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Thank you for your post @zxcvb. We appreciate it.

However, if you would like to visit the School in Ikorodu to confirm the state of things for yourself, we wont hesitate to provide the needed support.

Thanks once again.

zxcvb:
Just to draw traffic.. bloggers put up fake stories.....
This is not a school
And what proof is there to show that this is Lagos state?
This pic could have been taken elsewhere, but they know the name LAGOS will drive traffic hence they had to tag it "Lagos Model pry School".
And for those who don't verify the authenticity of stories.... you can gloat over this.
But for those of us who live in Lagos, Know Lagos and Ambode's might strides in Lagos, we know this pic wasn't taken in Lagos, and could never have been taken Lagos.

The sight of the students’ classroom that welcomes you to the only Lagos State Model Nursery and Primary School, located on Shagamu road, Ikorodu, is enough to leave one in worry.
This is owing to the current state of the class where school kids who are meant to grow into leaders, role models and government officers in the future are taught on a daily basis.
InsideMainland gathered during a visit to the school that the classrooms have been in such terrible state for quite some time.
The shocking discovery during the visit was that school kids are made to read and write on the floor owing to the lack of adequate structures in place in the institution of learning. The kids who are lucky enough to have something to sit on often times welcome their classmates to share the available ones with them.
Also, parts of the structure have grown so old and decrepit that when it rains heavily, academic activities would be disrupted because the cover has made way.

More: http://insidemainland.com/2017/03/28/shocking-lagos-model-primary-school-ikorodu-pupils-sit-floor-learn/

Seun, Lalasticlala, mynd44

The official opening of the second Ojota pedestrian bridge has in the last few weeks become topic of discussion on social media. This is as a result of the urgency in the opening of the bridge for public use not leaving aside the stress associated with using the only existing one at the popular Ojota bus stop.
Earlier today, InsideMainland reported the planned official commissioning of the footbridge for public use by the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode led administration.
Moments afterwards, the information of the bridge opening as shared by InsideMainland drew the attention of Mainlanders who reacted to the move by the Lagos State Governor to officially commissioning the footbridge himself.
Mainlanders opined that as a result of the urgent need to open the bridge, the rendezvous associated with an official commissioning and the cost implication was unnecessary.
According to a Twitter user, Debowale, he queried the need to officially commission the bridge. “So we now have to celebrate commissioning of pedestrian bridge! Mediocrity 100%. I hope it's not Ambode that is doing the commissioning?” he asked.
Another user with the name Overgraduate went philosophical saying “a time will come when we won't be spending money and valuable time that could be useful elsewhere to commission projects.” Kylo Ryan said “getting a DJ is a bit too much for me. It's what's expected of them to open up a new pedestrian bridge if needed. Don't reward mediocrity”


More: http://insidemainland.com/2017/03/24/mainlanders-react-official-commissioning-second-ojota-pedestrian-bridge/

Mynd44 Lalasticlala seun

Following the recent move by the Nigerian Customs Authority, Mainlanders as well as other Lagosians can now verify their customs vehicle duty clearance in the comfort of their homes.
The development was announced in a bid to find a solution towards the hardship faced by people to duty payment on old vehicles and verification.
From now on, Mainlanders can now easily verify their customs duty clearance by dialing sending a SMS to these numbers 094621597-9 with their vehicle C-number, year of duty payment and port location.
Once this is done, a response detailing the vehicle duty clearance and its validity would be received.

