Ploughing most parts of Lagos these days has become a nightmare.

Most motorists cave to spend longer hours on journeys that would ordinarily have been an hour’s journey because of the deplorable state of the roads from one cardinal point to another. The total economic effects of such bad roads to the nation, the health of the citizens, operation of businesses, the safety of lives and properties is unquantifiable.

Although the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) blames most accidents on these roads to tyre burst and speed violation, the fact is that the state of the road is a huge contributor to the crashes which has led an alarming number of injured and dead road users.

The road has been one of the major problem facing Nigerians today and it has become  an embarrassing stigma such that vehicle owners are in distress as their vehicles are not used optimally and dust covering the face of residence and shop owners.

Moreover, the very many potholes and detours mean that vehicles keep breaking down so that on many of Nigeria’s roads emergency mechanics have sprung up to assist stranded motorists sometimes with disastrous consequences.

In the city of Lagos, all the main arteries now have dangerous potholes. It is practically impossible to avoid all of them as quite often one preventive manoeuvre often leads the driver into yet another pothole. There have been accidents and in some cases loss of lives and property. Nigerian trailers often do not secure the containers they carry, relying on their weight for stability. As a result of a combination of circumstances, Nigerian roads are littered with overturned trailers, tankers and containers.

 Transporters are lamenting on the loss of revenue. They  bewildered that they can only operate skeletal services and that despite the promises from the government in repairing the road upon which their lives hood lies for so many years yet nothing has been done.

“Infact this road is affecting my job as a driver judge traffic every day we can not move freely and our vehicles keep braking down due to much potholes and what we suppose to make in  a day is what we make in one week because the movement is slow motorists , Emeka David said”

Lack of maintenance of roads in Nigeria has become a public issue as Nigerians are daily lamenting this failure of leadership.

Good roads are a basic component of good governance. Nigerians are routinely being put at risk everyday as a result of the failure of the state to provide adequate amenities for its citizens.

“the government has been promising on reconstructing this road for years now but yet nothing has been done there are even other roads around this ogba that is even worst than Akinfenwa High chief Emanuel Salako said”.

Another problem besetting Nigerian roads is that they are not designed for expansion. As the volume of traffic increases, road construction should be seen to be keeping pace Akinfenwa street  for instance, can do with further expansion. Cooperate organisations should also assist in managing our roads as part of their social responsibility. “Since the government re not fulfilling their promises concerning the condition of the road i think some of these corporate organisations can join hand and do something as part of their social responsibility Toluwani said”.

The residents are calling on the government and all the authorities involved in road construction and maintenance should buckle up and do something to remove the blot on Nigeria image.

Emem Daniel Etim Matric No: HNMC/18/012
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Bad Roads have been a major issue in Nigeria, the poor condition of roads have caused many serious demages to vehicles and their owners in the country.

The problem of bad roads in the country has become an embarrassing stigma in many parts of this country, vehicles owners are in distress as their vehicles keep breaking down as a result of potholes on the road.

Owing to bad Condition of the road, Resident of Aina, Ajobo, Ifako, Ijaiye, community ogba area of Lagos state have lamented over the poor condition of roads in the community.

Mr Joseph Babalola a resident of the area said he met the road like that in 1990 when he came to live in the community, and even now that he has his building in the area, the road has been the same way he met it, also he said when he saw that government were not coming forth to repair the road, he pilied the road by himself and most times he try to do the  little he can do for the community.

A bike man Mr Wisdom Izuchukwu said “even if you look up there you will see that somebody have put breakable block over there before motor can be able to climb up that hill road, if not nothing will have been done here, it is only the individual, okade riders and residents of the community that try to filled the road with sand so that people can move freely on the road”.

High chief Emmanuel Salako baale of Ijaiye ogba communities, said the road have been there for long, and it is the duties of  the federal government or the state government to repair long roads like Aino Ajobo road and not the local government duty, he also said that Lagos state government have been trying their best on the roads and soon or later it will be Aino Ajobo turn for repair because last year the government said it was not the community turn but this year by God grace it will be their turn for repair.

Mrs Bola Ogundele a worker of Lagos State Waste Management Agency ( LAWMA) said that “we have asked the government to repair the road but they said they will repair it, so we are waiting for them to repair it”.

A tricycle rider ( keke) Emmanuel Adeyemi said that the road is worst because litters of dirt is seen everywhere on the road and no good drainage system.

Victor osita a bike rider (okade) said they are taking risk operating the road, because  if they, the okade riders failed to do so, the residents would find it difficult to go up to get okade, and during rainy season  that they experience more than five to six accident, which result to many  breaking their legs.

Also he said the local government in the park are noticing all this things but they are not doing anything about the road.

