It is an extra-ordinary galore as the Lagos State government unveil “One Lagos Fiesta (OLF)” . The Five Divisions of Lagos State are agog following the take-off of the five-day activity packed “One Lagos Fiesta (OLF)” on Sunday as children and adults are seen trooping to the various centres in the divisions to participate in epic programme meant to make Lagosians celebrate the end of year 2015 and enter the New Year in joyous mood. From as early as 10am, adults and youths alike are seen trooping out in their hundreds to participate in the unique Fiesta holding simultaneously in…
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Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday restated his commitment to keep faith with the promise he made during the electioneering campaign to run an all-inclusive government, where every community will not be left out in the scheme of affairs. Ambode, who spoke while flagging off the ‘One Lagos Fiesta’ at the Agege Stadium, said the programme was in fulfillment of his campaign promise, as well as improving on what he met on ground on all fronts. The ‘One Lagos Fiesta’, an initiative of the present administration is tailored towards ushering in the New Year, is designed to hold…
The current administration in Lagos State has initiated “One Lagos Fiesta” to complement and improve on the popular Lagos Countdown Musical Show usually staged annually at the Lagos Bar Beach from 27th December, to 1st January. According to a report, all is now set at the Lagos Bar Beach for the take-off of this “One Lagos Fiesta” as the Lagos State Government, organizers of the event, has put everything in place for a memorable experience for Lagosians. The Fiesta has now been decentralised to add fun and entertainment to the festive period across the State without excluding any Lagosian regardless…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has commended Lagos State Government for its innovative annual countdown event that ushers in the New Year, calling it the biggest of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa. He gave the commendation in his speech at the kickoff of this year’s event, at the Agege Stadium in Lagos, on Sunday. Information Minister congratulated Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and the Government of Lagos State for rejigging the event into what is now known as the ‘One Lagos Fiesta’ that will take the countdown event to all the five Administrative Divisions in the state. “Instead of the omnibus…
Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has cleared all the workers’ salary arrears and allowances up to December 2015. As a result of the payment, this Christmas period has been described as an era of cash flow to government staffers in Imo State Ministries, Departments and Agencies, and by extension the traders and artisans. According to information from the governor`s media office and office of his Chief of Staff few days ago, Governor Okorocha approved the payment of all workers salary up to December 2015. About 10 Months salary arrears of Imo State owned newspapers “The Statesman” was cleared,…
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has said that someone who believes in the State and has the capacity to manage it will emerge as candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and win the votes of the people as the Governor in the 2016 gubernatorial election in the State. Oshiomhole disclosed this while addressing Benin Palace chiefs, led by Chief John Oviasogie, the Eribo of Benin, who paid him a courtesy visit in the Government House. He said he is concerened about who will emerge as the party’s flagbearer just like any other member of the party, assuring that there…
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has disclosed that the screening of local government staff revealed that one individual inserted 160 names on a payment voucher and was collecting salaries for the names. The governor made the disclosure at the 2015 Praise Night held at the Open Air Theatre of the Aminu Isah Kontagora Complex on Sunday, even as he pledged to contribute to make the occasion better next year. According to him, the insistence on the screening was justified, stressing that anyone involved in sharp practices would be handed over to the police for investigation and prosecution. The Governor…
The Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has ordered the release of 20 prisoners convicted in various courts in the state for allied offences ranging from stealing, armed robbery, conspiracy, intent to commit felony, advanced fee fraud, indecent assault, threatening violence among other offences. He made this move to commemorate the Christmas and New Year celebrations. These prisoners are being held in Aba, Umuahia, Port Harcourt and Enugu federal prisons. The release of these prisoners by the Governor is on the advice and recommendation of the Abia State Advisory Council on prerogative of Mercy headed by the state Attorney General and…
Concerned residents of Port Harcourt in Rivers State say the cancellation of the annual Carnival Carniriv by the Rivers State Government has affected recreational and tourist activities in the state. Carnival Carniriv used to hold every December in Port Harcourt by the immediate past administration in the state. The residents observe that the event, described as biggest after Carnival Calabar, was cancelled by the present administration of Governor Nyesom Wike. The residents, who spoke with newsmen yesterday, said that the importance of the carnival in the life of the people should have been considered before the cancellation. They said that the carnival…
The President of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) in FCT, Mr Agility Onwura, has expressed concern over actors’ acceptance of roles on credit due to the current economic realities in the country. Onwura made the remark yesterday while recounting the activities of the Guild in 2015 during an interview with newsmen in Abuja. He said: “Movie producers are not left out in the current economic challenges facing everyone. Most financiers and investors have developed cold feet to investing in productions. “Instead of losing entirely, the actors and the producers had to sign a pact to take roles and receive payment after such movie…
