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Give Special Status To Ogun Roads, Gov. Abiodun Urges FG

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Give Special Status To Ogun Roads, Gov. Abiodun Urges FG

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has appealed to the Federal Government to give special consideration to roads in the State has it plays host to the largest industrial hub in the country.

 

Give Special Status To Ogun Roads, Gov. Abiodun Urges FG

 

Governor Abiodun who made the appeal at the Stakeholders Town Hall Meeting attended by the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, at the Ogere end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, said roads in the State have become deplorable due to activities of heavy duty trucks.

 

Give Special Status To Ogun Roads, Gov. Abiodun Urges FG

 

“It is just right to say that Ogun State deserves a special status in terms of consideration for road constructions.
I believe this is doable. It is not just for Ogun State, it is for the common good of all Nigerians and continued development of our great nation” he noted.

 

Give Special Status To Ogun Roads, Gov. Abiodun Urges FG

 

He said most part of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the longest road that leads to busiest Air and Sea Port in the country, is in the State and has over time deteriorated and become a nightmare to motorists and other road users.

 

Give Special Status To Ogun Roads, Gov. Abiodun Urges FG

 

“We are particularly delighted that the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is receiving Federal Governments attention.
Indeed, in the last two or three weeks, this road has been a nightmare. At certain points, I have had to personally intervene by directing traffic.

 

Give Special Status To Ogun Roads, Gov. Abiodun Urges FG

“Experience on this road diminishes the fact that this road leads to the busiest sea and air ports in Nigeria.
We bear the most of the hardship on this road because the longest stretch of the road is in Ogun State.
Whether the stretch from Lagos to Ibadan or the stretch that leads to the East-West Road of Sagamu-Benin Expressway, the longest stretch lies in Ogun State”, he noted.

 

 

 

 

While appreciating the Federal Government for constructing the road, Governor Abiodun whoever pointed out ecological challenges facing the State as a result of the mining activities by the construction company, calling for more supervision in the issuing of mining licence to serve the environment.

 

 

 

The Governor informed that his administration has commence the construction of the Ijebu-Epe road, while appeal has been made to the Federal Government for the take over of the Lagos-Sango-Abeokuta road to take the load off the Lagos-Ibadan road as well as the 19.8km Atan-Lusada-Agbara, which play host to multinational and domestic industries.

 

 

 

Prince Abiodun who also pointed out the bad condition of the Sagamu-Ogijo-Ikorodu road, said though the state has done Palliatives on some of the roads, these could not be enough as total reconstruction was needed for durability.

 

 

 

He said two fire stations would be built at Isheri and Mowe, to respond to fire emergencies, while a trailer park would be sited at Sagamu to provide alternative to Ogere axis

 

 

 

Speaking, the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, ordered tanker and trailer drivers to move their vehicles out of the road, as pouring of used petroleum products was capable of destroying the roads.

 

 

 

He said the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway constructed in 1974 and Completed in 1978 was to promote north- south commercial activities, calling on the Federal Road Safety Commission to enforce road regulations, as government could not afford its road destroyed by people who are carrying out their private businesses.

 

 

 

While assuring that the Federal government would work with Ogun State to address the environment challenges posed by the road construction, the Minister noted that the Federal Government has heard request of the State on other roads and attention would be given as funds are available.

 

 

 

The Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, represented by the Elegbe of Egbe, Oba Adewale Osibaru, called for the siting of Fire station in the area, while attention should be given to the Sagamu-Ogijo-Ikorodu road. The Alaye Ode, Oba Tunde Osho, appealed for construction of pedestrian bridge in the area and rehabilitation of township roads damage as the result of traffic diversion from the Expressway.

 

 

The representatives of the Hausa, Igbo commumities and the Civil Society Organization, made contributions on how to end the gridlock synonymous with the Ogere axis of the State.

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NAFDAC ALLEGED EXTORTION OF ₦3.5 BILLION FROM ONISHA TRADERS — IGBOS HEROES FOUNDATION REACTS By Joseph Monday

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NAFDAC ALLEGED EXTORTION OF ₦3.5 BILLION FROM ONISHA TRADERS — IGBOS HEROES FOUNDATION REACTS

By Joseph Monday

The Igbo Heroes Foundation, which has the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu CFR, as its founding chairman, has strongly condemned the recent closure of the Onitsha Bridgehead Drug Market by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). In a statement issued by the Foundation’s National Coordinator, Prince Chinedu Nsofor (Kpakpando Ndigbo), the organization reaffirmed its commitment to uphold the values of Igbo heroes past by boldly defending Igbos from undue oppression and intimidation.

The Foundation described the closure as a deliberate economic attack disguised as regulatory enforcement. “What NAFDAC has done is not enforcement but economic warfare against innocent traders in the South East. They have acted more wickedly than the criminals they claim to be pursuing,” Nsofor declared. “Instead of singling out the bad eggs, they’ve chosen to punish the entire market, destroying livelihoods and dignity.”

In an even more alarming revelation, Nsofor disclosed that NAFDAC is demanding ₦700,000 from each trader to reopen their shop—amounting to a staggering ₦3.5 billion, calculated by multiplying ₦700,000 by the estimated 5,000 shops in the market. So far, 1,000 traders have already paid, resulting in ₦700 million being extorted under this guise. “This is not regulation. This is broad daylight extortion. If expired drugs were truly the issue, the agency should focus on legal prosecution. Why demand billions from traders? Are they suggesting expired drugs are okay for the right price?” he asked.

