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Man Bags Two Years Jail Term for Land Fraud   Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on Monday, February 21, 2022, convicted one Wilfred Fajemisin, for the possession of fraudulent documents following his prosecution by the EFCC for an alleged land scam. The EFCC had on July 6, 2020 arraigned Fajemisin before Justice Taiwo on a three-count charge related to the forgery of the signatures of the Deed of Assignment in relation to the landed property.   

 EFCC Arrests 31 Alleged Internet Fraudsters in Benin   Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the EFCC, on Monday February 21, 2022 arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters at their hideouts in Benin. The suspects are Chukwu Onyekachi, Augustine Omokaro Isreal, Franklin Ozoma, Kelly Osaretin, Uyi Eric, Aruna Charles Destiny, Osakpalor Joseph, Ogiamon Nosa, Otaru Praise Tobi, Lucky Tejiri, Clinton Amanemiye, Bright Omokhua, Aisosa Enobahkre, Imariable Aisosa Collins, Osamede Egboiy Nicholas, Louis Ekharuyi, Omokhua Destiny and Omagbon Friday Harry.   Others are Freedom Ovie, Daniel Ogbemudia, James Collins Oghenetega, Imalele Tony, Sunday Etim Peter, Nosakhare Uyi, Obi Emeka, Joseph Etim Peter, Favour Aigbiedo, Greater Omosivie, Humphery Omosivie, Leonard Ovie and David Osarere. Items recovered from the suspects at the point of arrest include nine exotic cars - Lexus ES 300, Mercedes Benz GLK 350, Lexus RX330,  Lexus RX350, Lexus RX330, Three (3) Mercedes Benz C300,  Mercedes Benz C

DNA Is Tearing Many Homes Apart, It's Not An African Thing — Actor Ugezu J Ugezu The film director wrote; “This DNA thing is not really an African thing. A child born to an African man is the African man's child. Our fathers held this belief and enjoyed peace of mind. This DNA stuff is tearing many homes apart and destroying many innocent children. In THINGS FALL APART, the Mother Earth rose against Okonkwo for killing the child who called him father. THINK!  

  LASG WILL REHABILITATE AWOLOWO MUSEUM IN LEKKI LCDA – SPECIAL ADVISER The Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Solomon Bonu, has disclosed that the Obafemi Awolowo Museum located at the beach creek of Lekki LCDA headquarters will be restored by the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration to serve its intended purpose.  Bonu spoke during his recent visit to the Museum and some other tourist sites under the supervision of Lekki LCDA, pointing out that the tour was to assess the museum, identify areas in need of face-lift and also enhance the blueprint of the museum such that it can continue to meet the expectations of both local and foreign tourists.  https://lagosstate.gov.ng/blog/2022/02/21/lasg-will-rehabilitate-awolowo-museum-in-lekki-lcda-special-adviser/ #LASG  #ForAGreaterLagos CAPTIONS: Pix 1: (L-R) The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Tunji Seymour; the Council Chairman of Lekki LCDA, Mr. Rasaki Bamidele

  REHABILITATION OF IYANA-ERA ROAD: LASG TO DIVERT TRAFFIC FOR BRIDGE WORKS In continuation of the ongoing rehabilitation works at Iyana-Era Road on Badagry Expressway, the Lagos State Government is set to divert traffic as it kicks off the commencement of Ilogbo Waterside Bridge construction from Wednesday 23rd of February, 2022, for a duration of four months. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, reiterated that the construction would address factors responsible for the rapid and frequent deterioration of the section of the road through the bridge infrastructure. Oladeinde explained that motorists heading towards Iyana-Era from Lagos-Badagry Expressway can utilise Afromedia Road, through the Iyana-Era Intersection, as Afromedia Road can accommodate inbound and outbound traffic flow. “Alternately, motorists can access Ajangbadi, Ilogbo/Shibiri Road through Alaba International Market to link Olojo Drive and connect Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

