Nigeria’s leading motorbike hailing service, Gokada is pleased to announce that it has relaunched its operations in Lagos with new motorcycles and better-equipped pilots who have been extensively trained in safe driving standards, GPS navigation, and customer service.

Gokada halted its existing pilots and bikes from operating and paused access to its App on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, citing the need to improve its safety standards and skills of their pilots. Since that time, Gokada has upskilled existing and newly engaged GPilots in advanced knowledge of defensive driving behaviors for enhanced safety, GPS navigation, and optimized customer service delivery.

In addition to this, the brand has also overhauled its entire motorbike fleet and acquired first-of-its-kind, super-efficient TVS motorbikes and fitted their pilots with Bluetooth enabled helmets allowing for more seamless communication and navigation experience.

Commenting, Founder and Co-CEO of Gokada, Fahim Saleh, said; “Gokada has always prided itself on setting the standard in the market for safety and service. Hairnets, DOT certified helmets, extensive training - these are all reasons safety on our bikes have been so consistent and how we were able to convince so many to give this new age bike taxi a shot. As we scale, what we have now would be the template for what all our future pilots will follow. We took the risk to pause for a moment and improve on that template in order to provide our customers with exceptional service at scale.”

Also commenting, the Co-CEO of Gokada, Ayodeji Adewumni stated; “Gokada 2.0 is all about our unflinching commitment to our customers. We believe that it is better to suspend our operations for two weeks so we can retool and revamp for unmatched service delivery and exceptional experience with the Gokada brand for a long time to come. It will be an incredible time to use the Gokada services as we journey to transform transportation in Nigeria and the rest of Africa. As part of this relaunch we have also made several upgrades to the management team, and I am truly excited about Gokada 2.0”.

“We are excited to continue setting the standard in our industry by exceeding all of the regulatory requirements in Nigeria and partnering with government organizations like the Lagos State Government to help move residents through quicker, more comfortable, safer and responsible means”, said, Kayode Adegbola, Gokada’s Director of Government Relations.

All newly trained pilots are scheduled to graduate on Monday, August 26, 2019. The service is slated to resume with pilots on the road Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Gokada promises there will be many surprises for customers, including an iPhone X for one lucky passenger.

#AsSeenOnTheMainland: #ORide 'Okada' riders seen settling scores with their fists on a major road. The riders threw punches without caution even when they were separated by onlookers.

Watch video below.

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There is a popular saying by award winning author, Dr. Erol Ozan that ‘you can't understand a city without using its public transportation system.’ This saying best explains the situation in modern cities where thousands of people transit daily from one point to another in a bid to eke out a living.

Over the years, transportation system in modern societies has witnessed transformation in operations, owing to various initiatives by individuals, groups, institutions and government to ensure residents and motorists who commute daily, easily access their destinations. These innovations have birthed new ways around operations and value offerings of various transport systems from air to road and water.

Similarly, the pattern of commuting experience around Lagos metropolis has been changing over the last decade. With the emergence of modern transport systems, the once famed Molue buses with packed passengers in Lagos were phased out with the introduction of new rapid transport buses that offer ease of transport. This has further led to a reduction in the demand for yellow danfo buses even during rush hours.
The usually packed bus stops were remodeled into smart bus stations with new air-conditioned buses introduced to offer comfort, ease of access, pocket friendly fares and plying dedicated routes to the delight of thousands of road users.

The crux is that in the Lagos metropolis and sub-urban communities, commuters require a modern transport system to match population growth in the fast-evolving world. This yearning has been answered with the emergence of the Lagos Bus Services Limited with its new blue buses; which have commenced operations on major Lagos roads. Below are the ways the Lagos Bus Service (LBS) will change the face of transportation in Lagos State.

1. Modern, Smart Buses

Sshh.. don’t scream; you don’t need your power bank while commuting on the LBS. The 820 buses are equipped with USB ports to charge your mobile electronic devices; cameras for security of the passengers; free internet service and a television to enhance commuting experience, and designated bus spaces (priority seats) for physically challenged, pregnant women, and the elderly. Above all, the buses will run with an electronic information system that helps with predicting departure and arrival times for every trip. In addition, you can also get information about service delays such as traffic updates just riding in a LBS. All these services will be deployed in phases.

2. Stress Free Ride

Armed with well-equipped buses to meet the demands of residents who crave convenience while in transit, the LBS service is a modern bus service that fits every class of the society. Commuters can easily visit any of the bus stations to take the air-conditioned bus services to routes such as Oshodi, Berger, Lagos Island, Ikeja among other locations and developing routes in Lagos.

