BEER CONSUMPTION: A CULTURE THAT IS HERE TO STAY

Beer consumption is one of the well-known ritual of social gathering in Nigeria and has become a culture among lovers of quality brew, especially those who understand the health benefits.

BREXIT; EU TO UK...'GET OUT RIGHT NOW!'

After Britain had voted to leave the EU in a historic referendum on Friday, foreign ministers from six founding countries of EU met on Saturday in Berlin, pushing for a speedy exit procedure of Britain.

“This process should start as soon as possible,” said German Foreign Minister Frank Walter Steinmeier after a meeting with his counterparts from France, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg in Berlin.

“The aim must be “not to fall into a prolonged stalemate”, he added.

“We’ll start immediately,” said French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, adding “we now expect that the process will be triggered under Article 50.”

NIGERIA DRAWS OLD RIVALS IN GROUP OF DEATH

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were on Friday placed alongside Algeria, Cameroon and Zambia in Group B for the Africa Zone Qualification Round 3 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

FAYOSE AND THE ZENITH OF PROPAGANDA

Since the assumption of office of the present administration at the centre as well as in the majority of the states, we have had a topsy turvy of a ride, most of the time unpalatable.

POLICE BEGINS MANHUNT FOR IKORODU ATTACKERS

The Lagos State Police Command has commenced aggressive manhunt for suspected militants who invaded Igbolomu and Ishawo areas of Ikorodu last Friday and unleashed mayhem on residents.

DANGOTE LEKKI REFINERY, PETROCHEMICAL PROJECTS WILL BOOST NIGERIA'S ECONOMY- AMBODE ...Gas Project Will Stabilize Nation's Power Needs- Osinbajo ...Lagos Is Investment Friendly- Dangote

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday said that the refinery, petrochemical, gas and fertilizer projects being undertaken by Africa's richest man and business mogul, Aliko Dangote at the Lekki Free Zone (LFZ) in Lagos would significantly boost the economy of Lagos and Nigeria in general.

SILVERBIRD CLOSURE ;' I WILL BE BACK' - BEN MURRAY BRUCE

Nigerian business magnate and founder of Silverbird Group, Benedict Murray-Bruce, has responded to the ongoing crisis rocking his three companies (Silverbird Galleria Limited, Silverbird Promotions Limited, and Silverbird Showtime Limited.

Inside Gov Ayo Fayose's Desperate Strategy To Evade Allegations Of Involvement In Receiving Infamous Dasuki Fund ...Why he is on mudslinging spree

Governor Ayodele Fayose is fighting tooth and nail to dislodge allegations of involvement in sharing of security funds now famously known as Dasuki Money.

African nations to work together on transition to digital broadcasting – Minister

African nations have agreed to work together in their quest to successfully transit from Analogue to Digital broadcasting, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said.

Photos: LIRS Familiarization Visit to Iyaloja General of Nigeria

L-R: Head, SAF & CO., Hon. Adeniyi Fabikun; Executive Chairman, LIRS, 
Mr. Olufolarin Ogunsanwo; Baba Oloja General of Lagos, Alhaji Wasiu 
Atanda Balogun and Iyaoja General of Nigeria, Alhaja Folashade Tinubu 
Ojo at the LIRS familiarization visit to Iyaloja General of Nigeria and 
the head of market in lagos state during the Tuesday market meeting at 
the Iyaloja's residence recently in Lagos.

DONALD DUKE LEADS EXPERTS TO DISCUSS BEER AND CULTURE

Against the background of its commitment to increasing basic knowledge that will correct wrong perceptions about beer, Nigerian Breweries Plc is set to host the third Nigerian Beer Symposium in Lagos.

LAGOS ON SOUND FOOTING TO EMERGE AS WORLD CLASS CITY STATE- AMBODE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said that his administration has succeeded in laying a strong foundation that would propel the State to emerge as a globally competitive City-State.

Finance Ministry Clarifies Position on Meeting with Workers' Union

A spokesman for the Federal Ministry of Finance commented on the protests by its workers’ unions and the meeting held with staff by the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, on Wednesday.

TASK FORCE SEALS ILLEGAL PATENT MEDICINE SHOPS IN LAGOS

The Lagos State Taskforce on Fake, Counterfeit and Unwholesome Processed Foods has sealed over 30 illegal pharmacies and patent medicine shops in the state.

Nigerian media, most vibrant in Africa – Information Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the Nigerian media as one of the most vibrant in Africa and indeed across the world, while assuring that the government will not do anything to stifle press freedom.

2016 COWBELLPEDIA WINNERS TO GO HOME WITH N6 MILLION CASH

As the National Examination Council, NECO released the results of the 2016 Cowbellpedia Mathematics Qualifying Examination, conducted on Saturday, 19th March, 2016, the Managing Director of Promasidor Nigeria Limited, Mr. Olivier Thiry, has explained that the company has significantly increased the prize money for the finals for both students and teachers

ARASE RETIRES, AS PMB APPOINTS IBRAHIM IDRIS AS AG. IGP

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, as Acting Inspector-General of Police.

