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  • Customers to get gifts as Sweet Sensation reopens outlet

    The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Sweet Sensation, Lady Kehinde Kamson, has said customers will receive gifts “during this Easter, as the Opebi outlet reopens today.”

    She said there would be a special promo during the reopening, adding that customers would win prizes on Easter Monday.

    “All they have to do is keep buying and enjoying the Real Deal Meal from today till April 22 to qualify for a lucky dip on Easter Monday. Customers not living in Opebi, Ikeja and their environs are not left out, as the promo extends to 11 other outlets across Lagos. There will be music, popcorn, candies, cakes and lots more.

    “It promises to be a special Easter this year at Sweet Sensation and everybody is invited to be a part of the sweet experience,” Kamson said.

    She said the company, determined to deliver the brand’s promise of quality service, temporarily shut down its Opebi outlet to give it a facelift and introduce incentives for its esteemed customers.

    Kamson added: “The upgraded facility will now feature a lounge, a Yippie section for the fit fam, as well as Funsation for children to have fun and make new friends with their counterparts.

    “From the backyard of a family home to establishing sub-brands, Sweet Sensation is moving into its 25th year with exciting changes and a reputation as one of the top Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) in Nigeria.”

    The Head of Marketing, Olakunle Oyebanjo, said the outlet was closed for about three weeks to enable the company upgrade its facilities and improve on its delivery to customers.

    He said: “One major core value of Sweet Sensation is innovation; we constantly question the status quo and try to ensure that we give the best to our customers. We upgraded our facilities to better our offering to customers. We started with the Isaac John, GRA branch to offer more delight to customers and this is because we want to continue to give the best to our customers. We want to give them more quality at affordable rate.

    “The new things customers will get in Opebi are better ambience, best of meals and we are introducing other specials and intercontinental-meals such that will be found in top notch Chinese restaurants. They will get these meals at affordable rate.

    “As mentioned earlier, Funsation is a game Arcade, where families can bond in an exciting environment of fun. We have ps4, air hockey and basketball so that they can bond together and become closer.

    “At Yippie, we are introducing healthy meals and freshly squeezed juices without preservatives and no added sugar. These are some of the efforts in line with the ongoing brand refresh that the company is going into so that customers can enjoy more,” he said.

     

  • Gifts for 200 widows

    No fewer than 200  widows have benefited from this year’s widows’ relief programme sponsored by the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Bamidele Oleyelogun. The programme was under Oleyelogun International  Foundation (OIF).

    Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu was present at the event held at Ifedore Local Government Area secretariat. He was represented by his deputy,  Agboola Ajayi. Others in attendance were  House members, Olusegun Ajimotokin and Kuti Towase, Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Omowumi Olatunji, APC leaders and traditional rulers across the local government areas.

    At the distribution of the relief items to the widows, Akeredolu  praised the Speaker for the gesture which he said would improve the lives of the beneficiaries.

    He commended Oleyelogun for giving his constituents quality representation.

    The governor explained that his administration was doing everything possible to empower women, noting that many women-oriented programmes, including micro-credit facilities, empowerment and skills acquisition are being put in place to give them their rightful place in the scheme of things.

    Akeredolu revealed that all ongoing projects in various communities in Ifedore  would cut across all wards,  adding that government will continue to do its best to put improve the lives of the people.

    Items presented to the beneficiaries included cash, foodstuffs such as rice, poundo yam,  semovita, spaghetti, bathing and washing soaps and toiletries, among others.

    Speaking at the event, Oleyelogun, who represents Ifedore State Constituency in the Ondo State House of Assembly explained that the gesture was borne out of his desire to care and cater for the needs of widows.

    His words: “My quest to alleviate the suffering of widows was borne out of my desire to support them in little way I can. I am proud to say that my long years of investment in the lives of the less-privileged people was part of what inspired me to set up Oleyelogun International Foundation (OIF). The objectives of foundation are to build the family and the nation.”

