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The Managing Director/CEO of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, today, held a meeting with CEOs/service providers, on sweepers’ safety, welfare, and adherence to rule of engagement, for effective service delivery, to achieve a cleaner environment, at LAWMA’s head office, Ijora-Olopa. Mr. Odumboni, speaking during the meeting, stated that the health and safety of the sweepers were major priorities of the Authority, which necessitated the health insurance for the sweepers, early in the year, to mitigate the effect of unforeseen incidents, in the course of their duties. The Managing Director noted further that the sweepers have latterly become more exposed to danger from reckless motorists driving against traffic, hence the need for a collaborative effort for their safety.

Residents of Orile-Agege and environ woke up Monday morning to the siege of the dreaded Awawa Boys as they went around brandishing dangerous weapons and vandalizing lock up shops and anything in sight. Responding to a distress call as always, task force operatives under the orders of the chairman, CSP SAHEED OLAYINKA EGBEYEMI, stormed the scene and promptly repelled and and dislodged the miscreants, as they hurriedly scampered to oblivion. An eye witness who craved anonymity, confirmed that, the hoodlums in their usual way, were out to disposses people of their valuables but were undone by the swift response of the task force men who we should be thanking for still standing in the wake of the current lull in the police occasioned by the EndSars effects on the force. We are in such a critical period now as the year ends and we are in dire need of readymade, proactive responses and alertness as exemplified by the task force men here today, to suppress dare devil and criminal minded perso

The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, on Saturday night played host to members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Osun State Council, for a dinner meeting as part of activities commemorating the ongoing Press Week. At the event coordinated by the palace's Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, Ooni Ogunwusi described journalism as a noble profession that has helped structure the country positively. "Pen they say is mightier than the sword, it is a strong weapon you are holding in your hands and I wish to urge you to be cautious about how you use it. Don't kill with it, use it for the growth of Nigeria and Nigerians. "Journalism produced the first set of leadership for Nigeria, people like our own late political sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo was invited into polifics from journalism. The Ooni, Alake, Alaafin and other Yoruba leaders invited him into politics and I am happy that he (Awolowo), left a great legacy. "I wish to t

...as he urges the youth to convert their energy,numerical strength to wrestling power Graduates and youths of Badagry extraction on Saturday gathered at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) for the 2020 Badagry Corridor Development Dialogue with the theme: beyond youth protests. The event which had prominent dignitaries as guest speakers, also featured interactive sessions with the youth who agreed to having a better representation at all level. Speaking at the event as the keynote speaker, the initiator of the Lagos4Lagos movement, Mr. Abdul - Azeez Olajide Adediran, commended the guest speakers and other panelists for identifying the problems and also speaking up against the failure of leadership which left a vacuum in infrastructures, employment and enabling environment especially in the Badagry Division. Jandor, as he is fondly called, said “the solution is here, let us be more of the solution than the problem”. While challenging the youth to take advantage of their

The death toll from Saturday’s killing of rice farmers in Borno State. North East Nigeria may rise from 43. the governor of the state, Prof. Babagana Zulum has been told by the bereaved community. The governor was told this during the burial on Sunday of the 43 corpses of farmers retrieved from the rice field attacked by Boko Haram on Saturday. The farmers were slaughtered by suspected Boko Haram who subdued them at a massive rice plantation in Kashebe village on Saturday. During the emotional burial on Sunday, the governor was told by residents who were involved in the retrieval of the corpses that it was still early to determine the number of those killed in the attack. They revealed that some of those that went to the farmers on Saturday were still missing. One of the residents, whose preferred anonymity for security reason, said: “Your Excellency, as you have seen here, 43 corpses were buried, but others have not been retrieved from the scene of the incident. Nobody can tell you th

....Recovers Dangerous Weapons,  Hard Drugs The Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) over the weekend demolished over 1700 illegal shanties and containerised shops around Fagba Railway lines, Agege. Speaking during the demolition exercise, the Chairman of the Agency CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi  disclosed that owners/ occupants of these illegal shanties and containerised shops had been served a 7-day 'Removal Order' by the government based on series of complaints about criminal activities around Fagba, Agege. He disclosed further that after the expiration of the Removal Order, the government gave them additional 21days grace to remove their belongings and vacate the entire area before embarking on the demolition exercise. According to Egbeyemi "These illegal shanties and containerised shops were occupied by miscreants and hoodlums who terrorised innocent citizens around Fagba, Iju-Ishaga and Pen-Cinema area, dispossessing

Lagos politician and business man, Otunba Kehinde Oloyede Almaroof early this morning surprised his wife whose birthday is today by giving her a magnificent house in Lekki area of the state and a venza car.   In his remarks at a surprised birthday ceremony in his Lekki home, the chairmanship hopeful for Oshodi Isolo local government described his wife Omofadekemi as loyalty personified.  According to him"I surprised my love with a gift of a car and ,house in lekki for being loyal wife. Congratulations darling,you deserve more." The short ceremony was witnessed by members of his immediate family and his campaign team, team anularigba.

