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By august24online.com SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM (OMOATITEBI) As part of his continual effort to curb the deadly Boko Haram sect from attacking Eti Osa Local Government and its environs, following the arrest of some suspects believed to be members of the sect. Hon. Abayomi Daramola, the most rated security conscious Executive Secretary of Iru Victoria Island Local Council Development Area of Lagos state, held a fruitful and positive  stakeholders security meeting in the council last thursday. The peaceful meeting, which was held for several hours behind closed doors with top security operatives and later metarmophosed to stakeholders meeting in the community took place at the Senator Oluremi Tinubu's Hall inside Iru Victoria Island Local Development Area. According to the executive secretary of the council, Hon Abayomi Daramola, told the mammoth crowd that it is better to prevent bad occurrences in the community rather than spending millions of ...

By august24online.com SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM (OMOATITEBI) Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday released the policy direction of his administration for the next three and half years, just as he appealed for the support and cooperation of all Lagosians in moving the state forward. The Governor who spoke at the inaugural retreat organised by the State Government for Commissioners, Special Advisers and body of Permanent Secretaries in the state, expressed deep concern over the persistent traffic gridlock in the metropolis, and the increase in spate of robberies. He said in the interim, he has directed the fixing of all potholes to ease vehicular movement, just as security agencies have been mandated to enforce the ban on commercial motorcycle operators popularly called Okada riders on highways noting that aside the risks of accidents, such can also be a security threat to the people. Governor Ambode, who said the government is also worki...

By august24online.com SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM (OMOATITEBI ) All hands are on decks come Sunday 22nd of November this year as Islanders International Magazine, a soft sell journal for individuals, celebrities, entertainers, corporate bodies and government officials will holds its 3rd edition of achievers award. Islander magazine is a fast rising magazine on the news stands known for its juicy stories with affordable prize will be honouring great political offices holders, personalities, corporate bodies with achievers award for their immensely contribution towards the development of the country. august24online.com gathered that the event which is supported by Rhoda Michael School of Fashion will be holding at the prestigious bespoke Event Centre, Lekki- Epe Expressway Lagos by 2pm with colourful attractions like comedy, fashion parade and music show. Among the politician and personality that are bill to receive the achievers award are Senator of the fed...

By august24online.com SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM ( OMOATITEBI ) The most articulated and soft spoken Governor of Lagos state, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode today extended a congratulatory message to Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi on his appointment as the new Ooni of Ife. following his announcement by the Governorment of State of Osun at the early hours of today. Governor Ambode, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna admonished the new monarch to see his appointment as a call to service and to the upliftment of humanity. While charging Ogunwusi to be courageous in his decisions, Governor Ambode urged him to see the unity of the Yoruba race as a priority. While congratulating the family members of the new Ooni, the Governor said they would have to bear with the demands of the job and support him morally, physically and spiritually. august24online.com gathered that, the new Ooni is into real estate and was involved in developing many h...

Video by august24online.com Story by AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM ( OMOATITEBI) In a bid to ascertain the rightful ownership of the power tussle going on in the Lagos state chapter of the National Union of Road and Transport Workers (NURTW) between the rivalry group of the embattled Chairman, Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede and Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle Sego,Chairman of the heavy trucks loading and off loading Lagos Island branch B, Comrade Lateef Ariyo popularly known world wide as Jerry has confirmed that their is no going back to remove the Chairman since he has been sworn in according to the constitution of the union by the National President Alhaji Najeemdeen Yasin on the 19 of this month Jerry, a former loyalist of Alhaji Mustapha Sego spoke with august24online.com yesterday claiming that 'AGBEDE LOGA'' meaning AGBEDE is the confirm and authentic chairman of the union as he also felicitate with him to have as smooth and reliably tenure in office.

By august24online.com SENIOR CORRESPONDENT AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM (OMOATITEBI) As part of its continual effort to propagate Islam,Lagos Island chapter of the National Council for Muslim Youth Organisation (NACOMYO) has organise a one week superlative and educative programme to mark its 1437 hijrah calendar tagged ''Bridging the gap''. The well attended event which witness Muslim faithfuls from all works of life started a week ago with various commended activities and ended yesterday with public hijrah lecture,quiz competition,Quranic competition and award presentations. in his opening speech, Lagos Island coordinator for NACOMYO, BRO ADEYINKA RAJI decry while Parents and guidance have imbibe the culture of sending their children to Christian schools while Islamic schools are doing far better and avoidable. Speaking emotionally to the youth at the event on the prescribe topic of the day tagged ''BRIDGING THE GAP"' Guest lecturer of the day who is als...

by august24online.com SENIOR.POLITICSL CORRESPONDENT AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM (OMOATITEBI) Fadilat sheilkh Ismail Raji of the famous Mahadu Rahamotu li Islamiyat Isolo Lagos has promise Lagocians that the newly appointed commissioner for Local Government and home affairs Hon Dr Abdul Lateef Abdul Hakeem popularly known as Hon Iyepe will bring in his creativity and new detected idea to boast the ideology and programs of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state. Sheilkh Raji confirmed this to our correspondent yesterday while sending his congratulatory message to the newly commissioner for local government and home affairs and other 22 commissioners and 14 special advisers, according to Raji ''Hon Iyepe is my boy, i taught him the holy Quran and since he came into government he has never disappoint Islam, he has the ability to work for the sake of his people which goes in line with the ideology of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode'' Raji stated

By august24online.com SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM (OMOATITEBI) The Good Samaritan Governor of  Lagos State today made donation of N50million naira each to Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States, worst hit by the nefarious activities of the Boko Haram sect, just as Governor Akinwunmi Ambode condemned the insurgency in the North East. The Governor, who made the donation at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, at a press conference in company of his colleagues from Adamawa, Senator Bindo Jibrilla;Borno, Alhaji Kashim Shettima; Sokoto, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal; Abia, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu; and Yobe, Alhaji Ibrahim Geidam; commiserated with the State Governments as well as the families of those who either lost their loved ones or have been displaced from their homes. Responding on behalf of the states, Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kashim Shettima thanked Governor Ambode for the gesture and promised to channel the money to people of the state who are in dire need of it. ...

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BY august24online.com SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM ( OMOATITEBI ) Reactions as continue to trail another ugly incident as Mr Sadiq Oyeleke Bolaji, personal assistant to the Late ward leader of ward C1 in Lagos Island Constituency 1 under the platform of The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos state, southwest Nigerian, Alhaji Azeez Asake who was Assassinated by gunmen, his personal assistant has gone on asylum over another attempt by gun men. August24online.com gathered that Sadiq went on asylum when an hire assassin invaded his residence in Lagos following the death of his boss Alhaji Azeez Asake who was killed by gunmen last year. Information revealed that Sadiq became the next target of the gunmen following the parties decision to name him the next ward leader of the political party. Attempt to kill Sadiq by gun men occurs on the eve of January 2015. investigation by our correspondent revealed that Sadiq who was with his two kids driving to the venu...

A white dash bus gut fire today on transit along Lagos Abeokuta express road, Lagos southwest Nigeria

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L-R is the National president of Jamaitu Islamiyat of Nigeria and overseas, ARC Taofeek Agbaje in a warmly hand shake with the National Chief imam of the Association, Fadilat Sheilkh Babatunde Alfa nla after observing the Eld kabir Salat at the prestigious city hall in Lagos Island,Lagos state southwest while imam AbdulAzeez Nureni looks on.