FOUR MEN DOCKED FOR STEALING N200K

Four unemployed men, who allegedly stole items worth N196,500 from a passer-by, were on Tuesday brought before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

SOCCER WORLD MOURNED VICTIMS OF PLANE CRASH

The football world has rallied around a Brazilian club caught in a deadly plane crash in Colombia.

AMBODE PRESENTS N813BN Y2017 BUDGET PROPOSAL

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday presented the Year 2017 Budget proposal of N813billion to the House of Assembly, assuring that the budget would be judiciously implemented to continue the massive infrastructural renewal and the enhancement of Lagos as one of the foremost tourism and investment destination in Africa.

Nigerian Breweries wins Best Company in Responsible Consumption and Production

Nigerian Breweries Plc, the nation’s leading brewing company, has been named the Best Company in Responsible Consumption and Production in 2016. The company clinched the honours at the 2016 edition of the critically acclaimed Nigeria CSR Awards – The Social Enterprise Report and Awards – SERA which held in Lagos recently. The Company also won the 2^nd Runner Up position in the Most Outstanding Company of the Decade Category at the awards.

Oyo holds town hall meeting Thursday, launches education policy

The Oyo State Government will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday, December 1, 2016 to update the citizens about the recent developments in the state and to formally present its new education policy as contained in the recently released White Paper on the report of a Committee on Participatory Management of Schools to review the educational status of the State.

FOR THE RECORDS;FREEDOM FROM FEAR, CHOICES BEFORE THE NEW GENERATION By BRF

FREEDOM FROM FEAR, CHOICES BEFORE THE NEW GENERATION – BEING THE CONVOCATION SPEEECH DELIVERED BY BABATUNDE RAJI FASHOLA, SAN AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BENIN ON THE 25TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2016

Great UNIBEN.

Minister Rallies Support for Movie Producers

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has implored Governors to encourage and support movie producers by providing incentives and creating the enabling environment for the Creative Industry to thrive in their respective states.

COWBELLPEDIA WINNERS REVEAL METHODS AND TACTICS TO BEAT MATHEMATICS PHOBIA

Winners and teachers in the just concluded 2016 Cowbellpedia Secondary School Mathematics TV Quiz Show have revealed the various strategies to ‘arrest’ the Mathematics phobia.

MY STORY @ 50 – Oluwasegun Abifarin

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ― Albert Einstein

LAGOS STREET PARTY: LAGOS DIVERTS TRAFFIC

Ahead of the planned “Lagos Street Party” scheduled to hold on the 3^rd and 4^th December, 2016, the Lagos State Government has announced alternatives routes that can be used by motorists. 

TUNJI DISU: WHEN THE GOLDFISH HAS NO HIDING PLACE.

There is something about Tunji Disu, Assistant Commissioner of Police and Commander, Rapid Response Squad, RRS, when it comes to awards.

HERITAGE BANK UNVEILS ‘HAPPY DAYS’ PROMO; MILLIONAIRES TO EMERGE

Heritage Bank Plc is set to introduce a promo tagged, ‘Happy Days Promo’ to empower and reward its teeming loyal customers.

Minister of Information and Culture Bags Award, Calls Discipline Bedrock of Success

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged Nigerians to imbibe the culture of discipline, which he described as a key factor for success.

RRS NABS FOUR FRAUD SUSPECTS

The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Lagos State police Command have arrested four suspects for allegedly swindling members of the public of various sums of money.

APC CANDIDATE, ROTIMI AKEREDOLU, DECLARED WINNER OF ONDO GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, in the Saturday, 26, November, 2016 governorship election held in Ondo State, has been declared winner by the Returning Officer, Professor Abdul Ganiyu Ambali, having polled a total of 224,842 votes to defeat 27 other candidates.

FIRST BANK PLC LAUNCHES DEDICATED TWITTER HANDLE

First Bank of Nigeria limited has extended its digital multi-channel customer support platform by launching a dedicated twitter account – @FBN_help to identify, respond to and resolve all customer enquiries, issues, questions and queries on social media.

UBA CFO, Finance Team Wins CFO Awards

United Bank for Africa Plc has bagged the Chief Financial Officer of the Year, Financial Innovation Project of the Year and Finance Team of the Year at the edition of Nigeria CFO awards.

GBADAMOSI, ONE OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS OF MODERN LAGOS – LASG

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday described the late literary icon and foremost industrialist, Chief Rasheed Gbadamosi as one of the founding fathers of modern day Lagos who offered selfless service to the service of the State and the nation.

Minister Inaugurates Committee To Review Tourism Master Plan

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday inaugurated the Technical Committee on the Review of Nigeria's Tourism Master Plan, with a call on members to articulate realistic policies that will drive tourism from the periphery to the mainstream of the economy.

