All Was Done

 ```READ AND GIVE ME YOUR ANSWER:

A widow mom leaves her house and goes to fetch water, leaving her only child asleep. On her return, she found a large crowd around her burning house. 

On the inside, her son is about to die in the fire. Throwing her bowl of water on the floor, and crying, she wants to get into the burning house to look for her son. Everyone keeps saying, "You're going to die too, fire is very great." Escaping from their hands, she enters the fire and wrapped her son in a blanket. 

The child, tight against her breast, is not touched by the fire. Mummy comes out severely burnt and is only narrowly saved; thanks to the care of the hospital, but she lives with scars and unrecognizable. 

Many years passed. The child, under the guidance of his mother, completed his studies and was appointed minister. He organized a party at his villa on his appointment, and invited all the dignitaries of the city and his friends. 

While they were in full party, noises were heard at the door of the entrance to the villa. The son was forced to go and resolve the situation. He found that the security officers were preventing his mother from joining the party. He had not invited her but she also wanted to join the party. Faced with this situation in front of his guests, he said tenderly to his mother: "Please, Mom, I would be ashamed to have you appear before my friends. We can discuss later. " And in secret, he ordered the security services to throw out his mother because of her scars ...❕ 

What inspires you in this story? This woman represents *Jesus Christ* who sacrificed himself for you and I. 

Today, what place do you give him in your life❓ It is He who has received the scars because of you and me. If you are ashamed of Him, keep this message and don't  send it to anyone. If you are not ashamed of the scars of Jesus Christ, if you have received Him as your  Lord and Savior in your heart, convey this message to twelve persons. ✉ 

Jesus Christ tells us in Mark 8, 38: "... For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in the glory of His Father with the Holy angels. "✨ 👏 You still have time to tell at least 12 people that Jesus loves them. As for me, I started this mission with you.

Psalm 126. God asked me to tell you: That everything will be alright from now on... You're to be victorious and will achieve all your goals. Today, Jesus  Christ visited your home. On his way out, he took all your problems with him. Do me a favor. Trust God and share this message with twelve friends of yours , do not ignore and watch in 4 minutes, you will receive a very nice news. It cost nothing to share.```

achievement Achievement of Lateef JaKa n d e

 *BABA LATEEF JAKANDE*

*This is What They Call Legacy Projects.*

*Lagos 1979- 1983*

*Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande was born in the Epetedo area of Lagos State 29 July 1929 Both parents are from Omun Aran Kwara.* 

*He was the govenor of Lagos State for 4years and 3 months before the Military Government led by Buhari treasonous act truncated the civilian  administration.*

*In just 4 year and 3 months.* 

*His government built the current Lagos State Secretariat which houses all the state ministries as well as the popular round house hitherto occupied by all subsequent governors of the state.*

*His government built the Lagos State House of Assembly complex.*

*His government built the Lagos State Television*

*His government built the Radio Lagos*

*His government built Lagos State University*

*His government established General Hospital in zones all over the state with assurance of free health care.*

*His government established Teacher Training College and the College of Education.*

*His government built low cost houses in Ijaiye, Dolphin, Oke-Afa, Ije, Abesan, Iponri, Ipaja, Abule Nla, Epe, Amuwo-Odofin, Anikantamo, Surulere, Iba, Ikorodu, Badagry, Isheri/Olowu, Orisigun etc.*

*His government established the Water Management Board and Waste Disposal Board on the 18th of August, 1980.*

*His government constructed the Adiyan Water Works to increase water supply in the state to 18.16 million litres per day.*

*His government modernized and expanded the Iju Water Works which was first commissioned in 1915. This increased daily capacity from 159 million to 204 million litres per day.*

*His government purchased and commissioned the giant car crusher equipment. The equipment was designed specifically to crush derelict vehicles in Lagos State. It had the capacity to crush 45 vehicles per day.*

*His government constructed, rehabilitated and resurfaced Epe/Ijebu-Ode Road, Oba Akran Avenue, Toyin Street, Town Planning Way, Alimosho-Idimu-Egbe Road, Idimu-Iba-LASU Road, the new secretariat road and several others.*

*His government constructed Victoria Island/Epe Road and thereby creating an ‘oil rig’ for Lagos State.*

*His government established Asphalt Plant for the Department of Public Works.*

*His government established Electricity Board for Rural Electrification with provision of street lights.*

*His government modernized, expanded and commissioned Onikan Stadium in 1982.*

*His government established a singular school system and ensured genuine free education in Lagos State and the beneficiaries of this policy are in different positions of eminence in the country and around the world.*

*His government raised the primary schools in Lagos State to 812 with 533,001 pupils (against 605 primary schools with 434,545 pupils he met in 1979) and secondary schools to 223 with 167,629 students (against 105 schools with 107,835 students in 1979).*

*His government constructed 11, 729 classrooms with the maximum of 40 children per class between March and August 1980, by 1983, he had constructed over 22,000 classrooms.* 

*In July 1983, two commercial passenger boats christened "Baba Kekere and Itafaji" to run the Mile 2 - Marina (CMS) route via the lagoons were inaugurated by his government to mark the official launch of the Lagos State ferry services.*

*His government took over the ownership and financing of Lagos State Printing Corporation in July 1980.*

*His government established the first State Traffic Management Authority (Road Marshals).*

*His government established small scale Industries Credit Scheme which preceded the EKO bank.*

*His government established LASACO Insurance.*

*His government expanded existing market and built new ones.*

*His government established Traditional Medicine Board.*

*All, within 4 years and 3 months, with limited resources, these are the type of people I celebate.*

*GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS GENERATION, AMEN!, AMEN!!, AMEN!!!.*🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

The Importance Of Keeping Your Legs Strong

 *KEEP YOUR LEGS STRONG* 

The Importance of keeping our legs strong. 

When we are old, our feet must always remain strong. 

When an old man ages, he is less afraid of his hair turning white or that his skin is sagging or wrinkled.

Among the signs of longevity summarized by the US magazine "Prevention", "strong leg muscles" are listed in the top order.

Do not move for two weeks, and your leg strength decreases by 40 years.

A study from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark found that in both old and young, during the two weeks of inactivity, leg muscle strength weakened by a third, which is equivalent to 40-50 years of age.

As the leg muscles weaken, it will take a long time to recover, even if you do rehabilitation later.

Therefore, regular exercise is very important.

The whole body pressure is on the legs.

1. The foot is the pillar of the burden of the human body.  

50% of a person's bones and 50% of the muscles are in the two legs, the largest and strongest joints and bones of the human body are also in it.

Strong bones, strong muscles, and flexible joints form the iron triangle that carries the most important load on the human body."

70% of the activity and expenditure of energy in one's life is done with both feet.

Did you know that when a person is young, his thighs can support a car?

2. The foot is the center of body transport.

Both legs have 

50% of the nerves of the human body, 

50% of the blood vessels, and 

50% of the blood flowing through them.

It is this large circulatory network that connects the body.

Only with healthy feet does the conduction channel run smoothly.

Hence people who have strong leg muscles will definitely have a strong heart.

 3. Ageing starts from the feet.

As a person gets older, the accuracy and speed of instruction transmission between the legs and the brain decreases, unlike when they were young.

In addition, the so-called "bone-fertilizing" calcium in the bones will sooner or later be lost, making the elderly more prone to fractures.

Fractures in the elderly easily trigger a series of diseases, especially fatal diseases such as brain thrombosis.

Do you know 15% patients even die within a year of a fracture ?

Exercise your legs everyday. 

It's never too late. Though our feet will gradually age, exercising our feet is a lifelong task. It's only by strengthening the legs, can one prevent further ageing. To do this, walk! Stroll around town rather than ride your car or bike as often as it's possible; and in safe areas.

Forwarded as received with great concern and safety for all, especially the ageing people.

SOCIAL WAYS OF COMMUNICATION

 *CIVIL WAYS TO COMMUNICATE* 

1. Instead of saying you are lying, say *THIS IS NOT TRUE* 

2. Instead of saying, this post is fake say *ARE YOU SURE OF THIS?* 

3. Instead of saying, you are wrong say *THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE* 

4. Instead of saying, you will be punished say *THERE ARE CONSEQUENCES TO THIS* 

5. Instead of saying, I am talking and you are not paying attention say *I WILL LIKE TO GET YOUR ATTENTION* 

6. Instead of saying I don't have your time say *I WILL LIKE TO END THE CONVERSATION NOW* 

7. Instead of saying what you are saying does not make sense say *IS THERE ANY OTHER OPTION THAN THIS?* 

8. Instead of saying what you are doing is bad say *THIS BEHAVIOR IS INAPPROPRIATE* 

9.Instead of saying this child is a slow learner say *THIS CHILD IS AN UPCOMING LEARNER* 

10. Instead of saying " get out from here" say *PLEASE IT WILL BE APPRECIATED YOU LEAVE THIS PLACE.* 

 *SOME SOCIAL RULES THAT MAY HELP YOU:* 

1. Don’t call someone more than twice continuously. If they don’t pick up your call, presume they have something important to attend to;

2. Return money that you have borrowed even before the other person remembers lending it to you. It shows your integrity and character. Same goes with umbrellas, pens and lunch boxes;

3. Never order the expensive dish on the menu when someone is giving you a lunch/dinner. If possible ask them to order their choice of food for you;

4. Don’t ask awkward questions like ‘Oh so you aren’t married yet?’ Or ‘Don’t you have kids’ or ‘Why didn’t you buy a house?’ Or why don't you buy a car? For God’s sake it isn’t your problem;

5. Always open the door for the person coming behind you. It doesn’t matter if it is a guy or a girl, senior or junior.  You don’t grow small by treating someone well in public;

6. If you take a taxi with a friend and he/she pays now, try paying next time;

7. Respect different shades of opinions. Remember what's 6 to you will appear 9 to someone facing you. Besides, second opinion is good for an alternative;

8. Never interrupt people talking. Allow them to pour it out. As they say, hear them all and filter them all;

9. If you tease someone, and they don’t seem to enjoy it, stop it and never do it again. It encourages one to do more and it shows how appreciative you're;

10. Say “thank you” when someone is helping you.

11. Praise publicly. Criticize privately;

12. There’s almost never a reason to comment on someone’s weight. Just say, “You look fantastic.” If they want to talk about losing weight, they will;

13. When someone shows you a photo on their phone, don’t swipe left or right. You never know what’s next;

14. If a colleague tells you they have a doctors' appointment, don’t ask what it’s for, just say "I hope you’re okay". Don’t put them in the uncomfortable position of having to tell you their personal illness. If they want you to know, they'll do so without your inquisitiveness;

15. Treat the cleaner with the same respect as the CEO. Nobody is impressed at how rude you can treat someone below you but people will notice if you treat them with respect;

16. If a person is speaking directly to you, staring at your phone is rude;

17. Never give advice until you’re asked;

18. When meeting someone after a long time, unless they want to talk about it, don’t ask them their age and salary;

19. Mind your  business unless anything involves you directly - just stay out of it; 

20. Remove your sunglasses if you are talking to anyone in the street. It is a sign of respect. Moreso, eye contact is as important as your speech; and

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Nigeian Pidgin Proverbs

 NIGERIA PIDGIN PROVERBS

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craze no hard to form, na the trekking be wahala.*

English translation: Easier said than done.

*No matter how hot your temper be, e no fit boil beans.*

 English translation: Calm down, your temper won’t solve the problem

*Chicken wey run from Borno go Ibadan go still end up inside pot of soup*

. English translation: You can’t run away from your destiny

*Today’s newspaper na tomorrow Suya wrapper.* English translation: Keep calm! Nothing lasts forever

*Cow wey dey in a hurry to go America go come back as corn beef.* English translation: Just be patient. Let the game come to you. Don’t rush!

*Akara and moin moin get the same parent, na wetin dem pass through make dem different.* English translation: How you start doesn’t matter, what matters is how you finish.

*Leave matter for Mathias and Sabi for Sabinus.* 

English translation: Give everyone what they deserve.

*The difference between ipekere and plantain chips na packaging*. English translation: Don’t judge based on appearance alone

*Escort me, Escort me, na im slave trade take start.*

 English translation: Serious things sometimes start like a joke

*The water wey dem use take make eba can never be recovered back*. English translation: Don’t cry over spilled milk.

Keep it rolling...

   Sweet dreams🥰🥰

WORDS ON A MARBLE

 *WORDS ON MARBLE*

 *"I tasted all that is sweet, but I found nothing sweeter than good health. And I tasted all that was bitter, but nothing was more bitter than being in need of good people. And I carried both, iron, and rocks, but nothing was heavier than debt. I discovered therefore that life is comprised only of two days: A day for you and a day against you! So when it is for you, be not reckless;  and when it is against you,  be patient.  Because both days will expire!!*

*If you can't be a bridge  to connect people, then don't be a wall to separate them. If you can't be a light to brighten people's good deeds then don't be darkness covering their efforts. If you can't be the water to help people's crops sprout, then don't be a pest destroying their crops. If you can't be a vaccine to give life, don't be a virus to terminate it. If you can't be a pencil to write anyone's happiness, then try to be a nice eraser to remove their sadness.* *We can only be each others keeper*.

 *TOGETHER WE ARE GREAT*

President Promised To Nigerian Teachers

 FULL DETAILS OF THE NEW NATIONAL TEACHING POLICY AS SIGNED AND APPROVED TODAY BY PRESIDENT BUHARI.

1. Establishment of a Special Salary Scale.

2. Retirement by age is now 65.

3. Retirement by service is now 40.

4. Rural allowance to be provided.

5. Increase in science allowance.

6. Peculiar allowance.

7. Automatic admission and tuition free for kids of Teachers at their place of work.

8. Automatic recruitments of B.Ed graduating students.

9. Bachelor of Education students are to enjoy stipends or education special allowance.  

10. Education students in colleges and universities  are to enjoy special bursary awards.

11. TETFund will now be used to fund Teaching Practices.

12. Enhanced entry for graduating students into service.

13. Special Teachers Pension Scheme to be established.

WORDS OF ADVICE

 TO AVOID EMBARRASSMENT AND UNNECESSARY PRESSURE IN LIFE REMEMBER THESE  WORDS OF ADVICE

1. Put your kids in  

    schools you can afford 

    because expensive 

    schools don't  

    guarantee good 

    results. Just ensure 

    they attend a good 

    affordable school

2. Rent apartments you 

    can pay for

    conveniently. Don’t live 

    in a house you struggle 

    to pay yearly. If your 1 or 2     

    month salary or biz profit  

    can't pay for your 

    accommodation, that 

    accommodation is not for 

    your level.

3. A man whose wife is 

    pregnant has good 9 

    months to prepare, 

    same as the pregnant 

    woman in question. 

    They should even plan 

    for the worse and only 

    seek help when they 

    can’t meet up.

4. Some problems in our 

    lives don’t just pop up, 

    if you don't own a 

    home, we knew we 

    would pay rents...So its 

    not an emergency.

5. Let’s plan our lives and 

    live within our means. 

    Save more and spend 

    less and Invest wisely. 

    Never invest in something

    that will make you rich 

    overnight. No seed grows 

    to a tree overnight and 

    provide fruits, not even 

    tomatoes 🍅.

6. Some women buy food 

    for their children every 

    morning before going 

    to school or even for 

    the whole family, do 

    you know it’s cheaper 

    to cook at home?

7. Some people don’t 

    earn much, but have 

    DSTV at home, go for 

    GOTV and upgrade 

    when your income 

    upgrades. It’s still the 

    same CNN anyway! 

    Besides, most people pay 

    for cable subscription they 

    don't have light or time to 

    watch.

8. Eat healthy meals and 

    protect your family 

    from mosquitoes to 

    avoid going to the 

    hospital always. Sleep 

    under mosquito treated 

    net, saves you cost of 

     treatment on malaria.

9. Take advantage of 

    food and fruits in 

    season, its cheaper 

    and you can be 

    creative to create 

    amazing meals. Every fruit 

    in each season is meant to 

    help your body fight 

    sickness or health 

    challenges in that season.

10.Don’t copy your 

     neighbor’s lifestyle, 

     she earns well and her 

     husband is a ‘big 

     man’*

11. Don’t follow trends, 

       wear clean well-

       ironed clothes and 

       keep your hair neat. 

       You would still look 

       good.

12. Keep your circle 

       small, keep only 

       friends that have 

       senses!

13. Above all things, have 

      the fear of God, have 

      integrity, be prayerful and don’t be lazy.

14. Planning is the key, if 

       you fail to plan, you 

       plan to FAIL.

15. Don't do more than 

      your budget this  

      year, there is no 

      award given to best 

      family that wore an 

      expensive cloth for 

      the year🤷🏻‍♂.

16.Don't be in 

     competition with 

     anyone...

     The purpose of shoes 

     and clothes are to cover our nakedness, 

     make us smart and 

     good. 

 Reflect on these my people

LEARN,UNLEARN AND RELEARN

