Eid -el- Kabir: Ambode urges Muslims to imbibe values of sacrifice, love, unity

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday called on Muslims in Nigeria to imbibe the values of sacrifice, love and continue to foster unity as they join their counterparts worldwide to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival.

In his Sallah message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, Governor Ambode said the period of the celebration was a clarion call for Nigerians to imbibe the lessons of the season such as selfless service to God and humanity, sacrifice and sincere commitment to righteous conducts in their private and public life.

He explained that the significance of the season should be beyond the festivities, adding that as Muslims prepare to offer animal sacrifice in the prescribed days of the festival, the real essence was not in the meat or the blood of the animal but to encourage piety, self-discipline and sacrifice.

Governor Ambode therefore called on all Nigerians to exhibit these values for the good of the country and shun any act capable of heating up the polity or causing distrust among various ethnic groups in the country.

“As we celebrate this auspicious occasion, let us renew our faith in our nation and implore the Almighty God to restore to us those values that place high premium on human life, love of neighbour and sharing even as we ventilate our faith in the unity of our dear country”, the Governor said.

“This period requires more patience, fortitude, tolerance, endurance, patriotism and a greater willingness to make personal sacrifices for the good of all,” he said.

The Governor also thanked Lagosians for supporting his administration, assuring that the Government would continue to do its best to serve the people and promote fairness and mutual tolerance among the populace, irrespective of backgrounds.

While wishing all Lagosians, especially adherents of the Islamic faith a happy Eid-el-Kabir celebration, Governor Ambode enjoined Nigerians in other parts of the country to continue to be their brothers’ keeper.

When the Political Powerhouse of Agege, Orile-Agege Honour Hon. Johnson Sunday Babatunde?

Agege Pulse Exclusive:

Saturday, the 26th day of August, 2017 was a day that wouldn't erase from the consciousness of Agege LGA and Orile Agege LCDA people anytime soon. In fact, the couples would hardly cease to reminisce on how what they taught should be a mini nuptial turned into an assembly of the movers and shakers of Agege, Orile Agege and Lagos State in general.

It was a sumptuous and fun filled day when the newly elected Executive Chairman of Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. J.S Babatunde officially transferred the care of her beloved daughter, Tinuke to her heartthrob, Rotimi in the presence of top echelons in the area.

It was a 3-in-1 wedding which started with Engagement ceremony that took place inside Orile Agege Multipurpose Hall. The bridal train then moved to the Redeem Christian Church of God,  Lagos Province Headquarters at Mulero before the dine and wine gig inside Ronnie Dee Event Centre, Iju Road, Agege for the colourful and delightful reception.

The guests, which include Lagos Assembly Speaker, Hon. Mudashir Obasa who doubled as Chairman of the occasion, Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Samuel Adejare, Chairman House Committee on Finance, Hon. Yinka Ogundimu, Olu of Agege,  HRM Oba Kamila Isiba, Alaige of Orile Agege, HRM Oba Ambaliu Agbedeyi, Regent of Ogbaland, Prince Jeleel  Kehinde Asade, Alhaji Safari Adaranijo Senior, Agege LGA Chairman, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, Market Men and Women,  and others were treated to delicious meals and assorted drinks.


Below is pictorial highlights of the wedding ceremony...

Dr. Yinka Ayandele Bags Two Awards In A Week

The Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Lagos Education District One, Agege has added another sets of feathers to her cap of recognitions for her exemplary leadership and excellence performances.

The two awards came within the spate of a week in a remarkable fashion. The first, was an award of recognition by the Association of Professional Counselors (APROCON) during its annual conference in Lagos on Tuesday August 22, 2017. Dr. Ayandele was recognised alongside other five TGPSs in Lagos for supporting the Counseling profession in their various schools.

While still savouring on the first award, we gathered that she got an invite from the Lagos State chapter of the Women Advancement For Economic And Leadership Empowerment In Africa (WAELE), to attend the body's inauguration of new executives and empowerment of 100 (One Hundred) widows event.

To her surprise, we learnt, she was called to the stage to receive an Award of Excellence.

Lagos State First Lady, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, Dr. Basirat Nahibi, State of Osun Deputy Governor,  Mrs Grace Titilayo Laoye Tomori, Alhaja Titilola Agbalajobi and Mrs Olubunmi Omotunde Windapo were also awarded.

Other awardees were, The General Manager of LTV 8, Mrs Funke Moore, Hon. Jumoke Jumbo Adeyemi, Princess Toyin Ibrahim, Alhaja Okulu Saliu and the only male on the list; The Oba of Yoruba in the Republic of Ireland, HRM Oba Saheed Olamilekan Ibrahim.


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Welcome to another edition of Agege Pulse Magazine. This is borne out of the candid, constructive, helpful responses and feedback from you, our esteemed readers. This edition is loaded with accounts of events that unfolded from our last edition till date in a robust reportage.
         
