PRESIDENT BUHARI’S DESPERATION TO WIN CAUSED ELECTION POSTPONEMENT - CUPP
source : http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2019/02/president-buharis-desperation-to-win.html

The Coalition of United Political Parties has claimed that the desperation of President Muhammadu Buhari and his men to win the presidential election, by all means, was responsible for the last minute postponement of the election.

Eyes Of Lagos gathered that, The coalition’s spokesman, Imo Ugochinyere, made the allegation in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Saturday morning.

He said, “In their bid to once again foist an unpopular government on Nigerians, they threw caution to the winds and started setting electoral materials on fire in states that are well known to be strongholds of opposition.

“These acts of sabotage, no doubt, ruined the preparations of the Independent National Electoral Commission for the elections.

“We have raised the alarm many times that agents of the government were working hard to ensure that elections are not held or are declared inconclusive in areas they know that the All Progressives Congress will never win. We have been vindicated.

We blame the international embarrassment this last minute postponement has caused the nation on the President, the desperate leaders of his party, APC, and the nation’s security agencies who failed woefully in their duties to protect electoral materials and INEC offices from attacks by these enemies of the nation.”

Ugochinyere added that with the postponement, “President Buhari’s judgement day with the people has just been shifted.”

He, however, said the INEC chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, displayed courage by shifting the election.

He said the postponement averted what he could have resulted to “national bloodshed because we are aware that APC wanted to proceed with election after compromising distribution and destroying materials in over 15 states.”

I PLAN TO USE STOLEN PANTS FOR RITUAL, SUSPECT CONFESSES IN EJIGBO
source : http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2019/02/i-plan-to-use-stolen-pants-for-ritual.html

One of the two suspects who were caught with stolen panties belonging to a woman in Ejigbo community, Lagos Mainland, has confessed to intending to use them for rituals.
The two bus conductors, Peter Ayodele and Chibuzor David were arraigned in Lagos on Tuesday, February 11, 2019, for allegedly stealing three undergarments belonging to a housewife.
Ayodele, a resident of Oshodi; and David, who lives in Ejigbo, Lagos Mainland, were charged with two counts of conspiracy and stealing before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.
While Ayodele pleaded guilty to the offences, David pleaded not guilty.
Eyes Of Lagos gathered that, During the hearing, the Magistrate, Mrs. M.O. Tanimola, ordered that Ayodele be remanded in Kirikiri Prisons pending review of the facts of the case and sentencing; while David was granted N80,000 bail with two sureties in like sum.
Earlier, the Prosecutor, Inspector Aondohemba Koti, had told the court that the accused on February 6 at Idi-Oro, Mushin, stole three underwear belonging to one Mrs. Kehinde Oladimeji, with intent to use them for ritual.
“The defendants unlawfully entered the complainant’s house in the night while she was sleeping and stole three of her panties. But luck ran out against them as they were caught by a team of policemen on patrol.

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STABILITY RETURNS AFTER COMPLETION OF REPAIR WORKS ON AGEGE RAIL TRACK
source: http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2019/01/stability-returns-after-completion-of.html

Following the recent derailment of a passenger train along Ashade ram market in Agege community, Lagos Mainland, Eyes Of Lagos can report that normalcy has returned to the area after the completion of repair work on the rail track.
In addition, train services have resumed in earnest with residents already using the service to access their various destinations.
Recall that the accident occurred at about 7:00am last Thursday when two coaches on the train coming from Ijoko, Ogun State and heading to Ebute Metta in Lagos State skidded off its track at Ashade ram market in Agege, Lagos Mainland, leaving residents and bystanders in shock.
Due to the development, a combined team of rescue officers and the men of the Lagos State Public Works swung into action cordoning off the area, to pave way for immediate repair of the rail track at Mangoro Ashade.


At the time of the accident, scores of passengers using the train were feared injured with residents and bystanders rushing to their aid before the arrival of rescue and emergency service providers.

Naira Gains Marginally Against Dollar At Parallel Market
source: http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2019/01/naira-gains-marginally-against-dollar.html

The Naira, on Monday, gained 50 kobo against the dollar to close at N360. The Pound Sterling and the Euro traded at N462 and 411, respectively. At the Bureau De Change (BDC) segment, the dollar was sold at N360, while the Pound Sterling and the Euro traded at N462 and N411, respectively. Trading at the investors’ window saw the naira closing at N364.3 as market turnover stood at 148.67 million dollars. The Eyes Of Lagos reports that CBN has continued to inject liquidity at the foreign exchange market in defense of the naira.

NIGERIAN FUJI SINGER, PASUMA VISITS MUSHIN COMMUNITY
Source : http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/11/popular-nigerian-fuji-singer-pasuma.html?m=1

Popular fuji turn hip hop singer, Alhaji Wasiu Odetola aka Pasuma Wonder was the cynosure of all eyes yesterday, Wednesday, November 21, 2018, as he stormed Mushin community in company of his friends, fans and relatives.

The singer who is celebrating his 51st birthday visited his Alma Mata, Muslim Mission Primary School, Mushin, to commission the ten block of classrooms recently renovated by the Pasuma Fans Club in the community.

Eyes Of Lagos gathered that, The commissioning was witnessed by popular figures in Mushin community including government functionaries and followers of the singer.