 ```There was a time when all you needed to succeed was the ability to read and write English.

After that came the era of a university degree. In fact, you had the chance of getting a good job with a good salary.

Then came the era of Masters and Ph.D. The demands of the Labour market went higher. You had to have a master's or Ph.D. to get a good job.

Before long it became the era of foreign degrees... employers started looking for people from foreign universities.

Now that era has ended: We are now in the era of skills. What you know and what you can do with your brain or your hands. Your level of education notwithstanding; what matters right now is the skills that you have especially new age/digital skills.

So I ask you, what are you doing to remain relevant in this season? ✍🏼✍🏼

Are you still carrying your certificate up and down with obsolete knowledge?🤔🤔

Or you are still blaming the government that is not even aware of your existence?😢😢

Do you even understand that "WORK" as we knew it ten years back has changed?

Are you aware that by 2025, machines and robots would have cleaned out 800,000 jobs and new market demands will evolve?

Are you preparing for the future of work or you will cross that bridge when you get there?

It will be in your best interest to start to UNLEARN, LEARN, AND RELEARN.

Invest in yourself, upgrade on a daily basis.

Pay the price. 

You can't afford the price of ignorance and poverty. It's too expensive!🎯🎯```

*Help realign the priorities of those you love including your kids so that they remain relevant during their era by exposing them to profitable skills side by side the normal classroom education.*

 🚒 *HOW TO CLEAN KIDNEYS WITHOUT PAIN -  GOOD FOR ALL AGES* 

How To Clean Your Kidney

Clean your kidneys.

The years go by and our kidneys always filter the blood, eliminating salt, poison and all that is harmful in our system. Over time, salt accumulates and requires cleaning treatment.

How to get rid of this?

It is very easy, first take a bunch Scent leaves  ''Ewe Efinrin'' in Yoruba language. (Nchuanwu in Igbo language) and wash well, then cut into small pieces and put in a saucepan and add clean water (1 liter). Boil for ten minutes, cool, filter into a clean bottle and refrigerate.

Drink one cup a day and you will see that all the salt and poison accumulated in your kidneys begin to appear when you urinate.

_This is recognized as the best cleansing treatment for the kidneys and it's natural! _

_Please send it to all your friends! _

*Note:*

_Do not save this message, send it now to other groups that you belong to. _

_It is for your good and that of others, giving somebody relief is always rewarding.

THE WAY NAMES SHOULD BE MENTIONED OR WRITTEN

There is something strange about the way many people who are below 30 years introduce themselves in speech and in writing these days. During an interview for a job or other issues, if you ask the interviewees to introduce themselves, you would most likely hear something like: “My names are Balogun John.”

 The first strange issue is that of one person saying “my names are”, implying that the person has many personalities or identities. Only people with a shady character have many identities. The second issue is that of saying the surname first and saying the first name last, thereby confusing the listener.

