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Governor Sanwo-Olu Promises Ongoing Support For Lagos Business Community

July 12, 2024 (updated July 12, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his commitment to engaging with the business community in the State, emphasizing the importance of listening to their needs to shape the implementation of reforms that will create a conducive environment for business growth.

Governor Sanwo-Olu provided this assurance at the extraordinary 9th Lagos Corporate Assembly held in Ikeja on Tuesday, themed: “Unpacking Barriers to Ease of Doing Business: Accelerating Business Growth”.

Represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the Governor stated that through the 4th Pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Development Agenda, M pillar – which is Making Lagos A 21st Century Economy, his administration remains steadfast in its commitment to sustaining an enabling environment for businesses to grow and thrive.

He said, “I assure you of our continued support as our administration is unreservedly committed to providing the necessary resources, infrastructure, and policies that will ensure your businesses not only survive but thrive. Using the instrument of the agenda, we have introduced numerous policy reforms to ease the doing of business in Lagos”.

The Governor commended the resilience of the business community, noting that despite the numerous challenges, including the current global economic downturn confronting their operations, they have continued to innovate, adapt, and contribute significantly to the growth of the State, stressing that their tenacity and entrepreneurial spirit are the bedrock upon which Lagos’s economic success is built.

Sanwo-Olu also described the Lagos Corporate Assembly as a crucial platform for public-private dialogue, where parties collectively identify challenges, discuss solutions, and chart a course for sustainable economic growth and development.

“This is because we recognise the power of stakeholder engagement and the importance of providing a listening ear to the business community. Our resolve is to make the LCA a formidable platform for public-private collaboration, ensuring that their voices are heard and their concerns are addressed promptly.

We are determined to turn the feedback we receive from you into actionable policies that will further ease the business environment in Lagos”, he said.

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Couple Arrested For Attempting To Sell 2-Year-Old Son In Lagos

July 12, 2024 (updated July 12, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that the Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a couple, Uchenna Eziekwe, 28, and Chineye Eziekwe, 22, for allegedly trying to sell their 2-year-old child.

The couple attributed their actions to the current economic difficulties in the country and claimed they intended to use the proceeds to obtain travel documents for Canada.

They reportedly expressed their desire to sell their son at Isolo General Hospital in the Isolo area of the state.

It was learned that the hospital management subsequently alerted the police at Isolo Division after pretending to agree to the couple’s request.

In their confession to the police, the couple admitted to attempting to sell their son for an undisclosed amount.

They, however, blamed the current hardship in the country for their actions and begged for forgiveness.

“It was a difficult decision but we had no choice but to sell our baby. We felt it would be better to sell him to someone who can take care of him than to allow him die of hunger.

“The idea was mine. I convinced my wife, though it wasn’t easy” Unchenna confessed when he was paraded yesterday at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja area of the state.

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, who paraded the couple said they were arrested on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, while attempting to sell the boy.

Fayoade who was represented by the Command Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, said on Tuesday, around 2.45pm,the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Isolo Police Station received an information that a couple went to Isolo General hospital and declared their intention to sell their baby boy.

“Upon receipt of the information, operatives from the Station moved swiftly to the hospital where one Uchenna Eziekwe, 28, and Chineye Eziekwe, 22, were about to sell their child.

“The boy, 2, was rescued. Upon interrogation, the couple stated that they decided to sell the baby to enable the man travel to Canada for a greener pasture to Canada. However, investigation is ongoing” he said.

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Lagos Governor Sanctions Return Of Monthly Environmental Cleanup

July 9, 2024 (updated July 9, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has authorized the reinstatement of monthly environmental cleanup in the region.

According to Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, who revealed this information, the State Executive Council has also granted its consent for the implementation of the monthly initiative.

However, he mentioned that the cleanup, scheduled to start in July, will be formally announced by the governor shortly.

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu

“Lagos governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the state executive council have approved the re-introduction of the monthly sanitation.

“The governor will announce it officially for the exercise to commence this month,” Wahab, who spoke in Yoruba language, said in a 21-second clip shared on the Lagos State Environmental Update page on X.

The reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation may not be unconnected to the recent flooding affecting some majour parts of Lagos due to incessant rain.

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Speaker Obasa Proposes Law To Regulate Alms Begging In Lagos

July 8, 2024 (updated July 8, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has stated that the legislative body is contemplating enacting a law to oversee alms solicitation within the state.

Mr. Obasa made these remarks during an interview on the sidelines of the launch of the Ibile Muslim Community Zakat and Sadaqah Foundation in Lagos.

He emphasized the necessity for such legislation, highlighting the launch sponsored by Lotus Bank in Lagos.

The foundation aims to empower underprivileged Muslims and alleviate poverty through the promotion of Zakat, Sadaqah, and Waqf.

Mr. Obasa clarified that the proposed legislation would grant authority to the state government and organizations like the Ibile Muslim Community Zakat and Sadaqah Foundation to oversee aid requests.

He added that the law aims to ensure donations directly benefit those in need without resorting to street begging, citing the increasing number of beggars in Lagos as a driving factor for regulation.

“We are looking at how we can manage such situations to stop beggars from parading the streets of Lagos begging for alms.

“Following such legislation, anyone caught begging on the streets or aiding such, particularly among children, would also be sanctioned according to the law,” Mr Obasa said.

Speaking on the foundation’s launch, Mr Obasa highlighted the benefits of Zakat, which helps both payers and beneficiaries by eradicating poverty.

“It is important for anyone blessed by God to reach out to the less privileged.

“This should start from the immediate family and extend to every other member of society.

“The essence is to make everyone equal, or at least to move people from poverty and make them feel comfortable,” he added.

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Lagos Police Thwart Kidnapping Plot, Kill Nine Suspects In Shoot-Out

July 6, 2024 (updated July 6, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that the Lagos Police Command on Friday, has verified that its officers thwarted a kidnapping scheme and eliminated nine suspects who had intended to abduct affluent individuals in the Ladipo vicinity of Mushin.

The command’s spokesperson, Mr. Benjanin Hundeyin, affirmed that operatives acted based on reliable information and set up an ambush for the kidnappers, leading to a deadly exchange of gunfire on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Hundeyin mentioned that the operation, overseen by Commissioner of Police Adegoke Fayoade, commenced a fortnight ago upon receiving intelligence indicating an imminent threat.

He added that police tactical units closely surveilled the gang and prepared to intercept them on the expected day of the assault.

According to him, during the confrontation, nine kidnappers were neutralized, while two others escaped with gunshot wounds. The police recovered a cache of weapons, including four AK-47 rifles, four locally-made semiautomatic pistols, nine AK-47 magazines, three walkie-talkies, a POS machine, and a loudspeaker, and the gang’s operational vehicles (a black Toyota 4Runner and a blue Lexus RX350) were seized.

Hundeyin stated that operatives have been railing the gang for eight months, attributing numerous kidnappings in the Isolo, Okota, Ejigbo, and Ladipo areas to their activities.

Hundeyin said the operation has effectively ended the gang’s reign of terror

He expatiated further that the success of the operation is among several recent achievements in combating kidnapping and armed robbery in Lagos, noting that many of these operations have not been publicised to protect informants’ identities.

” We are urging the public, particularly medical practitioners, to report any individuals with gunshot wounds to the nearest police station or emergency numbers, and the residents should also provide information on suspicious activities, promising to prioritize public safety and security”.

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Sophia Momodu Alleges Davido’s Sisters Tried To Abduct Daughter Imade

July 6, 2024 (updated July 6, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Sophia Momodu alleges that Davido’s sisters attempted to abduct Imade, their daughter, when she was three months old.

Davido and Sophia, his former partner, have recently been at the center of media attention due to a legal battle over parental rights.

The musician submitted a petition via his attorneys Olaniyi Arije and Okey Barrah to the Lagos High Court on April 17, 2024.
He sought a court order granting him “unfettered and unrestricted access” to Imade who is aged nine.

Davido said he has been responsible for Imade’s education, housing, transportation, living expenses, health care, and periodic travel.

He, however, expressed concern that Sophia has been causing him emotional distress with her “utopian” demands.

He alleged that she also once denied him access to their daughter for up to “two years”.

Last month, Momodu responded to Davido’s lawsuit, arguing that she has never denied the singer access to their daughter.

Through her legal representatives Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors and Bimpe Ajegbomogun & Co., she claimed Davido “repeatedly threatened” to make her life “miserable” if she did not make herself “available to him sexually”.

In a legal document dated June 26, Sophia alleged that Davido connived with his sisters to “try and kidnap three-months-old Imade out of Nigeria”.

Momodu claimed Davido’s sisters tried to take her daughter away from me “permanently” under the guise of a holiday.

She revealed that it took the intervention of the immigration services to rescue Imade from Davido’s sisters.

Citing the incident, Sophia argued that the singer was “not fit to be a father”.

Her narration partly reads: “The applicant has demonstrated that he is not a fit father. He, in concert with his father and sisters, has tried on many occasions to kidnap our daughter and take her outside Nigeria and/or out of my reach without my consent.

“That at one time when our daughter was just three months old, she was kidnapped by his sister under the pretence that she was being taken on holiday by her whilst they were planning to take our daughter out of the country and out of my reach permanently.

“Due to the intervention of the Nigerian Immigration services, she was intercepted at the airport and apprehended for falsely representing herself as our daughter’s mother before they could leave the country, thus ensuring the safe return of our daughter to my custody.”

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Police Rescue 19-Year-Old Woman From Suicide Attempt In Lagos

July 4, 2024 (updated July 4, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have successfully intervened to prevent a 19-year-old woman from taking her own life today.

According to SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer, officers responded swiftly to reports of a young woman attempting to ingest insecticide at approximately 2:00 pm.

The prompt intervention took place in response to a tip-off received by authorities.

“Promptly responding to the tip-off, officers were dispatched to the scene where the girl was located and prevented from causing herself harm,” Hundeyin stated.

The rescued woman, whose identity has been kept confidential, disclosed that she had been grappling with severe emotional distress stemming from an unexpected pregnancy and financial fraud.

She recounted how the father of her unborn child had refused to take responsibility, exacerbating her emotional turmoil.

Furthermore, she had fallen victim to a fraudster who swindled her earnings from her Point of Sale (POS) business.

The Police statement confirmed that the young woman is currently receiving psychological support to address her emotional challenges.

An investigation has been launched to identify and apprehend those responsible for exploiting her vulnerable situation.

SP Benjamin Hundeyin reiterated the importance of mental health awareness and urged individuals facing similar difficulties to seek timely assistance.

The Lagos State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding public welfare, extending beyond traditional crime prevention measures.

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Audio: Nigeria’s Music Scene Welcomes Bagetti, Jonzing World’s Premier Female Artist

March 7, 2024 (updated June 12, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that the dynamic landscape of Nigeria’s music industry, has been witnessing fresh tunes flooding the airwaves weekly, and Bagetti emerges as the newest sensation.

She recently inked a deal with Jonzing World, marking her entry as the label’s inaugural female artist. Bagetti’s inaugural single, ‘Hard Girl’, dropped on March 5th, instantly captivating audiences with its distinct vibe.

Yet, her musical journey doesn’t stop there. Bagetti delighted fans by revealing plans for her debut EP titled ‘New Dawn’, slated for release on March 15th, 2024.

The EP promises a melodic journey with tracks such as ‘Toxic’, ‘Mirror Talk’, ‘Dawn’, ‘Language’, ‘Baby’, alongside her chart-topping hit, ‘Hard Girl’.

With her exceptional talent and a promising debut, enthusiasts eagerly await Bagetti’s ascent in the vibrant Nigerian music realm.

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Nollywood Icon “Mr Ibu” Passes Away at 62

March 2, 2024 (updated June 12, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that the Nigerian film industry, renowned as Nollywood, is in mourning following the loss of one of its most cherished personalities, John Okafor, affectionately known as Mr Ibu.

The actor, celebrated for his comedic performances, has bid farewell at the age of 62, leaving fans and colleagues grief-stricken.

The demise of Mr Ibu was verified by multiple sources and relayed by various media channels, disclosing that he breathed his last in the early hours at Evercare Hospital situated in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State.

Concerns about Ibu’s well-being had been circulating among his admirers for the past few years. Reports surfaced indicating that before his demise, the actor had undergone numerous surgical procedures culminating in the amputation of his limb.

These health trials, intertwined with earlier accusations of poisoning leveled against the actor, portrayed a narrative of a man grappling with myriad challenges in his final years.In 2019, Mr Ibu alleged that his life was targeted by his kinsmen, envious of his flourishing career.

He asserted that some of his household staff were bribed to administer poison to him. This wasn’t the first instance the actor had raised such claims, having asserted multiple poisoning incidents throughout his illustrious career.

The announcement of his passing has triggered an avalanche of condolences from fans and peers alike, flooding various social media platforms with tributes and fond recollections of the joy Mr Ibu infused into their lives through his cinematic endeavors.

His distinct brand of humor and his knack for eliciting laughter from audiences will be profoundly missed within the entertainment sphere.

Customs Halts Food Sales After Deadly Incident

February 27, 2024 (updated February 27, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that in response to a tragic event, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) declared the cessation of foodstuff sales.

This halt became necessary after a commotion claimed seven lives at the NCS Old Zonal Headquarters in the Yaba locality of Lagos State last Friday.

Abdullahi Maiwada, the Chief Superintendent of Customs and the National Public Relations Officer for the Comptroller General of Customs, unveiled the pause in operations in a statement released on Monday.

The Nigeria Customs initially intended to vend confiscated food supplies at a rate of N10,000 per 25 kilograms to mitigate the populace’s distress amidst soaring living costs and economic adversities.

On the ill-fated Friday, a pregnant woman and six others purportedly perished in a surge when suspected troublemakers attempted forcible entry into the Yaba Customs office premises.

Disgruntled Lagos inhabitants, who had congregated at the NCS facility in Yaba, voiced their disappointment on Monday subsequent to the discontinuation of the initiative.

Tag: Lagos

Governor Sanwo-Olu Promises Ongoing Support For Lagos Business Community

Couple Arrested For Attempting To Sell 2-Year-Old Son In Lagos

Lagos Governor Sanctions Return Of Monthly Environmental Cleanup

Speaker Obasa Proposes Law To Regulate Alms Begging In Lagos

Lagos Police Thwart Kidnapping Plot, Kill Nine Suspects In Shoot-Out

Sophia Momodu Alleges Davido’s Sisters Tried To Abduct Daughter Imade

Police Rescue 19-Year-Old Woman From Suicide Attempt In Lagos

Audio: Nigeria’s Music Scene Welcomes Bagetti, Jonzing World’s Premier Female Artist

Nollywood Icon “Mr Ibu” Passes Away at 62

Customs Halts Food Sales After Deadly Incident

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