AgegePulse Magazine
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of 4,536 candidates earlier withheld by the board.
Details shortly…..
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Friday 31 May 2019
BREAKING: JAMB releases 4,536 withheld UTME results
AgegePulse Magazine
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of 4,536 candidates earlier withheld by the board.
Details shortly…..
Thursday 30 May 2019
We can't afford to fail Lagosians, Sanwo-Olu tells workers
...Promises to Address Concerns of Workforce on Minimum Wage
AgegePulse Magazine
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday urged workers in the State to brace up and contribute their quota to the development of the State, saying that they cannot afford to fail Lagosians at this critical point.
Speaking at a meeting with Civil Servants and Permanent Secretaries during his familiarisation tour of offices in the Secretariat, Alausa, Governor Sanwo-Olu acknowledged that there were challenges, but urged the workers not to be deterred and imbibe the right attitude to work.
"I just want to say to Lagosians that new things will begin to happen. Yes, there are issues and that is why there is a word ‘issue’. There will be issues, there will be challenges but out of it, looking at all your faces, we cannot afford to fail the citizens at this period.
"So, my charge is this: whatever we know that we are not doing so well even in the period of Ramadan, let's ask God for forgiveness,’’ he said.
The Governor, who was accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and the Head of Service (HOS), Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola acknowledged the rousing welcome from Civil Servants and heads of parastatals who had gathered as early as 8a:m to receive him (the Governor).
Earlier, the HOS had introduced the Governor to the workers after which they accompanied him on a walk to the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, where they sang different songs to his delight.
The Governor also advised the workers to be change agents, assuring them that their concerns would be addressed, but that the workforce must reciprocate his good intention through hard work and innovations to bring about the desired changes and development.
"I know that when we take care of you, you will take care of Lagosians and so those are the promises I want to draw from all of you.
I know all these because I have been here before but let us begin to think and innovate on how we are going to bake a bigger cake; let us begin to think out of the box and when we do that it becomes available for all," the Governor said.
He gave assurance that issues surrounding the minimum wage would be addressed, promising to ensure that the take-home pay of workers will truly take them home.
"On the issue around the minimum wage, we are going to sort that out very soon and I will make sure that whilst we do the work that we are meant to do, your take home will begin to take you home, but Lagosians have to feel it from day one from the way we speak to them and from the way we take their records."
Court grants Naira Marley Bail
MOTOLANI ALAKE
AgegePulse Magazine
Ten days ago, Nigeria singer appeared before the Federal High Court, Ikoyi for alleged internet fraud where he pled not guilty to charges against him.
At the conclusion of his plea, the singer's bail hearing was scheduled for today, May 30, 2019.
As he was ushered into Court by members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for his bail hearing , his supposed fans, ‘The Marlians’ caused a scene.
Wearing dark blue shirt and black jeans, the singer appeared before the Court. The motion for his bail was presented and the court granted him the bail on the conditions of; a Two Million Naira (2,000,000) bond, and two sureties, one with a landed property and the other, a Civil Servant, not lower than a level officer.
You would recall that…
On May 10, 2019, Naira Marley, born Afeez Fashola was arrested by the EFCC alongside men now identified as rapper, Zlatan Ibile, Rahman Jago, Guccy Branch and another unknown person. Five days later, Zlatan Ibile, and three others were released.
Pulse Nigeria
AgegePulse Magazine
Ten days ago, Nigeria singer appeared before the Federal High Court, Ikoyi for alleged internet fraud where he pled not guilty to charges against him.
At the conclusion of his plea, the singer's bail hearing was scheduled for today, May 30, 2019.
As he was ushered into Court by members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for his bail hearing , his supposed fans, ‘The Marlians’ caused a scene.
Wearing dark blue shirt and black jeans, the singer appeared before the Court. The motion for his bail was presented and the court granted him the bail on the conditions of; a Two Million Naira (2,000,000) bond, and two sureties, one with a landed property and the other, a Civil Servant, not lower than a level officer.
You would recall that…
On May 10, 2019, Naira Marley, born Afeez Fashola was arrested by the EFCC alongside men now identified as rapper, Zlatan Ibile, Rahman Jago, Guccy Branch and another unknown person. Five days later, Zlatan Ibile, and three others were released.
Pulse Nigeria
Friday 24 May 2019
Corps Member, Graduate, Two Others Jailed For Internet Fraud
AgegePulse MagaIne
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, on Thursday May 23, 2019 secured the conviction of four internet fraudsters.
Three of the convicts - Alimi Azeez Oluwadamilare, Paul Opeyemi Omotunde and Igberase Hope Odianosen – were tried in the Federal High Court, Abeokuta Division, while the other, Okuneye Opeyemi James, got the reward for his criminal act at the Ibadan Division of the court.
Alimi, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and Omotunde, a 2019 graduate from the Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB), were convicted and sentenced to four months in prison by Justice Ibrahim Watilat of Federal High Court 1, Abeokuta.
Also in Abeokuta, Justice Mohammed Abubarkar of Court 2 jailed Igberase for four months.
The trio were re-arraigned on a one-count amended charge of criminal impersonation, contrary to Section 22 (2)(b)(iv) of the Cyber Crime Prohibition Prevention Act, 2015 and punishable under the same Act.
The fresh arraignments were sequel to the plea bargain arrangements between them and the EFCC which reduced the number of charges in the initial charge sheets to one.
Besides sending them to jail, the presiding judges also ordered that they refund sums of money in United States Dollars to their respective victims as restitution.
All items recovered from them during their interrogation are equally to be forfeited to the Federal Government.
In the same vein, Justice Patricia Ajoku of the Federal High Court, Ibadan sentenced Okunoye Opeyemi James (a.k.a. James Kosta) to four months in prison.
The 24-year-old was facing a one-count amended charge bordering on fraudulent impersonation contrary to Section 22 (2)(b)(iv) of the Cyber Crimes (Prohibition, Prevention Etc) Act, 2015.
He was arrested for internet-related offences on April 11 by officers of the Nigeria Police Force who later handed him over to the Ibadan zonal office of the EFCC for further investigation.
Investigations by the Commission revealed that the convict’s modus operandi was to illegally hack into people’s accounts to gain unrestricted access to vital and sensitive information, and covert same to fraudulent use.
He eventually pleaded guilty to the one-count charge of criminal impersonation preferred against him on Thursday. He was accordingly convicted and sentenced by the presiding judge.
The court also ordered the convict to make restitution of the sum of N889,995 (Eight Hundred and Eighty-Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred and Ninety-Five Naira), being benefit he derived from his fraudulent act.
He is similarly to forfeit one Iphone 7, and one Huawei handset to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Monday 20 May 2019
BREAKING: Naira Marley Appears In Court Looking Subdued, Mother Bursts Into Tears On Seeing Him
Agege Pulse Magazine
Naira Marley was arrested in connection with advance fee fraud popularly called 'yahoo yahoo'.
He is being tried on 11 count charges preferred against him by the EFCC.
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RRS ARRESTS FAKE SOLDIER, ROBBER
AgegePulse Magazine
The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), a unit of the Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday arrested a fake soldier and a robber.
The fake soldier was arrested along Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way near Muritala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja while the robber was caught in action at Oshodi robbing commuters.
The fake soldier, Yusuf Quadri, 22, from Ogun State, was arrested during a cautious stop and search by RRS officers. The suspect was riding a commercial tricycle along Airport Road, which has been restricted by Lagos State Government.
Quadri when stopped by the police told the officers he was a military officer. A little probe by the officer revealed he was impersonating.
Quadri, a primary school certificate holder disclosed during interrogation that he stole one of the military uniforms of a newly promoted officer, who he was assisting to get his luggage ready.
He added that he thereafter used the uniform to take a photograph, which he subsequently converted to an identity card.
The suspect in his confessional statement told the police that he made use of his military photograph and outfit to by-pass security operatives, Local Government and LASTMA officials that might attempt to arrest him whenever he was on the wrong side of the law. The stolen military uniform was recovered from the suspect’s home.
The robbery suspect, Emeka Ohiaeri, from Imo State had around 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday night pulled off a mobile phone from the hands of a youth corps member in Oshodi traffic.
