LASG ALLAYS FEARS OF STAKEHOLDERS, AS RECONSTRUCTION OF IREDE ROAD COMMENCES

As part of the Lagos State Government's unwavering determination to transforming the State as well as delivering the dividends of democracy to Lagosians, the government has allayed the fears of stakeholders inAmuwo Odofin Local Government Area as the reconstruction and dualization of Irede Road commences. 

BUHARI'S ACHIEVEMENTS LAUDABLE DESPITE INHERITING EMPTY PURSE - MINISTER

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the
Buhari Administration has recorded laudable achievements, despite a
terrible economic downturn and an empty purse foisted on it by those
who monumentally mismanaged the economy.

Oyo provides free 250,000 hectares of land for farming

Oyo State Government on Tuesday disclosed that about 250,000 hectares of arable land have been earmarked for farming as agricultural zone for the use of farmers.

LASG ASSURES OYINGBO, APAPA ROAD STAKEHOLDERS OVER ROAD UPGRADE

he Lagos State Government has assured residents and stakeholders of Oyingbo and Apapa Road of adequate compensation on the proposed removal of their structures to give way to the Bus Terminus construction at the ever busy Oyingbo, just as he adds that this is in continuation of the proposed modern smart city currently embarked upon by the Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode.

NDDC Affirms Commitment to Work With States

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has re-stated its commitment to collaborate with state governments in the Niger Delta in the efforts to quicken development of the oil-rich region.

IMASUEN TO BE BURIED IN BENIN CITY ON DECEMBER 2

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted”, so says the Bible in the book of Ecclesiastes 3.

WINNERS EMERGE AS AFRICAN MUSIC STARS GLOW AT AFRIMA 2017

The battle for supremacy at the fourth annual All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, came to an end on Sunday, November 12, 2017 as winners emerged in the thirty-four categories of the award hosted by African American Senegalese superstar, Akon and Paris based Cameroonian, Sophy.

Murder on the Mediterranean By Festus Adedayo

Each time I read about Nigeria and the various existential problems she battles, what comes to mind is a short story written by late South African writer, Can Themba. Ever read about Themba? He was born in Marabastad, near Pretoria, South Africa. Most of his works were done in Sophiatown, Johannesburg. An investigative journalist, Themba later worked with the defunct Drummagazine. With Henry Nxumalo, Bloke Modisane, Todd Matshikiza, Casey Motsisi, Lewis Nkosi and Nat Nakasa, these men formed what was popularly called the “Drum Boys.” They were renowned for their dictum, "Live fast, die young and have a good-looking corpse.” Themba however lived his life like the dictum of the Drum boys as he lived his life like a candle in the wind, in spite of his magnificent talent. He died young due to acute dependency on alcohol.

Surveyors Body Alerts Lagosians on Fake Survey Plans In Circulation

An Ikeja Magistrate Court has adjourned a case of alleged impersonation and forgery against two fake land surveyors accused to have been fraudulently presenting themselves as registered surveyors and members of the Nigerian institution of Surveyors for further hearing just as the Association of Private Practising Surveyors of Nigeria (APPSN) Lagos State Branch, called the attention of the general public to numerous fake survey plans in circulation.

 

IDI-ARABA SERIAL SCAMMER LANDS IN RRS NET

The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command have busted a group of money scammers.

TAX: LAGOS MOVES AGAINST DEFAULTING COMPANIES

The Lagos State Government on Sunday said it will commence the process of shutting down the corporate headquarters of organisations in the State who have defaulted in remitting statutory taxes to government from Monday, November 20.

FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION: BUHARI ADMINISTRATION CLEARING UP PDP'S AUGEAN STABLE- MUHAMED

Being The Text of The Press Conference Addressed By The Honourable
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in Lagos on
Sunday, 12 Nov. 2017

Oyo releases 245 Electronic C-of-O, dismisses Ad-hoc staff at town planning offices

Oyo State Government on Friday disclosed that 245 Electronic Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) are ready for collection at the State Ministry of Land, Housing and Survey.

RIVERS, ABUJA WIN COWBELLPEDIA FINALS

Munachi Ernest-Eze has launched himself into the Hall of Fame of the Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics Television Quiz Show by becoming the first winner of both Junior and Senior categories.

EVENT INDUSTRY NIGERIA UPLIFTS DIFFERENTLY ABLED CHILDREN IN LAGOS

In line with its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, Event Industry Nigeria (EIN) in collaboration with Event Market Nigeria (EMN) recently supported the differently abled in the society by organizing a charity event taggedDifferently Abled Meet and Greet for Pacelli School for the Blind and partially sighted children, Surulere, Lagos.

