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  • War against pollution is total, says Lagos

    War against pollution is total, says Lagos

    The Lagos State government has said its war on pollution remains on course. It said the campaign will not respect any race, creed or religion, in its efforts to enthrone a safe environment.

    The General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA),Adebola Rasheed Shabi, who spoke duriing a public enlightenment campaign for auto mechanics, at the Mega Auto Part Accessories Traders Association (MAPATA) office at Ojuelegba branch, reiterated government’s zero tolerance on pollution.

    He said all flouters of its laws on pollution should be ready to face the full wrath of the law.

    Educating MAPATA members on all the forms of pollution barred by the government, the LASEPA chief said they range from air, noise, soil to underground pollution caused by indiscriminate disposal of used oil.

    He also spoke on the law restricting public smoking.

    Shabi said the approved noise level in the state during the day is 55 decibel, while night time noise level is 45 decibel.

    He said these laws were enacted  to promote public health and well-being, adding that the hazards inherent in noise pollution include insomnia, depression, partial or full deafness and high blood pressure, among others.

    Shabi said underground pollution of water bodies could lead to untimely death through terminal diseases. It could also come through the consumption of contaminated fish and marine foods by spent oil indiscriminately disposed into the drains, which finds its way into the sea.

    He said such could cause terminal diseases.

    The agency, he said, is not happy closing down firms, worship centres and others, but that noise level allowed by the state must be adhered to for the well-being of other residents.

    He, therefore, urged members of the association to key into the government’s vision of a cleaner environment for all residents.

    Shabi, while speaking on the restriction on public smoking, said, the law forbids smoking in public. He urged the association to have designated areas for smokers, saying it is a crime to smoke and disturb non-smokers.

    Responding, MAPATA Chairman Gozie Nweze, thanked the agency, promising to spread the non pollution gospel to all its members. He said the association will do all it could to key into the state’s vision on environment.

  • Entertainment industry, viable platform for job creation- Ambode

    Entertainment industry, viable platform for job creation- Ambode

    Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said the state government will explore the potentials that abound in the entertainment and arts industry as a viable platform to create jobs for the teeming youths in the state.

    The Governor spoke when some members of cast and crew of ’93 Days’, a film which chronicles how the state effectively contained the Ebola Virus Disease last year, paid a courtesy visit to him at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja.

    He assured the team, led by veteran Hollywood actor, Mr. Danny Glover, that his government will give the necessary support to project the ideals of the film, stressing that the collective feat recorded will remain a milestone in the history of the state

    “Clearly, what you have done to join hands with our people in Nollywood is to celebrate one of the major successes of Lagos State.”

    “Our government will support this project. No story can be told better than in graphic form, and once you are turning this story to a movie, it means that every other part of achievement that we can put together, it’s going to be something historic, it’s happening for the very first time, apart from the fact that it is showing the way government has been able to respond to issues that relate to the society, we are also showcasing what Lagos stands for.”

    The Governor while thanking the crew for deeming it fit to use the film to retell the Ebola success story in Lagos, also seized the opportunity to name Mr. Glover as Brand Ambassador for Lagos, saying that his wealth of experience will benefit the entertainment industry in the state immensely.

    “I can say that this is a platform to rebrand Lagos and for that reason. We would support this film and everything that has to do with it. Like I said, we would be looking forward to the premiere and I’ve told Danny that he has to be part of it and bring his experience and social-capital into it and he’ll be coming with other world class actors to do that, we would join in promoting this also.”

    “That means a lot to us and it would also mean a lot to the entertainment industry. It would be part of the legacies that you would be leaving to us here because as much as we look forward to all the great things that you have achieved, we believe also that this would also be part of the celebration for your 70th birthday next year”, he said.

    “As we move forward, in 2017, Lagos will be 50 years, so, Lagos at 50 is something that we are planning and the planning must start from now and it has so much to do with entertainment and things that are actually monumental and iconic. I’ve also extended invitation to Danny Glover and he would be part of that celebration come 2017”, the Governor said.

    He said his administration will continue to support the strides of Nollywood industry, expressing optimism that aside providing entertainment to the eyes, the industry has the capacity to stimulate job creation for youths in the state.

    Earlier, Glover said the film ’93 Days’ acknowledged the efforts of the state government in curtailing the Ebola Virus Disease adding that it was not a mean feat.