3. Ghen Ghen Comfort

The LBS service is not only easily assessible for commuters who intend to access various destinations in Lagos, the buses offer comfort tailored to meet the taste of every individual. You would be able to easily purchase tickets using the electronic ticketing platform to book your next ride in any of the 820 buses as operation of the buses commence fully. The buses are currently on a pilot test run with paper tickets across select routes.

4. Trained Bus Drivers & Attendants

One of the most common sights across major bus parks (stations) in Lagos State, is the arguments between bus drivers and passengers with the bus conductors and street urchins cheering the drivers. This will now become a thing of the past as the Lagos Bus Service has trained and employed intelligent personnel as drivers of the buses. This will not only save commuters the stress of haggling prices with drivers and conductors, it will ensure they spend quality time in the buses doing the things you love.

5. Support Infrastructure

The LBS is designed to provide a travelling experience that embodies the totality of ease, comfort, and professionalism at every touchpoint, as the service has the needed support infrastructures such as bus shelters, lay-bys, bus flags, terminals, depots and bus stations provided at strategic locations along the routes to enable an enjoyable transit process for every commuter.

6. Orderliness & Professionalism

The Lagos Bus Service has the responsibility of ensuring the orderliness, proper coordination and progress of the Transport Industry in Lagos. The service offers commuters a rebranded form of transport run by professionals who understand the desire of commuters as obtained in world-class cities across the world.

Over the weekend, Lagos OAP, Osi Suave got into a serious discussion with career coach, Ogbeni Dipo on financial planning.
Known for his candid opinion, Osi declared that he is ready to let go of his weekly turn-up for something he believes will protect his dreams.
The conversation started when Ogbeni Dipo took to the streets of Twitter to advice Nigerians on how smart financial planning can lead them to the fulfilment of their goals. Citing himself as an example, he said that he would rather buy his children an insurance policy with Old Mutual than ice cream.

In agreement, Osi joined the conversation saying that he would rather put his money into an insurance plan than spend on weekly turn up. This discussion must have been relatable, as many young Nigerians gave their thoughts on how an insurance savings plan can help them protect their dreams using the #ProtectYourDreams.

Popular personal finance expert, Tunji Andrews also added his voice.

The conversation came just in time, as Old Mutual has launched its enhanced 2 in 1 Savings Plan for customers in Nigeria, especially young professionals and families to realise their savings goals.

With a minimum monthly contribution of N5,000 customers can save up funds for a minimum of five years, to fund their future financial goals. The plan also gives the policyholder the opportunity to access a part of the savings, to meet immediate needs during the savings period, should the need arise, thereby providing financial security.

The time is now to protect your dreams. To find out more about this exciting plan, click HERE (https://oldmutualng.com/) and a customer care rep from Old Mutual will get across to you.

As millions across the world commemorates the 2019 International Women’s Day (IWD) - a day dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women globally, the Marketing and Customer Executive, Old Mutual, Alero Ladipo said that the organisation is committed to promoting gender parity at all level just as it is supportive of women in its workforce towards achieving career goals.

She reiterates that the organisation in its support for women and the desire for a balanced society, launched the Old Mutual Women’s Network (OWN), a company initiative established to enhance healthy engagement amongst women and to create a mentoring and empowering work environment.

Speaking on the occasion of the IWD, Alero Ladipo stated that; “We must understand that women are pivotal to societal growth and are an integral part to the success of any unit. As an organisation, we have put adequate policies and processes in place to deepen equal gender participation in decision making at every leadership cadre across the Old Mutual Group. I make bold to say that Old Mutual is a fantastic place for women to work in Nigeria and across our group internationally.

“We understand that women at all levels add extraordinary value to enterprise; are capable of making smart decisions that can propel wealth creation, hence their contributions to growth has to be in focus in setting strategies and business agenda. I believe that to promote a gender balanced society, the woman must be able to attain financial security like their male counterparts. In the light of this context, I posit that no financial plan better empowers a woman than an insurance plan. In the insurance space, all genders are equally insured with same expectation in terms of compensation, which allows for a balanced society and further propels women to achieving greater goals.”

