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National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said he never meant that the Federal Government should employ 50 million but 5 million youths into the Nigerian Army to boost fight against terrorism, banditry and others. He said it was a slip of the tongue. Tinubu was caught in a video that has gone viral, urging the Federal Government to employ 50 million youths into the Nigerian Army to boost fight against terrorism, banditry and and all forms of internal and external security threats confronting the nation. He spoke on Monday during the 12th Bola Tinubu Colloquium to celebrate his 69th birthday. “We are under-policed and we are competing with armed robbers and bandits to recruit from the youths who are unemployed —33 per cent unemployed? “Recruit 50 million youths into the army,” he stated, adding that “what they will eat —cassava, corn, yam, will grow here.” However, Tinubu, who spoke through his media aide, Tunde Rahman on Tuesday said he meant

The Federal Government has declared Friday, 2nd and Monday, 5th April 2021, Public Holidays to mark this year’s Easter Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, urged Christians to emulate the attributes of forbearance, forgiveness, kindness, humility, love, peace and patience, which were demonstrated by Jesus Christ (pbuh). He called on them to use the occasion of this year’s Easter Celebration to pray for the Peace, Unity, and Progress of our country. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola assured that the Federal Government will leave no stone unturned in dealing decisively with the spate of kidnapping, armed banditry and other crimes and criminality being perpetrated by enemies of the country in parts of Nigeria. “Security is everybody’s business, I therefore encourage all Nigerians and foreigners resident in Nigeria, to display high level of patriotism at this critical time in the history of our country, to

Ganiyu Olatunji Quadri, the former Sole Administrator of Alimosho local Government Area was born in the 70's to the family of Alhaji and Alhaja Quadri in Agege, Lagos State. He grew up from an average family like every other kid but with a determination to succeed. He surmounted all the hurdles and continue to thrive with honour. Born a humble person but stubborn to achieve his goals. Mr. Ganiyu had his primary and secondary education in Agege and later attended the University of Ilorin where he obtained his first degree, Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and his Master Degree in Industrial and Labour Relations, MILR. As a lover of common good for all, as a student, he participated actively in student activities while in school. He was later to become the President of his faculty Association. He is  the Present President of  '93 set Anwar -Ul-Islam College,Old Students Association,Agege , Lagos.One of the oldest school in Lagos State. This and other position he led well to better

Schimchi Football Academy will be featuring in football competitions in Ghana and Cote D’voire, its Chairman, Olugbenga Adetona has disclosed. The Academy, who at the weekend a-four team tournament organised by FOJEIS at Gbagada Mini Stadium, Lagos State, according to the Chairman is destined for the top. He said preparation are already on to make the Academy one of the nation’s most vibrant football academy and producer of top football talents. Adetona, popularly called Skimmer by football enthusiasts, said the victory at the tournament is pointer to great thing ahead and an indication that the Academy is headed for the next level. In his congratulatory message, Adetona said: “The victory wouldn't have been possible without the unity, cohesion and passion of players of the team and backroom coordination of David Ighodaro, Osobe Oluwakayode and Samson Bamisebi.” He expressed optimism in the next phase of the team development, disclosing that preparatory matches will commence in the

Words fail me to describe and write a tribute on this special day that marks the birth anniversary of my Father, quintessential, benefactor , mentor, achiever, great strategist,  navigator, visionary, and embodiment of humanity. In as much that no amount of words can reflect the great personality it is very expedient I just express my wish for you on this special day. It is never a doubt that your living and existence today has been of tremendous blessings  with millions are today beneficiaries of your political sagacity, uncommon wisdom in administration and governance. As a pathfinder and pacesetter, you laid the solid foundation for the cosmopolitan and economically viable Lagos which has set Lagos on the developmental trajectory with the raising of the bar of administration and governance making Lagos keep maintaining the status quo of the Centre of Excellence. Your enigmatic leadership role and efforts played in re-ordering the path of the nation to democracy and your relentless s

