Nairabrains:
Some of them met their deaths in what may be a bit satisfying circumstances (at least to people who where affected by their brutality).

Benito Mussolini was shot down by anti-fascists and hanged upside down in a Milanese square

Saddam was convicted of crimes against humanity and hanged in 2006. His hanging was also widely televised.

This should help:

https://www.nairaland.com/786694/worlds-infamous-dictators-how-met#9389335

naptu2:








I HAVE FOUND IT!!

I was looking for the first song in this video and I found it and discovered that the OGTV song is also in the video. It is the 3rd song and the name is "Little Brown Jug".


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BoLjbi5aVI

Wow!

Memories.

Thanks Naptu2!

DanZubair:
Kai is hey (Exclamation), you, head Kai tsaya: Hey stop

Thanks

Lekki Masterplan Project: Construction of regional road begins May despite encroachment ― Sanwo-Olu
ON MARCH 14, 20206:52 PMIN NEWS

By Olasunkanmi Akoni

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Saturday, expressed determination of his administration to embark on the proposed Regional Road in Lekki-Ajah axis in Eti-Osa Local Government Area, despite, encroachment on the right of way.

Sanwo-Olu, however, disclosed that plans have concluded to commence its construction before the month of May this year.

The governor who disclosed this while on inspection tour of the Regional Road alignment said the government would remove the contraventions to give way for the construction of the road.

He said there was the need to remodel the design and alignment for the road in order to reclaim the right-of-way already encroached on by property developers along the corridor.


The Governor accompanied on the tour by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako, Special Adviser on Works and Infrastructure, Mrs. Aramide Adeyoye, among others said the road is very strategic.

He stressed that it was the second time he would be going round the alignment of the 9.3 kilometre-long, 45 metres wide road, which he described as strategic in the implementation of Lekki Masterplan Development.


Sanwo-Olu said the road would not only bring relief to traffic for commuters, motorists, plying axis, but improve quality of life for residents of the area.

According to him: “This is the second time in two months that we are going round the alignment of Regional Road. What it means is that we are getting close to the reality of developing this corridor, which starts from somewhere close to Victoria Garden City (VGC) and terminates at Freedom Road in Lekki.


“The road, which is parallel to Lekki-Epe Expressway, is strategic for us in our Lekki Masterplan Development programme. While we went round the alignment, we discovered that there are so many estates behind this place. Construction of Regional Road will not only give relief, but it would also enhance movement and improve quality of life for our people.



“There has been encroachment on the identified right-of-way. What we are doing now is to see how to resolve all these issues before we go into final tendering process to pick the would-be contractor for the job.”


Sanwo-Olu said much of the right-of-way for the proposed road remained intact from encroachment, adding that properties built within the road alignment would be pulled down to allow the construction.

He added that government would be meeting with the owners of the affected properties to discuss relocation plan.

He said: “We want the people to know that this Regional Road is part of the development that will ease the Fourth Mainland Bridge we will be constructing. It is strategic because it would ease pressure off the Lekki-Epe Expressway. In future, there is another highway that will extend from Freedom Road to Ilubrin and Third Mainland Bridge. We are hoping that before our first anniversary in office, the contractor would have moved to site for the construction of the Regional Road

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/03/lekki-masterplan-project-construction-of-regional-road-begins-may-despite-encroachment-%E2%80%95-sanwo-olu/

Seems not much has changed since the 1600s



"Everyone dreaded catching the plague. Victims were often nailed into their houses in an attempt to stop the spread of the disease."


https://www.bl.uk/learning/timeline/item107414.html

Motorists forsee e-problems as e-tolling begins on Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge

Published January 1, 2020
Lekki- Ikoyi link bridge Photo : Feyisayo Popoola Lekki toll gate

As the Lekki Concession Company begins electronic tolling on the Lekki -Ikoyi Link Bridge to ensure free flow of traffic , MAUREEN IHUA - MADUENYI and FEYISAYO POPOOLA capture the expectations of road users and the preparations for the project

More than six years after the opening of the Lekki - Ikoyi Link Bridge in Lagos , motorists and commuters still complain of experiencing heavy traffic on the bridge, despite paying toll fares for using it.

About a fortnight ago , the managers of the tollgate , Lekki Concession Company , announced their decision to go cashless and to introduce an electronic payment system for those using the link bridge . The decision , our correspondents gathered , was also aimed at reducing the persistent gridlock on the bridge.

While some motorists believe the e -tolling initiative is the answer to the gridlock on the link bridge , others think it will compound the problem .

