Author: Soffiyyah Olamide

Epetedo indegenes of the Lagos Island have called on all stakeholders in Lagos to make conscious efforts to sustain and even strengthen social cohesion and pervasive peace for which Lagos has been known over the years. Making this appeal Sunday, 19 September, 2023 was the leader of the Epetedo indegenes of Lagos Island, Alhaji Maroof-deen Babatunde Oshodi during a recent community walk. Alhaji Babatunde noted that that the Sunday, 19 September, 2023 Walk was this year’s edition of the annual commemoration of the 161 years of the prestigious Epetedo Community on its present site on the Lagos Island. According to…

Operatives of the Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) have disclosed that a driver apprehended for driving in a direction prohibited by Law (One-way) today, Tuesday, 3 October, 2023 killed a tricyle operator, pregnant woman and injured 2 School Children around Okota axis of the State. Traffic Officer Hassan Kehinde of Zone 27, Okota who led the LASTMA patrol team disclosed that a driver of a blue TOYOTA Sienna bus (AKD 944 HN) was apprehended for driving against traffic (One-way) around Ago Palace Way, Lagos. He disclosed further that a Police man attached with the patrol team volunteered to escort…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has sealed Alamutu (Ologede) Market located at Idi-oro, Mushin, over poor sanitary conditions and improper waste disposal practices around the market. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the measure was part of LAWMA’s on-going efforts at combating pervasive filth in markets across the state, adding that high sanitary standards was imperative for all markets, for wholesome health of traders and customers. He said, “It is paramount that we maintain a hygienic environment in our markets. This action is not just a response to Alamutu Market’s conditions, but a part of LAWMA’s…

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has stated that his administration would build upon the successes recorded in the last four years. Speaking at a special program organized by civil servants to welcome him after his victory at the Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Saturday, Abiodun expressed gratitude to the judiciary for the transparent judgement that affirmed his victory. “Yes, we worked very hard in the first four years of our tenure against all attempted distractions. We worked very hard on our re-election. We campaigned across the nooks and crannies of the state and we won that…

The Inter Party Advisory Council(IPAC) in Ogun State, has commended the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in the State over its Saturday’s verdict, which upheld the election of Governor Dapo Abiodun. It would be recalled that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and it’s candidate in the March 18 governorship poll, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, had petitioned the Tribunal citing some alleged irregularities. Subsequently, the 3-man panel, in it’s ruling that lasted for almost 11 hours unanimously dismissed all the three grounds canvassed by the petitioners, for lack of merit and incompetence. Meanwhile, addressing a press conference in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital,…

A New York-based Nigerian lawyer Chief Owolabi Salis has advised the federal government to make palliatives distribution a continuous exercise in view of the endemic poverty in the land. The attorney, in a statement from his United States base said the advice has become expedient, going by the army of poor people across the country. According to him, it would therefore make a lot of sense, if palliatives were made continuous as hunger occasioned by poverty is a time bomb which Nigeria cannot afford. Salis who is widely known as Oba Mekunnu of Africa, in view of his philanthropy noted…

The Lagos and Kwara States government as well as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) are drumming support for the 7th annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), scheduled for Thursday, October 5 at the Abuja Continental Hotel (Old Sheraton) by 10am. Chairman of the 2023 Conference Planning Committee, Danlami Nmodu, mni revealed this in a press statement by the Publicity Secretary of GOCOP, Mr. Remmy Nweke, saying that a good number of bluechip companies and high net-worth companies as well as Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have been on queue to support…

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Enugu State chapter, has assured the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of its support in the fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. This assurance was given on Thursday, September 28, 2023 by the newly elected Chairman of the Fellowship, Most Reverend Chibiko N.C. Onyeledo when he led officials of the Fellowship on a Courtesy Visit to the Enugu Zonal Command of the EFCC . He stressed that, the activities of the EFCC, over the years, have helped the country and the PFN was ready to collaborate with the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, welcomes, with keen interest, the arraignment of a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke at the Westminister’s Court in London, United Kingdom, following alleged bribery allegations. Although the charges preferred against her at the London court, are diametrically different from the 13-count charges bordering on money laundering the EFCC has raised against her, it is instructive to note that criminality is criminality, irrespective of jurisdictional differences. No crime can go unpunished. The money laundering charges for which Madueke is answerable to the EFCC, cover jurisdictions in Dubai, United Kingdom, United States of America and Nigeria. To bring the…

By Tony Elumelu As we celebrate another year of independence, it is time to reflect, to look in the mirror, for our nation and ourselves. We know Nigeria, we love Nigeria, Nigeria is one of Africa’s most diverse and dynamic countries. We are a nation that excites, beguiles, and dreams. Yet, amidst our diversity and that potential that we all feel, we have faced so many challenges. These challenges ask us to answer a fundamental question: What is our collective responsibility in nation-building? The destiny of Nigeria lies firmly in the hands of its people – you and me. I…

