Oyo State begins Multi-door courthouse

The Oyo State Government on Sunday disclosed that the Multi-door Court Law of 2017 targeted at liberalizing the dispute resolution space and promote access to Justice for all residents has been passed by the state House of Assembly.

GALAXY OF STARS STORM TRINITY HOUSE FOR COSON IN THE CHURCH

The show was stunning. The organizational and technical quality of the event was first class as the much talked about COSON Week began with a grand roll-out at Trinity House, Victoria Island, Lagos, this Sunday with the spectacular “COSON in the Church”.

AMBODE CONGRATULATES NEW UNILAG VC

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday congratulated Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe on his appointment as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG).

Abia Governor hails NDDC’s New Spirit of Collaboration

The Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has commended the Board and Management of the Niger Delta Development Commission for imbibing a new spirit of collaboration in the development of the Niger Delta region.

NIGER, KADUNA WRAP UP COWBELLPEDIA MATHS COMPETITION FINALISTS

The challenge was exciting and dramatic last weekend as students from Kaduna, Niger, Ondo and Abia States completed the list of 12 finalists for the 2017 Cowbellpedia Secondary School Mathematics Television Quiz Show, sponsored by Cowbell, the flagship brand from Promasidor Nigeria Limited.

UNIPORT PROFESSOR RELEASES NEW GUIDE TO LINGUISTIC HYGIENE

A Professor of English language at the University of Port Harcourt, Nkem Okoh has released a new guide to “usage and grammar” in English.

WE NEED TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN FROM ROAD ACCIDENTS - MINISTER

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called on the various tiers of government to take adequate measures to protect school children while they are on the road  to and from school.

Google Maps, Street View Will Boost Tourism in Nigeria - Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has
stressed the need to leverage on technology, particularly digital
mapping, to boost tourism in Nigeria.

We Encourage Militancy of Development – NDDC Chairman

The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, has stressed the importance of engagements and partnerships in the development of the Niger Delta region.

NIGERIAN BREWERIES ANNOUNCES 9 MONTHS RESULTS FOR 2017, DECLARES 7.9b INTERIM DIVIDEND.

The Board of Directors of Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced a revenue of N254.7 billion for nine (9) months ended September 30, 2017.

Oyo Secures order to conduct Local Govt election

Oyo State Government has secured an order that will facilitate the conduct of local government election in the state.

LASTMA VOWS TO CLAMPDOWN ON MOTORISTS PLYING ONE WAY ON AIRPORT ROAD

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Thursday warned stakeholders in the aviation sector and members of the public to henceforth desist from flouting the State Traffic Law with regard to plying one way on Airport Road, failure of which appropriate provisions of the law would apply.

Ogun Set to Check Indiscriminate Sinking of Boreholes

The Ogun State Government is set to  ensure that water abstraction policy is better regulated towards checking indiscriminate sinking of boreholes across state.

3SC Confirms AGOYE AS HEAD COACH

The management of 3SC football club has confirmed the Chief Coach of the team,  Olumide Edith Agoye, who is also an ex- player, as the substantive Head Coach for the next football season. 

All set for Zenith/Delta Principals Cup Season 2

All is set for the second edition of the Delta State Principals Cup football competition for all secondary schools sponsored by Zenith Bank.

Relegation Fall-Out; 3SC Fires Coach Fatai Amoo

The Management of Shooting Stars Football Club has relieved the Team’s Technical Adviser, Fatai Amao, of his post.

Aare Ona Kakanfo: Gani Adams Is Right choice - Ooni

The Ooni of Ife,Oba  Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi on Monday urged the newly proclaimed Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba Land, Otunba Gani Adams to use his new position to right the wrongs in Yoruba land, even as he described him as the right choice for the position.

Southern Governors Meet, Elect Ambode Chairman

For the first time in 12 years, Governors of the Southern States of Nigeria on Monday met in Lagos, where they unanimously reiterated the call for true federalism and devolution of powers to States. 

MY TEN KOBO' SEMIU OKANLAWON @50

Today I celebrate my baby brother, Alhaji Semiu Kolawole Okanlawon, as he joins the golden club.

