Segun Ozique

I think it is important for the leaders in APC who truly love the party to show support and direction before the series of elections ahead. Edo State is not only a hotbed but hothead for political bands with different agenda needing the APC leadership intervene early so that issues on the disqualification of Obaseki could best be commented on and discussed without incitements or sentiment that could cause disquiet, violence and disqualification of the party in Edo State.  For instance, I read response to an article stating reasons and response by the different parties involved, of reasons the governor was disqualified and his response. In the ThisDay Online comment column, a certain gentleman began his argument; in the first two lines making suggestive comment as follow; "Our political leaders are worse than vultures and they should not be trusted." Then, straight on to "Prof. Ayuba is a disgrace" because he is being used and, this other unamed "man" was o...

The management of Afriland Properties Plc notes with concern, recent reports relating to its transaction to redesign and redevelop the iconic Falomo Shopping Centre in Lagos. These unverified reports have implied that, the contract with the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC) was terminated on the grounds that the concession terms are “grossly detrimental” to Lagos State and its residents. The reports also claim that Afriland Properties Plc only made a payment of N50 million for a 50-year lease of the government-owned land. Though the authenticity of these reports isunconfirmed, Afriland strongly refutes the suggestion that it has engaged in any misconduct or that the transaction is in any way detrimental to the people and government of Lagos State. We are strongly committed to creating a world class project, which will act as an economic magnet for central Lagos, creating opportunities for Lagosians and which crucially has been structured t...