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  ...Relive the “Life & Times of 19th Oba of Lagos, Late Oba Adeniji-Adele II As part of efforts to ensure preservation of the historical heritage of Isale Eko Descendants in Lagos State, the Isale Eko Descendants’ Union and the family of Oba Adeniji-Adele II have partnered with the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau, LASRAB, to showcase various Historic Exhibitions in Isale Eko. The maiden edition of the exhibition series took place on Sunday, 26th December, 2021, at Isale Eko House, Iga Idugaran, with the pictorial exhibition of the: “Life & Times of H.R.M. Oba Musendiku Adeniji-Adele, Adele II, K.B.E., C.B.E., who was the 19th Oba of Lagos (1949-1964)”. In her remarks at the event, the Director-General of LASRAB, Mrs. Bilikis Adebiyi-Abiola, said the significance of the programme was for the preservation of the life and times of one of the important kings in Lagos State who died several years ago. Adebiyi-Abiola, represented by Dr. Kolawole Oseni, a Director in Agen...

 CRIME  *Prof. Akintoye unveils mobile app to track kidnappers in South West*  BY HASSAN MUAZ DECEMBER 27, 2021 Foremost historian and leader of the umbrella body of Yoruba self-determination groups, Ilana Omo Oodua, Prof. Banji Akintoye, has unveiled a mobile application designed to track kidnap victims and expose danger anywhere in the South West. This was disclosed via a statement issued by the spokesman of Professor Akintoye, Maxwell Adeleye, on Monday. Adeleye said the mobile application and alert system, named Pajawiri, can also expose criminal elements wherever they are with their victims once they have the application installed in their phones either on or off. The security system also has another system called Afinihan that can be used by those without android phones to link up with those with the full application. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Akintoye, who joined the event virtually from Benin Republic, where he has b...

 In partnership with the World Bank, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu launched the Lagos State Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Women and Youth Empowerment Programme project today.  This project was initiated with a bold objective to support over 1,700 women and young people with seed capital to start agriculture-based ventures in three value chains of aquaculture, rice and poultry production. The initiative will transform the lives of the beneficiaries, create employment opportunities and enhance food security in our state. At the event the sum of N3.7billion was given out to the beneficiaries who received their cheques.  According to the Governor, "Our administration has been at the forefront of empowering women and young people in different vocations and entrepreneurial ventures. I urged the beneficiaries of this initiative to make the best use of their seed capital and use it as a launching pad to build their businesses...

 Tunde Akere The National President of the Association Of Local Governments Of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon. Alabi Kolade David has felicitated with Nigerians at the grassroots and across the country, urging rekindled hope despite the country’s many challenges. A statement signed by Hon. Alabi, the National President of ALGON said, “Our dear constituents, I bring warm greetings to you on behalf of the National Executive Council (NEC), Board of Trustees (BOT), Management and Staff of ALGON to you all. “It is with apparent mixed feelings that I express both joy and weighty thoughts about this particular Christmas season when all of us across the country have in one way or the other acutely been affected by the tide of several difficulties even as it is important to rejoice in utter fulfillment and thanksgiving for life. “In all honesty, some obvious ‘take-aways’ about 2021 have been that of mix-bag both in the political system, socio- economic impact, insecurity, business space, and health t...

 MERRY XMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR IN ADVANCE...

  ...Calls for Restraint in Churning Out Videos Thant Can Create Panic RRS’s attention has been drawn to a viral video authored by one Officer Chimezie on Ile Zik Boat Roundabout on Lagos - Abeokuta expressway serving as hideout for criminals, kidnappers and rapists. In the two minute, fifty seconds’ video, viewers who may not be familiar with the area are likely to conclude that there isn’t police presence in the location. Adjacent the Boat Roundabout especially in the evening is a stationed RRS patrol vehicle before Conoil filling Sation. Few months back, RRS Commander, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi positioned two RRS patrol vehicles around the area with one beside the Roundabout at night. The measure was to ostensibly ward off criminals around the said spot. One of the patrol vehicles was removed when Isokoko Police Division deployed a police patrol vehicle close to the Roundabout. We are aware that we have both kept the area under surveillance for a long time. Similarly, in August 21, ...