RRS Wins Best Anti-Crime Police Squad In West Africa

The Lagos State Government has bagged an award as the best security and most safety conscious State in Africa.

Oyo packages “firsts” for Edu-Tourism

Oyo State Government has said that it has begun the packaging of the many firsts in the State into a viable educational – tourism concept tagged Pace Setter Tourism. 

MINISTER PROMISES PERSONAL COMMITMENT TO RESOLVING COPYRIGHT DISPUTE BETWEEN COSON AND THE TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRY

Minister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu has pledged that he would personally resolve the burning copyright dispute between Nigeria’s telecommunication companies and the music industry represented by Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON).

Adeosun- F G’s fiscal roadmap will boost revenue, GDP

The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun on Wednesday announced a set of
robust plans by the Federal Government to get Nigeria out of the present
economic challenges. Responding to questions on the state of the economy
at the monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting in
Abuja, the Minister assured Nigerians that the current administration is
doing everything possible to improve the nation’s Gross Domestic Product
(GDP).

AMBODE COMMENDS NIGERIAN BREWERIES AT 70

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has commended Nigerian Breweries Plc. for its commitment to the economic prosperity of the state and the nation. 

INEC DECLARES EYITAYO JEGEDE AS PDP CANDIDATE FOR ONDO GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that Mr. Eyitayo Jegede (SAN) is now the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Ondo State Governorship election scheduled for Saturday, 26^th November 2016.

MY TEN KOBO: JOKOTOLA AYO AJAYI@ INFINITY

Today I celebrate my sister, my friend, and one of my earliest crushes,
Jokotola Ayo-Ajayi, nee Ipaye, on her birthday.

LAGOS TO REDEVELOP ABANDONED ROAD SET BACKS AND OTHERS

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has promised to redevelop and restore all abandoned areas, road setbacks and verges across the State, just as he called on the general public to join hands with the State Government in its sustainable greenery effort geared towards enhancing the environment and aesthetics of the State metropolis for the benefit of all. 

OYO COMMISERATES WITH SPACE FM

Oyo state government has commiserated with the management and staff of Space FM, Ibadan on the demise of its General Manager, Bunmi Atekoja, describing her as an amiable person, whose zeal for creativity and innovations will be greatly missed.

FG COMMENDS NIGERIANS FOR THEIR RESILIENCE UNDER RECESSION

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has commended Nigerians for their resilience despite the tough times occasioned by the economic recession, assuring that the government remains focused on implementing realistic policies that will reverse the trend.

‘FG is Committed to Infrastructure Financing’- Adeosun

The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun on Tuesday emphasised the importance critical infrastructure projects, especially in the areas of Rail and Power to the country’s economic development.

50,000 ATHLETES TO PARTICIPATE IN 2017 LAGOS CITY MARATHON - AMBODE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said no fewer than 50,000 athletes from across the world are expected to participate in the second edition of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon billed to hold on February 11, 2017. 

SUPREME COURT JUSTICE NGWUTA GRANTED N100M BAIL

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted bail to Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, a Justice of the Supreme Court, charged with corruption and judicial misconduct.

MINISTER HAILS SOYINKA ON 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF NOBEL PRIZE CONFERMENT

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has saluted Prof. Wole Soyinka for inducting Nigeria into the Hall of Fame through his iconic literary works.

'OUR OMOLUABI IS GREATER THAN OUR DIFFERENCES' - SOUTH WEST GOVERNORS

Governors in the Southwest of Nigeria Monday resolved never to allow political differences to divide them anymore adding that the interest of the people and the region must not only come first before any other things but also guide the actions of the leaders of the region.

COMMUNIQUE OF SOUTH-WEST GOVERNORS’ ECONOMIC FORUM

SOUTH-WEST GOVERNORS’ ECONOMIC FORUM
HELD AT THE OYO STATE EXCO CHAMBERS, IBADAN
ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2016

AWC; NIGERIA MAULS MALI 6-0

Asisat Oshoala scored four goals as Nigeria began the defence of their women’s Africa Cup of Nations title with a 6-0 drubbing of Mali in Limbe on Sunday.

The Player of the Tournament at the 2014 edition was in a class of her own as she terrorised the hapless Malian defence.

MURRAY BEATS DJOKOVIC TO END YEAR AT NUMBER 1

After a season in which he had already reached dizzy heights, Andy Murray saved the best to last by outclassing Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-4 to claim his first ATP World Tour Finals title and secure the year-end top ranking on Sunday.

UN HAILS NIGERIA FOR SUCCESS IN FIGHT AGAINST BOKO HARAM

The United Nations has commended Nigeria for the successes it has so far recorded in the fight against terrorism.

