Monday, 9 November 2015

WHY I WAS ABDUCTED- FMR. IKORODU SLG, JAPHET ODESANYA


Sunday, November 1, 2015 will eternally be etched on my mind as a day of reckoning with cruel fate. At 2pm or thereabout, I rose from a meeting with some fellow like minds in Ikorodu, whom I had to excuse for the inaugural meeting of the CHANGE NIGERIA group at Gbagada, where my mentor, leader and the National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC), Dr Muiz Banire, SAN was to be a guest speaker. 

I left the meeting venue, headed to the Ikorodu Garage to board a bus. I could not drive to my destination because my wife needed to take our son back to his school with our only car; so, I felt I would be okay with a public bus. While I waited for a bus (this was still around 2pm), some voices in an ivory-coloured Lexus Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) drew my attention by calling, “My SLG”, in reference to my recently served appointment as the Secretary, Ikorodu Local Government. Where I stood , I had responded to many pleasantries, and since I often meet people whom I do not personally know, but who know me very well, I immediately felt they had to be people who know me very well. 

Headed in the Lagos direction, they offered me a lift. Unsuspectingly, I had obliged and joined a lone lady at the back seat. There were three persons in the car: the lady, while the driver with another young man was at the front of the vehicle. No suspicions on my part, I was comfortable with the kind gesture from fellow citizens. 

However, my simple trust in their kind gesture of a ride out of Ikorodu turned out to be near-fatal. What I can recall is that before I could even settle down, the lady stretched her hands towards my face. That was all I saw. The next scene was an unknown place, where I gained consciousness, but was blind-folded. It was then and there I understood that I had been abducted for reasons connected with the yet-to-be-fixed polls for chairmanship of local governments in Lagos State. Three men who were masked made me understand that, unless I renounced my interest in the polls, they would do the ultimate: kill me! 

I was starved, left in solitary confinement for days with just a meal of Coke with bread. My surprise, however, was that they accorded me respect when they saw the traditional Ifa beads on my wrist. But a warning came sternly from them that I bury any aspiration to contest. 

I would like to urge all political actors within Ikorodu to steer clear of desperation and paranoia for power. For me, I can NEVER be desperate for power, which belongs to the people. My passion for the service of Ikorodu and her people must not be misconstrued for desperation for power. I thank the state leadershio Apex political leadership of Ikorodu, my relations, religious bodies, party loyalists, royal and traditional figures, friends and many others, who showed concerns and love for me during my ordeal. I also thank the State Director of the State Security Service, officers of Ikorodu Divisional Police, for their support and tracking; in fact, they have promised to keep tracking the abductors, who must face justice.

E se pupo. Thanks so much.

Saturday, 26 September 2015

5 Dead As Inexperienced Captain Turns Over Ferry In Lagos

A ferry with 20 passengers and two crew member inside turned over at Ikorodu area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Saturday when all Muslims celebrated the Sallah festival. At least five people have been confirmed dead and 17 others rescued.

According to PM News, about an hour and a half after the incident, the Lagos state command and control centre received a distress call about the ferry that was capsized at Bayeku, Igbogbo area of Ikorodu Waterways.
General manager of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Michael Akindele, confirmed that 15 passengers and 2 crew members were rescued by local fishermen around Bayeku Jetty, Igbogbo.
Scene of the boat tragedy. Photo credit: PM News.

Four rescued reportedly were taken to Micai Hospital at Bayeku Oduloye bus stop. Three passengers are presently responding to treatment while one had been confirmed dead. While seven others were taken to Ikorodu General Hospital where four were confirmed dead. Two out of seven were already discharged while one person is in a critical condition.

The deased were four adult male and one female.
The captain of the boat that was not in a good condition was said to be inexperienced. The captain allegedly was over-speeding when the boat developed some fault in its steering and thereafter capsized, the investigation revealed.

The captain had been arrested and being questioned by marine police from Awolowo Road, Ikoyi.
Source: PM News

Friday, 11 September 2015

MOTOR CYCLE RIDERS KILL TOLL COLLECTORS IN IKORODU

Trouble is brewing at the Igbo-Olomu community in Ikorodu Lagos state, following the murder of two men by suspected motorcycle riders.
It was gathered that the deceased said to be toll-collectors, allegedly seized the motorcycles of suspected Hausa men whose identities were given as Mohammad and Hassan.
A cross-section of motorcycle riders.
A cross-section of motorcycle riders.

