Mr Kayode Aderanti, the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 1, Kano, says the arrested former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido would remain in their custody for further investigation
.Sunday, April 30, 2017
MY TEN KOBO; BUHARI'S HEALTH AND THE CHALLENGE OF LEADERSHIP.
For the better part of his young presidency, Muhamadu Buhari has battled with ill health.
For a 74 year old man, and despite his spartan like lifestyle, he cannot run away from the reality of an aging body and the consequent age related illnesses.
OSUSTECH to Hold 7th Matriculation on May 4th
The Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa (OSUSTECH) have released the date for the 7th Matriculation of the University’s new intakes. According to information made available to OndoEvents, the 7th matriculation ceremony is billed for the 4th of May, 2017 at the University’s main campus along Igbokoda road, Okitipupa at 10:00 am.
Media, Key Drivers of Good Governance- Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday said that contrary to the view held by most people, recession was not a crime but a period that calls for government at all level to rearrange its expenditure and give more priority to capital expenditure.
Friday, April 28, 2017
Wale Ojora Eyes Lagos Island LG Chairman Seat
Apparently disturbed by the lackluster developments in the Lagos Island local government areas, Prince Wale Ojora has taken the bull by the horn to vie for the chairmanship position of the council in the forthcoming local council elections.
Oyo warns IGR saboteurs
The Oyo State Government has warned that it will not tolerate any individual, group, investor or organization to sabotage its Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) drive, saying that whoever conspires to defraud the state Government would be made to face the full wrath of the law.
Minister To Govt. Information Managers: Don't Succumb To Intimidation, Distraction By Naysayers
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has charged government information managers to remain focused in carrying out their duties, despite efforts by naysayers to distract and intimidate them.
LASG TO CONSTRUCT THREE CARE CENTRES FOR THE ELDERLY
Lagos State Government has said that plans are afoot to construct three ultra-modern care centres for old and elderly citizens in the State as a way of providing an interactive platform for the aged residents as well asincrease socialization among them, especially those who are often left to care for themselves by their family members.
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Osifeso tasks FG on new national survey plan
A Fellow of the Nigerian
Institution of Surveyors (NIS) and the Chief Executive Officer of Mapcotec
Nigeria Limited, Surveyor (Dr.) Segun Osifeso, has appealed to the Federal Government
to consider the need for a new survey plan for the entire country in order to
checkmate all forms of trans-border crimes in the nation’s boundaries with her
neighbours.
The President Working From Home Only Today -Information Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has corrected the erroneous reporting, in a section of the media, of his post-FEC press briefing on Wednesday (26April), noting he never said the President is to work from home henceforth.
Ambode Tasks FG, States To Scale Up Capital Expenditure
As Nigeria gradually makes its way out of economic recession, the House of Representatives on Wednesday commended the Lagos State Government’s role, saying that the success story of the State was not only benefitting residents, but helping to get the nation’s economy back on track.
Oyo to launch N50bn health endowment fund, receives $2m worth medical equipment
The Oyo State Government on Wednesday disclosed that measures have been put in place to launch a N50bn health endowment fund to transform the healthcare sector in the State.
In the same vein, the state government has said that it has taken delivery of a $2m (two million dollars) worth of medical equipment which would be at the Cardiovascular Center of the State Hospital, Ade-Oyo, Ibadan.
These were announced by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Azeez Adeduntan, at a media briefing after the State's Executive Council meeting chaired by the State governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
Adeduntan, who was in the company of Commissioner for Information Culture and Tourism and Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, Messrs. Toye Arulogun and Yomi Layinka, said that the endowment fund approach to transform the health sector in the State was overwhelmingly approved by the State executive council, explaining that government had realized that it could not fund the sector alone without the support and assistance from the private sector and corporate bodies.
He noted that it is necessary to stem untimely deaths caused by inadequate medical facilities in the state hospitals as well as unavailability of some drugs, adding that the endowment fund would help to overhaul the health sector.
Sunday, April 23, 2017
MY TEN KOBO;LOYE HAMZAT- A DECADE OF NEWS AND THE PEOPLE
The first thing that strikes you about Loye Hamzat, the ebullient publisher of celebrity magazine, News Of The People, is his boyish charm.
LASTMA GM Urges Voluntary Compliance By Motorists
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Thursday urged motorists to voluntarily comply with the relevant traffic laws operating in the State, vowing to deal decisively with violators in accordance with the law.
Adeosun takes forward affordable homes agenda
The Honourable Minister of Finance met with representatives from International Finance Institutions at the World Bank Spring Meetings to take forwards discussions on Nigeria’s agenda to deliver affordable housing.
Crime control: Oyo to register motorcycles, tricycles
The Oyo State Government has said that commercial motorcycles and tricycles in the state would be registered to control crime rate and ensure sanity on the roads in order to secure lives and properties.
South West Governors’ Meeting On Hold To Honour Famakinwa
This is to announce that the planned meeting of the South West Governor’s Forum scheduled to hold in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Monday, April 24, 2017, has been put on hold.
Friday, April 21, 2017
SUBSCRIBERS, VISITORS LAUD BUILDCON AT LAGOS EXHIBITION
Visitors,
subscribers and real estate stakeholders have commended Buildcon Global
Services Limited, a real estate company based in Lagos, for its commitment to
quality and standard in the delivery of its products.