  ...To Flag-Off Opebi-Ojota Link Bridge in January ...APC Leader Names Sanwo-Olu "Infrastructure Governor" In fulfilment of his administration’s resolve to provide the necessary infrastructure for sustainable development in every part of Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday commissioned a network of nine roads with a bridge within Soluyi Community in Kosofe Local Government Area of the State.  The Governor said the commissioning of the nine roads with a total length of 2.840km, including a bridge, which will serve a population of more than 300,000 people, within the Soluyi-Araromi-Ifako-Gbagada communities, demonstrated the topmost priority that his government accords the welfare and well-being of the people of Lagos, in line with the vision of a Greater Lagos. Speaking during the commissioning of the project witnessed by thousands of residents in Soluyi Community, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the completion of the projects bears is promise made and delivered by his...

 17-Year-Old Jemimah Becomes Lagos’ One-Day Governor, As Sanwo-Olu Swaps Role ...Quiz Winner Hails Governor’s ‘Laudable’ Initiatives in Education, Human Capital Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, yielded the seat of authority for Ms. Jemimah Marcus for a brief moment to step in as one-day Governor of Lagos State. The 17-year-old student of Angus Memorial Secondary School in Somolu, Lagos East, won the 2020 edition of the Spelling Bee Competition, thereby earning the honour to become the one-day Governor. The weekly Executive Council meeting of the State’s cabinet was presided over by Ms. Marcus, an indigene of Edo State, as Sanwo-Olu temporarily stepped aside and observed the proceedings. Spelling Bee competition, a contest between public schools across Lagos, is one of the legacy programmes in the State’s education sector pioneered in 2001 by the then First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu through her New Era Foundation. Since 2015, the State Government has taken full charge of t...

  As Received: Lagos State Government, in partnership with EbonyLife Creative Academy (ELCA), has produced another set of 132 young and vibrant filmmakers to fill the skill gaps of professionals in the film industry. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the new set of graduates held recently at EbonyLife Place, Victoria Island, Lagos, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Solomon Bonu, disclosed that the Nigerian creative industry was becoming the livewire of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and charged prospective film-making graduates to take advantage of every opportunity around them.  Bonu, who said that the graduates were trained in cinematography, film production, editing, acting and directing, among others, expressed readiness of the State Government to support upcoming youths who want to venture into film-making through a special fund set aside by the State Government.  He said, “Mr. Governor is interested in this progra...

 The ex-students of Ilupeju Grammar School since its inception gathered on Saturday 18th of December, 2021 to thank the Almighty for what he has done for everyone of them, the gathering prayer for longevities of lives and also prayed for the departed souls.  The occasion was graced by worthy cellos of the institution, all successful and respectable in the society. Eko Chronicles is wishing all a merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2022.

Villa  The Nigeria Hockey Federation has released a list of 60 invited athletes (men & women) and its coaching crew in preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations. The Hockey teams' have resumed camp in Abuja in preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for Accra, Ghana on, January 17th – 23rd, 2022. Nigeria will be hoping to improve its standing globally when it attends the 11th Men and 8th Women edition of the Africa Cup of Nations following a successful outing by its club sides at the Africa Cup for Club Champions held 23rd -30th November 2021.   The participating teams for men include – Egypt, Ghana (host), Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa (defending champions) and Uganda.   The Women will feature – Ghana (host), Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa (defending champions), Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.   The men’s team have two pro-players (Tosin Fowobaje & Wale Ajibua) who ply their trade in Italy. Other invited athletes are from the National...

The Nigerian born 19 years old, Uche Obiogumu who trades his tacles in Germany with Hoffenheim football club U-19 is working so hard for a call up in to the nation’s U-20 team. Uche has been tremendous in Germany and would want to replicate such feat in Nigeria U-20 which will in turn graduate him to the Super Eagles of Nigeria. “My dream is to give my best to my club at any point in time and country in particular” Uche says. Steve Abarowei also reiterated that Uche Destiny Obiogumu is up to the task and would only implore the NFF to give him a call up to the U-20 for a start.

