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  • JUST IN: Lagos begins clean-up of Obalende under-bridge

    JUST IN: Lagos begins clean-up of Obalende under-bridge

    The Lagos State Government has commenced the clean-up of shanties occupied by squatters under the Obalende Bridge in the Eti-Osa local Government Area .

    The State issued a four-day ultimatum to commercial drivers and squatters under the bridge to vacate their shanties and move any unlawful motor parks to the state’s recognised parks.

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    Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced this in a video shared on his X handle on Saturday.

    His caption reads: “The enforcement team of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, this morning, resumes the clean-up of the Obalende under-bridge.”

    The cleaning operation by the Ministry is Led by ACP Bayo Sulaiman. 

    Details shortly…

  • Tablets for pupils in Ikoyi, Obalende

    Ikoyi-Obalende Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State has distributed tablets to pupils.

    The devices, the council Chairman, Fuad Atanda-Lawal, said were in fulfilment of his promise to give the pupils solid academic background.

    The gesture, he said, was in partnership with Softcom Limited.

    Education, he said, had shifted to personalised learning.

    “The benefits of mobile devices as teaching tools mean they are becoming a common part of the educational experience in classrooms, from primary schools to tertiary institutions. We want to take advantage of this growing trend to improve our children’s access to accurate information and build a future of well-educated individuals. We are glad to have a partner in Softcom Limited, who understands the challenges and are keen to provide solutions,” he said.

    The initiatives, Atanda Lawal said, would solve the problem of illiteracy and semi-literacy.

    Softcom’s Chief Executive Officer Yomi Adedeji said: “Aside from the primary to secondary school syllabus on the devices, we have built the tablet to also include other content like leadership, business, and communication guides we believe will contribute towards the holistic education of the students from a young age.

    “We are happy to be to play a role in providing these children with the tools to succeed in education, and in life in general. We share in the local government’s passion to empower these kids, and hope this is a partnership that extends for many more years to come.”

  • Fake’ Eko DISCO staff charged with forgery

    A man, who allegedly forged Eko Electricity Distribution (EKEDP) Plc identity card with which he received electricity bills payment, was Monday brought before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

    Adebayo Ojo, 50, was arraigned by the Area A Police Command, Obalende, before Mrs F. F. George on a three-count charge of forgery and possession of fake identity cards.

    Prosecuting Sergeant Francisca Job said Ojo presented himself as an EKEDP staff at Berkley Street, Lagos Island, and unlawfully reconnected and tampered with electricity installations.

    The alleged incident occurred at about 1pm on March 2, at No.16, Berkley Street.

    Job said: “The defendant forged EKEDP staff identity card with number No. 14068 and presented it to customers to collect electricity bills.

    “Some documents such as a ledger containing EKEDP customers’ details, checklist, metre reading and EKEDP safety belt were unlawfully in the defendant’s possession.”

    According to her, the offences contravened Sections 329, 363(1) and 380 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    The defendant pleaded not guilty.

    Magistrate George granted him N200, 000 bail with two sureties in the like sum.

    The case continues on March 28.

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  • LASG orders illegal occupants around Obalende bridge to leave in 48 hours

    LASG orders illegal occupants around Obalende bridge to leave in 48 hours

    The Lagos State Government, on Monday gave 48 hours to people trading or living under and around Obalende flyover to quit.

    The Chairman of Lagos State Taskforce on Environment, SP Olayinka Egbeyemi, gave the order when he visited the area to intimate the people of the government’s plan to demolish illegal structures within the vicinity.

    Egbeyemi said that the people had been served quit notices  four years ago and that Gov. Akinwumi Ambode visited the area six months ago to restate the need for them to move.

    “Lagos State Government has resolved that no bridge would be a hideout for criminals and illegal activities.

    “Everyone under Obalende Bridge is there illegally.

    “We don’t want to arrest or carry people’s property away, hence, 48 hours grace is given to them to move on their own or they will be forced to do so,” he said.

    Some of the structures are churches, mosques, traders, food vendors, mechanics and residences.

  • Ogun police arrest man for defiling minor

    Ogun police arrest man for defiling minor

    ANTI-Crime detectives attached to the Obalende Police Division in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State have arrested one Qudus Giwa for defiling a 15 year-old girl.

    The suspect was said to have forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of the girl in Sabo area of the town on July 21.

    The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in statement, said the courage of the victim to personally report the matter to the police was laudable.

    He said many victims of similar experience would not notify anyone.

    Adejobi, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), stated that Giwa (22) had been transferred to the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Labour Unit of the Department of Criminal Investigation, Eleweran, Abeokuta for investigation and prosecution as directed by the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ikemefuna Okoye.