Odesanya, Rivers Police Commissioner, Dies In India

Francis Odesanya, Rivers state commissioner of police, lost his life at Sterling Hospital Ahmedabad-Gujarat, India, on Tuesday morning.

INEC CONSTITUTES COMMITTEES ON REVIEW OF ELECTORAL CONSTITUENCIES, DIASPORA VOTING AND THREE OTHERS

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has constituted an eight -man Committee on the Review of Electoral Constituencies in Nigeria, as well as four (4) other key Committees to assist the Commission in its quest to improve on the electoral process.

FG Recovers Treasure Trove of Materials From Boko Haram, Calls For Vigilance

Following the recovery of a treasure trove of materials from the decimated Boko Haram, the Federal Government has called on the media and the general public to be vigilant, saying the decimated group has shifted its strategy towards dominating the media space, propagating a perverted version of Shariah law and giving the impression that it is still holding territory.

Spraying lady, not Ajimobi's daughter - Oyo Govt States

For about a year now, a video capturing where a lady is indiscriminately spraying money, has been trending on the internet. When the purported video first hit the virtual sphere, some individuals labeled the lady in it  as one of Governor Abiola Ajimobi's daughters.

LAGOS MOVES TO SANITISE PETROLEUM PRODUCT STORAGE FACILITIES AND DEPOTS

As part of efforts to ensure appropriate planning and energy security for economic and urban development, the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, has commenced a comprehensive enumeration of petroleum product facilities and storage depots within the State.

CRIMINAL TRIALS OF AYILARAN & MCSN BEGIN MARCH 28

A Federal High Court Judge sitting in Lagos, Mrs. Olateregun-Ishola has adjourned the criminal trials of Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN), its CEO, Mr. Mayo Ayilaran and six other officers of the society accused of operating an illegal copyright collecting society, to March 28 and 29, 2017.

Osinbajo Calls For Attitudinal Change From Judges, Lawyers

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Monday identified delay in the administration of justice as a major challenge that must be jointly tackled by all relevant stakeholders in the justice sector, just as he urged judges, lawyers and others to change their attitudes and stand up for what is right.

OYSG REITERATES COMMITMENT TO AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTIONS

Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to collaborate with Agricultural Institutions in the State in order to expose the youths to practical approach of farming and encourage self-employment.

PROMASIDOR RELEASES ENTRY GUIDELINES FOR 2017 COWBELLPEDIA

Promasidor Nigeria Limited has released the entry guidelines for the 2017 Cowbellpedia Senior Secondary Mathematics Television Quiz Show as the call for entry continues to generate excitement amongst students and their teachers nationwide.

STATEMENT BY THE NLF ON THE GROWING INSECURITY OF PUBLIC LIVES AND PROPERTIES IN NIGERIA

The Nigeria Leadership Forum (NLF) is a platform of Nigerians of distinguished professions and careers. It is a body bound together by visionary patriotic aspirations without ethnic, religious or gender discriminations.

Masaba, The Man With 90 Wives, Is Dead

Alhaji Mohammed Masaba, the controversial Islamic preacher and super polygamist, who married 86 wives, is dead.

SUPREME COURT DISMISSES FG'S SUIT CHALLENGING LAGOS LAND REGULARISATION POLICY

The Supreme in Abuja on Friday dismissed a suit filed by the Federal Government challenging the Land Regularisation Policy of the Lagos State Government.

Environment Cleanliness: Oyo enlists support of traditional rulers, market leaders

The Oyo State government has enlisted the support of traditional rulers and market leaders in the state in its campaign for a cleaner and healthier environment in the state.

Minister Says Partnership With Lagos State Will Breathe Life Into National Theatre

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the partnership between the Federal Government and Lagos State on the renovation of the National Theatre will breathe life into the national edifice.

RRS NABS TWO SUSPECTS FOR STEALING

The Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command,  have arrested a 35 year old man, Abiola Hamzat and his accomplice, Adebayo Kazeem, 32, for stealing 20 bags of cement from a brick making company based in Agbado area of the state.

LAW REFORM: OSINBAJO, BABALOLA, OLANIPEKUN, OTHERS FOR LAGOS JUSTICE SUMMIT

Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo; former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Wole Olanipekun, and foremost Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Aare Afe Babalola are among dignitaries expected to chart a way forward for the justice sector at a two-day Summit on Administration of Justice put together by the Lagos State Government.