During a visit to the bridge last Saturday, one of our correspondents observed that the atmosphere was calm and some commuters seemed to be excited about the initiative , which is expected to take effect from January 1 , 2020 ( today ).

A motorist , Oluwatosin Ajani , told The PUNCH that he always found it convenient to access his office through the Lekki - Ikoyi link bridge, which also serves as a means of beating the usual traffic congestion at the Lekki tollgate .

Although the toll fare at the link bridge is on the high side, Ajani added , motorists desiring to beat the traffic at the Lekki tollgate do not seem to mind the cost.

“With the introduction of the electronic tolling system , the traffic on the other end will increase . This is because many drivers won’ t get the card , especially if they don ’ t pass through the tollgate regularly , ” he said .

Ajani also noted that the initiative would make the process of payment faster for motorists and it would enable them to spend less time on the link bridge.

Although another motorist , Daniel Erugo , lauded the initiative , he expressed doubt about the ability of the tollgate managers to sustain it.

He said , “ The e - tolling system is not well grounded in Nigeria . I don ’ t know how they intend to do it, but I doubt it will be sustainable.
“ I ’ m not trying to be pessimistic , but this is Nigeria where nothing really works . In a few months or years from now , they will unnecessarily introduce additional fees. ”

Erugo also frowned at what he called the unnecessary struggle on the part of motorists to obtain toll cards. Describing this as discouraging , he said that , even as a resident of Lekki , he had yet to be duly informed about how to switch from paying toll fares in cash to the new cashless system .

“ No one has said anything to me . Does that mean I will not be permitted to pass on January 1 ? Or is it on that day they will start selling and distributing cards , considering the volume of the traffic on that road, ” he added .

An Uber driver , Kolawole Lawanson, said he could be less bothered about the initiative as the link bridge was not his regular route . “

Whichever way this will turn out , Uber should be responsible for getting us the pass, ” he said .
Another motorist , Olaoluwa Lalemi , said , “It is a great idea until the card readers start getting faulty or a dunce decides not to buzz in because he is angry .

“ But in all, I think it’ s a good development. Whoever is not in support of the cashless tolling system can take the other route . It’ s not a do -or - die affair . ”

The Managing Director of the LCC , Yomi Omomuwasan , in an interview with one of our correspondents , said the company had upgraded the list of registered road users and fed it into its newly installed system .

Omomuwasan explained that one payment device would be used for the road and the link bridge, adding that various means of cashless payment , such as the e - TAG , prepaid card , contactless card and payment voucher , had been designed to ensure the smooth passage of road users .

He said , “ This means that , unlike what we have now, different systems of payment will be made available to motorists using the link bridge.

“ We have launched the LCC mobile app that can be used to register to get the e - TAG ; to top up their account without having to visit any of our offices; to pay toll fares without using the card or the voucher or other means of payment and to speak with the customer care service . ”

Omowuwasan also said there was a plan to establish distribution locations so that people would not need to visit the company ’ s offices .
He said the company was already working on the centres , one after the other , beginning from the Lekki area .

“ Eventually, apart from our offices, we will have other locations where people can register. This does not mean that we are increasing the toll fares. The amount of money that people pay will not be affected . It is just that those who used to pay cash will now pay though the established means, ” he said , stressing that last Friday, the LCC had a simulation of the process and got a positive feedback .

“We were able to get people to be inclusive . They used the card and it worked.

“ For the first few days , we expect people to say they are not aware of the policy. So , we have made preloaded vouchers for them until they rectify the process for their subsequent passages, ” he added .

The 1 . 358- kilometre Lekki- Ikoyi Link Bridge was constructed by Julius Berger and completed in 2013 to link Lekki Phase 1 and Ikoyi over the Five Cowries Creek .

As part of the activities to mark the 2013 Democracy Day, the then Governor of Lagos State , Babatunde Fashola, had declared the bridge open , saying that it would reduce travel time for people commuting between Ikoyi and Lekki Phase 1 .

Fashola also announced the tolling on the bridge , a decision that had been criticised by many Nigerians , including members of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

Human rights lawyer , Mr Ebun Adegboruwa , told The PUNCH that his earlier objection of tolling on the bridge remained unchanged .

He said the cashless tolling system that is about to be introduced would end up being misused .
Adegobruwa said , “It will also not address the problem confronting people in that area . It was totally wrong to conceive a tolling bridge to land within a metropolis , in the first place. it is inappropriate.

“ The bridge should not attract tolls at all. As of today , the collection of toll on that bridge is illegal . In 2014 , the Federal High Court declared it illegal . The judgment subsists till now . The Lagos State Government claimed to have appealed against it, but has not done anything in respect of the appeal . ”

According to Adegboruwa , a court judgment , which declared the collection of toll illegal , remains so .