MY TEN KOBO' FM: ONE YEAR OF QUALITY BROADCASTING

Today marks the first year of JAMZ FM, the Felele based radio station of my brother, Femi Sowoolu, aka Wongi , the man with the voice that sounds like chocolate and milk.

MY TEN KOBO; AS GANI ADAMS BECOMES AN ANCESTOR

On Sunday, October 15, 2017, Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi II, The Aalafin of Oyo, proclaimed Otunba Gani Abiodun Adams, Ige Adubi oolosa molete, National Coordinator, Oodua People's Congress, Chief Promoter, Olokun Festival Foundation, Founder, Oodua Progressive Union and Chairman, Oodua Voice Radio and Magazine, as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland.

Amosun Unfolds 2017-2030 Sustainable Development Plan for Ogun

The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has unfolded his government's 2017-2030 Sustainable Development Plan, towards accelerated development of the state.

NDDC Pledges to Fight Poverty in Niger Delta

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has pledged to support the National Social Investment Programme, NSIP, in fighting poverty, especially in the Niger Delta region.

CORRUPTION BUSTER SET FOR LAUNCH!

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) corruption prevention project, ‘Creative Youth Initiative Against Corruption’ (CYIAC) commenced a critical stage on Friday, October 20, 2017,

ZENITH’S GROSS EARNINGS EXCEED HALF A TRILLION IN NINE MONTHS

In a clear show of resilience and strong market share in the Nigerian banking industry, Zenith bank posted impressive gross earnings of N531bn for the 9 months to 30th September 2017

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RIVERS CRUISES TO COWBELLPEDIA FINALS

The 2017 Cowbellpedia Secondary School Mathematics TV Quiz Show sponsored by Cowbell, the flagship brand from Promasidor Nigeria Limited, approached a crucial bend last weekend when two students from Graceland International School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State cruised into the final stage.

Heritage Bank’s premium customer services earn senior executives ICA awards

Institute of Credit Administration (ICA) has conferred distinguished awards on two senior management executives of Heritage Bank Plc at the Nigeria Credit Industry Awards and Postgraduate School of Credit and Financial Management (PSCFM) graduation ceremony held at the weekend in Lagos.

AMBODE, OTHERS CELEBRATE FELA AT AFRIKA SHRINE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday evening hosted a well attended special Lagos Jump event at the New Afrika Shrine to round off Felabration 2017 in honour of the 79^th posthumous birthday of Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

AU, AFRIMA Unveils Exciting Events Calendar

The African Union Commission, AUC and the International Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has unveiled some of the exciting programme of activities and performers billed for the AFRIMA 2017.

Amosun Congratulates Gani Adams Over Appointment as Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has congratulated the National Coordinator of the Oodua People's Congress (OPC), Gani Adams, over his appointment as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland by the Alafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi. 

WACOT Unveils CSR Programme tagged ‘Pick A Bag’ in Kebbi

The wife of Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Mrs. Zainab Bagudu has commended WACOT Limited for its contributions to the development of the State.

TONY ELUMELU FOUNDATION (TEF) WRAPS UP 2017 TEF ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORUM

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship, concluded its 3^rd annual TEF Entrepreneurship Forum on 14^th of October 2017 in Lagos.

RRS NABS 3 ROBBERY SUSPECTS

The operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command between late Friday night and early Saturday morning arrested three robbery suspects  in separate incidences at different parts of the metropolis.

Ambode Unveils Late Afrobeat Legend’s Statue In Ikeja

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday eulogized the virtues of late Afrobeat legend and freedom fighter, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti describing him as an enigmatic artiste who used the platform of his art to agitate for social and human rights by challenging government and people to explore development through social and economic activities that are rooted in African values.  

Let the court decide, Oyo APC tells Seriki head, others

Oyo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the head of the seriki line, Chief Adebayo Oyediji and all those aggrieved with the recent Olubadan Chieftaincy Declaration Review to wait for the judgment of the court of law instead of embarking on media vituperations.

MY TEN KOBO; TUNDE OGUNSAKIN :THE COP AS A TAXMAN

There is one thing that you can't miss about Johnson Tunde Ogunsakin, retired Assistant Inspector General of Police and a reputed financial crime buster, is that you can't miss him in a crowd.