 The challenge these days is that when one hears or sees a name, one cannot easily know which is the first name or surname. For those whose names contain names that are regarded as traditional surnames, it may be easier to decipher which is the surname, but for some other people, it may not be easy. Imagine a young man whose name is Ikenna Chukwuemeka or Ayodele Olayinka or Hassan Musa or John Emmanuel introducing himself this way. For you to ascertain which is his first name or surname, you have to ask him to clarify that. But it is not all the time that someone has the opportunity to ask the owner of a name to make this type of distinction. That is why a standard way of writing one’s name was developed a long time.

When you write your name, which should come first: Surname or first name? The answer is evident. Your given name is called your first name. It should always come first.

 Question: “What is your name?”

Answer: “My name is Azuka Onwuka,” not “My name is Onwuka Azuka.”

 Your surname or family name is also called “last name,” because it is meant to come last. If you write a book or publish an article in a newspaper, your first name or initials come first while your surname or last name comes last.

 Remember that you grew up hearing of William Shakespeare (not Shakespeare William), Chinua Achebe (not Achebe Chinua), Wole Soyinka (not Soyinka Wole), Nnamdi Azikiwe (not Azikiwe Nnamdi), Florence Nightingale (not Nightingale Florence) Abraham Lincoln (not Lincoln Abraham), Dele Giwa (not Giwa Dele), Diego Maradona (not Maradona Diego), Michael Jackson (not Jackson Michael), James Bond (not Bond James), etc.

 However, when names are written alphabetically on a school list, bibliography, voter register, recruitment list, etc, the surname may be written first by those compiling the list, to make it easy to locate people’s names. But note that whenever the surname comes first, something MUST happen: a comma must come after the surname, or the surname must be in uppercase.

Example:

Abdulsalam, Ahmed Sanni

Balogun, Temitope Yinka

Onwuka, Azuka P. I.

Osagie, Aifuwa Omoh

Yala, Pam Dalong

 Or

 ADAM John Thomas

BENSON Jane Mary

CLINTON Robert Peter. 

The trend among those who are under 30 to always introduce themselves or write their names with the surname first is queer. First name is called first name because it is meant to come first.

 Based on which is your surname, someone will know how to address you officially. If you introduce yourself as Rashidi Yekini, the person can then address you as Mr Yekini, not Mr Rashidi. When only one name is used with your title, it has to be with your surname, not your first name: Mr Onwuka, Miss Akpabio, Mrs Jonathan, Alhaji Jakande, Professor Usman, Chief Lar, etc.

Furthermore, on the issue of whether to say: “My name is Azuka Onwuka” or “My names are Azuka Onwuka”, let it be reiterated that each human being has only ONE name.

 Please take a look at these two expressions:

Edson Arantes do Nascimento

Mobutu Sese Seko Kuku Ngbendu Wa Za Banga

 The first is the real name of the great footballer Pele of Brazil. The second is the full name of the former president of Congo when it was known as Zaire. However, in spite of the length of the names, each of them is ONE name. Pele has ONE name and Mobutu has ONE name.

You should never ask someone: “What are your names?” And you should never tell someone: “My names are….” You are one person, not two or more people.

 Yes, like most people, you may have a number of identifiers under your name, but they all form a unit known as your name. You can break them down into first name (or given name), middle name (second name), third name, fourth name, and surname (or family name or last name). But you only have ONE name and nothing more.

Some factors have made this issue of writing the surname first prevalent now. The first reason is the practice of emphasising the surname in schools. It has always been the practice that teachers address their students by their surname: “Onwuka, come here. Where is Akpabio?” But based on the feedback I have received from my probe into the matter, many teachers these names specifically teach their students to introduce themselves with their surname first.

 The second reason is that even when teachers have not expressly told their students to always write their surname first, they have not clearly made the students to understand that outside the school environment, they should introduce themselves first with their first name. There is no distinction made about how one should write one’s name when filling a form and when introducing oneself.

There is also the factor of the rise of the Internet. There is a rise in the number of places where one can fill one’s details online. There are email accounts to create, social media accounts to create, and different websites to register with for one thing or the other. In addition, the banks also lay emphasis on surnames in the opening of accounts and issuing of the ATM cards. Agencies that provide identification documents like the passport, driving licence, voter card, national identity card and company’s identification cards lay emphasis on the surname too.

However, in spite of all the challenges in the environment on the issue of the order of names, the first name still remains the first name, while the surname still remains the surname. If any institution requires the surname to be written first while filling a form, give it to them in that format. But do not let that confuse you to introduce yourself or have your name displayed on your social media platforms with your surname before your first name, unless you clearly mark the surname off with a comma. That is the standard way. In addition, even though you may have a first name, a middle name and surname, you have only one name. Therefore, you should not ask someone: “What are your names?” or introduce yourself with: “My names are ….”

These issues should be taken seriously by teachers from the primary school to the university, because when it comes to learning, teachers wield the biggest influence on children. To most children, whatever their teachers say is right is what is right.

Reasons To Vote Trump Again

 Obama the worse thing that happened to us - 

#THEWILLOFGOD - DONALD J. TRUMP.

Donald J. Trump - says a lot of wrong things, but God uses anyone; in the scriptures, the Lord used animals, heathen Kings, etc to bring about His will.

Many supported Obama 8 years ago as the First Black President, but the things he has done against Christianity and Morality are deeply astonishing in History:

*Christian bakeries in U.S have been closed down by judges appointed by Obama for refusing to bake cakes for homosexual marriages*

*People have been told to stop saying Happy Christmas and to say happy holidays because Obama believes that the Christ in Christmas offends none Christians in a country where about 80% are Christians.*

*Obama has withdrawn money meant for the education of children from schools that have refused to allow boys and girls to use the same bathrooms and toilets.*

*Obama ordered Chaplains in US army to stop using the Name of Jesus during funerals.*

*Christian companies have been forced to employ homosexuals by Obama judges*

*laws have been made that allows 15 years old children to have a sex change operation without parental consent.*

*The Bible has been removed from the beds of US Christian soldiers by Presidential order*

*Did nothing for Africa and actually punished African Countries with funds withdrawal because of our broad dislike for homosexuality.*

*He sanctioned Nigeria because President Jonathan signed a bill against homosexuality.*

*He refused to visit his father’s country of Kenya because President Uhuru Kenyata is against homosexuality – he only visited Kenya last year; 7 years into his presidency so that it will not be on record that he never visited his fatherland as President, and when he visited, he tried to get President Kenyata to legalize homosexual marriage in secret.*

Hillary Clinton – supports everything Obama does.

Hillary would have continued all of Obama’s policies against Followers of Christ.

Many people like her because she is a woman and would have become the first female President just as we supported Obama when we saw he could become the first Black President.

*America is the most influential country in the world: once Obama came out to endorse homosexual marriage 4 years ago – the Prime Minister of Britain and the President of France did the same thing within weeks.*

According to Trump’s son, one of the things that his father rarely gets credit for, is the way he raised them:

*“How many children of billionaires turn out like us – no drugs, no alcohol, no tattoos, very responsible”.* Trump Jr.

Clinton ran for the office to protect Obama’s legacy.

*Jesus said “He or she that is not for us, is against us”.*

Please, let's support President DONALD J TRUMP with our prayers and love from within and far, that he may accomplish:

*THE WILL OF GOD.*

DONALD'S VICTORY ... 

A VICTORY FOR THE CHURCH! 

A VICTORY FOR THE KINGDOM! 

A VICTORY FOR MISSIONS!

Thank God, who has not left his heritage, the church at a time like this

Thank God, who has heard the silent cries and prayers of the global intercessors for the American church

Thank God, who has not left the church

Who has not left the church at the mercy of abortionists

Who has not left the church at the mercy of gays

Who has not left the church at the mercy of lesbians

Who has not left the church at the mercy of transgenders

Who has not left the church at the mercy of bestials

Who has not left the church at the mercy of the terrorists

By this victory, the agenda to run over America with Islam b4 year 2050 has just suffered a terrible blow and huge setback

The plan to declare Eid el Kabir holiday by 2050 has just suffered a huge setback

The plan to create unisex bathrooms all over America like they did during Democrat Convention has just suffered a setback

The plan to plant public masturbation centres all over America has just suffered a terrible setback

The plan to spread the law approving permitting sex between animals and humans has just suffered a setback

Thank God who has not left his heritage to the Sanbalat and Tobiahs who are bent to run over the walls of Jerusalem on the basis of political correctness

Thank you Lord for this victory for a Cyrus that will hasten the exit of the Tobiahs and rebuilding of the broken walls of American church

May God grant President Donald Trump the political will to effect all these and many more for revival and restoration in Jesus name

Thank you Jesus!!!! 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

God bless America!!!

Please forward this message at least once. I JUST DID TO YOU.

I Will Make It

1. *Dr. Ben Carson said,* "I struggled academically throughout elementary school yet became the best neurosurgeon in the world in 1987."

 *LESSON:* Struggling is a sign that you are on a verge of success. Don't quit yet.

2. *Oprah Winfrey said,* "I was raped at the age of 9 yet I am one of the most influential women in the World."

 *LESSON:* Don't let your past decide your future.

3. *Bill Gates said,*       "I didn't even complete my university education but became the world's richest man."

 *LESSON:* School does not make you rich. School is only supposed to polish what will make you rich, not make you rich.

4. *Joyce Meyer said & I quote,* "I was sexually, mentally, emotionally and verbally abused by my father as far back as I can remember, until I left home at the age of eighteen, yet I am one of the most influential preachers in the world."

 *LESSON:* Let your past push you, not define or limit you.

5. *Christiano Ronaldo said,* "I told my father that we would be very rich but he couldn't believe me. I made it a reality."

 *LESSON:* Your words rule your life. If you mean what you have said, each word will come to pass. You get what you say.

6. *Hear Lionel Messi!,* "I used to serve tea at a shop to support my football training and still became one of the world's best footballers."

 *LESSON:* Believe in your dream. Don't let your pain tell you how your future will look like.