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for West Africa, Mr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, who made the commendation in Abuja on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said he had earlier visited the North-east and is pleased with the military onslaught against Boko Haram.

RASHEED ABIODUN OLADOSU GBADAMOSI: EXIT OF AN ART AFICIONADO By Professor Siyan Oyeweso

Rasheed Abiodun Oladosu Gbadamosi was born on December 7, 1943 to the family of Ajenise Gbadamosi Odesanya, alias Adaramodoti of Ikorodu, Lagos. Rasheed’s father, Sule Oyesola adopted his father’s middle name Gbadamosi, and became known to history as Sule Oyesola Gbadamosi. The Odesanya/Gbadamosi family of Ikorodu, no doubt, occupies a pre-eminent position among the elite families in Ikorodu such as the Willoughby’s, Ogunsanya’s, Benson’s, Shobowale’s, Ogbara’s, Odulate’s, Alogba’s, Alison’s, Alokolaro’s, Egbewumi’s, Onafowokan’s, among others. Indeed, Rasheed’s father was one of the founding fathers of the Action Group, its first National Treasurer and a very close associate and friend of the sage, late Chief Obafemi A

Oyo restates commitment to stakeholders’ direct engagement

The Oyo State Government has restated its commitment to the direct engagement of its workforce and other stakeholders through several platforms and vehicles especially direct briefings and town hall meetings. 

digitXplus releases 2nd edition of Digital Facts Book

With 63 million internet users available in Nigeria, the country has been ranked number 1 in Africa and eight in the world in terms of internet usage. This was disclosed by the second edition of digitalfacts – Nigeria, West & Central Africa; a publication produced by digitXplus.

MINISTER SEEKS GOVERNORS' SUPPORT FOR "CHANGE BEGINS WITH ME"

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has canvassed the support of State Governors for the success of the Federal Government's National Re-orientation Campaign, "Change Begins With Me", which was launched by President Muhammadu Buhari on 8 Sept. 2016.

WE LOST A CULTURAL ICON - OLOKUN FESTIVAL FOUNDATION

We received with rude shock, the passing of Chief Rasheed Gbadamsi, erudite industrialist, distinguished politician, intelligent arts collector and Patron/member of the Board of Trustee, Olokun Festival Foundation, Olokun Festival Foundation (OFF)

Chief Gbadamosi Was a True Lagosian; He Was Our ‘Poster Boy’- Asiwaju Tinubu

"I mourn the passage of eminent Nigerian and Lagosian, Chief Rasheed Gbadamosi. He died at a time when his wealth of experience would have come in handy for the challenges of nation-building. Yet, Lagos was happy to have him. And Lagos is proud of the life he lived and all he achieved.

Ambode Mourns Alhaji Rasheed Gbadamosi, Says State Has Lost A Great Son

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday expressed great shock over the passage of foremost industrialist and economist, Chief Rasheed Gbadamosi.

MY TEN KOBO ; CLOSET BARBARIANS AND THE REST OF US

Whoever posts pictures of the little boy allegedly lynched by a Lagos mob is as guilty as the lynchers themselves.

Dr BAMANGA TUKUR Unveils new Entrepreneurship Career Centre unveils for African in Diaspora

A new centre, the Entrepreneurship Career Centre (ECC) has been unveiled today in London under the Chairmanship of Distinguished Excellency, Paul Goa Zoumanigui, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ireland and Iceland.

We’re ready to promote Yoruba culture – Brazilian Tourists

The drive by the Oyo State Government to promote cultural tourism in the state has started yielding positive results, as some Brazilian tourists arrived Oyo State last week on a tour of sites and discussions on the development of a partnership between the Yoruba culture in Bahia, Brazil and Oyo State with a view to evolving a tourism axis in major cities of the Yoruba race.  

PHOTONEWS; BRIDGE BUILDERS AWARD

MR. STEVE AYORINDE, LAGOS STATE COMMISSIONER FOR INFORMATION AND STRATEGY AFTER RECEIVING THE BRIDGE BUILDERS' AWARD FOR RECOGNITION OF THE FRIENDLY AND ACCOMODATING NATURE OF THE GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE OF LAGOS STATE TO VISITORS, DWELLERS AND INVESTORS ON BEHALF OF GOVERNOR AKINWUNMI AMBODE IN ABUJA. WITH HIM IS MRS. PAULINE TALLEN, FORMER DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF PLATEAU STATE.

MINISTER HAILS ARTIFACTS RESCUERS, ASSURES THEM OF CONTINUED COOPERATION

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has commended the members of the Artifacts Rescuers Association of Nigeria for playing a strategic role in the preservation of the nation's cultural heritage, saying the ministry will continue to partner with

them to retrieve and preserve stolen artifacts.