Lagos Govt Charges Community Media Practitioners To Be Objective In News Reporting

 ...Urges To Propagate Sanwo-Olu’s achievements

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The Public Affairs Unit of the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs in Lagos State on Thursday, charged community media practitioners in the State on the need to be objective and factual in their news reporting at their various communities.

The Government stated this at an interactive session which was organised for Community Media Practitioners across the 57 Local Government/ Local Council Development Areas of the state and which took place at the Conference Room, T-Block of the Ministry in the Secretariat at Alausa – Ikeja, Lagos.

Addressing the participants at the event, the  Assistant Director, Public Affairs Unit of the Ministry, Mr Kehinde Adebayo, said the event was in line with Sanwo-Olu’s agenda of bringing governance closer to the people and to strengthen as well as to strengthened the relationship between the Government and the grassroots through the Community Media across the State.

He said it is also to ensure that there is effective and efficient information dissemination to the grassroots in the State.

“This interactive session would not have held without the gracious approval of Mr Governor; Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, who sees the pivotal role that Community Media Practitioners play in disseminating information at the grassroots; hence my deepest gratitude to Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for his approval of this interactive session.

“Surely, he is a man driven by purpose and concern for the grassroots. Having seen ahead of time the damage false information and repertoire can do to the image of the State, thus the need to tell our stories ourselves rather than have someone do it for us.

Reeling out the aims of the interactive session, he explained, “The sole aim of this august gathering is to enable practitioners project the programmes, activities and policies of government in the manner easily understood by the public.

” To participants here present; I want to assure you that seasoned facilitators are here to equip you with tools needed to engage in the best practices as Community Media Practitioners; and I believe that it would be an interesting interactive session for brain racking deliberations.

Speaking at the event, , thanked the Ministry for its efforts in putting the practitioners on their toes.

He lauded the administration of Governor Sanwo-Olu for identifying with the practitioners despite all odds. He said, “I appreciate the Ministry for its unflinching support and affection for the Community Media Practitioners,”

He seized the occasion to remind the Ministry of APCOM’s upcoming event, tagged, “Community Media Summit ” billed for August 15, 2023, in Ikeja, Lagos where he said the practitioners will converge to socialise, network and learn new ideas about their profession.

He reiterated the decision of the practitioners to partner with Governor Sanwo-Olu in information dissemination.

“We have decided to partner with you to organise a Community Media summit in order to ignite our members.

” This is to enable us to tell our stories better, he added.

Also speaking, the Senior Public Affairs Officer, Mr Alabi Victor, charged the practitioners to seize the opportunity of various social media handles to tell their stories.

He urged them to disseminate the achievements of Mr Governor to the grassroots in their various localities.

Ikeja Electric donates medical items to Ifako General Hospital | AgegePulse Magazine

 

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

L-R, Mrs Taiwo Ibilola, Head, Administration and Human Resources, General Hospital, Ifako-Ijaye; Mrs Folake Soetan, Chief Executive Officer, Ikeja Electric (IE); Dr Bamidele Mustapha, Medical Director, General Hospital, Ifak-Ijaye; Mrs Nneka Nwosu, Business Manager, Ikeja Business Unit (IE); Mrs Olufunmilayo Ojo, Apex Nurse, General Hospital, Ifako-Ijaye

Lagos, Nigeria; 14th February, 2022: Ikeja Electric Plc (IE), Nigeria’s leading Electricity Distribution company, has donated medical items to Ifako-Ijaye General Hospital, Lagos, to mark this year's Valentine Day. This charitable gesture is in line with objectives of its Personal Corporate Social Responsibility (P-CSR).

Staff of Ikeja Electric led by the Chief Executive Officer, Folake Soetan, also shared gift items in the Children’s Ward as an expression of love to the kids, which is synonymous with the celebration.

While making  the donation, Ikeja Electric’s CEO, Soetan, said: “At Ikeja Electric, it is in our DNA to always give back. That is why we continuously explore opportunities to give back to the communities we operate, through our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives hinged on the pillars of Health, Education and Empowerment.

“While we acknowledge the efforts of Government at all levels in providing health care to the citizenry, there is no doubt that they also need some level of support from the private sector as the demand is enormous. This is why private organizations like Ikeja Electric throw their weight behind initiatives that support Government and drive development,” she noted.

She also mentioned the company believes that touching people’s lives in the society where it operates will further help to strengthen trust and engender mutual relationship between the company and the people they serve. According to her, “As simple as some of these acts of love might seem, they have far-reaching impact on others.”

Excited to receive the gift from Ikeja Electric, Management of the Hospital expressed appreciation for the gesture and quality time spent in the Children's Ward.

The Medical Director, Dr. Bamidele Mustapha, commended Ikeja Electric and called for support for the Hospital from other well-meaning Nigerians as government cannot do it alone.

Ikeja Electric further stressed that showing love goes beyond giving to people on special days only, that is why it consistently look for opportunities to touch the lives of people and communities through its PCSR activities. 

“Our P-CSR platform allows both the company and the employees to carry out voluntary charitable activities aimed at making impact on different spheres of the society" the company said.

Under the P-CSR programme, IE has the Employee Volunteer Scheme (EVS) which enables our staff to voluntarily contribute their time and resources to support the Society. These generous acts reflect the large-heartedness of employees of Ikeja Electric to support the undeserved in our society.

Court Jails Two Ogun Politicians For Illegal Possession Of Firearms

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A magistrates’ court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, has sentenced two politicians in Ogun State, Adewale Ogundele and Ibrahim Amoje, to one year’s imprisonment without any option of fine.

The police had arrested the two convicts on October 16, 2021 at the venue of the state congress of the All Progressives Congress held at the Ake Palace ground for being in possession of illegal weapons.

The presiding magistrate, Mrs O. O. Adebo in her judgment said the court found the two politicians guilty of illegally possessing firearms.

Adebo noted that she was satisfied with evidence before her and sentenced the duo to one year’s imprisonment without any option of fine.

She held, “Those two were charged with unlawful possession of firearms. We had three witnesses and at the end of the day, they were found guilty of having in their possession firearms without licence. Accordingly, they were sentenced and sent to one year imprisonment without any option of fine.

Ondo Bans Unions'/Associations' Activities Over Public Exploitation | AgegePulse Magazine

By Ayodele Ifasakin

 

Rotimi Akeredolu

The Ondo State Government has taken measures to protect residents in the state amid soaring costs and incessant increases in prices of goods and services by artisans including farm produce and food items.

 

In this regard, the state government has barred all Trading Unions and Associations under the umbrella of Ondo State United Artisan Group, from fixing and enforcing uniform prices of goods and services being sold/rendered by their members and non-members.

 

A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo said the decision was taken in the overall socio-economic interest of the people of the State. 

 

The statement:

 

"Government had before now, watched with discomfort and dismay, the economic suffocation of the people with unimaginable increases in prices of goods and services in markets, shops and other sales outlets across the state.

 

"Even without due regard for market forces, it is obvious that associations and unions are largely behind this unwholesome act. 

 

"The state government has decided to act decisively even as the public deserves protection from this undesirable exploitation under some guises. 

 

"Therefore, fixing market prices and imposing fixed exorbitant prices on the people under the guise of association or union must be stopped forthwith.