More: http://insidemainland.com/2017/03/22/verify-customs-duty-clearance-comfort-home/


Mynd44 Lalasticlala seun

Less than 72 hours after Dr. Allwell Orji of Mount Sinai Hospital plunged into the Lagos lagoon along the Adekunle-Adeniji end of the Third Mainland Bridge, the search for his body still continues.
Moments ago, reports surfaced on social media that the body of the doctor was found at the Onikan end of the Lagos lagoon by divers of the Lagos State Marine Police.
The report was also corroborated by Channels TV but the station, however took down the report few minutes later.
Similarly, the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) shared the same information saying “body of Doctor who jumped into Lagos Lagoon on Sunday evening has just been recovered by Marine Police.”
However when contacted by InsideMainland, the RRS disclosed that the body found in the lagoon was not that of the Doctor.
“The mother of Dr. Allwell Orji had come to identify the body and she said the deceased wasn’t her son”, RRS said.
Meanwhile, the management of Mount Sinai Hospital, where the late Dr. Orji worked declined comment on the matter.
When contacted, an officer of the hospital who identified herself simply as Mercy told InsideMainland that “we are not authorized to speak on the matter. He was one of us and the management is grieving with the family on this sad incident. It is best you direct all inquiries to them.”

Mynd44 Lalasticlala Seun

Less than 72 hours after Dr. Allwell Orji of Mount Sinai Hospital plunged into the Lagos lagoon along the Adekunle-Adeniji end of the Third Mainland Bridge, the divers of the Marine Police of the Lagos State Police Command have found his body.
The body of the doctor was found at the Onikan end of the Lagos lagoon, Channels TV reports.
The highly respected news platform shared the information via its official handle saying “the body of Dr. Allwell Orji who jumped into the Lagos Lagoon on Sunday has been found.”
This is coming after hours of search by rescue officers of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, LASEMA, and the Marine Police who deployed officers to the scene on the orders of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Fatai Owoseni.
Meanwhile, the management of Mount Sinai Hospital, where the late Dr. Orji worked declined comment on the matter.
When contacted, an officer of the hospital who identified herself simply as Mercy told InsideMainland that “we are not authorized to speak on the matter. He was one of us and the management is grieving with the family on this sad incident. It is best you direct all inquiries to them.”

Read more here: http://insidemainland.com/2017/03/21/breaking-body-doctor-plunged-lagoon-found/

Residents and other commuters along Sango Toll gate, Lagos, were thrown into confusion after a danfo commercial bus rammed into a bread seller in the axis.
As a result of crash, the female bread seller died immediately on the spot.
The development led to angry youths making an attempt to mob the driver who fled the scene upon realizing the extent of damage caused.
Presently, the front windshield and parts of the danfo bus has been shattered with the angry mob still in search of the driver.

More here: http://insidemainland.com/2017/03/17/pandemonium-danfo-bus-kills-bread-seller-sango/

Lalasticlala seun mynd44

The security operatives attached to the Festac Divisional headquarters in the Amuwo Odofin end of Lagos have apprehended the suspected leader of a kidnap syndicate that has wreaked havoc in the community for a while now.
The suspect popularly regarded as ‘King Solomon’ was arrested on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, alongside two members of his gang by the Police, Guardian reports.
It was learnt that the suspect has been on the wanted list of the Police following his actions in terrorizing members of the community.
He reportedly abducted a female customs officer in the presence of her daughter in front of an eatery in Festac in 2016.
Guardian reported that prior to his arrest, the suspect on realizing that that the plain-clothed personnel were policemen attempted to stab the DPO with a knife but was overpowered.
Confirming the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, CP Fatai Owoseni, said “Police under-cover agents have been working on information on this suspect. One of the victims rescued was traced to his house, which served as haven for criminal activities, where kidnapped victims around Festac Town are kept.”
The suspect is reportedly being interrogated by detectives at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, (SCIID), Panti, while the search for his gang members continues.

