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  Mr. Oluwaseyi Olawumi has emerged winner of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ikeja Branch election, held on Thursday, 30th June, 2022. Oluwaseyi Olawunmi pulled 289 Votes  from 301 accredited voters as he makes history in the Ikeja bar as the First Chairmanship candidate to run unopposed in recent times. The position of the Vice Chairman was won by Tracy Amadigwe Dike,  clinching 186 votes, defeating her opponent Olasukanmi Fasule who had 110 votes. Issa Adedokun emerged Secretary with 220 votes defeating Chioma Ohaekelem who had 73 Votes. The position of the Assistant Secretary was unopposed as Rotimi Komolafe emerged the Assistant Secretary with 283 votes. Mohammed Jimoh emerged Financial Secretary with 173 votes against his Opponent Florence Horace who had 120 votes. Omokhafe Omozusi clinched the position of Treasurer with 238 votes, defeating her opponent Daniel Enakhadia who had 60 votes. The office of Publicity Secretary was unopposed and won by Patrick Agboola with 277 votes

  The people of oworosoki and the  members of Saliu Asunmogijo, an Awori royal family in Oworonshoki has call on governor and people in power to save them on imposition of new olowo , Oba Babatunde Saliu Elebo (2), the  This was disclose In a press conference held resently at oworosoki. The first daughter of the first daughter of Saliu Asunmogijo, Alhaja Ganiyat Akanbi Odeyemi, who is presently the female Olori Ebi of the royal family in Oworonshoki, informed the press how they got the shock of their life with the installation of the new Oloworo of Owonroshoki Oba Babatunde Saliu, against the family’s wish. In her message, she said; “Why I just want to say some few things is because of the Shock the government gave us in Oworonshoki and the entire family of Saliu. Many people don’t think that this kind of thing can happen in Yoruba land. That Government and one Oba can impose an oba on us in Oworo here. “We as the family of Saliu Asunmogijo, we choose Nurudeen Olasunkanmi Alani as the

An Igbo group, under the auspices of Ndigbo in All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos, have expressed assurance to vote en-bloc for the Presidential Candidate and National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in the 2023 presidential poll. The leader of the group and Special Adviser to the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Drainage and Water Resources, Joe Igbokwe, declared this at a crucial and special meeting of the group, held in Ikeja, Lagos.      Those in attendance were: Group’s Executive Coordinator, Deputy Executive Coordinator, woman leader, deputy woman leader, vice chairman Ojo, Board of Trustees, Youth leader, Ndi Ezes, Senatorial and Conference 57 leaders. Igbokwe stated; “We are Ndigbo in APC Lagos and we will remain bona-fide, patriotic and committed members of APC Nigeria, come what may.   “We are not ethnic bigots, we believe in Nigeria. In America there are Democrats, there are Republicans and other political parties. Democrats and Republicans exist in every s

  Ahead of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has appealed to qualified residents of the State not to only register, but ensure that they vote. Dr. Obasa gave this advice on Thursday at the 8th Annual Constituency Stakeholders' Meeting held simultaneously by lawmakers across the State. This was as Mr. Felix Daramola, head of electoral operations at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), lamented what he described as very poor outings by voters in the State during elections. Addressing stakeholders in his Agege Constituency 1, Speaker Obasa noted that the theme of the stakeholders' meeting, '2023 General Elections: The Imperatives of Permanent Voters' Cards', was very apt as the nation matches towards the elections. Commending the constituents for being responsive to matters affecting their communities and the State at all times, the Speaker lamented: "It is, however,

  The Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP flagbearer and Governorship Candidate in Lagos State, Dr.Olajide Adediran, popularly called Jandor, on Wednesday,  had a closed door meeting with the European Union Delegates to Nigeria and ECOWAS on his manifesto and vision for the transformation of Lagos State.  The meeting was convened in respect of the forthcoming 2023 general elections in Nigeria. Jandor, at meeting promised issues-based campaign and people's-centred programmes when elected The delegation led by Ms Samuela ISOPI, the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States had in attendance, Mr. Ioannis Plotas, the Ambassador of Greece to Nigeria, Ms Joanna Magdalena Tarnawska, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Nigeria, and Ms Grace Earley, the Second Secretary - Political, Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria.  Briefing journalist after the meeting, Jandor disclosed that the meeting is a good intention and that Lagos should expect a

