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SANWO-OLU RESPONDS TO AMBODE'S ALLEGATIONS, SAYS THE GOVERNOR BELITTLED THE DIGNITY OF LAGOSIANS AND THE EXALTED OFFICE HE HOLDS. | Shakiru Seidu.

Not quite long to the world press conference by Governor Ambode, where he attacked the personality of Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on moral and physical basis. Sanwo-Olu has therefore denied the allegation, discribed it has false and untrue. According to him, "Let it be heard by all that I hold the people of Lagos state with great respect and affection. Their welfare is my utmost concern and it is what drives my pursuit for the governorship nomination of the APC. As such, I also hold the office of governor of our state in high esteem. I shall never consciously do anything that will undermine the dignity of the office nor will I engage in personal attacks against the holder of that officer. "My pursuit of office will continue to be based upon issues that matter to Lagosians and not on attacks against someone’s character, even when he attack mine.  For anyone to engage in unwarranted character attacks against me, reveals more about that person’s character than it says about mine.

AHEAD OF APC PRIMARIES: AMBODE ATTACKS SANWO-OLU, SAYS HE'S NOT MORALLY AND PHYSICALLY FIT FOR THE JOB. | Shakiru Seidu.

Few hours to the All Progressives Congress, APC Primaries in Lagos State, the aspirants are not leaving any stone unturned. Today, His Excellency, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, addressed MegaXpression magazine and other media outlets in a world press conference. According to him, “We have never responded to the campaign of calumny on social media. We have one family in APC. The aspirant being put up to compete against us is not a fit and proper person to take this job. “I have done everything in the last three and half years to serve people selflessly and to serve the poor. “This particular aspirant is somebody that has been arrested for spend fake dollars in a nightclub in America, and he has been detained for months. “He doesn’t have the competence to do what he is being propelled go do. This is somebody that has gone for rehabilitation before. The records are there at the Gbagada General Hospital. We don’t want to go to far. Our leadership should have a rethi

IKORODU DIVISION LOST A GREAT SON, AS KAMARUDEEN BOMBATA OSHIKABALA JOINS HIS ANCESTORS. | Shakiru Seidu.

It was a shock yesterday when the news was broken that Ikorodu had lost a Community Soldier and foremost traditional Songbird, Chief Kamorudeen Owolewa Bombata Osikabala, who joined his forefathers on Friday, September 28, 2018. The major streets in Ikorodu were therefore shut down yesterday with Apepe' troupe dancing round the community. Bombata, born in 1952, remained head of Onyabo, a security operatives in Ikorodu Division before his death. The burial was said to be done later last night, MegaXpression magazine gathered. SHAKIRU SEIDU Publisher, MegaXpression Magazine.

APC PRIMARIES: BABAJIMI BENSON ATTENDS APC CAUCUS MEETING OF IGBOGBO/BAYEKU LCDA, ASSURES OF MORE QUALITY REPRESENTATION AT THE FEDERAL HOUSE OF REPS. | Shakiru Seidu.

As the All Progressives Congress, APC, Primaries approaches, aspirants have been intensifying efforts to woo the interest of the Party followers. Here in Ikorodu, Hon Babajimi Benson, Member, federal House of Reps., representing Ikorodu Division, is not leaving any stone unturned as he's busy having meetings with the Party leaders and political groups in Ikorodu Division. On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, the erudite legislator and his iCARE Team, visited the Justice Forum Group of Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, under the leadership of Hon Adebimpe Akinsola, to thank and solicit for their support in the coming Party Primaries. Without much ado, JB, as he fondly called, thanked the members of Justice Forum for the unflinching support bestowed upon him. He appreciated Hon. Adebimpe Akinsola and the leadership of her house for the warmly support given to him. He therefore identified with the group and appealed for their continuous support. Benson, however revealed his readiness to continue h

IKORODU NORTH COUNCIL BOSS REWARDS WINNERS OF BANJO SUPER CUP FOOTBALL COMPETITION. | Shakiru Seidu.

The prestige of winning the biggest sporting tournament in the world, made all the sweeter with a lucrative reward. It was another memorable moment at the office of the Executive Chairman, Ikorodu North LCDA, as the Chairman, Hon Banjo Adeola Adebisi, rewarded the winners of this year's 'Banjo Super Cup Football Competition'. The competition which was aimed to unite the people of Ikorodu North LCDA, so as to mentally improve the youths and the community. It's also determined to bring friends, families and youths together, to ensure peaceful coexistence and preparing the youths for better lifestyle. The winner of the competition, Leaders FC, was presented with N150,000 cash, while the second position, Agbede Lion FC, got themselves N100,000 cash. The 3rd position, Megida FC, also received a gift of N50,000. Leaders of the three teams, while speaking with MegaXpression Magazine, were full of praises to the Chairman and enjoined the him not to relent in his uncommon

BATTLE FOR WEST SENATORIAL: OPEIFA GETS ENDORSEMENT FROM PARTY LEADERS, GROUPS, AHEAD OF APC PRIMARIES. Shakiru Seidu.