 

"Accordingly, as part of the measures, Individuals, Artisans, Traders and providers of services as well as farmers are henceforth allowed to operate, sell their produce and render any service in any part of the state as they may deem profitable, based on the principle of demand and supply and prevailing market forces. This is just as membership of associations and unions remains voluntary as provided for in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended.

 

"Consequently, Government's right to regulate the activities of Trading Associations and Artisan groups has to be invoked in the interest of residents. Therefore, on no account should any Union/Association fix or enforce prices of goods and services. 

 

"Similarly, there shall be no sale of tickets to Artisans/Traders by any Association/Union without due approval of the state Government through the Internal Revenue Service”.

"All concerned are, therefore, advised to adhere strictly to this directive as any person or group found to be flouting it will be made to face the full weight of the extant laws. 

"It is to be noted too that this directive takes effect from TODAY in all markets and sales outlets across the 18 LGAs of the state".

Breaking: Lagos Assembly passes VAT, Open Grazing bills | AgegePulse Magazine By Ayodele Ifasakin

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the State's Value Added Tax (VAT) with Speaker Mudashiru Obasa directing the Acting Clerk of the House, Mr. Olalekan Onafeko, to transmit a clean copy to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for assent.

Obasa

The House also passed the bill that prohibits open cattle grazing in the state.

The two bills were passed after unanimous votes by the lawmakers at the sitting where they were read the third time.

Immediately after their passage, Speaker Obasa commended his colleagues for their passion to see that the state continues to grow.

"I thank you all for this historic exercise," Obasa said.

Recall that the House held separate public hearings on the bills on Wednesday with stakeholders expressing support.

BREAKING: Buhari Arrives Imo to Commission Projects, Despite IPOB's Threat | AgegePulse Magazine

  

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

President Muhammadu Buhari arriving Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri, Imo State

Buhari lands in Imo

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Owerri, the Imo State capital to commission yet to be ascertained a number of projects.

Buhari landed at the Sam Mbakwe Airport in Owerri and was received by dignitaries.

Governor Hope Uzodinma had earlier stated that the President is in the state to commission some projects through a Facebook post.

He wrote, “It is with a heart full of gratitude that I, on behalf of the good people of Imo State, welcome His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR to the Eastern Heartland on a working visit to commission some of our completed people-oriented projects.

“Mr. President, we are delighted to have you in Imo State on this august occasion despite your tight schedules and it’s our pleasure that while in Imo State, you will enjoy the hospitality and conviviality of our people.”

Cows will cost N2 million each if Lagos passes anti-open grazing law: Miyetti Allah | AgegePulse Magazine

By Ayodele Ifasakin

“If cattle are bred in one place, the price could go up to about two million naira each.”

A herdsman feeding his cows [Photo credit: The Guardian Nigeria

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) has warned that the price of a cow could go up as high as N2 million if the Lagos State Government passes the proposed anti-open grazing law.

The association’s zonal secretary for South-West, Maikudi Usman, made the disclosure on Wednesday during a one-day public hearing organised by the state House of Assembly on the anti-open grazing bill.

Mr Usman said ranching, as being proposed by the government, was capital intensive and his members could not afford it.

“If cattle are bred in one place, the price could go up to about two million naira each. W

e agreed with some local chiefs in other states that anyone who wants to rear cows in a location should register and should indicate when he is leaving,” he disclosed.

The Miyetti Allah leader added that the best way to breed cattle was to move them from one place to another, saying that they were moved to different places during the rainy and dry season.

“Our breeders are not used to breeding cattle in one place.

They move from here to another place.

 When we say we will keep cattle in one place, the owner of the cattle will not have funds to feed the animals in one place.

Making further excuses, Mr Usman pleaded with the government for more time to enlighten herdsmen on breeding cattle in one place rather than encroaching on farmlands.

“We are pleading with the Lagos State government to give us more time to go tell our people and train them how they will be breeding cattle in one place and not encroach on farmers’ land,” he said.

Mr Usman further urged the state government to subsidise the cost of raising the animals in one location.

He detached his group from criminal herdsmen that have been destroying people’s farm among other criminal activities such as armed robbery and kidnapping.

“A Fulani man moves from one place to another to ply his trade, but we have some bad eggs that are fomenting trouble.

The government should allow us to tell our people that they don’t want our cows to destroy people’s farmlands,” he pleaded.

“We have met with stakeholders in Ekiti, Ondo and even Oyo States and we reached agreements with them.”

 

In his own remarks the president of the Lagos State Sheep Farmers Association, Mustapha Ibrahim, said that the bill was not meant to attack anybody, but that it was all-embracing.

Mr Ibrahim noted that land resources were very important to the state, adding that the relationship between cattle herders and farmers should be symbiotic.

He also called for legislation to promote the creation of farm estates across the state.

Also, chairman of Lagos State Butchers Association, Alabi Kazeem, urged the assembly to support the cattle breeders as breeding cattle in one location could be expensive.

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Anti-Grazing Bill: Stakeholders commend Lagos Assembly | AgegePulse Magazine

-Obasa says bill is intended to ensure peaceful co-existence

- Myetti Allah pleads for assistance from Lagos state government 

By Ayodele Ifasakin

Eshilokun

Many stakeholders at a public hearing held at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday, agreed that prohibition of open cattle grazing was the best way for the state to ensure security of lives and property.

This was as the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, said the bill was intended to create an atmosphere that would encourage peaceful co-existence among residents.

Obasa, who was represented by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Wasiu Eshilokun-Sanni, said in his keynote address that it was important to address the issue of cattle rearing, especially as it affects security and other human desires.

The Speaker added that the issues involved with the current ways of cattle rearing and open grazing called for concerted efforts for stability and economic development.

"If there is no security, there will be no peace and development. Farmers/herders clash appears to be the oldest. Both the farmers and herders are critical to food stability.

"Both of them affect our health. Their conflicts lead to insecurity and claim lives and properties. We must engage ourselves to make the right decisions," the Speaker said.

Hon. Kehinde Joseph, chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, in his remark, said that the proposed law was meant to ensure peace between herders and farmers in the state.

According to Joseph, the proposed law is meant to ensure the registration of herders and prohibition cattle roaming.

"It will forestall herders/farmers clashes and redefine social and economic activities in the state.

"Members of cattle breeders association will be sensitised on the new development and we will ensure strict compliance with the law, when it is passed," he said.

Commenting, the President of the Lagos State Sheep Farmers Association, Alhaji Mustapha Ibrahim, described the bill as all-embracing and would ensure a symbiotic relationship between cattle rearers and farmers.

He also advocated for a legislation to promote the creation of farm estates across the state.

However, in his submission, Zonal Secretary of Myetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association in the South West, Meikudi Usman, appealed to the state government for assistance as he noted that ranching is more expensive than open grazing.

Usman, who agreed that there were some criminally-minded herders, argued that raising a cow in one location could increase the price of a cow to as much as N2 million just as he pleaded with the government to subsidise the cost of raising the cattle in one location.

“We agreed with some local chiefs in other states that anyone who wants to rear cow in a location should register and he should indicate when he is leaving.