Plans by some leaders,elders and politicians in the north to jettison the zoning arrangements in the country as a build up to the 2023 presidential election  has been described as dangerous and capable of triggering nationwide crisis ,thus they are advised  not to jettison the idea of zoning in the ruling All progressives Congress(APC),stressing that such a position will definitely rock the boat and create tension across the country.   This warning was handed down by the  Coalition of Oodua Self Determination Groups (COSEG)at the end of their weekly meeting in Lagos in a press released  signed by Comrades Dayo Ogunlana and Dele Daramola the chairman and publicity Secretary of the Cordinating Committe warned that presidency must shift to the southwest by 2023 or the key players in the North scheming to retain power in the Northern and their political party  looses the 2023 election. According to the group " we are not unaware of the various schemes going on to deny the south the 20

The attention of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) has been drawn to a fake and unsubstantiated story  circulating on social media that operatives of the Agency used an unbranded vehicles (Sienna) to arrest motorists plying brt corridor at Marryland. The Agency wish to state that story was not only fake but that there was never a time the enforcement team used any uncustomized vehicle to carry out enforcement operation on brt corridor around Maryland. Members of the public are advised to be wary of fake officers who moves from different spots across the State carrying out illegal enforcement operations by impersonating to be from the Agency.  "The operatives of the Agency at any enforcement operations at different parts of the State uses branded vehicles and always have a jacket on their uniform with a bold inscription 'LASG TASKFORCE''. Any enforcement Police Officers without the our branded vehicles or a jacket on his o

CARE in Nigeria on Wednesday said, Gender Based Violence (GBV) remains a critical rights violation committed against people based on their gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. Speaking during the Launch of a16 days of activism in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital, Manager, Department of state, CARE Nigeria, Nubwa Chama said, GBV is often used as a tool to dominate and intimidate, to reinforce gendered inequalities among and across groups through family and peer pressures; policies and programs that criminalize certain sexualities, or powerful social norms that perpetuate child marriage. Her words: "I am pleased to share with you the heartbeat of CARE in Nigeria, on this great occasion of the launch of 16 days of activism and leading the campaign on Gender Based Violence (GBV) here in Yobe state. "CARE in Nigeria has long stood for its code of conduct, describing our value of Transformation, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence and Equality, and the undertaking

The Lagos 4 Lagos convener Mr. Olajide Adediran popularly known as Jandor has  vowed not to relent in his quest to govern Lagos State in 2023.  He said this at a press conference organized by Lagos 4 Lagos movement  on Wednesday at the ikeja office of the group.  "You might have all read about how the police in less than 48hrs to our event to mark my birthday at the police ground here in ikeja withdrew the earlier approval after the  necessary fee  and all requirements meant for the space to be used. In the withdrawal letter the reason given is baseless.  But all i can say is that our movement is becoming a threat to the power that be in Lagos State."  "Our offence is simply that, we never consulted them on our journey to Alausa  come 2023. Even if we did, will they hand us the ticket? the answer is no. Our belief is, there is no point meeting same old leaders who would disappoint you later because someone somewhere would later tell the direction to go or who to support.

By Jamiu Yisa Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, Speaker Lagos State House of Assembly and immediate past chairman of Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria clocked 48 years on November 11, 2020. It was a big day for the quintessential politician whose robust leadership style and mature handling of proceedings at the state Assembly have promoted harmonious relationship between the executive and the legislature. Ordinarily, Obasa, like on many other ocassions, would want a low-key celebration. But that of this year was exceptional. It was a year with unexpected events. As thus, it should also be a year to boost his relationship with the people, especially children, become a sort of mentor to some of them, who aspire to be the best of the future. The grassroots mobilizer and lover of youths also needed to use the opportunity to encourage the young and growing politicians in parts of Lagos. On this day, countless number of encomiums and panegyrics were also poured on him by

