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There could be explosives buried in Geidam, Damaturu, Tarmuwa, Dapchi, Kanamma, Gulani and Buni Yadi, all towns of Yobe State, the police has warned the members of the public. A press release on Tuesday signed by the Public Relations Office, Yobe State Police Command, ASP Dungus Abdulkarim said: “The Yobe State Police Command in recent times discovered and diffused some improvised explosive devices in Damaturu and Buni Yadi L.G.As of the state.  “It is highly probable that more of these explosives may be buried in the ground in such places like Geidam, Damaturu, Tarmuwa, Dapchi, Kanamma, Gulani and Buni Yadi.” Abdulkarim added that “as the farming season progresses the command wishes to warn all and sundry engaged in cultivation of crops and other farm lands to report any suspicious object(s) on their farms to the nearest Police station.” He disclosed that: “On 20th June, 2020 in Gujba L.G.A one Adamu Haruna found one of the unexploded bombs on his farm. He unknowingly took it to his h

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has charged personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to sustain the relative peace currently being experienced in the Niger Delta. The CAS stated this today, 30 June 2020, while commissioning 2 blocks of 10 x one bedroom Single Officers’ accommodation at the 305 Special Mobility Group (305 SMG), Calabar, Cross River State. Speaking further, the CAS, who was represented by the NAF Chief of Logistics, Air Vice Marshal Mohammed Yakubu, commended the contributions of the personnel  of 305 SMG towards the maintenance of peace in the South South Region. He however charged them not to rest on their oars as other forms of threats still exist. “You must remain vigilant and continue to dedicate yourselves to your assigned duties,” he said.  The CAS further noted that the current national security imperatives, particularly the ongoing intensive air operations to deal with bandits and terrorists in the North West and North East of th

The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to direct the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture to liase with the Attorney-General/Commissioner for Justice to look at the listed sites (Prevention) Law, 2015 with a view to removing all vestiges of slave trade and colonialism. This motion was moved by the Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Noheem Adams representing Eti-Osa constituency 01 at the plenary session on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.  In the Motion, the lawmaker recalled the gruesome killing of George Floyd, an American who was killed on Monday 25th May, 2020 at Minneapolis, Minnesota United States of America by a white man named Derek Chauvin.  "The Assembly further noted that this brutal and callous murder of Floyd triggered worldwide condemnations, demonstrations, and protests against the continue police violence and racism of blacks in US and Europe without provocation". "The House is aware that these protests furt

Pitch is a multi dimensional registered company with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to do business in Nigeria. It had majorly focused on handling communication challenges of companies, governmental and non-governmental organizations amongst others. However, taking the current challenge headlong that COVID-19 pandemic brought into the new normal on the world,  we found a wide hole yet to be filled in the agriculture (Agro-allied products). Our post COVID-19 plan - is one aspect we have decided to fill in the loopholes in this critical time.  After  proper study and research on the agro-allied sector of the agricultural industry, we decided to venture into Palm oil business, as a major supplier with class within our domain and beyond because there are still 'holes' to fill. The era of buying diluted palm oil will be put to an end because the health of the consumers matter to us.  Pitch Palm was birthed to serve the purpose in fulfilling the need of palm oil traders in ret

   •Lagos Gov To Council Boss: ‘You Must Sustain Programmes That’ll Enhance Residents’ Lives’ Former Vice Chairman of Agbado-Oke Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr. David Oladapo Famuyiwa, on Tuesday, took the oath to formally assume the council’s leadership, three weeks after the demise of the Executive Chairman, Dr. Augustine Arogundade. At a simple swearing-in ceremony held in the Banquet Hall at the State House in Alausa, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu charged the new Executive Chairman to ensure the continuation of programmes and services that will have positive impacts on the lives of the people across Agbado-Oke Odo community. Famuyiwa stepped in consonance with Chapter 89, Sections 24 and 25 of the 2015 Local Government Administrations Law of Lagos State, which provides legal backing for a Vice Chairman to take over the leadership of a council upon incapacitation or demise of the substantive chairman. Sanwo-Olu eulogised the late Arogundade, who passed away on June 2, 2

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in response to COVID-19 pandemic is undertaking the biggest humanitarian response in history with assistance to 138 million people globally. A statement from WFP said it plans a massive rise in the number of hungry people to assist around the world, as the devastating socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic push millions more people into food insecurity in low- and middle-income countries. Quoting the WFP’s Executive Director, David Beasley, the statement read: “The frontline in the battle against the coronavirus is shifting from the rich world to the poor world.” He said: “Until the day we have a medical vaccine, food is the best vaccine against chaos. Without it, we could see increased social unrest and protests, a rise in migration, deepening conflict and widespread under-nutrition among populations that were previously immune from hunger.”  The statement read that to tackle the rising tide of hunger, WFP is undertaking the bigge