    Oleyelogun appealed to all well-meaning members of the society to support widows whose pains limit their their joy. He called for advocacy that will aim at easing the burden that widowhood imposes on women in the society.

    He said: “We must all stand up against any backward cultural practice that seeks to demonise and subjugate our beloved wives, sisters and mothers at a time when all that they need were succour and love to overcome great loss.

    “Our civil society groups, human rights organisations, traditional rulers and the society at large have a role to play in enlightening our people against noxious practices against the women folk and the less-privileged persons.”

    The lawmaker, who is also the Chairman of Conference of Speakers in the Southwest, reeled off some of his achievements to include payment of West African School Certificate (WASC) registration fees for 49 students for 2017/2018 session, skills acquisition and vocational training for 100 participants.

    Besides, he supplied laboratory/scientific equipment, computers and generating sets to Apostolic High School, Ilara-Mokin and empowerment programme for 100 participants, sustainable support for charity homes across the state,  promotion and support of Primary Health Care programme in Ifedore council area and  renovation of Bolorunduro Basic Health Centre,  among others.

    In their separate remarks, some traditional rulers, including Adapogun of Ipogun, Oba Ojo Raphael; Asarun of Isarun, Oba Joseph Adebobola Awolehin 111, among others said all the traditional rulers are behind the speaker, saying that they have also endorsed him for another term to enable him to attract more developments to the constituency.

    The traditional rulers, who described Oleyelogun as a transparent, reliable and selfless representative, also appreciated Governor Akeredolu for the good work he is doing in the local government, promising to continue to support him. Some of the beneficiaries, including a physically-challenged woman, Mrs Bosede Abiodun; Mrs  Adewole Janet, Mrs. Simisola Omoseebi, Rachel Ogunleye  and Moradeke Ogundare, specially appreciated Oleyelogun for alleviating the sufferings of  widows in the area. They described him as a selfless leader who is passionate about improving the lives of his constituents.

    They declared their support for the Speaker, saying he has justified the confidence reposed in him.

     

     

  • Marafa’s APC faction gets 51 cars, gifts, others

    The campaign organisation of Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa has distributed 51 cars, 2,000 bags of grains and 100,000 jerseys to party executives and loyalists in Zamfara State.

    Marafa, a ranking senator, is a key contender for the governorship seat of Zamfara State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    He represents Zamfara Central in the Senate and chairs the Committee on Petroleum Resource (Downstream).

    Marafa, who has since declared his intention to vie for the governorship seat, pledged to tackle insecurity, boost farming, the mainstay of the people of the state and address increasing poverty.

    The Publicity Secretary of Marafa’s APC faction in Zamfara State, Bello Soja Bakyasuwa, in a statement said the items have since been distributed.

    The cars, he said, included 24 Peugeot 406, 12 VW Golf, three Peugeot 407, six VW Sharon, one Murano, one Highlander and four Ford buses.

    Bakyasuwa listed the beneficiaries of the cars to include the state chairman of the APC, his deputy, three zonal vice chairmen, state secretary, youth leader, organising secretary, publicity secretary, women leader, local government chairmen and other selected party loyalists.

    He said the 2,000 bags of grains were distributed to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), less privileged persons and youth organisations.

    Bakyasuwa noted that for ease of transportation, a cash donation of N1,000 was attached to each of the 2,000 bags of grains to the beneficiaries to convey the item to their respective destinations.

    The APC spokesperson, who hailed the lawmaker for the gesture, said the jerseys were distributed to youth organisations in the 147 wards.

     

     

     

  • Ambode’s wife splashes gifts on NAN editor’s quadruplets

    The Ejiofors, who had a set of quadruplets last December after seven years of marriage, yesterday became the latest beneficiaries of Lagos State Governor’s wife, Mrs Bolanle Ambode’s benevolence.

