JKPress: 2017-10-29

Friday, 3 November 2017

Asiwaju speaks on late son, thanks Nigerians

ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU, Friday, spoke on the demise of his son, Kazeem Olajide Babajide, 37, as he appreciates all Nigerians for standing with his family,

In a statement signed by the people’s leader, Asiwaju said about Kazeem Olajide Babajide Tinubu, who was born October 12th 1980: “We want to express our thanks and deep appreciation to all who have demonstrated their sympathy and expressed their condolences over the loss of our eldest son, Jide.

“I want to especially thank President Muhammadu Buhari, VP Yemi Osinbajo, the state Governors, distinguished Senators particularly, Senate President Bukola Saraki, members of the House of Representatives, APC leaders and members and indeed all Nigerians. I thank the traditional rulers for their display of support.

“My son was a highly intelligent person with a vibrant personality and a zest for life. He followed his own course and made his own way on his own terms. Those who knew him could not help but like him. Yet, he was taken away by cardiac arrest when it seemed he had so much life to still live.

“This is a reminder that we must live each day to its best as none of us know when our last day shall be. Mortality comes upon us all. We have no choice in that but we do have a choice whether we shall be good or bad, just or unjust. Let us all strive toward the best in ourselves.

“Jide lived for so long in London and there he has left behind a darling wife and three precious boys. My wife Remi and I have gone to London to be with them at this painful time to support and help them. Please excuse our absence from Lagos for a while but it is essential that we are with them.

“Prayers are being offered and will continue to be offered for the repose of his soul. I have suffered a grave loss that no parent would like to bear. As a father, I must spend time putting my arms around the family he has left behind.

“We must seek a lesson in every loss. Your reaction to my son’s passing has taught me that we can be a people of profound love and humanity when we want to be.

“People of every tribe, region, faith and every political affiliation have expressed their sympathy and extended to me the embrace of a brother or sister.

“Even those who don’t agree with me politically have shown strong support and care indistinguishable from that of my associates. This says so much about the innate goodness in all of us. For no matter what, we are not foes or enemies. We are all of one human stock, a single nation, one family.

“I wish I could bring my son back but I cannot. However, what I can do is to be more caring and helpful to the living as I know this is what Jide would want to become of his passing.

“Let us all take a lesson from this and think a bit more about our fellow man, our neighbour, our fellow Nigeria. Let us live as we were meant to live with each other in greater peace, compassion and love. If only this can happen, I know my son will be happy.

“Again, as we are away from Lagos, we thank you for the love you have shown and ask that you not only show it to us but to each other. Please continue to pray for him wherever you are.

“Thank you and may God bless you all.”

Asiwaju speaks on late son

Thursday, 2 November 2017

NAFDAC arraigns Tasty Time MD over unregistered products

Event: Laolu Gbenjo music group shines at musical festival

The Laolu Gbenjo Music Group dazzled all at the recent African Cultural festival, a show organized by the Lagos council of arts and culture. The gospel musical group was the toast of the day as those present dance to the tune of different gospel songs, with a blend of high life fuji, juju and new fascinating songs amidst shouts of admiration from the huge crowd.

The breathtaking moment was the period the drummer started using his drum to render songs that are well known and the audience sang along with him, this was a moment that held the audience spell bond with his beat couple with the different swag and style, he exhibited as he dances around with his drum kit, the audience could hardly take their eyes off him. Joining the flow, was the agogo, gangan, sakara, omele, agidigbo accompanied by the keyboard which was simply amazing and breath taking, as It throbs the very root of the African culture, spreading warmth and happiness.

The group leader,is no other person than Laolu Gbenjo, a gifted musician,who has used gospel music in glorifying God , ministering and also edifying and as well, electrifying his audience; a rare gift that has made him a crowd-puller any day.

Laolu Gbenjo who has spent 10 years on stage,says ‘’the African gospel music has come come to stay, it is our style of music’’. The band does contemporary African Highlife gospel music and old CAC traditional music. This he said has made them thick “I think that alone has given us a brand that has kept us together in the last 10 years, that wherever the band plays, we bewitch and spread warmth and happiness amongst people’’. The group is one of the most talented and sought after when it comes to gospel music.

Contributed by Clementina Olomu

Event: WIMBIZ holds 16th annual conference 2017

Women at WIMBIZ 2015

WITH the theme: "The Future is Here", the Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ); has announced its readiness to host the 16th edition of its yearly conference on 13th & 14th November, 2017.

WIMBIZ is a group set up to inspire and empower women to attain leadership positions in business, management and public service.

One of the speakers at the event, Madam Laila St. Matthew-Daniel, a transformational Growth, Development Consultant and Life Coach, noted that the emphasis at the conference will be to, among others, deliberate on salient topics on wholesome developments and networking opportunities; which all are a compendium of knowledge no career driven-woman can afford to miss"

She also said she firmly believed that "personal knowledge is key to anyone's success, as such, no amount is too much to pay to get it."

Matthew-Daniel works with people to maximise their potential through life-re-engineering skills aimed at enhancing work performance and personal development towards achieving fulfillment and

She further disclosed that topics to be discussed at the WIMBIZ 16th conference, range from, but not limited to,
*Manufacturing

*The African Market
*Breaking Barriers in the Public Sector
*Women in the Workplace
*SME Funding
*Impact Investment and much more.

As such, every woman committed to career success is encouraged to register via this link: www.wimbizannualconference.com

Airport Road Reconstruction: LASG implores motorists to use alternative routes

The Lagos State Government, through the State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has advised motorists and commuters to make use of alternative routes from Agege motor road to Murtala Muhammed International Airport road and adjoining communities due to the reconstruction and expansion of the Airport road that will commence on Thursday, November 2nd.

According to a statement issued today by the Agency, the road reconstruction will lead to the closure of some inward and outward roads of Ewe Nla, Kunle Akinusi and Akanji Odutola roads, amongst others.

Consequently, it noted that vehicles going from Agege motor road to Oshodi - Apapa expressway are enjoined to turn to Bolade unto Church street to link Mafoluku road to connect with the Airport Road while motorists can also navigate from Agege motor road at Bolade to connect Oja Oke.

The statement stated further that vehicles, especially trucks and trailers, are advised to use the ramp in order to link Oshodi-Oke and make a detour at Anthony or Gbagada, other road users intending to link Ajao Estate from the Airport road are to go through Five-Star, Iyana-Isolo or Limca junction.

It also advised that Motorists, with the exemption of trailers and trucks, intending to use Ewe Nla, Kunle Akinosi to link Ladipo, Mafoluku and Oshodi road from Oshodi Oke are to use Afari Ogun street to connect the Airport road

While acknowledging the inconvenience the diversions may cause, the release enjoins motorists and commuters to exercise restraint, discipline as well as cooperate with the state traffic officials that have been deployed by the agency to ensure a free flow of traffic on the provided alternative routes.

The Agency assures motorists of regular appraisal of strategy to correct any observed impediment at the alternative routes throughout the duration of the reconstruction.