'THE NEW VP LODGE, A WASTE'- OSINBAJO

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says there is entirely no need for a new residence for the Vice President as the current one, called Aguda House, is up to standard with enough space and well managed.

SIASIA TAKES CHARGE AFTER OLISEH'S EXIT, PROMISES AFCON TICKET

Super Eagles’ Interim Head Coach Samson Siasia on Friday assured that the consortium of coaches put together for the team would secure a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ticket.

Lagos State To Partner With FG to modernize National Museum

The Lagos State Government is to collaborate with the Federal Government to redesign and modernize the National Museum at Onikan in Lagos to make it an international tourist attraction and historical hub.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode announced the decision following a request to that effect by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, during a courtesy visit to the Governor at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Thursday.

Information Minister visits Yoruba-language newspapers, vows relentless anti-graft war

The Federal Government has said that no mount of orchestrated attacks or campaign of calumny against those they believe to be in the forefront of the war against corruption will deter it from vigorously waging the battle.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the assurance on Friday when he visited two Yoruba-language newspapers, Alaroye and Iroyin Owuro, in Lagos.

LAGOS HAILS SUPREME COURT VERDICT ON REV. KING

The Lagos State Government on Friday hailed the verdict of the Supreme Court which upheld the judgment of a Lagos High Court sentencing the General Overseer of the Christian Praying Assembly, Chukwuemeka Ezeugo (popularly known as Rev. King) to death by hanging.

GANI ADAMS APPROVES NEW APPOINTMENTS IN OPU

Otunba (DR) Gani Adams,the convener of Oodua Progressive Union OPU has approved the appointment of the General Secretary of the Union,Lanre Sunmonu and the Union's Special Adviser on Inter Chapter Relations, Capt Micheal Adesina.

FCT ELECTIONS: INEC TO DISTRIBUTE PVCs FROM 4TH TO 10TH MARCH

Ahead of the Saturday, 19^th March Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has scheduled Friday 4^th to Thursday 10^th March 2016 for the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to eligible FCT registrants.

GIANNI INFATINO ELECTED NEW FIFA BOSS

Gianni Infantino has today been elected as the President of FIFA for the remainder of the current term of office (until 2019) by the Extraordinary FIFA Congress held in Zurich. He was elected as the ninth FIFA President after the second ballot with 115 of 207 total votes. In line with the FIFA Statutes, the mandate of the new FIFA President started after the conclusion of the Congress.

LASEMA ADOPTS SURVEILLANCE/ADVOCACY STRATEGIES TO PREVENT DISASTER

As part of efforts geared toward reducing disaster risks in Lagos
State, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has
adopted monitoring and surveillance of domestic, industrial and public
facilities into its main activity of disaster management.

RRS nabs car snatcher with fake pistol

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested Paul Bassey, 25, alleged to be a car snatcher and a traffic robber who uses fake pistol to rob unsuspected members of the public.

FIFA REDUCES SENTENCES ON BLATTER, PLATINI BY ONE YEAR

Embattled former FIFA president, Joseph Sepp Blatter and UEFA boss, Michel Platini, had the FIFA Appeal Committee to thank for not considering the life ban proposed by the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee, instead their eight years bans were reduced to six.

MY TEN KOBO; MAN CITY AND A LAME DUCK COACH

The owners of Man City must be from another planet.

MTN WITHDRAWS SUIT, PAY N50 BILLION AS " GESTURE OF GOOD FAITH"

MTN Nigeria on Wednesday said it has paid N50 billion to the Federal Government as a gesture of good faith and commitment to continued efforts towards an amicable resolution of the N1.04 trillion fine slammed against it by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

Information Minister commends media's role in fight against corruption, terrorism

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has commended the media for its role in the ongoing national campaigns against terrorism and corruption, saying the media has availed itself creditably in keeping the people informed about the campaigns.

TONY O. ELUMELU HOSTS ASSOCIATES OF THE NIGERIA LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE

Today, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) - in conjunction with the Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI) -- hosted an intimate discussion between select Associate Fellows of the NLI and Tony O. Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings and the United Bank for Africa (UBA).