NIGERIAN BREWERIES REPORTS 9% PROFIT GROWTH IN Q1 2017
Amosun Mourns Dipo Famakinwa
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has described as “shocking, sudden and sad,” the death of Mr. Dipo Famakinwa, Director general of the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria, DAWN Commission.
Famakinwa's death, A tragedy for the Yoruba - Gani Adams
The death of Dipo Famakinwa, Director - General, DAWN, has been described as a tragedy for the entire Yoruba race in particular and Nigeria in general
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Ogun Introduces Computer Based Test for Promotion of Teachers
The Ogun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has introduced Computer Based Test (CBT), for teachers, who will be sitting for the 2016 promotion examination.
Adeosun takes economic reform agenda to World Bank Spring Meetings
The Honourable Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, is in Washington DC this week, attending the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings. The Minister is participating in a range of events focused on different aspects of the Federal Government’s economic reform agenda. At her opening event on Monday, she gave an address to the Global Parliamentary Conference, alongside parliamentarians from around the world, focused on Nigeria’s economic reform agenda and the need for strong executive and legislative collaboration.
POLICE DEMOLISH CRIMINAL HIDEOUTS IN ISHAWO CREEKS
Security operatives from the Lagos State Police Command deployed to the riverine area of the Ishawo Community in Ikorodu area of the State on Wednesday commenced total demolition of illegal waterfront shanties within the creeks where criminal elements hibernate to perpetrate their nefarious activities.
Fish out and Punish the Killers of Bayelsa Journalist - NUJ
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has
received with shock, last weekend murder of Mr Famous Giobaro, a journalist
with the Bayelsa State owned Glory FM Radio Station by unknown gunmen who
stormed his residence in Yenagoa the state capital and shot him dead.
Monday, April 17, 2017
Power of resurrection ‘ll restore Nigeria’s lost glory- Atere
The Bishop of the
Diocese of Awori (Anglican Communion), Rt. Revd. (Dr.) Johnson Akin Atere, has
called on Nigerians to believe in the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ
in order for God to restore the nation’s lost glory.
Thursday, April 13, 2017
GOV. EL-RUFAI COMMENDS NIGERIAN BREWERIES ON CONTRIBUTION TO ECONOMY
The Governor
of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai, has commended Nigerian Breweries
Plc for its role in the economic development of the state stressing that the
company remains the biggest tax payer in Kaduna State.
Goldberg Begins Expanded Music Talent Hunt, Calls for Audition
“Your Excellency”, Goldberg, has concluded plans for an expanded music talent hunt competition that would encompass Fuji and Juju music under the name Ariya Repete.
LAGOS NEEDS 720M GALLONS OF WATER PER DAY – AMBODE
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said his administration remains committed to bridging the daily deficit of potable water in the State without inflicting tax burden on the people, just as he revealed that huge investments have been made in the sector in the last 23 months.
Oyo JNC commends Ajimobi on salaries payment
The Oyo State Public Service Joint Negotiating Council has commended Governor Abiola Ajimobi for the continuous payment of salaries and pensions in the state, saying that his leadership has no rival for opening the State to global influence and recognition in all areas.
Nigeria-China Partnership On Infrastructural Development, Boost for Domestic Tourism - Information Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the partnership between Nigeria and China in the area of infrastructural development as a catalyst for domestic tourism in the African nation.
After court loss, Otodo Gbame community ready to parley LASG
There appears to be a bright light at the end of the tunnel between the Otodo Gbame community and the Lagos State govt after the former lost in court on Wednesday in its bid to charge the state for contempt over the alleged demolition of their shanties at the prime waterfront settlement in Lekki.
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
UBA PLC TO FOCUS ON LONG TERM GROWTH
The board and management of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc have assured shareholders that the bank is focusing on sustainable long-term growth that will ensure commensurate returns to shareholders.
AMBODE INAUGURATES BOARD OF ARTS & CULTURE
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday inaugurated a Board of Arts And Culture, urging them to go all out and explore private sector support to nurture new talents and generate events for a sustainable development of the creative arts sector in the State.
54 Oyo Caretaker Chairmen receive letters
The Oyo State Government has issued letters of appointment to the 54 Caretaker Chairmen of the Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas sworn-in by Governor Abiola Ajimobi last Friday.
WHY GOVERNMENT LOSES CORRUPTION CASES BY FEMI FALANA, SAN
(Being the keynote address delivered by Femi Falana SAN at the Training of Trainer Programme under the auspices of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) held at Lagos from 12-14 April, 2017)
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Ogun Commences 7.5km Road Project .Begins payment of N8 billion Compensation
The Ogun State Government has commenced the construction of a 7.5km six-lane dual carriage, Ogun Standard road, along the Enugada-Adatan-Ajitadun- Mokola-Ake axis in Abeokuta, with Governor Ibikunle Amosun assuring that the project and other ongoing projects across the state, will be completed in record time.
No Going Back On War Against Corruption Despite Recent Setbacks - FG
The Federal Government has called on Nigerians not to be discouraged by the recent setbacks in the war against corruption, promising that the serial negative outcome of corruption cases that were recorded at the high court level would not dampen the anti-graft battle.
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