LAGOS SIGNS HISTORIC SMART CITY DEAL WITH DUBAI

The Lagos State Government and the City of Dubai on Monday entered into a historic partnership that will see Lagos emerge as the first Smart City in Africa.

COSON FILES MOTION FOR FINAL JUDGMENT AGAINST MTN IN AFRICA’S BIGGEST COPYRIGHT LAW SUIT EVER

Steadfast in its recent promise of an unprecedented show down with copyright infringers and royalty defaulters in Nigeria, Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), the nation’s approved collective management organization for musical works and sound recordings, has filed a motion for final judgment in the watershed 16 Billion Naira copyright infringement action brought by COSON against telecommunication giant, MTN. 

KEEP OFF OGUN RIVER BLOCKED BY VEGETATION, LAGOS WARNS RESIDENTS

The Lagos State Government on Monday warned residents to keep off the Ogun River, near the Kara Cattle Market which was recently blocked by vegetation, saying that the river could open up at any time with dire consequences.

Anti-Adeosun Protesters Want ‘Unofficial’ N1.2bn Overtime Allowance.

The ministry of finance says the workers asking for the removal of Kemi Adeosun, minister of finance, are doing so for an “unjust N1.2 billion allowance” cancelled under the last administration.

‘Five States Meet Conditions For N90 Billion Federal Bailout- FG

Five states have completed processes to access the federal government’s N90 billion credit, Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom said Thursday.

PMB TO RETURN ON SUNDAY- VP OSIBAJO

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo disclosed on Thursday that the president has extended his medical vacation by five days and will be back to the country on Sunday.

LAGOS TO MEET UNESCO STANDARD ON EDUCATION - AMBODE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday commissioned newly constructed block of six classrooms, furniture, toilets and borehole at Farm Settlement Primary School, Odogunyan in Ikorodu area of the State, just as he expressed optimism that it would go a long way to complement efforts geared towards meeting pupil/ classroom ratio in line with UNESCO standards.

AUC-AFRIMA TO HOLD AFRIMA 3.0 STAKEHOLDERS'CONFERENCE IN ADDIS ABABA

In its drive to build capacity for knowledge sharing among Africans and effectively communicate the calendar OF AFRIMA 3.0, The African Union Commission, AUC, and the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA hold joint Stakeholders/Media Conference at the Conference Room 2, African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Friday, June 17, 2016.

Executive, Legislative arms working in tandem - Minister.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says contrary to the belief in certain quarters, the Executive and Legislative Arms of Government are working harmoniously to improve the social and economic well-being of the citizenry. 

AJIMOBI TO STRIKING WORKERS; 'NO WORK, NO PAY'

Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Wednesday in Ibadan said government would not rescind its decision on the “No Work No Pay’’ rule against striking workers. Ajimobi, who made the assertion while monitoring attendance of workers at the State Secretariat, described as satisfactory the level of attendance and compliance with government directive.

LAGOS IS CAPITAL OF ENTERTAINMENT - AMBODE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode said on Saturday evening that Lagos is gradually emerging as the true capital of arts and entertainment in Africa, just as his administration is working hard to equally transform the State to the tourism hub of the Continent.

INEC TO CONDUCT CONTINOUS VOTER REGISTRATION EXERCISE IN EDO, ONDO FROM 22ND-26TH JUNE

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise for Edo and Ondo states to hold from Wednesday, 22^nd to Sunday, 26^th June, 2016.

TONY ELUMELU ENTREPRENEURS: TRANSFORMING AFRICA

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) announces the digital release of the documentary film Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurs: Transforming Africa.

LAGOS HOMS RELEASES 54 HOUSING UNITS AT OKO-OBA, AGEGE

The Lagos Home Ownership Mortgage Scheme (Lagos H.O.M.S) has released 54 housing units at Oko Oba Scheme, Agege in furtherance of the Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode’s promise to Lagosians of continuity and his administration’s commitment to ensure continued access to decent and affordable the Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode’s promise to Lagosians of continuity with improvement and his administration’s commitment to ensure continued access to decent and affordable housing.

HERITAGE BANK SHORTLISTS OVER 1500 FOR THE CBN N3BILLION YOUTH ENTRPRENUSHIP INITIATIVE

Heritage Bank’s partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)in the N3billion Youth Innovative Entrepreneurship Development Programme (YIEDP) to empower young graduates has kicked into its second phase with the invitation of over 1500 applicants for a training workshop this week.

LASU promotes academic staff to professors

The Lagos State University (LASU) has promoted 25 associate professors to professors and 22 senior lecturers to associate professors, the university’s official bulletin stated .

LAGOS EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT: HARNESSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOB AND WEALTH CREATION

Honourable Commissioner of Wealth Creation and Employment, Mr Babatunde Durosinmi-Etti has said at the Lagos Empowerment Summit, that the outcome of deliberations would provide significant input in the formulation of government’s blueprint to create the needed atmosphere for employers of labour to excel.   

FG leverages road construction to create jobs - Minister

The Federal Government has commenced the creation of jobs across the country in fulfilment of its campaign promises.