As Received: 1. Congress and the entire management team of  Nigeria National league expressed their appreciation to His Excellency  Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, his Deputy Rt.Hon.Comrade Philip Shaibu and the good people of Edo State for their hospitality and for graciously hosting the AGA even under very short notice. 2. Congress thanked the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation under Mr. Amaju Pinnick for its unwavering support at all times and prayed it to do more in pushing NNL to a more enviable height. 3. The Congress unequivocally thanked Premier Lotto (Baba Ijebu) for identifying with the NNL and the readiness to continue to do business with the Nigeria National League. 4. The Congress considered the inability of the Nation-wide League One (NLO) to absorb all the 12 relegated clubs from NNL, and approved four (4) teams namely FC Taraba,. Osun United FC, Road Safety (FRSC) FC and Joy Comets FC to go on a playoff with their immediately beneath clubs on...

 Tunde Akere The officials of Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter–Governmental Affairs today, Thursday, December 16th, 2021 visited Bariga local Council, the chairman,  *Hon Alabi Kolade David* was ably represented by his Vice , Hon. Mrs. Adeola Zainot Kuponiyi.  The team comprising of officials from the Lagos State Ministry of Local government and Community Affairs and the Federal Ministy of Special Duties and Inter- Gorvemental Affairs was led by Engr. Kayode Adegbayo, in his opening remark the purpose of the visit was to have on the spot assessment of  projects within local governments in the country, The visit was also meant to look into challenges being faced by the local government administrations and report will be submitted to the  Minister of Special Duties and Inter Governmental Affairs.  The team also believe that the problems of the country can be solved if the Local Government Administration is strengthened. Responding, the Vice Chairm...

 My intentions will be made known at the appropriate time - Bola Ahmed Tinubu He also pledges support for President Mohammodu Buhari. Nigerians Nigerians are advised to ward off unwarranted speculations...

 PRESS RELEASE: In their quest to empower youth through the football Tournament platform, Obanikoro Football Tournament organizers under the chairmanship of Azeez Onadi has just partnered with FRAPAPA BET.  According to the organizing committee Chairman, the tournament has been around for six years now with our basic motivation being ‘the passion for the game’. He said ‘we noticed that our youth who were once-promising football players were getting involved {in multitude} in social vices and other antisocial activities because there was neither work nor sporting competition to keep them busy or off the street thus putting their football career into perspective, therefore since all the members of this committee play football, we could identify the delinquents and the offshoot was the introduction of this great tournament which about 2,000 youth have participated and has attracted tens of thousands of spectators since inception. Moreover, on account of the acceptance of the comp...

...Suspected Drug Traffickers, Hoodlums, Miscreants Attack Taskforce Officials ...Agency Raided Black Spots at 7th Avenue in Festac  ...Over 382 Okada Were Impounded at the Scene of The Attack The Lagos State Environmental and Special  Offences Unit (Taskforce) Chairman, CSP Shola Jejeloye has said that unrestrained speed, gross violation of extant laws of the State Government and other regulations are fast becoming rampant among motorcycles riders in most part of the State. He further said that for the State to achieve its vision of zero tolerance for menace of okada on restricted routes and rid the State of all criminal activities there must be prompt attention and continuous enforcement on the recalcitrant okada operators. The statement was made over the weekend at the Agency headquarters after the Men and Officials of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offenses Unit {Taskforce) were attacked by suspected miscreants, hoodlums and illegal drug peddlers posing as okada...

 Sanwo-Olu Kicks Off Lagos Food Festival The maiden Lagos State Food Festival kicked off on Sunday with an unfamiliar chef - Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Clad in a black apron, the Governor set up the symbolic outdoor kitchen and prepared stir fried rice, the official meal of the occasion, in the full glare of the public. Sanwo-Olu assisted the guest chef, White Money - winner of 2021 Big Brother Naija - to deliver the Lagos delicacy made from onion, smoked fish, mixed granules of bonga fish and crayfish, pepper and seasoning. The audience roared in excitement, as the Governor and White Money served the hot meal to sensory panelists who confirmed the quality of the cuisine. This marked the beginning of the event organised by the Ministry of Agriculture at the Justice Muri Okunola Park in Victoria Island. The initiative, formerly known as Seafood Festival, is a yearly event hosted by the State Government to exhibit local delicacies and agricultural commodities produced in Lagos for ...