“ I believe by now it should be clear to us that there is no need tolling that bridge, since it was built with taxpayers ’ money. No loan is involved and the Lagos State Government did not accept any aid from any international organisation .

“ I don ’ t see any reason why a landlord should build a house and be made to pay to live in that house . The kind of traffic we go through every day in that place cannot be eliminated by electronic tolling, ” he said .

He said the best way to address traffic in the area would be for the Lagos State Government to cancel the idea of toll on the bridge and allow vehicles to move freely on the bridge and the adjoining roads .

https://punchng.com/motorists-forsee-e-problems-as-e-tolling-begins-on-lekki-ikoyi-link-bridge/

No going back on ridding Lagos of traffic snarl – Sanwo-Olu


Sunday, December 29, 2019 10:07 pm | Metro | 0 L-R: Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Planet projects Engineer during the Governor’s inspection of the removal of the 2nd Lekki Roundabout on Saturday, December 28, 2019.


Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reassured Lagosians of his administration’s commitment to rid the State of gridlock.
Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance Saturday evening while inspecting the removal of 2nd Lekki roundabout as part of Junction improvements for free flow of vehicular movements along the Lekki corridors.

The State government has embarked on the removal of some roundabouts identified as the major causes of traffic gridlock being experienced by motorists.

Four roundabouts including Ikotun, 2nd roundabout on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Allen Avenue roundabout and Maryland will be removed to pave the for road expansion and free flow of traffic.

The government, through the Ministry of transportation says the removal of some roundabouts and street furniture such as giant bill boards will give room for road expansion and strategically ease off traffic congestion in some parts of the metropolis.

Governor Sanwo-Olu, while at the project site, encouraged the contractors handling the projects to keep up with the current pace of work so as to ensure its completion in record time.

Last week, the state’s Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Fredrick Oladeinde, who accompanied Governor Sanwo-Olu to inspect the project, described the decision to improve the junctions as a strategic repositioning of the roads to ease traffic congestion.

According to him, the government started off through discovery of 60 traffic gridlocks junctions and areas across the state.

He told journalists that: “Sufficiently, the junction improvement work that is being conducted on the four roundabouts includes the following:
“Removal of roundabouts, separate streams of traffic through Traffic Signal Lights, (TSL) synchronize all TSLs through intelligent traffic systems which will recognise the densities of traffic streams and give priorities accordingly.

“Introduce stacking lanes for both left and right turns at these junctions which will also contribute to increasing the capacities of our roads at the junctions thereby reducing travel time.”

In the same vein, Governor Sanwo-Olu visited the Lekki coastal roads to ascertain the level of work done by men of the State’s environmental Task Force, who had gone earlier to clean up the illegal structures built on the right of way.

Satisfied Sanwo-Olu said that government will immediately move in and start work in the area to avoid further encroachment and illegal occupation of the large expanse of land.

https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/12/29/no-going-back-on-ridding-lagos-of-traffic-snarl-sanwo-olu/

johnie:
Lagos issues ultimatum to owners of illegal structures in Lekki

Sunday, December 15, 2019 10:15 am | Metro

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) over the weekend issued a 7-Day ‘Removal Order’ to “all owners/occupants of illegal structures, shanties, kiosks and containarised shops” at ‘Marwa Waterside’ area of Lekki in Lagos.

Speaking on the removal order, the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, disclosed that the ‘Removal Order’ became imperative in preparation for a road construction along the coastal road which would serve as an alternative route for the Lekki-Epe Expressway and enhance free flow of traffic in the corridor.

According to him, “Illegal business operators like Iron benders, Mechanics, food/fruits vendors and others have turned the area into an eye-sore. In addition, they have littered the entire area with indiscriminate dumping of refuse and waste materials. It is interesting to note that none of the owners, occupants and illegal business operators have any permit from the State Government”, a press release signed by Adebayo Taofiq, Head, Public Affairs Unit of Lagos State Task Force quoted Egbeyemi.

He reiterated that immediately after the expiration of the ‘Removal Order’ on Thursday, December 19, 2019 operatives of the Agency will embark on a “clean-up exercise in the area as well as clampdown on all criminal elements disturbing law-abiding residents within Marwa waterside and the entire Lekki axis.”

The Chairman also implored all illegal occupants of any of the government lands/properties across the state to immediately vacate same as anyone caught would be seriously dealt with in accordance with the law.

In a related development, operatives of the Agency have impounded 98 illegal commercial motorcyclists found plying restricted routes at Ikorodu and Agric Bus-Stop.