     

    He welcomed his nomination as brand Ambassador for the state, saying he shares the vision of Governor Ambode to further project Lagos as a Centre of Excellence.

    He also pledged to engage in works that will encourage upcoming artist to fully actualize their potentials.

  • Boko Haram suspect nabbed in Lagos

    Boko Haram suspect nabbed in Lagos

    Security operatives attached to Operation Mesa (OP Mesa) have arrested a suspected member of the Boko Haram sect in Ijora area of Lagos State following a tip-off by residents of the community.

    The suspect, identified as Abdullahi Adamu, was apprehended during a raid carried out by operatives of the security outfit comprising the Army and the State Security Service (SSS).

    Aminiya (Hausa newspaper) published weekly by Daily Trust had reported the arrest of the suspect on page 8 of its last week’s edition in which his photograph appeared.

    In the circumstances, therefore, residents who saw the suspect’s published photograph were apprehensive and on the lookout. They informed the operatives who raided the area.

    The raid, which took place at the Ijora 7-Up area of Lagos, came after a tip-off on the activities of a terror network allegedly co-ordinated by Iranians.

    The suspects was arrested after soldiers ransacked one of the buildings in the area.

    Adamu was said to have concealed some devices suspected to be explosives in boxes, which were stacked in the ceiling of the house.  Also recovered alongside the suspected explosives were two AK47 rifles.

    •Oba Aromire
    •Oba Aromire

    The suspect was taken to the palace of the paramount ruler, Oba Fatai Aromire Ojora before being whisked away by the operatives.

    The leader of the Hausa community, who resides in the area, Ahmed Hamanbade, said the suspect had made some suspicious moves, which attracted the surveillance of some people in the community.

    “This morning, while in my shop, I was called upon that a Boko Haram suspect was in our midst, because everyone in the community had been duly notified that when we see any strange face, we should always question the person. When we caught him, he responded to our questions in the Hausa language and we learnt that he had escaped from Mubi in Adamawa State to Lagos,” he said.

    In a chat with Southwest Report, Oba Fatai Ojora expressed worry over security lapses in the country.

    •Ahmed Hamanbade
    •Ahmed Hamanbade

    His words: “We have been calling on the state government to do something about this. This is the second time we will arrest Boko Haram suspects in this community and nothing has been done on that. The one we caught now had even admitted that he is a terrorist. You know that majority of the northerners in Lagos live in Ijora, Agege and Badia.’’

    Also speaking, a community leader, Mr Sadiku Fashola said: ‘’During the civil war, the only place that experienced havoc was the Casino Cinema at Yaba. When any bomb was thrown during that time, it entered into the sea and would not explode because the olokun (sea goddess) stood as a protection to the people at that time. If anything wants to happen in this community, the people will come and inform the Kabiyesi.’’

    Another member of the community who does not want his name in print said: “People came to me that they saw one man on the internet and that he is a member of Boko Haram, saying they know where he lives. They said they are going to his house and identify him. They arrested him and handed him to Oba of Ojora,” he said.

    A member of the OP Mesa who spoke in confidence because he was not competent to speak on the matter confirmed the raid but did not state whether the suspect is a member of the Boko Haram sect or not.

    He said similar raids were also carried out in other volatile areas of the state, adding that Thursday’s raid was carried out following information on the activities of the suspects.

    “OP Mesa as a joint security outfit carried out its routine raids and made some arrests.

    “The raids were simply part of those carried out everyday based on information at our disposal. The raids give the public confidence that security bodies are working.

    “It is the way the OP Mesa was designed and once our sources give us tips, we swing into action,” he said, advising residents of Lagos to go about their normal businesses without fear.

    There have been fears that the ongoing violence propelled by the Boko Haram sect in some northern states of Nigeria may spread southwards.

    In February, three persons said to be members of Shiite sect were arrested in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital as they were planning to attack some Israeli and American interests in Lagos.

  • ‘Why Lagos grants paternity, maternity leave to workers’

    ‘Why Lagos grants paternity, maternity leave to workers’

    THE Lagos State government has explained why it institutionalised maternity and paternity leave for the parents of the first two babies given birth to by its female and male employees.

    “It is part of government’s intervention aimed at addressing the adverse effects of maternal deprivation among families in the Centre of Excellence”, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Modele Osunkiyesi has said.