The Kogi State All Progressives Congress Governorship Campaign Council has called on security agencies to fish out those responsible for the unfortunate killing of a harmless female supporter of the party in Kotonkarfe Local Government Area of Kogi State and bring them to book to serve as deterrent to other criminals. While commiserating with the family of the deceased, the people of Kotonkarfe and Kogites in general, the Campaign Council said the Social Democratic Party rally, in which the woman was allegedly murdered by thugs loyal to the Governorship Candidate, was a satanic ambush on the peace-loving people of Kotonkarfe. …

Nigeria Senior Men Basketball team, D’Tigers this morning, left the country for China on a playing tour of games which began this weekend and will end on October 20th. The team which failed in its quest to pick a slot for the 2024 Paris Pre-Olympic Qualifiers held in Lagos, will take part in games across different cities in China. Led by Coaches Abdulrahman Mohammed, Baba Jubril and Usman Yakubu, the players on the roster include, Afuwape Michael Okiki, Victor Ezeh, Timothy Kwaor, Ibe Agu, Michael Daramola and Chinedu Chimbou. Others are: Wisdom Anyaoha, Nnoruka Francis Junior, Chris Obekpa, Kingsley Onyekachi…

As the days draw nearer for the Bayelsa State Gubernatorial election slated to hold Saturday, 11 November, 2023, fresher and interesting angles are being brought into the electioneering campaigns, particularly, by the supporters and followers of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timipre SyIva. Leading the charge for the victory of Sylva, is foremost sports facility construction expert and illustrious son of Bayelsa State, Chief Ebi Egbe. Originally born in the famous Ajegunle Community in Lagos State, same as the APC gubernatorial candidate Sylva, Egbe fondly known as Moni Love, believes the people of Ajegunle should rally behind the return of…

Arising from the withdrawal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by the Federal Government and the resultant increase in the price of the commodity, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) issued a strike notice which had elapsed and they were poised to embark on a strike billed to commence on Tuesday, the 3rd of October, 2023. Consequently, a meeting was called by the Federal Government to avert the strike and after much discussion, the following agreements were reached: 1. The Federal Government grants a wage award of N35,000 (thirty-five thousand Naira) only…

The city of Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State, southwest Nigeria, was agog on Saturday, 30 September, 2023 as the Akanke Women Library and Resource Centre (AWLARC) was officially Inaugurated. The Centre was an offshoot of Akanke Foundation, which was set up to immortalise the Late Mrs Felicia Akanke Obasa, mother of Honourable Idowu Osuolale Obasa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Winners Golden Group and Bradford Group. Mrs Felicia Akanke Obasa died on 30 September, 2018 and the Foundation was set up by her children to immortalise her ideals which centred primarily on education for all, with special emphasis on…

By Manzo Ezekiel and Abdulkadir Abubakr The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has continued to raised the bar on disaster preparedness and mitigation through continous human capacity development of staff and stakeholders. The concerted effort by NEMA is aimed at bolstering inter-agency collaboration and enhance the capacity of grassroots-level human resources. These endeavors aim to equip its personnel and stakeholders with the essential skills and knowledge required for effective disaster management. The training programs were conducted in collaboration with international partners, such as the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) and the United States Forest Service, facilitated…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has called on Nigerians to keep faith with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating that it is geared towards entrenchment of democracy and sustainable development in the country. He made the call in his message to Nigerians on the occasion of the 63rd Independence Anniversary Celebration. The Minister also called on Nigerians to use the occasion to reflect on the steady progress being made to see themselves as critical stakeholders of the Nigerian Project and to rally support for the attainment of Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Tuggar also reiterated the commitment of…

A suspected drug kingpin wanted for alleged attempts to ship illicit drug consignments to the United Kingdom tops the list of arrests made by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA through interdiction operations that led to the seizure of four tons of illicit substances in the past week. According to a statement by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi on Sunday, 1 October, 2023, Obiorah Chigozie has been on the wanted list of the NDLEA since 15th September 2023 when a consignment of 1.5 kilogrammes skunk concealed in flour going to London, UK was intercepted…

All is now set for the kick off of the maiden edition of the 1XBET Cup, as actions begin Tuesday in the DBI Conference of the championship, featuring 40 non-league sides drawn from different parts of Lagos State and that have been divided into 5 Conferences of 8 teams each. On Tuesday, 3 October, 2023, at the NITEL training ground venue of the DBI Conference, Capital Avalanche will tackle Cheche Star FC in the opening game of group A, while Soccer Touch will lock horns with Fackson FC. On Wednesday, 4 October, 2023, soccer fans would see actions in group…

Says Nigeria Will Be Great Again “A Nigeria of abundance has begun, and to be part of the greatness that God has started in the nation, Nigerians must look beyond their current realities and embrace hope anew”. First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu gave this counsel in her remarks at the 63rd Independence Day Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service, held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja. While urging Nigerians to thank, praise and worship God, for His faithfulness and love, the First Lady, who described the theme of the Thanksgiving, ‘Christ in Me , the Hope of…