It was significant that Nigeria was marking two years of the Buhari regime and 50 years anniversary of the declaration of the Republic of Biafra at the same period. Both events remind us of the slow process of learning and the inevitability of change. General Muhammadu Buhari, our President, was one of the thousands of young soldiers who participated in the Civil War.
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
LOYA MILK NURTURES SWIMMING TALENT AMONGST CHILDREN
Calcium fortified Loya Milk; a premium brand from the stables of Promasidor Nigeria Limited last Saturday, held the second edition of the ‘Loya Swim Meet,’ a swimming competition for Secondary School students in Nigeria.
We are a welfarist govt – Ajimobi
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Tuesday stated that his administration has empowered and provided succor to about a million and one hundred thousand people in Oyo State through its welfarist programmes including the Ajumose Food bank, poverty alleviation and other empowerment programmes in the last 6years.
OSINBAJO GIVES LASG GO-AHEAD TO RECONSTRUCT LAGOS INT’L AIRPORT ROAD
The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has granted permission to the Lagos State Government to embark upon a total reconstruction of the International Airport Road from Oshodi.
Heirs Holdings Announces Appointment of Group Chief Executive
The Board of Heirs Holdings today announced the appointment of Emmanuel Nnorom as Group Chief Executive Officer. Mr Nnorom previously served as chief executive of Heirs Holdings’ affiliate Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc and will join the Heirs Holdings’ Board, reporting directly to the Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu. The appointment will take effect from 1 June 2017.
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
NPA Bans Touts, Hawkers From Ports, Commences Surveillance Of All Port Activities
In compliance with an Executive Order issued by Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA has commenced the implementation of new security protocols in all the sea ports in the country. By implication, all touts and hawkers are now banned in the port, while clearing agents and motor-boys will be stopped from hanging around and constituting crowd in the Port. This is contained in a statement made available to the press by the agency on Tuesday.
BINATONE UNVEILS 2-IN-1 TOWER FAN
Binatone Nigeria, makers of high value electronics and electrical products, achieved a major milestone Tuesday week with the formal launch of its Tower Fan, the first ever 2-in-1 Tower Fan with Digital Music, at the Hotel Morehouse in Ikoyi.
Heritage Bank trains children in financial literacy
In a bid to expose the citizenry to financial literacy at a very early age in life, Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s Most Innovative Banking Services Provider, has exposed children between the age bracket of five and seven years to banking services.
MC Oluomo’s Camp Reacts Over Hamburger’s Death
he camp of Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya who is popularly known as Mc Oluomo have come in defense of the popular National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) that he knew a thing about the gruesome murder of another top member of the union, Rasaq Bello, popularly called Hamburger.
UBA Promotes Africa’s Renaissance, Celebrates Africa Day with Glitz & Glamour
In line with its commitment to promote the African culture and deepen its African footprints, Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, on Thursday joined the world to celebrate the 2017Africa Day across the 19 African countries of operations with the theme: ‘Africa, the new Frontier.’
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Oyo Govt. targets 1.5m children for Vitamin A supplementation
The Oyo State Government has said it is targeting about 1.5million children amounting to 85% coverage of under 5 children as the beneficiaries of Vitamin A supplementation that will be administered on them during the forthcoming Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) week.
LAGOS HOLDS THE SEED OF NIGERIA OF OUR DREAMS - OSINBAJO
Nigeria’s Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday night said the quest to evolve a greater and more prosperous Nigeria lies in the prosperity of Lagos State, describing the State as the foremost migrant community in Nigeria aggregating talents from everywhere and the undisputable commercial capital accounting for over 70 per cent of business in the country.
Thursday, May 25, 2017
MY TEN KOBO; WHEN LAGOS ISLAND ROYALTY RUMBLES
Alhaji Femi Okunnu, a lawyer and former Federal Commissioner under Gowon, and husband of Alhaja Latifatu Okunnu, nee Oyekan, scion of the Oshodi Clan, the former Deputy Governor of Lagos, is as Lagos as Lagos can get.