Auto Parts Dealer Tells Me Cars To Vandalize - Suspect

A 33 year old suspect, Olawasegun Oladimeji, arrested by operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command for vandalising Toyota cars in Victoria Island, has confessed that a spare part dealer in Ladipo International Market was the one who gave him the specifications of cars to vandalise.

We have not received court order – OYSIEC

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has said that it has not been served with any court order stopping the conduct of the local government election in the state.

AMBODE WIFE’S FLAGS OFF DEWORMING EXERCISE FOR 60,000 PUPILS

Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Monday flagged-off the State’s mass  de-worming exercise for primary school pupils in the State, charging parents in the state to encourage hand-washing among their children, as well as maintain a clean and healthy environment so as to prevent them contracting worm infections.

FG To BBOG: Stick To Your Advocacy Role

The Federal Government has urged the Bring Back Our Girls Group to see it (government) as a partner rather than an adversary in the group's quest to secure the release of the Chibok girls.

In a statement in Abuja on Monday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the BBOG's continued portrayal of the government as an adversary and the needless firing of darts at the President, who is doing his utmost best to bring the girls back home safely, are ultimately counter-productive.

''The Federal Government has bent over backwards to carry the BBOG along and to show transparency in the conduct of the search for the girls. The recent invitation extended to the group to witness first-hand the search for the girls by the Nigerian Air Force is a clear indication of this.

Fulani Bororo/Farmers clashes: Oyo sets up stakeholders committees

The Oyo state government has said that it has constituted stakeholder committees at both state and local government levels to look into the crisis of the Fulani bororo herdsmen and farmers in the state, urging those involved not to take laws into their hands.

Swansea beat Liverpool 3-2 In Anfield Upset

Swansea lifted themselves off the bottom of the Premier League table and dealt a huge blow to Liverpool’s title hopes with a thrilling win at Anfield.

MY TEN KOBO;MOGAJI OLUTUNDE ABODERIN @INFINITY

Today I celebrate my brother, Mentor and Inspiration, Chief Olutunde Aboderin, Mogaji ile Aboderin ni Kudeti, on his birthday.

Minister Calls For Institutionalized Stakeholders' Meeting For DSO Success

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called for the institutionalization of regular meetings of the stakeholders in the Digital Switch Over (DSO) with a view to ensuring that Nigeria meets the June 2017 deadline for migrating from Analogue to Digital Broadcasting.

LASTMA GOES TOUGH ON DRIVERS PLYING ONE WAY

The Lagos State Government on Friday carried out comprehensive enforcement of Traffic and Environmental Laws across the State, just as it urged motorists and residents to adopt willful compliance with the relevant laws to ensure free flow of traffic, civility and public order.

Governor Dankwambo's Uncommon Touch On The Jewel of Savannah By Erasmus Ikhide

Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo of the temperate State of Gombe has
demonstrated the immeasurable role of education in the political and
economic life of a people or nation. His three points agenda:
education,  education and education signposted his world view in
modern governments as the precursor of positive governance.

Oyo rewards 26 pupils for excellent performance

The Oyo State Government has rewarded 26 pupils from various schools who have represented the state in various National competitions for being good ambassadors.

AMBODE EARMARKS 181 LG ROADS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN 2017

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said that his administration would consolidate on its infrastructural renewal drive with the construction of 181 local government roads in the current fiscal year, saying the process for the award of the contract would commence next week.

Tragic Accidental Bombing Not True Reflection of NAF's Professionalism - Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described as utterly tragic the accidental bombing of a civilian community in Rann, Borno State, by a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jet, causing deaths and injuries.

SECURITY AGENCIES HUNT FOR PRODUCERS OF CONCORTED AMSTEL MALTA VIDEO

Following the recent discovery of serial attempts to defame Amstel Malta, through concocted video productions, the nation’s security agencies have begun a massive cyber hunt for the brains behind the act.

AMSTEL MALTA AND THE SUSPENSION OF LOGIC

I don't normally involve myself in most WhatsApp inspired frenzies. Not only do most of them have a very short shelf life, also because some are created to cause mischief.

MY TEN KOBO; GBOLAHAN AYANTAYO @45

Today I celebrate my brother, printer and computer guru, Alhaji Jamiu Gbolahan Ayantayo, on his birthday.

RETREAT MUST STRENGTHEN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS- INEC CHAIRMAN

The outcome of the Commission's Retreat "must have real effect in the way we strengthen our electoral processes to achieve four cardinal principles of TRANSPARENCY, INTEGRITY, CREDIBILITY and IMPARTIALITY".

