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  • Footballer slumps, dies on pitch in Lagos

    Footballer slumps, dies on pitch in Lagos

    An unidentified footballer has slumped and died while playing at the Green Field Football Ground, in Lekki area of Lagos State.

    SP Benjamin Hundeyin, Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO) of the state command, confirmed the incident on his verified Twitter handle on Monday.

    Hundeyin said that officers from Maroko police division brought in the information on Friday.

    He added that the 31-year old relatively unknown footballer died at about 6.30 p.m. on Friday.

    The PPRO said that he was rushed to Ever Care Hospital, Lekki, for treatment where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.

    “Based on the report, a team of detectives visited the football scene and the hospital where the corpse was inspected and photographs taken.

    “The corpse has been deposited at a public morgue for autopsy. Meanwhile, investigation is in progress,” he said.

    Hundeyin, however, advised members of the public, particularly sports persons, not to push their limits.

    He advised that when tired, they should take a rest.

    “Above all, do regular medical check-up. Like we say on the street, ‘Life has no duplicate’,” he said.

  • Bukka Hut co-founder, Laolu Martins is dead

    Bukka Hut co-founder, Laolu Martins is dead

    Mr Laolu Martins, Co-Founder of Bukka Hut, one of the leading fast-food chains in Nigeria is dead.

    The family announced the death of the ex-banker which was said to have happened in the evening of Tuesday, 27 September.

    While the family was silent on the cause of his death, unconfirmed reports indicate that the Laolu committed suicide around 3 a.m Wednesday in Lekki, Lagos.

    Meanwhile, a statement released by the family on Wednesday said further announcements will be made by the family on the passage of the quintessential banker with over 21 years of experience in investment banking, corporate banking, stockbroking, asset management and pension fund management.

    “We hereby solicit the support and understanding of everyone as the family grieves the loss of our beloved Laolu in our privacy.

    “Our kind request is that you support the family – wife, children, aged mother and father and his siblings with your prayers at this difficult time. Further announcements will be made by the family,” the statement said.

    Martins started his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers in 1999. He joined Investment Banking & Trust Company Plc now Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc where he served in the Financial Control and Trade Finance/Foreign Operations units of the Bank before being seconded to Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Ltd where at various times he was Financial Controller, Head Asset Management and lastly Head Stockbroking.

    He later resigned in 2005 to join Shell Nig. CPFA Ltd, the Fund Manager of the Shell Companies in Nigeria Pensions Scheme where he was Head, Investments up till 2008 when he resigned to join Nigeria International Security Limited, NISL, an independent financial services firm specialising in investments within the Nigerian space.

  • LASG embarks on demolition of illegal structures in Lekki

    LASG embarks on demolition of illegal structures in Lekki

    The Lagos State Government, LASG, through its agencies (Lagos State Planning and Environmental Monitoring Agency, LASPEMA and Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA) has embarked on the demolition of illegal structures along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.

    According to a statement on Monday, the General Manager of LASPEMA, Daisi Oso, who spoke during the joint exercise, said the structures were built under power transmission lines.

    He said, “Months back, appeals were made and contravention notices were served to all owners/occupiers of car lots, shanties, and other informal business operators on setbacks along Lekki-Epe Expressway axis, without compliance.

    LASG embarks on demolition of illegal structures in Lekki

    “Lekki remains a very critical area and one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing axis, where both government and private sectors are making huge investments. Because of this, the state government will continue to preserve the environment and anything less becomes an irritant because the present government is committed to achieving its THEMES agenda.

    “This demolition exercise will be extended to other parts of the state, especially where infractions are noticed on setbacks/incidental open spaces.

    “These illegal structures were erected under power transmission lines and the state government, under any administration, did not issue any approval/permit to occupants of the concerned areas for either business or residential purposes against claims from some quarters.”

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that LASBCA came into being through the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law of 2010, but it officially started in August 12, 2012.

    It Is an Agency set up to ensure that basic minimum standards are maintained in building construction and renovation in order to ensure that existing and new buildings are safe, healthy, accessible and habitable for present and future generations.

    The Agency works together with developers or owners to provide a highly quality service and to make sure that all building works are satisfactorily carried out. LASBCA also work closely with other government agencies such as Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA).

    LASBCA is governed by Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law 2010, LASBCA regulations and the National Building Codes.

    LASG embarks on demolition of illegal structures in Lekki

    Recall that Lagos State Government, in its commitment to making the state attain its desired goal of a well-planned and healthy environment suitable for all established the Lagos Planning and Environmental Monitoring Authority in 2001 by the former Governor of Lagos State, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

    The Authority is saddled with the responsibility of monitoring road setbacks and incidental open spaces to prevent their abuse/misuse and ensure urban aesthetics as well as coordinate site selection for the location of informal businesses to ensure compliance with the State Operative Development Plan in collaboration with Physical Planning Department.