According to the Chairman “The Agency had issued several warnings to these illegal commercial motorcyclists through their various associations to desist from plying 475 restricted routes including highways and bridges across the State”.

CSP Egbeyemi confirmed that the combined efforts of the Agency with other Police formations as directed by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police CP Hakeem Odumosu would drastically reduce the menace of motorcycle operators on restricted routes across the state.

He however warned members of the public not to patronise illegal commercial motorcyclists on illegal routes as both the rider and passenger are liable if arrested.

https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/12/15/lagos-issues-ultimatum-to-owners-of-illegal-structures-in-lekki/

Evacuation order: Lagos govt demolishes over 2,500 illegal structures in Lekki


Commenting on the demolition exercise, which commenced at the weekend, Chairman of the taskforce, Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP, Olayinka Egbeyemi, explained that the exercise became imperative in preparation for the construction of a coastal road which will serve as alternative route for the Lekki-Epe Expressway as well as enhance free flow of traffic in axis.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY5XPCHrlFA

naptu2:


I noticed it yesterday. They've had their equipment there for a while, but serious work began yesterday.

Compliments of the season, Naptu2!

All the best in 2020.

I can confirm that work on the 2nd roundabout has started with the dismantling of the giant billboard.

Up next should be Phase 1 (1st roundabout) and Abraham Adesanya.

These roundabouts constitute major choke points.

Solutions should also be found to traffic jam starting at Jakande in the morning as well as Igbo Efon and Ikate/Freedom Way junction in the evening

Gridlock: Lagos begins removal of four roundabouts

METRO AND CRIME
Published 20 hours ago on December 27, 2019
By Online Editor

RELATED TOPICS: * Allen Avenue, Maryland, Lekki, Ikotun affected

Muritala Ayinla

As part of the strategies to completely tackle gridlock across the metropolis, the Lagos State government has begun the removal of some roundabouts identified as the major causes of traffic gridlock frequently experienced by motorists.

New Telegraph learnt that the identified four roundabouts are: Ikotun, 2nd roundabout on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Allen Avenue roundabout and Maryland. It was learnt that the roundabouts were responsible for the hindrances and traffic bottleneck experienced by the motorists in the areas.

With the removal, statues, giant billboards and other things located at the roundabouts will be removed while the structures is expected to wear a new looks to ensure the free flow of traffic.

Briefing journalists on the plans, the state’s Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Fredrick Oladinde described the decision as part of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s committment to ensuring reduction in traffic congestion by resolving key gridlock points.

According to him, the government started off through discovery of 60 traffic gridlocks junctions and areas across the state.
He said: “We are gathered here this morning to discuss the update and progress report this Ministry has made in combating these traffic gridlocks.

Seven pilot schemes were unlocked, we progressed in the traffic management measures to 27 locations and now we are working on 4 major junctions by removing the roundabouts presently causing chaos during turning movements.”

He added that motorists encountered a lot of challenges during peak hours, saying that that the junction improvement would enhance free flow of vehicular movement when completed.
He added: “Sufficiently, the junction improvement work that is being conducted on the four roundabouts includes the following:

“Removal of roundabouts, separate streams of traffic through Traffic Signal Lights, (TSL) synchronize all TSLs through intelligent traffic systems which will recognise the densities of traffic streams and give priorities accordingly.

“Introduce stacking lanes for both left and right turns at these junctions which will also contribute to increasing the capacities of our roads at the junctions thereby reducing travel time.”

To address the traffic gridlock challenge when the junction improvement project is ongoing, he added that the government will upgrade alternative routes so that traffic can move upstream of choke points.

https://www.newtelegraphng.com/2019/12/gridlock-lagos-begins-removal-of-four-roundabouts/

Lagos to knock off more roundabouts on Lekki-Epe Expressway

by Joshua Bassey On Dec 27, 2019 Lekki Epe Expressway

More of the massive roundabouts on the Lekki-Epe Expressway Lagos, are to be removed in what aimed at further improving vehicular traffic flow on that corridor, BusinessDay has learnt.

Officials of the state ministry of transportation, led by the commissioner in charge of the ministry,

Frederic Oladeinde are said to be out to inspect the corridor, and identify how many more of the roundabouts will have to go.

It was learnt that apart from the roundabouts on Lekki-Epe Expressway, the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration, is also considering knocking off similar structures on roads in other parts of the commercial city, based on expert advice from urban transportation consultants, who identified such roundabouts as contributing to the gridlock being experienced in Lagos.

BusinessDay gathered that about 27 of such structures had been identified across the state.
It would be recalled that the immediate past administration of Akinwunmi Ambode, was the first, in 2016 to remove some of roundabouts on the Lekki-Epe corridor.