Heritage Bank repositions for improved efficiency

Heritage Bank Plc has announced the restructuring of its workforce, as part of efforts geared towards greater efficiency and resource optimization, in line with its growth and industry innovative agenda designed to strengthen the bank’s business across all markets where it operates.

SEARCH FOR INVENTORS BEGINS AS 2017 COWBELLPEDIA MATHEMATICS TV QUIZ SHOW OPENS

The search for the best students in Mathematics amongst Secondary Schools in Nigeria has kicked off as the 2017 edition of Cowbellpedia Secondary School Mathematics TV Quiz show opened with excitement on Tuesday.

Heritage Bank moves to deepen support to agric value chain

Heritage Bank Plc has disclosed plans to revolutionise the agricultural value-chain field, particularly the rice farming that will enhance agribusiness and aid economic development through its direct participation in the much lauded Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

SON DEBUNKS CLAIMS ABOUT FAKE AMSTEL MALTA, COMMENDS NIGERIAN BREWERIES FOR UPHOLDING STANDARDS

The Standard Organisation of Nigeria(SON),the statutory body that is vested with the responsibility of standardising and regulating the quality of all products in Nigeria,

IN 2016, ‘JOURNALISTS’ HANG OUT’ RULED THE AIRWAVES By Benson Idonije

Journalists’ Hang Out programme session

Oyo Govt approves 14 roads for routine maintenance

The Oyo State Government has approved 14 roads in the state for routine maintenance in order to ease vehicular movement for the citizenry in the state.

LAGOS ALLAYS FEARS ON BOMB SCARE IN AGEGE

The Lagos State Government on Monday allayed fears of residents on suspected explosive substance which was allegedly dropped in a manhole in one of the Streets in Agege area of the State, saying that the development was nothing to worry about.

THE GAMBIA: ECOWAS PREPARE FOR MILITARY INTERVENTION

In preparation for a possible military action in the Gambia, defence chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Saturday met in Abuja.

LAUTECH PROTEST : OYO GOVERNOR RELEASES FULL VIDEO

Another video of the encounter between Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, and protesting students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology has been released by the governor’s Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Yomi Olayinka.

Oyo empowers 717 rice, cassava farmers

Oyo State Government has said that it would empower 450 cassava producers in the state through the state’s funded Anchor Borrower’s programme and another set of 267 farmers in the production of rice and cassava under the FADAMA III additional financing project.

RRS NABS LAGOS FRAUD KINGPIN, SYNDICATE MEMBERS

Men of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command, over the weekend, arrested he alleged one Segun Akuntola, who is alleged to be the kingpin of a syndicate that specializes in defrauding innocent citizens within the State.

LAGOS SENSITISES BADAGRY RESIDENTS ON FREE LEGAL SERVICES

Lagos State Government, through the Public Advice Centre (PAC), has vowed to alleviate the difficulties that indigents in the State face while trying to access justice, assuring that the present administration has made it possible for everybody, irrespective of religion, sex, tribe, rich or poor to have equal access to justice. 

MY TEN KOBO :PASTOR OYEDEPO AND THE NIGERIAN REALITY.

No, this has nothing to do with the other matter, which I have refused to comment on. This is about Pastor David Oyedepo's alleged statement for God to break up Nigeria if it is His will.

Arsenal Demolish Swansea 4-0

Arsenal moved to third place after demolishing Swansea City 4-0 away from home.

Having initially been frustrated by their opponents, the Gunners led at half-time thanks to Olivier Giroud’s powerful, close-range finish.

INEC RECONSTITUTES STANDING COMMITTEES AND STATES OF SUPERVISION

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reconstituted its Standing Committees and States of Supervision for National Commissioners.

HARMATTAN HAZE: LAGOS URGES MOTORISTS TO DRIVE CAREFULLY

The Lagos State Government on Saturday reiterated the need for all road users particularly drivers to drive carefully on the road by observing the speed limit and other road/traffic signs on highways in order to reduce accidents to the barest minimum, especially during this harmattan haze which definitely limits the broad view of drivers to see far distance on the road.

Appraising Kaduna’s Smart Infrastructure Plan By Bukola Ogunyemi

Kaduna State knows that infrastructural development is a straightforward way to inject money into the economy and lay the foundation for long-term growth. This is why it has committed N108 billion of its 2016 budget to capital expenditure and will further commit N130 billion in 2017.