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Obasa Assures Sanwo-Olu of Support on Infrastructure, Transport Sector Developments

 

 

 

 

The Lagos State House of Assembly will continue to support Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the area of infrastructural and transport sector developments in the state, Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has said.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Obasa gave the assurance during the commissioning of the Oyingbo Bridge on Sunday.

 

 

Obasa Assures Sanwo-Olu of Support on Infrastructure, Transport Sector Developments

 

The Speaker, represented by the Chairman of the House Committee on Transport, Hon. Adewale Adedeji Temitope OON, noted: “We have the transport sector reform law which we did. We have the Lagos State Transport Masterplan which is in place and now, we are here again today having the THEME+ agenda.”

He commended the governor for living up to the expectations of the people of the state and for fulfilling his electioneering campaign promises.

“Today we are happy because we are standing at this historic event where Mr. Governor has said that the needs and responsibilities of the people shall continue to be his priority and he has given us the opportunity. Today, we are opening a bus terminal and we are commissioning a bridge.

“Your political scorecard has said it all. Your promises to the people as a politician and as the executive governor are coming to pass. I want to continue to tell you that as long as you continue to do what is right for the people, the Lagos House of Assembly will continue to stand with and by you.

“Just last week, we commissioned the Yaba Bridge and today, we are here commissioning the Oyingbo Bridge. I know we still have the Mushin and Ikeja bridges. We have train stations that have been completed and yet to be commissioned,” Dr. Obasa said.

In the same vein, Hon. Adewale said when he was appointed chairman of the committee on transport, he was worried about the transportation challenges in the state, adding that he got more worried when the governor made transportation a priority in his THEME+ agenda.

“Mr. Governor, history will be kind to you. On behalf of the good people of Lagos State, I promise that Mr. Speaker will continue to stand by you for every need on infrastructure development and the transport sector,” he said.

The lawmaker used the opportunity to appeal to the governor for the construction of a bridge in Ifako-Ijaiye to ease traffic bottlenecks in the area.

“Mr. Governor, I’m jealous because I understand that there are supposed to be seven bridges and I know that four have been constructed. I also understand that one of the local governments that is supposed to benefit from the bridges is Ifako-Ijaiye where I represent and that is the Iju/Fagba Bridge.

“Compensations have been paid but we have not seen any bridge. Mr. Governor, I would like to talk to you about that,” Adewale said.

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Grace Nation: The Implications of Unrighteousness is Suffering – Dr Chris Okafor

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Grace Nation: The Implications of Unrighteousness is Suffering – Dr Chris Okafor.

…. God is too Loaded to Lie – Okafor

Understanding God’s Purpose for Financial Dominion is also understanding God as the Processor of Life, He is the alpha and Omega of wealth, when you understand his Principles and follow his command you will experience financial Dominion because silver and Gold belongs to the Lord.

Teaching on the series, “Understanding financial blessings through Financial Dominion Part 2” Senior Pastor Grace Nation Global and the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor Continue on examines What is God purpose for financial Dominion for his People, The Generational Prophet Of God highlighted, that To demonstrate his love and care, meeting the needs of his People.

The Man of God continues that God wants to meet the needs of his People and by showing them love supplying their needs. God wants to Empower his people to be a blessing to the world, which means, until you become a Blessing to the kingdom and his people before you can be called a blessing.

Dr Chris Okafor continue on God purpose for financial Dominion said it is for the spread of his kingdom on earth, it is also to empower people to serve as authority on the earth, while declaring that Financial Dominion is not for show but for kingdom advancement.

In conclusion the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor remarked that when we follow God’s Principles,we are privileged to access all his Provisions.

The Divine intervention and Breakthrough Sunday Service on 6 April 2025 held at the international Headquarters of Grace Nation international aka Liberation City in Ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria witness, the words, deliverance, diverse kind of Healing ,Miracles, Restoration and Solution to all kinds of problems.

Earlier it was a special Birthday Parade by the Nigeria Army Band to Celebrate another years of Grace, Annoiting and God mercy over the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor as he marks another glorious Birthday, it was indeed awesome, A special birthday rendetion song was made to celebrate God chosen, Accurate Seer of our time, The Man that sees it all Dr Chris Okafor to the Glory of God.