7. *Steve Jobs penned,* "I used to sleep on the floor in my friends' rooms, returning coke bottles for food, money, and getting weekly free meals at a local temple, I later on founded Apple Company."

 *LESSON:* That you are small today doesn't mean you will be small tomorrow. Keep trusting God.

8. *Former British PM, Tony Blair said & I quote,* "My teachers used to call me a failure, but I became a Prime Minister."

 *LESSON:* Don't let someone else's opinions of you become your reality.

9. *Bishop David Oyedepo said,* "I started Living Faith Church from a lawn tennis court with three members only & preached prosperity. Many of my friends criticised me, but today we have the largest church auditorium in the world & two world-class universities."

 *LESSON:* Believe in yourself even if no one does & never think of quitting.

10. *Nelson Mandela said,* "I was in prison for 27 years & still became president."

 *LESSON:* You can be anything you want to be no matter where you have been or what you have been through.

11. *Mike Adenuga said,* "I drove a taxi to finance my university education but today I'm a billionaire."

 *LESSON:* Don't let your past decide the kind of future you need to have.

12. *Harland Sanders, Founder of KFC said,* "I was on the verge of suicide when an Idea of opening a restaurant hit me after I retired as a cook in the Navy."

*LESSON:* Nothing is ever too late. "Too late" is a language of failures. Your future can begin at any age. Don't ever let AGE limit you.

13. *Aliko Dangote said,* "I worked for my uncle since I was a small boy, people looked down on me. I later on took a loan from my uncle to open a tiny shop. I worked hard to make ends meet. Now I am the richest Man in Africa.

 *LESSON:* Failures or limitations of the past have no control over the greatness in you. To him that believes, all things are possible.

14. *Barack Hussein Obama said,* I am a son of a black immigrant from Kenya, I graduated from Harvard and later on became a Senator in Chicago. I was also the President of the most powerful nation on Earth.

 *LESSON:* Never design your life like a garden where anyone can walk in and out. Design it like the sky where everyone aspires to reach!

15. *Arnold Swarzzenegger said,* I traveled to America in search of financial independence when I was 15yrs old. I became the world's strongest man 7 times and Mr Universe. I then got my Economics degree, then I became one of Hollywood's best actors before I was voted twice as governor of California."

*LESSON:* Don't wait for everybody to believe in your ability and dreams.

*KINDLY SHARE TO MOTIVATE OTHERS.*                                 Good morning everyone.

IS THIS ONE NIGERIA?

*Are we still hoping for one Nigeria?* 🤷🏻‍♂

 _The death of Maikanti Baru, former Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation_ , makes it necessary *to review the top 20 positions in the corporation.*
A review of the top 20 executive positions in the corporation reads like a Northern Nigeria Petroleum Company. The all-Muslim top 20 executives in NNPC makes Nigeria look like an annex of Arab Emirates.
1. Mele Kyari (GMD)
2. Umar Ajiya (Chief Finance Officer/Finance and Accounts)
3. Yusuf Usman (Chief Operating Officer)
4. Farouk Garba Sa’id (Chief Operating Officer, Corporate Services)
5. Mustapha Yakubu (Chief Operating Officer, Refining and Petrochemicals)
6. Hadiza Coomassie (Corporate Secretary/Legal Adviser to the Corporation)
7. Omar Ibrahim (Group General Manager, International Energy Relations)
8. Kallamu Abdullahi (GGM Renewable Energy)
9. Ibrahim Birma (GGM Governance Risk and Compliance)
10. Bala Wunti (GGM NAPIMS)
11. Inuwa Waya (MD NNPC Shipping)
12. Musa Lawan (MD Pipelines And Product Marketing)
13. Mansur Sambo (MD Nigeria Petroleum Development Company)
14. Lawal Sade (MD Duke Oil/NNPC Trading Company)
15. Malami Shehu (MD Port Harcourt Refining Company)
16. Muhammed Abah (MD Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company)
17. Abdulkadir Ahmed (MD Nigeria Gas Marketing Company)
18. Salihu Jamari (MD Nigeria Gas and Power Investment Company Limited)
19. Mohammed Zango (MD NNPC Medical Services)
20. Sarki Auwalu (Director, Department of Petroleum Resources)
Only three top positions were allotted to the entire Southern Nigeria. What happened to federal character? What’s the job of the Federal Character Commission? Do we have a National Assembly? What the hell is wrong with the members of National Assembly? Where’s the Senate oversight committee on NNPC? Where are the activists? The North produces nothing and contributes zero revenue to the central purse in Abuja. Yet, the North gulps 99 per cent of the revenue
Nepotism results in bias, unfair treatment, and exclusion of others. Nepotism has been the practice of presidents of Northern extraction, Fulanising the rank and file of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation. All federal establishments such as the military,( 80% of the Rank and 67% of the Officer Cadre are Northerners), judiciary, security agencies, immigration, customs, ports authority, railways, prisons, NTA, NAN, aviation, ministries, name it, are bedevilled by nepotism.
Without justice, Nigeria and Nigerians will never know peace, progress, and prosperity. Without justice, forget about one Nigeria. It is the blatant injustices – alienation, exclusion, discrimination, marginalization, suppression, and oppression – that fuel the agitation for Oduduwa Republic and Biafra, and other separatist  groups!!

Concorde Online School

Men Of Gold Don't Always Wear Gold

Men of gold don't wear gold. By Sam Adeleke!

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Yesterday I had to visit somewhere and it was raining so I did not want to drive there since I was not too familiar with the road, so I parked my car somewhere close and used a keke (local tricycle).

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While I was there I got a call from a long time friend reminding me of my promise to her husband over a job, so I quickly told her my location, and asked her to tell her husband to meet me up ASAP since I will be leaving town soon, but I told her to tell her husband to meet me up where I packed my car since that place was a popular land mark .

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I don’t know her husband and we have never met before. As I sent her the address, she called me back and was so excited that I was even around her area which will make it easy for him because he did not even have transport to come out,things was that bad. So I told her that he should pick a drop and I will pay.

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In other not to keep him stranded I had to start rushing back to where I packed my car. God, I even entered under the rain, cold, just to meet up with him so he will not be stranded. As I was walking under the rain I saw a keke and stopped it. The keke man asked me to beg the man inside, so I started begging. The man refused and said I was wet. I told him I will sit one side, and he refused, saying except I pay for both his fare and mine.

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I agreed, then he allowed me. As I entered this man kept me uncomfortable, saying if my wet clothes touch him again I will get down. I just kept my cool until I finally got to my destination. I did not even reach until I stopped at the junction and paid then used my legs to walk to my car, since it was very close.

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I was inside my car warming myself, then I got a call from my friend saying her husband was around, so I described my car and he came. I saw someone knocked on my car glass, wound down and it was this same man in a keke with me. Gosh!

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I was suppose to pay the keke man, and recommend him for a job? Tears rolled down my eyes, I brought out N3,000, gave him, started my car and zoomed off. My friend has been calling and sending me messages, I had to block her. Be careful, many times men of gold don’t wear gold. Be nice.

The National Examination's Schedule 2020

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
office of the director (press & PR)
Press Release

FG ROLLS OUT SCHEDULE FOR NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

The Federal Government has released a comprehensive schedule for various National Examinations for exit classes, spanning from 17th August to 18th November, 2020.
Minister of State for Education, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajuiba, who made the announcement today in Abuja after series of meetings with Chief Executives of examination bodies in the country said, the West African Examinations Council, (WAEC-SSCE) will start on the 17th of August, 2020 while  the  National Business and Technical Examination Board, (NABTEB) examinations will start on the 21st September and end by 15th October, 2020.
Other details of the schedule indicate that the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations, (SSCE) for SS3, conducted by NECO will start on the 5th of October and end on 18th of November, 2020.  
The Basic Education Certificate Examinations, (BECE) for JSS 3 also conducted by NECO, will start on the 24th of August and end on the 7th of September, 2020.
 Furthermore, the National Common Entrance Examination, (NCEE) which is a one-day NECO examination for intending applicants into Unity Colleges (JSS1) will run in-between the Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations i.e. on Saturday, 17th October, 2020.  
Registration for the NECO (SSCE), which is on-going, will end on the 10th of September, 2020 and there shall be no extension for the registration whatsoever.
The statement further indicated that the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies, (NBAIS) examination will commence on Wednesday, 23rd September and end by 17th October, 2020.
The Minister therefore directed all examination bodies to release details of their examination timetables in the next seven days.
Present at the meeting which was chaired by the Honourable Minister of State for Education, were the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Arc. Sonny Echono, Registrar, Joint Admissions Matriculations Board, (JAMB), Prof.  Is-haq Oloyede; Registar, National Examinations Council, (NECO), Prof. Godswill Obioma; Registrar, National Business and Technical Examination Board, (NABTEB) Prof. Ifeoma Isiugo-Abanihe; National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies, (NBAIS) Dr. Raji as well as the Acting Registrar of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Dr. J.O. Oke.
For the one - day National Common Entrance Examination conducted by NECO, it is compulsory for parents and pupils to wear face masks on the exam date, while also carrying along with them, alcohol-based sanitizers.


Ben Bem Goong            
Director, Press and Public Relations
08070587668
29th July, 2020

Local Cure For Stroke

Solution To Stroke: Do This Mixture Regularly for Instant Result for Patient Suffering From Stroke

Many people are suffering from Stroke, some are suffering from partial stroke while some Suffers the main stroke, if you have a person who is currently suffering from Stroke, whether partial stroke or Main stroke, kindly do this and thank me after a while. Information is knowledge, let's not neglect this because you never know how you can save lives with this.

I don't know if anyone at all has ever heard of this, but trust me, this works hundred percent If you are willing to abide by the prescription which I am going to tell you below. If anyone close to you has ever suffered Stroke, you will understand what it means to search for solution to make them get well again and return to their normal health.
The essence of information is to pass it on to those who would also use it to help those who are in need, after using this and it works for you, I beg you, don't withhold the information, share it to those who would also need it and you can also share this post so that it will reach to a good number of people, who would appreciate God for such information.

