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The Lagos State commissioner for housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu Fatai has commended the candidate of the All progressives Congress (APC) in Oshodi Isolo local government, Otunba Kehinde Almoroof Oloyede  for his conduct "especially, his reconciliatory moves since his emergence" Hon. MAF as the commissioner for housing is  popularly known, made the statement on Wednesday  at Buhari house in Oshodi ,Lagos  when he paid a courtesy visit to the chairmanship candidate, his vice chairman and all the seven councillors in the local government.   According to him" let me commend the chairmanship candidate for his reconciliatory moves so far. He started on a very strong footing by reconciling those aggrieved people before and during the primary election. There is need for collaboration between all the parties and I can see Mr Chairman has commenced that " He also disclosed that winning an election is purely a collaborative effort and should be embraced in the coming election an

The candidacy  Hon Kevin Gabriel of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Apapa local government area of Lagos State in the forthcoming July  has been described as the best in the circumstance.  This position was made known on Wednesday in Apapa by a politician and a labour Activist, Comrade  Olukayode Adegboro while reacting to the emergence of candidates across the state. The labour activist stated that the choice of Hon Kevin is a welcome development and has put to rest politics of those he described as 'desperadoes" and that the local government will ultimately benefit immensely from his wealth of experience as a businessman with visible means of livelihood. According to him" let me applaud the state chapter of our great party for the choice of Honourable Kevin Oluwaseun Gabriel for us in Apapa local government. From my knowledge of him, he is a versatile man with visible means of livelihood unlike what we used to have in the past. He is a young man who has transvers

The Synagogue Church of All Nation (SCOAN) on Tuesday said that its founder, Prophet TB Joshua, would be laid to rest on Friday, July 9, at the church premises in Lagos. Dr Gary Tonge, an international member of the church made this known while addressing newsmen in Lagos on the programmes for the burial of the prophet. According to him, July 5 to July 11, is dedicated to a series of laying to rest activities tagged ‘Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Prophet Joshua, born (1963 to 2021)’. He told newsmen that the event would start with a private candle light procession at 6:00p.m. Tonge said on July 6 to July 7, there would be a tribute service at 10a.m. to 7p.m. which would be opened to the public but with limited physical presence. He said there would be a service of songs and all night praise starting at midnight. The international member also said that on July 8, there would be the lying-in-state of the prophet from 11:00am to 5:00pm. He said the event would be open to the public t

ACTED, an international non-governmental organization (iNGO) suspended by Borno State Government for alleged training of personnel in firearms has come out to explain it’s role in the saga. The organisation, in a statement on Sunday, said it was only exercising a duty of care for it’s staff that have been variously threatened by insurgency, insisting that the said training was only simulation exercises to prepare the staff for terrorist attacks. The statement read: “As an international non-governmental organization (iNGO), ACTED is known and respected globally for its principled actions and for operating in strict compliance with local government rules and regulations in all 38 countries where we are present. “ACTED will strive to maintain the highest level of transparency, trust and cooperation with the Nigerian authorities at all levels and remains committed to providing critical humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable populations in Borno State.” The organisation lamented tha

By Saburi Babatunde PART 1 “One of the great liabilities of history is that all too many people fail to remain awake through great periods of social change. Every society has its protectors of status quo and its fraternities of the indifferent who are notorious for sleeping through revolutions. Today, our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, to adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant and to face the challenge of change (Time).” — Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The emergence of Governor Dapo Abiodun as the Executive Governor of Ogun state in 2019 was regarded by many as a pacesetting figure for development and a good omen to the gateway state, whereby a new productive system of governance would be birthed, which will equally hinder dictatorship and bad leadership. The past regimes poorly developed and wasted the resources allocated for the Local Government System in Ogun state. Now, in the helms of power, we have a refined and sound gentleman like Governor Dapo Abiodun,