Mrs Wuraola Williams , popularly known as Iron lady,a contractor of Lagos waste management authority (LAWMA) and one of those indicted by the audit report ordered by the state government has absconded for fear of prosecution.  Earlier last week,she was alleged to be sick by one of her aides and in an undisclosed hospital in the state, information by out correspondent reveals that she is nowhere to be found and several calls to her number has not been going through,messages sent remained undelivered or unread.  Another contractor who was not indicted in the audit report informed that her Doctor in whose custody she eloped has been arrested and Currently being detained at Lions Building.  A senior officer of LAWMA who craved to be left unmentioned revealed that the said Iron lady because of her closeness to some party leaders has been running from pillar to post to ensure she is not prosecuted.

… Seals Facilities Flouting Order The Lagos State Safety Commission has sealed various Lounges, Bars, Spas and Night Clubs across the State for flouting the government's directives on the closure of social clubs in a bid to curb the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic. The Director-General, Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, who disclosed this while speaking about a recent exercise carried out by the Commission's Compliance and Enforcement teams to Lagos Island, Surulere, Abule-Egba and environs, declared that Lagos State has zero tolerance for breach of safety precautionary measures and would not condone flagrant disobedience of its directives. According to him, “Mass gathering of people in social clubs, spas, bars, betting and gaming centres negates the safety guidelines. Our preliminary investigations revealed that some bars and night clubs are not complying with safety guidelines and closure directive issued by the State Government”. Mojola stated that the Commission has s

Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has extended the lockdown ease has been by another four weeks. Chairman of the PTF and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha made the announcement on Monday during his Press briefing. Mustapha in the statement also said schools may resume for students in graduating classes while domestic air travels may also resume, when practicable. “Within the Month under review, the PTF continued to monitor developments and consistently admonished Nigerians to change their behavior in view of the fact that the spread of the virus had entered the community phase. It is the considered opinion of the PTF that Nigerians, though aware of the existence of the virus, have generally misunderstood the objectives behind the reasoning of government in gradually relaxing the restrictions. “ As we are all aware, the PTF in conjunction with sub-national entities, the organized private sector, put in places a number of measures. The PTF also escalated its

The Lagos State Government on Monday said plans are underway to establish a Radio Station solely dedicated to education of pupils and students in the State. This, according to the Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, will go a long way to ensure sustainable access to educational contents by students in view of the challenges thrown up by Covid19 pandemic. Adefisayo disclosed this at Lagos House, Marina during the official presentation of 5,000 transistor radios by Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) in partnership with the Office of Lagos State First Lady, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu to the Ministry of Education. The radios are to be distributed to pupils and students across the State, especially in the hard-to-reach areas to ensure access to programmes already dedicated to education on some radio stations. This presentation is part of efforts to ensure that no child is left behind in the access to quality education in Lagos State on account of Corona Virus and

...says it pays to join community development as youth Youths are implored to be dutiful and committed to their communities in terms of progress, peace and development to ease the contribution of government to such communities. This call was made by the Executive Chairman of Somolu Local Government, Hon. Abdul Hamed Salawu, when he was presenting a car gift to his Special Adviser on Environment, Comrade Rotimi Oluyede. According to the Mayor, Comrade Oluyede is a dutiful youth who  has been involved in community development, even before his appointment.  The Mayor said Oluyede is a model that youths in Somolu should emulate in community involvement as his appointment about three years ago was as a result of his community participation in environment, security and residents engagement. "This is a young man who has taken it upon himself to monitor PSP Operators as they clear waste from every street in Somolu and he even give daily report of such activities", the Mayor Stated. T

The former two term chairman of Ojokoro LCDA, Hon. Benjamin Adeyemi Olabinjo (BAO) has resolved  the rift between the members of Legislative Arm of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA). It will be recalled that sometimes last week, news broke about the suspension of the Deputy Leader of the House, Hon. Dauda Maruf representing Ward E. On Monday, the two term former council boss of the LCDA invited the Legislatures to douse the tension in the council noting that a house that stands against itself will fall.  Hon Olabinjo during the close door meeting with the leader of the house, Hon. Abdoul-Azeez Osho and other members of the legislative, was able to listen to both sides ofq the legislative arm and made them realize their flaws.  “You are not supposed to be fighting yourself as this weakens the structure of your house. A house that stand against itself will fall and this will not give you the ample of time and opportunity to move and build in unity”, Olabinjo said.  The Leader

