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  An unnamed towing vehicle driver with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has been accused of killing a truck boy inside the port in Lagos. The accident which happened at around 4pm on Friday attracted a small demonstration within the premises of the NPA. [SEE VIDEO] According to report, the management of the authority called on the police who dispersed the protesters by firing teargas into the crowd. A security officer at the port, who pleaded not to be named told GidiNews over the phone on Saturday morning that, the motor boy had climbed the moving truck when he mistakenly slipped and fell. He said it was in the process that the driver ran over him. “The police was trying to calm the situation, but the guys were throwing stones which eventually broke a towing truck wind screen and also a glass of the NPA patrol van. When the port security officers couldn’t calm the situation, the police had to disperse the protesters with teargas.” He said The port authority has not issued a stateme

  Written By Osho Oluwatosin A true prophet is rare in this dispensation, what we have most of the times are prophets who give ‘prophecies’ when there is a situation on ground that already looks like what they are prophesying about. Biblically, it doesn’t look like prophecy but an opinion or guesswork after studying the underlying situation. I would love to borrow the word of a popular man of God that says a true prophet is one prophesies when there is no situation on ground. A true prophet is one who speaks into the future, he talks on issues people never believe but eventually comes to pass. We have several prophets in Nigeria and the Anambra gubernatorial election which will be happening in seven-day time seem to have separated the shaft from the wheat. As we speak, we have about three prominent prophets that have spoken about the coming election at different times. They include Primate Elijah Ayodele, Prophet Odumeje and Rev Fr Mbaka. Until recently, Primate Ayodele has been the on

  The Special Adviser, Office of Sustainable Development Goals and Investment, Mrs. Solape Hammond, has reiterated the significant role of the legislative arm of government in supporting and monitoring the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across the State.  Mrs. Hammond, who stated this at a one-day training session held for Legislative Support Officers in Lagos State on Wednesday at Protea Hotel, Ikeja, maintained that the promotion of increased policy coherence is crucial to making progress in the global journey.  Speaking on the theme, "Imperative of High-Impact SDGs Session for Legislative Support Team and Constituency Functions Towards Enhancing Legislative Actions in Realising the SDGs in Lagos State", the Special Adviser, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Abosede  George,  observed that meaningful engagement with parliamentary functionaries is essential in identifying gaps that need to be addressed in localising the global goals

The Oyo State Government has promised to promote industrial development by giving necessary support to the Technology Incubation Centre (TIC), to create employment opportunities for its citizens and boost its economy. The Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, gave the assurance during a familiarization tour to TIC’s Zonal Office, Sango, Ibadan. Speaking to newsmen after the inspection, Olaleye promised that his Ministry will collaborate with all Industrial occupants of the centre to create employment, promote technological inventions and promote entrepreneurial skills for the people of the state. The Commissioner also stated that the revoked expanse of Industrial Estate land at Sango will be used for industrial purposes so that it will not go into waste. Earlier, the commissioner held maiden meeting with the leaders of the 12 registered Trade clusters in the State where he appreciated them for their eagerness to work together in ensur

     • ‘New Gaming Regulations to Protect Interest of Operators, Players’ - Agency Boss   Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday lifted the curtain on new brand identity for the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, heralding a new business culture that fully protects stakers and licensed operators in the State’s gaming sector.   The Governor officially changed Lagos State Lotteries Board to Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority as part of extensive reforms initiated by his administration to reposition the industry for greater efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.   The name and brand logo of the agency were unveiled at a ceremony held at the Lagos Oriental Hotels in Victoria Island and fully attended by top government functionaries and private sector stakeholders.   The unveiling came six months after Governor Sanwo-Olu signed the amended Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority Bill into law, following its passage by the State House of Assembly. The legislation necessi

  One of the most topical issues in Nigeria in the past few days besides the crisis from the EndSars memorial is the visit of Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the country. Erdogan visited Nigeria on a two-day working visit and was received by President Muammadu Buhari in a colourful reception at the statehouse. Address journalists after his reception, President Erdogan spoke on several issues including his country’s bilateral trade with Nigeria spanning over 60 years. Asides from the history that both countries share, President Erdogan also highlighted a very salient problem which both countries share in common, terrorism. According to him, the terrorist group which tried to oust him on July 15, 2016, leaving 251 people martyred and between 2,200 and 2,734 people seriously injured in a failed but deadly coup is operating illegally in Nigeria. He said: “The terrorist organisations, the armed gangs, and the marine bandits are continuously active in Nigeria and the Nigerian auth

