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Thursday, 11 August 2016

HOW I MANAGE 3 MINISTRIES- FASHOLA

MERGER OF 3 MINISTRIES IS A COST SAVING MEASURE


During Tuesday’s Town Hall Meeting/Policy Dialogue for Good Governance, organised by the Alumni Association of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (AANI), the Minister of Power,Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN was asked about the challenges of coping with three ministries. In his response he welcomed the responsibility and said it was a cost saving initiative by Mr. President and added that he was pleased to serve his country in any capacity.

Court Martial: Nigerian Army Arraigns 20 Soldiers in Maiduguri




Following the directive from Army Headquarters (AHQ) that a standing General Court Martial (GCM) be set up for Op LAFIYA DOLE to try offences committed by personnel within the Theatre of Operation, I issued a Convening Order for a GCM on 5 August 2016 and the members were directed to assemble today at this venue for the formal inauguration of the GCM.

AFRIMA 2016; AU SET TO ANNOUNCE OFFICIAL HOST CITY ON MONDAY




The African Union Commission in partnership with the International
Committee of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, will on Monday, August
15, 2016, at Protea Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos announce the city to emerge
official host of the 2016 edition of AFRIMA that is scheduled to hold on
4-6 November.

Wednesday, 10 August 2016

Celestial Church of Christ Leader Maforikan Is Dead





BIOGRAPHY
Rev Pastor Paul Surulere Maforikan was born on September 19, 1930 in Ajase, Republic of Benin. His Father, Pa Joseph Maforikan, relocated to Ajase from Badagry, Nigeria during the war. It was there his father met his mother, Madam Celina Jokotola.

Baba Paul, as he is fondly called by his teeming admirers, joined Celestial Church Of Christ in 1948 through the direction of the holy spirit. He was previously a member of Christ Apostolic Church before he joined Celestial. He was one of the pioneering members who followed the Pastor Founder S B J Oschoffa to Nigeria

Reverend Paul Surulere Maforikan was Oyo State Evangelist for 10 years before he rose to the position of a Deputy Pastor in December 2002. He was proclaimed Pastor, Celestial Church Of Christ Worldwide barely 48 hours of the demise of Rt Reverend G O Jesse so as not to allow any unnecessary litigation over the vacuum created by the death of Rev Jesse. He is blessed spiritually and materially.
He died yesterday at about 10:30pm


Why Blogger Was Arrested....


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC today arrested Mr. Abubakar Sidiq Usman, a blogger, for offences bordering on cyber stalking.
The suspect who is the publisher of Abusidiqu.com was picked up at his Kubwa, Abuja home in the early hours of Monday August 8, 2016 by operatives of the EFCC and is currently being questioned over the alleged offence which contravenes sections of the Cyber Crime Act.
The suspect has already been offered administrative bail and would be released to his elected sureties.
He has since been released.

GOLDBERG LIGHTS UP 2016 OSUN OSOGBO FESTIVAL


In its continuous effort to promote and sustain cultural and traditional values and institutions, Goldberg, a brand from the stable of Nigerian Breweries Plc, has joined hands with the royal fathers and natives of Osun State to make this year’s Osun Osogbo Festival a very ‘Befitting Festival.’

BLOGGERS UNION CONDEMNS EFCC’S ARREST OF BLOGGER, CALLS FOR HIS IMMEDIATE RELEASE.


The Guild of Professional Bloggers of Nigeria (GPBN), the umbrella group of bloggers in Nigeria has condemned the arrest of an Abuja based blogger, Mr Abubakar Sidiq Usman by the EFCC.

In a statement signed by its Ag President, Chris Kehinde Nwandu,on behalf of the Association, the Union asked the graft agency to immediately release the blogger .

Lagos Speaker Obasa Congratulates NGE President Egbemode, Says She's A Role Model








The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has congratulated the Managing Director and Editor in Chief of the Telegraph newspapers, Mrs. Funke Egbemode on her emergence as the substantive President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE).

Gov Ahmed Directs Contractors Back to Site


Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has directed contractors handling various projects in the State to return to sites immediately.

Governor Ahmed who gave the directive in Ilorin at the monthly Stakeholders Meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said projects in the areas of Energy, water, road construction, health and education would be completed as the state revenues improve.

Sterling Bank Launches Back-to-School Campaign



Relief may have come the way of parents, guardian, teachers and proprietors of schools in Nigeria as Sterling Bank Plc launches it’s the Back-To-School Campaign. The campaign is aimed at providing succor for all stakeholders in the sector as schools resume in September.

Real Madrid 3-2 Sevilla (AET)




Real Madrid's Spanish defender Sergio Ramos (Up) and Sevilla's Argentinian defender Nicolas Pareja (Bottom) vie for the ball during the UEFA Super Cup final football match between Real Madrid CF and Sevilla FC on August 9, 2016 at the Lerkendal Stadium in Trondheim. / AFP

Real Madrid beat Sevilla 3-2 in the European Supercup final in rainy Trondheim on Tuesday thanks to a brilliant individual last minute of extra-time clincher from Dani Carvajal.

Monday, 8 August 2016

Club Durban Opens.... Aims To Take Leadership Position

CLUB DUBAN AND LOUNGE SET TO TAKE OVER ENTERTAINMENT IN NAIJA

 

One of the best hanging-out spotting Nigeria called Club Duban and Lounge is in the spirit of taking the entertainment scene in Nigeria to the next level with the super packaged events created for its esteem and numerous patrons.

The Club Duban and Lounge located at 61, Ogunusi Road Isheri Ogba Lagos,  which has become the talk of the town because of its unique daily event; Wednesday-Ladies Night, Friday-Club Night, Saturday-Old Skool Night and Sunday-Karaoke Night.