    She spoke at the Annual Faculty Day Lecture of the Faculty of Public Health, National Post-graduate Medical College of Nigeria, Ijanikin, Lagos.

    The Permanent Secretary noted that the implementation of the paternity and maternity leave was premised on research findings on the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding and bonding.

    Her words: “In full realisation of the public health burden of maternal deprivation on child health and mental health, Lagos State Government has designed relevant policies and programmes which address the promotion of family support activities.

    “The government, is determined to protect, promote and restore the health of Lagosians and facilitate their unfettered access to quality health care services without financial or other barriers. As stated in its development plan (LSDP) 2012-2025, the state hopes to reduce the prevalence and burden of socio-cultural pathologies arising from maternal deprivation.

    “The government is committed to the establishment of skills and empowerment centres for youths and the vulnerable. It will also implement the Child Rights’ and Adoption Laws through the Ministries of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation and Youths, Sports and Social Development. This will help in alleviating the negative effects of psycho-social problems caused by maternal deprivation.”

    Mrs. Osunkiyesi noted that the topic of the annual lecture, entitled “Maternal Deprivation: A Socio-Cultural Pathology” is intriguing and bears direct relevance to contemporary socio-cultural issues in Nigeria.

    She added that maternal deprivation due to death, illness and abandonment results in acute anxiety, depression and character instability. These  result from emerging psycho-social issues such as rape, crime, suicides and suicidal attempts, juvenile delinquency, emotional difficulties and anti-social behaviour, adversely affect the livability of our cities.

    “The topic should also be viewed from the perspective of dysfunctional childhood development and the pivotal roles mothers or primary care-givers play in achieving optimal socialisation of their children or wards,” she said.

    She further explained that the term “maternal deprivation” is a catchy-phrase which summarises the life-long research of a psychiatrist and psycho-analyst; John Bowlby on the effects of separating infants and young children from their mothers or mother substitutes.

    She added that the psychiatrists and psycho-analysts have postulated that the relationship between the infant and its mother during the first two years of a child’s life are the most critical time for bonding.

    Osunkiyesi noted that infants and children must form close relationships with a single primary care-giver for healthy development, adding that in most cases, the attachment is with the mother.

    According to her, the strategies and programmes geared towards reducing the prevalence and burden of socio- cultural pathologies arising from maternal deprivation must be evidence-based, explaining that maternal deprivation which may be either physical or emotional could be due to death, illness or abandonment.

    Besides, it could also be as mild as in trusted foster homes, partial; where mother or mother substitute was unable to provide the required loving care, or complete; as in crèches, hospitals and other institutions.

    Mrs. Osunkiyesi posited that children who are cared for physically but lack social interaction and physical contact with their primary care-giver often exhibit many of the same symptoms as children who have been denied contact altogether.

    She noted that the deleterious effects of maternal deprivation range from acute anxiety, depression and character instability to crippled capacity for relationships; adding that, as teenagers and adults, individuals suffering from maternal deprivation can be more aggressive, display emotion-affective psychopathy and more prone to depression.

    The Guest lecturer, Prof. Adefunke Oyemade listed that the long-term consequences of maternal deprivation as delinquency, reduced intelligence with resultant poor scholastic performance and inability to show affection or concern for others.

    She stated that prolonged deprivation beginning early in life and lasting for as long as three years usually has serious adverse effects on physical, mental and social development, stressing that the effects may be reversed if relief from deprivation is instituted early enough.

    The guest lecturer pointed out that many mothers can hardly fulfill children’s need for love, understanding; patience, consistency for fairness, good and companionship because of their numerous social obligations and gainful employment which takes them outside their homes.

    “Deprivation is not an inevitable result of mother-child separation. It may occur in the presence of the mother and may be relieved in her absence. It is evident that deprived children in institutions have not the same opportunities as those living in their own homes. Supportive measure to families should aim to reduce number placed in institutions,” she said.

  • Lagos moves to tackle unemployment with support for entrepreneurship

    Lagos State plans to create jobs and support entrepreneurship.

    The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Dr Olanike Oduwole, said the ministry would partner individuals and organisations that will support the government in providing more jobs for the teeming population through the encouragement of innovations and creative ideas. There would be a form of paradigm shift from the conventional white collar jobs.