If You Don't Pay Tithe You Are A Criminal - Pastor Ibiyeomie Speaks  Pastor David Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministries has declared that those who fail to remit their tithes, (10 percent of all their incomes) to church are criminals, saying the offence is punishable. Speaking at the church’s service in Port Harcourt on Sunday, the renowned pastor who likened tithing to payment of tax to government, said remitting the 10 percent of all incomes to church, is compulsory. He said, “Tax is the government’s share, so you don’t say I want to give the government my tax, you say you want to pay tax, that is how tithe is God’s own. Leviticus 27:30. God is the owner of the tithe. So, what do you do? “You pay, it’s only in Nigeria you don’t pay tax and they can leave you, in the Western world it is a big criminal offence, if you don’t pay tithe, you are a criminal, your offence is punishable, tithe is simply one-tenth of your income, 10 percent of your income goes to God.  

Abba Kyari Demands N500m Over Detention  The suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari, has demanded N500 million in damages from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over alleged unlawful arrest and detention. Mr Kyari, in an originating motion on notice marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/182/22, filed before Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, also sought an order directing the NDLEA to tender a written apology to him in two national dailies. The motion, dated February 16 and filed February 17 by his lawyer, C. O. Ikena, also sought an order “restraining the respondent (NDLEA), its agents, servants, privies, police or anyone acting on their behalf from further harassing, detaining, intimidating, arresting the applicant unlawfully. “An order of this court directing the respondent to pay the sum of N500,000,000.00 (Five Hundred Million Naira) to the applicant, for unlawful violation of the applicant’s constitutional right provided for in Sections 35 and 36 of the

Two Feared Dead As Two Vehicles Collide At Nawfia Axis Of The Enugu-Onitsha Expressway Two people are feared dead as two vehicles collided at Nawfia axis of the Enugu-Onitsha expressway. The vehicles involved in the accident are a Toyota Highlander with registration number ACA 688 PX and Mercedes 911 with registration number AH 367 UWN. Eyewitnesses around the accident scene, including Mr Amos Nwovu attributed it to loss of concentration perhaps arising from use of mobile phone while driving. Driver of the ill-fated 911, Mr Sunny Balogun from Ogun State, who explained that he and his two colleagues, now trapped by their vehicle conveying banana from Cross River State, said occupants of the Toyota vehicle absconded the scene on notice the damages caused. Meanwhile, FRSC officials have arrived the scene at the time of this report, trying to lift the vehicle and free those trapped. More photos below.   

PRESS RELEASE After 28 years of interregnum, a new Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo, His Royal Highness, Oba Lawrence Jaiyeoba ADEBAJO , will be crowned on Wednesday, 23rd February, 2022 at Ijebu-Igbo. An event of this magnitude would draw sons, daughters, and indeed guests and well-wishers to the ancient town of Ijebu-Igbo. Therefore, as a mark of honour for the new monarch and to ensure a memorable event, the Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR, has directed that all schools in Ijebu-Igbo and its environ should not open on Wednesday, 23rd February, 2022.  This is to give room for the parents, teachers and indeed learners to partake in the epochal event. As the new monarch is inaugurated, the State Government enjoins the people of Ijebu-Igbo and their guests to cooperate with the security operatives and traffic controllers to ensure that the historic ceremony is conducted in an orderly manner. ‘Igbega Ipinle Ogun, ajose gbogbo wa ni’.  E-signed: Tokunbo Talabi Secr

ASSENT TO ELECTORAL BILL: NO NEED FOR SABER RATTLING Some interest groups are cashing in on what they consider a delay in the signing of the Electoral Bill into law by the President to foment civil disorder and muddy the waters. One can just pity their ignorance of Constitutional requirements, as the President has a window of 30 days within which to sign the Bill, or decline assent, after it had been transmitted to him by the National Assembly. It is on record that the amended Bill was sent to the Presidency on January 31, 2022, which means that the Executive could do due diligence on it till March 1, as prescribed by the Constitution. A proposed legislation that has to do with the electoral fortunes of the country needs to be thoroughly scrutinized, and be made as near-perfect as possible. Those playing cheap politics with it are, therefore, encouraged to hold their peace, knowing that the right thing will be done within the lawful time. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (