LAMIDO BEING HELD FOR INCITING VIOLENCE - POLICE

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

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Polio: Oyo holds second round immunization May 6 - 9

The Oyo State Government has announced May 6-9, 2017 as the days for the Second Round National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs) across the state.

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 7^th Matriculation of the University’s new intakes. According to information made available to OndoEvents, the 7^th matriculation ceremony is billed for the 4^th 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.

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.

OGUN EMBARKS ON 10 MEGA WATT POWER PROJECT TO END OUTAGE

Determined to put an end to the incessant power outage experienced at the state secretariat and other government establishments, the Ogun State Government has put in place a 10 mega watt Mini Power Plant, located at Onijoganjogan, Ewekoro Local Government area of the state.

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.

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.

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.

Heritage Bank empowers BB Naija 5 top finalists with investment support

In its continual commitment to boost the small medium enterprise (SME) sector, Heritage Bank Plc, one of the proud sponsors of Big Brother Naija Season-2 reality TV show, yesterday rewarded the five top finalists with financial investment support to enhance their entrepreneur drives.

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.

Adeosun engages G24 on Tax Revenue, Inclusive Growth, Budget transparency

The Honourable Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, met with fellow Finance Ministers at a meeting convened by the G24 Group to discuss strategies to drive non-oil revenue growth and achieve inclusive growth.

NIGERIAN BREWERIES REPORTS 9% PROFIT GROWTH IN Q1 2017

The Board of Directors of Nigerian Breweries Plc has declared a profit after tax of N11. 44 billion for the first quarter of 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 

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.

Nigeria Wins Right To Host African Tourism Ministers in 2018

Nigeria on Wednesday won the right to host, in 2018, the 61st meeting of African Ministers in charge of Tourism, tagged the UN World Tourism Organisation (WTO) Commission for Africa (CAF).

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.

Amosun Urges Love, Selfless Service At Easter

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has called on Nigerians to emulate the virtues and values exemplified by the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

OPC tips regionalism as panacea to Nigeria's unity, condemns northern elders.

The Oodua People's Congress (OPC) has condemned in strong terms the recent back out on regionalisation of Nigeria, by some northern elders, as generally agreed at the 2014 National Conference organised by the last administration.

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.

LAGOS@50= THE MOTION PICTURE

LAGOS@50= THE MOTION PICTURE

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. 

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.

LAGOS@50 SERIES 1 -GOVERNORS

LAGOS@50 SERIES 1-GOVERNORS

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)

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.

Ibadan City Master Plan won’t lead to demolition – Oyo Govt.

The Oyo State Government has allayed the fears of the people of the state over the proposed Ibadan City Master plan to be unveiled by May 2017, saying that the plan is a guide towards the physical development of Ibadan as well as prevent flooding and not a demolition exercise.

Skye Bank determined to recover N1.14billion Debt from CentreSpread

Despite signing new affiliation with Grey Advertising, investigations have revealed that Skye Bank Plc is determined to recover the alleged indebtedness of N1.14billion from CentreSpread Limited and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Kolawale Ayanwale.

Heritage Bank, DSTV present N25m, SUV automobile grand prize to BB Naija winner

Heritage Bank Plc, one of the proud sponsors of Big Brother Naija Season-2 reality TV show and MultiChoice Nigeria, owners of DSTV yesterday presented the 2017 winner, Efe Ejeba grand prize of brand new Sorento SUV and N25million cash prize in Lagos.