Speaking at the event, Pasuma urged the school kids to set their hearts towards achieving their set goals while urging them to pay keen attention to their studies.

“I was once like you people because I started from this school. My music career started here and I will always remember having the school as part of my foundation years.

“I usually sing in the school with my friends during breaks and I can never forget the impact the school had in my life,” he said.

He however promised to continue to give back to the school adding that the renovation of the classrooms is only part of the grand plans he has for the community school.

See some photos from the commissioning below.

₦30,000 MINIMUM WAGE: BUHARI, GOVERNORS’ MEETING ENDS IN DEADLOCK
source: http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/11/30000-minimum-wage-buhari-governors.html

A meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Governor’s Forum to resolve the raging dispute over the proposed N30,000 National Minimum Wage ended in a deadlock on Monday in Abuja.

The meeting took place at the Presidential Villa.

The Chairman of the NGF, and Governor of Zamfara State, Mr Abdulazeez Yari, led a smaller team of governors to the meeting to speak for the Forum.

Eyes Of Lagos gathered that, Those at the meeting included Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode; Kebbi State Governor, Mr Atiku Bagudu; and the Enugu State Governor, Mr Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, was also at the meeting.

Recall that the majority of the 36 state governors had maintained that they could only afford to pay N22,500 as the NMW.

They had also stated that the other options were for them to reduce their workforce or the Federal Government would have to review the revenue sharing formula to make more money available to the states.

The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Kayode Fayemi, is one of the key proponents of a revenue formula review.

Signs of a deadlock at the meeting was noticed when the governors emerged wearing long faces and refused to formally address State House correspondents.

One after another, Yari and his colleagues declined to talk.

Similarly, the President’s Media Office, which earlier promised to brief reporters on the outcome of the meeting, also kept mum after the meeting.

As of the time of filing this report, the media office had yet to respond to any inquiries.

However, findings indicated that pressure was put on the governors to move up to N24,000, a middle course the federal government was said to be disposed to as the NMW.

SEE WHY AWAWA BOYS RETURNED TO AGEGE COMMUNITY
source: http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/11/see-why-awawa-boys-returned-to-agege.html

According to Eyes Of Lagos’s exclusive report on the return of the notorious youth populated gang known as Awawa Boys to Agege community and the eventual arrest of about 40 suspects by the operatives of the Lagos State Police Command, recent developments have showed the real reasons why the gang returned unhindered.
Some residents noted that the community is no longer secured as the gang members now operate with reckless abandon and the Police operatives cannot contain the excesses of the gang.
According to Eyes Of Lagos sources, the Awawa Boys operated freely in the community as a result of the recent changes in the operations of the officers attached to the newly reformed Lagos State Neighbourhood Corps (LNSC).
Commenting on the development, a top source of the LNSC said the Awawa Boys grew stronger about five months ago when the LNSC team were curtailed from operations. “Agege had known peace and calmness before the changes made to the operations of the LNSC. Before that time, the team usually embarks on monitoring and intense patrol raiding the black spots with great success,” the source said.
“It was until a mandate surfaced from the Area Command to suspend any form of operation in the community. This mandate crippled the activities of LNSC, making the officers helpless as any form of operation carried out will be termed illegal.
“The LNSC is the closest to the community and has detailed information on any street urchin including their family house if any. The gang members have nowhere to hide because they live in the neighbourhood,” the source added.
Also speaking on the development, another official of the LNSC said the “Police cannot handle those boys. The Police have arrested them several times and they get bailed in the end. By so doing, they are used to the Police system of operation and often brag about it.”
Meanwhile, Eyes Of Lagos learnt that some community leaders in Agege community have commenced moves to find a lasting solution to the activities of the dreaded Awawa Boys in the community.
Recall that Eyes Of Lagos reported how the Awawa Boys robbed unsuspecting residents disposing them of their valuables in Agege community. At the time, sources said the gang also vanldalised properties of some traders around major markets in the axis.

N5.8 BILLION SCANDAL: PDP ASKS YEMI OSINBAJO TO MAKE REFUNDS
source; http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/11/n58-billion-scandal-pdp-asks-yemi.html

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, as a preacher, should “search his soul, seek forgiveness and make restitution for entangling himself in corruption and sharp practices, instead of his lame effort at concealment in the N5.8 billion Northeast Intervention Fund scandal.”
Eyes Of Lagos gathered that, The party in a statement on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, said it was heart-rending that Prof. Osinbajo, despite his sanctimonious posturing, is being fingered in the frittering of the N5.8 billion meant for the purchase of food and general welfare of suffering Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the northeast.
“Prof. Osinbajo should know that he has come to the end of the road and that Nigerians have completely lost faith in him, since the House of Representatives exposed his complicity in this unpardonable debauchery against weak and vulnerable citizens.
“Instead of asking for forgiveness and making restitutions, Prof. Osinbajo is busy trying to divert attention from the reeking corruption of the Buhari administration, while bandying figures in an attempt to distance himself from the failures of this administration.
“Is it not revealing of the arrogance of this administration that Prof. Osinbajo, even in the face of indictment by the House of Representatives, still conjures the temerity to confront Nigerians and try to wave off this corrupt act?
“We ask: how can Prof. Osinbajo find inner peace when all the six states of the northeast reported that they never received the emergency intervention for food security?
“From the probe, which exposed how the Vice President, then as Acting President, in 2017, drew N5.8 billion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation, without the appropriation of the National Assembly, only to superintend over the purported spending as the Chairman of Board of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), it is clear that it was never in the interest of the suffering and displaced masses.
“The PDP therefore expects Prof. Osinbajo to end his grandstanding, show remorse and make restitutions for this debauchery against humanity,” the PDP said.