Get snails, those big snails, wash them very well with clean water, then break the snail gently and don't waste the water that come out from the snails while breaking them. Gather the water from the snails together in a ragolis container and do this.

The quantity of the water gathered from the snail will be dependent on the number of snail you have. After gathering the water together in a ragolis container, get a tin peak milk, open it then pour all the peak milk inside Ragolis container where you have the water from the snail and do this afterwards.

After you have mixed both the snail water and the Tin peak milk together inside the ragolis container, shake it very well and follow the prescription below, this prescription should be followed Accordingly for a better result.



PRESCRIPTION:

Three teaspoon in the morning.

Three teaspoon in the afternoon.

Three teaspoon in the Night.

Continue this for like one week, week, your testimony will shake your neighborhood, please, I'm begging you, the only good thing you will do for me for letting this information out to you is by helping others too, so that they will also benefit from this

English Language: Narrative Essay

A mode of expository writing, the narrative approach, more than any other, offers writers a chance to think and write about themselves.

 In a narrative essay, you tell a story, often about a personal experience, but you also make a point. So, the purpose is not only to tell an entertaining tale, but also to expound on the importance of the experience

 Since a narrative relies on personal experiences, it often is in the form of a story. When the writer uses this technique, he or she must be sure to include all the conventions of storytelling: plot, character, setting, climax, and ending. It is usually filled with details that are carefully selected to explain, support, or embellish the story. All of the details relate to the main point the writer is attempting to make.: To summarize, the narrative essay

1) is told from a particular point of view.
2) makes and supports a point.
3) is filled with precise details.
4) uses vivid verbs and modifiers.
5) uses conflict and sequence as does any story.
6) may use dialogue.

English Language: Summary Writing

Clarity*:Complex words and syntax are a hindrance to clarity and should be avoided. Ideas should be clearly distributed between sentences and paragraphs.

Don’t describe each and every one of your own movements*

Avoid the second-person narrative* :
An important part of the narrative essay is the fact that the writer experienced the events described.

To interest the reader, dynamic word choice is key* :
Avoid sounding too clinical. Use the same slang, idiom, and turns of phrase you would use in speech. Avoid passive constructions.

 Limit references.
Assignment : write a story that ends in " If I had known, I would have listened to my mother" .

Physics.... Topic: Light

PHYSICS.
TOPIC: Dispersion of White Light.
Dispersion is the Separation of white light into its Component Colours of Red,Orange,Yellow,Green,Blue,lndigo and Violet.Dispersion is due to the fact that the different Colours of white light travel at different Speeds through the glass.
When white light is passed through a prism an elongated Coloured patch of light is Obtained on a Screen placed behind the Prism.
The Colour pattern is known as the Spectrum of white light.The Spectrum Consists of the Red,Orange,Yellow, Green, Blue,lndigo,Violet(ROYGBIV) in that Order from the apex side A of the Prism.

SAD BUT TRUE

*From the Table of Hard Facts of Life*

Just be Happy!

*#Sad, But True!*

*I HAVE COME TO REALIZE THAT THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE HARD FACTS OF LIFE*

1. No matter what you say and how you say it, SOME people will never get it.
That's not your fault!
*#Sad, But True!*

2. No matter how pure your motives are, SOMEBODY will still accuse you of ill intentions.
Stay pure anyway.
*#Sad, But True!*

3. No matter how humble you are, somebody will still consider you proud. Stay humble, anyway.
*#Sad, But True!*

4. No matter how generous you are, somebody will still call you "selfish". Remain generous, anyway.
*#Sad, But True!*

5. Sometimes some of your greatest pains will come from those you gave the most pleasure.
*#Sad, But True!*

6. Some of your greatest disappointments will come from those you gave your best appointments or commitments.
*#Sad, But True!*

7. Sometimes some of the worst things you'd hear about yourself may come from those you speak the best of.
*#Sad, But True!*

8. Not everyone in your ship is paddling in the direction of your dreamed destination.
Discernment is key. *#Sad, But True!*

9. Loving people sometimes means feeling used by them.
*#Sad, But True!*

10. Sometimes, doing the right thing ends up making you look like a fool.
*#Sad, But True!*

11. Tough as it seems, any evil done against you can become a seed for your promotion... It depends on your response.
*#Sad, But True!*

12. I would rather appear foolish now and see the wisdom of the Almighty God unfold, than appear wise now and turn out a fool later.
*#Sad, But True!*

13. Promotion doesn't come by fighting for your rights but by being faithful in doing what is right.
*#Sad, But True!*

14. Those who will enjoy true promotion by the Almighty must be willing to forgive freely, forgive quickly and forgive wholly.
*#Sad, But True!*

15. Those who will relish true promotion must be willing to serve many for free and selflessly.
*#Sad, But True!*

16. Read with caution: Sometimes, to see the positive things Almighty God can do for you, then you have to be willing to stop what you can do in offending Him.
*#Sad, But True!*

17. Without God's sign off, your biggest step can turn out to be your biggest mistake.
*#Sad, But True!*

18. Pain has a higher potential to toughen you up than pleasure does. *#Sad, But True!*

19. Problems are easier to solve than people.
*#Sad, But True!*

20. Many people will celebrate you only as long as your advancement doesn't exceed their expectations of you. *#Sad, But True!*

21. Some people get close enough to you just to find something bad about you to broadcast to the world.
*#Sad, But True!*

22. Some people are quiet when you're succeeding but quick to point out your failures.
*#Sad, But True!*

23. Hating those who hate you makes them your leaders, since you're following their footsteps.
*#Sad, But True!*

24. Rather than react to a negative situation. Respond to your revelation.
*#Sad, But True!*

25. Believe the best even when you're going through the worst.
*#Sad, But True!*

26. They hurt you? Don't hold it against them. Hold them up in prayer.
*#Sad, But True!*

27. Forgiving people is not just a good idea. It's  God's idea. Actually, more than an idea. It's an instruction.
*#Sad, But True!*

28. How you respond to a situation can be more important than the situation.
*#Sad, But True!*

29. Your ability to overlook an offence determines the degree of dominion you'd exercise over many other things. *#Sad, But True!*

30. Wisdom will help you solve problems. A large heart will help you accommodate people. You need both.
*#Sad, But True!*

31. When all is said and done, let the fear and the love of the Almighty GOD in your heart pour through your daily walk!
*#Sad, But True!*

32. The wise is he who takes lessons from the above, and with them benefit others!
*#Sad, But True!*

33. We don't need to paint others black in order to shine or to pull others down in order to rise but some people do so.
*#Sad, But True!*

34. Life is short. Enjoy what you can of it, when you can and in the fear of GOD.
*#Sad, But True!*

35. Some people may think this piece is targeted at them. No. Everyone alive will need one of the points at one time or the other.
# *Sad, But True!*

Nigerian Newspaper Online

*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 5TH JULY 2020*



*THE NATION*


In the eyes of Obasanjo

Lions Club to establish diabetes centre

Mary Aiyegbusi passes on

NLC, others say no to resumption of schools

Missing 7 year-old found buried upright in shallow grave

NSITF management spent N3.4bn on non-existent training Ngige

Explosion kills woman, 4 children in Imo

Ogun doctors down tools, hold talks with government

Lagos seal 10 private schools for flouting closure directive

Corruption: No protection for erring appointees, contractors, says AbdulRazaq

Death toll now six in Lagos boat accident

Roadside drying of food produce can cause Lassa fever, appendicitis IFAD warns

Flood takes over homes, roads as morning rain pounds Ogun

Of popularity, notoriety and renown

Rivers APC: Aguma remains state chair, says Abe

When will Kwara APC crisis end

Leadership, lack of cohesion bane of Southeast, Anambra politics Ozigbo

Edo 2020: Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu in epic rematch

Akinremi preaches peace in Oyo APC to honour Ajimobi

Owambe Saturday, Turn Up Friday give respite despite COVID-19 restrictions

Burna Boy on wonders of his songs impact

Eedris, Tana Adelana, Anita Joseph speak on rape allegations in entertainment industry

Lagos seeks memorandum on power sector reforms

FoodCo supports Oyo Covid-19 taskforce

NECA flays suspension of NSITF management

MSION donates medications to Lagos, restates commitment to SDGs

Covid-19: Maritime union vows to resist sack, pay cut

APC leadership imbrioglio and nattering nabobs of Pavlovian conditioning


*VANGUARD*


Five killed, 10 injured in bomb attack in southwest Somalia

Minister says 109,823 N-Power beneficiaries now business owners

Miyetti Allah: Kidnappers, rapists are from Zamfara, Niger, Kaduna, Bauchi, Katsina

Inferno claims 16 lives, destroys N40.6m properties in Kano

Imo uncovers eight 'pensioners' receiving N300m annually

COVID-19:MeCure engages over 10,000 doctors for online consultations

Covid-19: Nigeria should look inwards for solution ' MWIA President

NSITF: Group accuses Ngige of circumventing Buhari's powers

Indian PM shuts Weibo account after banning Chinese apps

Buhari appoints Rev. Pam Executive Secretary, NCPC

Inferno claims 16 lives, destroys N40.6m properties in Kano

322 stranded Nigerians arrive Lagos airport from USA

Kano abducted kids: Ganduje inaugurate c'ttee to implement probe report

Court of Appeal dismisses suits challenging return of Bello as Kogi Gov

COVID-19: PDP urges prayers for Umahi, Ortom's Wife

Kogi: Court of Appeal upholds Gov Bello's election

Face challenges of governance, PDP replies APC over Hushpuppi comment

Kano LG polls: Ganduje repositions APC party structure for victory

Ondo government uncovers plan to blackmail Akeredolu with customized whisky

Ikpeazu inaugurates 13 new Permanent Secretaries

Expressions of Grace in the Ministry of Jesus (2)

