Sunday, November 29, 2015

TB JOSHUA, OTHER SYNAGOGUE TRUSTEEES, ENGINEERS FOR TRIAL OVER DEATH OF 116 PERSONS

The trustees of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) will on Monday, November 30, 2015 be arraigned before a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja over the collapse of a six-story building in the church on September 12, 2014, which led to the death of 116 persons.  

Friday, November 27, 2015

EDITORIAL ; AMBODE AND THE MAN IN THE MIRROR

A few minutes ago, the Governor of Lagos , Akin Ambode, made a public presentation of some equipment bought to fight crime in Lagos, which includes helicopters, patrol boats, cars, bikes, APCs and other sundry items that would return Lagos to the glory days of a crime less society.

PMB APPOINTS 30 NEW JUDGES TO FEDERAL HIGH COURT

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of 30 new Judges for the Federal High Court on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council.

AMBODE HANDS OVER N4.8 BILLION SECURITY EQUIPMENT TO THE POLICE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday handed over series of security equipment and vehicles to the State Police Command and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), just as he charged them to ensure that the equipment are deployed effectively to tackle criminal activities as residents will no longer accept excuses.

SPECIAL;PMB AND THE ECONOMY

When Muhammadu Buhari clinched victory in Nigeria’s presidential elections in March, stocks soared as investors looked to the former military ruler to reverse decades of economic mismanagement and policy inertia. Now hopes have fizzled in his ability to turn around Africa’s largest economy and oil producer.

21 DIE IN KANO EXPLOSIONS

At least 21 people were killed on Friday when a suicide bomber blew himself up in the crowds at a Shia Muslim procession near the north Nigerian city of Kano, in the latest violence to hit the troubled region.

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

SANCHEZ KEEPS ARSENAL HOPES ALIVE

 Arsenal kept alive their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League last 16 asAlexis Sanchez inspired a vital 3-0 win against Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday.

Monday, November 23, 2015

AUDU - THE DEATH OF COMMON SENSE

A few years ago, the baby brother of a friend died twenty four hours after moving into his duplex at Isheri.

Sunday, November 22, 2015

WORK RESUMES ON THE LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY

Construction giants, Julius Berger PLC and RCC, are back on site in continuation of the re-construction of the N167 billion Lagos-Ibadan express way.

Saturday, November 21, 2015

KOGI ELECTION ; GENERAL CALM AS VOTING ENDS

Most of the Card Reader machines deployed for the conduct of Kogi Governorship election have been working effectively across the state.

Friday, November 20, 2015

MINIMUM WAGE; THE GOVERNORS ARE JOKING -NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Friday said workers in the country would resist any attempt by government to review downwards the current N18,000 national minimum wage.

5 REASONS WHY BOKO HARAM IS MORE DEADLY THAN ISIS

After three attacks in as many weeks — in ParisBeirut and Egypt's Sinai Peninsula — in which a total of at least 397 people were killed, the world's attention is fixed on the Islamic State and its horrific brutality.

BUHARI TO LEAD NIGERIA'S DELEGATION TO FORUM OF GAS EXPORTING COUNTRIES

President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Sunday for Tehran where he will participate in the 3rd Gas Exporting Countries' Forum (GECF) opening in the Iranian capital on Monday, November 23, 2015.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

FOR THE RECORDS; PMB'S SPEECH AT MINISTERS' SWEARING IN

PRESIDENT’S SPEECH AT THE SWEARING-INCEREMONY OF MINISTERS-DESIGNATE
WEDNESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 2015

AFRIMA 2015: "AND THE HOST IS....."

t.he 2015 All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, would be anchored by the continent's most outstanding  hosts and hostesses. While DNG and AURELLE 
ELIAM will host the main show, DENRELE EDUN, MARIA OKANRENDE and ESTELLE 
AHONDA would hold forth on the RED CARPET on Sunday November 15, 2015 at 
Eko Hotel and suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

ECONOMIST ARTICLE ON LAGOS RECKLESS, SLANDEROUS- LASG

Image result for steve ayorindeThe Lagos State Government on Wednesday described the article published in the latest edition of the Economist Magazine as reckless and slanderous noting that the issues were ill-conceived.

