Agege LG immortalises late veteran journalist, Animashaun, with Essay Competition

...Will Encourage Reading Culture, Creative Writing Amongst School Children Says Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi
 
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Agege Local Government area of Lagos State would commence the organisation and sponsorship of a yearly essay contest, which will be contested by pupils of public junior secondary schools in the community in immortalisation of deceased veteran journalist, Alhaji Kola Animashaun.

Alhaji Animashaun was a popular columnist, former Chairman of the Editorial Board of The Vanguard and hailed from Agege. 


He died on May 30, 2019 at age 80.

The Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, Alh. Ganiyu Egunjobi led a delegation of the council to pay a condolence visit to the bereaved family at Adegbite Close in Dopemu area on Sunday where they were received by his widow, Mrs Silfat Animashaun, Mr. Adeboye Animashaun and Mrs. Opeyemi Sarumi, their son and daughter respectively. 

Speaking during the visit, Egunjobi, who presented a condolence letter to the Animashauns, paid tribute to the late doyen of journalism, describing him as an illustrious son of Agege in whom everybody who has nexus with the area was well pleased with and proud of, adding that the deceased's contribution to Nigeria through journalism profession ranked high.

He added that late Animashaun was downright forthright and religious calling on the people of the area to emulate him. 

“Alhaji Animashaun was a journalist per excellence, a fine gentleman, a conscientious and decent person, who was committed to the development of Nigeria and bestrode the media like a colossus. His write-ups were insightful, inspiring and for some of us, it was a weekly tonic.

“He personified piety and professional excellence. It is my hope that many of us can replicate him and stay on the straight and narrow,” he said.

The Council chief urged the family he left behind to uphold his principles by being above board, and maintained a strong work ethic, adding that an essay competition to be contested by pupils of public junior secondary schools in the area to immortalise him has been conceptualised by the local government.

Egunjobi said, “We are happy that he has not died unsung. On our part at the council, we have come up with an annual essay competition to immortalise him. It will be contested by public junior secondary school pupils in Agege every July 5 on his posthumous birthday anniversary.

“Apart from immortalising the late doyen of journalism, the other aims are: to encourage reading culture, creative writing among school children and recognise hard work and talent of aspiring young writers.” 

Reacting, Mr. Adeboye Animashaun expressed surprise and appreciation at the immortalisation of their patriarch by the council.

He said, " We truly appreciate your effort at immortalising Alhaji Animashaun and accept our gratitude for deeming it worthy to confer enduring fame on him."

LASG ARRAIGN BULLION VAN DRIVER OVER ONE-WAY DRIVE IN LAGOS

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The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force today arraigned a bullion van driver for driving against traffic (One-way) before Magistrate Lateef Owolabi of the Lagos State Mobile Court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi, Lagos

CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, Chairman of the Agency disclosed that the driver of the bullion van was apprehended by the enforcement team of the Agency between Brown Street towards Cappa area of Oshodi.

The Chairman disclosed furher that the driver of the bullion van with registration number HK 218 EKY (Mr. Bamidele Ezekiel of Zenith Bank) admitted to have drove against traffic (one-way) in a statement he made to Agency.

Honestly speaking "I don't know why some enlightened and educated people within our society just flagrantly disobeyed laws made to regulate free flow of traffic on our roads without any regards to other road users"

According to the Chairman "It is imperative to urgently re-orientate these bullion van drivers on the need to abide by all traffic regulations and stop the habit of driving against traffic across the State"

He confirmed that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police CP Zubairu Muazu has directed that the arrested bullion van driver be immediately charge to court for prosecution to deterred others from this illegitimate act.

The driver of the bullion van (Mr. Bamidele Ezekiel 46yrs) said he committed the offence with one Mr. Kehinde Babalola (Manager of Zenith Bulk Teller) out of the curiosity to deliver money to his destination on time and that he never knew that he would be caught.

According to the driver "Yes i drove one-way and am appealing to the government to please tamper justice with mercy as i promised never to do such again in my life"

Meanwhile, the driver (Mr. Bamidele Ezekiel) was charged before Magistrate Lateef Owolabi for the offence of driving in a direction prohibited by law (one-way) punishable under Part (III) item 27 of the Transport Sector Law of Lagos State 2018.

The defendant (Mr. Bamidele Ezekiel) admitted his 'Guilt' when the charge was read to him, on asking him to affairm his plea of 'Guilt' he changed and said he was not 'Guilty again.

While the plea of 'Not Guilty' was entered by the court against the defendant, the case was adjourned to the 30th day of July, 2019 for 'Commencement of Trial' by the Magistrate.