Ahead of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primaries election, the aspiration of the former Commissioner for Transport, Lagos State, Mr Kayode Opeifa, today received a boost when stakeholders from the senatorial district endorsed him for the position of Senate from Lagos West. Speaking to MegaXpression Magazine and other journalists after the event, Opeifa described his past as eventful and full of challenges. He however noted that his experience was worth it to be a good representative of the people. He attributed his endorsements to the grace of God and the confidence of the people in his quality of service delivery. Leaders in attendance include, Alhaji Jide Oni, LG Chairman, former House of Reps member, Mr Akeem Muniru among others . SHAKIRU SEIDU Publisher, MegaXpression Magazine. 08099799530

2018 OBA KABIR SHOTOBI MINI MARATHON SETS TO HOLD IN OCTOBER 1ST, AS 270 ATHLETES DECLARED FIT TO TAKE PART IN THE COMPETITION. | Shakiru Seidu. "Winners would be handsomely rewarded with Trophies, Cash and Certificates of Participation," Hon SOB Agunbiade reveals.

The 4th edition of the Oba Kabir Shotobi Mini Marathon, sponsored by the Opomulero of Ikorodu Kingdom and Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. S.O.B. Agunbiade, is set to hold again on the 1st of October, 2018, to celebrate the National Independence Day in Ikorodu Division. The event which was firstly staged in 2015 and since then had been a yearly competition, with this year's edition covering a distance of 7.3km. The competition is said to aim at: 1. Create a healthy rivalry between private and public secondary schools in Ikorodu division of Lagos State. 2. To contribute to the development of sports in Lagos State and Nigeria. 3. To discover and develop future champions that will represent Lagos State and Nigeria in national and international long distance race competition. 4. To domicile there National day celebration in Ikorodu division. While briefing MegaXpression Magazine and other media outlets, today, at Agunbiade's Constituency Office, the Chairm

APC PRIMARIES: PRINCE LANRE SANUSI GETS BACKING OF STAKEHOLDERS TO REPRESENT AMUWO/ODOFIN AT THE FEDERAL HOUSE OF REPS. | Shakiru Seidu.  "My belief is to achieve transformational leadership through citizens engagement which will in-turn add substantial values to people’s lives," Sanusi says.

In a bid to encourage productivity and quality representation of Amuwo Odofin federal Constituecy, the leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Amuwo Odofin LGA and Oriade LCDA have endorsed Prince Lanre Sanusi, PLS, as the prefered Party Candidate ahead of the APC Primaries, to represent them at the House of Representatives. Sanusi , a Tax Regulation Consultant and Business Strategist, who specializing in (corporate / individual) compliance auditing analysis and reporting. Also provides business optimization strategies for small and large scale companies while helping in the areas of employment and human resources approaches,  has  won the confidence and trust of the Party members, got the blessings of all stakeholders in the constituency to represent Amuwo Odofin federal Constituecy at the national Assembly. The endorsement which was covered by MegaXpression Magazine, took place at TFC Multiple Purpose Hall, Festac Town, Lagos, on Tuesday, witnessed a unanimous endorsemen

SEN. GBENGA ASHAFA APPLAUDS DIRECT PRIMARIES, ASSURES OF MORE QUALITY REPRESENTATION IF RE-ELECTED. | Shakiru Seidu

Senator, representing Lagos East, Sen. Gbenga Ashafa, has stated that he completed a total of 96 projects, 26 bills, 12 motions during his seven and half years in the National Assembly. He applauded the Lagos state chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), for sticking to the direct primaries model as the mode of selection of candidates for the forthcoming general elections, saying through the model, power has been given back to the people to select those who preside over their affairs. Addressing MegaXpression Magazine and other media outlets in a World Press Conference on Monday, at Mercy Hall, Ikosi-Ketu, where he briefed his constituents on his achievements in the senate and his aspirations towards the 2019 elections, Ashafa appreciated his constituents for their support so far, and solicited their cooperation for another opportunity to represent them in the upper chamber of the national assembly beyond 2019. “Dear Good people of Lagos East Senatorial District, sligh

SANWO-OLU DEBUNKS RUMOUR OF WITHDRAWING FROM GUBERNATORIAL RACE. | Shakiru Seidu

Mr Babatunde Sanwo-Olu, a frontline gubernatorial aspirant, under the All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed rumours that he had renounced his intention to contest for the position in 2019. He said the false story was the handiwork of faceless mischief makers as the issue of stepping down for anybody had not come up anywhere. He made this clarification on Monday, through Comrade Olusesan Daini, Director, Media and Publicity of Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu Campaign Organisation (BOSCO). While addressing MegaXpression Magazine and other media outlets, Daini said, "the attention of the Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu Campaign Organisation (BOSCO) has been drawn to a false and misleading press statement purportedly attributed to our principal, a frontline APC Gubernatorial Aspirant for Lagos State Governorship Primaries slated for Saturday, 29th of September, 2018. "We hereby state unequivocally that the purported press statement did not emanate from our Principal, Babajide

APC PRIMARIES: JIDE SANWO-OLU LOBBIES GAC MEMBERS, VISITS OLORUNFUNMI BASORUN. | Shakiru Seidu.

Less than one weeks to the APC primaries election, aspirants are not leaving any stone unturned to woo the leaders and the Party faithfuls. Today, in Igbogbo, Mr Jide Sanwo-Olu, a 53years old man and one of the aspirants vying for the governorship position on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), visited one of the Governor's Advisory Committee, GAC, members, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, to solicit for support in the coming APC Primaries. The meeting which lasted for 43minutes was held behind closed doors. Sanwo-Olu, who is the Managing Director of Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC), is challenging the incumbent Governor at the Party’s Primaries, scheduled for Saturday, 29th of September. SHAKIRU SEIDU Publisher, MegaXpression Magazine. 08099799530