Citing vehicle insurance for instance, Mrs, Ladipo added that an insured female car-owner, who is incidentally involved in a road mishap is confident that her insurer will come through for her. She knows that with her insurance policy the damages to a third party will be effectively repaired. She fears no harassment. For Mothers who have dreams for their loved ones, irrespective of class or status in the society, can procure a unique savings plan that can help them realise their dreams, but also provide certain guarantees, a beneficiary will not be short-changed or prevented from reaching an educational goal. Such plans also affords them access to money in case of surprises or other emergencies.”

Months after InsideMainland reported the plight of residents of Sologun Street in Aguda, Surulere, Lagos Mainland, and how they live in fear due to spike in armed robbery in the area, the situation has gotten worse with more residents now fleeing their homes.

Recall that in August 2018, InsideMainland reported how notorious bandits barged into people’s homes in the neighbourhood to rob them of their valuables leaving residents in fear for their lives and properties.

At the time, a victim who spoke to InsideMainland on condition of anonymity narrated how the robbers operate in the axis brazenly saying the bandits often carry out the act when residents are fast asleep. “Never in my life have I experienced such. It has left me completely disoriented. I became a victim early Monday morning around 2:30 - 3:00 am. The guys tried knocking my entrance door down. They kicked the door like five times despite my screaming for help and wedging the door with chairs,” the victim said.

... read more here - https://insidemainland.com/2019/01/21/sos-more-residents-flee-surulere-as-robbery-attacks-escalate/

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Residents of some communities in Ikeja, Agege, Ogba, Oshodi and other adjoining areas are currently in fear following the recent actions of the dreaded youth-populated gang known as Awawa Boys, who are fond of terrorizing Lagos Mainland residents.

InsideMainland reliably gathered that in the last two weeks, the gang has unleashed mayhem in Agege and adjoining areas.
This development has further driven fear into the minds of residents of the community who occupies these communities as security operatives in the areas are yet to take needed action.

A resident who was returning home from work earlier in October was maimed with his valuables forcefully taken in the process. Due to the beatings the victim received from the gang members, the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.

Speaking to InsideMainland afterward, the victim said; “The Awawa Boys are back around us. They are now everywhere in Agege and residents including some traditional rulers such as Baales cannot do anything. They have taken over communities such as Sakamori, Ibari, Ashade, Ifako Ijaye, Agege, Isale Oja, Ibari, Akerele, Fela Shrine, Papa Ogba Ashade, Aluminum Village, Station among others, vandalizing properties and stealing from unsuspecting victims in the process. .... Read more here - https://insidemainland.com/2018/10/31/exclusive-beware-awawa-boys-are-back-with-full-force-and-you-may-be-their-next-victim/

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This is not the best of times for residents and motorists plying some of the major roads in Festac community as some of the roads are now in a very terrible state filled with potholes.

In a damning data shared by a resident of the community, Chris Nwasike via his Twitter handle, a shocking 744 potholes were discovered on nine major roads in the community.

According to him, the potholes were counted by himself alongside some other residents of the community indicated who are deeply worried about the state of the roads.

Releasing the lists, he tweeted that; “There are 744 pot holes on 9 major roads in Festac. Yes, we counted. Meaning that you can't drive 200m in Festac without slowing to near stop, hold your breath and navigate through potholes that are better described as wells.”
He added that; “When we say potholes, we don't mean scrapes and ... read more here https://insidemainland.com/2018/10/26/help-shocked-resident-counts-744-potholes-on-9-festac-roads-alone/

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In a bid to put an end to the waste collection problem in the state, the Lagos State Government has met with PSP operators in waste management, saying they should go back to their various areas of operation and restore door-to-door evacuation of waste.

Addressing operators at the meeting, held at LAWMA Office, Ijora, Lagos Mainland, the Secretary to the State Government, Tunji Bello stated that in making good its promise to achieve a cleaner and healthier environment, the government of Lagos State had constituted a committee, headed by the Secretary to the State Government, to thoroughly review the situation and design template for the restoration of the services of PSP operators.

“This move is to reassure you that we are set on a new beginning and it is to consolidate what we have achieved. Everybody must work together to restore the glory of Lagos”, he said.

He said that the government had appointed Mr. Ola Oresanya, former General Manager of LAWMA, as a consultant to work with the State to fashion out a format for the restoration of door-to-door waste collection.

Read more - https://insidemainland.com/2018/10/24/finally-psp-set-to-commence-door-to-door-waste-evacuation/

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A suspect, Rasaq Akinwale, aka Shanko, an aide to Hon. Ganiu Okanlawon Sanni, the Special Adviser on Food Security to Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has been remanded in prison by an Igbosere Magistrate Court for attempted murder.