Monday, November 9, 2015

N1.4TRN FINE; WHAT NEXT FOR MTN?

1.4trn fine: Sack looms at MTN NigeriaBarely a week to November 16 deadline set by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the South African telecoms firm, MTN Nigeria to pay the 1.4 trillion fine slammed on it, there are indications that top management staff may lose their jobs.

NNPC ON THE VERGE OF DISCOVERING OIL IN THE LAKE CHAD BASIN

Nigeria’s state-run oil firm said the West African nation is on the brink of unearthing major oil reserves in the Lake Chad area, after many years of unfruitful exploration. Speaking in Lagos over the weekend, Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, chief of Nigerian National Petroleum Corp., said the firm is also projecting an inflow of $20 billion next year, which would allow the company to fund major projects, according to Nigeria’s Vanguard newspaper.

HOW NIGERIA BECOMES 5 TIMES WORLD U-17 CHAMPIONS

Nigeria winsNigeria became only the second side to retain the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Mali in Vina Del Mar. Victor Osimhen stole the show once again thanks to his record-breaking tenth goal of the tournament, with Funsho Bamgboye adding a second moments later. Samuel Diarra had saved an early Osinachi Ebere penalty as the Malians played their part in an entertaining finale to Chile 2015.

AMBODE CONGRATULATES VICTORIOUS GOLDEN EAGLETS

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday congratulated the Golden Eaglets for their feat at the just concluded Under-17 World Cup Tournament held in Chile.

BUHARI SWEARS IN INEC CHAIRMAN, COMMISSIONERS

President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday, swore in the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, alongside new national commissioners, at a ceremony at the council chambers of the presidential villa.

Sunday, November 8, 2015

WE 'RE ON A STEADY JOURNEY TO FULFIL OUR VISION FOR LAGOS - AMBODE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday assured Lagosians that his administration is strongly committed to achieving the vision of a safer, peaceful and prosperous Lagos for all.

NEW LASTMA BOSS RESUMES, READS RIOT ACT

Christian Akioja Olakpe is new LASTMA bossThe newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Rtd Assistant Inspector General of Police, Chris Olakpe has vowed to deal with any LASTMA officer caught extorting money from motorists.

CHELSEA IS IN A FREE FALL - LAMPARD

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard believes the Premier League champions' poor start to the season is far from just a blip.

THE LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE TARABA JUDGEMENT

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal for Taraba on Saturday nullified the election of Taraba Governor, Darius Ishaku, of the Peoples Democratic Party.

"WE ARE ROOTING FOR YOU" - PMB TELLS EAGLETS

For about 25 minutes on Saturday evening, President Muhammadu Buhari spoke with the Golden Eaglets and

Thursday, November 5, 2015

HOW 'SUPER' SERENA CHASED DOWN PHONE THIEF .

Serena Williams is calling herself "Super Serena" after stopping an alleged thief from stealing her cellphone.
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NIGERIANS ARE WATCHING US - BUHARI TELLS INCOMING MINISTERS

President Muhammadu Buhari wants the incoming members of his cabinet to consider themselves privileged to have been chosen to serve the country at this point in time.

OUR CASE AGAINST SAMBO DASUKI - DSS

The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS)
has been brought to the report making rounds that

CCT; SARAKI'S LAWYERS IN WALK OUT DRAMA

Following the decision of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, to commence full-blown hearing on the 13-count criminal charge against the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, despite the pendency of the appeal before the Supreme Court, all his lawyers, this afternoon, staged a walk out on the tribunal.

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

THE RACE TO FAILURE MOUNTAIN

There is this governor, a former civil servant, who believes so much in the civil servants that he placed an embargo on using external expertise in any area he believes civil servants can perform, which is practically everything.

'36 MINISTERS NOT A MUST' - BUHARI

President Muhammadu Buhari (right) receives the official report on the confirmation of ministerial nominees from Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki at the Presidential Villa Abuja yesterday.
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the constitution of Nigeria does not stipulate that he must have 36 ministries.

