WE SHALL OVERCOME, SAYS AJIMOBI IN NEW YEAR MESSAGE

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has called for a renewed hope from the country’s citizens on the ability of the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government to salvage the country from the pervading economic challenges.

FOR THE RECORDS: PMB'S NEW YEAR MESSAGE

Full Text Of President Muhammadu Buhari’s New Year Message To Nigerians

My dear Compatriots,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AYOKA ALA.

Sweet mother, I no go forget you, for the suffer you suffer for me ye.
If I no chop, my mother no go chop,

PLEASE SAVE US FROM EL RUFAI - SOKAPU

Press statement
Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU)
31/12/2016
That 24-hour Curfew in Southern Kaduna

ONE LAGOS FIESTA: SUNNY ADE, OTHERS TO USHER LAGOSIANS INTO 2017

Lagos, Nigeria's most populous Metropolis is going all out this year to ensure that residents and tourists round up the year 2016 in style with the ongoing “One Lagos Fiesta”, OLF, the biggest crossover celebration in the country. 

AUDIT OF UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURES TO COMMENCE IN JANUARY, SAYS LASIMRA

The Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA) has said that it would commence audit of underground and over the ground utility infrastructures within the geographical boundaries of the State in January 2017 to ascertain the quality and quantum of the infrastructures and guide in proper regulation and planning.

AMBODE COMMISSIONS MAJOR LINK BRIDGE IN BADAGRY

As part of measures to boost tourism and enhance movement of goods and services, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday commissioned the newly completed Imeke-Ajido Bridge, a major link bridge in Badagry axis of the State.

FG TO MAKE KEY FESTIVALS ATTRACTIVE TO DOMESTIC, FOREIGN TOURISTS - MINISTER

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Federal Government is working with the private sector to make major festivals in the country attractive to domestic and foreign tourists and to leapfrog the events to the top cadre of global festivals.

Ajimobi presents N207bn budget of Self-Reliance

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Thursday presented a total budget of N207.671 billion for the 2017 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, which represents an increase of 19.13 per cent compared to the 2016 budget.

SOUTHERN KADUNA :A FULANI DWARF AND THE ILLUSION OF GRANDEUR

I am not a fan of those who talk too much. Unless he is a lecturer or an artiste, or both. I prefer politicians, once elected, to get on with it, and leave the grandstanding to hired hands.

The only exceptions in this present government are Rotimi Amaechi, and Tunde Fashola, because even if they are selling to you bull's excrement, they do it with logic and panache.

Teamwork, absence of crisis facilitated LASU’s success – VC

The Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, on Tuesday said that teamwork and absence of crisis contributed much to the success of the university in 2016.

CBN, Heritage Bank provide N2bn loan to aquaculture projects

In a bid to further support the real sector and unlock food potentials, Heritage Bank Plc in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria provided N2billion long term facility under the Commercial Agriculture Credit Scheme to Triton Aqua Africa Ltd (TAAL).
TAAL known as Triton Farm accessed the CACS through Heritage Bank, which is used to set up aquaculture businesses; nursery/hatchery for the production of fingerlings and brood stock in Ikeja and earthen ponds for catfish and tilapia in Asejire, Iwo and Gambari towns in Oyo State.

FG RALLIES SUPPORT FOR VICTORIOUS TROOPS AS KEY ROADS OPEN IN BORNO

The Federal Government has congratulated the gallant troops of the Nigerian military for finally seizing the Sambisa Forest from the Boko Haram terrorists and securing the North-east, paving the way for Sunday's re-opening of two strategic roads in Borno State.

Be wary of activities that can cause fire - OYSG cautions residents

The Oyo State government has urged citizens and residents in the state to be careful and avoid anything that might cause fire outbreak during the harmattan season, saying that the Senator Abiola Ajimobi’s administration would continue to support the fire Services department to ensure that it performs its life-saving functions effectively.

RRS FOILS KIDNAP ATTEMPT OF TWO YEAR-OLD BOY

Operatives of Rapid Response Squad  (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command over the weekend arrested Suleiman Seidu, 33, for attempting to kidnap a two year-old boy, Chimdi Udwu, in Owode area of Ogun State.

The Decoy Team of the squad got a hint about a kidnap attempt on a little boy by one of the two persons who the prime suspect had contracted to perpetrate the crime.

Osun: Police nab notorious cultists

The Osun State Police Command has arrested notorious cultists in Osogbo, the state capital and Ilesa, over serial murders between August and November this year. A dreaded cultist called Rasaq Mutiu, who allegedly killed three persons in Osogbo and the leader of Eiye Confraternity in Ilesa, Babatunde Oginni, were paraded on Friday.

