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A 68-year-old woman, Mrs. Esther Adeola, and her four grand children, have died mysteriously after they reportedly consumed pap. It was gathered that the incident occurred at Atayese Street, Gaga area in Akure, the state capital. Reports had it that Adeola, was a retired Admin officer of the Federal Government Girls College, Akure. A family source told newsmen that "The elderly woman who was their paternal grandmother died suddenly and the family members took her to the mortuary. "We were not suspicious of anyone or anything as cause of her death as she was advanced in age. We believed her passing away was natural. "After her death, my sister and her husband had gone along with their children to the deceased's house in order to tidy up her belongings and they saw some processed dried pap in the kitchen which the younger ones craved to have while their parents declined. "Their mother who is my sister made the pap and gave to her children and their cousin who came

*3 times in 2-month, *Price increases to N1,030/litre in Abuja, N998 in Lagos, *We are seeing complete deregulation — Marketers, *Latest  increase regrettably ill timed — CPPE, *Untold hardship for workers coming — NCMDLCA *Impact’ll be severe on businesses —ASBON *It’ll further erode citizens purchasing power —NECA, analysts *Nigerians being pushed to wall—ASSBIFI *Shehu Sani, Baptist Conference, Hayab seek Tinubu’s intervention *NLC demands reversal, says it’s an aberration IT was anguish, as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, raised the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, by 15 per cent across the country. The development confirmed Vanguard’s earlier exclusive report that plans were underway to fully deregulate the sector and  that subsidy would no longer apply this week. However, the complete deregulation effected, yesterday, pushed the price of the product to N1,030 per litre, from N897 per litre in Abuja, while the price rose to N9

THE Lagos State Government has explained that the Federal High Court judgment in Abuja barring the Directorate of Vehicle Inspection Services, popularly known as VIO, from stopping, impounding vehicles on the road, and imposing fines on motorists, is not applicable in Lagos state. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, while reacting to the judgement, argued that since there is the Transport Sector Reform Law of Lagos State, (TSRL-2018), the Federal High Court judgment is restricted to Abuja. Osiyemi said: “In connection with the Federal High Court judgment in Abuja barring the Directorate of Vehicle Inspection Services (otherwise known as VIO) from further stopping vehicles on the road, impounding or confiscating vehicles, and imposing fines on motorists and whether the VIO in Lagos State or that of other states would be affected by the decision. It is important to note and be informed that in law, a court has limits of its territorial jurisdiction and in this case, t

THE Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained a 32-year-old man, Wahaab Ibrahim, for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl. The command's spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to NAN, yesterday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the incident happened on September 3, in the Ibeju-Lekki area of the state. He said that a complanant reported the case at the Elemoro Division and was transfered to the Gender Unit in Ikeja. "The complainant reported that, while she was away, her four- year old niece was sexually assaulted by the suspect. "The police visited the scene, recovered and registered some exhibits," he said.

THE Lagos State Task Force has arrested 28 members of the 'Omotaku Boys' gang, who specialised in extorting motorists whose cars broke down on the Oshodi/Apapa and Mile Two/Badagry expressways. The arrest followed complaints from motorists who were intimidated and forced to pay large sums of money as failure to compl y resulted in vehicle vandalism or theft, especially for vehicles carrying goods.  Chairman of the Taskforce, Adetayo Akerele, said  the operation marked a significant step in ensuring relief for motorists and residents who have suffered trauma due to the gang's activities. He reaffirmed the agency's commitment to ensuring safety and security, vowing to continue the mop-up exercise until every member of the gang was arrested and charged to court. He said: "The Lagos State Taskforce remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents, and we will continue in our efforts to rid the metropolis of those who prey on law-abiding citizens.&

TWO soldiers, son of a village head, two commanders of civilians Joint Task Force, JTF, members, among others, have been killed when suspected members of Boko Haram terrorists ambushed a military convoy along Dikwa-New Marte, in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack is coming barely few days after another suspected terrorists wrecked havoc by killing farmers in Ashigashiya village of Gwoza Local Government Area of the state, which shares border with Mandara Mountains of Cameroon Republic. This came as Senator Mohammed Ndume decried the renewed Boko Haram attacks and killings, especially local and resilient farmers, who had returned to their liberated communities after they were displaced for over a decade. Sources told Vanguard that the Marte road ambush by terrorists took place last Monday morning, but information was delayed due to poor telecommunication network. It was gathered that a Chairman and Overall Commander of CJTF in Marte and New Marte community were among

A coalition of civil society organisations, has kicked against the passage of the Local Government Administration Bill, 2024, by the Lagos State House of Assembly, saying it is a contradiction of the Supreme Court’s judgement. The groups said the Supreme Court in its verdict of July 11, 2024, affirmed the autonomy of Nigeria’s local government councils, saying anything contradicting the apex court’s decision would be an unfair practice. Addressing newsmen during a protest staged at the Lagos State House of Assembly, the Spokesperson for the Lagos People Assembly, Mr Kola Abe, said: “If the Supreme Court has given victory to local government autonomy, I see no reason the Lagos State House of Assembly will want to contradict what it has said. Here, we are saying no to it because Lagos State is not different from other states. We are saying that the laws of the land must be obeyed. They are the lawmakers, not lawbreakers.” On his part, the National Coordinator of Campaign Against Impunity