According to reports, the suspect and others at large, allegedly attempted to kill one Ibrahim Mustapha with a knife and other dangerous weapons, at Anthony Village, Lagos Mainland, on October 4, 2018, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries.

The matter was brought before the Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Folashade Botoku, in a suit titled IGP v. Rasak Akinwale. He was arraigned before Court 2 of the Igbosere Magisterial District of Magistrate Court of Lagos, the New Nigerian Newspaper reports.

Shanko is facing a four-count charge bordering on attempted murder and conduct likely to cause breach of peace. The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Read more - https://insidemainland.com/2018/10/24/lagosapcprimaries-court-remands-lagos-cabinet-member-hon-sannis-aide-for-attempted-murder/

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In the aftermath of the proposed burial and candle light procession of late cultists Ibrahim Balogun A.K.A Small Jaypron, Solomon and one Yesuru, and the fear of an impending mayhem among residents of the area, the Lagos State Police Command has assured members of the community of their security.

In addition, the Command said that there is no cause for alarm as its officers are fully on ground to prevent any reprisal attack from the gangs.
In a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Chike Oti, he said; “The attention of the Lagos State Police Command has been drawn to the news making the rounds on the internet that "The funeral activities of some cult members scheduled to hold on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, in Bariga, Shomolu and Onipanu areas in Lagos, may become violent" The writer went on to advise members of the public to be "cautious and avoid late night outing."

Read more here - https://insidemainland.com/2018/10/24/just-in-police-refutes-report-of-impending-mayhem-in-bariga-somolu/

Barring any last minute changes, four popular filling stations on Ikorodu road, Lagos Mainland, will be demolished by the Lagos State Government to make way for fresh developments in the axis, InsideMainland can authoritatively report.

InsideMainland reliably gathered that four filling stations including Oando branch at Maryland and Idiroko, Mobil at Maryland and Conoil along Anthony, Ikorodu road will be demolished by the government to make way for a road expansion and the construction of new BRT lanes and parks.

At the moment, the filling stations have been marked for demolition by the officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development with some businesses occupying the properties already shut down.

In addition, some of the businesses had already laid off staff members owing to the effect of the development on their operations.

Speaking to InsideMainland, a source at one of the affected filling stations told InsideMainland that the government officials first visited the location in August 2018 before returning later to shut the branch, marking it for demolition.

https://insidemainland.com/2018/09/18/exclusive-govt-to-demolish-oando-conoil-mobil-petrol-stations-on-ikorodu-road-to-make-way-for-brt-parks/

The Lagos Mainland once more gained global attention yesterday, Wednesday, July 3, 2018, as the Lagos State Government hosted the French President, Emmanuel Macron, to a night of spectacle at the New Afrikan Shrine, Ikeja, Lagos Mainland.
Not only did the visit treat the French President to good music, arts and multitude of talents that abound on the Mainland, he was also opportune to meet leading entertainment figures drawn from across the Nigerian entertainment industry.

The visit of the highly respected global leader to Lagos Mainland few weeks after supermodel, Naomi Campbell visited Ikorodu community and other past visits by world figures such as Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, John Boyega, Richard Quest and J.Cole among several others approves the notion that Lagos Mainland as the capacity and facilities to attract global leaders.

Not only did the visit interest popular figures across the country, quite a number of Nigerian celebrities, business owners and residents were ecstatic about the turnout of the historic event.

Meanwhile, Macron while speaking at the event recalled his days in Nigeria about 15 years ago, saying it was an emotional come-back, especially as he never imagined he would return to Abuja one day as President of France.

Describing the New African Shrine as an iconic place for African people and culture, he said; “First, because I wanted to find a good occasion to come back there. I know the place and I have some memories. I have to confess at a time that there was no president around. I hope I will not spoil the party.”

He added that: “I think that is such an iconic place for a lot of African people and African culture. And I think very often when you speak of the African culture in Europe, those who are successful in Europe and in France, which is different most of the times are not dramatically very famous in Nigeria or in Africa. And there is a bias because you know people are absolutely not the same.”

The Good

In preparation for the visit of Macron to the New Afrikan Shrine, not only did the government adorn the venue with visually appealing designs, residents of the area would also be thankful as roads leading to the event venue were ... read more here - https://insidemainland.com/2018/07/04/macrons-visit-to-lagos-mainland-the-good-the-bad-and-the-crippled/


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Over the years, Lagos Mainland residents have witnessed the threats posed by various gangs who have dominated territories across communities and as well formed a stronghold of forces where they strike fear into the minds of residents in their immediate surroundings.