The United Nations Food and Agriculture  Organisation ( FAO ) has provided dry season farm inputs to 14,250 households for the 2020- 2021 dry season farming in troubled Borno State.  This is part of the UN agency to fight poverty and hunger in the state due to the over a decade Boko Haram crisis. FAO's Country Representative in Nigeria, Mr. Fred Kafeero, made this disclosure  on Thursday during the launch of the 2020/2021 dry season farming intervention at Farm Centre in Maiduguri.  Kafeero said:"Between 2017 and 2020, FAO reached about 218,741 households in Borno State with inputs comprising of seeds of cereals, pulse and vegetables to cultivate during rainy season farming. For the dry season programmes, FAO reached about 63 ,410 households in Borno with assorted vegetable and rice seeds in 2018-2019 (38 ,160 households) and 2019-2020 (25 ,250 households) farming seasons.  " During the current 2020/2021 dry season, FAO is targeting 14 ,250 households in Borno out of 24 8

Thousands of Lagosians on Wednesday, 25th November honoured the leader and initiator of the Lagos4Lagos movement, Mr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, with prayer sessions followed by celebratory funfair all across each and every one of the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas in the state in commemoration of his 43rd birthday anniversary. Jandor, as he is fondly called, disclosed during a press conference held at the Liberty Place, the state secretariat of the Lagos4Lagos movement in Ikeja, that the Lagos state government may have prevailed on the management of the Police College, the initial venue designated for the celebrations, to withdraw the approval earlier granted the movement for the use of the venue purely for political reasons. The initiator of the Lagos4lagos movement also recounted his ordeal and that of his followers which is more like a political witch-hunt because of the continuous growth of its membership base across the 3 senatorial districts of th

It was a surprise visit as former Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr. Abdulateef Abdulhakeem sauntered into the new ultra-modern Chairman's Complex on Tuesday 24th November 2020. Dr Abdulateef who was chaffeur-driven into the council secretariat was warmly received by the council chairman, Hon Shamsudeen Abiodun Olaleye; the Secretary to the Local Government (SLG),  Hon Emmanuel Olojede and the Supervisor for Agric & Community Development, Hon Nofisat Shobayo-Lawal. After exchanging pleasantries, the council boss took his visitor on a tour of the new office complex to the admiration of the latter.  The visitor was initially invited to the commissioning of the new office complex and other legacy projects of the council last Thursday 19th November 2020. However,  due to circumstances beyond his control he couldn't make it to the event. But the former Amirul Hajj was determined to register his presence by paying a surprise visit today "I followed the proceeding

Lagos State House of Assembly through its Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Public Petition and LASIEC  has charged Local governments in the State on the need to bolster the election processes, especially during the forthcoming election. Chairman, Hon. Victor Akande who led the Committee on an Inspection to the State Independent Electoral Commission, LASIEC in various Local Governments, LG and Local Council Development Areas, LCDA of the State expressed that the tour was to examine the level of preparedness of the Commission towards the  forthcoming elections as well as to understand the present challenges of LASIEC in their respective Councils and proffer solutions. Hon. Akande noted  that LASIEC may need more personnel and thus suggested the employment of support-staff to reduce work load and increase effectiveness. In his words "there is a need to provide LASIEC with Support-Staff as the present staff strength cannot bear the enormous work load and this could undermine the

Miss Celestina of Mafoluku Primary School Emerge as the Winner. As part of the commitment of Hon. Idris Bolaji Muse Ariyoh's led administration to  support the growth and development of public education at the grassroots with the building of intellectuals, the council authority on Monday held Spelling Bee competition for the primary category. The council chairman, Hon. Idris Bolaji Muse Ariyoh ably represented by Hon. Ganiu Mejindade, the super for Education, in his opening address, emphasized the importance of education as the mirror of the society which must be given the utmost support and attention needed. He implored the pupils to remain focus in the journey of life with priority given to their studies which remains the antidote to poverty and ignorance. According to him, " the value of education in the life of a man and the society at large cannot be overemphasized and in ensuring that our pupils are in tune with the challenges and competition in academic excellence is th

