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An Abuja High Court sitting in Maitama has struck out a case of fraud allegation against the Osun State Deputy Chief of Staff, Prince Abdullah Adeyanju Binuyo.  On Wednesday, 30 September, 2020, Hon Justice O. O. Goodluck of the High Court 4, Maitama struck out the case at the instance of the Prosecuting Counsel, Rumamsonte Ezekiel, Esq.  Counsels for the defendants: Wahab Ismail, Esq; and Wasiu Omotosho, Esq; were present while Samuel Ogala, Esq, watched brief for the complainant.  At the court on Wednesday, Police prosecutor apologised saying he was misinformed about the case.  Earlier, Wahab Ismail, Esq, counsel to Binuyo, has exonerated his client from the malicious allegation.  In a press statement issued by him, Ismail stated that Binuyo was only a mere witness to the deal and not a party to it.  According to him, the amount involved in the deal was $100,000, not $120, 000 as claimed in the report.  The lawyer stated that the $100,000 has been refunded in full to the party concer

Our attention has been drawn to a story in today's The Punch Newspaper titled "Osun deputy chief of staff charged with $120,000 fraud." The story is not only mischievous, but equally misleading. It was done deliberately to cast aspersions on the person of Prince Abdullah Adeyanju Binuyo, who is the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor,  State of Osun,  Adegboyega Oyetola.  While it is true that Binuyo was just a mere witness and not a party to the said failed business, he cannot be liable in the face of the law. At any rate, even the amount involved in the business, which is $100, 000 and not $120, 000, has been refunded in full to the party concerned almost a year ago. It was received by one Tunde Ajala,  which was duly acknowledged by his Counsel as well and witnessed by the Police . Again, nothing in the Police Charge, suggests that Binuyo was liable. We have called the attention of the Police to the information.  However, while we await the Police to clear the air on

Charges Beneficiaries on a good performance in the exams The Executive chairman, Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Hon. Idris Bolaji Muse Ariyoh has reiterated his commitment to continued support for education within the council area. This assurance was given  at the presentation of registration confirmation slip to the beneficiaries of the year 2020 Free GCE  educational support scheme. The council boss, Hon. Idris Bolaji Muse Ariyoh at the event admonished the beneficiaries to utilize the privilege given to them and study hard to come out in flying colors in their exams. According to him, "as part of our administration's commitment to education, we would  continue to provide the necessary support for students, who wish to pursue their academic dream. " Covid-19 no doubt has affected a lot of things while many parents' finances are already threatened, the GCE forms given to you all would be of relief to your parents or guardians while I implore you to put this opportuni

A call has gone to president Muhammadu Buhari , all the governors and other political leaders to rededicate themselves to the building of a strong and more United country, so that the prosperity of the nation will manifest.    This call was made on Wednesday in Lagos by the Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence (CAIDOV) in a press release issued by the group  signed by its Executive Director,Comrade Gbenga Soloki on the sixty years anniversary of the nation's Independence, where the group commended the founding fathers of the nation for the sacrifices rendered and the determination to see an independent Nigeria.  CAIDOV stated that leaders who fought for independence were selfless, courageous and highly cerebral who were genuine in all their actions, and that their commitment to a common goal made the attainment of independence possible sixty years ago.  According to the group" as we mark the sixty years of flagged independence, it's pertinent to note that our fat

The convocation of a sovereign national conference has been described as panacea to the myriad of problem plaguing the country or else a restructured Nigeria where Oodua republic will be on its own.  This call was made  Coalition Of Oodua Self Determination group (COSEG) in a press Statement issued on Monday in Lagos , signed by comrades  Dayo Ogunlana and Dele Daramola the chairman and publicity  Secretary of the group's Cordinating Committee, clarified its stand on the persistent call for Oodua republic by clearly supporting the call in the midst of a troubled and a  restructured  Nigeria with clear case of constitutional lopsidedness and rigidity of the leaders in convocation of a soverign Conference. According to COSEG" we have been  persistently called upon to lay our stand on the call of Oodua republic more especially   at the roaring protest planned by some groups for October 1st. We wish to clearly state that, though we are not part of the organizers of the October 1 S

The convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum was again attacked on Sunday morning around Baga. The latest attack, which recorded no death, happened when the convoy was on their way back to Maiduguri. They were said to be attacked at about 10.30am on Sunday about two kilometers away from Baga. The convoy, according to some of the people who returned back to Maiduguri on Sunday evening from the tour, were shot at by Boko Haram. One of them, said: “There was no death recorded this time around except some minor injuries. “The windscreen of some vehicle were scattered, some vehicles had their tyres busted by gunshots, including the Government House Press Crew bus. “The military gun truck was also shot at and a soldier had his shoulder scalded with gunshot.” The latest attack happened minutes after the governor had resettled some IDPs in Baga town. The governor had on Sunday resettled 521 households displaced from Baga as part of the government plan at returning live back to the

- as Muslim clerics unite in prayers  The Lagos4Lagos movement, the new rave in Nigeria's commercial city, has been tagged 'God's own project', owing to the ever growing ownership by the masses. This was revealed by the Lead Visioner of TEAM JANDOR, Mr. Abdul - Azeez Olajide Adediran, at a special programme hosted by the directorate of Islamic affairs of the Lagos based Socio-political group and held in the Ifako Ijaye Local Government/Ojokoro Local council development area of Lagos state. Jandor, as he is fondly called, appreciated the support of the people of Lagos both at home and in the Diaspora and described it as "massive and ordained by God". “The first signal we got from God on this project is the continuous overwhelming support we get from the people . It is time indeed," Jandor said. The Lead Visioner, thanked the Islamic clerics and admonished them to continue to pray for the success of the Lagos4Lagos movement and everyone who have keyed into

Unrepentantly, Oga is going more rough despite the consistent entreaties by Ekiti public not to make Ekiti State the enemy of Yoruba race.  Less than 24 hours ago, the governor of Ekiti State,  Dr Kayode Fayemi  announced the indefinite suspension of some notable party leaders in Ekiti APC. Whatever Fayemi might be hiding under to do that. Their real offence is that they are not ready to part ways with Bola Ahmed Tinubu. And to somebody like Governor Fayemi, that is an unpardonable offence. Fayemi is going this far because he is coveting Vice-presidential position in 2023. Yoruba, having supported Buhari (Hausa-Fulani) ascension into power for 8years, Fayemi is afraid of Tinubu's possibility of contesting for presidency in 2023. Because he knows that Tinubu is the only political _Ogbogbonioran_ (colossus) from the South West who has the capacity to match any selfish political giant from the North whom Fayemi might be willing to deputise. If it is Fayemi himself who is trying to be

My sojourn in Kaduna in the 1980s, first for my youth service and later for a paid employment, will remain ever memorable. This is because it was there that I found the love of my life, Iyaafin Sherifat Abidemi Aregbesola.   I was a dashing young man with long hair and ideological fire burning in my soul. I had been caught in the throes of the ideological fervour of the time. I left The Polytechnic Ibadan fired with idealism and was prepared to change the world.  People of my generation actually were fiercely nationalistic. They wanted the best for the country and at the same time were globalist. Our vision was not just for Nigeria; we wanted a world devoid of injustice, inequality, poverty, diseases and other afflictions of humanity. Kaduna too was a hotbed of activism and provided a natural habitat for me. I was therefore too serious to have any social life. All that would soon change.  It started 39 years ago when I daily secretly admired a damsel in front of her residence on Ibrahi

