CDDDP confers awards of Honour to Stake Holders in Health Sector

In appreciation of their contributions to the medical and health industry,
the Centre for Drug Discovery, Development and Production (CDDDP), Faculty
of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan which is funded by the MacArthur
Foundation, conferred awards of recognition to some eminent personalities
at its international conference.

KIDNAP KINGPIN, EVANS PLEADS GUILTY AS LAGOS ARRAIGNS HIM, OTHERS IN COURT

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday arraigned kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans before an Ikeja High Court for masterminding series of high profile kidnapping in the State.

LAGOON: N90, 000:00 DEBT FORCES UBER DRIVER INTO SUICIDE ATTEMPT

A Uber driver, identified as Hammed Olojo, 31 was on Sunday afternoon restrained by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad on patrol of Third mainland bridge from jumping into the Lagoon.

Elevation of High Chiefs will complement LGs/LCDAs development – Oyo Govt

The Oyo State Government has disclosed that the move to review the 1959 Olubadan Chieftaincy Declaration predates the emergence of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, saying that the elevation of the High Chiefs to Obas with higher responsibilities will complement development at the grassroots level especially within the respective local government areas over which they superintend.

 

NDDC reaffirms commitment to deliver quality jobs in Akwa Ibom

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has re-stated its commitment to delivering quality projects that will add value to the lives of the people in Akwa Ibom State.

The Managing Director of the Commission, Mr Nsima Ekere, stated this at a capacity building workshop organised by the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, in Uyo.

GOLDBERG SET TO EMPOWER YORUBA YOUTHS WITH ISEDOWO

Goldberg, a brand from the stable of Nigerian Breweries Plc, is set to unveil an empowerment scheme tagged ‘Isedowo’ in the Southwestern part of Nigeria on Thursday, August 31, 2017.

WHY WE SUPPORT GLOBAL INTERNS CAREER WORKSHOP – TPT

TPT International Limited has explained its involvement in the career workshop, organised by Global Interns, to upgrade participants’ skills to meet the workplace expectation of today and the future.

Olubadan Chieftaincy Review, a welcome development – Group

An international socio – cultural group of Ibadan indigenes, Ibadan United in Diaspora, has urged the Olubadan of Ibadanland and individuals who are opposed to the recent Olubadan Chieftaincy review to tow the line of reasoning and see the action from the positives sides, saying that the recent coronation of Obas in the state will lead to communal evolution and development.

Information Minister Nudges CBN On Promotion Of Creative Industry

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to replicate in the Creative Industry the role it played in promoting the agriculture and health sectors.

Oyo Govt. confers obaship on 21 as coronation holds Sunday

The Oyo State Government on Friday issued letters of conferment of Obaship on 21 chiefs in Ibadan, just as it announced that their coronation will hold on Sunday, August 27, 2017 on Sunday at Mapo Hall, Ibadan.

MY TEN KOBO; THE ELITE AND THE CLASH OF CULTURES.

On Saturday, I was at the Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja for an event when I saw on the event board that Wole Soyinka's play,Childe International was on stage somewhere on the premises.

MY TEN KOBO ; ALARA, AJERO AND THE ORAGUN

At the Palace of the Owa Ajero of Ijero, Oba Joseph Adebayo Adewale, JP.
The Ajero is one of the three sons of Oduduwa from the same mother, Iwa, the other sons are the Alara and the Oragun Ila. 

MY TEN KOBO; DAN MASON'S BIG SIX-0

For a man who has seen it all, it was a nice surprise that his friend, Taiwo Obe, Nigeria's foremost teacher of practical journalism, could still surprise him with a birthday party. ,

MY TEN KOBO ; ARIGIDI AKOKO: A TALE OF TWO PALACES, 50 YEARS APART

The Yoruba adage about the consequences of a burnt palace being the cause of a beautiful transformation rings true on Saturday when the sons and daughters of Arigidi-Akoko in Ondo state commissioned a brand new palace, half a century after the old one was burnt to the ground.

Goldberg Reiterates Commitment to Cultural Development, Announces Sponsorship of Cultural Festivals

As part of efforts aimed at a continuous promotion of the culture and traditions of the people of Southwest Nigeria, Goldberg, Nigeria’s leading culture-centric beer brand, has announced plans to sponsor various cultural festivals across the region.

 

Hate Speech: FG directs NBC To Sanction Erring Stations

The Federal Government has directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to sanction any radio or television station that broadcasts hate speech, as part of efforts to stem the growing tide of hate speech in the country.