    Through her project, Hope for Women in Nigera Initiative (HOFOWEM), she donated cash, baby beds, mattresses, diapers, boxes of clothes, socks, pants, shampoo and disinfectant to the babies – who are all boys – at their Gowan Estate, Egbeda home.

    Represented by the Assistant Director of Public Affairs in her office Mrs Folashade Kadiri, Mrs Ambode said every expression of love to kids always healed the society and prompted growth.

    Mr Peter Ejiofor, a Deputy Editor-in-Chief at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and his wife were blessed with the babies last December 28.

    Mrs Ambode congratulated the Ejiofors and thanked God for the safe delivery of the infants.

    “Although we got the news of their delivery late and we had other requests lined up, but I’m glad we are here today and that the babies are healthy. I’m passionate about children, reason I am willing to assist families. These children are our hope, our future and our leaders of tomorrow. Therefore, parents have crucial roles to play in the development of our future leaders,’’ she said.

    Ejiofor thanked Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and his wife for their benevolence to the residents irrespective of their ethnic and religious backgrounds.

    “We have been following Mrs Ambode’s humanitarian activities, especially in caring for the young, old, widows, mothers of High Order Multiples (HOM) children and the underprivileged in the state.

    “It shows that the Lagos State Government is sensitive and responsive to the needs of the residents. ’We thank her Excellency for assisting us to raise these children; it is on record and that whatever they become tomorrow, she has a hand in it,’’ he said.

  • Singer, Annjay gifts JAMB applicants with free forms

    Singer, Annjay gifts JAMB applicants with free forms

    As her way of helping her fans fulfil their dreams of getting an education, singer, song writer, model and entrepreneur, John Angela Chioma, better known as Annjay, has donated JAMB forms to them.

    According to the singer, the move is aimed at not just starting the year on a bright note, but also to put a smile on the faces of her fans while giving them a ray of hope, no matter how small.

    Taking to her Facebook and Instagram pages, she wrote: “Few 2018/2019 Jamb forms up for grab from me….Send your phone number/Email address to my Dm. My team will contact you if you are among the lucky people. Start now as entries closes by 6pm today. For student in Lagos only pls. All the best.”

    Annjay stated that she will be giving out a number of forms only as the applicants have to do the registration themselves.

    “I don’t want to disclose the number of forms because the aim is not to brag about it,” said Annjay, who released a couple of singles including, ‘Man No Be God’.

    “However, I and my team are comfortable knowing that we have set the process in motion for some people. That is the reason we are not taking photographs with them. Education is a very important part of human existence and we would like to be a part of someone’s process.”

    She also launched Annjay Hair, a product which she says caters for all females, irrespective of class.

    Speaking on the quality of her products, the singer said; “We are presently well stocked with Brazilian Virgin human hair, eye lashes for women and we have a range of other products which we will be introducing into the Nigerian market soon.”

    On the music front, she said that her fans should expect more singles from her before the year runs out.

  • Ekiti residents get car, cash gifts from APC aspirant

    Ekiti residents get car, cash gifts from APC aspirant

    Some residents of Ekiti State had cause to smile when an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant and former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr. Olufemi Bamisile, organised a Yuletide empowerment programme for them.

    The beneficiaries received gifts, including a car, after participating in “ayo olopon” competition organised by Bamisile’s campaign organisation as ‘Team Bafemi’.

    The first prize of a Nissan saloon car went to Abiodun Ajisebi from Ijero Local Government. The car was presented to the winner by the Elekota of Kota-Ekiti in Ekiti East Local Government, Oba Emmanuel Ojo Fagbemi.

    The first runner-up, Ayodele Ogunleye from Ido/Osi Local Government won  a motorcycle while the second runner-up, Aderemi Alonge from Ikere Local Government won a deep freezer.

    The prizes were presented at the end-of-the-year party and grand finale of the Ayo Olopon competition which started nine months ago across the 177 wards of the state.