Among the ones removed by the Ambode-led government were planned the 4th Roundabout (Elegushi); 5th Roundabout (Jakande) and the 8th Roundabout (VGC).

Anofi Elegushi, then acting commissioner for transportation under Ambode, had said: ”This administration is determined to reduce the stress experienced by motorists and residents on this road.

“The roundabouts were replaced with traffic lights, expansion of the roads and provision of dedicated turning lanes as well as additional lay-bys.

“This will surely decongest traffic in this area, even for commercial vehicles, the travel time will reduce and they will have enough turnaround by earning more.

Biodun Otunola, managing director of Planet Project Ltd, which handled the contract had observed: “Movement has been made easy for both motorists and the pedestrians.”

https://businessday.ng/news/article/lagos-to-knock-off-more-roundabouts-on-lekki-epe-expressway-2/

I found this reaction to Van Drew's defection particularly hilarious:


"I've heard of rats jumping off a sinking ship, but very few of them jump onto a sinking ship," Representative Steve Cohen of Tennessee told CNN on Sunday. "Instead of having a congressman who's in the majority, and he gets something done for his district, they're going to have a congressman in the minority who can't get anything done. The lowest thing that there is in the Congress is somebody in the minority side who was a traitor to the majority."

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jeff-van-drew-new-jersey-congressman-to-switch-parties-and-become-a-republican-staff-members-resign/#x

Typical comments about defection in Nigeria:

Enwhen:

Raymond Dokpesi don defect to the APC....


Hunger must give Nigerians sense oo

gidgiddy:


What APGA should do is give their ticket to a party loyalist, someone who has been with the party through thick and thin. Soludo is a well known defector who only ran to APGA when he lost out I'm PDP. This sort of man will win under APGA today and defect to another party tomorrow. If APGA should give the ticket of the only state they control to a known defector, that might be the end of APGA.

MASTERMIND04:
These politicians ehnnnn. Don't be surprised if you see him defect to APC in the next 3 years.

NOC1:
He thought that is NIgeria where you defect any how, he left his party for another party and lost.

Awoo88:
Oshiomole won use iyamu fight obaseki. The mumu sef no think before him begin defect

Jeff Van Drew, House Democrat who opposed impeachment, will join Republican party

By Alex Rogers, Kevin Liptak and Jim Acosta, CNN

Updated 2147 GMT (0547 HKT) December 19, 2019
Former Democrat pledges 'undying support' to Trump


(CNN)President Donald Trump announced that Rep. Jeff Van Drew would join the Republican Party, a day after the New Jersey congressman and one other Democrat voted against both articles of impeachment.

Van Drew met with Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy at the White House on Thursday, but looked to have already made up his mind Wednesday night. He sat with Republicans before the historic vote, receiving handshakes and fist bumps from GOP members. He crossed his arms when House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff presented the Democratic case for impeachment. And he gave McCarthy's counter argument a standing ovation.

"I think they were very kind, very gracious, very nice, very supportive," said Van Drew about the Republican welcome on Wednesday night. "And I appreciated that."

Van Drew added that he thought Trump's chances of reelection "are going to be even higher" after the Senate acquits the President.
Democrats are moving quickly to keep the seat. Brigid Harrison, a political science professor at Montclair State University, announced on Monday that she would run and other Democrats are considering campaigns.

Lucinda Guinn, the executive director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, released a memo on Thursday showing that Van Drew's own polling suggests he'll lose in November 2020.

Guinn also argued that Van Drew is vulnerable in a Republican primary against businessman David Richter, since he has voted against Trump about 90% of the time. The congressman has a 100% rating from the Planned Parenthood Action Fund and even endorsed New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker for president, who is now raising money for the eventual Democratic challenger. On Thursday, Van Drew pledged his "undying" support to Trump, and the President endorsed him.

"Republicans face a significant challenge holding onto New Jersey's Second Congressional District and Congressman Jefferson Van Drew's party switch does not improve their chances in November," wrote Guinn. "Beyond the vulnerabilities on display in his own internal polling, Van Drew's party switch has further weakened him as a candidate: he enters 2020 despised by Democrats, distrusted by Republicans, and likely viewed poorly by independents who watched him swap identities for political gain."

Rep. Tom Emmer, the National Republican Congressional Committee chairman, touted Van Drew's decision as "further proof" that the Democrats' impeachment of the President would flip the House next year. "This is now a Republican seat and we will fight tooth and nail to ensure it remains a Republican seat," said Emmer.