Following InsideMainland’s exclusive look into the spate of cult related killings and the atrocities caused by the gang in Ikorodu community, the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) attached to the Lagos State Police Command have reacted to the investigation.
The Ikorodu community, formerly known for its serenity is now ‘unofficially’ the headquarters of cultism in Lagos if not Nigeria. This is as a result of the over 200 cultism-inspired attacks that was recorded in the area in 2016 alone.
Areas such as Igbogbo, Odogunyan, Ladega, Itun Nla, Anibaba, and Benson; is fast growing into the hotbed of cultism in Ikorodu axis. This is owing to the number of attacks by the rival gangs in these areas in the last few months.
Commenting on the efforts of the Police to ensure security of lives and properties in the community, the Commandant of the RRS, ACP Disu Olatunji disclosed that the “Police and the RRS are doing everything possible to make Lagos safe for everyone of us. We have our officers stationed across parts of Ikorodu and the crimes prone areas for them to easily nip crime in the bud.”
ACP Olatunji continued that “when we get reports of the cult activities and how they strike, we immediately deploy of officers to scene to tackle the issues head-on. There is also a Decoy .... read more here: http://insidemainland.com/2017/03/17/police-reacts-insidemainlands-cultist-revelation-ikorodu/


CC @Lalasticlala mynd44 seun

Days after the reports that men from the 174 Battalion from Odogunyan, Ikorodu allegedly battered a woman, Ruth Orji, became public knowledge, the Nigerian Army HQ has swiftly reacted to the incident.

Condemning the actions of the officers involved in the assault which occurred on Sunday, March 12, 2017, the body revealed in a statement obtained by InsideMainland that the "six soldiers are being detained while investigations continue on the matter."

The statement continues that "a Board of Enquiry has been constituted by the Commander 9 Brigade, Brigadier General Elias Attu to investigate the circumstances that led to the incident, determine the level of soldiers involvement, submit its findings and recommend appropriate disciplinary measures which will be communicated."

Meanwhile, the victim, Ruth Orji, has filed a suit against the Nigerian Army and her attackers, .... read more here http://insidemainland.com/2017/03/16/nigerian-army-detains-6-soldiers-brutalizing-lady-ikorodu/

@Lalasticlala mynd44 seun

Ten years since its establishment, the LAGBUS transport system which heralded a new era in commuting in parts of Lagos is now in a shadow of itself.
The buses launched with exquisite but modern facilities were created out of the experience of Lagos state over the years to assist in alleviating the transportation issues in the state. Presently, the buses have now become tattered with Lagosians left to wonder what is left of a project that was welcomed with open arms upon its takeoff.
Often times, apart from the conditions of the buses, commuters are left to bewilder the actions of the LAGBUS drivers as well as the negative attitude from the bus conductors.
Speaking on this, the head of Primero Transport Services, Mr. Fola Tinubu said the lapses in the operations of LAGBUS birthed the idea of another transport service that fits the demands of the modern age.
“Before we decided to introduce Primero Services, we looked thoroughly at the mode of operation of LAGBUS and concluded to work on those areas to provide a ....... http://insidemainland.com/2017/03/15/lagbus-deteriorated-due-mismanagement-primero-head/

There was pandemonium on Oboye Street in the Orilowo end of Ejigbo community yesterday, March 8, 2017, after a gang suspected to be cultists engaged the operatives of the Anti-Robbery Squad in a free for all fight.

The brawl which lasted for a while led to some residents and other passerby sustaining injuries, InsideMainland gathered.

According to a source who spoke to InsideMainland, the scuffle “started in the morning when the gang prevented the Police from gaining access to a house after they entered into the community.”.

InsideMainland learnt that the Police opened fire on the gang members suspected to be of the ...

http://insidemainland.com/2017/03/09/many-feared-injured-police-cult-clash-ejigbo/

One month after Mainlanders joined their counterparts across the nation to stage a peaceful protest march in Lagos, the physically-challenged and beggars in Lagos also stormed the Governors Office in Alausa yesterday, March 7, 2017.
During the protest, the protesters who were marching against their alleged dehumanization, came out en-masse, and prevented the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode from gaining access to his office.
The protesters also blocked the entrance into the Alausa Secretariat and the Lagos State House of Assembly paralyzing government activities in the process.
The protest march, led by a non-governmental organisation (NGO), Justice and Empowerment Initiatives Nigeria (JEI) demanded that the government take urgent action on the alleged dehumanisation of the physically-challenged in the State...... https:///5WLOH2


CC Lalasticlala mynd44 seun

After the completion of the elections into elective positions in the Lagos State House of Assembly in the year 2015, eight lawmakers emerged under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). At the time, 32 lawmakers were voted for under the All Progressives Congress (APC) which automatically handed majority control of the Assembly to the party.

