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13/05/2024

A Lagos based business man who deals in the importation of household products into Nigeria, such as LP gas cylinders has appealed to The Federal Government to put an enabling policy in place, that will help the cottage industry to thrive amidst fierce competition faced in the hands of foreign investors, especially The Chinese.

Dr. Chief Monday Syracuse Akunna who is the Chief Executive Officer of Sibeaku International Limited made this appeal recently during a media chat with members of the fourth estate of the realm.
The internationally acclaimed business man who decried the inadequate support received from The Government said that lack of a conducive business environment has been the bane of the cottage industry’s survival in Nigeria. He particularly frowned at the undue advantage The Chinese Investors have over Nigerian business owners as the former have access to loans from their their home country at little or no interest.
According to the Sibeaku CEO, The Chinese come in their drove to Nigeria as manufacturers but covertly build warehouses instead, for the goods they import from their home country with minimal charges attached. ‘This is in contrast with The Nigerian business owners who get loans at say 28 percent from the government, as such we can’t compete with them’, he said.

Chief Akunna who is also known as Ukwaachinaka of Ihitenansa- a dealer in copper wire, rewinding equipment, refrigerants and LP gas cylinders to mention but a few averred that if the activities of The Chinese Investors in particular are not properly monitored by the government, those into his type of business may find it tedious to survive and may sink into oblivion.

Speaking on the state of the nation, while applauding the numerous efforts put in by The Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s led Administration to cushion the effect of the high rate of inflation in the country, through the various ‘Ounje Eko Projects’ appealed to The Presidency to go the extra mile to address the issue of hunger prevailing in the land.
Ukwaachinaka who got the sobriquet attached to his name in 1998 due to his business acumen and who has about twenty six years of experience as a business man to his credit, vehemently denied that he is not a politician when asked if he was one.

However, he revealed that he has a strong affinity with politicians due to the sensitivity of his role as The Chairman of the estate he resides in.
According to him, ‘as a community leader it is important to have a good relationship with politicians in order to fast track growth in the community’.

23/04/2024

The Shukuram Yam Sellers Association, Mile 12 International Market-Lagos has promised to make yam affordable for Lagosians and other people living in the neighbouring states to Lagos, as a way to cushion the effect of food insecurity in the Nigeria.

This promise was made by The Chairman of the Association, Alhaji Muhammed Dandamma Yabo recently, during a media chat with journalists in Lagos.

Alhaji Yabo while speaking with the press disclosed that the association traverses the length and breath of the Northern Nigeria to buy the best species of yam for sale.

According to him, in a bid to purchase the best species of yam ( Efuru, Gambari, Bauchi etc) for their customers’s satisfaction they meander their way through Nasarawa, Bornu, Niger, Benue as well as Kwara States, to mention but a few.

When asked on some of the encumbrances faced in the course of gathering the best tubers of yam in the country for sale, Yabo said transportation is key to making yam available to consumers.
He also identified kidnapping as another factor militating against a free yam market flow, in the north.

Yabo who revealed that kidnappers have accosted them on a number of occasions at the point of yam purchase, taking away their money and goods worth millions of naira, expressed concern over this dastardly act.

Worried by this trend, Yabo disclosed that his office as a matter of fact, through his lawyer has written to the authorities in the aforementioned yam producing states in the north a couple of times, on how to create an enabling environment for farmers; in order for food security to thrive in the country.

While vowing to work hand in hand with the government to strengthen the production of food, he reiterated the need for government to continually assist farmers with drivers of production of yam such as land, labour and tools.

Alhaji Yabo who is optimistic about a Greater Tomorrow for Nigeria also advised his fellow compatriots to be patriotic by praying for their leaders for God’s Wisdom and Guidance to lead the country right, since they can not do it alone.

The President of The Shukuram Yam Sellers Association also advised Nigerians to always live a positive and impactful life as he hinged the secret of his over forty years experience in the yam business to being detribalised.

According to him, he has worked with people from different tribes, tongues and religion which has endeared him to everyone.
On quote:‘life is a stage, there is need for everyone to play his part well such that, when you leave the stage, you leave a good legacy knowing fully well that you have played your part well’. End of of quote.
Alhaji Mohammed Yabo is also The Chairman Board of Trustees, Arewa Community APC, Lagos.