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has taken relief materials to liberated communities on Maiduguri-Damaturu Highway. The communities that enjoyed from the federal government’s gesture include Mainok, Jakana and Benesheik, all in Borno State. The three communities have at one time or the other fallen to attacks by Boko Haram insurgents. Speaking on Sunday during the presentation of the relief materials to the residents of the communities, NEMA Team Leader, Food Distribution to IDPs camps in Borno State, Flight Lieutenant Umar Sani said the distribution was in continuation of the ongoing monthly sharing of relief materials to designated areas in Borno State. He said designated areas include 17 camps; seven official camps within Maiduguri, seven camps outside the state capital and three camps in liberated areas of Jakana, Mainok and Benesheik. He said the items was part of federal government intervention to ease the hardship of IDPs displaced due to insurgency.  Sani noted t

Clergy  Admonishes all to always think about the world beyond, and keep remembering their departed love ones. As part of the continuous celebration of a life well spent in service to God and humanity.  The  Family, Friends, and Political associates of Ariyoh's on June 27, 2020, gathered to observe the 40th-day fidau Prayer in honor of  late  Alhaja Modupe Shakirat Ariyoh at her residence.  Prayers were uttered for the departed soul, the children, grandchildren, and the family at large  left behind. In what looks a moment of truth, sober reflection and a call for more purposeful living on earth, the clergy in their sermon admonished all to continue to see life as ephemeral and live a life that will be of great impact in service to God and humanity through which the eternal world will be kind to all after living the sinful world. A special prayer was  observed  in honor of late Alhaji Ganiyu Badmus, One of the State leader of the party who passed on friday.  Hon. Abolore Adebayo Ariy

Leaders and members of team anularigba in OSHODI ISOLO LG,today  paid a condolence visit to the ikosi road residence of the Late Alhaji Ganiyu Ebudola Badmus.  The team led by Prince Taiwo Oloyede Almaroof  was received by the P.A to the late political leader,Hon Abiola Oladipupo and members of the immediate family of late Badmus.   Muslim clerics offered prayers for the repose of Alhaji Badmus while they enjoined his kids to follow his foot step in philanthropy.  Several political and religious groups were on ground to mourn the man popularly called mandate one.  In speaking with our correspondent,Prince Taiwo Oloyede Almaroof described the late politician as a reliable, straight forward and diligent politician who was always supporting development.

The Lagos state government has raised alarm that it could issue another lockdown as Coronavirus cases in the state continue to escalate. Recall that Lagos state, Nigeria’s commercial capital has recorded over 9,741 cases with 1,475 recovered and 126 deaths. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, has revealed that the local government areas with the highest number of cases were Eti-Osa, Alimosho, Kosofe, Ikeja, Oshodi, Surulere and Lagos Mainland. This was revealed by the health commissioner, Prof. Akin Abayomi while speaking to newsmen at a media briefing. Abayomi said the government would not hesitate to impose another lockdown if the COVID-19 cases continue to sky rocket. “We believe we are managing a delicate balance between the public health crisis and the economic livelihood of Lagosians. If things are getting out of hand, we will certainly consider another lockdown,” he said. “We are in the middle of the outbreak and we have not even peaked yet, and so the ca

It is a  painful thing and great shock in my heart and onbehalf of all party Elders, Leaders, Exco's and Members of APC  in Ward of Excellent, Shogunle  that I  received the sad news of the demise of our  Deputy Apex leader.. One thing that i so much believe in is that death is something inevitable. When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people, community and state , he can rest in peace. I believe Alhaji Ganiyu Ebudola Badmus  have made that effort and that is, therefore, why he will sleep for the eternity. There is no doubt that death remains inevitable and every soul must experience it. I commiserate with the family of Alhaji Badmus, the Council Chairman, our own son of the soil, the SLG and the party at large on the death of one of our revered  leader.. It is my utmost prayers that God grants the family, friends, political associates and the All Progressives Congress (APC) at large  the fortitude to bear the unfathom loss. With believe  in our heart that he

When a couple of days ago I wrote that APC ,unlike PDP,  will soon resolve her issues some didn’t believe.  It will implode, it will soon disintegrate so said the analysts so-called . They never wished our party well. This is not to say there are no genuine critics of our party. I argued then that even if our problems are as high as Mount Everest  we have wise leaders in President Mohammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo  and our National Leader Bola Ahmed Tinubu as well as many  of our governors too who are reasonable and patriotic. They are not all  self centered. They are men ( hope we have women soon ) who subscribed to the ideas and ideals of our party and not only what they can get . As you have all seen,  all of that brouhaha of last week has subsided if not vanished. My friend and brother Giadom came like a comet and vanished. My Comrade brother Oshiomole won one and lose one and we are matching forward to the future. Don’t get me wrong . I am not saying things are perfec