However, following recent events in the House, five members of the PDP have defected to the APC. The lawmakers are; Hon. Fatai Oluwa (Ajeromi-Ifelodun Constituency II), Hon. Akeem Bello (Amuwo-Odofin Consituency II), Hon. Mosunmola Sangodara (Surulere Constituency II), Hon. Dayo Famakinwa (Ajeromi-Ifelodun Constituency I), and Hon. Jude Idimogu (Oshodi-Isolo Constituency II).

The defection of the lawmakers was approved after a House seating on February 16, 2017, after their letters were all read by the acting clerk of the House, Mr. Sanni Azeez.

In an exclusive interview with InsideMainland, the PDP lawmaker representing Amuwo Odofin Constituency I, Hon. Dipo Olorunrinu, expressed his thoughts on the cross-carpeting colleagues: “Their defection is demoralizing, derailing, and appalling because it is not good in the ears of people who stood out for you. These are not the minority. They are the majority people in their constituents who stood out .... http://insidemainland.com/2017/02/27/exclusive-defection-demoralizing-derailing-appalling-amuwo-odofin-pdp-lawmaker-lambast-colleagues/

CC @Lalasticlala

The operatives of the Nigerian Police Force attached to the Zone 2 Command, Onikan, has arrested Cynthia Audu, the owner of the Mende ‘controversial business, InsideMainland can reliably report.
Ms. Audu was arrested last night by the Police hours after the security men had arrested four persons in the apartment used for the training of Zenrise Marketers on 1, Olabisi Close, Mende.
The four persons, InsideMainland learnt were released by the Police after identification and writing of individual statements at the Onikan Zone 2 Division.
InsideMainland gathered that Cynthia Audu was arrested on the orders of the Assistant Inspector General of ... https:///M5qHeQ

CC @Lalasticlala

Lagosians as well as other Nigerians stormed the iconic National Stadium, Surulere, today to be part of the #IStandWithNigeria march in protest against the form of governance in the country.

The protest had earlier witnessed a major setback after its convener, Tuface Idibia announced the cancellation in the early hours of yesterday, February 5, 2017. The development however didn’t deter Nigerians who seized the opportunity to go ahead with the protest in the absence of the legendary music act.

Originally scheduled to commence at 8:00am, the gathering of the protesters earlier witnessed a low turnout with residents, protesters, NGOs alongside other civil societies converging late at the venue. This almost led to a turnoff for protesters who arrived the scene early enough to meet heavy Police presence across different strategic positions at the venue.

Moments afterwards, the procession increased in numbers with the .... http://insidemainland.com/2017/02/06/istandwithnigeria-lagosians-storm-surulere-demand-good-governance-transparency-clampdown-corrupt-practices/

CC @Lalasticlala @Seun

As Lagos residents go in search of their daily bread, quite a number earn a living via official means while a myriad of other do so by engaging in petty trading in markets or by the roadside.

This method of earning a living has continued over the years with persons involved in roadside selling often times, depending on their little earnings for survival.

However, things took another turn after the Lagos State Government led by Akinwunmi Ambode announced the ban on street hawking or roadside trading across the state.

The fate of street hawkers and the road side sellers as a result of this development now lies in the hands of the Kick Against Indiscipline Officers who are saddled with ridding the streets of hawkers except for designated spots.

The plight of the concerned street hawkers was also not helped by the passing of a street hawker around .... http://insidemainland.com/2017/02/03/inside-notorious-gang-called-kai/

@Lalasticlala @Airfoce1 @Seun

Pls move to Front Page

Hi mate @Boy101, I wouldnt mind the freelance writing offer.