 Rt.Hon.Mudasiru Obasa The Honourable Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly. Alausa, Ikeja Lagos State Dear Sir, SOS ON MEMBERS OF IJEGUN; IJEDODO AND ABULE-ADO COMMUNITIES: WHY LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT SHOULD AVOID ANOTHER PROTEST The Human Rights Monitoring Agenda (HURMA) is a body committed to equity and justice in its service to humanity. We humbly sympathize with the Lagos State Government with respect to the unwarranted destruction of life and properties during the last EndSARS protests, we pray for peace and development in our dear state. The pro-people positions of Lagos State Government including State House of Assembly is highly appreciated and we hope they will do more in terms of representing the genuine interests of Lagosians and promote justice, peace and development to all. HURMA secretariat has just received a save our soul letter from the people of Ijedodo, Ijegun and Abule Addo of Iba Local Council Development Area [LCDA], about the intent to illegally and unjustifiabl

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has lamented that both the effects of over a decade long Boko Haram crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic have triggered the need for improved child protection service in the troubled North East. The United Nations agency, while expressing it’s readiness to support government efforts to provide physical and psychological care for children in Borno state as well as other affected states of the North East, said the well-being of children should be paramount. Speaking at an occasion to commemorate the World Children’s Day in Maiduguri at the weekend, the Chief of Borno Field Office of UNICEF, Mr. Maulid Warfa, said the event was an opportunity for children to reimagine a better future for themselves, and for government and development partners to listen to their ideas. He added that UNICEF, with support from the European Union, Education Cannot Wait, Norwegian Embassy and United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, will continue to

Date : 25th November-18th December 2020 Duration : 3 weeks  Vocation includes: -Cake Baking and Decorations -Pastries and Drinks - Shoe and Bag - Bridal Hair, make-up n Gel Tying - Fashion Designing - ICT Method of application : Interested candidates should pick a form at UNDP building in Oshodi-Isolo LG secretariat  Or  Fill online Google form via this link :  https://forms.gle/z1wB9hHndvoLfY6B8 For further enquiries please call:+234 808 500 8714, 0802 468 4617, 0708 694 2274, 0708 694 2274, +234 818 838 8058

.As Tributes, Praises Rain On Council Boss  It was encomiums and tributes galore as Executive Chairman of Isolo LCDA, Hon Shamsudeen Abiodun Olaleye commissioned a total of 11 legacy projects to mark his third years in office.  The commissioning ceremony which took place on Thursday 19th November 2020 drew a large crowd of dignitaries to the council secretariat among whom was the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Devt. Hon Wale Ahmed.  Other dignitaries include the Osolo of Isolo, Oba Kabiru Adelaja Agbabiaka; representative of APC state chairman,  Alhaji Tunde Balogun; former MHR representing Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency II, Hon Hakeem Muniru; the state chairman of Lagos State Community Development Committees Advisory Council (CDCAC), Alhaji Azeez Amusat and four council chairmen including that of Ifako-Ijaiye, Apostle Oloruntoba Oke; Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Hon Ayoola Fatai; Agege, Hon Egunjobi and Lagos East, Hon Kamaldeen Bashua. Others include ace Juju musician, Sir S

•••Work continues at Ogunlana street. •••Assures residents of the  commitment to infrastructural development within the council area Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Authority has reiterated her  commitment to infrastructural development within the council area in the quest of  providing good road network. This assurance was given by the Supervisory Councilor for works and infrastructure, Hon. Owolabi Olagoke during his inspection at the completion of the reconstruction of Ewenla street. According to  him, the council helmsman, Hon. Idris Bolaji Muse Ariyoh is not relenting his oars of providing good roads network within the council area. He said further that the delay in road construction was due to the rainy season which is not conducive for construction while efforts are in top gear to commence work properly with the project ongoing at Ogunlana street. In the same vein, implored residents to exercise patience with the  Council Authority on the condition of roads in some areas while the

Governors under the aegis of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) on Tuesday visited Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to commiserate with him and the people of Lagos State over the recent destruction of public and private properties in the State in the aftermath of the  youth protests.  Speaking to journalists after a closed door session with Governor Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House, Marina, the chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum and Kebbi State Governor, Senator Atiku Bagudu, on behalf of All Progressives Congress (APC) governors commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for demonstrating leadership during the protests.  The Progressives Governors Forum delegation to Lagos State comprised Bagudu; Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee and Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni; Chairman, Northern Governors’ Forum and Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong and Jigawa State Governor, Muhammed Badaru.  Governor Bagudu said the APC governors are committed to good governance and making