Unknown to Ohiaeri, RRS operative spotted him and trailed him to where he was standing with his colleagues before arresting him. The phone was recovered from him and handed over to its owner at the RRS Headquarter, Ikeja, the following day.
The suspect confessed to the police that since arriving Oshodi few years ago, he had been surviving through stolen phones, purses and handbags.
He added that he had lost count of the numbers of phones he had collected in traffic. He emphasized that he has a regular buyer for such phones.
Meanwhile Lagos Commissioner of Police, CP Muazu Zubairu, has directed that the two suspects be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, adding that RRS reinforce its presence in Oshodi to curb traffic robbery.
Sunday 19 May 2019
My Priority Is To Return Obasa As Lagos Speaker - Hon Ogundimu
...Debunks Rumoured Rift With Lagos Speaker Obasa, Says It's Frivolous, Mischievous
...Affirms He Has No plan to become Deputy Speaker
AgegePulse Magazine
If there is anything that has been working for Agege Local Government Area in recent years, it is the acoustic synergy that exists between Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt Hon Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa and the former chairman of House Committee on Finance, Hon Oluyinka Ogundimu.
They represent Agege Constituency 01 and Agege Constituency 02 respectively in the Lagos House of Assembly.
As Obasa is widely known as policy executioner, Ogundimu is regarded as the brain box, master planner and the think-tank of the All Progressives Congress in Agege and Orile Agege.
The two political heavyweights have unselfishly, strategically and systematically used their most recent offices to position Agege as the fastest-growing suburb of Lagos State.
Like a seismic twins, Hon Obasa and Hon Ogundimu have been an inseparable unit since 2015 when the former emerged the number three man in Lagos State. Rather than becoming complacent with lures and juices of office, they otherwise ensured their constituencies become construction sites as well as influencing several opportunities towards their constituents.
But in recent weeks, political calculators have overwhelmed the Lagos air waves with rumoured rancour between Obasa and Ogundimu. The carriers alleged that Ogundimu is nurturing the drive to dethrone his erstwhile political twins as Speaker of the Lagos assembly. The rumour mongers stressed that should he (Obasa) fails to emerge the speaker, he's planning to take the Deputy Speaker's office when the 9th Assembly comes alive.
Undoubtedly, Agegepulse reliably gathered that these rumours have been sending palpable tension across APC loyalists in Agege and other Lawmakers who have resolved to return Hon Obasa as Speaker unopposed.
However, as a loyal member of the ruling party and having formed an exquisite working and friendly relationship with Hon Obasa, Hon Ogundimu has swiftly and unequivocally moved to deny the rumours.
While addressing the media and his unique people during a press conference held at his constituency office in Agege, Hon Ogundimu said only a shallow minded and low thinker will ever believe or spread such an unthinkable story that there is a rift between the Right Honourable Speaker, brother and friend from Agege constituency 01, Honourable Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa and me over his return as the Honourable Speaker of the 9th assembly.
"As I speak, none of the returning House Members has shown interest in the leadership of the House, and myself with other returning lawmakers are committed to returning Obasa as the speaker of the 9th Assembly which is more paramount than coveting the Deputy Speaker of the House.
"The exquisiteness of the concordance between us and other APC leaders in Agege hitherto can never be over emphasized, as you can remember that as a party (APC in Agege) we promised you all to return the speakership of the 9th assembly to our party and to Agege. On this mandate, we all still stand as a formidable team and nothing outside this is in my thought. How can I, with all my commitment to our common goal and joint effort during the general elections now work against him or join any form of alliance not in favour of my Right honorable speaker and brother from Agege at legislative house as being spread by the unscrupulous rumour mongers?, Ogundimu questioned.
He elaborated that the mischief makers have been using his wife's linage as a princess from Lagos Royal family to plot unhealthy consideration that he could use such to lobby kingmakers to swing the tide to his side. He reiterated that he it is impossible for him to forget his root or hinder his loyalty to the APC.
He said; "setting the records straight here and now, I honourable Oluyinka Ogundimu of APC Agege constituency 02 is not interested in becoming the 9th Lagos state assembly deputy speaker neither am I working against my brother and friend Right honourable Obasa’s re-election as the speaker, so please tell all mischief makers to go elsewhere to do the evil work they are known for because there is no place for their stock in trade in our one Agege.
"The fact that my amazing and ever supportive wife is a beautiful princess from the prestigious Lagos Royal family is not enough reason to make me forget my root or jettison my loyalty to my ever supportive Agege APC family as spread by the rumour peddlers, it is with this precious family ties I have always work in concordance with my brother and speaker Rt. honourable Obasa both at home and in the House ever since and that is not stopping NOW.
"It is worthy of note at this juncture that the Right honourable speaker has also completely disassociated himself from these unfounded rumours by enemies of our great party and Agege progress. There is nothing of such or any form of rift between us or the party, ladies and gentlemen, our cordial relationship is intact and unthreatened." Ogundimu concluded.
Friday 17 May 2019
Herbalist Impersonates GMD NNPC, Femi Adesina, Others, Dupes Foreigner of N30million
AgegePulse Magazine
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Office has arrested a 31-year-old Islamic scholar/herbalist, Jamiu Isiaka for impersonating the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC) Dr Maikanti Baru and the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina among other prominent citizens.
The suspect with others who are still at large allegedly used the names of the senior government officials to scam a South Korean national, Keun Sig Kim, under pretence of getting him an NNPC license that would enable him purchase a company.
The petitioner had paid over N30million (Thirty Million Naira) into the suspect's account as fee to get the license.
According to him "I transferred $4,285.071 (Four Thousand, Two Hundred and Eighty-five United States Dollars, Seventy-one cents) to the United Bank of Africa, account number 2107575870 in the name of one Jamiu Isiaka, an associate of Mr Shola Adeshina. It is noteworthy that this account particulars have been provided severally for me to make transfer to."
Isiaka, during interrogation with EFCC officials, claimed that he used the money to perform sacrifice on behalf of the petitioner.
He claimed to have bought a vulture, elephant’s skin, elephant’s intestine, skull of a lion, liver of gorilla, among others.
The suspect will soon be arraigned in court while efforts are ongoing to nab the accomplices at larger.
Top African Group, Africa Brand Review Commends Dr Ayandele, EDD1 Staff
...Says Dr Ayandele Is Peerless Among Nigerian Educational Managers
AgegePulse Magazine
There is no doubt that excellence is never an accident but a result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution which represent the gradual result of relentless striving to do better. The aforementioned as well as the motto of Lagos Education District One; - 'Do it right, be the best,' are the rationale behind the latest recognition that is coming the way of Tutor General and Permanent Secretary of EDDI, Dr Yinka Ayandele and her team from outside the shores of Nigeria.
After claiming multiple awards and recognitions for outstanding performance this year, Dr Ayandele and her team have once again been commended for their invaluable contribution to the growth of education and individuals under their watch.
The latest recognition was coming from the Premier School Rating Agency In Africa (Organisers of Africa Top Schools Awards). According to a congratulatory letter tagged 'Congratulations To An Achiever' sent to Dr Ayandele, the agency expressed delight towards the excellent performance of EDDI staff and students who have been outstanding in different capacities this year, Agegepulse learnt.
Agegepulse Magazine gathered that the agency sighted Mrs Modupe Akinbami who won the 2019 Inspiration School Leader Award of Meadow Hall Group and Master Ezeunala Ekene Franklin (a product of Dr Ayandele's Diplomatic Corps Initiative) who emerged overall best candidate of the 2019 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination as some of the proceeds of the hard work and success of several initiatives of Permanent Secretary and her team.
The group singled out Dr Ayandele as peerless among several managers of education in Nigeria due to the high level of successes that are always recorded from her initiatives. It however, promised to add another feather to the overflowing awards cabinet of the soft-spoken educationist come 2020.
"These landmark achievements represent enormous credit to your team, teachers and students to their hardwork and success. The results and your numerous initiatives/programs show that you are a special breed among the technocrats managing schools in Nigeria.