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From Democracy to Dictatorship: Nigeria’s Descent into Autocracy Since 2015

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From Democracy to Dictatorship: Nigeria’s Descent into Autocracy Since 2015
By George Omagbemi Sylvester

 

Since the All Progressives Congress (APC) took over Nigeria’s leadership in 2015, the country has not only witnessed a decline in democratic values but has steadily descended into a dangerous state of autocracy. What began as a hopeful transition of power soon turned into a nightmare marked by economic collapse, repression of civil liberties, electoral manipulation, and widespread insecurity. This is not a democracy. This is a hijacked republic.

 

A Promise Betrayed


When President Muhammadu Buhari and the APC were elected in 2015, they rode a wave of public discontent with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Nigerians yearned for transparency, security, and economic reform. But what they got instead was a regime that centralized power, weakened democratic institutions, and silenced dissent with an iron grip.

Buhari’s government—backed by APC party loyalists—pursued an agenda that systematically undermined democracy. Between 2015 and 2023, the government was notorious for disobeying court orders, arresting journalists, intimidating judges, and deploying security agencies to suppress peaceful protests. From the illegal detention of activists like Omoyele Sowore to the bloody repression of the #EndSARS protests, the Buhari era mirrored a military dictatorship cloaked in civilian garb.

 

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The Death of Accountability

Under APC rule, checks and balances became a joke. Institutions that should serve as watchdogs—like the National Assembly and the judiciary—were reduced to rubber stamps. The rule of law was trampled underfoot with alarming regularity. Court rulings, including those from the ECOWAS Court of Justice, were routinely ignored by the presidency and security agencies.

Corruption, the very evil Buhari promised to fight, flourished under his watch. Nigeria dropped significantly on Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index, ranking 154 out of 180 countries in 2021. Multi-billion-naira scandals involving public funds—like the NNPC missing billions, the arms procurement fraud, and the Pandora Papers revelations—were either brushed aside or buried under a mountain of government propaganda.

Electoral Fraud Disguised as Elections
Perhaps the most disturbing assault on democracy under APC has been the bastardization of the electoral process. The 2019 and 2023 general elections were marred by voter suppression, ballot box snatching, intimidation of voters, and open partisanship by security agencies. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), once respected, lost its credibility as electoral umpire.

The 2023 presidential election is a glaring example. Despite promises of electronic transmission of results and transparency, INEC inexplicably abandoned its BVAS and IREV technologies midway through result collation. International observers including the European Union and the National Democratic Institute condemned the elections as lacking transparency, credibility, and fairness.

What kind of democracy exists when the votes of the people are disregarded, and leaders are imposed against the will of the majority?

Suppression of the Press and Civil Society
Freedom of speech and the press, hallmarks of any functioning democracy, have suffered grave attacks since 2015. Journalists were harassed, media houses fined or shut down, and online platforms were targeted. In 2021, the Nigerian government banned Twitter for over seven months simply because citizens used it to criticize the president. This action not only violated the constitution but exposed the government’s deep authoritarian impulse.

Civil society groups and human rights organizations became targets of smear campaigns and regulatory clampdowns. The Buhari regime and its successors sought to monitor, regulate, and restrict non-governmental organizations through draconian laws and policies.

An Economy in Ruins
A thriving economy supports a stable democracy. But under APC rule, Nigeria’s economy collapsed. The country slipped into two recessions in five years, inflation soared, and the naira depreciated to record lows. Insecurity, mismanagement, and policy inconsistencies drove away investors. Unemployment skyrocketed to over 33%, and poverty rose so dramatically that Nigeria became the world’s “poverty capital,” surpassing India.

Fuel subsidy mismanagement, crude oil theft, forex fraud, and mounting debt (now over $110 billion) are all legacies of APC’s gross misgovernance. How can democracy thrive in the face of economic asphyxiation?

Insecurity as a Political Tool
Under APC governance, Nigeria became a killing field. Boko Haram insurgents, Fulani herdsmen, bandits, and unknown gunmen unleashed terror across the nation. From Kaduna to Zamfara, from Plateau to Borno, the blood of innocent Nigerians flowed freely. Rather than confront the crisis with transparency and competence, the government played politics with the lives of its citizens.

Security agencies were often accused of ethnic bias, selective intervention, and extrajudicial killings. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch documented numerous human rights violations by state actors. Thousands died, while millions were displaced—turning Nigeria into a humanitarian disaster zone.