"A Fulani man moves from one place to another to play his trade, but we have some bad eggs that are causing trouble. The government should allow us to talk to our people that they don't want our cows to destroy people's farmland.

"We have met with stakeholders in Ekiti, Ondo and even Oyo states and we reached agreements with them," he said.

Chairman of Lagos State Butchers Association of Lagos State, Alhaji Alabi Bamidele Kazeem, also advocated for support to cattle breeders arguing that rearing animals in one location could be expensive.

Insecurity: Bandits Force School Closure, Convert Classrooms To Hideout | AgegePulse Magazine

 

By Ayodele Ifasakin

Bandit

Bandits terrorising residents of Zamfara and forcing closure of schools have converted some classrooms to personal use in the North West State.

Daily Trust findings show that dozens of primary schools in highly traumatised remote rural communities had been taken over by armed criminals.

The schools were abandoned by the pupils and teachers as a result of the activities of the criminals.

According to residents, the head master of one primary school in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of the state was once confronted by armed men who asked him to close lessons for the day as they intended to sleep in the classrooms.

Without any hesitation and knowing fully the consequences of not carrying out their order, the headmaster immediately closed the school and asked all the pupils to go home.

Daily Trust learnt that scored of armed bandits have been killed in airstrikes after they took shelter in the empty classrooms in the abandoned primary schools across the state.

Apart from this, there were schools affected by a lack of teachers because many had rejected posting to rural schools due to the risk associated with going there to teach.

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Why LASUBEB Partners Lagos Taskforce - Hon. Alawiye-King | AgegePulse Magazine

 By Ayodele Ifasakin 

R-L: Hon. Alawiye-King, CSP Shola Jejeloye

The Executive Chairman, Hon. Wahab Alawiye-King led Board Members, Board Secretary and Directors for an inter-agency collaborative visit to the Chairman, Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Task Force). 

During the visit, the SUBEB chair requested for the support of the Unit in eradicating indiscriminate vandalization of school properties, removal of shanties and dislodgement of hoodlums around school territories, as well as assistance in curtailing encroachment on school lands by residents.  

  

Alawiye-King added that, the presence of hoodlums around school environment is not only a threat to the pupils and teachers, but also a red flag in the society.

He appreciated the task force for their relentless effort in law enforcement in the state and also pleaded that the unit affiliates with the Board by providing armed officers for monitoring and enforcement whenever the need arises.

CSP. Shola Jejeloye, Chairman Task Force Lagos State promised adequate support in terms of enforcement and also appreciated the Board for the visit to the unit. 

“Exposure of pupils to criminal activities can cause mental imbalance for our children, which is why we have made our decision irreversible in ensuring that anytime the Board calls on us we will answer,” he said.

Faleke Denies Lagos West Senatorial Ambition Rumours | AgegePulse Magazine

 

 

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

The attention of the media office of Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke have been drawn to some online news report and rumours being peddled around by some uninformed persons over a purported senatorial ambition of our principal.

Rt. James Abiodun Faleke 

Ordinarily we ought to disregard such false news since it's already known to be the handiwork of the uninformed, but we felt there is a need to set the record straight in issuing a statement on behalf of our principal by stating in an unequivocal terms that our principal who is a ranking member of the House of Representatives and privileged to chair the House committee on finance has no intention whatsoever to aspire for the Lagos west senatorial seat in 2023. 

He is focused and committed to his resolve to continue to offer quality representation and service delivery to the people as a member of the House of Representatives.

We make bold to state that our principal enjoys lots of goodwill and support from the progressive leadership and vast majority of party members and constituents in Ikeja federal constituency.

This disclaimer is necessary to dispel the rumours and false information being  peddled around by the *uninformed.*

(c) JAF MEDIA

PHOTOS: Ota Residents Block Abeokuta-Lagos Highway To Protest Bad Roads | AgegePulse Magazine

  By Ayodele Ifasakin 

Ota road

Scores of travellers on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Monday were stranded after residents in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State staged a protest over bad roads in Ota and its environs.

Credit: Daud Olatunji, Saheed Olugbon

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Education: Lagos Schools To Resume 13th September, Adopts Staggered Resumption for Boarders in Model Colleges, Upgraded Schools | AgegePulse Magazine

 

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

Students 

The Lagos State Government has announced the resumption guidelines for the Y2021/2022 academic session for public and private schools across the State.

In a release issued on Monday by the State Ministry of Education, the Honourable Commissioner, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, stated that all schools are expected to resume on Monday, 13th September 2021, while students of Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools will be required to resume in batches from Sunday 19th September, 2021.

In her words, “Boarders in Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools, as well as SS2 students seeking placement into SS3 class are expected to resume on Sunday 19th September, 2021. The revision for the classes will run from 20th to 26th September while promotion examination to SS3 class will start from 27th September to 8th October, 2021.

Mrs. Adefisayo further noted that the newly admitted JS1 students into Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools are to resume on Saturday, 2nd October, 2021 for a one-week orientation programme to intimate them on secondary school structure and modalities.

The Commissioner averred that other returning students in JS2, JS3, SS1 and the newly transited SS2 in the various Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools are to resume on Saturday, 9th October 2021, while classes for the students will commence on Monday, 11th October, 2021.

She also revealed that the adoption of staggered resumption for Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools was due to the presence of Y2020/2021 SS3 students currently writing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) scheduled to end on the 6th of October, 2021, adding that another reason is that the schools cannot accommodate seven sets at once in the boarding system.

Adefisayo, therefore, appealed to parents to abide by the new development for a smooth academic session, just as she implored the students to be more diligent and devote more time to their studies.

LAWMA to ban single use plastic | AgegePulse Magazine

By Ayodele Ifasakin

Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) is set to ban single use plastic materials across its formations, as part of its efforts to curtail the environmental menace posed by the item.

AgegePulse learnt that,  this was made known by the Authority, in a press release on Monday, noting  that the agency was taking the step, as a key implementer of the Lagos State Plastic Policy, geared towards making the environment livable and free from plastic pollution.

“LAWMA, as an environment-friendly organisation, is totally committed to promoting the ban of single use plastic, across our work formations in the state. We are glad to lead by example, looking forward to other corporate bodies doing same, to make the environment cleaner and safe from plastic pollution”, the statement read.

The Authority called on residents to shun the act of indiscriminate dumping of waste at unauthorised locations, such as canals, gutters, road medians and uncompleted buildings, pointing out that such abhorrent practice worsened the challenge of flooding in the state, as the rainy season resumed.

It urged residents to call LAWMA toll-free numbers: 07080601020 and 617 (for GLO users), to report environmental infractions and make inquiries on waste management related issues in their area.

Lekki Now Home of Cyber Crime As EFCC arrested 402 Suspected Fraudsters | AgegePulse Magazine

By Ayodele Ifasakin

Cyber crime suspect Charles Okoye

Lekki, the fast-developing upper middle class area of Lagos Metropolis, is emerging as the new hub internet-related fraud. 

Data from the investigation activities of the Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for the second quarter of 2021, indicates that Lekki District is the preferred location for all manner of cyber fraud syndicates.