Police on Saturday confirmed the attack on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum. In the convoy the governor was however absent has he chose to travel by air to Baga but had present some commissioners On 25th September, 2020 at about 12PM, the security convoy who were heading to Baga in respect of Government's effort to relocate indigenes of Baga to their ancestral home came under heavy gun attack by Armed Men suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists a few Kilometers from Cross Kauwa. The security convoy returned fire and successfully repelled the attack. In the ensuing gun fight however, casualties were recorded on both sides. Unfortunately, eight (8) Policemen and three (3) members of the Civilian Joint Task Force paid the supreme price. Thirteen (13) other persons sustained various degrees of injuries and were rushed to Hospital for treatment. The Commissioner of Police, Bello Makwashi assures members of the public that the Nigeria Police is determined to carry o

A private sector initiative determined  to tackle  the increasing rate of unemployment   in the country, has unveiled a programme in this direction tagged Project 60 60 60. Explaining the 60 60 60 concept, the mastermind and convener, Hon. Bimbo Daramola said  its an initiative to get young people to register and participate in a 60th INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY NEW ENTREPRENEURS BOOT CAMP, www.nigeriaat60.com.ng, from where 60 persons with good, workable ideas and skills will emerge. The 60 successful  new entrepreneurs from the Geo-political zones will be the 60th independence Anniversary milestone entrepreneurs.  According to Daramola, the beneficiaries will emerge from each of the geopolitical zones to benefit from a free start up capital which ranges from N60,000:00 - N1,000,000:00 only. The capital is meant to be used to fund their approved ideas under guided deployment and application.  He mentioned further, that the programme will  be a major feature of the 60th Independence Anniv

- The resumption date for the 2020 to 2021 school session fo Lagos state has been released - All schools are advised to adhere to the new calendar - Meanwhile, schools are expected to take the School Self-risk Assessment test In preparation for life after coronavirus, the Lagos state Ministry of Education has approved resumption dates for the 2020 to 2021 school session. In the time table, both public and private schools will resume First Term academic activities on Monday Sept. 21, 2020. The term is expected to run until Dec.18, 2020 while the second term will begin Jan. 4, 2021 and run until April 16, 2021. According to Abiola Seriki-Ayeni, the Director, the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) public and private schools in the state are expected to adhere strictly to the harmonised school calendar. “All schools must make efforts to comply with these requirements, not just for the improvement of the overall school operations but for safe reopening for academic activities,” sh

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed food items to 38,000 households in both internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps and host communities in Borno State. Flagging off the distribution at the Teachers Village IDP Camp at the weekend, the Head of NEMA food distribution in charge of Borno, Flt. Lt. Umar Sani said it was in continuation of efforts to provide succour and in line with the agenda of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajia Sadiya Farouk on welfare of Internally Displaced Persons. He said monthly National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) ensures that food items are distributed to 38,000 households of internally  displaced persons in Borno state following an approval granted by the Director General NEMA, AVM Muhammed Alhaji Muhammed (rtd). He said among items distributed include rice, beans, maize, tomato paste, seasoning, salt and cooking oil. He said the items were distributed through NEMA  to addre

On behalf of my immediate family, friends and political associates, I felicitate with our our distinguished senator of the federal republic and a pillar of our leader Yeye Oluremi Tinubu on on her 60th birthday celebration.  Your life has been full of impactful moments and enviable activities, your passion for humanity is unparalleled and your loyalty to Asiwaju is unrivaled.  Many more fruitful and resourceful years ahead yeye Asiwaju of Lagos RT Honourable Jokotola Pelumi

 Birthdays come around once a year. It is a time to look back and thank God for HIS  mercies.  Therefore I join your family, friends ,colleagues and millions of Lagosians in celebrating you on this special day, HE Quadri Obafemi Hamzat as you add another year. Which of Allah’s mercies can we deny? I pray for Allah’s rammah over your life now and always. May Allah bless you with wonderful times ahead. Rt. Hon. Jokotola Pelumi

