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Tinubu Denies Sponsoring #EndSARS Protests

Former MD Nails Bola Tinubu In Controversial Fraud Allegations

October 8, 2020 1:58 pm

Dapo Apara, a Nigerian chartered accountant, has accused a former governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu; a consulting firm, Alpha-beta, and a former commissioner in the state, Akin Doherty, of money laundering, fraud, tax evasion, and sundry corrupt practices.

Mr Apara, in writ of summons deposed to at a Lagos high court, claimed that Mr Tinubu and Alpha-beta reneged on certain agreements reached in the past about the management and control of the consulting firm.

Alpha-beta is a consulting firm handling the computation, tracking and reconciliation of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in Lagos State in return for a commission.…

Agege LG builds local museum to boost economy

Agege LG Builds Local Museum To Boost Economy

October 4, 2020 1:46 pm

Agege Local Government in Lagos State has embarked on the construction of a Local Museum to encourage social and economic activities in the area.

Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi, the Chairman of the Council, made this known in a statement released by Mr. Rotimi Sulyman, his Senior Special Adviser on Media and Strategy.

According to Egunjobi, the project was in line with his administration’s commitment to reposition Agege and attract development to the area.

He said that the gallery project expected to be completed in December would feature pictures, paintings, and sculpture of living and dead icons of the community from all …

Sanwo-Olu unveils seven new roads in Oniru-Victoria Island axis

Sanwo-Olu Unveils 7 New Roads In Oniru-Victoria Island Axis

September 25, 2020 8:30 am

It is a huge traffic relief for residents and road users around Iru and Victoria Island axes of Lagos State, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, unveiled Victoria Island-Lekki Traffic Circulation Project in which seven gridlock-prone roads were completely re-designed and re-constructed with concrete slabs.

The improved roads are within the commercial areas of Iru and Victoria Island. The Victoria Island-Lekki Traffic Circulation Project was delivered through Public Infrastructure Improvement Partnership (PIIP) framework, under which the State Government collaborated with Access Bank Plc and Planet Projects Limited to bring the project to reality.

Last December, Sanwo-Olu flagged off the construction …

'Danfo Buses To Be Remodeled, Not Scrapped' – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos Deaf Community Takes Protest To Sanwo-Olu’s Office

September 24, 2020 3:21 pm

The Deaf Coalition Against Corruption on Thursday staged a peaceful protest to Lagos State Governor’s Office and House of Assembly over alleged corruption in the Lagos State Association of the Deaf (LSAD).

The protesters, led by the group’s Coordinator, Mr. Kehinde Akewusola, urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Speaker, Lagos Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, to investigate the alleged financial mismanagement by the executive of LSAD.

The aggrieved deaf, wearing customised T-shirts with inscriptions such as “Deaf Hate Injustice and Exploitation”, “Deaf Stand Against Corruption”, also hoisted placards with various inscriptions to express their grievances.

Some inscriptions on their placards include …

How Tinubu Lost All His Money In U.S. Because Of Drug(Video)

How Tinubu Lost All His Money In U.S. Because Of Drug(Video)

September 19, 2020 12:48 pm

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu or the Jagaban of Lagos as he is popularly known and addressed is a heavyweight in Nigerian politics. The two-time Governor of Lagos State and National Leader of the All Progressive Party can be said to have seen it all and done it all when it comes to politics in Nigeria.

In 1993, under the Ernest Shonekan’s Interim Government, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu was still an upcoming political figure. He was mainly based in the United States and carried out most of his activities from there. It was also in that year that he was indicted for Cocaine, …

Church Reopening - I’m Waiting To Hear From God – T.B Joshua

Church Reopening: I’m Waiting To Hear From God – T.B Joshua

August 6, 2020 9:11 am

As churches reopen on Sunday 9th August in Lagos State, the General Overseer of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet TB Joshua has said he needs to hear from God before reopening SCOAN services.

Joshua made this known on Wednesday while responding to the announcement by the Lagos State Government for churches to reopen on August 9.

In a bid to curtail the spread of COVID-19, the Nigerian government had placed a ban on religious gatherings in March 2020.