Milner admits leaving Liverpool was an option after being played out of position

Klopp claims he's still the 'normal one' despite title winning season

Chelsea boss Lampard hopes Willian pens new contract

Leicester hitman Vardy nets 100th PL goal in 2-0 win over Crystal Palace

Chelsea bounce back with Watford win

Saka's first Premier League goal keeps Arsenal in Euro race

Premier League: Rampant Man Utd rout Bournemouth, Arsenal outgun Wolves


*THISDAY*


Indisputable Place of Metering in Nigerias Power Stability

Creating Job Opportunities in Edo State

Avoiding Landmines and Pitfalls in 2020 Marginal Fields Round

Examining the Power Play in NBET

Maintaining Downward Streak, FMDQ Turnover Dropped by N5tn in May

MOHAMMED RUFAI: With COVID-19, Acceleration of Digitisation is Unprecedented

Adewunmi Ogunsanya : Why MultiChoice is Dominant

BUA Cement to Establish Ultra Modern Cement, Power Plant in Adamawa

Access Bank Gives Waiver to Three Months Accrued Stamp Duty for Customers

COVID-19, Telecommunication Operators and the Forgotten Generations

Political Parties And Survival of Nigerias Democracy

The Politics of Electricity Tariff

The Controversy Over Hydroxychloroquine


*PUNCH*


COVID-19: 812 doctors, nurses, other health workers infected NCDC

Auditor-General queries National Assemblys alleged N2bn mismanagement

Civil service: Bayelsa uncovers fake employment syndicate

Benue confiscates 92 cows for violating anti-open grazing law

MFM prayer retreat

Fayose attacked

Kakanfo Inn distributes palliatives to aged residents

Badagry LG chair laments

Nigerias COVID-19 cases surpass 28,000 with 603 new infections

Chelsea must get used to pressure, says Lampard

Buhari appoints Rev Pam as pilgrims commission exec sec

African women have more uterine abnormalities than White females IVF expert

Worm infection can cause death in children Experts warn

Many COVID-19 patients reject results in Gods name Psychiatrist

Drug makers groan as FG introduces 7.5% VAT on raw materials

Pregnant women with iron deficiency anaemia at higher risk of COVID-19 infection Expert

Face coverings may now be part of our dressing

Poor electricity costs Nigeria N10tn yearly, says WBank

Drug/Money laundering: US, India, Ghana write FG, demand extradition of 11 Nigerians

Why Nigeria cant stop borrowing Ahmed, Finance minister

COVID-19: FG meets state govts Tuesday to discuss school resumption

Beware of buying stolen cars

Double jeopardy: Inside Taraba IDPs camp where displaced Nigerians compete for food, sleeping space

Its vital to succeed in marriage, work Babalakin

812 doctors, nurses, other health workers infected NCDC

Where is Iara Oshiomhole

WHO discontinues hydroxychloroquine trials for COVID-19

Sexual harassment not peculiar to Nollywood Chiwetalu Agu

Two dead as Boko Haram shoots UN helicopter in Borno

Oshiomhole became the problem instead of solution APC govs forum DG, Lukeman

Kids need to listen to music without lewd lyrics Malaka

Oyo writes Ajimobis family, extol ex-govs virtues

Im hale and hearty, Ebenezer Obey dispels death rumour

COVID-19 lockdown: How diversion denied many poor, vulnerable persons govts food

Its tough being female rapper C-MI

Akeredolu must hand over to me after 21 days Deputy

How well end DStv, others monopoly FG

Ultimate Love show taught me about relationships, marriage Bolanle Babalola

Lagos NGO adopts homeless child with cerebral palsy after PUNCH report

PDP stands good chance to win Ondo Jegede

Moving aviation agencies headquarters to Abujall reduce cost Pilots union leader, Galadima

COVID-19: Umahi, Benue SSG, HoS, CoS test positive

My figure eight attracted my husband to me Erogbogbo, 90-yr-old retired teacher


*DAILY TRUST*


Missing link in AKK pipes

Kogi gov'ship: Court of Appeal affirms Gov Bello's election

The shadow pandemic

FCE Abeokuta shut after medical worker dies of COVID-19

Taco Casserole

Oshiomhole's debts

CORONAVIRUS 10 ' COVID-19, NO RESPECTER OF 'IMMUNITY

Akwa Ibom approves tax holiday for residents, companies

Hamilton completes Austrian practice sweep

Ronaldo sets new records in Juve's win against Torino

Iheanacho scores in Leicester win

Man Utd move to 4th spot after 7-goal thriller

Athletics Federation factions bicker over court ruling

Adam Mohammed: FCT FA have surpassed campaign promises


*THE SUN*


Probe PDP over criminal conspiracy with Hushpuppi, APC urges EFCC

FG overburdening Nigerians with taxation 'Secondus

2023: Why PDP will zone presidency to North 'Gabriel Suswan

Abdulsalami-led National Peace Committee pushes for signing of Electoral Act

Why I'll prefer restructuring to Igbo presidency 'Hon. Onwuaso, NASS member

Our kind of democracy is what will destroy us'Senator Ogunlewe

Presidency: Nothing wrong if North retains power in 2023 'Sani, ex-ACF scribe

2023: President of Igbo extraction'll foster national unity 'Onuora, president, Igboekulie

Kogi: Court of Appeal upholds Gov Bello's election

Aguma remains Rivers' APC chairman ' Abe

Chukwueze: We're ready for Barca

Gattuso: Osimhen'll give quality to Napoli's attack

Iheanacho scores in Foxes' 3-0 win

Mikel attracts West Brom's interest

FIFA fines Arsenal over transfer sell-on clauses

Taye Taiwo joins Cypriot club

Serie A ticket race: Simy Nwankwo's hattrick lifts Crotone

Oshoala blasts CAF over AWCON cancelation

Enugu govt to pay hospital bills of 10-yr-old inflicted with grievous wounds

Ngige faults NECA on suspension of NSITF management

NSCDC nabs Kaduna cleric over alleged rape of minor

PANDEF/FG pact: NDelta millitants threaten new hostilities

Alleged insubordination, Lagos Ohanaeze ex-communicates ex-president

Enugu govt to pay hospital bills of 10-yr-old inflicted with grievous wounds

COVID-19: FCE Abeokuta shuts down as health worker dies

Pandemic not yet over Obi warns Nigerians

Sylva meets Baylesa House of Reps Caucus

Zlatan, others gather for Lotto9jas launch in Lagos


*GUARDIAN*


Revisiting the three-sided political battles in Imo state

Lawmaker lauds Buhari for judicial autonomy, urges bigger education votes

Jegede: Why PDP will takeover Ondo state

Dapo Abiodun: Trudging between governance and political bickering

Niger Delta ex-militants seek implementation Of PANDEF/FG Agreement

Testing kits shortage hits Adamawa

Enugu to take over care of tortured girl

Open grazing: Benue livestock guards impound 92 cows

Akwa Ibom COVID-19 committee threatens to shut centres

Deputy Governor gives Akeredolu 21-day ultimatum to hand over power

National Consultative Front, not a political party yet

Cleric donates face masks, palliatives to Alimosho residents

Oniba stool: Idowu Balogun family tasks kingmakers on court verdict

Iheanacho scores 12th goal for Leicester all season

For UNILAG cricket community, It's time to revive gentleman's game

NPFL's stakeholders must accept PPG's outcome for posterity - Gombe

Lewandowski passes 50-goal mark as Bayern win 20th German Cup to complete double

Chelsea win holds off rampant Man United in race for Premier League top four

Recapitalisation, mergers key to creating viable insurance concerns

Oha MercyElla Adaeze: Talented, confident kid star

What are our lawmakers saying about rape

Don't discard your face mask yet

Revealing revelation and family histories

National Broadcasting Commission as a stumbling block

Arsenal Dent Wolves' top four place finish as Man United win

Why Nigeria needs moral re-armament now!

Don't rejoice yet over $2.8b AKK Gas pipeline project

Oyo records first COVID-19 patient baby delivery


*DAILY TIMES*


Buhari, APC, killing Nigerians with taxes, Secondus laments.

COVID-19: Pray for Umahi, Ortoms Wife, PDP pleads

ACourt upholds Gov. Yahaya Bellos election

Edo 2020: Wike right choice to lead Obasekis campaign says Atiku

Today Soccer Scores: Jamie Vardy 100 goals

5G capacity ll boost business efficiency globally

Dealing with Love Problems Annoyance or Liberation

Why going on vacation is important

Mens Club returns this July

Advancing Together: Steve Babaeko Elected As AAAN President

BBNaija 5: About 30,000 Young Nigerians Auditioned for the Show!