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), has said that road accident across the country was reduced by 33% during this Christmas period. This is contained in a statement signed by the Head of Media Relations and Strategy in the commission, Mr Bisi Kazeem, and made available to the newsmen yesterday in Abuja. Kazeem said that the reduction was a “testimony to the robust efforts” of the FRSC to stem crashes on the nation’s roads during the festive period. However, he disclosed that the commission recorded 113 road traffic crashes within one week of patrol across the country. He said: “113 road traffic crashes were…
The new Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II yesterday expressed sadness on the death of Hon. Dejo Makinde, who represented Ife Central Constituency in Osun State House of Assembly, This is contained in Ooni’s condolence message sent to newsmen in Ile-Ife by his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Mr Moses Olafare. He said that Makinde, was a gentleman endowed with attributes of “Omoluabi”. According to him, his positive impacts will remain indelible on the minds of not only inhabitants of Ile-Ife but the entire state of Osun, having patriotically served as Ife Central Local Government boss. The monarch said…
Miss Foyeke Akinyemi has emerged the new Miss Oyo for 2015. She is from Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State. Akinyemi, 22, emerged winner in a beauty contest with 13 others selected across the 14 federal constituencies in the state held at the Premier Hotel in Ibadan on Sunday evening. Speaking at the event, the Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, said that the contest was to encourage the youth, saying the state would produce Miss Nigeria in future. Represented by Mr Michael Adeyemo, the Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, the governor commended the organisers of the contest, urging…
The President of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Mr Lanre Ajayi, on Monday advised telecoms services consumers in Nigeria to report any breach of business by telecoms companies. He gave the advice during an interview with newsmen in Lagos. Ajayi said that reporting breach of business by the companies would make them abide by the association’s Code of Ethics. According to him, ATCON members are aware of the existence of the Code of Ethics which was unveiled to the general public in October 2015. “We want the public to be aware of its existence, so if there is a breach…
Mrs Aisha Buhari, the Wife of Nigerian President, on Monday distributed foodstuffs to the members of Christian Women Association (CWA), Kubwa Chapter, Abuja, as part of activities to mark this year Christmas. Mrs Buhari was represented by former Deputy Governor of Plateau, Mrs Paullen Tallen. The Wife of President said she decided to share the items because Christmas was a season of sharing and exchanging pleasantries among Christians and other Nigerians Aisha said she had not forgotten women who “stood thick and thin” to vote for change. She enjoined women to give their children good upbringing according to the norms and values…
A former Chairman of Lagos chapter of Nigeria Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Mr Makinde Ogunleye, on Monday condemned the performance of Nigeria’s building construction industry. Ogunleye, who granted an interview with newsmen in Lagos, said the performance was low in 2015. He attributed the poor performance of the industry to political, economic and security factors. he said that the falling oil prices contributed to the down turn of activities in the industry in the out-going year. According to him, the security challenge was another major factor which scared some investors away from the industry. He said that the declining oil prices, accompanied by persistent…
The former Senate President of Nigeria, Senator David Mark, on Monday in Otukpo, said that his love for sports predated his foray into politics. He said that his love for sports manifested in the establishment of a Golf Academy and sponsorship of the annual Mark d’ ball basketball competition, which had attracted local and international athletes to Otukpo, Benue State. According to Mark, the establishment of Mark Mentors, a DSTV Premier League Basketball team and APA United Football Club, a pro league team, speak volumes for his love and support for sports. He said that these sports outfits would continue to…
The Brigade Commander of 28 Task Force Brigade in Mubi, Brig.-Gen Victor Ezugwu, has confirmed that two female suicide bombers on Monday detonated Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Madagali village in Adamawa. He said the two female suicide bombers struck at a motor park in Madagali and detonated their devices and we lost some beloved country men. Ezugwu, who did not disclose the number of casualties, however stated that the situation had been brought under control and that security had been beefed up in the town. He urged the people to vigilant and security conscious. Some eyewitnesses at the scene…
The President of Lagos State Shippers’ Association, Mr Jonathan Nicol, on Monday enjoined the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) as the port economic regulator to enforce operating standards by port operators. He gave the advice in an interview in Lagos while unfolding the association’s expectations for 2016. Nicol said the rules of imports and exports must also be obeyed. “We believe 50 per cent of cargo lost to other African countries will find their way back to our ports. All practitioners should have what it takes to perform their statutory duties. The more cargo we have in Nigeria, the better for all. We have set the ball…
The factional Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Mr Godwin Osiyi (PDP-Ogori-Magongo), today reaffirmed the position of 17 members that the embattled speaker, Alhaji Momoh-Jimoh Lawal remains impeached. Osiyi disclosed this today while addressing newsmen in Lokoja and added that the impeachment which was carried out on December 10 during plenary, through the resolution of the 17-member-signatories still stood. He said that contrary to insinuations from different quarters, the impeachment of Lawal (PDP-Okene II) was not influenced by anyone. According to him, the impeachment is premised on six grounds arising from general feeling of discontentment among members. This includes gross incompetence…