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  • LAGOS WOMEN WALK: Sanwo-Olu dances Buga (VIDEO)

    LAGOS WOMEN WALK: Sanwo-Olu dances Buga (VIDEO)

    Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday danced to the viral song ‘Buga’ once again in public at the solidarity walk staged by women in the state.

    He was flanked by his deputy Obafemi Hamzat and some women.

    The walk by women from different parts of Lagos was in support of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu and his running mate, Kashim Shettima.

    Videos of the women, comprising artisans, traders and market women and professionals, marching on the streets with banners, have been trending online.

    The women, in their hundreds, gathered at Tinubu’s Square on Lagos Island and other locations in the state for the solidarity walk.

    Shading supporters of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, Sanwo-Olu’s new media aide Jubril Gawat said, “The Owners of Lagos … The Mothers of EVERYBODY including ASIWAJU himself.

    “We are not calling it 1 Million or 1 Billion … It’s just a simple Lagos women Walk.”

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the walk comes 48 hours after the October 1 rallies organised by Obi’s supporters nationwide and outside the country.

    It also followed a post by Tinubu on Sunday where he debunked rumour of his death.

    Tinubu’s whereabouts has been a matter of public concern following his absence from public events including the first signing of the Peace Accord by presidential candidates in Abuja.

    The former Lagos governor posted a video of himself on social media on an exercise bike, stating that he is healthy.

    “Many have said I have died, others claim I have withdrawn from the presidential campaign. Well… Nope.

    “This is the reality: I am strong, I am healthy and I am READY to serve Nigerians from Day One,” Tinubu said.

    Recall that sometime May,  Governor Sanwo-Olu joined many other music lovers to participate in the ‘Buga’ challenge.

    Daniel Anidugbe, the singer better known as Kizz Daniel, on May 5, came through with ‘Buga’, his latest song, featuring Tekno.

    A challenge was thereafter created on social media platforms to promote the less than four-minute song. The challenge has continued to reverberate across the country.

    Shortly after he clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest for a second term as the governor of Lagos, Sanwo-Olu, who was walking to the podium with his aides, lifted his arms up in a pompous fashion — the trademark sign of the song — while he danced.

    The song was being played in the background, while the governor showed off his dancing skills amid cheers from his supporters.

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  • Sanwo-Olu halts RTEAN activities in Lagos (IYANA-IBA VIDEO)

    Sanwo-Olu halts RTEAN activities in Lagos (IYANA-IBA VIDEO)

    Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has suspended all activities of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria in the state and appoints a 35-man caretaker committee.

    This was made known by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, on Thursday.

    He noted that the suspension has become imperative following some pockets of violence recorded in Ojo and Lagos Island on Wednesday, adding that a 35- Man Caretaker Committee has been constituted to take over activities of the union henceforth.

    “In a bid to fulfill one of the cardinal objectives of the T.H.E.M.E.S developmental agenda of the present administration in Lagos State as it relates to Security and Good Governance, under Traffic Management and Transportation, the Lagos State Government has suspended all activities of RTEAN with immediate effect,” Giwa said.

    TheNewsGuru.com recalls that on Wednesday two persons were feared killed during a clash involving factional members of RTEAN in the Iyana Iba and Lagos Island areas of Lagos State.

    During the clash on Wednesday, the transport union members were seen in a trending video clip engaging themselves in a free-for-all.

    In the video clip seen on social media, the transport union workers were seen fighting themselves with stones, bottles, cutlasses, and other dangerous weapons.

    Meanwhile. RTEAN said it has suspended one of its Lagos State Vice-Chairmen, Oluwaseyi Bamgbose, popularly known as ‘Student,’ for instigating unrest in the association.

    RTEAN National President, Musa Muhammed, announced this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos through the National Publicity Secretary of the union, Abdulrahman Amusan.

    Sanwo-Olu halts RTEAN activities in Lagos (IYANA-IBA VIDEO)
    Alhaji (Dr) Musa Muhammed

    The move came a day after different groups within RTEAN clashed in Lagos, leaving several people injured.

