Lagos 2015 baby of the year survives another heart surgery

The 2015 Baby of the Year in Lagos State, Miss Oluwajomiloju Goodness Ogundimu has returned from India after undergoing another successfully heart surgery.

2016 EDO GUBER POLLS : EXPOSURE OF NIGERIA'S POLITICIANS AS CLOWNS by Nelson EKUJUMI

If there is one area of life in which the Nigerian people are lacking in abundance despite its rich endowments both in human and natural resources, but has resulted in it becoming a laughing stock in the comity of nations, it is the reprehensible, ridiculous and irresponsible conduct of our political class who have learnt nothing about responsibility and civility since the return to civil rule in 1999.

Economic Recovery policy will bring hope for Nigeria-ICAN

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) on Friday  renewed its support for the various economic policies of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, saying there is hope for Nigeria.

NAFEST has become a tool for economic growth - Information Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the annual National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) has evolved from being just an instrument of national unity to becoming a platform to help boost the level of economic activities in the country

Oluwo Fasola urges FG to declare every August 20 a public holiday

A foremost expert on Yoruba culture and tradition and the Chairman, Ancestral Pride Temple Limited, Ota, Ogun State, Oluwo (Dr.) Faniyi Babatunde Fasola, has called on the Federal Government to recognize the importance of the role of herbal medical practitioners and adherents of traditional religion in nation building by declaring every August 20, a day which has been set aside by traditionalists worldwide to appropriate and worship their gods, as a public holiday in the country.

PATRONAGE OF MADE IN NIGERIA GOODS WILL REFLATE ECONOMY - SKYE BANK MD

The Group Managing Director of Skye Bank, Mr. Tokunbo Abiru, has encouraged Nigerians to patronise made-in-Nigeria goods as one of the ways to reflate the economy and save the nation from the present recession with its attendant challenges.

ESSAY COMPETITION ;UBA CALLS FOR ENTRIES

UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has called for entries in its 2016 national essay competition.

HOW OBASEKI EMERGED AS EDO STATE GOVERNOR-ELECT

All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Edo State governorship election, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has been declared winner of the ‎September 28 governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

36 STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR COWBELLPEDIA TV QUIZ SHOW SEMI FINALS

The preliminary rounds of the 2016 Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics Television Quiz Show ended last weekend and produced 36 semi-finalists who are set to battle for the 12 slots in the finals of both Junior and senior categories.

Oluwo Fasola urges FG to declare every August 20 a public holiday

A foremost expert on Yoruba culture and tradition and the Chairman, Ancestral Pride Temple Limited, Ota, Ogun State, Oluwo (Dr.) Faniyi Babatunde Fasola, has called on the Federal Government to recognize the importance of the role of herbal medical practitioners and adherents of traditional religion in nation building by declaring every August 20, a day which has been set aside by traditionalists worldwide to appropriate and worship their gods, as a public holiday in the country.

MTN NIGERIA DENIES MONEY REPATRIATION REPORTS

MTN Nigeria did not repatriate $13.92 billion out of Nigeria, its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ferdi Moolman, said today, debunking an allegation made in the Nigerian Senate.

WORLD TOURISM DAY 2016: TOURISM IS THE NEW OIL - MINISTER

Despite the current economic recession, Nigeria's future is bright, as the country diversifies its economy away from oil, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said in Lagos on Tuesday.

MY SUSPENSION, JOKE OF THE CENTURY - JIBRIN

Embattled former of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Rep. Abdulmumin Jibrin has declared that the ethics committee investigating him for breach of privilege of the House and misconduct has no locus to investigate and recommend his suspension since the matter is already a subject of litigation.

REAL REASONS ENGLISH FA SACKS NATIONAL TEAM MANAGER

Sam Allardyce has left his position as manager of England’s national team after only one match in charge after he was recorded making a series of damaging comments to undercover reporters.

Governor Reiterates Commitment to Make Lagos Africa's Tourism Hub

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said the stark realities of the current economic recession could be a blessing if concerted efforts are geared toward harnessing other critical sectors such as tourism apart from the major focus on oil.

FG LAUDS NIGERIAN BREWERIES’ SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION AS COMPANY DONATES STAFF QUARTERS TO MALTINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR’S SCHOOL

The Federal Government has commended Nigerian Breweries Plc for being at the forefront of supporting the development of education in Nigeria. Professor Anthony Anwukah, the Minister of State for Education, said this on Tuesday, at the commissioning of a block of Staff Quarters built by Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund at the Federal Government Girls College, Onitsha, Anambra State.