Executive members of the fast-growing IBILE-EKO FORUM, an indigenous socio-political group in Lagos, have declared total support, readiness and commitment towards the Lagos4Lagos movement. The group, which has its structures in Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe divisions of Lagos State gathered at the Liberty Place in Ikeja, where the Central Working Committee meeting was held and also reached far reaching decisions. The meeting was the first to hold after the political witch-hunt on the members of the group by Council Chairmen professedly on the directive of the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Presiding over the meeting, the Grand Patron of IBILE-EKO FORUM, Mr. Abdul–Azeez Olajide Adediran, fondly called Jandor, charged the CWC not to renege on their resolve to write a good history to the advantage of generations to come. Jandor said “Our followers, especially the ones within Local Government establishments affirmed total commitment to exercising their const

 Bola Ahmed Tinubu 2023 ( BAT 2023 ) Oshodi-Isolo LG chapter was unveiled at sehinde callisto crescent in Oshodi-Isolo Local government on 17th September 2020 when the stake holders converged publicly to launch the group with anticipation and determination to keep drumming support for the vision of 2023 with the possible hope that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu would make public his Aspiration for the presidency in the coming election very soon. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony of the group in Oshodi- Isolo Local Government, Hon.Idris Bolaji Muse Ariyoh said the National leader of All progressives Congress, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu though is yet to declare or show interest in vying for the seat of presidency in 2023 but the group would continue to pray for this vision to become a reality because at this period our country Nigeria needs his vast experience and political sagacity but urged everybody to key into the vision of the group with hope of positive response to their request by

About 150 traders in the major markets in Lagos state on Wednesday benefitted from the TEAM JANDOR’s empowerment scheme, getting cash and goods donations to support their businesses which were badly hit by the aftermath of government's lockdown directives to curb the Covid-19 pandemic. The empowerment scheme sponsored by the Lagos based socio-political group took another dimension when Team Jandor's State Executives stormed the major markets and bus-stops at the Ikeja and Ikorodu road areas to empower market women and petty traders. It could be recalled that TEAM JANDOR has been responsible for the scholarship scheme of over 100 students in tertiary institutions as well as empowerment of artisans and the youth in Lagos and also periodic stipends for widows. Addressing some of the beneficiaries, the Central Coordinator of the group, Funke Ijayekunle, said the support is necessary to ensure that those that lost their capital during the lockdown caused by the pandemic get re

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to deploy air assets as well as Special Forces personnel in support of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Deep Blue Project. This was made known today, 16 September 2020, by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, while playing host to the Director General (DG) of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Yusuf Jamoh, at the Headquarters NAF Abuja.   Speaking during the visit, the CAS noted that, the NAF has maintained a long standing, cordial relationship with NIMASA, with an MOU on Maritime Air Surveillance and Intelligence signed in 2013. The CAS stated further that, despite the fact that the MOU had elapsed, the NAF had continued to play crucial roles, working very closely with the Nigerian Navy, using the NAF ATR 42 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA), which had participated in several exercises within Nigeria’s maritime environment. He noted that the DG’s visit was auspicious and would mark a new era in moving NAF’s part

   … Launches LAWMA Academy, Community Marshals, Street Captains Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to zero tolerance for traffic and environmental infractions, just as he promised to boost the capacity of LAWMA to evacuate waste with 100 trucks. Speaking today at the launch of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) Academy, Community Marshals and Street Captains, the Governor through his Deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, warned that those engaged in the acts of throwing waste in drainages should desist from such unhealthy and destructive practices. The Governor noted that the present administration’s vision of Making Lagos a 21st Century Economy and a Smart City State will be impossible if the issue of waste management is not taken seriously, applauding the dedication of LAWMA staff in keeping Lagos clean, healthy and habitable for all. “It is heartwarming to note that LAWMA has not just been doing a good job in man

