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  * The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has commenced clearing the heap of refuse on an illegal dumpsite at Tin Can Island Port, on Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, targeted at ridding the axis of black spots. No less than fifteen truck loads of refuse had been carted away to the Olusosun Landfill, since the operation began yesterday, at that location, turned to a dumpsite, through the activities of residents and traders operating an illegal market in the area.  According to Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, the agency had mobilised men, trucks, pay-loaders, and other necessary materials, after overcoming a major challenge of vehicular access to the area, which had previously prevented evacuation intervention. He further said the exercise would be a continuous one, to mitigate the challenge of indiscriminate dumping of refuse experienced in the Apapa axis and other parts of the state.  "LAWMA is totally committed to ensuring that every nook and cranny of the s

  The Oyo State Joint- security task force, Operation Burst has recovered some stolen Apple phones from a suspect at Sabo area, few days to the New Year celebration.  The security outfit said the recovery was made during its raids on black spots and hideouts for criminals in Ibadan.  Director General of Oyo State Joint Security Task Force, Operation Burst, Colonel James Oladipo (rtd), confirmed that about twenty-three Apple-phones were recovered from the suspect, who is now at large.  Oladipo said that this was part of Outfit’s efforts to protect lives and property in the state especially during the ‘Ember months’. “We have been on the trail of criminals who have been terrorising citizens and residents at strategic locations, especially in Sabo area of the state,” he said.  He said that a surveillance team of the Joint security task force, recently, raided some ‘Blackspots’ in Ibadan where the Apple phones were recovered.  Oladipo therefore called on victims who were recently robbed of

  In the early hours of today, most people woke up to the news of former senator Shehu Sanni speaking against the prophecy of Primate Ayodele that spoke about the fate of super eagles in the African cup of nations. Primate Ayodele had released prophecies for 2022 on December 22, 2021 at his Lagos church which included sports. The man of God was quoted saying the super eagles of Nigeria will not be able to lift the cup because they will be eased out technically. Shehu Sani in his reaction attacked Primate Ayodele for not mentioning the country that will win the African cup of nations slated for next year. First of all, the once prominent politician cum social critic should have taken out time to understand how that prophecy came about before making such a comment. During the press conference where Primate Ayodele presented the prophecies for the coming year, a journalist asked the man of God to tell Nigerians what God has shown him about the fate of the super eagles in the coming Africa

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has partnered West Africa ENRG, an environmental services company, for a thorough cleanup of heaps of refuse in black spots along the Lagos Badagry expressway, stretching 19 kilometres, from Mile 2 to Iyana Iba. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, who disclosed this in his office, said the exercise would last for about three weeks, involving deep cleaning of the expressway, with particular focus on service lanes, dedicated bus lanes, tolled lanes, intersections, medians, and kerbs. He said the move was meant to put a permanent stop to the menace of highway littering and indiscriminate dumping of waste along that corridor, adding that the agency would also focus on the sustainability of the work done. Odumboni said, “The task of keeping Lagos clean is a collective responsibility and we are glad today to partner with West Africa ENRG, for the cleanup of the Lagos Badagry expressway, stretching from Mile 2 to Iyana Iba, wh

  As part of efforts to stem the tide on tendencies of sexual and domestic violence across the state, the Lagos State Government through the Office of Sustainable Development Goals and Investment in conjunction with the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (LSDSVA) has call on community leaders to support government initiatives in the fight against all form of violence against women and children.  Speaking at a sensitisation program held at  Onigbingbo Local Council Development Area, the Permanent Secretary,  Office of SDGs and Investment, Mrs. Abosede George stated that the present administration has always honour the commitment to promote and create a safer environment for its citizens and empowered women and girls to amplify their voices.  She explained that to effectively combat gender-based violence, we need to understand the  causes, forms and the implications to our collective development, revealing that the Lagos State Government is vehemently intensifying advocacy e

