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FlycomNews Online Headlines Friday, 28th June, 2019. Lagos lsland Childhood Gist gives out Free Medical Services in Lagos. Women in Politics: Nigeria ranks 181 out of 193 countries. Terrible. FAAC allocates N679.69bn to FG, States, LGs I will be Osun State governor by next Friday ' Adeleke Kidnap: Abductors of Ondo driver demands N5m ransom Alleged kidnap: Counsel seeks to call Falana as witness in Evans trial N1bn for governor’s special project’, ‘N275m for construction of toilets’ — Enugu’s 2019 budget ‘We are not persecuting Christians’ — FG writes British parliamentary group. Ambode’s ex-aide(Ekene Okoro), others robbed in traffic at Cele Bus Stop Oshodi Apapa Expressway.  Kogi guber: I will work against APC if Gov. Bello is denied ticket – Smart Adeyemi Corruption thrives in the executive too, Secondus replies Buhari.  Obasanjo, NUT, ASUU lament rising number of out-of-school children. Court remands man for allegedly beheading wife Man in court

BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO Wale Salawe " Birthdays are the reminder of life and it's vanities, about the times of impact and grace to do, they are the measure of existence in a wild goose chase. I have decided to take a minute to echoes the economium of someone who like many greats has write her name in the sand of times. A man  but the well known achiever and one of many parts. As the Holy book says, 'by their fruits, we shall know them', his inexhaustible list of accomplishment speaks volume for itself. He is Honourable Supervisor Health Lagos lsland East Local Government  Wale Salawe an illustrious son OMO EKO PATAKI of Lagos lsland, Lagos state  the heart hub of economy of Nigeria and Africa, you are a dazzling gentleman and handsome  that radiates not just an intellectual sagacity  but passionate, care giver, philatrospist and problem solver. As a Politician, progressive to the call and who belongs to the school of thought of Late Obafemi Awolowo and Na

ESHILOKUN SANNI OFFERS 200 EDUCATIONAL  SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE INDIGENES OF LAGOS ISLAND 1. Deputy Speaker Lagos state House of Assembly Hon Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun has announced given out scholarship to his people of his consistency in Lagos lsland 1. According to press release from the office of deputy speaker says "the Education Committee of Rt. Wasiu Eshilokun Sanni, Deputy Speaker Lagos State Office is pleased to announce new scholarship opportunities for Indigenous Lagos Island Constituency 1 students who have just gained admission into any tertiary institution within the country. Through the generosity of the Rt. Hon Wasiu Eshilokun Sanni Education Foundation, hundreds of scholarships were awarded in his first tenure. Each scholarship included yearly financial support of a N100,000 each with a N960,000 to a virtually impaired student of Bethesda School for the Blind who gained admission into the University of Nigeria to study Social Science/Education, sponsorship of

A MAN BRUTALIZES AN OFFICER OF NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH FOR SETTLE DISPUTE BETWEEN LOVERS IN LAGOS ISLAND. An eyewitness report told FlycomNews; SAVE SULAIMAN OLOWOOKERE'S LIFE, an incident occurred on Tuesday 18th of June, 2019 around 8:10pm at No 37, Elegbata Lagos Island One Ahmed Ishola(a.k.a ORA), a male from Ilorin Kwara state was beating his girl friend mercilessly when one SULEIMAN OLOWOOKERE of Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corp (LNSC) who living in the area intervened in the fight purposely to save the woman from being humiliated, the suspect who beats his girl friend Afolashade Surajudeen of No 10, Aibu Street, Apongbon, Lagos lsland. A man identified as Ahmed Ishola (a.k.a ORA) broke a bottle and made attempt to wound the officer in quote, the officer dragged the bottle with him to consider his own safety first, the suspect wrapped the officer with himself and  bite off both lip and tongue of the LNSC officer which scattered on ground in pieces. To disguis

FlycomNews  Online Headlines Monday, 17th June, 2019. 9Th NASS leadership:How battle was won and lost June 12: Southeast happy with change of May 29 as Democracy Day ' ABC Nwosu 20 Years of democracy: We've not made progress ' Admiral Aduwo (retd) Tinubu, Amaechi, Oshiomhole on collision course over NDDC MD job 2019: Kogi APC members bicker over mode of primary Soldier, two NSCDC personnel killed in Ogoni by cultists, illegal oil bunkerers Mine blast kills 4 police in Cameroon Nigeria must learn from Rwandan genocide experience, says Gambar Ex-Sudan leader Bashir at prosecutors office for questioning Israel Prime Minister Netanyahus wife convicted of misusing public funds Messi bitter as Colombia stun Argentina Severe heat kills dozens in India Rate of suicide among youth, worrisome NYCN IEF tasks BSIEC on credible LG election Parties condemn APP petition challenging Zamfara governor's election Crisis in APGA will strengthen party &#

