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APC Chieftain, Kaoli Olatunji Olusanya officially declares intention to run for Lagos East Senate race
The All Progressive Congress (APC) Lagos east senatorial district vice chairman, Chief Kaoli Olatunji Olusanya has officially declared his interest to represent Lagos east senatorial district in the National Assembly.
The declaration which was made On Tuesday, 28th Of July, 2020 during a media parley is in preparation for the bye-election coming up in few weeks in the district.
The media brief also had his director of media, Hon Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba, Barr. Ade Ayeni , the SLG to Igbogbo Baiyeku LCDA, Dr Fatai Abatan, A senior lecturer at LASU, Otunba Dare Odufowokan, to mention a few.
Asipa Kaoli Olusanya explained that after several consultations with the party leaders in the state, he has decided to run in the race for the sole aim of general development in the Lagos east senatorial district.
He made it known that Lagos east senatorial district needs a better representation and should greatly benefit from human development, Youth Development, capacity building, to mention a few, hence, the need for his aspiration.
Kaoli, being an academician and the Chief learning officer of Kith and Kin International college, made it known that Education has always been a priority to him and is the only way not to build an army of cultists, therefore, one of the offer He is bringing to the table is quality education.
He stated that he has invested a lot into education in the district, noting that His priority, should in case he gets to the seat is to do more in terms of education in the district
‘We have lost society value because of education, we need to rebuild that. With good representation, engagement with power and trust, we will get things done.
If I eventually get the ticket and win the election, I will ensure that lives are impacted, everyone will be beneficiary of the many routes through which Intend to improve development in the district.
I remember calling the sixteen chairmen of local government in Lagos east, I asked them to check schools that are not conducive for learning and take pictures of them.
After that was done, We made a brochure out of it, I submitted it to the Party chairman, for delivery to the governor because we need to get better education here, without education, we are raising armies of cultists.
The governor has set up a task force to look into it and if I get to the seat, the first thing I will do is pick those bad schools and rebuild them”
Kaoli has been in the business of investing in lives for over thirty years in private and public service. According to Him, the passion was gotten from his mother whom He loves and respect wholeheartedly.
Also, he promised to run an inclusive government that will be transparent and accessible.
“I intend to run an inclusive government. The people Will have access to their representative and I will also ensure to give an account of stewardship through town hall meetings periodically”
While speaking about his political journey and relationship with APC National leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, He revealed that He has made sacrifices for his party several times and that he has endless love and respect for APC National leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
‘Asiwaju is my all time great leader and I will forever be loyal to him’, he added.
Similarly, Chief Kaoli Olatunji Olusanya urged his followers not to be aggressive in their support for him because his message is of peace, reconciliation, unity in order to strengthen the party.
‘’ My message is of peace, reconciliation, understanding. I will not charge any of my followers to support me by engaging anybody negatively , by confrontation, rather, educate people, inform people with humility , and let us evaluate everyone by who they are and what they have done’’
No doubt, one of Kaoli’s achievements as a party leader has always been unification and reconciliation, and of course, His ambition is still channeled towards same.
Meanwhile, it is worthy of being noted that the Lagos east senate seat was made vacant after the demise of Bayo Osinowo ‘Pepperito’ who represented the district. Chief Kaoli, according to information was a staunch supporter of the late senator. He described him as a faithful party leader till his death
‘Bayo Osinowo was faithful, was very religious and loyal to the party. I was part of those who supported his emergence as senator and I don’t regret it for once, I see in him selflessness, philosopher, he spends his resources carelessly to the needy, if he receives 10 phone calls, 9 of them are from those who need help. I saw in him someone who can create opportunities to build people’
Furthermore, his director of media, Hon. Princess Folashade Olabanji Oba, The National Deputy Chairman ( Association of Local Government Vice Chairman of Nigeria) and Vice Chairman , Ikorodu LG expressed gratitude to media organisations for their support.
At least 23 people were killed in a series of suspected suicide bombings, police in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri said on Tuesday.
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More than 100 other people were injured in the blasts that took place on Monday evening in the capital of Nigeria’s restive Borno state.
No group has claimed responsibility for the suspected attacks.
The deadly blasts come after a military post was attacked overnight Sunday to Monday, which authorities blamed on suspected Islamist militants.
This sad incident is coming barely two weeks after Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church specifically warned against attacks in some states. He mentioned these states while calling on security operatives to pay close attention to them.
These were his words:
“Another attack is coming up in these following states where the military must watch carefully and intelligently; Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, Niger, Borno, Kwara and Kogi state. They want to do a deadly attack, it’s preventable but it depends on how they will handle it. I have told you about the danger coming up.”
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Unfortunately, some of our military agencies don’t believe spiritual intelligence can save the country from so much danger hence, their neglect of this prophetic warning but now, it has been fulfilled with the miliary losing credibility by the day while Primate Ayodele continues to gain momentum.
Likewise, At least 26 passengers and crew sustained varying degrees of injuries on Monday following an accident involving the Kaduna–Abuja train, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).