"These are achievements for which you and all Lagosians can be proud of. From African Brands Review, we send our best wishes for continuing improvement in the years ahead and restate our resolve to specially honour you during the March 5, 2020 Africa Top Schools Awards." The group commended.
Africa Brand Review is an Integrated Marketing Services Company in Africa with expertise in brand management, research, training, and awards.
Thursday 16 May 2019
WEAH, DROGBA, ETO'O, TOURE, OTHERS TO STORM AGEGE STADIUM FOR AMBODE TESTIMONIAL MATCH.
AgegePulse Magazine
African football legends both in Nigeria and abroad will on Saturday storm Agege Stadium in Lagos to feature in the testimonial match organised in honour of outgoing Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State.
Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Dr Kweku Tandoh, in a statement on Thursday, said the event tagged ‘Match for Ambode’, was organised to honour Ambode for his laudable contributions to sports development in Lagos since he assumed office in 2015.
“Among the stars that have confirmed their participation for the one-day event include the President of Liberia and former world footballer award winner, George Weah, Cameroonian Samuel Eto’o, Ivorian Didier Drogba.
“Yaya Toure also from Cote d’Ivoire, Diomansy Kamara, Peterside Idah, Geremi Njitap, Michael Essien, Lomana Lua-Lua, Didier Zokora, Kader Keita, Richard Kingston, Christian Karembu, El- Hadji Diouf.
“Others include Peter Rufai, Finidi George, Mutiu Adepoju, Samson Siasia, Augustine Eguavoen, Joseph Yobo, Ike Shorunmu, Kanu Nwankwo, Austin Jay- Jay Okocha, Daniel Amokachi, Emmanuel Amunike, Phillip Shuaibu (Deputy Governor, Edo State).
“Taribo West, Victor Ezeji, Tijani Babangida, Emma Okocha, Ifeanyi Udeze, Uche Okechukwu and Garba Lawal,” he said.
He said the organisers, a group of ex-internationals led by Waidi Akanni, have promised to put up a memorable event.
Tandoh added that all the African football legends who come for the match would have a taste of good hospitality of the government and people of Lagos State.
He also assured that adequate security before, during and after the event which starts by 10:00 a.m. on Saturday had been firmed up.
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Tuesday 14 May 2019
Cadet Footballer, Two Others Arrested for Alleged Internet Fraud
AgegePulse Magazine
A member of the feeder team of the popular Ibadan-based Shooting Stars Sports Club, otherwise known as 3SC, Oginni Oluwaseyi Dayo, was on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, over alleged involvement in internet related offences.
Oginni was arrested alongside his brother-in-law, Alabi Okikiola, and his friend, Jonas Okwuwe, at a location within the Fortune Estate, Ologuneru Olonde area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Their arrest followed a petition from a neighbour, who raised high suspicion on the reckless and flamboyant life the suspect lived, without any known reasonable source of income.
Upon the receipt of the petition and further discreet investigation, operatives of the commission carried out an early morning operation that led to their arrest.
Further investigation confirmed that Oginni was truly a member of the popular soccer team’s feeder team, but an official said he has not been attending training for a long while.
In their separate statements with the Commission, Oginni said he is an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) Part 1 student at the State-owned Polytechnic, Ibadan; Okwuwe claimed to be a Computer Science graduate from the Auchi Polytechnic, while Oginni’s brother-in-law, Okikiola, said he had a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, also from the Polytechnic Ibadan.
Items recovered from the suspects include laptops, iPhones and phones of other brands.
They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
Senate threatens to order shutdown of Bet9ja
AgegePulse Magazine
The Senate Committee on Youth and Sports on Tuesday threatened to order the shutdown of Bet9ja office if the company failed to honour its invitation for a second time. The Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Obinna Ogba, made the remark at the National Assembly, Abuja during the verification of loto companies with license to operate in Nigeria.
Ogba (PDP Ebonyi Central) said it was unfortunate that Bet9ja refused to honour the committee’s 0pp lol p. “Clerk, write to Bet9ja again. If they did not honour our invitation, we will ask the National Lottery Commission to seal their offices,” he said.
According to him, the Senate is making efforts aimed at assisting the Lottery Commission to generate money for the Federal Government. ”We want to see bet9ja.
They can’t run away,” he said. The chairman explained that the verification followed series of complaints against the betting companies, adding that ”some don’t even have offices while others have not been making remittances to the government.”
”Some got the licences but they are not operating. The new regulation only give them one year to start operations,” he noted. Meanwhile, about 20 other betting companies appeared before the committee for the verification exercise. (NAN)
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The Senate Committee on Youth and Sports on Tuesday threatened to order the shutdown of Bet9ja office if the company failed to honour its invitation for a second time. The Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Obinna Ogba, made the remark at the National Assembly, Abuja during the verification of loto companies with license to operate in Nigeria.
Ogba (PDP Ebonyi Central) said it was unfortunate that Bet9ja refused to honour the committee’s 0pp lol p. “Clerk, write to Bet9ja again. If they did not honour our invitation, we will ask the National Lottery Commission to seal their offices,” he said.
According to him, the Senate is making efforts aimed at assisting the Lottery Commission to generate money for the Federal Government. ”We want to see bet9ja.
They can’t run away,” he said. The chairman explained that the verification followed series of complaints against the betting companies, adding that ”some don’t even have offices while others have not been making remittances to the government.”
”Some got the licences but they are not operating. The new regulation only give them one year to start operations,” he noted. Meanwhile, about 20 other betting companies appeared before the committee for the verification exercise. (NAN)
Daily
Our integrated transport system firmly on track - Ambode
…Commissions Ilaje Road, Bariga Waterfront Jetty, Five Ferries
…Says Projects Inspired To Give Residents Feeling Of Inclusion, Improve Standard Of Living
AgegePulse Magazine
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday commissioned the Bariga Waterfront Jetty, Five Transport Ferries and the Ilaje Road, saying that the development was a testament to the fact that the State’s integrated transport management system was firmly on track.
Governor Ambode, who spoke at the unveiling of the projects, said the development would greatly lessen pressure on road transportation, reduce travel time as well as enhance connectivity within the State.
“With these projects, our State is firmly on track with our goal of establishing an integrated transport management system. These facilities will continue to impact positively on the lives of Lagosians as we strive to address traffic gridlock, reduce travel time, improve road connectivity and abate flooding,” Governor Ambode said.
He said like other projects delivered by his administration, the projects were inspired to open up the Bariga community for more commercial activities and make residents feel the impact of government, recalling that his administration since inception set out on a mission to make every community economically viable and livable.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, the thinking behind these projects is inclusion; an inclusion where every resident of our State has a say, feels the impact of government in their lives and is given the opportunity to realise their dreams.
“When we assumed office four years ago, we set out on a mission to make every community economically livable. This has been the guiding principle behind spreading our different projects across the State,” he said.
Explaining how the jetty and Ilaje Road came about, Governor Ambode said the projects were basically in response to the security challenges of late 2015 as investigations then revealed that the cultists terrorizing the people and threatening peace of the State were getting funds from sand dredging activities in the area, adding that the projects were a clear example of urban regeneration inspired by creating solution to challenges.
The Governor said that the initial plan was to upgrade the roads in the community but that a proper assessment of the community revealed a greater need to improve the lives of the people and make Bariga a transport hub that would connect the community to other parts of the State through water transportation.
“The delivery of this road, the jetty and our new ferries signifies our commitment to the people of Lagos State to continuously provide the critical infrastructure that will improve their standard of living and also be an impetus to increase the socio-economic activities of this axis.
“The provision of comfortable, safe and reliable ferry services for the residents of Bariga and environs will no doubt bring about an improvement in journey times that would lead to greater productivity,” he said.
The Governor explained that the new Ilaje Road would serve as a very good access road to the jetty as well as opening up the community, while the Bariga Jetty would serve as a terminal where residents in the area can access ferry services and easily get to other jetties at Ikorodu, Marina, Falomo and Badore in Ajah, among others.
He said the jetty has a 150-car parking lot that would provide an avenue for people to park their cars comfortably and get on a ferry taking them to other parts of the State, adding that residents of the area can also make use of the ample space for social events.
