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Driver Chased By LASTMA Officials Kills One, Injures Eight At Otedola Bridge

One person has died and eight more are injured as a result of an accident caused by a commercial bus driver trying to evade arrest by officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA)on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The scene of the accident was just opposite the spot of the petrol tanker explosion of Thursday.

The LASTMA officers were on their way out of the scene of the tanker explosion when they spotted the bus driver, driving against the traffic. When they moved to apprehend him, the ‘Danfo’ driver tried to evade them by swerving to the other side of the road bit ended up only colliding with another bus.

The pick-up vehicle conveying the LASTMA officers hurriedly left the scene, while one of the LASTMA officials ran into a near-by bush to escape from the people who had rushed to the scene.

Witnesses blamed the traffic control agency for causing the accident, saying it wouldn’t have happened if they had not pursued the driver to the path of the oncoming vehicle.

Officals of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) were at the scene of the tanker explosion to take the injured to the hospital, but one died on the spot.

The driver of the other vehicle said he was coming from Akure and his journey had been good before the accident.

“I was coming from Akure this morning and it has been good,” he said. “Those LASTMA people caused this. They chased the man into me and they ran off. I want my boss to come here before they tow the vehicle away.”

Another witness said: “The excesses of LASTMA officers in Lagos are too much. They pursue vehicles and when they arrest them, all they want is money. That was how they detained my husband’s bus for months too. This is too much.”t

YAN NATIONAL SPEAKER, OTHERS SUBMIT REPORT TO APC CONVENTION COMMITTEE …received by Gov.Yahaya Bello

On invitation, the subcommittee on security for the just concluded APC National Convention led by the executive Governor of Kogi state; Gov. Yahaya Bello receive the reports of the 4 notable groups majorly accredited as Prime observers of the 2018 APC National Convention namely: National Youth Council of Nigeria(NYCN), Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), International Association of Eminent World Peace Advocates and Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ).

the YAN National speaker; Rt.Hon. Samuel Godstime Chukwubuikem while arrived the APC convention committee secretariat for the filling of the prime observers report card onbehalf of his Assembly like others was received by the chairman, APC National convention subcommittee on security and Executive Governor of Governor of Kogi state; Gov. Yahaya Bello.

Rt. Hon. Godstime in his report acknowledged and thanked the APC National convention committee for a welcome National convention characterized with high level of fairness and transparency.

Reports also showed that NYCN led by Comr. Murtala Garba Mohammed and other accredited bodies affirmed that the exercise was very good, devoid of political impurities.

The reports from NUJ also acknowledged that the convention was free and fair except for a little show of strength in disagreement of who seats where, recorded in two states pavellion but that the rift never affected the electoral process as it was resolved before the voting time.

The total sum of the report is that 2018 APC national convention which took place at the Eagle square in Abuja on the 23rd and 24th of June 2018 was free and fair.

A Dotting Father": Actor Onwochei Pens Heartfelt Message To Lancelot Imasuen On His Birthday

Today June 20, 2018 is the birthday of Africa’s most consistent producer, Lancelot Oduwarene Imasuen and his colleagues are all over the space celebrating this African finest.

One of those colleagues, Francis Onwochei, wrote a heartfelt message about him and its worth sharing;

He said; “You can not encounter a man like lancelot Oduwa Imasuen and not go away with more than a passing interest.”

“Like him or hate him you have to admit that he has distinguished himself in the motion picture environment in Nigeria (Nollywood ) from his intro days in the late 90s as a producer and a director with films Like YESTERDAY, YEAR 2000 and several other titles to his credit.”

“He came to full stardom with his magical commercial success of the ISSAKABA series.”

“As a director Lancelot competes favourably with some well established actors in terms of name recognition.” De Guv, as he is fondly called by colleagues and associates is one of the most travelled directors in Nigeria.”

“Unlike most producers, Oduwa Imasuen ensures to premiere his films in UK Europe and most parts of America.”

“Only few years ago, his high budget movie INVASION 1897 made a most significant impact around the globe.”