MUST READ : FATHER RAPED TEENAGE DAUGHTER FOR 6 YEARS, LASG REPORT SHOWS
source: http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/11/must-read-father-raped-teenage-daughter.html

Onlookers were left stunned during a court hearing yesterday, Thursday, November 15, 2018, when a medical practitioner, Elizabeth Olatunji, narrated to the Lagos State Special Offences Court how a 51-year-old electrician, Folorunsho Oluwaseun, sexually assaulted his 17-year-old daughter for over six years.
The suspect, Oluwaseun is standing trial before Justice Sybil Nwaka on charges of defilement and sexual assault.
According to Eyes Of Lagos reports gathered, Oluwaseun allegedly committed the offence at his No. 40 Popoola Street, Offin residence in the Ikorodu, Lagos Mainland.
During the hearing, the prosecutor, B. T. Boye, and the medical personnel who works at the Department of Family Medicine, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, said the forensic examination conducted on the victim indicated a long and repeated penile penetration, which lasted for six years.
Olatunji, who also works at the Mirabel Centre, where rape victims in the state are referred to, noted that the medical examination showed that the victim sustained an injury to her private parts, adding that the defendant also assaulted the victim’s sister.
“The main finding was on the hymen. There was a transition on the hymen. The victim told me that she was angry. She said her father was not only sexually assaulting her; he was also assaulting her younger sister. She said her father began to sleep with her not long after her mother left them.
“The girl also said that when the matter persisted, she reported to her grandmother but the grandmother ignored her and only said that there was no cause for alarm as long as her father did not get them pregnant,” the medical doctor told the court.
Meanwhile, during cross-examination by the defence counsel, Worer Obuagbaka, Olatunji insisted that the victim told her that it was her father who assaulted her, adding that the medical test conducted showed that there was penile penetration, which caused injuries to the victim’s hymen.
Obuagbaka, however, urged the court to adjourn the case to enable him prepare his client and present his witnesses.
The case was then adjourned till December 18, 2018, for the continuation of trial by Justice Nwaka

PETROL TANKER FALLS, SPILLS CONTENT ON THE ROAD IN OKOKOMAKO
source : http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/10/news-update-petrol-tanker-falls-spills.html

It was stated that, There was apprehension along Igbo-Elerin roundabout, off Okokomaiko, Lagos Mainland, earlier today, Wednesday, October 10, 2018, after a petrol tanker fell and spilled its content on the road.
According to reports gathered by Eyes Of Lagos, the driver was said to be over-speeding and tried navigating the roundabout when the tanker fell.
Presently, residents of the axis are reported to be under fear due to the developments.
In addition, some suspected hoodlums are said to be scooping the product from the drainage at the other end of the road.
However, men of Nigeria Police are said to have cordoned off the roads leading to the roundabout.
Eyes Of Lagos cannot independently verify is there were any casualties as at press time,
More updates to follow.

THE LAGOS STATE POLICE DENIES DESTROYING SANWO-OLU’S CAMPAIGN POSTERS, SHOOTING DURING HIS CAMPAIGN RALLY IN IKORODU
Source: http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/09/the-lagos-state-police-denies.html?m=1

The operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have debunked viral claims that it disrupted the rally of a contender of the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-olu, in Ikorodu, Lagos Mainland.

Eyes Of Lagos gathered that, In a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Command, CSP Chike Oti, the Police said there is no truth in the allegation.

“The attention of the authorities of the Nigeria Police, Lagos State Command, has been drawn to the news making the rounds on a social media platform with www. the guildng. com as its Web address.

“The operators of the said platform, wrote a story which they captioned “Police caught pulling down Sanwo-olu’s campaign posters, shoots sporadically in Ikorodu”

“The Command wishes to inform the general public that there is no truth in the allegation and for the records, it wishes to state that on 27/09/2018, at about 1630hrs, at the Civil Service Model College, Ikorodu, one Oregbesan Yekini Owolabi, a staff of the aforementioned school, while acting on the instruction of the College Principal, one Reverend Ajose, to paste a “POST NO BILL” warnings on the school fence to prevent the defacing of the wall by advertisers, was accosted by unknown persons who accused him of removing posters of politicians which he vehemently denied. In the ensuing argument, one of the policemen posted on guard duty at the school, Inspector Sunday Ogwuche, intervened but unfortunately, he was attacked by these yet to be identified persons,” part of the statement read.

Oti added that; “These men, not done with humiliating the Inspector of police, still went ahead to put his picture on the social media to give live to their lies.

“Although the picture they circulated contradicted their allegations because the officer wasn’t seen in the said picture yanking off posters from the wall, yet these mischief makers desperate to cause disharmony in a peaceful state, went ahead to portray an innocent middle ranking officer of the Nigeria Police in a most uncharitable manner with an intent to cause a breach of the public peace.”