Bola Ahmed Tinubu says he has not taken a decision to run for president in 2023 contrary to speculations, maintaining that he was more worried about the health and economic challenges facing the country at the moment. In a statement he released on Saturday afternoon, he commented for the first time on the ouster of the Adams Oshiomhole-led national working committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The NWC was dissolved on Thursday by the party’s national executive committee (NEC) at an emergency meeting. This was seen as a blow to Tinubu’s rumoured presidential ambition because of his closeness to Oshiomhole. “To those who have been actively bleating how the President’s actions and the NEC meeting have ended my purported 2023 ambitions, I seek your pity. I am but a mere mortal who does not enjoy the length of foresight or political wisdom you profess to have. Already, you have assigned colourful epitaphs to the 2023 death of an alleged political ambition that is not yet e

Immediate-past National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole said he has accepted the decision of the National Executive Committee NEC to dissolve the National Working Committee NWC which he chaired until Thursday. He said contrary to the popular belief that he is Tinubu man that it was President Muhammadu Buhari had two years ago invited him to come and reposition the APC and that since the president in his wisdom has also agreed to the dissolution of the NWC, he is bound to obey him as the leader of the party. He said those interested in 2023 should go and sort out themselves

The Apex Elders and leader of Oshodi Isolo All Progressives Congress (APC) Led by the Apex Leader  PA J A Olabintan , today Saturday today paid a condolence visit to the Late Alhaji Ganiyu Ebudola Badmus residence at Ikosi Ketu, Lagos . Before his demise he was a prominent APC leader, a true Progressive and a strong loyalist of our National Leader Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Oshodi  Isolo Apex Leader PA Olabintan, was accompanied by Hon Bashiru Dawodu MHR Oshodi /Isolo Constituency 1, Elder Osho, Alhaji Kehinde Olorunoje, Alhaji Rafiu Ogunoloko, Chief Mrs Badejoko, Alhaja Shobayo, Elder Salako, Hon Stephen Olukayode Ogundipe, Hon Wande Anibire, Hon Mumuni Olori, Hakeem Omolumo, Comrade Smart Olayinka ( who represented  Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya Mc Oluomo . The deceased immediate family members including his wives and children were around to receive the delegation during the said visit. Alhaji Ganiu Ebudola Badmus was the Deputy Apex leader (APC) of Oshodi /Isolo Local Govt, a

* OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN * * OMOLOLA ESSIEN MOURNS THE PASSAGE OF HONORABLE NURUDEEN ADEMOLA ANIMASHAUN, SUPERVISOR FOR BUDGET AND SPORTS LAGOS MAINLAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT * The Executive Chairman of Lagos Mainland Local Government, * Hon. Mrs Omolola Essien * has expressed shock and sadness over the death of the council's supervisor for budget and sports, * Hon Nurudeen Ademola Animashaun * . The council boss described the late Supervisor as an epitome of humility and a true reflection of humanity. She said " * it is with deep sense of great loss but total submission to the will of Almighty God that I note the demise of a party loyalist, an embodiment of good character who always use his wisdom and vast experience to garner positive  change  in the behavior of the people around him * ". She prayed that God Almighty in His infinite mercy accepts his return, grant his immediate family and  the good people of Lagos Mainland Local Government the fortitude to

The Federal Government may have commenced the resettlement plan of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Borno State has it laid the foundation for the building of 10,000 housing units put at a cost of N20 billion. The project will see 1,000 houses built in 10 local government areas of the state. The project which is under President Muhammadu Buhari’s special initiative for Borno State, being the epicenter of Boko Haram crisis that has left to the displacement of over 1.5 million people in the troubled state, is to be handled by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) under the supervision of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development  Speaking during the Ground breaking ceremony of the 10,000 housing units in Ngwom, in Mafa local government area of Borno State on Friday, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya  Sadiya Umar Farouk said the resettlement of the displaced persons was topmost on th

The newly appointed Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Mrs. Aderera Olayinka Adeyemi paid a courtesy visit on the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Ahmed Iliyasu, psc (+)on Thursday 18th June 2020.  The visit which was in furtherance of the collaborative efforts of the Police and the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecution in ensuring justice is served. The AIG and members of the Zonal Police management team received the Director and her entourage in his office at the Zonal Command Headquarters, Onikan Lagos about 1345hrs while the meeting started with the National anthem, followed by introduction of entourage. The Director commends officers of the Zonal command f or the quality and proper investigation of cases and implore them to do more in the areas of Proper Police Investigation, preservation of evidences and Prosecution of Offenders of gender based while the AIG in his response; reiterate the commitment and readiness of the Zone to collaborate in The Administrat