In preparation towards resumption of schools as directed by  Lagos state government , the association of private school owners/teachers ( APSO) Oshodi Branch  in conjunction with Oshodi-Isolo Local Government on today at the legislative hall in the council secretariat , commenced two days programme on safety protocols for schools re-Opening after COVID-19 with theme : "health safety and hygiene management in schools ". Supervisor for Education Hon.Ganiu Mejindade who represented the Executive Chairman of the local government Hon.Idris Bolaji Muse Ariyoh at the occassion  emphasised that all measures attributed to prevent spread of  COVID-19 is focused on hygiene and the sensitisation programme is a right step in right direction, because the teachers and school owners must understand the processes in order to lead the students in the right directions.  He maintained that  the fight  against spread of  COVID-19 epidemic in the local government, lagos state and Nigeria  is not o

Shareholders of Lasaco Assurance plc have approved the payment of 5k per unit of share for the year ending 31 December, 2019. They took the decision on Tuesday, 15 September, 2020 during the 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) which took place at Oriental Hotels, Lagos. The approval to pay the dividend was taken sequel to a motion moved by the acting Chairman of the AGM, Engineer Sani Ndanusa which was supported by Mrs Bisi Bakare. The approval was granted by 288 shareholders who voted by proxy and 13 shareholders who were physically present at the venue of the AGM. Engineer Ndanusa presided over the event as acting Chairman in the absence of the erstwhile Chairman of the company, Mrs Aderinola Disu, who resigned shortly before the AGM. Addressing the gathering, Engineer Ndanusa heaped praises on the Derin Disu led management saying that her tenure brought positive and remarkable changes to the company. "Mrs Disu really performed well and her tenure brought about

The Lagos4Lagos movement has been described as the ‘people’s project’, having rated the wide acceptability and the massive influx of new members across its platforms. Speaking at a meeting held at the Liberty Place with the Executives of the Wards, Local Council Development Areas and the Local Governments from the Lagos West Senatorial District, the Lead Visioner of TEAM JANDOR, Mr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, said “the people of Lagos have not only shown interest in the movement but they are putting in the extra effort to understand and help propagate our message that we all must get committed to ensuring that we put in the structure and machinery that will make Lagos work for all in Lagos.” “I received so many calls, some of which are from Lagosians based in the United Kingdom, USA, and many other countries, they are fully behind us,” he noted. The Executive members during the meeting also interacted with the Lead Visioner, giving the feedback from the people and also deliberated o

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Lagos State on Monday cautioned motorists against impatience and rush at various railway level crossings in the state to forestall unnecessary crashes involving trains and vehicles. The Lagos Sector Commander of FRSC, Corps Commander, Olusegun Ogungbemide gave this caution in a statement on Monday in Lagos, following the crash between a train and a passenger vehicle at PWD level crossing. He said motorists should note that the Federal Government in recent times is embracing the Multi-modal means of transportation with the construction of railway tracks that interface with the road which should be applauded.  Therefore, motorists are enjoined to be mindful of railway level crossing where trains uses to connect with road network. Ogungbemide , who decried the crash, said that motorists should always know that trains have the right of way at all level crossings. "Today's incident where a train collided with a passenger motor was most unfort

Nigerian team has visited Diffa, Niger Republic to finalize strategies for the return of refugees to the country. Thousands of refugees on the wake of Boko Haram crisis have fled Borno State to Diffa in Niger Republic. A team from Nigeria led by the Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum was in Diffa to engage the Nigerien government on quick and dignify return of the refugees back to their homeland. In the team were the federal commissioner in charge of National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, Senator Basheer Mohammed and the acting permanent secretary, federal ministry of humanitarian affairs, disaster management and social development, Alhaji Ali Grema.  A statement by the Borno State Governor’s spokesman, Mallam Isa Gusau said the governor who was in Abuja for series of developmental activities, flew to Diffa on Friday in company of the federal government officials. The statement said in Diffa, the governor and the federal team visited Ni

The centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence (CAIDOV) has called on electorate   and  actors  to ensure peace is maintained before , during and after the Saturday election in Edo state. The admonition was given on Tuesday in Lagos by the Centre(CAIDOV) in a press release signed by it's Executive Director, comrade Gbenga Soloki, stressing that all hands must be on deck to ensure peaceful election on Saturday and that actors must shun any form of violence.  The group posited that only a peaceful election can guarantee a peaceful state where the economic well being of the people.   According to CAIDOV" Let us use this opportunity to appeal to the people of Edo and especially the political actors to eschew all forms of violence on the day of election, to allow the will of the people to prevail.  Our admonition is predicated on the need for a peaceful state where the interests of the downtrodden will be guaranteed. " Continuing" let us appeal to security agents to d

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai,  said his deputy, Lt. Gen. Lamidi Adeosun, the present Chief of Training and Operations, saved his life the first time he was ambushed in the North-East. Gen Buratai made the disclosure on Monday  in Kuta, Osun State, during the inauguration of a bridge named after him, constructed by the Nigeria Army Engineering Construct Regiment, Ede. Buratai, while commenting on the military operations in the North-East, said when he was appointed the Chief of Army Staff, he met Adeosun, an indigene of Asamu in Osun State, who he said had commenced the process of rejigging the army. According to him, “When I had the first ambush, he was with me in the vehicle. It was on September 18, 2015 and I can see the courage he exhibited.He was able to mobilise the troops to counter the bandits, the terrorists out of the way. So his elevation is not new to me. He deserves it.” Speaking further, Buratai said the Army Engineering Corps that constructed the bridge

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has made new important appointments in the state’s health sector. The governor announced the appointment of a new Chief Medical Director for Borno State Hospitals Management Board. Zulum, announcing the appointment of Professor Mohammed Arab through a statement by his spokesman, Mallam Isa Gusau on Monday, said the outgoing CMD,  Dr. Muhammad Ghuluze now becomes a Permanent Secretary. In the same statement the appointment of Dr. Aliyu Mailafiya as the Executive Director of the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, SPHCDA, was announced. He takes over from Dr. Sule Mele. The statement noted that all the appointments are with immediate effect.  Zulum thanked the outgoing CMD of the Hospitals Management Board and E.D SPHCDA for their tremendous contributions in Borno’s healthcare development during the years they served, the statement added. Arab, who is coming in as the new CMD, is a 57-year old medical professor with specialty in ped

Gov: ‘Improved Safety Measures Coming On Rail Corridors’* Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has visited the site of the Monday fatal accident involving a commuter train and two vehicles. Two persons reportedly died in the accident, which occurred along the driveways into the Nigerian Army Shopping Arena in Oshodi. Minister of Transportation, Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, was in company of the Governor during the on-the-spot assessment of the site. The victims, a father and son, were said to be driving into the shopping arena when they were caught up by the speeding train. Their Highlander Jeep got stuck on the rail track. All the six persons in the other vehicle - a passenger bus - escaped with different degrees of injuries after the train dragged the commercial bus 800 meters away from the point of collision. Sanwo-Olu sympathised with the families of the victims, while noting that the accident was regrettable. The Governor said the incident happened on the day th

Lagos State Examinations Board hereby informs the general public especially the Principals of Public and Approved Private Schools in the State that the NEW DATES for the conduct of year 2020 1.ENTRANCE EXAMINATION(SCREENING TEST) into Lagos State Model Colleges/ Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools and 2.BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (BECE) are scheduled to hold as follows: a. Computer Based Testing (CBT) Version of Screening Test :Saturday 26th - Wednesday 30th September, 2020 at the Lagos State Examinations Board by 9.00 am daily b. Paper Pencil Testing (PPT) Version of Screening Test: Saturday 3rd October, 2020 in the Six Education Districts of the State by 9.00am prompt. c. Lagos State Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE): Tuesday 6th - Monday 12th October, 2020 at all designated centres across the State by 9.00am daily. In view of this, the Schools' Principals are advised to take cognizance of the prevailing situation of COVID 19 Pandemic and to adhere