    Local government winners and federal constituency winners also got various cash gifts.

    APC state executive members, led by the Publicity Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Olatunbosun, were present at the event. Olatunbosun commended ‘Team Bafemi’ for the initiative.

    Bamisile said the gesture was to identify with the people at the grassroots and ensure the popularity of his party.

    The ex-Speaker promised to initiate many welfare schemes if elected governor, noting that he possessed the requisite experience to occupy the number one seat.

    Bamsile promised to use his blueprint, the Octopus Agenda, to transform the state and ensure better standard of living for the people.

  • Tim Godfrey surprises crew with car gifts

    Tim Godfrey surprises crew with car gifts

    Tigerian gospel artiste, Tim Godfrey, on October 10, 2017 surprised five Xtreme crew members with a car gift each; two Venza, and three Toyota Camry cars, which he said they have earned for their dedication to the music label.

    The crew members have been with the gospel artistes for over 10 years.

    Nikky Laoye who witnessed the giveaway described it as overwhelming. “The emotions were overwhelming for me sef. I love surprises and yes, @timgodfreyworld got them real good.

    “5 cars in one day for your team members; No be beans at all. OMG!! My friend, Gospel Recording Artist, @timgodfreyworld Just gave out 2 Venza and 3 Toyota Camry to the long-standing members of his Xtreme Crew band, most of whom have been working with him for over 10 years.

    The members are, Akintunde Blessing Bunmi, Mairo Ochocho, Nana Dominic Solomon, Blessyn Austin Okocha W, and Samuel Giveson.

    One of the beneficiaries, Blessyn Okocha stated, “Oh my God. I am too overwhelmed. My Boss @timgodfreyworld has so messed me up. I never saw this coming. I give all the praise to God for this. It is only my God that will bless you my boss”.

  • Girls, beware of Gifts from guys

    Girls, beware of Gifts from guys

    DEAR Sister Temilolu, You have been a blessing to me and my sister through your articles in The Nation on Sunday. I call it my Sunday school lecture. I pray God will bless you even beyond your imagination in Jesus name.

    Moyinoluwa, Kwara State

     

    Dear Aunty Temi,

    I’m a guy but I love reading your articles. I’ve been dating a girl who claims she’s a virgin and wishes to remain so and because of this, I decided not to bother her about sex. Since we began dating, I have spent my school fees and project fees on her because of her pride. But all of a sudden, she changed and said that she can’t marry me because I’m a Christian. Now, I have decided to force her to have sex with me unless she refunds all the money I’ve ever given her and returns the techno phone I presented to her on her birthday. If she doesn’t, I would rape her and deflower her. Aunty, please reply now before I take action. Thanks.

    Bosun

     

    Happy Independence dear Nigerians!

    My darling, precious, glorious, dignified, world-famous and heavenly celebrated Nigerian sisters,

    As Esther found favour and grace before the king in the 10th month and was crowned queen, so shall you find favour with God and man this month in Jesus mighty name. Happy new month!

    When I read Bosun’s text, I flew up from my bed and immediately called him. I had to plead with him in God’s name to ignore the girl and move on with his life. I also subtly berated him for giving out his school and project fees. He didn’t have to do that because he’s not the girl’s brother, uncle or father who has to deny himself to send his sister or daughter to school. After pleading with him and encouraging him to leave things to God and also expect a reward from God for not taking out his revenge on the girl, he promised to let her be.

    It’s good to be generous but not when the generosity is in expectation of having a sexual relationship. Unfortunately, that appears to be the order of the day. Men are not Santa Clauses and this is a time when an average girl would do anything to have some money, so 90% of them expect you to be ready to give them some sexual favour in return for their largess on you. It doesn’t matter that he hasn’t asked you out or made any amorous advances. In fact, the smarter ones would keep dazzling you with their generosity just to conquer your heart and weaken your resistance so by the time they are ready to launch their attack on you, you are left with little or no choice to become their sex slave and most especially when you are so carried away by what you’ve been enjoying and can’t imagine living a life without these goodies. A lot of you could say after all the entire world is engaging in it, your parents could even be encouraging you but I tell you, you are polluting yourself and may be denying yourself what could make you rich enough to buy yourself an aircraft and more before age 40! Why can’t you preserve your goodness and in future enjoy what all the men chasing you can never give you? I bind every lothario chasing you! May God arise and send you help from His sanctuary!