Between April and June, 2021, the Advance Fee Fraud and Cyber Crime Sections of the Command recorded a total of 402 internet-related fraud arrests. While the Advance Fee Fraud Section was responsible for 243 arrests, the Cyber Crime Section executed 18 sting operations which resulted in 159 arrests, from which 13 convictions have so far been recorded.

Of the 159 suspects arrested by the Cyber Crime Section, 70 are from Lekki, comprising communities such as Ajah, Badore, Victoria Garden City, Sangotedo and Oniru.

Ajah accounted for 24 suspects, while Oniru and Sangotedo had 14 and 13 suspects respectively. Badore had 8 suspects. Neighbouring Ikoyi and Eko Atlantic had 2 and one suspect each. Ikorodu and Alagbado on the Lagos Mainland make up the remainder.

The suspects are mostly millennials, with 82 of them aged between 25-34 years, which speaks to the fact that most of the individuals arrested are either still in school, recent graduates or university drop outs.

Analysis of the data from the Cyber Crime Section further shows that the dominant form of internet crime is Dating Scam/Online Dating Scam/Romance Scam. Sixty Four percent (64%) of individuals arrested are involved in romance scam, followed closely by “Middle Man Scam” and “Picking” which account for 8% and 7% respectively of those arrested.

The 64% involved in the dating scam benefitted to the tune of N8, 310,000; $349,290 USD; £ 900; €10 and Cryptocurrency 0.17513.

Other typologies of fraud identified include forgery, possession of fraudulent documents, spamming, credit card fraud, impersonation, rental scam, loan fraud, Business Email Compromise, Hacking, stealing, cheque scam, phishing, and money laundering.

The data also reveals gift cards, at 39%, as the prevalent method employed by the suspects to access their illicit funds. It is followed by bank transfers at 27% and Cryptocurrency at 21%.

A total of $12, 512.49USD was recovered from the e-wallet accounts of four suspects within the period.

How Lagos RRS Arrested Notorious Serial Phone Thief | AgegePulse Magazine

...recover 5 different stolen Android phones.

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

The Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS), have arrested a serial phone thief who journeys in and out of Lagos for the sole purpose of phone theft.

suspect

The suspect, Olajide Balogun 'M' (36), an indigene of Akoko, in Ondo State, was arrested by the RRS decoy team, who covertly monitored the suspect as he was carting away his loots on a motorcycle, along shasha road, in Alimosho Lagos.

The suspect on sighting the closely advancing RRS operatives, jumped off the motorcycle and took to heel, in an attempt to evade arrest; he was however, pursued and apprehended by the determined decoy team of the Agency.

Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and demonstrated his modus operandi when on operation to steal phones from his target victims.

Furthermore, the suspect confessed to have receivers of his loots at Computer Village and named on 'Emeka' as his major receiver.

The suspect will however be charged to court in line with the directive of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police CP Hakeem Odumosu.

Education District 1 Agege, Trains 200 Students On Entrepreneurship Skills | AgegePulse Magazine

By Ayodele Ifasakin  

No fewer than 200 students of Lagos State Education District I acquired skills in different vocations during a three-week skills acquisition programme organised by the District to empower its students. 

The free skills acquisition programme, according to the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of District I, Mrs. Titilayo Solarin, was intended to complement the classroom academic training for the students, alleviate poverty and encourage them to be self-reliant and independent. 

Speaking at the end of the annual Vocational Training and Skills Acquisition programme held at Government Senior College, Agege, Mrs. Solarin said that the Lagos State government is giving the students all-encompassing education to produce leaders with distinct knowledge, great skills and character. 

The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary said the training held across all the six Educational Districts, commending Governor Sanwo-Olu for approving the programme for students of public secondary schools to acquire skills in different vocations and avoid reliance on white-collar jobs alone for survival. 

Her words: "It is a fact that unemployment has become a major problem bedevilling youths globally. Nigeria, just like other developing countries, is faced with several challenges ranging from unemployment, insurgency, diseases and insecurity, among others. Having the required skills to keep the country's economy vibrant and being productive will go a long way in addressing most of these challenges". 

Also speaking on the initiative, the Director of Co-curricular, Science and Technology Department, Mrs. Lucy Omoaka, disclosed that some of the student trainees have been selected for empowerment and would be provided with vocational tools and materials for exceptional performance during the period of the training. 

She said that the students were trained on Soapmaking (liquid, medicated solid soaps), Small chops, Hall Decoration, Tye & Dye, Make-up, Gele-tying and Adire materials. 

The event had in attendance the Director, School Administration, Mr. Oluyemi Adeshina; the Principal of Lagos Baptist School, Orile Agege, Mr. Michael Shofolahan and the Principal of the Lagos School Model Junior College, Meiran, Mrs. Olajumoke Adesanmi, among others.

Akeredolu Signs Anti-Open Grazing Bill Into Law | AgegePulse Magazine

By Ayodele Ifasakin

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has signed into Law the Anti-Grazing Bill passed by the State House of Assembly.

Akeredolu

A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo said the Governor Akeredolu signed the bill into Law in his office on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.  

"The move is in line with the resolution of the Southern Governors' Forum at its last meeting in Lagos where September 1st was set as the deadline for Governors in Southern Nigeria to sign the Anti-Open Grazing Bill into law.

"This is worthwhile and a very laudable development aimed at stemming needless instances of skirmishes, conflicts as well as infractions on the enviably peaceful disposition of the good people of Ondo State. 

"It is very pertinent to aver and indeed, reiterate that the Law shall rather, engender a more cordial, mutually benefiting relationship amongst residents of the State irrespective of ethnicity, religion or creed. For emphasis, no particular group of persons is the target. 

"While it is the hope of Government that all residents would take an ample advantage of this Law to enhance our socio-economic well being in Ondo State, compliance of same shall be given the utmost attention. Government shall pursue with vigour, through lawful means, to ensure strict compliance.  

"In this regard, details of the new Law shall be made available to the public for proper information, more depth of understanding on contents as well as other relevant areas", the statement said.

RRS Arrests 2 Notorious Traffic Robbers in Agege | AgegePulse Magazine

Segun Akanni &, Sunday Taiwo

By Ayodele Ifasakin

The Operatives of Police Rapid Response Squad,  RRS arrested these 2 notorious miscreants (Segun Akanni &, Sunday Taiwo) under the new Agege Pen-cinema bridge and recovered substances suspected to be Indian hemp from them.

AgegePulse learnt that the arrest was made during a night patrol around Agege axis over the weekend.

Investigation revealed that they were among those criminal elements robbing innocent motorists and commuters of their valuables around the new Agege Pen-cinema bridge at night.

Again! DisCos receive NERC approval to increase tariff September 1st, EKEDP disowns increase notice | AgegePulse Magazine

By Ayodele Ifasakin

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has ordered the 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to increase their tariffs beginning September 1, 2021.

The commission in a letter titled ‘Tariff Increase Notification’ gave the energy distributors the leverage to charge a service based tariff.

However, Eko Electricity Distribution Plc has denied giving out information regarding hiking its tariff.

“Our attention has been brought to rumors making the rounds in the media from unconfirmed sources of a proposed adjustment in power tariffs,” the organization said in a statement signed by the MD, Engr. Adeoye Fadeyibi FNSE.

"Eko Electricity Distribution Plc would like to advise the general public to avoid any such reports that do not come from the company's management or its website, www.ekedp.com.