Besides, the Governor said that of the five new ferries, four are passenger ferries that can accommodate between 40 to 60 passengers, while the fifth ferry - a Car Barge has the capacity to take between 16 and 20 cars at a time on water.
He said the projects were also in line with his administration’s policy to develop an efficient integrated transport model to decongest roads in the State by getting more people to utilise water transportation as a viable alternative.
Earlier, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr Ade Akinsanya said aside the jetty, road and ferries, the State Government was also constructing 12 other roads within Ilaje and Bariga, just as he urged the people to take ownership of the projects.
On his part, Baale of Ilaje, High Chief Kayode Ajetiwa, who spoke on behalf of the community, thanked Governor Ambode, saying the people of the area would forever appreciate and remember him for transforming their neighborhood and making life comfortable for them through the projects.
“The good people of Ilaje-Bariga Community and Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and Shomolu Local Government and all Lagosians will ever remember your Excellency (Governor Ambode) for the construction of this ultra-modern jetty at Ilaje-Bariga Community for the sole purpose of easing water transportation in Lagos.
“We salute your courage for providing the funds for this project within four years of your administration to which no other Governor has ever done. We are grateful that you have taken us to the next level,” Ajetiwa said.
Monday 13 May 2019
I am wiser now, says Ambode
...Am More Of A Politician Than A Technocrat, Says Ambode
AgegePulse Magazine
Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of Lagos state, says he has been describing himself as techno-politician but having spent four years on the saddle, he is wiser.
Speaking with state house correspondents during what he referred to as a “thank you visit” to President Muhammadu Buhari for inaugurating some of projects in the state, Ambode said politicians learn everyday.
Asked to state what lesson he has learnt as a politician in Lagos and in a very unpredictable terrain as Nigeria, the governor said: “You see, every politician learns every day. The fact remains that I came in as a technocrat, so I use to call myself a techno-politician but I think I am wiser now. I am more of a politician than a technocrat.”
Since the return of democracy to Nigeria in 1999, Ambode goes into history as the first Lagos governor not to serve two terms.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor-elect of Lagos, beat him to the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) last year.
APC leaders in the state, including Bola Tinubu, a former governor, supported Sanwo-Olu over Ambode.
On what he wants to be remembered for after bowing out of office in two weeks, the governor said: “Well, in another 16 days or so we will be leaving office but what is important is that I was able to have that opportunity to be elected as governor of Lagos State and to touch humanity in a way that I deem it fit.
“We did our best and most importantly the projects we did were people friendly and people central. I just think a lot more people have enjoyed the benefits and dividends of democracy than we actually met it. And that gives me joy that we were able to touch lives.
“Wherever you find yourself just make positive difference to people and Nigerians, that is the whole essence of service. I’m grateful that I had that opportunity.”
The cable
AgegePulse Magazine
Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of Lagos state, says he has been describing himself as techno-politician but having spent four years on the saddle, he is wiser.
Speaking with state house correspondents during what he referred to as a “thank you visit” to President Muhammadu Buhari for inaugurating some of projects in the state, Ambode said politicians learn everyday.
Asked to state what lesson he has learnt as a politician in Lagos and in a very unpredictable terrain as Nigeria, the governor said: “You see, every politician learns every day. The fact remains that I came in as a technocrat, so I use to call myself a techno-politician but I think I am wiser now. I am more of a politician than a technocrat.”
Since the return of democracy to Nigeria in 1999, Ambode goes into history as the first Lagos governor not to serve two terms.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor-elect of Lagos, beat him to the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) last year.
APC leaders in the state, including Bola Tinubu, a former governor, supported Sanwo-Olu over Ambode.
On what he wants to be remembered for after bowing out of office in two weeks, the governor said: “Well, in another 16 days or so we will be leaving office but what is important is that I was able to have that opportunity to be elected as governor of Lagos State and to touch humanity in a way that I deem it fit.
“We did our best and most importantly the projects we did were people friendly and people central. I just think a lot more people have enjoyed the benefits and dividends of democracy than we actually met it. And that gives me joy that we were able to touch lives.
“Wherever you find yourself just make positive difference to people and Nigerians, that is the whole essence of service. I’m grateful that I had that opportunity.”
The cable
Sunday 12 May 2019
Ikeja Electric Explains How to Get Prepaid Metres via MAP
AgegePulse Magazine
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
As part of efforts to close the metering gap in the country, the federal government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), came up with the Meter Asset Providers (MAPs).
This platform gives third party companies licenced by government to provide metres to customers of electricity in the country and the scheme has since commenced on May 1, 2019.
One of the leading electricity distribution firms, Ikeja Electric, embraced the MAPs so as to serve its customers better and more efficiently.
The company, in its efforts to make the process of obtaining a prepaid metre hassle-free for its customers, has explained in simple terms how to go about it.
In its Frequently Ask Questions (FAQs) sector of its website, Ikeja Electric said, “In line with NERC regulations, customers are expected to pay for meters. The payment for the meter by the customer can either be upfront or in instalments.”
It further noted that a single-phase meter costs N38,850 and a three-phase meter costs N70,350. These are all inclusive of VAT.”
Ikeja Electric explained that, “Customers who cannot afford to pay for their meters upfront can pay in instalments. The instalment payment is by regulation referred to as the Monthly Metering Service Charge (MSC) and will continue until full amortization of the meter asset cost, as agreed with the MAPs.”
It stated that, “A meter is for one customer account only. However, customers with more than one account can have multiple meters.
Ikeja Electric also said for customers who made upfront payments for acquiring the metres, the meters will be provided and installed within 10 working days of the payment and for payments in instalments, customers will be metered in line with the MAPs installation schedule.
It further said after installation, the meter will be processed for setup and activation within two days and customers will be able to vend for energy using any of the IE payment channels.
On if customers will have to pay any additional charges for meter request, Ikeja Electric simply said, “No. The total amount payable is as stated for single and three phase meters respectively. However, where a customer location does not have the right service wiring, customers will be advised to purchase one. This can be obtained from any licensed electricity vendor.”
On how customers can pay for the MAP Meters, the firm said, “All payments for meters should be made into the authorised bank account to be advised by the MAP. No customer should pay cash for meters to any individual.”
Commenting on how to obtain the prepaid metres, Ikeja Electric advised customers to complete or update their details by visiting http://map.ikejaelectric.com/. It also said customers can send an email to CustomerCare@ikeJaelectric.com or call on any of 01-448-3900, 01-700-0250 and 0700-022-5543 for further information.
On if a customer decides not to get a meter, the company stressed that, “The regulation stipulates that all unmetered customers must be metered under the MAP scheme. Customers who refuse meters will be denied service by the distribution company,” adding that all meters will be procured and installed via MAPs.
Speaking on customers having unsettled post-paid bill before applying for a meter, the electricity firm advised that the bill be cleared by taking advantage of the various repayment options available during the KYC process.
“Outstanding balance can also be rolled over into the customer’s prepaid account and paid in instalments in line with IE’s instalment plans,” it said.
Answering question as to whether the Meter Service Charge (MSC) is the same as the Suspended Fixed Charge, the company said, “MSC is not the same as the Suspended Fixed Charge (CFC), noting that the MSC is the monthly repayment of the cost of the meter over a period of time.
On the event of customer’s relocation to another apartment after paying for the meters, Ikeja Electric said if the relocation is within its franchise area, the customer is expected to notify the DisCo and once notified, the company will transfer the service to the new location including the credit on the customer’s account.
“Customers are not allowed to remove their meters from their locations,” Ikeja Electric emphasised.
BusinessPost
BREAKING: Ambode’s commissioner, Kehinde Bamigbetan, in road accident
By Ajani Okanlawon - May 12, 2019
AgegePulse Magazine
Lagos State commissioner for information and strategy, Kehinde Bamigbetan, has been involved in a road accident.
The journalist turned politician confirmed this in a Facebook post on Sunday.
“His mercy endures forever. The driver drove into an armoured carrier on our way from the farm. I was taking a nap in the rear seat. The impact flung me at the windscreen. He dozed off on speed. But our Creator was in charge. He saved us from the calamity. To God be the glory,” Mr Bamigbetan wrote.
Governor Akniwunmi Ambode appointed Bamigbetan information commissioner in January 2018.
