THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JULY 24, 2018
Senator Adeola not fit to represent Lagos West Again’ (ThisDay)
Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos West senatorial district have described the Senator representing Lagos West at the National Assembly, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, as unstable and morally deficient and unfit to represent them again ahead the 2019 elections. In a statement made available to Thisday on Monday and signed by Alhaji Olorunkemi Adebayo and Prince Remi Oyebola, the APC chieftains, said such an unstable character can no longer be entrusted with their collective destinies and as such are canvassing for a true son of the soil with proven capacity to represent them. Read more
Unending pain on Lagos-Badagry expressway (SUN)
The Lagos-Badagry Expressway in Lagos State has been in a deteriorating state for a long while. A good portion of the highway remains in very terrible condition and it has worsened with the current rains pouring down in sheets. With the road’s decline, there seems to be no let up to the avalanche of pain and agony many people experience on it. Daily Sun gathered that at all times the lives of commuters and motorists who ply the road are in jeopardy. People no longer enjoy the luxury of riding on the road free of stress. That vital facility connecting Nigeria to its neighbours in West Africa has long lost its once enviable status. Read more
Oseni emerges new Lagos NMA Chairman (Vanguard)
The Lagos State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, weekend elected new executive officers with Dr Saliu Oseni, a consultant general surgeon at the Ikorudu General Hospital emerging as the Chairman to steer the ship of the organisation for the next two years. The new election may have put to rest the controversy over the election of the past executives. The immediate past Secretary of the NMA in Lagos State, Dr Sunday Adesegun Luro disclosed that 810 medical doctors participated in the elections, which held during the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi Lagos, NOHIL. Read more
Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge line: FG to demolished, rebuild, Old Apapa Rail Station (ThisDay)
The federal government yesterday said it would demolish, rebuild and expand the old Apapa rail station to have a warehouse, hotel and a shopping mall to serve Apapa port and the seaport. FG, through the Minister of Transportation, Mr.Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, disclosed this while inspecting the old Apapa rail station after the Steering Committee meeting in Lagos. According to him, “This is not the size of station we are looking for around here, what we are looking for is a bigger station and this is too small, since we have the whole property down to the road.” Read more
Housing deficit: Developer unveils Camberwall Estate (Vanguard)
To boost Lagos housing stock which is in deficit, Varitasi Homes and Properties Limited, a Lagos-based real estate development firm, has introduced Camberwall Estate, Eleko, Off Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos, into Lagos property market. Located next to highbrow Amen Estate along Eleko Beach road, Camberwall Estate comprising 100 plots of 600 square metres per plot, consists of site and service plots and housing development. In other words, prospective home owners who want to buy plots and build for themselves in the estate are welcome while those who want to buy already built housing units are equally welcome to the project. Read more
UNILAG produces 154 surgeons, 32 dentists (Punch)
The College of Medicine, University of Lagos, has inducted 154 graduates of medicine and surgery and 32 dentists into the profession. Speaking during the induction ceremony, which took place at the college’s New Great Hall, last Wednesday, the Provost of the college, Prof. Foluso Lesi, urged the graduates to be change agents and work with dignity. Lesi said, “I congratulate the parents, families, well-wishers and friends of the graduands and pray that your joy and investment in them will yield bountiful harvest. I also congratulate their teachers for delivering qualitative teaching to these young doctors. I congratulate my young colleagues for finishing the race, as I welcome you to this noble profession. Read more
UNILAG sex-for-marks: Why Linda Ikeji should help varsity – VC (NewTelegraph)
The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has called on the publisher of Linda Ikeji Blog, Ms. Lynda Ikeji, an alumnus of the institution to assist the university with relevant information about the female student that accused one of the university’s professors, Olusegun Awonusi of alleged sexual harassment. The Linda Ikeji website had few weeks ago published the semi-nude photographs of the professor, who was accused of sexually harassing the female student. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, said the publication had subjected the institution to public ridicule and the students, staff and members of the university community were embarrassed by the development. Read more
Workers’ cohesion, e-administration my best legacies – UNILAG registrar (NewTelegraph)
What has the experience been as the UNILAG Registrar in the last five years?