    One of the Agency’s major functions also includes issuing Operational Permit or Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to informal business operators in the State among others.

  • Lagos police arrest robbery suspect, recover gun in Lekki

    Lagos police arrest robbery suspect, recover gun in Lekki

    The Police Command in Lagos State says it has arrested a 39- year-old robbery suspect and recovered a gun from him in the Lekki Free Trade Zone of the state.

    In a statement on Friday in Lagos, the command’s Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed said that the suspect (names withheld) was arrested on Sept.15 at about 06:30 p.m. following a tip-off.

    “The police received information that some hoodlums vandalise cables and steal iron rods at the construction site of Dangote Refinery, using canoe to convey the cables to Epe and its environs.

    “Officers from the command mobilised to Emun Village, behind Lekki Free Trade Zone and on sighting the police, the hoodlums fled in different directions,” he said.

    Hundeyin said the officers arrested the suspect, who resides in Nuforija area of Epe.

    He said a locally made single barrel gun, one live cartridge, a mercury flying boat engine and the sum of N48,500 were recovered from the suspect.

    According to him, preliminary investigation is ongoing, which is aimed at arresting the other fleeing suspects.

    Hundeyin said that the suspect would be transferred to the state command headquarters soon.

  • 6 persons trapped as 7-storey building collapses in Lekki

    6 persons trapped as 7-storey building collapses in Lekki

    Six persons are reportedly trapped as a seven-storey building collapses at Lekki, Lagos State.

    Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Zonal Coordinator South West, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), confirmed the incident on Sunday in Lagos.

    Farinloye said that the building located at Oba Idowu Oniru Street, Lekki, was under construction when it collapsed.

    He said that six persons were apparently trapped under the rubbles of the building.

    Emergency responders included the Nigerian Police Force, NEMA and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).

    Operations are ongoing as at the time of report.

  • How Lekki deep-sea port will create jobs – Muazu Sambo

    How Lekki deep-sea port will create jobs – Muazu Sambo

    Minister of Transportation, Alhaji Muazu Sambo has said that the Lekki Deep-Sea Port project would create 112,000 jobs for Nigerians upon its completion.

    Sambo gave the declaration on Sunday while speaking to newsmen in Jalingo.

    He said that the port, which was second in Nigeria after Onne Deep-Sea Port, has the potentials to garner more revenues for the country.

    The minister also said that the project would impact positively on the nation’s economy.

    “The Lekki deep-sea port project, which is the second after Onne Deep Sea Port in Nigeria is very significant, because the largest ships in the world can berth at the Port.

    “That means, more tonnage, more cargo, more revenue for the port and for the country, more economic activities.

    ” And above all, more jobs, like I said,  over 112, 000 both direct and indirect jobs will be created as a result of the creation of the Lekki deep-sea port.

    “This will be in the first few years and as time goes on and as activities expand, the number of jobs will even multiply and that is what is good for us.

    “For as more jobs we have, the more our ability to put food on the table of many Nigerians,’ Sambo said.

    Sambo said that his redeployment from the federal ministry of Works and Housing to Transportation would not affect the ongoing execution of road projects in the state.

    According to him, the ongoing road projects in the state will be completed by the latter.

    Sambo assured that he would explore the option of ‘Corporate Social Responsibilities’ from agencies in the Federal Ministry of Transportation, which would positively impact on the lives of the people in the state.

    “I have being given assurance from the ministry of Works and Housing that as soon as funds are released from the federal ministry of Finance,  contractors will receive their outstanding payments and will be able to continue with their work.

    “My movement to the ministry of Transportation does not mean that the impact of infrastructure in Taraba as far as road is concerned will end.

    ” Even in the federal ministry of transportation, we have agencies that have corporate social responsibilities to execute projects.

    “Such corporate social responsibilities will include all those activities that will touch the lives of the common man including township roads.

    “And I intend to explore that option to be able to bring more succour to the people of Taraba State,” the minister added.

    Sambo advised political party supporters in the state to imbibe the spirit of peace and brotherliness during and after the political parties’ campaigns.

    ”No contest in this life that is worth dying for except the contest for the face of God.

    “We should approach this election with calmness, peace and brotherliness, because there is no contest in this life that is worth dying for except the contest for the face of God.

    “Any other contest is a matter that ends here. Everybody wants to win election ostensibly to better the lives of his people, so whosoever wins should be embraced.