Saturday 11 May 2019
JAMB releases 2019 UTME results
By Chidinma Ihuoma
AgegePulse Magazine
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results.
The Board Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, who announced the results in Abuja on Saturday, said about 1,792,719 candidates sat for the examination, while 34,120 candidates had their results withheld for examination malpractice.
Oloyede stated that 15,145 results were withheld for further clarification.
He, therefore, advised candidates to use the phone number used for registration and text it to 55019 to get their results instantly.
He said this would ensure that fraudsters who are bent at exploiting candidates do not have access to their results.
“For 2019 results 1,886,508 candidates registered including those in foreign centres.
“Out of this number which excludes Direct Entry, 59,667 were absent and a total of 1,826,839 sat for the UTME.
“Today, we release 1,792,719 results. Some 34,120 results withheld including the results of 15,145 candidates identified by identical twins for further clarification,” he said.
Oloyede, added that candidates should not check their results from Computer Based Test (CBT) centres but use the short code of 55019 to check on their phones
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Friday 10 May 2019
Naira Marley, Four Others Quizzed by EFCC over Internet Fraud
AgegePulse Magazine
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, arrested two fast-rising Nigerian musicians – Afeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley) and Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael (aka Zlatan), in connection with alleged case of internet fraud and money laundering. Intelligence report had also linked them to cybercrime offences.
They were arrested along with: Tiamiu Abdulrahman Kayode, Adewunmi Adeyanju Moses and Abubakar Musa.
Their arrest followed an early morning raid on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 9, Gbangbola Street, Ikate, Lekki, Lagos.
At the point of arrest, the Commission found and recovered a number of items, including laptops, from the suspects.
They have so far volunteered useful information about their involvement in the alleged criminal activities, even as investigations continue.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, arrested two fast-rising Nigerian musicians – Afeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley) and Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael (aka Zlatan), in connection with alleged case of internet fraud and money laundering. Intelligence report had also linked them to cybercrime offences.
They were arrested along with: Tiamiu Abdulrahman Kayode, Adewunmi Adeyanju Moses and Abubakar Musa.
Their arrest followed an early morning raid on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 9, Gbangbola Street, Ikate, Lekki, Lagos.
At the point of arrest, the Commission found and recovered a number of items, including laptops, from the suspects.
They have so far volunteered useful information about their involvement in the alleged criminal activities, even as investigations continue.
Wednesday 8 May 2019
Go To Hell If You Can't Pay School Fees-Akeredolu
AgegePulse Magazine
The National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) has said it was prepared to draw a battle line with the Ondo state government if the tuition fee of the four state-owned higher institution increase astronomically, are not reverse.
Mr. Bamidele Danielson-Akpan, the President of NANS, who stated this in Akure, the Ondo state capital said the students body will give governor Rotimi Akeredolu a 24 hours ultimatum to do the needful.
The four higher institutions are Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA), Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa (OSUSTECH); Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo and Ondo State School of Nursing, Akure.
Bamidele, who berated the governor for his hash policies on education in the state, added that the burdens of paying higher fund as forced some students to drop out of school while other resorted into untowards jobs.
“Since the return of democracy in 1999, Ondo State Government made free education available for all from primary to secondary level.
“Adefarati came and initiated that policy, Agagu came to sustain it, Mimiko spent two terms he consolidated it, so Akeredolu should not only sustain it but improve on it.
“AAUA school fees was N63,000 initially but the state government increased it to N200,000 before it was later reduced to N180,000 with a promise to revise it to normal in the next session.
“Also OSUSTECH was N70,000 and increased to N200,000, School of Nursing, Akure and Rufus Giwa Polytechnic fees were increased too.
“WAEC, which used to be paid for by the state government, has been stopped without apology to anyone.
“Gov. Akeredolu should please help our students, who do not have hope to be educated as a matter of urgency, he should revise all the school fees of the state’s higher institutions to the initial fees.
“We are giving him 24 hours ultimatum to do that because we are not ready to fight him but to yield to the yearnings of the students and their parents.”
According to the NANS President, the students body has used all the available channels within its reach to ensure the Governor comply with their demands of reducung tuition at the four state owned institutions.
He also explained how Governor Akeredolu walked the students leaders out of his office in Akure, the state capial during a dialogue meeting with him on Monday.
“We have used all channels to address this matter but it has proven abortive. The governor has been showing carelessness and insensitivity.
“After meeting with the governor on the need to address the issue, he displayed the highest level of arrogance by telling us to go to hell, that his decision is final and that he is not going to reduce the school fees.
“He (the governor said) said who ever cannot pay should go to hell that schooling is not by force. And this is somebody who benefitted from free education.
“The governor threatened us that he is ready to order the security men to flush us out if we dare protest. Whereas peaceful protest is our right. It is the last resort in negotiations.
“I saw arrogance at its peak in Gov. Akeredolu when we met we him. It looks as if I was sitting with Adolf Hitler. It seems as if I was sitting in the presence of Pharaoh.
“Even when we met with President Buhari, he did not address us in such manner.
“But it is surprising that a governor whose power is limited within a state could put up that show of arrogance.
“Two years is too long to chase him, it is now upon us, parents, students, artisans and entire people of Ondo State to stop this.”
But reacting, Olarewaju Akeredolu, the National President of National Association of Ondo State Students (NAOSS), said that NANS president was only in the state for “personal glorification” and not in the interest of the students.
“When he got to the meeting, he accused the governor of not supporting his ambition as NANS president, that governor Akeredolu should donate bus to him,” he said.
Native Reporters
Tuesday 7 May 2019
Sports: Akuneto strike against Rivers United ends MFM FC winless run
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Chijioke Akuneto's fifth minute strike from the penalty spot against Rivers United has ended Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC's six-game winless run in one of Matchday 17 fixtures of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) decided on Sunday at the Soccer Temple, Agege Stadium.
Prior to this game, the Olukoya Boys have played six league games in which they claimed just three points from two home matches against Enyimba and Lobi Stars and one away draw against Katsina United.
MFM FC started the game well with a commendable display and were awarded a spot kick following a bad challenge on Akuneto inside the visitors box after five minutes of play.
The attacker stepped forward and put the ball beyond Rivers goalkeeper, Abiodun Akande to record his fifth goal of the campaign.
Rivers United dominated the larger part of the proceedings, created numerous goal opportunities and won several free kicks in dangerous positions but failed to make all their attacking moves count in front of goal.
Akuneto disclosed in an interview with MFM FC Media few minutes after game that he was excited to score the goal that ended his team’s winless streaks and his fifth goal of the season.
“I am really excited to score my fifth goal this season and I am also happy that the goal ended our winless run in about six league games or there about.
“This victory I believe will turn things around for us going forward because we still have more important games to play,” he said with a smile on his face.
With the three points in the bag, MFM still maintain the third position on the NPFL Group A table with 27 points from 17 league outings, four points behind league leaders Rangers International.
Chijioke Akuneto's fifth minute strike from the penalty spot against Rivers United has ended Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC's six-game winless run in one of Matchday 17 fixtures of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) decided on Sunday at the Soccer Temple, Agege Stadium.
Prior to this game, the Olukoya Boys have played six league games in which they claimed just three points from two home matches against Enyimba and Lobi Stars and one away draw against Katsina United.
MFM FC started the game well with a commendable display and were awarded a spot kick following a bad challenge on Akuneto inside the visitors box after five minutes of play.
The attacker stepped forward and put the ball beyond Rivers goalkeeper, Abiodun Akande to record his fifth goal of the campaign.
Rivers United dominated the larger part of the proceedings, created numerous goal opportunities and won several free kicks in dangerous positions but failed to make all their attacking moves count in front of goal.
Akuneto disclosed in an interview with MFM FC Media few minutes after game that he was excited to score the goal that ended his team’s winless streaks and his fifth goal of the season.
“I am really excited to score my fifth goal this season and I am also happy that the goal ended our winless run in about six league games or there about.
“This victory I believe will turn things around for us going forward because we still have more important games to play,” he said with a smile on his face.
With the three points in the bag, MFM still maintain the third position on the NPFL Group A table with 27 points from 17 league outings, four points behind league leaders Rangers International.
