LASTMA MESSAGE:ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO EKO BRIDGE

The Management of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, (LASTMA) has called for support and cooperation of motorists through the remaining period of repair works on the expansion joints of the Eko Bridge by planning their journeys and importantly making use of alternative routes in order to reduce the traffic effect necessitated by the rehabilitation works on road users.

Africa music’s big names make AFRIMA 2014 Nominees’ List

…Mafikizolo, Davido, Amr Diab, Diamond Platnumz, Fally Ipupa, Uhuru, others make AFRIMA 2014 nominees list

…as the six-week voting process stirs fever pitch excitement

The five regions of Africa gave an impressive account of their respective music industry as the 2014 Nominees’ List of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, was unveiled today, September 23, 2014 during a world press conference held at Protea Hotel Leadway, Maryland Estate, Lagos, Nigeria.

I never accused Aliyu, Lamido of deceit, says Amaechi

Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State

Governor Rotimi Amaechi has debunked an online story that claimed that he labeled governors Babangida Aliyu And Sule Lamido of Niger and Jigawa states respectively as ‘deceitful’.

Amaechi, governor of Rivers decried the tactless act by desperate politicians of writing and posting on social media fake stories and concocted statements which have been falsely attributed to him.

NURTW Chairman shot dead after beating Ekiti judge with Fayose

The former chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ekiti state, Mr. Omolafe Aderiye has been shot dead.

Residents told SaharaReporters late evening that Aderiye was killed by unknown gunmen at Ijigbo area in Ado Ekiti.

Aderiye was on his way home when the gunmen numbering about four accosted and shot him at close range.

Aderiye, a staunch supporter of governor-elect, Ayodele Fayose was part of the thugs that Fayose took to court to attack a state high court judge on Thursday morning.

The alleged thugs attacked Justice John Adeyeye, beating him up and ripping his clothes for being allegedly rude to Fayose. Fayose, first slapped the judge and then ordered his thugs to beat him further.

Shot Dead: Omolafe Aderiye killed after a judge was beat up in Ekiti State

What President Jonathan said at UN

The President of the 68th Session of the General Assembly; Heads of State and Government; The Secretary-General; Distinguished Delegates; Ladies and Gentlemen
The President of the 68th Session of the General Assembly;
Heads of State and Government;
The Secretary-General;
Distinguished Delegates;
Ladies and Gentlemen
Mr President,
1. On behalf of the Government and People of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I salute you as you preside over the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. I assure you of the full support and cooperation of the Nigerian delegation.

Gov Ahmed Flags off Kwara Sports Summit

Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has flagged off the State Maiden Sports Summit with a call on governments at all levels to actively support and promote sports in all its ramifications as a way of enhancing national unity.

MUTINY: "Soldiers Deserve Death Sentence" - Senate

The Nigerian Senate has announced that it would not plead with the Nigerian Army to spare the lives of the 12 Maiduguri soldiers who were convicted for mutiny and sentenced to death for opening fire on their own commander.

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence, Senator George Sekibo, disclosed this in Abuja yesterday, after a closed-door meeting between the senate committee and the nation’s service chiefs.

135 Boko Haram Members Surrendered

THE military, on Wednesday, confirmed the death of one Mohammed Bashir, who had been acting and posing on videos as the deceased Abubakar Shekau, the character known as leader of the Boko Haram sect.

The Director of Defence Information, Major-General Chris Olukolade, disclosed this while briefing newsmen, in Abuja, on Wednesday.

Access Bank is named Best Local Bank in Nigeria

Access Bank Plc, One of Africa’s leading Banks, with operations across Sub-Saharan Africa and the UK, has further consolidated its position as a service focused bank in Nigeria by been adjudged the “Best Local Bank in Nigeria 2014” by EMEA Finance Magazine.

Kwara, Ogun Partner on Health care

The Kwara and Ogun States Governments are to create an interface on health services at the primary level to enhance health care delivery services in the two states.

The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed disclosed this in Ilorin while receiving a delegation from Ogun State Health sector, led by the State Commissioner for Health, Doctor Ola-Ogun Soyinka who was in the state to under study the Community Health Insurance Scheme in the state.