He concluded saying; “The Command wishes to assure Lagosians, especially politicians, that it will discharge its duties firm and fair to all inhabitants of the state while warning those using the social media to fuel hatred and incite the public, to desist from such acts as the Command will not stand idly by and watch them cause civil strife. The Command has always been apolitical and would ever remain so.”

COME FORWARD IF YOU HAVE EVIDENCE OF CORRUPTION AGAINST ME – ATIKU
source : http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/09/come-forward-if-you-have-evidence-of.html


A presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Tuesday, challenged anyone with evidence of corruption against him to come forward.

Eyes Of Lagos gathered that, The former Vice President reiterated that allegations of corruption against him were false and a figment of imagination of his political enemies, saying up till now nobody has been able to come forward with any evidence linking him to any corrupt practice.


He said: “If you have any evidence of corruption against Atiku, please come forward. But nobody has been able to come forward.” Atiku said this while addressing prospective delegates of the party in the State for the forthcoming national convention in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

He said: “I have come to appeal to you to support me in our party’s convention. I have the programme that will best develop this country. I wish to appeal for your individual and collective support.” He described Governor Ayodele Fayose as “brutally frank…I like the way you do things. You’re brutally frank. You say your mind, it’s a very very rare quality. So, I commend you for who you are. We will stand by you and the party in Ekiti until you retrieve your stolen mandate.” In his remarks, Governor Fayose urged the PDP to unite in order to wrest power from President Muhammadu Buhari. He said: “The task before the PDP at this time is not about who has been in the party before and who is just joining. It is about rescuing Nigeria and its people from the calamity of the Buhari government.”

53 NIGERIANS GET CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS
source : http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/09/53-nigerians-get-chevening-scholarships.html

British High Commissioner to Nigeria, H.E Mr Paul Arkwright
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Paul Arkwright, has said that 53 Nigerians have been awarded Chevening scholarships for 2018.
Eyes Of Lagos gathered that, Arkwright said this at a dinner organised for the beneficiaries of the scholarship and Chevening Alumni in Abuja on Monday.
He told News Agency of Nigeria that the beneficiaries were selected out of no fewer than 6,000 applications, adding that the number of awardees had increased from 43 in 2017.
He said: “Last year we had 43 and this year it is an increase of 10, to 53, which is great.
“It means that the standard is very high because over 6,000 people applied for Chevening Scholarship this year.
“To get 53 scholarships this year is a real bonus and it is wonderful that so many young, intelligent and bright Nigerians want to study in the UK.
“Over 6,000 applications.
“This is the highest number anywhere in the world actually.”
Arkwright said that 40 per cent of recipients were females and that five out of the 53 scholarships were awarded to people with disabilities.
The envoy disclosed that only one person with disability had been awarded the scholarship in the last 20 years in Nigeria.
He said: “We have increased the number of women from 33 per cent to 40 per cent.
“Our target next year is 50 per cent.
“It is so important that Nigeria encourages girls to go into education.
“There are 12 million Nigerian children who do not go to school and the majority are girls and women.
“It is therefore really important that we do everything we can to encourage girls to get the education they need.”
Arkwright expressed hope that Nigeria would get a good proportion in the increase of the scholarships to 100 in Africa as recently announced by British Prime Minister, Theresa May.
Arkwright also said that no fewer than 15,000 Nigerian students were currently studying in different universities in the UK, adding that a lot of people were taking advantage of British universities.
He added: “I would like to increase that number.
“Britain is a very welcoming place for students.
“We like to encourage more people to apply.”
Tinuoluwa Adelegan, Senior Communications Officer of the High Commission and a past recipient of the scholarship, said the main focus of the awards was to develop young leaders globally.
Adelegan was awarded a scholarship at Leeds Business School for the 2016/17 academic year.
She said: “The opportunity Chevening scholarship gives is to experience global best practices.
“It is not just about the UK but people get to mix and learn from others.
“There are leaders that are willing to make a difference and that is why with Chevening, you must come back to your country to make the difference.”
Adelegan encouraged more women to apply for the scholarship and advised the new scholars to make the most of the opportunity given to them through the scholarship.
One of the scholarship awardees, Lilian Umeakunne, who is also a crop farmer, said she got a scholarship to study Food Security in the University of Glasgow, Scotland.
Umeakunne said: “The process of applying for the scholarship takes you through a path of self-discovery and you do not have to know anybody to apply.
“I had to search within, know what exactly I wanted to do with my life to try to answer the four essay questions, gave examples of the work I had done, the impact and results achieved during the interview.”
Umeakunne said she had spent more than six years working with women farmers and hoped to apply her new skills to address challenges faced in the agriculture sector.
She added that she was a first-time applicant.
Another recipient, Damian Ohienmhen, who is a co-founder of Nugenesis Energy, was also awarded a Masters scholarship in Sustainable Energy at the University of Glasgow.
Ohienmhen said he had applied for the scholarship for three consecutive years before being finally rewarded.
He said: “I was fortunate to be selected for the interview.
“I actually applied three times in a row and I was always rejected.
“No one tells you why but I realised that my application became stronger each time I applied and I am glad because I grew as a person and my desire to study in the UK gained greater clarity.”
Ohienmhen advised aspiring applicants and those whose applications were not accepted not to be discouraged.
The Chevening Scholarships Programme commenced in 1983 as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Awards Scheme and is funded by the British Government’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