YOMI BADEJO OKUSANYA@54

Today, I celebrate my brother, childhood friend, and mentor in the PR universe, Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, on his birthday.

FG To Re-open 2 Major Roads in Borno After Boko Haram Defeat.

The Federal Government will formally re-open two major roads in Borno State on Sunday following the total defeat of Boko Haram in the North-East by the Nigerian military. 

AMBODE PREACHES LOVE, PEACE AT CHRISTMAS

As Christians in Nigeria join the rest of the world to celebrate Christmas, Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has enjoined Nigerians to embrace the virtues of love and peaceful coexistence that the season symbolises.

NIGERIAN BREWERIES’ BOTTLE COMPOUND CAUGHT BY EARLY MORNING FIRE

There was a fire outbreak today at the empty bottle compound of the Lagos plant of Nigerian Breweries Plc in Iganmu, Lagos.

DAGOGO@ 52

Today, I celebrate my manager, my brother and my homie, Biodun Olakanmi Kupoluyi on his birthday.

AKETI AND THE DANGER OF THE SINGLE NARRATIVE

The governor elect for Ondo state, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, has been basking in the euphoria of his victory at the polls. Despite a rancorous primaries which nearly tore his party,APC, asunder in the state, which led to the exit of some power stalwarts like Olusola Oke and Bola Ilori, two strong party stalwarts and grassroots mobilisers to decamp to the AD, barely six weeks to the election, Mr. Akeredolu deserves to enjoy his victory.

DEJI BALOGUN AND THE THIRTY CAMERAS

It is extremely rare to see Deji Balogun, DB, the GM of LTV, giddy these days during office hours. Which in his case is pretty much the whole day.

CBN Awards Skye Bank for fight against Electronic Fraud

Skye Bank Plc. has emerged “The Most Committed Watch Listing Bank in Nigeria” out of four corporate awards that were up for grabs at the Nigeria Electronic Fraud Forum (NeFF) Annual Dinner and Awards which held in Lagos recently.

NSE COMMENDS NIGERIAN BREWERIES

The Chief Executive Officer of The Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, Mr. Oscar Onyema has commended Nigerian Breweries Plc for her commitment to corporate governance standards. The NSE CEO made this commendation when the management of Nigerian Breweries Plc visited the Exchange for the closing gong ceremony on Wednesday in Lagos.

DSO TO PROVIDE N100B BOOST FOR NOLLYWOOD DISTRIBUTION NETWORK - MINISTER

The Digital Switch Over (DSO) in Broadcasting is set to create a N100 billion Naira per annum FreeTV distribution network for Nollywood, among a number of positive spin-offs, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Thursday.

INEC SETS UP COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ROLE OF STAFF IN CONDUCT OF RIVERS RE-RUN ELECTIONS

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the promotion of 1,307 of its staff across the country. The approval came yesterday following a meeting of the Commission held at the INEC headquarters, Abuja.

 

Yuletide: Oyo Govt pays two Months Salary arrears

The Oyo State government has disclosed that it has paid two months’ salary arrears for workers in the state public and civil service.

RRS NABS FIVE IN - TRAFFIC ROBBERS

The onslaught on in - traffic robbers by the operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command is yielding results with the arrest of five robbery suspects in different parts of the metropolis.

LAKE RICE: LAGOSIANS BESIEGE SALE CENTRES

Residents of Lagos State on Thursday besieged the various sale centres across the State to buy the much-anticipated LAKE RICE, with vast majority of the people lauding the initiative of government to introduce the commodity at a critical time of the Yuletide season.

SYNAGOGUE: COURT FIXES JANUARY 19 FOR TRIAL OF CONTRACTORS, ENGINEERS

A Lagos High Court in Ikeja has fixed January 19, 2017 for continuation of trial of the contractors and engineers involved in the construction of a guest house belonging to Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) which collapsed on September 12, 2014 and killed 116 persons.  

Stakeholders applaud Oyo Govt on Amala Fiesta

Participants, partners and exhibitors at the just concluded 3-day Amala Fiesta organized by the Oyo State government have commended the state government for the opportunity to promote our food culture and specifically showcasing the benefits of Amala and related agricultural produce.

Adeosun: We are Using Technology to Tackle Smuggling, Raise Revenues

The Federal Government has initiated plans to use technology as an enabler to fight smuggling and increase revenue collections.

