Author: Prince Emmanuel Odunayo Ikusagba

Following the intervention of the Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Babatunde Fashola the Minister of works and housing has committed to immediate rehabilitation of the failed portions of Lagos – Sango-Abeokuta federal highway.Works and Housing Minister, Raji Fashola, gave the commitment on Tuesday during a teleconference between the State Governor and the Minister’s Team.According to a statement by the Governor’s chief press secretary, Kunle Somorin, areas of immediate attention are the failed portions around Sango-Otta on the Lagos – Abeokuta express road and the Otta – Idiroko road. These Federal roads have become a nightmare to motorists and commuters.…

It will be recalled that Odeda citizens home and abroad are known for a popular slogan among the elitists which is (“Odeda Gbayi” and they reply with “Ogbeye”) little wonder why the Executive Chairman of Odeda Local Government Area, Hon. Folasade Adeyemo coined her mantra from the slogan which she termed as GBAYI.GBAYI is an acronym synchronized to addressed key issues the Chairman hoped to address during her term in office as the Chairman of the council.You would recall that she explained the meaning of each letter in the GBAYI to us as follows:G-Good governance,B-Better and improved quality education,A- Accessible…

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the President, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole and other dignitaries, on Sunday, visited the Iperu-Remo country home of the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, to commiserate with him over the death of his father, Pa Emmanuel Abiodun.Speaking during the visit, Oba Ogunwusi admonished Nigerians to endeavour to live a life of service in order to be remembered after their demise.The monarch noted that it was imperative to engaged in good deeds while alive, stressing that “Pa Abiodun lived a life of service not…

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Governor Abdullah Ganduje of Kano State, former governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu-Sheriff and the Group Managing Director of Stanbic Bank, Demola Shokunle, on Saturday, visited the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, to commiserate with him over the death of his father, Pa Emmanuel Abiodun.Speaking at the Iperu-Remo residence of the governor, Ganduje eulogised Pa Abiodun, describing him as a great leader, mentor and nationalist.He added that the Governor’s father used his teaching profession to better the lives of many people in the country.Ganduje further said Pa Abiodun was an accomplished teacher who did not only see to the…

President Muhammed Buhari, has commiserated with the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, over the demise of his father, Pa Emmanuel Abiodun, describing the late octogenarian as a progressive who supported worthy courses during his life time.Buhari, who stated this on Friday during a condolence visit to the governor at his Family House at Iperu-Remo in Ikenne Local Government Area, also noted that Pa Abiodun lived a life that should be emulated by all.Delivering the President’s condolence message, the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, said “we are rejoicing and celebrating the life of an incredible great man who was not only…

This was disclosed in a statement by the Force spokesman, Frank Mba, who said the report was submitted by the chairman of the Special Investigative Panel, DIG Joseph Egbunike, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.“The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has received the report of the NPF Special Investigation Panel (SIP) investigating the alleged indictment of the erstwhile Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), DCP Abba Kyari by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),” the statement partly read.“DIG Egbunike, while presenting the report, appreciated the IGP for the confidence reposed on him and the members of the Panel…

As Governor Meets Business Leaders at 7th Corporate Assembly‘We’ve Fulfilled All Suggestions on Regulatory Interventions’Lagos State Government will be delivering a new hub of commerce at Cappa in Oshodi area to provide subsidised workspaces for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) operating in the State.Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, disclosed that the construction of the Cappa hub would be completed in the first quarter of next year and will accommodate thousands of MSMEs operating without workstations. The intervention, the Governor said, becomes necessary to strengthen thriving small-scale businesses and draw down their expenses.Sanwo-Olu announced the development at the 7th Lagos…

Minister for Works and Housing, Barr. Raji Babatunde Fashola SAN alongside the Sector Commander RS2.1, CC  of the FRSC, Olusegun Ogunhbemide inspected the newly renovated weigh bridge at KM 0 tollgate, Ojota today. PHOTO GALLERY: Previous Next

Our attention has been drawn to the appointment of one Mr. Ismail Mustapha as the Chairman of Transport committee for Ijebu North local government area.While we agree that the council boss, Hon. Bolaji Odusanya, has the constitutional right to appoint individuals that will work with his administration. We would like to remind him of the likely consequences of Mr. Mustapha’s appointment.At the moment, Mr. Mustapha is not a member of the transport union recognized by Gov. Dapo Abiodun led administration. Recall that Gov. Abiodun in June 2019 proscribed the activities of Mr. Ismaila’s-led Ogun state chapter of National Union of…