    ” There is no contest worth shading the blood of a brother and a sister or even habouring hatred, just because you support one candidate and I support another,” he urged.

  • Singer Portable makes jest of Lekki residents, says he prefers to live in trenches

    Controversial and vociferous Nigerian artiste Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as portable has berated Lekki celebrities and residents over the flooding nature of their environment.

    In a viral video that surfaced online, Portable was seen advising anyone approaching Lekki area of Lagos to be wary of water logged roads that is injurious to humans and vehicles.

    The zazuu crooner  made this known in the video that he built his house in trenches because he fears he could be swept of by flood in Lekki.

    According to him, the house owners in Lekki built houses on parts that were meant for fishes and mammy water to live on.

    ” They have blocked and filled up water where fishes and mammy water are suppose to be having fun, If rain fall like this na problem.

    ”I quickly ran away to trenches and settled down there, now water is not disturbing me like our people in Lekki” He said.

  • JUST IN: Man rescued from suicide on Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge [VIDEO]

    A yet to be identified young man has been rescued from committing suicide on the ever busy Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge in Lagos State.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the young man was rescued by the patrol officers of the Lekki Concession Company (LCC) on Wednesday morning.

    According to LCC, the young man has been handed over to the police.

    “Thanks to the quick intervention of LCC Patrol Officers, a young man was saved from commiting suicide on Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge. He has been handed over to the Police,” LCC tweeted.

    Watch video below:

  • David Imoh’s burial arrangement released

    The family of David Imoh, a sound engineer who was lynched and burnt to death by a mob in Lagos State, has announced his funeral arrangements, noting that Interment would be strictly by invitation.

     

    The sound engineer was killed on May 12 by alleged commercial motorcyclists following an argument over N100.

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    David Imoh

     

    The obituary reads: “The family of late Reverend Abraham Sunday hereby formally announces the death of their beloved son, brother and husband, David Imoh Sunday, which painful event took place on Thursday, 12th May 2022 at Lekki, Lagos.

     

    “He is survived by his wife, children, mother, brothers, sisters and in-laws. The funeral activities are stated below; Service of Songs/Celebration of Life Thursday, 2nd June, 2022, at 5pm at the Church of God Mission Intl, Victoria Island Zonal Headquarters, Garden City of God, T. F. Kuboye Street, Oniru, Lagos.

     

    “Interment (strictly by invitation) Friday, 3rd June 2022 at 10am; Thanksgiving Service Sunday, 5th June 2022 at 8am at the Church of God Mission Intl, Church4Real, 3 Afisman Drive. Off Akinremi Street, Anifowoshe by Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos.”

     

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that D avid was allegedly beaten and set ablaze by motorcyclists in the Admiralty area of Lekki in Lagos on May 12, 2022.

    The engineer’s colleagues, Frank, a saxophonist, and Philip, a keyboardist, had boarded a motorcycle to a venue on Admiralty Way where David was setting up for a show.

     

    The motorcyclist was said to have conveyed the duo to the destination when an argument bordering on N100 ensued between the motorcyclist and David’s friends.

     

    The argument was said to have degenerated into a fight, as the motorcyclist sought the support of other motorcyclists, who intervened in the matter.

     

    The Lagos State Police Command had revealed the identity of a 22-year-old who allegedly doused a sound engineer, David Imoh, with petrol as he was lynched in the Lekki area of the state.

     

    The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Benjamin Hundeyin, said in a statement that the number of suspects arrested in connection with the gruesome murder of David had risen to seven.

     

    The PPRO mentioned the seventh suspect as 22-year-old Usman Abubakar.

     

  • David Sunday: Police arrest four suspects involved in killing engineer in Lagos

    David Sunday: Police arrest four suspects involved in killing engineer in Lagos

    The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspects involved in the killing of a sound engineer known as David Sunday.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lagos State, Gbenga Omotoso made this known in a statement on Monday.

    Recall that a mob recently lynched Sunday in the Lekki area of Lagos.

    According to Omotoso, two survivors of the condemnable act are currently recuperating in an undisclosed hospital.

    He revealed that the police are holding the four suspects at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Panti.

    Omotoso further revealed that the government will address the root cause of this and similar incidents, which have caused public anxiety in the State.

    “The Lagos State Government has reiterated its condemnation of the mob attack in which a sound engineer was killed in Lekki.

    “The police are holding four suspects at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Panti. Two survivors of the condemnable act are in hospital.

    “The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, has spoken with the family of the victim, Mr. David Sunday. He sends the condolences of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and assures them that justice will be done in this matter.

    “The government will address the root cause of this and similar incidents, which have caused public anxiety,” he stated.