“While we continue to review effective and regulatory strategies to manage the impact of changes to macro-economic indices affecting end-user tariffs, the general public will be duly informed, in the event of any changes to the end-user tariff. We advise all customers to disregard all communications that have not been issued by management or published on the company’s website www.ekedp.com. Please kindly contact our 24/7 customer care line on 07080655555, OR customercare@ekedp.com for further information for enquiries and a prompt resolution of any further queries or complaints.”

Meanwhile, the Association of Nigerian Power Distributors (ANED) has denied accusations that Distribution Companies (DisCos) pressured the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to halt electricity trading under the Eligible Customer Regulation (ECR) 2017.

ANED Executive Director, Research & Advocacy, Sunday Oduntan, made this known in a rejoinder yesterday.

He said: “Whilst the concerns of the author and the stakeholders behind the publication are misplaced and unfounded, we found it compelling to set the records straight on the issues brought forward in the said publication.”

The DisCos also said they recognize the relevant provisions of the ESPRA 2005 and the ECR as well as their objectives, noting that there has been improvement in DisCos’ performance with more collaborations to increase efficiencies of the DisCos and indeed the entire value chain to achieve clean, safe and uninterrupted power supply to Nigerians

The DisCos also stated that they are aware of the relevant provisions of the ESPRA 2005 and the ECR, as well as their objectives, noting that their performance has improved with more collaborations to increase efficiencies of the DisCos and indeed the entire value chain in order to provide Nigerians with clean, safe, and uninterrupted power.

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How Bandits killed Senator Na’Allah’s son, two others in Kaduna | AgegePulse Magazine

By Ayodele Ifasakin

Some bandits in separate attacks have killed three persons, including a pilot, in two local government areas of Kaduna North and Kajuru, Kaduna State.

Abdulkarim Bala Na'Allah

The pilot, Captain Abdukkarim Bala Na’Allah, said to be the eldest son of Senator Bala Na’Allah, was killed by the hoodlums in his Malali (GRA) residence in Kaduna North Local Government Area on Sunday.

Senator Na’Allah represents Kebbi South Senatorial seat in the Senate and was the Deputy Majority leader in the Eighth Senate

The 36-year old pilot who recently got married was tied and strangled at his Malali residence in Kaduna, after which his vehicle and other properties were carted away by his killers.

Special Adviser to Senator Bala Na'Allah, Garba Mohammed says the assailants gained entrance into the house through the roof.

He adds that a neighbour’s security guard noticed the gate of the deceased home opened and immediately raised alarm which led to the discovery of his body.

The slain pilot has been buried at the Unguwan Sarki cemetery according to Islamic rights.

The Kaduna State Police command is yet to react on the situation even though they were  notified and have visited the murder scene.

“Suspected Kaduna Bandits Kill Captain Abdulkarim Bala Na Allah, the first Son of Senator Bala Na’Allah, in his Malali GRA Residence Kaduna today,” said a statement trending on social media.

Meanwhile, on the Kajuru attack, it was said that the bandits invaded the Makoro Iri Village in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna States and killed two persons.

Agege LG Poll: Tribunal grants Osolana access to inspect election materials | AgegePulse Magazine

 

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

Sola Osolana 

The Tribunal sitting on the fallout of Agege Local Government  Election has granted the plea of the legal team of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Sola Osolana to inspect all the electoral materials used during the July 24 Poll.

The Tribunal headed by Honourable Justice S.B Candide-Johnson granted the access on Friday, 27th August, 2021.

Other members of the Tribunal are Her Honour O.A Okunuga (Chief Registrar), Her Honour T.A  Elias CM (Admin), Her Honour O.O Martins (Mrs) CM. I and Her Honour O.A Ajibade (Mrs) CM.I.

Osolana is challenging Agege Local Government Election on the ground of alleged several electoral malpractices like ballot snatching, multiple voting, vote buying, inconsequential results, harassment and unjust arrest during the election.

LASEMA Rescue Three at Maryland road accident | AgegePulse Magazine ...Evacuates carcasses of Ikotun-Egbe multiple accident

  

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

Consequent upon the arrival of the Cobra Squad at Onipanu to Obanikoro, inward Maryland, it was discovered that a commercial bus ran into a truck from behind while on top speed at the wee hours of today, Sunday, 15th August, 2021.

Unfortunately four passengers (two adult female, the driver and a three year old baby girl) in the bus lost their lives to the incident while three adult female sustained injuries and were administered pre-medical treatment by the Agency's Paramedics and LASAMBUS Officials. 

The Agency's Response team alongside LASAMBUS, Nigeria Police and SEHMU were responders at the incident scene. 

The trapped driver was extricated with the light rescue equipment and bagged. All the four mortalities were thereafter handed over to SEHMU for onward transit to the morgue while one of the injured casualties was moved to trauma centre with the Ambulance.

 

The other casualties were moved to the hospital while the accidented commercial bus was recovered off the road with the aid of the Agency's light tow truck and the truck was towed with the LASTMA tow truck and handed over to Police Officers from Pedro Division.

In an afternoon operation, the Dolphin Squad at Igando was activated to recover the carcasses of a road accident which occurred at Egbe, Ikotun inward Synagogue Church of all Nations.

The Team alongside the Police Force, Ikotun Division evacuated the Daf Truck with registration number XA 203 GRM, an unidentified blue Lexus car and a TVS Motor Bike which left two occupants of the Lexus car dead.

Information gathered from Police Officers,  Ikotun division revealed the fully loaded Daf truck had a break failure and rammned into the Lexus car and Motor Bike.

The Agency's light tow truck evacuated the bike and Lexus car while the Agency's Super-Metro evacuated the truck and handed over to the Police Officers from Ikotun Division to avert a secondary incident and also to ease traffic gridlock along the axis.

Sad! How Fast-Rising Nollywood Actor, Stanley Okoro Was Poisoned At Movie Location– Cousin | AgegePulse Magazine

 

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

Stanley Okoro

The family of Stanley Okoro, the fast-rising Nollywood actor that died a few days ago, has alleged that the movie star was poisoned by colleagues.

DAILY POST reported that Okoro, popularly known for his comedy roles in movies, died on Wednesday from a suspected case of food poisoning.

According to the family, Okoro was poisoned after successfully completing a movie shoot in a hotel in the Maryland area of Enugu State.

Although they cannot tell if the 23-year-old actor was having problems with anybody that would want him dead, the family said that Okoro’s only problem was his obsession with food.

A very close Cousin to the deceased, Okoro Nneka Loveth, who spoke to DAILY POST on Thursday, said the deceased loved and carried everyone along.

Her words, “Stanley happens to be my Cousin. A very close Cousin. Stanley was poisoned. And the person that poisoned him was among the people on set with him as of last week.

“Usually, whenever he came to Enugu, he’d either call me for food or call one of our Cousins to get him food. Stanley liked food alot. He ate a lot.

“So whenever he asked me for food, (usually I’m very busy) I’d send a Keke (tricycle) driver to go and deliver it. I have one Hausa Keke driver that usually did that for me or I’d go myself or my other Cousin will go herself or send one of her girls.