    Muhammed, also the Lagos State Chairman of RTEAN, said Mr Bamgbose’s recent moves and actions were capable of instigating violence in the Lagos State Council of the association.

    He said Bamgbose had on Wednesday organized an illegal protest at the Alausa Secretariat with some disgruntled elements in his efforts to create violence and unrest in the association.

    According to him, Bamgbose’s intention was to cause trouble so that the state government would regard the association as uncoordinated and subsequently placed a ban on its activities.

    “While (Bamgbose) was organising a protest in Ikeja yesterday, another clash instigated by him was going on at Iyana Iba in the Ojo area so that government would think we are fighting and then take over our operations.

    “Bamgbose wants to create an impression that all is not well in the association.

    “RTEAN has taken decisive action against him, he has been put on suspension in accordance with the association’s rules and regulations.

    “The union is a discipline organisation and will never tolerate or condone any act of violence, especially during this campaign period and elections that are coming. The union cannot afford any act of violence,” Muhammed said.

    RTEAN National President asserted that his tenure is still running as the duly elected chairman of the state council and is loved by the majority of members.

    He said there was a process to become an officer in the association and anyone who has any aspiration or ambition should wait and follow the due process instead of resorting to violence.

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  • Sanwo-Olu appoints new commissioner after Lagos building collapse

    Sanwo-Olu appoints new commissioner after Lagos building collapse

    Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has named Mr Tayo Bamgbose-Martins, an engineer, as the new Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development.

    He replaces Mr. Idris Salako, whose resignation as commissioner was announced on Monday.

    Salako’s resignation came on the heels of the collapse of a seven-storey building at Oba Idowu Abiodun Oniru Road, Oniru Estate on Victoria Island.

    Lagos has been faced with recurring cases of building collapse in recent times.

    The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, said in a statement on Wednesday that Bamgbose-Martins, the new appointee, had been the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations since inception of the present administration.

    Omotoso said that Bamgbose-Martins was born on June 3, 1957, in Lagos, had his Primary Education at St. Mary’s Private School, Lagos and  went to St. Gregory’s College, Lagos for his secondary education, which he completed in 1974.

    He said that the new commissioner obtained his First Degree, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc Hons) in Civil Engineering from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) and a Master of Science Degree (MSc.) in Civil Engineering from the University of Lagos, majoring in Highways/Transportation.

    According to him, Bamgbose-Martins’ constant quest for knowledge led him to embark on several post-qualification programmes such as Infrastructure Development at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.

    ”He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE), a Member of the Institute of Highway Transportation (MIHT) and a Registered Engineer (COREN).

    ”Bamgbose-Martins is an astute Civil Engineer with over 33 years of professional experience as a Public Servant.

    ”He has served the Lagos State Government in various capacities, such as Area/Resident Engineer, Director of Planning and Design, General Manager, Lagos State Ferry Services, Executive Secretary and Vice Chairman, Lagos State Roads, Bridges and Highway Infrastructure Private Sector Participation (PSP) Board.

    ”He rose through the Public Service ranks to become a Permanent Secretary in 2005 and headed at different times, the Ministry of Rural Infrastructure, Ministry of Housing and Ministry of Works and Infrastructure from where he retired in 2015.

    ”He was appointed by the present administration as a member of the Lagos State Project Finance and Process Compliance Audit Committee,” Omotoso said.

  • Lagos gov, Sanwo-Olu greets Shettima, says he’s a visionary leader

    Lagos gov, Sanwo-Olu greets Shettima, says he’s a visionary leader

    Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has felicitated the vice-presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Kashim Shettima on his 56th birthday, describing him as a visionary leader.

    Shettima, the immediate past governor of Borno State, clocked 56 on Friday, Sept. 2.

    Sanwo-Olu, in a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, said that Shettima was a committed and selfless public servant.

    He said that the former governor contributed not only to his state but Nigeria as a whole, as an experienced banker, respected politician and public officer.