The minister of interior,Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has described the late former Governor of Oyo State,Senator Abiola Ajimobi as a great man who dedicated all to achieve greatness.   Aregbesola in his tribute on his social media handles the death of Ajimobi was a shock  According to the former Odun state governor"this is a strange and sad time. In less than 45 days, a number of our political allies and intimate companions have departed from our sphere to “Iwale asa” as our people will say. Among the lost gems was my dear Egbon Isiaka Abiola Akanji Ajimobi, the immediate past governor of Oyo State." His death Aregbesola said  has been very devastating in its impact on me. Egbon was the only ally in the West to our cause and standing by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He  described him as steadfast and unflinching in his commitment to core Yoruba values and the defence of our leadership." He posited that the  loyalty cost him a lot electorally and personally. The dark conspiracy a

THIS IS TO BRING TO THE NOTICE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, PARTICULARLY ALL USERS OF LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY THAT FOLLOWING THE RECENT FIRE INCIDENCE ON KARA BRIDGE, WHICH WAS AS A RESULT OF MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS ON THE BRIDGE, THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WORKS AND HOUSING WILL CARRY OUT INTEGRITY TEST ON THE BRIDGE.  THE TEST WILL TAKE PLACE BETWEEN SATURDAY 27TH JUNE, 2020 AND SUNDAY 28TH JUNE, 2020. ON THE IBADAN BOUND CARRIAGEWAY.  THE TEST OPERATIONS WILL NECESSITATE THE NARROWING OF THE IBADAN BOUND CARRIAGEWAY TO 2 LANES ONLY.  THE MONITORING PUBLIC IS ENJOINED TO EXERCISE CAUTION AT THE DIVERSION POINT AND MAINTAIN THE APPROPRIATE SPEED LIMIT. FOR AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, THE INTEGRITY TEST ON THE KARA BRIDGE WILL NOT REQUIRE THE TOTAL CLOSURE OF THE BRIDGE. THE FEDERAL ROAD SAFETY CORPS AND THE OTHER TRAFFIC CONTROL AGENCIES WILL BE ON GROUND TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE TO ALL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. PLEASE BEAR WITH AS THE GOVERNMENT TAKES PROACTIVE STEPS TO AVOID ANY DISASTER ON OUR ROADS.

     - Seals 42 buildings  The Lagos State Government says on Thursday that it targets meaningful reduction in the incidence of illegal building construction as it extends its Special Enforcement Operations to Lekki to herald its Zero Tolerance for illegal building construction in the area. Leading the operations, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Idris Salako stated that it was high time the menace of illegal buildings became a thing of the past as it had become necessary to stem the tide of building collapse and also protect the built environment for posterity through enforcing adherence to planning. "This explains why we must stop those who are bent on jeopardising the Operative Development Plans of Lagos State by not tolerating any form of illegal physical developments in the State" he said. He emphasised that the government would continue to seal erring properties, enforce compliance and even go ahead to prosecute where necessary. The Commi

It is with heavy pains and great shock in my heart that I  received the sad news of the demise of a great political leader. There is no doubt that death remains inevitable and every soul must experience it. I commiserate with the family of Alhaji Ganiyu  Ebudola Badmus at large on the death of their patriarch. It is my utmost prayers that God grants the family, friends, political associate and the All Progressive Congress (APC) the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. With solace in our heart that he Lived a fulfilled and worthy life as his legacy  shall continue to live on. On behalf of the good people of Shogunle, Leaders and Elders, We pray his soul find eternal rest. Signed Hon.Wasiu Femi Mustapha Councilor, Shogunle Ward   26th June 2020

The death of mandate leader in Oshodi Isolo local government area of Lagos State has been described as shocking and great loss to the mandate family and the entire APC in the state.   Reacting to the demise of the politician, the chairman of Oshodi Isolo local government,Hon Bolaji Muse Ariyoh described the late politician as " great leader " whose vacuum will be felt by the political class,Muslim community and the entire residents of the council.  According to him"it is with shock in my heart and pain that I announce the demise of a political actor cum leader in Lagos ,in person of Alhaji Ganiyu Ebudola Badmus who passed on late hour of 25th June 2020.i still can't come to terms with the reality that Alhaji Ganiyu Ebudola Badmus popularly known as Mandate 1 is gone even when his vast experience and wisdom is still much needed to help contribute to the growth and development of Oshodi. " Continuing,Hon Muse Ariyoh posited "until his death ,he was a devout M