“But this last time he came, we only talked on the phone. They were in Enugu for a movie shoot. Their location was in Maryland, Enugu.

“So after the movie shoot he went back. He apologised that this time, he could not meet with us but that he’d be coming back the next week. Stanley left Enugu four day ago and said he’d be coming back next week, that they have another movie to shoot.

“He lived in Owerri (Imo State) but this poisoning happened in Enugu. Immediately he got back to Owerri the thing started happening to him as if he had a stroke and he started vomiting.

“They rushed him to a hospital and on getting to the hospital Stanley gave up. So the person used a fast poison. Maybe as they rounded up shooting and decided to eat the person just took the advantage.

“Throughout yesterday, we did not sleep. In fact, Stanley did not deserve to die. That guy is nice and carries everybody along. In fact, everyone in my village is crying. He was so down to earth. The only problem he had was that he liked food a lot. He ate too much.

“He was not married but may have been in a serious relationship. He wasn’t even up to 30 years. I can’t tell if he was having problems with anybody [that would want him dead]. He didn’t tell me of anyone.

“Stanley lived his life like an Hausa man, he wouldn’t even take note when someone was angry with him.

“Currently Stanley is in the mortuary and for now we don’t know what to do. He was around 23-year-old.”

Who are the Asade Family of Lagos? | AgegePulse Magazine

By Dayo Asade

#Watimagbo la Agege - Ogba - Ikeja  Division.

Ogba is an  ancient town in the old colony province of western Nigeria now Lagos State of Nigeria.

Ogba Ashade Palace, Ogba Agege

Ogba was founded by one prince Owoeni Asade and was a prince from Ile -Ife who left Ile -Ife in the late seventeenth Century, settled down briefly at Iseyin from where he moved to Afon town where his brother , an Ifa priest Consulted his  Ifa  oracle and they were  advised to  move  downward  and which is now Ota township.

They settle down at Ota in Osi quarters where  they met  their  relatives in IIoti quarters  with Osi palace Ota , which is now known and called Onikosi palace Ota . In the early eighteenth century , they went on hunting expedition with their brothers who founded the present day Orile Agege and they moved upward and settled down at the present day Ogbaland . In 1840 or there about during the Dahomey  war , Owoeni Asade and his brother moved to Ado -Odo where Arola Asade was born .

Both the father and son came back to Ogba in the year 1860 Owoeni Asade died in year 1876.Prince Arola Asade took over the reign of obaship of Ogbaland in the year 1880 and become so popular and commanded respect in all the Awori towns and environs , the then British Governor of Lagos crown colony Mr . Glover honoured Oba Asade with the British flag and he was being paid a stipend amount of thirty (30) shilling monthly.

The only Crown surveyor , Chief Herbert Macaulay of blessed memory in the year 1896,surveyed the area controlled by Oba Arola Asade. The area include the present Alausa formally Tappa village where the Lagos State secretariat  stands  today,Agindigbi, Adekunle , Oloti , Operekete , Jaguna,  Abule George, Ijaiye and part of Aguda Ogba town and the half of the present Agege town according to intelligent report of 1935 giving half of the present Agege station town to Ogba people.

 

When Arola Asade settled down, he was joined by Chief Madarikan who was a little nephew to Ebo Aweri,Wife of Arola Asade as tradition and customs in those days to see off a wife to her husband house and Chief Akilo from Ota, Chief Ajai Ofe from Ewu, chief Adarijo from Igbesa ,Chief Salawu from Ilorin and chief Akingbade from Ota . He was later joined by Ogabis, Ogunji Ajaguna’s all from Ota and Majaros, who own ¾ part of Ajegunle land . Owoeni Asade gave birth to four (4) children two male and two female . Namely (1) Arola (2) Iroko (3) Omoseyin (4) Dada Abori.

Arola Asade the eldest child of Owoeni was the first bale of Ogba and its environs in 1880 at the age of 40 years. He died on the 16th day of may 1930 at the age of 90 years.

FG Approves New Tollgates' Fees, ₦200 For Cars, ₦500 For Trucks & Luxury Buses | AgegePulse Magazine

 

By Ayodele Ifasakin

The federal executive council (FEC) has approved a new policy for tollgates across the country.

Fashola

Babatunde Fashola, minister of works and housing, disclosed this at a media briefing on Wednesday.

According to a statement by Tolu Ogunlesi, presidential aide, the council granted approval of the ‘Federal Roads and Bridges Tolling Policy and Regulations’ at its meeting on Wednesday.

While noting that the tolling system will prioritise the use of technology, some highlights of the regulations include recommended tolling fees for vehicles as follows: “Cars: N200; SUVs: N300; Private Buses: N300; Commercial Buses: N150, and Luxury Buses and Trucks: N500.”

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Education: We'Re Going To Make Public Schools in Orile Agege A Model For Others - Hon. JS Babatunde | AgegePulse Magazine

...Promises To Deliver More In His Vision To Modern Orile Agege LCDA.

By Ayodele Ifasakin

JS Babatunde 

“To whom much is given, much is expected” you all have placed your trust in me, I promise never to let you down.

The Executive Chairman of Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. Johnson  Babatunde has reassured the good people of Orile Agege of his commitment towards the modernisation of the LCDA.

Mr. Project disclosed this in a media broadcast share to newsmen in Orile Agege LCDA in Lagos.

"I thank you all for giving me the opportunity to steer the ship of this great LCDA once again as you all have come en masse to vote me back to the office as the Council Mayor in order to consolidate on what we have achieved so far. Seeking re-election back to the office I promise to do more and better in this new dispensation if re-elected. since you have made that possible for I will not disappoint you.

"In this new dispensation, we are looking forward to improving the lifestyle of the people through meaningful empowerment as we have done earlier in our previous administration where over 500 residents were beneficiaries of N100,000 each in our quarterly empowerment program.

"Widows and the less privileged were also not left out as we engage in the Monthly Distribution of Food Items in order to ease hunger among them. We also bought 19 Mini busses (korope) for unemployed youth who were selected systematically across the 6 wards of the LCDA. As a Government, we are consolidating on what we have achieved so far on empowerment and we promise to do more. 

We are going on a pace that will be higher than that of our first term on Road and Infrastructure where we embarked on so many Construction and Rehabilitation of Toads and Drainages within the LCDA in order to make life much easier for the people of this LCDA.

"Upon resumption, in office, we will not rest on our oars but be too swift to action by completing our Ongoing Projects and embark on New Projects which will be ready for commission before our first 100 days in office. We will be commissioning not less than 12 projects across all sectors in our first 100 days.

"On Education, we are going to make schools in this LCDA a model for others to follow as it’s our responsibility to ensure pupils have a conducive place to learn. In our first term in office, we embark on the transformation of dilapidated schools within the LCDA such as the Rehabilitation of Zion African Church Primary School, Ideal Primary School, 1 Block of 4 Classrooms at Girls High School, 1 Block of 6 Classrooms at Government Comprehensive Junior College. We also have ongoing projects at Oyewole Primary School Complex, State High School Oyewole.

"My appreciation goes to residents and indigenes of Orile Agege for making us have a peaceful reign in our first term in office and also relying on your unflinching support in the days ahead by ensuring you pay all taxes and levies as at when due because we are going to make judicious use of your money for the development of Orile Agege and also detest the vandalization of public properties". Said, the council Mayor.