NSCIA URGES MUSLIMS TO LOOK OUT FOR MOON ON FRIDAY
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar has urged Muslims across the country to look for the new moon of Ramadan tomorrow (Friday).
Ajimobi flags off first state health insurance scheme
The Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi on Thursday flagged off
the State Health Insurance Scheme, saying that his administration is
Moji Olaiya's Death, A Rude Shock - Information Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has
described the sudden death of popular actress Moji Olaiya as a big
loss, especially to her family, the movie industry and indeed all her
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
King Sunny Ade and the Orpheus option By Dare Babarinsa
Juju music is the wine of Nigerian parties and no one serves it better than the maestro himself, King Sunny Ade. On Saturday, May 20, King Sunny Ade was again on the band stand with his men, dishing it out to the Nigerian glitterati at the Iyin-Ekiti country home of the late Major-General Robert Adeyinka Adebayo, former governor of the defunct Western State, who died last month at 89. It was a grand event, not only to pay homage to the departed patriarch, who until his death, was the oldest living Nigerian army officer, but also to honour his children, including Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, first elected governor of Ekiti State, and a man of high social standing.
Man U beat Ajax 2-0 to win Europa Cup
Manchester United emerged Europa League champions after defeating Ajax 2-0 in Stockholm, Germany and qualified automatically for the Champions League group stage.
Claim Of Lagos Being No Man's Land Misleading, Confrontational - Akiolu, Fasinro, Okunnu
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday attributed the greatness of the State to its ability to be the melting pot for all cultures, just as he said that the people of the State over the years have distinguished themselves in making others feel home away from home.
LEAVE LAGOS IF YOU LIKE BRIBE – CP TELLS DPOs
Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni, on Tuesday warned Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in the state police command to shun bribery or leave the state.
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Heritage Bank partners RIMAN to promote international best practice in risk mgt
Heritage Bank Plc has entered into strategic partnership with Risk Management Association of Nigeria (RIMAN) to promote global best practices in the implementation of risk management for safer and stronger financial institution.
LAGOS BUSINESS SCHOOL STRENGTHENS, ANNOUNCES NEW HIRES
Lagos Business School is pleased to announce the addition of two seasoned experts to its faculty base: Dr. Oghenovo Obrimah and Marvel Ogah.
Omisore commiserates with Channels Television, says the late Onuekwusi was a fine gentleman
Forrmer Deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore has joined many other Nigerians to commiserate with the family of the late State House Correspondent of Channels Television, Mr Chukwuma Onuekwusi and the entire management and staff of the highly distinguished television station.
Stars light up Zenith Bank Delta Principals’ Cup final …as Mastercare Int. lifts trophy
It was the gathering of who is who in the country football at the final of this year’s edition of the Delta State Principal’s Cup sponsored by Zenith Bank came to an end in Ozoro, Delta State at the weekend.
Sunday, May 21, 2017
RRS RESCUES BOYS FLEEING ABUJA, REUNITES THEM WITH PARENTS
The operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command on Monday last week rescued two teenagers fleeing the Abuja abodes of their parents and re-united them with the parents on Friday.
S&P assigns ‘B/B’ ratings and stable outlook on UBA Plc; at par with the Nigerian Sovereign
International Rating Agency, Standard and Poor’s (S&P) assigned its ‘B’ long term and ‘B’ short term global scale counterpart credit ratings to the United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA).
No Champions League For Arsenal Despite Win
Arsenal’s hope of a Champions League slot was dashed as Liverpool demolished Middlesbrough 3-0 to claim the last spot.
Madrid Dethrone Barcelona, Win La Liga Title
Real Madrid have won the La Liga title for the first time since 2012 after defeating Malaga 2-0 at the La Rosaleda Stadium.
Lagos Demolishes All Illegal Structures At Oko-Oba Abattoir
The Lagos State Government has demolished all illegal structures and shanties in and around the Oko Oba Abattoir and Lairage Complex, Agege in fulfillment of its promise to restructure the complex for improved operations and develop the red meat value chain.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
KSA, OBEY, OTHERS TO ROUND UP LAGOS@50 CELEBRATIONS
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to host the best of Nigerian traditional and contemporary popular musicians and fashionistas to an anniversary concert to round off the unprecedented year-long activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of the State.