Van Drew has said that he's well positioned to keep his seat, claiming that about 70% of his district approves of him.

When asked on Wednesday if he had received any nasty comments from his Democratic colleagues, Van Drew said, "I'm sure there may be one or two that wanted to," but disputed that Democrats had turned their backs on him.

"We were walking back toward the elevator and somebody said 'gee, you must be the loneliest person in Washington right now,'" Van Drew said.

"The door opened up, two Democratic colleagues came out and gave me a hug."


https://edition.cnn.com/2019/12/19/politics/jeff-van-drew-white-house/index.html

One of the issues that dominates discussions from time to time on the Nigerian political landscape is defection.

When elections draw near, our politicians "cross the aisle" or "jump ship" , to put it lightly.

A classic example is that of Ize-Iyamu of PDP Edo who moved to APC ahead of the coming gubernatorial elections in the state.

He was the candidate of the PDP in the last election and is now being touted as the flag bearer of APC in the coming elections, ahead of incumbent APC governor, Godwin Obaseki.

It is widely believed that defections of this nature do not happen in mature democracies.

Well, it looks like Trump has trumped all that!

Naptu2, thanks for keeping this thread and the Lekki one alive in my absence.
God bless you.

Lagos issues ultimatum to owners of illegal structures in Lekki

Sunday, December 15, 2019 10:15 am | Metro

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) over the weekend issued a 7-Day ‘Removal Order’ to “all owners/occupants of illegal structures, shanties, kiosks and containarised shops” at ‘Marwa Waterside’ area of Lekki in Lagos.

Speaking on the removal order, the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, disclosed that the ‘Removal Order’ became imperative in preparation for a road construction along the coastal road which would serve as an alternative route for the Lekki-Epe Expressway and enhance free flow of traffic in the corridor.

According to him, “Illegal business operators like Iron benders, Mechanics, food/fruits vendors and others have turned the area into an eye-sore. In addition, they have littered the entire area with indiscriminate dumping of refuse and waste materials. It is interesting to note that none of the owners, occupants and illegal business operators have any permit from the State Government”, a press release signed by Adebayo Taofiq, Head, Public Affairs Unit of Lagos State Task Force quoted Egbeyemi.

He reiterated that immediately after the expiration of the ‘Removal Order’ on Thursday, December 19, 2019 operatives of the Agency will embark on a “clean-up exercise in the area as well as clampdown on all criminal elements disturbing law-abiding residents within Marwa waterside and the entire Lekki axis.”

The Chairman also implored all illegal occupants of any of the government lands/properties across the state to immediately vacate same as anyone caught would be seriously dealt with in accordance with the law.

In a related development, operatives of the Agency have impounded 98 illegal commercial motorcyclists found plying restricted routes at Ikorodu and Agric Bus-Stop.

According to the Chairman “The Agency had issued several warnings to these illegal commercial motorcyclists through their various associations to desist from plying 475 restricted routes including highways and bridges across the State”.

CSP Egbeyemi confirmed that the combined efforts of the Agency with other Police formations as directed by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police CP Hakeem Odumosu would drastically reduce the menace of motorcycle operators on restricted routes across the state.

He however warned members of the public not to patronise illegal commercial motorcyclists on illegal routes as both the rider and passenger are liable if arrested.

https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/12/15/lagos-issues-ultimatum-to-owners-of-illegal-structures-in-lekki/

Naptu2, is the coastal road about to become a reality for real?

Lagos issues ultimatum to owners of illegal structures in Lekki

Sunday, December 15, 2019 10:15 am | Metro

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) over the weekend issued a 7-Day ‘Removal Order’ to “all owners/occupants of illegal structures, shanties, kiosks and containarised shops” at ‘Marwa Waterside’ area of Lekki in Lagos.

Speaking on the removal order, the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, disclosed that the ‘Removal Order’ became imperative in preparation for a road construction along the coastal road which would serve as an alternative route for the Lekki-Epe Expressway and enhance free flow of traffic in the corridor.

According to him, “Illegal business operators like Iron benders, Mechanics, food/fruits vendors and others have turned the area into an eye-sore. In addition, they have littered the entire area with indiscriminate dumping of refuse and waste materials. It is interesting to note that none of the owners, occupants and illegal business operators have any permit from the State Government”, a press release signed by Adebayo Taofiq, Head, Public Affairs Unit of Lagos State Task Force quoted Egbeyemi.

He reiterated that immediately after the expiration of the ‘Removal Order’ on Thursday, December 19, 2019 operatives of the Agency will embark on a “clean-up exercise in the area as well as clampdown on all criminal elements disturbing law-abiding residents within Marwa waterside and the entire Lekki axis.”