...Says Our Heritage Is Next After Selling Our Economy To China. Highly respected international  custodian of African cultures, who is also the traditional title holder of Erelu Oodua of Aye Kingdom, Erelu Tinuade Mabel Onaneye has expressed dismay and sadness over the installation of a Chinese woman, called, MsDiana Chen as Iyalaje of Iru Land, by His Royal Majesty, Oba Omogbolahan Wasiu Lawal, the Oniru of Iru Land. The Oba is expected to know the significance of Aje Olokun and its spiritual connotations. His action depicts that the Yoruba people has no capable daughters of Iru or Lagos to occupy the seat of Iyalaje of Iru. On behalf of Omo kaaro ojire daughters, she implores Kabiyesi Omogbolahan to revoke such a title from the Chinese woman. Speaking from her base in United States, Erelu lamented how recent  happenings back in Nigeria has exposed many monarchs who contributed to the rots in our system and cultures.  "We are not all unmindful of how Chinese are gradually taking

•COAS Charges Troops in Yobe The Chief of Army Staff(COAS) Major General Faruk Yahaya today Saturday 26 June 2021 charged troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI to destroy all Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists  enclaves in their various locations. He made the statement while addressing troops of Sector 2 in Damaturu, Yobe State. The Chief of Army Staff further commended the troops on the wealth of battle experiences acquired through successful operations conducted within Sector 2 Area of Responsibility including, Operation Ayiso Tamunoma, Katana Jimlan, Fire Ball and Operation Tura Takaibango among others. He enjoined the troops to use the lessons learnt from the series of operations to destroy the remnants of the marauding terrorists within their area of responsibility.  He assured them of improved welfare and a new reward system for troops  who performed gallantly in any operation.  Earlier, the Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Forc

The Concerned Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Isolo Local Council Development Area has called on the party leaders at the state to wade into the crisis rocking the party in Isolo. According to them, the botched primary election for local government has further polarized the party. Speaking with reporters after a peaceful protest yesterday at Isolo, Secretary of the group, Ossai Francis called for the implementation of the Lagos State APC Electoral Appeal Committee’s report. “This briefing would not have been necessary if the leaders had agreed to work together in the interest of the party and heed to the cry of majority members of the party by ensuring the composition and nomination of party candidates for the forth coming local government election in a manner that will be all-inclusive and partaking.  But what we have today is unacceptable, one-sided and unpopular. It is on this premise that we call for equity and justice for all concerned stakeholders,” he said. Acc

............```Describes Him As A Patriotic Public Servant Well Equipped For The Business Of Governance```......... ........```Applauds His Leadership Dexterity, Inputs, Commitment And Dedication To #GreaterLagos Achievements```...............   .......```Supplicates For Divine Guidance, Protection, Long life And Prosperity Upon Him```............ ..................```Says The Governor Has Offered Genuine Leadership Which Is Responsible For The Achievement Of The Team So Far```..........   *"It is not the years in your life but the life in your years that counts"*~Adlai E. Steven The entire Lagos State Executive Council rejoice with *Governor Babajide Olushola Sanwoolu* on this special occasion of his fifty sixth birthday anniversary while recounting his leadership candour, dexterity, inputs since the birth of the #GreaterLagos administration and describes him as workaholic, tireless, committed, diligent and dutiful team leader worthy of emulation and unending celebration. Ac

Around 275 million people used drugs worldwide in 2020, while over 36 million people suffered from drug use disorders, according to the 2021 World Drug Report, released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Thursday. The 2018 National Drug Use Survey has shown that in Nigeria at that time there were around 14.3 million drug users of which close to three million suffered from a drug use disorder. The World Drug Report further noted that in the last 24 years cannabis potency had increased by as much as four times in parts of the world, even as the percentage of adolescents who perceived the drug as harmful fell by as much as 40 per cent, despite evidence that cannabis use is associated with a variety of health and other harms, especially among regular long-term users.  This is a worrisome trend, considering that there are 11 million cannabis users in Nigeria, a third of whom seemed to be regular users with a need for drug counselling. UNODC Executive Director Ghada W