“A dotting father, loving husband and true son of the Benin Kingdom. Today, as CEO of Lancewealth films, he stands firmly as an important quotient in Nollywood.”

“I Francis Onwochei fta join all Nigerians particularly fellow practitioners in Nollywood to congratulate and celebrate my adopted “son” in the trade Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen.”

“Happy Birthday. May all your noble and heartfelt desires come to full manifestation to the Glory of your maker.”

EID-L-MUBARAK: ELDER ISIAKA AMUSA CONGRATULATES MUSLIMS

The State Chairman of Accord Elder Isiaka Amusa congratulates and felicitates with all Muslim faithfuls across the state on the successful completion of the Holy month of Ramadan and urges them to use this period to pray for our their beloved party ACCORD to win election in Ogun State comes 2019 and other elections in Nigeria

He charged Muslim faithfuls to sustain the virtues of Ramadan by maintaining the love, togetherness and peaceful coexistence that characterised the Holy month.

The chairman also enjoined Muslim faithfuls to see Eid-l-fitri celebration as a season of sober reflection, noting that they must continue to submit themselves totally to the creed of Allah as displayed during the month of Ramadan.

Being good Muslims requires that we follow the examples of Prophet Muhammad who was always quick to forgive those that transgressed against him and lived a life of building common understanding among the people.

Happy Eid-il-Mubarak!

EID-L-MUBARAK: ELDER ISIAKA AMUSA CONGRATULATES MUSLIMS

He charged Muslim faithfuls to sustain the virtues of Ramadan by maintaining the love, togetherness and peaceful coexistence that characterised the Holy month.

Happy Eid-il-Mubarak!

Eid-el-Fitr: Sir Tope Tokoya rejoices with Muslim faithfuls, enjoins them to stay united in peace

A Gubernatorial hopeful on the platform of ACCORD, Ogun State, Sir Tope Tokoya has congratulated and admonished all Muslim faithfuls to live in peace and harmony.

In a statement issued through his media office, Sir Tope Tokoya enjoined all and sundry to stay united.

According to him, “It is time for us to stay more united irrespective of religious, economic or ethic interests during this political challenge period. We must shun any negative tendencies that could stimulate hatred and challenge to the stability of our State.

“In everything we do, let us promote peace, love, unity and stability of our State because its through this that we can continue to exist as an entity. Irrespective of our diverse nature, let us champion positions that would foster unity, growth and development of our environment.

“We need to put the stability, progress and economic development of our Nation as the major focus of our spiritual activities.

“Our race needs a huge stimulus and this nation, Nigeria needs to be at the forefront in achieving great and viable economic status among its peers in Africa”

Congratulating Nigerians especially Muslims on the successful completion of the one month-long Ramadan, he tasked Muslim faithful across the world to always stick to the tenets and injunctions of their faith. He promised them a better celebration come 2019 when he would have received their mandate to become the Governor of Ogun state by God’s grace.

Make discipline a way of life, Kashamu counsels @ Eid el Fitri

As Muslims across the world mark Eld el Fitri, the lawmaker representing Ogun East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Buruji Kashamu has urged Muslim Ummah and Nigerians in general to take advantage of the spiritual rebirth that Ramadan represents to make discipline and chastity a way of life

“Nigerians should use this important celebration to reflect on virtues such as faith, hope, peace and love which Ramadan represents,’’ the lawmaker said in an Eid el Fitri message made from his Ijebu Igbo country home, Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

“Ramadan is a time for chastity, spiritual reflection and purification. It is also one of the five Pillars of Islam, with the other pillars being faith, prayer, charity and making the holy pilgrimage to Mecca.

“It is only when we, as Nigerians fully imbibe the lessons of Ramadan and live in peace and harmony that we can strengthen the bond that brought us together as a nation,” Senator Kashamu said.

The lawmaker enjoined all Nigerians, particularly the Muslim faithful, to use the opportunity of the end of the Ramadan period to pray for the peace, progress and prosperity of Ogun East Senatorial District, Ogun State and Nigeria at large.