  The Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II has narrated how he had once attempted to commit suicide but had to change his mind after listening to series of inspirational music, describing music as a key component of human existence, an iconic cultural expression and the best endowment from God to humanity for all seasons.  Ooni Ogunwusi gave this  this narration yesterday at The Muson Centre, Lagos while speaking during the opening session of the maiden edition of 'Memorable Moments With Music'.  "This is a very great moment for me. There is power in music. When I almost committed suicide in my younger age as a real estate business man, it was music that saved my life. Music is a perfect communication with God.  "I had become very successful in the real estate sector at a very young age. I took a loan of 8 billion naira about 12 years ago to build an high rise building which I had to pull down by myself when we were already o

  Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and its sister agency Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK,), have collaborated to use pet bottles and discarded old tyres, to build lovely eco-friendly Christmas trees, demonstrating to residents that waste materials could be used to creatively improve the aesthetics of the environment. Speaking during a press interview in his office, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, stated that the Authority has chosen to promote the recycling initiative, by building the Christmas trees from recyclable items. He said, "We partnered LASPARK on the initiative to practise what we preach, by creating Christmas trees whose main materials are sourced from recyclables, and by so doing, teach residents in the state the importance of engaging in recycling, especially during this festive season”. Speaking further, Odumboni noted that over 12,000 plastic bottles and 60 tyres of various sizes, were used in the process of producing

  To ensure a hitch free Christmas celebration, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Ari Muhammed Ali has assured residents of a safe and secured yuletide celebrations across the State. In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Command's Spokesperson, DSP Edafe Bright stated that, "The Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Ari Muhammed Ali FCIA, PSC+ has assured Deltans of a hitch free Christmas celebration. The Commissioner of Police has ordered massive deployment of Personnel across the state to provide adequate security before, during and after the celebration to ensure protection of all residents in the state and the successes of all activities lined up to mark the celebration. The CP directed that all Area Commanders, DPOS and Tactical Commanders deploy men to all venues of the Celebrations and other resorts centres to avoid mischief makers showing their ugly faces and causing any form o

  The Lawmaker representing Afijio State Constituency, Hon Seyi Adisa has donated food items to members of his constituency, including widows.  Adisa, distributed the items on Monday, at his constituency office, with members of his constituency in attendance.  Hon. Adisa, who oversaw the distribution of the items, stated it was part of the end-of-the-year activities aimed at supporting families.  The lawmaker was also joined by his wife, Mrs. Tolu Adisa, who gave out special packages to a separate set of One-hundred widows.  He used the opportunity to assure the people of more dividends coming in the new year, adding that his office intends to embark on more people-oriented projects that will improve the standard of living in the constituency.

  The House of Representatives member, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, in partnership with Amoke Foundation, donated medical equipment worth millions of naira to four (4) Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in Oluyole Federal Constituency.  The PHCs include Odo-ona Primary Healthcare Center, Idi-ayunre Primary Healthcare center, Adaramagbo Primary Healthcare center and Ayetoro Primary Healthcare center, all within her federal constituency.  The Oluyole Federal constituency Rep said the equipment was received by the Matrons-in-charge of the PHCs, for the use of the public on Monday, December 20, 2021 in Ibadan.  According to Akande-Sadipe the multi-million naira medical supplies will cater for the wellbeing of the good people of Oluyole Federal Constituency.  Vowing that she will not relent in her efforts to meet the basic needs of residents in her constituency, Akande-Sadipe also implored the facilities to use the supplies at no cost to the underprivileged.  She said, “Oluyole Federal const

Nigeria reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the appointment of Alhaji Ahmad Abdullahi as non-executive Director of First Bank Holding Plc and Chairman of the company to replace Mr. Remi Balalola.    The CBN’s Director, Corporate Communications, Osita Nwanisobi disclosed late on Friday, December 17th, 2011 that the Bank had been duly notified of the resignation of Mr. Babalola, as Chairman of the company against the backdrop of contest by some significant shareholders for control of First Bank Holding Plc. While congratulating Alhaji Abdullahi on his appointment, the CBN described Babalola’s resignation as the Chairman of the company as regrettable, especially given the fact that CBN’s regulatory interventions had made positive impact and increased attractiveness of the company to both local and foreign investors. Lovetvnews Nigeria learnt that Nwanisobi said that notwithstanding the recent development, the CBN acknowledged the measured achievements recorded by t