In preparation for  victory in the coming local government election slated for July, Hon. Idris Bolaji Muse Ariyoh on 22nd June 2021 in his office held a tripartite meeting with all the councilors, chairmanship aspirants within his cabinet, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, and Hon.Kehinde Adeola  Oloyede ( APC candidate) was unavoidable absent. In his address, the incumbent chairman emphasised that it is germane for everyone to come together as directed by the party and ensure victory for the party at the poll. He implores everyone to forget the intrigues of the primary election and look towards victory for all the candidates and success for the incoming chairman Hon. Kehinde Oloyede. He used the medium to further assured everyone that his relationship with Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya and Hon. Kehinde Oloyede Almaroof is cordial and they have always been best of   friends but sometimes they may have their differences which doesn't mean they were enemies. " The party has decided and all

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday reviewed and amended a portion of the law creating the state's Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). The Assembly amended the law by creating a subsection for Section 2 of the law. The newly added subsection 5 gives the Governor of the State the power to extend the tenure of the commission based on exigencies. While Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, Leader of the House, told his colleagues that the amendment was permitted by existing law,  his colleague and chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, Public Petitions and LASIEC, Hon. Victor Akande, explained that the amendment is to resolve the lacuna that could occur between the period the tenure of the commission elapses and when new members are appointed by the Governor. "The bill is just for a singular amendment or a fraction of the law and the major issue is that it is seeking for us to give the Governor a leverage in case of scarcity of time," he said while urging his colleagues to s

The South West Agenda for Asiwaju 2023 (SWAGA), has condemned the perceived grim environment created by the Ekiti State government before and during the Tuesday inauguration of the state’s chapter and called on leaders of the All Progresives Congress (APC) to caution the governor ti desist from actions that can cripple the electoral chances if the oarty in coming elections. However,  the group expressed gratitude to the people of Ekiti State for their loyalty to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the show of love for SWAGA and the impressive turn out for the inauguration, despite the odds Chairman of Ekiti SWAGA, Senator Tony Adeniyi, speaking after the launch, said he was miffed by the incessant attempts by the Ekiti government to subvert the group and frustrate its activities through needless witch-hunt of members. Taking stock of activities before, during and after the inauguration, Senator Adeniyi condemned the ongoing victimisation of members of the group across the state and the recent r

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is set to collaborate towards building more rehabilitation centres in the country. The Chairman/CEO of NIDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa expressed the willingness of her commission to work at this, during a courtesy visit on Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in his office in Abuja. A statement signed on Friday by Gabriel Odu of the Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, NIDCOM said Dabiri-Erewa revealed that with the alarming rate of drug abuse in the country, some Nigerians in the Diaspora have shown interest in building rehabilitation centres across the country but their major challenge is land and a lot of them are even willing to offer free counselling services. The NIDCOM Boss explained that the visit to NDLEA has become expedient against the backdrop of the Zainab Aliyu's case of May 14, 2019 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  Z

Deploys Men to Fortify Security The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, today Friday , at about 1230am, visited the scene of a fire incident that occurred on Thursday, at about 10pm, at OPIC Building, by Sheraton Hotels, along Mobolaji Bank Anthony, Ikeja-Lagos. Preliminary investigation revealed that a LPG (gas) tanker, which was moving along the route, developed a fault (leakage) and parked in front of the OPIC Buiding before he caught fire that spread all over the OPIC complex, burning some vehicles and property therein. The Commissioner of Police, who visited the scene in the company of some police officers and other security and safety agents like Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos Fire Service, National Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA and NSCDC, assessed the scene and ordered for immediate dispasal of suspected looters who might want to capitalise on the incident to loot goods and other items in the complex. CP Hakeem Odumosu, however deployed additional pol

Approval has been given for the promotion of 3,506 officers and men of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) by the Chairman/Chief Executive of the agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd). The promotion of the officers is coming after several years of stagnation on a rank. They are now to move to their next senior rank after the approval by Marwa on Thursday. Many officers and men of the agency have stayed rooted on a rank for many years in what seems like a stop in promotion, a jinx now broken by the present Chief Executive. A statement by the spokesman of the agency, Femi Babafemi said the approval followed a report by the harmonisation committee set up by Gen. Marwa soon after assuming leadership of the agency in January to address the issues of low morale and stagnation in the career path of personnel. He said after due consideration of the recommendations by the committee, the NDLEA Chief Executive approved the immediate promotion of 2,910 officers between the rank of Narc