Those who should know also disclosed that Club Duban and Lounge is the new fun spot for most of the Nigerian music artistes and top comedians.

We also gathered that Dj Kings,Dj Texas and A Highper are always on the wheels of steel and music to make the night crawlers and patrons to party hard anytime the lounge is opened for services from 5pm.

To be part of the lounge activities, you need to come in prepared as a VVIP or VIP live from Wednesday to Sunday looking smart and trendy.And, also you can get fantastic cocktails and good continental dishes at affordable prices.

Olatunji Olajide, disclosed that Club Duban and Lounge is the new revolution to the Nigeria entertainment and it’s only a matter of time to make it the best and only place to be for fun and pleasure.

The unassuming owner of the most reputable Club Duban and Lounge and Duban International Hotel, Chief Dr Adebanjo Adekanle , the Group Chairman/CEO of Adekanle and Adekanle Real Estate  squealed that he is passionate about the entertainment industry and ever ready to make it bigger and better with Club Duban and Lounge.


OSUN MONARCH FLEES AS RAMPAGING YOUTHS STORM OLUWO PALACE ... PICTURES



Crisis in Oluwo palace in Osun State, kabiyesi run for safety.
The reason of the commotion is yet unknown at the time of writing this report.
We will keep you posted.

Livity Africa Trains Over 500 People FREE on Digital Marketing in Lagos



On Friday August 5, 2016, all roads led to the #DigifyLagos event where Livity Africa in conjunction with Google trained more than 500 people on digital marketing Free in Lagos.

According to Florence Olumodimu, the Programme Manager Nigeria, Livity Africa, the training is part of Google’s vision to train 1,000,000 people in Africa on using Digital skills for personal and business development.

DETAILS ABOUT THE KIDNAP AND RESCUE OF LAGOS MONARCH


RESCUE OF IBA MONARCH: WE WILL STAMP CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES COMPLETELY FROM OUR STATE- AMBODE
…Says Abduction Of Monarch Desecration of Traditional Values
…Hot Chase By Security Agencies Paid Off, Says Lagos CP, Parades Two Suspects
…How We Planned Oba’s Abduction, By Suspects


Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said his administration has the capacity and will to fight all forms of crime and criminality, saying that it would not relent in its efforts until criminal elements have no hiding place in the State.

BEHOLLAZ PLACE BERTHS IN LAGOS


Having a vision is not enough to bring a dream to life, it has to be backed up with the right attitude, and this is the combo pack of passion and action. When these three are thrown into the mix, the end product or result as it is the case with Biola, is, resounding success.
This theory has truly worked for the bold, beautiful and sassy Biola Adelowo as she performed the official launch of her top-of-the-range well-equipped Make-Up School, Studio and Boutique, Behollaz Place, located at the popular Ogba Shopping Arcade directly opposite Kayode Street, Ogba area of Lagos. 

NIGERIAN BREWERIES, FG PARTNER ON MALTINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR


Determined to give its annual Maltina Teacher of the Year Award more value and to make it more relevant to teachers in different parts of Nigeria, Nigerian Breweries Plc has formalized its partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education as they plan to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on how the scheme could be more beneficial to target audience.

GOV SANI BELLO CHARGES NEW CP ON SECURITY, COLLABORATION IN NIGER


Niger State Governor, Alhaji  Abubakar  Sani Bello has charged the new Commissioner of Police, Mu’azu Zubair  Haliru to device new ways and ideas on how to  ensure security of lives and property  in the state.
Governor Sani Bello stated this when he  received  the new Commissioner of Police in Government House, Minna

Indorama Refutes Allegation of Sabotaging National Economy and Security


The Management of Indorama Eleme Fertilizer & Chemicals (IEFCL) has refuted allegation published in various media platforms that the company and another fertilizer firm are sabotaging the national economy and security through their export of fertilizers at the detriment of farmers in Nigeria. 

Sunday, 7 August 2016

She Baby Speaks On New Movie: How I get inspired





My inspiration behind the film was from my interactions with people.

“I got the inspiration for the movie because I have met a lot of people in my life, each of whom had left me with the memory of their peculiarity, both negative and positive”

“The negative ones always have betrayal, deceit, inconsistency in common. I have come in contact with a whole lot of people like that and I feel I could pass a message to them through this production that there is more to life than being pretentious”.Produced by She Baby Productions .Marketed by Toymax films holdings .    Casts Adebayo Salami,Yinka Quadri,Niyi Johnson, Liz Anjorin,Oritshey femi ,Kemi Afolabi ,Regina Chukwu ,Funke Etti,Toyin Adegbola,Mr Latin,Atorise Lanre,Obesere.Aisha Raji

The film was directed by writer and cinematographer Titi Jeje, marketed by Toymax Holdings

Synopsis.
It is a game of survival of the fittest 4 kunbi when she opted 2 achieve wealth regardless of the path chosen neither consideration 4 d consequences.?Realizing She got set to live out the classy life but disastrously got betrayed. . As it has now become the cynosure of so many individuals who would stop at nothing to acquire it. Lies , deceit , fear,betrayal ,and murder comes to play as this fortune seemed 2 drift further away from Kunbi the harder she struggled 2 reposess her lost treasure.


Tragedy As Another Yoruba Actor Dies..... Buried





Isiaka Adewale Najeem popularly known as wale Omo iyami leko is dead. He died this morning after a strange  prolonged sickness that saw him moving from one hospital to the other. At a point, he was rejected by hospitals close friends claim his sickness was termed spiritual. He ended up seeking healing in a church where he gave up the ghost this morning.
He was buried this evening . May his soul rest in peace