LASG, experts, parents join forces against disability in children

Children living with disabilities in Lagos State and its environs may now heave a sigh of relief as Lagos State Government, some parents and medical experts have agreed to take concerted efforts against disabilities in children.

Oyo launches Education Trust Fund Nov. 21

The Oyo State Government has announced Tuesday November 21, 2017 as the date for the launch its Education Trust Fund (ETF), saying that ETF is the effective and viable solution to the malaise of the education sector in the state.

NB/FRSC MEGA RALLY ON ROAD SAFETY ARRIVES LAGOS

Following the successful mega rally in Abuja, Nigerian Breweries and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), held another mega rally on road safety on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the Ojota New Garage in Lagos.

OIL: WE’LL PREVENT OCCURRENCE OF MILITANCY IN LAGOS- AMBODE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday inaugurated a 45-member Community Relations Committee in Badagry, expressing optimism that it would go a long way to forestall any incidence of environmental degradation, communal disputes and civil disturbances often associated with oil producing areas.

Avengers: Fresh attacks on oil facilities will impoverish N-Deltans - APC Chieftain

A chieftain of All Progressive Congress APC, Agbarho, in Ughelli North Local Government area of Delta State, Mr. Theophilus Eridi Ugboduma, has cautioned that the threat by Niger Delta Avengers to resume

$350m Loan Approval Will Ensure Robust Future for Ogun, Amosun

The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has said that the 350 million dollars World Bank loan for state's Development Policy Operation (DPO), approved by the Senate yesterday, will be a means of  ensuring a robust and promising future for the state.

Sustainability of peace is our priority - Oyo SSG

The Oyo State Government has vowed not to succumb to intimidation by any individual or group to prevent it from pursuing its transformation and repositioning agenda drive, saying that sustainability of peace is a project that has been prioritized by the government.

Goldberg Moves Isedowo to Ondo …28 artisans to be rewarded

Isedowo, the empowerment initiative of Goldberg lager beer from the stables of Nigerian Breweries, is moving its campaign to Ondo State where 28 small scale entrepreneurs would be supported with grants of N300, 000 each to grow their businesses.

World Savings Day: Heritage Bank tutor children on saving for secured future

In its continuous bid to expose the citizenry to financial literacy at very early age in life, Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s Most Innovative Banking Services Provider, joined the world in celebrating the World Savings’ Day with the theme: Our Future Starts with Savings.

TGI Group Task Eagles to Victory Against Algeria

The Group Executive Director of Tropical General 

Investments (TGI) Group, Mr. Onyekachi Onubogu has charged the Super 

Eagles of Nigeria to go for victory against Algeria in their last World 

Cup qualification match scheduled for November 10th in Algiers.

DEPUTY SPEAKER'S RESIDENCE; OUR STAND - LASG

Being neither an official of Lagos State nor the purported beneficiary of the government property on No 3A Sasegbon Street, Ikeja GRA, we ought not to dignify Mr. Kayode Tejuosho's befuddling statement to the press with a response. However, in order not to have the public misinformed, it's important to make the following clarifications:

RSUST students laud NDDC for building 522-bed hostel

The Rivers State University of Science and Technology ( RSUST ) authority and students, have lauded the Niger Delta Development Commission ( NDDC ) for the donating an ultra-modern 522-bed hostel worth N1.230 billion to female students of the institution.

The three-storey state-of-the-art hostel accommodation built for female students has continued to generate encomium nearly two years after it was inaugurated.

Tinubu, why you must discuss Buhari, 2019 By Festus Adedayo

Before commencing the writing of this piece, it is essential that one joins one’s particle-weight voice to the heaps of condolences which have been shoveled into the Bourdillon, Lagos home of Leader of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. His first son, Jide Tinubu, died during the week. Anyone who knows the emotional, financial and other investments parents make in the journey to adulthood of a 40+ child would feel the lacerating pain of the Tinubus at the moment. May God, who alone understands this uncanny loss, comfort the famous political family this hour. Coincidentally, the messenger of death came knocking within hours of Tinubu exchanging exhilarating laughter with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock Villa.

Ogun Sensitises Religious Bodies on Adherence to Environmental Laws and Regulations

The Ogun State Government has kick-off a sensitisation and enlightenment programme towards curbing the violation of specific laws and regulations by religious bodies in the state.

Oyo PDP’s unholy alliance must shun violence, APC appeals

Members of the Oyo State Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party have been urged not to allow their internal wrangling affect the peaceful atmosphere in the state.