 Fight Against Rape: Lagos First Presents Six Vehicles to Judiciary, MDAs, NGOs ...As Governor Sanwo-Olu Pledges More Intervention to Stamp Out Menace    Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the weekend assured that there would be more intervention by the state government to support the fight against all forms of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the state.   The Governor spoke at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja during the presentation of six vehicles by the First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu to critical agencies of government and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to facilitate a prompt, efficient, and effective response to the menace of rape, defilement, domestic violence, child abuse, and associated crimes.   The beneficiaries are Family Court, Lagos State Judiciary; Directorate of Family Health and Nutrition, Lagos State Ministry of Health; Guidance and Counseling Unit, Lagos State Ministry of Education; Women’s Rights and Health Project (WR...

 Gbagada grassroots football cup competition competition came to an end amidst glamour and merry.  The competition was won by Legend FC  by a lone goal against Clique Sports Academy. The organizers congratulates Legend f.c., the winner of the first edition of NAZA pharmacy unity cup. The third place match was won by Kakaaki fc against Buruj Sports Academy by 5 - 4 via penalty shootouts after a 1 - 1 draw at the end of ninety minutes.  Officiating was given a pass mark by the participating teams. The event was held on Sunday 12th December, 2021 with many dignitaries at the stadium. 

  ...Report Them Immediately, Governor Advises ...Governor Commissions New Classroom Blocks, 182-Bed Dormitory in Lagos Model College At the commissioning of four newly delivered school infrastructure projects in Lagos State Model College in Igbokuta, Ikorodu division, on Friday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu spared time to engage in a heart-to-heart talk with pupils on bullying. The Governor frowned at any action taken up by pupils to become overbearing on their mates and anyone partaking in organised intimidation of students. He described bullying as a “perversive culture” alien to the virtue of education. Sanwo-Olu told the pupils that bullying must not be seen as a sign of courage, but antics of physical weakness, urging them to immediately report anyone intimidating them. He said: “The choice of school projects we are delivering is to raise the standards of our schools and ensure that you pupils learn under the most conducive environment. You must be well behaved, if there is an...

 Sanwo-Olu Fulfils Promise, Donates Two Buses to LASUSU The Governor of Lagos State and Visitor to the Lagos State University, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu,  on Wednesday,  fulfilled his promise by donating two coaster buses to the Lagos State University Students Union (LASUSU). Governor Sanwo-Olu had promised to donate the buses when he opened the Students' Arcade on Thursday,  2nd December,  2021.  The two brand new buses were delivered by the government to the University Main Campus, Ojo and presented to the LASUSU President,  Comrade Uthman Badmus (BADECIOUS), by the Acting Dean, Students Affairs, Dr. Tajudeen Olumoko on behalf of the university management. The Acting Dean, in a brief comment, appreciated the Lagos State Government and the University Management for the gesture. "We appreciate the Governor for making a promise and fulfilling it. We also thank the Special Adviser on Education, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, for helping to facilitate the proces...

 Sanwo-Olu Directs Full Excision on Untitled Land in Lagos to Curb Land Grabbing ...Governor: "Those Sabotaging e-GIS System To Be Purged Out of Govt’’ ...Monthly Tenancy Set To Kick Off in Lagos   The incessant issue of land grabbing may become a thing of the past anytime soon in Lagos State, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu orders complete excision on untitled land across the State. The Governor’s directive represents a major turning point in land administration in Lagos, as the exercise would enable the State Government to carry out documented delineation on communal land and land owned by the families. At the end of the exercise, the issues of land grabbing by thugs working for land owners are expected to be curbed. Sanwo-Olu gave the order at the Lagos Real Estate Market Place Conference and Exhibitions organised by the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island. The two-day event with the theme: “Lagos: 21st Century ...