*DAILY INDEPENDENT*


BREAKING: COVID-19: Delta Records 62 New Cases, Total Now 1,227

We Are God's Tool' (3)

JFC Mourns Former INL Editor

Cleric Asks Christians To Maximise Opportunities

AbdulRazaq Swears In New Perm Secs, Harps On Prudence, Team Work

Anxiety As COVID-19 Grips Top Politicians, Families

Ondo 2020: PDP's Quiver Full Of Arrows

Alleged Serial Kidnapper, Killer, Ndubuisi, Arrested In Port Harcourt

Real Reasons Makinde Fought Ajimobi Till Death

Edo Guber: Wike Eminently Qualified To Lead PDP To Victory ' Atiku

Stakeholders Seek IT, Security Specialists For Effective Data Governance

Organisation May Pay Dearly For Data Breaches, Careless Handling

First Bank's FMAP Graduates Inuagural Set Of Management Associates

Why Manufacturers' Capacity Utilisation Drops To 59.4% ' MAN

Union Bank Restates Commitments To Sustainability

Customs Nets N573bn In Five Months Of 2020

I'll End Capital Flight In Ondo State ' Adelami

Confirmed Arsenal Line-Up Vs Wolverhampton

Tunisia's Tourism Earnings Drop 47% Due To Coronavirus

China Rebukes Canada Over Criticism Of Hong Kong Security Law

Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia Resume Talks On Nile Dam

Egypt Airports To Receive 745 Expats Stranded In Kuwait Over COVID-19

Ghana's COVID-19 Cases Pass 19,000

Philippines Warns China Of Awful Response Over Drills


*TRIBUNE*


Gombe, UBEC to address Almajiri issues, basic education challenges

COVID-19: FG distributes palliatives to 540 vulnerable citizens in Abuja

Buhari appoints Pam as Christian Pilgrims Commission Executive Secretary

Nigeria records 603 new COVID-19 cases, total now 28,167

UN suspends air services as terrorists attack chopper in Borno

Appeal Court upholds Yahaya Bello's election as Kogi governor

PDP doesn't need godfather to win Edo 'Ex-party chairman

Rep fetes orphans, destitute, empower women to mark golden anniversary

The Nigeria narrative: Omelet without eggs

Disgruntled governorship aspirants in other parties have approached us in SDP 'Agunloye

I lived under the bridge for years before Gani rescued me 'Umohinyang

Who flies APC flag in Ondo

Isaac Geralds finds love in heartbreak

No difference between PDP, APC 'Olateru-Olagbegi

MFM to begin another 30 days prayer retreat

Ajimobi: Nigeria has lost a quintessential leader, lover of religion 'Abiara

Why I abandoned teaching for music 'MMZy

E no finish

Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr's girlfriend, tests positive for COVID-19

Stanbic IBTC named Nigeria's best sub-custodian bank 2020


*BLUE PRINT*


Ronaldo finds net from free kick as Buffon breaks record in Juve win

Premier League: Chelsea compound Watford woes, regain top 4 spot

2023 isn't the Igbo's turn for presidency ' it's Nigerians' by Fredrick Nwabufo

Breaking: Yahaya Bello is Kogi governor, Appeal Court affirms

Alleged rape: We're professional in our operations, military tells TCSA

IGP orders posting, redeployment of senior officers

Couple inserts nail, pepper into housemaid's skull, private part

Why Bayelsa is not ready to resume school ' Liverpool

Breaking: Akeredolu's aide takes over health ministry in Ondo

Nigeria players union tasks FIFA on relief funds for players

Covid-19: Fears as air travels resume

Breaking: Uncertainty as Police arrest NUJ chairman

How FG turned 109,823 N-Power beneficiaries to business owners ' Minister

Ogun residents count losses after 24-hour heavy downpour

APC govt overburdening Nigerians with taxes ' Secondus

Covid-19: Oyetola orders lockdown of 4 LGs in Osun

Take charge in Nasarawa, PDP directs zonal c'tte chair

Judge's absence stalls Ize-Iyamu's N700m criminal trial

In Anambra, traders kick as council area imposes fumigation levy

Kwara gov rejigs cabinet

Breaking: Ebonyi gov contracts Coronavirus, hands over to deputy

Breaking: Benue first lady, child, staff test positive to COVID-19

Criminal conspiracy linking 'Hushpuppi' with PDP leadership should be investigated ' APC

FG releases $311 Abacha loot to NSIA

Burutai commends GOC 8 Division on fight against banditry

PSC okays 6,618 senior police officers' promotion

OPL 245: We didn't drop charges against Adoke- EFCC

Crack as media director 'opposes' Ibrahim Adra's appointment as Nasarawa gov's CPS


*SPORTS*


10 stars who won LaLiga as both player and manager - New Telegraph

Adam Mohammed: FCT FA have surpassed campaign promises - Daily Trust

American tennis star tests positive for coronavirus - New Telegraph

Arsenal beat Wolves to go seventh - New Telegraph

Arteta sends Saka message after Arsenal youngster scores first Premier League goal - Goal

Athletics Federation factions bicker over court ruling - Daily Trust

Bayer Leverkusen 2-4 Bayern Munich: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Lewandowski's Brace Seals Domestic Double - FTBpro

Bayer Leverkusen 2-4 Bayern Munich: Robert Lewandowski double helps win German Cup - BBC

Bayern Munich Beat Leverkusen To Claim Record DFB-Pokal Title - Complete Sports

Bayern Munich remains on course for historic treble with German Cup win - CNN

Bayern Munich remains on course for historic treble with German Cup win - CNN

Chelsea 3-0 Watford: Blues boost Champions League hopes with win over Hornets - BBC

Chelsea boss Lampard hopes Willian pens new contract - Vanguard

Chelsea bounce back with Watford win - Vanguard

Chelsea sweating on Kante injury following win over Watford - Yahoo

Chelsea win holds off rampant Man United in race for Premier League top four - Guardian

Chukwueze: We're ready for Barca - The Sun

Confirmed Arsenal Line-Up Vs Wolverhampton - Daily Independent

Coronavirus: Dodgers' Price opts out of MLB season due to COVID-19 concerns - Yahoo

Coronavirus: Raptors ready to defend NBA title ' Ibaka - Yahoo

Coronavirus: Tiafoe contracts COVID-19, withdraws from Atlanta exhibition - Yahoo

Coronavirus: Yankees pair LeMahieu and Cessa test positive for COVID-19 - Yahoo

Crotone manager hails Nwankwo after hat-trick - Punch

Eden's having a hard time' - Hazard to miss Athletic clash as Zidane protects Real Madrid star - Goal

Eden's having a hard time' - Hazard to miss Athletic clash as Zidane protects Real Madrid star - Yahoo

EPL: Hammers, Villans battle relegation fever - New Telegraph

EPL: Iheanacho scores again as Leicester, Man United, Chelsea secure win in tight race for top 4 - The Cable

Expressions of Grace in the Ministry of Jesus (2) - Vanguard





















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Professionalism Even In Crime

During a robbery in Guangzhou, China, the bank robber shouted to everyone in the bank: "Don't move. The money belongs to the State. Your life belongs to you."

Everyone in the bank laid down quietly. This is called "Mind Changing Concept” Changing the conventional way of thinking.

When a lady lay on the table provocatively, the robber shouted at her: "Please be civilized! This is a robbery and not a rape!"

This is called "Being Professional” Focus only on what you are trained to do!

When the bank robbers returned home, the younger robber (MBA-trained) told the older robber (who has only completed Year 6 in primary school): "Big brother, let's count how much we got."

The older robber rebutted and said: "You are very stupid. There is so much money it will take us a long time to count. Tonight, the TV news will tell us how much we robbed from the bank!"

This is called "Experience.” Nowadays, experience is more important than paper qualifications!

After the robbers had left, the bank manager told the bank supervisor to call the police quickly. But the supervisor said to him: "Wait! Let us take out $10 million from the bank for ourselves and add it to the $70 million that we have previously embezzled from the bank”.

This is called "Swim with the tide.” Converting an unfavorable situation to your advantage!

The supervisor says: "It will be good if there is a robbery every month."

This is called "Killing Boredom.” Personal Happiness is more important than your job.

The next day, the TV news reported that $100 million was taken from the bank. The robbers counted and counted and counted, but they could only count $20 million. The robbers were very angry and complained: "We risked our lives and only took $20 million. The bank manager took $80 million with a snap of his fingers. It looks like it is better to be educated than to be a thief!"

This is called "Knowledge is worth as much as gold!"

The bank manager was smiling and happy because his losses in the share market are now covered by this robbery.

This is called "Seizing the opportunity.” Daring to take risks!

So who are the real robbers here?

An Address By Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu On The Commemoration Of The Democracy Day

Theme: GREAT LEAP TOWARDS A GREATER LAGOS


BEING AN ADDRESS BY MR. BABAJIDE OLUSOLA SANWO-OLU, GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE, ON THE COMMEMORATION OF HIS ADMINISTRATION’S FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE, ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2020.





Fellow Lagosians,



1. On Saturday, March 9, 2019, you demonstrated great confidence in me and in our great party, the All Progressive Congress, APC, by overwhelmingly electing me as the 15th Governor of our dear State.



2. For me, it remains a humbling privilege to be the leader of a government that you freely and massively elected into office. I remain truly grateful for your trust and confidence.



3. You will recall that in my acceptance speech, I told you, dear Lagosians, that while the victory may bear my name, because it must bear a name, it actually belongs to you.



4. One year on, that view has not changed. This government is and will continue to be for you and about you; about your welfare, and our collective future.



5. Good people of Lagos, in my inauguration address, I promised you a ‘Greater Lagos’. Today, on the first anniversary of that inauguration, it is my pleasure to brief you about the progress we have made in the journey towards a ‘Greater Lagos’, using the THEMES agenda as our vehicle.



6. As you are aware, Traffic Management and Transportation is the first leg of our THEMES Agenda. Considering the pivotal role of transportation as a major driver of socio-economic activities, our goal is to develop a reliable intermodal system of transportation.



7. Consequently, we are investing in waterways and a light rail system as long overdue alternatives to our roads. On February 4th, 2020, we made a giant leap in our resolve to develop an integrated transport system by officially commissioning eight new, state-of-the-art ferries, to kick-start our expansion of the LAGFERRY Service.



8. Since then we have seen a remarkable increase in the number of commuters on our waterways.



9. Similarly, with the successful completion of the elevated sea-crossing track of the Blue Line Mass transit project, at Marina, Lagos, late last year, construction work has begun on the final phase of the scheme. The project is critical to the achievement of our vision for intermodal transport.



10. Dear Lagosians, I am also pleased to inform you that the plan to construct the 4th Mainland Bridge is equally on course. Recently, we shortlisted eight out of the over 30 firms that expressed interest in the project. In the coming weeks and months, you will certainly hear more on this all-important project.



11. We are also working to make our roads better. Several roads have been rehabilitated while others are at various stages of completion. The Oshodi-Abule- Egba BRT Corridor, the Pen Cinema Bridge, the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, the Agric-Ishawo Road and the four junctions’ improvement projects at Allen Avenue, Maryland, Ikotun and Lekki among others would soon all be ready for public use.



12. A major highlight of our intervention in roads was the commissioning of a network of 31 roads at Ojokoro area in December 2019.