 The All Progressives Congress (APC) State Congress Appeal Committee for Lagos State on Monday appealed to all aggrieved members not   rock the boat because things didn't go their way. The Chairman, State Congress Appeal Committee, Fatima Umar, made the appeal at a special meeting with stakeholders at the party's secretariat on Acme Road, Ikeja, in a bid to resolving all fallouts from the Oct. 16 state congress in the state. Umar said that the committee was put together by the national headquarters of the party to look into any petition or complain any group might have after the last state congress.  "We are here to right the wrongs and heal the wounds. We can always iron things out as a family. When there is unity, we can achieve great thing as a family.  "You don't throw away your family because you are upset. You don't throw away your family because things do not go your way. We should not allow people will take power from get back into power. "We shou

  For every day that passes, Primate Ayodele has never stopped to prove his call as an international prophet with the fulfilment of his prophecies not in Nigeria alone but worldwide. This is not surprising because the mission of his prophetic ministry had been spelt out before he even became popular. As a matter of fact, the uniqueness of his ministry is what stands him out among others in the ministry. Primate Ayodele had known that God didn’t send him to Nigeria alone even though his primary place of assignment is Nigeria where he hails from, he quickly discerned at the early stage of his ministry that he is a global prophet and that’s why he started publishing an annual book of prophecy titled Warnings to the nations. The first publication came out in 1994 and till date, there has never been a year when the book doesn’t come out. In this prophecy book, every nation in the world is talked about, every sector of the society is mentioned and what God has to say about them in the year a

  … Governor Committed to Engaging Youths for Robust Economic Development, Say Aides   As part of efforts by the Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration to curb restiveness and promote sports and youth development in Lagos State, the Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu have come together under the BOS Academy to organise the first edition of the BOS Youth Cup. The maiden edition of the BOS Youth Cup would focus on football competition for youths under 21 years across all Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) within the State. The BOS Youth Cup like other youth-based strategies of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is one of the opportunities for the youths of the State to explore, achieve their potentials and come into the limelight, as well as unlocking the doors for discovering budding talents and serve as a catalyst for development of the local league and forming the pivot for recruitment into our National team

    Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has asked Nigerians not to die for politicians.  The Oyo state Governor said while attending the wedding ceremony of Ayo Fayose's son, months after a face-off with the former Governor of Ekiti state over the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in the South-West region. Acknowledging the presence of Chairman of Nigerian Governors’ Forum and present Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and erstwhile governor of Ekiti State, Segun Oni at the wedding, Makinde stated that it should serve as a lesson to Nigerians. Asking Nigerians not to fight over religion, he also pointed out that the bride and the groom are from a Christian and Muslim family.  Makinde said;  “If you look at the former governors in Ekiti State – Governor Segun Oni, Governor Ayo Fayose and the incumbent Governor Kayode Fayemi, they have governed the state at one time or the other but they were not in the same party. So, those of you who want to die because of us politi

  To be forewarned is to forearmed, this is the word that best describes the situation of the governors of cross river and Ebonyi state, Ben Ayade and Dave Umahi respectively. Some months ago, both of them were all shades of smiles and joy as the ruling party, APC lured them into joining them with the promise of giving them a presidential ticket in 2023 as the clamour for a south east president gets visible. Meanwhile, Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church warned both of them differently that they should not decamp to the ruling party. Primate Ayodele is not a politician neither is he a PDP apologist but he has proven to be a strong spiritual figure in the country with his warnings and advice to people. As a matter of fact, this warning came before they joined the ruling party. As a prophet, he foresaw their defection and as a spiritual figure, he warned them and told them the consequences that will befall them. He spoke about it first in 2020 and reve

  The New chairman of Arewa communities in Lagos State Apc, Alhaji Saadu Yusuf and his team on Friday paid a  visit to the Sarikin Hausawa of Agege Hrh Alhaji Musa Muhammad Kadai in his palace at agege, Lagos.  While speaking,at the palace the new  Arewa  chairman Alhaji Saadu Yusuf,   said his planing for the Arewa Conference in Lagos state, which will draw all prominent sons and daughters of Arewa communities in lagos together for a formidable goal and also to know the problem facing by our members and to look for a way forward. "we shall not leave any stone unturn as we will carry everyone along, before  constituting our Excos, i assured you that all silence in Arewa communities in Apc will be a thing of the past" he added.  Alhaji Danjuma Yakubu, welcome the visitors and stated that they are aware of their visit, because it will benefits the Arewa communities across the state, he also agreed that the Arewa communities have not got a good leadership that will make their vo

