96 Children Killed, 223 Children Injured...Stop The Murder Of Innocents In Aleppo, UNICEF Cries Out!

A recent UNICEF's report in New York, United States, states that 96 children have been killed and 223 other children wounded "in merciless attacks this week alone", in the Syrian city of Aleppo. 

Discretion Advised on Photo below:

Viral photo of a wounded Syrian child

According to the report: “Doctors (are) forced to let some children die while saving others with scarce medical supplies, tens of thousands of children drink dirty water because a pumping station was bombed and another switched off. Also, “Brave aid and rescue workers killed, while “Aid convoys are destroyed. “The world is watching these horrors unfold.  Every day, they continue ... and get worse. 

“UNICEF and its partners delivered supplies to the besieged areas of Madaya, Fouah, Kefraya and Zabadani.  In addition to continuing operations in western Aleppo, UNICEF stated that it is doing what it can to provide trucked water supplies throughout the city. “But it is far from enough.

“The only real answer for Aleppo is an end to its descent into further horror.”

Nigeria And The State of Israel To Tightens Security Ties, As Netanyahu Plans To Visit!

Arrangements are in top gear to strengthen security ties between Nigeria and the State of Israel. This is coming as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disclosed his intention to visit Nigeria soon. 

This was made known as Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria and Permanent Representative of Israel to ECOWAS, Guy Feldman paid a courtesy visit to Nigeria's Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau (Lt Gen. rtd) recently in Abuja.

Guy Feldman, said his visit to the Interior Minister "was to boost Israel’s existing relations with Nigeria and to convey Israeli’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s intention to visit Nigeria".

Delivering his vote of thanks, Muhammad Maccido, stated that "the partnership would greatly help to build the capacity of the nation’s security personnel; and that the Ministry of Interior would be ready to receive Benjamin Netanyahu whenever he visits the country". 

Obaseki Declared Winner Of Edo Polls Amidst Tight Security!

Security was said to be stiffened across Edo state, south Nigeria, as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) party flag bearer, Godwin Obaseki, winner of the just concluded election tagged "Edo Decides".

The All progressives Congress (APC) lead with a total number of 319, 483 votes. The People's Democratic Party (PDP) came second with a total number of 253,173 votes, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has a total of  876 votes and the Labour Party (LP) has 182 votes.

People's Democratic Party (PDP) supporters are reportedly engaged in mass protests against the outcome of the election.

Right Of Way, RoW, Property Demolition: Some Lagos Landlords Snub Order!

Despite warnings and demolition of properties constructed on the Right of Way, RoW, of high tension power cables, by the Lagos state government, in western Nigeria....

Recently demolished properties at Jakande, along Lekki express way

Some landlords seem unperturbed as they continued constructing building directly under electricity poles. The shop below, under construction at Ajah market, in the Lekki Peninsula area of Lagos state, is clearly not only under high tension power cables...

But seems to be sitting on what is supposed to be a major walk-way.... as seen in the picture below.

Did same government demolishing "illegal properties" grant the permit for this patently 'illegal construction'? Wondering....

Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planing And Urban Development take note.

Ghana's Campaign Manifesto War, Its Implication On African Politics!

The campaign for December 7, 2016, Ghana's elections is swaddled with interesting developments that reveals a shift from Africa's prevalent political  milieu. Pivotal is a recent accusation brought against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) one of Ghana's Political parties, of "stealing ideas from political opponents.

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At John Mahama's highlight presentation of NDC's 2016 manifesto recently, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) came hard on the NDC's flag bearer and current president accusing him and his party of "stealing ideas from other political parties only to be found wanting when its time" for implementation. The said manifesto includes: creation of five regions establishment of some development authorities; election of metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives. 

'Manifesto war' became a topic of particular interest as Ghana's political analysts, all through penultimate week debated the basis upon which ideas should be contested.  According to a school of thought, originality of implementation of ideas should be of concern, not who originated the ideas. They asserted that there are no original ideas in the first place as most ideas have been floating over the years. Ideas such as housing, job creation, good transportation network, quality education at minimal cost, constant electricity supply, better remuneration for workers, building facilities and its maintenance are some of the basic needs of developing countries from where manifestos emerge. Political parties go the length of crafting manifestos without consulting experts in respective fields to deduce their practicality, thereby presenting un-quantifiable ideas to the public. 

Such developments pose an unfolding trend of electing individuals and political parties based on their abilities to initiate strategies for implementing practical ideas, capable of effecting desired change(s) in the lives of people; far from the normal charisma/ eloquence, physical attributes et'al considerations. From the look of things, African may not only be interested in political freedom, but also in economic freedom. 

Biggest Shopping Mall Yet, Opens In Lagos!

Photos of the recently opened Novare Shopping Mall, Sangotedo, Lekki Peninsula, Lagos, Nigeria.

Reported to be the biggest shopping mall yet in Lagos state, south-western Nigeria.

It boasts of a soon-to -be- opened Cinema... 

Ample parking space.... 

Playground for children among others...

Ikota - Ogombo By-Pass Route Needs Urgent Attention!

Pictures below shows the current flooded state of the Ogombo - Road end of  the by-pass route at Lekki Peninsula area, Lagos state. 

Flooded By-Pass route at Lekki Scheme 2

The route was 'partially' constructed to aid commuters escape the exhausting traffic which often starts from Chevron tollgate, through to Ajah round-about, particularly now that the fly-over bridge is under construction; runs through Ikota, Lekki Scheme 2 area, and links to Ogombo Road.

Ikota end of the by-pass route

Some commuters take advantage of the constant flood, evidently caused by a nearby overflowing stream or lake, to wash their vehicles.

Ogombo Road end of the bypass

The fact that commuters risk plying this route despite the heavy constant flood and lack of street lights at nights is alarming. 

We hereby appeal to the Lagos state government to remedy this situation.