January9Collective, a Lagos based social-economic non-political group has elected a new executives to run the affairs of the association for the next two years. The election conducted in Lagos saw marketing guru, Mr. Akin Adeoya as its new Captain. He will be taking over from Mr. Wole Oladunjoye, a top Marketing Communications executive. Other executives elected and sworn in ... Read More »
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Sanwo-Olu Condoles his Deputy, says Oba Adetunji Hamzat Lived a Worthy Life
Lagos State Governor-Elect, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sent his condolences to his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and the entire family on the death of their father, Oba Mufutau Olatunji Hamzat who until his passing was the traditional ruler of Afowora Sogade in Ogun State. Sanwo-Olu in a statement by his media aide, Mr. Gboyega Akosile recalled the service of ... Read More »
Presidency makes Clarifications on NSITF crisis
Following the disagreement between the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment and the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) over the appointment of the Chairman of the board of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), the Presidency wishes to clarify as follows: A. That the NSITF is a hundred percent, Federal Government of Nigeria owned insurance parastatal, under ... Read More »
GANI ADAMS CAUTIONS BUHARI OVER PROPOSED N100BILLION FUNDS FOR MIYETTI ALLAH
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Gani Adams, has condemned the proposed N100billion funds allocated to Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), explaining that such allocation will further encouraged the spring up of additional pressure groups across the country.Adams gave the caution note in a statement he personally signed on Sunday, stating that such funds should be channeled ... Read More »
PICTURES: NEWLY BUILT BARIGA WATERFRONT JETTY, ILAJE ROAD READY FOR COMMISSIONING BY GOVERNOR AMBODE
In furtherance of the intermodal transportation system of Lagos State Government, all is now set for the commissioning of an ultra-modern ferry terminal and new access road in Ilaje-Bariga area of the State on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Named Bariga Waterfront Jetty, the ferry terminal is an initiative of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration to further scale up the integrated transportation ... Read More »
Breaking News: In-coming Lagos Deputy Governor, Femi Hamzat Loses Dad
The in-coming Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has lost his father. Alhaji Mufutau Olatunji Hamzat died on the evening of Sunday, 12 May 2019. He was in his mid-80s. The late Hamzat was a member of the Governors Advisory Committee (GAC) of Lagos State and one of the elders of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He ... Read More »
MORE JOBS COMING AS FEC APPROVES AWARD OF ROAD CONTRACTS IN SIX STATES AT N35.944B
· Beneficiary States include Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi, Kano, Benue, Kebbi and Zamfara · The objective is to improve transportation infrastructure, restoring nation’s road network in line with the ERGP, says Fashola · Over 500 jobs to be generated with more than 90 per cent of available direct jobs for Nigerians · Upon completion the roads will open up settlements, provide access and improve the ... Read More »
Pics from Awujale 85th birthday public Lecture
PICTURES: FASHOLA,GOWON, OTHERS AT THE PUNUKA ATTORNEYS & SOLICITORS 2019 ANNUAL LECTURE
Hon. Minister of Power, Works and Housing & Keynote Speaker, Mr Babatunde Fashola, SAN (middle), Former Head of State,Gen. Yakubu Gowon (2nd left), Managing Partner, PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors, Mrs Elizabeth Idigbe (right), Senior Partner, PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors, Chief Anthony Idigbe,SAN,(2nd right) and Chief Executive Officer, Heirs Holdings Limited, Mr Emmanuel Nnorom(left) during the PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors 2019 Annual Lecture Programme with the theme,” ... Read More »
For the Records “RETHINKING THE MODEL FOR AN EFFECTIVE NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY INDUSTRY: CHALLENGES FOR GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY”by Babatunde fashola
Before I venture into the heart of my presentation, let me share with you the verbatim report of a text message I received on the 2nd May 2019 which reads: “Your excellency, Sir I truly apologised for disturbing you sir. Last year March. I sent a msg to you sir concerning some PHCN staff exploiting us for money in Aborishade/Olufowobi street ... Read More »