  The Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP flagbearer and Governorship Candidate in Lagos State, Dr.Olajide Adediran, popularly called Jandor, on Wednesday,  had a closed door meeting with the European Union Delegates to Nigeria and ECOWAS on his manifesto and vision for the transformation of Lagos State.  The meeting was convened in respect of the forthcoming 2023 general elections in Nigeria. Jandor, at meeting promised issues-based campaign and people's-centred programmes when elected The delegation led by Ms Samuela ISOPI, the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States had in attendance, Mr. Ioannis Plotas, the Ambassador of Greece to Nigeria, Ms Joanna Magdalena Tarnawska, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Nigeria, and Ms Grace Earley, the Second Secretary - Political, Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria.  Briefing journalist after the meeting, Jandor disclosed that the meeting is a good intention and that Lagos should expect a

       House of Representatives Member, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has expressed joy over the appointment of Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, as the Ag. Chief Judge of Nigeria, by President Muhammadu Buhari.   The Oluyole Federal Constituency representative in a congratulatory message signed by her Media Aide, Olamilekan Olusada in Ibadan, described Justice Ariwoola as a game-changer who has all it takes to further enhance the Judicial sector in the country based on his wealth of experience and knowledge on the bench.   “As a citizen of Oyo State, Justice Ariwoola puts us on the map. May the Almighty Lord sit with him and by him as he performs his functions with dignity and honor. We are proud”, she said.   According to her “We know the pedigree and high sense of patriotism he has displayed over the years and his impact right from his time as a Judge in Oyo state”.   “We strongly believe that the judiciary arm in the country would benefit significantly”, she added.   “On behalf of my const

  No fewer than two followers of the founder of One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji were injured when part of the land located at Maharaj Ji Village, along Km 10, Ibadan/Lagos expressway was invaded by suspected land grabbers. This was made known in a press statement through the One Love Family Divine Minister for Information, Ojo Mogbadewa, and made available to newsmen. According to the press release, over hundred hoodlums contracted by landgrabbers to invade the land on Monday, 27 June, 2023, in company of a  caterpillar to grade the land.  The statement read in part “We have gotten a favorable judgment twice on the land, and we were about to start doing something on the land before some hoodlums invaded the land. "Frankly speaking, in the course of the alleged invasion, two devotees of Maharaj Ji were seriously injured by the suspected landgrabbers. The landgrabbers according to the release include; Prince Dare Adeleye, Ismaila Adeleke, Ayo Akinade, Wasiu Atere, Rasheed Karimu

 * The Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR) yesterday visited the state Commissioner of Police on the plight of the traders in Alaba International Market who were attacked by politically motivated thugs during their efforts to register for the permanent voter's card PVCs.  It was reported recently that the traders who trooped out in their numbers to participate in the continuous voter registration exercise were attacked by APC-sponsored thugs because of their perceived sympathy for the PDP.   JANDOR called for proactive action from the law enforcement agency to protect all residents of the state and to ensure that no group of people is denied the right to exercise their civic responsibility.   The Governorship Candidate also called the attention of the Commissioner of Police to the rising spate of defacement and outright destruction of banners belonging to the opposition parties in the state. He appealed to

  The United States men’s national team (USMNT) will be returning to the FIFA World Cup this year, having missed out on Russia 2018. Prior to that tournament, the Stars and Stripes had appeared at seven successive World Cups, with their best performance coming at the quarterfinal stage in 2002. SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv will be counting down the days to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with the tournament set to run from 21 November to 18 December and provide the most thrilling distillation of the widely-watched tournament The US did not qualify for Qatar 2022 with any great flourish: they finished three points off the pace set by Canada and Mexico in the third round of the CONCACAF tournament and were only ranked ahead of Costa Rica on goal difference. Clint Dempsey, who racked up 141 caps for the USMNT and shares the record as their all-time leading scorer in international football (57 goals, tied with Landon Donovan), has pointed the areas where coach Gregg Berhalter’s te