The state chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Lagos State council,Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya a.k.a Mc Olu on.has described the national leader of the All progressives Congress(APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as father of all who has made his mark not only in politics but in all spheres of human endeavor.  In his birthday wish on the birthday of the politician,Mc Olu omo asserted that Tinubu's foray into politics has changed the terrain and has given direction to political events.. he said "Here is Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a man that has transmute from being a single man to a father of all. Many have tapped from his political sagacity and benefited from his benevolence. This great man has proven over and again that he is a strong political refuge and a ladder through which many have ascended to greatness." "He  is indeed a leader like no other and as he Celebrates his 69th birthday today, I wish him a hearty Happy Birthday. Ride on The Gre

Prominent politician and chairmanship aspirant  in Oshodi Isolo local government,Otunba Kehinde Oloyede popularly known as Kendoo has  joined the rest of the world to celebrate the former Governor of Lagos State and national leader of the ruling All progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his birthday, describing the politician as "iconic leader and great gift to the country Nigeria and the world at large".   In his birthday greeting, chairmanship hopeful, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede described the former governor as his political mentor that has given much to the society and that his ability to discover talent is legendary.   According to him" as you turn 69 years on planet earth today, I celebrate your eventful life, you are great leader who discover   talent easily. Your life is a testimony to your commitment to humanity and sincere regards for humanity.  You are a dogged fighter and progressive politician to the core. We celebrate a man who impact

The launching of Big BethTv, a multi- million naira television production outfit might have come and gone but the memories of the event and the big players in the entertainment industry that made it a huge success still lingers on.  Earlier today in a telephone phone conversation with AlimoshoTv's correspondent,  Mr.Beth Egenti expressed his joy over the success of the launching of the multimedia studio in Alimosho, the most populous local government in Lagos, Nigeria. In his words, " I cant actually pick the right words at the moment to appreciate everyone but a Latin words that came to mind, “Non nobis solum nati sumus." It simply means “Not for ourselves alone are we born”. Special thanks to HRH Eze Dr. Uche Egenti (M.O.N), the Mmiri Ndu1, Ugochinyere Ndigbo1, Abuja for his immensely moral and financial supports in actualising this dream.  "Like i rightly said few days back, Big BethTv is a way of giving back to the community and a way of creating jobs for our you

  •••Urges Real Estate Stakeholders To Leverage On The Limitless Opportunities In The Sector   The Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Housing, Mrs Toke Benson- Awoyinka has urged residents of the State to support State Government's efforts to eliminate fraudulent practices in the Real Estate Industry by patronizing  registered Real Estate Practitioners / Property Developers in the State.  Benson –Awoyinka made this appeal on Friday while reviewing the activities of Real Estate Practice in the State during an online interview session with Thinkmint Nigeria.  "We should not allow "briefcase" Real Estate Agents/ Property Developers and Artisans take over the Real Estate Sector at the detriment of professionals that abound across the State, " the Special Adviser said.  While saying that Real Estate is not just about buying and selling properties alone but also  about provision of quality services to potential clients, Benson-Awoyinka advised stakeholders in

The Secretary of the South West Zone of the the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bamgbola Gbolagunte said that the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola deserved his being honoured with the Grand Patron of the association.  Gbolagunte told newsmen that the National Secretariat of the Union and its National President, Chris Isiguzo were in full support of the award because, "Aregbesola fully merits it".  Gbolagunte also added that all the six-state NUJ councils in the South-West endorsed Aregbesola for the award . He said, "The zone chose Aregbesola for the investiture and award. Before he was chosen; his name was presented to the Chairmen and Secretaries of the councils that make up the South-West zone. They all approved that Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola be made the Grand Patron of the zone and also receive an Award of Excellence. "The National Secretariat and President are aware of the programme and they have not given us the order to stop the programme".

Foremost human rights group, committee for the defence of human rights in the early hours of Thursday lost one of its staff, Comrade Kolawole Afolabi after a brief illness.  The late Afolabi was the chief driver of the organization until his death this morning  His corpse has been transported to his home town in kwara state for burial.  In his brief remarks, the president of the organization, Dr Osagie Obayuwana described the late Afolabi as a dedicated and highly committed worker why will be greatly missed by the organization..