In a swift, the motor cyclists stormed the base of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to retrieve their bikes, but a fight started which led to the alleged killing of the toll-collectors.

A source said: “These boys called themselves ticketers but in actual fact, they are omo niles who just feel that they can oppress non indigenes working in their community. That fateful day, the ticketers stopped the okada riders and they demanded money.
They have been collecting money from bus riders and commercial motorcycle riders called okada with impunity. The Hausa ‘Okada riders’ refused to give them the money and they seized their bikes and took them away.

However, the ‘abokis’ organised themselves and went to recover the bike. That was how a fight started and two of the ticketers were killed. The Okada riders ran away but there is tension in the community as the Yoruba youth are hunting for northerners in the area.

The elders have tried to intervene, while the police have been invited into the matter.
Source: Naij.com

Friday, 4 September 2015

TRAFFIC BUILDS UP AS ANOTHER TRUCK SKIDS ON IKORODU-SAGAMU ROAD BY LASPOTECH CAMPUS

At the moment, the traffic along Ikorodu-Shagamu expressway is gathering momentum as report says an articulated truck has just skidded off along Ikorodu-Shagamu expressway causing  serious vehicular obstruction in the axis.

Naij.com gathered that the truck conveying a 40-foot container slud side way while in motion at winners bus stop in Ikorodu few hours ago.
Scene of the accident                                                                               Photo: News Agency Of Nigeria

This medium observed that motorists and motor cyclists were meandering their way through the axis. Report however, states no life was lost.

A group of persons who spoke with this medium on the incident urged the government and respective authorities to ensure such mishaps are averted while dilapidated roads are properly fixed.

It is instructive to note that the road has been a menace to road users on this axis for over six years, with state and federal government carrying out minor palliative measures on the road.

Source: NAN, Naij.com

Thursday, 3 September 2015

FG will soon commence free feeding for school children - VP Osinbajo



Vice President Yemi Osinbajo 
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo

President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration would soon start giving primary school children free meals, Vice-President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo said, on Tuesday. According to Osinbajo, who said this at the 45th Annual Accountants Conference in Abuja, the free feeding scheme was a core project of the Federal Government that would in turn create about 1.14 million jobs and lead to increase in food production.

He said the government would be investing more in the people, education and job creation noting that better educated population increases economic potential for productivity.

He added that the All Progressives Congress has made a commitment to provide one-meal-a-day for all primary school students; that would create jobs in agriculture, including poultry, catering and delivery services. He decried the high rate of unemployment despite increase in oil sales, Gross Domestic Product and foreign reserves during the previous administrations.

Source: thesummary.com.ng

Sunday, 30 August 2015

VACANCY! VACANCY!! VACANCY!!!

VIDEO FILM EDITOR /IT /STUDIO MANAGER: WANTED FOR IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT

Zionstones Media requires the services of an VIDEO FILM EDITOR/IT/STUDIO MANAGER
 
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1. Film Editing
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Possession of a minimum of OND/NCE is an added advantage.
Prospective employee MUST BE resident around MOWE / IBAFO / REDEMPTION CAMP AXIS or be prepared to relocate.
Salary: Negotiable and based on SKILL.

Eligible Candidates should contact
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Friday, 28 August 2015

CHRISTIAN ROMANCE NOVELIST, PASTOR TAIWO ODUBIYI RELEASES NEW BOOK ‘IS IT ME YOU’RE LOOKING FOR?’



Ikorodu-based Christian romance novelist and Associate Pastor of The Still Waters Church, Ikorodu, Taiwo Odubiyi has added a new title to her growing lists of Christian romance literature .

The new addition from the stable of Tender Hearts Initiatives is titled; Is it me you’re looking for?’ The romance novel, according to Pastor Odubiyi ‘is another very interesting novel by Pastor Taiwo Iredele Odubiyi coming out next week. Get ready for it! You will learn about a lot of things including the goodness of God in this heart-warming novel’ she stated

The book centres around Jite, although a Christians lived by her rules, deceiving and being deceived. She eventually realized that when some things don’t add up, it is time to do away with some things. She decided to do things differently in order to get a different but, better result.

Another character in the book is Tonye who had reached a point where he can’t tell a woman who truly loves him.  When he had a reason to visit Nigeria, he traveled and met a childhood friend who liked him when he was a nobody. He was falling in love with her but, some things had changed.  He was now a US based movie star. Why should he consider marriage to a school teacher in Nigeria?

