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Two chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State have urged Nigerians to give the party a chance in 2027. Chairman of the party in Ifako/Ijaiye Local Government, Prince Muftau Oyelekan aka Alaga and its Chairman in Alimosho LGA, Alhaji Isiaka Shodiya stated this at an event in Ifako Ijaiye on Thursday. The event was organised by Diadem and Ifako/Ijaiye PDP to celebrate Nigeria at 64 and launch 100,000 ideological organic members within the LGA. With the theme; "Ideological Democracy as Against Palliative & Deceptive Politics," the event held at Tamina Event Centre, 196B Gudugba Bus Stop, Iju Road, Lagos. In his comments, Prince Oyelekan said that there is hope for the "PDP by the grace of God come 2027." He stressed that the party will deliver Ifako Ijaiye to the PDP, while urging the people to try another party, which he said is the PDP. "Go to Ondo State during the time of Olusegun Mimiko, and Osun State during the time of Olagunsoye Oy...

By Dare Adejumo In a gallant and joyful show of gratitude for the crusade held in Argentina by the Synagogue Church Of All Nations SCOAN along with its landmark charity programme for the  "poorest of the poor" in the country, Pastor Evelyn Joshua has been showered with multiple honours and awards by the government authorities in Argentina. The Crusade was officially recognized as an event of public interest by the various government bodies. Pastor Joshua received the "Key of the city of Resistencia in CHACO Province" by the Mayor  of the city, Abelardo Nokckich,. That "key" makes  her the first among equals, a distinguished  personality and very important "citizen" of the Argentine city. The other Awards are:  from the President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Province of CHACO, Mrs Carmen Delgado Britto in recognition of the Crusade as "a special event and a great thing for the Province by law" and that by the Governor of the provinc...

In continuation of its state-wide campaign for environmental cleanliness, the Lagos Waste Management Authority , LAWMA, has taken its motorized advocacy campaign, tagged “ War on Waste” to Dopemu-Iyana Ipaja axis, primarily to inspire attitude change among the residents. It comes on the heels of a similar road show, held along Lekki Toll Gate, Jakande and Ajah area of Eti-Osa Local Government of the state. Speaking at Dopemu Roundabout by Santos Estate, Akowonjo Road,  Egbeda, the Managing Director/ CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, represented by the director of advocacy unit, Mr. Adewumi Adetona, noted that the campaign theme, "War on Waste”, was a determined move to tackle the menace of indiscriminate dumping, non-patronage of PSP operators and improper waste containerization prevalent in the state. He said: “With over 20 million residents, Lagos generates 13,000 metric tonnes of waste on a daily basis. The Authority bears the brunt of evacuating much of the waste on road me...

The National Democratic Front (NDF) has welcomed President Bola Tinubu's cabinet reshuffle, urging ministers to continue their outstanding work and build on the progress achieved so far. The group specifically commended Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle and Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo for their exceptional performances, which have contributed significantly to the administration's success. In a statement by Dr. Bolaji Abdullahi, the NDF said Matawalle's leadership in combating insecurity is yielding tangible results and bolstering national stability and security. Abdullahi, meanwhile, said Keyamo has transformed Nigeria's aerospace landscape and driven developmental projects, impacting infrastructure and economic growth. Other ministers, including Nyesom Wike, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Mohammad Abubakar, Professor Joseph Utsev, and Dave Umahi, were also praised for their notable contributions in their respective sectors. "We t...

The Ogun State Government, through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has suspended a teacher alleged to have beaten and punished one Master Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi, which reportedly led to his demise. The incident, which happened on Friday, also led to the immediate arrest of the teacher, as the Principal of the school, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo was promptly queried for allowing corporal punishment to be used on the pupil against the established rules and regulations in the state. The principal was given 24 hours to explain her actions and why disciplinary actions should not be taken against her for acting against the instructions of constituted authority. Subsequently, a letter of condolence was sent to the bereaved family, commiserating with them on the sudden death of their loving son and promising to get justice for the family. The letter, which was signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, described the late learner...

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the forthcoming local government elections in the state to go all out and ensure massive victory for the party. According to him, the APC has bragging rights going into the election, having delivered electoral promises to the fullest, and would win hands down. Noting that the APC administration had democratised governance and infrastructure and brought government closer to the people, Governor Abiodun said APC is the party to beat in the elections, expressing confidence that the party will win the chairmanship and councillorship posts in all the 20 local governments in the state. He stated that the people of Ogun State appreciate what the government has done for them, as no community had been left out of development in the state, saying that Ogun residents appreciate having a listening government that has engendered peace and stability. Governor Abiodun, who is the leader of the pa...