A chairmanship hopeful for the executive seat of Oshodi Isolo local government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede popularly known as kendoo has promised to rebrand Oshodi for greatness.  He made the promise on Tuesday in Lagos at a stakeholders meeting in his office where he disclosed that his plan for Oshodi will be to turn around it's fortunes positively.  He  vowed to rebrand and rework the image of Oshodi/Isolo from the land of the rough and rugged to the land of “Trade and Commerce with Secured and Peaceful environment”.  On the road to achieve this monumental transformational agenda, Kendooo said, he will evaluate current situation of things and swing into action immediately he assumes driver seat of the  prestigious local government. Kendooo further asserted that he will  adopt democratic approach as postulated by Abraham Lincoln, who defined democracy as “Government of the People, by the people and for the people”.  According to the business mogul cum politician "We shal

•Governor Commissions Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Secretariat   Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday assured Lagosians, especially the people of Ikorodu division of the State that the Ijede/Itamagun Road in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) will be commissioned in May.   Governor Sanwo-Olu who also disclosed that the Imota Rice Mill will be commissioned before middle of the year, said his administration is committed to completing all the ongoing projects and infrastructure in the Ikorodu axis before end of the year.   Speaking at commissioning of the Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA new ultra-modern council secretariat on Wednesday, Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was received by mammoth crowd, promised to pay the compensation that is due for those affected by construction of the Igbogbo/Baiyeku Road. He said the compensation will be paid within the next 30 to 60 days.   Governor Sanwo-Olu while expressing his administration's commitment to meeting the needs of the peo

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a $72 million good governance sustaining machinery in Nigerian states. The programme, a new State Accountability, and Effectiveness (State2State) Activity to strengthen subnational governance systems in six key states of Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Ebonyi, Gombe and Sokoto with the intention of extending it to other states, will run for five years. A press release on Wednesday by USAID, said the five-year, $72 million State2State Activity would help improve how these states plan and budget, raise revenues, increase civil society participation, and oversee service delivery in the health; education; and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sectors.   It said: “The activity will begin operations in Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Ebonyi, Gombe and Sokoto states and later expand to others.” It explained that State2State works primarily at the state level, but also supports federal institutions and local government are

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has listed the eight countries which require that it gives a mandatory visa clearance to those intending to travel to their land. The countries are: Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Philipines and Russia. The NDLEA disclosed the name of the countries to debunk claims that it was introducing a levy to belabour travelers, insisting that the requirement from the eight countries was not new as it has been in existence for 24 years. A statement on Wednesday by Director, Media & Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi said: “The attention of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has been drawn to some misinformation and misconceptions about a 24-year-old visa clearance policy, which requires Nigerians travelling to some countries to meet certain requirements before getting clearance from the NDLEA. “The anti-drug law enforcement agency wishes to state as follows: that the policy was not newly created to impose levi

 Just in... The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu have announced a donation of the sum of N50 million to victims of the Katsina Central Market Fire. Tinubu made the announcement on Wednesday during a condolence visit to the Katsina State government and victims of the fire. He was received by the state governor, Aminu Masari, and other top government officials in the state. He commiserated with victims of the fire and advised that market activities resume despite the level of damages and destructions recorded. According to him, life must continue.The APC leader while addressing journalists said the purpose of the visit is to sympathise with the victims of the fire and promote unity. He expressed shock over the unfortunate incident and emphasised the need to promote unity and collaboration among Nigerians adding that Nigerians must be their brother keepers. The early Monday morning fire which gutted scores of stalls at