45 BOKO HARAM MEMBERS CONVICTED, JAILED 3 TO 31 YEARS

A Federal High Court sitting in Kainji, Niger State, has convicted and
sentenced 45 Boko Haram members to between 3 and 31 years in jail,
following the conclusion of the first phase of the trial during which
575 Boko Haram suspects were arraigned.

DELTA STATE TEACHER EMERGES 2017 MALTINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Mr. Felix Udochukwu Ariguzo, a teacher with Mastercare International School, Asaba, Delta State, has emerged the Maltina Teacher of the Year for 2017 in the highpoint of the competition’s grand finale held in Lagos on Thursday.

MALTINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR 2017 EMERGES OCTOBER 12

The winner of the 2017 edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year is expected to emerge at a grand ceremony inside the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos on Thursday, October 12, 2017.

LAGOS STANDS WITH TINUBU ON DEVOLUTION OF POWERS, FEDERALISM- AMBODE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said the State Government stands solidly behind the position of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on the issues of devolution of powers and the need to entrench true federalism.

Oyo Govt condemns fraudulent tax collection, clarifies presumptive taxes

The Oyo State Government has cautioned the general public not to accept Local Government Poll Tax Receipts (LGPTR) in place of Tax Clearance Certificates (TCC) and Oyo State Government e-Receipt certified by the Station manager of the nearest Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

NDDC, NEXIM Bank To Set Up N2.5 Billion Export Development Fund

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has assured that it will set up a N2.5 billion export development fund in conjunction with the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, NEXIM.

Next Titan 16 finalists: Entrepreneurship antidote for youth unemployment- Sekibo

Heritage Bank Plc in partnership with organisers of the Next Titan Nigeria, Bravopoints International Limited have unveiled 16 finalists with brightest business ideas that will compete for the grand prize of the competition.

The Next Titan is Nigeria’s entrepreneurial reality TV show where thousands of ambitious young entrepreneurs across the country compete with one another for a grand prize of N5 million and a brand-new car to start his or her dream business.

RRS BUSTS TWO ‘OKADA’ ROBBERY GANGS

The operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command early Thursday morning busted two motor bike robbery gangs in Ajah and Mushin, with the arrest of some members of the gangs.

Lagos State Population Equals 30 African Countries - Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said a total of one million housing units are required every year between the next five to ten years to fix the deficit in providing shelter for the people.

FLICKERS By Festus Adedayo

Ibe Kachukwu and parable of the woodpecker

The leaked letter of last week, written by the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachukwu, to President Muhammadu Buhari which he entitled Re – Matters of Insubordination and unapproved award of $25 billion contracts, may ultimately be the woodpecker boring a hole on the Buhari government’s canoe. The canoe is right now cruising on the high sea.

Awolowo, Ajimobi, Oyinlola, Agbaje-Williams, Elizade, Faleti others honoured at IMEGA Awards

The Patriarch of Awolowo’s family, late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Chairman, Elizade Toyota Nigeria Plc, Chief Micheal Ade-Ojo and First Female Broadcaster in Africa, Chief Mrs. Anike Agbaje-Williams were among prominent Nigerians honoured at the weekend at the maiden edition of Ibadan Mesiogo Golf Open Award.

World Habitat Day: Ambode Reiterates Commitment To Improve Access Of Residents To Affordable Housing

As the 2017  World Habitat Day is being observed across the world, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday has reiterated the commitment of his administration towards improvement of access of residents to affordable housing across the state. 

Lagos Agog As TuFace, Sir Shina Peters Wrap Up Nigeria Beer Festival

Excitement filled the air on Sunday as the maiden edition of the Nigeria Beer Festival ended with a night of glamour at the Eko Atlantic City Waterfront, Victoria Island, venue of the one week event which started from September 25 to October 1, 2017.

Nigeria Zoom Into 2018 World Cup

Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Saturday zoom into the 2018 World Cup in Russian after Arsenal’s sensation, Alex Iwobi struck a brilliant goal in the 74th minute of the game.