    Oduwole,  who spoke during a visit with officers from the ministry to Technology Incubation Centre in Agege, on the outshirts of Lagos, urged individuals to think of what they could do to earn a living, instead of pursuing or waiting endlessly for office work which might not be available.

    She told the management of the Centre to expand its reach to promote and increase patronage and create awareness about the Centre, adding that the visit was part of the drive of the Ministry to recognise and associate with both government and privately-organisations that had been at the forefront of incubating ideas and promoting entrepreneurial skills.

    She said the state government is interested in gainful and meaningful collaborations.

    Chairman, Cooperative Society of Entrepreneurs, Technology Incubation Centre, Agege, Lagos, Mr. Jude Okpala, said there was need to develop talent, technology, capital and technical know-how to leverage entrepreneurial talents in the state.

    He appealed to the state government to assist in the provision of more land for entrepreneurs to enable them to further contribute to the development of the state, rather than them seeking for lands outside the state.

    He said the Centre seeks to develop and sustain collaborative linkages with research institutes and tertiary institutions, adding that this would help to develop a technologically competitive industrial base through grassroots approach that would link talent, technology, capital and technical know-how to leverage entrepreneurial talents.

    “The Technology Incubation Centre (TIC), Lagos is a joint project between the Lagos State and Federal Government. It is established in 29 states of the Federation and six extensions across the country with over 826 products in the market, creating more than 4,756 direct jobs nationwide,” he said.

  • Photo: Accident scene in Lagos

    Photo: Accident scene in Lagos

    Accident scene in Lekki, Lagos Sunday Afternoon
    Accident scene in Lekki, Lagos Sunday Afternoon
  • At Freedom Park, agidigbo meets poetry

    At Freedom Park, agidigbo meets poetry

    At the Freedom Park, Lagos, a new entertainment experiment has been put in place to see how traditional music of agidigbo and poetry can be fused together for weekend relaxation.  Edozie Udeze reports.

    Many keen followers of the agidigbo brand of music would think that it is dead now.  But it is not.  This brand of music which surfaced in Nigeria in the early 1970s was invented with wholly local instruments.  The music is basically folkloric in its pattern and presentation, dwelling on stories of human lives and other emotional encounters that define what man sees and does from day-to-day.

    Last weekend at the Freedom Park, Lagos, Captain Jimi Badmus, one of the few survivors of the agidigbo music performed, not only to thrill the audience, but to also bring back memories of this brand of music that hinges on true life experiences.  With him also was Akeem Lasisi, a Lagos-based journalist who has consistently turned poetry performance into an elevated platform to draw people’s attention to love, romance and social issues.  The combination of poetry and agidigbo was done purposely to introduce an entirely new and noble approach to entertainment.  It was an infusion that paid off handsomely, for it enabled most thespians and traditional Freedom parkers to feel a new lease of romantic atmosphere imbued with soothing euphoria of music and chants and theatre.

    With a six-man band, Badmus took over the stage most of the evening rendering soul-searching renditions that truly pierced the heart.  The Agidigbo drums, the maracas instruments and the continuous singing and beatings further melted the heart of many, as people sat in clusters of three and four, sipping their drinks and savouring the beauty of the evening.

    Soon it was time for Akeem Lasisi to join the band on stage.  His introduction of poetry into the arena, along with his Songbirds singers indeed added more vibes to the arrangement.

    Lasisi explained that what took place was a foundation for a regular performance that would soon take off.  It is a foundation where traditional music meets poetry in a way to marry the two for effective musical jamboree.  “Yes, it is for us to perform poetry with the traditional agidigbo music.  It is also a way to see how modern poetry can work with some traditional genres of music and other forms of entertainment,” he said.

    “Tonight was the first time I’d be performing with an agidigbo musician and the first time, I’d be playing with my new Songbirds, a team I have just constituted.  This was why I had to do just three chains of poems.  The first one was just an Ijala, a way to mount the stage and introduce myself and my group.  Ijala, as you may know, is Yoruba hunter poetry of old.  It is a part of my old collection of poetry entitled Wonderland.”

    Using the Ijala to pay homage to the people present, Lasisi and the Songbirds went on to render performances on Eleleture which means not a small word.  It is a love poem which touched on the need for people, mostly lovers and couples to give time enough to love issues in their lives.  After that, a poem dedicated to the Late Bola Ige, was rendered in a way to pay tribute to the Cicero of Esaoke.  The last one titled Udeme was really too romantic that a few lovers took to the stage to romantise the music.  “Yes, we went back to poetry here, to soften the night,” Lasisi intoned.