WIFE of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that the number of people infected by tuberculosis, TB, has increased to 32,000 in Lagos out of the over 479,000 cases reported in Nigeria. Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu also announced an initiative to strengthen grassroots advocacy in the fight against tuberculosis, TB.  Speaking at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, during a media briefing, the governor’s wife outlined plans to harness local leadership in driving TB awareness and prevention efforts across Lagos.  Citing the 2023 Global Tuberculosis Report from the World Health Organization, WHO, the First Lady noted that TB remains a significant public health threat.  She said: “In Nigeria alone, over 479,000 cases of TB were recorded in 2023, with 18,541 of those cases in Lagos. The number of people suffering on 2024 increased to 32,000 in Lagos. “These numbers are staggering, but we have the tools, the knowledge, and the partnerships to reverse this trend.  “TB is preventa

  A Professor of History and Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters, Olukoya Ogen, has charged Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, to set machinery in motion for the floating of a Yoruba Historical Research Foundation that will generously fund Yoruba history fellowships, research grants and prizes.  He gave the charge while delivering the 21st Inaugural Lecture of Osun State University in Osogbo.  The cultural enthusiast hailed Afenifere for prioritising the socio-economic and political development of Yorubaland.  The lecture titled ‘Reconstructing a Silenced Past: Echoes of Revisionism and Counter Hegemonic History’, advocated for the production of alternative, non-statist, counter-hegemonic history that could recover suppressed and historically marginalised voices.  The well-attended lecture brought together an assemblage of renowned academicians, the pool of former and serving Vice Chancellors and Provosts, a column of eggheads from the nation’s ivory towers,

Hon. Stephen Ogundipe  ..Cites Constitutional Powers THE Lagos State House of Assembly has responded to criticism over the suspension of Alimosho Local Government Chairman, Mr. Jelili Sulaimon, citing constitutional provisions and state laws. “The system of local government by democratically elected local government councils is under this Constitution guaranteed; and accordingly, the Government of every State shall, subject to Section 8 of this Constitution, ensure their existence under a Law which provides for the establishment, structure, composition, finance and functions of such councils.” Section 7, 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended). According to Hon. Stephen Ogundipe, Chairman, Committee on Information Strategy and Security: “Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, a House of Assembly shall have power by resolution published in its journal or in the office Gazette of the Government of the State to direct or cause to be directed an inquiry or investigation into – (

*4 out of 7 councillors deny VC’s suspension *Lagos assembly clarifies suspension  THERE was tension at the Alimosho Local Government Area secretariat as the council’s suspended Chairman and his Vice Chairman, Jelili Sulaimon and Akinpelu Johnson clashed over the control of the office. The Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, suspended Sulaimon from office following alleged misconduct. The lawmakers further instructed the Manager and Treasurer of the council to recognise the Vice Chairman and accord him all the support to make him work effectively. But the embattled LG chairman, yesterday, defied the suspension order by the Lagos State House of Assembly. The Vice Chairman had received an appointment letter to take over from the embattled council boss. The council boss in a video was seen resuming at the council secretariat in Alimosho and being welcomed by a crowd in a show of solidarity. According to a source, Suleiman and Johnson could not have access to the office of the chairm

Jelili Sulaimon •S uspended for non-compliance, defiance and unyielding attitude to legislative House •His suspension unconstitutional — Solicitor THE Lagos State House of Assembly, has suspended the chairman of the Alimosho Local Government Area, Jelili Sulaimon over alleged misconduct among others. The suspension was, however, with immediate effect. The  Assembly ordered the vice chairman of the council, Johnson Akinpelu, to take over the running of the council’s affairs. The House further instructed the management of the council, including the council manager and coouncil treasurer, to  recognise the authority of the vice chairman and accord him all the necessary support to make him work effectively. Suleiman was unanimously suspended for alleged non-compliance, defiance and unyielding attitude to the legislative House. Moving a motion for his suspension, the Chairman of the House Committee on Local Government Administration and Chieftaincy Affairs, Sanni Okanlawon, recalled that in

One of the secretariats set on fire by hoodlums. *Tinubu directs Police to provide LG  officers security *Burning of council facilities, act of irresponsibility – Fubara *Tells Wike, ‘you can’t win all fights’ *Inspect Ikwerre LG Secretariat *Police mum over attacks *IGP withdraws personnel *Crisis may have security implications on Nigeria -Bode George  *LP vows to challenge polls in court *Stakeholders condemn violence, killings in Rivers *Action barbaric, cowardice, says Emeka Beke *Work resume in all secretariats —APP Chair *We’re victims of attacks -pro-Wike APC   NO fewer than five persons were feared dead yesterday, following gunfire at different local government council secretariats in Rivers State by thugs. Newly sworn-in chairmen of some of the LGAs were also chased out of their offices by the marauding thugs. This came as President Bola Tinubu directed the police to provide security to the LG officials, restore and maintain peace, law and order immediately.   The president al

IF revenge, as the saying goes, is best served cold, then Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was well prepared for his encounter with Dr. Mohammed Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, in Abuja on Thursday September 26.  But if, as the scripture says, a gentle reply turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger, we have the emir to thank for the truce that eventually came between these two leaders, eleven years after their faceoff. I hope it will endure.  A select collection of Nigeria's elite class and some foreign nationals had gathered at the auditorium of the beautiful Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre in Abuja for the launch of a book coauthored and edited by Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman, Minister of Finance and later Minister of National Planning in the Jonathan administration. The Shamsuddeen Usman Foundation, recently founded by Usman's children in his hounour, was also introduced to the audience. The emir is one of the 12 contributors to the book, titled, 'Public Policy and Agents Interes