Residents have suffered mixed fates in the hands of these gangs as they often times wreak havoc to communities where people lose their lives and hard earned properties during their attacks.

Some of these gangs had spread their tentacles even to the riverine communities and places where residents barely knew they ever existed where they carefully plan their attacks on their targets.

While the gallant security operatives continue to devise means to battle the gangs and ensure peace in these communities, the gangs have found ways to create new mode of operations as the security officers unravel one. This has continued for ages with some of the gangs and their leaders getting arrested and prosecuted in line with the provisions of the laws.

To ensure Mainland residents are more conscious of their surroundings as well as protect themselves against these gangs who sometimes operate in a reckless manner during their attacks, the InsideMainland team with the support of top Police sources have investigated and discovered the deadly gangs on the Lagos Mainland and their territories they have massive control over.

Read al the gangs and check out their territories here - https://insidemainland.com/2018/04/16/exclusive-the-deadly-cult-gangs-terrorizing-lagos-mainland-and-their-territories/


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Like a scene from a scripted Nollywood movie, residents of Ikorodu community, Lagos Mainland, witnessed an unusual gathering across the community last Wednesday, February 28, 2018.

InsideMainland gathered exclusively that the scene witnessed by the residents was as a result of the ongoing tug of war between the Ikorodu Muslim community and the traditional Osugbo cultists group in the area.

Sources told InsideMainland that the trouble started around November 2017 when the leaders of the Osugbo cultists group stormed the residence of one Hajia Riskat Jubril, a member of the Ridwanullahi Islamic Society, Ikorodu, Lagos Mainland, asking her to succeed her mother who was a member of the group. The late mother, died three years ago, InsideMainland learnt.

According to a source privy to the happenings, Hajia Jubril was rescued by the Muslim community in Ikorodu at the time the Osugbo leaders stormed her residence. “She was only saved by the intervention of the Muslim leaders who rushed to the location to whisk her away into a secure location,” the source said.

“The Islamic society decided to give the Hajia an Islamic chieftaincy title in order to save her from those Osugbo cult group. This was done in the mosque and a public procession also held for the entire community to know that she now holds a Muslim title.
“However, the Osugbo group didn’t relent. They insisted that she must replace her mother in the group since she was nominated as her mother’s replacement before her death.”

Meanwhile, events took another turn when the Osugbo leaders heard that Hajia Jubril has become a Muslim title holder. “They come up with another trick that she hasn't done .... READ MORE HERE - https://insidemainland.com/2018/03/05/exclusive-ikorodu-muslims-osugbo-cultists-public-power-tussle/

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For motorists and other passerby who all used the Gbagada – Oshodi expressway yesterday, Monday February 19, 2018, the gory sight of auto accident that claimed the life of a dispatch rider would linger in their memories for a long time.
The dispatch rider identified simply as Emmanuel met his untimely death on the expressway just after he set out from his employer’s office to deliver ‘kunu’ and food to patrons of his employer.
He was crushed to death by an oncoming Flour Mill truck that just left the Flour Mill depot located along Charly Boy bus stop, Gbagada.
InsideMainland exclusively gathered that the accident which occurred right in the middle of the Gbagada – Oshodi expressway was caused by over-speeding on the part of the dispatch rider as well as the truck driver. The dispatch rider was said to have tried to overtake the speeding truck before the horrific accident occurred.
For the intervention of motorists and other uniformed security operatives at the scene of incident, area boys would have lynched the truck driver to death. The driver rushed out of his truck and crossed to the other side of the expressway for fear of been mobbed to death.

READ MORE HERE - https://insidemainland.com/2018/02/19/exclusive-deliver-kunu-food-flour-mill-truck-crushed-death-gbagada/

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A resident of Igando community, Lagos Mainland was rescued from the jaws of death by the officials of the Lagos State Fire Service yesterday, Monday, February 12, 2018, after falling inside the well he was working in.
According to the officials of the Lagos State Fire Service, the victim identified as Billiaminu Abdullahi, was rescued from the well at about 2:00 pm after he fell inside the well.

The victim, a local artisan was engaged to dig the well and in the process, slipped and fell inside the well and got trapped.

Speaking on the incident, the Public Affairs Officer of the Fire Service, Bola Ajao, while confirming the rescue operations, stated that Officers of the Fire Service responded to the distress call at about 2:00 pm from the Ikotun Fire Service Station.