    And because the atmosphere was ripe to make people feel love in the air, the Udeme output was totally in tune with the mood of the people.  “We went for love poetry also to enable guests relax because this was not an academic atmosphere”

    Essentially, Lasisi has continued to work on his poetry to redefine it as a way to make it musical both in approach and presentation.  This is why he has continued to produce musical albums based on that.  As at now, he has an agreement with some marketers at Alaba International market who will be handling his works very soon “I am happy that as of now, I have up to fifteen poetry videos.  I have exposed up to 3 to the market and others will soon follow.”

    For Badmus, however, the joy of being on stage with his band emboldened him with renewed energy throughout the whole evening.  An old man of 74 years, he did not even feel fagged out as he practically took over the night, singing away and making the drums appeal to the people.

    Formed in 1979, the Salam Salam Agidigbo Natural Band led by Badmus was the trend in those days.  In an interview, Badmus shed more light on the genesis of his musical career.  “I learnt to play the guitars as a kid but I chose the agidigbo drums because of the flavour it gives to my brand of music.  When I began to sing in the 1970s, agidigbo was popular and that was why I joined in playing it,” he said.

    Although he has not waxed any record yet, he finds solace in playing at social functions.  His greatest worry now, though, is how to raise funds to put things right.  “I make small money here and there, but it is not enough to push me on.  People appreciate me and what I do, yet all I need is the necessary push to get to the top.”

    For now, Badmus and his band perform regularly at the famous High Society Club, Fola Agoro, Lagos, where the high and mighty go to watch him most weekends.  For him, agidigbo has to come back now; it is good for the soul.

  • Golden Tulip Lagos Airport Hotel to begin operation soon

    The upswing of Golden Tulip brand in the Nigerian hospitality sector continues as Golden Tulip Lagos Airport Hotel, the newest addition to the brand’s growing profile, prepares to open its doors for business this month.

    This is following the completion of the total renewal and refurbishing work at the former Woodridge Hotel now transformed into Golden Tulip brand.

    This development is also historic for the property owners, GKO Properties Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading property development companies, which has recently turned its attention to building and developing upscale properties in the hospitality and entertainment sector.

    This brings to three the hospitality properties owned by GKO Properties under the management of Golden Tulip, the list includes Golden Tulip Warri Airport Hotel which is a 192-room finely laid property and apportioned with some of the best facilities in the sector and Golden Tulip Abuja which is the biggest of them all with 375 rooms.

    The new property, which is located on Lambert Imaseun Road, by Eleganza, Ajao Estate, is according to the company secretary of GKO Properties Limited, Barrister Amaka Nwosu, a 101-room property which comes with the best of hospitality facilities and is focused on offering international best standard facilities and services to the teeming business and leisure travellers seeking to explore and experience Nigerian traditional hospitality.

    According to Nwosu, the rooms are luxuriously and tastefully fitted with a blend of upscale amenities and spacious enough to guarantee comfortable stay. The rooms’ categories include Standard, Diplomat and Club rooms. Others are Junior and Club suites. The reception is warmly, artistically and friendly crafted, exuding a certain aesthetic pull for the visitor to catch his breath and fully relax in the warm embrace of the unfolding scenery.

    Other upscale facilities include the restaurant, executive bar, a lounge bar, swimming pool and pool bar with an ample seat  out area to unwind and relax, a gymnasium and wellness centre that is well fitted with modern gadgets, a treatment alcove and sauna as well as beauty salon and spa. The hospitality outfit, which also prides itself on being a business hotel, she said, has a large banquet hall and a series of meeting rooms for various events, while also majoring in providing entertainment of all sorts for both its in- house guests and walk  in guests, especially the residents of its locality.

    Barrister Nwosu revealed that the hotel is focused on delivering on its promises, which according to her, is offering the best of hospitality services and filling the yearning gap in Lagos hospitality sector. It is in a bid to achieve this glorious height that she said the management of GKO Properties, decided to entirely replenish the once thriving hotel and transform it to an internationally branded hotel by contracting Golden Tulip to manage it.