    I invite you to follow me on facebook –TEMILOLU OKEOWO (not Temilolu okeowo girls club or TEMILOLU OKEOWO Girls Club group).

    Scam Alert: Temilolu okeowo girls club page and group as well as Temilolu cares for you are fake facebook accounts.

    Are you still engaging in pre-marital sex? Each act devalues you! Your wonders are waiting to start. God is waiting for you to become a secondary virgin!

  • Ambode’s birthday gifts to Tinubu

    Ambode’s birthday gifts to Tinubu

    •Hard times ahead for criminals in Lagos

    Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, aside hosting a state dinner to mark Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s 65th birthday, also honoured the former governor with brand new roads and bridge. Two days before, he also rebranded a project dear to Tinubu’s heart, the Neigbourhood Watch, writes WALE AJETUNMOBI

    Aboru and Abesan communities in Alimosho, popular as Tinubu’s Country, in Lagos came alive five days ago.  A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Lagos State governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was there to inaugurate Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s projects to mark his 65th birthday.

    People trouped out in thousands to receive Tinubu and other eminent Nigerians, including Osun Governor Rauf Aregbesola; Senator Isiaka Adeleke; Deputy Governor Idiat Adebule; former Deputy Governor Femi Pedro; Senator representing Lagos West, Solomon n Adeola; Senator Ibrahim Kazaure from Jigawa State; Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa; and members of the Lagos State Executive Council.

    Ambode described the event as a historic day in the life of the people of Alimosho and the state. He recalled his visit to the Aboru  in March 2016, saying that aside the state of the road, which was totally unacceptable, there were reports of series of deaths and fatal accidents caused by the presence of a valley, adding that he immediately directed that work should commence in the area.

    He said: “Exactly one year after, we are here to keep our promise to the good people of Aboru, Abesan and other communities and reaffirm our commitment that no community or area will be left behind. Every Lagosian counts. We are a government of inclusion.”

    He said the 480 metres bridge linking Aboru to Abesan, both in the Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council of Alimosho Local Government Area would significantly ease the burden of travel between the two communities by reducing travel time.

    The governor said aside the bridge, additional adjoining inner roads to create an efficient road network that will aid connectivity permanently were also constructed.

    Ambode listed the roads to include Church Street, Giwa Street, Victor Fagbemi Road, Ogunfayo Road, Ogundare Street, Salami Kazeem, all totalling 5.5km with drainage, walkways and street lights, adding that the road network would ease the pressure on the Abeokuta Expressway and links residents with Iyana Ipaja, LASU-Iba Expressway.

    Night life is gradually returning to the area as the road and the Link Bridge have been connected to the ‘Light Up Lagos’ Project, an initiative of  the Ambode’s administration.

    The governor also flagged off the turning of sod for the construction of a network of roads within the boundaries of Lagos and Ogun States, saying that it was in honour of Tinubu, whom he described as the brain behind the 21st century Lagos.

    He expressed optimism that the roads which have been identified for immediate construction and rehabilitation would complete the new face of Alimosho constituency, saying that work would commence in one week.

    He listed the roads to include Ikola Road with Odo Obasanjo Bridge – 6.4km (from Ipaja/Command to Ilo River); Ogunseye Road – 1.75km (from Ajasa/Command to Ikola Road);Oko Filling Road – 1.5km (from AIT to Ilo River); Osenatu Ilo road – 620m (from Ibari Road to Ilo River); Amikanle road – 3.1km (from AIT to Ogunseye Road); Aina Aladi road – 1.9km (from AIT to Ilo River) and Aiyetoro Road with a bridge– 1.4km (from New Market/Ishefun Road intersection to Ilo River).

