigerian singer, Alhaji Adekunle Temitope (AKA) Small Doctor has took to his Instagram page to show off his newly acquired Toy.


Announcing the arrival of his latest acquisition, the ‘set awon’ singer said that he was once a bus conductor and bike rider but now he’s the proud owner of a Benz G-wagon. He also revealed he was a bike rider before he rose to fame.

Recall, Small Doctor Who shed tears on stage during Omo Better Concert held recently at Agege Stadium, Agege, Lagos Nigeria, after sighting a huge turnout of fans to share love with him.

 his words reads

“He Was Once A Bus Conductor /Bike Rider 📣.
Now Set Awon SOLD OUT 💯 .
I’m A Symbol Of HOPE📣(Never Relent)
iyanu MASHELE SOONEST