" I WILL SIGN THE BUDGET" - Ag. PRESIDENT OSINBAJO
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has cleared all doubts about who will sign the 2017 budget recently passed by the National Assembly into law.
FG To Institutionalize Patronage of Made-in-Nigeria Products - Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Federal Government is institutionalizing the patronage of locally-made products among its Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
ADEBAYO WORKED FOR NIGERIA’S UNITY, PROGRESS OF YORUBA NATION – AMBODE
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday showered encomium on the late former Military Governor of the defunct Western Region, General Adeyinka Adebayo, describing him as an elder statesman who worked tirelessly for the progress of the Yoruba nation and unity of the country.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Ajimobi cautions Caretaker Chairmen on non-performance
The Oyo State Governor, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi has cautioned caretaker chairmen of Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDA) within the state to avoid activities that could lead to dysfunction and communication gap between the government and the people.
AMBODE COMMISSIONS ABULE EGBA,AJAH FLYOVERS
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday commissioned the Ajah and Abule Egba Flyovers, saying that both bridges were creative solutions by his administration to address the perennial traffic associated with the areas, as well as boost economic activities in both axes.
Elumelu, African leaders commend AFC on World Class Governance Standards
Chairman, United Bank for Africa Plc, Tony O. Elumelu, has hailed the African Finance Corporation on its various initiatives and contributions targeted towards supporting African economies in the last few years noting that these initiatives have gone a long way in fostering growth and diversity on the continent.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
LAGOS HISTORY LECTURE NOW HOLDS ON MAY 24
The Lagos State Government wishes to announce a shift in the date for Lagos History Lecture earlier scheduled for Thursday, 18th of May, 2017.
Monday, May 15, 2017
M TEN KOBO ; ODUS: THE PRINTER THAT DELIVERS
When Shakiru Odusanya, aka Odus, was appointed General Manager of Lagos State Printing Corporation, LSPC by Governor Ambode, with a clear mandate to turn the place around barely two years ago, we, his friends had no doubt that he will deliver.
Odus, a seasoned Civil Servant and administrator, having traversed the Lagos Public service landscape creditably in the last three decades, saw this assignment as a task that must be done.
He met a corporation with an identity crisis, its main hall, a veritable cash cow, had been cordoned off and leased out, its main printing hall was in dire need of refurbishment and the machines needed to be upgraded and modernised. There was an abandoned administrative building, carcasses of old school printing parts, and low staff morale.
Odus, a seasoned Civil Servant and administrator, having traversed the Lagos Public service landscape creditably in the last three decades, saw this assignment as a task that must be done.
He met a corporation with an identity crisis, its main hall, a veritable cash cow, had been cordoned off and leased out, its main printing hall was in dire need of refurbishment and the machines needed to be upgraded and modernised. There was an abandoned administrative building, carcasses of old school printing parts, and low staff morale.
LASG Injects 20 New Operational Vehicles To RRS Fleet
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday presented cheques totaling N55 million to the families of security officers who lost their lives in the Ishawo area of Ikorodu after an ambush unleashed on them by militants.
LBS Maintains Financial Times Ranking of Top Business Schools
Lagos Business School has once again been ranked as a top global school by the Financial Times (FT). This is LBS’ eleventh consecutive appearance in the annual ranking of top business and management education providers in the world done by FT.
Ajimobi tasks Nigerians on constant Medical check-up
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has urged Nigerians to always go for medical check-ups in order to stay healthy, saying that Oyo State will soon be a force to reckon with in the nation’s healthcare service delivery with the soon to be introduced N200 Health Insurance Scheme.
May 27: Why early lesson on cashless is vital to child’s financial freedom, says Heritage Bank
As part of effort to further deepen the Central Bank of Nigeria's cashless policy, Heritage Bank Plc, has called for early lessons for teens on how to perform basic banking tasks, as a basic tools necessary for children's financial freedom.
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