LAKE RICE: RESIDENTS LAUD AMBODE, AS GOVT BEGINS SALE AT DESIGNATED CENTRES

The Lagos State Government on Thursday commenced the sale of Lake Rice in designated centres as announced for the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

Oyo to establish 13.5 hectares Aso Ofi International Tourism Market

The Oyo State Government on Thursday disclosed that it has approved 13.579 Hectares of land for the establishment of Aso-Ofi International Tourism Market in Iseyin area of the state, saying that the foundation will be laid during the 2017 Aso Ofi Festival coming up on September 16, 2017.

#AFRIMA2017: Morocco, South Africa, Ghana and Nigeria Indicate interest for Hosting Right

Morocco, South Africa, Ghana and Nigeria have shown strong interest in hosting Africa's biggest music event, All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA 2017-2019 editions as announced by the international Committee of AFRIMA.

Ondo First Lady Kicks off Summer Tennis Clinic in Akure

The wife of the Ondo State Governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu yesterday set the course of history as she officially launched the kick off of the State Summer Tennis Clinic for children between the ages 4-13 at the Township Stadium, Akure.

LATEEF RAJI WAS A PATRIOT - ASSOCIATES, FRIENDS

The Governor of Osun State, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, on Monday described the late Lateef Raji, who was a commissioner in the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, as a compassionate man who touched many lives.

NTIC FIRES UP KADUNA IN COWBELLPEDIA MATHS TV QUIZ SHOW

Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC) has secured two semi-final slots for Kaduna State in the on-going 2017 Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics TV Quiz Show, sponsored by Cowbell, the flagship brand of Promasidor Nigeria Limited. This means the Northern part of Nigeria will be represented in the semi-finals for both the Junior and Senior categories in this year’s competition.

SUPPORT DEVOLUTION OF POWER TO STATES, FISCAL FEDERALISM, AMBODE TASKS LAWYERS

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday called on lawyers in the country to raise their voices in support of the demand for devolution of power to States and fiscal federalism, especially the review of the current revenue sharing formula.

natnuPreneur kick startsthe CBN Anchor Borrower Programme in Lagos

Ten poultry farmers registered under Nigeria’s foremost broiler out-grower scheme, natnuPreneur, have become the first beneficiaries of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s poultry Anchor Borrowers Scheme (ABP).

120,000 Oyo residents benefits from FG Social Investment Prog

The Oyo State Government on Monday disclosed that 120,573 people from the state have benefitted from the Federal Government Social Investment programme just as the Federal Government through the Minster of Women Affairs and Social Development announced the setting aside a special exclusive fund of N1.6billion for women across the country in a scheme known as the National Women Empowerment Fund (NAWEF).

2017 MALTINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR ATTRACTS RECORD ENTRIES

As entries closed for this year’s Maltina Teacher of the Year, organizers of the initiative, Nigerian Breweries Plc, has said the edition attracted entries from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.  

 

NDDC Renews Commitment to Partner with Foreign Investors

The Executive Director Projects of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Engr. Samuel Adjogbe, FNSE, has said the Niger Delta Region remains a viable place for foreign investment. 

Oyo Govt Committed N22bn to LAUTECH in 6years, says crisis to end soon

Oyo State Government has said that over N22bn has been expended on the Ladoke Akintola University (LAUTECH) since 2011, confirming that the recently inaugurated Governing Council is already finding a lasting solution to the crisis in the institution.

LAGOS ATTRIBUTES ILASHE BOAT MISHAP TO OVERLOADING, OPERATION OF ILLEGAL JETTY

The Lagos State Government on Sunday confirmed the death of 12 persons in the boat mishap which occurred at the weekend in Ilashe area of the State.

Heritage Bank headlines sponsorship of 4th entrepreneur TV Show ‘The Next Titans’

In a bid to continue boosting entrepreneurship development in order to curb the high level of unemployment in the country, Heritage Bank Plc will once again be the headline sponsor for the fourth season of “The Next Titans,” a Nigerian entrepreneurial Reality TV Show.

We are Set to Enforce Laws to Curb Crime in Ogun- Govt

The Ogun State Government has said it is determined to enforced laws in order to protect lives and property of residents.

NT’L YOUTH DAY: AMBODE’S WIFE EMPOWERS YOUTHS WITH ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS

As part of its activities to mark the 2017 International Youth Day, Hope for Women in Nigeria Initiative (HOFOWEM), a pet project of wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Wednesday commenced a two-day entrepreneurial training programme, at its Oregun office for youths in Lagos State, aged from 15 to 34 years.

