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Flycomnews All Progressive Congress (APC) Lagos state chapter has cautioned Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state to stay off Lagos politics and focus on providing good governance to his people. Governor Seyi Makinde who chair reconciliation committee aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state warned the APC in Lagos state to prepare for eviction come 2023 election. In a reaction to Mr Makinde's comments Lagos state APC publicity secretary, Hon Seye Oladejo said "Lagos State path of  progressive governance. “His Excellency, Seyi Makinde is apparently still excited that he managed to attain his dream office after series of electoral defeats. He needs not forget that he leveraged on the storm in the Oyo state APC family.  However,  his lack of experience in governance at any level has become apparent with nine months of false starts and lack of developmental ideas.” “He could boost his democratic credentials by obeying court orders as regar...

By Fashina Shakiru Flycomnews The political dimensions for 2023 Presidential election has being to show premature shapes as many political gladiators have been making statements, the most recent political Stakeholder to speak on the 2023 Presidency is Lanre Ogunyemi. Ogunyemi who is, the Lagos State APC Secretary speaks  that if Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu decides to run for President in the next election it would not be out of place but support or his track record. According to him, “Tinubu has all it takes to lead this country and he has every fundamental right as a Nigerian to aspire; it is now left for Nigerians to accept or not, it is now left for the party to decide who flags their ship as a Presidential candidate come 2023. “Whichever way it goes, let us decide if it goes to the South; let us decide whether it goes to the South West or South East and what we look at is merit; who can take us to the place that Nigeria ought", stated Ogunyemi. “If we find that in...

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) collaboration with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) had found and seized 44 properties made up of mansions, factory and 27 plots of lands allegedly linked to 32 corporate entities, Flycomnews learnt. A statement released by Spokesperson for the commission, Mrs. Rasheedat A. Okoduwa, mni, said: “The properties whose cumulative value has been put at N14.7 billion were seized after the entities denied their ownership. “The commission, in collaboration with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) had found that the entities had N883.7 million tax liability on the seized properties. “The seizure is based on Section 45(4) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000. “The seized properties, all located in the Federal Capital Territory include: two mansions, 27 bare lands, one factory building, and 15 buildings at Asokoro, Maitama and other districts.”

The wife of slain Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi revealed “a lot of information” about the jihadist group’s “inner workings” after she was captured last year, a Turkish official said. The official said that Baghdadi’s spouse identified herself as Rania Mahmoud but was in fact Asma Fawzi Muhammad Al-Qubaysi. She was said to be the “first wife” of the IS leader, who was killed in a US special forces raid in Syria last month. The woman was arrested on June 2, 2018 in the province of Hatay, near the Syrian border, along with 10 others, including Baghdadi’s daughter, who identified herself as Leila Jabeer. The official said the family links were confirmed using a DNA sample of Baghdadi provided by Iraqi authorities. “We discovered (the wife’s) real identity pretty quickly. At that point, she volunteered a lot of information about Baghdadi and the inner workings of ISIS,” the official said. “We were able to confirm a lot of things that we already knew. We also obtain...

Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will be presenting Y2020 Budget to Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday 8th November, 2019 at 11:00am prompt. The proposed Y2020 Budget would be Governor Sanwo-Olu’s inaugural budget presentation since assumption of Office in May 2019. As the tradition, stakeholders from all walks of life that include the organized private sector, members of the diplomatic missions,   political groups and other dignitaries in the State are expected to grace the occasion. Meanwhile, only invited guests are expected at the event as maximum security will be provided. The Leadership of the Assembly assures Lagosians of exemplary discharge of its Legislative duties that would transform the lives of all Lagosians.

The Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated the government’s commitment to the safety of residents and visitors to the State, following the arrest of some Boko Haram suspects. The Governor, in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, praised the gallantry of officers of the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army who foiled an attempted attack on one of the universities in Lagos. Giving emphasis to the operation that led to the arrest of the Boko Haram suspects by the military operatives, the Commissioner maintained that the security apparatus of the State has strategies in place to forestall any threat to the peace that exists in Lagos. The Commissioner assured citizens that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will continue to provide the equipment and resources that are necessary to fortify the security machinery of the State, saying “Lagos remains safe and residents should maintain peaceful co-existence with one ...