Read Also: Bring COVID-19 Patients To My Church – T.B Joshua To World Leaders

The ban was, however, relaxed …

Lagos shuts Banana Island Water Treatment plant

Lagos Shuts Banana Island Water Treatment Plant

July 28, 2020 8:19 am

The Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LSWRC) on Monday sealed the Banana Island Property Owners Resident Association (BIPORAL) Water Treatment Plant for failing to meet the required safety and quality standards.

The regulatory compliance seal order on the BIPORAL water plant supplying water to residents of Banana Island in Ikoyi was sequel to tests earlier conducted by the LSWRC which revealed that the water quality of the plant was unsafe for consumption, and needed to be subjected to improved treatment.

Addressing newsmen at the site of the plant during quality control enforcement, LSWRC Executive Secretary, Mrs Funke Adepoju said the …

Ikoyi Registry Suspends 4,000 Weddings Over COVID-19

Ikoyi Registry Suspends 4,000 Weddings Over COVID-19

July 27, 2020 11:26 am

Over 4,000 couples who have applied to be wedded at the Ikoyi Marriage Registry in Lagos State will have to wait for some time to put a legal seal on their union.

The Ministry of Interior, which runs the marriage registry, had ordered the suspension of weddings since March because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, findings by our correspondent showed that those who could wait were being given the option of “change of venue” at an extra cost of between ₦30,000 and ₦50,000.

According to an applicant, who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity, the “change of venue” …

Popular Cosmetic Surgeon, Dr Anu Arraigned Over Botched Surgery

Popular Cosmetic Surgeon, Dr Anu Arraigned Over Botched Surgery

July 4, 2020 9:13 am
Controversial Lagos based cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Anuoluwapo Adepoju popularly known as Dr Anu, has been arraigned before Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos state by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission FCCPC.

Dr Anu who owns Med Contour, was arrested and charged to court over allegations of a botched surgery she allegedly conducted that led to the death of a patient, one Mrs. Nneka Onwuzuligbo.

FCCPC had accused her of obstructing the investigation by its officers into the case and also disregarding several summons sent to her to appear before the agency and summons by the agency …

Monster Dad Arrested After Raping His Daughter For 8yrs

Monster Dad Arrested After Raping His Daughter For 8yrs

May 18, 2020 1:07 pm

A 50-year-old man has been arrested by Lagos state police command for alleged defilement of his 19-year-old daughter since she was 11.

The spokesperson of the state police command, Bala Elkana, said the suspect was arrested after his 45-year-old wife reported the matter at the Ikotun police station.

According to Bala Elkana, the man and his family reside at Kajola Street in Ikotun.

The suspect’s incestuous behavior was discovered by his wife after she noticed their daughter was being disrespectful towards him.

Read Also: Man Rapes Teen Wife To Death Days After Marriage

The woman was said to have asked …

resumption Lockdown - Lagos Govt Addresses Schools' Resumption

Lockdown: Lagos Govt Addresses Schools’ Resumption

May 3, 2020 6:52 am

The Lagos State Ministry of Education has denied social media reports regarding a new set of guidelines for schools resumption in the state.

The Ministry, through its Public Affairs Head, Mr. Kayode Abayomi said “the Ministry wishes to clarify that the write up did not emanate from the State Ministry of Education and therefore should be disregarded.

“Moreover, the Office is designated as the Office of the Honourable Commissioner for Education and not for “Basic Education” as contained in the write-up.”

The ministry further stated that no decision has been made regarding any new guidelines for implementation as regards schools …

Lagos Govt Releases ₦1.03b Accrued Pension To Retirees

Lagos Govt Releases ₦1.03b Accrued Pension To Retirees

May 2, 2020 6:20 am
The Lagos State government has approved the release of ₦1.030 billion for the payment of the accrued pension rights of 213 public service retirees in the state.

Mrs Folashade Onanuga, the Director-General, Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), made the disclosure on Friday in Lagos.

Onanuga said that the commission had released the funds to the Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs), which, she said, had credited the Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) of the beneficiaries.

“To ensure the safety of all the beneficiaries, the retirement bond presentation ceremony stands cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while all retirement bond certificates for April have …

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