MY TEN KOBO;THIS IS LAGOS.

No, this is not Lekki, and it is not Surulere, definitely not Ikeja.

This is U-turn bus stop, Along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Ojokoro, around 11pm yesterday.

No Rift Between Executive and Legislature on 2016 Budget - Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said there is no disagreement whatsoever between the Executive and the Legislature on the 2016 Budget, which has been passed by the National Assembly.

''There is absolutely no rift, no issue of budget being sent back. Things are just taking their due course,'' the Minister said in Abuja on Thursday when he visited the corporate headquarters of the Leadership newspaper, as part of his continuous engagement with stakeholders in the media industry.

LAGOS CLARIFIES POSITION ON ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION

The Lagos State Government has clarified reports making rounds on social media that the monthly environmental sanitation in the State has been outlawed, saying that the policy on the monthly exercise has not been reviewed for now.

Heritage Bank Launches N500m Grant For Young Entrepreneurs

Heritage Bank Limited has partnered with the Nigerian Youth Professional Forum (NYPF) as part of its support for entrepreneurship and education in the country with the launch of a N500 million Young Entrepreneurs and Students (YES) Grant.

HEROES OF DEMOCRACY MUST NOT DIE IN VAIN- AMBODE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday urged Nigerians to strive hard no matter how difficult to keep alive the memory of those who died for democratic governance to thrive in the country, just as he reiterated the commitment of his administration to growth and development of the state.

Obasanjo pledges support for AFRIMA 3.0

As part of the activities to the build-up for the 2016 edition of All 
Africa Music Awards  (AFRIMA), African Union Commission (AUC) and The 
International Committee of AFRIMA paid a courtesy visit to the former 
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, 
GCFR, on Friday March 26, 2016 at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State, 
Nigeria.

JUNIOR PETROLEUM MINISTER SUMMONED BY SENATE TO DEFEND STATEMENT

The Senate on Monday summoned the Minister of State for Petroleum, Mr Ibe Kachikwu, to appear before its Committee on Petroleum Downstream on Tuesday, over lingering fuel scarcity in the country.

FORMER PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANT, TUNJI BRAITHWAITE, DIES AT 82

Nigeria’s elder statesman Dr. Tunji Braithwaite is dead. The 82-year-old lawyer died earlier today at St. Nicholas Hospital in Lagos.

AFCON; CHAD WITHDRAWS, GROUP TO PRODUCE ONLY ONE QUALIFIER

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has deducted three points from Nigeria, Egypt and Tanzania, all members of Group G, following the withdrawal of Chad from the ongoing qualification race for the 31st edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, Gabon 2017.

“NOTHING JUSTIFIES COLD BLOODED MURDER”, PROF YAKUBU

“It pains INEC profoundly when life is lost in the course of conducting elections. No matter the grievances of those involved in political contest, nothing justifies the cold blooded murder of an innocent official conducting a legitimate national assignment intended to afford citizens the right to freely choose their leaders”.

 

TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTION HAS LED TO LESS TENSION AND CRISIS IN AFRICA – INEC CHAIRMAN

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has advocated the use of technology which enhances efficiency and transparency in the electoral processes in Africa.

CCT; SARAKI HAS A CASE TO ANSWER

Gloom set in for Bukola Saraki, the President of the Nigerian Senate on Thursday, a day after he led the National Assembly to pass the 2016 Appropriation Act.

FOR THE RECORDS; PMB'S SPEECH AT THE APC'S NEC MEETING

Transcript of President Muhammadu Buhari’s remarks at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, March 24, 2016.

PROTOCOLS

Adeosun: FG Will Pump N350Bn into the Economy this Quarter

The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun has disclosed that the Federal Government, as a sign of its commitment to stimulate the economy, will in the next one quarter pump N350 billion into the system in form of capital spending.

EASTER CELEBRATION: LAGOS LIFTS ORDER ON RESTRICTION OF MOVEMENT

The Lagos State Government has lifted the order on restriction of movement during the forthcoming Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise on Saturday, 26^th March, 2016 to allow for free movement of people and vehicles during the Easter celebration.

ALADE MARKET RELOCATION PLAN: IKEJA GIVES UPDATE

The Executive Secretary, Ikeja Local Government, Mr. Adekunle Dally-Adeokun has expressed optimism that the site relocation project plan for Alade market will stimulate a level of efficiency that is second to none in the history of local government market administration in the State.