Daily, millions of commuters navigate through the popular Pen-Cinema axis having constant glares at the gigantic statue of a king, strategically positioned at the roundabout, yet have no clue on the statue, yours truly paid homage to the palace of Olu Agege, HRM Oba Kamila Isiba to unravel the significance.

         
Also, We bring you strong messages from the products of the last council elections in Agege LG and Orile Agege LCDA on how they have planned to hit the ground running to furnish the people with dividends of democracy.
       
 In recent time, there has been massive development in the areas of infrastructure, environment and education in our community. This prompted us to include 'Wonders of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in our community', in this package. Moreover, to discern the rationale behind these and to answer some niggling questions some of our dear readers may want to ask on these development, we knocked at the door of the brains behind these developments to bring you exclusive interviews from Lagos Commissioner for Environment, Dr Samuel Adejare, Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Lagos Education District One, Dr. Mrs. Olufolayimika Ayandele and the Overall best Education Secretary, Hon. Olamilekan Majiyagbe. I bet you will have lots of interesting reads from their revelations.
         
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Agege LG Boss, Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi holds First Staff General Meeting

...To improve staff welfare

In ensuring staff optimum productivity, the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi has charged all the staff of Agege LGA  to be disciplined and productive  in discharging their duties.

Hon. Egunjobi stated this on Wednesday during his first General Meeting with staff of the council. He said his government would embark on various programmes that would improve the welfare of staff, pay bonuses as at when due adding that he would place them (staff) on Regular seminars, trainings and workshops.

Egunjobi extends his condolence to some of the council's deceased staff members who died while in servic. He pledged to fast track the process of approving the accrued benefit to the respective families of the deceased.

In a remark by the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Local Goverment Employee (NULGE), Agege Chapter, Comrade Mustapha Ashamu, he urged the staff to be punctual, dedicated and committed to their work.

Comrade Ashamu highlighted some issues that can mitigate unproductivity of member staff which Hon. Egunjobi and the staff members at the gathering, promised to put into check.

The meeting witnessed the presence of Chairman of Agege LGA, Hon. Egunjobi, Vice Chairman, Prince Abiodun Ogunji, Leader of the House, Hon. Kola Anigbajumo, Deputy Leader, Hon. Opeyemi Beckley, (NULGE), Comrade Mustapha Ashamu, and  HR Mrs Odubeko Taiwo. Others include, H.O.D Education Mr. Peter Adetimehin, Council Treasurer, Mrs. Mebude Shola among others.

EID FESTIVE: Lagos to sell Lake Rice in Agege, Orile-Agege, other locations

As part of its commitment to boost food security in the state, the Lagos state Government is set to commence another batch of sales of Lake Rice in preparation for the forthcoming Eid-El-Kabir celebration.

In a statement signed by the Asst. Director, Public Affairs of the Ministry of Agriculture, Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, the sales of rice have been scheduled to commence on Thursday 24th August 2017 in various centers across the state.

Disclosing the news in his office today, the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon Oluwatoyin Suarau divulged that the present administration, has since inception, embarked on agricultural policies and programs that will enhance the availability of food in the state adding that it will always remain committed to ensuring that the state remains a food secured place.

The Commissioner stated further that the Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwumi Ambode has approved the following Centers for the distribution and sales of Lake rice for the Eid-Il-Kabir celebration. They are: the 57 Local Government and Local Council Development Areas; the Agricultural Development Authority Complex Oko-oba, Agege; LTV Blue Roof Complex, Agidingbi, Ikeja, and other designated centers across the state.

He added that the prices still remain the same as 50kg bag of Lake Rice will be sold for N12,000, 25kg for N6,000, and 10kg for N2,500. Suarau noted that the rice is for all Lagosian irrespective of their religion or tribe.

Establishment Of Cooperative College Will Boost Lagos economy Says Lagos Assembly Speaker, Obasa

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa on Thursday said that the establishment of Lagos State Cooperative College would further enhance economic progress of the state.

Obasa spoke at a Public Hearing on a Bill for a Law to Establish the Lagos State Cooperative College and for Connected Matters organised by the House Committee on Commerce and Industry led by Hon. Oladele Adekanye.

The Speaker, who was represented by his deputy, Hon. Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni, said that the bill, when passed into law, would afford cooperators with adequate skills for economic promotion.

Obasa said: "This bill is geared towards effective administration of cooperative societies and enhancing the economic progress of the state.

"If the bill is passed into law, it will ensure the qualitative training of cooperators who with their professional skills in turn promote the economic activities.

“The bill when passed into law also will empower the college to provide courses of instructions leading to the award of degrees, diplomas and certificates and other studies as prescribed by the college.

"This bill, which seeks to give statutory backing to the Lagos State Cooperative College, will go a long way in the production of seasoned and well-trained cooperators to enhance the cooperative movement in the state.”

One of the stakeholders, Mr Abdulwaheed Baruwa, President, Zero Interest Multipurpose Cooperative Society, Alausa advocated the inclusion of Islamic Finance Mechanism in the curriculum of the college.Baruwa called for inclusion of experts in Islamic financial system in the governing council of the college.

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Agege LG Boss, Egunjobi Declares War on Rats
...visit Elere Police Station, and Pen Cinema Police Division in a bid to ensure adequate for adequate security in Agege

Hope for Women in Nigeria Initiative (HOFOWEM) empowers Lagos youths


Mrs Bolanle Ambode urges the youths to put to good use all they have learned and be prepared for a better tomorrow, saying it is achievable and doable.


 Agege LGEA, E.S, Hon. Majiyagbe and his team pay a courtesy visit on new Executive Chairman of Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. Sunday Babatunde Johnson to strengthen their working relationship.


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Agege LG Boss, Egunjobi Declares War on Rats

...Visits Elere Police Station, Pen Cinema Police Division in a bid to ensure adequate security.

Agege Local Government Area will no longer be a safe haven for rats as the council kick starts operation no more rats within the locality.

This was made known by the Executive Chairman of the Council, Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi during a sensitisation exercise across some communities on ravaging endemic disease known as Lassa Fever.

Egunjobi and his team visited Agege main market, Abiola Market, Ashade market, Ogba Tyre markets and other areas sensitising the people to be conscious of having contacts with rats which are main carriers of Lassa Fever.

Speaking with Agegepulse, Egunjobi said: "the exercise is to sensitise and educate the people of Agege about Lassa Fever and how to prevent it".

"We want the people of Agege to kill and avoid physical contact with rats. We want them to imbibe the spirit of ensuring their environment is clean, safe and healthy for living.

Thereafter, Egunjobi with his team donated fumigation machine, pesticides and insecticides to the markets and communities to control the prevalence of rodents and pests in various homes and market environments.

Agege Vice Chairman, Prince Abiodun Ogumjiz Agege LG Head of Admin., Mrs. Mayowa Ikuforiji, Head of Environment/Health Mrs. Falade,  Leader of the House, Hon. Kola Anigbajumo, Hon. Kabir Odejobi and some other Councillors were part of the sensitization exercise.

In another development, Egunjobi and his team paid courtesy visit to Elere Police Station, and Pen Cinema Police Division in a bid to ensure adequate security and safety of lives and properties in Agege

Investment in sports crucial to winning competitions - Ambode

 ITTF Nigeria Open: We are very happy to have hosted this competition - Gov. Ambode

…Pledges to increase price money for ITTF Nigeria Open

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday identified the right investment in sports as the necessary impetus that can bring about good performance of Nigerian athletes in sporting competitions, saying that it was time for the country to focus in such direction.

Governor Ambode, who made the reamrks while speaking to journalists at the end of the Seamaster ITTF Challenge Nigeria Open held at the Molade Okoya Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, tagged Lagos 2017, said government and all the necessary stakeholders must now invest more in sports to take the country to its rightful place in the world of sports.

He expressed excitement at the successful hosting of the tournament which attracted Table Tennis stars from 22 countries, saying that the development was gratifying and in line with his vision to use sports as a catalyst for growth and development of the economy.

He said: “We are very happy to have hosted this competition. This is the fourth edition and you can see that this year's competition has actually attracted more people and then more countries. The idea is to use sports as a catalyst for the growth and development of the economy.

“It is also a catalyst for tourism and it is my strong believe that we must continue to support sports as a means of allowing us to develop the mental capabilities of younger ones and Lagos State is ready to do that.”

When asked whether he was disappointed that no Nigerian qualified for the finals of the competition, Governor Ambode said on the contrary, he was not disappointed but that the development called for greater investment in sports in the country.

“I am not disappointed at all about that. It’s called Nigerian open and so it’s open to everybody and again we had Nigerians in the semifinal. So, we need to do more work and then more coaching and also develop sports. Government has to support sports thoroughly if you want to see Nigerians in the finals.



“I mean you can see the level of skill-set that the Egyptians displayed here and if we say we are giant of Africa, we have to prove it in all ramifications. So, my believe is that government has to spend more time and money in developing sports in this country,” Governor Ambode said.

Speaking on plans for the competition next year, the Governor promised to increase the price money and also the number of participating countries, saying that as the destination for sports in Africa, Lagos must lead the way in promoting sporting tournaments.

“For me, I am going to scale up the price money to attract more people to come for this competition. So next year, you will see more price money and then more countries participating in the competition. Lagos is the destination for sports in Africa and that is the only way we have to go,” the Governor said.

The overall winner of the competition, Assar Omar from Egypt, went home with $5,000, while the first runner up,Gandhi Sarthak from India went home with $2,300.

Lagos Parleys Investors on Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI)

CLI is designed to harness the great potentials and economic capacity of Lagos.


To ensure the success of the Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI) as an extensive and sustainable waste management system, the Lagos State Government has sought partnership with the private sector.

The Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare, while speaking at the Cleaner Lagos Initiative investors’ roundtable in Victoria Island on Thursday, maintained that the partnership had become necessary for people to become more responsive and protective in respect of issues relating to their environment.

Adejare said CLI had been designed to harness the great potentials and economic capacity of Lagos by creating an enabling environment for non-governmental agencies, the private sector and the government to harness international best practices in the vital area of infrastructure.

The Commissioner stressed that both the public and private sectors can work together to achieve a common good.

His words, “Today’s roundtable is just one example of the way in which the public and private sectors can work together effectively for a common good.  It is expected that working together, we can begin to shift the attitude of the people to be more responsive/protective of their environment through stringent legislation, enlightenment campaigns and strict enforcement.”

Adejare told the investors that for the initiative to succeed there was the need to have a sustainable long-term funding at both the State and Local Government levels to support the efforts needed to reach the State’s goals, stressing that meeting these goals was critical to ensure continued process, development and economic growth.

While maintaining that government had budgetary constraints to fund its activities,  the Commissioner informed that, “budgetary constraints and an acknowledgement of private sector efficiencies and know-how were two principal reasons why this administration had taken the economic and political decision to accelerate the use of private sector finance and adopt a Public Private Partnership model in order to deliver solid waste management infrastructure”.

He said that to fund these reforms as a whole, the government had come up with is the Public Utility Levy (PUL) which is a subsidized property-based charge designed to pay for these and other environmental interventions.

“The PUL will be a major contribution to the State’s ongoing efforts to address severe challenges that are unique to Lagos as a result of rising urbanization,” he said.

He maintained further that the money would not be paid into government accounts but would be held in the Environmental Trust Fund (ETF) and managed meticulously by an independent Board of Trustees.

The Commissioner reaffirmed confidence in the competence and capacity of the concessionaires to transform the landscape through the provision of the Transfer Loading Stations, Waste Depots and the provision of Engineered Sanitary Landfills, as well track-able waste bins and over 500 compactors of varying sizes and capacity.

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… integrated transportation pivotal to growth of State’s economy- Gov. Ambode

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The Executive Chairman of Orile Agege Local Council Development Area, Hon. Johnson Sunday Babatunde distributed over 150 West African Examination Council (GCE) to the people of Orile Agege

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...appropriate government agency had been contacted, the state Ministry of Youth and
Social Development would also be informed for necessary action.- Agege Council Boss, Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi

RRS discovers rituals tunnel at Ile Zik Bus Stop, Along Lagos/ Abeokuta Expressway

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Symptoms and How To Prevent Lassa Fever-

Lassa fever is one of the types of haemorrhagic
fevers that affects human beings and could lead to sudden death.

When caring for patients with Lassa fever, further transmission of the disease through person-to-person contact or nosocomial routes can be avoided by taking preventive precautions against contact with patient secretion (called VHF isolation precautions or barrier nursing methods).

Some of the symptoms of haemorrhagic fever are high fever, serious headache and bleeding from the pores of the body parts which are all characterised by high fatality.

1. Medical presentation and symptoms
These include: High fever; serious headache; pains in the chest region; dry and sore throat; continuous stooling and vomiting; in severe situations, there is bleeding from the mouth, nose and vagina and then death results in later stages.

2. Preventing the disease or transmission
(Mastomys) Rodents and rats are the main vector of the disease. Someone can also be infected from the fluid or blood of an infected person and by shaking hands with people who are seriously infected.

3. Other preventive measures
People should ensure their food is properly covered, either cooked or uncooked. Liquid soap and antiseptics should be used to wash the hands. Also, other rules of regular hand-washing should be adhered to always. Rodenticides should be used to kill rats, while the bush around the home should be cleared regularly. The windows and doors of the house should be closed especially when it is night time.

4. Any body who shows the given symptoms above should report to the hospital immediately in order to prevent people not infected from coming up with the disease.

5. Medical personnel should wear protective clothing, such as masks, gloves, gowns, and goggles; using infection control measures, such as complete equipment sterilization.

Another rituals tunnel discovered at ILE ZIK Bus Stop, Along Abeokuta -Agege Expressway,

BREAKING NEWS:        

Another rituals tunnel discovered at ILE ZIK BUS STOP between Ikeja along and mangoro bus stop, Agege

 Five people Suspected including one woman, they had been apprehended by the police and had been taken to police Station

Below are the images of the suspect

Details later

Security officials uncover another kidnap den in Ojokoro axis of Lagos.

An underground den for alleged ritualists have been discovered by residents of obadeyi under Ojokoro LCDA along the Lagos Abeokuta expressway.

Some road side sweepers who alerted resident in the early hours of today said a woman and her child were dragged into the hole as she cried for help.


Following residents Intervention, one AbdulRaheem was  brought out of the canal that links Agbado Oke Odo area still on the expressway.

Efforts by security operates to arrest the alleged ritualist proved abortive as aggrieved youths and touts lynched him and set him ablaze as he insisted he can not confess but preferred to be killed.

The Lagos state fire service truck assisted in saving his life as they put out the fire from the man that was set a blazed.
While two other alleged ritualists were caught at different end of the canals around Obadeyi end and Ijaiye.

They confessed to the fact that there is a ritualist den under the road that has been in operation for over four years.
The suspects are presently at Ojokoro police station.

RadioOne reporter, Ruth Sheidu Akinwunmi-King, was there live and sent in the story and pictures.


Compiled by Ruth.

In addition to this, the burnt suspect according to report was prodded to reveal the secret about the den but was said to have said that he would prefer to die rather than make any revelation about it.

Heavy gridlock has since build up in the axis and movement has since been greatly hampered.

Exercise: A Future Investment

If current life expectancy is 58 years and adulthood begins at age 18, your midlife crisis is expected to occur between age of 35 to 40. Yoruba have an adage that says life begins at age 40. It is merely described as a time when adults contemplate their mortality and the waning years they have left to enjoy life. Now before the age of 40 many people have started experiencing symptoms of diseases depending on individual life style

According to Arbaje (a well known Psychologist), for many people, the mid-40s is the time in life when our future isn’t a scary unknown, our past is something we can laugh about, and our present is filled with marriage, kids, careers, and a general satisfaction in knowing who we are and what we want out of life. So it’s not surprising that we may feel melancholy beyond our 40s, when the future can once again seem uncertain. Let me tell you the truth, whatever your life style is before the age of 40 matters a lot.


As you grow old, the body physiological parameters also grow and wears out gradually. In some individual it is faster while in others it is slow depending on your lifestyle. Research shows that only 8 percent of young adults reported no daily stressors, compared with 12 percent of middle-aged adults (ages 40 to 59) and 19 percent of older people (ages 60 to 74).

Regular physical exercise boost both your energy and your mood, and it reinforces you more at old age Exercise is about way more than fitting into our clothes as we get older, it is one of the biggest factors determining our quality of life, says Rhonder Anderson.

The day-to-day activities they find hardest at age 50 and above include putting on socks, stockings and trousers, using escalators, stepping up into garden beds or bending down to pull out weeds, carrying groceries, walking up and down stairs, and getting up off the floor.

All of these require balance, strength, flexibility and coordination, which can be developed through circuits and obstacle courses — pulling, pushing, lifting and squatting. To walk up and down stairs, over things and around things, with changes of direction, going backwards and sideways has become so challenging for so many adults all because of lack of regular exercise.

Many of us are investing so much into material things which cannot save us at old age. So many people have fleet of cars but couldn’t at least buy one exercise equipment and even those who manage to buy it use it to decorate their room. Let us look at it this way, when you read, you increase the capacity of your brain. The same way reading increase the capacity of your brain is the same way exercise increase the capacity of your body system to function well at old age.

Human beings often aren’t good at thinking about the long term benefit of exercise, but  I am telling you that nurturing your health and developing good exercise habits in our 20s - 60s is a huge investment in the quality of your 70s and 80s.

To exercise is very cheap but to treat complications arising from lack of regular exercise is very expensive, don’t allow yourself to be a lab rat from which others learn from.

 Check your diet, do your regular exercise

By Toye Okunola
Exercise physiologist
For AgegePulse Magazine
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Lagos conducts placement test for 144,275 JSS pupils

A total of 144,275 students participated in this year’s placement test exercise for Primary 6 pupils seeking admission into Public Junior Secondary Schools in LagosState.

A breakdown of the figure shows that 91,500 Pupils from the State Public Primary Schools and 52,775 Pupils from the Private Schools took part in the examinations.

During the monitoring of the exercise, the State Universal Basic Education Board Executive Chairman, Dr. Ganiyu Oluremi Sopeyin acknowledged the tremendous improvement in the conduct of this year’s exercise while noting that answer scripts known as the OMR sheets were customised in the names of all the pupils that took part in the test.

While condemning the situation whereby some parents and guardians wait till the test day before locating the pupils’ centres, Sopeyin extolled the sterling performance of all stakeholders who participated in the conduct of the test, stressing that challenges were quickly identified and easily addressed.

He added that the State Government would not relent in its efforts to provide qualitative and quantitative education in the State.

Lagos unveils roadmap to fix potholes, tackle flooding

...Reels out  plans to control flooding

…To Carry Out Repair On 43 Major Link Roads, Others In Coming Days

…Divides State Into Five Zones To Control Flooding

The Lagos State Government on Sunday unveiled its roadmap targeted at maintaining and rehabilitating roads across the State as well as comprehensive drainage maintenance and flood control programme between August and December 2017.

Recently appointed Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Public Works and Drainages, Engr Temidayo Erinle, who reeled out the roadmap at a press briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, said in the coming days, the State Government, through the Public Works Corporation, would carry out rehabilitation works on 43 major link roads across the State, while other major highways and arterial roads found to be in bad state would be fixed.

