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LASTMA @25: Former GM Oyedokun Hails Tinubu’s Vision

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12 months ago

July 17, 2025

Eric

A former General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Peter Ayodeji Oyedokun, has commended President Bola Tinubu, for his courage to dare all odds to set up the traffic management agency while he was governor of Lagos State, despite that odds that he faced at the time.

Oyedokun, who served as the second General Manager of LASTMA, after Mr. Adegboyega Coker, of blessed memory, described Asiwaju Tinubu’s leadership as visionary and forward looking.
The former General Manager spoke at the sideline of the Second Lagos Traffic Conference at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island. The event also marked the 25th anniversary of LASTMA.

While expressing his gratitude to President Tinubu, for giving him the opportunity to serve as General Manager of LASTMA, despite not having met me personally, he described his time in LASTMA as a very difficult one.
Oyedokun who was also recognised at the event for his pioneering efforts, said; “I was appointed as GM LASTMA at a time when it was very rough, that was because of the altercation between Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and LASTMA at the time, it was so bad that I nearly ran back to Abuja, because I never expected that level of violence between an agency of the Federal Government and another agency of a state, at the time they were claiming superiority.

“At that time there was no week that they will not carry at least two of my officers to my office drenched in blood, it was terrible.
“At that time too if you remember, uniformed men will sit beside Danfo drivers who will drive against traffic to ensure that LASTMA officers do not arrest them, it was tough then, but we thank God that today it is calm.
“We were able to solve the FERMA problem by daring to go to their camp. they had a camp at Iganmu and the head of the organisation then was Commissioner of Police retired Oyenuga, I dared to go there with my driver to go and meet them there, I was able to get into his office, sat with him for one and half hour to discuss why they should not be injuring and killing themselves and since then the problem was solved.
“We were really very traumatised at the beginning, because we were not really properly accepted at the time, but I was happy when I came back to Lagos after 10 years to see that the tension is gone and there has been a lot of improvement both in technology and human capacity.”

He also expressed appreciation to the men and officers of the agency and honoured the memory of those who lost their lives in the course of their duty.
He expressed appreciation for his recognition by the agency, noting, “This recognition is a humbling reminder of a journey that was not walked alone. It belongs just as much to the brave and selfless men and women of LASTMA, past and present, who stood on the frontlines to restore order and discipline on our roads.
“I pay special tribute to the first General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Adegboyega Coker of blessed memory, whose pioneering and groundbreaking work laid the foundation of this great organisation under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“Permit me also to honour the memory of those officers who paid the ultimate price, those who lost their lives or suffered unjust brutality, sometimes in the course of enforcing traffic laws. Their sacrifices must never be forgotten.”

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Certificate Forgery: Group Seeks Tinubu’s Disqualification from 2027 Election

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June 29, 2026

Eric

The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy (CFRPA) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Kano seeking the disqualification of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the 2027 presidential election over allegations of certificate forgery.

‎According to court documents seen by Daily Trust, the plaintiff alleged that Tinubu presented forged academic certificates from Chicago State University and a fake National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the 2023 elections.

‎‎The suit, marked FHC/K/CS/312/2026, lists Tinubu, INEC, and Chicago State University as defendants.

‎The plaintiff contended that Tinubu never attended Government College Lagos as claimed, noting that the school was established in 1974, four years after Tinubu allegedly graduated.

The CSO further argued that Tinubu does not possess a valid secondary school certificate, which is the minimum constitutional requirement to contest for the presidency.

‎It claimed that INEC had failed to act on its petition dated June 19, 2026, demanding clarification on Tinubu’s eligibility.

‎‎In its statement of claims, the group referenced a 2023 U.S. court ruling in In Re: Application of Atiku Abubakar (No. 23 CV 05099), which compelled Chicago State University to release Tinubu’s academic records.

‎The plaintiff insisted those records revealed false entries and inconsistencies, including a forged University of Cambridge General Certificate of Education.

‎The prayers asked by the plaintiff included declaration of forgery against Tinubu’s Chicago State University certificate, issuance of an order directing INEC to disqualify him from the 2027 presidential election, directing CSU to strike Tinubu’s name from its records and perpetual injunction restraining INEC from uploading Tinubu’s name as a candidate.

‎The plaintiff also submitted affidavits of non-multiplicity of action, witness statements, and letters to the NYSC and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, demanding disclaimers on the alleged fake NYSC certificate.

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Lagos Island Red Cross Holds Annual Thanksgiving Service

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2 days ago

June 28, 2026

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By Eric Elezuo

The Lagos Island Division of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has held its 2026 Annual Thanksgiving, to express gratitude for another year of provision of succor and comfort to as many that are in need.

The thanksgiving service, which was held at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos, on the last Sunday of June, was led by the Division Coordinator, Chief (Olori) Aderonke Elegushi.

Speaking to The Boss on the activities of the Island Division of the Red Cross over the years, Olori Elegushi noted that it has been a thing of joy to be at the forefront of releasing the milk of human kindness to as many that needs it, and when they need it.

Coordinator, Lagos Island Division Nigerian Red Cross Society, Chief (Olori) Aderonke Elegushi (m), Vice Coordinator Abimbola Adeshile (2nd left), Secretary Ajibola Adu (2md right) and Saheed Ayinde Yusuf (1st right)

“This is what I love to do, and this is what the Red Cross is all about; lending helping hand and spreading love across borders, especially here in Lagos Island.

“In everything, we won’t forget our Maker, the Almighty God, through whose power we are able to do the little and much we can do. That explains why we here today to give thanks as it’s a tradition every year,” Olori Elegushi said.

Olori Elegushi also noted that as an not for profit organization, the Society seeks support well-meaning Nigerians and Lagosians to come to their aid so that the gospel of continuous lending of helping hand to the needy will continue unabated.

“We also seek the support of well-meaning individuals, organizations, and the Church in our efforts to expand our humanitarian activities. With adequate funding and partnerships, we can organize first aid and health awareness programmes for public school students, train more volunteers, equip communities with emergency preparedness skills, and carry out outreach programmes that will positively impact lives across our society,” she concluded.

Olori Elegushi, who will soon join the octogenarian club, was accompanied at the thanksgiving event, by Vice Coordinator Abimbola Adeshile, Secretary Ajibola Adu, Saheed Ayinde Yusuf, and a host of other members, dressed in their sparkling white uniform.

The Red Cross Society is an international organizational saddled with the responsibility of providing healthcare services among other humanitarian services to the people of the world. The Society is domiciled in every part of the world.

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Insecurity: Adeboye, Oyedepo Urge More US Military Action in Nigeria

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2 days ago

June 28, 2026

Eric

The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, have thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for recent military action against terrorism in Nigeria, urging Washington to do more to halt the unrelenting attacks.

Both clerics spoke at the “Faith Heroes Award Gala” in Washington D.C. on June 26, 2026, organised by Save Nigeria Group USA, SNGUSA, with the US-Nigeria Civil Society Coalition.

The event honoured Trump, Congressmen Chris Smith and Riley Moore, and other advocates of religious freedom in Nigeria.

Addressing a packed audience of activists, policymakers and faith leaders at the Hilton Garden Inn, Capitol Hill, Adeboye said the scale of violence has moved beyond what any religious leader can handle alone.

“Terrorism is now at my doorstep,” he said. “If you want to help us, help us more.”

The RCCG leader, who had faced criticism for not speaking out earlier, said he chose “spiritual warfare” instead of public escalation. He noted that Trump’s December strikes on terrorist camps did not surprise him because the U.S. President had warned of consequences.