You can reach me on arlomah@gmail.com.

Cheers!

Boy101:
This is so true. I'm currently looking for freelance writers to write for some brands. Feel free to PM me. (Must be familiar with WordPress)

On January 14th, Modion Communications hosted Brand Journalists to a media parley at La Mango in Ikeja. The round table event was put together by the Modion Communications team to inform the Journalists on thier activities so far.

Modion communications is a full spectrum agency, focused on providing public relations, brand development, marketing activations, media engagement, crisis communications, financial PR, investors’ relation Support, event management, digital marketing and media publishing.

Though Modion Communications is based in Lagos, Nigeria, it envisions an African dominance through superior, innovative, creative, cutting-edge communications solutions to individuals, small businesses, large corporates, industries and government agencies. Modion Communications is confident that this is a destination it is capable of establishing it's footprints. In just two years of its set up, the team is proud that they've been able to work with leading brands and organisations such as Oando, Leadway Assurance, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, Rain Oil, the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), Platform Petroleum, Nepal Oil and Gas Services Limited, Propetrol Limited, to mention but a few.

In 2016, Modion communications helped organise one of the leading conferences in the energy sector - the NGA 10th International Conference & Exhibition held in Abuja. The event had in attendance the Minster of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, CEOs of leading International Oil Companies (IOCs), GMD of the NNPC, Legislators and other key stakeholders in the Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Modion communications also launched a content marketing campaign for Leadway Assurance - one of Nigeria’s foremost and most respected insurers - to creatively sell its products through a year-long editorial series in mainstream newspapers. In the same vein, Modion communications had the privilege of developing the brand identity for the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) - an initiative of the Lagos State Government established to provide institutional and financial support to Micro, Small & Media Enterprises (MSMEs) as a strategy to boost job creation as well as train and seek employment opportunities for the unemployed in the State. Modion Communications is also currently providing full communications advisory to the LSETF.

In his address to the Brand Journalists, the CEO of Modion Communications, Odion Aleobua stated that in spite of the state of country's economy, he is hopeful of the year 2017. "In the light of an eventful 2016, our outlook for 2017 is very positive and optimistic. We believe agencies who are able to provide integrated marketing communications with strong engagement tactics on the digital and traditional platform will excel in 2017 despite the current economic realities. The PR Agencies who can craft compelling narratives for their clients and creatively use other platforms to amplify messages will be at an advantage. Those who can evaluate their strategies and tactics deployed for clients to show ROI will gain the trust of their clients.

In continuation of the current communications trend, digital deployment will continue to grow in the dimension of tactics and budget. But with the social media space still grasping with the issues of credible information dissemination - especially as Fake News assume a new normal - the traditional mainstream media will be relied on for validation. This will once again help them gain ground hitherto lost to social media platforms in the wake of the new media phenomena.

In 2017, Modion Communications will be poised to play strongly in the digital and online media space as well as marketing communications deployments. Market activations and stakeholder engagements will likely dominate our offerings during the year. We are also likely to expand our operations with strategic acquisitions. We are currently in talks with our partners in this regard.

Looking back we are proud of what we have achieved in the last 2 years and I am thankful to the Modion Communications team; Their energies, commitment and drive ensured we deployed our plans with execution excellence that helped us exceed the expectation of our clientele. Also, I am eternally grateful to our clients who have shown confidence in this young startup. It gives me hope for future startups that bigger corporations will provide them the opportunity to demonstrate capacity and grow their businesses."

CC @lalasticlala

Motorists in Lagos can now heave a sigh of relief following the new directive announced by the management of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).
The new development as announced by the Acting Commissioner for Transportation, Prince Nofiu Elegushi, stipulates that traffic officers attached to LASTMA can no longer impound broken down vehicles on Lagos roads.
According to Elegushi, who gave the directive, LASTMA officers should “immediately stop impounding and towing broken down ... read more here https:///mngI2g

CC @lalasticlala

Lagos State House of Assembly member representing Amuwo Odofin Constituency I, Honorable Dipo Olorunrinu, took to the streets on December 25, 2016, to distribute ‘Christmas packages’ to members of his constituency – an act which he described as ‘a visit from father Christmas.’