TROOPS CLEAR OUT BOKO HARAM OUTPOST AS DHQ DISMISSES VIDEO AS A RUSE

Nigerian troops have cleared the remnant of Islamist sect, Boko Haram in Kala Balge and have also rescued 520 hostages held by the terrorists.

AFCON; MUSA HANDS OVER CAPTAIN'S BAND TO MIKEL

Super Eagles forward Mikel Obi on Thursday emerged the team’s new captain ahead of Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Pharaohs of Egypt on Friday in Kaduna.

CULTURE, RELIGION AND THE HEIGHT OF HYPOCRISY

The inaugural New Telegraph’s Nigeria Economic Summit, held at an Ikeja Hotel yesterday, threw up a lot of talking points, especially in relation to its theme of finding alternatives to Nigeria’s mono product economy.

MY TEN KOBO; IYADUNNI ALAMALA

Iyadunni Alamala is the most popular amala joint in the Challenge area of Ibadan.
So popular was the amala that Lagos bound travellers would rather miss their bus than to miss her amala.

DASUKIGATE; PRESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE INDICTS OVER 300 ONSA CONTRACTORS

A committee set up to probe contracts awarded by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) from 2011 to 2015 has indicted more than 300 companies and prominent citizens including serving and retired officers of the armed forces.

MY TEN KOBO; CULTURE, RELIGION AND THE HEIGHT OF HYPOCRISY

The inaugural New Telegraph’s Nigeria Economic Summit, held at an Ikeja Hotel yesterday, threw up a lot of talking points, especially in relation to its theme of finding alternatives to Nigeria’s mono product economy.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO PASS 2016 BUDGET NEXT WEEK

Contrary to its promise on Wednesday, the National Assembly on Thursday failed to lay the 2016 budget for commencement of consideration and passage.

CJN's Pronouncement, Turning Point in Fight Against Corruption - Information Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the Chief Justice of Nigeria's recent directive on the need to strictly administer the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act as the turning point in the country's fight against corruption.

PMB TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT ECONOMIC COUNCIL RETREAT

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to deliver a keynote address at the two-day National Economic Council (NEC) retreat scheduled to hold next week.

DANGOTE TO ACQUIRE MAJORITY SHARES IN KADUNA AUTOPLANT

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, is teaming up with the Bank of Industry (BoI) and the Kaduna and Kebbi state governments to acquire majority stake in Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (PAN) Limited.

AMBODE CALLS ON NIGERIANS TO FIGHT CORRUPTION

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has called on all Nigerians to join President Muhammadu Buhari in fighting corruption.

ONDO UNDERSTUDIES LAGOS ON PROCUREMENT

As part of efforts to reduce cost of governance and establish public procurement processes, the Ondo State Government has sent some of its officials to the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency to understudy the latter’s strategies and modalities on procurement.

Winners commend Skye Bank on its ‘Reach for the Skye’ Promo Draw initiative

Across the country, an increasing number of people are attesting to the way Skye Bank is transforming their lives through its ‘Reach for the Skye’ Promo Draw, which is perhaps one of the longest promotions being run by a financial institution in Nigeria.

OONIRISHA MARRIES WIFE NO.2

The mutual relationship between the Ife and Benin Kingdom was rekindled on Saturday when the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, took Miss Wuraola Otiti Obanor as his new Olori (wife) after the payment of her bride price.

FA Cup: Lukaku brace sinks Chelsea

Chelsea striker Diego Costa was at the centre of a biting controversy as Romelu Lukaku wrecked what was left of his former club’s season to secure Everton’s place in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley.

EFCC FREE TO INVESTIGATE JONATHAN - PRESIDENCY

The Presidency has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is free to investigate former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Ambode ends sponsorship of pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Mecca

Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has banned age-long sponsorship of pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia and Israel by the state government as it amounts to waste of taxpayers’ money.

BUILDING COLLAPSE: LAGOS HALTS LEKKI GARDENS’ CONSTRUCTION

The Lagos State Government has expressed its condolences over the death of construction site workers who lost their lives on Tuesday as a result of the collapse of a five-storey building under construction on Kushenla Road, Ikate Elegushi, Lekki.