The Chairman also implored all illegal occupants of any of the government lands/properties across the state to immediately vacate same as anyone caught would be seriously dealt with in accordance with the law.

In a related development, operatives of the Agency have impounded 98 illegal commercial motorcyclists found plying restricted routes at Ikorodu and Agric Bus-Stop.

According to the Chairman “The Agency had issued several warnings to these illegal commercial motorcyclists through their various associations to desist from plying 475 restricted routes including highways and bridges across the State”.

CSP Egbeyemi confirmed that the combined efforts of the Agency with other Police formations as directed by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police CP Hakeem Odumosu would drastically reduce the menace of motorcycle operators on restricted routes across the state.

He however warned members of the public not to patronise illegal commercial motorcyclists on illegal routes as both the rider and passenger are liable if arrested.

https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/12/15/lagos-issues-ultimatum-to-owners-of-illegal-structures-in-lekki/

Interestingly, I discussed the highrise which replaced the Eti Osa LG secretariat at Glover with a number of people as we drove past the building just this past Tuesday.

There's silence about:
Falomo Shopping Complex
A parcel of land between the Federal registry and the old British Council

Watch those spaces, high-rises coming up!

I totally agree with you.

Particularly point 2.

I remember Kuramo Beach was the main beach on the peninsula at a point in time.

I distinctly remember that the road leading up to the beach, which is currently a terrible eyesore, was lined with shops selling souvenirs to tourists.

The shops were mainly on the Jakande side.

The beach and the shops, over time, became home to brothels until it was demolished and the residents moved to Alpha Beach before recurring ocean surges chased them away.

I think it was at that point that they moved into Jakande.

naptu2:


The other thing that annoyed them was that Babangida visited Maroko a few months before the eviction. He commissioned the Peoples Bank at Maroko and at Ajegunle. At Maroko, he promised to develop the place for the residents and he said that he would send Governor Rasaki to the people. That's one of the things that angered them.

Poor Babangida!

The price you sometimes pay as a leader.

He must have meant well when he made the promise a few months before.

Explains why he could not support the demolition.

Good thing RSK admitted openly that he carried out the demolition without IBB's approval.

Chapter 8 of The Art of War says

"Sun Tzu said: In war, the general receives his commands from the sovereign, collects his army and concentrates his forces...


The general who thoroughly understands the advantages that accompany variation of tactics knows how to handle his troops...


There are roads which must not be followed, armies which must be not attacked, towns which must be besieged, positions which must not be contested, commands of the sovereign which must not be obeyed.""

RSK (the general) applied this.

He knew the command of the sovereign (IBB) to disobey and when (in IBB's absence).

For IBB not to sack him for such impudence speaks volumes!

Hi Naptu2,

I took a sabbatical from Nairaland but had to chip in when I saw this thread.

I am wondering, just wondering.

Could this planned relocation (eviction) have anything to do with the recent attack on Circle Mall (ShopRite) during the recent xenophobia saga?

Without a doubt, that area had been a hot bed a number of times with hoodlums attacking travellers on the expressway from time to time.

I see a lot of similarities between the Maroko incident and this one.

1. Hoodlums from the community attack people on the main road.
2. Government says they would relocate them to save them from environmental hazards.

Hmm, just wondering.

Hmmm.

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hmmm...

The various movements (sects)

From the chart, names like Ismail, Ambali, Malik, Quadi and Tijani will be common among people who belong to those sects.

I found this interesting piece from which I will share some excerpts:

“Sufism is the mystical dimension of Islam based on the esoteric understanding of the Qu’ran.” The term Sufi derives from the Arabic word Sufi meaning wool such as garments woven from wool which were generally worn by early Muslim mystics knows as Sufis.

The Sufi orders first emerged when Sufi masters started to form brotherhoods around 1200 CE. Individual Sufi scholars contributed to the Islamization process of many African tribes in the West. Through this creation, Sufism became one of the major sources through which the Muslim philosophic thought is gleaned.

The goal of each Sufi is to emulate their Saint to show their level of commitment and to observe the same rituals, practices, rites and obligations as their Saint did, to gain enlightenment and to get to know their maker better.


Sufism is represented primarily in Northern Nigeria. Muslims in Nigeria can be divided into two groups: Sunni and Shia. Under the Sunni division comes: Sufi, Wahhabi, and the Muslim Brotherhood.

This leads to the two brotherhoods in Sufism: Qadiriyya and Tijaniyya, which emerged in Ilorin, Nigeria, that encompass a rich array of traditions, practices and beliefs that form a distinct stream of thoughts in Sunni Islam.