This gesture of goodwill is however not new to residents of Amuwo Odofin; Hon. Dipo is quite popular among his constituents for distributing food items and money on the streets.

But this year it was different. The residents were miffed at the manner ‘Father Christmas’ went about throwing the food at ..... read more here: http://insidemainland.com/2016/12/28/treated-us-like-chickens-amuwo-odofin-residents-angry-hon-dipos-christmas-presents-see-video-2/

Cc @Lalasticlala

The InsideMainland.com's 2016 list of ‘Lagos Mainland Most Inspiring Personalities’ is a compilation of men and women who, against all odds, thrived in 2016 and whose professional and social endeavours served as an inspiration to members of communities of the Lagos Mainland.
Since the turn of the year, these personalities have continued to extend their personal achievements, but their motivation to stay the course and push the envelope in their sphere of influence is the key reason for being on this list.

The InsideMainland.com team, which dedicated to reporting events on the Lagos Mainland, believes it is critical to celebrate these individuals, not only we need to have them do more, but so that many others will be inspired to create their own story of achievement.

From Prince Ogaga and Stanley Oghenerukevwe, Ajegunle's resilient fashion entrepreneurs, to street music mogul Olamide Badoo who runs one of the biggest music label in the country, to charismatic youth advocate, Dayo Israel who is vying for the Lagos Mainland Local Government chairmanship position and Hon. Jimi Benson, the popular Ikorodu lawmaker whose innovations have directly impacted positively on the members of his constituency, here are the Mainlanders that inspired us in 2016 in no particular order of importance..... read more here. http://insidemainland.com/2016/12/26/insidemainlands-25-inspiring-personalities-2016/


CC @Lalasticlala

The much anticipated Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko concert put together by ‘Our Lagos, Your Lagos’ group held yesterday, Sunday, December 18, 2016, at the popular Ikeja City Mall, Alausa.
According to the organizers of the concert, the event was aimed at appreciating the giant strides of development under the slogan, “Lagos is working, Lagos is leading” witnessed across the state.
While the handlers of the event promised fans that the concert will harness music and messages as well as bring together a conglomeration of Lagosians from all walks of life in a unique way, the night failed to meet the expectations.
Below are some of the reasons why fans who trooped to the venue en-mass to enjoy a night filed with mind-blowing performances are livid with the ...... http://insidemainland.com/2016/12/19/5-reasons-fans-angry-itesiwaju-ipinle-eko-concert/


CC @Lalasticlala

Weeks after InsideMainland exclusively reported the overcrowding and looming danger at the Ketu pedestrian bridge, commuters still use the foot bridge with fear of being hurt in the process.
When InsideMainland visited the spot during the rush hour earlier today, commuters were seen in numbers using the bridge to access other parts of Ketu to avoid crossing the expressway due to the ban by the government.
InsideMainland learnt that due to the current state of the bridge, residents have resorted to begging KAI officers stationed at strategic points on the expressway to arrest offenders to allow them cross the expressway. This development was as a result of how the bridge vibrates and terrifies commuters when used.

However, checks on the pedestrian bridge showed that the government is currently involved in repair works there.



Presently, the rust railings commuters can use to gain balance when using the pedestrian bridge are currently been replaced with new ones while the usual directional signs on parts of the bridge has been removed.

Speaking to a resident who simply identified himself as Mukhtar, “the rehabilitation work on the bridge commenced few days ago but it has stopped. At first, I was impressed by the swift action to put the bridge in shape but I don’t understand why work stopped here.”

When asked when the workers were last seen on site, he swiftly replied that “it’s been three days since they last came here. I hope they finish what they started so we can use the bridge without fear.”