RESIDENTS LAMENT BLACKOUT, OUTRAGEOUS BILLING BY EKEDC IN MUSHIN
source: http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/09/residents-lament-blackout-outrageous.html


Residents belonging to Igbehin Community Association (CDA) in Mushin, Lagos Mainland have protested the two weeks total blackout in their area while urging Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), to provide prepaid meters for residents.
The aggrieved residents stated that they were tired of estimated and outrageous billing given to them by EKEDC demanding that prepaid meters be provided for the entire community.
Eyes Of Lagos gathered that, According to the Secretary of the CDA group, Mr. Kayode Ogunbola, the community had written series of letters to the company stating their plight but it has yielded no result.
“We are tired of crazy bills because we pay for light we did not consume. For more than one week now, we have been in darkness as EKEDC has disconnected us completely. We need prepaid meters to enable us to pay for only what we consume,” he said.
Another resident, Mrs. Grace Olajide while lamenting the high estimated bills she receives said: “The bills they bring to us for the past two months have been unbearable. They charge us as high as N7,500 and the light is not constant. For past one week now, they have refused to give us light.
“We went to EKEDC headquarters to plead with the managing director that our bills should come down to N5,000 because that is the money we can afford, but the MD’s response was that we should go back home to pay the current charges, else they will seize light from our community.”

APGA TO FIELD NORTHERN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IN 2019
source: http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/08/apga-to-field-northern-presidential.html

Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has said it would field a presidential candidate for the 2019 election.
The party, rising from a critical deliberation in Awka, Anambra State, announced the resolve, saying that the party has zoned the presidential candidacy to the north, while the vice presidential candidate would be of South-East extraction.
A communiqué drafted from the meeting which held at the Anambra State Governor’s Lodge stated that the meeting was held at the instance of Governor Willie Obiano who is the National Leader and BoT Chairman of the Party.
The communiqué stated that the Board members deliberated on the future of the party with specific attention given to the upcoming general election and the options facing the party.
Briefing newsmen after the meeting, the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Alhaji Sani Shinkafi revealed that, “After due considerations based on popular demand by party members, the Party has resolved to field a Presidential candidate with the ticket zoned to the North while the Vice Presidential Candidate will come from the Southeast.”
Shinkafi noted that with the goings on in the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, APGA, having been founded on sound political principles, values, and ideology, will present a viable option for Nigerians, and solution to the socio-political problems the nation is presently facing.
He emphasized that the party is not contesting the presidential election for sake of notice but aside its right to contest every political position, the party is set to field qualified candidates to fly its flag and will also evolve strategies that will enable the party achieve the ambition of forming a central government in 2019.
The party had besides 2003 and 2007 when it fielded the founder of the Party, late Biafra Warlord, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu adopted former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2011 and 2015.
A source within the party however revealed that the party was targeting a particular presidential aspirant from the North, who he described as a heavy-weight politician.
“The aspirant is not in APGA for now, he is in another party, but it is hoped that he would move to APGA if he is unable to secure the ticket of his current party.”
Eyes Of Lagos source added that APGA had made initial plans to adopt President Buhari as its candidate, and as payback for letting last year’s governorship election result which Obiano won to stand, despite attempts by APC stalwarts to rig their candidate in.
“The party however rescinded the decision after weighing the growing unpopularity of President Buhari, especially in the southeast, where APGA is mostly considered as an Igbo party,” the source said.

NSE INDICES GROW FURTHER BY 0.63%, AMID DANGOTE CEMENT GAIN
source: http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/08/nse-indices-grow-further-by-063-amid_24.html

Trading activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange sustained a postive growth on Friday, with Dangote Cement leading the gainers’ table for the second consecutive day. Eyes Of Lagos reports that the crucial market indices appreciated further with 0.63 per cent growth, following gains by some blue chips.

Specifically, the market capitalisation inched N81 billion or 0.63 per cent to close at N12.933 trillion against N12.852 trillion recorded on Thursday.
Also, the All-Share Index rose by 220.05 points or 0.63 per cent to close at 35,426.21 compared to 35,206.16 posted on Friday.
Dangote Cement led the gainers’ table during the day, gaining N5 to close at N235 per share.
Flour Mills followed with a gain of N1 to close at N21.50, while Ecobank Transnational added 60k to close at N20 per share.
Air Service improved by 46k to close at N5.30, while NEM Insurance appreciated by 15k to close at N3 per share.
On the other hand, International Breweries topped the losers’ chart, shedding N2 to close at N32 per share.
Afri Prudential Registrar trailed with a loss of 35k to close at N37.50, while Guaranty Trust Bank declined by 30k to close at N37.50 per share.
UPL was down by 23k to close at N2.07, while NASCON lost 10k to close at N19.90 per share.
Similarly, the volume of shares traded rose by 139.11 per cent, while value of shares transacted increased by 79.05 per cent.
NAN reports that investors traded a total of 527.74 million shares valued at N4.53 billion in 3,313 deals.
This was against the 220.71 million shares worth N2.53 billion exchanged in 3,287 deals on Thursday.
United Bank for Africa was the most active stock, exchanging 235.66 million shares worth N1.89 billion.
NEM Insurance followed with an account of 93.09 million shares valued at N279.19 million, while ETI traded 21.91 million shares worth N438.03 million.
Regence Insurance sold 18.812 million shares valued at N4.19 million, while FBN Holdings exchanged 17.94 million shares worth N172.67 million.

he might stop his noisemaking tho lol

Kimsokrates:
Whether he cutoff his tie with olamide or not,i don't give a Bleep.That will not still change the fact that he is one of promoters of noise pollution in this country alongside olamide.