Nsofor further stated, “It is tragic that many traders have already paid, suggesting NAFDAC may be compromising public health standards in exchange for money. This is not just corruption—it’s a betrayal of public trust.” The Foundation therefore calls on President Bola Tinubu to urgently cleanse his administration of what it describes as deep-rooted corruption that is gradually engulfing the fabric of governance.

Decrying the double standards often applied by federal authorities, Nsofor said, “Why weren’t Fulani cattle markets shut down when killer herdsmen ravaged communities? Why is a whole drug market being destroyed because of a few bad actors? This injustice is tailored specifically for Igbos—it would not happen in the North or the West.”

He also praised popular activist Very Dark Man (VDM) for his courageous stance in defending the Onitsha traders despite being neither Igbo nor from Anambra State. “VDM has shown more courage and humanity than some of our so-called leaders. He is a beacon of truth in a time of silent oppression,” Nsofor said.

The Foundation declared its unwavering support for the affected traders, vowing to explore all legal and advocacy avenues to ensure justice is served. “We will not rest until every affected trader gets justice. Legal teams will be raised. Advocacy will be mobilized. Corruption will be exposed at all levels,” Nsofor affirmed. “No Igbo son or daughter will be sacrificed on the altar of federal injustice and impunity.”

The Foundation is now calling on Governor Charles Soludo to rise to the occasion and defend the people of Anambra State. Nsofor also appealed to all well-meaning Igbo sons and daughters, both in Nigeria and the diaspora, to lend their voices and support to the cause. “This is a time for unity. Help secure legal representation for these traders. Let us not allow NAFDAC or any federal agency to make a mockery of justice and due process in Alaigbo,” he concluded.

The Igbo Heroes Foundation, grounded in the legacy of late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, is mobilizing for a legal and civic battle. The time to act is now.

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Ikorodu Building Collapse: How Primate Ayodele’s Prophecy Was Fulfilled In Nine Hours (VIDEO)

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*Ikorodu Building Collapse: How Primate Ayodele’s Prophecy Was Fulfilled In Nine Hours (VIDEO)

 

Nigeria still has men of God who see things clearly and warn ahead of time before they occur. In a world where people find it hard to believe prophets because of their experiences, Primate Ayodele has continued to stand out as a major prophetic force nationally and internationally.

His prophetical sagacity was once again confirmed yesterday when one of the prophecies he shared during an early morning church service on Tuesday came to pass at noon of the same day.

While leading prayer at the ‘God will not put me to shame’ prayer service, which runs at his church, INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos, every Tuesday by 5 am, Primate Ayodele called on the government and its agencies to be careful of a building collapse that will take lives.

He made the call in Yoruba language and expressed the importance of the message as it was very imminent.

These were his words:

“I am seeing that a building will collapse in this Lagos….”

As the prophet warned, a few hours later into the day, there were reports of a two-storey building collapse in Ikorodu, leading to the death of about three people and counting.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said its operatives rescued nine adult males and recovered three dead bodies in the building that collapsed at the Ikorodu area of the state on Tuesday.

The Agency, however, added that the rescue operation is still ongoing at the site of the collapsed building.

The LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said the three people rescued dead were trapped under the collapsed building.

Oke-Osanyintolu, who said this in a statement on Wednesday, added that the rescued nine adult males were attended to bythe LASEMA Pre-Hospital Care Unit.

“Following distress alerts at 14:02 hours, LASEMA activated the State’s Emergency Response Plans from Agbowa and Alausa.

“Upon arrival of agency’s response teams at 14:40hours, it was discovered that a two-storey building undergoing construction had collapsed, with three victims trapped under the debris at the aforementioned location.

“Search and Rescue Operation is still ongoing. All the bodies have been handed over to Igbogbo Police Station.

“The cause of the collapsed building is yet to be ascertained,”

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Celebrating 60 Years of Life, Love, and Legacy : Fredrick Omodiagbe’s Unforgettable Birthday Bash

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Celebrating 60 Years of Life, Love, and Legacy : Fredrick Omodiagbe’s Unforgettable Birthday Bash

Mr. Fredrick Omodiagbe, President of Omorecords Entertainment, marked a major milestone on May 17th, 2025, with a grand celebration of his 60th birthday. The event was a testament to his impact and influence, drawing over 450 guests from far and wide, including Nigeria, Cameroon, Canada, and all 52 states of America.

The guest list included many prominent figures from the community, such as Dr. David Shi, Dr. Dennis Ako, Dr. Liz Anbeh, Pastor Dickson Aghedo, and many others.

According to observers, the party was an unforgettable experience, with the guest of honor expressing his gratitude to his beautiful wife, who solely financed and organized the spectacular event. It was indeed one of Mr. Omodiagbe’s best days in recent years, and the celebration will surely be remembered for years to come.

On behalf of Omo Records, we would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Mr. Fredrick Omodiagbe on his 60th birthday. We wish him good health, happiness, and many more years of success and fulfillment. May this milestone birthday mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter in his life. Happy birthday, sir!

 

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