MY TEN KOBO;KEMI ADEOSUN AND THE ERROR SEEKERS

The last few days, the social media was filled with reactions to the multiplication error made by the Finance Minister, Kemi ADEOSUN, when she said that 16+6=24, instead of 22.

CRIME FIGHTING: LAGOS ESTABLISHES FIRST DNA FORENSIC LAB IN NIGERIA

In furtherance of its commitment to the criminal justice sector reforms and take the fight against crime to a greater level, the Lagos State Government on Tuesday announced that it has concluded plans to establish the first ever high-powered DNA Forensic Laboratory in Nigeria which will take off within the next six to twelve months.

Govt-owned Media To Be Restructured For Optimum Performance

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that government-owned media organizations will be restructured and reinvented in order to position them to compete favourably with other broadcasters.

WAZIRI ADIO APPOINTED EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, NEITI

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Waziri Onibiyo Adio, as the Executive Secretary of Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI).

RECRUITMENT SCAM; MORO, OTHERS,DOCKED

The day of reckoning is here. After walking free for about two years, former Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, and four others are now set to face trial for their roles in the shoddy March 15, 2014 immigration recruitment exercise that killed no fewer than 20 job seekers across the country.

AJIMOBI MOVES TO RESTRUCTURE BCOS

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State says a major restructuring of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) is imminent for better service delivery.

CPC ORDERS DSTV TO CHARGE PAY AS YOU WATCH

He said the order was passed after an extensive investigation on alleged violation of consumers’ rights.

Rule of law not intended as line of defence for corruption suspects - Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the present Administration will continue to fight corruption within the confines of the Rule of Law, but warned that it (Rule of Law) was not intended to be used as a weapon to hamper the dispensation of justice.

RRS ROUNDS UP CULTISTS IN LAGOS

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the State Police Command, in the wee-hours of Thursday apprehended 16 members of the notorious cult group known as Awawa Confraternity.

CHRIS OYAKHILOME'S DIVORCE NOW FINAL

Anita Odegwa Oyakhilome and Chris Oyakhilome, flamboyant pastor and founder of Christ Embassy Church have now finally gone their separate ways, with a seal of a Family court in the United Kingdom.

Police Warn IPOB Members Against Unauthourised Bearing Of Arms

The Nigeria Police Force has warned the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) against bearing arms in self defence.

LAGOS LIGHT RAIL WILL BE FUNCTIONAL BY DECEMBER - AMBODE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday restated his administration’s commitment to ensure that the Blue Line of the Light Rail Project is up and running by December 2016.

Soyinka reiterates support for FG's anti-graft fight, seeks emergency economic conference

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has blamed the current economic situation in the country on years of bad governance, and urged the federal government to call an emergency economic conference to address the situation.

FOR THE RECORDS; LIST OF OYO STATE'S LG CARETAKER CHAIRMEN

The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday
announced the names of nominees of the 33
caretaker committee chairmen nominees.

GROUP ACCUSES EDUCATION MINISTER,ADAMU ADAMU, OF NEPOTISM

The Coalition of Civil Society Groups on Wednesday in Abuja staged a protest at the Ministry of Education over the disengagement of 13 vice-chancellors by the Minister of Education.

Nigerian stocks crash amid naira concerns

Nigerian stocks fell almost two per cent on Wednesday, hit by a major decline in cement companies’ shares, including Dangote Cement, which accounts for the third of local bourse capitalisation.

Road project: Lagos charges contractors to deliver standard roads

Lagos State Government has charged all the contractors handling the 114 roads in all the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas in the State to be on top of their jobs and ensure that they meet international standard in delivering the roads project.

VIEWS FROM ABROAD; Nigeria Struggles As Buhari Wrangles With Budget, Naira

When Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari finally swore in his cabinet in November, nearly six months after taking office, he hoped to shake off his nickname “Baba Go Slow”.

LAGOS MOBILE COURT WILL RESPECT RIGHTS OF DEFENDANTS – AG

The Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem has assured residents of the State that the Mobile Court recently inaugurated would dispense justice in accordance with the dictates of the law and respect fundamental human rights of defendants charged before the court.