    The governor said that the APC vice presidential candidate had displayed pragmatic leadership with selflessness and dedication.

    He said that he did so by rendering quality service to people at the state and national levels both in the private and public sectors.

    ”On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke, and the good people of Lagos State, I join family, friends, political associates, leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to congratulate Sen. Kashim Shettima, the running mate to our National Leader and presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on his 56th birthday.

    ”Sen. Shettima, in the last three decades, has distinguished himself as successful banker and public officer, rising to the position of a General Manager in Zenith Bank before yielding the clarion call in 2007 to serve as Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development in Borno State.

    ”As a golden fish, which cannot be hidden, Shettima within four years served as Commissioner in five ministries – Finance and Economic Development, Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Education, Agriculture and Health under Gov. Ali Modu Sheriff from 2007 to 2011.

    ”Having proved to be a trusted and committed manager of manpower and resources, his people elected him as Governor in 2011,” he said.

    According to him, Shettima’s input in the growth and development of Borno State during his tenure as governor is a clear testament to his visionary leadership.

    He said that his developmental strides in the Borno State were noticeable in different areas of endeavour to date.

    Sanwo-Olu said that he had also distinguished himself in the legislative chamber as a member of the Senate, representing Borno Central.

    ”His penchant for diligence and contributions toward the development of Nigeria’s socio-economic and political landscape based on his service to the nation in different capacities in the past without any iota of doubt made him the right choice as the APC vice presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential poll.

    ”On this occasion of his 56th birthday, I wish ‘our incoming Vice President’, by the grace of God, good health and wisdom, as he continues to render more services to our dear country,” Sanwo-Olu said.

  • APC: Sanyaolu’s death personal loss to me – Sanwo-Olu

    APC: Sanyaolu’s death personal loss to me – Sanwo-Olu

    Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said that the death of his Senior Special Assistant on Tertiary Education, Youth and Student Affairs, Mr Omotayo Sanyaolu, is a personal loss to him.

    Sanwo-Olu, in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Friday, mourned Sanyaolu.

    Sanyaolu, who was the immediate past Youth Leader of the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), died on Friday, after his involvement in an auto crash in Lagos.

    Sanwo-Olu expressed his heartfelt sympathies to the family of Sanyaolu, describing the late aide as a ”loyal, committed, hardworking and dedicated co-worker in the Greater Lagos agenda”.

    The governor said the death of Sanyaolu was a personal loss to him and the Lagos State Government, as well as the deceased’s family, friends, Lagos APC and tertiary institutions within the state.

    According to him, the death of a loved one is usually painful as it is irreparable, but one must thank God that Sanyaolu made a positive impact during his short, but eventful lifetime.

    ”He served our party, APC, passionately and meritoriously as a Youth Leader and contributed to its victory in many elections.

    ”Tayo as my Special Assistant on Tertiary Education, Youth and Student Affairs was very instrumental to the Greater Lagos agenda.

    “He contributed positively to issues affecting the youths and students in the state.

    ”I sympathise with his widow, children, siblings, friends and the entire family, as well as Lagos State and the APC family.

    ”I pray that God will grant the late Omotayo Sanyaolu eternal rest and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. We will miss Tayo,” he said

  • BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu wins Lagos APC ticket

    BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu wins Lagos APC ticket

    Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has clinched the APC ticket to run for second term in the 2023 governorship election in the state.

    Sanwo-Olu, a sole aspirant at the primaries held on Thursday at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, was endorsed via voting by delegates at the conference.

    Announcing the result of the election, the Chairman of the APC Electoral Committee/Returning Officer, Alhaji Adamu Yuguda said Sanwo-Olu scored 1,170 votes to emerge winner of the primaries.

    He said 1,225 ad hoc delegates were expected at the special state congress to choose the party’s governorship candidate for the 2023 election while 1, 198 delegates were accredited across the 20 Local Government Areas of the state.

    Yuguda said: “For those who have been murmuring , we have three aspirants that purchased forms in Abuja. Three of them went for screening, one was cleared and two were disqualified.