    He appealed to the residents of the communities to cooperate with the contractors so as to enable them deliver the network of roads not later than the scheduled completion date.

    Mosan Okunola Community Development Association (CDA) Chairman Pastor Gbenga Adanri used the opportunity of the occasion to debunk insinuation that the people of the area were not happy with the government and even protested, saying there was nothing of such.

    “I like to debunk the untrue impression that we are not happy with Governor Ambode. There is no truth in it. I don’t know where that is coming from and I must say here that we the people are very happy with him. We are happy because our roads have been put in proper shape and we now have a bridge to travel seamlessly within Aboru and Abesan.

    “Before now, if your wife is pregnant and wants to deliver, to cross to the other side was always a big issue and we always indulged in prayer that nothing untoward should happen but today, we can move freely,” Adanri said.

    Tinubu poured accolades on Ambode over his sterling performance in the last 22 months, saying that the Governor has made him proud. He said the achievements of Ambode were a reflection of a Governor who is not only a thinker but a doer, and expressed satisfaction that he was delivering on the promises to the people.

    Tinubu also inaugurated a primary healthcare centre named after him and donated to Aboru Community by the contractor who handled the projects.

    The former governor said: “Akinwunmi Ambode has reflected that he is clearly a thinker and doer. I want to say thank you because experience is a great teacher and I am experienced. I am on the spot and I have watched things in Lagos since my tenure ended.

    “I was worried hell when you (Ambode) took over, not about your credibility, character or capacity, but because however wise or smart a man is, if there is no resources to back the ideas, production would be zero, progress would be zero.

    “When you (Ambode) took over, I know you inherited a burden of debt. The debt profile of Lagos was high, I was wondering how you will re-engineer and face the challenges to make progress.

    “Today, I can see your report card, you have scored well, and you have shown prudency especially in the judicious use of resources of the State.

    “You didn’t disappoint us. Ambode is silently achieving, meticulously planning, religiously executing and brilliantly giving results for Lagos State,” the former Lagos governor said.

    Tinubu said all over Lagos, the results of good governance was being felt by the people, and wished Ambode sound health and wisdom to continue to lead the State.

    “All over Lagos, we are seeing the results. At Oshodi, on our way down here, you can see what is happening there, that place is a construction site. It used to be a den of robbers but what is going on here now is developmental activities for the benefit of the entire country. Ambode is very quiet, very peaceful, not a noise maker, but he is delivering on the job.

    “Today, you (Ambode) have given me a good birthday present. This is a great opportunity for me to be very proud again. Therefore, if we can continue in this direction of infrastructural development in the manner Governor Ambode is moving, Lagos will soon match international states or country anywhere in the world.”

    Nathaniel Ajayi, a resident of Abesan community, described succinctly Ambode’s interventions when he said: “I was born in 1993 here in Abesan, I had always dreamt that one day the kind of development I see in Victoria Island, Lekki and Ikeja will take place here. Today our governor has made my dream come true.”

    Aregbesola and Senator representing Lagos West at the Senate, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola said it was obvious that Ambode started well and is doing well, and solicited the cooperation of the people to engender further dividends of democracy and good governance.

    Two days earlier, Ambode launched the rebranded Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps. It is meant to ensure security of lives and property communities.  At the launch of the Neighbourhood Safety Corps held at Agege Stadium, 177 cars and vehicles equipped with communication gadgets, 377 motorcycles, 377 helmets, 4,000 bicycles and metal detectors were released to the Corp to ensure that illegal weapons are not smuggled into public places.

    Ambode said the move was another giant step towards enhancing security and a vital part of the ongoing efforts of his administration to reform the security and justice sector.