    The report of alleged discovery of some money, Rolex watches, exotic cars and other items at the residence of the Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai has once again be described as “fake news and campaign of calumny by the fifth columnists.” The Olowu of Kuta, Oba Hammed Adekunle Makama, Tegbosun 111, said this on Tuesday when he addressed newsmen at his Palace in Kuta. The traditional ruler described the linkage of the items found at a residence that belongs to a military contractor, Mr Kabiru Salahu to General Buratai as an attempt by some faceless groups to tarnish the image of the the Nigeria’s Ambassador to Benin Republic, Olowu, who was flanked by some other traditional rulers said Buratai remains a personality with an impeccable character, worthy of emulation.   The Frontline Yoruba monarch said he’s ready to support any Nigerian that’s patriotic and have shown enough commitment to the unity of Nigeria like Buratai. In his address tagged, “ We Can Vouch For The

! Finally, the much awaited fifth edition of your scintillating and extremely entertaining journal High Celebrity Squard is out with a big bang, the management and crew of the widely circulated magazine. Thank the Almighty God for his divine guidance throughout the stifling period of the production of the magazine. However, the publisher of High Celebrity Squard Magazine, Quadri Olowolagba use this medium to express his gratitude to all and sundry who supported, worked and toiled assiduously to ensure that the magazine came out peacefully after all the turmoil’s. Finally, we thank all our benefactors and those who have always stood by us like our celebrity clients corporate companies and business associates. We pray for their continuous blessings and patronage. We hereby promise another fantastic sixth edition very soon. While savoring the creative and educating fifth edition, we wish you all a very melodious 2021.

  Citizens' participation has been mentioned as a major means to unlocking Nigeria's economic potential. Re-engineering the public service with citizens participation in governance as a major objective is required for optimum performance. It is the performance that is derived through such re-engineering effort that enables national development. Mr Sam Egube, Lagos State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, made the conclusion in his paper presented at the annual public lecture of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management in Nigeria, Delta State branch at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba last weekend. The theme of the presentation was: Re-engineering the public service for optimal performance.  Egube argued that Public Service anywhere in the world plays a very significant role in transforming government policies and programmes into reality. He said in most countries including Nigeria, the performance of the  public service in discharging its role cannot b

  Your Excellency, serving as a commissioner under your administration  as the Governor of Lagos State between 2007 and 2015 was  like taking a course in a  leadership school.   The dedication, energy, selflessness and expertise Your Excellency invested in the development of Lagos State  to fit into the coinage:  ' The Centre of Excellence' is well appreciated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the good people of Lagos State. Your contributions  to the development of the nation as the current Honourable Minister for Works and Housing is well felt across the length and breath of our dear  country, Nigeria. Your Excellency has continued to bring to reality the  leadership and team spirit God endowed you with ,  hence,  the various achievements  you  recorded while serving as the governor of Lagos State and now  as the Minister overseeing two federal ministeries that are strategic to national development.  May God continue to grant you long life and  good health so that yo

  Your Excellency, serving as a commissioner under your administration  as the Governor of Lagos State between 2007 and 2015 was  like taking a course in a  leadership school.   The dedication, energy, selflessness and expertise Your Excellency invested in the development of Lagos State  to fit into the coinage:  ' The Centre of Excellence' is well appreciated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the good people of Lagos State. Your contributions  to the development of the nation as the current Honourable Minister for Works and Housing is well felt across the length and breath of our dear  country, Nigeria. Your Excellency has continued to bring to reality the  leadership and team spirit God endowed you with ,  hence,  the various achievements  you  recorded while serving as the governor of Lagos State and now  as the Minister overseeing two federal ministeries that are strategic to national development.  May God continue to grant you long life and  good health so that yo

 * On behalf of my family, and the entire family of the Lagos East Senatorial District, I join your friends, well wishers, admirers and eminent Nigerians in congratulating a  perfect gentleman, brother and boss, Honourable Minister of Works and Housing, His Excellency, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) on your 59th birthday celebrations. Your Excellency, Lagosians remain eternally grateful to you for the enduring transformation you brought to Lagos.  As the Executive Governor of Lagos, you demonstrated to the people of Lagos and Nigerians that the government indeed can provide sustainable quality, world class  public services to the people. You spurred Lagosians' patriotism and civic obligations in the payment of taxes and other civic duties as part of their fulfillment of the sacred social contract between the people and the government. The trust our people have in you which was built through judicious deployment of public resources, that has been sustained by successive governments

