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 Lagos PDP Candidates in the just-concluded National Assembly Election have appealed to INEC to consider their petitions against the collated results in the Lagos West and Lagos Central Senatorial Districts  in the state. Speaking on Monday evening, Otunba Segun Adewale  popularly known as Aeroland and Wale Gomez PDP's  candidates for Lagos West and Lagos Central Senatorial Districts respectively said that they didn't lose, going by the results obtained by their agents from each of the polling units in their district. Adewale, also a former Lagos State  PDP Chairman alleged that most of the results were altered at various levels of collations. According to him, he was coasting home the victory in Alimosho, Agege, Ojo, Badagry Local Government Areas (LGAs) before the results was allegedly changed through the back door.  He said that the party had all the results from various polling units as declared by the polling officials as well as those collated by the party agents. "W

  Accord Party's presidential candidate in last Saturday's general elections, Professor Christopher Imumolen has described as dangerous the media's constant predilection towards favouring a handpicked few of the country's 18 parties for special attention, especially in the area of according them and their activities maximum coverage.   Professor Imumolen, who contested the last presidential polls as the country's youngest candidate is not happy that the media has been unable to fashion out a broadcast style that would give every player in the political race a level playing field for expression, as well as for self determination.   He faults the rationale behind the repeated manner in which the country's media has continued to hype the activities of just four of the 18 parties to the detriment of the other 14 that were actively involved in the contest.   The end result of this obvious anomaly, he says, has been the unwanted blackout other parties duly registered

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has described the voting process in the presidential election as peaceful so far. Dr. Obasa, who represents Agege Constituency 1 at the Lagos Assembly, said this just after voting at his Unit 019, Ward E, Oluwole Olaniyan Street, Agege, expressing hope that his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, would be victorious at the end of the exercise. "So far, so good, everything is going smoothly. Everything is going well," he said just as he further expressed optimism that more of the electorate would come out to vote before the close of the exercise. He said he did not have issues with BVAS used by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), but said it was too early to give an overall assessment of the process since the election was still ongoing. "Our concern is not just about winning but we want massive turnout. We want the votes to be in excess. "We still have time and we are

As Nigerians prepare to vote their next president on Saturday February 25, leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State have declared that the party’s presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar would succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in May 29, 2023 The leaders, who spoke separately on Wednesday at the party’s stakeholders meeting held at the Lagos PDP secretariat on Agege Motor road, Onipetesi-Ikeja, said that the Nigerian economy was better before the All Progressives Congress (APC) got into power in 2015. Former Minister of Cooperation and Integration in Africa during Olusegun Obasanjo administration, Chief Abimbola Ogunkelu, said that Atiku was sure to win the Saturday poll, urging Nigerians to come out enmass to vote him, and not allow anybody to scare them. Ogunkelu, while applauding the commitment and determination of chieftains and members of the party, declared pointedly that Atiku would be voted in Saturday as next president of the country, urging Nigerian

Mr. Hakeem Olalemi, Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) (Lagos Central) has urged Nigerians to vote for the party's Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who he said will resuscitate the nation's economy and give youths better development. Olalemi said in a statement, which was issued to the media on Wednesday and which he personally signed, that "the season is upon us to choose our leader through our electoral franchise and we need to make a better choice in Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (Waziri Adamawa) to resuscitate Nigeria economy and give our youths a better development opportunities.  "We have witnessed the downtrodden in all spheres of our economy since 2015, when the APC came to office and this has affected our youths who are majorly currently unemployed or under employed. our factories especially in the areas which we were proud to be productive have now been converted to warehouse and churches due to the policies incosistence and lack of di

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, today said President Muhammadu Buhari’s expected hard work for his bid in Saturday’s poll would benefit the country.    Tinubu made the declaration during a rally held at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere in Lagos State, serving as the grand finale of the APC presidential campaign, reports Channels TV.   Addressing Buhari, the former Lagos governor said, “Mr President, I have so much to say but I’ve kept you for too long and it’s not today. But I assure, as you work hard for me, I’ll work hard for Nigeria.   “As you give Nigerians he hope to renew their faith in their country, I will sustain that hope.   “Those who look helpless today will be helpful in this country. All the agenda set in our programme – Renewed Hope manifesto – will be pursued diligently, vigorously, with all our energy.”   Expressing appreciation to the president, Tinubu said the former had set the country’s feet on the path to the future,

The Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran aka Jandor has called on the Nigerian Army, Police and other security agencies in the country to step-up security for the Presidential Election slated for Saturday February 25. Jandor, who spoke to journalists in his office in Ikeja on Tuesday, added that security is key and that the Federal Government should allow the people to go out and vote to exercise their franchise. This was as he urged Nigerians to vote for the Presidential Candidate of the party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as the next president of the country, saying that he has better programmes for the people. "We appreciate the military, police and the other security agents. They should sustain what they are doing before, during and after the presidential election on Saturday. "People should not be coerced to vote for any party on Saturday. We have called on the Inspector General of the Nigerian Police to s