Apapa Gridlock: Containers, oil tankers to start movement goods through rail from Lagos to North
AgegePulse Magazine
Beginning from today (Tuesday) containers and oil tankers would start moving goods from Lagos ports through the newly acquired Railway wagons to the north.
The transport minister Rotimi Amaechi had ordered some wagons for the Lagos-Ibadan railway for the purpose. This measure was designed to ease traffic and gridlocks caused by heavy duty vehicles from Lagos and roads.
The move to curb the perennial traffic jam in Apapa axis, the Nigeria Railway Corporation resolved to deploy the eighteen newly imported wagons for haulage from Apapa sea port. The Managing Director, Nigeria Railway Corporation, NRC, Engineer Fidet Okhiria, disclosed that the newly acquired 18 wagons are to boost the inland container dry port business by moving cargos from Apapa sea port to dry ports in Kaduna and other states.
The NRC has the capacity to evacuate 20 footer and 40 footer containers from Apapa port to, Ijoko and Abeokuta, both in Ogun state and Omi-Adio railway depots, in Oyo state, for onward transfer by parked trucks.
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Beginning from today (Tuesday) containers and oil tankers would start moving goods from Lagos ports through the newly acquired Railway wagons to the north.
The transport minister Rotimi Amaechi had ordered some wagons for the Lagos-Ibadan railway for the purpose. This measure was designed to ease traffic and gridlocks caused by heavy duty vehicles from Lagos and roads.
The move to curb the perennial traffic jam in Apapa axis, the Nigeria Railway Corporation resolved to deploy the eighteen newly imported wagons for haulage from Apapa sea port. The Managing Director, Nigeria Railway Corporation, NRC, Engineer Fidet Okhiria, disclosed that the newly acquired 18 wagons are to boost the inland container dry port business by moving cargos from Apapa sea port to dry ports in Kaduna and other states.
The NRC has the capacity to evacuate 20 footer and 40 footer containers from Apapa port to, Ijoko and Abeokuta, both in Ogun state and Omi-Adio railway depots, in Oyo state, for onward transfer by parked trucks.
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Saturday 4 May 2019
Adebule, Folawiyo, Sijibomi others to mentor youths at TAEC 2019
AgegePulse Magazine
Deputy Governor of Lagos state, Dr. Idiat Adebule, Managing Director Yinka Folawiyo Group, Mr. Tunde Folawiyo and Chief Executive Officer, Sujimoto Group, Mr. Sijibomi Ogundele are among the guests expected at the 4th edition of Trek Africa Entrepreneurship Conference and Exhibition (TAEC) 2019.
According to TAEC Project Director, Oki Samson, the theme of this year event is: ‘from poverty capital to prosperity capital: Entrepreneurship and innovation as key drivers of economic Transformation’ and it is scheduled to take place on 15th May, 2019 at Presken Hotel Ikeja, Lagos.
He added that the essence of organizing the event is aimed at creating sustainable jobs and wealth creation while identifying the role of entrepreneurs in national development
Specifically, he stated that the programme also aim to change the narrative about Nigeria as the poverty capital of the world.
According to him In a recent survey, Nigeria has overtaken India as the poverty capital of the world. The survey reported that Nigerians live below the extreme poverty benchmark. This is in spite of the nation’s abundant resources.
He added that about of 800 aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, policy makers are expected at the programme.
Other guests expected at the programme are: GMD ZGM Investment Group, Dr. Onas Abbey, MD Nigeria Railway Corporation, Engr Fidet Okhiria, Founder, HIIMA International Education Network, Dr. Nike Agunbiade-Etiebet, President, Medallion Communications, Mr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, CEO Abeni Alaso Oge, Mrs. Bola Omotayo, MD Smithcrown Nigeria Ltd, Chris Agbede and1st Vice President National Association of Mico finance Banks, Mr. Yusuf Gyallesu.
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| Deputy Governor of Lagos state, Dr. Idiat Adebule |
Deputy Governor of Lagos state, Dr. Idiat Adebule, Managing Director Yinka Folawiyo Group, Mr. Tunde Folawiyo and Chief Executive Officer, Sujimoto Group, Mr. Sijibomi Ogundele are among the guests expected at the 4th edition of Trek Africa Entrepreneurship Conference and Exhibition (TAEC) 2019.
According to TAEC Project Director, Oki Samson, the theme of this year event is: ‘from poverty capital to prosperity capital: Entrepreneurship and innovation as key drivers of economic Transformation’ and it is scheduled to take place on 15th May, 2019 at Presken Hotel Ikeja, Lagos.
He added that the essence of organizing the event is aimed at creating sustainable jobs and wealth creation while identifying the role of entrepreneurs in national development
Specifically, he stated that the programme also aim to change the narrative about Nigeria as the poverty capital of the world.
According to him In a recent survey, Nigeria has overtaken India as the poverty capital of the world. The survey reported that Nigerians live below the extreme poverty benchmark. This is in spite of the nation’s abundant resources.
He added that about of 800 aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, policy makers are expected at the programme.
Other guests expected at the programme are: GMD ZGM Investment Group, Dr. Onas Abbey, MD Nigeria Railway Corporation, Engr Fidet Okhiria, Founder, HIIMA International Education Network, Dr. Nike Agunbiade-Etiebet, President, Medallion Communications, Mr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, CEO Abeni Alaso Oge, Mrs. Bola Omotayo, MD Smithcrown Nigeria Ltd, Chris Agbede and1st Vice President National Association of Mico finance Banks, Mr. Yusuf Gyallesu.
Thursday 2 May 2019
Prices of foodstuffs crash in Taraba
AgegePulse Magazine
Prices of foodstuffs has come down in Taraba state, investigation has revealed.
Affected by drop in the price include maize, rice, beans and millet which came down by between 20 and 25 percent
A 100kg bag of maize, which sold few months ago at N7500, is now N5000 while a 100kg if local rice, sold previously at N32,000, has come down to N27,000.
Similarly paddy rice, which was sold at N7000 per 100kg is now sold at N4000. Our finding further revealed that arrival of rainfall in most part of the state has forced farmers to bring out their produce to the market resulting to the fall in the price of food items. It was also gathered that grains merchants who used to patronize Taraba rural markets no longer come in their numbers.
Many stores in Iware Garba_Chede, Mutumbiyu and other markets across state are said to be stocked with grains without buyers. North East Trust gathered that bumper harvest witnessed by dry season farmers has contributed to crash in the price of local rice in the state.
A farmer,Alhaji Dauda Bali told our reporter that he had a stock of over 700 bags of maize and there are no buyers. According to him, he needs
DailyTrust
Prices of foodstuffs has come down in Taraba state, investigation has revealed.
Affected by drop in the price include maize, rice, beans and millet which came down by between 20 and 25 percent
A 100kg bag of maize, which sold few months ago at N7500, is now N5000 while a 100kg if local rice, sold previously at N32,000, has come down to N27,000.
Similarly paddy rice, which was sold at N7000 per 100kg is now sold at N4000. Our finding further revealed that arrival of rainfall in most part of the state has forced farmers to bring out their produce to the market resulting to the fall in the price of food items. It was also gathered that grains merchants who used to patronize Taraba rural markets no longer come in their numbers.
Many stores in Iware Garba_Chede, Mutumbiyu and other markets across state are said to be stocked with grains without buyers. North East Trust gathered that bumper harvest witnessed by dry season farmers has contributed to crash in the price of local rice in the state.
A farmer,Alhaji Dauda Bali told our reporter that he had a stock of over 700 bags of maize and there are no buyers. According to him, he needs
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"I WAS DUPED" ...Laments Tonto Dikeh
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Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, in a blowout statement on social media, had alleged that her estranged husband, Ambassador Olakunle Churchill, tricked her to bed by telling her he was Chief Olusegun Obasanjo's son.
According to Tonto, who got married to Churchill in a carnival-like ceremony but had since changed the surname of the only child she has with Churchill to her father's name, she found out too late that her ex husband is son of Obasanjo's gardener!
On that score, she said she regretted ever sleeping with him because she thought he was a silver spoon kid.
