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Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu was at Apongbon, Lagos Island to inspect the damage caused by the fire incident around Eko Bridge, Ebute Ero and Environs few days ago… Mr Governor was in company of the two Chairmen of the LGA, Cabinet Members and others.

Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency (LASEMA), Oke Osanyintolu gave some updates of the situation to Governor Sanwo-Olu and the team. Markets that were affected by fire under the bridge include Irewole, Ecowas, Asejere markets etc.

Governor Sanwo-Olu also inspected the heavy damage the fire did to the bridge, which opened up the slabs that divided the Eko Bridge at the Apongbon Section, outward Lagos Island.

Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke with some of the Traders that once occupied the under bridge, Mr Governor spoke in Yoruba to the traders occupying the Underbridge on the need to leave the the place for the general good of the State.

Mr Governor once again states it clearly that the traders under the bridge will not be allowed to continue to occupy the under bridge and that the 7-Day Ultimatum stands.

Governor Sanwo-Olu also visited Obalende under bridge to assess the situation in order to prevent any form of disaster in future.

A former Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, has come out to reveal how she was able to forge ahead after the National Youth Service Corps certificate saga.

Adeosun said she wept every day without working for three months.

Adeosun, who spoke at the 10th anniversary of the Uncommon Woman Conference organised by the Jesus House Church, United Kingdom, explained that she felt like she was in a horrible pit.

According to her, everything about her life was at a standstill while she had to deal with shame, betrayal, disappointment and humiliation.

Adeosun explained, “That period of life was tough for me. I went to step into the shoes of someone like Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. So, I was under fire from day one, it looked like things were not working. Then all of a sudden, the economy started to improve. It was like I was beginning to see the desired result. Then out of nowhere, the certificate scandal came. And before I knew it, everything turned upside down. And that was how the issue went viral.”

The former minister said, “I was born and raised in the United Kingdom; indeed, my parental family home remains in London. My visits to Nigeria up until the age of 34 were holidays, with visas obtained in my UK passport. When I finished school, there was no opportunity for dual citizenship; I either renounce my British citizenship or hold on to it and work here. I didn’t renounce mine. I finished school at 21 and started working at 22.

“I obtained my first Nigerian passport at the age of 34 and when I relocated, there was debate as to whether the NYSC law applied to me. Upon enquiry as to my status relating to the NYSC, I was informed that due to my residency history and having exceeded the age of 30, I was exempted from the requirement to serve. Until recent events, that remained my understanding.

“Based on that advice and with the guidance and assistance of those I thought were trusted associates, the NYSC was approached for documentary proof of status. I then received the certificate in question. Having never worked in the NYSC, visited the premises, been privy to or familiar with their operations, I had no reason to suspect that the certificate was anything but genuine.

“Indeed, I presented that certificate at the 2011 Ogun State House of Assembly and in 2015 for the Department of State Services clearance as well as to the National Assembly for screening. I sought legal advice and there was no problem I could get an exemption for the NYSC.

“I was so ashamed at that time because I was into teenagers’ mentoring and all of that. So, the experience negated the lessons I had taught my teenagers. I cried every day for three months; I didn’t do anything for anyone or myself for those months. I just cried, cried, and cried.”

She added, “I thought I would feel better when I got vindicated by the court but I still wasn’t happy. The court cleared my name three years later but it took another time of counselling and therapy before I felt better.

“It was thereafter I forged ahead with life and started my charity work.”

ODUDUWA NEWS has just gathered now that an accident occured on Eko Bridge in Lagos where it was alleged to have claimed four lives instantly.

It was learnt that a private car got crushed by truck at Eko bridge Lagos leaving all four people inside the vehicle dead. Please verify the plate number until it get to the families.

As at the time of filing this report, people were making frantic efforts to ascertain the Identities of the dead people in order to get in touch with their families.

Details later.

Following the fire incident which gutted some makeshift shops and containers under the Eko bridge at Oke Arin, Apongbon this morning which affected some section of the bridge, the Lagos State Government has given a 48 hours notice to squatters under the Eko bridge in Oke Arin area of Apongbon, Lagos Island to vacate the area.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Central Business Districts , Mr. Gbenga Oyerinde gave the notice at the commencement of the removal of containers and makeshift shops affected by the fire incident under the Eko bridge at Oke Arin, Akpongbon, Lagos Island to forestall spreading to other parts of the area.

