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Winners have emerged in a raffle draw organised by Lucky Star Lottery Company on Saturday April 29, 2023 at Musaroq Mall, Ipaja, Lagos. Winners of various prizes and the star winner were picked through lucky dips from scratch cards sold by the company at the rate of N500 (five hundred naira) each. Star winner of the raffle draw, Mr. Aliu Ajani, went home with a cash prize of N1 Million (One Million Naira), which he won through a lucky dip picked by popular Nollywood actor, Afeez Owoh, who was supported by his colleagues including Jumoke Odetola, Adeniyi Johnson amongst others. Ajani, who works with Lagos Parks and Management, could not contain his joy after his name was announced. He however, revealed that part of the money would be used to dig borehole in his house in Ilaro, Ogun State, for the use of his family members and neighbours. Speaking in an interview, Ajani revealed that he is a regular customer of Lucky Star and other lottery companies, but that God has finally rewarded his...

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that it suspended the party's Chairman in the state, Hon. Philips Olabode Aivoji and his Deputy, Hon. Tai Benedict so that it could put its house in order, allow the court and the party reach conclusions on the anti-party allegations made against them. Explaining the reason for the decision of the party on its two top members, the state Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon. Hakeem Amode, said in a statement dated April 27, 2023 ,that the state Working Committee of the party had no other option than to suspend the two gladiators. "In view of the controversies being generated by the action of the State Working Committee of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), wish directed the state chairman of the party, Hon. Philips Olabode Aivoji and his Deputy, Hon. Benedict Felix Tai to step aside, we wish to make the issues clearer and be explicit on why the action was taken. "The action ...

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that it suspended the party's Chairman in the state, Hon. Philips Olabode Aivoji and his Deputy, Hon. Tai Benedict so that it could put its house in order, allow the court and the party reach conclusions on the anti-party allegations made against them. Explaining the reason for the decision of the party on its two top members, the state Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon. Hakeem Amode, said in a statement dated April 27, 2023 ,that the state Working Committee of the party had no other option than to suspend the two gladiators. "In view of the controversies being generated by the action of the State Working Committee of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), wish directed the state chairman of the party, Hon. Philips Olabode Aivoji and his Deputy, Hon. Benedict Felix Tai to step aside, we wish to make the issues clearer and be explicit on why the action was taken. "The action ...

Prince Ned Nwoko’s Arise Television interview recently underpinned what we  should expect in the 10th National Assembly, which is billed to be inaugurated soon.  Nwoko, Senator-elect from Delta North, proposed that since election and politicking are over, the people's representatives should concentrate on  tackling insecurity, the nagging economy and providing the enabling  environment for provision of infrastructural development for Nigeria.  Prince Ned Nwoko also advocated an attitudinal change in the rationing of National Assembly offices, stressing that zoning of offices should be used to assuage the feelings of ethnic Nationalities that feel marginalized in Nigeria.  Nwoko, an international lawyer of repute, also advocated a new approach to the perennial flooding that affects about eight states almost every year.  The Senator-elect advised that rather than wait for the floods to come and we start fire brigade palliatives like tents and provisions,...

Candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Lagos State House of Assembly in the 2023 General Elections have thrown their weight behind the suspension of the party's State  Chairman, Mr. Philips Aivoji and his Deputy, Benedict Felix Tai. This was contained in a statement signed by all the 40 candidates of the party in the 20 Local Government areas of the state and dated April 25, 2023. The Working Committee of the Lagos State PDP had earlier on Tuesday ratified the suspension Hon. Philip Olabode Aivoji and Hon. Benedict Felix Tai. Vice Chairman, West Senatorial District of the party, Hon. Sunday Olaifa, was then directed to assume the office of the Chairman pending the outcome of the court case in an acting capacity, being the Vice Chairman from the Senatorial District of Hon. Olabode Aivoji. "We members of the LAHA 2023 PDP candidates fully support the action of the Lagos State Central Working committee on the ratification of the suspensions and hope that th...

Candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Lagos State House of Assembly in the 2023 General Elections have thrown their weight behind the suspension of the party's State  Chairman, Mr. Philips Aivoji and his Deputy, Benedict Felix Tai. This was contained in a statement signed by all the 40 candidates of the party in the 20 Local Government areas of the state and dated April 25, 2023. The Working Committee of the Lagos State PDP had earlier on Tuesday ratified the suspension Hon. Philip Olabode Aivoji and Hon. Benedict Felix Tai. Vice Chairman, West Senatorial District of the party, Hon. Sunday Olaifa, was then directed to assume the office of the Chairman pending the outcome of the court case in an acting capacity, being the Vice Chairman from the Senatorial District of Hon. Olabode Aivoji. "We members of the LAHA 2023 PDP candidates fully support the action of the Lagos State Central Working committee on the ratification of the suspensions and hope that th...

The Working Committee of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ratified the suspension of its Chairman, Hon. Philip Olabode Aivoji and his Deputy, Hon. Benedict Felix Tai. Vice Chairman, West Senatorial District of the party, Hon. Sunday Olaifa, was then directed to assume the office of the Chairman pending the outcome of the court case in an acting capacity, being the Vice Chairman from the Senatorial District of Hon. Olabode Aivoji. According to a statement issued and signed by the Publicity Secretary of the Lagos State PDP, Hon. Hakeem Amode, and dated Tuesday April 25, 2023, these decisions were taken at a meeting of Working Committee, which held on Tuesday, April 25 to deliberate on saving the soul of the PDP in Lagos State. Amode further revealed in the statement that a Disciplinary Committee of seven man panel was constituted in accordance with Section 57,  Sub-section 1 & 2 of the Party constitution. According to him, members of the...

The Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 18, 2023, general elections, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR) has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah in Lagos State and all the good people of the state on the occasion of Eid-el Fitr.  Dr. Adediran described this year's celebration of the completion of the Ramadan fast, which coincided with the Christian Lent period, "as a unique opportunity to have attracted the intervention of the Supreme Being in the precarious situation of the state of Lagos." These were contained in a statement by the  Head, Media & Communications JANDOR4Governor Campaign Organization, Mr. Gbenga Ogunleye, and dated April 20, 2023. He stated that the self-discipline created by the Ramadan fast encourages showing compassion towards fellow human beings who cannot feed because of poverty.  The fast, he said, aids the appreciation of what it means to go without food for the whole day, thereby understanding the impa...

  As Muslims all over the world celebrate this year's Eid-El-Fitr, which signifies the end of Ramadan, the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated all Muslims.   The party also urged all Muslims, especially those in Lagos State, not to forget the lessons learnt in the Holy Month of Ramadan.   In a statement released by the party's Publicity Secretary in Lagos State, Hon. Hakeem Amode and dated April 20, 2023, the party said that the period of Ramadan is always an opportunity for Muslims to get closer to their creator and we believe that this should be a continuous exercise for us as worshippers of Allah.     "During Ramadan, Muslims learn endurance, love, peace, holiness, kindness, perseverance and dedication. We want all these to continue even after the end of the Holy Month.   "Our supplications and prayers for the past four weeks that we waited on Almighty Allah cannot go in vain, and we need to continue to pray for pe...

The Lagos Waste Management Authority, (LAWMA), and the state's Ministry of the Environment, have paid a field visit to Polysmart, a wholly indigenous multimillion dollar plastic recycling facility, located in Aiyetoro, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, to explore areas of partnership, towards solving plastic pollution challenge in the state and across the country.   The firm which began production in 2021, is into complete recycling of used plastic bottles, from collection to the production of six million food grade pet bottles on daily basis.   Speaking during the facility tour of the factory, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, noted that the establishment of that firm was a dream come through, in actualization of the uncommon diligence and determination of the management team of the firm.   He said," This is a strong indicator that LAWMA is making all best possible efforts at ensuring plastic pollution is tackled in the state and here we are with Polysmart...

Some newly elected House of Reps members from the opposition parties have distanced themselves from the purported zoning arrangement of the All Progressives Congress for the position of Speaker.   The lawmakers-elect, under the aegis of The Patriotic Forum, also denied meeting to endorse any aspirant, adding that any attempt to induce, intimidate or coerce them will fail.  The group made this known in a communique issued on Monday.  Read the communique below: SUBJECT: SPEAKERSHIP OF 10TH ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMUNIQUE BY COALITION OF NEWLY-ELECTED MEMBERS IN OPPOSITION PARTIES THE ATTEMPT TO INDUCE, INTIMIDATE OR COERCE NEWLY ELECTED MEMBERS FROM THE OPPOSITION PARTIES WILL FAIL – NO 283 MEMBERS SUPPORTING ANYONE YET! On behalf of the newly elected members of the opposition parties that are represented in our platform named THE PATRIOTS FORUM, arising from our meeting on Sunday April 15, 2023 we hereby share the resolutions from our last meeting in this...

Coalition of Tinubu Support Groups and the South West Good Governance Agenda have endorsed Hon. Ahmed Muktar Betera as speaker of the Federal House of Representatives. The Groups asserted that the task ahead of the President-Elect is daunting, requiring all hands to be on deck towards delivering the mandate of a better Nigeria for all. As such, it is important to state that all arms of government have to be on the same page. Mrs Oshunkeye Adenike Executive secretary of the group made this known while speaking at a rally held in Lagos to endorse Hon. Ahmed Muktar Betara for the Speakership of the 10th Assembly on Monday. She said; "We bring warm greetings from the leadership of the Coalition of Tinubu Support Groups and the South West Good Governance Agenda to the wonderful people of the South West. It is a joyous day for us to be in your presence again after the highly electrifying presidential elections that produced Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the winner. "Our gratitude is...

Every four years present Nigerians with the opportunity to elect new leaders to pilot the country's affairs. However, citizens' rights are finite. They are not involved in the choice of legislative heads. This is the exclusive right of their representatives.  As the 9th National Assembly winds down, a fresh set of leaders will soon emerge. Expectations are high. Unlike recent history, the emphasis is on competence and not zoning, experience not aura, capacity and integrity, not ethnicity or religion. Hon Muktar Aliyu Betara embodies these and more.  A section of Nigerian society believes that the existing legislative circle did not do much to guarantee the sanctity of Nigeria's electoral value. According to these critical views, most of the laws passed by the 9th National Assembly were either self-serving or skewed to favour selected institutions at the expense of the electorates. The failings of this assembly were reasons adduced to the prolonged economic woes of Nigeria, ...