    “The total number of voters are 1, 225; total number of accredited votes – 1,198; the total votes cast – 1,182, the total number of valid votes -1,170 while the invalid votes are 12.

    “So, the candidate with the highest number of votes is Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu who scored 1,170 votes.

    “I, Alhaji Adamu Shettima Yuguda, the Chairman, governorship primary committee in the 2023 APC primary in Lagos state, hereby declare Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu the winner, haven scored the highest number of votes.”

    Earlier, Yuguda revealed that only Sanwo-Olu was cleared to participate in Thursday’s special state congress by the party’s screening committee and the appeal committee.

    According to reports, the other two aspirants for the topmost seat that were not cleared according to Yuguda, were a former commissioner, Mr Wale Oluwo, and a former permanent secretary, Abdul-Ahmed Mustapha.

    In his acceptance speech, Sanwo-Olu appreciated the electoral committee, supporting staff and all delegates for finding him worthy to be the party’s flag bearer.

    The governor applauded the Lagos State Executive of the APC -led by Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, all cabinet members, party faithful and observers for their efforts and support.

    “Our delegates have defied the rain. They have spoken and they have spoken well.

    “This is affirmation that you want us to continue and we will not disappoint you.

    “In all facet, Lagos residents should expect a lot more from us. We will not disappoint or betray the confidence reposed in us.

    “I want to say that indeed, this is the beginning of bigger work that we have for Lagos,” Sanwo-Olu said.

    The event was conducted under heavy security presence and the watch of officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

  • Oniru raises alarm over okada riders plan to attack Lekki

    Oniru raises alarm over okada riders plan to attack Lekki

    Oniru of Iru, Oba Abdulwasiu Lawal, has raised an alarm that commercial motorcyclists popularly known as okada riders are planning attacks in Lekki area of Lagos.

     

    The warning followed the ban on Okada operations by Lagos State Government in Lekki and other areas in the state.

     

    Recall that Lagos State, on Wednesday, said the operations of commercial motorcyclists have been totally banned in six local governments in the state.

    Oniru

     

    Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said no commercial motorcyclists would be allowed to operate in any part of Ikeja, Surulere, Eti-Osa, Lagos Mainland, Lagos Island and Apapa local councils from June 1.

     

     

    “This is the phased banning that we are going to be embarking on so that others will know that in a short while it is either they get out or look for something else to do,” Sanwo-Olu said at a meeting with police area commanders and DPOS at the Lagos House, Ikeja.

     

    Raising the alarm in a circular issued on Wednesday, the Oniru urged residents not to panic but to be security conscious.

     

    “Intelligence report reaching us is that following the raid on Okada riders and seizure of their bikes in Lekki Phase 1, the riders believed the action was instigated by Lekki residents who are determined to take away their source of livelihood,” the circular said.

     

    “To this end, there are plans to invade inner streets to cause havoc anytime from now in Lekki. In its proactive measures, His Royal Majesty — the Oniru of Iru land, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogtrolahan Lawal (Abisogun II) – has advised that all access points within the Estate be secured and all security guards should be on red alert.

     

    “This is an emergency measure, not panic. We advise all residents to be extremely cautious and please collaborate with security guards at the gates.”

     

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that on February 5, 2020 a riot broke out in Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos State on over the ban enforced on motorcycle (Okada) and tricycle (Keke) operators in the state.

     

    According to a video circulating online from the scene of the occurrence, people were seen running helter-skelter.

     

    The protesters also light bonfires and disrupted business activities in the area.

     

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  • NURTW directs MC Oluomo to vacate Lagos secretariat

    NURTW directs MC Oluomo to vacate Lagos secretariat

    The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has directed the former state chairman, Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, to vacate the union’s state secretariat in Agege.

     

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that last month, MC Oluomo pulled out of the union after being suspended by the national body over alleged insubordination.

     

    Lagos State Government subsequently appointed him chairman of parks management committee to oversee the affairs of public transportation in the state.