Polaris Bank Limited, Nigeria’s leading digital retail commercial bank, has empowered more than 5,000 journalists across the country through its yearly media capacity building workshops in the last 10 years. The 2024 edition of the media workshop, which held on Thursday in a hybrid format, focused on "Integrating AITools in Contemporary Media Practices for Innovation and Excellence." Speaking at the event, Rasheed Bolarinwa, Head of Brand Management and Corporate Communications at Polaris Bank, noted that the bank will continue to provide its unwavering support for the journalists and the media as a vital pillar of society. "We believe that journalists and the media plays crucial role in shaping public discourse and fostering informed citizenship," Mr. Bolarinwa said. "Our commitment to training journalists across the media spectrum, is rooted in our belief that they (journalists) deserve the best possible support to excel in their profession." He said the...

The Ogun State Government has stated that preparations are in top gear for the 2024 National Sports Festival Games to be hosted by the State in January 2025. Speaking after inspecting the ongoing renovation of facilities at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, and the Ijeja Sports Centre, all in Abeokuta, the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said his administration is committed to providing state-of-the-art facilities for the games. He said: "This stadium is probably anywhere between 30-35 years old since it was constructed, and this is the first time it is witnessing such a level of reconstruction. We are doing it with a sense of commitment and dedication, the way we are committing to and implementing all other projects across the State. "It is in line with our Ogun standard, and I have no doubt that by the time the whole reconstruction is completed, this stadium will rank as one of the best in the country and will remain one of our legacies." Abiodun expressed satisfactio...

The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has hinted at plans to ban textile waste at all landfills across the state, noting that it is a valuable resource that can be recycled to earn income. He made this disclosure at the Lagos Fashion Week, organised by Style House Files, in collaboration with the Circular Business Platform and the Office of the Lagos State Special Adviser on Climate Change and Circular Economy, held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island. Speaking on the theme, “Fostering a Sustainable Fashion Ecosystem,” as part of the Nigeria-Netherlands Exchange Programme for a circular fashion industry, Gbadegesin emphasised that addressing textile waste was crucial for building a more sustainable and equitable fashion industry, given that it is an essential component of the 13,000 metric tonnes of waste generated daily in the state. He said: “Having discovered the significant environmental impact of textile waste du...

BALASTRO II, FONTANA in Resistencia CHACO Province of Argentina is a lesson in the tragedy of existence. The high level of poverty is terrifying! Life here is a simulacrum of Thomas Hobbes horrific classification: "Brutish, nasty and short". This place in Latin America is described as the "poorest of the poor" in Argentina. Neglected and forsaken in grovelling poverty, sickness and diseases with over one million children living in uncertainty of one malnourished meal daily without hope, happiness and future, it was an unimaginable, dark and miserable existence. No food, no water, no roads, no electricity, and all the basic needs of life were in complete abeyance with the exception of a field for football! The physiognomy of destitution bedeviling the community is apparent and embarrassingly suffocating. It takes grace to survive daily. These are the people Pastor Evelyn Joshua and Emmanuel TV Partners of Synagogue Church Of All Nations SCOAN have gone to put smiles ...

The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has laid out plans for strategic waste management in Lagos State. He also hinted that the state government would soon acquire 100 CNG trucks, for the operations of Private Sector Participants (PSP).  Gbadegesin made the disclosure at a one-day stakeholders' interactive forum on sustainable waste management, organized by the agency, at the Civic Center, Victoria Island, Lagos. In a detailed presentation, he highlighted the progress recorded and future plans for waste management in the state, noting that the city's 23 million residents generated 5.46 million tonnes of waste annually, which LAWMA aimed to manage through a range of initiatives, anchored on effective collection, treatment, and disposal. He said, "We are committed to providing efficient waste management services to all Lagosians. With our team of dedicated staff, we manage domestic, commercial, and medical waste acr...

  The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ocean28 Swimming Academy, Akinrodoye Dare Samuel, popularly known as 'Coach Dreh', has received an award from the Lagos Digital Public Relations Summit.   This award bestowed on him was tagged, "Youth Impact Award For Social Change," in recognition of his outstanding commitment to driving awareness and inspiring positive change in the society.   Presenting the award yesterday at the Muson Centre in Lagos, the Chairman, Lagos NIPR, Comfort Obot Nwankwo, through the Summit Coordinator, Segun McMedal, said that the award was a well deserved one especially on his remarkable feat of swimming across the Lagos Lagoon to promote mental health awareness.   According to McMedal, the campaign has deeply resonated with communities and brought much needed attention to critical issues such as mental health, suicide prevention and depression.   He said, "Through your courageous effort, you have not only highlighted the importance of...

The Centre for Africa Civilisation and Development (CACD) has hailed the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, as a transformative leader who has revolutionized Nigeria's airports.  They rated his performance as superlative.  Under Keyamo's proactive leadership, the Cente said the sector has witnessed significant reforms, addressing longstanding challenges and propelling the nation forward. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Prince Madaki, Executive Director, praised the Minister for his strategic approach to tackling dollar repatriation concerns, empowering local carriers, and modernizing airport infrastructure. According to Madaki, the relocation of airlines to the newly constructed terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport has improved the passenger experience, demonstrating Keyamo's commitment to efficiency and transparency. He further said air safety has also received a boost, with Keyamo prioritizing the deployment of moder...