  The Oyo State Government has partnered with Rotary Club and other non-governmental organisations, to provide free dental healthcare intervention for children in public primary schools. According to the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Taiwo Ladipo, the intervention and awareness campaign which was held in 15 primary schools across local governments in Ibadan and Oyo town, was meant to improve dental health care of the children. Other establishments who joined in the campaign include, Fortune Health Plus, Procter and Gamble and Nigerian Dental Association. Dr. Ladipo who said the project was tagged “Oyo State Dental Health Mission”, also enjoined individuals to embrace dental hygiene to prevent the emergence of oral health related diseases. The Commissioner, who identified negligence as one of the factors responsible for dental diseases, submitted that issues of dental health deserve more attention in the society. His words, “Dental health, oral health is social health. Majority of us do

    Lagos State Government has concluded plans to commence construction of ultra modern Agbado train station in January, 2022 as part of the ongoing Marina-Agbado rail redline mass transit of the state government. This was disclose at the weekend by the managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA, Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo,  during a stakeholders' meeting, held at Agbado Town Hall, Agbado- Ijaiye, Ogun-Lagos border axis. Akinajo, represented by Mr. Obafemi Shitta-Bey, Deputy Director, Corporate and Investment Planning, LAMATA, added that the completion date of the project been executed in collaboration with Ogun State Goverment, is slated for September, 2022. Also present at the event were: Mr. Kolawole Ojelabi, Assistant Director Corporate Communication and Engr. Abidemi Atobatele, Rail project Manager. Akinajo, explained to the stakeholders, which included property owners, tenants and concerned residents, tha the desire of government is to achieve improve

  Lasgos State Goverment has concluded plans to commence construction of ultra modern Agbado train station in January, 2022 as part of the ongoing Marina-Agbado rail redline mass transit of the state government. This was disclose at the weekend by the managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA, Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo,  during a stakeholders' meeting, held at Agbado Town Hall, Agbado- Ijaiye, Ogun-Lagos border axis. Akinajo, represented by Mr. Obafemi Shitta-Bey, Deputy Director, Corporate and Investment Planning, LAMATA, added that the completion date of the project been executed in collaboration with Ogun State Goverment, is slated for September, 2022. Also present at the event were: Mr. Kolawole Ojelabi, Assistant Director Corporate Communication and Engr. Abidemi Atobatele, Rail project Manager. Akinajo, explained to the stakeholders, which included property owners, tenants and concerned residents, tha the desire of government is to achieve improved

  The Lagos4Lagos Movement, a splinter group within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has applauded former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki’s bravery, tenacity, wits and contributions to Nigeria’s democracy. Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, the Lead Visioner of movement that recently announced defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), gave the commendation in a statement by the group’s Press Secretary, Mr Kazeem Bakare, on Sunday in Lagos. Adediran, popularly known as ‘Jandor’, spoke on the occasion of the 59th birthday celebration of the former two-term Kwara governor, Saraki, on Sunday. According to him, Saraki has been able to carve a niche for himself in the annals of medicine and politics in Nigeria. “The Lagos4Lagos helmsman appreciates the contributions of the former senate President during the 8th Senate to the country’s democracy and considers him a very rare inspiration and a study in bravery, tenacity, wits and sagacity. “We heap praises on the celebrant for his in

The Nigeria Union Journalists and the Nigerian Guild of Editors have warned politicians against what they described as politics of destruction ahead of the 2023 general elections. The two highly respected authorities in the Nigerian media profession gave the warning at a special reception by the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria in honour of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, held in Lagos on Sunday. The National President, NUJ, Chris Isiguzo, and the President, NGE, Mustapha Isa, particularly commended Governor Bello for turning the security situation in Kogi State around for good, saying those bent on undermining winning strategies to score political points should not play with the lives of Nigerians. The Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria said members of the association organised the reception in honour of the Governor to show appreciation to him for being the first governor in Nigeria to train crime reporters and also empower them to perform their roles better in these t