Eid el Fitr: Rep hopeful Shote felicitates with Muslims

Leading House of Representatives hopeful in Ijebu Central Federal Constituency, Barrister Taiwo Kabir Shote (a.k.a Pepe) has felicitated with Muslims on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and the celebration of Eid el Fitr.

In his Sallah message, the lawyer enjoined Muslims to use the occasion to preach and promote peace and harmony in the Federal Constituency, the Ogun State and the country.

He urged Nigerians to draw the lessons of piety, self-denial and restraint derived from the teachings of the Holy Prophet all through the Ramadan period.

The legal expert also seized the opportunity to restate that if elected to represent the good people of Ijebu Central Federal Constituency at the Green chamber, he would dedicate himself to the good of the Constituency and the well-being of the constituents.

It would be recalled that since Shote declared his interest to vie for the House of Representatives on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he has since been receiving endorsements from critical stakeholders and leaders.

Eid-el-Fitri: Hon. Shuaib Adewale greets and prays for Muslim faithfuls

I Hon. SALAM SHUAIB ADEWALE, a Gubernatorial Aspirant under Accord Party use this medium to felicitate the sanctity of Ramadan and of the Eid-el-Fitr with all of you my dear people of Osun- State. I treasure your support for calling.

I treasure you as the costly Raiment in which I am Clad. Osun- State is my Roost and there is Only one word to the spirit of our race, that word is ” OSUN-STATE” and it is my Roost. When I come among you, I realized I am a chicken with millions of Mothers and Fathers too.

May you all never see the reverse of fortune.You shall not offer your body and soul craving Endness fasting in nothingness. Playfully and Playfully I say, our vest will transform into a full regalia by the grace of God Almighty.

I believe one day and before long, very soonest in did, I will touch feet with your feet in a dance that is no longer of the oppressed. My soul is eager to loosen the rein of oppression, suppression and Maladministration. I am craving your votes and your loyalty in this coming election as a candidate of true manifestation of reality. The candidate that can assuage our worry and exhaustion. The only cadidate whose heart is filled with benevolence and deep integrity.

Watch me do it at your command because I was born to keep it so. When the moment come nothing will turn the food to rodents’ droppings in your mouth. You whom the world know me with….you will not taste the ashes of the world each time you step out at dawn to breathe the morning dew.

As the auspicious Holy month of Ramadan come to an end. May the crescent-shaped moon brighten your path toward enlightenment and greatness. Bless you and your entire family. Once again, I felicitate with you as Holy Festival comes.

HAPPY EDIL-FITR

COMRADE OGUNOLU SAMSIDEEN OPEYEMI greets Muslims Happy Eid-el-Fitri Celebration

EID MUBARAK TO ALL OUR MUSLIM BROTHERS, SISTERS AND FAMILY

JUNE 15TH, 2018

As Muslims all over the world get set to observe this year’s Ramadan festive Celebration.

The Hopeful Honorable member of Osun state House of Assembly 2019, IREWOLE/ISOKAN Constituency congratulated Muslims for successful end of Ramadan, urging Muslims nationwide to learn from the lessons of the yearly fasting.

“The significance of the period should act as a tonic for the adherents of the Islamic faith to reunite with their Maker and act like Him to make Nigeria great in her economic revival and diversification efforts.

If we allow this spirit to govern our lives, then we can expect all the grace we need to grow as a nation.

“As Muslims, we must emulate Prophet Mohammed’s virtues of humility, perseverance and love for our fellow human beings and always seek to help the people in need”.

COMRADE OGUNOLU SAMSIDEEN OPEYEMI urged the youth and other faithful to celebrate the Ramadan holiday with restraint, saying reckless celebration is not associated with the Muslim festival.

Islam is a religion of peace and “we must preach to build and not preach to destroy”.

SIGNED: AMBASSADOR OGUNOLU SAMSIDEEN OPEYEMI.