It is the right of the citizen of any country to have good roads for them self as residents of Aino Ajobo Ifako Ogba Lagos are asking concerned authorities to take necessary action on these regard.

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Hnmc/18/032, Paul Faith

A truck has crushed one person to death and injured four others during multiple fatal accidents at Sango tollgate on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The accidents, which involved five vehicles, including the truck and two motorcycles, occurred around 4:49 am on Tuesday when the brake of the truck failed.

The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun State Command, Clement Oladele, and the Public Relations Officer of the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, Babatunde Akinbiyi, confirmed the incidents.

The truck was said to have rammed into five vehicles and two motorcycles due to its brake failure.Oladele said, “It was reported that the containerised truck had a brake failure and hit the other vehicles at the rear.
The truck also ran into a group of commuters waiting to board commercial buses at the tollgate bus stop.

“It ended up crushing one person to death and injuring four persons, including two motorcyclists waiting for passengers.”
Oladele explained that the accidental vehicles had been removed from the road while the injured victims had been rushed to the state hospital in Ota.

According to him, the deceased has been taken to the state’s morgue in Ifo.

DOMINIC OQUA EKPO
HNMC /17/054
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NIGERIAN SENATE MAKE FOOD A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO CITIZENS
By Dominic Oqua
National Assembly of federal republic of Nigeria had revealed a plan to make food a fundamental human right to all citizens due to worried about unnecessary increased in price of food items in the country, that rise certain level of poverty and economic hardship among Nigerians.
Fortunately, the Senate is in process of preparing a bill for the alteration of the constitution to compel the federal government to make a proactively move for food security to all citizens across the country.

The Senate name the bill ‘’constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria (alteration ) bill 2019 (sb 240)” which seek to ensure that all the state direct their policy toward security to make food a fundamental human right in the constitution.

According to the chairman Senate committee on agriculture, senator Abdullahi Adamu, who is the sponsor of the bill for food security alters section 16 of the constitution to introduced a new section, 16A which States that the state shall direct its policy towards ensuring that the means of production, conservation and distribution of food are ensure to improved the life every Nigerians.

Furthermore, the strategies to guarantee food security for the nation in term of availability, accessibility and affordability of the food to citizens are initiated, undertake and implemented. That adequate measure have been taken to ensure that the provisions of food security for the nation will not be compromised by any persons, individuals, groups or institutions. Meanwhile the action that enhance the sustainability of food security are promoted within the country.

DOMINIC OQUA EKPO
HNMC /17/054
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NIGERIAN SENATE MAKE FOOD A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO CITIZENS
By Dominic Oqua
National Assembly of federal republic of Nigeria had revealed a plan to make food a fundamental human right to all citizens due to worried about unnecessary increased in price of food items in the country, that rise certain level of poverty and economic hardship among Nigerians.
Fortunately, the Senate is in process of preparing a bill for the alteration of the constitution to compel the federal government to make a proactively move for food security to all citizens across the country.

The Senate name the bill ‘’constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria (alteration ) bill 2019 (sb 240)” which seek to ensure that all the state direct their policy toward security to make food a fundamental human right in the constitution.

According to the chairman Senate committee on agriculture, senator Abdullahi Adamu, who is the sponsor of the bill for food security alters section 16 of the constitution to introduced a new section, 16A which States that the state shall direct its policy towards ensuring that the means of production, conservation and distribution of food are ensure to improved the life every Nigerians.

Furthermore, the strategies to guarantee food security for the nation in term of availability, accessibility and affordability of the food to citizens are initiated, undertake and implemented. That adequate measure have been taken to ensure that the provisions of food security for the nation will not be compromised by any persons, individuals, groups or institutions. Meanwhile the action that enhance the sustainability of food security are promoted within the country.

DADA OYINDAMOLA OPEOLUWA

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In Africa, Nigerians who love snakes have likenesses with those of the Benin City where the prominent Python Temple in Ouidah is found.

Certain python species are huge and amazing enough to press a human to death. Which makes it one of the most hazardous creatures on the planet.

In some Nigeria people group, individuals adore one specific snake which is the python. In these networks, this immense animal is viewed as an harmless being.

Here, a python is a holy object and the appearance of a soul to be well-respected. These people group accept the Python is the lord of wisdom, delight and empathy. All things considered, it is illicit to slaughter these animals. In the event that unintentionally somebody slaughters a Python, the individual faces intense punishments including human-like burial service customs for the murdered snake.

These are the 4 significant states in Nigeria where individuals revere the python.

1 . Nembe, Bayelsa state

In Nembe, the python is viewed as a Deity that shows as a profound being. Any place a python is seen in the community, it isn’t slaughtered, yet rather evacuated utilizing conventional techniques. A dead python is covered consciously whenever found dead in Nembe.