LIL KESH HAS FINAL END HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS FORMER RECORD LABEL BOSS OLAMIDE
source: http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/08/lil-kesh-has-final-end-his-relationship.html

Lil Kesh has finally end his relationship with his former Record Label (YBNL) Boss Olamide has he unfollowed him on Instagram. With his latest post that he captioned ‘ it’s either you are in control or you are being control .. choose wisely ‘, Eyes Of Lagos confirmed from a reliable source that lilkesh was still under Olamide control even after he announced his own Y.A.G.I record label , lilkesh is about to end it all with his former boss and be free .

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he needs freedom he should let him go

WHAT GOV. AMBODE SAID ABOUT MACRONS’S VISIT TO LAGOS MAINLAND
source: http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/07/what-gov-ambode-said-about-macronss.html

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode while welcoming French President, Emmanuel Macron to the State has expressed optimism that the historic visit will go a long way to break any barriers between Nigeria and France as well as foster greater collaboration for economic, social and cultural growth.
Ambode who expressed his delight to host Macron, a well respected global leader, said the visit would also signal a new era between both countries, especially for Lagos where talents in the arts and creative industry abound.
“On behalf of the government and good people of Lagos State, I welcome His Excellency, President Emmanuel Macron, President of France, to the commercial and cultural capital of Nigeria and indeed West Africa.
“We are delighted and honoured to be hosting a President of one of the world’s Super Powers; a permanent member of the United Nation’s Security Council with veto rights, a prominent member of the G8 and the World Trade Organisation and a champion of Global Climate Change,” he said.
Eyes Of Lagos gathered that, He added that Governor said he was particularly delighted that Macron’s visit to Lagos began on a cultural and entertainment note, adding that the French Cultural Centre and Alliance Française based in the State had always been an asset to its cultural landscape in the same way that Trace Television had also become an invaluable addition to its music and entertainment sphere.
“With the exceptional characteristics of our State as the most populous, vibrant and indeed the fifth richest economy on the African continent, Lagos is the undeniable destination for business and pleasure in Africa. The new Lagos experience is being enhanced daily as we continue to create an enduring infrastructural and security architecture for the business of tourism and cultural arts to thrive. This also creates a platform for our local talents to feel a sense of belonging and encouragement.
“Mr. President, this momentous State Visit shall signal the dawn of a new era between France and Nigeria especially for the myriad of talents that have made Lagos their home,” the Governor said.
At the event put together at the African Shrine, Ikeja, Lagos Mainland to host Macron, an Art Exhibition, Fashion Show, display of Nollywood scenes, and presentation of a painting of Fela to Macron held with top Nigerian entertainers in attendance.
Also, Governor Ambode presented a pencil frame artwork of Macron done by 11-year old Kareem Olamilekan drawn within two hours.
The highpoints of the night include sterling performances by dance group, Footprints of David, music artistes, Yemi Alade, Charlotte Dipanda from Kenya and a scintillating performance by Femi Kuti to bring the event to a close.

PRESIDENCY SUMMONS IGP OVER POLICE PROTEST
source: http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/07/presidency-summons-igp-over-police.html

The presidency yesterday summoned the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Kpotum-Idris, over a protest by hundreds of Mobile policemen serving in Borno State. The Police personnel were said to have protested over non-payment of their monthly salaries and allowances. The IGP who was in Aso Rock presidential villa yesterday was seen heading towards the office of the Chief of Staff to the President, Malam Abba Kyari. A top presidency source who preferred to remain anonymous said the IGP was in the villa to brief the presidency on the Police protest. The policemen had reportedly blocked the Maiduguri-Kano road, the only free exit in and out of Maiduguri, in protest of nonpayment of their seven months allowance by the Police authority. The protest that lasted for hours forced commuters to ply alternative routes as a result of the reverberating sound of gunshots from the front of the Borno State Police Command headquarters where the protests took place. A male mobile policeman who spoke to Eyes Of Lagos on condition of anonymity said while their military counterparts in the Joint Taskforce operation in Borno are not owed any penny, the police authority has refused to pay their own allowances for the past seven months. The Police officer who did not want his name in print for fear of victimisation added that their employers do not owe even members of the Civilian Joint Taskforce run by Borno State government. “We are not happy with what is happening. For the past seven months, we have not been paid our allowances. We have no accommodation; most of us are sleeping in the open field despite the danger of the zone we are operating. Some of us in the local government areas who are there to restore civil authority in the liberated Communities are faced by hunger and starvation as a result of this,” the source said. Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police Force has denied that policemen protested in Maiduguri over non-payment of their special duty allowance. The Force PRO, Jimoh Moshood, said, “It is not correct that police personnel protested in Maiduguri today, July 2, 2018 (yesterday). Some of the Police Mobile Force personnel on Special Duty in Maiduguri went to the Borno State Police Command Headquarters on enquiry over the delay in the payment of their special duty allowance in the early hours of yesterday and not on protest as reported in some media. “The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris, promptly directed the Commissioner of Police, Borno State, to address and inform them why there is delay in the payment of their special duty allowance, and also assure them that since the budget has been approved, the allowances will be expeditiously processed and paid without any further delay. They subsequently returned to their duty posts. “The IGP has ordered the Commissioner of Police, Police Mobile Force (PMF) to proceed to Maiduguri, Borno State and other states in the North East where PMF personnel are deployed on special duty; to lecture and inform them on the efforts being made by the Force to ensure timely payment of special duty and other allowances to police personnel in the North East of the country”. The Force spokesman maintained that the Police Mobile Force personnel that embark on the voyage of enquiry are not those attached to Operation Lafiya Dole in the fight against insurgency in the Northeast. According to Moshood, they are in the category of visiting Police Mobile Force units deployed in Maiduguri on crime prevention and other Police duties in the state. “Members of the Public in Maiduguri, Borno State are hereby enjoined not to panic but to go about their lawful duties and other responsibilities without fear or apprehension”, he added