NIGERIA HAS LIQUIDITY PROBLEM, NOT DEBT CRISIS- AfDB

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has dispelled the fears being expressed in some quarters about the country being in debt crisis.

BOLA AHMED TINUBU AND THOSE WHO WANT HIM DEAD - By Femi Fani-Kayode

I do not like to delve into matters touching and concerning the APC because I am not a member. However what is happening in the ruling party today transcends partisan politics and should be a concern to us all. At the very least we can learn some very hard lessons from it.

PASTOR STUCK DUMB BY THE GODS TO BE PROSECUTED

The Ogun Police Command says it will prosecute a Pentecostal pastor, Wale Fagbere, who allegedly invaded a traditional shrine in Ketu area of Ayetoro in Ogun.

FG, States, Others Meet on Economy as NACOFED Opens in Ogun Tuesday

The National Council on Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED) 2016 conference, which opens in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Tuesday, will examine options available to government to improve its revenue streams especially in a period of low earnings from crude oil.

FG hails global endorsement of President Buhari, appeals for continuous support from Nigerians

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has hailed the ringing global endorsement which President Muhammadu Buhari received from world leaders during his recent trip to the US for the 71st session of the UN General Assembly, and appealed to Nigerians to continue to support the President.

OTEDEOLA BRIDGE: RRS NAB 3 SUSPECTED ROBBERS WITH MASTER KEY

Three suspected robbers who have been terrorizing

passers-by broken down vehicle owners and other road users around Otedola Bridge in Lagos have been arrested by the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Lagos State Police Command just as they recovered two master keys from them.

Mrs Ambode Launches Distribution Of Educational Kits For 175,000 Pupils

Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Monday counseled parents and guardians against using their children and wards to sell goods in traffic and on the streets, urging them to desist from all forms of child abuse and child labour.

Adeosun: New Housing Fund will Stimulate Economy

The Finance Minister, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has disclosed that the N500billion new housing fund approved by the National Executive Council last week will stimulate economic activities and return the economy to the path of growth.

7 FACTS ABOUT KSA@70

Today I celebrate a father figure, adviser, mentor and international music legend, King Sunny Ade, on his 70th birthday.

EPL ; ARSENAL CRUSH CHELSEA 3-0

For once, a landmark game for Arsene Wenger wasn't spoiled by Chelsea, and this time it was Arsenal humiliating its London rival.

Protest Greets Commissioning Of Kalejaye/Sunday Sholola Road Over Poor Construction

The road, which was allocated to a local contractor, Jumbo Engineering Limited, is 736 meters long and was already in a terrible state before the commissioning on Thursday.

2016 MALTINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR TO EMERGE ON OCTOBER 20

Excitement has reached fever pitch among teachers and other education stakeholders as the October 20 date for the unveiling of the Maltina Teacher of the Year draws close. Indeed, Nigerians are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the work of the panel of judges that will determine who is named the best teacher in Nigeria for 2016.

VI, IKOYI CLEAN UP: LAGOS BEGINS CLEARING OF ILLEGAL STRUCTURES

The much anticipated Clean Up of Ikoyi and Victoria Island areas commenced simultaneously on Saturday with officials of the State Task Force and other agencies clearing illegal structures and shanties and same being carted away by trucks of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority.

TWO FRAUDSTERS NABBED BY RRS IN LAGOS

The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a two man robbery gang specialising in defrauding unsuspecting members of public around Cele Bus Stop, along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway of Lagos.

Guinness Nigeria posts first loss in 30 years

Guinness Nigeria Plc, the country’s second-biggest brewer, posted its first loss in at least 30 years as a downturn in Africa’s most populous nation increased costs and cut demand for its brands.

Nigeria sues ENI, Chevron, others over $12b in ‘illegal’ oil exports

Nigeria is suing several leading oil companies for $12.7 billion of crude oil that allegedly was exported illegally to the United States between 2011 and 2014, officials said Tuesday.

Elumelu wins Africa Investor ‘Person of the Year’ Award in New York

Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr. Tony Elumelu, yesterday, while receiving the ‘Person of the Year’ award at the Africa Investor CEO Institutional Investment Summit hosted alongside the UN General Assembly in New York, extolled stakeholders in the public and private sectors committed to improving access to power in Africa.

National Council of Women's Societies backs National Re-orientation Campaign

The National Council of Women's Societies (NCWS) is to partner with the Federal Government to drive the national re-orientation campaign ''Change Begins With Me'', according to NCWS National President Gloria Laraba Shoda.