Erinle said the State Government was well aware of the challenges being experienced by commuters on Lagos roads, and that Governor Ambode had already repositioned the Corporation to comprehensively address the issues relating to potholes and drainages in the State.

He said: “As you are all aware, we are presently in the rainy season, as such much cannot be done during this period. However, we are currently carrying out palliative works on our major roads through the application of boulders, crushed stones and other construction materials to address the potholes problems in order not to paralyze the economic activities of the State.

“Similarly, we also take advantage of some dry days to carry out repair works in an effort to reduce traffic gridlock on Lekki-Epe Expressway between Adetokunbo Ademola to Samuel, section of Ikorodu Road between the new and old pedestrian bridges inward Maryland, Ikorodu Road, Ketu Bus Stop and Ikuomola Street, Idimu Alimosho Local Government Area.

“Asides that, I want to assure the people that immediately the rain subsides, the Lagos State Public Works Corporation will embark on massive road maintenance and repairs of all major highways and arterial roads found to be in bad state.”

Erinle said aside the 43 major link roads to be repaired in coming days, engineers of the Corporation have also been sent out to identify other failed spots across the State, assuring that the State Government was determined to fix all potholes to bring about seamless driving experience to motorists.

He listed some of the 43 roads to include Alfred Rewane Road, Ikoyi which work has already commenced; Ojota Interchange transiting the ramps on both directions, Sina Ogunbanwo Street, Agric Road Oko-Oba, Ifako Ijaiye; Club Road off Osborne Road, Ikoyi; Oroke Drive, Ikoyi, Eti-Osa LGA; Central Avenue, Apapa; North Avenue, Apapa; Maybin road, Apapa; Lateef Jakande road, Ikeja; Gberibe road, Ikorodu; TOS Benson road, Ikorodu; Oke Sabo along Imota; Itamaga, Itoikin; Oba Sekumaderd, Ogolonto, Ikorodu; Adeniran Ogunsanya road Ikorodu; Admiralty way, Lekki Eti-Osa; Topo inward Ajido, Badagry; Hospital road, Badagry and Ijesha road network, Surulere.

Other roads include Liverpool Apapa; 1st Avenue Festac Amuwo- Odofin; Kirikiri road, Ajeromi Ifelodun; Ojo road, Ojo; College road, Agric, Ojo; Baale road, Ojo LGA; Okun-Owa street, Ajegunle, Ajeromi Ifelodun; Crowther Crescent, Apapa LG; Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja; Shasha road Akowonjo; Bonny Camp Victoria Island; Musa Yar Adua street, off Ozumba Mbadiwe; Obafemi Awolowo way, Ikeja; Old Abeokuta motor road; Pen Cinema to Abule Egba; Iju road, Ifako Ijaiye LGA; Akowonjo road, Alimosho; Itire road, Babalola bus stop axis, Mushin LGA; Diya street, Gbagada Kosofe; Chivita road, Ajao Estate; Asa Afariogun street, Ajao Estate; Herbert Macaulay road, Yaba; Ahmadu Bello way, Victoria Island; Lekki Epe Expressway to Ibeju Lekki Axis.

While reeling out the plans of the State Government to control flooding, Erinle said works have already commenced in earnest to deflood the State, adding that in a bid to forestall flooding as witnessed few weeks back due to torrential rainfall which led to high intensity of about 465mm of water within five days, the State has been divided into five zones namely Alimosho, Ikeja, Mushin, Kosofe, Agege, Ifako-Ijaiye, Oshodi-Isolo and Somolu (Zone 1); Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Amuwo Odofin, Ojo and Badagry (Zone 2); Ikorodu (Zone 3); Apapa, Surulere, Lagos Island, Mainland and Eti-Osa (Zone 4); and Ibeju Lekki and Epe (Zone 5).

Already, Erinle said in all the five zones, dredging of primary channels and outfalls as well as clearing/cleaning of collector and tertiary (street) drains have been carried out and still ongoing, while a drainage master plan which covered the whole of the State has been developed to improve on the earlier four master plans.

Under the new comprehensive master plan, Erinle said 169 primary channels/outfalls have been identified, while all the recommendations in the plan were being implemented in phases.

“I wish to reassure Lagosians that the Corporation will not rest on its oars to ensure that the people continue to enjoy pot-hole free roads and drastic reduction in the incidences of flooding in Lagos State,” Erinle said.

At last: Lagos finalises plans to relocate Computer Village

The Lagos State Government on Sunday reiterated its commitment to relocate popular technology hub in the state, Computer Village from its present location. 

This in line with the state's resolve to achieve the objectives of the renewed Ikeja Model City Master Plan originally conceived to address infrastructural challenges in the capital city.

A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, reiterated that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is desirous of making Ikeja a model city and would leave no stone unturned in actualizing the relocation of the Computer Village to the new site in Katangowa, Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area in line with the reviewed Master Plan.

The Commissioner said that as a sign of the state government’s genuine commitment to the relocation of the Computer Village from Ikeja to Katangowa, the take-off of the Katangowa project is already in its final stage of implementation.