The Special Adviser while commending the prompt response of the men of the Lagos State Fire Services for their quick response in curtailing the fire incident said containers and makeshift shops will no longer be allowed at the section affected by fire under the bridge henceforth warning that anyone who flout the directive to stay clear from using under the bridge for storage or trading will be arrested and prosecuted.

Oyerinde who decried the non adherence to safety guidelines despite several meetings held with leaders of the market associations and CDAs on the need to take issues of safety seriousness noted that the issue of fire outbreak under the Eko bridge at Oke Arin may become endemic if steps are not taken to forestall future occurrence due to the negligence and non adherence to safety protocols within the area.

Addressing traders using the area to trade illegally, the Special Adviser, along side the Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke- Osanyintolu and other State Officials counsel them on the need to remove structures placed or erected under the burnt section of the bridge which could hamper rescue operations by operatives of LASEMA curtailing the spread of the fire incident to other parts of the area.

He noted that the cause of the recent fire outbreak which has not been fully ascertained may be as a result of storage of explosive and combustive materials stored in some of the containers located under the bridge.

Several makeshift shops and containers under the Eko bridge at Oke Arin, Apongbon this morning went up in flames affecting some section of the bridge which necessitated the blockage of both end of the bridge to forestall more damages to motoring public who may not be aware of the fire incident.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of The Lagos State Government has formarly launched 1000 cars for LAGOS RIDE TAXI SCHEME.

The launching which was done today had in display the 1000 cars as launched by the Governor and his cabinet members.

Details later.

A senior advocate of Nigeria and rights activist, Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa has commended the Lagos State Government for fulfilling its promise of ensuring justice in the murder of Bamise Ayanwole who went missing after boarding a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos recently.

In a statement, Adegboruwa particularly commended the state government for charging the driver of the BRT with rape and murder, saying the quality of legal representation by the government in the matter confirmed the commitment to ensure justice.

He, however, urged the government to compensate the family of the victim to the tu e of N100million without which there would continue to be a missing gap.

The statement:

RE: RAPE AND MURDER OF BAMISILE

The Lagos State Government today fulfilled its promise to prosecute the driver of its BRT Bus that was alleged to have raped and killed Miss Bamisile. The driver was arraigned before the High Court of Lagos State on criminal charges of rape and murder.

I commend the Governor of Lagos State and the Honourable Attorney-General of the State, for the speed with which they have handled this matter so far. The quality of legal representation, through the well-experienced Director of Public Prosecution, Dr Babajide Martins, is a testimony of the commitment of the government to do justice to the case. This is how it should be done, in all cases where the lives of citizens have become endangered.

However, and in the light of the evidence available that the facility (bus) and employee (driver) of the government were deployed to commit the crime, it is necessary for the Lagos State Government to reach out to the family of the deceased, first to offer an apology and give healing to the grieving parents and siblings and then secondly, to offer adequate compensation (not less than N100,000,000:00), to the family. Without this, there will continue to be a missing gap.

Furthermore, I do humbly urge His Excellency the Governor of Lagos State to fulfil his promise to equip all public transport buses with infrastructure and facilities that will enhance the security of all passengers.

I commend all the good people of Nigeria who have kept on the pressure for justice in this case, especially the civil society organizations and the media.

The bus rapid transport, (brt) driver, andrew nice omininikoron suspected of murdering 22-year-old fashion designer, oluwabamise ayanwola, is to be arraigned before a lagos high court sitting at the tafawa balewa square yesterday Tuesday March 22.

The suspect will be arraigned before justice sherifat sonaike on a four (4) count charge of conspiracy, murder and two counts of rape.

The arraignment follows a legal advice from the office of the director of public prosecution, jide martins recommending the prosection of the brt driver.

22-year old, bamise ayanwola went missing after boarding the brt bus on saturday, Feb. 26.

she was said to have boarded the bus which was going to oshodi at about 7 pm at chevron bus-stop.

Until her death, she worked as a fashion designer at chevron estate in ajah, lagos, but spent the weekends at ota, ogun state, with her sister.

but, her body was found dumped by the roadside, on carter bridge, lagos island.

The police who confirmed the incident said an unidentified man reportedly informed officials of ebute ero police station of the incident.

The corpse was later taken to the mainland hospital mortuary

Andrew nice omininikoron aged 47 was later arrested at his hiding place at ososa, ogun state by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).