NGIJ Concludes Bayelsa Governance Assessment Tour The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) on Friday concluded Governance Assessment Investigations on administration of Governor Henry Seriake Dickson in Bayelsa State. NGIJ in a statement issued in Yenagoa on Friday by its President, Wale Abydeen said the guild embarked on the tour to carry out the watchdog role and assess impact of Seriake Dickson's administration on people on the state. Abydeen explained that the guild while in Bayelsa visited the eight local government areas and administered 10,000 questionnaires to gauge public opinion about the programmes, policies and projects of almost eight years of Governor Dickson led administration of the People's Democratic Party, PDP. He said the NGIJ team met critical stakeholders including Security agencies, traditional rulers, Labour unions, political parties, Civil liberty organizations, civil servants, artisans, market women/men and others. The NGI...

'Sort your waste for recycling'  – LAWMA MD The Managing Director of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has again urged residents to imbibe the culture of waste sorting at source by dropping all recyclable items in one bag and other waste items in another. Speaking at Orile Bus Stop during a roadshow organised by LAWMA to create awareness and distribute waste bags following the recently launched Blue Box Program of the State government, Gbadegesin said the Authority embarked on the massive sensitisation program to draw the attention of residents in the area to the need for proper sanitation and cleaner surroundings.  “Today we’ve come to sensitise the community on how to maintain a clean environment because a clean environment is the beginning of good health for all Lagosians. If you don’t have a clean environment, you cannot enjoy good health”, he said. Gbadegesin spoke further saying, “You were keeping one waste bag...

BREAKING NEWS: KOGI STATE HIGH COURT RESTRAINS IMPEACHMENT ORDER DEPUTY GOV. ELDER SIMON ACHUBA. The Kogi State high court, siting in Lokoja Tuesday has ordered an experte order restraining the Kogi State house of assembly from proceeding on the alleged impeachment notice on the state deputy governor , Elder Simon Achuba . Flycomnews gathered from impeccable source  that the court placed the ordered / granted an experte motion , restraining the state House of Assembly from proceeding on the alleged impeachment procedure on / of the state deputy governor , Elder Simon Achuba. Details Later.

LAWMA FEMALE SWEEPERS GET COMMENDATION The Managing Director of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Mr. Ola Oresanya, has described the female street sweepers as the engine room of the organization, working round the clock to keep the state clean and sustain the environment. He said this at Ikeja during an award ceremony organized by Spotlight African Network to celebrate the women workforce of the Authority for their input towards achieving cleaner and healthier environment in the state. At the program tagged, LAWMA Women Making A Difference, Community Service Leadership Awards, he said: I use this opportunity to appreciate you all and to commend the Spotlight African Network, for recognizing and celebrating the great roles you have consistently played, in making the environment conducive for all residents and visitors in our state. Speaking further, he commended the organizers of the event for recognizing the efforts of the sweepers, and for organizing a safety ...

DAINI APPOINTS SHAKIRU SEIDU AS SPECIAL ADVISER ON MEDIA AND STRATEGIC PLANNING IN IGBOGBO/BAYEKU LCDA. By:Fashina Mobolaji Shakiru The Executive Chairman of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area, on Monday, appointed the Publisher of MegaXpression Community Magazine as the Special Adviser on Media and Strategic Planning. Until his appointment, Shakiru Seidu is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of MegaXpression Community Magazine with many years of experience in the field of journalism, ranges from covering community, States and national news.                     According to the official letter signed by the Secretary to the local government, Barrister Ade Ayeni, reads that Executive Chairman directed that the appointment takes immediate effect with hearty congratulations for his previous contributions to the development of Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA.