LAGOS EMPOWERS FISH FARMERS IN IKEJA DIVISION WITH TRAINING, EQUIPMENT. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LAGOS EMPOWERS FISH FARMERS IN IKEJA DIVISION WITH TRAINING, EQUIPMENT  … Reaffirms Commitment To Building 21st-Century Economy As part of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu's commitment to advancing the T.H.E.M.E.S. Plus Agenda and positioning Lagos State as a 21st Century economy through the socio-economic empowerment of rural communities, the Centre for Rural Development (CERUD), under the Office of Rural Development in the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, has commenced the 2026 Fish Farming Training and Empowerment Programme across the five divisions of the State. The programme, themed "Building a Resilient Socio-Economic Community through Youth Empowerment," commenced its first edition for the year at the Secretariat of Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area in the Ikeja Division. The initiative is designed to equip participants with practical fish farming skills, promote entrepreneurship and self-reliance, and create sustainable...

EKPOMA BUSINESSMAN SHOT DEAD BY SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS HOURS BEFORE CHILD’S DEDICATION. (PHOTO).


 Ekpoma Businessman Shot Dead by Suspected Kidnappers Hours Before Child’s Dedication


Residents of Ekpoma were thrown into mourning after a prominent businessman, Justice Abu Oshioke, was fatally shot by suspected kidnappers on Saturday night, May 2, 2026, just hours before the dedication of his newborn child.


Oshioke, Chief Executive Officer of the popular fast-food outlet Principle Takeout, was attacked at around 9:55 p.m. in the Idumebo area of Ekpoma while returning home. 


According to eyewitness accounts, the assailants attempted to abduct him by dragging him into the bush, but the victim resisted. He was subsequently shot. Passersby rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he was confirmed dead on arrival.


The tragic incident has sparked widespread shock and fear among residents, who have expressed deep concern over the rising insecurity in the area.


Confirming the incident in a statement on Sunday, the spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, Eno Ikoedem, said the command was “deeply saddened” by the murder.


“The Edo State Police Command is deeply saddened by the tragic murder of Justice Abu Oshioke. He was fatally shot by unidentified armed men on 2nd May 2026 at about 9:55 p.m. at Idumebo, Ekpoma,” Ikoedem stated.


She added that the victim was rushed to the hospital but did not survive.


The Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, has directed a full-scale investigation into the killing. Police said efforts are ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators and have appealed to members of the public to provide any useful information that could aid the investigation.

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