Is it me you’re looking for is another highly intriguing novel and a must-read by the single and married.
  

Tuesday, 18 August 2015

50 Habits That Prove You Were Born to Be an Entrepreneur

Most aspiring entrepreneurs feel it in their bones — they were born to be an entrepreneur, to the pointwhere nothing else in life could satisfy them. They’re dissatisfied as employees, followers or consumers. They want to create, build and grow their own enterprises, and they’re filled with the passion of their own ingenuity.
 
Here are 50 habits that born-to-be entrepreneurs can’t help but show. How many do you possess?

1. You can’t sit still. You’re always itching to come up with something, and do something great.
2. You’re always coming up with ideas. Good or bad, the flow of ideas never stops.
3. You can pinpoint flaws in other ideas. It comes naturally to you.
4. You marvel at successful business owners. Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates are just a few of your heroes.
5. You get excited when you see a successful business in action.Whether it’s a local bar or a supermarket franchise, you can’t help but smile when you see a good business.
6. You constantly think of ways to improve your employer’s business.When you’re at work, you only think about how it could be better.
7. You hate being told what to do. You’re resentful of taking orders.
8. You love to learn new things. How tos and tutorials are what you’re all about.
9. You take things apart to see how they work. Remotes, toasters, phones — you love to see the inner workings.
10. You dream of wealth. Money isn’t everything, but you can’t help but have it on your mind.
11. You don’t give up easily. You face tough challenges but keep going.
12. You’re disciplined in your habits. You have set routines that don’t get broken easily.
13. You aren’t afraid of hard work. You give everything in your life 100 percent.
14. You have a high threshold for risk. You don’t take blind risks, but you don’t stay complacent either.
15. You meet as many people as you can. You aren’t afraid to branch out and meet new people.
16. You talk to everyone you meet. Strangers aren’t intimidating to you.
17. You bounce back from failure. You’ve experienced crushing failure, but it’s never stopped you from coming back.
18. You like calling the shots. You like the sound of being a director.
19. You set goals for yourself. Big or small, goals fill your life.
20. You help people whenever you can. You’re interested in the greater good.
21. You find challenges in everything you do. You seek out opportunities to challenge yourself.
22. You find ways to inspire people. You’re inspired by inspiration.
23. You plan everything down to the little details. Plans are a prerequisite for any activity.
24. You’re proud of yourself. You like who you are.
25. You help your friends solve their problems. You’re great at problem analysis.
26. You effectively delegate tasks and assign resources. In household chores and business operations alike.
27. You set deadlines for yourself. No excuses.
28. You like telling stories. You love to tell people about your experiences.
29. You’re hyper competitive. You can’t even play a board game without flipping that switch.
30. You get involved with things. If you see a car on the side of the road, you get out and ask if you can help.
31. You cut out things in your life that don’t work for you. If it’s inefficient or bothersome, it’s gone.
32. You negotiate whatever you can. Flea markets and salaries are just the beginning.
33. You see the potential in people. You don’t see people for who they are. You see them for who they could be.
34. You’re calm in a crisis. When stuff hits the fan, you still think logically.
35. You follow up with people when you want something. You don’t let opportunities go.
36. You avoid things that waste your time. You’re immune to mobile games and idle social-media time.
37. You persuade people to your side. You’re a natural rhetorician.
38. You make rational decisions, not emotional ones. For the most part, you trust your logic over your emotions.
39. You don’t forget people’s emotions. Still, there’s great sympathy in you.
40. You lose track of time when pursuing passion projects. Time seems to fly when you’re heads-down working on something.
41. You frequently start new passion projects. Every week, a new idea is transformed into a hobby.
42. You constantly upgrade your house (or car or anything). There’s always something to tinker with, replace or improve.
43. You’re crazy about new technology. You’re addicted to learning how new technologies can improve your life.
44. You read the news every day. It’s an ingrained habit.
45. You read books voraciously. Every book offers something new.
46. You listen to that internal voice. You trust your instincts.
47. You listen to others’ advice. You make your own decisions, but listen to others’ opinions too.
48. You don’t dwell in the past. When bad things happen, you keep moving forward.
49. You make sacrifices for what you want. You know you have to give things up to see greater success.
50. You never write off your dreams. You take your aspirations seriously. They’re a part of you.
Were you born to be an entrepreneur? If these habits sound like you, it’s time to start pursuing your true calling in life.