MY TEN KOBO; 26 REASONS TO REMEMBER LASU'S FIRST GRADUATION- 26 YEARS AFTER

I was just reminded that today February 15, is the 26th anniversary of our graduation from LASU.

That day was historic on so many levels, but I am going to stick with 26

HOW 24 HEADS OF PARASTATALS/AGENCIES LOST OUT

FG on Monday announced the removal of DGs & CEOs of 24 agencies and parastatals.

PRESIDENT BUHARI APPOINTS NEW DG (BUDGET), SPECIAL ADVISER, PLANNING

resident Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr. Tijjani Mohammed Abdullahi as the Director-General (Budget).

FG DISENGAGES HEADS OF INFORMATION PARASTATALS

The Federal Government has disengaged the heads of the six information-related parastatals under the Ministry of Information and Culture.

GOVERNOR NYANKO'S IMPEACHMENT WAS ILLEGAL - APPEAL COURT

After 18 months of being removed from office, former governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako has now gotten some restitution from the court, although delayed.

NIGERIA SEEKS $2B LOAN FROM CHINA TO FUND BUDGET

Nigeria is seeking a $2billion loan from China to fund the 2016 budget.Finance Minister Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, according to sources, will travel to China next week to negotiate the loan to help fund the record budget spending, financial and government sources were yesterday quoted by News Agency Reuters.

N4.8B SECURITY EQUIPMENT FOR LAGOS POLICE UNPRECEDENTED IN NIGERIA – DAMBAZAU

Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Lt. General Abdulrahman Dambazau (Rtd.) on Wednesday described the security equipment purchased by the Lagos State Government for the Police as unprecedented in the history of Nigeria and a sign of seriousness about the security of lives and property of residents.

INFORMATION MINISTER ADVOCATES SPECIAL FUNDING FOR PUBLIC MEDIA FOR ANTI TERROR CAMPAIGN

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has advocated a special funding arrangement for public media organizations to enable them to scale up their sensitization campaign against insurgency in the North-East. 

PHOTOSPEAK; THE LYING IN STATE OF THE OLUBADAN

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AMBODE APPOINTS SOYINKA, GBADAMOSI TO HEAD LAGOS AT 50 COMMITTEE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday appointed Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka and Mr. Rasheed Gbadamosi as Co-Chairmen of the Lagos at 50 Planning Committee, just as he expressed optimism that the celebration will go a long way to showcase Lagos in its full splendor.

2016 BUDGET; WE GOOFED - BUDGET MINISTRY

Nigeria’s Ministry of Budget and National Planning on Tuesday said the errors in the 2016 Budget were due to lack of technical knowledge of the bureaucracy on the Zero-Based Budgeting System adopted for the first time in the country to put the appropriation plan together.

MY TEN KOBO; BUHARI AND THE DEFINITION OF SOME

Few years ago, professor Wole Shoyinka suggested that to save our future, we need to shut down all our schools for at least two years.

MY TEN KOBO ;THE 2016 BUDGET AND THE WISDOM OF THE TORTOISE

As the drama unfolds with the contents of the 2016 budget coming under media scrutiny, it is becoming obvious by the hour that we are caught in a maze, a game in which there is no version of its outcome that would not end badly.

FG COMPILING LIST OF NIGERIAN PROPERTY OWNERS IN DUBAI- FOREIGN MINISTER

Few weeks after President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the federal government has revealed that efforts were in top gear to secure a list of Nigerians who owned choice properties in the country from proceeds of fraud.

TSA WITHDRAWALS TO BE SUSPENDED IN MARCH - ADEOSUN

Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, tuesday disclosed that the federal government would suspend all withdrawals by ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) at the end of March.

CONGO DR ARE THE CHAMPIONS OF AFRICA

The Democratic Republic Of Congo won the African Nations Championship (CHAN) for a second time on Sunday, beating Mali 3-0 in the final in Rwanda.

OBA ODULANA LIVED A FULFILLED LIFE - AJIMOBI

Governor Abiola Ajimobi on Sundy described the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1, as a man who lived a meaningful life worthy of emulation in all spheres‎.