It was also discovered during checks around the bridge that the newly installed railings were only effected on both sides of the foot bridge as construction workers stopped at a portion connecting the railings to the steps on the pedestrian bridge.



The railings preventing commuters from failing off the steps connecting the pedestrian bridge are still in a bad state and needs to be changed.

The Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Communities and Communications, Hon. Kehinde Bamigbetan, told InsideMainland that “the Ministry of Works and Infrastructures is evaluating the bridge and will recommend immediate and long term solutions.”

Furthermore, InsideMainland learnt that there are plans by the government to cover the pedestrian bridge during the ongoing rehabilitation work there.

http://insidemainland.com/2016/12/15/ketu-pedestrian-bridge-continues-shake-terrified-commuters-beg-kai-allow-use-expressway/

cc @Lalasticlala

Every Lagosian - if not every Nigerian - has at one point in time received the rather infamous 'crazy bill' from their respective power distributors. This bill can simply be referred to as that ‘heart-attack-inducing bill’ that in no way correlates with your actual electricity usage.
Well to address this issue, power distribution network, Ikeja Electric has revealed what could be the cause of the crazy bills. According to the company, “not being classified under the proper 'customer classification' category can be a contributing factor to wrong electricity tariff.”
Ikeja Electric further explained that customers are classified into two ..... http://insidemainland.com/2016/12/14/receiving-crazy-bills-cause/

CC @Lalasticlala

I woke up to a turbulent morning, I will say, with the sudden news of "MMM has crashed" splashed all over the media. Messages bombarded my phone and I saw several others on my FB page. Whether the crash, or to use the actual words ‘frozen’ is temporal or permanent is not the issue. The real issue is that the matter is becoming real.

Perhaps, I would not have bothered about writing this piece, but tell me who goes to bed at 10pm and wakes up at 1am after dreaming of iced blocks and frozen accounts! A deep sleeper for that matter, once I hit the sack, it is 'oh lord, into your hands I commit my soul.' Let the roof of the house fall, I cannot be bothered. And I cannot even recall the last time I woke up in that dramatic fashion unable to go back to sleep.

Now, before I proceed further, I should tell you how I became a new convert of the ponzi scheme called MMM, which someone has described in few words as "M'ogbe! M'oku!! M'odaran!!! I guess it is indeed turning into .... insidemainland.com/2016/12/14/niyisodimuschronicles-mogbo-moya-morogo-no-cant-happening/

CC @Lalasticlala

Months after the Lagos State Government (LASG) completed the official commissioning of the first phase of 114 Roads project across the 20 LGs and 37 LCDAs in the State, the government has announcement it will deliver another 114 roads in 2017.
As a result, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode during his last town hall meeting held at the Indoor Sports hall, Sir Molade Okoya Thomas Complex, Surulere, disclosed that the process for rehabilitating another 114 roads has commenced.
While the new phase of the roads project is scheduled to be duly completed by the end of November 2017, Governor Ambode during the presentation of his 2017 Appropriation Bill for approval by the Lagos State House of Assembly revealed some roads that the budget plans to fix.
These roads include, Murtala Mohammed International Airport Road from Oshodi, Agric-Isawo-Owotu-Arepo Road, Ikorodu, Igbe Road, Igbogbo, and Phase II of Bola Tinubu Way, Ikorodu. Others include Oke-Oso-Araga-Poka, Epe, Ijegun Imore Phase II, Amuwo, Epe-Poka-Mojoda Road, and Completion of the Abule-Egba, Ajah and Pen Cinema flyovers.
With plans to collate the 114 Roads across the 57 LGs/LCDAs already underway, InsideMainland can authoritatively report that it would be a sacrilege if the Phase II of the 114 Roads does not rehabilitate some of the .... http://insidemainland.com/2016/12/08/phase-ii-114-roads-will-deplorable-mainland-roads-get-attention/

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Information reaching us InsideMainland reveals that Lagos Senator, Mr. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola better known in political circles as ‘Yayi’ might lose his multi-million naira mansion in Ilaro in few days.