    The governor, who on August 15, 2016 assented to the law that created the Neighbourhood Safety Corps, said the Corps had been designed to provide a second layer of policing in order to ensure that the State and communities are more secure.

    He acknowledged the fact that the Nigerian Police had been very supportive to the State Government especially in fighting crime, but that the need for the Neighbourhood Corps arose from the identified security challenges confronting the State due to huge population, adding that the members of the Corps would complement police especially in areas of community policing.

    “Let me, however, make it abundantly clear that the Neighbourhood Safety Corps is not in any way in competition with the regular Police Force.

    “In actual fact, they are expected to assist and complement the Police by providing useful intelligence for crime prevention and to facilitate the arrest of perpetrators of criminal activities in our communities,” governor Ambode said.

    He added that in realization of the fact that nothing can be more important in law enforcement than educating the people in charge of enforcing the law, the rebranded Neighbourhood Corps have been trained and equipped with the requisite knowledge and skills to complement the good work of the Nigerian Police.

    He said in addition to the induction on orthodox community policing techniques, the Corps were also trained on how to mediate disputes and the art of negotiating for peaceful resolution; balancing communal interest in resolving disputes and proactive policing engagement instead of reactive policing.

    “Special hotlines have also been created direct to the Executive Secretary and senior management of the Neighbourhood Safety Corps Agency for easy communication with our communities in the event of any crime.

    “Any valuable information given to the Corps will attract handsome rewards from the state government. I therefore call on all Lagosians to join hands with us to say a final no to crime in our state.

    “All these equipment have been made possible through the judicious use of tax payers’ money and funds from the State Lottery Fund for good causes. Please continue to pay your taxes for a better Lagos.

    “I am very happy to state that through this Safety Corps initiative the State Government has created over 7,000 jobs for officers of the Corps, artisans and other support staff. Job creation is at the heart of economic prosperity and we remain fully committed to a more prosperous Lagos for our citizens,” the governor said.

    Ambode urged the Corps not to indulge in brutalizing citizens, but that they should exercise lot of restraint, patience, understanding and maturity while carrying out their duties.

    He added that to further strengthen security, a new executive bill to regulate employment of domestic workers and security guards would soon be forwarded to the State House of Assembly, explaining that the bill, among others, will prescribe regulations for the set of workers and other details to monitor their activities.

    Ambode said there was no longer any room for child abuse or under aged workers, adding that it had been discovered that domestic workers were largely undocumented and pose a grave security threat in the State.

    He also said the recruiting agencies, under the bill, would be licensed and regulated to ensure safety.

    Ambode also handed over four vans fitted with Close Circuit Television Cameras (CCTVs) to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the State Police Command.

    The Corp’s rebranding and the roads and bridge inaugurated mean economic activities would witness a boom in the coming months, while motorists would have better stories to tell – with criminals singing dirge.

  • Chika Okpala, Somkele Idhalama receive cars gifts

    Chika Okpala, Somkele Idhalama receive cars gifts

    Recipients of the Industry Merit Award and Trailblazer Award at the recently held Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), veteran actor Chika Okpala, popularly known Chief Zebrudaya, and talented actress Somkele Idhalama have been presented with car gifts from GAC Motors.

    While Okpala got the new luxury SUV – the GS4, Idhalama received a classic sedan – the GA3 as promised by the organisers.

    Receiving his gift, Okpala thanked Chief Diana Chan, the Chairman of CIG Motors – Sole Distributors of GAC Motor in Nigeria – who made the presentation.

    “For many years, it has been awards upon awards, but this is the most outstanding and I am very appreciative. More sweat to your armpit. Do not drop the standard and do not drop your focus,” he said.

    Somkele on her part was moved to tears when she collected the keys to her car from Chief Diana. She recalled wishing that she would one day be given an opportunity to present an award at the AMVCA, but not only did she win an award last weekend, she also won a car. It was truly an emotional moment for her.