2 . Idemili, Anambra state

Idemili is a neighborhood government region of Anambra state. What’s more, in this spot, the python is cherished, dreaded and adored. The Python lives in amicability with the individuals from this community. The python which is a regarded Deity. It is called Eke by the Igbos and uncommon places of worship are worked to adore it. Which makes Murdering a Python here a complete taboo.

3 . Imo state

Much the same as in Anambra . the python is a dreaded divinity in numerous parts of Imo state. Some state that the python helped locals to get away from a few threats during the common war. Accepting that the python did this by pursuing the individuals and eradicating their footprint impressions which kept their foes from knowing where they went.

4 . Machina, Yobe state

In this piece of Yobe state, snakes, of an obscure specie, are very reverred. They are accepted to be a piece of the illustrious family so it is unthinkable to slaughter this kind of snake. The snakes often turn out when the royals are celebrating or when they are grieving. They have venom yet don’t hurt individuals when they turn out.

Be that as it may, in these states, A python visit could either be a hint of something to look forward to or an awful one particularly on the off chance that it assaults the individual.

 At whatever point it happens that the snake assaults, just a cleric can safeguard the influenced individual.

ADEYINKA TEMITOPE ELIZABETH

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Are you an entrepreneur, employee, a young graduate or a student, and you have no crystal assurance on ways you can actually save and grow your money?  Most especially during a down turn in the economy then this article is right for you.

 Bad news is infectious. However, during any economic situation, your financial upturn should be the ultimate.

There are some common financial mistakes you often make which are avoidable. Even if you’re already facing financial difficulties, steering clear of these mistakes could be the key to survival.

GIFTS CAN BE D.I.Y  

                   

Becoming a do-it-yourself (DIY) investor can be either exciting and at the same time, financial friendly.

With a whole lot of information at our finger -tip, the world wide web has made it easier than ever to do make educated decisions, so far the information you’re getting is valid and applicable.

Meanwhile, You truly don’t have to go to gift stores to get presents for any festival or events you’re welcome to. You can remain at the solace of your home with access to quick web association and get instructional exercises on whichever gifts you need to make. Along these lines your costs will be sliced and there would be enough to save. In this way, you’ve cut short every expenses on gift presentation. And also, an opportunity for you to be skillful.

Make a 30 day budget list

It may not seem like a big deal when you pick up that Bag of chocolate, stop for a pack of cigarettes, have dinner out or order that pay-per-view movie, but every little item adds up.

You have to have a 30- day list which involves all your basic needs. Recollect your “want”,  is not quite the same as your  “needs”. Toward the end of the month, you’ll have the option to cut all superfluous expense and adhere to your requirement for that month.

You can also sell!

You don’t have to discard utilized gadget while remodelling the house, you can present a small scale yard deal and you give out the properties at certain rebate costs. Along the line you can likewise get enough for the week.

MARKET YOUR YOUR IDEA DIGITALLY

Most businesses thrive through paid promotions; in any case, it tends to be beneficial to investigate some less expensive other options.  Build a  client email list  and actualize a referral program. A suggestion from a present client is undeniably bound to bring about a deal than conventional showcasing.  Network more, promote less. Customers are bound to enlist a business with a face they know. Cut advertising costs by accomplishing more in-house. Increase your social media networking and decrease conventional showcasing.

Create a market list

While shopping, you could get distracted and you tend to deviate from what you intend getting for the house. When you prepare a market list, this will enable you to stick to the point and spend less.

INVEST YOUR MONEY

Cultivating the culture of making your money work for you in the business sectors or through other salary delivering speculations will make a whole lot of difference in your standard of living. Counsel a certified money related consultant to coordinate this with your objectives if conceivable.

Take-out  vs.  Cook-in                                

Why order takeout when you can plan your meal at home. its no mystery that preparing suppers at home as opposed to going out to eat at a café or in any event, requesting in can set aside you cash. Tragically, bustling timetables and the charm of having another person cook for you can make it simple to do without your spending limit for takeout.

MAKE YOUR SAVING AUTOMATIC

Another basic method to set aside cash is via automating your reserve funds. Tech new businesses like Piggybank and Corywise are leading the pack on helping Nigerians (particularly the twenty to thirty year olds) set aside cash simpler and more brilliant.

The idea of programmed reserve funds utilizing any of these applications is basic; the application consequently expels a set sum from your record as planned and put in a sparing record that you can’t be pulled back until a set time has passed.

BULK PRCHASES ARE CHEAPER

This present one’s quite simple, on the off chance that you have any things that you use every now and again, at that point investigate checking whether you can buy them in mass and get a discount from a neighbourhood provider. Making this a genuinely simple approach to possibly get a good deal on your basic needs each month.