He disclosed that the government had met with the executive members of Computer and Allied Products Dealers Association of Nigeria (CAPDAN) where it (the government) reiterated its commitment to the relocation plan.

Ayorinde urged the general public to disregard any insinuation that might be suggesting the possibility of a spurious ICT mall adding that the current administration in the state acknowledges the entrepreneurial spirit of hardworking Lagosians who are contributing their quota to the growth and development of both the formal and informal sectors and would, therefore, continue to do its best to support their endeavours.

MDAs, Civil Servants celebrate Lagos @50 inside Agege Stadium

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Lagos State Polytechnic was cynosure of all eyes yesterday when a drone created by students of the institution was flown high across the roof of the Agege Stadium during exhibition of various activities by Lagos State MDAs.

The exhibition was part of events lined up by the state government to celebrate Lagos @50.

The hovering of the drone was a beautiful sight to behold for all the Lagos State civil servants, politicians and other dignitaries in the stadium. Many said the technological product is a reassurance of the technical endowment of Lagos State.

His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode ably represented by Deputy Governor, Dr. Idiat Adebule was full of praise for the workers saying they (workers) have contributed immensely to the success story of the state. He however urged them not to relent on their laurels.

Also, Education District 1, Agege led by TGPS Dr. Ayandele led dignitaries at the exhibition to showcase several works of arts and crafts as well as trophies won by District 1 at various competitions they partook. The district had 2016 One Day Governor, Master Olaseinde among the team who paraded at the exhibition.

Other ministries, agencies and parastatals of the state took turn to parade round the stadium amidst singing, dancing and beautiful displays.

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Police Go Tough On Kidnappers, militants as force demolish criminal hideouts in Ishawo creeks

Police Go Tough On Kidnappers, militants as force demolish criminal hideouts in Ishawo creeks

The people of Ishawo Community in Ikorodu will no longer sleep in apathy and anxiety over the nefarious activities of hoodlums who have turned the area into den as security operatives from the Lagos State Police Command deployed to the riverine area Wednesday commenced total demolition of illegal waterfront shanties within the creeks.

The State’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni who briefed journalists in Ishawo on the ongoing operations in the creeks by a combined team of the State Marine Police, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), mobile policemen and the men from the anti-kidnapping squad in coordination with the local vigilante group, said 13 suspected kidnappers have already been arrested and are currently aiding the team to track down the remaining suspects still on the run.

It would be recalled that two weeks ago, four Police Officers and one Army Captain lost their lives after an ambush unleashed on them by suspected militants in Ishawo area.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, while condoling with the families and loved ones of the departed officers, had assured that every perpetrator directly or remotely linked to the dastardly act would be brought to justice in the shortest possible time.

Owoseni said that the Governor immediately ordered a joint operation to hunt down the perpetrators, adding that the operation was yielding positive results.

“So far so good following the attack that occurred at Ishawo where we lost four of our policemen and army captain, we have deployed operatives in the water. What you have seen now is for us to appraise what we have been doing for the past one week. So, quality arrests have been made and we are talking to them because the arrests that were made we believe that we get some evidential value from them, so they are talking to us, at least that makes us to know who we are looking for so that we won’t be just wild catching,” Owoseni.

Owoseni said that one of the suspected militants died during a fierce encounter with the Intelligence Response team of the Inspector General of Police, assuring residents in the area that they would go all out to ensure that they fish out all criminal elements in the State.

He commended the synergy of the combined efforts of the security operatives, just as he added that the efforts of the local vigilante groups who are familiar with the terrain was critical to the operation especially in aiding to navigate the hideouts of the militants.

Solid waste reform will improve the socio-economic conditions of Lagos residents - Dr. Babatunde Adejare

Solid waste reform will improve the socio-economic conditions of Lagos residents - Dr. Babatunde Adejare

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The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare has said that the ongoing reform in solid waste management, tagged: “The Cleaner Lagos” initiative,will contribute to the improvement of the socio-economic conditions of the residents of Lagos State by tackling the problems of poverty and unemployment.

Adejare, who on Monday at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, during the 2017 Annual Ministerial Press Briefing in commemoration of the second year in office of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, stated that the Solid Waste Management (SWM) sector had been identified as critical to the realization of the vision of the current administration to position Lagos as a clean, healthy and livable State.

He stated that the sector, therefore, required urgent attention to bring it to the required level of international standard as its current situation, which had necessitated the reform of the entire solid waste management sector, clearly did not align with the Lagos State Government’s future vision.

“Current realities in this sector reveal deficiencies across the entire process chain, from insufficient collection services to inadequate transportation methods and abysmal disposal practices that are not only wasteful in terms of resource utilization but also injurious to environmental and public health”, he said.

The Commissioner recalled that Lagos State, in its 50years of existence, had grown exponentially in population thereby impacting on solid waste management and sanitation as a whole, adding that at present the daily waste generation in the State officially stood at 13,000 metric tonnes.