11/04/2024

Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo Lagos Has Only One President- Chief Ossai

‘Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo Lagos Has Only One President- Chief Ossai’

That was the assertion of the body of Ndi-Eze during a press conference organized by the Pan-Igbo social cultural organization in Lagos on Tuesday, to debunk the rumours making rounds that there are two factions of leadership in Lagos.

According to Eze Ndigbo Ikosi/Isheri, Eze Ambassador Remi Anyamele who also dubs as the Secretary General, Council of Ndieze Lagos State, and Eze Nicholas Njoku Eziokwubundu, Eze Ndi-Igbo of Ejigbo, there can never be two presidents because the single term of four years tenure of office, for the erstwhile president of the organization, Lagos State Chapter, Chief Solomon Ogbonna Aguene has ended and the constitution of ohaneze does not allow tenure elongation for any position whatsoever. Hence- their categorical statement:’on only one Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo Presidency which is under the leadership of Chief Sunday Ossai we stand’.

They further explained that the press conference became necessary in order to refute the claims of Chief Aguene who still parades himself as the leader of the organization. In their words, ‘the action of the erstwhile president can be alluded to the sit-tight syndrome synonymous to African leaders’.

While enjoining everyone to fight against this trend in its totality as it contradicts the concept of continuity, they also debunked the claim made by Aguene as the only person who has the consent of court which he obtained through an ex parte injunction to lead.

On quote:’ the consent of court can not be binding on Ohaneze because Igbos don’t rule through the court but utilize the appropriate channels of conflict resolution which entails the people and their heads coming to an agreement through dialogue’ end of quote. Besides, the election that brought him into office was never through the court they concluded.

Also, Chief Mike Orji, Chairman of Chairmen, Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo Lagos State, Chief Everest Ozonweke-South West Coordinator of Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo and Chief Robert Obasi, Secretary General Ohaneze Ndi- Igbo, Lagos State Chapter, who make bold to pledge their unalloyed allegiance to the leadership of Chief Ossai whom they confirmed to be their authentic president, said the Ime -Obi which is the highest organ of Ndi -Igbo has chosen him.

According to them, Chief Ossai’s legitimacy as president of the organization in Lagos, is hinged on the fact that The President General of Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu who took up the mantle of leadership after the death of the former President General, late Professor George Obiozo has come to Lagos on more than two occasions to confirm Chief Ossai as the one and in de facto president in Lagos.

While fielding questions from the press, they further questioned the rationale behind the International Peace Ambassador Award that was given to Chief Aguene who they claimed has succeeded in dividing the Pan-Igbo Social Cultural Organization which brought about his removal from the office. This they said was due to embezzlement of public fund, misappropriation of fund and gross misconduct.

In the same vein, when pressmen at the occasion asked Chief Sunday Ossai his opinion on what leadership entails, he said a leader is someone who takes risks for others and who sees himself as a servant to those he is leading and he is an embodiment of that.

The press conference was called at the behest of the leadership of The Pan Igbo Social-Cultural Organisation- Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo worldwide, Lagos State Chapter in order to make clarification on who has the legitimate right to move the social cultural organization forward.

It would be recalled that Chief Sunday Ossai was elected into office as the President of Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo, Lagos State Chapter in 2022 and he has asserted that he has all it takes to lead Ndi-Igbo in Lagos. It is now two years running since he assumed office.

03/04/2024

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03/04/2024

There is a need for members of the police force and other security agents to form a synergy for the eradication of crime in the society.
The Commissioner for Police, Lagos Command; Fayoade Adegoke Mustapha said during his familiarization tour of The Area C Command in Surulere.
Fayoade who gave the assurance that the police in Lagos are leaving no stone unturned to protect the lives and property of Lagosians also advised members of the force to take care of their health while on the job.
According to the CP, the police can only perform optimally when they are in good condition of health.
In the same vein, the DPO of the Area C Command Philip, while fielding questions from the media assured the people of Surulere that their lives are in save hands.
The familiarization tour by the CP will also be replicated in the Area Commands in Lagos State.