WHY COSON LAWYERS ARE ON RAMPAGE – OKOROJI

Recently, Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) went to court asking the Federal High Court to restrain the Federal Government owned FRCN from further broadcast of music on any of FRCN’s 42 radio stations across Nigeria. In quick succession,

Participants at Goldberg forum seek concerted efforts for Fuji development

Participants at the maiden edition of the Fuji Roundtable, powered by Goldberg Lager Beer, from the stable of Nigerian Breweries Plc, have identified Fuji music as a unifying factor for Yorubas living in the western part of Nigeria and beyond. As a result, they agreed that the music deserves due attention and concerted efforts towards taking it to the next level.

EURO16; RUSSIA HELD ENGLAND WITH AN INJURT TIME EQUALISER

England once again failed to start a major tournament with victory as Vasili Berezutski's stoppage-time header gave Russia a draw they barely deserved in the Stade Velodrome.

AMUNEKE DEDICATES FLYING EAGLES' WIN TO KESHI, SHUAIBU

Emmanuel Amuneke, Coach of the National U-20 team has dedicated the team`s victory over Burundi, to Stephen Keshi and Amodu Shuaibu, former Super Eagles coaches who passed on recently.

WORK RESUMES ON THE LAGOS IBADAN EXPRESSWAY

Two construction giants, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc and Reynolds Construction Company (RCC) have returned to site to resume work on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

NIGHT OF GLAMOUR AS PROMASIDOR REWARDS MEDIA EXCELLENCE

The evening was cool as media practitioners arrived to a warm reception to witness another chapter in the history of Nigerian journalism. The best hands in the profession from various print and online news media were honoured as Promasidor rewarded best journalism practice in the 2016 Quill Awards held recently at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.

AMBODE APPOINTS 57 SOLE ADMINISTRATORS FOR LGs …To Swear-In New Appointees On Monday

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday approved the appointment of new sole administrators expected to oversee the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas in the State.

MEET YOUR AMBASSADORS

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a list of 47 new ambassadors to the Nigerian Senate for confirmation.

'THREE MINISTRIES? NOT A PROBLEM' - BRF

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, said on Thursday in Abuja that he was not overwhelmed running the affairs of the three key infrastructure providing ministries.

Nigeria kicks off non-deal investor roadshow

Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, met with London-based investors on Tuesday 7th June to provide an update on the government’s plans for economic reform, investment and growth.

AMBODE DISSOLVES CARETAKER COMMITTEES OF 57 LGs/LCDAs

Following the resolution of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday relieving the Executive Secretaries of the 57 Local Governments Councils and Local Council Development Areas in the State of their responsibilities, the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the immediate dissolution of the Caretaker Committees.

UNITY DECREE: IRONSI AND 50 YEARS OF THE ROAD NOT TAKEN

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LAGOS IS EMERGING AS THE BASTION OF YORUBA NATIONHOOD by Kayode J. Fakinlede

If you were inside that hall, and you are Yoruba, which of course you would be if you were in the hall to begin with, your head probably swelled up to ten times its normal size. The love fest between the two titans of Yoruba cultural and historical past and present was something to behold.

UBA promotes e-banking with Dubai trip

United Bank for Africa Plc says it is committed to promoting electronic banking in the country.

The lender therefore said it had put on offer a holiday in Dubai for loyal customers who leverage on e-banking regularly.

In a statement on Sunday, it said, “UBA is offering three lucky customers a chance to win an unforgettable holiday experience in Dubai.

“All a customer has to do to win this trip is withdraw cash from a UBA Automated Teller Machine with his or her UBA MasterCard, Visa or Verve card.”

SERENA IS THE HIGHEST PAID SPORTSWOMAN

Two days after her stunning loss to Garbine Muguruza in the French Open final, Serena Williams scored a different win on Monday, when Forbes Magazine reported she has overtaken Maria Sharapova as the world’s highest-paid sportswoman.

'STOP WASTING TIME'- JUDGE CAUTIONS SARAKI'S LAWYER

The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal Mr Danladi Umar, has cautioned counsel to Senate President Bukola Saraki, Mr Paul Usoroh (SAN), to restrict himself to questions that are relevant to the charge against his client in order not to delay the trial.

'WE HAVE THE AVENGERS' MASTERMIND' - NAVY

The Nigerian Navy said on Tuesday said it had apprehended the coordinator of series of attacks on the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Chevron oil and gas facilities in Delta.

INEC DISMISSES 1 STAFF, SANCTIONS 3 AND RE-INSTATES 20

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the dismissal of Agudosi Chika Maryann from the service of the Commission for absenteeism,

AKURE CONTESTANTS EXPRESS DELIGHT IN GOLDBERG FUJI T’O BAM SEASON 4 AUDITIONS

The battle for the Wura 1of Goldberg Fuji t’o Bam witnessed a cheerful atmosphere in the city of Akure recently as contestants expressed joy and optimism at a shot of fame during the audition held at First Molac Hotel, Ondo Road.

Plateau State Govt to subsidize cost of Set-Top Boxes for its citizens

The Plateau State Government is to subsidize the cost of Set-Top Boxes for its citizens as the Digital Switch Over (DSO) in broadcasting
spreads from the state capital, Jos, to the entire state.