According to Adejare, by devolving the provision of Solid Waste Management services to the private sector, the CLI will birth a new financially viable and technology-driven sub-sector to the Lagos economy, creating new businesses and job opportunities that can be emulated by other Stateswithin the country.

His words: “These reforms are all encapsulated under the ‘Cleaner Lagos Initiative’ (CLI) with a broad strategy of creating an environment for the private sector to harness international best practice in this vital area of infrastructure.

“The CLI aims to protect the environment, human health and social living standards of Lagos residents by addressing the lacunae in the existing legislation and refocusing the scope of LAWMA to enable the agency enforce, regulate and generate revenue from the waste management process”.

“The components of the Cleaner Lagos Initiative include Residential Waste Collection and Processing, Commercial & Industrial Waste Collection, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Drainage Maintenance, Provision of Engineered Sanitary Landfill , Manual Street Sweeping, Mechanised Street Sweeping, Provision of Transfer Loading Stations(TLS), Material Recovery Facilities(MRF) and Marine Waste Collection”, he added.

The Commissioner maintained that under the CLI, waste generated by the commercial sector would be handled by licensed waste management operators while an environmental consortium would provide waste collection processing and disposal services for residential properties.

Speaking on the de-flooding activities of the State Government, the Environment Commissioner noted that over 10.8million people have benefited from the de-flooding programme through completion of 21 drainage construction and 14 drainage dredging projects across the State.

He stated that to achieve this feat, the Lagos State Government constructed 12.99 km length of drainage channels in 17 LGAs/LCDAs, dredged 22.250 km length of primary channel across the State and made provision for 16 new drainage projects.

Is Exercise important for safe Delivery?

Is Exercise  important for safe Delivery?
By Toye Okunola for AgegePulse Magazine

There are usually many questions that come to mind when planning how to exercise during pregnancy. Likewise, in those days when our great grandma, grandma and mummies were still in the business of giving birth, there is this perception about pregnant woman: they should not participate in any physical activities as it is dangerous for both the baby and the mother. During this time in marriage the man takes over the woman responsibilities, trust our women they always make good use of this opportunity. In fact, it is believed that any man who refuses to turn to a woman during this period of nine months is not a real man. Is exercise during pregnancy safe? Yes, depending on the situation at hand. If you were physically active before you got pregnant, it is likely safe to remain active during pregnancy.

Although, stress during pregnancy is very dangerous for both the mother and the baby. It is important to know that pregnancy time is not the time to exercise for weight loss, however, proper exercise during pregnancy will likely help with weight loss after the delivery of your baby. Can exercising during pregnancy lead to miscarriage? Yes it can, if it is not properly done and as well it depends on whether the pregnancy is normal or not. This is because during pregnancy, all the body’s physiological parameters changes.

What do I stand to gain if I exercise with my pregnancy? You may ask.  It has been clearly proven that physical exercise is bodily activity that improves or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. This type of exercise during pregnancy is important and can help with some common discomforts of pregnancy and even help prepare your body for labor and delivery which will make it easier for you to get back in shape after your baby is born. Other benefits include reduction of backaches, constipation, bloating, and swelling, help to  prevent, or treat, gestational diabetes, increases your energy, Improves your mood, improves your posture, promotes muscle tone, strength, and endurance, helps you sleep better. How often do you exercise during pregnancy? Duration of Exercise for 30 minutes on most days or everyday can benefit your health during pregnancy. Exercising for just 20 minutes, 3 or 4 days a week, is still beneficial as well.

The important thing is to be active and get  your blood flowing. To have success in completing exercises during pregnancy, it is a good idea to plan the days and times during the week when you will exercise. If you participated in a regular exercise activity prior to becoming pregnant, it is probably fine to continue to participate during your pregnancy. There are many exercises that are safe to do during your pregnancy but it is important not to overdo it and to use caution.


Your baby is surrounded by fluid in the amniotic sac, which is nestled inside the uterus, which is surrounded by the organs, muscles and your physical body. This actually creates a rather safe environment for your developing baby. However, even with this protection, it is recommended you avoid high-impact exercise.There are some exercises that you have to avoid during pregnancy, exercises that may cause any abdominal trauma, including activities with jarring motions, contact sports or rapid changes in direction. Activities that require extensive jumping, hopping, skipping, or bouncing, bouncing while stretching, waist twisting movements while standing, intense bursts of exercise followed by long periods of no activity, exercise in hot  humid weather. It is important not to hold your breath for an extended period of time and not to exercise to the point of exhaustion.

All of these factors may affect how you exercise and what exercises you choose to do.  Remember, it is always recommended you consult your healthcare provider about exercises for your specific situation.

I hope now you know that you can exercise with your pregnancy. I wish every pregnant women reading this article a safe delivery.


ByToye Okunola
Exercise physiologist


07031082221
Toyefitness@gmail.com