Iyaloja Of Ijebu Ode Assassinated

The Iyaloja-General of Ijebuland, Alhaja Sadia Elewuju has been assassinated by unknown gunmen at her residence on Wednesday in Ijebu Ode, ogun state, Southwest, Nigeria.

The 82-year old was besieged by six men who stormed her residence, a bungalow at about 3:00 pm yesterday.

The gunmen macheted their victim, cutting her recklessly. She reportedly died on her way to the hospital.

According to a source in Ijebu Ode, the outspoken Iyaloja was a very influential person who stood her ground on any matter. “She is always very vocal and fierce in her position on any matter. She has championed many causes for women especially the market women.

2nd Lekki-Epe Expressway Declares Toll-Free By Gov. Ambode

Lagos state governor Akinwunmi Ambode says residents of the state who live in the Lekki axis will no longer pay tolls at the second toll point on the Lekki- Epe Expressway. The governor made this remark at an interactive session with journalists at the Banquet Hall of the Lagos House, Ikeja.

The governor, in the statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna, said his concern was ensuring the completion of the road.

He said,