Akintoye, Turaki, others, lead NINAS’ 1m march to UN General Assembly | AgegePulse Magazine

...Wants referendum for self-determination

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

Akintoye 

THE Nigerian Indigenous Nationalities Alliance for Self-Determination, NINAS, yesterday, vowed to organise a One Million March in front of the United Nations Headquarters in New York, United States from 14th to 21st September, 2021 to demand for a referendum on self-determination and abolition of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria.

NINAS is the umbrella body of leading regional self-determination groups in the South and Middle Belt of Nigeria.

The 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, holds from 14th to 21st September, 2021.

In a statement by the Communications Manager to NINAS, Mr. Maxwell Adeleye, stated that the One Million March is expected to be led by a renowned Historian, Emeritus Professor Banji Akintoye; respected Varsity Don, Prof. Yusuf Turaki;  the Secretary-General of NINAS, Mr. Tony Nnadi; and National Chairman of Ilana Omo Oodua, Professor Wale Adeniran, amongst others.

The statement reads: “We have read a trending statement authored by a faceless group demanding for the ban of Ilana Omo Oodua from making presentation before the world at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly, UNGA.

“We wish to say very expressly that Ilana Omo Oodua, contrary to media reports, will not be making any official presentation at UNGA.

What will be happening at UNGA is that the members of Ilana Omo Oodua under the leadership of Emeritus Professor Banji Akintoye alongside other members of NINAS from the Lower Niger and Middle Belt of Nigeria will be holding a One Million March opposite the United Nations Headquarters in New York, United States from 14th to 21st September, 2021 to demand for a referendum to decide on the rights to self-determination of the people who want an end to unitary systems of Nigeria which has been turned into an apartheid state.

“We shall also be demanding, first and foremost, for the abolition of 1999 Constitution of Nigeria which we have shown to be a fraud perpetrated against the people of the South and Middle Belt of Nigeria given that the people did not make it.

“All the sons and daughters of the South East, South South, South West and Middle Belt’s clans, living in the United States of America, are being mobilised to stand up for their Indigenous Nationalities by participating in the one week one Million March for the liberation of their people.

The planned march shall be historic and epoch-making. We want the whole world to see the level of injustice, oppression and intimidation currently going on in Nigeria. The time is now.”

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No NIN, no 2022 WASSCE, WAEC warns candidates | AgegePulse Magazine

By Grace Edema

*The West African Examinations Council has said the National Identification Number will become a major requirement for registration for the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination with effect from 2022*.

WAEC Student

The Head of Nigeria Office, Mr Patrick Areghan, made this known on Tuesday at a press briefing to announce preparations for the 2021 WASSCE.

“Let me also use this medium to announce that as we continue to make progress in the conduct of the Council’s business in Nigeria, NIN will become a major requirement for registration for the WASSCE examination with effect from the WASSCE for School Candidates, 2022 and subsequent diets (No NIN, no entry!).”

2021 WASSCE: WAEC concludes arrangements as 1.6m candidates register

He enjoined students in Senior Secondary One and Senior Secondary Two to start registrating for the NIN against 2022.

He said, “This means that all prospective candidates must register with the National Identity Management Commission and get their NIN. This is in line with the Federal Government’s Policy, as directed by the Federal Ministry of Education.”

LASTMA Dismisses Officer Over Misconduct, Bribe Allegation | AgegePulse Magazine

By Ayodele Ifasakin

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has announced the dismissal of an officer of the agency after being found guilty of misconduct by a Disciplinary Committee.

A statement signed by the General Manager, Mr. Olajide Oduyoye, said the officer, who was seen in a viral post on Facebook soliciting for bribe from a vehicle owner, faced disciplinary action in accordance with the extant rules of the Lagos State Civil Service and, subsequently, his appointment terminated.

Oduyoye explained that the Personnel Management Board (Disciplinary Committee) set up to probe the allegation of bribery, corruption and serious act unbecoming of a Public Officer leveled against him, held a meeting on Friday, 11th June, 2021 and found him culpable of gross misconduct as stipulated in the Public Service Rules.

He noted that every organisation has its bad eggs but deemed it unfair for members of the public to categorise all LASTMA staff as corrupt, urging members of the public to share their experiences and provide evidence whenever they encounter misdemeanour by the agency's staff. 

The LASTMA Chief Operating Officer implored road users in Lagos to always comply with the State Traffic Law in order not to run foul of the law, pointing out that violation will attract consequences.

Emphasising the need for compliance, Oduyoye said, “This is necessary in order to promote the ‘Greater Lagos’ vision for the benefit of all and for the realisation of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S. Development Agenda, particularly in respect of the Traffic Management and Transportation pillar.

He also revealed that 11 officers of the Agency have so far faced various disciplinary actions from Y2020 till date, stressing that some of the officers had their appointments terminated, some demoted and others reprimanded for various infractions.

Osolana Narrates How He Was Unlawfully Arrested, thanked residents, PDP Chieftains for support | AgegePulse Magazine

 Osolana Narrates How He Was Unlawfully Arrested, thanked residents, PDP Chieftains for support | AgegePulse Magazine

...Says unjust arrest has only renewed his vigour to continue to fight for justice, equity and the development of Agege.

By Ayodele Ifasakin

Agege Chairmanship Candidate in the just concluded Local Government Elections, Hon. Sola osolana thanked all Agege residents and the Chieftains of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State for their supports over the unlawful arrest engineered by unscrupulous Politicians in Agege.

Sola Osolana

Osolana made this known after the release of 18 supporters unjustly arrested by officials of Rapid Response Squad.

Recall that the Chairmanship Candidate was arrested along with some supporters while he was about casting his vote during a re-run Election at Ward F,Agege.

"I thank God Almighty for his mercies and protection over me and the supporters that were arrested during the Councillorship re-run in Agege.  I humbly appreciate the good people of Agege for their unprecedented supports,  prayers and best wishes. 

It is important to appreciate Chief (Barrister) Shomefun for standing for Justice in Agege," he said.

While narrating their ordeal in the hands of biased police officers, Osolana appreciated  Chief Bode George and other Party leaders like  Otunba Segun Adewale, Prince Wale Gomez and the rest.

He also thanked Hon. Muka and other PDP leaders in Agege Local Government for standing firm upon the oppression from the ruling party.

Meanwhile, he confirmed that all 18 members arrested unlawfully have been released.

 Osolana later added that the unjust arrest has only renewed his vigour to continue to fight for justice, equity and the development of Agege.

"For all of us, the unjust arrest has renewed our strength to proceed. And the Freedom movement has just begun and we shall not relent in looking for better Agege Local Government," he said.

RRS Operatives Nab Two Suspected Robbers, Recovers Locally made Guns, ATM Cards | AgegePulse Magazine

 

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

suspected robbers

Operatives of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) today at Akowonjo Road by Alimosho arrested 2 robbery suspects (Samuel Akabueze 31yrs & Onuoha Joshua 37yrs) inside a Lexus Jeep (LSD 666 GK).

The Agency recovered a locally made gun with 2 rounds of ammunition and ATM cards consisting of Eco & Access Bank.