    She assured patrons across board, particularly the locals who have been looking forward to the reopening of the hotel that in the next few days that the hotel would open its doors to the public and that every guest of the hotel should expect a surprise package on visiting as the hotel is poised to offering value for money with its new crop of well trained management team and personnel who have all be schooled in the new tradition and culture of professionalized and personalised services for which the Golden Tulip brand is known globally.

    For her, this is just the beginning of GKO Properties, entering into the hospitality and entertainment sector of the nation’s economy, as she disclosed that plans are afoot to develop and promote more hotels under the group across the major cities and towns.

  • Lagos West Senatorial election: Adeola floors Adewale at tribunal

    •Tribunal upholds another Lagos lawmaker’s victory 

    The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lagos has declared All Progressives’ Congress candidate, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola winner of the March 28, 2015  Lagos West Senatorial election.

    The three-man tribunal led by Justice Sylvanus Orji, yesterday delivered  the judgment  in the petition filed by the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),  Segun Adewale, challenging the victory of Senator Adeola in the election.

    In a unanimous judgment that lasted two and half hours, the tribunal dismissed the petition of the PDP candidate for lack of merit and incompetence.

    Adewale had sued Adeola, APC and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), asking that he should be declared the winner.

    Adewale was represented by his lead counsel, Dr YemiOke while Adeola was represented by R.A Olagoke. Dr.MuizBanire (SAN)  represented the APC with INEC  represented by Oluwaseun Olusiyi.

    Adewale, in the petition had alleged that the election was characterized by irregularities and rigged to favour the APC candidate.

    He had further alleged that the results submitted by the various wards did not correspond with the number of voters accredited by the card readers, and that election did not hold in some wards among other irregularities.

    He therefore urged the tribunal to declare him as winner of the election.

    But the APC in its preliminary objection contended that the petitioner (Adewale) lacked the locus standi to institute the action.

    The party argued that the petitioner did not specify the law under which he brought the petition and also failed to state the votes scored by the candidates.

    “By provision of Electoral Act, the petitioner is expected to specify the scores of all the candidates in the election. He only specified his own score and that of the APC candidate who is the  respondent.”

    Adeola, on his part, urged the tribunal to dismiss the petition on the ground that it lacked merit.

    He specifically contended that there was  material contradiction with the petitioner’s prayer and urged the court to declare him winner.

    The tribunal however disagreed with Adewale’s contention, insisting that there was no substantial evidence to prove that Senator Adeola was not qualified to run for the election.

    On the claim of the petitioner that there were irregularities at the polling units, the tribunal held that Adewale did not provide substantial evidence to validate his claim.

    In the view of the tribunal, the party agents at the polling units failed to provide evidence that there were irregularities at several polling units, to confirm such allegation and claims by the petitioner.

    The tribunal held that in the absence of any evidence from any party agent, that Adewale’s allegation of irregularities at several polling unit was mere speculation.

    The tribunal however chided  Adewale and his legal team for disregarding the court’s guideline in filing his final written submission.

    The tribunal members noted that Adewale’s legal team filed 104 pages of final written address as against the 40 pages stipulated by law.

    Meanwhile, the lawmaker representing Lagos Mainland Constituency 2 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Moshood Olarenwaju Oshun yesterday declared that his victory at the Lagos State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal is a confirmation that he truly earned the confidence and trust of the people in the constituency.

    Oshun, who spoke through his media office after the tribunal sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State yesterday upheld his victory at the 2015 election, further said the people of his constituency should be congratulated for their steadfastness, support and cooperation with the All Progressives Congress, APC, through which he emerged candidate and won the election.

    Ibrahim Olumide Ajiga of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had petitioned the tribunal, headed by Justice Sylvester Orji, challenging the declaration of MoshoodOlanrewaju by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC

  • 23 ships expected in Lagos with petroleum products, foods

    Twenty three ships laden with food items, petroleum products and other goods are being expected in Lagos ports from Sept. 18 to Sept. 30.

    The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) stated this in its daily publication – `Shipping Position’- made available to newsmen on Friday in Lagos.

    NPA said seven of the expected ships would arrive with containers, while two others would sail in with general cargo.

    The document explained that nine other ships would arrive with frozen fish, buck wheat, bulk sugar and palm oil.

    It said the remaining five ships were expected with petrol and base oil.

    The document noted that 10 ships had arrived the ports waiting to berth with general cargo, rice, frozen fish, bulk salt, petrol, bulk gas and aviation fuel.