By Ochonu Ochonu The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) stands as the guardian of Nigeria's treasury, a position established by Decree 43 of 1988. This esteemed office is reserved for exceptional individuals, handpicked by the President and entrusted with a four-year tenure. Chief Dr. Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein is one such outstanding leader, whose appointment attests to her remarkable abilities. Born in Iperu in Ikenne Local Government Area on the 7th day of March 1965, the distinguished goal-getter obtained a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy in 1988 from the Ogun State Polytechnic (presently Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) Abeokuta. In a bid to improve herself educationally, Mrs Oluwatoyin proceeded to Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo University) Ago Iwoye from where she graduated colourfully with a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) followed immediately by a master's Degree in Business Administration in 2019. In recognition of her exceptional intellectual prowess a...

Mr. Saheed Musa, owner of a parcel of land located on 35-37 Ogo-Oluwa Avenue, Iju-Ajuwon, Lagos State following the pronouncement of a high court in the state in 2019, has pleaded with the Chairman of Ifako Ijaiye Local Government, Prince Usman Hamzat to adequately compensate him over the land. The land with an existing perimeter fence and gate, which Mr. Musa said he is entitled to being the only surviving son of the late Alhaja Fatimo Tijani, who legally purchased it from Ogidan family in 1994, was said to have been forcefully taken over by one Alhaji Ola Alabanla Badmus and sold to Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government. Musa said in an interview with journalists that he was shocked when he visited the said land sometimes in 2010 with the intention to start construction works on it, but discovered that in spite of the inscription boldly displayed; ‘THIS LAND IS NOT FOR SALE’, coupled with the perimeter fence and the iron gates on it, an alleged trespasser had commenced construction on the la...

Anambra, Abuja – October 2024: Polaris Bank, in a robust display of its commitment to environmental sustainability, has expanded its nationwide tree-planting initiative in collaboration with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF). The latest exercise took place at Government Secondary School, Gwagwalada, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on October 14, 2024, following a similar event at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in Anambra State just days earlier and Professor K.K Nwozor commended the Bank for its conservation efforts. The initiative is part of a broader strategy by Polaris Bank to align its operations with the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030), which stresses the urgent need for land restoration and resilience against desertification and drought. The theme resonates with the 2024 World Environment Day, underscoring the bank's proactive stance in promoting sustainable practices aimed at restoring degraded lands and enhancing biodiversi...

The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed the State Government for attracting $25 million foreign investments in the last one year. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abeokuta, the state capital, by the State Publicity Secretary, Tunde Oladunjoye, the party said, "The recognition of Ogun State by Statisense, a pioneering AI data company as one of the top five leading states in Nigeria to have attracted huge foreign investments in the last one year is highly commendable and recommendable. "Specifically, the report listed Ogun State as the fifth state to have attracted the highest amount of foreign investments in Nigeria between June 2023 and June 2024. "Within the period, our dear state attracted $25 million foreign investments, ahead of oil-rich Rivers State ($6.00 million) and others. "Our dear state is in the same league with others like Lagos ($5.95 billion), FCT ($2.59billion), Abia ($150.09 million), Akwa Ibom ($33.95 million) ...

By Toby Prince Nigeria's vast maritime frontier stretches an impressive 84,000 nautical miles, rivalling a third of its landmass. With over 3,000 lakes and rivers, this complex terrain demands bold leadership. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recognised this challenge, appointing Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla as Chief of Naval Staff in June 2023. A seasoned navigator, Ogalla embodies the determination, discipline, and vision needed to harness Nigeria's maritime potential. Ogalla took over office on June 23, 2023, with a bold vision to transform Nigeria's maritime security and blue economy. His comprehensive strategy, the Total Spectrum Maritime Strategy (TSMS), tackles maritime crimes and promotes economic growth. With his vast knowledge of the maritime domain and tactical operations, Ogalla outlined a detailed agenda to combat maritime crimes and foster the growth and development of the blue economy. This agenda includes the designation of Special Courts for Maritime C...

By Ibrahim Musa Rt. Hon. Olufemi Gbajabiamila's loyalty finds its perfect echo in a timeless biblical truth: a man cannot serve two masters. This dedication, driven by principle rather than personal gain, stands as a testament to his strong character. Inspired by the unyielding devotion of biblical figures, Gbajabiamila's commitment shines brightly. His steadfast resolve and faithfulness make him a pillar of reliability. In a world where loyalty is often tested, Gbajabiamila's exemplary service sets a shining standard. Guided by faith and conviction, his selfless dedication inspires hope. The real Rt. Hon. Gbaja, as he is fondly called by close associates, can hardly be divorced from his loyalty to President Asiwaju. While there exist several writings about the quintessential Rt. Hon. GBAJABIAMILA, writing about his loyalty to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is particularly difficult and different, as it is not easy to attribute the brand of loyalty - short...