CCT; SARAKI HEADS FOR THE SUPREME COURT

Barely 48 hours to the commencement of full blown-trial on the 13-count criminal charge that was entered against him by the Federal Government, the Senate President, Dr. Olubukola Saraki, yesterday, approached the Supreme Court, begging it to arrest the proceeding of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT.

Students shed tears of joy at Cowbellpedia quiz competition

It was excitement galore at the Just Media Studio at Ogba area of Lagos during the recording of one of the episodes of the maiden edition of the Cowbellpedia Mathematics Quiz Competition as some students were emotionally overwhelmed to the extent that they freely shed tears of joy.

AMBODE’S SECURITY PATROL ACROSS METROPOLIS

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AT COSON LECTURE, VICE PRESIDENT OSINBAJO CASTS THE WAY FORWARD FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN NIGERIA

Displaying Mr. Afam Ezekude, Representative of Vice President, Prof.   Yemi Osibanjo decorates Prof. Bola Ajibola.jpgVice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said that intellectual property rights in the digital economy, the theme of the 2015 COSON Lecture, is a contemporary, relevant and appropriate issue in the current circumstances of the Nigerian nation, considering Nigeria’s growing and diversifying economy, especially with both the public and private sectors admitting and committing to the fact that further and rapid diversification is vital to continuing and expanding the growth of the national economy

Monday, November 2, 2015

EX EAGLES HAIL EAGLETS' HISTORIC WIN

Emmanuel Amuneke: Golden Eaglets coachSome football stakeholders on Monday commended the Golden Eaglets on their 3-0 victory against Brazil in the ongoing 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile.

N40B WITHDRAWN FROM STOCK MARKET BY FOREIGN INVESTORS IN SEPTEMBER

Dealers at the Nigeria Stock ExchangeThe Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), said that foreign investors withdrew the sum of N40.07 billion from the equities market in the month of September.

5 THINGS BUHARI MUST DO QUICKLY

President Muhammadu Buhari, who was inaugurated May 29, is the antithesis of the stereotypical Nigerian politician: incorruptible, soft-spoken, self-effacing and deliberate.  He embraces the nickname “Baba Go-Slow and Steady.” Buhari’s unhurried style has its downsides, however: It took him an unprecedented four months to name a solid but unextraordinary cabinet.  His reform agenda appears to be sauntering out of the gates, according to the civil society-run Buharimeter.

AMBODE APPOINTS EX-AIG, OLAKPE AS NEW LASTMA CEO

In a bid to revamp the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) for improved performance and better relations with the public, the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday approved the appointment of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Mr. Christian Akioja Olakpe as the new Chief Executive Officer of the agency.

JONATHAN IN A BRIEF VISIT TO BUHARI

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Sunday, November 1, 2015

NBL RAISES N1 7BILLION FOR EXPANSION

As part of its ongoing efforts to consolidate its acquisition and merger, Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc has raised N17.7 billion through commercial paper.
NIGERIAN_BREWERIES_BRAND_LOGO2The new fund raised at an interest rate of 12.5 per cent per annum was the fallout of the brewery giants N100 billion commercial paper programme established in 2013.

I WAS FOR JONATHAN BECAUSE..- GANI ADAMS

The National Coordinator of the O’odua Peoples Congress, Gani Adams, has defended his support of former President Goodluck Jonathan at the last general election saying that he was exercising his franchise.

AMBODE APPOINTS NEW HEAD OF SERVICE

Displaying NK7A3073.JPGLagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday approved the appointment of Mrs. Olabowale Toluwalope Ademola as the 19th Head of Service (HOS) in the Lagos State Public Service.

I AM STILL VERY MUCH ALIVE[ ODUNLADE

Popular Nollywood Yoruba actor, Odunlade Adekola, on Saturday described as surprising the rumour that armed robbers stormed his home in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Friday night and killed him.

NEW HOME, CAR OWNERS EMERGE AS COWLSO ENDS THREE DAY WOMEN'S CONFERENCE.

As the 23rd edition of the National Women's Conference organized by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), ends today...