-Ademola Alade
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Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, in a blowout statement on social media, had alleged that her estranged husband, Ambassador Olakunle Churchill, tricked her to bed by telling her he was Chief Olusegun Obasanjo's son.
According to Tonto, who got married to Churchill in a carnival-like ceremony but had since changed the surname of the only child she has with Churchill to her father's name, she found out too late that her ex husband is son of Obasanjo's gardener!
On that score, she said she regretted ever sleeping with him because she thought he was a silver spoon kid.
-Ademola Alade
See Newly Installed Iyaloja, Babaloja of Computer Village
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The Iyaloja General Chief Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo on Thursday at her Sunday Adigun office installs Iyaloja and Babaloja for the Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos.
Addressing a press briefing on Wednesday, the Iyaloja General , said all the markets in the state were under her control and the computer village market cannot be an exception .
The Iyaloja General Chief Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo on Thursday at her Sunday Adigun office installs Iyaloja and Babaloja for the Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos.
The new Iyaloja for the computer market is Mrs Bisola Azeez while the Babaloja is Mr Adeniyi Olasoji.
Shortly after their installation the two market leaders were joined by their numerous supporters on possession with fanfare in a work through across the computer village streets.
Addressing a press briefing on Wednesday, the Iyaloja General , said all the markets in the state were under her control and the computer village market cannot be an exception .
According to our constitution, I can choose anybody from any local government in the state to head the market , all the iyaloja and babaloja in all the Lagos markets are my representatives in the market where they operate. Kindly educate them that phones , handsets , computers are commodities .
“ They cannot tell us they are not pepper sellers, everybody cannot be textile dealers ; they can ’t tell us that computer village will be exonerated from other markets . We have the right to choose for them Iyaloja and Babaloja .
“ Those people protesting never approached me to complain . They don’t have the initiative that the person leading the protest has finished his tenure and wants to remain in power.
“ Computer village is not just an ICT hub , there are a lot of commodities being sold there ; nobody can say it is wrong to select a Babaloja and Iyaloja for the market . Those that have been selected were not selected because they are Yoruba , in some of our markets in Lagos we have Igbos that were selected as market leaders ,” Tinubu -Ojo said.
She said the appointment of Mrs Abisola Azeez and Mr Adeniyi Babalola, as Iyaloja and Babaloja of Computer Village respectively was done to maintain peace in the market among the traders.
Lagos Panorama
Wednesday 1 May 2019
Cristiano Ronaldo buys world’s most-expensive car ever for over £9million
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Juventus hitman, Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly acquired the most expensive car ever costing over £9million- a Bugatti La Voiture Noire.
Cristiano Ronaldo Mirror reports that Ronaldo, who is thought to earn around £26m per year, has spent an eye-watering £9.49m on the unique Bugatti, which was first presented to the world at the Geneva Motor Show 2019.
The French luxury company built only one of the prototype supercar and it is a tribute to 110th anniversary of the founding of the company.
The car is a modern interpretation of the mythical and legendary Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic, four of which were built between 1936 and 1938.
It is powered by an 8.0-litre turbocharged W16 engine and can reach 420 kph. The car has six exhaust pipes and illuminated lettering. Bugatti has confirmed the one-off model now has an owner and reports suggest everything points to it being Ronaldo.
But he will not be able to drive the car until 2021 as the company still needs to finalise some small details on the prototype, according to reports.
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Juventus hitman, Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly acquired the most expensive car ever costing over £9million- a Bugatti La Voiture Noire.
Cristiano Ronaldo Mirror reports that Ronaldo, who is thought to earn around £26m per year, has spent an eye-watering £9.49m on the unique Bugatti, which was first presented to the world at the Geneva Motor Show 2019.
The French luxury company built only one of the prototype supercar and it is a tribute to 110th anniversary of the founding of the company.
The car is a modern interpretation of the mythical and legendary Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic, four of which were built between 1936 and 1938.
It is powered by an 8.0-litre turbocharged W16 engine and can reach 420 kph. The car has six exhaust pipes and illuminated lettering. Bugatti has confirmed the one-off model now has an owner and reports suggest everything points to it being Ronaldo.
But he will not be able to drive the car until 2021 as the company still needs to finalise some small details on the prototype, according to reports.
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I can choose anybody to head computer village market – Tinubu-Ojo
AgegePulse Magazine
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The leader of traders in Lagos and the Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, has said that some traders in the Computer village market who protested against the appointment of Iyaloja and Babaloja in the market on Tuesday were ill-informed.
Addressing a press briefing by today Wednesday, Tinubu-Ojo, said all the markets in the state were under her control and the computer village market cannot be an exception.
According to our constitution, I can choose anybody from any local government in the state to head the market, all the iyaloja and babaloja in all the Lagos markets are my representatives in the market where they operate.
Kindly educate them that phones, handsets, computers are commodities.
Source:@ Punch
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The leader of traders in Lagos and the Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, has said that some traders in the Computer village market who protested against the appointment of Iyaloja and Babaloja in the market on Tuesday were ill-informed.
Addressing a press briefing by today Wednesday, Tinubu-Ojo, said all the markets in the state were under her control and the computer village market cannot be an exception.
According to our constitution, I can choose anybody from any local government in the state to head the market, all the iyaloja and babaloja in all the Lagos markets are my representatives in the market where they operate.
Kindly educate them that phones, handsets, computers are commodities.
Source:@ Punch
Lagos launches new buses with free service on five routes
...As residents hail Ambode, laud Bus Reform Initiative
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The Lagos State Government on Wednesday launched the new buses under the Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) with free service on five routes, assuring that the development would redefine public transportation and make the State globally competitive.
Specifically, the free service was launched across five routes including Berger to Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Berger to Oshodi, Oshodi to TBS, Ikeja to Alausa and Ikeja to Oshodi to commemorate the Workers Days, after which normal service is to start on May 2, 2019.
Speaking at Ikeja Bus Terminal, one of the modern terminals constructed as part of the BRI, an official of the Lagos Bus Services Limited, the operator of the buses, Mr Timi Olajide said it was a good thing that the buses have now been finally launched for the use of the people.
He said out of the 5,000 buses planned for the initiative, the government was launching the scheme with 820 high and medium capacity buses, adding that aside the intelligent transport system component of the initiative which will aid Lagosians to plan their journeys, comfort and safety of the people have also been factored into the whole process.
“In each of the buses, we have six emergency exits and First Aid Box, while every seat has a dedicated USB port for charging of phones, free Wi-fi, television and CCTV cameras which are linked to our control centre to monitor everything going on in the buses, among other features.
“We have also taken the issue of people with disabilities specially and there are seats reserved for them in the buses,” Olajide said.
At the Oshodi Transport Interchange, a cross section of Lagos residents who enjoyed the free service, lauded the State Government especially Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for the buses and the infrastructure provided to support the transport reforms, saying the development was commendable.
A resident, Adewusi Oluwatobi Emmanuel said: “I am very happy to enter this bus today because it is a thing of joy that something like this can happen in Nigeria. I am happy that I can enter a beautiful bus with free Wi-Fi, free USB port, free air-conditioning and so on.
“With this, I know that this country is going to greater heights. One thing I believe we should do is to work together, love ourselves and before we know it, Nigeria will be one of the best countries in the world.”
Another resident, Mr Demola Aleshinloye, said:” This is a lovely idea. I like this development and I want it to be sustained. God bless Nigeria.”
On her part, Mrs Olorunfemi Funmilayo, another resident, said: “I am very grateful to enter this type of bus. When I entered I saw the USB charging port and free Wi-Fi. I so much like this and I pray that Nigeria will be great.”
Also, Mr Adabayo David, said: “This is a great initiative and I believe that if Lagos can get it right, every other State can get it right and I must give kudos to the visionary Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode for this wonderful initiative. Everything is working fine in the bus and as you can see, I'm charging my phone.
“I believe that God will take him (Governor Ambode) to greater heights. Something like this, if it's well managed, it's going to last us for a long time and so I must commend our exceptional Governor for this.”