  As usual, before we came into 2021, some top Nigerian prophets predicted what we should expect in the course of the year. This has become a tradition in Nigeria for prophets to released prophecies for the following year. Most of the popular prophets who do this include Prophet Joshua Iginla, Primate Elijah Ayodele, Late Prophet TB Joshua, Apostle Suleman and recently prophet Odumeje, Apostle Okikijesu.  As we are about rounding off the year, it is important to do a review of their prophecies about 2021 and how they fared before the release of 2022 prophecies. 1 Prophet Joshua Iginla: The general overseer of Champions Royal Assembly, Prophet Joshua Iginla’s new year prophecies is always itemized. The ones for 2021 were numbered 34, most of which spoke about Biafra, Youths, Covid-19, Zambia election, African Countries and the national assembly. The validity of any prophecy is in it coming to pass and for Prophet Iginla, his 2021 prophecies that was the light of the day are outcome of Z

  The Lawmaker Representing Oshodi/Isolo Constituency ll in the Lagos State House of Assembly has commiserated with traders at the building materials market Oke Afa, Ejigbo, over the fire incident that gutted parts of the market, and described the inferno as unfortunate. Idimogu who visited the scene of the fire  for on the spot assessment, adding that the idea was to see things for himself and to ensure that such incident does not reoccur in the future. The mystery fire incident which was allegedly to have started at 9pm yesterday ravaged parts of the Market, destroying goods worth millions of naira in the process, though no life was lost. The cause of the fire could not be ascertained at the time of filing this report.  The fire affected traders almost all the  sections of the market where goods and property said to run into millions of naira were destroyed. Idimogu who made this known through, Mr Henry Uzodinma, SA on Media and Publicity,  in a statement said, "Idimogu had symp

  By Distinct news       In the spirit of providing enabling opportunities for families of its customers and other stakeholders to come together to celebrate, live better and achieve their dreams, FirstBank – through its yearly DecemberIssaVybe campaign – has unveiled the 2021 calendar of events as it reiterates its impact on the arts and entertainment industry. The campaign which started in 2018 has been making waves across the cities in the country and Nigerians across ages have started Vybing, enamored in excitement. The 30-day activity loaded event include musical shows and concerts, comedies, fashion, arts and food fairs and are specifically supported to evoke joyful moods as everyone gears up for the celebrations of the end of the year, especially the yuletide.  Showcasing an array of the hottest and coolest entertainment platforms, and superstars, FirstBank DecemberIssaVybe campaign offers free massive gifts and ticket giveaways to premium events aimed at creating fascinating an

Lagos State Government, yesterday, has call on the residents to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ as demonstrated in his humility and service to humanity as they celebrate the Christmas and yuletide.  Make this call  yesterday, at the 2021 Lagos State Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons, themed, The Amen, organised by the first family and the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi said Lagosians have every reason to be thankful especially having survived the many variants of the coronavirus.   "You will agree with me that year 2021 has been very eventful, coming out of the Pandemic and witnessing series of variants of the Corona Virus Disease, but so far, we thank the Lord for His love and mercies over our families, friends, our dear Lagos State in particular and Nigeria in general. The Holy Bible in the Book of Lamentations 3 verse 22 says "it is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not&qu

Lagos State Government, yesterday, has call on the residents to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ as demonstrated in his humility and service to humanity as they celebrate the Christmas and yuletide.  Make this call  yesterday, at the 2021 Lagos State Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons, themed, The Amen, organised by the first family and the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi said Lagosians have every reason to be thankful especially having survived the many variants of the coronavirus.   "You will agree with me that year 2021 has been very eventful, coming out of the Pandemic and witnessing series of variants of the Corona Virus Disease, but so far, we thank the Lord for His love and mercies over our families, friends, our dear Lagos State in particular and Nigeria in general. The Holy Bible in the Book of Lamentations 3 verse 22 says "it is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not&qu

  Towards the end of the year like this, prophets are one of those that get attention because most look up to them for what to expect in the coming year. In Nigeria, one of the renowned prophet whose new year prophecies enjoy massive anticipation and readership is Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church. Among Nigerian prophets, he is always the first to release his new year prophecies and it’s always before Christmas. In 2020, he released 2021 prophecies on the 23rd Of December ahead of every other prophets in the country. One thing that also stands Primate Ayodele out is the way his new year prophecies come to pass almost immediately. In the past, he has been celebrated for releasing new year prophecies that came to pass in the first month of the year to show how unique his prophetic ministry is. Among his prophecies for 2021 which was released in December 2020, about 40 fulfilled prophecies have been collated out of them though they are more than that