LAGOS DEMOLISHES OVER 500 STRUCTURES, COMPLEX IN AGEGE
source: http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/06/lagos-demolishes-over-500-structures.html

The officials of the Lagos State Government has demolished more than 500 shanties and illegal structures within and outside the Oko-Oba abattoir and Lairage Complex in Agege, Lagos Mainland as part of efforts to ensure adequate upgrading and transformation of the complex for improved operations.
The State’s Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Oluwatoyin Suarau who disclosed this while reviewing report of the demolition exercise carried out by officials of the State Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Lagos State Environment and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, Department of State Security and Operation MESA, noted that the clean-up exercise included all shanties and illegal structures inside the abattoir and along Fagba-Railway section of the abattoir complex.
Eyes Of Lagos gathered that, According to him, the State Government’s motive for carrying out the clean-up exercise is in a bid to improve the hygienic condition of the complex and ensure best practices in the red meat value chain and not to witch-hunt anyone. “I want us all to see this exercise as a positive development in the red meat value chain and not as Government’s instrument to disrupt activities at the complex. Rehabilitation of the facilities at the Oko-oba abattoir is to ensure that operations at the complex meet international standard”, Suarau said.
While restating the State Government’s commitment to ensuring best practices in the red meat value chain, he stressed that the clean-up exercise and the completion of various projects within the complex will be of great benefits to stakeholders in the complex and to Lagosians, adding that this will ensure wholesomeness in production, processing and consumption of meat in the red meat value chain.
The Commissioner stated that the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has put in place and implementing planned policies and programmes aimed at changing the face of abattoirs and slaughter slabs across the State.

He explained that completion of projects at the Oko-Oba abattoir complex will result in an upgraded abattoir equipped with a standard clinic to take care of people and other emergencies in the complex. “We have completed the fencing of the abattoir and the heap of refuse which has existed for several years has been cleared”, the Commissioner added
While urging stakeholders at the complex to support the drive of government to attaining a befitting status of a smart city abattoir, he warned anyone who does not have legitimate business within the complex to vacate stressing that the State government will not tolerate harboring of miscreants in and around the complex.
He added that a task force team has been stationed at the complex to ensure continued monitoring of activities at the complex and ensure effectiveness of the clean-up exercise.
“Operations in the abattoir after this cleanup exercise will no longer be business as usual. We are committed to implementing in phases planned projects that will transform the abattoir around for good”, he said.

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SCARCITY OF TOMATOES , OTHER COMMODITIES HIT LAGOS MARKETS
source: http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/06/scarcity-of-tomatoes-other-commodities.html

As Muslims faithful ended their 30 days fasting, consumers in Lagos have lamented scarcity of tomatoes and other Commodities in the markets. Eyes Of Lagos checks show that there were scarcity of tomatoes, pepper and other spices normally sourced from Northern part of the country, even as price of foodstuff went through the roof . One of the consumers who simply have her name as Mrs. Adeniyi that spoke with our correspondent in Lagos Mile 12 market said, ‘ we normally experience such scarcity of products during Ramadan period. Business is generally dull because of fasting. The traders too are not motivated bring in the products.” Meantime, Muslims faithful trooped out yesterday to give thanks to Almighty Allah for the successful completion of Ramadan fasting. Though markets were not filled with traders People were seen in some locations enjoying the long break in eateries and shopping malls. The Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. Lanre Fagbohun in his special Sallah message called for continuous prayer for peace and sustainable development in LASU, Lagos State and Nigeria at large. ” On behalf of the Governing Council and the University Management, I wish you and your loved ones a fruitful celebration. May Almighty Allah accept our supplications, forgive our shortcomings and fill our respective homes with happiness”, he said.

OSHODI-ISOLO LG BOSS EULOGIZES AMBODE AT 55
source: http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/06/oshodi-isolo-lg-boss-eulogizes-ambode.html

Following the various congratulatory messages shared with the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode as he clocked 55 years yesterday, June 14, 2018, the Executive chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Hon. Bolaji Muse-Ariyoh, has joined a myriad of residents in celebrating the Governor.
Eyes Of Lagos gathered that, According to him Ambode’s virtues, especially in the areas of infrastructural development in Oshodi and other parts of the state, is worth emulating.
In his words, “my profound inestimable joy and appreciation have no bounds with the way you touch lives in Lagos, particularly your interest in our dear Oshodi as you keep transforming our lands through infrastructural revolution.
“It is my utmost prayer that God will continually lighten your path through His wisdom and knowledge for you to keep piloting our dear state to that enviable greater heights sir.”
He added that: “On behalf of the entire citizens of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area, I say happy birthday your excellency.
“It is not an overstatement that you are a special creation of God with immeasurable potentials, compassion and vision for better Lagos which is obvious with your piloting affairs in Lagos state in all sectors of governance within.
“Congratulations once again, your vision of smart Lagos is no longer a vision, but a reality as transformation takes over Lagos for better and in tandem with the motto of our dear state: “The Center of Excellency”.