GUEST COLUMNIST; Financial Discipline… making every Naira count. By Kemi Adeosun

Economists have long found Nigeria to be something of a conundrum. The macro picture has always appeared compelling - large population, oil reserves, mineral reserves, endless tracts of arable land, land and sea borders for regional domination. Indeed the absurdity of our under

performance is only surpassed by our ability to accurately quantify our losses and missed opportunities.

EARLY MORNING RAINS USHER IN THE REIGN OF NEW OLUBADAN

The ancient city of Ibadan was agog on Friday as High Chief Saliu Adetunji was crowned the 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland.Adetunji, 87, was crowned at about 10.51 a.m. by the 10th Oluwo Afobaje of Ibadanland, Chief Idowu Popoola.Adetunji, a doyen of the music industry andthe former Balogun of Ibadanland, arrived the Oluwo Afobaje’s palace, Oja Oba, at exactly 9.52 a.m.

KANU; PROSECUTION WITNESSES TO TESTIFY BEHIND A SCREEN

Legal fireworks was on display on Monday as a Federal High Court ruled that witnesses lined up by the Federal Government to prove allegations of treasonable felony against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of Indigenious People of Biafra, IPOB, and his two co-accused can testify behind a screen.

LAGOS POLICE COMMAND PARADED 76 SUSPECTS

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Owoseni on Monday paraded over 76 suspected criminals for committing various offences in Lagos State and its environs.

MILE 12 FRACAS: LAGOS ASSEMBLY CALLS FOR RELOCATION OF MARKET

Following the crisis in the Mile 12-Ketu area of Lagos State last week, the State House of Assembly has called on the state government to consider a relocation of the Mile 12 market.

APR Plc Proposes 43 Kobo Final Dividend § N1.2Bn Total Dividend for 2015 Financial Year

Africa Prudential Registrars Plc has proposed a final dividend of forty-three (43) Kobo per share to the delight of its shareholders. This final dividend rounds up to sixty (60) Kobo total dividend for 2015 financial year, having paid an interim dividend of seventeen (17) Kobo on August 31, 2015 after releasing its half year financial results.

GUEST COLUMNIST; Nigeria: The Economic Upside By Kemi Adeosun

Nigerians voted for change and to attain that change there is a need to do things differently, in the recognition that doing what we have always done will only result in more of the same.

AMBODE APPROVES THE EMPLOYMENT OF 1200 TEACHERS

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the employment of 1,200 primary school teachers in order to boost the manpower capacity in the State primary education system.

LAGOS, FG PARTNER ON REDEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL MUSEUM

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has announced plans by the State Government and the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture to redevelop the National Museum at Onikan in Lagos.

FULANI HERDSMEN, ANIMALS AND TERRORISTS.

There is a low grade economic war going on in Nigeria, And we all pretend it's not happening.

The menace of the AK47 wielding Fulani Herdsmen throughout the savannah belt, has now assumed epidemic proportion as they now move into the rain forests of southern Nigeria.
While the battle between grazers and farmers over land has been on for centuries, it has reached a stage now, especially in Nigeria, when something must give.

AFTER THE BAGPIPES SACK THE FOOL

AFTER THE BAGPIPES SACK THE FOOL
(Inspired by After the reggae, play be blues)

OLUBADAN!

Aara me riri,
Mo ri ori ologbo la te,
Adetunji do, Adetunji di Kabiyesi l'Ojaba o!!!!

HOW WE KIDNAPPED THE GIRLS - SUSPECT

The prime suspect in the kidnap of the three girls of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary, Ikorodu, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, Emmanuel Arigidi, has narrated how they plotted the kidnap of the girls.

AJIMOBI TO INAUGURATE LG CARETAKER CHAIRMEN ON MONDAY

Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, will Monday inaugurate the caretaker chairmen for the 33 local governments of the state at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office.

RESCUE OF SCHOOL GIRLS: WE HAVE THE CAPACITY TO FIGHT CRIME- AMBODE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said his administration has the will and capacity to fight all forms of crime and criminality in the state, just as he read the riot act to persons who have taken to kidnapping, warning that there would be no hiding place for such act.

HOW JAMES OCHOLI DIED - FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, said on Sunday that the remains of the late Minister of State for Labour, James Ocholi, have been deposited at the morgue of the National Hospital, Abuja.