The Federal Government has again reiterated the need for the newly promoted Assistant Controllers General of Corrections and other officers promoted to contribute their quota towards the improvement of the image of the Service and to ensure the Security of all custodial facilities across the country. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola gave the charge on Wednesday while decorating the promoted senior officers in Abuja. Aregbesola, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, noted that the tasks ahead of the officers are enormous in view of the security challenges and the recent attacks on some Custodial facilities. “We need to improve on what we are doing by ensuring adequate training and equipping of officers with the needed tools to carry out their duties efficiently,” he said. He said that the Ministry would continue to support the Nigeria Custodial Service and other Agencies under the Ministry to deliver better on their mandates for the benefits

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated former Lagos State Commissioner for Sports and Ex-President, Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) Wahid Enitan Oshodi on his election as Deputy President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, to felicitate with Oshodi, said the elevation of the ex-President of NTTF to continental level is well deserved. Oshodi was unanimously elected as the Deputy President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) at the recent virtual General Assembly of the continental body. Governor Sanwo-Olu in his message said Oshodi deserves the continental position, having contributed immensely to the growth and development of sports, especially the tennis federation at national and international levels. Sanwo-Olu also congratulated Egypt’s Khaled El-Salhy on his re-election for a third term in office as the President of ATTF, as we

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) after the successful conduct of the elections to fill executive position of the association saddled with the control of the nation’s exploit in the track and field events. The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare who inaugurated the newly elected Board members at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja, on Tuesday, called on them to avoid the pitfall of the past, by following the constitution and ensuring that stakeholders are carried along in order to ensure the federation records more podium appearances in sporting activities. Dare, who stated that the election was a new dawn for Track and Field in Nigeria as exemplified by the way the election was conducted, strictly in accordance with the 2017 Constitution of the Federation as recommended by both World Athletics and Confederation of African Athletics, shows that a new seed of hope has evolved for the good of sports d

The APC candidate of Oshodi Isolo Local Government, Otunba Kehinde Almoroof Oloyede (Kendoo) on  Tuesday constituted an independent Campaign Group (ICG) ahead of the forthcoming local government elections in Lagos,to compliment the activities of the party's campaign organisation.   While inaugurating  the Independent Campaign Group (ICG),the vice chairmanship candidate of the party,Hon Modupe Badmus Aregbe ,on behalf of the chairmanship candidate,thanked all that have been appointed into the main committees and  directorates of the ICG,stressing that the battle ahead is daunting and very tasking,she however prayed for God's divine guidance and assistance in the discharge of these onerous tasks.   The APC candidate is leaving no stone unturned hence, his proactiveness towards ensuring victory. The Committees constituted include:  ICG (which will oversee the entire campaign process), Finance, Contact & Mobilization, Media & Publicity, Logistics, Welfare and Security Direc

As Ekiti people roll out the drums in celebration of the birth of the state’s chapter of the South West Agenda for Asiwaju 2023, SWAGA, a staunch member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Segun Ajibulu has sent solidarity message, just as he urged the people to continue investing in quality people into governance for a better yield in democratic dividend. Ajibulu who was speaking from his base in America, noted that the sure way to people’s emancipation from the shackles of poverty and insecurity pervading the land under a democracy is for the people to resolve to voting credible men and women of experience and maturity into government. SWAGA is a composition of loyalists of APC Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, within the APC who believe in his leadership qualities and experience as panacea to the current situation in Nigeria and are urging him to contest the number one seat in coming elections. The group of Asiwaju political loyalists, SWAGA, was first launched in Ibadan,

The World Health Organisation has said around seven million patients require blood to safe their lives annually on the African continent. A message by the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti to mark the World Blood Donor Day, said the theme of the year’s celebration is “Give blood and keep the world beating”, chosen because fewer people have been donating blood during the COVID-19 pandemic.  He said: “However, there are still around seven million patients who require this life-saving product in African countries every year.” Moeti noted that safe blood and its transfusion are key aspects in providing quality care to save mothers haemorrhaging during childbirth and people with serious injuries.  He said: “Blood is needed for surgical procedures, as well as to treat severe anaemia, inherited blood disorders, and other conditions. Blood can only be stored for a limited time and so a steady supply of donations is important to make sure adequate blood products are always a