The 2 arrested suspects confessed to belong to a 3-man robbery gang that specializes in snatching vehicles and robbing innocent motorists during traffic across Lagos.

Education: Adejare Set To Unveil Newly Constructed 12 Blocks of Classrooms In Agege Federal Constituency | AgegePulse Magazine

 

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

“The foundation of every state is the education in their young minds” —Diogenes

construction of blocks of classrooms 

It is known that education is crucial for every child as they grow, especially as it concerns youngsters who are not so privileged in the pursuit of education and other life skills which gives them access to opportunities. No child should be denied the access to qualitative and premium education on the basis of the financial limitations of their parents or guardian. This is the orientation upon which the voice of the good people of Agege Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Samuel Babatunde Adejare Mhr   built his goodwill as it concerns the education of teenagers and youths alike".

Hon. Adejare strongly believes that a major point of call for all stakeholders in Nigeria should be the right of every child to acquire knowledge in a conducive learning environment. Hence, as part of his drive to ensure that every child within his constituency enjoys access to comfortable learning, the MHR facilitated the construction of 12 blocks of modern classrooms and staff office alongside proper restroom and water system at *St. Peter Primary School, Agege*. This gesture from *Hon. Adejare*, is to compliment the efforts of the Lagos State Government in providing premium learning atmosphere and environment to every young resident of Lagos. 

As the saying goes that to whom much is given, much is expected... The construction of these learning classrooms is another election promise fulfilled by *Hon. Dr. Samuel Babatunde Adejare*. He takes this as a consolidation of the mandate entrusted upon him by the good people of Agege Federal Constituency. 

The MHR is passionately enthusiastic about education and will not stop at anything to ensure that every child, under his watch as voice of the people of Agege Federal Constituency at the Green Chamber, gets quality education under premium learning conditions and topnotch school environments.

"There are definitely, more to come". Adejare asserted. 

Judgement Day: How Fraudsters Lose Over N700m Properties In Lagos to FG | AgegePulse Magazine Three Duplexes in Lekki, Over N200m in Bank Accounts, And More

 Judgement Day:  How Fraudsters Lose Over N700m Properties In Lagos to FG | AgegePulse Magazine

 Three Duplexes in Lekki, Over N200m in Bank Accounts, And More

·      Luxury Cars

By Ayodele Ifasakin

Judgment day finally came for two Nigerian fraudsters, Tobilola Ibrahim Bakare and Alimi Seun Sikiru as they lost cash and properties in upscale Lekki axis of Lagos to the Federal Government following their arrest and successful prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Seun Sikiru Alimi

The forfeited assets include the sums of N196, 741, 216.82 and N7, 054, 852.01 in bank accounts; two vehicles, a Mercedes Benz E500 and a Toyota Hilux 2020 and five bedroom duplex situated at Ibrahim Eleto Street, Osopa London, Lekki, Lagos, four bedroom semi-detached duplex situated at Ologolo , Jakande, Lekki, Lagos and  another four bedroom semi-detached duplex in Southern View Estate, Mayor Court, Chevron Alternative Road, Lekki, Lagos.

The two vehicles are valued at N30million while the three duplexes are valued at N230million.

Ibrahim king Bakare

The fraudsters gave up the assets as they could not give satisfactory explanation of the funds and properties linked to them. They confessed to involvement in cybercrime. Bakare, 27, an indigene of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State claimed his forte is Business Email Compromise, and that he had hacked into different companies outside the shores of Nigeria.

The scammers had been successful in their ignoble trade, earning a cumulative sum of $1million USD from victims including three foreign airlines through Business Email Compromise fraud. They laundered the proceeds of crime in acquiring properties including real estate and luxury vehicles.

 Life was good, but their comeuppance began in September 2020, when Operatives of the Commission, in the course of investigating a case of suspicious transactions and money laundering involving one Kehinde Adelakun, a convicted internet fraudster, stumbled on evidence linking Alvine International Resources Ventures, owned by the second defendant, Sikiru.

The transaction that sets off the alarm bell was an inflow of N5million in two tranches from Alvine International Resources Ventures.

Further probing by the investigators, revealed several inflows suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities in both the Sterling Bank and Polaris accounts of the second defendant. The balance in both accounts: N196, 741,216.82 in Sterling Bank and N7, 054,852.01 in Polaris Bank, were swiftly placed on a Post No Debit, to forestall dissipation of the funds pending the conclusion of investigation and determination of the case.

The second defendant, in his statement to the Commission , admitted that majority of the funds found in his account were from the first defendant, Bakare, who confessed to being into Business Email Compromise, BEC, between 2009 and 2020 and also hacking into the accounts of KLM, Turkish Airlines and British Airways.

The fraudster were subsequently arraigned before Justice O. A Taiwo of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja on five-count amended charge bordering on conspiracy and retaining stolen property, an offence contrary to Sections 411 and 328 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State.

One of the counts reads: “Tobilola Ibrahim Bakare and Alimi Seun Sikiru, sometime in 2020 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, conspired to commit felony to wit: retaining cumulative sum of about $1,000.000,00( One Million United States of America Dollars ) property of KLM, Turkish Airways and British Airways.”

 Another count reads: “Tobiloba Ibrahim Bakare and Alimi Seun Sikiru, sometime in 2020 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court , with a dishonest intent, retained four -bedroom detached duplex situated at Ologolo Jakande, Lekki, Lagos.”

They pleaded ‘guilty’ to the charges preferred against them.

Delivering judgment, Justice Taiwo noted that the action of the defendants was “responsible for giving Nigeria a bad image globally, whereby the average Nigerian is looked upon as being untrustworthy and fraudulent”. She convicted and sentenced Bakare, to three years imprisonment on counts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, with the option of fine of N3m (Three Million Naira).

The Judge also convicted and sentenced Sikiru, to three years imprisonment on counts 1 and 5 with an option of fine of N1 million (One Million Naira).

Justice Taiwo also held that the five bedroom duplex situated at Ibrahim Eleto Street, Osopa London, Lekki, Lagos,  four bedroom semi-detached duplex situated at Ologolo , Jakande, Lekki, Lagos and  another four bedroom semi-detached duplex in Southern View Estate, Mayor Court, Chevron Alternative Road, Lekki, Lagos recovered from the first defendant be forfeited to the Federal Government.

The Judge further held that the sums of N196, 741, 216.82 recovered from the second defendant’s company, Alvine International Resources Ventures account domiciled in Sterling Bank and N7, 054, 852. 01 recovered from the second defendant’s account domiciled in Polaris Bank be forfeited to the Federal Government

Two vehicles, a Mercedes Benz E500 and a Toyota Hilux 2020 recovered from the first defendant were also ordered forfeited to the Federal Government.

Pix 1: House 2B, Bamidele Majiyagbe Street, Southern View, Chevy View, Lekki, Lagos

Pix 2: No. 13, AbdulRahman Oseni Street, Ocean Breeze Estate , Ologolo , Jakande, Lekki, Lagos.

Pix 3: No 31, Alhaji Mudashiru Eletu Way, Osopa London, Eti-Osa, Lekki, Lagos

Pix 4: Seun Sikiru Alimi 

Pix 5: Ibrahim King Bakare