03/03/2024

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02/03/2024

Faces @ the just concluded SV Special Recognition Award in Lagos

02/03/2024

Picture Speaks of the just concluded 4th SV Special Recognition Award in Lagos

22/02/2024

The Lagos State Judiciary held a valedictory court session today @ The Lagos High Court in honour of the late legal luminary,Prof. Benjamin Nwabueze, S.A.N, NNOM. Some notable legal icons present included: The Honourable Chief Judge of Lagos State Hon. Justice Kareem Alogba, The President Nigeria Bar Association Yakubu C. Maikyau, Solomon Asemota who represented the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria and Olabisi Makanju who represented the Body of Chairmen, Nigerian Bar Association. Also present was the elder statesman Professor Emeka Anyoku, President of Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo and other legal luminaries. They all eulogized the late legal icon for his intellectual property while clamouring for his immortalization in the history of Nigeria. It would be recalled that the late Nwabueze was hopeful unto death that: ‘Nigeria will be a viable project, if we embrace restructuring’ end of quote.

22/02/2024

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has rolled out some measures to cushion the effect of the decline in economic activities in Nigeria. This is sequel to the interactive session he had with the media on the 22nd of February, 2024. Below are some of the highlights:
1. Henceforth, there will be a-3-working days for Civil Servants from levels 0-14, while 4 days will be for levels 15-17 but teachers will be present @ work for 5 days because of students’ exams and he also promised to put in place special transport arrangements to reduce the pressure on teachers.
2. There will be an arrangement for 100 trailers of rice for 300,000 households very soon.
3. There will be a re-introduction of Sunday Markets for subsidised goods at selected places.
4. There will be subsidy on some drugs.
5.. There will be no more 'show of tax receipt' in public schools when bringing students back to school.
6. There will be a re-introduction of 25% transport rebait/subsidy in Lagos

7. There will be a creation of State Police /Job opportunities for *The YOUTH*: LSNC will be transformed into the State police with additional 4000 officers to be newly recruited to make up 10,000 officers on board and lots more.

19/02/2024

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19/02/2024

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19/02/2024

INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church 30th Anniversary Picture Speaks

19/02/2024

There is need for Nigeria to look inwards in order to contain the untold hardship faced by the citizenry. This was the key message given by The General Overseer of The INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele INRI during the 30th Anniversary of his church, on the 18th of February 2024.
The Primate who invited some governors and some high class traditional rulers to the celebration said, Nigeria is abundantly blessed with natural and human resources and that if properly harnessed, should be enough to turn things around for the country. He reiterated that Government should desist from taking loans from the International Monetary Fund known as IMF Loan. On the contrary, he laid emphasis on the need to encourage local manufacturers by government giving them adequate support , as this will weaken the Dollar, thereby going a long way to turn things around for the people.
On State Security, Primate Ayodele advised the Federal Government to convert all the bushes where Boko Haram use as their hideouts to farms . According to him, this step would yield more farm produce which is to be sold at a very low price and of course, a search light should be beamed on the undesirable elements, while harping on the need for the government to strengthen the security system in the nation.
Primate Ayodele however warned that the policy for the creation of a State Police may spell more doom than boom for Nigeria.
INRI as he is popularly called insisted that Nigeria is sitting on a keg of gunpowder and the importance of his messages now to the government for national growth can not be emphasized enough.
Again, the prophet who spoke ahead of 2027 Election made a sterling revelation concerning Nigeria. He advised Peter Obi not to bother himself vying for The Presidency as he is not the chosen one. In his words, ‘if Nigeria is facing hardship under the present dispensation, the emergence of Peter Obi as the President would mean hardship raised to the power of four. He specifically chose these words from his personal lexicon hun, hung, hunger, hungest to describe what the situation of the country would look like then.
He further revealed that for Anambra State to get to the promise land, Andy Uba is the answer.
He also advised The Federal Government to not give out the money for palliative to government agencies as it will not get to the common man.
The primate who had earlier given out five cars to members of the fourth estate of the realm during his birthday on the 14th of February, promised to build houses for them at a subsidized rate in order to reduce the housing deficit faced by members of the press.
The man of God who so much believe in the media canvassed for the establishment of the ministry of journalists both at the Federal and State Levels.
On the way Nigerians are leaving the shores of the land in search of the Golden Fleece in overseas countries, thereby causing brain drain in its wake; Prophet Ayodele gave the assurance that if The Federal Government can heed to his advice by harnessing the country’s natural and mineral resources, ‘The Japa Syndrome’ will be a thing of the past.
INRI also harped on the need for everyone to be humble and show agape love to their fellow human beings as that is the way out to combat the upheaval faced by the human race..
When asked about the success behind the growth of his church, he said consistency and determination are the hallmark for his growth. He also promised to spread his tentacles by opening more branches of his church in his home state (Ekiti) and abroad.

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