     

    At a press briefing during the weekend, chairman of the caretaker committee for Lagos state council of the union,

     

    Fatai Adesina, who was appointed by the national body, appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to compel MC Oluomo and his colleagues to stop using NURTW secretariat since they are no longer members of the union.

     

    “lt’s very proper and negates common sense. You renounce your membership of the union but you still hold tight to the property of the union,” Adesina said.

     

    “We are appealing to the state government to help talk to the members of the committee to vacate our office. That complex belongs to the NURTW and since you said you are no longer a member, courtesy demands that you drop all the union’s property in your possession.”

     

    Adesina stressed that one of the terms of reference given to the caretaker committee is to collect all the union’s property, including cash, from MC Oluomo’s administration.

     

    It would be recalled that Lagos State government had appointed MC Oluomo as the chairman of its newly constituted Parks Management Committee.

     

    MC Oluomo was sacked on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, by the national body of the union, for not showing remorse after his initial suspension for insubordination and abuse of office.

     

    The appointment was contained in a statement signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso. The new committee would be overseeing the affairs of all motor parks and garages in the state.

  • Lagos govt goes tough, clamps down on street traders, others

    Lagos govt goes tough, clamps down on street traders, others

    The Lagos State Government on Sunday said serious steps were being taken to address street trading and other vices in the state.

    The Chairman of State Taskforce on Environmental Offences, CSP Shola Jejeloye stated this while addressing officers of the task force on the negative and harmful effects street trading was having on the state.

    Jejeloye said officers would be deployed to carry out an all-round operations in areas like Iyana-Ipaja, Oshodi, Ikeja Along, Yaba amongst others.

    He said residents of the state were being made to face unnecessary traffic jam and hardship caused by street trading.

    According to him, the operation will be directed at acts of displaying wares by the roadside, selling on kerbs, illegal blocking of streets to carry out social activities, flagrant pollution of the environment and indiscriminate parking of vehicles on roads.

    He said his officers will also check illegal collection of fees on the highways by the road transport union officials and others constituting nuisance by serial offenders within the state.

    “It has become worrisome having to spend many hours in traffic caused by unauthorised display of wares by traders on our roads, thereby creating an artificial bottleneck.

    “We have to put a stop to that by ensuring that activities involving buying and selling are taken off the roads and into the marketing complex designed for such.

    “Street trading gives room for traffic robbery in some parts of the state.

    “There are many instances where some street traders carry out their activities during the day and when it gets dark they pull out dangerous weapons like knives and sharp objects to rob motorists held up in traffic,” he said.

    The chairman pointed out that the elimination of street trading would drastically reduce the cases of traffic robbery being reported daily.

    He assured residents of Lagos State that the agency would not rest on its oars in ensuring that sanity was maintained in all parts of the state.

    He added that the taskforce was working round the clock to make sure that offenders were brought to book.

    “We are going to make series of arrests in the coming weeks and they will all be made to face mobile court immediately for prosecution.

    “This will serve as a deterrent to others to desist from activities that are detrimental to the people.

    The roads, inner streets and highways belong to us all and it is in our best interest to make sure we safe guard and preserve them for our use,” he said.

  • 2023: APC closes sales of forms as Sanwo-Olu, Zulum, Abdulrazaq emerge unopposed

    2023: APC closes sales of forms as Sanwo-Olu, Zulum, Abdulrazaq emerge unopposed

    The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, closed the sales of its expression of interest and nomination forms to aspirants as Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Abdulrazaq emerged unopposed.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports that at the close of the sales, three governors elected on the platform of the APC are going into the party’s primaries unopposed.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) further gathered that unlike other governors, Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Babagana Zulum (Borno) and AbdulRaham AbdulRasaq (Kwara) have no challengers for the primaries.

    Meanwhile, Governors Bello Matawalle (Zamfara), Mai Mala Buni (Yobe), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa) and Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe) are facing opposition to their re-election bid.

    The immediate past governor of Ogun State and presidential aspirant, Ibikunle Amosun, is sponsoring his 2019 candidate, Abiodun Akinlade, against Governor Abiodun.