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*"ONE CHANCE": POLICE ARREST 2 IN LEKKI, RECOVER STOLEN CAR* *As Victim Identifies Suspect* The operatives of the Lagos State Police Command attached to Ilasan Division on 3rd August, 2021, at about 9.30am arrested two (2) suspected armed robbers, Samson Tella, m, 37 and Raphael John, m,  21, who specialize in One Chance robbery and have been terrorising Lekki/Ajah axis of Lagos State. According to statement signed by the police pubic relations officer Lagos state Cps Olumuyiwa Adejobi ( Mnipr) signed on 5th august 2021 circulated on social media  The suspected armed robbers on 2nd August, 2021, at 9.30pm attacked the owner of a Toyota Corrolla car Reg No. JJJ 242 FW, at Ikate Area of Lagos, took over the steering, drove him to ATM at Ikate and withdrew the sum of twenty thousand naira only (#20,000) from the account of the victim. The victim quickly informed the police who tracked down and traced the car to mechanic workshop at Lafiaji, Lagos Island, on 3rd August, 2021, whe

Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu today commissioned 102 brand new Locally assembled compactor trucks and 100 Double Dino Bins for the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) at the Sports Ground, Lagos House, Ikeja.  The 102-brand new waste collection vehicles comprising 30(nos) of 12 Cubic meter Compactor Trucks, 60(nos) of 24 cubic meter compactor trucks and 12(nos) Hook Loaders, and 100 double dino bins. All the trucks are locally assembled in Lagos, Nigeria here and drivers and their assistants have been trained to troubleshoot and fix simple issues that might arise as they move around the State. Each vehicle also has trackers for effective monitoring.  The  average compactor truck can carry 10 tons of waste (most usually carry less), this implies that we need to make more than 1,300 compactor trips daily to provide an effective waste collection service.  This commissioning is encapsulated in the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu Administ

LAGOS STATE PUBLIC SERVICE DAY   _APAPA IGANMU LCDA SHINES_  ' All works no play makes public service dull' this best described this year Lagos state public service day held virtually in categories which includes talents hunts ,eating  ,comedy, Gele tying , make up,admire etc . In his opening address the Head of public service Mr Muri-Okunola charged public servnants to re-double their efforts through improved services deliveries and maintain the delligence commitments and unalloyed loyalty to their duties as the public expect professionalism in discharge of their duties . Apapa Iganmu LCDA comes out top both in eating and singing competition through Mr Balogun area manager Sari and Mr lawal Mustapha of information unit respectively while Mrs Egbebi of Agric department and Mr Shola Oragbade of information unit took the 3rd position in fashion and eating competition . In her reaction to the successful outing of team Iganmu LCDA,the Executive c

LAGOS STATE GRASSROOTS POLITICS  HON.TAOHEED ABIOLA OLADIPU GETS HIS COMMUNITY SUPPORTS FOR THE APEX JOB IN OSHODI -ISOLO LOCAL GOVERNMENT  Akinwale Ojo reports  23rd January 2021 Towards the forth coming local government election in Lagos state, an aspirant in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government  Hon.Abiola Taoheed Oladipupo has seek the supports of his  community through the Centra Development Committee (CDC) central zone shogunle . According to an adage which says Charity begins at home , the aspirant whose campaign slogan is " Ileri Oluwa 2021" while seeking the support of the elders and leaders of the community said  going by the political  history of Oshodi-Isolo Local government among the seven wards that make-up the local government Shogunle is the only ward which hasn't produce a chairman. " I seek your support to let's us run the race collectively and together for the betterment of our people and community this is not  moment to wipe up sentiment

ISOLO GRAMMAR SCHOOL STUDENTS RE-UNITES AFTER  THIRTY TWO YEARS  Dada Babajide razak report  * group plans to unify and link all ex secondary school mates  * see to members area of challenges  ISOLO GRAMMAR SCHOOL STUDENTS RE-UNITE AFTER  THIRTY TWO YEARS   It was quite an impressive event as the old students of Isolo Grammar School came together to celebrate the gift of life after 32years. The event  kicked off in an atmosphere of praise and worship on 26th December,2020 at Oladele Street, Ire Akari Estate, Isolo. The  highly spiritual opening prayer was led by  former Senior Girl of the school Dr. Legbeti Agnes, (nee Aiyejuro). It was a moment of prayer that was quite deep and touching.   An excited former Senior Boy of the school , Ademola Oloyede gave a very heart warming welcome address.  In his speech, he appreciated everyone who made the  re-union a reality, specifically giving kudos to the organizing committee for a job weldone. Going down memory lane, h

ISOLO GRAMMER SCHOOL SET 88 CELEBRATES MRS FUNKE MENE AT GOLDEN AGE  It was a great moment at itamaga in ijede Ikorodu, Lagos state as Isolo grammar school old students set 88 joined friends and well wishers to celebrate their class mate Mrs funke Mene as she celebrates her golden jubilee on 10th October 2020. The celebrant who shared memory of some moments of her journey to the golden age  thanked her husband engineer  Mene for his support, love and understanding which has been the tonic that has keep her happy always . Ii She was greatful to the Lord for His Mercy and protection to have lived to celebrate golden  jubilee and thanked everyone who came to celebrate with her especially her secondary school mate who not only showed up physically to celebrate her but also presented  her with a beautiful potrait and prayed God keep them together to celebrate diamond jubilee . She also appreciated family members , friends, church members , management and staff of St

*EDO ELECTION RESULT SHOULD UNDERGO THE TEST OF ELECTORAL LAW*  23rd Sept.2020  _Adewale Ajibola reports_  In any sporting activities or competition  participants are subjected to rules and regulations which gives each and everyone a satisfied mind after each tournament when champions have emerged.  In reference to the above in Edo state election there is no doubt that the election has been concluded and Governor Obaseki of pdp has been declared as the winner having won majority of the votes but did the candidates and parties in the election played to Nigeria  electoral laws ?  In the recent past in Nigeria, supreme courts has nullified and reversed some election simply because the candidates or the parties  compromised on the rules that governed the electoral process . Examples of this are elections  held in the following states  zamfara, Bayelsa , Imo , Bauch etc which has re-shaped our democratic institutions . Edo state  election should be tested under the electoral act