According to a contravention noticed contained in a letter dated 6th December 2016 which was issued by the Development Control Department of the Ogun State Government Urban and Regional Planning Board and addressed to Senator Yayi, the hometown mansion will be demolished in three ... read more here http://insidemainland.com/2016/12/07/revealed-sen-yayis-home-marked-demolition/

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There was pandemonium in Olu-Odo community in the Ikorodu axis of Lagos yesterday, Saturday, December 3, 2016, after a member of notorious ritualist and robbery gang, Badoo, wreaked havoc in the area.

During the unfortunate incident, a middle aged woman identified simply as Mama Biola was mutilated by the attacker.

InsideMainland gathered from residents that the victim just delivered a newborn on Thursday, December 1, 2016, before she was attacked two days later.

It was learnt that the victim was attacked by the Badoo member in the early hours of the morning around 4:00am. The incident occurred in the absence of the husband of the victim, InsideMainland learnt.

It was gathered that the attacker broke into the apartment of the victim through the window. He proceeded to lock the four kids of the victim in one of the rooms in the apartment and then pounced on ... read more here http://insidemainland.com/2016/12/04/insidemainland-exclusive-mother-3-day-old-baby-butchered-badoo-boys-ikorodu-community/

CC @Lalasticlala

Two months after the Lagos State Government completed the official commissioning of the first phase of 114 Roads project across the 20 LGs and 37 LCDAs in the State, the government has announced it will deliver another 114 roads in 2017.
As a result, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode during his last town hall meeting held at the Indoor Sports hall, Sir Molade Okoya Thomas Complex, Surulere, disclosed that the process for rehabilitating another 114 roads has commenced.
This was also buttressed after Amode presented the 2017 appropriation bill for approval by the Lagos State House Assembly. In the budget, Ambode listed roads across parts of the Mainland which will be rehabilitated once the 2017 budget is passed.
According to the Ambode, road construction, rehabilitation and maintenance would be one of the key focuses of the budget. He stressed that efforts would be geared towards roads that will open up the hinterlands, improve connectivity in the State and reduce travel time.
See a list of some of the roads captured in the budget by Ambode ..... http://insidemainland.com/2016/12/02/see-mainland-roads-ambodes-2017-budget-will-fix/

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While residents across other parts of Lagos State worry less about the troubles associated with access to education and other facilities, residents of Itowolo Community along the Ajegunle axis of Ikorodu are seriously grappling to save the only primary school in the community from been washed away by flood.

When InsideMainland visited the Community Primary School, Itowolo, the damage the recent flood witnessed across parts of the state was evident in the school. Parts of the fence protecting the school from external interference have sunk while some other parts of the school eroded by flood water.

In clearer terms, the current state of the school doesn’t fit the Mega City status the State government and its administrators and different level aim to achieve.

It was learnt from residents that when it rains, the condition of the school becomes worse thereby making it difficult for pupils to gain entrance to their classrooms. As a result, the pupils are made to walk on wooden planks provided as a.... http://insidemainland.com/2016/12/01/save-community-primary-school-itowolo-residents-tell-ambode/

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Years after the Lagos State Government, LASG, commenced the free education in the primary, secondary, and tertiary cadres across the State, a myriad of residents still send their kids to private institutions.

While many refer to the process as the desire to get adequate knowledge on the parts of the wards, quite a number of guardians or parents send their children to private schools due to the state of some of the institutions of learning in the State.

During an investigation, InsideMainland discovered the deplorable state of the classrooms for secondary school students in the Ikorodu High School located in Apeka Estate in the Ikorodu axis of Lagos. The school is currently in a shadow of itself with collapsed blocks of classes, leaking roofs, and parts of it is currently eroded..... http://insidemainland.com/2016/11/26/will-you-send-your-child-to-this-ikorodu-school/

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