Utilize coupons, bonus  and promotions

There are various kinds of promotions and coupons we have nowadays. Some organization grant you bonuses and rewards when you purchase from them. Different organizations give limits during unique seasons like Valentine’s Day, Christmas seasons, new year time span and even the shopping extravaganza following Thanksgiving. So on the off chance that your point is to spend less, at that point you should watch out for these rebate periods and make the most of the open doors it presents.

Hnmc/18/041, TOKOSI MARIAM OMOSHALEWA.

A trader, Anthony Okolie, who was arrested by the Department of State Services and detained for 10 weeks, has sued the DSS for N500m.

Okolie, in a suit filed before the Federal High Court in Asaba, Delta State, by his lawyer, Tope Akinyode, also demanded N500m from Hanan Buhari, the daughter of the President, Major General Muhammadu (retd.), as well as a telecommunications company, MTN.

The suit, with number FHC/ASB/CS/3/2020, is seeking an order to “compel the respondents (DSS, Hanan and MTN) jointly or severally to pay the applicant the sum of N500,000,000 only as general and aggravated damages for the gross and unlawful violation of the applicant’s right to acquire moveable properties, freedom of movement and self dignity.”

The 33-year-old man said in a supporting affidavit that he was arrested on July 19, 2019, in Asaba, Delta State, for using a telephone line that was previously owned by Hanan.

According to him, he remained in custody, bound by handcuffs, till September 22, 2019, as the DSS waited for Hanan, who was schooling in the United Kingdom, to come and clear him but she never did.

Okolie also attached the receipt he was issued after purchasing the SIM card as well as the SIM certificate.

The affidavit read in part, “That on December 8, 2019, at Ogbeogonogo Market, Nebu Road, Asaba, Delta State, I purchased a SIM card with Phone Number, 09035666662, for the sum of N1,000 only and I received a SIM pack with accompanying documents as a result as evidence of purchase receipt.“That in line with relevant regulations, I approached a kit operator of the 3rd respondent (MTN) named Jeff, who captured my biometric and registered the SIM card in my name and on my behalf.

“That in July, 2019, I visited my business associate at his residence in Asaba and saw him being taken away by officers of the 1st respondent (DSS). During the process, they obtained information from him on who he communicated with last over the phone and my associated announced that it was me.

“That immediately afterwards, officers of the 1st respondent (DSS) arrested me and led me to their vehicle, asking me to keep quiet and drove me to their offices in Asaba, Delta, State.

That after a while, they disclosed that my arrest was ordered by the Presidency and I had to be taken to Abuja for further interrogation on which basis they drove me to Abuja by road the following day.”

The applicant stated that he explained to the DSS how he bought the SIM card but he was informed that the phone line, which was linked to his SIM card, was once used by Hanan.

“They thereafter labelled me a criminal for using a phone line that previously belonged to the 2nd respondent,” he said.

Okolie alleged that because of the personality involved, his case file was tagged, ‘First Family’ and he was denied access to his lawyers.

The trader claimed that his mother, who was not allowed to see him, developed high blood pressure while he lost a N5m business deal.

He added, “They also disclosed to me that the President wants to see me and my case was boldly earmarked, First Family. Based on the foregoing, officers of the 1st respondent (DSS) maintained that the 2nd respondent (Hanan) must be available to clarify her allegations against me before I was allowed freedom from their facilities.

“That the 2nd respondent (Hanan) was contacted several times by officers of the 1st respondent (DSS) but the 2nd respondent (Hanan) declined making herself available by claiming that she was busy with studies in the United Kingdom.”

Okolie asked the court to declare that his long detention was an abuse of his fundamental human rights.

He asked the court to declare that the actions of the DSS contravened sections 35 and 34 of the 1999 Constitution.

Name: Bini-Inonoje Ewomazino Goodness

Matric Num: HNMC/18/042

A security official on Saturday 11th January 2020 said members of the Boko Haram terrorists sect killed at least four villagers and kidnapped four women in western Chad.

The insurgents conducted the attack near Lake Chad, a vast area bordering Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon, where small islands and swamps serve as hideouts for Islamist militants to carry out raids on the three countries.

According, to Najia News the four individuals abducted by the terrorist group were women.
“Around one in the morning, Boko Haram fighters attacked the village of Alom, and there are four dead. When they withdraw they took four women,” a senior army source in the region told AFP.
The governor Nouki Charfadine of Lake Chad also confirmed the kidnapping and attack.
Previous record showed that the insurgents had in December 2019, killed 14 fishermen in the nearby village of Kaiga, and 13 others disappeared during the attack.
Nigeria is the cradle of Boko Haram, but the group has spread around the lake area to Cameroon and Chad, in particular, a wing allied to the Islamic State (IS) group, ISWAP (Islamic State in West Africa).