Ajao stressed that the agency promptly mobilized to the scene to rescue the victim who was already battling for his life inside the well.

https://insidemainland.com/2018/02/13/man-removed-whopping-150-ft-deep-well-igando-photos/

For the bravery of a petrol tanker driver and the quick intervention of rescue officers of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), some residents of Mushin community, Lagos Mainland would have suffered an irreparable loss yesterday, Monday, February 12, 2018.
InsideMainland gathered from the residents that at about 2:00 pm yesterday, a petrol laden tanker was being driven along the axis of Mushin community. In the process, the tanker suffered a brake failure.
It, however, took the bravery of the tanker driver who in the twinkle of an eye, screamed at passerby and other motorists to alert them about the situation. He also swerved off the road to face the opposite lane where he almost crushed an oncoming vehicle and the properties of the Zenith and Guaranty Trust Banks in the area.
Residents and other onlookers were however left in awe of the entire happenings with the driver able to save the entire area from being wrecked by an explosion.
A resident of Mushin community, Aribigbe Afeez who spoke to InsideMainland about the incident said: “I am just getting over the shock. The entire thing happened so fast. It was like a magician performing a trick on everyone present. All I heard was the driver was screaming at the top of his voice while the motor boy quickly opened the tanker door to run for safety.

READ MORE HERE - https://insidemainland.com/2018/02/13/danger-mushin-petrol-tanker-suffers-brake-failure/

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Following the civil unrest at the Fadeyi – Jibowu end of Ikorodu road, Lagos Mainland, the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have restored relative peace to the troubled axes.
InsideMainland gathered that the rivalry battle between Fadeyi and Igbobi boys started at about 9:30 pm yesterday, February 8, 2018, with the cult gangs shooting sporadically during the fracas.
It was learnt while residents waited in distress on the intervention by security operatives to subdue the shootings, the cult boys continued the rampage with some motorists plying the Ikorodu road axis sustaining injuries in the process.
Reports also have it that the cult gangs took advantage of the situation to rob unsuspecting victims who were caught in the crossfire.
It was gathered that the fracas last night became serious when one of the gangs lost a member to the shootings leading to the civil unrest to continue till the early hours of this morning.

READ MORE HERE - https://insidemainland.com/2018/02/09/civil-unrest-fadeyi-jibowu-communities-cult-gangs-clash/

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A police sergeant identified simply as Sgt. Akor has passed away following a robbery incident that occurred in Igando community, Lagos Mainland.
It was gathered that the police officer was killed with two people were injured when some suspected armed robbers stormed the Igando community, Lagos Mainland, and robbed three petrol stations. The stations are Fawa, Forte Oil and Dapsey, New Telegraph reports.
The robbers, all armed with pistols, were said to have shot a female attendant at Forte Oil and killed the sergeant at Dapsey filling station. While the robbers succeeded in robbing Fawa and Forte Oil filling stations, they failed at Dapsey due to presence of policemen and soldiers. Although the law enforcement officers ensured that the filling station was not robbed, a sergeant was killed, while a soldier was injured.
New Telegraph reported that the bandits first attacked Fawa, then moved to Forte Oil and later proceeded to Dapsey filling station. The police sergeant was said to have been killed when the robbers stormed the filling station about 9p.m.
The filling station, located at Olowonla bus stop, was busy when the robbers arrived in a Honda car. Immediately they stormed the station, they shot sporadically into the air, forcing everyone to scamper to safety.
Narrating the incident, the wounded soldier who craved anonymity said: “Immediately the armed robbers entered the petrol station, they shot at me. I was standing with two policemen near one of the parked petrol tankers. They deliberately rammed into us with their car, aiming to crush us to death.

READ MORE HERE - https://insidemainland.com/2018/02/05/police-sergeant-killed-igando-filling-station-robbery/

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For the intervention of concerned residents and the Officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, 14-year old girl may have been tortured to death in Mushin community, Lagos Mainland.
InsideMainland gathered that the teenager, Unwana Emmanuel, who is being tortured, with deep wounds inflicted on her body by her guardian was rescued by the officials from the Ministry following a text message sent by an anonymous person to the Child Protection Unit of the Ministry.
The victim had been under severe torture for 16 months since she started living with her guardian, simply known as Mummy Chidera, the Ministry officials said. She was found battered with scars all over her body.
Unwana, who resides at 6, Alamu Close, Surulere, Lagos Mainland, since July 2016 relocated to Lagos from Akwa Ibom due to her parent’s inability to provide her education, leaving her with Mummy Chidera who had since then continuously abused her physical and at some times delayed her going to school.
The enforcement officers of the Ministry, upon their arrival at the residence of the victim at Mushin/Isolo Local Government, learnt that the girl was in school. She confirmed the abuse to the officials during interrogation, InsideMainland learnt.