Source: 247nigerianewsupdate.com
Published On: Tue, Aug 18th, 2015

50 Habits That Prove You Were Born to Be an Entrepreneur

Most aspiring entrepreneurs feel it in their bones — they were born to be an entrepreneur, to the point where nothing else in life could satisfy them. They’re dissatisfied as employees, followers or consumers. They want to create, build and grow their own enterprises, and they’re filled with the passion of their own ingenuity.
Here are 50 habits that born-to-be entrepreneurs can’t help but show. How many do you possess?
1. You can’t sit still. You’re always itching to come up with something, and do something great.
2. You’re always coming up with ideas. Good or bad, the flow of ideas never stops.
3. You can pinpoint flaws in other ideas. It comes naturally to you.
4. You marvel at successful business owners. Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates are just a few of your heroes.
5. You get excited when you see a successful business in action.Whether it’s a local bar or a supermarket franchise, you can’t help but smile when you see a good business.
6. You constantly think of ways to improve your employer’s business.When you’re at work, you only think about how it could be better.
7. You hate being told what to do. You’re resentful of taking orders.
8. You love to learn new things. How tos and tutorials are what you’re all about.
9. You take things apart to see how they work. Remotes, toasters, phones — you love to see the inner workings.
10. You dream of wealth. Money isn’t everything, but you can’t help but have it on your mind.
11. You don’t give up easily. You face tough challenges but keep going.
12. You’re disciplined in your habits. You have set routines that don’t get broken easily.
13. You aren’t afraid of hard work. You give everything in your life 100 percent.
14. You have a high threshold for risk. You don’t take blind risks, but you don’t stay complacent either.
15. You meet as many people as you can. You aren’t afraid to branch out and meet new people.
16. You talk to everyone you meet. Strangers aren’t intimidating to you.
17. You bounce back from failure. You’ve experienced crushing failure, but it’s never stopped you from coming back.
18. You like calling the shots. You like the sound of being a director.
19. You set goals for yourself. Big or small, goals fill your life.
20. You help people whenever you can. You’re interested in the greater good.
21. You find challenges in everything you do. You seek out opportunities to challenge yourself.
22. You find ways to inspire people. You’re inspired by inspiration.
23. You plan everything down to the little details. Plans are a prerequisite for any activity.
24. You’re proud of yourself. You like who you are.
25. You help your friends solve their problems. You’re great at problem analysis.
26. You effectively delegate tasks and assign resources. In household chores and business operations alike.
27. You set deadlines for yourself. No excuses.
28. You like telling stories. You love to tell people about your experiences.
29. You’re hyper competitive. You can’t even play a board game without flipping that switch.
30. You get involved with things. If you see a car on the side of the road, you get out and ask if you can help.
31. You cut out things in your life that don’t work for you. If it’s inefficient or bothersome, it’s gone.
32. You negotiate whatever you can. Flea markets and salaries are just the beginning.
33. You see the potential in people. You don’t see people for who they are. You see them for who they could be.
34. You’re calm in a crisis. When stuff hits the fan, you still think logically.
35. You follow up with people when you want something. You don’t let opportunities go.
36. You avoid things that waste your time. You’re immune to mobile games and idle social-media time.
37. You persuade people to your side. You’re a natural rhetorician.
38. You make rational decisions, not emotional ones. For the most part, you trust your logic over your emotions.
39. You don’t forget people’s emotions. Still, there’s great sympathy in you.
40. You lose track of time when pursuing passion projects. Time seems to fly when you’re heads-down working on something.
41. You frequently start new passion projects. Every week, a new idea is transformed into a hobby.
42. You constantly upgrade your house (or car or anything). There’s always something to tinker with, replace or improve.
43. You’re crazy about new technology. You’re addicted to learning how new technologies can improve your life.
44. You read the news every day. It’s an ingrained habit.
45. You read books voraciously. Every book offers something new.
46. You listen to that internal voice. You trust your instincts.
47. You listen to others’ advice. You make your own decisions, but listen to others’ opinions too.
48. You don’t dwell in the past. When bad things happen, you keep moving forward.
49. You make sacrifices for what you want. You know you have to give things up to see greater success.
50. You never write off your dreams. You take your aspirations seriously. They’re a part of you.
Were you born to be an entrepreneur? If these habits sound like you, it’s time to start pursuing your true calling in life.
- See more at: http://247nigerianewsupdate.co/50-habits-that-prove-you-were-born-to-be-an-entrepreneur/#sthash.KD0rS29d.dpuf
Published On: Tue, Aug 18th, 2015