Another commuter, who simply identified himself as Ifeoluwa, said: “Actually, I commend Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for doing a great job in Lagos State. Today, I can say Governor Ambode is still one of the best we have in this State. I love the Governor and the world loves him too. This Oshodi interchange is one of the greatest projects in Africa and I must commend the Governor and the contractor that handled the project.”
Tuesday 30 April 2019
Insecurity: Buhari has approved community policing — IG
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President Muhammed Buhari has approved the adoption of a community police system to combat growing security threats across Nigeria, the IG of Police has said.
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, made the announcement Tuesday at the Forum of Northern Traditional Rulers in Kaduna.
The event deliberated on critical security issues, especially as they affect the north.
PREMIUM TIMES reported that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said the Federal Government would announce a new policy on community policing for better service delivery.
Mr Osinbajo said it would pave the way for modern policing in the country.
He assured that the establishment of community policing would not take away the powers of the national police.
Speaking in Kaduna on Tuesday, the inspector general said the NPF has achieved major successes in addressing security and safety threats in recent times.
Mr Adamu said the success was appreciable since the launch of ‘Operation Puff Adder’.
“It is a citizen-centred and community policing approach which will lead to more sustainable successes in the management of internal safety and security threats,” he said.
Mr Adamu said the Community Policing Model envisaged for the country will involve the establishment and utilisation of the Special Constables.
The IGP said Special Constables Model is mirrored after the Police Community Support Officers Standard in the United Kingdom policing architecture.
He said it will be tailored to align with the existing traditional security structure in Northern Nigeria.
“The Special Constables will be drawn from members of the community to serve as voluntary community police officers under the coordination of the Nigeria Police Force.
“This new drive is in line with the expressed desire and directives of the President, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR,” he said.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, and other top government functionaries, said traditional rulers are strategic actors within the community policing architecture.
They said the traditional institutional structure present a unique framework which if properly engaged could enhance the attainment of community policing practices.
Premium Times
AgegePulseTv
President Muhammed Buhari has approved the adoption of a community police system to combat growing security threats across Nigeria, the IG of Police has said.
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, made the announcement Tuesday at the Forum of Northern Traditional Rulers in Kaduna.
The event deliberated on critical security issues, especially as they affect the north.
PREMIUM TIMES reported that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said the Federal Government would announce a new policy on community policing for better service delivery.
Mr Osinbajo said it would pave the way for modern policing in the country.
He assured that the establishment of community policing would not take away the powers of the national police.
Speaking in Kaduna on Tuesday, the inspector general said the NPF has achieved major successes in addressing security and safety threats in recent times.
Mr Adamu said the success was appreciable since the launch of ‘Operation Puff Adder’.
“It is a citizen-centred and community policing approach which will lead to more sustainable successes in the management of internal safety and security threats,” he said.
Mr Adamu said the Community Policing Model envisaged for the country will involve the establishment and utilisation of the Special Constables.
The IGP said Special Constables Model is mirrored after the Police Community Support Officers Standard in the United Kingdom policing architecture.
He said it will be tailored to align with the existing traditional security structure in Northern Nigeria.
“The Special Constables will be drawn from members of the community to serve as voluntary community police officers under the coordination of the Nigeria Police Force.
“This new drive is in line with the expressed desire and directives of the President, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR,” he said.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, and other top government functionaries, said traditional rulers are strategic actors within the community policing architecture.
They said the traditional institutional structure present a unique framework which if properly engaged could enhance the attainment of community policing practices.
Premium Times
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Protesters Shut Down Computer Village Over 'Backward' Plan To Install 'Iyaloja, Babaloja
There’s an existing constitution that there will be election every 4 years.
Mr. Ojikutu Adeniyi is the current President of Computer Village, he has called for election but few of the aggrieved Yoruba dudes don’t want election to be held to go back to the analog of ‘Iyaloja and Babaloja’ because the president would be in favor of an Igbo indigene.
What do the Iyaoloja and Babaloja have to offer? What value are they going to add to the hub? And what technological innovations are they bringing?" he asked. "The computer village is not like any other street market where pepper and other things are sold. It is an international technology hub and it should be treated as such."
Tunde Quadri
Sahara Reporters
Just in: Train crushes tricycle rider, 4 passengers to death in Lagos
AgegePulse Magazine
By Eromosele Ebhomele
There was chaos at the early hours of Tuesday, April 30, in Lagos as four passengers in a commercial tricycle and its rider were crushed to death by a speeding train.
It was learnt that the incident happened at about 6:45 am at the Iju Ishaga area of the state. According to witnesses, the tricycle rider was attempting to cross the railway when it got trapped and crushed.
This Day reports that the witnesses said while the train approached, motorists and pedestrians stopped but the tricycle operator may have thought he could quickly dash through before the train would reach the crossing point.
It was earlier reported that in January, a train accident occurred at the Mongoro area of Ikeja, Lagos as one of the train coaches fell-off the rail track while in motion, causing another coach to derail, trapping the passengers in them.
Legit.com
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By Eromosele Ebhomele
There was chaos at the early hours of Tuesday, April 30, in Lagos as four passengers in a commercial tricycle and its rider were crushed to death by a speeding train.
It was learnt that the incident happened at about 6:45 am at the Iju Ishaga area of the state. According to witnesses, the tricycle rider was attempting to cross the railway when it got trapped and crushed.
This Day reports that the witnesses said while the train approached, motorists and pedestrians stopped but the tricycle operator may have thought he could quickly dash through before the train would reach the crossing point.
It was earlier reported that in January, a train accident occurred at the Mongoro area of Ikeja, Lagos as one of the train coaches fell-off the rail track while in motion, causing another coach to derail, trapping the passengers in them.
Legit.com
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Monday 29 April 2019
Just In: Lagos Assembly passes 2019 budget, adds N21 billion extra
AgegePulse Magazine
At last, the Lagos State House of Assembly has passed the 2019 budget presented to it by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in February.
The Assembly passed the budget on Monday evening and added N21 billion to the original budget of N852.317 billion presented by the governor.
The budget has been one filled with political undertone as Ambode could not present the budget in December and had to present it in February.
More details coming
LReporters
At last, the Lagos State House of Assembly has passed the 2019 budget presented to it by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in February.
The Assembly passed the budget on Monday evening and added N21 billion to the original budget of N852.317 billion presented by the governor.
The budget has been one filled with political undertone as Ambode could not present the budget in December and had to present it in February.
More details coming
LReporters
Saturday 27 April 2019
JAMB to release 2019 UTME results from Monday
...To check Results through SMS
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has assured candidates of the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) that results would be ready from April 29. The Board’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dr Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Bwari
Benjamin said that screening of the results would soon be over and the result released. “We are still screening but hopefully, anytime next week, the results will be ready,” he said.
Speaking also on the board’s readiness to screen results of UTME candidates from 2009 to 2018, Benjamin said this would begin after the release of the 2019 results. He said this was part of the board’s effort to address the issues of malpractice in the system.
The board had stated that it would only release the 2019 UTME results after undergoing thorough screening to identify and apprehend examination cheats. The process would identify those involved in multiple registration through biometric capturing and also address group registration by some elite schools, who end up mixing candidate’s data. The board said: “Normally, results are expected to be out within 24 to 48 hours as obtained in previous examinations held in 2017 and 2018.
“However, the board does not want this to be business as usual. “Hence the programmed delay, which is part of its deliberate effort to properly scrutinize, identify and address all forms of examination malpractice. “The board will continue to act decisively with regards to any irregularity discovered even after results are released.
“However, the board has made it a point of duty to screen all activities at all centres via CCTV recordings, to ensure that it does not release results of compromised examinations.” The board, while regretting all inconvenience caused in the process, reaffirmed its commitment to providing equal opportunity to all candidates in order to articulate their aspirations.
JAMB said that effective from when it would officially release the results, all candidates can simply send RESULT, via SMS, to 55019 using the same number that was used for registration. The result, it said, would be replied as an SMS shortly after.
This process, the board explained, was simplified to eliminate exploitation by business centres and cyber cafés who often take advantage of candidates. It also urged candidates to ignore all messages in circulation on how to check the results as they were all products of deceit.
The 2019 UTME was conducted from April 11 to April 18 and over 1.8 million candidates registered for it. (NAN)
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