To equip  the Centre with modern health facilities and purchase of an Ambulance  *Reiterates commitment to the development of educational infrastructure as Ogundele Primary school is set to wear a new look*  The Executive Chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Hon. Idris Bolaji Muse on Tuesday laid the foundation for the construction of an ultra-modern general hospital and Doctor's quarter at Ogundele,  Ewutuntun, Oshodi. At the foundation laying which marked an epoch of trajectory for development in the local government, the council helmsman, Hon. Idris Bolaji Muse Ariyoh assured the residents of his commitment to a better living for the people which occasioned the reason for the expansion of health facilities within the council area. According to him, " Oshodi deserves to have modern functional health facilities that will be able to cater for the  health challenges of the people beyond the primary level we have. " With the ultra-modern General Hospital, we can be res

The Borno Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (BOCCIMA) has commended the contributions of President Muhammadu Buhari, the military, other security agencies and men of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) to the maintenance of peace in the North East. Speaking at an interactive session on Tuesday with the organised private sector in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, the sole administrator of BOCCIMA, Alhaji Ahmed Ashemi said the dedication of the president. the gallantry and sacrifices of the Nigerian military, other security agencies and men of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in the fight against Boko Haram terrorists, has led to the relative peace in Borno state and the entire North East. He described the recent launch of Borno's 25-Year Development Framework and 10- Year Strategic Transformation Plan ( STP ) by Governor Babagana Zulum ,as a characteristics of selfless service from a leader to his people and future generation.  He said the initiative is

Speaking to our correspondent, the spokesman of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola said the military has done a thorough investigation and have found out there is no crash anywhere in Bama. He said the question that should have been asked is what is Nigerien helicopter during between Cameroonian and Nigerian border. He said the story was “a figment of the imagination of the journalist that reporter it.” “I can tell you authoritatively that there was no crash in Bama and Boko Haram did not shoot down any helicopter.” Also speaking to our correspondent, the spokesperson of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA), Ms. Eve Sabbagh said she was surprise to read that a Nigerien helicopter was shut down by Boko Haram somewhere in Bama. She said what made her to doubt the report was what could have a Nigerien helicopter doing at that particular location. She equally said the rumour that perhaps it could have been a UN helicopter was

Joins Oba Ogabi to celebrates 5 years on throne  The celebration of the 5 years on the throne of His Royal Majesty,Oba Abraham Olatunji Ogabi (JP) Oyikuli 1, the Onimeke of Imeke kingdom on Saturday, turned reunion as Traditional Rulers,sons and daughters of the Badagry division unite to celebrate the traditional stool. The event which had prominent dignitaries in attendance was thrown into a loud euphoria when the leader of the Lagos4Lagos movement, Mr. Abdul - Azeez Olajide Adediran, arrived in an entourage of renown  grassroots politicians and Friends. Jandor, as he is preferably called, is christened “a symbol of unity” in the division and across Lagos state. Speaking on the event, JANDOR said “I joined Sons and Daughters of Imeke Kingdom to celebrate the 5 years on the throne of His Royal Majesty, Oba Abraham Olatunji Ogabi (JP) Oyikuli 1, the Onimeke of Imeke kingdom and the installation of my sister, the Chairman Oriade LCDA Hon. Ramotalai Akinola - Hassan as the  Iyalaje of Ime

 The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has inflicted heavy casualties on Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) in the Sambisa Forest area of Borno State. This was achieved through multiple air strikes executed on 14 November 2020 at 2 locations - Gobara and the Sambisa ‘S’ Region - in the vicinity of the Forest that were being used by the BHTs as logistics bases as well as staging areas to launch attacks.   Consequently, the ATF dispatched appropriate force packages of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) attack aircraft to engage the target areas. Several BHTs were spotted under the dense vegetation of the locations as the NAF jets took turns in attacking the targets, neutralizing some of them.    The Armed Forces of Nigeria will not relent until all enemies of the Nation are neutralised and normalcy is restored to all troubled zones.

Malaria prevention drugs have been administered on 2.1 million children in Borno State. This according to the State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Saliyu Kwaya-Bura was despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. He said the state was able to achieve this milestone due to collaboration with the Federal government and the World Health Organisation ( WHO ). Kwaya-Bura said this on Sunday during the fourth circle of malaria prevention programme held at the Elmiskin IDPs camp in Maiduguri. He said one of the greatest burden,  particularly, with children under the age of five is the high burden of malaria, stressing that the intervention by the Federal government and indeed the Borno State government, supported by partners especially, the WHO, is to give drugs to children under the age of five, such that it helped build their immunity and protect them from contracting malaria.  The Commissioner added that with the drugs administered, even if the children contract malaria, it is r