DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE LOSES FATHER AT AGE 101

The deputy governor of Lagos state, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, yesterday lost her biological father, Prince Jimoh Kareem-Laka Orelope, aged 101. A statement signed by the special assistant (media) to the deputy governor, Mr Tunde Abatan, stated;

The devout Islamic and community leader and politician in Lagos State died in his residence of an undisclosed ailment. 

Pa Jimoh Laka was born to Akeja Oniyanru and Olugbede royal families of Lagos State on the 25th of February, 1913. He would be remembered for his philanthropic gestures to the less privileged and his commitment to community development as well as the propagation of the Islamic faith. 

A politician of high repute, he is survived by a wife, children, grand children and great grand- children among who is the incumbent deputy governor of Lagos State, Her Excellency, Hon Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

"I CHOSE OSINBAJO AS RUNNING MATE BECAUSE OF HIS UNIMPEACHABLE INTEGRITY" SAYS BUHARI

The announcement of Yemi Osinbajo as the running mate to the APC presidential flag bearer General Muhammad Buhari has brought about so much controversies and arguments from Nigerians. Here is what Gen Buhari had to say.......

"To assist me in this great task of securing Nigeria’s future, I have chosen a man of unimpeachable integrity, an excellent professional, a man of faith, a devoted family man and a role model to our fellow countrymen and women. He is a professor of law and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. An alumnus of the University of Lagos and the London School of Economics, he is a prodigious author who has to his credit several books on civil procedure in Nigerian superior courts. " 

What's your take on Buhari' choice?

NCS Reinstates First Bank for Duty Collections

Following a detailed debt recovery plan, Nigeria Customs Service has  unblocked and reinstated First Bank PLC. as Customs duty collecting  bank.

 

Tough Times Ahead For Erring Prison Officers, Says Abba Morro

The Federal Government has promised to henceforth deal decisively with prison officials who are found wanting in the diligent discharge of their duties.

 

Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Morro gave the warning in Abuja on Wednesday at the formal inauguration of Dr. Peter Ekpendo and Engineer Anebi Joseph Garba as new Comptroller General of Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS) and Federal Fire Service (FFS) respectively.

2Face, Madinga to host 2014 All Africa Music Award

Two of the best out of Africa, have been announced by the International Committee of All Africa Music, AFRIMA, to host the 2014 edition of the AFRIMA awards. They are Democratic Republic of Congo “French speaking hottest” female broadcaster and music presenter, Madinga Sona Maria and Nigerian legendary contemporary music star, 2Face Idibia. The two are the co-host of AFRIMA award ceremony holding in Lagos Nigeria on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at the prestigious grand ballroom of Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

That Nollywood Visit To Aso Rock ......All you need to know about the 2KDollars per person secret meeting

Imagine a gathering where popular actor, Segun Arinze was on seat. Sittting not too far from him was actress, Ibinabo Feberesima. Looking further down were Zeb Ejiro, Kingsley Ogoro, Ramsey Noah, Charles Novia, Fathia Balogun, Keppy Ekpenyong, Joseph Benjamin, Opa Williams, Timi Dakolo and Sammy Okposo among others.

Juliet Ibrahim Drops New Single 'Sholala' featuring Amon

Popular Ghanaian actress , Juliet Ibrahim who also doubles as a singer, is back! Much to the delight of her now teeming fans, she has released a hot new track ‘Sholala’. 

Delta PDP governorship primaries: How Tompolo gave Okowa $3m, schemes Ijaw agenda

More facts have emerged on the surprise that the governorship primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta State turned out to be.

The primaries, which took place on December 8, 2014 was won by Senator Ifeanyi Okowa.

However, a few days and hours before the primaries, the name of Okowa did not feature highly on the list of aspirants favoured to clinch the ticket.

Uduaghan Presents N327.6 Billion Budget Proposal For 2015

*Scores Administration High In Service Delivery

DELTA State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan on Wednesday presented a budget proposal of N327.68 for the 2015 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly.

Governor Uduaghan gave the breakdown of the budget as comprising N161.6 billion recurrent and N166.07 billion capital estimates, representing 49.32 and 50.68 per cents respectively.