50 Habits That Prove You Were Born to Be an Entrepreneur

Most aspiring entrepreneurs feel it in their bones — they were born to be an entrepreneur, to the point where nothing else in life could satisfy them. They’re dissatisfied as employees, followers or consumers. They want to create, build and grow their own enterprises, and they’re filled with the passion of their own ingenuity.
Here are 50 habits that born-to-be entrepreneurs can’t help but show. How many do you possess?
1. You can’t sit still. You’re always itching to come up with something, and do something great.
2. You’re always coming up with ideas. Good or bad, the flow of ideas never stops.
3. You can pinpoint flaws in other ideas. It comes naturally to you.
4. You marvel at successful business owners. Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates are just a few of your heroes.
5. You get excited when you see a successful business in action.Whether it’s a local bar or a supermarket franchise, you can’t help but smile when you see a good business.
6. You constantly think of ways to improve your employer’s business.When you’re at work, you only think about how it could be better.
7. You hate being told what to do. You’re resentful of taking orders.
8. You love to learn new things. How tos and tutorials are what you’re all about.
9. You take things apart to see how they work. Remotes, toasters, phones — you love to see the inner workings.
10. You dream of wealth. Money isn’t everything, but you can’t help but have it on your mind.
11. You don’t give up easily. You face tough challenges but keep going.
12. You’re disciplined in your habits. You have set routines that don’t get broken easily.
13. You aren’t afraid of hard work. You give everything in your life 100 percent.
14. You have a high threshold for risk. You don’t take blind risks, but you don’t stay complacent either.
15. You meet as many people as you can. You aren’t afraid to branch out and meet new people.
16. You talk to everyone you meet. Strangers aren’t intimidating to you.
17. You bounce back from failure. You’ve experienced crushing failure, but it’s never stopped you from coming back.
18. You like calling the shots. You like the sound of being a director.
19. You set goals for yourself. Big or small, goals fill your life.
20. You help people whenever you can. You’re interested in the greater good.
21. You find challenges in everything you do. You seek out opportunities to challenge yourself.
22. You find ways to inspire people. You’re inspired by inspiration.
23. You plan everything down to the little details. Plans are a prerequisite for any activity.
24. You’re proud of yourself. You like who you are.
25. You help your friends solve their problems. You’re great at problem analysis.
26. You effectively delegate tasks and assign resources. In household chores and business operations alike.
27. You set deadlines for yourself. No excuses.
28. You like telling stories. You love to tell people about your experiences.
29. You’re hyper competitive. You can’t even play a board game without flipping that switch.
30. You get involved with things. If you see a car on the side of the road, you get out and ask if you can help.
31. You cut out things in your life that don’t work for you. If it’s inefficient or bothersome, it’s gone.
32. You negotiate whatever you can. Flea markets and salaries are just the beginning.
33. You see the potential in people. You don’t see people for who they are. You see them for who they could be.
34. You’re calm in a crisis. When stuff hits the fan, you still think logically.
35. You follow up with people when you want something. You don’t let opportunities go.
36. You avoid things that waste your time. You’re immune to mobile games and idle social-media time.
37. You persuade people to your side. You’re a natural rhetorician.
38. You make rational decisions, not emotional ones. For the most part, you trust your logic over your emotions.
39. You don’t forget people’s emotions. Still, there’s great sympathy in you.
40. You lose track of time when pursuing passion projects. Time seems to fly when you’re heads-down working on something.
41. You frequently start new passion projects. Every week, a new idea is transformed into a hobby.
42. You constantly upgrade your house (or car or anything). There’s always something to tinker with, replace or improve.
43. You’re crazy about new technology. You’re addicted to learning how new technologies can improve your life.
44. You read the news every day. It’s an ingrained habit.
45. You read books voraciously. Every book offers something new.
46. You listen to that internal voice. You trust your instincts.
47. You listen to others’ advice. You make your own decisions, but listen to others’ opinions too.
48. You don’t dwell in the past. When bad things happen, you keep moving forward.
49. You make sacrifices for what you want. You know you have to give things up to see greater success.
50. You never write off your dreams. You take your aspirations seriously. They’re a part of you.
Were you born to be an entrepreneur? If these habits sound like you, it’s time to start pursuing your true calling in life.
- See more at: http://247nigerianewsupdate.co/50-habits-that-prove-you-were-born-to-be-an-entrepreneur/#sthash.KD0rS29d.dpuf