ALL SET FOR DIGITAL SWITCH OVER IN ABUJA - MINISTER

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said all is now set for the launch of the Digital Switch Over (DSO) in broadcasting in Abuja on Thursday.

Marshal-Idio clinches Heritage Bank’s N5m Star Prize at The Next Titan Season-3

A budding entrepreneur with unique business idea of turning trashes into beautiful furniture, Mrs. Marvis Marshal-Idio has won the Heritage Bank’s sponsored entrepreneurial competition show, Next Titan Season 3.

AN ODE TO DEATH

By Aare Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, MFR, D.Music
Feb 9, 1948. - Dec 16, 2010
(From the Fantasia album)

PHOTONEWS: AT BARRY'S GRAVESIDE

Praying at the graveside of the Creator and Commander in Chief of Fuji Music, Alhaji Agba, Aare Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, MFR, D. Music, a.k.a Barry Wonder, after the prayer organised by the family to mark the 6th year anniversary of his transition, at the Fuji Chambers, Isolo, yesterday

Oyo Gov urges citizens to explore resources for economic growth

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has called for the exploration of resources and other potentials available in the state for economic development as well as the empowerment of the citizens. 

Oyo State awards Heritage Bank for commitment to women empowerment

Oyo State Government has recognised and awarded Heritage Bank Plc for its commitment to women empowerment.

LAGOS CREATES WEBSITE TO VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY OF NUMBER PLATES ISSUED BY MVAA

In line with the Smart City initiative of the present administration, the Lagos State Government, through the State Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (MVAA), has announced the creation of a website - www.lsmvaapvs.org -through which motorists and law enforcement agencies can henceforth confirm the authenticity of number plates issued by the Agency.

PHOTONEWS;TOP CAPITAL ALLOCATIONS

GOVERNMENT TO PAY FALCON'S ALLOWANCES BY THURSDAY

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the immediate payment of all outstanding allowances and bonuses being owed the Super Falcons, an official said on Wednesday in Abuja.

"You Be Thief" - Senate, "I No Be Thief" - SGF

The Senate has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend and ensure prosecution of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, over alleged breach of Nigeria’s law in handling contracts awarded by the Presidential Initiative for the North East, PINE"I 

FOR THE RECORDS; PMB'S 2017 BUDGET OF RECOVERY AND GROWTH

SPEECH OF H.E. PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI ON THE 2017 BUDGET OF RECOVERY AND GROWTH AT JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY 14^TH DECEMBER 2016 

LEKKI GARDENS BUILDING COLLAPSE: CONTRACTORS, OTHERS TO BE PROSECUTED - LASG

The Lagos State Government is set to commence the prosecution of suspects linked to the collapse of a five - story building on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in Lekki, Lagos which led to the death of 30 persons.

MINISTER LAUDS ACADEMY PRESS, SAYS N2B INVESTMENT SHOWS CONFIDENCE IN ECONOMY

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has lauded the Lagos-based printers Academy Press Plc for showing great confidence in the country's economy through the investment of N2 billion in acquiring modern equipment within one year.

TONY OKOROJI’S NEW SINGLE, “HAPPY MUSIC” SET FOR JANUARY 2017 RELEASE

Several years after titillating lovers of good music in Nigeria and beyond with hit songs like Juliana, Oriaku, Mama & Papa, Locomotion, etc., fans of the special sound of Tony Okoroji are in for a big treat come January 2017 as Okoroji releases “Happy Music”, his first single in many years.

AMBODE CHARGES MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS TO JOIN FIGHT AGAINST ‘’QUACKS’’ IN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has called on members of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) and other regulatory bodies in the medical profession to join his administration’s efforts in curbing activities of fake medical personnel in the health sector of the State.

Oyo Govt yet to receive Paris Club funds, flags off dualization of Saki township road

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has flagged off the dualization of the 9.7km Saki Township Road along Oke Ogun Poly-Ilesha Ibaruba road, just as he confirmed that the state has not collected its share of the Paris Club over deduction funds given back to some states by the federal government recently. 

UBA DOMINATES AT GLOBAL BANKING AWARDS IN LONDON, WINS IN 5 CATEGORIES.

Pan African banking and financial services group, United Bank for Africa (UBA) provides services to more than 11 million customers in 19 countries in Africa and 3 global financial centers in New York, London and Paris. Its influence and reputation as one of Africa’s largest and most successful financial services group, has continued to grow with the latest showing at the keenly contested global banking awards, where it clinched 5 country awards.