NAPTIP DG hails Egunjobi

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The Executive Chairman, Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, has received plaudits from the Director General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Julie Okah-Donli, for the social intervention programmes of his administration.

Okah-Donli led a team of NAPTIP officials on a sensitisation and enlightenment campaign to the Council secretariat on Friday where she met with the management including Egunjobi and the Council manager, Olufemi Esan.   

Speaking during the visit, Okah-Donli lamented the prevalence of trafficking in Agege saying evidence available rated the area as the greatest concentration of traffickers and victims.

She sought the collaboration of the Council with the agency, urging the management to form an anti-trafficking taskforce, comprising of the stakeholders including Community Development Associations, CDAs, traditional rulers, religious and market leaders, and youth groups to tackle the menace.

The Director general said human trafficking is hydra headed, saying, “There are various aspects of it. Some people are into it without knowing. If you have a house-help you must send him or her to the same school your children are attending and eat the same food, if not, you are a culprit.” 

In his own remark, Egunjobi stated that the council had been doing its bit to discourage residents from taking up trafficking as a means to earn a living.

He said, “It is incontrovertible that economic reason is one of the factors encouraging trafficking and most victims of financial crisis are youths and women.   

“Agege has the best vocational centre in Lagos and has trained over a thousand youths in various vocational skills. Periodically, twenty women are empowered with N100, 000 each to support their businesses.”

Responding, Okah-Donli hailed the Council’s social intervention saying, “This is the first time I heard that a local government is doing such a great work. In fact, the chairman deserves an award.”

In attendance at the occasion include: NAPTIP Zonal Coordinator, Daniel Atokolo, representative of the Country Director, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime(UNODC), Chervine Oflodeh, the Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Gbenga Abiola Michael and the leader of the Council’s legislative arm, Hon. Anigbajumo Kola.

Prophet Kills, Buries 25-Year Old Wife

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The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a “prophet” of Cherubim and Seraphim, Dotun Ogunlade (aka Arole Jesu), for allegedly killing a 25-year-old housewife, Bosede Oguntade, for money rituals.

Ogunlade was said to have started a friendship with Mrs Oguntade on facebook.

The police said the “prophet” allegedly strangled the woman on her arrival from Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, when she sought Ogunlade’s help for her spiritual problems.

Police Commissioner Shina Olukolu, who led a team of policemen to where the woman was buried, said the head and arms of the victim were cut off before she was buried.

EFCC Arrests 27 Suspected Fraudsters in Ogun

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, has arrested 27 suspected fraudsters for offences bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretences, forgery and possession of fraudulent documents.

The suspects are: Joshua Awoyemi, Sadiq Adeola, Olusoga Sadiq, Olalekan Savage, Arinze Princewill, Ojelabi Adewale, Ibrahim Habib, Wusu Damilare, Kadejo Sola, Osho Omotolani, Adeosun Adeyemi, Sobiye Oluwafemi and Temitope Opaogun.

Others are:  Ademuyiwa Korede, Shotayo Ahmed, Azeez Sodiq, Iyedudu Benjamin, Ayeleso Joseph, Akintayo Toluwalope, Ale Olugbenga Abraham, Ogunlami Adetokunbo, Adebanjo Ayodeji, Ayodeji Yemi, Idris Ayandiran, Shittu Sadiq, Alayo Odunayo and Ayinde Olawale.

The suspects were arrested on Thursday, June 13 and Friday, June 14, 2019 in Abeokuta, Ogun State, following intelligence reports received by the Commission.

Items recovered from the suspects include seven cars, 25 phones and 10 laptops.

The suspects will soon be charged to court.

TRAFFIC OFFENCE : LASG PROSECUTES 13 WORKERS OF 'SEVEN-UP BOTTLING COMPANY' FOR ASSULTING LASTMA OFFICIALS

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The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force today arraigned 13 workers of 'Seven-Up Bottling Company' for  assaulting Officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).

Chairman of the Lagos State Task Force CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi disclosed that the enforcement team of the Agency arrested these 13 workers after they assaulted LASTMA Officers and injured 3 of them.

CSP Egbeyemi disclosed further that investigations revealed that these Officers were attacked while trying to towed a truck ( MUS 75 XX) belonging to the company causing serious traffic gridlock.

He noted that it was an eye-sore seeing drivers of 'Seven-up' trucks parking illegally on one side of the road thereby causing serious traffic obstructions to other motorists along toll gate area of the State.