LAGOS BEGINS ENFORCEMENT AGAINST TAX DEFAULTERS

The Lagos State Government on Monday directed all its revenue agencies to ensure prompt payment of taxes and also commence enforcement of payment by all tax defaulters with immediate effect.

THE BUHARI ADMINISTRATION IS PUTTING THE ECONOMY ON A WINNING PATH - MINISTER

Being The Text of The Press Conference Addressed By The Minister of
Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in Lagos on Saturday,
4th November 2017

MY TEN KOBO; WASIU OLA ABIOLA: ADVAN AND THE MAN

A few weeks ago, when members of the Advertisers Association of Nigeria, ADVAN, broke the glass ceiling to elect Mrs. Folake Ani-Mumuney as its first female president, especially in a year the body is marking its silver jubilee, I know that other sectors in the advertising industry better sit up as the iron lady of First Bank Plc steps to the plate.

FINALLY, LAGOS DEPUTY SPEAKER TAKES OVER OFFICIAL QUARTERS

Twenty-nine months after emerging as the Deputy Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Wasiu Eshilokun-Sanni representing Lagos Island Constituency 1 on Monday took over his official quarters located at 3A Sasegbon Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.  

POETS COMMEND NIGERIAN BREWERIES FOR LAGOS INTERNATIONAL POETRY FESTIVAL

Poets from around the world have commended Nigerian Breweries Plc for its sponsorship of the Lagos International Poetry Festival (LIPFEST 2017).

Oyo Govt vows to eradicate quackery in health sector

Oyo State Government has vowed to eradicate any form of quack practices in all private medical facilities and government owned hospitals. 

Coastal Communities, others Celebrate New NDDC Roads in Delta

Many coastal communities in Olero Creek, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State came alive yesterday (Friday) as the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, inaugurated seven sections of rigid pavement roads covering almost 8 kilometres.

Music Superstar, Akon to Host AFRIMA 2017 in Lagos

Multi-award winning African-American music star, Akon, has been unveiled as host of the 4th annual All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) scheduled to hold on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at the Eko Convention Centre of the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

Oyo assures farmers of high patronage through Home Grown School Feeding

The Oyo state Government has assured farmers in the state of high patronage of their local farm produce through the Federal Government initiated Home Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSFP).

NIGERIAN BREWERIES SPONSORS 3RD LAGOS INTERNATIONAL POETRY FESTIVAL

In line with its commitment to youth empowerment and talent development in Nigeria, Nigerian Breweries Plc is sponsoring the Lagos International Poetry Festival.

Heritage Bank partners IFCOD on use of art performance for socio-economic devt

As part of its commitment to the growth and socio-economic development of Nigeria’s creative industry, Heritage Bank Plc has partnered with the organizers of the International Festival of Contemporary Dance (IFCOD) to host the second edition of One Language, a musical production of intrigue, dance and drama.

LAGOS ‘LL MAKE AGEGE STADIUM READY FOR CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – AMBODE

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday heaped praises on the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Football Club for returning the State back to the prestigious CAF Champions League sixteen years after a team from the State participated in the tournament.

Oyo State begins Multi-door courthouse

The Oyo State Government on Sunday disclosed that the Multi-door Court Law of 2017 targeted at liberalizing the dispute resolution space and promote access to Justice for all residents has been passed by the state House of Assembly.

GALAXY OF STARS STORM TRINITY HOUSE FOR COSON IN THE CHURCH

The show was stunning. The organizational and technical quality of the event was first class as the much talked about COSON Week began with a grand roll-out at Trinity House, Victoria Island, Lagos, this Sunday with the spectacular “COSON in the Church”.

AMBODE CONGRATULATES NEW UNILAG VC

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday congratulated Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe on his appointment as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG).

Abia Governor hails NDDC’s New Spirit of Collaboration

The Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has commended the Board and Management of the Niger Delta Development Commission for imbibing a new spirit of collaboration in the development of the Niger Delta region.

NIGER, KADUNA WRAP UP COWBELLPEDIA MATHS COMPETITION FINALISTS

The challenge was exciting and dramatic last weekend as students from Kaduna, Niger, Ondo and Abia States completed the list of 12 finalists for the 2017 Cowbellpedia Secondary School Mathematics Television Quiz Show, sponsored by Cowbell, the flagship brand from Promasidor Nigeria Limited.

UNIPORT PROFESSOR RELEASES NEW GUIDE TO LINGUISTIC HYGIENE

A Professor of English language at the University of Port Harcourt, Nkem Okoh has released a new guide to “usage and grammar” in English.