FlycomNews Online Headlines Sunday, 16th June, 2019. Flooding: Eti-Osa, Agric, Isawo residents seek Sanwo-Olus help Lagos to become tech talent hub Hamzat June 12: Kola Abiola got it wrong on Tinubu, says Nyiam Tinubu hails representative at Lagos Assembly Ekweremadu congratulates Abaribe, other minority leaders Onu not appointed SGF Group Pariss Notre-Dame holds first mass since fire outbreak Car bomb kills eight in Somali capital We will protest continued killing of Nigerians in South Africa Envoy Flooding: Eti-Osa residents seek Sanwo-Olus help 43% candidates of Nigerian Law School fail resit examinations Gombe assets recovery committee invites ex gov, Dankwambo, aides Late Gamawa was an invaluable, immeasurable asset Buhari Car bomb, revenge attack kill several in Somalia Sudans Bashir to appear in court on graft charge EU EOM calls for improved results collation procedure, data transparency Benin police open fire on protesters, kill two Wor

Customs Generates N5.5bn Daily —Comptroller-General The Nigeria Customs Service said on Thursday in Lagos that , its revenue generation has increased to the region of N 5 . 5 billion daily. The Comptroller - General, Col . Hameed Ali ( rtd) made this known during a working visit to the headquarters of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders in Lagos . The CGC , who was represented at the event by the Assistant Comptroller General and Customs Coordinator in-charge of Zone A , Mr Kaycee Ekekezie , said that the feat was made possible as a result of the automation of customs operations at the ports. According to the customs boss , the increase in revenue generation has helped in the prompt payment of salaries of workers of the NCS and made the organisation a critical contributor to the nation ’ s treasury in terms of revenue generation . “ The automation of the customs system at ports and borders has made it easy for the service to block revenue lea

June 12: Let Demonetize Political Office -NGIJ Urges Nigerians As the country celebrates 20 years of uninterrupted  civil rule the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) has called on politicians in the country to have the good of the masses at heart by adopting the best quality standard of democratic governance. In a Press Statement signed by the President of the Guild, Mr. Wale Abydeen and made available to newsmen, the Guild stressed the need for the political class to play the game according to the rules, stressing that leadership position is meant to be a selfless service. Abydeen noted that, "late Mashood Abiola (GCFR) is celebrated because of his selflessness and commitment to the ideals of good governance and popular democracy. "This is a lesson for politicians of today to emulate. The country, at this time, is in dire need of patriots who will be ready to sacrifice themselves self for the general good of the people. As people who meant well

*FlycomNews Online Headlines* Friday, 14th June, 2019. Three injured in Lagos building collapse Two traffic offenders forfeit cars to Lagos State Lekki hotel gang rape: Complainant seeks withdrawal of case, cites family intervention Vox Nigeriana: Democracy has failed us, Nigerians react to Democracy Day celebration 2019 elections: We have over 1,689 litigations, says INEC As Egbe protests to NFF, wants Bayelsa election cancelled Army seeks new talents in 81 Division sporting competition AFCON 2019: Nigerian ladies storm Egypt for 'business Muhammad Ali's autographed gold glove fails to sell at Turin auction Buhari honouring MKO Abiola is a shame to Obasanjo - Fayose John Legend To Co-Produce Amazon Series Inspired By Sandra Bullock Gunmen kill at least 40 in Niger State - Official What It Takes To Be In The 1% Of Wealthy Nigerians - AKA The Bling Lagosians Senate kills motion to debate Buhari's Democracy Day speech CBN quashes talk of cha

Declare ‘Killer Fulani Herdsmen’ Criminals, Akinrinade Tells Buhari A former Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. Gen. Alani Akinrinade (rtd), Wednesday asked President Muhammadu Buhari to declare any Fulani herdsman involved in banditry, kidnapping and forceful occupation of farm settlements as criminal to absolve himself of allegations that he was encouraging such elements to commit crime nationwide. Akinrinade yesterday spoke at a public lecture the Government of Lagos State put together to commemorate June 12 as Democracy Day at the LTV Complex, Agidingbi in Ikeja. Speaking at Agidingbi yesterday, Akinrinade who spoke on, “Democracy and Restoration of True Federalism in Nigeria,” decried the growing cases of insecurity that continued to threaten the unity of Nigeria and the lopsided nature of the country’s federal structure. Akinrinade who chaired the commemoration lecture, asked President Buhari “to urgently, in tackling pervasive insecurity across the federation, declare any Fu

You Are Not The First To Honour MKO Abiola, I Renamed UNILAG After Him - Jonathan Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said the Federal Government is being economical with the truth by claiming that Buhari is the first Nigerian leader to honour Abiola. Jonathan, in a statement by his media aide, Reno Omokri, on Wednesday said this claim was ridiculous as he renamed the University of Lagos after Abiola during his tenure. He said, “This is a ridiculous assertion as the facts will prove. Between the National Stadium and the University of Lagos, which is more prestigious and which would require more courage to rename? The former president also accused Buhari of inability to take courageous action against his cabinet members allegedly involved in corruption cases. Jonathan said, “Recalled that former President Jonathan took several other courageous decisions during his Presidency, including firing two ministers when questions of impropriety were raised against them. “There h