Prince Ogunbiyi Oladimeji Steve: My Word! With all the love in my heart  and my family. I greet you  the good people of Orile Agege LCDA for your endurance and patient in the last three years and few months of the current administration of our dear local government.  I'm here today to give you MY WORD, which is my bond on the need to bring 21st century ideas to bare in the adminstration and running of a local government.  Globally, things are not the same as they used to be because people are demanding for good governance. The narratives are changing by the day.  Isn't that going to be a set back, if we the good people of Orile Agege failed to join the trains in enshrining 21st century type of governance that are loaded with accountability, transparency, and delivery??  Our  commitment towards our dreams of moving Orile Agege forward from where we are today to where our future  generations will celebrate our efforts and can proud of same is our focus. I Prince Oladimeji Ogunbiy

The Lagos State Government has congratulated the two Nigerian singers who won Grammy Awards at the just concluded 63rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, USA, on Sunday, March 14, 2021. In a congratulatory message to the duo, the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, described the achievements of Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy and Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun also known as Wizkid, as very historic and motivational. The Commissioner said that the Awards were a boost to the country's entertainment scene and special recognition for Lagos State, being the hub of entertainment and the start-point for most Nigerian Hip-Hop artistes. Akinbile-Yussuf said, "This Grammy Awards for two of our music stars show persistence, vision, tenacity, sense of purpose and breakthrough in a very competitive music genre". While urging the upcoming artistes to be motivated by the feat attained by

•Sanwo-Olu: ‘We’ve Improved Education Value, Spending’ Lagos State Government has been applauded by the House of Representatives for curriculum reforms and rehabilitation exercise being carried out in basic and secondary education across the State. The House Committee on Basic Education and Services commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for providing executive support for Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to achieve its statutory mandate and make basic education attractive to children in the State. The Committee chairman, Prof. Julius Ihovnbere, led members on a courtesy visit to the Governor at the State House, Alausa, on Monday. Sanwo-Olu said his administration raised the education budget from eight to 12 per cent in the current year’s fiscal spending in line with its deliberate effort to build human capital through quality education. He said the State considered it a policy direction to build proper foundation for children by investing heavily in primary schools,

...Council chairman receives Vaccine dose ...Advises residents to disregard unfounded lies peddling against the Vaccine As the struggle for the curtailing of the spread of the novel virus confronting the globe continues. Oshodi-Isolo Local Government on Monday officially commenced the flag off vaccination campaign exercise to create awareness among the residents at the grassroots. Hon.Diasi-Oso, who also doubles as the supervisory councilor for health in his welcome address appreciated the relentless efforts demonstrated by the government at the grassroots while he assured that there will be constant enlightenment to encourage the people especially the frontline workers to receive  the vaccine. At the flag-off campaign, the MOH of the council, Dr. Ubani said the time we are now is time for action by receiving the vaccine. In the same direction, the information health officer of the local government, Mrs.Aiyedun said the essence of the vaccine is to increase the immune system of the bod

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has charged staff of the Ministry and its Agencies to raise the bar of performance and accountability in the discharge of their duties so as to meet the expectations of Nigerians in line with its mandate of ensuring the maintenance of internal security and citizenship integrity. Aregbesola gave the charge recently during the 4th Quarterly Performance Review Meeting (QPRM) of the Top Management Staff of the Ministry and its Agencies, held at the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) Headquarters, Sauka, Abuja. He said that the quarterly performance review was a tool that can be used to measure the successes and challenges   recorded by various Departments of the Ministry, the Services and the Board on the implementation of Government’s policies, projects and programmes. According to him, “It is through the monitoring and reporting of accomplishments, particularly progress made toward pre-established goals that we can ensure development’. ‘Th

The story of the reconstruction of a modernised Awolowo Market in present day Odiolowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area of Lagos State dated back to over two decades.  It is the story of a good idea almost marred by unsavoury interventions occasioned by circumstantial occurrences and here we are today, the Awolowo Market reconstruction and modernisation is still generating controversies almost two decades after the idea was mooted, planned and commenced during the era of Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon as the Chairman of the old Mushin Local Government.  When the project was conceived, it was agreed to be a public-private one with the contractor given the mandate to build, operate and transfer.  When the agreement was reached over two decades ago, not many believed it would dragged on like this with the project generating one controversy or the other.  The build, operate and transfer agreement was for 15 years and as at the time of writing this, the PPP agreement has elapsed wi