Well, it’s been a learning curve for me. I came in with the vision to be a change agent and I set out to reposition the Registry Unit such that we would occupy a pride of place in the university system. And, I am proud to say that with the collective goodwill and support of colleagues we have been able to deliver on our mandate. The University of Lagos registry has changed for the better, especially in effective and efficient service delivery, as well as paying prompt attention to details and policies. Read more
Ariya unlimited as King Sunny Ade serenades audience in Lagos, Abuja (Vanguard)
Dealers and Enterprise customers in the South West were the first to taste the goodies of the Globacom appreciation party at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja. On hand to welcome the guests were two iconic comedians, the Bishop of Osusu Ministry, Gordons (Godwin Komone) and Seyi Law (Lawrence Oluwaseyitan Aletile) supported by a one-man band, Aka Melody, who put guests in a relaxed mood for the event. Globacom’s Chief Retail Officer, Mr. David Maji welcomed them to the event on behalf of Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., Chairman of Globacom. Read more
I wear white hijab to kill targets, says 20-year-old suspected cultist (Nation)
A 20-year-old Mariam Abiola, arrested by police operatives attached to Ilasa Division, Lagos, yesterday said she killed four people between December and last week. Abiola, who said she joined the Eiye confraternity after fleeing from her parent’s home at Abeokuta, Ogun State, told reporters she usually wore white Jalabia and hijab to assassinate her targets to cover the gun. According to her, she was an armourer for the cult group as well as an executioner, adding that they usually gave her the picture of a target and identify the person’s house. Abiola said she was paid N10,000 for each of the four persons she killed for her group at Ilasa, adding that one Sadiq, taught her how to shoot a gun. Read more
Investigate death of Apapa LGA chairman, Lagos PDP tasks IGP (Vanguard)
Leaders of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State, yesterday, called on the Inspector General of Police to conduct a thorough, unbiased and professional investigation into the death of the Apapa Local Government Area Chairman of the party, Mr. Adeniyi Borishade, and others who sustained several injuries. Speaking during a press conference, the party secretary, Mr. Muiz Dosunmu urged the IGP to direct the AIG Zone 2 to handle the investigation as our confidence in the Lagos State Police Command has eroded. Dosunmu said: “We read, with dismay and total consternation, the statement issued by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Chike Otti about the unfortunate and condemnable incident which led to the death of Honourable Adeniyi Aborishade, our Apapa LGA Chairman. Read more
1 Dead, Several Injured as Crisis Rocks Lagos PDP (ThisDay)
Some suspected thugs, weekend, shot dead the Apapa Local Government Area (LGA) Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Omo Oba Adeniyi Aborishade, and left several others with injuries. Aborishade was shot dead at Eti-Osa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state during the crisis that erupted among members of the party. It was gathered that members of the Lagos PDP were on tour of the local government when the fracas erupted and some thugs brandished dangerous weapons like cutlasses and guns. According to reports, the clash was between two factions of the party – one faction for the State Chairman, Hon. Moshood Adegoke Sabadon and the other for the Eti-Osa LG Chapter Chairman, Kehinde Fasasi. Read more
Teenager ‘kidnaps’ self for N600,000 ransom from dad (Nation)
A 19-year-old girl, Dorcas Adilewa has been arrested by the police for allegedly plotting her kidnap and demanding N600,000 ransom from her father, Taiwo. The teenager was arrested alongside her friend, Ifeoluwa Ogunbanjo, a nursing mother, whose mobile phone, she used to contact her father for ransom. According to Adilewa, she needed the money to sponsor herself through school, adding that she was seeking admission into the university. She said: “I worked with a betting company but I was owed my three-month salary. I stopped going to school when my aunt died. But I was able to write the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exam this year. I needed the money to sponsor myself through school because my father was no longer working and my uncle doesn’t assist. Read more
Police nab woman for planning her kidnap in Lagos (Vanguard)
The Police Command in Lagos State have arrested a 19-year-old woman, Dorcas Adilewa, who planned her kidnap to defraud her father. The suspect hatched the plan in connivance with one Ifeoluwa Ogunbanjo, her friend, who provided location and a phone to contact her parents. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Imohimi Edgal, said that the suspects were arrested on July 13 following a report by the suspect’s father at Ketu Police Station. “On July 7 at about 5 p.m., Adilewa Taiwo of No. 3, Kosumi Lane, Bello-Ketu, Lagos, reported at Ketu Police Station that he received a call from phone number 09057432362. “He was told that his daughter, Dorcas Adilewa, was being held hostage and that if he does not want her killed, he should pay a ransom of N600,000 to secure her release. Read more
BRT vehicle kills woman in Lagos (Punch)
A yet-to-be-identified woman has been knocked down by a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Vehicle at the Palmgrove end of Ikorodu Road, Lagos. The incident, which occurred on Monday around 9.30am, was said to have led to the death of the yet-to-be-identified woman. Punch Metro gathered that the woman was trying to cross from Palmgrove side to the other side of the road when the incident occurred. A source said, “She first got into the BRT lane before crossing the rest of the highway; but an oncoming BRT bus knocked her down and she died on the spot.” Read more
Akinwunmi, Adepoju for Cowbell Football Summer Camp opening (Guardian)
The 2018 summer season of the renowned Cowbell Football Academy run by Godwin Dudu-Orumen will take off today at the National Stadium, Lagos with youngsters between ages four and 18. Dudu-Orumen, known for his versatility in football management over the decades, said on Thursday that everything needed to make this year’s event successful has been done. “This is our little way of helping to properly develop the game of football in Nigeria. We always take these young ones beyond the pitch as they’re also given life lessons. Read more
300 taekwondoist storm Lagos for IGP tourney (Vanguard)
Over 300 Taekwondo players drawn from across the country will Participate at the 7th edition of the Inspector General of Police annual Teakwondo Championship billed for July 26-28 2018 at the Indoor Sports hall of the National Stadium Surulere. Lagos. Chairperson of the Nigeria Police Taekwondo and head of the Local Organising committee. Stella Ebikefe said her committee has made all the necessary arrangements to ensure a smooth working round the clock to ensure that all arrangements towards ensuring a hitch free championship are put in place. Read more
Cycling Lagos 2018 online registration begins tomorrow (Guardian)
Organisers of the Cycling Lagos 2018 Championship have flagged off the event scheduled to hold on August 25 with the online registration of intending participants. The children’s edition of the event will hold at the Teslim Balogun Stadium on August 18. The online registration, which is on http://www.cyclinglagos.com/register/ platform, will hold between July 20 and August 10, 2018. It is opened to five categories of participants, including professionals, celebrity, children, clubs/veterans and amateurs, while corporate organisations and celebrities are expected to contact the organizers via email, info@cyclinglagos.com or call 09099575027 to register for the Corporate Race and Celebrity Race respectively. Read more