  The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, and members of the House on Monday showered encomium on Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives, who recently clocked 60. The members of the House spoke during plenary describing Gbajabiamila as one who has brought pride to Lagos State. Speaking about Gbajabiamila's legislative acumen, Rt. Hon. Obasa described the Speaker of the House of Representatives as “a legislator who carries out his duty with passion and dedication. He has sacrificed his own personal interest in the interest of the people. "You will recall during the reign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP); he was awarded a national honour, but because he had reservations the way and manner the country was being managed then, he rejected the offer.  "This shows that he has always been with the people and serves in the interest of the people. He has also contributed a lot to the development of le

  The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has congratulated Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, as they both mark their birthdays. While Governor Sanwo-Olu celebrates his 57th birthday, Gbajabiamila is 60. In his congratulatory message to Sanwo-Olu signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, Dr. Obasa told the Governor: "Your purposefulness and dedication to serving the people of Lagos has resulted in unprecedented achievements even in the face of current economic realities. "Under your administration and supported by the state legislature, our dear state has kept on setting the pace for others to follow as we grow greater and develop better. "As you celebrate your birthday, my colleagues and I pray to God to continue to keep you in good health, amen." The Speaker also commended Gbajabiamila for making Lagos and Nigeria proud over his maturity and the w

 ** Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has joined many to celebrate the duo of Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila and His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-olu and on their birthday celebration. Akande-Sadipe, who represents Oluyole Federal Constituency showered compliments on both celebrants describing them as noble leaders, she prayed for God’s favour and mercies over them, adding that in their various capacities as Speaker, House of Representatives of Nigeria and Governor of Lagos State, they have been exemplary leaders and have proven themselves to be worthy role models to many upcoming leaders. “Mr. Speaker, our astute lawmaker, I celebrate you on this special day, may this blessings blossom into continuous prosperity, I pray for long life, favour and mercy, I wish you a happy birthday”, she wrote. She also prayed that Almighty Allah would continue to lead both celebrants, protect, and guide them, as they serve

  Member, House of Representatives, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has written a heartfelt tribute to mark the second anniversary of the former Governor of Oyo State, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi's death. The immediate past governor, who governed the state for two consecutive terms of eight years, died on June 25, 2020 at a Lagos hospital following reported complications arising from Covid-19 infection. The late Ajimobi died at the age of 70 years and at the time of his death, he was the deputy national chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Oluyole Federal Rep. who shared the tribute on her verified social media handles, revealed that no day passes without thoughts of his sterling performance in Oyo State flashing through her mind.  Akande-Sadipe added that though he is gone, he is however not forgotten.  “My Uncle my Leader, my Mentor, The Leader of Leaders. Unforgettable that's who you are. You are sorely missed. I stay committed to making you proud. May you continue t

  * …Appeals for waste containerisation Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reassured residents of firm commitment to a clean environment despite the challenge of diesel scarcity, while also appealing to them to bag and containerise their waste.   The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, stated this on Friday while monitoring the environment, adding that efforts were being intensified, to clear any backlog of refuse, and to stop acts of indiscriminate waste disposal around the city. He said: “We have redoubled our efforts, working round the clock to ensure that we evacuate all waste anywhere around the city. Although the scarcity and high cost of diesel has been a major challenge, as all service providers' trucks run on diesel, nonetheless, we are doing the needful and leaving no stone unturned, to maintain a clean environment and prevent health hazard to the people”. “Over preceding months, we have rolled out advocacy and media sensitisation campaigns, to

  ·             Since his appointment as MD/CEO of First Bank of Nigeria Limited in 2016, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan has completely transformed the financial institution and has made it attractive to every strata of the society. From an institution that used to be perceived as an old-generation bank, FirstBank is now a darling to all as it leverages latest digital tools to meet its customers’ needs. Also, under Adeduntan’s leadership, the 128-year old bank has made huge contributions to national development, thereby stimulating development, setting standards and motivating excellent output across sectors. Clearly, these contributions to national development were what endeared Adeduntan to President Muhammadu Buhari who recently saluted him on his recognition by Cranfield University, UK, one of the most prestigious citadels of learning in Europe. Adeduntan will on Wednesday, June 22, be conferred with Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa and he would be delivering an address to the graduating cl