Ahmed Presents N119b Budget Proposal for 2015

Governor AbdulFatah Ahmed of Kwara on Wednesday presented a sum of N119 billion, 

850 million,892, 000 amd 747 naira as 2015 budget of the state before the state House of 

Assembly for consideration and passage into law.

TONI TETUILA REVEALS WHY HE STEPPED DOWN BEFORE THE APC PRIMARIES

According to a recent interview with, popular musician TONI TETUILA reveals the reasons he stepped down from his political aspirations right before the APC primaries.
Tetuila says:

I used to be a musician and now i'm going into politics.I believe I still need to learn more .They said fine, no matter how you are going, you are part of us.That's why I love the party APC.They showed me the way and told me nor matter what, I'm part of them..

Many Injured As Gas Explosion Hit Akure

A gas cylinder exploded at a refuelling station in Ondo State Capital, Akure,
injuring several people and razing many houses, police and residents said on Sunday.

“I am now at the scene of the incident. Nobody died, but several people were injured and
many houses were burnt,” Ondo State police spokesman Felix Ogodo told AFP.

Unity Bank MD/CEO, Henry J. Semenitari, Awarded “Banker of the Year 2014”

The Managing Director/CEO, Unity Bank plc, Mr. Henry James Semenitari, has been awarded “Banker of the Year 2014” by the Leadership Newspaper Group, in its 2014 Annual Leadership Awards. 

PZ Cussons Chemistry Challenge - final

Justin Ifeanyi Nwaoha, winner of PZ Cussons Chemistry Challenge 2014 (holding his trophy), with Jeremiah Onu, third runner-up (first left), Mr Tunde Oyelola, Vice-Chairman, PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc; Azeez Balogun, second runner-up; Mrs Yomi Ifaturoti, Corporate Affairs and Administrative Director of PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc; Prof. Oladele Osibanjo, Chairman of PZ Cussons Chemistry Challenge Advisory Board; Jamiu Abayomi Animashaun, first runner-up; and Kamar Salau, show host; at the grand finale of PZ Cussons Chemistry Challenge 2014 in Lagos

Again, 16-year-old Wins PZ Cussons Chemistry Challenge

For the second year in a row, a 16-year-old student has been crowned champion of PZ Cussons Chemistry Challenge (PZCCC).

Justin Ifeanyi Nwaoha of ISOLOG College, Ojodu, Lagos State, is the winner of the second edition of PZ Cussons Chemistry Challenge (PZCCC). At the inaugural edition last year, Emmanuel Ejiogu Onyekachi, then 16 and a final year student of Miketoy College, Ikotun, Lagos State, triumphed.

CANOE DETERGENT HITS NIGERIAN STREETS WITH ALIVE WITH COLOUR BUZZ

To further elevate public conversations on caring for coloured fabrics and encourage trial of its colour care detergent, Nigeria’s first colour care detergent – Canoe Detergent, has commenced a regional Road-Show campaign. Running across major cities in the South West, the Canoe Yuletide Consumer Awareness campaignwill enable consumers experience Canoe’s unrivalled colour care offerings for all coloured fabrics as well as provide enlightenment on the need to embrace the Canoe Detergent advantage to keep their fabrics alive with colour. It will run between 12^th and 28^th December, 2014.

Entrepreneurship Support: Pan-Atlantic University Commends Diamond Bank Plc

Diamond Bank Plc, a leading retail bank in Nigeria, has been commended by Pan-Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), for its robust and unwavering support for young and upcoming entrepreneurs in the country.

It’s Not Celebration Time, Uduaghan Tells PDP Family

·         Preaches Inclusiveness

DELTA State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has urged members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State to put behind them the experience of the governorship primaries and start to work towards the victory of candidates of the party in the 2015 general elections.

Governor Uduaghan receiving members of the Delta Political Vanguard who paid him a solidarity visit at Government House, Asaba on Monday also advised them to be magnanimous in victory by accommodating everybody.

Faces and Winners List @ Headies Award 2014

1. Best R&B Single – Let Somebody Love You by 2face Idibia.
2. Best Pop Single – Dorobucci by The Mavins
3. Best Rap Single – Parcel by Phyno
4. Best Street Hop – Double Wahala by Oritsefemi

Is Tiwa Still Married????

Pls help confirm the marital status of this sexxy diva?.... With Patoranking at the recent Headies Award