...Calls for active support and cooperation among  all It was an atmosphere of  carnival and funfare at Sunday Adigun street Alausa venue of the occasion where Alhaja Sikirat Ejide was installed as Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Iyaloja- General by Mrs. Folashade Tinubu Ojo Iyaloja general lagos state  In her address, Iyaloja General of Lagos and Nigeria  implored the new Iyaloja- General of Oshodi-Isolo Local government to rise to the responsibilities expected of her office and ensure all markets under her control comply with Lagos Market regulations and wished her reign promotes peace in her domain. " I present to you staff of office as the new Iyaloja general Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, may your reign continue to harmonize your members, bring happiness and joyful moments in your domain and Lagos state. I implore you to ensure strict compliance with Lagos State Market regulations " Iyaloja Afolashade Ojo concluded. The new Iyaloja who was gorgeously dressed in white headg

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday March 18, 2021 arraigned one Adamu Bello before Justice Ado Yusuf Birnin Kudu of Jigawa State High Court on one count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence. The defendant allegedly obtained food items from Usman Dabuwa under the pretext that he had a contract to supply the items to the Federal Government Girls College, Kazaure. Investigation however revealed that the defendant allegedly diverted the food items and used same for his daughter’s marriage.  The charge reads, ''That you, Bello Adamu, being the principal store officer of Federal Government Girls College, Kazaure, on or about 15th December, 2017 in Kazaure, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, with intent to defraud, obtain food items worth the sum of One Million, Three Hundred and Forty-five Thousand Forty Naira (N1,345,040) from one Usman Dabuwa, under the pretence that the food items are requested  for student's consumption at

  The Federal Government has reiterated its call for collaborative efforts by all tiers of government, corporate bodies as well as individuals, in a bid to check the incessant fire disasters in the country. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola made the call on Thursday, 18 March, 2021 at the commissioning ceremony of a Modern Aerial Fire-fighting vehicle at the Federal Fire Service, Zone F Command, Lagos, in Lagos State. According to him, “State Governments have to raise their game on fire fighting. With the best of efforts, the Federal Government can only supplement States efforts, not replace them. Even Local Governments should have fire management capability.” In a speech titled, “Towards National Fire Safety”, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola said, “without doubt, uncontrolled fires represent a serious security, economic and developmental threat all over the world. The prevalence of fire incidents in Nigeria is undoubtedly a source of concern to all levels of government and individua

Member of the House of Representatives representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, Hon James Abiodun Faleke, has called on wealthy individuals and corporate not to relent in assisting government at all levels to improve education in the country.  Hon Faleke, Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, spoke on Wednesday and Thursday, when he donated exercise books, textbooks to primary schools in his constituency as well as commission a block of six classrooms at State Primary School, Onilekere, Ikeja.  Faleke's view was delivered at each occasion by the trio of All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship aspirant for Ojodu Local Council Development Area, Alhaja Kafayat Funmilayo Layeni (KFL); Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Dotun Olakanle; and his counterpart in Ikeja Local Government, Mojeed Balogun.  Faleke stated that education expenditure continue to increase with particular reference to the primary and secondary education level making it increasingly difficult for government alone

The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a nine-man Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the successful hosting of the Y2021 Summit on Culture, Arts and Heritage (SCAH 2021). The State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, who is also the Chairman of the Committee, inaugurated its members on Tuesday at Alausa, Ikeja. The team comprises some top government officials from the State Executive Council as well as representatives of the African Union office in Nigeria.  Akinbile-Yussuf named the committee members from the government side to include the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso; the Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Solomon Bonu and the Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, Mrs. Solape Hammond.  Other members of the Committee include the Head, Culture and Tourism, AU-Nigeria, Mr. Kehinde Quadri-Adu; Ms. Charity Danladi; Mr. Olamide Juwon; Mrs. Morola Babalola and Mrs Abiola Adelana. The