Opeifa explained that the train departed Rigasa in Kaduna at 7:15 a.m. and was approaching Asham station around 9:16 a.m. when a loud bang was heard after the power car and trailing locomotive collided with one of the passenger coaches.
In July 2025, Primate Ayodele asked nigerians to pray not to see train mishap on the Kaduna-Abuja route.
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“Let’s pray not to see train mishap in Abuja-Kaduna, Kaduna-Abuja route.”
This has also been fulfilled.
The project ends decades search for investors, boosts Nigeria’s blue economy
By Prince Adeyemi Shonibare
Nigeria’s maritime sector is set for a major transformation following a landmark agreement involving the world’s largest container shipping company, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), which has secured a 45-year concession to build, manage and operate a modern container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos.
The project, to be developed in partnership with Nigerdock, marks one of the most significant private sector investments in Nigeria’s port infrastructure in recent decades and is expected to strengthen the country’s role as a major maritime gateway in West and Central Africa.
For Nigeria, the agreement brings to close decades of efforts to attract large-scale investors to develop Snake Island Port, a strategically located maritime asset in Lagos.
Long-standing concession history
Snake Island’s maritime facilities date back several decades. In 1992, the Federal Government granted a 99-year concession for the island’s port and industrial facilities to Nigerdock, a major maritime engineering and logistics company.
Nigerdock was later privatised and is currently operated by the Jagal Group owned by Nigerian industrialist Maher Jarmakani.
Over the years, the Island Container Terminal fell into disrepair, requiring major rehabilitation and modernization to meet modern global shipping standards.
The new partnership with MSC is expected to transform the port into a state-of-the-art container handling facility capable of attracting larger vessels and increasing Nigeria’s cargo throughput capacity.
Buhari administration approved the project.
The investment framework for the Snake Island development was approved in May 2023 by the Federal Executive Council under then President Muhammadu Buhari.
The approval authorised total private investment of approximately $974.1 million for the project under a Public-Private Partnership structure, including the 45-year concession period.
At the same time, the Federal Government also approved two other major maritime infrastructure projects:
• Development of the Ondo Multipurpose Port in Ilaje, Ondo State, with $1.48 billion in private investment and a 50-year concession.
• Expansion and development of the Burutu Sea Port in Delta State, involving $1.2 billion in private investment and a 40-year concession.
These projects form part of Nigeria’s broader effort to develop its blue economy and expand maritime trade capacity.
Construction partners
Engineering and construction of the Snake Island container terminal will be handled by:
• ITB Nigeria Limited
• DEME Group
ITB Nigeria Limited is part of the Chagoury Group and owned by the Chagoury family, while DEME Group is a globally recognised Belgian marine engineering and dredging company with extensive experience in port construction.
MSC profile
Founded in 1970 by Italian shipping entrepreneur Gianluigi Aponte and his wife Rafaela Aponte-Diamant, MSC has grown from a single cargo vessel into the largest container shipping company in the world.
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the company operates in more than 155 countries and serves over 500 ports worldwide, with a fleet of roughly 900 container ships and over 200,000 employees globally.
The MSC Group also operates major logistics and maritime businesses including inland logistics through Medlog, cruise tourism through MSC Cruises, and port terminal operations across several continents.
According to Forbes, the estimated net worth of MSC founder Gianluigi Aponte is about $43.9 billion as of February 2026, placing him among the world’s richest shipping magnates. The company remains privately owned by the Aponte family, with both founders holding equal ownership stakes.
Management comments
Speaking on the development, MSC Group President Diego Aponte said the company is committed to strengthening its operations in Nigeria and across Africa.
“We are proud to expand our presence in Nigeria through this important infrastructure project. The Snake Island terminal will enhance service delivery and improve port efficiency for our customers and partners in the region,”
Chief Executive Officer of Nigerdock, Maher Jarmakani, described the agreement as a major milestone for the Nigerian maritime sector.
“We are delighted to partner with MSC in developing a world-class container terminal that will enhance Nigeria’s logistics capabilities and support economic growth,” he said.
Economic impact
Industry analysts say the project could significantly strengthen Nigeria’s maritime economy by expanding cargo handling capacity, reducing congestion at Lagos ports and attracting additional international shipping traffic.
The development is also expected to create thousands of direct and indirect jobs across maritime operations, logistics, transport services and port-related commercial activities.
Infrastructure expansion
Beyond the port development, plans are also underway for Nigeria’s first underwater tunnel, linking Ahmadu Bello Way in Victoria Island through Snake Island and connecting the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway with the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway corridor through Badagry.
The tunnel project is expected to significantly improve freight movement and road connectivity between Lagos ports and national transport networks.
Strategic milestone
With the entry of MSC into the Snake Island development, industry observers say Nigeria is taking a significant step toward modernizing its maritime infrastructure and positioning itself as a regional hub for global shipping and trade.
For a project that has waited for decades for major international investors, the Snake Island concession represents a turning point in Nigeria’s port development strategy and a strong signal of global confidence in the country’s maritime future.
By Prince Adeyemi Shonibare
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