  The Newly Elected chairman of Arewa communities in Apc Lagos State,  Alhaji Saadu Yusuf and  his team has paid a visit to  Arewa people  in 12 market yesterday. While speaking,the new chairman of Arewa APC Lagos Alhaji Saadu  Expressed delight in the warm reception, and assured the exco of a level play ground in making sure, the new dawn of administration be effective in pursuing their goals. Saadu said  "we have being working, mobilizing and nothing to show for it, our effort in making sure Apc in lagos state maintain a sustainable transition have always being our desire, which we  put resources together to campaign rigorously for the ruling party in lagos state, we are greatful to the governments of lagos state for a well deserved environment to sell our product across the state but we are saying we need more representation in both state and local government too".  While receiving him the chairman of mile 12 market AlhajiShehu Usman, applauded the new Arewa chairman for h

  Oyo State Government, on Friday, reassured smallholder farmers of improved support and integration into the development plan of the state, in accordance with the four points agenda of Governor Seyi Makinde led administration. This, the Government said, would spur productivity and enhance the quality of food consumed by the people in the state. The Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi gave this assurance while declaring open a 4-day training for Agric Extension Workers, organized by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, at OYSADEP Office, Apata, Ibadan. Adebisi noted that the training is one of the ways of stemming the tide of the declining number and low skill of small scale farmers which has hampered the adoption of best practices and new innovations, resulting in low productivity and rejection of Nigerian products abroad. He promised the infusion of modern farming technology, financial assistance along with trainin

By Owoleye Oluwakayode  The Owner Management Programme (OMP21) of the Lagos Business School has appointed Engr. Festus Akinpelu as its 3rd with the inauguration which took place on Friday, 15 October 2021. The event marked the beginning of a new era for alumni OMP of the Lagos Business School, OMP21. During the official swearing - in  which took place at Lekki Lagos, Barrister Folarin administered  the oath of office to President Engr. Festus Akinpelu, Vice President elect, Mr Abayomi Oladunjoye and Secretary elect, Mr Gbolahan Adenuga respectfully The outgoing secretary, Mr Jide expressed his gratitude towards the members of the group for their support during their tenure. He also failed not to mention the projects and programmes executed during their tenure  He admonished the the new excos to be up and doing in their activities. One of the highlight of that ceremony is the dissolution of the formal exco which was moved by Hon.Rotomi Abiru and other two members. Representative of Alum

                                                                                  By fadoro oluwaseyi Lagos government has read the riot act to members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, and Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, RTEAN, following incessant violent clashes at Mile-2 end of Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, in which at least five persons reportedly lost their lives in latest clash, last week. Chairman of the Lagos State Traffic Management on Apapa gridlock, who is also the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Oluwatoyin Fayinka, warned that the state government would not hesitate to wield the big stick by suspending their activities if the unions refuse to let peace reign and comply with the extant laws of the state. Fayinka, at a peace meeting with both parties in Alausa, Ikeja, yesterday, described the last week Monday's fracas that claimed at least five lives in Mile-2, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of the state as ‘unfortu

  Despite the fact that he is heavily criticized and called a prophet of doom, Primate Ayodele has never for once left any doubt about his prophetic ministry. The criticism seen about him out there is that he doesn’t see anything good about Nigeria but the critics have also failed to answer the question; When was the last time something good happened in Nigeria? Some months ago shortly after Taliban; an Islamic sect, took over Afghanistan, Primate Ayodele made a warning statement to the Nigerian government that he foresees an attack by a sect like Taliban in some states in Nigeria. He mentioned Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Bauchi, Kaduna, Plateau, parts of Benue and Kogi states. As usual, the wailers took to their social media pages to criticize Primate Ayodele for another ‘prophecy of doom’, they called him names but the man of God has said  the words, he didn’t bother to respond to them rather he urged them to pray in order to avert this danger. While they were still trying to find words to