                                 21ST FEBRUARY, 2023 Special greetings to you, Your Excellency, The coalition of Youth and Student groups in Nigeria, after due consultations and counsel, wish to convey our regards and honour to you. Sir, we have keenly followed your well placed aspirations of seeking to become Nigeria's next president, and we must admit that we admire your vision and courage in wanting to change the old narrative of uninspiring leadership that has since frustrated our country's genuine desire to fulfill it's much vaunted potentials. We salute the astuteness, bravery and altruism that has gone into this much expressed vision, and are even more convinced that you will be of immense value to the country and the generality of it's long-suffering citizens if you indeed actualise your ambition of climbing an office as exalted as the one you earnestly seek. Since what you seek is one of a selfless nature that is targeted at ushering in a leadership that will r

Mrs. Folashayo Esther Shoyinka, wife of the member of the Federal House of Representatives, representing Surulere, Lagos Constituency ll, Hon. Abiola Shoyinka, on Monday February 20, 2023, took to the streets of Surulere with members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the area to campaign to the residents to re-elect her husband on Saturday February 25.  Folashayo, who met with the members of the party on Kuforiji Street, Orile Surulere, where the last train of the campaign team for Hon. Abiola Shoyinka started, was welcomed with dance and music by the women and musicians. The campaign team commenced at around 1:00pm and went across Orile, Coker, Ijesha and Aguda, where relief materials were distributed to the people. Relief materials were given to the people of the constituency to cushion the effect of naira swap crisis on them.   Folashayo appealed to the people to vote for her husband, Hon. Abiola Shoyinka, on Saturday, "based on his good works for the people of Surulere

The member representing Surulere, Lagos Constituency ll in the Federal House of Representatives under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Abiola Olatunji Shoyinka on Wednesday February 15, 2023 commissioned series of projects in the area to reach out to the people.  Hon. Shoyinka has proved to be a worthy representative, who is giving back to the society, especially in his constituency in Surulere, while commissioning series of projects to the benefit of the people of the area as he has been doing since he got into office in 2015. The second term member of the Federal House of Representatives commissioned five projects in the community among which are; the construction of 6 blocks of classrooms at Sijuade Primary School, Ijesha, one block of classroom at Canal Primary School, an electrification project to light up specific areas in Surulere and Ijesha respectively. He also gave scholarship awards to students and bought UTME forms for graduating students seeking admission into high

The cold war between the National Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George and the party's Governorship Candidate in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR) has been finally put to an end after a reconciliation and unity meeting held on Monday.  Chief Olabode George, in his remarks at the meeting, stated that there is no disagreement of any sort in the party again.  As an irredentist member of the party, he noted that personal differences will not affect his insistent on the rescue mission of the state from "the grip of the marauders." The elder statesman revealed that the "mis-governance and mismanagement of the resources of Lagos State by the ruling APC over the years will be over in a matter of days as Lagosians will vote enmasse for JANDOR." These were contained in a statement released and signed by the  Head, Media and Communications of    JANDOR4GOVERNOR Campaign Organization, Mr. Gbenga Ogunleye and dated Monday Fe

Fresh from vacation, interim government campaigner and former Presidential candidate, Rev Chris Okotie has reminded Nigerians ahead of the general election in a few days that his Restructuring proposition, which he has christened, The Okotie Option,TOKO, remains the best option for the country, moving forward. According to his media adviser, Ladi Ayodeji, Okotie decided to name his change mantra TOKO to give it a strong sound bite. He said regardless of the outcome of the forthcoming election, his principal remains committed to his beliefs that only a properly restructured Nigeria under the auspices of an interim government could create the enabling environment for anyone seeking elective office to successfully implement their manifesto. According to Rev. Okotie: "The present system of governance has become inimical and subversive to the Nigerian cause. Only an interim government with a philosophy of aboriginal democracy can salvage Nigeria from the cusp of an imminent catastrophi

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority Act, 2022 into law. The Act he explained, repealed the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation Act, Cap. N137 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 and enacted the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority Act, 2022 to develop and promote Nigeria as a travel and tourism destination. The act will Encourage Collaboration/ Partnership with state governments, private sector/stakeholders, government agencies and international bodies. The Authority will jointly regulate the industry with the State Governments.  The Tourism Alliance will create platforms for partner Stakeholders to benefit from international leveraging, tax reliefs/ incentives, national and international publicity.  The Conventions and Visitors Bureau (CVB) will promote Nigeria as a top tourism destination in Africa.  The Tourism Development Fund and Levy will increase funding in the tourism Sector, empower SME's, Startups and Entrepreneurs to

   The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), His Majesty Chapel has organized Praise Street Jamz in Ojokoro area of Lagos to put succour to those that are depressed due to the crisis created by naira swap.  Speaking to newsmen on why the church organized the programme, the Pastor in-charge, Samson Ajayi explained that people are going through a lot due to the crisis created by naira swap and that the only solution is to return to God via praise.  His words: "Despite what we are facing in Nigeria, the only person we can run to is God.  Also, there is going to be a change in leadership and elections are approaching coupled with other happenings, we need to invite God into the situation. This is about given back to the society.  "The only thing we can do this time is to bring praise to the streets so that people can stay close to God. People are going through a lot, but at the end, we have to return to God. This is the way to put our burden back to God because He's everyt