"The prosecution of these 13 arrested workers became imperative to serve as deterrent to others who might want to attack law enforcement officers in the course of enforcement of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu 'Executive Order' on traffic offenders across the State"

"It was disheartening that Officers employed to safeguard members of the public were always being attacked by same people whose interest were being protected"

According to one of the injured lastma Officer who was transfered to LASUTH for treatment (Mr. Kazim Abayomi) "Most times drivers and workers of this company always engaged us physically with different weapons while trying to enforce traffic laws on their illegally parked trucks  on the road side"

2 other injured LASTMA workers (Towing truck operators) are Anozie Peter and Demeji Tonade .

Meanwhile, Magistrate Olajuwon Amos of the Lagos State Mobile Court who presided over the case adjourned the commencement of trail to 8th of August, 2019 after they all pleaded 'Not Guilty'.

They were all charged for 'Assault' and 'Conduct Likely to Cause Breach of Peace' under 'Part III, Item 26' of the Lagos State Traffic Sector Law.

Those charged to court include Musa Lawal, Sanni Abdullahi, Okechukwu Amaeze, Dayo Sanusi, James Water, Okunola Femi, Awotoye Afolarin, Ibrahim Umaru, Usbie Stephen, Kelvin Arueyingho, Emmanuel Uche, Salisu Haruna and Jimoh Darihutor.

N18.7m Fraud: Man Arraigned, Remanded in Prison Custody

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 17, 2019, arraigned one suspected fraudster, Nasiru Sanni, before Justice Sherifat Solebo of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on a one-count charge bordering on fraudulent conversion to the tune of N18,700,000 (Eighteen Million Seven Hundred Thousand Naira).

The charge reads: "That you, Alhaji Sanni, on or about the 15th day of March, 2017 in Lagos within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with a dishonest intent, converted to your own use the sum of N18,700,000 (Eighteen Million Seven Hundred Thousand Naira), property of Oluwatosin Emmanuel Sawyer, thereby committed an offence of stealing contrary to and punishable under Section 287 of Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015."

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him.
In view of his plea, the prosecution counsel, Abbas Muhammad, asked the court for a trial date and also prayed that the defendant be remanded in prison custody.

However, the defence counsel, John Enoh, informed the court of a pending bail application on behalf of his client.
Enoh also confirmed receipt of a counter-affidavit filed by the prosecution to the bail application.

He, therefore, pleaded with the court to grant his client bail, saying, "He is a responsible Nigerian with no previous criminal record and considering that the charge is a bailable offence."

In response, the prosecution counsel, Muhammed, vehemently opposed the bail application on the grounds that the defendant could be a flight risk, considering the magnitude of the charge brought against him.

Justice Solebo ordered the defendant to be remanded in Kirikiri Maximum Prison pending the ruling on his bail application.

The case was adjourned to July 9, 2019 for commencement of trial and ruling on the bail application.

LASG promotes 4,653 Civil Servants

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The Lagos State Civil Service Commission has announced the promotion of 4,653 (Four Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty-Three) Civil Servants who are statutorily due for elevation to the next level after undergoing the mandatory Structured Training Programmes.

According to the Commission, the recent release of promotion letters signified the conclusion of the year 2019 Promotion Exercise which kicked off on the 20th March with the briefing of eligible candidates on the conduct of the exercise and the subsequent Structured Training.

Speaking on the development, the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, Mrs. Taiwo Adeyinka Oyemade assured that the Commission will continue to discharge its core duties creditably, saying that the promoted officers had shown great commitment and consistency in the discharge of their statutory duties in the last three years.

While noting that the Structured Training Programmes was designed to get the best out of Public Servants, Oyemade expressed delight that the State Public Service can boast of a reliable and efficient workforce as evident in the progress and transformation of the State.

Oyemade, however, admonished those promoted to be steadfast and dedicated in their duties so as to reciprocate the good gesture of the State Government

LASG Sets To Begin Immunization Against Polio

...Seeks Cooperation Of Parents, Guardians, Communities

…As Rotary Club, Ikeja GRA Donate Branded Aprons To LASG

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As Nigeria continue to revel in the zero case of polio recorded in the country in the last thirty months, the Lagos State government is leaving no stone unturned in the quest towards ensuring the state maintained a clean slate against poliomyelitis.

Though, there are isolated environmental cases in Makoko, Maracana and Itire, LASG is however set for the commencement of a 4-day house to house immunization campaign for children aged zero to five years across the state from Saturday June 15 to Tuesday June 18, Agegepulse Magazine has gathered.

The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Titilayo Goncalves, revealed that the four-day campaign is safe, free and aimed at ensuring that all child is vaccinated.

She said; “The immunization is safe and free. It can be taken in spite of former Immunization status and no child is safe from the vaccine preventable diseases until immunized.”

On his part, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Tayo Lawal described polio as a viral disease that is yet to be eradicated in Nigeria even though it is one of the major vaccine-preventable killer diseases of children under the age of five.