READ MORE - https://insidemainland.com/2018/02/02/mushin-woman-trouble-torturing-teenager/

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A 38-year-old man, Rotimi Abomini, has been arrested for allegedly poking his finger into the private part of a primary six pupil at Bariga end of Lagos Mainland. The incident was said to have occurred last year at 34, Coconut Street, Ebute Ilaje, Bariga, Lagos Mainland.
The suspect was said to be a serial rapist in the community, who had lured several other young girls with different tricks and made love with them. He also threatened to kill them if they report to their parents.
He was caught when he reportedly lured a primary six pupil with custard and milk to make love to her.
According to the victim’s mother, her 11-year-old daughter told her that when she was returning from school, Abomini called her and her friend to come and take custard and milk, New Telegraph reports.
Narrating the incident, she said: “It was when the suspect was arrested that I got to know that my daughter’s friend had been going to Abomini’s room to collect custard and milk and thereafter the man would make love to the girl.
“My daughter said immediately they entered the suspect’s room, her friend went out and left her in the room after collecting the custard and milk. She also made attempt to leave when the suspect asked her to wait and have sex with her before he could give her custard and milk.


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Following the excess filth across parts of Lagos Mainland communities including markets across the State, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has expressed displeasure with the present state of the markets across the State adding that leaders of the various markets must prevail on their members to clean up their dirty surroundings within the next 20 days or risk closure of their markets.
The directive was issued in Alausa, Lagos Mainland, during a stakeholder’s forum with market leaders from the 57 local governments and local council development areas of the State.
Ambode, who was represented by the Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, Mr. Muslim Folami said the present administration abhors the dumping of refuse on roadsides, medians, bus stops as well as markets, urging market leaders to promptly rid their environment of waste.
He said dumping of refuse within the market environment poses health hazards, discourages customers and residents from patronising stalls within the markets, thereby reducing economic activity within the market environment.

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The Chairman of Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government, Apostle Oloruntoba Oke has said that the government would deal decisively with anyone who tried to foment trouble or stop work on the proposed Agege Bus Terminal, on which work will begin on Monday, February 5, 2018.
Oke spoke on the development on the heels of threats by hoodlums to prevent the contractor from gaining access to the site and prevent commercial bus operators who have been ordered to move, from accessing the relief road created for them.
Recall that the popular Iju garage, near Pen Cinema, in Ifako Ijaiye, Lagos Mainland, has been earmarked for the construction of the new terminal. The Akinwunmi Ambode led administration has also assured that the terminal would be delivered in June 2018.
In addition, the council boss has directed security operatives in the council to apprehend anyone found dumping refuse on road medians, junctions and other public places within the local council area.
Speaking to religious and community leaders, market women, leaders and representatives of all CDAs and monarchs and chiefs at a stakeholders gathering at the council secretariat, Oke urged residents to cooperate with the government in its efforts to bring development closer to the grassroots.
He said the modern terminal will further improve the living conditions of residents as it will make public transportation more accessible to the people of the area.

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The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, January 29, 2018, passed a bill to boost electricity supply in the state.
The bill seeks to “improve electricity supply, power generation, distribution and evacuation through an embedded power scheme in Lagos State and the enforcement of consumer rights, obligation and for connected purposes that would lead to constant supply of power.”
The electricity power supply bill, which has 78 sections, would provide for the development and management of sustainable power supply. It would also facilitate the development and management of electricity infrastructure and facilities within the state and promote the provision of effective power generation and evacuation infrastructure.
The bill would ensure collaboration with the federal and state energy and electric power-related agencies to promote and support investment in electric power projects within the state.It would also provide support in the collection of tariffs and revenue from embedded power end users and ensures the protection of electric power generation, evacuation infrastructure and prescribe appropriate sanctions.
Similarly, the lawmakers also passed another bill on land use charge to encourage development.
Once passed into law, it will empower the local governments across the State to levy and collect tenement rates for its area of jurisdiction.
Some of the property exempted from the law includes property owned and occupied by religious bodies and used exclusively as a place of worship or religious education. Others include public cemeteries, burial grounds and property used as a registered educational institution certified by the commissioner to be non-profit making.
The bills have been sent to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for approval.

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The officials of the Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA in collaboration with Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) yesterday, Monday, January 29, 2018, handed over relief materials to victims of the flood disaster that rocked the Unity Estate and Redeem Estate CDAs Igbo-Owore, in Igbogbo community, Lagos Mainland.
Recall that in April 2017, the part of Lagos Mainland communities as well as Igbogbo community in Ikorodu witnessed a catastrophic flood which led to the destruction of properties worth millions of naira. With a myriad of residents losing properties to the flood, the local council facilitated the delivery of relief materials to the affected residents in the community.
InsideMainland gathered that the Chairman of Unity CDA, Igbogbo, Alhaji Hafeez Onipasantira, alongside other CDA heads in the community championed the drive to reach out to the management of LASEMA and NEMA to come to their aid in the community.

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Four suspected members of the Aiye confraternity have been arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly attacking the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of the Igando Division, Lagos, Superintendent of Police, Ogoezi Sufade Rawlings.
It was learnt that the DPO had led his men to rescue some victims trapped in the premises of a hotel when the suspects attacked him with his right arm fractured in the process.
According to the Police, on January 4,2018, at about 11.40p.m., a victim of the suspected cultists, escaped from the cultists’ captivity in a hotel located near Afolabi bus-stop, lgando, along the Igando-LASU-lba expressway after the cultists’ leader known as SS had forcefully initiated him, with his phones and other valuables forcefully collected from him.
The victim reportedly alerted Rawlings of the activities of the cult group in the area, saying the suspects were actually in the process of conducting the initiation of new members within the hotel premises.

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Following months of hardship in plying the dilapidated Ikorodu – Shagamu road by residents of Ikorodu community, Lagos Mainland, recent efforts by community leaders and government officials from Ikorodu Constituency has returned smiles to the faces of the troubled residents.
This is because ahead of the planned reconstruction of the road, the Lagos State government has commenced palliative repair of the road to ensure easy access by residents and motorists who ply the axis.
InsideMainland gathered that the repair was facilitated by the Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade who also represents the Ikorodu Constituency I in the Assembly.
The development has since drawn wide applause from residents of the communities affected by the decrepit state of the road.
A resident who spoke to InsideMainland said: “Workers are presently on the road grading and filling some affected sections of the road. The engineers brought stones and granite to the road earlier today and they are still working there.”
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The Lagos State Government today, Wednesday, January 3, 2018, announced that it has sealed off a Petrol Filling Station, a Hotel and Event Centre belonging to a suspected Badoo cult kingpin, Alhaji Alaka Abayomi Kamal.
The structures, situated along Ijebu-Ode-Itoikin Road in Sabo area of Ikorodu were sealed for violating the State’s Urban and Regional Planning Law of 2010.
Recall that the Police, had on December 22, 2017, declared Alaka wanted in connection with series of well-orchestrated killings and nefarious activities of the Badoo cult group in Ikorodu and Epe area of the State.
ALSO READ: Just In: Police declares Badoo cult kingpin, Alaka wanted
According to a statement issued by the Lagos State Police Command, Alaka is believed to be the ringleader of the Badoo menace.
The State Government, in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Steve Ayorinde, said the order sealing off the structures was in pursuant to Section 60 of the said Law.
It would be recalled that the State’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Imohimi Edgal, on Tuesday, paraded a Badoo kingpin arrested in Ikorodu axis who confessed to the killings and took Police to their shrine in Imosan, a suburb of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State where the group’s chief herbalist, Fatai Adebayo was arrested.
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In a bid to increase its internally generated revenue (IGR) for development by 100 per cent, a bill that would review Land Use Charge in the state had gone through second reading on the floor of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

During a plenary session of the House, the law tagged “A Bill for A Law To Repeal The Land Use Charge Law 2001 and Enact Land Use Charge 2017 and For Connected Purposes” was subsequently committed to the House Adhoc Committee on Finance headed by Hon. Yinka Ogundimu.

According to the Speaker of the House, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the law was all about increasing the revenue generation of the State. Obasa observed that a situation where a few consultants were working with the state governments on the collection of land use charge was not good enough, calling for increase in the number of consultants.

“We need more consultants to do the job so that the entire state could be covered in the collection of land use charge. Whatever tribunal that would be set wup to deal with offenders should have the support of the government.

“On the issue of exemptions, we cannot exempt religious organisations because most of the worship centres are making money. We could only exempt Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).” Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade had informed the House that the Bill would be going through second reading,” he said.

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