ALLEGED CULTIST STABS HIMSELF TO DEATH FOR ‘SEEING GHOSTS’ IN BARIGA
source: http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/06/alleged-cultist-stabs-himself-to-death.html

An alleged cultist identified simply as ‘God’s Time’ as allegedly stabbed himself to death in the Odunsi end of Bariga, Lagos Mainland, after complaining about seeing ghosts.
Eyes Of Lagos gathered that the suspect killed himself on Monday, June 11, 2018, leaving residents in the area in deep shock.
Unconfirmed sources said the deceased was a notorious cultist in the area and an alleged member of the popular Eiye cult gang with dominance in Bariga, Somolu and other parts of Lagos Mainland.
A resident who confirmed his demise to Eyes Of Lagos said; “I heard of the incident yesterday (Tuesday) among people in the area. I was told he stabbed himself after complaining of seeing strange things that only he could explain.”
On the victim being a notorious cultist, the source said: “I can’t say much about that because people can say different things behind one another. I only heard he is friends with some guys who collect revenues and issue tickets in the area.”
Eyes Of Lagos learnt that the body of the deceased has been deposited in a morgue by Police.

AGEGE BASED MFM FC WALLOP SMART CITY FC, RETAINS LAGOS FA CUP
source; http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/06/agege-based-mfm-fc-wallop-smart-city-fc.html

Agege based football side, Mountain of Fire Miracles Ministries Football Club, MFM FC retained the Lagos State Cup title for the third time in three years after cruising to a 3-0 win over Smart City FC at the Soccer Temple, Agege Stadium, yesterday, Saturday, June 9, 2018.
The Olukoya Boys had a shaky start, as Smart City FC dominated the early minutes of the first half, until Joshua Abah rounded Smart City FC goalkeeper, Timi Adeyoruju to put the defending champions ahead in the 38th minute.
Smart City had clear cut chances to level the scores before the end of the first half, but squandered their chances allowing MFM FC to take their slim lead into the break.
MFM FC started brightly in the second half, scoring three minutes into the half. Abah got his brace off a solo effort in the 48th minute as Smart City FC’s defence was all over the place.
The Olukoya Boys were in cruise control and soon got the third goal in the 68th minute, from a counter-attack which saw Alade Balogun scoring a stunner which hit the underside of the crossbar before nestling in the net.
Eyes Of Lagos gathered that, Speaking to newsmen after the game, MFM FC assistant coach, Alli Suleman Obinna said the win is dedicated to the club’s media officer, Olawale Quadry who got married on same day in Ogba, Lagos Mainland.
“It’s a very good feeling, winning this title once again. I dedicate this title to our media officer, Olawale Quadry, who got married today,” he said.
Following their victory, MFM FC won the most coveted trophy and a whooping sum of N1 Million Naira.
Meanwhile, MFM FC will host El-Kanemi Warriors in a Matchday 23 fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Monday, June 11, 2018 by 8:00am.

CHINESE FIRM TO INVEST $300M IN FISH-P
source : http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/06/chinese-firm-to-invest-300m-in-fish-p.html

The Chinese government through an organization known as the One Belt and One Road, Financial Operation Office, China, will soon, be investing 300 million dollars in Nigeria’s mass housing scheme popularly known as the Federal Integrated Staff Housing Programme (FISH). Eyes Of Lagos gathered that, This was made known to journalist by the Director One Belt and One Road Financial Operation Office, China, Mr Steven Kim, during a news briefing organised by Zvecan Homes and Estates in Abuja. Kim noted that his organisation was collaborating with Zvecan Homes and Estate with whom they recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct 5000 housing units in FCT and its environs. “The aim is simply to support people oriented projects. We are from One Belt and One Road, Financial Operation Office in China an organisation that invests in projects that directly affect the life of people in Africa. “We are here to support Zvecan on their projects, particularly that of the Federal Integrated Staff Housing Scheme (FISH). We believe that this is the project that will benefit the lives of the people in Abuja and Nigeria in general and we will be able to finance the project through our office”, he said. In his response, Mr Nicholas Ogbede, Managing Director Zvecan Homes and Estate who said the investment by the Chinese government would help alleviate the housing challenge of civil servants also revealed that his organization, had also signed MoU with the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation to Construct 700 housing units under the FISH Programme. “We want to provide affordable houses in good locations for civil servants, because many of them travel long distances before getting to their offices every day. Presently we have more than 5000 off takers who have indicated interest in our estates and we have decided to use the National Housing Fund to access mortgage for the civil servants.We are also trying to get in touch with relevant ministries departments and agencies that can provide raw materials for our construction at low prices to help us achieve our set goal’’, Ogbede said.