Many were feared injured in the early hours of Sunday when a group of Muslim worshippers and hoodlums clashed in Marina area of Lagos.

The reason for the fracas, which lasted from 1am-am, according to sources remains unknown.

It was learnt that several dangerous weapons such as cutlasses, knives and others were used during the brawl, which saw several properties vandalised in the Marina area.

An eyewitness said: “I think the area boys tried to rob the Muslims during their early morning prayers and the Muslim folks resisted them which caused the fight.”

It was gathered that some men from the Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Corps(LNSC) later showed up and chased the hoodlums away.

As Muslims across the globe celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan, The Management of Pattern Agro Ventures has congratulated her esteemed Muslim Customers both home and abroad on the successful completion of Ramadan fasting and celebration of Eld Fitr of the year 2022.

In a Salah statement made available, the CEO, Pattern Agro Ventures, Oke Wasiu Ayinde appreciated the patronage , commitment and show of love displayed during the month of Ramadan by the Muslim customers.

The statement reads thus:

“We appreciate your patronage over the months and especially during this month of Ramadan.
Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala has made it possible for us to witness another Ramadan and Eid-Fitr again, as we celebrate this day, may Allah in his infinite mercy forgive us all our sins and bestowed his sweetest blessing upon us all and our family.”

“During Ramadan, Allah promised a lot of bountiful blessings for Muslim faithful. May all the blessings and reward be given to us in abundance.”

“May Allah accept our good deeds, forgive our transgressions and sins, and ease the suffering of all people around the globe. We pray to almighty Allah to give us the grace to witness more of it on earth in sound health and wealth.”

“We remain your plug for the healthy and pocket friendly livestock ranging from Chicken, Turkey, Ram, Cow, Rabbit and other farm produces that you might be needing for any purpose.”

The Management implored Muslims faithful and other residents in the state to celebrate this year’s Eid Al-Fitr with humility, passion, sincerity and love.

Happy Celebration to all Muslims around the globe.

Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has felicitated Muslims in the State and across the globe on the conclusion of the 1443 AH (2022) Ramadan fasting and occasion of the Eid-el-fitr celebration.

Oyetola, in a Sallah Message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, prayed Allah to accept all acts of worship and supplications of the Muslim faithful during the just concluded month.

While wishing the faithful a blessed and peaceful Eid-el-fitr celebrations, the governor admonished them not to forget the significance of Ramadan and should carry on with its numerous lessons and virtues.

Oyetola said: “On behalf of my family and the government of Osun, I send my warmest good wishes to all Muslims in our State and indeed across the world as we celebrate Eid-el-fitr. May we all enjoy a blessed and peaceful Eid celebration. It is my prayer that Allah bless us with the opportunity to witness many more of it in sound health.

“I also pray Allah accept all our ibadaah (acts of worship) and supplications in the month of Ramadan. I enjoin us not to forget the significance of the holy and spiritually-rejuvenating month, and carry on with its numerous lessons and virtues that it has come to teach and remind us. Let us continue to demonstrate the lessons of Ramadan in our daily activities and dealings with others.

“As we celebrate the Eid with our family and loved ones, let us remember to extend love and compassion to the needy and less privileged in the society. As we give with humility, Allah will reward us and multiply in abundance whatever we spend in charity.”

The governor also urged Muslims in Osun and indeed all people of the State to take advantage of this important celebration to offer prayers for the peace, stability, progress and development of the State, especially as it prepares for the forthcoming elections.

“As your governor, I remain committed to working for a better Osun and creating prosperity for all of us. With your support, we will continue to work hard to execute projects and design programmes that will develop our State and enhance the lives of our people,” he added.

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has met with Yoruba Nation campaigner, Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Ighoho.

Also at the meeting include Yoruba Nation arrowhead and leader of the Umbrella body of Yoruba Self-determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Banji Akintoye.

It was learnt that the meeting took place on Sunday in neighbouring Benin Republic where Igboho is being restricted to after his bail on medical ground.

The details of the Sunday meeting were, however, sketchy as of press time.

Akintoye had on March 7, 2022, announced the release of Ighoho in the neighbouring Francophone country.