AU, AFRIMA Jury unveil AFRIMA 2017 Nominees list

African Union Commission and the 13-man Jury of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, have unveiled the Nominees List for the 2017 edition of AFRIMA, the continent’s biggest music awards on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Renaissance Hotel, Ikeja in Lagos, Nigeria.

Oyo Govt. releases N13bn for LGs workers, pensioners

The Oyo State Government on Wednesday said that it has disbursed over N13bn to settle the average of about 5months salaries owed local government workers and primary school teachers as well as their pensioners in the state.

Betty Akeredolu Inaugurates BRECAN Lagos chapter, seeks Joint Support for Breast cancer Victims

The wife of the Ondo State Governor, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu today charged government, stakeholders and the society at large on the need to provide the needed support system to save more breast cancer patient across the country. 

FLICKERS By Festus Adedayo

Not minding that bloodshed had already drenched the Nigerian state in recent times, (Boko Haram, ritual killings, etc) seeing another tranche of innocent blood flow inside the St. Philips Catholic Church,

MY SECRET FORMULA FOR MATHEMATICS – COWBELLPEDIA CONTESTANT

Oluwanifise Onafowokan, a student of The Ambassador College, Ota, Ogun State has revealed that long hours of work and practice are the factors responsible for her deep knowledge of Mathematics, a subject that is a nightmare for many of her colleagues.

AMBODE MOURNS PASSAGE OF LASIEC COMMISSIONER, LATEEF RAJI

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday expressed sadness over the death of a Commissioner of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Mr. Abdullateef Raji.

Heritage Bank, RIMAN, FDC enjoin firms to embrace modern risk mgt. practices

Heritage Bank Plc, Risk Managers Association of Nigeria (RIMAN) and Financial Derivatives Company Limited have called on corporate organizations to adopt systemic and cultural changes to embed risk management into their organisations in a bid to manage uncertainties that may arise at any given time.

Oyo sanctions over 600 for violating environmental laws, gives ultimatum to religious centres on external speakers

The Oyo State Government has directed all the religious centres and social clubs in the state to remove their external speakers within two weeks or face the wrath of  the law, disclosing that over 600 offenders have been tried for violating environmental laws.

AMBODE APPROVES PHASE 2 OF CODELAGOS, TO LAUNCH 300 NEW CODING CENTRES NEXT MONTH

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the implementation of the second phase of the CodeLagos Project, which will be launched in September 2017.

RRS NABS 20 YEAR OLD ROBBERY SUSPECT

A 20-year old notorious armed robbery suspect, Ahmed Lateef, who has been on the wanted list of the Lagos State Police Command, was on Saturday morning arrested in Oshodi by men of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad, RRS, while returning from an all-night robbery operation in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

LASTMA ARREST 8 OFFICIALS FOR TAKING BRIBE FROM MOTORISTS

In continuation of efforts to stem the tide of corruption among the state traffic officials, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has arrested eight of its officials for collecting bribe from motorists and other corrupt practices.

Pensioners hail Ajimobi on multiple two months pensions’ payment

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State Chapter, has commended Governor Abiola Ajimobi of the state for the payment of two months, April and May 2017, pensions to pensioners in the state.

DESIST FROM CARRYING OUT JUNGLE JUSTICE, LAGOS POLICE WARNS RESIDENTS

Worried by the spate of jungle justice on suspected persons being recorded in recent time, the Lagos State Police Command on Friday, warned residents to desist from engaging in such act, as it not only violates the laws of the land but also dents the image of the State.

MY TEN KOBO: YUSUF ALI@55

Today I celebrate my brother, my friend, and Nigeria's most proficient investigative journalist, Yusuf Ali, on his birthday.

Ogun to Engage Indigenous Contractors for Proposed Semi-Urban Roads

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has said his government would engage the services of indigenous contractors in the proposed construction of semi-urban roads in all the Local Government Areas in the state.

Oyo summit advocate journalism devoid of incitement, divisiveness

Over 800 media stakeholders, who converged in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State to attend the maiden edition Oyo State Government Information Summit, on Wednesday cautioned media practitioners from reporting inciting as well as divisive messages that could lead to chaos and precipitate anarchy in the country.

Oyo signs MOU on YESSO, promotion of fruits, vegetable

The Oyo State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Organized Private Sector (OPS) on Skills for job component for the 190 Youth Empowerment and Social Support Operations (YESSO) beneficiaries.

LAGOS TO ROLL OUT FIRST SET OF 5,000 NEW COMMERCIAL BUSES IN SIX MONTHS

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said that the first set of 5000 brand new buses under the Bus Reform Initiative, a brain child of his administration, would be flagged off within the next six months.