A Stolen Republic
Make no mistake: Nigeria today is not a democracy. It is an autocratic state run by a cartel of politicians who wield power without accountability, enforce obedience through fear, and manipulate institutions to serve personal interests. Elections are rigged rituals. Courts are co-opted. The National Assembly is compromised. And the voices of the people are ignored.

This is not what democracy looks like. This is a betrayal of the Nigerian people.

It is time for Nigerians—home and abroad—to wake up to the brutal truth: our republic has been stolen. Our votes no longer count. Our leaders no longer listen. Our institutions no longer protect us.

The first step to reclaiming our democracy is to recognize its absence. The second is to mobilize civic resistance, strengthen independent media, support judicial independence, and rebuild credible opposition. The Nigerian people must demand electoral reform, transparency, and accountability with louder voices and bolder actions.

If we do nothing, the autocrats will tighten their grip further, and democracy will become a relic of the past. But if we rise, if we organize, and if we persist, we can reclaim the soul of our nation from those who have hijacked it.

From Democracy to Dictatorship: Nigeria's Descent into Autocracy Since 2015 By George Omagbemi Sylvester

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CCTV Footage Sparks Outrage as Armed Robbers Strip Cars in Lekki Estate

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“Armed and Organised”: Nigerians React to Shocking CCTV Footage of Lekki Car Robbery

 

LAGOS, NIGERIA — Outrage and alarm have erupted across social media following the emergence of a CCTV recording showing armed men vandalising and stripping vehicles within a residential estate reportedly located in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.

The footage, dated March 7, 2025, surfaced on Sunday via a Facebook post by Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu. Fasua, who described the suspects as “smart-looking guys armed to the teeth,” said the video was obtained directly from one of the victims of the robbery.

“This video I got from a victim of very organised crime. These are armed robbers who also stripped cars somewhere in Lekki 1. They were caught on CCTV but are probably still at large. I hope they are apprehended. Watch their every movement,” Fasua wrote.

In the video, the suspects are seen operating in a calm and coordinated manner—dismantling parts of high-end vehicles without any interference. One moment in the footage shows them adjusting the CCTV angle, fuelling widespread speculation of possible insider involvement.

Public Reactions: “Where Is the Security?”

The viral post triggered a flood of reactions from concerned Nigerians, many of whom questioned estate security protocols, the efficacy of law enforcement, and the lack of forensic investigation.

“This is almost a month since the incident. Why hasn’t there been any public update or arrest?” wrote Dapo Kale, who advocated for the Nigeria Police Force to adopt proper crime scene processing techniques, including fingerprint collection and biometric scanning through the NIN and BVN databases.

Another commenter, Tunde Alabi, echoed suspicions of insider collaboration, stating, “The way they avoided the cameras and shifted them upward—this was clearly premeditated. Where were the security guards?”

“Follow the Car Parts Market”

Some commenters, like Wisdom E. Nwansi, focused on the demand chain for stolen parts: “Who is buying these parts? If there’s no black market, there’s no incentive. Arrest the buyers and the supply chain collapses.”

Bimbo Olarinde shared a grim assessment of the situation, claiming this was not an isolated case. “This is the organised crime going on in Lekki Phase 1 now. I’ve reported incidents like this to the Maroko Police. They target Toyota Land Cruisers and Lexus SUVs, usually around 4:30 a.m., when security guards are likely to be asleep.”

Calls for Better Security and Forensics

Security-conscious commenters called for a complete overhaul of how estates secure lives and property.

“All these luxury estates need more than gatekeepers,” wrote Nnaemeka Onyegbule. “They must invest in technology—entry and exit tracking, motion sensors, sound alarms, and fully functional CCTV systems with backups. The police too must begin to prioritise forensic investigation.”

Francis Denedo raised concern over the robbers’ apparent training and confidence. “These men used pistols and operated with precision. This is not your average robbery. This was professional. The guards must be thoroughly questioned.”


Authorities Yet to Respond

As of press time, there has been no official statement from the Lagos State Police Command regarding the CCTV footage or any active investigation into the robbery.

Security experts warn that the lack of publicised arrests or deterrents could embolden similar attacks, especially in affluent residential zones where criminal syndicates view car part theft as low-risk, high-reward.

With pressure mounting from both the public and high-ranking officials, attention is now firmly on the authorities to act—before the next attack is caught on camera.

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