*FlycomNews Online Headlines* Thursday, 13th June, 2019. June 12: Sanwo-Olu, Akinrinade, Ndubuisi Kanu give kudos to Buhari June 12: Nigerians never witness true democracy ' Orangun of Oke-Ila June 12: Declare MKO as ex-President, Osun Civil Societies urge FG President Buhari To Expose Nigerians Behind Insecurity Air Force Helicopter Crashed In Katsina Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Robbed Commuters On Ife-Ibadan Expressway, Killed Osun Civil Servant Buhari's govt not true friend to June 12 struggle ' Atiku Democracy Day: Oodua Youth urge Buhari to unite Nigeria, end terrorism PDP backs APC candidate for Sokoto Assembly speaker AFCON 2019: Eagles squad worth N78bn Wike blames 2019 elections' challenges on Buhari's unsigned Electoral Act Doping: Nigerian weightlifter faces 8-year ban INEC issues certificate of return to Okorocha France 2019: Super Falcons in win or bust against Korea Catalan separatists' rebellion trial closes Guin

MY MANDATE FOR THE PEOPLE I REPRESENT- LANRE AFINNI .............I like the house and very stable -Fashina Mobolaji Shakiru Reports. FIRST Term Lawmaker, Hon. Lanre Afnni has revealed his plans for the electorates after taken oath of office as a lawmaker representing lagos lsland Constituency II at the inauguration of the 9th Assembly of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday. The Lagos Island Constituency II, representative disclosed to newsmen at the swearing-in ceremony that he was ready to serve the good people he represents. He said: "I've decided to let the electorate in my Constituency to choose any project of their choice for me to execute." The Bibire has been proudly called among his friends, associates, relative and supporters, lawmaker added that my people knows for my kindness and selflessness, they  would not have named me BIBIRE. Here to represent and bring masses oriented programs for my good people of Lagos Island Constituency||, Afin

4TH ANNUAL RAMADAN LECTURE OF HON MOSHOOD OLAWALE ELETU'S iCARE FOODBANK GIVES FOOD ITEMS TO ANOTHER SET OF HUNDREDS IN LAGOS ISLAND| Fashina Mobilaji Shakiru. Barely week, It was another remarkable moment of joy on Friday, May 3st 2019, for the party leaders, associates, elderly, familes, friends, relatives, widows, needy and vulnerable people in Lagos lsland Division, when Supervisor for Environment Lagos lsland Local Government repeated his kind gesture, by doling out food items, at his 4th Annual Ramadan lecture Pashi square, Lagos lsland, Lagos State. The laughter on the faces of the beneficiaries cannot be over emphasised as they were showering prayers on Hon. Moshood Olawale Eletu, his amiable wife, Mrs Omotoani Eletu and members of Moshood Olawale Eletu(M.O.E) Foundation. The gesture of that day, was more extended to the Muslim Community in observing the Ramadan period as theme of this year's annual Ramadan lecture was tagged POWER OF GOOD DEEDS/ POWER OF T

FATUNMBI AGIRI COUNCILLOR WARDB2  GIVES FOOD ITEMS TO OVER 180 PEOPLE IN LAGOS ISLAND. Fashina Mobolaji Shakiru Council Lawmaker representing wardB2 Lagos lsland Local Government, Hon Fatunmbi Muheez Agiri, organized aged and widows program for the good people of his ward at  Agarawu Primary Health Centre Lagos lsand. While addressing the over 180 beneficiaries, Ward Chairman of wardB2 Alhaji Andu Tanda enjoined the Party faithfuls by welcomes and appreciates their efforts and contributions for the progress of the party and particularly at the ward levels while also applauds exemplery gesture of Hon Fatunmbi Muheez Agiri for the program initiative put in place for the aged and widow program for the people of his areas. Tanda stressed further that the program would have been scheduled before now but delibrantly designed for Ramadan and apparently appreciate him for the good masses and oriented program for the aged and vulnerable people . The former Councilor ward2,  Hon

Temitope Oni wears end of school gown By: Oladele Dada Just like every dream of a serious minded scholar to reach the pinnacle of academic excellence, such is   ONI Temitope’s case. Her wish of becoming a Doctor of Philosophy had been at the forefront of her academic journey and this came to a reality last at the 23rd Convocation ceremony of the Lagos State University Ojo. ONI Temitope didn’t just graduated, but against all odds, she emerged as one of the best graduating Doctorate students  in Counselling Psychology. What a great feat! Speaking with Flyconnews, on how she felt, she said “it has always been my dream to wear the end of the school gown, which is the highest academic gown. Remembering my ordeals, it was not easy, but with strong determination and believing in God, everything will work out as planned. There will be challenges, but we must be tenacious in achieving our goals. And that’s why I want to encourage everyone to pursue his/her dream. I am really grateful to