13. We are not resting on our oars; more completed projects are slated for commissioning in the coming days. These include: The Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) for our Bus Reform Scheme at Ikeja and Oshodi Bus Terminals; The Oshodi Abule-Egba BRT Corridor; Oyingbo Bus Terminal; Concrete Jetty with Shoreline Protection and Waiting Shelter at Baiyeku, Ikorodu LGA; Fadipe/Salami/Eyiowuawi/Odubanjo Streets in Shomolu LGA; Alhaji Akinwunmi Street in Mushin LGA; and Adagun-Imeke-Iworo-Ajido-Epeme Road in Badagry LGA.



14. I must express my satisfaction with the quality and progress of work on the transport infrastructure projects across the State. I urge the good people of Lagos to remain patient as we work to complete all of them to give you a better motoring and commuting experience.



15. On traffic management, we recruited and inducted 1,017 LASTMA officers to achieve better flow of traffic and reduction in travel time.



16. In order to sustain current momentum in the public transportation sphere, we ask for the cooperation of every resident of the State, especially in obeying Traffic Laws, for our collective good.



17. Fellow Lagosians, without a doubt, in the last 365 days, so much has happened in our State that we must be proud and thankful for.



18. In the area of unhindered access to healthcare – which is the second pillar of our Agenda – we have commissioned two Mother and Child Centers (MCCs) at Eti-Osa and Igando respectively. In the next couple of weeks, the Badagry and Epe MCCs will also be ready for public use.



19. For us, nothing should be spared to give Lagosians quality health care. The compassionate side of our government can best be captured by understanding the life-changing impact of the free medical interventions we have undertaken and continue to undertake to bring succour to ailing residents.



20. In our first 200 days in office, the Lagos State Government, working in collaboration with the BOSKOH Health Mission International and the Benjamin Olowojebutu Foundation, delivered diverse free medical interventions to over 250,000 Lagosians across several locations in the State.



21. Closely linked to Healthcare, for us, is the state of the Environment. This is why we are working hard to ensure a flood-free Lagos. We have carried out extensive dredging and disiliting on many drain channels across the State, and we will continue to do this even as the rainy season intensifies.



22. In the area of Education, our Third Pillar, our investment in revamping and upgrading infrastructure in the sector continues with the following completed projects ready for commissioning: 18 Classroom Blocks at Muslim Junior College, Egbe, 18 Classroom Blocks at Maya Secondary School, Ikorodu, 18 Classroom Blocks at Eva Adelaja Junior Secondary School, Bariga, Block of 20 Classrooms at Bashua Military School Primary School, Shomolu, 13 Classrooms at Saviour Primary School, Ifako-Ijaiye LGA, Block of 20 Classrooms at Ayanleye Memorial Primary School, Ifako-Ijaiye LGA and Block of 6 Classrooms at Ansar Ur Deen, Ibonwon, Epe.



23. Similarly, we have equally made remarkable inroad in the training of teachers for 21st century competence. Through the EKO EXCEL training initiative, 3000 primary school teachers have been trained on how to competently utilize technology in teaching, for better educational outcomes for our children.



24. The results have been amazing. Enrolment rates into our public primary schools have risen, while attendance rates have also improved remarkably. I have visited some of our public schools to see EKO EXCEL at work, and I am happy to report that we are on a transformative journey in public education in Lagos State.



25. Next is Technology. With the current trend in the globe, we are also keen on making Lagos the fortress of digital enterprise, an urban hub of technology-driven creativity, innovation and commerce, which in turn becomes a magnet for domestic and foreign investment.



26. To this end we have set up the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC), with start-up funds in excess of $600,000, to drive investment in research and development of tech-focused solutions across the six pillars of our administration’s THEMES agenda.



27. With this structure in place, tech start-ups and young innovators in the State now have the opportunity and available funding to push their entrepreneurial skills to the next level.



28. Dear Lagosians, the Greater Lagos we promise you is a Megacity that is fully and confidently a 21st century economy. This is the thinking that has propelled us to sign a $629 million financing facility aimed at completing the Lekki Deep Seaport project. When that project is completed, Lagos will have one of the most modern and capable Ports not just in Africa but in the world.



29. It will stimulate the local, national and regional economies, and earn a well-deserved place as a container transportation hub in Africa.



30. A 21st century economy is one that is capable of meeting the housing needs of its people. In the area of housing, four major housing projects are now ready for commissioning. They are:



a. LagosHoms, Igbogbo Scheme with 360 home units comprising 120 1-bedroom, 120 2-bedroom and 120 3-bedroom apartments;



b. Lagos State Affordable Public Housing Scheme, Topo, Badagry with 252 2-bedroom apartments;



c. Courtland Villas, Behind Alhaji Femi Okunnu Estate, Igbohushu, Lekki with 120 units of 4-bedroom Maisonettes and BQs; and



d. Lekki Apartments, Ikate-Elegushi, Lekki.



31. On January 30, 2020, we handed over apartment keys to 492 beneficiaries of our administration’s maiden rent-to-own housing scheme at the Lateef Kayode Jakande Housing Estate, Igando. It was, indeed, a joyous moment not only for the beneficiaries, but for me as well.

32. More housing schemes will be delivered in the coming months. We are very excited about our housing schemes because not only do they provide homes to people, they also create jobs for multitudes of people who work as artisans, tradesmen and labourers on these projects. This fully ties in with our commitment to resuscitate excellent craftsmanship by making opportunities available for people to be trained and to demonstrate their training.



33. In the area of agriculture and food security, we have done so much, with initiatives such as the Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support Project (APPEALS) which is designed to build the capacities of actors in the Rice, Aquaculture and Poultry Value Chains, enabling them to become large scale producers and processors of rice, fish, eggs, and poultry. When the Imota Rice Mill is completed at the end of this year, it will be a game-changing addition to Nigeria’s ongoing rice revolution.



34. Being the smallest State in Nigeria, we may not have the land potential that other States have, but that will not stop us from maximizing the development of what we have as well as the full development of our great potential as a processing hub with ready access to the largest market in West Africa.



35. We are also strengthening the capacity of our farmers through the Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (LAP), the Sea Food Festival and the Eko City Farmers Food Market. The provision of extension services to farmers is also a priority.



36. The final pillar of our Agenda, is Security and Governance. Our goal is Transformational Security, using Technology. We are revamping our Security Command-and-Control Center, and investing heavily in security cameras and improved data-gathering and processing, to stay permanently ahead of crime and criminality.



37. By this, we are sending a strong message of deterrence to all potential criminals. The Lagos State Security Trust Fund will continue to be the arrowhead of our interventions in security in Lagos State.



38. We are also partnering with neighbouring States, and one important step in this regard is the establishment of the Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), which has been codenamed ‘Operation Amotekun’. You will begin to see the full operationalization of the scheme in the coming months.



39. Dear Lagosians, the future, no doubt, looks bright. We are taking sure and steady steps towards the realization of the ‘Greater Lagos’ of our aspirations.



40. While we are not yet where we want to be, it is clear that we are not where we used to be. We must use the successes we have recorded in the last one year, to inspire us to even greater collective effort to make life better for all of us.



41. And as we make progress in our quest for a ‘Greater Lagos’, certainly more challenges lie ahead. Of what essence is life without obstacles? Which leads me to the issue of the COVID-19 pandemic, already described as the most disruptive occurrence of our lifetime.



42. It has been a very challenging period, for all of us: Government, businesses, offices, schools, places of worship, and citizens. Lagos State remains the epicenter of the pandemic in Nigeria. We are still seeing an increase in infection figures, and this trend is likely to continue for a while longer, before we are able to succeed in flattening the curve.



43. Dear Lagosians, against this backdrop, let me stress this fact: that there is no reason to panic or be alarmed. The current situation does not mean that things are out of control. It rather reveals the effectiveness of the new testing, tracing and tracking approaches and strategies we are adopting.



44. One clear testimony to our doggedness in combatting this pandemic is in the over 555 patients we have discharged since the Index case.



45. Your support has been inspiring. I thank you all very much for standing by us.



46. Of course, the war is not yet over. Even when we start to see a decline in the number of new cases we must not be lured into the illusion that the worst is over.



47. Between now, and the months ahead, we need to be very cautious in the way we act and attempt to resume life and business. We cannot afford, at any time over the next few months, to make a mess of all the hard work we have done.



48. Dear Lagosians, as I give gratitude to God for this day, and remain truly grateful to all of you, kindly permit me to thank my darling wife, Ibijoke, my children and extended family for their unflinching support and love.



49. I would also thank our great Party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the opportunity to be their flagbearer, for the foundation of a people-focused manifesto, and the constant support and encouragement.



50. My personal gratitude goes to the dogged National Leader of our great party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; our National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole; all our Distinguished Senators and Representatives at the National Assembly; as well as the State APC Chairman, Alhaji Babatunde Balogun.



51. My heartfelt gratitude also goes to my brother and co-traveler on the Greater Lagos journey, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and his lovely wife, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat. My appreciation also extends to all my colleagues in the State Executive Council.



52. To our Judiciary, led by the Honorable Justice Kazeem Alogba, thank you for being strong partners in progress.



53. I am equally grateful to the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Mudashiru Obasa and all the esteemed members of the House.



54. I thank all our Local Government Chairmen, Councillors, Party Chairmen at the Local Government, and all the members of our party across the State whose unwavering belief in our ability and commitment has helped keep the party’s flag flying strongly in the State, in the last two decades.



55. Let me also express profound gratitude to the Public Servants who work day and night, often behind the scenes, to translate our lofty vision into practical and visible progress; as well as all our Royal Fathers and all our spiritual leaders, whose wise counsel and prayers have been a steady source of strength.



56. Special thanks also go to the ladies and gentlemen of the Press, you have been extremely supportive in conveying our vision and narratives of a Greater Lagos to the public.



57. May we all live to see and partake in the progress and prosperity of a Greater Lagos.



58. Thank you all for your attention.



God bless Lagos State

God bless Nigeria



Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Governor of Lagos State

June 12, 2020