He revealed several efforts the state is putting in place to ensure Lagos maintained a clean slate from polio adding that the only means of prevention of the disease is through the oral polio vaccination.

He said; “To ensure the success of this second leg of this year’s campaign which is being is being conducted by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMoH), and Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) with support from health development partners such as WHO, UNICEF, CDC-AFENET and Rotary International, many training workshops had been organized to strengthen the capacity of health workers/vaccinators and social mobilizers across the State, Local Government and Ward levels.”

“The State Government has equally embarked on public and media sensitization and awareness campaigns one of which is this town hall meeting with health correspondents. Specifically, town announcements; community dialogues; mosque/church announcements; sensitizations with schools; and advocacy meetings with LGA Executives and key traditional and religious leaders have been and are still being carried out. Volunteers from developing partners such as UNICEF, Rotary Club International to mention a few have also  been involved  in the creation of the needed awareness at all levels.”  

Lawal stressed that, “the polio vaccination campaign would involve house-to-house, transit and fixed post teams. Children at homes, markets, churches, mosques, major car parks and social event venues would be specifically targeted. The house-to-house and transit components of these teams  comprising of 7381 trained personnel will administer only OPV to children aged 0–59 months irrespective of their immunization status. They will also encourage the eligible children in the houses to visit the immunization posts located within all our Primary health care centers  and General hospitals for the other antigens. The operations will be between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily.

Also speaking, the representative of World Health Organisation, WHO, Dr. Fiona Braka, said Nigeria has made remarkable progress in the fight against polio stating that Nigeria is now 32 months without a wild polio virus.

Highlight of the event was the presentation of 2000 branded aprons for Polio Immunization Officials of the Lagos State government by members of Rotary Club, Ikeja, GRA. 

BREAKING: JAMB, institutions approve 160 as cut-off mark for 2019 admission

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For public polytechnic, 120 UTME score was approved, while 110 score was approved as the least score for admission into private polytechnic.

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Breaking: Ahmed Lawan Emerges Senate President

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Ahmed Lawan has emerged the Senate President after a keen vote at the inauguration of the 9th Assembly.

Lawan Polls 79 votes as against 28 polled by Ndume from 107 votes by Senator Elects.




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Anthony Joshua gets £20m for shock defeat, Andy Ruiz £5m for winning

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Andy Ruiz Jr might have produced one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight history on Saturday, but his pay cheque was distinctly lightweight, compared to Anthony Joshua’s.


The Mexican stunned Britain’s WBA, IBF and WBO champion to shake up heavyweight boxing’s established order in dramatic style.


Ruiz is understood to have made only around £5m from the fight at New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden, The SUN has reported.


Despite taking home Joshua’s three belts, Ruiz was not even meant to be on the money list on Saturday night.


He took the fight with just five weeks’ notice after Joshua’s original opponent Jarrell Miller failed three drugs tests in the build-up.


The cash is the largest purse of Ruiz’s career, but he can expect to earn a lot more than that in any rematch later this year.

His previous biggest payday came in at a reported £770,000 for his defeat by New Zealand's Joseph Parker in 2017.

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BREAKING: JAMB releases 4,536 withheld UTME results

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of 4,536 candidates earlier withheld by the board.

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We can't afford to fail Lagosians, Sanwo-Olu tells workers

...Promises to Address Concerns of Workforce on Minimum Wage

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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

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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.

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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.

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Corps Member, Graduate, Two Others Jailed For Internet Fraud

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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.

BREAKING: Naira Marley Appears In Court Looking Subdued, Mother Bursts Into Tears On Seeing Him

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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

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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.

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

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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.

Herbalist Impersonates GMD NNPC, Femi Adesina, Others, Dupes Foreigner of N30million

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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

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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.

WEAH, DROGBA, ETO'O, TOURE, OTHERS TO STORM AGEGE STADIUM FOR AMBODE TESTIMONIAL MATCH.

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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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Cadet Footballer, Two Others Arrested for Alleged Internet Fraud

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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

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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)
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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

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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.

I am wiser now, says Ambode

...Am More Of A Politician Than A Technocrat, Says Ambode

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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.”

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Ikeja Electric Explains How to Get Prepaid Metres via MAP

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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.

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BREAKING: Ambode’s commissioner, Kehinde Bamigbetan, in road accident

By Ajani Okanlawon - May 12, 2019
   

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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.

JAMB releases 2019 UTME results

By Chidinma Ihuoma

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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

.(NAN)

Naira Marley, Four Others Quizzed by EFCC over Internet Fraud

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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.

Go To Hell If You Can't Pay School Fees-Akeredolu

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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.

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