 * Lagos4Lagos, a formidable group within the Lagos APC has held the state congress to choose the leaders to pilot the affairs of the party in preparation for the general elections in the state in 2023.  The peaceful congress which held at the multipurpose hall of the Airport Hotel, Ikeja, had delegates across the 245 wards in the state, who thronged the venue to participate in the party exercise. It would be recalled that a 36-member APC state exco nominees had earlier been unveiled by Lagos4Lagos, in readiness for the exercise where 2,982 delegates were billed to affirm their nomination in line with the party's constitutional provision. The 36-man  exco members were unanimously affirmed by delegates from the LGAs and wards, completing the tripartite party structure at wards, LGA and State levels. In his acceptance speech, newly elected chairman of the party, Prince Sunday Ajayi appreciated the Lead Visioner, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran and other leaders of the movement, for

  Governor of the state of Osun, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, his Ondo State counterpart, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN and other stakeholders on Thursday, advocated that constitutional roles should be assigned to traditional rulers to give legal backings to their responsibilities especially in the security of their domains. The governors were among notable stakeholders who partook in the fourth edition of the Ooni Ogunwusi annual international leadership symposium 2021, in commemoration of the birthday anniversary of the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II. The event which has the theme: "Addressing Security Challenges As They Affect Grassroots Development In Nigeria: Need for Constitutional Empowerment of Traditional Institution", held at the prominent Oba Okunade Sijuwade Memorial Hall, Enuwa, Ile-Ife. Represented by the Commissioner for Education, Hon. Folorunso Oladoyin, Governor Oyetola, who expressed huge concern about the current challenges confront

  The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has sent congratulatory message to the general overseer of Word Diet International Gospel Church, Apostle Omotosho Tope Joseph as he is set to tie the knot with his partner on Saturday, 16th Of October, 2021. Primate Ayodele explained that Apostle Tope is a spiritual son who has done everything to deserve the blessing of a father as he is about to begin the matrimonial journey. He made it known that OTJ has shown great virtues of greatness, holiness, patience, dedication to God’s work and that he is confident that marital life will make him more steadfast in mission of God’s kingdom. He prayed for a peaceful marriage and everlasting love between the couple. ‘’I want to congratulate my spiritual son, Apostle Omotosho Tope Joseph on his wedding ceremony which will be happening on Saturday, 16th of October, 2021. I feel great as a spiritual father on this occasion knowing fully well that Apostle Tope Joseph has show

The Oyo state Government, on Thursday, has said it will not hesitate to revoke unexecuted contracts on renovation and construction projects, under its 2012-2018 UBEC/SUBEB Intervention Project from defaulting contractors in the State.  The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board said this is in line with directives from the Universal Basic Education Commission, Abuja.  Speaking with the twenty-two contractors in Ibadan, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran explained that the contracts would be terminated following a breach of contract terms.  He noted that many of the contracts, including those awarded by the previous administration had been dragging since 2018, adding that this is in contravention of the time frame of the contractual agreement which stipulated two (2) weeks for completion of borehole and maximum of 24 weeks for completion of Model schools.  Dr. Adeniran said the board would not hesitate to apply appropriate sanctions

  .  The chairmanship aspirant of the All Progressives  Congress(APC) in Oyo State, Engineer Adewale Adeoye has said that APC  still remains the only political party that can guarantee  the unity of Nigeria. Engineer  Adeoye who served as the Commissioner for Water  Resources during the Late Senator Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi, also pointed out that APC is also  a political party where  true democracy  and due process  are followed with profound ideologies. He made these declarations  during  a meeting with some of the youths  in Oyo State,  who paid him a visit   at his Ibarapa residence   in  support of his aspiration to  lead the APC  in Oyo State as its  next chairman. Engineer  Adeoye said Nigeria today, needs a political party like the APC to mend whatever  differences  that may have existed in the past, in the country, especially  the south West, saying "it is in the APC where the truth are told and where dividends of democracy  are always secured, sustained, guaranteed  and prov

  The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN); Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu ((SAN); Osun State Governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola and the immediate past Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha and other top dignitaries are scheduled to be in Ile-Ife, Osun State to partake in the annual birthday lecture of the the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II. Scheduled to hold at the prominent Oba Okunade Sijuwade Memorial Hall, Enuwa, Ile-Ife by 10am on Thursday, October 14, 2021, the event has the theme "Addressing Security Challenges As They Affect Grassroots Development In Nigeria: Need for Constitutional Empowerment of Traditional Institution". Chairman, Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism, Senator Okorocha would be the keynote speaker, in the presence of other stakeholders especially in the security sector including the Osun State Commissioner of Police, CP Olawale Olokode and the Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Rt.