  The Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR) has condemned a viral video in which some individuals in branded PDP uniforms were seen campaigning for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi.  JANDOR stated that the action, carried out by some unidentified individuals in the party uniforms, did not in any way represent the position of the Lagos PDP in the forthcoming presidential election.  He noted in a press releases signed by the  Head, Media and Communications JANDOR4GOVERNOR Campaign Organization, Mr. Gbenga Ogunleye and dated February 18, 2023 that his ongoing  campaign tour of the 245 wards in the state has always "emphasised on the importance of voting for the PDP Presidential Candidate, H.E. Atiku Abubakar and the fact that Atiku's electoral victory will brighten his chances at the Guber election in the state." "Dr. Adediran disassociated himself from such con

  The leaders of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party - PDP has condemned a video circulating on the social media, where a purported member of the PDP was said to be soliciting votes for another party's Presidential Candidate. The party stated this in a statement issued and signed by  Lagos State Publicity Secretary , and C hairman, Media and Publicity Team for JandorFunke 2023 Campaign Council, Hon. Hakeem Amode dated February 18, 2023. "We condemn this act in it's totality and we distance our party from such because it does not reflect the position of our party and we believe it's a against the efforts of our Gubernatorial Candidates Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran - Jandor, which are aimed at winning Lagos State for our Presidential Candidate and our Party. "These every four years failed politicians have been on rampage lately, flooding Abuja with evil allegations against our Governorship Candidate, just to warm themselves into the hearts of

The Director-General, Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC), African, Hon. Oluwabunmi Amao has explained the rationale behind the Day of the African Child is to create awareness on the plight of the African Child. She said this during the Centre's Celebration of Day of African Child themed: Harnessing The Creative Talent of the African Child, held yesterday in Lagos. Amao said this was also necessary to celebrate the bravery and ingenuity of the African child. According to her, the talent hunt programme was deliberately held to harness children’s talents. She said that creativity drives the world economy; Hence, there was great need to catch children young to properly harness their potential. ”It is our belief in CBAAC that providing an avenue that nurtures, promotes and enhances the creative talent of the African child was key in preparing them for a better and brighter future. ” The centre has made the day of the African child one of its flagship programmes t

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC) has denied a media report alleging that it's Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu asked state governors to disregard President Muhammadu Buhari over the issues relating to the naira redesign. Bayo Onanuga, the Director, Media & Publicity of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, said in a statement, which he personally signed, dated  February 17, 2023, that the report was fake. "Our attention has been drawn to a fake viral news published by the Peoples Gazette, claiming Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the APC presidential candidate has asked APC governors to ignore President Muhammadu Buhari’s broadcast and enforce the Supreme Court ruling on the recirculation of old Naira notes. "The publication by the platform is fake. "Tinubu never issued such an order. Mr Dele Alake, the APC-PCC Adviser on Media and Communications never issued such advisory on behalf of Asiwaju Tinubu. "The message q

  Dr. AbdulAzeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as (Jandor), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State, has promised to simplify the processing and granting of Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) and other land title documents in the state if he is elected governor. Jandor stated this during an interactive session with traders at Aspanda and Balogun markets on Thursday evening in continuation of his campaign tour of the state ahead of the March 11 gubernatorial poll. The PDP candidate told the traders that he was aware of the difficulty in obtaining C of O in Lagos at the moment, noting that if elected, people would have access to their documents because he was aware that they can use it as collateral to get a loan from the bank to finance their businesses. He said that his administration would make the collection process transparent such that anyone that met the criteria and paid the stipulated amount would be given their land documents. Jandor promise

The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has presented a brand new SUV jeep to his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin during the celebration of his birthday on Tuesday, 14th Of February, 2023. The prophet who is known for his magnanimity counted his aide, Osho Oluwatosin worthy to be among the recipients of such a huge gift on his annual birthday celebration which has been tagged ‘Mother of all empowerment day’. The recipient, Osho Oluwatosin when suddenly called out to receive his gift couldn’t hold back his joy; he immediately knelt before the man of God for surprising him with such a huge gift. When he was asked to speak, Oluwatosin who was shaking following the surprise described Primate Ayodele as a father who has done so much for his journalism career. He went ahead to pray for the prophet while the crowd present at the event cheered him on. ‘’I don’t know what to say, I am lost for words because Primate Ayodele has done more than what I imagined. He has b

No fewer than 300 widows benefited from the empowerment programme organised by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), in conjunction with LOTUS Bank. The event, which held at the Authority's Ogudu Zonal Office on Wednesday, had in attendance widows in the employment of LAWMA and other waste service providers in the state. In his welcome address, the Managing Director/ CEO of LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, noted that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu prioritised the welfare of widows, adding that the empowerment was achieved with his support. He said, “This is not the first time we will be doing this, we did it during last year's Ramadan and by God's grace,  it is already part of our plans to replicate same, come this year’s Ramadan.  We cherish you a lot, and the governor does not take your welfare lightly. "Today, we have the partnership of LOTUS Bank, which has joined us in this progressive train, to take care of your financial needs, as you open