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  POLICE PARADES SUSPECTED KILLER OF SENATOR YAYI AIDE By Dada Babajide Razak                      Late Adeniyi Sanni  The Lagos police command has paraded three suspects believed to have been the crime syndicate that killed senator Solomon Adeola aide Late Adeniyi Sanni on August 5th ,2023  Parading the suspect at the force headquarters in  Lagos state on 18th September ,2023 the commissioner of police Idowu Owohunwa named the three suspects as Azeez Okuno (43), Lucky Idudu Micheal, and Adeigba Segun (26), said through painstaking intelligence and investigation ,the command succeeded in arresting the syndicate of the robbery and murder with three fire arms including fire arms used for the murder of the victim . He listed items recovered from the criminals includes one brand pistol with three live ammunition, one locally made pistol with six cartridges , six expended cartridges, military gear comprising of a military camouflage vest, jungle hat, pistol hose and a red Honda CRV. The lat

LASPA REACTS TO VIRAL VIDEO OF A CLAMPED VEHICLE BY THE AGENCY, LIST PARKING VIOLATIONS AND OFFENCES IN LAGOS STATE By Dada Babajide Razak     The Lagos state parking agency has given reasons why its officials clamped the car of a lady at the car park of a pharmacy along Allen Avenue, Ikeja on Friday, September, 8. In the statement released, the General Manager of the agency, Adebisi Adelabu, said the pharmacy where the lady parked her car, has refused to pay their annual Corporate Parking/Set Back Levy, hence the reason the woman's car was clamped. ‘’The attention of the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has been drawn to a viral video circulated by Health Plus Pharmacy, located in Allen, Ikeja. The video is a deliberate misrepresentation of facts to whip up public sentiments against against government officials on lawful duty. In order to set the records straight, the issues that led to clamping the tyre of the vehicle parked in front of Health Plus premises are detailed belo

 *Lagos issues Flood Alert To Residents Of Lekki-Ajah, Meiran, Ajegunle, Others* The Lagos State Government on Sunday issued a fresh flood alert, prompting some residents of the state to prepare for flooding in the month of September. This followed the release of an updated 2023 Water Releases Forecast for Flood Control by the Ogun-Osun River Basin Authority. In a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources, Lekan Shodeinde, the affected catchment areas include Alagbole, Meiran, Maidan, Kara, Isheri-Olowora, Agiliti, Owode-Onirin, Owode-Elede, Agboyi I, Agboyi II, Ajegunle, Itowolo, Majidun, Ibeshe, Baiyeku and Lekki-Ajah axis. Shodeinde said the utmost concern of the state government is safety of lives and properties of residents, urging residents and property owners in the listed areas to be ready to move upland when the water level rises showing signs of flooding just as it is advisable to all residents across the state. He explained that co

LAGOS ASSEMBLY CONFIRMS 22 SANWO-OLU'S NOMINEE REJECT 17 The Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed 22 out of the 39 cabinet nominees sent recently by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for screening. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, who presided over the day's sitting, said the confirmation followed rigorous and detailed screening of the nominees by a ad-hoc committee led by the Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Fatai Mojeed. He commended the committee for its effectiveness and urged the confirmed nominees to always remember that they are in office to serve the people of the State and not individuals. He also promised that the House would continue to do its best in the interest of the State. The confirmation was done through a voice vote as Dr. Obasa mentioned the name of each of the nominees. However, the lawmakers rejected 17 of the nominees. Those confirmed include: Hon. Layode Ibrahim Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende Dr. Dolapo Fasawe Hon. Bola Olumegbon Mr. Idris

POLITICAL  HONEY MOON IS OVER AS PRESIDENT TINUBU CONSTITUTE CABINET   By Dada Babajide Razak The political honeymoon is over, it's time for governance and steps to rejuvenate Nigeria economy to the threshold of success was the message President Bola Ahmed Tinubu told the new ministers as he inaugurated them at State banquet hall, Abuja on Monday . Speaking at the inauguration of the 45 ministers, the president urged them to prioritize the interest and welfare of the entire nation and it's diverse population above any regional or state specific considerations. He underscored the immense responsibility the minister bear in shaping policies that will significantly influence the lives of hundreds of millions of Nigeria as he reiterated that they cannot disappoint Nigerians who expected then to serve with integrity , dignity and competence to actualize the renewed hope manifesto of his administration failing which he will not hesitate to take necessary actions as they were chosen

  AFTERMATCH OF FISTCUFF BETWEEN SOME ARMY MILITARY MEN AND LASTMAN OFFICERS : ARMY BRIGADE COMMAND VISITS LASTMA GENERAL MANAGER   By Dada Babajide Razak  Aftermath of fistcuff involving men of Nigeria army and officers of Lagos state traffic management authority management (LASTMA) which surface on social media leading to disappearance of LASTMA officers on Lagos roads for the past days,  the commandant of 9th Brigade Nigeria army Brigadier General Adegoke Moses Adetuyi led Army delagations to courtesy visit to the Headquarters of LASTMA in Oshodi where the General Manager of the agency Mr Bolaji Oreagba received them on 15th August, 2023. According to a press release by Adebayo Taofiq , Director Public affairs and enlightenment department of Lastman, during their interaction on the unfortunate incident they both  re-assured maintaining harmonious relationship to strengthen partnership on traffic management in Lagos . The Army Commandant commended Lastma of the wonderful work the a

  NIGERIA BORN BRITISH HEAVY WEIGHT BOXER ANTHONY JOSHUA STOP ROBERT HELENIUS IN 7TH ROUND  By Dada Babajide Razak   ANTHONY JOSHUA produced a devastating knockout against Robert Helenius to set up a blockbuster fight Heavy weight boxing clash with Deontay Wilder. The Finn, who stepped in on short notice for Dilian Whyte after a failed drug test produced a disciplined display to frustrate ‘AJ’ for several rounds. But Joshua eventually caught Helenius with a clubbing right hand in the seventh round, suddenly ending the fight, sparking celebrations at ringside, including Conor McGregor. Helenius had previously lost to Wilder, who was left in tears after stopping the 39-year-old in the first round in October. But now the Bronze Bomber is likely the next opponent for the Briton in one of the most anticipated fights in boxing history. The former two-time heavyweight champion could now face Wilder in Saudi Arabia, with negotiations for a January date already underway.