The Qadiriyya order, founded by Sheikh Abdul-Qadir Gilani, spread throughout Northern Nigeria after Usman dan Folio, who led a revolution against Pagan leaders, adopted this order. It became an ideology and a practical way to implement political change and reform.

Qadiriyya has programs built around education such as a nursery, primary and secondary schools, and a college that is accredited to award diplomas. All classes are co-educational which is unusual in Northern Nigeria.

Similarly, the Tijaniyya brotherhood teaches children and youth of all ages and also helps adults learn to read, write and study the Qu’ran.

Qadiriyya and Tijaniyya continue to finance and a run a range of religious and social programs that have the effect of preventing men, women and children from turning to these radical factions that pose a serious threat to Nigeria and surrounding countries.


Qadiriyya and Tijaniyya are able to do this in Northern Nigeria because of the widespread respect they have come to command over the past two centuries. In addition, their links to the Sokoto Caliphate (which claimed descendance from Prophet Muhammad) have provided them with legitimacy in more ways than one.

However, there is one issue that Sufism in Nigeria cannot seem to combat despite their various contribution of services. How can these brotherhoods still assist those that do not want to pick a side but still expect full access to their services?

https://navigatingnigeria./2015/04/06/sufism-in-nigeria/

MY COMMENTS

From the excerpts above, we can see why Ilorin and by extension the western parts of the Middle Belt and northern parts of the South West seems to have a distinct trait which we can trace to the sects which emerged there.

This supports my earlier assertion that the middle belt (now read that as the Ilorin axis) should be viewed as distinct from the Yoruba or northern sections.

Those outside the Tijanniya, Quadriyya and Wahhabi movements will definitely not name their children Tijani, Quadri (or kadri/ kadiri) or Wahab, respectively the names of the founders of the Tijaniyya, Quadriyya and Wahhabi movements.

The same logic applies to other names associated with each of these sects.

ReysonDrabek:


You should also known that among sunnnis, the name "abubakar" is less prevalent among sufis and more prevalent among the izalas. I said less common, not completely absent. Sufis prefer the usage of the names of prophets. Among sects in islam various groups have certain tendencies as far as names are conerned.

Finally!

We are getting to the bottom of this.

Thank you labani06 and ReysonDrabek!

Please, help me understand.

Are they complaining about the discipline being imposed on them or the religion being imposed on them?

MetaPhysical:


Add to the christian name list..
Israel - Asarailu.

There many Yoruba lores that have not been told and anyone qith scholarship can make good money telling these cultural stories.

Did I have a conversation with you once in which you pointed out to me that Yoruba is a script language and not an alphabet one?

I had raised the question of why Ifa has not been written down in text form for people to read like the Bible or Quoran.

Then you pointed out that Yoruba was originally a script language.

I found that discussion enlightening.

Too bad this bridge is yet to get off the drawing board.


Sanwo-Olu: Fourth Mainland Bridge Not Our Priority

Olaseni Durojaiye

Concerned with the seeming slow pace at which some critical road projects are being executed in Lagos State, the governorship candidate of All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the construction of Fourth Mainland Bridge would not his priority if elected.

He said this while fielding questions from respondents on radio programme recently, assuring Lagos residents of their commitment to ensure early completion of the Lagos-Badagry expressway.

Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his running mate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, emphasised the need to ensure the completion of ongoing critical road projects that included the Lagos Badagry expressway

According to him, both Badagry and Lekki-Epe expressways are so critical to the economy of Lagos, that no effort must be spared to ensure their early completion. To this end, issue of the proposed 4th Mainland Bridge may be delayed.

Specifically, the governorship candidate explained that the ongoing 60-kilometre Lagos-Badagry expressway project being executed by the state government should be completed as early as possible.

He noted that the project “has two major intermodal transport schemes namely; the Lagos-Badagry Expressway and the Light Rail Mass Transit with their accompanying infrastructure- 10 lanes superhighway taking off from Eric Moore interchange and traverses westward through Orile Iganmu, Alaba Oro, Mile 2, Festac, Agboju, Iyana Iba, Okokomaiko, Iyana Era, Ijanikin, Agbara, Ibereko and terminated at Badagry.

“The goal is to connect Lagos with the ECOWAS countries. The initiative would no doubt, enhances the commercial and other business activities between the affected neighbouring countries.”

Besides, he acknowledged the importance of Lekki-Epe Expressway, which he said would be expanded and reconstructed, especially, from where it stopped now to the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) in Akodo.

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/01/13/sanwo-olu-fourth-mainland-bridge-not-our-priority/?amp