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  • Governor Sanwo-Olu pays condolence visit to Onyeka Onwenu, Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia’s families

    Governor Sanwo-Olu pays condolence visit to Onyeka Onwenu, Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia’s families

    The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy Obafemi Hamzat have visited the families of Onyeka Onwenu, Justice Rita Ofili -Ajumogobia to pay his condolences

    It would be recalled that the 72-year-old music icon had died at the Reddington Hospital, Lagos after she slumped while performing at the birthday party of popular socialite, Mrs. Stella Okoli.

    While the daughter of Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia, Aribemchukwu was discovered dead on Wednesday morning at the entrance of her parent’s residence at Parkview Estate, Ikoyi Lagos.

    Sharing photos of his visit on Saturday, Sanwo-Olu who was received by Onyeka’s sons Abraham and Tijani Ogunlende said; “Her extraordinary life and the lasting impact she made with her timeless songs have solidified her legacy.

    “The vibrant spirit she embodied and the joy she shared through her artistry will always remain in our hearts.

    “May God grant her family the strength to endure this loss and the comfort to cherish and honor the remarkable legacy she leaves behind.”

    On his visit to Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia’s family, the governor said, “I visited Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia to express my heartfelt condolences following the untimely loss of her daughter, Aribemchukwu.

    “Losing a child is a profound tragedy that no parent should ever endure. My thoughts and prayers are with them as they navigate this trying period.

    “In moments like these, words often fall short, but I hope they find comfort in the love and support of those around them.”

  • LAGOS: Gunmen kill 2, kidnap 3 persons at Ayobo-Ipaja

    LAGOS: Gunmen kill 2, kidnap 3 persons at Ayobo-Ipaja

    Gunmen on Sunday invaded Ayobo Housing Scheme Extension, Oshin area of Ayobo-Ipaja in Lagos State, kidnapped three persons and killed two others.

     

    The gunmen on Friday kidnapped two married women before a repeat of the same incident on Sunday in the area.

     

    The Financial Secretary of the Landlords’ Association in the area , Mr James Ojuade, on Sunday, said the gunmen, who allegedly killed two men and kidnapped two sisters on Friday, allegedly kidnapped another man on Sunday.

     

    He said that the gunmen came through the boundary between Lagos State and Ogun and escaped with their victims inside a boat.

     

    “About 6.00 p.m. on Friday, four men, who were armed with guns, broke into the residence of one Mr Rashidi Salami, beat his wife mercilessly and took away his two married daughters who came to visit them.

     

    “Two neighbours, who intercepted and wanted to prevent them from escaping with the women, were shot dead, before they escaped with their victims.

     

    “The deceased: Messrs Nurudeen Olanrenwaju and Idris Olowolayemo were buried yesterday according to Muslim rites,” Ojuade said.

     

    Ojuade added that the gunmen came again on Sunday at 1.00 p.m. to the building next to where they allegedly kidnapped the two women on Friday and kidnapped one Mr Kehinde, whom he said had just returned from church.

     

    “Immediately Kehinde parked his car, the gunmen jumped into his compound and started shooting bullets into his building.

     

    “They captured him and escaped again to Ogun through a canoe,” he added.

     

    Ojuade called on the state government to come to their aid and provide security for the area.

     

    In his words: “We want the government to erect police post in Oshin to reduce criminality in the area.

     

    “We want the police to help us rescue the three people who had been kidnapped.”

     

    Another resident, who only identified himself as Kunle explained that many residents had abandoned their houses in the area due to the incessant kidnappings.

     

    “The community is now deserted as many residents had packed out of their houses for fear of the unknown.

     

    “We can no longer sleep and close our eyes as our lives are not safe,” Kunle posited.

     

    He noted that the parents of the two women allegedly kidnapped on Friday were currently receiving treatment at the hospital.

     

    Meanwhile, some police officers had been drafted to the scene of the incident.

  • #EndSARS Memorial: Sanwo-Olu orders release of arrested protesters

    #EndSARS Memorial: Sanwo-Olu orders release of arrested protesters

    Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday said he has ordered the release of those arrested during the one year anniversary of the #EndSARS protests in the state.

    This followed the memorial procession held on Wednesday at the Lekki tollgate, in hounor of victims of police brutality and to commemorate the one year anniversary of the protests that forced the Nigeria Police to disband its Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

    “Yesterday (Wednesday), we saw a protest in Lagos and everybody that was arrested in connection with the protest has been released, except an individual that was caught with dangerous weapons and who confessed to the police that he joined the protest to cause mayhem,” the governor said.

    He commended the police for identifying and isolating troublemakers from law-abiding people who conducted themselves in line with the laws.

    While extending a hand of fellowship to the youth to be stakeholders in the development of the state, Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated his commitment to reconciliation.

    He also asked the young citizens to join the rebuilding effort in order to restore the operating capacity of institutions affected in the violence recorded in 2020.

    Speaking on the rebuilding effort, the governor explained that the destruction had slowed down operational activities of the affected public institutions, but stressed that the state government would not shy away from its responsibility to rebuild the facilities and restore their operating capacity.

    Reacting to the report of the Judicial Panel of Enquiry and Restitution being awaited, he said his administration would make the full report available to the public.

    Governor Sanwo-Olu gave an assurance that the government would not make any attempt to cover up the recommendations of the panel, whether it was in its favour or not.

    “The panel concluded its sittings about three days ago and has asked for time to put the reports together behind closed doors,” he said. “We do not know the content of the report, but we want to say publicly that upon the handover of the report, we will be making it public.

    “We will not cover up anything. This is not who we are and that is not what our government stands for.”

     

  • Yoruba Nation: Sunday Igboho sends message to Gov Sanwo-Olu ahead of ‘peaceful rally’ in Lagos

    Yoruba Nation: Sunday Igboho sends message to Gov Sanwo-Olu ahead of ‘peaceful rally’ in Lagos

    Self acclaimed Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has announced his plan to lead a ‘Yoruba Nation’ protest in Lagos.

    Igboho said the rally would hold on July 3 at Freedom Park in Ojota. The proposed rally was announced through the acclaimed activist’s spokesperson, Olayomi Koiki, on Facebook.

    “We are sending a peaceful message to Governor Sanwo-Olu. We do not mind any other person who is saying we should not come to Lagos. Sanwo-Olu is the chief security officer of the land and we are coming to Lagos.

    “July 3rd is the most important date; nobody cannot say we should not come to Lagos. It is a peaceful rally.”

    TheNewsGuru.com, Tthat Igboho held in Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Ekiti and Oyo States. In some cases, police forcefully dispersed the agitators.

    The Lagos police spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, said he is not aware of the rally.

    “I am not aware of Sunday Igboho’s planned Lagos rally. When the command is aware, the command will react to that. For now, we are not aware of that,” he said.

    But the All Progressives Congress (APC),UK Chapter, has urged Igboho, to shelve the rally. The group, in a statement by its chairman, Phillip Idaewor, argued that the rally might be hijacked by hoodlums to unleash terror on Lagos residents.

    “We are not opposed to the ideas of making Nigeria work better for the many and not the few,” the group said in a statement.