ZENITH BANK INCREASES *966# FREE AIRTIME PROMO TO ACCOMMODATE MORE WINNERS

Owing to the instant success of the *966# Friday campaign free airtime promo, Zenith Bank has increased the size of the awards to accommodate more winners.

CATHOLIC BISHOPS TO BUHARI ; 'ENOUGH EXCUSES, PROFFER SOLUTIONS'

Catholic Bishops in the country, at the weekend, took a critical look at the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and gave it low marks in critical sectors including economy, security and social development. The bishops, in their communiqué after a oneweek conference in Akure, the Ondo State capital, said the people of the country are tired of the excuses being given by the administration for its failure.

PHOTONEWS: CLINTON AT 70

Mr. Tony Elumelu, Chairman United Bank for Africa (UBA Plc) and Heirs Holdings, a former President of the United States, Bill Clinton; and President, Dangote Group, Alhaji  Aliko Dangote Celebrating with former US President Bill Clinton at his 70th birthday at the Rockefeller Plaza, New York at the weekend.

MAINTAIN CURRENT AFRICAN POLICY - ELUMELU URGES CLINTON, TRUMP

Speaking at the weekend in Delaware as the Keynote Speaker at the US Senator Chris Coons’ Opportunity Africa Conference 2016, Elumelu urged candidates Trump and Clinton ‎that on the US-Africa Policy, somethings don't need to change. What they need is to be expanded and scaled up.  In other words, we need more U.S. engagement in Africa through mutually beneficial trade and investment. ‎"

ARRESTED PICK POCKET STEALS AGAIN AT RRS's OFFICE

A Twenty-Eight year old suspect who was arrested by the operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) for pick-pocketing proved his mettle by stealing N1,200 again inside the Police's office during an interrogation. 

LAGOS TO CLOSE DOWN ALL UNREGISTERED SCHOOLS

In a determined effort to ensure that private schools operating in the State conform to the quality standard of education set by the present administration as well as deliver quality service like their public counterparts, Lagos State Government has disclosed that it would commence enumeration of all registered private schools operating in the State from September 26, 2016.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: THE AWO LETTERS (1)

Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s Resignation Letter From The Federal Executive Council Dated June 13, 1971 To General Yakubu Gowon

RAMPAGING ARSENAL HIT HULL 4-1 TO GO THIRD

Alexis Sanchez scored twice and missed a penalty as Arsenal comfortably beat 10-man Hull City in the Premier League.

THE LATE TOP UK BASED NIGERIAN DOCTOR, DR. EZEILO TO BE BURIED THURSDAY, SEPT 22.

FUNERAL arrangements for the burial of health campaigner and Uncelebrated Nigerians Awards UK organising committee General Secretary Dr Nkem Ezeilo who passed away last Sunday have been announced by her family.

AWUJALE COMMMENDS GOLDBERG AT OJUDE OBA FESTIVAL

The Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Alaiyeluwa Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, JP Ogbagba II has commended Goldberg for its support for traditional institutions at the 2016 Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu Ode On Wednesday, September 14, 2016.

AMBODE BEGINS WEEK LONG COMMISSIONING OF 114 LG ROADS

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday flagged off a week long commissioning of 114 roads newly constructed in all the 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the State, with a pledge to commence the construction of second round of another 114 roads across the State soon.

RECESSION: GOVERNORS WANT PRESIDENT TO DECLARE NATIONAL EMERGENCY

The Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, has called on the Federal Government to urgently national emergency on the current Nigeria’s economic recession.

FG to Release N350 billion for capital projects

The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun has disclosed that a sum of
N350 billion capital votes will be released immediately into the system as
the Federal Government continues to tackle the economic crisis currently
facing the nation.

FG Releases Concrete Proof Of Efforts To Secure Release Of Chibok Girls

The Federal Government has released concrete proof of its efforts to secure the release of the Chibok girls, who were abducted from their school in April 2014 by Boko Haram, confirming President Muhammadu Buhari's commitment to the safe return of the girls.

2016 MALTINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS TO EMERGE SEPTEMBER 29TH

As the panel of judges for the 2016 Maltina Teacher of the Year, MTOTY firms up assessment of the entries, the finalists for the coveted prize will emerge on Thursday, September 29th, 2016.

Rivers politics and glorification of gangsterism By Anthony Brown

There is a tragi-comedy going on in the country, especially among the political class.

A villain is always playing the part of the victim, shouting himself hoarse of a plot, from imaginary enemies, to undermine his or her office.