Ado Ekiti, the capital city of Ekiti State has donned a festive look as eminent members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), arrive from all parts of the country for the inauguration of the state’s chapter of the South West Agenda for 2023, SWAGA, slated to hold Tuesday. The event which kicks off today with the inauguration of Coordinators and visits to traditional rulers and other dignitaries in the state by leaders of the group, will climax Tuesday with the inauguration of the SWAGA, to signal the take off in Ekiti State. SWAGA is a political pressure group within the APC, tipping the Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as presidential choice for the party in the apex election billed to hold in 2023. Top shots of the APC from within and outside the country have been trooping into Ekiti State to show solidarity in the ongoing move to rally support, as well as persuade Tinubu to throw his cap into the ring to clinch the presidential ticket at the appointed time. SWAGA was firs

An Uber driver and two other traffickers have been arrested by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA with cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos. A statement on Sunday by the spokesman of the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi said the  Uber driver, Lawal Rasheed, was arrested at the SAHCO export shed of MMIA on Tuesday 8th June, 2021 when he brought a consignment from his client to a freight forwarder for export to Malabo in Equatorial Guinea.  He said when the package was searched, 150 grammes of cocaine concealed inside two pieces of air freshener were discovered. Babafemi disclosed that a follow up operation the following day led to the arrest of Egbo Maduka, at his residence on Wednesday 9th June.  He said investigations have so far confirmed that Egbo is behind the two seizures of 50 grammes of cocaine in hair attachment and another 150 grammes of cocaine concealed in air freshener, heading to Malabo. The seizures were made on 4th and 8th

Arole Oodua and Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II has charged the graduating students of the University of Nigeria(UNN) Nsuka to go into the world as good ambassadors and add great  values to the society by proudly making use of the knowledge impacted on them by the university.  The African foremost monarch who doubles as Chancellor of the prestigious university made  this admonition in his opening speech  on Saturday while he was declaring The 49th Convocation Ceremony of The University of Nigeria Nsuka open.  "We have come to confer the degrees of this institution on you and I challenge you all to be good ambassadors in any endeavor you may be in the world.  You always rise and contribute to the development of our society and humanity in general as we now live in the era of knowledge-based economies and our country is looking up to our graduates like you to enable us compete favourably in the global stage." Ooni said.  The Co-chairman, National Council of T

Lagosians and the good people of Oshodi Isolo local government area of Lagos State have been called upon to replicate the fairness and hitch free election as witnessed on June 12 1993 during the forthcoming local government election in the state in July.   This admonition was given by the candidate of the All progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming Oshodi Isolo local government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede on the anniversary of June 12,stressing that the election held twenty three years ago remains the best in the history of electoral contest in the country, thus a replica of such should be made to happen in July.  According to him" I want to join Nigerians in celebrating June 12 this year, no doubt, the June 12 1993 election remains the most peaceful, freest, fairest and transparent election in our country. It's on this note that I want to appeal to all of us in Lagos State, most importantly our people in Oshodi Isolo local government, to let us replicate June12 sp

The Lagos State Police Command immediately swung into action on a show of force across strategic locations in Lagos today Thursday 10th June, 2021, with some of the newly received security vehicles and gadgets from the Lagos State Govenrment, just after the Commissioning of the equipment by the President and Commader-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,  Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari today at the Police College,Ikeja-Lagos.  The RRS team, led by the Commander RRS, CSP Yinka Egbeyemi, in the process hit notorious flashpoints in Agege, Seven Up cum Ojota axis, Surulere to Eko bridge where notorious traffic robbers and miscreants have been terrorising innocent motorists and commuters, and arrested nineteen (19) suspected traffic robbers. The operation is ongoing and currently mounting surveillance on the Eko bridge. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered the Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and tactical Commanders, especially