Declared wanted by the Department of State Services for allegedly stockpiling arms to destabilise Nigeria, an allegation he denied, Igboho had fled his Ibadan residence and escaped to Benin Republic in July 2021.

Luck ran out on him and he was arrested by the Interpol at a Benin airport on July 19, 2021 when he tried to board a Germany-bound flight.

He was, however, released on health grounds after about nine months in a detention facility in the neighbouring Francophone West African country.

Igboho’s Lead Counsel, Yomi Aliyyu, had ruled out the possibility of his client’s return to Nigeria anytime soon.

Two People have been confirmed dead while many others were injured and trapped as three-storey building collapsed in Ibadan Street, Ebute-Metta, Lagos.

The three-storey building was situated at Ibadan Street, Ebute-Metta, Lagos. It was gathered that many people are currently trapped under the rubble and 2 people confirmed Dead.

The incident was said to have occured at 21:48 hours on Sunday with LagosRescue already at the scene to rescue those who are already trapped.

Details later.

The Lagos State former governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, through his campaign group, Akinwunmi Ambode Campaign Organisation (AMCO), has concluded plans to determine who becomes the All Progressives Congresses (APC) governorship candidate and that which succeeds the incumbent governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during 2023 election in the state.

Aside from the governorship seat, Ambode and his supporters have also indicated that they were prepared to determine APC members that represent Lagos at both Senate and House of Representatives as well as members that would occupy the State’s House of Assembly after next year’s election across Lagos..

The former governor group’s aim is to challenge the current structure in Lagos and take over the mantle of leadership and said that Sanwo-Olu’s endorsement by the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) and others did not indicate APC members’ stance since the GAC was not recognised by the party at the national level.

They added that the stance was from GAC and not a total reflection of APC members, just as they described the GAC as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that was not recognised by the party’s constitution.

The chairman of AMCO and former Commissioner for Energy and Mineral resources, Wale Oluwo, disclosed their plans and stressed that 2022 primaries would be different from that which was conducted in 2018, resulting in Ambode’s removal from office.

During the programme anchored by Reuben Abati, a former presidential spokesperson, on a Lagos-based radio station, Oluwo said Ambode is seriously interested in what happens in Lagos and has indicated readiness to stand by his ideals.

Oluwo disclosed that AMCO would present aspirants that would contest for all elective offices including governorship, and challenge the existing structure within the Lagos APC.

He disclosed that feasibility studies have been conducted and that their outcome showed Lagosians were not getting dividends of democracy under the present administration as against what was obtained during the previous administration in the state.

“Performance for performance, the administration of Sanwo-Olu cannot be compared to what Ambode achieved. You have to start with security and infrastructure, we can show a lot of things now. But for this government, well this is not the time to start tearing ourselves apart.

While disclosing that he had returned to APC after a change in leadership of its National Working Committee (NWC) and the disposition of the national chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, to ideals of internal democracy, Oluwo hinted the major plan was to return power to members as against some individuals determining activities within APC.

According to him, what we have in Lagos APC is that a particular group has monopolized everything without considering others. I am happy to be back and Governor Ambode is interested in what would happen in Lagos during 2023 general election. And that interest aligns with the interest of the people.

“The way that the GAC sponsored its candidate is the same way that we will do that for our own candidate too. And members of the party will have the option of determining which of the candidates, either AMCO or GAC, they will like to vote for. We acknowledge that Sanwo-Olu has picked his nomination form, the AMCO candidate will also do his own. And the primary will happen.

“For AMCO, we are participating at all levels of the election. From Governorship to the House of Assembly. We will field candidates for all positions. Our candidate will not be Akinwunmi Ambode. That is not where we are going. We will present our own aspirant and he would challenge the governor for the seat in Lagos.

“The process of presenting our own candidate is almost concluded and I can assure you that by early next week, that candidate will be announced. The GAC is only promoting their own interest by announcing Sanwo-Olu’s as their candidate”.

A Chieftain of the party in Lagos, who did not want his name in print, said that if one sample opinions of members and residents of Lagos, the revelations may sweep one off his feet.